Georgian life august 2014 web by Selena Blais

August 2014

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Anytime Fitness pedaled for Sick Kids On Friday July 11th, manager Shannon and club member Danny rode stationary bikes for 5 consecutive hours to raise money for the Sick Kids Foundation. Shannon biked for 189.5 km and Danny bike for 144 km! It was a great day, with over $500 raised. Donations were still open the rest of the week and Anytime Fitness brought in over $2600 for Sick Kids through their locations in Wasaga Beach and Orillia. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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The 15th Annual Lynne Leitch Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by Dr. Kellie Leitch and her dynamic team, was held this year at OslerBrook Golf and Country Club. Kellie and her photographer camped out at the 10th Tee to greet and photograph all the foursomes. Later, inside the Clubhouse, participants enjoyed a wonderful buffet luncheon. Donated prizes were awarded to the best golf teams and winners of the ticket draws. A cheque for $21,000 was donated to The Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Kellie’s late mother. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography

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Aranka celebrates her new clinic After 5 years in practice, Naturopathic Doctor Aranka Jones has moved her clinic to 65 Simcoe Street in the heart of Collingwood’s creative district. In celebration of the move she invited the community to join her for a ribbon cutting, some great food and an opportunity to check out her new space. Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Environment Canada’s Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-up Fund is seeking Letters of Intent for projects to help protect and restore the health of Lake Simcoe and South-eastern Georgian Bay.

Le Fonds d’assainissement du lac Simcoe et du sud-est de la baie Georgienne d’Environnement Canada lance un appel de lettres d’intention proposant des projets de protection et de restauration de la santé écologique du lac Simcoe et du sud-est de la baie Georgienne.

The Fund will consider projects that reduce phosphorus inputs, restore habitat or add to the scientific understanding of the lake and bay for decision making. Projects will be considered in a two-stage process. Those successful in the Letter of Intent stage would then submit a detailed project proposal. The detailed proposal will undergo a more extensive review process. Successful applicants may receive one-third of total project costs from the Fund, and in exceptional cases up to two-thirds of the costs may be considered. Letters of Intent describing proposed projects and partners must be received no later than September 26, 2014. To find out how to apply or for more information, please contact: Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-up Fund Environment Canada 4905 Dufferin Street Toronto ON M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-5908 Email: ls-gbfund@ec.gc.ca

Le Fonds examinera les projets qui visent à réduire les apports en phosphore, à restaurer l’habitat ou à faire progresser les connaissances scientifiques sur le lac et la baie aux fins de prise de décision. L’examen des projets se fera en deux étapes. Les promoteurs de projets dont la lettre d’intention a été retenue seront priés de déposer une proposition de projet détaillée, laquelle fera l’objet d’un examen plus approfondi. Le Fonds pourra accorder aux projets retenus un financement correspondant au tiers des coûts associés aux projets. Dans certains cas, un montant allant jusqu’aux deux tiers de ces coûts pourrait être envisagé. Les lettres d’intention décrivant les propositions de projets et de partenariats doivent être reçues d’ici le 26 septembre 2014 au plus tard. Pour tout renseignement supplémentaire, notamment sur la manière de présenter une demande, veuillez vous adresser au : Fonds d’assainissement du lac Simcoe et du sud-est de la baie Georgienne Environnement Canada 4905, rue Dufferin Toronto (Ontario) M3H 5T4 Téléphone : 416-739-5908 Courriel : ls-gbfund@ec.gc.ca

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It’s about your Health & Well Being CARP along with sponsors, health care providers and vendors hosted a wonderful Symposium on Health and Well Being at the Collingwood Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Free admission and a complementary lunch were offered to those attending. It was the perfect opportunity to get pertinent info, meet and get valuable advice from keynote speakers at seminars throughout the day including Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s new CEO/President Guy Chartrand. Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Canada Day in Creemore Help Support the 2014 Summer Company Businesses! Summer Company is a youth entrepreneurship program of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment. The program is administered by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre. The program is available to students between the ages of 15 and 29 who are returning to school in the fall. Summer Company is an extremely helpful initiative for young entrepreneurs as it provides funding up to $3000, and hand-on coaching and mentoring to help students start and operate their business.

Our National holiday was celebrated by kids and adults riding their colourfully decorated bikes in The Harold Crawford Memorial Bike Parade down Mill Street and ending at The Creemore Legion. An afternoon of fun and games included a three-legged sack race, egg and spoon race, scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, lawn bowling, ring toss and bean bag toss. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography

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Our parents have lived through an amazing period in history and have been very independent and in control of their lives. They are very reluctant to become a burden to their loved ones or children. However, it may take a “wake up call” or health scare to make them realize it may be time for health care assistance in the home or move to a managed retirement residence. As adult children, we are not always able to anticipate our parent’s need for assistance. And not anticipated, it can hit you like a runaway train when the need arises. If you haven’t prepared, there may be emotional distress and stress around managing work, family and your parent’s needs. One way to avoid this is to start monitoring your parent’s physical and mental wellness so you can start researching the care options should your parent(s) start showing signs of needing assistance.

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A simply Delightful Dayt Following the success of previous festivals, the Gaslight Tour in collaboration with the Toronto Clay and Paper Theatre hosted the 3rd Annual Day of Delight in downtown Collingwood. The celebration was complete with a colourful and boisterous parade through town, an entertaining street theatre and an assortment of family friendly activities. Bravo and kudos to all for a great festival! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Cheers! for Dairy Day

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Congratulations to John and Marie Miller of Miller’s Dairy who hosted 3,500 visitors at the third annual Dairy Day at their Dairy Farm in Creemore. Miller’s Dairy is a very successful local Dairy Farm in which all the Jerseys are fed grain grown on the farm. The Jersey Cow’s milk is processed and distributed in glass bottles to retail stores in Ontario. Miller’s Dairy received a Community Appreciation Award –Thank Your Friendly Local Farmer from The Simcoe County Food and Agriculture Charter Champion Awards. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography

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Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Quinoa

You can stuff chicken breasts by butterflying them (cutting them horizontally almost all the way in half, opening like a book, stuffing and then closing), but for a really tight filling that won’t escape while it cooks, try the method in this recipe.

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes

4 tsp (20 mL) canola oil ½ cup (125 mL) finely minced onion 1 pkg (142 g) PC Organics Baby Spinach 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled PC Blue Menu Goat’s Milk Cheese 4 PC Blue Menu Air Chilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, about 850 g ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 1 pkg (225 g) PC Organics Golden & Black Quinoa

1. In large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring often, for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender and light golden. Add 1 packed cup (250 mL) of the spinach; cook for 1 minute or until wilted but still bright green. Remove from heat; let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Once cooled, firmly stir in goat cheese until a chunky even mixture forms; set aside.

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2. Meanwhile, lay one chicken breast on work surface. Using sharp paring knife, make a 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide cut into the thickest part of the breast, slicing into the breast in a pocket shape about 2 to 3 –inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long. Repeat with remaining breasts. 3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. Place goat cheese filling into a small resealable bag; cut a hole about ½ -inch (1 cm) wide in one of the bottom corners of the bag, or into a piping bag fitted with a plain ½ -inch (1 cm) wide tip. Insert cut end of bag just inside ‘pocket’ of chicken breast; carefully pipe in about ¼ of filling. Repeat with remaining filling and breasts.

5. In large nonstick ovenproof frying pan, heat remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) oil over medium-high heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly golden; turn breasts over and place pan in centre of oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through. 6. Meanwhile, in small saucepan bring 2 cups (500 mL) water to a boil Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and set aside.

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Thornbury Air Show Fighter pilot and Canadian Aerobatic champ, Gord Price put on an exhilarating show at the Thornbury Harbour celebrating Canada Day. With his Russian Yak 50 plane meant to perform precision aerobatics this show is a must see for young and old. Photos/Story: Kimberley Merrifield

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Collingwood Celebrates Canada Day As a community we gather in front of the Federal building downtown and join in the singing of our national anthem, receive greetings from members of various levels of government, take part in a very moving Canadian Citizen Reaffirmation ceremony, and if even for a moment set aside our economic struggles, hardships, political differences and woes and are thankful for all the blessings and freedoms we enjoy in this great country... and then of course we dig in to that awesome Canada Day cake! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

Saturday Mornings 8:30am-1pm May 17th to Thanksgiving Corner of second and Pine Streets in historic Downtown Collingwood. Local vendors feature a wide range of produce, fruit, meats, preserves, baked goods and more. Special activities for the family, entertainment and artists are featured each week. PRESENTED BY

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There is no other way to race than ‘all out’ Thunder, lightning or rain could not put a damper on the 4th Annual Beaver Crawl Triathlon held on Canada Day. Competitors from the area enjoyed the event starting at Ravenna with a 10km bike ride into Heathcote, climbing into canoes or kayaks for a 5km run down the Beaver River into Slabtown. Brighter skies welcomed 56 participants into Slabtown where they portaged their canoes or kayaks across the bridge, finishing the event with a 3km run into Clarksburg. Photos/Story: Kimberley Merrifield

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A birthday party fit for the King of Rock ‘n Roll What a party it was as the Collingwood Elvis Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary! Elvis would have been both awestruck and humbled to gaze down Hurontario Street from the main stage and see the thousands who gathered as they do each July to enjoy his music, honour his memory and have just an amazing time at what has become the largest annual Elvis Festival in the world! As this was a milestone event it was only fitting that this year’s VIP’s included the charming, lovely and most gracious Priscilla Presley accompanied by her “Shades of Elvis” co-author Christopher Ameruoso, artist Mario A.C. Della Casa, eight of Elvis’ film co-stars and returning for his second year our great friend and emcee Memphis Jones. The competition as it is each year was tremendous with 128 Elvis Tribute Artists registered to challenge for the crown. All of the talented competitors were simply outstanding but as in all contests a winner must be declared and Collingwood was proud to crown Gordon Hendricks of the U.K. (Pro Concert Years Winner) as Grand Champion. However as Gordon had already qualified at another location, he was ineligible to attend Memphis representing Collingwood. Cliff Wright of Athens, Georgia (Pro Early Years Winner) was named the Collingwood representative for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest, to be held in Memphis during Elvis Week in August. Congratulations to all on the biggest and best Collingwood Elvis Festival ever and a special note of thanks to Rosemarie O’Brien and her hardworking staff of volunteers, the Town of Collingwood, Sponsors and of course you the fans who support this remarkable event each year! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Not So Pro Volleyball The very popular annual tournament was held July 5th and 6th at Wasaga Beach, with participants from all over Canada. A large number of sports related vendors were also there. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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Wasaga Midway The Midway, an old time favourite of kids and kids at heart, was back once again at Wasaga Beach Playland by Beach Area 1. The rides and chance games attracted a lot of people to test their luck at winning prizes. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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The Summer of Love returned to Collingwood Theatre Collingwood presented “Summer of Love” at The Historic Gayety Theatre in July. The audience danced in their seats and sang along to the songs of the 1960’s and 70’s. Many dressed up in tie dye and some pretty funky threads. Check out their website for upcoming productions: www.theatrecollingwood.ca Photos: mycollingwood.ca | Story: Selena Blais

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Georgian Triangle Music Festival Rock Hop Music Canada presented this multi-venue, multi-genre, music festival that took place in Wasaga Beach. Musicians from all over Ontario had the chance to share their craft at many different venues over the 3 days. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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17th Annual Stayner Heritage Day Activities for the day included a pancake breakfast, a parade across town followed by a concert in the park, a classic car show, display and info booths, silent auction and so much more. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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Please note: these animals were available for adoption at the time we went to print. To inquire about their availability, or to inquire about other animals available for adoption please contact the Georgian Triangle Humane Society at 705-445-5204 or view their website at www.gths.ca.

Recognizing Volunteers Volunteers play an integral role at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. They help assist in creating a comforting place for both patients and visitors. The work of each and every volunteer at the G&M Hospital is greatly appreciated and valued by hospital staff and the community. More than 400 people have dedicated their time and energy to become volunteers for the organization and recently Sadie Nixon, Manager of Volunteer Services at CGMH, hosted the annual Volunteer Appreciation tea in recognition of their 25 year pin - Marg Wright & Mary Lou Simonato dedication and service.

15 year pins - Seated: Sharon Stone, Helen McCarthy Back row: Bruce Baker, Marilyn Chisholm, Glennis Raynsford, Angela Wilson, Karin Zenin, Hank Wells & Brian Wensley

10 years of service: Veronica Wales, Evelyn Pollard, Janet Burland, Helyn Gschwendtner, Brenda Sigouin & Gail Worth

5 years of service: Mimma Fammulari, Todd Gillan, Al Elias, Bonnie Klinck, Dora McCullough, Pam Murray, Maria Schmid & Marlee Workman

Jazz by the Bay Concert Series Takes place every Sunday from 6-8pm at Bayview Park in Thornbury. Music, food, art, water, picnics, how great is that? August 3 - JW Jones, August 10 - Johnny Max, August 17 - Lance Anderson. For more information go to: www.jazzbythebay.ca.

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Stayner Art Festival in the Park Frieda Linke, chairperson for the organizing committee, was pleased with the over 22 artists that had the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work at the event. There were also musicians and dancers performing to entertain the people attending. The Door, Stayner’s youth group, was also selling food to raise funds for their activities. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

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STAY | PLAY | EAT | SHOP The Big Apple stays where it is! The Big Apple, located in the heart of Meaford’s downtown shopping area, has been the subject of much speculation over the past several months. Council voted on December 9th 2013, to move Welcome Centre services in-house, no longer to be the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce. Since 1974, the Chamber owned Big Apple structure has been a highly visible icon in Meaford. Its future became a concern for many in the community when the Chamber announced that it would have to sell the Apple. The Chamber was inundated with serious inquiries alongside pleas from the community to “save our Apple!”

the shape of an apple, since at that time, 55% of all of Ontario`s apples came from orchards in this area. It required the generosity of several businesses and organizations to make this dream a reality. Money was donated by local businesses, in particular the Globe Mills. Members of the Kinsmen Club volunteered to provide the labour; E. C. King supplied the cement; Ormsby Block provided supplies and Knights donated the B.C. cedar, which had to be formed into the apple shape. This was accomplished by placing the wood in the pool of the Hill Top Motel over night after the water temperature had been turned up as high as possible. Amerock donated the fibreglass and Bill Stewart crafted the top leaf in his metal shop. As a community effort, the structure exemplifies the ability of Meaford’s citizens to accomplish a major task by working together. The Apple has always been staffed by either students or volunteers who from 1974 until 2013 welcomed tourists to Meaford and provided them with local information and answers to their regional queries.

This week Shirley Keaveney, outgoing president of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber Board has decided to leave this local landmark right where it is, re-purposing it to offer support and promotion for all Chamber member businesses and also to prepare the Apple to operate as the “go to” location for business related inquiries. “We are very pleased to announce that the Apple has reopened!” said Keaveney, “Please drop by anytime Tuesday thru Saturday between 10 and 4 to say hello to Victoria, our Chamber information specialist, to make a business inquiry or to investigate new business opportunities in our community.” Since its inception, the Apple has represented the pride of a community coming together to accomplish a goal. In 1974, the Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of Noel Crawford, Chamber Tourism Manager of the time, recognized the need for a location in downtown Meaford from which Visitor Information services could be readily provided. It was decided that the structure would take

Now as the new business hub of Meaford the Big Apple will remain a very special part of Meaford’s downtown, reminiscent of both the contributions made over the years by all members of the Chamber of Commerce who highly value the wonderful volunteer spirit which has always been the essence of our community. Submitted by: Shirley Keaveney, President, Meaford Chamber of Commerce

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Old School Closing The final school bell rung at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Annex in Creemore. This grand old building, built in 1917, was celebrated by current and former students spanning several generations. Now decommissioned by Simcoe County Board of Education, the hallowed halls of NCPS will no longer hear children`s laughter. Bev Stableforth of Creemore donated one of her paintings of the old school which will hang in the newly renovated modern school down the road. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography

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by Margot Nicolson FRAMING & DESIGN TIPS If you are not familiar with frame design, here are some quick tips to help you achieve good results. It’s important to realize these are all generalizations and there will be exceptions where you may want to take a different approach to your design. Framing Tip #7 - When to Use Clear (Shiny) Glass or Acrylic Clear finish glass or acrylic helps to maintain sharp lines and shapes, bold colours and fine details. The use of non-glare (also called Reflection Control) products can soften or mute these types of images. #8 - When to Use Non-Glare Glass or Acrylic Non-Glare (also called Reflection Control) has a soft finish and it will diffuse details and colours. It looks great when the art itself seems intentionally soft in focus or muted in colour. #9 - Frames Can Vary in Style From the Art Many pieces of art look great when framed in a moulding style that’s unexpected. This piece of art is contemporary in style, but done in a somewhat crude and primitive manner. The frame has those same qualities, helping them work well together. #10 - High Contrast Frame Designs The black and white photo has a strong degree of contrast, therefore it looks best with a high contrast frame design. In case you don’t know, black and white provide the highest degree of contrast of any colours. #11 - When to Bottom-Weight a Mat A bottom-weighted mat is one where the border below the art is wider than the borders on top and sides. Logical reasons to bottom-weight include when the lower half of the art is darker or contains larger shapes or patterns than the upper half. You may also choose it for a classic look or on art of value that you do not want to cut down. #12 - Designing Multiple Opening Mats When you want to place more than one picture in a frame, a multiple opening mat provides the means to bring them together. It is common to use a wider border around the outer edges than the amount of space you use between images. When working with more than a few pieces, it can add interest to use different mat opening shapes. Georgian Frame Gallery

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Dr. Miller is immersed in every facet of modern dental healthcare – continuously advancing technology, lifelong education, and an innovative professional environment – within a friendly, family-oriented practice. Taking an active role within Collingwood’s busy health and business community, Dr. Miller is committed to the future of dental healthcare, the welfare of his patients and the ongoing development of this vibrant area.

Ritual’s is an oasis, a unique retreat for women and men to escape the rigors of daily stress and to replenish the body and soul. They offer the broadest and most advanced range of skin and body treatments to enhance your health. Treatments that will nourish, heal, and balance.

The decision to practice in Collingwood was based on Dr. Miller’s lifelong commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle and his desire to find a vital community in which to live and work. Since launching his own family practice in February 2003, Dr. Miller and his entire Healthcare Team have worked hard to create a friendly, accessible practice welcoming and treating patients, from families with children to seniors, and those with special needs. Dr. Miller believes in ‘ideal’ dentistry. “I want to provide every one of our patients with the best quality dentistry possible, using the latest technology, our team’s dedication to lifelong learning, and continuing commitment to the highest levels of patient care, service and communications.” 12 Second Street Collingwood | 705.444.2668 | drmillerfamilydentist.com

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Their goal is to provide improvement not only in your body, but also your psyche, your attitude, and in the way you feel about taking care of yourself. The team at Ritual’s has a natural commitment to their clients’ well-being. They are motivated, trained, and passionate about providing positive change in their clients’ lives. Their approach to skin and body care is focused on pure extracts from nature to work their small miracles. They have extensive training on natural approaches to well-being and they hope to improve your life through their therapies. They offer luxurious amenities and surroundings as an incentive for taking care of yourself. They look forward to becoming a part of your wellness regimen and welcome the opportunity to serve you. 308 Hurontario St. Collingwood (705) 444 - 4558 | 1 -866 - 938 - 4558 | www.ritualsdayspa.ca

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HEALTH Dr. Barbara Brown DC, CMRP Balance North 260 Hickory St., Collingwood 416-762-4083 | 705-293-1435 www.balancehealthcentre.com

Marlene Pinkerton, TCMP, Reg’d Ac. Reg. Member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncturists of Ontario 10 Years Experience - Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage & Herbal Therapy 705-443-1909

12 Second St., Collingwood | 705-444-2668 www.drmillerfamilydentist.com DR. JOHN L. CHIASSON DENTISTRY 8- 1470 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705-352-1028 www.drjohnchiasson.com NOW OPEN • ACCEPTING PATIENTS

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Handcrafted Bath & Body Products 705-293-0851 • 1-800-295-8561 info@spaology.ca • www.spaology.ca

705-293-5553 | georgiantriangle.comfortkeepers.ca Personal PSW In-home Care for Seniors

Beach Hearing Ltd. John Tindale Hearing Instrument Specialist #4 - 1441 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach 705-352-3200 www.beachhearing.ca

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Foot Care Nursing Tracey Harrison, RPN, AFCN 705-984-1844 traceyLharrison@msn.com

MS.tique The European Spa Laser & Tanning Studio www.collingwoodspa.ca 43 Hurontario St Collingwood 705-445-0089 Advanced Hypnosis Center of Collingwood

Weightloss • Smoking • And more www.hypnoticelements.com 705-444-0000 Linda Kinsey, CHt, Master Hypnotist

EXPLORATIONS GREEN SUMMER DAY CAMP The Environment Network Register now 705-446-0551 www.environmentnetwork.org

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Ava Zaritzky, MSW, RSW, CHTP/I 25 years experience Counselling / HEALING TOUCH 705-445-9466

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PROFESSIONALS HERE TO HELP YOU Spa-ology - hand-crafted original recipes

MS.tique - The European Spa

Spa-ology is a family-run business dedicated to making hand-crafted, original recipe bath and body products using only natural and simple ingredients that are good for your skin.

MS.tique was created by Eva Daczicky in 1997. MS.tique just started it’s 16th year at the same location: 43 Hurontario Street, on the 2nd floor just across from Loblaws. The spa occupies over 1200 sq. feet with a modern, comfortable and pleasing atmosphere. They are fully equipped and their goal is to ensure each and every client is fully satisfied. They strive to provide the best esthetic services available in the area while at the same time maintaining prices at competitive levels. Eva’s favourite skin care products are: Glycolic exfoliant in the evening to remove the dead cells thus promoting the growth of new skin and underlying collagen. This is followed in the morning by the application of Hyaluronic Acid Serum to maximize your skin’s ability to retain moisture. These treatments are in addition to your regular day/night cream regimen. For the unfortunate with bags and dark circles under their eyes, they suggest Hollywood Eye Magic Serum, they have found this to be the best product to minimize this condition.

The team includes Ed Bulanda, aka “The Recipe Guy”, Rhea Burns and her daughters Stefanie Shaw and Bridget Liersch. Ed, our Recipe Guy is well versed in the uses of essential oils and their health benefits. Together they make bath salts, foot soaks, massage oils, moistures disks and soaps. They enjoy educating others about the benefits of the essential oils and butters they use that benefit the skin as well as the mind and spirit. Bath Salts were the first and favourite, they help to soften your skin and the different blends will rejuvenate, refresh, or provide you with a bit of tranquility. They know the benefits of a good soak and that’s why their motto is “Bring Back the Bath”. If you love natural products visit Spa-ology at www.spaology.ca to learn more about the benefits of essential oils, butters and all the natural ingredients we use in our products.

Don’t give up on your skin! there is help. All the above products and many others are available for purchase at the spa. Their most popular treatments are: Prestige Facials, Micro-dermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Laser Hair Removal. Some of the many other services and treatments they offer are: Day Spa Packages, Spa pedicures, Manicures, Gel Nails, Shellac, Make Up, Eye, Brow Lash Tinting, Eye Lash Extensions, Ear Candling, Waxing, Brazilian Waxing, 40 Minute Cosmetic Teeth Whitening. Swedish Relaxation Massage, RMT – Therapeutic Massage. For those who love the tanned skin glow, they offer both tanning and spray tans. Please feel free send them your email address in order to forward you prompt notifications of their monthly specials, promotions, coupons and more. 43 Hurontario St. Collingwood 705 445-0089 www.spacollingwood.ca

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SERVING THE GEORGIAN BAY & MEAFORD REGION

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Canada Day in Wasaga Beach The celebration started at Stonebridge Town Centre with a pancake breakfast served by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club with food provided by Sunset Grill, followed by a performance by the Prime Time Club choir that included the singing of the National Anthem. Everyone enjoyed the delicious cupcakes. Activities also included a jumping castle, face painting, water games with the assistance of the Wasaga Fire Department,t and performances by the Dance by Design group. In the evening the celebration continued at the Playland area with the Georgian Life Photo Booth being the popular attraction for people to get their photo souvenir of the occasion. Photos/Story: Enrique Miranda

WWII veteran Fraser Muir

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Performers of Dance by Design

Raspberries, raspberries and so much more! The 4th Annual Raspberry Festival was held at the Farmers Pantry in Clarksburg on July 19th. The market offered tasty treats and cool drinks as well as locally grown fruits and veggies. Festival goers also enjoyed a scenic wagon tour of a working farm, travelling through the orchard to see the apple trees and pumpkin patches growing. And of course there were plenty of ripe raspberries ready for picking! Additional activities included pony rides, mini-golf, petting zoo, rope maze, and the Wildlife Interactive Center. If you missed this event, no worries, the Farmers Pantry is a great place to visit anytime this summer! www.farmerspantry.com. Photos: mycollingwood.ca | Story: Selena Blais

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Pick up Georgian Life at these hot spots … Blue Mountain/Village at Blue • Activity Centre • Columbia • Plunge Aquatic Centre • Red Devil • Sunset Grill • The Village Market Collingwood • Active Life Conditioning • Ashanti Coffee • Beaver & Bulldog • Boston Pizza • Chamber of Commerce • Collingwood Public Library • Collingwood Sports Medicine • Cranberry Inn • Days Inn • East End Variety • Fresh Co. • Georgian Bay Family Restaurant • Hasty Market, Hwy 26 • Holiday Inn Express • LCBO • Little Ed’s Ski & Bike Shop • Loblaws • Metro • Shoppers Drug Mart • Sobeys • Staples • The Hungry Sumo • The Huron Club Creemore • Affairs Catering Bakery & Cafe • Creemore Library • Creemore Medical Centre • Creemore Springs Brewery • Creemore Village Pharmacy • Curiosity House Bookstore • Foodland • Jug City • Life’s A Slice • Mad & Noisy Gallery • Old Millhouse Pub • Pizza Perfect • Remax- Creemore Hills Realty • Strandz Hair Salon • The Bank Café Meaford • Bill’s Valu-Mart • Meaford Chamber of Commerce • Meaford Factory Outlet • Meaford Hall • Meaford Library Owen Sound • Frog Ponds Stayner • Bistro 26 at the Aerodrome • Foodland • Lemon Lily/JACS • Rexall Pharmacy • Stayner Town & Country • The Coffee Shop Thornbury/Clarksburg • Ashanti Coffee • L.E. Shore Library • Steve’s Restaurant • Thornbury Foodland • Thornbury Bakery Café Wasaga Beach • Blue Ridge Meats • Boston Pizza • Grandma’s Beach Treats • Harvey’s • IDA Wasaga Beach Pharmacy • Mosley Street Grill • Real Canadian Superstore • Shoppers Drug Mart • Swiss Chalet • Taste of Paradise • Wasaga Foodland Ski & Golf Clubs seasonally & many office locations not listed here

WASAGA BEACH The beach is just the beginning.... Transformations Hair Studio Welcomes back an old Friend

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STAY | PLAY | EAT | SHOP Georgian Life • August 2014

Ahoy Matey! A pirate ship arriving in Collingwood harbour might normally strike fear in the hearts of locals but in this case Liana’s Ransom out of Halifax was in port for a friendly visit. Rather than looting and pillaging the town Captain Joe Tilley and his crew of brigands opted to entertain guests with tall tales from the high seas, deck tours and enjoyable harbour cruises. A great weekend of maritime entertainment for our community and the best part … no one had to walk the plank! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR ALL Dr. Olivia Cheng, MD, FRCSC, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Todd Starr, Chiropractor, ART, Acupuncture Linda Ng, Physiotherapist • Dimitri Tkhinvaleli, Massage Therapist

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! R.A.W. Caregiver Support Network Are you in need of volunteer hours, or just enjoy helping people and giving back to your community? Then you're in luck! R.A.W. Caregiver Support Network is offering a NEW volunteer incentive training program. The goal of this new program is to put you the volunteer first and ensure you are rewarded for all your selfless hard work. Some of the goals and benefits of this new program include: • Volunteers will gain valuable life and career skills that will help them focus on the career route that they are interested in (if possible), such as working with seniors, children, or people with disabilities. • Volunteers can take advantage of the three different training levels of our program that include various useful workshops which provide several different specialized skills helping them advance in the personal and professional lives.

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• Volunteers get to meet in a group setting to share experiences, make friends and help each other. • Advancing through the different levels of the program result in volunteers receiving recognition and rewards for their service. Some of which include paid police checks, gift cards, and paid gas mileage. • Best of all the program is free to join for anyone over the age of 18. If you are looking to make a difference in your community and volunteer with an amazing company all the while receiving great benefits such as personal and professional growth, awards, references and even reimbursement for your time, then look no further and contact us today to find out about our next meet & greet respite training as SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

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A whole lot of loonies! Pace Law Firm held their annual Loonie Toonie Backyard BBQ Extravanganza on July 26th during the Elvis Festival. A $6000 cheque presentation was made to the Chair of the Collingwood Hospital Foundation Ernie Purkis. Spectators danced and jived to live music by the Franalee Band (The Websters) and enjoyed loonie and toonie burgers, dogs and pops. Photos: Dave West Photography

Look as good as you see... There is a new business in Collingwood - check out A. B. See Optical located at 21 Simcoe Street. They provide professional optical services including: prescription glasses, sport glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses and also have an onsite Registered Optician for any adjustments or vision concerns. An optician is a licensed professional trained to help you see better – whether you’re near or farsighted, or have low vision due to more complex eye health issues. The profession of Opticianry is regulated in Canada and governed provincially by strict standards to protect your vision and ensure opticians provide you care of the highest standard. Registered opticians are specially trained to design, fit, and dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, and prosthetic ocular devices. They interpret written prescriptions from ophthalmologists (medical doctors) and optometrists (non-medical eye care professionals) to determine the specifications of ophthalmic appliances necessary to correct a person’s eyesight. Registered opticians also recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the power of the lenses and the customer’s occupation, habits, and facial features. Registered opticians measure clients’ eyes, including the distance between the centers of the pupils and the distance between the surface and the lens. At A.B. See Optical they strive to deliver quality products with ultimate clarity. They offer a vast selection of top quality Designer Brand glasses for all ages and genders. Brands such as: Ray Ban, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Easy Clip, Kate Spade, Under Armour and many more!” Drop in to visit them and “see” what they are all about! 21 Simcoe St., Collingwood. Phone 705-2933937 Some information from: wwww.opticians.ca

Taiwan Visitors More than 200 people from the Toronto Ching Kwok Temple congregation visited Creemore for the first time; they all had a fabulous time because they were welcomed by friendly and smiling faces. In addition to shopping and touring The Creemore Farmer’s Market, they visited the shops on Mill Street. The group from Toronto included seven monks and nuns, with two members travelling from Taiwan. The tour concluded with members of the Creemore BIA Executive, Corey Finkelstein, Cheryl Robertson and Jenn Hubbs graciously accepting a miniature statue gift : “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva” (an Enlightened Being with great universal compassion who willingly delays Buddha-hood for the benefit of all sentient beings), from the monks of Ching Kwok Temple. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography

Georgian Life • August 2014

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