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December 15, 2011
Merry Christmas THE PEOPLE TEAM
“We Deal in Real Estate, but our Real Business is People”
Adriana Turchyn Sales Representative
Mark Ruttan Broker
Santa visits Stonebridge 2011
Wasaga Beach Home for Rent 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace with finished lower level. Large double garage with overhead storage. Located in one of Wasaga's most desirable neighbourhoods! Walking distance to shopping, medical, schools, RecPlex, YMCA and bus stop close by. Available March 1st. $1,450.00 plus utilities.
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Dave Hicks and Team invite you to visit their new Custom Framing and Photography Store
Custom Framing - Buy one get the second at 25% off. Photography No sitting fees for Christmas Photography. Wasaga Custom Framing and Photography 1470 Mosley St. Unit 8, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2C2
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The boy telling Santa what he wants for Christmas is Declan, 5 year old grandson of photographers Enrique and Susy Miranda. Talented Enrique Photo Art “we capture the moments you'll treasure for ever” are Wasaga Beach local. www.enriquephotoart.com and www.mywasagabeach.com
Wasaga Life Team Blood Donor Clinic Donating blood was an AMAZING success!!!! That means the blood we donated today could be saving someone's life tomorrow...... We were able to help 30 different people with the blood we donated last Saturday! Most of the blood would have been used within 24-72 hours as they are very short on supply! Thank you to everyone who came out to help us donate blood: Jordan Tardif, Jessica Sowyrda, Wendy & Wolfe Kristina Tardif Czaikowski, Deborah & Gord Tardif, Carrie Schut, Larry & Betty Lachlan, Chantal Sousa, Jessica Thompson, Matt Hamilton, Aaron Armstrong, Meghan Black and of course, The Wasaga Life Team...Nadene Milnes, Kristina Tardif, Anna Warner The Largest Selection in Wasaga Beach of: *Carpet *Natural Stone *Laminate * Vinyl 1288 Mosley St. Unit 8 *Tile * Hardwood
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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Dec 19 – Small Business Enterprise Centre “Offering Consultations” Location: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 550 River Rd. West. Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thinking of starting your own business? The Small Business Enterprise Centre is here to help. Now offering consultations. We offer…Free consultations with a qualified business consultant, Assistance with developing your business plan, Up-todate, leading-edge information all geared to the needs of the entrepreneur, Guidance on licenses, permits, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business. To book an appointment call 705-446-3355, email sbec@collingwood.ca Please visit our website at www.enterprisecentre.ca Dec 27-30 – Silverstick Hockey Tournament Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more information contact: Adrian Procyszyn at 705-422-0474 Jan 14 – Bantam Hockey Tournament Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more info visit www.wasagaminorhockey.com Jan 14-17 – Security Guard Training, First Aid & CPR Courses Presented by Collective Security Services. Location: Chamber Office, 550 River Rd. West. Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan 17 – 10a.m. – 10 p.m. Course Fee: $250.00 per person. A $100.00 deposit per person will be required ASAP to reserve your spot, the balance owing will be payable on the day of arrival. No Refunds on cancellations. Please bring pen/pencils, notebook. Classes are offered in groups of 10 – 12 people only, to sign up please contact Brigette at 705-429-7236. Future classes will also be available. Dates and location T.B.A. Jan 15 – Order of Wasaga Beach/New Years Levee The Town of Wasaga Beach will be honouring the contributions of its citizens on Jan 15, 2012 at the New Years Levee. Nominees should be those persons who enrich community life by contributing to the improvement of arts, social, cultural & recreational conditions, by way of volunteering. Location: Wasaga RecPlex. Time: 1 p.m. For more info call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 or email to events@wasagabeach.com Jan 20 – Frosty Friday Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Tickets: $5.00 each in advance. Grades 5 to 8 only! Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more info call Recreation at 705-429-3321 Jan 21 – Midget Hockey Tournament Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more info visit www.wasagaminorhockey.com
For more information contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242
A second LIONS Club here in Wasaga Beach. An information night will be held January 11, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Beech's at the Bay on Main Street. At our new Lions Club, we will offer people the opportunity to get involved with their communities by giving something back. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up a park area or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind or helping people, locally or around the World, recover from natural disasters. Lions Clubs have always supported people committed to building a brighter future for their community. Hoping to see you there. If you have any questions please call me or Lion Richard. 705-429-8731 Mary Ratenspeger
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Point of View Most of us living in Wasaga Beach recognize the importance of visitors to our area, as they represent our only true industry. Tourism is important to us all, as it provides employment, encourages development and generates tax revenues. We have welcomed the millions of summer fun seekers who have flocked to Wasaga Beach for generations! With the exciting upcoming developments and many activities planned and the new vision for the beach front, Wasaga Beach is primed to encourage more and more summer visitors as we boast, “The Beach is Back!” In any discussion of the future of our area, the importance of being recognized as a year round destination is stressed! With this in mind, let’s spread the word of what Wasaga Beach has to offer this winter as we await the first big snowfall of the season. Last year, winter visitors to Wasaga Beach were greeted with the best snow conditions in the Province. The Wasaga Snowmobile Club boasted about our groomed trails that brought sledders into town from far and wide. Skiers took advantage of our facilities and network of trails that provide some of the best cross country skiing in the country. This winter Wasaga Beach will showcase some very exciting activities and events. Sledding on my Time is now providing Wasaga’s first snowmobile rental operation. They will be offering a wide variety of snow related activities, including guided tours throughout The Beach and area. On the long Family Day Weekend in February, residents and visitors will be treated to lots of fun in the snow as Snowman Mania has events planned from one end of town to the other throughout the weekend. Beach BOOSTER is very proud to welcome the Canadian Military to Wasaga Beach, as CFB Borden makes their first appearance at our annual winter carnival, with a fun and interactive demonstration to be held at Stonebridge Town Centre! Let’s all work together, residents and businesses, to welcome all of our winter visitors, reminding them of all Wasaga Beach has to offer them and their families in the winter months... and of course welcome them back to enjoy our World famous beach during our wonderful summer months! I wish all in The Beach and those reading this elsewhere, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year! Joe Bickerstaff Point of View is a regular feature of beach BOOSTER and is exactly that, simply a point of view. Any Point of View is meant to create thoughts and dialogue on how to make our Wasaga Beach an even better community to live, enjoy and to do business. We welcome your valued thoughts and feed back! yours truly, The beach BOOSTER staff.
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Beach Chiropractic announces the newest addition to their team of health practitioners Dr. Peter Wilson Prior to receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Wilson completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree from the University of Windsor, specializing in movement science. Dr. Wilson is dedicated to continuing education and providing the best possible evidence based care to his patients. Aside from Diversified and Thompson chiropractic techniques Dr. Wilson draws on his Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, ART and functional rehabilitation training. He treats patients of all ages in a family practice setting and also has a special interest in sports related injuries. Dr. Wilson leads an active lifestyle in Wasaga Beach snowboarding and playing hockey in the winter and playing baseball and volleyball throughout the summer months. About Beach Chiropractic: Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre offers a team approach to natural health care by providing multiple services in one location. Their modern health care facility is conveniently located in the centre of Wasaga Beach at Mosley and 30th Street. The Beach Chiropractic team strives to help their patients feel their best and achieve optimum health through effective treatment, education and advice to empower an active healthy lifestyle. Their services include: chiropractic, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, custom orthotics, nutritional consulting, allergy elimination, laser therapy and hypnosis. They also offer running clinics and a variety of nutritional and wellness seminars. New Patients are always welcome and no doctor referral is required. Their services are covered by most Extended Health Care Plans. Dr. Sarah Adams- Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, Dr. Mardi Charlton- Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, Dr. Peter Wilson-Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Erin Gardiner, Kim McMahon- Registered Massage Therapists, Regina Featherstone- Registered Nutritionist Christine Phillips- Hypnotist
Music Angel Gets High Praise After having a chance to try the Music Angel I can truly say I’m impressed. The sound is great and the convenience of a small portable speaker system with an internal rechargeable battery can’t be beat. It’s so versatile I’ve enjoyed using it while in my office, relaxing on the deck and surfing the internet. It has turned my Ipad from a device that cuts you off from the people around you to a music source to be enjoyed by the entire group. The FM Radio reception is excellent and I'm putting on all my favourite music on a Mini SD CARD to be played on Music Angel. Thanks, Roy., Wasaga Beach Music Angel is available from Beach BOOSTER info@ beachbooster.com Beach BOOSTER Promotions 705-241-9762 or 705 812-5507
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Successfull pizza businesses One in Midhurst and one in Elmvale. Extremely clean and all the necessary equipment for the take out and restaurant. Great customer base with potential increase business available and well located for business. Call Glenn for all the details on this great opportunity! $364,900
WELL BUILT - CUSTOM HOME More traditional layout with some separate rooms instead of all open concept. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Double weeping tiles, heritage roof shingles, custom kitchen with maple cabinets and granite counters, sunken living room and paved driveway. Nice large lot for activities, easy walk to beach.
$214,900
Pride of Ownership shows thru/out this outstanding property. Large landscaped lot/park like setting siding onto greenbelt. This home has all the bells and whistles, 9 ft ceilings/ 6 in baseboards/hdwood floors/granite countertop/california shutters/u/ ground sprinkers, the list goes on. Lower level is completely finished. Steps to walking trails and short walk to Superstore etc.
$427,000
Custom brick and stone home by top quality builder. Features “Unique Open Concept”, large open windows, o/looks ravine like setting. Second level boasts Master/bdrm, 5 pce ensuite/ sep shower/jacuzzi soaker tup/W/I closet. This lovely home sits on a large estate lot with front verandah/covered rear deck and oversized double garage.
$539,000
3 + 2 bedrooms
Custom Home - Local Builder. Great natural light thru large windows, shining hardwood floors, potlights galore, gorgeous kitchen.Lovely front room that could be a great office or a separate dining room. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and organizer, ensuite with whirlpool tub and separate tiled shower.Finished basement with extra bedroom and bathroom. Almost 3 thousand square feet finished to enjoy!
FRESHLY PAINTED Open concept 2025 sq ft 3 bedroom townhome. In showroom condition with hardwood floors and beautiful decor. Loft style master bedroom with ensuite and double closet. Lots of storage in basement area. Home convenient to trails, library, restaurants, shopping and the beach.
As a full member of the local AND Brampton/Toronto Real Estate Boards we expose more; and we have more contact with out of town agents who ARE selling homes here in “the beach.” Not intended to solicit parties under contract
This home in “Wasaga Sands Estates” sits on a large estate lot and boasts over 2500 sq.ft. of executive living. Features include 3 bdrms plus den, 3 baths, formal dining room, open concept kitchen/family room/large dining nook o/looks garden, trees and greenspace. Huge M/floor laundry room, triple car garage. For more information on this property contact Murray or Nancy Lawson!
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Vacant Land - almost 2 acres!! Fronting on the Nottawasaga River. Beautiful wooded property in quiet secluded area on dead end street. Property is subject to approval from NUCA and well and septic approval.
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A Gift of Peace & Joy for the Whole Family
Sometimes the best gifts are those that can’t be wrapped. Imagine the peace-of-mind your family would enjoy once you’ve made a move to Waterside Retirement Lodge. And life at Waterside is a gift you give yourself as well – beautiful, spacious apartments, home-cooked meals, even housekeeping and laundry service. And that’s not to mention the joy of living near new and old friends, or of trying new hobbies. Give everyone in the family a lasting gift this year. Call Lorree at 705-429-8626 to book a personalized visit at Waterside today. The best of the season from everyone at Waterside Retirement Lodge!
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NOTES A new Lions Club starting in Wasaga Beach in the New Year. Both men and women welcome. Come out and get involved in the largest service club in the world. Information meeting to be held in early January. For more information call Lion Mary or Richard at 705-429 8731 Christmas House Decorating Contest Light up Wasaga Beach for the holiday season! Submit your choice for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. 10 Martyn Drive, 10 Silver Birch Ave., 12 Honeysuckle Way, 13 Poplar Glen Rd., 140 Royal Beech Dr., 165 River Road East, 184 Wildwood Dr.,197 Knox Rd., 22 Bush Cres., 26 Silversands Cres., 31 - 47th St.S., 5 Virginia Ave., 50 Dunkerron Ave.,75 Acorn Cres., 99 Silver Birch Ave., 154 Royal Beech Dr., 112 Smallman Drive Drop off your votes to the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce at 550 River Road West or Fax to 705-429-1407 or email <info@wasagainfo.com>; Figure Ate Cakes Cakes and Cupcakes!!! My cakes are baked from scratch and can be tailored to allergies, lower cholesterol and diabetics! I am located in Wasaga Beach and have many character cakes and designs available including edible pictures! If you have a photo you want on your cake, scan it, send it and I will print it with edible ink on edible paper! The best part is, it's included in all my pricing! Please visit my website at www.figureatecakes.ca or email me at info@figureatecakes.com Trish Woods 705-441-4202 Getting pretty close to December 25th and not only the stores are literally jammed solid but tempers are fraying. In the line at the cash register, I saw this lady having a tough time with her little ones until she said something to them in a calm voice. Amazing how what works can be so simple. Go to here to find our more. www.emotionalfixtoday.com In a few days, I'm hosting a global teleseminar covering off a few other really simple methods to rapidly improve your ability to lead and get the best from your family, friends,co-workers and those you haven't talked to since maybe the same time last year. and keep your emotional balance. Go to here to find out more. www.emotionalfixtoday.com Click on the any of the links you see here to get all the details and mark your calendar for what could help you get through the holidays... ... with less stress and more peace of mind than you've ever experienced. See you on the call. Cheers, Rob Riches www.emotionalfixtoday.com Breezes Café at 72 Main Street, Wasaga Beach is now Open All Year. Charles and Kelly are ready to serve you with Daily Family Specials from 8 a.m. til 8 p.m. Take-out and Delivery available. Call 705-422-2488
Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464.
Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo Friday nights only. Almost $5000 in prizes with a $1000 Jackpot Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331
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Movie Review: Arthur Christmas (2011) by Peter Frieday December 2, 2011 Release Date: Wednesday November 23, 2011 Runtime: 1hr 40 min Genre: Animation, Family Studio: Aardman Animations , Sony Pictures Animation Director: Sarah Smith Screenplay: Sarah Smith, Peter Baynham Cast: Hugh Laurie, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Ashley Jensen The problem with Arthur Christmas is that it is way too disingenuous to be considered a good Christmas movie because it falsifies the traditional Santa Claus personality and story in favor of high tech protocol and gadgetry without considering that little kids going to see this movie will get confused. In this movie the Santa story deviates from tradition and Santa is made to look like a jerk. The second problem with Arthur Christmas, is that it’s another in a long list of Christmas movies that fails to show the nativity aspect of Christmas. Welcome back to the secular world of Christmas filmmaking. Having said this, the animation is very good, the characters in the film are funny looking and there are some fun scenes but at the end of the day – you need a good story to make a good movie. In this modern version of the Santa Claus story , we have Santa ( Jim Broadbent ) with a battalion of elves and his oldest son Steve (Hugh Laurie ) flying around the world in a high tech spaceship to deliver gifts to all of world’s children on Christmas Eve. When they return from their mission they soon discover that they forgot to deliver one present to a little girl in England. Santa Claus and Steve dismiss it as being unimportant but Santa’s youngest son Arthur ( James McAvoy ) insists that they must go back out to get the present to the little girl. Arthur ends up heading out with his granddad Grandsanta (Bill Nighy ) who had a traditional sleigh with reindeer in hiding which they use to try to accomplish the impossible before the little girl wakes up on Christmas morning. Any parent that has a child that already understands the traditional Santa story may want to pass on this movie as you could feel uncomfortable trying to explain why Santa is being bad and why the spaceship story has never been explained – that Santa Claus is like a huge military operation with hundreds of tiny elves acting like James Bond. Is it really that cool to change tradition just to satisfy computer generated urges and an affinity towards thinking – all things modern ? So what do you want Sarah Smith ? You want to convert us all to your convenient story of how Santa gets his work done in one night. I know what you may be thinking. Come on Peter – it’s only a cartoon. It’s only all in good fun you may say. I say this. There are some stories you shouldn’t mess around with at all. Santa Claus is a childhood icon and hero. You never make a hero like Santa Claus look bad and you never mess with a long time traditional story. Big mistake. Perhaps first time feature length director and screenwriter Sarah Smith is attracted to oddity but it’s not cool when you deliberately make Santa Claus look bad and you mess around with children’s minds. The majority of kids have been raised to believe that Santa is wonderful and that he would never let any child down. With Arthur Christmas we have Arthur as the hero but this movie is no champion of Christmas.
Note: Our movie reviewer, Peter Frieday watches the movies locally at CinePlex in Collingwood and volunteers to write reviews from his home in our area. Peter will not write a review about a movie unless he has seen the movie himself.
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Just wanted to share my latest Christmas cookie plate with you. Sarah
The Wasaga Short Film Festival WSFF is unlike any other film festival, it is a unique opportunity for grass roots film enthusiasts to compete on an even playing field. The WSFF aims to showcase the best in category short films submitted by individuals, groups, companies, teaching institutions and associations. Our film festival vision is based on capturing the imagination of film makers and actors at the grass roots level creating an opportunity for international exposure while eliminating entry barriers and providing a focus for talent, passion, capability and achievement. We hope to leverage the natural beauty of our location to inspire our participants to produce films that will promote the beauty, vibrancy, vitality and quality of life of Wasaga Beach honouring its natural ecosystems, visitors, residents and businesses. Winning filmmakers will be honoured for their exceptional achievements. As the Deadline of October 15th has passed the WSFF is now closed to submissions. Thanks to all for your entries! All of the Short Films can be viewed on
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Reservations a must! Patrons having a valid Casino Rama Players Passport card upon bus arrival may be eligible to receive 300 bonus points. Bonus points are redeemable for $15 in cash. Bonus points and meal offers are non-transferable. Casino Rama Players Passport card is required to receive food offer or bonus points offer. Ineligible patrons will receive a $15 meal offer once a Players Passport card is obtained. Bonus points and meal offers are non-transferable.You must show government issued picture I.D. showing you are 19 years of age to board buses to Casino Rama. Programs are subject to availability and may change without notice. Program is valid until April 30,2011. Self excluded patrons are not eligible to redeem Casino Rama Offers.
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I am very excited to be bringing to you, with each new BeachBooster edition, scrumptious new recipes that are so easy to make yet taste so delicious!! Each recipe will have an Epicure Selection product as one or more of the ingredients, as I want you to not only add some new variety into your meals, but also get creative with flavouring your foods…doing it in a much more healthier way, and without compromising taste! Epicure products contain no MSG, very little or no sodium, and are free of trans fats and food dyes. Please enjoy making this delicious Everyday Meatloaf recipe for your family! To order any Epicure products for our recipes, please give me a call or send me an e-mail and I can do it all for you! Have a look online at www.epicureselections.com for our full selection of Epicure products and as well as more great recipe ideas! Enjoy cooking with Epicure!!
MONDAY Meatloaf with mashed potato and fresh vegetables TUESDAY Pulled Pork with mashed potato and house salad WEDNESDAY Lasagna with house salad THURSDAY Pork Roast with roasted potato & greek salad, tzatziki FRIDAY Fish n’ Chips SATURDAY Beef or Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
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Merry Christmas! from Cisco, a three year old Shih Tzu who just loves playing in the snow..especially when he has a silly cap on.
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Strange Illness It was the doctor's last patient consultation of Christmas Eve. A mother came in with her young daughter and asked if he would examine her because she had been showing some strange symptoms, including a significant increase in weight, sickness most mornings and a number of strange cravings. He checked her out very carefully and eventually told the mother that her daughter was unquestionably pregnant. At which news she protested very strongly. 'Don't be ridiculous, my daughter has never been with a man' The girl confirmed that this was true and added that she had never so much as kissed a man. The doctor studied the girl very carefully, then quietly stood up, walked to the window and stared out of it. Suspecting the worst the mother asked if there was something wrong. “No, not really" replied the doctor. 'It might just be a coincidence, but the last time this happened a bright star appeared the East.'
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It was coming up to Christmas and the Judge was in a jolly frame of mind. "Now then, please tell me, what is the charge against you?" " I was caught doing my Christmas shopping very early." replied the man in the dock. "That doesn't seem like an offence to me. What do you mean by 'very early? "Well, your Honour." said the defendant, "It was before the store was open."
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Transit Passes Available The Town of Wasaga Beach is excited to announce the launch of a transit pass. The new transit pass replaces the ticketing system and allows individuals to use their transit passes on a yearly basis. Pricing for the transit pass is $40.00 per month for an adult pass and $30.00 per month for senior and student passes. Transit passes are available for sale at Town Hall, the RecPlex, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Nothing says family dinner like roast turkey. It's easier to make than you think! Makes 16 servings Cost Per Serving: 1.87 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes - 4 hours, 30 minutes Ingredients 14 – 16 lb (6 – 7 kg) fresh or frozen turkey (thawed) 12 cups (3 L) prepared Epicure's Sage & Apple Stuffing 1 - 2 Tbsp (15 - 30 ml) soft butter or olive oil 1/4 cup (60 ml) Epicure's Turkey Rub Epicure's Sea Salt, to taste Epicure's Pepper, to taste Instructions 1. Remove giblets and neck from body cavity of turkey. Save to enhance broth and gravy, if desired. 2. Rinse bird thoroughly with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Spoon enough stuffing into the neck cavity to fill without packing it in, as stuffing expands as it heats. Bring neck skin up over back. Sew opening shut or fasten with skewers. Use remaining stuffing to fill body cavity. Return legs to tucked position, and secure with kitchen twine. Save any leftover stuffing, and bake alongside turkey in Epicure’s Baker. 3. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). 4. Tuck wings underneath turkey, and then place breast-side up in Epicure’s Eclipse® Coated Roasting Pan. Rub butter over turkey and season with Turkey Rub. Coarsely grind Sea Salt and Pepper overtop. 5. Roast, basting occasionally, for 15–20 minutes per 1 lb (450 g). Depending on size of turkey, this may take anywhere from 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 hours. Turkey is done when drumsticks move easily at joints and Epicure’s Pocket Thermometer inserted into thigh reads 180° F (82° C). If turkey is browning too quickly, loosely cover with a foil tent. 6. Remove turkey from oven. Using a spoon, remove stuffing and transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Cover turkey with foil, and let stand at least 15 minutes before carving. What would turkey dinner be without the trimmings? Keep half your plate for all those delicious, good-foryou vegetables side dishes: peas, carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, and roasted root vegetables. Per Serving (includes turkey and stuffing) : Calories 730, Fat 34 g (Saturated 10 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 270 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 84 g.
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Food Bank Donation: Carly's Angels donated $5,000.00 to the WBMFB on Friday morning during a Food Drive by 97.7 the Beach. Along with Food Bank volunteers, the 3 Angels making the cheque presentation are Marilyn Ruttan,, Debbie Stavinga and Kathy Macklin. Many other people from the community donated Food and Money to help the Food Drive reach its goal. New Lions Two members of our community have been inducted into the Wasaga Beach Lions Club. The new members are CJ Donoghue, sponsored by Janice Campbell and Dave McAllister, sponsored by Jim Monroe. These two new members have now joined the 1.3 million men and women in 206 countries around the world. They have joined the service club to help raise money for Lions projects, help individuals within our community and have a fulfilling and fun experience along the way. As they join the crusade and heeding the call of Helen Keller, to become “Knights of the blind in a crusade against darkness,” they will meet many friends along the way. CJ is already assisting the club through her envolvement with Scouts Canada in our tree planting project. The Wasaga Beach Lions Club is full of dedicated, community-minded people Friends fromlooking the Past meet againso they can help more people. If this and is always for more members sounds like you, give the Club a call at The Way Wasaga Was.. at The Lions Den 705-429-3331, leave a message and your be promptly returned, or ask any Lion that you November 19call at will Waterside. know or go to www.wasagabeachlions.com
The old country stores are now mostly gone. But once, when Simcoe County’s farms were new, small communities grew up around the necessary trio of church, school and store. As early as 1860, there were over 4,000 general stores scattered across the face of Canada. Eight years later, at the start of the Second World War, the number of country stores peaked at 12,000. It has been all downhill since. The typical country store had counters on each side and shelves along the walls. They held groceries, tabacco, dry goods, wallpaper, harness and paint. There was hardware, boots and shoes, glasses, dishes, patent medicines and pickles. Usually, general stores were two-storey affairs, allowing the storekeeper and his family living space above. Most had generous windows and a wooden porch with a railing. In the windows there would be displays of hats, dolls, cloth, tools, nails, and work shoes. Inside, the barrels, boxes and bags would sit next to the bins, tins and scales. And behind the counter, the storekeeper would wait on customers. The storekeeper was everyone’s friend. Male or female, the country store proprietor had many roles – banker, businessmen, accountant, politician, newsman, lawyer and diplomat. The storekeeper was the community host, providing a meeting place, supervising the penny candy cases and handing out the mail. With the end of the war in 1945, a new age arrived in the countryside. More automobiles, better roads, fancy new downtown variety stores, and dime stores – all combined to lure away the faithful from the humble general store. Still, they held their own well into the 1960s, open yearround to meet the needs of their neighbours. And then, one by one, they closed, their windows shuttered and dark.
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Freshly growing Dandelion in a Wasaga Beach Backyard picked on December 13, 2011..Global Warming??
It’s the week before Christmas on Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach. A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in a blinding blizzard, is asking for a push. "Not a chance," says the husband, "it is 3:00 in the morning!" He slams the door and returns to bed. “Who was that?" asked his wife. "Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers. "Did you help him?" she asks. "NO, I did NOT, it's 3am in the morning, it's bloody cold and snowing like crazy”! "It’s Christmas” says his wife! I think you should help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself!" "God loves drunk people too you know." The man does as he is told, gets dressed, and goes out into the blowing snow. He calls out into the dark, "Hello, are you still there?" "Yes," comes back the answer. Do you still need a push?" calls out the husband. "Yes, please!" comes the reply from the dark. “Where are you?" asks the husband. "Over here on the swing," replied the drunk.
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1. We'd love to hear from you! For those who have been riding the Wasaga Snowmobile Club's trails for ages, we're sure you have your favourite routes, views and not-to-be-missed stops. Why not share them with your fellow riders? Give someone a new idea for a great riding opportunity right here on the trails in and around the Wasaga Beach area. Send an outline of your own special ride to <wasagasnowmobileclub@hotmail.com> Your idea of the perfect local ride may be published in a future issue of the Beach Booster! 2. Looking for a riding partner? Enjoy riding in groups or checking out new areas? Join the Wasaga Snowmobile Club on THE THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE! Each and every Thursday (trail conditions permitting) at the WSC Clubhouse and the Klondike Sportspark. The ride will leave promptly at 6:30 p.m. 3. Hurry Up...and WAIT! The season is upon us; the club volunteers have worked hard and steady getting those trails in shape. They have put up the stakes and signs to keep sledders on trail and headed in the right direction. The groomer stands at the ready, waiting for the word, to pack the fresh fallen snow into a smooth highway that will take us on an adventure. Snowmobilers have great memories; we remember those winters with copious amounts of fallen snow, and forget the years when there is little. Having read our last article, our sleds are waiting for that 1st ride, a ride we know will come, just when is the question. It is like Christmas Eve to children, the excitement of that 1st blast of a province wide storm, that crisp Northwest air coming off the bay…bringing that all important lake effect bliss and expectation of the season start. For now we will do what we sledders do: Hurry Up... and WAIT!
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Snowmobile Chemicals, Lubes and Cleaners Snow Goer magazine shows how to use the right chemical, lube, and cleaner … and how to use it right. Almost all snowmobile repairs involve the use of a lubricant, solvent, sealant or chemical of some type. Fact is that there are a lot of these products available, so how does a person know which is the most effective or safest cleaner or chemical for a particular repair? Here are common products that you might find yourself reaching for the next time your sled needs some TLC. We consulted with a few oil and chemicals experts and used our own experience to compile this information. As always, if you’re unsure about how, when or where to use a product, read the container for specific instructions or contact the company that made or sold it. WD-40 Know this… No shop is complete without a can of WD-40 or similar product. From displacing water or cleaning grime off a bellypan to penetrating bolt-sticking corrosion, this juice has thousands of uses. Products like WD-40 use triglycerides (fatty acids) as the main lubricant. Almost all snowmobile repairs involve the use of a lubricant, solvent or cleaner. Do… keep a can of this handy at all times. Its uses are endless, including removal of sticker residue. Don’t… use WD-40 near clutches, brakes or other components that you don’t want to be slippery. Brake Cleaner Know this… Brake cleaner formulas vary by manufacturer, but products that contain acetone are most effective. Most brake cleaners dry quickly without leaving residue so they won’t cause slippage on clutches and brakes. Do… use brake cleaner to remove brake dust and clean up components. Be cautious with it on rubber, but generally speaking, it won’t damage seals or O-rings. Don’t… use near windshields or delicate materials and plastics. Brake cleaners as a family are dangerous to use on finished surfaces because they will dull the finish and make clear plastic cloudy.
The Way Wasaga Was with Joe Bickerstaff With the popularity of snowmobiling catching on in the late 60’s and early 70’s, there was all kinds of optimism in Wasaga Beach that finally we had come to a point where we could truly be a four season destination. We had it all with the snow, the hotels that lined the beach and river and all within an easy drive up the 400 from Toronto. Hotel, bar and restaurant owners rushed to winterize their establishments and advertised “Open All Year” for the first time in Wasaga’s history. The Nottawasaga River seemed to freeze completely every year, providing a smooth and fun “throughway”, allowing access to most points in town. Hotels welcomed sledders into their dining rooms and beverage rooms with great meals and live entertainment. Motel rooms were occupied with snowmobilers and parking lots lined with cars and trailers. Once visitors unloaded their sleds, these snow machines provided the only means of transportation necessary for the rest of the stay in Wasaga Beach. Riverfront establishments like the Dyconia Resort, The Nancy Villa, The Allistonia Hotel and The Apollo were just a quick zip up or down the frozen Nottawasaga, while even the famous Windjammer Room of the Capstan Inn on the beach opened to entertain the devotees of this new winter sport. Wasaga Beach became known as The Snowmobile Capital of Ontario as enthusiasts from all over south and central Ontario discovered our town as true Winter Getaway. Close enough... but far enough to provide the fresh air, the openness and of course the much longed for snow! To serve the sledders, Wasaga Beach boasted first class dealerships for most of the major snowmobile manufactures. Bing Jowett’s Four Seasons Sports sold Arctic Cat sleds and grew to be able to boast that they were the biggest Arctic Cat dealership in Ontario. Yes, the sign stated... “Ontario’s Largest Cat House”! The Wasaga Beach Winter Carnival attracted even more folks as special events were held in the centre of the frozen river, under the Main Street Bridge. Radar Runs and thrill riders jumping ramps added to the fun. Whipper Billy Watson hosted his famous Snowarama from Wasaga Beach. Although we don’t get the use of the river in the winters of today as it does not seem to freeze as it did in the past, the Wasaga Snowmobile Club provides us with some of the best maintained marked snowmobile trails in the country! Wasaga Beach is snowmobile friendly and we and our visitors can ride sleds almost anywhere on our local roads that connect us to the trail system and of course, the beach. Follow us in beach BOOSTER and on our popular blog to keep up to date on the many snowmobile related activities happening though the winter months this year. beach BOOSTER wants Wasaga Beach to once again be The Snowmobile Capital of Ontario! Let’s encourage safe, fun sledding in town this winter and remember to welcome our winter visitors! Attached photos: Wasaga Beach Winter Carnival, mid 70's. Location: Frozen Nottawasaga River at Main Street Bridge
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