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Shop Local Great treasures in our area

A Home for All Seasons Beautiful views in Georgian Bay

Screaming for Ice Cream A sampling of the region's best scoops

Beauty Spot

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In the Kitchen with Ian and Joanne Duff

Portfolio Bonnie Dorgelo 100 Acres of Inspiration

Travel New Zealand A breathe of fresh air down under

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Last year, I had the experience of watching my son eat his first ice cream cone. This was a milestone I had looked forward to as a parent but, at the same time, I knew by the enjoyment of every single lick that it would be the last time I could drive by an ice cream shop without stopping. Kids are by far the best excuse to splurge on this sweet summer treat. In this summer edition, we have the inside scoop on the best places throughout the region to stop for fabulous ice cream, as well as gelato, smoothies, and milkshakes. If you need a reason to go for a drive, this is one sweet trip. The Huron Club has become a culinary hot spot in downtown Collingwood. GoodLife writer Katherine Elphick sat down with owners Ian and Joanne Duff to find out more about food, live music, the history and working with family. Their “from scratch” menu serves up everything from roasted lamb to a fabulous bar menu. You won’t be disappointed. We also visit a home in Blue Mountain with breathtaking panoramic views. Those who favour open-concept loft/chalet inspired living will enjoy this home tour with great details you can incorporate into any design. Our second tour features a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home overlooking the bay. With its cozy cottage appeal and gourmet chef kitchen, this property offers the best of all worlds. Finally, enjoy local shopping finds, meet Georgian Bay artist Bonnie Dorgelo, explore the beauty of New Zealand and take a taste holiday with Gord Stimmell as he picks the best wines at the LCBO to pair with any summer fare. Summer is a time to explore, enjoy, relax and, most of all, live the GoodLife!

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A window ringed aerie nestled in acres of orchards, Hill House has unlimited views of the changing seasons, Georgian Bay and the travels of the Sun and Moon. Seated on a serene knoll between the east and west ridges of the Beaver Valley, the light-filled aerie named Hill House by its smitten owners offers myriad of stunning landscapes and magnificent water views in every direction. From the west-facing second floor deck of the threelevel home, the owners sit and quietly trace the path of the sun along the mountain tops until it descends in a meltingly beautiful sunset. After dinner, they retire to the third floor’s east-facing loft furnished with cozy chairs in front of floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the progress of the moon as it calmly travels the night sky along the ridge.

It was the 360-degree view afforded by the property’s location that delighted the owners when they stopped at a for sale sign during a drive in 2000. Standing on the site was a piece of history – a modest two-storey Swiss ski chalet built by Sir John Templeton in the 1950s. The creator of the Templeton Growth Fund retreated to the chalet periodically to read, write and have some peace as well as to have a place for his family to escape to, if needed, during bomb scares of the Cold War era. The property was later sold to actor Jan Rubes who sold it to orchard owner Sakka Dykstra. When the current owners saw the old Templeton chalet, it housed orchard workers who picked apples from

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the 8,500 apple trees on almost 93 acres of orchards surrounding the house on the knoll. However, recognizing the incredible potential for stunning views of the mountains to the east and west, Georgian Bay to the north and rolling farmlands to the south, the couple bought the property. The promise of those wonderful views was realized by a design plan that strewed floorto-ceiling windows wherever possible including four panes set high in the west wall and two skylights incorporated into the cathedral ceiling of the Great Room. Without nearby neighbours, curtains were unnecessary so each window’s view unfolds immediately. To amplify the natu12 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2014 ■

ral light, all walls are painted white. The result is an atmosphere of airy ease, coloured by the owners’ much loved paintings. The Dancers, a large oil painting once rented and later bought by an owner from the Art Gallery of Ontario, complements the colours of the antique beech barn beams used in the home. Considering its position among the fruit trees, the 3,000-square-foot home was fittingly designed by Thunder Bay architectural firm Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo to resemble a barn. However, the metaphor also extends into the home’s interior. All beams used in the post and beam design are authentic 100-year-old

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beech beams from a local barn supplied by Antique Flooring in Markdale. The tawny coloured flooring through most of the home and all stairs were made from cutting the same beams into lengths. The owners wanted an industrial but cozy feel for their scenic home and the firm supplied it, site literally unseen. The owners dealt with two architectural firms that delivered city-style house plans. But an architect at Kuch Stephenson, who was a fraternity brother of an owner, understood their request for a small space suitable for two people with grown children and with as little in the design as possible to block the breathtaking views. The first design created by the firm, one featuring an open concept Great Room encompassing the kitchen, dining room and living room with a double-sided fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows on every side of the house, was just about perfect. The plan featured no less than six decks, three on the main floor and three on the second floor, to enable the couple to see the sun and moon rise and set, watch storms blow in from the west, chart the many moods of Georgian Bay and gaze at their long dirt lane running through the orchards.

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Every day, I get up and appreciate where I am. It’s just so magnificent and the view is so special.”

The couple happily moved into their unique home in 2005 after watching its progress on many weekends. “It was kind of fun to see it evolve,” says one owner of the progressive pairing of contemporary, industrial elements like the foundry door from Hamilton that serves as the master bedroom door with a weathered apple ladder used by pickers long ago. Local materials were used as much as possible throughout the house including the barn beams, acid-washed zinc metal baseboards and artisan-made grates. “It’s interesting,” comments an owner. “People either love the house or they don’t because they are more comfortable with separate rooms. Every day, I get up and appreciate where I am. It’s just so magnificent and the view is so special.” The master bedroom, tucked into the second level beside the Great Room, has transom windows near the ceiling to let in the sunrise glow as well as windows facing the water. To make room in the bedroom for a fireplace, the designers placed a century-old claw foot tub and glassed-in shower in the bedroom with an adjacent powder room. The tub and shower sit 14 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2014 ■

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on heated limestone tile flooring quarried in Owen Sound. A spacious dressing room beyond has a view of the orchards. The home’s front door opens into the main level foyer with an innovative carpet set into the floor to let guests clean their shoes without rolling up the carpet or jamming it in the door. Two cozy bedrooms on this level share a generous bathroom with steam shower and large sink. A family room features a high-efficiency, wood-burning fireplace that can heat the home on a frosty winter’s night by closing barn doors on the north and south side of the house. A forced-air furnace heats the home from the large semi-finished basement that could become more living space for a growing family. Wintertime sports are particularly popular in the Blue Mountains and the main level’s mud room shows proof those activities are no less 16 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2014 ■

fresh poured EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL that you can trust popular with the owners of Hill House. Pegs in the wall serve as storage areas for skis and snowshoes can be stored alongside. Heated tile floors keep ski boots warm and help dry out wet boots. Having acres of orchards at your back (and front) door is as pleasant in the wintertime as in summer for the owners. “There is a two-hour long snowshoe run that goes in and around those trees, out to the far off houses and back up here,” she says with a smile. “It’s really a great run. We’re also very close to the ski hills for when we want to go skiing.” However, with the snow gone and apple blossom season on its way, the owners are making use of their fire pit and its surrounding Muskoka chairs on the north side of the house. The view from the fire pit of Georgian Bay and the neat rows of apple trees bordered by tall forest is wonderful all year, but particularly so in the spring when the hill is white with fragrant blossoms. The cool spring nights are also a good time to retire to the upstairs loft. “We come up here and have a cocktail at night because the moon comes up over the mountain,” says the owner. “The moon moves like the sun does. It’s phenomenal in the fall because you have the big harvest moon. It’s gorgeous. The most beautiful time for us is the springtime because all the blossoms come out on the fruit trees and it’s like being on a cloud. But the second most beautiful time is the fall when the apple pickers are here and the apples are on the trees.” While living at their hill-top home, the owners have learned to track the path of the sun throughout the year. “Every night, starting on June 1st, the sun goes right down to where the land goes down in elevation in the north,” she explains. “That’s where the sun sets. But on Dec. 21, it sets at the other end of the ridge. It’s phenomenal. We sit out and watch the sunset. In fact, I run home to make sure I see it. You make dinner and have a glass of wine, sit down, watch the sunset and chat. You enjoy nature for a few minutes, the serenity and the beauty. You can’t come to a place like this and not enjoy the sunset and the sunrise. You just can’t. That’s what it’s all about.” This residence at 516520 7th Line in the Blue Mountains is listed for sale at $1,950,000 by Peter Kennedy of Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd. in Toronto. To make an appointment to view, please call 416-925-9191. To see the home’s listing, please go to www.chestnutpark.com/properties/listing/ X2710812.

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Full of light and symmetry with a magnificent north view across the water, the Prairie style residence of Cathryn and Patrick Pender, and their little dog Millie, is a small wonder. The single level, 2,400-square-foot home has airy 10foot ceilings that rise to a 16-foot white wooden shiplap vault over the open concept living room, dining room and kitchen area, keeping true to Wright’s wall-free Prairie interior design. Lofty Arts and Crafts style interior wooden doors throughout the home are occasionally pocketed to keep things roomy. A series of balanced, high-set transom windows encircle the residence’s perimeter with a view of forest and sky from every pane. With Cathryn’s selected décor palette of white and neutral wall and ceiling colours,

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brightened with liberal sprinklings of recessed lighting, the modern three bedroom, two bathroom home is restful, fresh and welcoming. From the spacious front door foyer, guests look straight through the house, past the front deck and out over the Georgian Bay swells through a wall of waterfront windows. “We didn’t want a great, big place but we wanted lots of glass and light,” says Patrick, who credits Shelburne builder Barry McLean and Collingwood designer Jo Redman of Redman Watson with giving them exactly what they wanted – a contemporary but cozy home. “We bought the property in 2008 and moved in during August of 2010. There was an old cottage and boathouse here and this house was built where the cottage stood. We enjoyed working with Jo Redman on another house we had in Collingwood, so we engaged her to do the design work. Our initial contractor passed away just as the site was being prepared. A contractor who worked on our other house told me about Barry McLean. Barry is a very efficient, productive kind of guy who has finish carpenters who can do anything. I can’t say enough about Jo and Barry. It was a good combination and they were wonderful.” The couple’s wish for abundant light resulted in windows with maximum views of the water in both the master and guest bedrooms. The master bedroom, which also overlooks the side deck and guest beach house, has ample closets, storage space and opens to a spacious five-piece ensuite with glass shower, luxurious tub and tiled wall designed by Redman. The bathroom and bedroom floors are hot-water heated as are all floors throughout the home, eliminating the need for a furnace. The large guest bedroom has an adjoining bathroom that can be shared with a room across the main hallway through a second door. Currently a comfortable den, the room could easily be a third bedroom. Windows in the guest and master bedrooms open to bring the sounds of nature in. “We usually have a northwest wind here, so we get waves hitting the rocks,” says Patrick. “You can hear the waves at night. That will put you to sleep.”

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Beside the guest bedroom is a fully-equipped laundry room and an interior door leading to a single car garage. Beneath the vaulted ceiling, inspired by one seen by Patrick at a Grand Bend yacht club, the custom chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a granite-topped island illuminated by glass-shaded hanging pendants, sleek crafted cabinets and a convenient built-in desk. The adjacent living room is warmed by a floorto-ceiling ledge rock fireplace and brightened with artwork found locally and at the many places the Penders have lived. Over an antique cabinet repurposed as a stylish bar hangs a signed, limited edition print of Newfoundland artist David Blackburn’s painting Ephraim Kelloway’s Door. Heading the Pender’s unique dining table, once used to store blueprints, is Light on the Trail, a sun-dappled painting of the Bruce Trail bought as a surprise birthday present by Cathryn after her husband admired it at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Gallery years ago. Beside the fireplace, a 22 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2014 ■

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painting by local artist John Lennard called October Wind boldly portrays an autumnal Georgian Bay. “It reminds me of when we get a fall storm blowing through here,” smiles Patrick. “Waves crash and the water literally looks purple. When the water is calm, it’s often as blue as the Caribbean.” Patrick’s career with the Canadian Pacific Railway took the London, Ont. natives across Canada and into the United States. The couple loved living in Minneapolis, calling the winter sports-loving citizens and the climate “very Canadian”. Several pre-Collingwood years were happily spent in Calgary, but their little cottage in Pointe au Baril was where Cathryn loved to spend her summers. So, when the subject of retirement came up, the Penders decided to head back east and settle somewhere near the cottage. A weekend visit to Collingwood sparked an immediate attraction to the area and started the search for a local property. “I think this is the nineteenth house we have either built, renovated or bought, so we knew what look we wanted,” says Patrick. “There is a lot of post and beam construction around and I like it, but we always liked the Prairie look of Frank Lloyd Wright. It worked out great.” The rustic Prairie style exterior of ledge rock punctuated with wood and sheltered under oversized eaves was the creation of Redman. But the boulders scattered sculpture-like on the landscaped property arrived courtesy of Barry McLean’s Shelburne farm. “I wanted to have stones, but if you go to a landscaping place the stone looks brand new,” explains Patrick. “So, one day a tractor trailer pulls up with all these boulders, some with moss growing on them. The driver says, ‘Barry McLean says I’m supposed to deliver these stones. Where do you want them?’” McLean is also responsible for the property’s breezy beach house whose wash-washed pine interior, comfortable furnishings from the Penders’ travels and excellent views down the shore have guests fighting over who gets to stay there. The couple wanted the boathouse demolished to improve the view, but McLean promised to turn it into the jewel box that

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it is now. Butterfly bushes in the adjacent garden attract flocks of Monarch butterflies as does the milkweed by the sandy waterfront horseshoe pit, a cherished place for horse shoe enthusiasts, and Millie, to play. “There’s nothing like a hot summer afternoon and having the boys over to play horseshoes, drink beer and tell lies,” says Pender with a grin. Perennial gardens, designed by Paul Storey of Northern Roots Landscaping in Collingwood, are full of field and forest plantings like Echinacea, sedum, fiddlehead ferns, red leaf 24 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Summer 2014 ■

dogwood, Mountain Ash and Birch. Hydrangea and decorative grasses handsomely flank the locally-crafted Douglas fir front door designed by the Penders. The door’s trio of tall vertical windows lets the bay be seen even before one enters the house. Gardens embroider the verge of the decks that stretch across the front and up one side of the home, accessed by two sets of sliding doors and a side door. The Penders love to entertain friends on the deck, hosting casual dinners after spring arrives. In cooler weather, three large glazed pots beautifully supply heat

for outdoor gatherings with tongues of flame leaping from fuel sources nestled in the pots’ tops. After four happy years the Penders have decided to move on, once again taking with them the precious mementos gathered in their voluminous travels including a grand centuryold Estonian pine armoire bought in the States. One souvenir, though, will be easy to pack – a delicate white glass vase circled with dark swirls that was given as a thank you gift to Patrick by Bill and Melissa Gates after a spectacular train trip.

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“When Bill Gates built his new house in Seattle, he sold his former home to Gerry Grinstein, the chairman of Burlington Northern Railroad,” Patrick recalls. “Bill asked where to go in North America for a scenic train ride and Gerry told him take Canadian Pacific from Vancouver through the Rockies to Banff. I was asked by my CEO to host the Gates on one of our private car trains. It was great and they were both wonderful.”

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The Huron Club BY KATHERINE ELPHICK Photos by ELLIE KISTEMAKER Four years ago, Ian and Joanne Duff stumbled upon an empty historical building in downtown Collingwood. “We decided to put in an offer, and the next thing you know we were in the restaurant business,” chuckles Ian Duff, a retired software engineer, who owns the Huron Club with his wife Joanne, a retired pharmacist. Turns out, the couple’s “unintentional” foray into the restaurant business was a good decision, as the Huron Club has become one of Collingwood’s most popular dining destinations. Recently, this GoodLife reporter sat down with the Ian and Joanne at their 150-seat eatery. Before the lunch rush, we chatted about everything from working with their kids, to the Huron Club’s live music and high rating on Trip Advisor. To round out the conversation, chef Jesse Reed piped in on some of the culinary details. The Huron Club received Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2013. That’s pretty impressive! Ian Duff: Thanks! We’ve been fortunate to get some really great reviews. We attribute our positive reviews to our fabulous staff who consistently deliver exquisite food and exceptional service. We knew from the start that you can’t run a great business without great people. We’ve been lucky enough to find a group of wonderful and talented team players.

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What led you to open the Huron Club? ID: Before we were married, we said to each other: ‘wouldn’t it be something to own a restaurant one day.’ Then life got busy with our careers and raising a family. Other than we like to eat and drink [laughs], our education and job experience are not related to the hospitality industry. We also liked the idea of starting a business with an open door for our daughter Kate (age 29), who looks after all of our marketing and graphic design, and son James (age 28), who looks after inventory and the business side of the restaurant. What planted the restaurant seed? Joanne Duff: Back in the 1970s, Ian started a successful pub with friends at the University of Toronto called Cheeks. It’s always been a very fond memory for Ian, and we’ve maintained close friendships to his classmates who he started the pub with. In a nutshell, that’s the backstory.

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Why Collingwood? JD: After living and working in Georgetown, we retired to Collingwood. We had been weekenders here for years, and developed a soft spot for the town. We knew we wanted to become a part of this fascinating, four-season community of active, friendly and vibrant people. Why the moniker — the Huron Club? JD: During the renovations, we discovered that the building once housed a men’s association called The Huron Club. It was where the town leaders and ship captains would come to socialize. During renovations, the previous owners found a share certificate from the club dated 1914 and we found artifacts from preconfederation 1867. We had been struggling for a name, but once we learned about the heritage of The Huron Club — it seemed perfect! Beyond the Huron Club, the building which dates back to 1880, has been home to many things including: a private residence, Clerkson’s Furniture store and later a restaurant call the Huron House.

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food, you can taste the love! Let’s turn it over to Jesse now. What’s your cooking philosophy? JR: Food is at its best when ingredients are regional and eaten in season. Cook what your local agricultural community has to offer and keep it simple. When creating a dish, I try to find two or three ingredients that have an affinity for one another and focus on that relationship rather than overwhelming the palate with too many flavours. Where do you find culinary inspiration? JR: Everywhere! From the markets to cookbooks to cooking at home on my days off. Food ideas and combinations are everywhere. I try to go out and eat at as many good restaurants as I can, seeing what other chefs are doing gets me excited. What do you cook at home? JR: It’s usually ethnic foods, or dishes I don’t get a chance to cook at the restaurant. I love foods with big flavour and ingredients. We eat a lot of sushi, Thai, Mexican and generally a lot of seafood. I’m lucky though because my girlfriend is an amazing cook. As a result, I get to eat a lot of every chef’s favourite dish — food made by someone else! What are some of the house specialities? ID: Everything moves well, but our top sellers include: halibut fish tacos, crispy calamari, Georgian Bay apple and kale salad, roast beef ciabatta, and our award winning Huron Club burger — to name a few. What three course meal would you order for me? JD: I would start you off with our “to die for” French onion soup (house-made stock, truffle oil, crostini, gruyere). For the main, I’d suggest seared Kolapore trout (potato rosti, maple Brussels sprouts, spiced apple sauce, pickled beets, caper creme fraiche). For dessert, you have to try the sticky toffee pudding (with vanilla bean ice cream and Collingwood whiskey caramel).

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In Osborne’s Castle Do you offer specials? JD: We have ‘Blue Plate’ dinner specials every Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm (while they last). We also showcase a ‘5x7 Pass,’ which is basically an after-work drink and appetizer special every Monday through Thursday from 5 pm until 7pm. Guests can check out our website for an up-to-date list. Any interesting plans for the upcoming (July 24-27) Collingwood Elvis Festival? ID: We are going full throttle again this year! It’s the 20th anniversary and Priscilla Presley is even coming to town. We get behind the festival 100 per cent. At the Huron Club alone, we will have over 50 Elvis tribute artists in four days performing on our stage. We will also host a ticketed ‘up close and personal’ event (Friday, July 25 at 4:30 pm) in our upstairs gallery which features guests who worked with or were friends of Elvis. People like his jeweller, or backups singers — that sort of thing. They will tell stories of their experiences with Elvis and mingle with guests. Finally, on the Sunday we host a gospel brunch with live music. The festival is a crazy time for us, but we love it! Tell me about the patio and upstairs gallery. JD: Diners love our patio! It holds about 60 people and has a lighted tree and a covered roof for shade. We’ve even done small weddings out there. The upstairs gallery can accommodate 35 to 40 people for a private sit-down dinner and about 50 people for a standup reception. We do lots of parties and special events up there. How do you cater to diners with special dietary needs? JD: Our menu features various gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan choices. They are specially marked to help diners navigate the menu. Tell me about your Sunday Brunch. ID. Brunch runs from 12 pm to 3 pm and features various brunch top sellers along with our regular lunch menu. Our summertime brunch on the patio is especially popular with diners. During the colder months, we feature live music during brunch.

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What are some of your favourite foodie destinations? JD: Locally, we try to visit everybody because we are so lucky to have such a wonderful collection of restaurants. We dine at the Stuffed Peasant, Super Panda, Santini’s, Tesoro, Duncans, Azzurra Trattoria, Cafe Chartreuse, the Cabin, Beaver & Bulldog and the Tremont Cafe to name a few. We also enjoy venturing out to Thornbury to enjoy Sisi’s, Bruce Wine Bar and the Mill. What’s on tap for the future? ID: We’re bringing more local flavour to our bar menu. Along with local wines and ciders, we plan on expanding our line of craft beers. We currently feature Creemore, Side Launch and Northwinds, but more are on the way. Joanne Duff: Adding more zeal to our cocktail list is also in the works. Mixology is being

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raised to a new bar, and we are going to launch a fabulous new cocktail menu for the summer. You’ve got the ear of thousands of local diners. Anything you’d like to add? JD: The downtown Collingwood experience is truly worthwhile. There are just so many things to enjoy from amazing retailers and entertaining festivals to a lovely collection of outstanding restaurants. Visitors to downtown Collingwood won’t be disappointed. Lastly, we wanted to add that working with our family and staff has been an amazing experience.

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Recently, this GoodLife reporter headed out for an ice cream road trip. Along with gourmet ice cream, this delicious assignment uncovered amazing artisanal gelato and farm fresh frozen yogurt.

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Along with frozen yogurt, visitors can also purchase various Sheldon Creek Dairy products such as whipping cream (it’s 46 per cent and chef’s love it), sour cream, Greek yogurt, chocolate, strawberry (seasonal) and skim milk — to name a few. Additional local grocery items line the store’s shelves. Five flavours of Kawartha Dairy ice cream are also available for scooping. While enjoying a delicious frozen yogurt, guests can also take in some fresh country air and farm life. “Our dairy has glass windows so folks can see how our milk goes from farm to bottle,” says the local farmer. “People love watching us process our milk and dairy products.” Be sure to check out Sheldon Creek Dairy’s “Day on the Farm” on Saturday, June 14. See website for details.

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Talk about farm fresh! When you order a frozen yogurt at Sheldon Creek Dairy, you might spot the cow that produced the milk grazing in a nearby field. “Like all of our milk and cream products, our frozen yogurt is farm fresh, natural and local,” says Marianne den Haan, whose family has operated a dairy farm on the property since 1953. Local indeed. Just over two years ago, the family built an on-site dairy to produce and bottle their own milk completely on the farm. “We make our frozen yogurt from our Greek yogurt. It’s super creamy, thick, very healthy, preservative-free and has no guck,” says den Haan, who is also the chief yogurt maker. Flavours are seasonal, ranging from Rhubarb and Local Strawberry (made with local strawberries, graham crumbs and shortbread) to Pumpkin Spice. “We even serve up Sweet Corn frozen yogurt,” she chuckles. “We try to be innovative with our flavours, but our best seller is probably Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.” One or two flavours are available at a time.

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Belly Ice Cream is available locally in pints at Nicholyn Farms, the Creemore 100-Mile Store and Midland’s Ciboulette et Cie. Along with take-home containers, Local Foods Mart in Barrie sells the gourmet ice cream by the scoop from May to September. “This summer we’ll be stocked up with Belly Ice Cream,” says Local Foods Mart owner Julian Daniel. “Normally, we sell about six flavours, but this summer we’re expanding the store and adding a patio so more flavours will be on offer.” His customers tend to have a soft spot for Belly Ice Cream’s 16 Vanilla Bean, Callebaut Chocolate Straight Up and Chocolate Dipped Ontario Strawberry. Why does Local Foods Mart only sell Belly Ice Cream? “It tastes absolutely scrumptious,” explains the fine food shop owner. “Chef Shelley Westgarth makes each tub by hand, using real milk, eggs, cream, and genuine local ingredients like strawberries, maple syrup and rhubarb from her mother’s garden. Just like she says, ‘no funky stuff.’ ” Daniel adds that Hollywood A-listers also love Belly Ice Cream.

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Best known as Wasaga Beach’s favourite treat shop, Grandma’s Beach Treats is a popular ice cream destination. “We offer over 48 flavours of hard ice cream, soft ice cream, sundaes, floats, frozen yogurt, banana splits, ice cream cakes and more,” says owner Sylvia Bray, who scoops up both Kawartha Dairy ice cream along with Grandma’s Beach Treat’s own private label. Classic flavours rule at this local ice cream shop. Think Pralines and Cream, Tiger Tail and Mint Chocolate Chip. But unique tastes are also on offer. “Each year we try to showcase new flavours of ice cream,” explains Bray. This year’s crop includes: Chocolate Chili (a rich chocolate with a hint of heat), Chicago Mix (a buttered popcorn, salty caramel and cheesy blend of taste tantalizing licks) and a refreshing Lemon Sherbet!” Gluten-free cones, along with no sugar and non-dairy scooping options are also available. Open year-round, the eight-year-old sweet

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shop bakes up butter tarts (recently featured in National Geographic Magazine), fudge and sponge toffee – all made in-house. “We are also famous for our signature caramel popcorn, regular popcorn, our own chocolates and so much more,” says the local business owner. Ice cream enthusiasts can enjoy their cones outside on the patio, which features picnic tables, benches and umbrellas. Be sure to check out Buttercup, the shop’s 1,600 pound concrete bear mascot, located outside of the shop. “Kids just love climbing all over Buttercup,” she chuckles. “This is just a fun business!”

In need of some gourmet gelato? Head over to Collingwood where you’ll find Tesoro Italian Restaurant, a popular local eatery. Attached is Mercato, where they sell eight flavours of gelato and sorbet. “Our most two most popular flavours are Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Raspberry Swirl,” says owner Joele Rogers. Guests can enjoy their tasty treats on the picnic table outside. Mercato also sells favourite Tesoro entrées and Italian specialty items.

tHe CHiPPeR sunset Point Park, Collingwood 705-888-2013 thechipper.ca Best known for its award-winning fresh cut fries, the Chipper makes a perfect ice cream stop. “We offer a beautiful waterfront, an exceptional playground, sun, swimming and great food,” says James MacKenzie, who owns and operates the popular snack bar with his wife Carole. Along with 18 flavours of Kawartha Dairy ice cream, the Chipper serves up old-fashioned milkshakes, real fruit smoothies and sundaes. “We even make our own waffle cones,” says MacKenzie. Top selling scooping flavours include Bubble Gum and Moose Tracks. Lactosefree frozen coconut milk bars are also featured. Guests can enjoy their treats at the Chipper’s umbrella covered outdoor patio. Beyond its famous fries and and ice cream, an extensive menu offers flame broiled burgers, sausages, jumbo hot dogs, chili dogs, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chicken fingers, poutine and crispy sweet potato fries. “There is something for everyone at the Chipper,” says MacKenzie.

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The Collingwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Achievement Awards on May 29 at the Bear Estate. The event, held annually, recognizes the best in business from the South Georgian Bay region. Businesses are recognized for outstanding achievements in a variety of categories. The event also serves a fundraiser for the chamber.

1. Innovative business – The Innovated business award was presented by Walker Aggregates to the Business Enterprise Resource Network (BERN). Lynsi Sensenberger, Rosemary Ackermann, Kelly Mckenna and Tim Newton were on hand for the presentation.

4. Not-for Profit – Trish Irwin (left) and John Alsop of the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce presented the Not-for Profit organization of the Year Award to the Von Adult Day Program. michelle seddon and Valerie beasley of Von accepted the award.

7. Volunteer of the Year – The Volunteer of the Year award was presented by Metroland Media. Lori Martin, editor-in-chief (left) and Cheryl McMenemy, advertising manager, presented the award to Shelby Worts.

2. New or Renovated Business – The New or Renovated Business Award was presented by the Small business enterprise centre to santini’s ristorante. Bill Wall, Gillian Fairley, Chiara Landon, Marianna Knights and Belinda Boucher were on hand for the presentation.

5. Customer Service – The Customer Service Award was presented by Gaviler and Company to Connie DeFrance Ramai (middle) of the Bulk Barn Collingwood. Sue Bragg (left) and Janet Currie presented the award.

8. Business of the year – Fuhre Construction was recognized as Chamber Business of the Year. The award was presented by oLG. charlotte hodgson of oLG, rick Fuhre and Wayne Allicock of oLG.

3. Restaurant – The Restaurant of the Year Award was presented by the Centre for Business and Economic Development. Betty Langford, Tillie McDonald, Chiara Landon and Marianna Knights were on hand for the presentation.

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6. Small Business of the Year – The Small Business of the Year Award was presented by TD Canada Trust Small Business and was given to Georgian Life. Brad Miller and Mary Gibson presented the award to Simone Shears and Selena Blais.

9. Service Industry and Trades – The Service Industry and Trades Award was presented to Dadswell Denture clinic by rbc. on hand for the presentation were Janeen Leal, Kate Larmand, Kim Dadswell, Alex Hussey, Irwin Dick, Cindy Harrison-McQueen, Mary Jo Million and Geoffrey Belisle.

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Though the path was long and winding, Bonnie Dorgelo managed to follow her heart and a colourful road to become the full-time artist and business owner she is today. By ERIKA ENGEL The oil painter and jewelry maker has a studio of her own in Collingwood where she showcases her original designs for intricate and unique jewelry and her abstract oil paintings. Dorgelo is homegrown in Georgian Bay, having moved to a 100-acre farm in Meaford at the age of eight where she stayed until she graduated from Georgian Bay Secondary School. “I fondly look back on my 100-acre days as tom-girl living,” she said. “We spent most of our childhood outside exploring and roaming the land … The vast variety of patterns, shapes, textures, shade, sun, leaves, forest floors, ploughed fields, tree top views, barn beam jumping, cow herding, bale throwing, creek jumping, pond swimming (yes slugs), fence building, apple picking, tractor driving, weed picking, field stone removing, egg gathering, river ice skating and fort building had a huge impact on me as a child.” Dorgelo spent much of her youth travelling the world, visiting Mexico, Oregon, Australia, Malaysia and Thailand. She worked as a gymnastics coach and in aromatherapy and reflexology. She also spent time living in

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Whistler, BC – drawn there by the grandeur of the area. Though artist wasn’t a description she gave herself, she was starting down the path. “During these years I quietly and occasionally collected art supplies, never knowing why or what to do with them,” said Dorgelo. “I was simply attracted to the colours … It wasn’t until my mid-30s I dared to take my very first art class.” In fact, her first art class was an expressive arts workshop at Georgian Bay School of the Arts, taught by Carol Whyne in Collingwood. “I immediately fell in love with colours and the feel of paint as I moved it expressively across the canvas. I curiously and playfully explored many more workshops in a variety of mediums. I have Carol to thank for running that art school. It’s where it all started.” Eventually, she attended Haliburton School of the Arts and she hasn’t looked back. From Juried Art Shows to gallery exhibits and awards, Dorgelo became a strong force in the local art community. Her wire work was featured in a music video for Juno award winner Christopher Mills. Her work in wire sculptures led her to

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t’s finally summer and the sipping is easy. Well, it should be. But finding a taste treasure is not so breezy. Thousands of bottles like unknown soldiers populate the store shelves. Which to choose? The process takes time, and dogs abound. So today I am uncorking my chosen wines suited to laid-back summer life. These were chosen from more than 1,000 wines recently tasted. It does not matter if you are on a city backyard deck, or basking at the cottage. Why spend $30 or more for fine wines if the same quality exists for much less? Besides, these lazy hazy days are best spent having fun. Serious is out. So I have sifted through my tasting notes to bring you the best for less. Three are absolute steals. You will not believe how good they are for the price. These are wonderfully suited for weekday quaffing, whether inside at the dining table or outside on the deck. Try one, you may end up going back to pick up a case and make it your house wine. And for your special dinner parties with guests on weekends, we have selected an elegant white and a power red that taste like the best stuff in the $30 range but cost half that. Enjoy!

Barone Montalto 2013 Pinot Gris $8.95 (Italy) I presumed this Sicilian offering was at least $13 and was stunned to discover it is less than $9. Attractive aromas of fresh pear, lime and marshmallow build to a delivery of spicy pear livened by a lovely, racy citrus style. A lime zest finish triggers seafood cravings. Food suggestions: Wine poached mussels, trays of mild cheeses, chicken kebabs. LCBO #73148 Rating: 89+/90

Casal Thaulero 2013 Sangiovese $7.45 (Italy) A new vintage of an amazing best buy. A bouquet of fragrant blackberry and earthy black cherry and cedar. The medium weight flavours hint of black olives, violets and black cherry with a blackberry and cherry pulp finish. Food suggestions: Tomato sauced penne with spicy sausages or lamb lasagna, manicotti. LCBO #588996 Rating: 89+

Deakin Estate 2013 Shiraz $9.95 (Australia) A new year for this crowd-pleaser shows aromas of smoky vanilla, burnt embers, black cherry with delicate herbal notes and super mellow vanillalaced cherry and blueberry pie flavours. Totally succulent fruit! Food suggestions: Banquet burgers, back ribs or sirloin and bell pepper kebabs. LCBO #560821 Rating: 89+

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Hot and spicy fun! Muy Caliente! The Ontario Salsa tour will be returning to Blue Mountain for its 6th year on Friday, June 20 for the weekend and we are expecting it to be hot! The free family street party will transform the Village into a showcase of Latin Life with pulsating music, passionate dancing and lessons, fiery foods, kids activities, sizzling nightlife and fireworks! www.bluemountainvillage.ca/salsa Feel the beat Boogie down at Wasaga Beachfest. Free live entertainment, buskers, games, and much more! June 21 and 22 along Beach Drive. www.wasagabeachfest.com

Enjoy the classics Rocklyn Father’s Day Classic Car & Tractor Show is Sunday, June 16 at Rocklyn Community Centre. Admission $3/person or $10/family Raffles, Live Music, Beer Garden & more. Brunch served 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $8, Children 4-12 $5. Children 4 and under free. For more information, call Ruth Curry at 519538-3159. Gruelling and insane race Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race is the most insane 5-km mountain obstacle/ adventure race on the planet! Are you ready for 15 gruelling obstacles, 1,400 punishing feet of incline, rocky creeks, hills, mud, ice pools, fire, smoke, aliens and Bigfoot? Race takes place Tuesday, June 17, at Blue Mountain. For complete details and registration visit the website or email info@bluemountainvillage.ca. www.metconrace.ca

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Happy birthday to us From Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 1, celebrate Canada Day with friends and neighbours in Downtown Collingwood. Take in the pancake breakfast, artisan market, farmers’ market, live music, roaming entertainers, and the Collingwood Idol Elimination Rounds. On Canada Day, be sure to make your way downtown for the giant cake cutting and reaffirmation ceremony. www.collingwood.ca

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It’s all about summer Wasaga Beach celebrates the arrival of summer with a party… The 9th Annual Wasaga Beach Fest! June 21 and 22. It’s free and features a variety of food plus a children’s amusement area. Located in front of Beach Area 1. wasagabeachfest.com Get in the grove Opening celebration for the Cedar Grove Labyrinth Saturday, June 21 in Thornbury at Bayview Park (former campground property off the Georgian Trail). 11:30 a.m. to noon. Rope cutting at noon. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grove. Children’s activities. www.thornburylabyrinth.com Throw out a line Take a Kid Fishing Bass Derby on Saturday, June 22, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, 7 a.m. to noon in Meaford Harbour. Bring the whole family out for this weekend of fun. Organized by the East Grey Hunters & Anglers. Contact Alan Craig at ajcjcraig@hotmail.com or call 519-538-5676.

The Foursome Canada’s best-known playwright, Norm Foster, has written a warm, intelligent comedy, full of rousing laughs called The Foursome. The foursome is a hysterical glimpse at the male mind on the golf course when the women aren’t around. What happens when four old friends meet for a golf game after their class reunion? After not having seen each other for all that time, they have a lot of catching up to do. It hits the stage at the Gayety Theatre from June 24-27. www.theatrecollingwood.ca Tune in for some fun Music in the Park, presented by the Stayner Chamber of Commerce, is a popular outdoor summer concert series, held Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Station Park. The series runs from late June to late August. Jazz, big band, Celtic, classic rock and country music are featured. For more information, call the chamber at 705428-3102. www.staynerchamber.ca Out on the street Gaslight Theatre Productions presents the thirdannual Day of Delight Simcoe Street Festival on June 28 in Collingwood. The event will feature a host of activities for all ages including a live performance called Love Letters to Collingwood, featuring large-scale puppets. www.gaslight-productions.com Ride like the wind Pedalfest at Blue Mountain Village. All for the love of the bike! On Sunday, June 29, enjoy the kids bike parade, bike demos, bike vendors, unicycle demos, bike movies, live music and guided rides including Centurion training rides. bluemountainvillage.ca/pedalfest

O Canada Celebration Canada Day from June 28 - July 1 when Meaford hosts a four-day event this year, starting on Friday with the Farmer’s Market, Saturday with the 2nd annual Soap Box Derby, celebrations in both Leith and Bognor, and a full day of activities in downtown Meaford, complete with a parade, flag raising ceremony and a full lineup of musical talent. Fireworks provided by the Kinsmen Club of Meaford begin at dusk. Just ducky Great Meaford Duck Race is Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m. 2,500 bright yellow ducks will be dropped off the bridge on Sykes Street making

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Celebrating history Stayner Heritage Day, hosted by the Stayner Heritage Society, is Saturday, July 5. The event includes a parade on Main Street in the morning and entertainment in the afternoon at Station Park. For more information, call 705428-3537. staynerheritagesociety.com Get pumped The Underground Series consisting of four CrossFit style competitions hits Wasaga Beach July 12. Different rates and divisions. www.undergroundseries.ca Take a walk The 17th anniversary of the Meaford Harbour 5k Run/Walk/Stroll is Saturday, July 13. The race starts at 9 a.m., at the Meaford Harbour pavilion. www.mhfoundation.ca and click on the race icon Love is in the air Relive the music and emotion of the 1960s and rekindle the Summer of Love. Packed

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THE COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL full of great music from the singers and bands you loved, this music-driven production is accompanied by a narrative thread that describes briefly, within the context of the music, the profound political and social shifts that influenced these songs and the times. Theatre Collingwood presents this production at the Gayety Theatre from July 15-19. www.theatrecollingwood.ca

Picture this Art Festival in the Park, presented by the Stayner Chamber of Commerce, runs July 19. Local and visiting artists will show their work in Station Park. The park is at the corner of Main and Huron streets. www.staynerchamber.ca

Attention Hound Dogs! The Collingwood Elvis Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary July 23-27 with a five-day celebration of the life, music, and career of Elvis Presley. This year’s event will feature a special appearance by Priscilla Presley. For more information, visit www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com

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Art and music The Collingwood Arts and Music Festival will see local artists from across the Georgian Triangle display their work. This will be combined with local musicians to create an exciting community event. The annual festival takes place at The Station on St. Paul Street on Aug. 2 and 3. www.bmfa.on.ca/camfestival Start stomping The Stompin’ Tom 100 Mile Festival takes place on Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Meaford Harbour, from noon to 8 p.m. Local musicians will pay tribute to Stompin’ Tom and there will be 30 tables set up for local artists, artisans, businesses, farmers and food booths. All participants come from within the 100-mile radius of Meaford. Admission is by donation and the event takes place play rain or shine in the pavilion. Email stompinmeaford@gmail.ca.

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Bid on a great deal For two weeks in August, starting on Saturday, Aug. 10 and running to Saturday, Aug. 24, you can get a great bargain on some fantastic items that are available at the Meaford Museum Silent Auction Fundraiser. A full list of items and descriptions will become available closer to the event. Phone bids will be welcome until 10 minutes prior to closing. Registration is free! For details contact the museum. Items will be available for viewing during business hours at the museum, 111 Bayfield St. Call Pamela Woolner at 519-538-5974. www.meafordmuseum.ca Celebrating the bicentennial Wasaga Under Siege at Nancy Island Aug. 14-17. War of 1812 reenactment with several battles and a Tall Ship sail past. For a full list of activities and events, visit the website. www.wasagaundersiege1812.com

Lots of little red corvettes Corvette Beach Cruize car show is Aug. 16 in Wasaga Beach. Plenty of things to see and do while paying tribute to these beauties. For details or to register visit the website. www.wasagabeachcorvetteclub.com Trying The year is 1967; 82-year-old Francis Biddle (former Attorney General for FDR) struggles to write his memoirs. Enter Sarah a smart, strong willed young women from the Canadian Prairies. What unfolds is a witty and touching portrait of two people at different stages of life who are unexpectedly and forever changed by friendship. Based on a true story and hailed by critics all over the world as a triumph of Canadian theatre, this is a show not to be missed. Aug. 19-23 at Gayety Theatre. www.theatrecollingwood.ca

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It’s an invaluable reminder, as peak vacation season is upon us. Local fire departments, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, and Kidde, Canada’s leading smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm manufacturer, are working together, to ensure our love of recreation does not overshadow family safety. The program, aptly named, ‘Peace of Mind for Your Piece of Heaven’, is in its 8th consecutive year. “Fire safety is not just for homes. It’s for cottages, cabins, seasonal hunt camps, RVs, trailers and mobile homes too. You may have less than one minute to escape in any one of these dwelling units,” says Ted Wieclawek, Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. “It’s the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas, in all of these spaces.”

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This summer, The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education has joined the ‘Peace of Mind for Your Piece of Heaven’ cottage fire and CO safety campaign, to remind Ontario home and cottage owners to protect their families. “Make sure you install at least one CO alarm in your home, cottage, RV or marine craft, preferably outside the sleeping area”, said John Gignac, Co-Chair of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education. “Ideally, for optimal protection, it is best to have one on every storey. You can’t be too safe.” Gignac’s passion to see all Ontarians take action was born out of tragedy. Five years ago, John’s niece, OPP Constable Laurie Hawkins, her husband Richard and their two children Cassandra and Jordan, all died at home from CO poisoning as a result of a blocked chimney vent on their gas fireplace. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of how easily their deaths could have been prevented,” says Gignac.

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Is there a source of CO where you live or vacation?

They did not have a Carbon Monoxide alarm. My family and I were left asking ourselves ‘How can we make something good out of something so terrible?’

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Carbon Monoxide is called ‘The Silent Killer’, because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it. It strikes without warning. A CSA/ULC-approved CO alarm is the only way you can detect the presence of this deadly gas.

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The introduction of CO alarm laws in some parts of Canada is applauded by Gignac. “Positive change is happening, and I look forward to the day everyone is protected equally,” says Gignac.

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