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Locally Owned and Operated Special Edition April 2017 Issue No.140

Our Future Starts NOW! Exciting Downtown Master Plan Passed by Council with 5 to 2 Vote

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ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF MAIN STREET IN WINTER

What’s Happening In Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Up to $5000 in prizes..New!!$1500 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Wasaga Beach Lions Club at 705-429-3331 Sorry, because of the Home & Garden Show there will be no Bingo this week. Bingo resumes on Good Friday, April 14th.

Every 2nd Friday of the Month - Wasaga Beach Youth Dances Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 to 8 only!Adult Supervision Needed! Tickets: $5 in advance and are available at the Recreation Office at the RecPlex, Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West and the Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street.

Prizes, Guest Youth DJ, Canteen. Call 705-422-2494 or visit www.wasagabeach.com/youth-centre April 7th - 97-7 the Beach's Annual Easter DriveThru Drop-Off Drive up and drop your donations to McCully of the Beach Breakfast at Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank on April 7 from 6am - 10am, without having to get out of your car. It's a quick stop on your way to work! The most-needed items include: cereal, powdered milk, canned salmon, soda crackers, jam, salt and pepper. Proudly brought to you by Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes, and 97-7 the Beach.

Details: www.977thebeach.ca For more information contact Chris at: 705-422-0970 April 8, 9 - Wasaga Beach Lions Club presents the 24th Annual Home & Garden Show Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street.

Time: Saturday: 10 - 5 pm, Sun: 10-4 pm.

Free Draws, Door Prizes, Snack Bar, Children's Activities and more Many new exhibitors, home renovations, decorating and landscaping. Admission: $2.00/adult (children under 12 free). All proceeds for community projects. Call 705-429-3331 April 9, 2017, Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey Year End Banquet- Wasaga Stars Arena 2016-2017 End of Year Banquet-9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Schedule CHIPS: 9:00 to 10:30 TYKE/NOVICE: 11:00 to 12:30 ATOM: 1:00 to 2:00 PEEWEE: 2:30 - 4:00 BANTAM/MIDGET: 4:30 - 6:00 Bond hours are available for all volunteers who are ready to help out during the banquet. Contact your Parent Rep as this is the last chance to get your bond hours done this season.

April 11, 2017 Wasaga Beach Women's Business Assoc. (WBWBA) meeting at Country life resort on Theme Park Rd 5:30pm - 8:30pm.Dinner, networking and speaker. Please register at www.wbwba.com.

For more information call Cathy's Flowers and Gift Boutique: 705-429-1112 April 15 - Easter Eggstravaganza Location: Wasaga RecPlex/Oakview Woods, 1724 Mosley Street Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free Admission! Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. First come first served. Grab bags for all egg hunters. Easter Bunny on location, Petting Zoo & Face Painting, Rock Climbing Wall & Wagon Rides, Inflatable Obstacle Course & Activities, Laser Tag, Wasaga Beach Youth Centre BBQ (a small fee will apply). For more information call, 705-422-2494 or email: wbyouth@wasagabeach.com April 29, 2017- Elmvale Maple Sugar Festival. 8am to 5pm Come and see all the venders. From Maple Syrup to Maple Candy, Amusements, Crafts, PANCAKES!!Something for the WHOLE Family.

For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242 wbchamber@rogers.com www.wasagainfo.com

Dazzling Flowers in Wasaga Beach

Cathy'sFlower and Gift Boutique 3081 Mosley Street Unit #1 Wasaga Beach ON L9Z 1W6 (705) 429-1112 cathysflowerandgiftboutique.com

That Extra Scratch Behind the Ear

By Debbie Culos Table Manners We continue with Chapter 2 describing your dog's table manners which are an essential tool in the quality and time it takes to thoroughly complete your dog's grooming.

Hoppers A hopper is a small to medium size dog, that when picked up, will hop into your arms at the last second and crack you in the chin or mouth with their head. Ouch!

To prevent this painful connection, place your spread hand on the dogs shoulder blades and apply light continuous pressure. Wrap your other arm around and under the chest and snug that four legged football under your arm. The pressure on the shoulder blades will check the sudden last second hop before it starts. You will feel the check work as the dog tries to hop.

Hiders A hider is a small dog that will slink away and run around the table, their owner, or hide under something to get away from you.

This is another passive aggressive move the dog does to achieve what it wants. To prevent this frustrating game, say the dog's name, then, direct it to sit and stay. You'll know quickly if the dog has been trained well because it will automatically sit for you.

Praise the dog. Then gently pick the dog up, properly.

When the dog hides behind the owner, get the owner to step back and away from the dog, preferably against a wall to prevent the hiding. Direct the dog into a sit and stay, then, lift the dog up properly. If the dog doesn't sit when directed, politely ask the owner to work some more on the sit and stay training with their dog at home.

Triangles and Pears Triangles and Pears refer to the body shape on certain breeds of dog and the overweight dog. Dogs that have a broad, deep chest, that have a small compact back end, are triangular in shape. They are very top heavy. Bulldogs are a fine example of a triangular shape dog. I had the pleasure of knowing a bulldog named Harley, to practise the proper lift with. I finally found one that worked the best for us, both; because he is a solid weight and an awkward shape to lift safely.

Have the dog jump on a low couch, slip one arm under the groin area, hand up and flat towards the spine. Take your other arm and slide it between the front legs and hold just behind the shoulder.

Take a deep breath, keep your spine straight and lift using your legs and blow the air out as you lift. The dog is balanced in your arms with this type of lift and using your legs is a must to prevent back strain or groin muscle pull.

Pear shaped dogs are small and narrow at the shoulders and upper chest and become rounder and heavier in the belly and bum area. Slip your arm around the bum area and your other arm under the front legs, hand up and over the shoulder. Lift using your legs and cradle the dog in a sitting position against your chest.

All these lifts keep the dog balanced and secure in your arms.

Always use your legs to lift to prevent back and groin strains. Not all dogs know how or want to climb a ramp, jump up on the table or into the bathtub. More often than not it is faster, safer and easier to lift, or help lift a dog where you need it to be.

Large Dogs and the Table or Tub For a large dog, let him do most of the work. Encourage the dog by pointing on to the lowered table or into the tub and say their name and the direction, Cookie, up. Most large dogs will jump onto the table or into the tub, no problem. Praise them. If they only get their front feet up but not their back end, due to age, hip or back problems, praise them and say firmly stay. Bend your knees and slide one arm under the lower belly in front of the hind legs and your other arm supporting the bum under the tail. Lift with your legs. When the dog is on the table or in the tub, praise them again.

Table Turns There are a few quick, easy ways to turn a dog around or into the position you require for grooming. Make a V with your fingers and thumb on each hand. Place one hand under and along the dog's jaw bone and the other in front of the hind legs, under the belly/groin area. Lift the dog up and turn it around to the direction you require. For ¼ turns lift by the jaw bone or belly/groin area to reposition the dog. If the dog is bigger or belly heavy use your arm by sliding it under the belly/groin area and lifting the back end into position on the table.

When turning an extra small or light weight dog, place your hand under the rib cage and lift and turn the dog into place. Always turn the dog smoothly and gently, they won't struggle when they are in mid turn. If you have a nervous dog on your table that panics every time you lift and turn them, say turn then lift and turn the dog into position. I have two poodle crosses that use to hang on to me with all four legs, every time I lifted them to turn them on the table. I started pre-warning them with turn then I would lift and turn them.

They knew what was coming and remained calm. They were praised every time. at the back end.

The above is from the book That Extra Scratch Behind the Ear: Renaissance Grooming (look for the book www.debbieculos.ca) Kindle Edition by Debbie Culos (Author,Photographer),Theresa Beaumont (Culos) (Editor), Marilyn Culos (Photographer), Enrique Photo Art (Photographer).

Deborah Culos (Debbie) holds all copyrights to the above mentioned book.

Debbie’s Grooming Salon “That Extra Scratch Behind The Ear” is located at 1344 Mosley St. Unit 3, Wasaga Beach, ON 705-352-2243

Bobotie (South African Beef) This traditional casserole is essence of easy comfort food. Prepared like a shepherd's pie it consists of a curried layer of tender beef and vegetables topped with a light custard topping.

Serve with mango or peach chutney.

4 large eggs 2 cups milk 2 tbsp olive oil 2 small onions chopped 1 large carrot diced 4 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp curry powder 4 cloves of garlic 1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 lb ground beef 2 Tbsp AP flour 1 cup frozen peas 2/3 cup raisins 5 bay leaves 2 Tbsp sliced almonds (skin on) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs with milk and set aside Heat a large saucepan with the oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and garlic stirring often until soft. Add curry powder, salt, thyme and cloves. Cook stirring appoximately 2 minutes. Stir in peas and raisins and cook for another 2 minutes.

Transfer to a 13x 9 inch baking dish. Firmly pack the mixture into the bottom of the dish. Pour egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle with bay leaves and almonds. Bake until set in center and top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 8 servings.

Mango Chutney 2 cups sugar 1 cup distilled white vinegar 6 cups mangoes (4 to 5), peeled and cut in 3/4-inch pieces (See How to Cut a Mango) 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) ½ cup golden raisins 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, whole 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (hot) Combine sugar and vinegar in a 6 quart pot; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, until syrupy and slightly thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally during cooking.

Our Future Starts NOW!

PROPOSED LOWER MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN Main Street and Beck Street showing the proposed Civic Square and mixed-use buildings with retail/commercial space on ground floors and residential and/or office space above. A pedestrian friendly Main Street between the Civic Square and Main Street Bridge providing space for small scale shops and restaurants.

Civic buildings could potentially be part of the new downtown including library, cultural centre and arena.

LOWER MAIN PRIORITY PROJECTS These projects are recommended for the implementation within the next five to seven years. Partnerships are recommended with the private sector and other levels of government.

THE BEACH PRIORITY PROJECTS These projects are recommended for the implementation within the next five to seven years. Partnerships are recommended with the private sector and other levels of government.

ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF MAIN BEACH IN SUMMER The proposed Entertainment District at our World Famous Main Beach shows a large, inviting square on Historic Main Street providing a wide vista of our beautiful beach and bay.

Mixed-use buildings with residential above and retail/commercial space on ground floors are shown and an indoor entertainment complex to complement the civic/event square. A large area is shown to provide space for outdoor attractions including observation tower and amusements with a hotel/resort in the distance.

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It's easy to tell when it's laundry day at my house because I'm walking around in my Halloween costume.

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What do you call a person who abandoned their strict diet??? - A Desserter...

I like how celery has dental floss built right in.

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Establish dominance by telling your doctor that you need to lose weight before he tells you that you need to lose weight Goodbye ATM cards at the ATM machines!

Its about time! Walk up to an ATM. Open your bank app on your phone. Punch in how much cash you want. Money comes out. Away you go. Good luck ATM thieves. Available at Wells Fargo now.

19th Annual Arbour Day Tree Sale, on Saturday, May 13th 9am to 12 noon. Location is the Nordic Centre on Blueberry Trail in Wasaga Beach.Hundreds of value priced saplings of various types. Contact is Bill Crawford 705-429-9365 for Ganaraska Hiking Club.

Street Sweeping Starts Now that Spring weather is here, the Town of Wasaga Beach will be starting the clean up from the winter this week (April 3).

Street sweeping will take 6 to 8 weeks to do all the streets in town.

Main roads will be first.

The town is asking that you help by not piling sand on the roadway. The sweeper can't pick up piles of sand so the town says it's best left on the side of the road.

Presented By

Wasaga Beach Lions Club

Saturday, April 8, 2017 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 9, 2017 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

RecPlex 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach

Admission is $2/adult (children under 12 are free)

Many New Exhibitors • Home Renovations Decorating • Landscaping • Free Draws Door Prizes • Snack Bar Children’s Activities • and More

For 100 years, whenever there is a need at home or around the world, Lions members are there to help.

Although Lions is the youngest s e r v i c e organization, International Association of Lions Clubs has grown over the past 100 years to become the largest such organization in the world today. There are some 700 Districts worldwide; each with approximately (on average) 1300 Lions in 45 Clubs.

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countries and geographic areas answer the needs that challenge the communities of the world. Lions tackle tough problems like blindness, drug abuse prevention and diabetes awareness. Ÿ Global neighbours - Lion members, men and women provide immediate and sustained relief in time of disaster and offer long term assistance to those in need. Lions collect and recycle eyeglasses for distribution in developing Countries and treat millions of people to prevent river blindness. Ÿ Community Leaders - Lions improve the quality of life in their local communities by building parks, supporting hospitals and establishing water treatment programs.

Our District A-12 covers a territory from North of Britt and Huntsville to Schomberg in the South and goes West to Collingwood and East and South to Bradford and Bondhead.

A-12 District has 45 Clubs, 11 Lioness Clubs and 4 Leos Clubs.

All monies raised from the public by a Lions Club must be returned to the Community and other worthwhile causes, while all costs of operating the Clubs, the District, our International Office as well as the running of a convention, etc. comes exclusively from the Lions themselves.

Any male or female of legal majority, good moral character and good reputation in his or her community may be granted membership in a duly authorized Lions Club.

Contact: Lion Brian Brethauer, President, Wasaga Beach Lions Club.

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On behalf of the Wasaga Beach Lions Club, We invite you to the 24th Annual Home and Garden Show, Saturday, April 8th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sunday, April 9th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach.

Over the last few years the Best Bloomin’ Home & Garden Show has appealed to a growing number of hobby, expert home renovators and gardeners in this expanded area. Our exhibitors showcase products, tools, supplies and information needed for you to leave the show with a sense of anticipation of how you can put to use the bundles of informative materials you will gather to take home.

Take advantage of having all the expertise under one roof. Come see us, have fun, talk to the experts and turn all of the information shared into creative actions for your home and growing garden. More than 75 exhibitors are ready to talk to you all weekend with many offering excellent pricing on their products and services which, in many cases, will be available ONLY during the show.

Admission is just $2 for adults and children under 12 are free. All proceeds go toward the many Wasaga Beach Lions Club Community Projects.

Wasaga Beach Lions Club Meetings take place on the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Lions Den at the RecPlex 1724 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach.

Our modern Lions Den (hall) is available for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, seminars and business meetings. For rental information, call 705-429-3331 Lion Brian Brethauer, Show organizer and Club President and all the Lions Club Volunteers look forward to welcoming you all weekend long.

Welcome from Mayor Brian Smith

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the annual Home and Garden Show presented by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club. This year marks the 24th year for the show, which is a clear demonstration of the growth and success the show continues to experience year after year.

I encourage you to take time to visit each of the vendors offered throughout the show; you will be sure to gather excellent information and new ideas for your spring garden and home projects.

As we enter the spring season of renewed growth and fresh new beginnings, I wish you much success with all of your endeavours.

Brian Smith, Mayor of the Town of Wasaga Beach Home & Garden Page 3

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Lions Foundation Hearing Ear Guide Dog Program Supported by Unitron Canada

Congratulations to Unitron Canada and their tremendous support of the Lions Foundation Hearing Ear Guide Dog Program!

Every year, they proudly support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and host a special cheque presentation where they get to learn more about the foundation, see live demonstrations of the Hearing Ear dogs doing their thing, and of course, snuggle some puppies!

This year, they were happy to present a cheque for $38,460.50 - all of which was raised internally through various fundraising efforts throughout 2016!

1. What year was the first convention of Lions Clubs International held? a) 1912 b) 1917 c) 1922 2. Circle the statistic that comes closest to the current figures of Lions Clubs International. a) 29,000 clubs with 1,100,000 members in over 130 countries and geographical areas. b) 39,000 clubs with 1,200,000 members in over 165 countries and geographical areas. c) 44,000 clubs with 1,300,000 members in over 195 countries and geographical areas.

3. The LION magazine, which first appeared in 1918, is now printed in how many languages? a) 11 b)15 c) 22 4. A Lion may transfer to any club in the world providing the new club accepts him or her. a) True b) False 5. Since a club follows the principles of the association and the international constitution, it may not adopt its own club constitution to suit its particular requirements. a) True b) False 6. What is the major international service commitment of Lions? a) Sight First b) Youth Exchange c) Lions-Quest 7. A majority of districts are composed of a minimum of 35 clubs with a total of 1,250 members. a) True b) False 8. In which country was the first club formed outside of the United States? a) Mexico b) Canada c) England 9. In which country was the first club formed outside of North America? a) China b) England c) Brazil 10. A multiple district is: a) An unusually large district. b) A district, which extends into several states or countries. c) Made up of two or more sub-districts 11. Funds raised from the general public at a fund-raising activity can be used to fund a club member to the international convention. a) True b) False 12. In what year did the international constitution eliminate the word “male” as a condition for membership, encouraging women to become Lions? a) 1967 b) 1978 c) 1987 13. The basic concept of a Leo club is: a) To develop youth as responsible citizens of both community and the world. b) To support Lions clubs projects. c) To provide a social and recreational outlet for youth.

14. The association's headquarters is located in _________________________.

15. The official colors of Lions clubs international are _________ and ________?

16.Symbolically the two lions on our emblem face both __________________.

17. The association's motto is _____________.

ANSWERS 1b 2c 3c 4a 5b 6a 7a 8b 9b 10c 11b 12c 13a 14 Oak Brook, Illinois USA 15 gold and purple 16 past and future 17 “We Serve”

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Here are some mowing tips on mowing your tips (of grass) Though often a relaxing change, mowing cannot be rated a favourite pastime. Anything that reduces the time it takes to cut a lawn, or the energy needed is welcome news. Here are a few helpful suggestions to get "more" from your mower. If you are the mower, make your lawn care easier on your self.

Mower Okay?

A lawn mower cannot run indefinitely without attention to its working parts. Here are a few routine things to keep your mower doing its best for your lawn maintenance.

First, keep the blades sharp. A crisp, clean cut allows the grass blades to heal quickly. A lawn can end up looking botched simply because the mower has dull blades. Instead of slicing, blunt blades whack and bruise the turf leaves and the "mowed" lawn will, in a day or two, end up with an overcoat of brown, dried up leaf tips. The ragged ends are also more likely to allow disease to enter the plants.

A sharp blade also means the lawn mower engine doesn't have to work as hard and will consequently require less maintenance.

Mow Often.

The more often you mow, the easier it may be for you, the mower and the lawn. You don't have to work as hard. The mower won't stall as often. And the turf plants, mowed frequently, will not suffer the shock setbacks that come with infrequent mowings. Infrequent mowings allow the lawn to grow so high that each cutting exposes tender undergrowth to scorching sun and drying winds.

Generally mow the lawn at least weekly after spring growth starts. Fast growing lawns may need clipping more often. No more than 1/3 of the blades should be removed at one time.

If, because of wet weather or being away from home, your grass gets tall, it is better to raise the mowing height so as not to whack the grass too much at one time. Removing too much can shock the grass and cause browning. This is especially so in hot weather.

Avoid mowing when the grass is wet.

This results in a tidier mowing job. This also reduces the chance of spreading lawn disease.

Also do not mow in extremely hot weather. The added stress can also increase the likelihood of disease. If you do get a turf disease, mow that area last to avoid spreading the disease to unaffected areas.

Follow the contours. Don't push a mower up a hill, or let it pull you down a hill. Instead mow across the slope. The quality of the lawn's appearance is improved if the mowing pattern is varied. This will reduce the compaction caused by mower wheels and prevent the grass from getting a slant. The grass will grow straight and look better.

Replace corners with curves. If your garden's design gives you too many stop and start places redesign and rebuild it to eliminate as many such corners as possible.

A word about mowing height.

Mow your lawn high-- even as high as 3 inches.

Grass roots grow proportionately to the leaf blades.

A higher mowing height means a strong, deeper root system. The stronger the root system, the healthier the lawn will be. Shorter mowing heights require more fertilization and increased watering.

Longer leaf blades will shade the ground to keep grass roots cooler. Grass plants prefer the cooler moister environment. A cooler lawn is also less likely to have insects. The most common insects prefer warm dry areas. The longer blades also reduce sunlight to the soil surface. The extra shade will help to keep weeds and crabgrass out.

The last mowing in the fall (you may have 2 or 3 last mowings) should be short. This will reduce the chance of disease during the winter and also permit the lawn to green up quicker in the spring. If in the spring, you realize it's too late to cut short in the fall, set the mower short for the first cutting. This will allow the soil to warm up quicker and to get the lawn growing.

Clippings.

Short grass clippings may be left on the lawn to decay. This provides organic matter to the soil and recycles plant nutrients. If the grass clippings are excessively long, they should be removed to prevent smothering the lawn and the possible spread of disease.

Wasaga Beach Garden Club

The speaker at our April meeting will be talking to us about vegetable gardening; just in time to get everyone inspired to try it. During our May meeting, we'll hear about the Piping Plover Habitat project which has been going on in Wasaga Beach for the last 10 years. We'll take this information with us on our first outing, scheduled for Saturday, June 10th. In celebration of “Ontario Gardening Week”, our members will visit the site of the Piping Plover Habitat and will enjoy a guided tour and information session.

Our funding comes mainly from membership fees; currently it is $20.00 to join, which includes a personal name badge, and then $10.00 per year thereafter to renew. We also raise money for our club by holding an annual plant sale. The plants we sell come from our members' gardens. They are carefully dug and divided and potted up several weeks prior to the event at a “potting bee”. The plants are kept well watered to ensure our offerings are both viable and healthy for the sale. It's a great way to augment your own garden with established plants at a very reasonable price.

In July, we hold an annual Members Only Garden Tour and Picnic, where we tour the gardens of four or five of our own members; it's always interesting to explore, and be inspired by other people's gardens. The tour is followed by a picnic, held at the last of the gardens on the tour.

Another annual event is our “Famous Pot Luck” supper, held at the beginning of our September meeting. You must come hungry, and enjoy the amazing array of salads, mains, and deserts.

Then, just sit back and listen to the speaker afterwards.

This year, we are pleased to announce the speaker for our October visitor's night will be everyone's favourite, Paul Zammit. Paul is a very dynamic, and much sought after speaker. Because he has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the horticulture field, Paul draws a crowd wherever he goes.

Happy Gardening everyone; we hope to see you at one of our meetings.

Spring is finally here! It's a gardener's greatest joy. The snow has melted yet again, the Daffodils and snowdrops are poking their little shoots up above the soil, and the days are getting longer. Often spring brings the first sighting of Robins. However, this has been an unusual winter and many of the Robins have not migrated South, but have remained here.

You will often see them flying together in flocks. I've spotted them several times in my Sugar Tyme Crabapple tree, munching on the tiny bright red apples which stay on the tree all winter. They've been competing with the squirrels, who always think they have first dibs on the fruit.

This is also the time of year that we look forward to the first meeting of the Wasaga Beach Garden Club. Our meetings are held at Lighthouse Community Church on Sunnidale Road. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 5th commencing at 7:30pm.

We welcome anyone who is interested in gardening to come and see what we are all about. We hope you'll be inspired to join our group. Our 2017 Program of speakers and activities has been finalized, and will be Linda Marshall, Treasurer available at the door for you to take home.

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Georgian Triangle Music Festival Accepting Applications

The Treblemakers – For People Who Sing for the Love of Singing The Treblemakers, an adult community choir, founded in 2008 by Penelope Dale is for people who sing for the love of singing. Penelope and her accompanist husband, a respected musician, Richard Maddock moved to Wasaga Beach in 2014.

“Rich and I feel extraordinarily blessed to be here.

We purchased our first home in Wasaga Beach. We looked at many different communities before we settled in Wasaga. What really sold us on Wasaga Beach was simply that everyone we met was so friendly and welcoming besides the fact that it's extremely beautiful here,” said Penelope, Founder and Music Director of The Treblemakers.

Penelope was a professional singer who won many awards, including a first prize at the CIBC National Music Festival. In addition to the choirs, she teaches private vocal lessons, does voice examinations for the Royal Conservatory of Music as well as being a festival adjudicator. “I love all of my musical activities. I really enjoy my private teaching and the adjudicating music festivals when I go out across the country and listening to voice exams.”

What started out as a small choir in our community has progressed to approximately seventy singers.

“At our December concert we had approximately 70 people singing. It was really a thrilled to see everybody come together at a mass choir.” The Choirs perform a wide range of repertoire from Broadway, jazz standards, pop, classical, folk, contemporary and world music. Apart from their concerts, the group is often seeing singing at many of our local community events.

With chapters in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Creemore, Barrie and Toronto, Penelope states there's a different energy in each location. “In some of our locations we are mostly attracting young retirees but are starting to get young adults as well coming out and singing with us. I think because they heard it is a non-threatening environment as both Rich and I work very hard to ensure everybody feels welcome and that their contribution to the choir at whatever level they are in term of their musical educational and experience is honoured.” She feels that it is very important not only for the choir but for the community as a whole that the choir be multigenerational.

Their next concert in Wasaga Beach takes place at the Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church scheduled for April 8th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of charging a ticket fee a free will donation is collected at the concerts and the money is distributed to local community groups such as the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank. “We donate 25% of the donations that we collect back to the community and another 25% is earmarked for the choir so we can have a full day choral workshops and invite music specialists to come and work with the choir.” Since September 2015 a total amount of $5,200 was raised for charities.

To reserve a free concert ticket, please contact Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or email info@thetreblemakers.ca.

WASAGA BEACH – March 31, 2017Georgian Triangle Music Festival is seeking acts to perform its festival weekend June 30, and July 1, 2017 at multiple venues across Wasaga Beach. Various musical genres are encouraged to apply from across Ontario to show interest in performing at our festival.

These genres include Rock, Blues, Country, Urban, and Singer/Songwriter.

Applications to perform at our 5th anniversary will be accepted at our website www.georgiantrianglemusicfest.com/apply.html

from April 1 to April 30, 2017.

Acts that are interested in participating in Georgian Triangle Music Festival are encouraged to head to our website and fill out our performance application form.

For more information on Georgian Triangle Music Festival, and to conduct media interviews, please contact us through the information below, and please follow us on Social Media.

Georgian Triangle Music Festival- Media Inquiries and Interviews Shawn Crozier – Event Coordinator & Founder Email: info@georgiantrianglemusicfest.com About Georgian Triangle Music Festival GTMF is a multi-venue, multi-genre, all ages music festival in Wasaga Beach, Ontario.

For more information about Georgian Triangle Music Festival, please visit: Website: http://www.georgiantrianglemusicfest.com Email:info@georgiantrianglemusicfest.com Shawn Crozier 705-627-1382 Georgian Triangle Music Festival

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Back to the Future Wasaga Beach Maple Diner & Smokehouse It’s a double whammy for the Beach! “A great place to eat at the Beach for us residents and a growing tourist attraction for the Town.” I’m talking about Wasaga's very own retro diner serving all the classics and their signature smokehouse items including serving them with their very own sauce creations.

It really doesn’t get any better than this. Take two passionate restauranteur partners that have worked Blue Mountain, the Dard, Bananas and The Copa, ran a Beach1 kiosk, know the Beach clientele, know the business and have the experience and creativity to offer an uber experience in family dining at the Beach. Lazaro Vakanis, Chef and General Manager and Nathan Plater grill master extraordinaire, know what it takes to create great food and connect with their customers.

Don’t just take it from me. Here’s what Amanda S. from Mississauga, one of their many five star “Trip Advisor” rating, raving fan’s had to say about her experience at the Maple.

“I went here on family day with my dad. He loves this place and warned me I must be very hungry to go here!!! It was their busiest day of business yet, but the food was still great and portions still huge. I ordered the Maui burger and my dad had the banquet burger..... we think they had at least a half-pound of beef, the wait wasn't too long , everything tasted fresh and we really like the fresh cut fries! 2 people with a tip was around 30$ but we just had ice waters! Must try! Will go back for breakfast!”

General Manager Lazaro is passionate about their creations and went on to say that their food is made fresh and when he bites into one his burgers he wants to be taken back to his teenage days in Melbourne, Australia when a burger was the real thing and eating a burger was an experience in itself. And it doesn’t stop at their signature burger, just log on to their Facebook page and have a look at what’s on their menu. All I can say is wow! Each picture of each menu dish speaks for itself. You gotta see them.

What does it mean when you have actual customers bragging about their experience right in your very own diner? When my wife Eva and I went to Maple Diner and Smokehouse for the first time, we had customers across from our booth that were raving about their menu picks and offering recommendations to Eva and me on what we should try next time we came.

And the word is getting out there folks. Chef Lazaro was telling me that there are people coming from Blue Mountains, Barrie, Penetanguishene, etc. and the GTA saying: “We heard about the great food you make here and we came all this way to try it.”

Our restauranteur partners don’t want to rest on their laurels.

They want to be part of the community. It is so obvious when you see how these restauranteurs and their staff connect with their customers and engage with youth. The murals in the diner were created by young artists. The diner name they chose has its roots from the very building they are in, the exact location where the Haxhiu family launched the first Maple Diner during the Wasaga Beach heydays.

Guess who won the 2017, Snowman Mania Chili People’s Choice Cook-off? Maple Diner and Smokehouse took first place. They are already talking about creating a “Burger Fest in Wasaga Beach”. Interested? Let Beach BOOSTER know what you think?

“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, learn, work and play.

Gary is a YB12 Coach and Business Advisor for Critel Professional Services, www.critel.ca, and lives, learns, works and plays in Wasaga Beach.

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At what point in your life did you realize that you wanted to be a personal trainer?

I found myself spending more and more time in the gym and I wanted to start helping others enjoy the benefits of fitness that I was experiencing.

What’s your favourite exercise and why?

The king of all movements - the deadlift. It is one of only exercises that stimulates both the lowerand upper body simultaneously. It has a very important health component, supporting the body in almost every movement and position.

What’s your favourite exercise and why?

I love Fitness Kickboxing! It's interactive, challenging & fun.

What do you find most rewarding about being a trainer?

When the client has the "aha" moment and you see the light turn on in their head. In that moment, they understand that in order to get results one must live a healthier lifestyle outside of the gym.

Also, when the client's entire family gets involved and works together as a team - they all starts eating better and become more active.

What type of clients do you like to work with?

I am most interested in the active aging population. As a Baby Boomer, I understand their concerns and can relate to their struggles.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to help people live a healthier lifestyle?

Find a form of exercise that you enjoy doing. If it's fun, you'll stick with it.

What’s your favourite book or movie and why?

Lord of the Flies by William because I have always been interested in human psychology.

What type of clients do you like to work with?

Anyone that has the desire for change. They must be teachable and coachable. Through the ups and downs on their journey, they never give up. They are CONSISTENT and they have a strong WHY! For example, they want to be strong, healthy and have energy so they can see their kids grow up and teach them healthy habits to serve them for a lifetime! Kids adopt the habits of their parents.

What’s your favourite book or movie and why?

177 Mental Toughness Secrets Of The Whole Class by Steve Siebold. The author plays hard ball with you, forcing you out of your comfort zone. He tells you that there is a price to pay to achieve your personal goal. It takes work and there is no short cut.

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When the youngest of my four children was two years old, I realized that I needed to make this part of my life in order for me to keep it up. I also realized the necessity for maintaining good health and finding a stress reliever.

What’s your favourite exercise and why?

Deadlift full body movement. I can do this when my time is limited, hitting many muscle groupsto keep building strength.

What is the one piece of advice you would give to help people live a healthier lifestyle?

Surround yourself with like minded people for support and ideas in staying on track. Friends with similar goals will encourage you when you're down.

What’s your favourite book or movie and why?

Braveheart - William never gave up even when he was executed.

Who inspires you?

My dad never gives up even when he's down and is still a hard worker at age 75. He works 60 hours a week and takes care of my mum who has dementia and is chair bound.