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The grass needs to get a little greener and the weather needs to be a little warmer but everything is ready for another season at the 100 year old Stayner Lawn Bowling Club. Club President Helen Elder and Groundsman Wayne Riddall are ready to welcome back their members for another busy year of “Bowls”. Members of the Club come from all over the region, Stayner, of course, but also from Wasaga Beach, Lisle, Creemore, New Lowell. Club teams compete among themselves and have matches with other clubs from Barrie, Midland, Collingwood and Orillia. One such competition is being held at the Stayner Club in late June. During the year the Club has special events such as Potluck Dinners and on June 10th they are holding a Family Day where members can bring their family for a day of bowls and socializing. The layout of the “greens” measures 125 feet square which accomodates 8 greens 12 or 13 feet wide. Play can be held one way in the mornings and switch 90 degrees in afternoon going Jim Elder Helen Elder Wayne Riddall the other way. To explain the rules of game would take more space than we have here. Essentially the “Jack” small white ball is thrown along the green until it stops. The aim of the game is simple. Get your bowls as close as possible to a small white ball called the 'jack'. It might sound easy, but the fact that the bowls do not travel in a straight line seriously adds to the tactical challenge. The bowls are not perfectly round. The bias on the ‘bowl” causes it to bend. The players take turns to bowl. When all the bowls have been played, a competitor or team gets one point for each of their bowls that is closer to the “ jack” than the opponent's closest bowl. Sounds like fun. You can try it out Monday’s and Thursday’s at 6:30 p.m. Remember it is not an old person’s game.. anyone 10 or more can throw “bowls.” New members are welcomed with a first year membership of only $50. Give Club President Helen Elder a call at The next Breakfast at the Beach will be on 705-424-9996 or call Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Wasaga Sands Groundsman Wayne Golf Cub, Riddall at 705-429-5117 Featured speakers will be Jenny Legget and and let them know you want to give “bowls’ a try. Holly Haire-Ellis, the Economic Development You won’t be sorry you did. Officer and Events Co-ordinator respectively for the Town of Wasaga Beach . Their topics will cover Updates from the Town of Wasaga Beach. Jenny Legget, as the Economic Development and Communications Officer for the Town of Wasaga Beach, will provide an update on Beach Areas 1 and 2 as it relates to the established vision for the businesses this summer. Jenny will also speak briefly about the marketing campaign for this summer. Holly Haire-Ellis, as Special Events Coordinator, will let everyone in on the considerations and process involved in creating a special event at the Beach, and will also talk Offer Valid at Water Depot Wasaga Beach Only about some new events for the summer season as well as Limit One Per Household the return of successful events from previous years. Experienced and committed to ensuring that our Town and 707 River Road, West, Unit 2 the Tourists enjoy the many benefits and services that our WASAGA BEACH area offers, Jenny and Holly bring a wealth of experience and interests to the table. The breakfast is $15 for Chamber members and $18 for non-members. This is an opportunity to network and get to Get Your Free know other business owners in the Beach. In-Home Water Test Registration begins at 7:00 am and the formal part of the breakfast ends at 8:30 am. However, you are welcome to stay and network further.

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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach May 12 – Arbour Day – Plant a Tree Location: Wasaga Nordic Centre, Blueberry Trail. Time: 9 a.m. –12 Noon. For more information contact: Bill at 705-429-9365 or Shirley at 705-429-7747 May 12 – Wild Wing Wasaga Beach “3rd Annual Motorcycle Rally” Location: Wild Wing Wasaga Beach. Time: Meet at Barrie Harley Davidson at 1 p.m. sharp. Ticket: $25.00 Riders / $10.00 passenger / Walk Ins and can be purchased online at Ticket Break by debit or credit card or call 1-866-943-8849. BBQ, Auction, Show & Shine. Live music by Neil Chapman and Zedhead, The Rocket Busters. Plan to stay the night, call Mary Ann for Accommodations at 705-429-8400. May 14,21,28 – Wasaga Cruise Night Location: Walmart Parking lot. Time: approx. 6:30 p.m. For more information contact: Russ Philp at 705-429-9107. May 15 – Wasaga Beach Business Under 40 Location: Georgian Circle Family Restaurant, 1441 Mosley St. Time: 6 p.m. Admission: $20.00. Everyone welcome between the age of 19-39. The networking group for Wasaga Beach’s Business People Under 40. Please confirm your attendance by email bu40@wasagainfo.com or Facebook - Wasaga Beach Business Under 40. May 24 – Welcome Centre Grand Opening Location: Nancy Island Historic Site. Time: 11 a.m. For more information contact: Nancy Island at 705-429-2728 May 24 – Celebrating Business in Wasaga Beach Location: Marlwood Golf & Country Club – 31 Marlwood Ave, Wasaga Beach. Award & Recognition Ceremony, Citizen of the Year Award. Tickets: $45 per person (HST included). Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner: 6 p.m. Entertainment – Free Door Prize Draw: Apple iPad 3. Hosted by the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. Tickets on sale now! For more information contact: Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 Nancy Island Lions meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. For more information contact: Richard at 705-429-8731 For more information contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242

Point of View Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses Extraordinary bosses see business as a symbiosis where the most diverse firm is most likely to survive and thrive. They naturally create teams that adapt easily to new markets and can quickly form partnerships with other companies, customers ... and even competitors. Extraordinary bosses see their company as a collection of individual hopes and dreams, all connected to a higher purpose. They inspire employees to dedicate themselves to the success of their peers and therefore to the community–and company–at large. Extraordinary bosses set a general direction and then commit themselves to obtaining the resources that their employees need to get the job done. They push decision making downward, allowing teams form their own rules and intervening only in emergencies. Extraordinary bosses treat every employee as if he or she were the most important person in the firm. Excellence is expected everywhere, from the loading dock to the boardroom. As a result, employees at all levels take charge of their own destinies. Extraordinary bosses inspire people to see a better future and how they'll be a part of it. As a result, employees work harder because they believe in the organization's goals, truly enjoy what they're doing and (of course) know they'll share in the rewards. Extraordinary bosses see change as an inevitable part of life. While they don't value change for its own sake, they know that success is only possible if employees and organization embrace new ideas and new ways of doing business. Extraordinary bosses see technology as a way to free human beings to be creative and to build better relationships. They adapt their back-office systems to the tools, like smartphones and tablets, that people actually want to use. Extraordinary bosses see work as something that should be inherently enjoyable–and believe therefore that the most important job of manager is, as far as possible, to put people in jobs that can and will make them truly happy. Submitted by Bill Frieday Source: www.inc.com SALES SOURCE | Geoffrey James

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The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget

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A Minneapolis Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address at 2:30 a.m and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940's movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.' Oh, you're such a good boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive through downtown?' It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly.. Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice. I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any family left,' she continued in a soft voice..'The doctor says I don't have very long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. What route would you like me to take?' I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm tired. Let's go now'. We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. How much do I owe you?' She asked, reaching into her purse.’ Nothing,' I said You have to make a living,' she answered. There are other passengers,' I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said. 'Thank you.' I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.. I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life. We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one .”Life gives us all such moments... where a brilliant light shines through the ordinary moments in our ordinary days. They come unsolicited and unannounced, and provide us the gift of significance and, if we are lucky, the opportunity to serve. Submitted by beach BOOSTER friend - Trish Gawlik

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Joe Bickerstaff of Beach BOOSTER Group made the presentation along with Cathy Holland-Hendry of Cathy’s Flower & Gift Boutique On Thursday night I was asked to attend a small Pizza Party at the Lions Den for 4 kids and their parents. These 4 kids are heading for Orlando Disney as part of Air Canada's Dreams Take Flight. Wasaga Beach Lions are sponsoring these local kids. Because I accompanied 4 kids last year I was asked to explain to this year's kids what to expect during their trip. Part of the program was also to show a video from the trip. The DVD player worked but I couldn't get it to transmit through the projector and onto the screen. I tried for over an hour and in desperation I phoned Roy Dutt at home. The Dutts look after the Lion Den. The Dutts, Roy and Ruth were in the middle of eating their dinner at home but volunteered to rush over to see if they could help solve the problem. In the meantime, all the guests had arrived and were ready to view the video. Roy took about 10 minutes and had the projector working properly. He and Ruth had saved the day. Certainly candidates for "Good Job Bouquet” Recommended by Bill Frieday

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Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival

This is an annual two day event held in September is a partnership with the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada, the Fort Willow Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday Improvement Group, the from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. Nottawasaga Conservation Authority, the Township of Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo Friday nights only. Almost $5000 in prizes with a $1000 Jackpot Springwater and the City of Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Barrie. This event features Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 an education day at Fort Willow Historic Site for local area elementary Marlwood Men's Golf League schools with 400 students With 130 golfers in attendance the scores for who participate in a variety of War of 1812 and 19th century Wednesday May 2, 2012 were as follows: activities and demonstrations. “AA” Flight The Nine Mile Portage, an aboriginal native trail, once Low Gross formed the land bridge between Kempenfelt Bay and the Low Net Nottawasaga River, enabling a continuous trade and 1) Garnet Reed 38 1) Jim Williamson 35 transportation route from Lake Ontario through to Georgian 2) Myles Bradford 41 R 2) Tom Burns 38 R 3) Graham Ashton 41 3) Alex Smardenka 38 R Bay for many centuries. During the War of 1812, the British military improved the route for the transport of supplies and “A” Flight 1) Ted Pachla 38 1) Jim McFadyen 36.5 personnel as the lower lakes were occupied by the 2) Richard Kennedy 44 2) Dave Hood 38.5 R Americans. Following the War, the route remained active and 3) Jim Galliford 45 R 3) Rick Buttenham 38.5 what was know as "the portage landing" grew into the “B” Flight community known as Barrie. 1) Bob Preston 42 1) Bill Brewer 37.5 The portage route starts at Heritage Park in downtown Barrie 2) Jim Durkin 46 2) Gerry Dobson 38.5 and ends at the reconstructed British supply depot, Fort 3) Jack Hamilton 49 3) Gary Walker 40.5 Willow, located in Springwater Township. Fort Willow was a “C” Flight supply depot for military supplies and trade good during the 1) Les Nicol 49 1) Joe Bowman 39 War of 1812. 2) Barry Watson 50 2) Bob Johnson 40 3) Win Cull 52 “D”Flight 1) Larry Frazer 49 2) Joe Baxter 56 3) Bill Edgley 59

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1-877-839-8687 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 30,2012. Self excluded patrons are not eligible to redeem Casino Rama Offers.

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The Sundance Film Festival is an American film festival that started in 1978 with meager beginnings and takes place annually in Park City, Utah. The film festival was founded on a love for independent film and a lack of money. Today, it is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January of each year in a resort community, the festival is a showcase for new work from American and international independent film makers. Many famous independent filmmakers received their big break at Sundance. The Blair Witch Project, a tiny, scary independent film produced with a budget of less than $25,000 by a few friends in their 30s, was snapped up for $1 million after its screening at Sundance in 1999 and ended up making $249 million worldwide. The Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival kicked off its second annual season May 1, of this year. It too is founded on strong principles and a lack of money. The Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival (WBSFF) is unlike any other film festival, it is a unique opportunity for grass roots film enthusiasts to compete on an even playing field. There are no entry fees. The WBSFF aims to showcase the best in short films in the categories of Romance, Action, Documentary and Comedy and is also featuring a recognition award for the best 30 second Wasaga Beach business Video Advertisement. Our Wasaga Beach Short 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. It is hoped 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. Check out the website for details at www.wasagafilmfestival.ca and show us your stuff Wasaga actors and film enthusiasts. Film entry submissions will be accepted from May 1 to October 15, 2012. We have the makings of creating an annual international event here in Wasaga Beach attracting friends, family and visitors to our world's longest fresh water “BLUE FLAG” beach to host an annual film festival. Think of it…….the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival, achieving prominence and reaching international attention. We can follow that dream. All it will take is committed volunteers, community engagement and business support. Are you up for it Wasagians? Contact the festival committee through the website, www.wasagafilmfestival.ca, or call the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce office at (705) 429-2247, if you would like to help. Right now they need volunteers that can make it happen! It's your chance to make a difference. Beach BOOSTER is certainly here to help the WBSFF on its way. Send me your thoughts. Please email me at Gary@beachbooster.com

Sir Frederick Banting's Homestead Returning from Toronto last week, the Explorer drove through the Simcoe County town of Alliston. There, he followed a directional sign to Sir Frederick Banting's homestead, the former Essa Township farm upon which Canada's first Nobel laureate was born. Considering the fame of this pioneer in Canadian medicine, his childhood home is suffering from serious neglect, the porch and roof sagging and the place in general disrepair. Fred Banting was born here, one of six children of a well-to-do farmer. A rather shy, modest young man, he graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1920 before beginning to lecture on anatomy at the University of Western Ontario. One night, while preparing for his lectures, Banting read an article about experiments recently undertaken on the pancreas and its relationship to diabetes. The germ of an idea written in his journal later blossomed into a great discovery. Assisted by a 21-year old medical school graduate, Charles Best, Banting set to work. Within six months, the puzzling answer to diabetes was within grasp. And January 11, 1922, an extract was injected into Leonard Thompson a 14-year old who was suffering from three years of diabetes. The extract worked and Leonard Thompson survived to live to middlelife. The insulin that the Banting and Best team isolated became an immediate and effective therapy for an age-old disease. In 1923, Frederick Banting became the first Canadian to win a Nobel Prize. During the rest of his lifetime Sir Frederick was judged to be the most famous living Canadian. Frederick Banting died in a plane crash in a remote part of Newfoundland in February 1941. He was only fifty years old.

Community Volunteer Work that Makes a Difference If you’re interested in volunteering, leading projects, networking and having fun – you can do all of this and more as a Lions club member. As a Lion, you’ll perform volunteer work to improve your community – and communities around the world. Wasaga Beach Lions Club meets at the RecPlex. Call 705-429-3331.

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Everyone knows how important the short game is, but here's some stats that may surprise you... From 30 yards pros get up and down about 46% of the time. Whereas a 10 handicap golfer only gets up and down around 11% of the time, and a 30 handicapper only gets up and down about 3% of the time. Ouch! So the moral of the story boys and girls, is... improve your short game and your scores will drop! But one of the biggest factors that prevents this has to do with contact on the short shots. Because if you fat or thin your short game shots, then the ball is going to either go too far or too short, leaving you a long putt or, heaven forbid... another chip! So today I want to give you one simple tip that will help you improve the percentage of contact on your short shots. What I'm about to share with you is completely contrary to what you've heard about the short game. You see, the common advice with the short game is to put most of the weight on your left side (for right handers) at address and hit down on the ball. Think about it... that's ok for a professional or the golfer who practices a lot, because by doing this your contact has to be very precise. If you're making a short stroke and hitting sharply down on the ball and your contact point is slightly off, then you'll stub the club in the ground causing a fat shot, or you'll hit the ball above the middle causing a thin shot. So for most golfers I'm teaching, I suggest that when they setup to a chip or short pitch, they keep the weight fairly even at address and the ball in the middle of the stance.Once setup like this, then I get them to make a much shallower backswing and follow-through. So it's much more of a sweeping motion than an up and down motion. Imagine a shallow U rather than a sharp V action. This is a lot different than what is commonly taught, but for most golfers who I teach this, it gives better consistency and a much higher margin for error. Because the club is moving much lower to the ground, you can miss hit the ball and it's still possible to get a good result. You'll hit less fats and thins with this approach. So if your short game is a problem area for you, try this and let me know how you get on. Hope it helps you. For Consistent Golf, Jeff Richmond Director of Instruction, beach BOOSTER Golf,

Call for a Tee Time: 705-429-2791 Schedule of Events for May Every Wednesday Morning 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Senior Men League - Modified Stapleford Scoring Every Thursday Afternoon from 1:00 p.m. Mens’ League - Stroke Play May 7 Mixed League Sign Up and Social 6 p.m. May 14 Mixed League Starts 3 p.m. May 24 Mens’ Match Play Begins May 26 Captain’s Open: Mens’ League May 29 Ladies’ League Scramble and Lunch

Wasaga Sands Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf League May 1st Results Lowest Scores Aileen Simpson 51 Pat Den Bok 52 Jane Hepworth 52 Mary Son-hing 55 50/50 Aileen Simpson

Wasaga Sands Men’s League Results May 3 Low Gross Low Net “A” Flight- Gerry Reinders 39 Larry Karpowicz 36 “B” Flight- Don MacDonald 41 Elver Westhaver 34R Dan Rowbotham 43 Barry Stewart 37 “C” Flight- Larry Crake 45 Lee Chomiak 35R Don Westbrooke 47 Keith Thatcher 47 “D” Flight- Bill Gerrard 47 Marcel Doreleyers 34 Walter Borthwick 52 Henning Geiler 36 Closest to Pin A & B- Larry Karpowicz Closest to Pin C & D- Tim North Hidden Hole #7- Ross Gough 8 Clostest to Pizza Box- Larry Karpowicz

Wasaga Sands Senior Men May 2 …Great Opening Day

John Hoy

Gord Pearcey

Guy Hallifax

The Senior Men League is in good hands this golfing season with a new executive taking over. The executive was introduced on Wednesday before the opening day Scramble. Guy Hallifax, Gord Pearcey, John Hoy, Andy Beaudoin and Wayne Riddall will guide the League which operates competition using a modified Stapleford Scoring System. Twenty-five golfers took part in Senior Men Opening Day for 2012. Here are the results. Congratulations to the Winners! 1st Place @ 6 under Butch McLaughlan Bruce Belford Larry Warner 2nd Place @ 2 under Andy Beaudoin Don Westbrooke John Phillips David Crake Closest to the Hole #3 David Verdun (Yes! He sank the putt for a birdie) It’s not too late to join up to participate in the Senior Men League.. Call 705-429-2791

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Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13th from 10 til 2 $15.95 per person plus HST

Reservations recommended

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A variety of Salads, Fresh Baked Muffins, Danish, Croissants, Scones Create your own Yogurt Parfaits Waffle Bar, Omelet Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Peameal, Homefries, Pancakes Roast Striploin of Beef carved on the Buffet Hot Pastas plus a variety of other hot dishes Desserts

As we will be doing the Wasaga Sands Brunch, Goodies Café will close on Mother's Day

Wasaga Beach Sports Park

Wasaga Sands Golf Club is an 18 hole semi-private facility conveniently located in Wasaga Beach. Visitors to the area are welcome. Our course is a challenge to any golfer. It is perfect for friends and families who want to play golf while on vacation. We take pride in keeping golf affordable. Reasonable memberships are available to residents and regular visitors. Our friendly staff look forward to seeing you soon! Call us to book a Tee Time.

Sunday, May 13th from 10 til 2 Reservations recommended $15.95 per person

2000 Klondike Park Road

705-429-0947 New Course Bench Advertising Opportunity at Wasaga Sands Call Joe Bickerstaff 705-241-9762 for more information

10 Club Court, Wasaga Beach www.wasagasandsgolf.com

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The Way Wasaga Was....by Joe Bickerstaff Although we usually tell stories of many years ago in this regular beach BOOSTER feature, this issue I’m looking back just one year when Beach BOOSTER Group was involved for the first time in the annual Wild Wing Wasaga Beach Bike Rally! Beach BOOSTER was proud to be one of the many local sponsors of this great annual event that brings hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts to Wasaga Beach each May. Riders from all over Ontario converged on Barrie Harley Davidson a pre-arranged time, regrouped and then took part in the very impressive “Thunder Run” to Wild Wing on Main Street Wasaga Beach! Mary Ann and her staff at our local Wild Wing worked tirelessly on arranging all the details to make last year’s event a success and even bigger and better that the year before. This event continues to raise much needed funds and awareness for our Georgian Triangle Humane Society, with the donations growing each and every year. The timing of the Wild Wing Bike Rally couldn’t be better for all of Wasaga Beach and its businesses, as it gives an early summer season BOOST in reminding the hundreds of participants of all the great things we have to offer them when they visit Wasaga Beach! During last year’s event, I enjoyed welcoming many folks to The Beach and was amazed how many replied by saying it had been a long, long time since making the trip to our town! It was fun to see so many looking around at our beautiful and unique Town Centre of Stonebridge and asking “When did all this happen???” Beach BOOSTER Group is again pleased to be one of the many sponsors of the 3rd Annual Wild Wing Motorcycle Rally to be held May 12th. I urge all of Wasaga Beach to come out and marvel at the huge number of beautiful machines, meet the great variety of visitors to our town, enjoy the live entertainment provided by Wild Wing and of course welcome all our guests to Wasaga Beach! Please remind them to come again and come often! Pictures are from Wild Wing Bike Rally 2011. An 8 minute photo show of last year’s event is also available on our popular blog: www.beachbooster.blogspot.com

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WASAGA SAGA A History of Wasaga Beach By Thelma Morrison email: archive@wasagabeach.com (Proceeds go to Wasaga Beach Archives)

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Real Estate Bench Mark by Glenn Cunningham

“Competition Bureau Threatens to Dismantle Privacy Safeguards of Home Sales” *** My, how things have changed since I first started into Real Estate in 1988, and how they have stayed the same. Our world has become a living contradiction, we are required by law to not distribute information, then our law makers tell us to distribute the same information. Wow, this can get confusing! Over the past few years the controversy over allowing folks to show their homes privately for sale on the website operated and funded by the Canadian Real Estate Association has caused a lot of concern with professional REALTORS®, not all of us because of it taking away from our business, but for many of us; it's simply dangerous. This trend is asking through the Competition Bureau to give to the public “sensitive property access information, negotiated sale price and mortgage details” *** This will allow unlicensed “marketing companies” to provide this information to the consumer without the safeguard of interpretation of the market and conditions surrounding the sale, and at the same time simply putting You “out there!”. As professional REALTORS®, we are helping most of our clients with their largest single material investment they will ever have in their lifetime. Is it not important for me to try to help you understand why there is competitive bidding for properties in the GTA and only 26 percent of the listings selling in Wasaga Beach? Is it not important for me to put the necessary marketing material in the right place where local Professionals, who have qualified buyers, can find it? Is it not important to negotiate with experience the terms of an agreement, not only to protect my client but all parties involved? Is it not important that we stay current with our education in and around our industry? We need to get to serious buyers and sellers, information that is relevant to their decision making. We have that ability to do that with meaning and professionalism. I don't want all of my personal information all over the internet, DO YOU? Even Facebook gives YOU the option of how much you want to show to the public. For the full News release go to our website, or email us to receive a copy. www.TeamRealtyExecutives.com . follow us on facebook ***(from a news release from the Toronto Real Estate Board, March 14, 2012). Glenn Cunningham SRES® Broker; Realty Executives Plus Ltd, Brokerage Here in Wasaga Beach 705-429-4100