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We’re Local..We’re Wasaga Beach..Number 43..July 15, 2012 The First Annual

AUGUST 11 & 12, 2012 presented by Beach BOOSTER Group

Water Tower Freshly Painted Water System Modernized

Staff Photo After months of work, the Water Tower on Sunnidale Road has finally been retro-fitted with the necessary insulation and heating technology to allow for the seamless merging with its sister COLD Water Tower on River Road West. The newly equipped HOT Water supply from the Sunnidale Tower promises to keep all of Wasaga Beach happy with hot water for showers and cleaning dishes, while Cool Refreshing Water will continue to flow from our "Beach Ball" Tower on River Rd. West. We urge all residents to double check that every household “H" and "C" tap is hooked up to the feed from the appropriate Tower! (April Fool) in July!

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Jazz in the Park Features FIG LEAF July 17th

The Town of Wasaga Beach is happy to be celebrating the 12th season of Jazz in the Park. Every Tuesday in July and August, residents and visitors to the community are welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of both traditional and modern jazz music. Holly Haire-Ellis, Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Wasaga Beach commented that “I tried to focus on modern jazz while still providing spectators with some of their traditional favourites as well as keeping the majority of the performers from the Georgian Triangle area.” The line-up for the jazz series includes: July 17th – Fig Leaf July 24th – Not Affiliated Big Band July 31st – The Lisa Hutchinson Band August 7th – Toronto All Star Big Band August 14th – Regal Jazz Band August 21st – The Michael Grace Quartet August 28th – The Joe Huron Quartet The performances take place at either the Oakview Wood Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell both located at 1742 Mosley Street from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. Jazz in the Park is brought to the community by the Town of Wasaga Beach and is free and open for all to attend. For full details please visit www.wasagabeach.com

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What’s Happening July 14 – Wasaga Artists - Art in the Park Location: Oakview Woods Complex. Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information call Lynda Dies at 705-429-3147 July 15 – Family Fishing Day Location: Nancy Island. Time: 10 a.m. For more information call 705-429-2728 July 15 – Gospel Concert with Bob Dutton Location: Wasaga Beach United Church, 380 Zoo Park Rd. Time: BBQ – 5 p.m. $4 – Hamburger/ $3 – Hot Dog. Bob Dutton – 6:30 p.m. Outdoors under the trees, weather permitting. Bring your own chair. Free will offering. For more information contact the Wasaga Beach United Church at 705-429-9429 wasagaunited@rogers.com / www.wasagaunitedchurch.com July 17 - Junior Naturalists Program Location: Wasaga Trails Centre. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 July 20 – 2nd Annual Promote Wasaga Golf Tournament Location: Wasaga Sands Golf & Country Club. Time: Registration – 10 a.m. Tee Off Time – 11 a.m. Shotgun. Format: 4 Person Bestball. Cost Per Person: $125.00. Includes: Golf, Cart, Buffet Dinner and Coupon Booklet for various hole events. Space is limited to 144 golfers, please send registration and full payment to ensure placement. If you would like to donate a Silent Auction Item or Sponsor a Hole Sign $100.00 please respond to Marilyn Ruttan, Re/Max Wasaga Beach at 705-429-4500 or fax 705-429-4019 or email: ReMaxMarilyn@gmail.com Cheques payable to: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. Event sponsored by the “Promote Wasaga Beach Advisory Committee”. July 21 – Canada Parks Day Location: Nancy Island. Time: 3 p.m. For information call 705-429-2516 July 24 - Junior Naturalists Program Location: Wasaga Trails Centre. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 July 26 – Spirit Program Location: Nancy Island Time: 8pm. Contact: Nancy Island at 705-429-2728 July 31 - Junior Naturalists Program Location: Wasaga Trails Centre. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 Jazz in the Park - Every Tuesday in July & August The Town of Wasaga Beach is happy to be celebrating the 12th season of Jazz in the Park. Residents and visitors to the community are welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of both traditional and modern jazz music. Location: Oakview Wood Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell both located at 1742 Mosley Street Time: 7pm – 9pm The line-up for the jazz series includes: - July 17th – Fig Leaf - July 24th – Not Affiliated Big Band - July 31st – The Lisa Hutchinson Band Every Monday (June, July & August) – Wasaga Beach Cruise Night Location: Wal-Mart Parking Lot. Time: approx. 6 p.m. Contact: Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 / Russ Philip 705-429-9107 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 every Friday night. Every Wednesday too! July & August. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331. For more info contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242 or for more info visit our Events Calendar at www.wasagainfo.com

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Respect Our Community What Are the Dangers of Littering on Beaches? Litter on beaches is not only unsightly, it poses a serious threat to wildlife and people. Litter is the result of garbage by beach-goers, items thrown overboard by boaters, and material dumped into the Great Lakes by companies and factories. Litter from the beach can blow into the lakes, while litter in the water can wash up on shore. Littering is harmful and illegal, and is costly to clean up. Plastic, one of the main sources of litter on beaches, can be deadly. Wildlife can get tangled in plastic loops that hold cans together, causing them to become injured or even die. Plastic bags and other plastic materials are sometimes swallowed by birds and other wildlife because they mistake bags for food. Animals have died from ingesting litter because it can get lodged in their systems and make it impossible for them to digest food. The Marine Conservation Society reports that "it is likely that millions of seabirds and hundreds of thousands of other water species die each year after swallowing or becoming entangled in marine debris.” Revenue Loss People are less likely to go to the beach if it looks dirty, which means less revenue for our town and the businesses surrounding it. Fewer tourists and less money mean higher taxes for Wasaga Beach residents. It costs taxpayers money to clean up after people who litter.

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The Wasaga Beach Marketplace is back for 2012 at the RecPlex. The Market takes place from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Tuesday in July and August and 3 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in September. If you have items that you would like to sell and wondering if they are appropriate for the Market contact events@wasagabeach.com or call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287. Spots are limited and going fast. Please call today to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment!

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Blue Mountain Go Karts; Local MOLLY MAID Owners More Than Just Karts! “Clean Up” at Awards Banquet

Although Blue Mountain Go Karts has been providing family fun for almost 50 years, when Andrew Homeniuk purchased the business in 2010, he had plans to make it more than just Go Karts. Andrew was born into the Carnival Business and he knows the business of family fun. This year Blue Mountain Go Karts is a destination for the entire family to enjoy a variety of activities with a great collection of amusements, including Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Kiddie Jeep rides, Junior Karts and Carnival Games of Chance. New for this summer season is a 100 foot slide and the largest Roller Coaster north of Wonderland. Every Thursday this summer a family can take advantage of Family Fun Day pricing with a package price to include the entire park. Visit Blue Mountain Go Karts on 26 Highway at Fairgrounds Road. It’s more than just karts! www.bluemountaingokarts.ca Phone: 705-445-2419

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MOLLY MAID International recently held their bi-annual Convention in Halifax and is proud to announce our local MOLLY MAID franchise achieved two very prestigious awards. Linda and Peter Newton, owners of MOLLY MAID Collinwood/Wasaga Beach and who are members of MOLLY MAID’S esteemed President’s Circle, were the recipients of a TOP Growth Leader Award, which recognizes the top ten Franchise owners who have significantly grown their franchise and increased sales. Linda and Peter also achieved the Golden Mop and Bucket Award for the second time for their innovative advertising initiatives. Congratulations to Linda and Peter on their achievement.

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Brian 705-429-1865 db.maclure@sympatico.ca Marlwood Men's Golf League-July 4 No. of golfers: 134 AA Flight Low Gross: Tom Burns, 33; Graham Ashton, 35; Myles Bradford, 36; Low Net: Leo St. Onge, 32; Dave Hyde, 34; Murray Donaldson, 34.5R; A Flight Low Gross: Mariel Bedard, 38; Don Allan, 40 R; Bill Strong, 40; Low Net: Brad Horan, 34R; Bob Lediard, 34; Wayne Howell, 34.5; B Flight Low Gross: Gary Madgett 41; Ernie Harwood, 42R; Andy Beattie, 42; Low Net: Lance Wright, 33.5; Barry Watson, 34; Ron Stewart, 35.5; C Flight Low Gross: Al Chambers, 38; Al Hughes, 45; Bill Clarke, 46; Low Net: Brian McDonnell, 33.5; Clair Robertson, 36; Bob Wills, 36.5; D Flight Low Gross: Mike Savoy, 45; Ross Dawe, 47; Win Cull, 50; Low Net: Sonny Larose, 33; Bob Wheeler, 33.5; George Howie, 35; Closest to the pin winner #15, Flight B-C-D, Dave Theodore, My Computer People Voucher Closest to the pin winner #18, Flight AA-A, Jim McClare, Mike Jackson/Ray Elsley Oil Change Hidden Hole #13, Don Patterson, Score 11 Closest To The Pizza Box – Win Cull, Sponsored by Boston Pizza

Stayner Lawn Bowling Club On Friday July 6th the Stayner Lawn Bowling Club hosted one of its local sponsored tournaments, the ARO Technologies. The team from Midland, Ron O'Sullivan came first with three wins and the team from Barrie, Beth Willibough came second with three wins as well. Teams from Stayner, Orillia and Collingwood also placed in the money. For our last jitney's we have been doing different games of bowls. Last Thursday night we did cut-throat and on Monday night we did Australian Doubles. Good fun trying different types of lawn bowling. . If you think you may be interested in trying Lawn Bowling call 705-422-1444... Lawn Bowling is not a Senior’s game only. Page 4 beach BOOSTER

By W.H. Breithaupt, C.E. The centre of activity in the northerly Great Lakes and the Northwest, generally, during the War of 1812, as before, was Fort Michilimackinac, now Mackinaw or Mackinac Island. From the days of the early French explorers this had been an important post of control; it became the chief centre in the west for traders who traversed that vast territory. The French had maintained a palisaded Fort there as early as 1687, as part of the comprehensive arrangements of Denonville, then Viceroy, for the defence of the country. The British were the first to build a regular fortification there, in 1762, after the Fall of Quebec. There were three main routes from Montreal to the northwest, viz.; by the Ottawa and French Rivers to Georgian Bay, which was the principal one; by Lake Ontario and the other southerly Great Lakes; and thirdly, a much used route, and the accepted winter route at the time we are considering, was from Toronto, up Yonge Street (built by Governor Simcoe twenty years before) to Holland Landing, thence on the ice, if in Winter, down the Holland River across Lake Simcoe and to the head of Kempenfeldt Bay, where began what was called the Nine Mile Portage, to Willow Creek, thence down the Nottawasaga River to its mouth. The Nottawasaga route with its single long portage, after Yonge Street, on which horses or oxen could be used, was a favourite route throughout the year as compared with the number of portages on the Severn River. The route of the Nottawasaga River afforded a well sheltered and fairly good harbour for the craft of that day. It was the main supply route of the British for the norwest country in their control, especially after the Battle of Lake Erie, when British shipping was almost entirely wiped out on the Great Lakes above the Falls of Niagara.((See Vol. IX, Papers & Records, O.H.S. for a paper by Gen. Cruikshank containing official dispatches of the events. In the illustration, the two police notices and the arrow indicate approximately the position of the sunken hull of the schooner Nancy.) By a brilliant stroke Michilimackinac had been captured from the U.S.forces before the end of the first month of the War (July 17, 1812) throughout which it was thereafter held by the British. The loss was keenly felt by the United States, who, however, had no hope of recovery until after the Battle of Lake Erie in September, 1813, when plans began to be prepared for recapture of the Fort. Tidings of such preparations reached the threatened garrison in the latter part of 1813, and in alarm a dispatch was immediately sent to the Canadian Military Headquarters at Kingston, asking for rein-forcements and replenishment of stores which had run low. The relief expedition started in February, 1814. It consisted of ten officers and two hundred picked men with twenty artillerymen and twenty men of the Royal Navy, all under the command of Lt.-Col. Robert McDougall of the Glengarry Light Infantry. York, which had been captured and badly burned by the U.S.forces not long before, was the first stage of the march, which proceeded in orderly manner up Yonge Street and across Lake Simcoe and the portage to Willow Creek. Thirty miles from the outlet of the Nottawasag River, to which point the ice had held strong, it was considered advisable to construct batteaux for the transer from the mouth of the river across Georgian Bay to Michilimackinac. Pine timber was cut and hewn and twenty-nine large batteaux were constructed for this purpose. A place above Edenvale near the outlet of Marl Creek, long known as Glengarry Landing, is pointed out as the field of these operations. The flotilla of Batteaux descended the Nottawasaga River and arrived at Michilimackinac on May 18. With this reinforcement Michilimackinac was reasonably secure. Col. McDougall took over command of the Fort. The U.S. Plans of recapture were slow in maturing. A squadron finally set out with this purpose in view, in mid-summer, 1814. It consisted of six vessels and was in command of Captain Sinclair. Three of the vessesl were the Niagara, which had been Perry's flagship during the latter part of the Battle of Lake Erie, the Tigress and the Scorpion. Capt. Sinclair's force in all was over six hundred men, largely in excess of that of the regular garrison at the Fort, which had, however, a considerable auxiliary in Indian warriors. The U.S. forces attacked on July 28th, both with broadsides from their vessels and with strong landing force, but were badly beaten, so much so that they concluded that further direct effort would be useless. They preferred to interrupt the route of supply and thus starve out the garrison to submission, as they hoped to do by the following year. One-half the squadron now seems to have returned to Lake Erie. The three remaining vessels, the ones already named with Capt. Sinclair and most of his force remaining, repaired without delay to the mouth of the Nottawsasaga River. At this time, the sole remaining British vessel on Lake Huron or Georgian Bay was the Nancy, a medium sized, two-masted Schooner, part brig, with square sail on her foremast, as shown in a picture of her in the John Ross Robertson collection in Toronto Public Library. This vessel had belonged to the Northwest Company and seems to have been built in 1789. She was now loaded with supplies and had been warped two miles upstream from the mouth of the Nottawasaga River to a position where she was entirely hidden by the high sand dunes between the river and the parallel shore. Lt. Miller Worsley of the British Navy was in command. He had had word of the approach of the U.S. Squadron and had hastily built a block-house on the high south bank of the River. The Nancy was moored opposite this blockhouse. Lt. Worsley had a small force of only about twenty men and had three guns mounted in the blockhouse. Captain Sinclair, after having discovered the position of the Nancy, and landed his force and guns on the beach, attacked at close range. The Blockhouse was blown up and the Nancy was burned to the water's edge. Its remains were uncovered in July, 1925 and became partly the prey of relic hunters. The Scorpion and the Tigress were captured by the British a few days later, and all the men on board, about sixty, were taken prisoners in Kingston. Captain Sinclair had taken most of his force back with him on the Niagara, to Lake Erie. The names of the two vessels were changed by the British Naval Officers to Confiance and Surprise, respectively. After being in H.M. service for a number of years, they were finally dismantled and sunk in Penetanguishene Harbour, one in the Northwest Basin, the other betweenMagazine Island and the east shore. Fort Nottawasaga proper was not built until 1816, well after the close of the War. A sheltered spot was chosen about four miles above the mouth of the River, which is for that distance parallel to and not far away from the lake shore. Its high elevation gave a wide view of any possibly approaching enemy while at the same time, it was sheltered, being well up the River. The garrison consisted of about a dozen sailors in command of a naval officer, and twenty or more men of the regular marine service under Lt. Caldwell. A small settlement clustered around the Fort for a while. The harbour was, however, not very satisfactory, and after two years, it was decided to move the Garrison to Penetanguishene and discontinue Fort Nottawasaga.

Submitted by David J. Brunelle, OCT Project Director, Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee

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Story from Collingwood I live in a semi rural area. We recently had a neighbour call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our road. The reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore.'

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The term “Quality of Life” is heard to describe many things about one’s community and the amenities that make a community a great place to live, work and raise a family. As much as we deal with the challenges associated with our growing community, Wasaga Beach has very much to offer in the category of Quality of Life. Apart from the seasonal exuberance of our visitors and the few days of fireworks and the “Yes I am away from home having a good time commotion”, my wife often says to me as we are sitting out on our deck; “Can you hear it?” And yes, having moved here from the hustle and bustle of the city I can hear it. It’s the “country quiet”. We hear the birds and the breeze and the soothing rhythm of the waves from a distance. We happen to live in a sub division community that is far enough away from beaches 1&2 activity yet close enough to walk there and take part in it whenever we chose to. In the shoulder seasons we reclaim the beach to ourselves and resume walks on the boardwalk in cooler temperatures and take in the open spaces enjoying the panoramic views and the magnificent sunsets. In the last few weeks we have also enjoyed the refurbishing of our walking trails around the sub division which makes for a connection with nature just outside of our own home. Not only does it provide us a venue for some exercise, it allows us another opportunity to meet and enjoy our neighbours, provide another opportunity to commune with nature and truly appreciate the life we live in this community. It’s a little piece of paradise right in our own community back yard. RAISING THE BAR “Quality of Life” is typically an expression that summarizes our opinions about our communities. In most cases we derive our level of “Quality of Life” through the benefits of community assets. Community assets are positive features that explain why we choose to live in a particular community. They are described by location assets in terms of personal and family safety, weather, air quality, water quality, availability of open space, cleanliness of open space (no trash dumping), recreational opportunities, place to raise a family, opportunities for music, theatre and arts, sense of community, opportunities to meet and make friends, etc. and the list goes on. I would like to know what the appetite would be for conducting a resident survey to understand what elements of quality of life are important to the people who live in this community. As a firm believer in what gets measured gets done, a survey of this kind would truly help set out our community priorities for “Quality of Life” and could help our community become a bench mark as a preferred place to live, work and play. Beach Booster is certainly here to help. Send me your thoughts. Please email me at Gary@beachbooster.com

Jerry Snider Once in a while, the Nottawasaga Explorer comes across a yellowed copy of the old Toronto Evening Telegram. And when he does, he always opens it looking for an old column called “Schooner Days.” The “Tely” as it called, is as forgotten today as the weekly writings of Canada’s foremost marine historian, C. H. J. Snider. Between 1931 and 1956, Charles Henry Jeremiah Snider wrote 1,303 Schooner Days articles for the Telegram. He was born in 1879 in Sherwood, a hamlet near Maple, Ontario. When he was only 13, Jerry Snider walked down to the lower reaches of Toronto’s Jarvis Street to the docks where he hitched a ride on the barque Swallow. It was his first time before the mast. At the turn of the 20th Century, the young sailor became a young newspaperman, working for John Ross Robertson of the Telegram. Climbing the rungs from cub police reporter to the City Desk, along the way Snider began to write about ships and men. In 1911, after much research, he dove into the murky depths of the Nottawasaga River at Wasaga Beach, locating the remains of the HMS Nancy, the famous warship that had been burned and sunk during the War of 1812. Snider was instrumental in having the Nancy raised and placed in a museum for all to see. Blinded in one eye, Snider was unable to serve in the First World War. But he kept on writing, turning out a series of books in the 1920’s with titles like The Log of the Nancy and Under the Red Jack. He crossed the Atlantic 17 times, owned eight sailing vessels and became a famous marine artist whose paintings have been widely reproduced. Snider died in 1971 but his reputation and writings live on.

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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Call for a Tee Time: 705-429-2791 Hole In One ... They Come in Three’s Mary Son-Hing scored a Hole in One on #3 playing in the Tuesday Morning Ladies League, Michael Redick, playing with brother William Redick. and Matthew Prucha had a Hole in One also on #3. Michael who is 12 used a 5 Iron from the forward tee. Matthew said “it was really exciting to watch the ball go in the hole.” Dick Burton was playing in the Men’s League on July 4th and on #16 picked up his trusty 9 wood (Stunner) and ran his ball into the hole for his first ever Hole in One. Congratulations to all...let’s hope we can report more this season!

Hole in One on #16 A first for Dick Burton using his trusty 9 "Stunner”

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Wasaga Sands Senior Men Scramble from the Most Forward Tees July 4, 2012 1st Place -6R Andy Beaudoin Bill Frieday John Phillips Keith Thatcher 2nd Place -6R Gord Pearcey Chuck Elliott Wayne Riddall Closest to the Hole #3 Bruce Belford Closest to the Hole #11 David Verdun

July 3 Lowest score: total of three hidden holes Three way tie Pat Den Bok 16 Nancy Thatcher 16 Ali Elder 16 50/50: Nancy Thatcher

Wasaga Sands Men’s League July 5 A Flight Low Gross: Butch McLaughlin 38 Low Net: Mike Lalonde 33 B Flight Low Gross: Chris Bernier 43, Roger Gray 45 Low Net: Andy Beaudoin 34, Rick Zahorchak 34.5 C Flight Low Gross: Dick Burton 47R, Richard Chomiak 49 Low Net: Don Westbrooke 36R, Walter Karas 36 D Flight Low Gross: Chad Campbell 44, Andy Hulme 52 Low Net: Bill Frieday 37R, Tim North 40R Closest to Pin A & B: Closest to Pin C & D: Hidden Hole #14: James Brown 8 Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Richard Chomiak

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It’s Hospitality Plus when Jaimee Glover is on duty in the clubhouse or out on the Course. After being away for a while, Jaimee is back at Wasaga Sands to look after the needs of golfers for beverages or food. Jaimee has plenty of people skills, personality and efficiency in doing her job. Jaimee also does proshop duties when called upon, Say Hi! to Jaimee next time you’re around the Club.

W.E. Catering was established in 1997 by Gayle Woods and Brian Edwards. We opened Goodies Cafe and Catering in 1998 and continued serving the Georgian Triangle for 14 years. In April 2012 we became the exclusive caterers for Wasaga Sands Golf Club and in May 2012 we sold Goodies Cafe and Catering and resumed to operate under W.E. Catering. We look forward to continuing to offer quality private and corporate catering.

Senior Men Scramble Winners... Left to Right: John Phillips, Keith Thatcher and Andy Beaudoin. Missing from the group is Bill Frieday. Someone had to take the Picture!

Randy Ray, a familiar and longtime member of Greens Crew. Travels North America on his Harley during the offseason.

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.

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The Way Wasaga Was...by Joe Bickerstaff Main Street From the early 1920’s when businesses first opened up on Main Street in Wasaga Beach, we enjoyed a vibrant and busy shopping area up until the mid 1970’s. The stretch of Main Street between the bridge and Beach Drive was a true “downtown” and was the focal point of business in The Beach. For many years, as vehicles crossed the Main Street Bridge, traffic lights gave drivers the choice of making a left to continue on Mosley Street (Provincial Hwy 92), turning right to access Spruce Street or continuing straight through to 1960's Wasaga Beach Post Card Main Street towards the beach. (Beach Main Street Drive) This section of Main Street provided curb side parking and both sides of the street was lined with busy shops, restaurants and services. At one point in time, Wasaga Beach enjoyed a movie theatre on Main Street, when the Joyland Arcade was converted to the Centennial Theatre to show feature films. Locals enjoyed the Main Street experience and visitors and cottagers would plan on stopping in Wasaga Beach to shop on the way to their accommodations. The ease of on street parking and the variety of shops meant visitors could stock up on all of their vacation needs and even enjoy a meal at one of the several restaurants. The Sand Piper was a brightly coloured, art deco style store that contained the latest in women’s fashions. Osborne’s modern Grocery Store and 5 & 10 meant for a one stop shop on Main Street. Across the street was a drug store to help all stay healthy while on vacation. Of course the Arcade Building (once called the Rumpus Room) was always alive with the sound of Skee Ball, Pinball and folks having fun. The Arcade also provided a “walk through” to Playland Park, the colourful and exciting permanent midway at The Beach, one of the largest midways in Canada. In 1972, it was decided to block vehicular traffic to our busy Main Street, in order to turn it into a pedestrian mall for the 1973 Summer season. The intersection at the west side of the bridge was changed and the traffic lights removed. The curve to Mosley Street was widened and the access to Spruce Street was improved to provide access to Beach Drive. As folks crossed the bridge, Main Street was blocked to vehicles with a sign that simply said “The Mall”. Over the next few years, visitors and locals who once enjoyed the busy Main Street as a shopping and meeting spot, found they missed the real town feel of the street and the ease of store front parking. Shoppers found it easier to do their shopping on the way to Wasaga Beach and head directly to their accommodations. Soon the stores missed the regular business of visitors and locals and many closed or moved their businesses elsewhere. Empty and vacated buildings were leased or sold and began selling nothing but beach toys and bathing suits for the short Summer season. The forward thinking Osborne family added parking and a new “store front” to the back of their store with access to Spruce Street allowing them to continue successfully for several years at their historic Main Street location. Until the massive fire that destroyed most of the buildings on Main Street in November 2007, we were still able to walk the street of neglected store fronts and imagine it as a busy and exciting shopping area. Sadly, we must now rely on memories, stories and pictures to know what once was The Main Street of Wasaga Beach. Beach BOOSTER will recreate some of the components of what made this stretch of Main Street so active when we present our Back to The Beach event! Main Street will once again come to life with shopping, entertainment for the entire family, retro themed music through the day and yes, dancing under the stars to the Big Band sound that once was heard over the sands of Wasaga Beach. Back to The Beach festival is August 11-12, 2012! Be there to relive your memories years gone by at Wasaga Beach!

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Tales of our Neighbours and Friends Brian Swatuck, Jockey Brian was born at Toronto Western Hospital and grew up in the Bathurst and Queen area of Toronto. He started his long and successful riding career in 1966 and Brian with Friends after winning the a year later the “1987 Prince of Wales Stakes” young jockey’s contract was sold and he was leased to Jim McDouglin in Vancouver to ride there. As an apprentice, in just 5 months, Brian became the 3rd leading rider the Vancouver area. In the fall of 1967, Brian returned to Toronto and his contract was sold to the legendary Conn Smyth. Brian says of that time, “that’s when my career started to take off!” In his first year of riding back in Toronto, Brian became the leading rider in all of Canada, winning a total of 224 races! Brian continued to ride and win for Conn Smyth for 3 years. Certainly a highlight of Brian’s career was the winning of the historic Queen’s Plate in 1979, while riding Steady Growth of King Haven Farms. At the exciting ceremonies after winning the royal race, Brian remembers being greeted by The Queen Mother. When she approached the young, nervous jockey, she said “It was a thrilling race.” Brian’s immediate response to his new royal fan was “Yes. But it’s a bigger thrill to meet you!” Last month a very special day was organized by Fort Erie Entertainment, to recognize the prestigious Prince of Wales Stakes and probably the final year of racing at the historic Fort Erie Racetrack after 115 years. Past winning jockeys of the Prince of Wales were invited to a day at the track where they were wined and dined, met old friends and signed autographs for the fans. The guest list was long and included Sandy Hawley who won The Prince of Wales 4 times. Of course Brian was there as the winning jockey in 1987 and enjoyed a day of meeting old friends and greeting the public. Over the years of being one of Canada’s best jockeys, Brian always found time to visit his favourite summer get-away with family, Wasaga Beach. He grew to love The Beach and its friendly people, but he never imagined that one day he would live here. In 2009, Brian moved to The Beach and is proud to call it home. Jonathan, Brian’s 13 year old son is now working for the summer at Boston Pizza in The Beach. Joe Bickerstaff Disclaimer: Although beach BOOSTER hopes the stories related in The Way Wasaga Was are accurate, we can only rely on our own memories, photos and those of others who offer to help with this feature. Please contact us with any stories and or corrections on The Way Wasaga Was.