Locally Owned and Operated......Celebrating Issue No. 105
April 19, 2015
Several of the Probus Clubs of Wasaga Beach joined forces to tell their story and attract new members at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wasaga Beach Lions Home & Garden Show at the RecPlex. Pictured above are Eva England(Sunbirds Probus), Sharon Matthews(Probus at the Beach), Dianne Dove(Sunbirds), and Marilyn Schneider(Sunbirds). Missing in this action shot, but also appearing at the Show were Doug McCullough and John Flood of the Mensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Probus. For more information contact: <englandwasaga@rogers.com> Photo by Enrique Photo Art
New Chamber Board Ready To Do Business Wednesday night, Ehab Masad was elected as the new Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce President. We are sure he is looking forward to working with a young and talented group of new Directors, Vice-President Danielle Blanchard, Secretary Wendy Sherk, Directors Andrew Conroy, Angela Piercey, Garry Sawatzky, Gary Cerantola, Jamie Anderson, Jason Ruttan, Mat P. Johnson, Pina Stillitano, Colleen Bannerman and Robyn Latchman. Susan Wishart-Irvine, stepping down from President will remain on the Board as Past President. Also stepping away is Elizabeth Skinner who has served on the Board for over 25 years! Front Row L to R: Susan Wishart-Irvine, Danielle Blanchard, Ehab Masad, Wendy Sherk, Angela Piercey. Back Row L to R: Robyn Latchman, Mat P. Johnson, Pina Stillitano, Colleen Bannerman, Jamie Anderson, Andrew Conroy, Garry Sawatzky. Contributed Photo.
What’s Happening In and Around Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Wasaga Beach Lions Club at 705-429-3331 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. April 17 - Wild Wild West Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 - 8 only! Tickets are $5.00 in advance and are available at Parks and Recreation in the RecPlex 705-429-3321 or the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West - 705-429-2247 April 18 - Yuk Yuk's On Tour Stand Up Comedy Location: Wasaga Countrylife Resort - 85 Theme Park Drive. Time: Doors open 7 p.m., Show starts 8:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 plus tax per person. Light buffet & DJ dance to follow. Tickets available at resort office 705-429-5267. April 23, 24, 25, 26 - Wasaga Community Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz” Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: April 23, 24 at 8 p.m. / April 25 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. / April 26 - 2 p.m. Tickets are: Adults $20 / Children - $15 in advance or $25 for Adults / $20 for children if purchased at the door. For more information visit www.wasagacommunitytheatre.com April 30 - Business After 5 Location: Hosted by Dr. John L. Chiasson Dentistry, 1470 Mosley Street, Unit # 8. Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking, auction prizes, delicious food and great people! Everyone is welcome! There is no charge to attend and membership is not required. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact: Cathy Holland-Hendry, Business After 5 Coordinator and WBWBA - 705-429-1112 / cathysflowers@rogers.com or Trudie McCrea, Office Manager, Chamber of Commerce - 705-429-2247 / trudiemccrea@rogers.com May 2 - Crime Stoppers Fundraiser from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. Local Georgian Triangle Committee volunteers will assist SHRED NORTH to shred your documents. don't leave your personal information for the identity thieves. Cost $10 per box Location: Wasaga Beach Rec Plex 1724 Mosley St May 2 - Recognition Day / Athlete of the Year Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 1 p.m. Athlete of the Year, Sport Certificates, Volunteer Award, Presentations. Each year we set aside a day to recognize our outstanding athletes and thank our volunteers. For more information call 705-429-3321 May 2 - Wasaga Artists "Art Show & Sale” Location: Wasaga RecPlex, Oakview Room, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adults: $2.00, children and youth free. Includes a free draw for an original framed water colour by Vincent Miller. For more information visit www.wasagaartists.ca May 6 - Jobs, Education & Career Expo Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Job listings, career guidance & helpful education direction in Wasaga Beach & beyond! Expo partners include: Career Solutions, Georgian College, Breaking Down Barriers, Collingwood Campus - Learning Centres, Lakehead University and Wasaga Beach Public Library. Drop in! For more information contact: the Library at 705-429-5481. May 7 - Business Awards Ceremony & Citizen of the Year Award. Location: Oakview Room, Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner: 6 p.m. Cash Bar. The Awards & Recognition Ceremony + Citizen of the Year Award will be judged by four non-partisan individuals from the Wasaga Beach area. Tickets are: $50.00 per person HST Included. Chance to win a $50.00 VISA Card just for taking the time to nominate someone! For details, tickets and information please call the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 May 8 - Flower Power Party Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets: $5.00 each in advance only! Grades 5 to 8! For more information contact: Parks and Recreation at 705-429-3321 May 9 - Arbour Day - Plant a Tree Location: Wasaga Nordic Centre, Blueberry Trail. Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information contact: Bill at 705429-9365 / Shirley at 705-429-7747 May 10 - Mother’s Day Brunch Taste of Paradise is Hosting their First ever Mother’s Day Brunch. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 kids 5 to 13 , kids under 4 are free....Cash Bar .Tickets will be on sale at our shop or call us at 705 352 0964....Wasaga Beach RecPlex 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce 705-429-2247 or 1-866-292-7242 or for more info visit our online Event Calendar www.wasagainfo.com
Weekly Quick Tip: Psychological Benefits of Spring Decluttering and Cleaning Spring is here, and that means longer days, wearing colours other than black, fresh flowers, sun, and of course, spring cleaning. Cutting clutter is one of the small annoyances that comes with the weather changing, but it's also an opportunity to get rid of the old and make room for the new. Throwing a few things out, donating your unworn items, and cleaning up your space can alleviate anxiety, make you more productive, boost your mood, and help you to welcome the warm weather with open, clutter-free arms. However, if decluttering and cleaning is not your thing and none of the aforementioned benefits of a good spring sweep tickle your fancy, perhaps some of these tips and tricks will help to make this year's spring cleaning a little less painful and a whole lot more productive! Does This "Thing" Make Me Happy? The motivating factor of decluttering a space ultimately comes down to our most basic human desire being happy. When tidying up a space and getting rid of things, ask yourself if everything you have makes you happy. Having excess things, for no reason, is a huge cause of mess and stress. Clean Up Your Desk, Boost Your Productivity Are you the type of person whose desk is covered with papers, old coffee cups, a rainbow of sticky notes, stacks of books, and dried out pens? Chances are, you aren't being as productive as you could be. Tidying up your desk can help you to organize your thoughts and work more quickly. Even Small Efforts Can Make a Big Difference Tidying up your whole house seem too daunting? Start small and work your way up. Even tidying up one corner of your space can significantly de-stress you. Start with your dishes organize your kitchen cabinets, throw away or donate old mugs and cups that you don't use or need anymore, dust the shelves you'll be surprised how satisfied you feel the next time you go to grab a bowl or plate. Throw Some Music On and Watch Yourself Turn Into a Clean Machine Cleaning is no fun, we get it. But, let your tidying-time double as shamelessly-blasting-your-favourite-music-anddancing-around the house-time. Not only does this make vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or just about any cleaning activity more enjoyable, music boosts your endorphin levels and actually makes you happier. Think About How Good You'll Feel After It's All Done It's true, sometimes things need to get messier before they get clean and organized- our clients who have watched us transform their spaces can vouch for the truth in that statement. In order to keep the motivation to finish a daunting cleaning project, you have to keep your eye on the big, organized, picture. Once you finish a task, you'll feel fulfilled and proud of yourself, as well as have a tidy place to subsequently relax in. Reward Yourself with a New 'Something' It's basic human instinct - hard work merits rewards. Don't be ashamed to reward yourself for doing good work and organizing your space. Buy yourself flowers that'll undoubtedly look gorgeous in your newly-refined space, a scented candle, or some great new throw pillows, and see how they transform your space and simultaneously make you proud of yourself. Letting go is more liberating than you know! Spring is all about new life and fresh starts. This doesn't just apply to nature- take it upon yourself to use this changing of seasons to spark a change in yourself as well. Get rid of the things that seem to hold you back and remind you of an old chapter of your life. If something no longer has productive value to your life, don't be afraid to let it go. Trust us, you'll feel both a figurative and literal weight lifted off of you when you do! ~ Happy Spring! Kim and Sandra Kim Fleming and Sandra Wright, Organizing Lives 905.831.5347 (office) www.organizinglives.com www.facebook.com/organizinglives "Out of clutter find simplicity" ~ Einstein
Breakfast Baked Potato Skins
This recipe takes breakfast to a whole new level. The potato and bacon can be prepared the day before and pretty much assembled at breakfast time. This recipe goes well with buttered toast and fresh fruit.
2 large baked potatoes Canola Oil ¼ cup of shredded cheese 2 green onions, chopped 4 strips of bacon, fully cooked and sliced 4 eggs Fresh basil or parsley Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Slice pre-baked and cooled potatoes in half length wise. Scoop out the insides of the potato leaving enough potato in there to hold the shell and all the ingredients. You want to scoop enough out that it can fill nicely while leaving enough potato to hold up the walls. We saved the scooped out potato and made mashed potatoes that night for dinner. Rub canola oil all over the skins of the potato, and the edges where the potato is holding up the skins. Sprinkle salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese lightly on the inside of the potato. First Layer the shredded cheese. Add ¼ of the green onions, and ¼ of the cooked and chopped bacon, on top of the cheese. Gently crack the egg into the skin. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, Parmesan Cheese and fresh basil or parsley. Carefully put the pan in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, checking towards the end. The white should be set and the yolk still a little runny at 15 minutes. At 20 minutes, the whites are set and the yolks is pretty cooked.
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Arbour Day Tree Sale May 9th The 17th annual Arbour Day tree sale , supported by the Ganaraska hiking Club, is being held on Saturday, May 9 from 9-12noon. There will be a variety of saplings at value pricing, $3-4.00. The location is the Nordic Centre at S. Blueberry Trail at the Beach. For further info call Bill at 705-429-9365.
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Whether you are considering buying or selling, my personal approach and professionalism can help make your Wasaga Beach "living" dreams a reality. Thinking of retiring, a family cottage or looking for an investment for the future? Low interest rates make it a great time to fulfill those dreams. Being posted at CFB Borden? I am registered through Brookfield GRS and would be happy to show you various options available within our community. Wasaga Beach is a place of endless beauty. When can we expect you? Call me, John at 705-727-8291 - I will make you my priority.
Night Time Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Spring, on paper is here if not by temperature, however after a long winter we all want to get outside and hope winter is finally gone! Parents are getting their children and in some cases their own bicycles out, dusted off and running again. Many are retiring their winter boots for more comfortable walking shoes. We are fortunate that the Town we live in does offer many excellent places to walk and cycle. Sadly we see too often individuals walking on the wrong side of the road and doing so in the dark with dark clothing on or cyclists forgetting that a bicycle is a vehicle under Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and cycling at night without proper or adequate lighting and reflective material on their bikes. Here are some tips and thoughts that I hope will make you safer when you are out enjoying our Town and the light gets dim.
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Walkers, Cyclists and others (skate boarders): 1)Been Seen – wear reflective clothing, light coloured clothing and consider carrying a flashlight to light your way. 2)Cyclists – your bicycle is a vehicle, it is required to have proper lighting and reflective material on it both front and back; a white light at the front and white reflective material on your front forks and a red light at the rear and red reflective material on your seat stays. 3)Plan Your Journey – Ensure the street or trail you take to get to your destination is well lit and is clear to travel. 4)When walking along streets/roads, walking facing traffic. 5)When cycling along streets/roads, ride with traffic. 6)Be Aware – of other uses of the road you are on, whether they be motorized or not. 7)Be Predictable – as non-motorized users, when walking or riding do so in a predicable safe and legal manner. Walk facing traffic not with or in a wandering manner. Cycle with traffic, not against and obey the rules of the road. 8)Be Alert – as a walker or cyclist you are much small than a motor vehicle so always be aware of your surroundings, having ear buds in yours ears and listening to your music volume on high, seriously reduces your ability to be aware of trouble heading your way. 9)Share our streets – as non-motorized users on our streets respect our motorized users. Motorists: 1)Your Speed – travel at the posted speed limit, not above, reduce your speed with regards to the weather and road conditions. 2)Expect the Unexpected – expect to see walkers and cyclists sharing our streets with you, be especially aware of them at night. 3)The 2 Cs – Be Cautious and Courteous when approaching walkers and cyclists. Take care when passing these other users; the time you take to do this carefully is insignificant compared to your whole journey. 4)Share our streets – as motorized users on our streets respect our non-motorized users. Both non-motorized and motorized users have their places on our highway. The Challenge is to have both groups use our streets safety. Remember to check out my next “On Duty” article in Beach Booster! Editor’s Note: This article by OPP PC Mark Kinney was in our last edition and because we think road safety is so important we are running it again. Share it with your friends and family. We all want a safe summer.
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We live in incredible times yet let opportunity escape us. I just recently watched a You TubeTM video with Louis CK on Conan entitled: “Everything is amazing and nobody is happy”. It was funny and it was also an “ah ha” moment. Comedians have an uncanny way of reflecting what is truly going on in society and finding the humour in it. I’m sure anthropologists of the future will be watching legacy videos of the comedians of our age to get a sense of what societal culture was really like in our day. We live in the modern age of convenience and comfort in our part of the world while others are not so lucky. We benefit from incredible sources of free and inexpensive tools such as social media where we can share our thoughts, goals, aspirations with anyone across town or across the world where we can quickly connect to one another, share ideas and participate in discussions and debates on every topic under the sun. Yet, we still seem to be looking to be happy. The irony about it all is that most of us social media “arm chair” advocates are commiserating in all of the things we don’t have and should have, yet, do not find the means to help people make it happen. There are good news stories out there about people getting things done and the really good news is that we have the communication resources at our fingertips to help one another find what we need to achieve greatness in our very own community. So how can we change that? Maybe it’s as easy as changing our language. Have you ever heard of appreciative inquiry? Appreciative Inquiry is a positive, strength-based approach to change where you find the best in people and the world around you as you co-create inspiring future images focusing on what we want more of and finding and unleashing the positive core. Framing a question in a positive way can make a critical difference in either opening our minds or narrowing the possibilities we consider. So instead of asking why something was not done, find someone who did something right we all can learn from and say “How did you learn to do such a good job?” This approach honours an individual’s skill and generates useful information about creating a path to work for others. “How can we support and learn from your community?” assumes there is much to be learned and invites relationship and trust. “How can we get this done now and how can I help?” infers confidence in an idea and a readiness to act on it, building solidarity and momentum to move forward. Bottom line, change your language, build our community. “Be the Beach”, send me your thoughts and comments at Gary@beachBOOSTER.com. Your efforts count in making this community the preferred place in which to live, work and play. Gary is president of Critel Professional Services, chairs the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival and lives and works in Wasaga Beach.
Approx. 4,000. In Nichol Township, Wellington County, on the Grand River at Irvine Creek and County Rds. 7 & 21, 24 km NW of Guelph. First known as Irvine Settlement and nicknamed “City of Rocks,” the settlement was founded in 1832 by retired British officer Captain William Gilkison. He named the townsite Elora after his brother’s ship, which in turn had been named after the cave temples of India. Roswell Matthews had built a house at the site in 1817. He had been commissioned to build a mill, but after spring floods on the Grand River swept away a number of his efforts, he abandoned the project. The fivestory limestone mill built in 1859 now is a posh inn. Charles Clarke (1826-1909), a long-time resident of Elora, was a prominent figure in the radical reform movement in Ontario. He played a leading role in drafting the Clear Grit platform in 1851, which included such policies as representation by population and the secret ballot.
Sitara Hewitt (also known as Tara Hewitt) born December 27, 1981 in Elora, Ontario. Hewitt is the daughter of Dr. Kenneth Hewitt, originally from Wales, and Dr. Farida Hewitt, from Pakistan. Sitara was raised primarily in Elora, Ontario. During her childhood, she spent four years on and off between the ages of 4 and 13 in Pakistan's Himalayan mountains, specifically in the Hunza Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan where her parents did their academic field research on Northern Pakistan's glaciers, valleys and small villages. Hewitt is the youngest of four siblings. Hewitt is married to American actor/trainer Jessie Pavelka and divides her time between Toronto and Los Angeles. She is fluent in both Urdu and English and semifluent in Balti. Hewitt was raised Christian as both of her parents are Anglican Christians. Hewitt starred on CBC Television's Little Mosque on the Prairie as Dr. Rayyan Hamoudi. She was also a co-host on the Comedy Network's Jeopardy-style pop-culture game show You Bet Your Ass. Previously, Hewitt made the transition from professional dancer to actor and performed in theatre productions like Crimes of the Heart and Second City's Tony and Tina's Wedding as Tina. Making her start as a dancer in Bollywood/Hollywood, she continued her acting training and soon landed lead roles in the independent films Fragile and Bolly Double. Hewitt also hosted TV shows for Sportsnet and TSN while studying acting in Toronto and trained with World Wrestling Entertainment in the United States
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Wasaga Beach Lions Home & Garden Show Attracts Almost 2000 Wasaga Beach Lions held its 22nd Annual Home & Garden Show at the RecPlex April 11 & 12 attracting almost 2000 visitors. More than 70 exhibitors were extremely pleased with the turnout especially on Sunday with the weather being perfect for other things. Here are a few photos from the show taken by Lion Doug Grout.
Mayor Brian Smith and members of Council attended the Official Opening on Saturday Morning. They are shown here with Lion members who volunteered their time for the entire weekend. All proceeds from the Show go towards Community Projects.
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leafy vegetables like broccoli and kale. Omega-9m Mono unsaturated Oleic and Stearic Acid is a nonessential fatty acid. This fatty acid plays role in by Jessica Brown, supporting a healthy and balanced cholesterol level MXM(Member Experience Manger), CSEP-CPT as well as improving immune function. Omega-9 is found in avocados macadamia nuts, pecans, Question: My weeks are extremely busy and it’s almonds and olive oil. tough enough to find time to exercise. Now, I’m learning that I need to strength train in addition to my cardio. I don’t always have time to do this About the Author: separately. Is there a way to mix cardio into my Jessica Brown is the Member Experience Manager at Anytime Fitness in Orillia, Wasaga Beach and strength training routine to maximize my exercise Alliston. She is a fitness enthusiast with a coaching time? background in competitive figure skating. Anwser: The easiest way to mix cardio and Jessica earned her CSEP-CPT certificate through strength is to alternate the two disciplines in short Durham College’s Fitness and segments Perform two strength exercises and Health Promotion Program and is also a certified TRX instructor. immediately get on your favourite cardio machine for 3 - 5 minutes.You can also shorten up the time spent between your strength exercise and move quickly to the next exercise to keep your heart rate elevated. This will provide a cardio challenge without having to find additional time to jump on cardio equipment. Keep track of your current rest between sets and slowly begin to decrease the rest time to 30 seconds. Question: I have heard that adding omegas to your diet is important. Please explain the difference between omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids and what foods they can be found in? Answer: Omega-3, Alpha-Linoenic Acid, is an essential fatty acid that plays an important role in brain function. Omega-3 can be found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna and is naturally found in Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds or flaxseed oil. Omega-6, Linoleic Acid, is also an essential fatty acid and can be found in seeds, nuts and green Enrique Photo Art