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September 2015

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Gift will help teach children swimming and lifesaving skills in and around the water The Wasaga Beach YMCA is pleased to announce they have received a donation of $2025.00 from the Wasaga Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association, in support of helping local children learn how to swim.

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“Generosity from organizations like the Wasaga Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association goes very far here at the YMCA,” said Val Dickson, General Manager, Wasaga Beach YMCA. “Because of this donation, we are able to continue to offer essential, lifesaving programs to the children and youth within our community.”

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The Wasaga Beach YMCA currently offers the Swim to Survive program to students in grade two and three. It teaches the essentials needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water – an important first step to being safe around water. With the help of the donation from the Volunteer Firefighters, the Wasaga Beach YMCA will be offering a class to local students in grades four and five that will teach essential swimming and lifesaving skills in and around the water. “Each year, the Fire Department deals with at least one water related accident that could have been avoided,” said Jason Martin, Wasaga Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association. “This program is going to be specifically tailored for the Wasaga Beach community and possibly rolled out into other communities across Simcoe/Muskoka, if the financial assistance is available. Knowing the important role the Y plays in providing these essential services, our association was pleased to donate to the Wasaga Beach YMCA.” Submitted by: Louise Picot

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A little bit country Blue Mountain decided to kick it up a little with Mountain Music, a country music styled weekend. It included a couple of great concerts featuring the likes of The James Barker Band (recent winner of the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Award) and the James Cameron Band. A little line-dancing and some fun activities for the kids rounded up a purdy near perfect weekend! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Wasaga Under Siege “A War of 1812 Experience” was held on August 15-16 at Nancy Island Historic Site. Visitors had the opportunity to see American, Native & British Naval Encampments on Nancy Island and experience life in 1812. There were musket & cannon demonstrations, native drumming & storytelling, a War of 1812 fashion show, candy cannon, kids mini militia, 1812 scavenger hunt and much more. Story/Photos: Enrique Miranda

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Crazy fun in Creemore for the kids! During the 4th Annual Creemore Children’s Festival the kids took over downtown. It was a wonderful community event designed to empower children by inspiring their creative imagination through free playful activities. On the main stage MC Steve Green introduced Singer/Songwriter Clive VanderBurgh, The To Be Determined Theatre Company, Bubbleology, Tim Holland the Puppet Tamer, Uncle Tippy’s Mad Science, Reptilia, Play Dress Up with Simcoe Stagecoach and finally songstress Princess Emilie. Story/Photos: Bryan Davies Photography

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‘Weight’ a minute... barbells take over the GNE? It was a day filled with barbell WODs, clean and jerks, lunges, snatches and weightlifting in general as The Battle of the Titans, hosted by WE Life Athletics and Crossfit Mozomo, was held in conjunction with the Blue Mountain Weightlifting Club’s 2015 Open at the GNE Fairgrounds. A great day of competition and some personal bests and the organizers would like to thank all the athletes, volunteers, sponsors and the venue for another great event! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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A fun foamy adventure The 5K Foam Fest was not a hardcore race it was a FUNCORE race full of mud, foam, and obstacles! There was a race clock so participants could take note on how fast they ran but were encouraged to focus on the fun aspect of the race rather than the speed. They could “walk it, charge it, run it, and fun it”! Hundreds of participants had a great time. Story/Photos: Enrique Miranda

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Dronefest A great event in Collingwood that is a fun family activity, a fabulous spectator sport with lots of race action, and even a children's workshop. Lots of visitors came from out of town to participate and enjoy. Photos/Story: mycollingwood.ca

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Sidelaunch Days makes a big splash! Collingwood harbour came to life over the Civic Holiday Weekend as the first annual Side Launch Days Festival took to the water in a celebration of our ship building history. It was a fantastic opportunity to board one of the many local tour boats and enjoy the scenic beauty of our harbour and Southern Georgian Bay. The weekend had just about something for everyone including SUP (Stand Up Paddling) races, a sailing regatta, water sports demonstrations, a kite fest, historical walking tours and displays, AT SEA (an art projection on the grain elevator), strolling entertainment and vendors along the Promenade and Heritage Drive. Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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Fall is the time to prepare your roof for winter Once the kids are back to school, consider what has to be done to prepare your roof system for the cold weather. A roof inspection every fall can help address issues that could pose problems once the snow flies. The weather is perfect at the beginning of fall to have an expert get up and walk across your roof looking for issues. Here’s what the inspector will look at: THE GUTTERS: When leaves and debris collect in your gutter system, eventually it will create a clog in the downspouts. Rain water will overflow the gutters, damaging your roof, trim and siding. The added weight of the wet leaves and water could also cause your gutters to pull loose from the anchor point or collapse. PROPER INSULATION: The insulation in your home is there to offer a barrier between the heated and/or cooled areas of your home and the outside temperatures. Without proper insulation you can run into a number of issues including a loss of heat in the winter, condensation issues, and even water damage. ANY LEAKS: During the winter months roofs can leak in a number of areas. The most common include those around flashing. A roof inspection will check flashing to make sure you will not be at risk for water seepage throughout the winter. This will prove to be an easy and inexpensive fix compared to the damage caused during a major winter storm. MISSING SHINGLES: During the summer and fall season you can experience winds that are high enough to blow shingles right off your roof. If these missing shingles are not replaced before the snow starts to fall you can be faced with both leaks and insulation issues that can lead to some serious damage throughout the winter. Having missing shingles replaced will maintain the integrity of your roof all winter long. AM Roofing provides free no-obligation estimates for roof replacement/repairs and insulation. Contact them at: 9485 Beachwood Rd. Collingwood 705-445-3540 | www.amroofing.ca

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From Opera to Broadway An evening of popular opera and music theatre songs were performed at the historic Gayety Theatre by Craig Ashton along with soprano Eve Rachel McLeod, baritone Jason Nedecky, mezzo-soprano Katie Knapp and pianist Susan Black. Photos: mycollingwood.ca

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Golfing ‘fore’ the Special Olympics Mayor Sandra Cooper and council would like to thank all the wonderful participants, generous sponsors and donors for their support of the 20th Annual Mayor’s Golf Cup Challenge held this year at Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club. While certainly a great day of golf along with delicious food and a chance to socialize, this annual event serves as a key fundraiser for Special Olympics and local charities. Congratulations to all for another wonderfully successful tournament! Photos/ Story: Dave West Photography

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Cruizin’ the beach one last time On their 25th Anniversary, The Wasaga Beach Corvette Club held their very last Beach Cruize. Over 380 cars were registered on August 15th to participate in the event and many more were also in attendance. With the beach as a back drop it was quite a view. Story/Photos: Enrique Miranda

Freshly baked and uniquely pickled After multiple trips to Mexico, owner Paul Luckett found that the authentic, traditional flavours easily found on every corner throughout were nowhere to be found back at home. With great effort Paul sourced the spices and peppers needed to lovingly coax these flavours out of Mexico and bring them home to share with you. He opened Baked and Pickled a few months ago and is proud to offer authentic mexican foods made using imported peppers and spices. They offer burritos, their own corn tortillas and tostadas as well as daily specials including mexican sandwiches, Tortas, on fresh made bolillos. Fresh baked gluten free and sourdough breads on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Try their selection of salsas and pickled peppers including salsa verdes and pickled jalapeños. Go get your mexican on at 137 Hurontario St. in Collingwood. Olé! Story: Selena Blais | Photos: Paul Luckett

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Creemore’s Copper Kettle Classics has developed a reputation for the quality of nostalgic cars, trucks and motor bikes and the picturesque setting in which it is held each year. A multitude of colours and chrome lined one of Ontario’s most beautiful downtowns once again. Sponsored by Creemore Springs Brewery, over 700 classic vehicles descended on Creemore this year, as part of The Copper Kettle Festival. The winner of The Best of Best Award was Brian Streigler for his 1951 International Harvester S100. Story/Photos: Bryan Davies Photography

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Chloe Fraser has spinal atrophy caused by a spinal cord injury at birth which affects her ﬁne and gross motor skills and left her unable to walk. Through stem cell therapy this little girl has a chance at the kind of life all parents hope for their children.

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Bundle of Busy As the fall ramps up, a new cycle of “busyness” will begin for many of us. Make this fall different. Feeling overwhelmed and stressed from too many demands and things to do is not fun. The best way to avoid this is to not let it build up. It may seem impossible but that crazy “busyness” is probably more manageable than you think. Here are a few tips to keep you in a happy groove and manage your workload: 1. It is okay to say no – remember when you say no you are saying yes to something else. 2. Set realistic expectations – it is much better to under promise and over deliver. 3. When you are not sure what to do – ask yourself will this matter six months from now. 4. Be kind to yourself – just do your best and accept that none of us are perfect all of the time. 5. Work smarter - if it doesn’t work change it, doing the same thing will keep giving you the same result. 6. Add some balance – don’t forget to put some things you enjoy doing in your calendar. 7. Look after yourself – treat yourself like you are the Olympic athlete in your game of life. 8. Ask for help when you need it – when you make it look easy sometimes no one else knows the challenges you may experience. Worrying over our workload and that never ending to-do list can keep us from enjoying the present moment. Let go of the stress and be a bundle of joy! For a free consultation contact Jane Schnurr, Business Coach and Leadership Development Expert at 705-444-5338 or visit www. awesomecoaching.com Jane Schnurr coaches business leaders and individuals to pursue their dreams and live an awesome life. © Awesome Coaching Enterprises 2015

Skinnamarinky Dinky Dink … Skinnamarinky Blue Famarama, held annually at Blue Mountain, is a weekend all about celebrating family - so who better to entertain those families than Sharon and Bram (of Sharon, Lois and Bram, The Elephant Show and Sninnamarink TV fame). As they have done since 1978 entertaining ‘kids of all ages’ with their charm, humour and music, they had the crowd singing and dancing away on a perfectly beautiful summer evening at the Village at Blue. Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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by Brian McMillan CFP, CLU, CH.F.C, EPC

Patience is a Virtue Is it me? Or is it day to day life in general that seems to go by so quickly? Or do we just try to fit more in a day? My mother recited that “patience is a virtue”. My curiosity got the better of me so I googled it and sure enough Wikipedia offers it as a proverbial phrase and foot notes it to: “Meanings and Origins of Phrases, Sayings and Idioms”. Gary Martin. Retrieved 4 April 2010. Why should we try to take this phrase to heart? I think because as a society we appear to be more wound up and impatient than ever before. At the very least I catch myself being less patient. In fact I have to remind myself that “patience is a virtue” and hopefully I will receive the health benefits of being less stressed about things totally out of my control. An example of things requiring more patience is increased traffic on our highways taking us longer to get places. Or being stuck for almost two extra hours on highway 400 south bound this week because of a vehicle fire blocking north and south bound lanes. Consider that the average home in my neighbourhood often has two or three cars parked in the driveway. More cars and more traffic equals less patience. More traffic, more construction to handle equals less patience. You can probably think of many examples on your own. “Patience is a virtue” and something we can all strive for more of. Chances are if we do, we will feel the benefits of a more peaceful existence. I expect that’s what the proverb intended. Taking time to smell the roses and all flowers for that matter is the hidden blessing. My garden is at its peak for this time of year with all the perennials blooming. The pleasure I get from taking time to watch the hummingbirds and bees feasting on the nectar each flower contains is a remarkable calm to a hectic day. I encourage you to take some time for yourself to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. We are blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Patience while driving may just allow you to experience God’s beauty just that much longer. Enjoy your summer and be more patient. Brian A. McMillan CFP, CLU, CH.F.C, EPC, is a Life Transition Financial Advisor / Principal with Team Approach Planning in Collingwood. For a no cost consultation please contact: Brian@TAPadvantage.ca or 705-446-9986

Such a hit... they added two more! Local Live Lunch has been such a success as a a summertime tradition in downtown Collingwood so for 2015 they expanded the season with two more events. That’s right folks! What used to be a nine week run is now 11 Wednesdays, 11 Concerts and 11 Menus! It’s always a great mid-week break, an opportunity to relax with friends, be entertained by some of our regions most gifted musicians and enjoy tasty reasonably priced lunches prepared by some of our best local restaurateurs. Pictured are host Creemore Coffee Studio and entertainment by Touch of Vinyl. Photos/Story: Dave West Photography

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At Mantra, we love yoga and we believe it is for everyone! The schedule reflects our intention to offer classes for all types of students.

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Jazz By The Bay Jazz By the Bay was held every Sunday this summer in Bayview Park in Thornbury. On August 9th the Virgil Scott Band played to a large crowd on a beautiful evening. The resurgence of Motown and Rhythm & Blues in the 80’s propelled Virgil’s career, as he became a mainstay headliner at nightclubs and casinos across Canada and the United States, and to this day enjoys an extensive following. Photos: Kimberley Merrifield

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A perfect Sunday for a soccer picnic On August 23rd the Wasaga Beach Soccer Club hosted its annual end of season summer picnic. Final games were played with photos, medals and trophies handed out afterwards. There were fun activities for the whole family with a BBQ, cotton candy, snowcones, a DJ, photo booth and inflatable bouncy castles. Photos/Story: Selena Blais

Walk your kids back to school Active and Safe Routes to School is a program designed to assist school communities in encouraging safe and active travel to and from school. If the current trends continue we may no longer have a generation that will remember walking to school. Vehicle ownership is increasing steadily, resulting in congested roads and increased air pollution from transportation. As more people opt to drive to their destination, parent’s fears of traffic dangers and personal safety increase, forcing parents to drive their children to and from school. The Benefits of the Program: • Increased physical activity for children and youth • A healthier lifestyle for the whole family • Less traffic congestion around schools • Safer and calmer streets and neighbourhoods • Improved air quality and a cleaner environment How does Active and Safe Routes to School work?

African “change-makers” on tour For many years the African Children’s Choir has been delighting people around the world. They were in Meaford on August 14th, melting everyones hearts with their wonderful African songs and dances. The choir consists of children ages from 7 to 10 years old. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. The primary goal of the choir is to raise awareness of the destitute and orphaned children in Africa and give the children the tools to take back for a promising future. Photos/Story: Kimberley Merrifield

International Walk to School Day – takes places in early October and provides the perfect opportunity to start an ASRTS program. Neighbourhood Walkabouts – Ensures the routes to school are safe. Organized by parents and staff from the school, a site tour is conducted of the school area. Walk/Wheel Wednesday – Schools set aside once day a week to walk to school. Classes can have friendly competition to encourage walking. Walk a Block – Encourage parents to safely park their car a few blocks from the school, and then walk the remaining blocs with their children. Traffic congestion and pollution are reduced in the immediate school area. Walking School Buses – Volunteer parents who live on the same blocks take turns walking children to and from school. No Idling at School – Encourages motorists who stop outside schools to turn off their engines while they wait. Submitted by Kerri MacDonald, Environment Network, 44 St. Marie St. Collingwood. For more information on Active and Safe Routes to School check out www.environmentnetwork.org and www.saferoutestoschool.ca

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Nature’s Renewal: The Benefits of Plant Stem Cells for the Skin Recently, researchers have begun looking to plants as a source for stem cells, and those plant stem cells have proven to be effective in supporting the skin’s cellular turnover. Like human stem cells, plant stem cells develop according to their environment. Stem cells are unprogrammed cells that can differentiate into cells with specific functions. Stem cells have therefore a big potential in regenerative medicine. Regenerative therapies are used to stimulate healing. The inspiration for using plant stem cells in skin care came from an unusual source: an almost-extinct apple tree in Switzerland.

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Originally bred in the 18th century for their incredible shelf life, Uttwiler Spätlauber apples shrank into obscurity as modern shipping and storage caused longevity to take a backseat to flavour. Even more astonishing than the fruit’s long-lasting freshness was its ability to heal itself: When an apple was scratched while still on the tree, the skin would quickly regenerate and close the wound.

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Scientists began to research the health benefits of plant stem cells and its application to the skin. Researchers found a way to extract stem cells from the plants and generate new ones in a lab, and they then started to investigate how human cells would react to them. The results were astonishing: They found the stem cells of the Edelweiss plant could stimulate human stem cell proliferation by 80% and could protect human stem cells against UV damage. In experiments on human skin, researchers discovered that the Edelweiss extract could decrease wrinkle depth by 20% in just two weeks. Users noticed a 95% difference in the overall look and feel of their skin. Edelweiss contains powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties while their stem cells also seem to be helpful in preventing collagen loss, firming and restructuring the skin, and preventing aging and sun damage.

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Lucky winner wheeling away in style The Wasaga Beach Rotary Club selected the winning ticket in their 16th Annual Corvette Lottery. The winner’s name is Sean Huycke from Collingwood with ticket number 0668. “What a fantastic surprise” Sean said, when hearing he had won. Members of The Wasaga Beach Rotary Club sold 1500 tickets which paid for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe valued at over $71,000, and raised another $65,700 to be distributed to twelve worthy charities in Simcoe County. Submitted by: Bryan Davies

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Elephant Thoughts receives funding for inspired educational programs The Blue Mountain Village Foundation presented a donation of $7,225 to Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach on August 5th in the Blue Mountain Village. Jeremy Rhodes and Tara Bailey received the cheque. “Elephant Thoughts would like to sincerely thank the BMVF for its continued support of our local programs. In a region as affluent as the Georgian Triangle it is easy to overlook the large number of families facing economic hardships. So many children in this area never get the chance to participate in the activites that most of our families take for granted from sports to camps to after school programs. We strive to ensure that those children get access to all the valuable programs and opportunities that the region has to offer. Thanks to this support, hundreds of children are going to have the opportunity to be inspired, to learn, to be excited about education, to discover. It just may be the spark that changes lives. ” says Jeremy Rhodes, Executive Director. The Blue Mountain Village Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our local communities through its financial support of registered charitable organizations whose activities provide benefit to the residents of our local communities, with an emphasis on children and family programs. Information about filing applications for funding and events can be obtained at the Foundation website at www.bluemountainvillage.ca/foundation/ Submitted by: Deb Keep

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History takes off There was no fear of flying at The Clearview Public Library’s presentations of the Edenvale Aerodrome’s mini aero-plane pedal cars at this year’s Creemore Children’s Festival and the Gathering of the Classics. Children of all ages loved this “no plug” kind of interactive action with local history. Submitted by: Michele McKenzie

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