Locally Owned and Operated...Celebrating Our 100th Issue January 18, 2015 Photos by Enrique Photo Art With the success of the Inaugural SLEDFEST in January 2014, Extreme Motorsport Entertainment and Beach BOOSTER Group started working right away on the 2nd Annual SLEDFEST as we knew this will be a much anticipated annual event in Wasaga Beach. Although the town of Wasaga Beach is best known as a summer resort with its “World's Longest Freshwater Beach”, at one time “The Beach” as Wasaga Beach is affectionately known, was also called “Ontario's Snowmobile Capital”. The organizing of this World Class snowmobile event on the beachfront took months, although the Official Announcement was made at the Toronto International Snowmobile & ATV Show in October. At our Show Booth we boasted of not only the return of Drags to the 2nd annual event, but the addition of a CSRA Snowcross Race as an exciting component of our Event Weekend. As the big event weekend approached and mild temps reduced our snow cover in Wasaga Beach, with the help of The Town, volunteers and many supportive local businesses we started the huge task of moving clean snow to our beachfront in order to build the Snowcross track. As the Christmas Holiday arrived we felt that with several hundred truck loads of snow added to the beachfront had provided what was needed. Christmas Day not only brought warm temps and torrential rain, but extreme winds that drove the waves of Georgian Bay onto the beachfront and washed away over 50% of our stock piled snow. It was with much disappointment that after Christmas, we had to make the decision to run SLEDFEST without the Snowcross component as with limited time, we were unable to build a professional track with the remaining snow on the beach. For the event weekend (Jan 3 & 4) with the help of volunteers and community groups, we created an exciting “Festival of Snowmobiles” on our beachfront, including vendors and displays on Beach Drive and 2 drag lanes of flat and 2 lanes with exciting jumps to recognize the Snowcross component. Over 300 racers registered on Saturday and provided the thousands of spectators a full day of excitement as all classes raced on the 4 drag lanes created on the beach. Parking lots in town were filled with cars, trucks, trailers and sleds and the town was buzzing with activity. Although freezing rain and the many warnings hampered some folks in getting the beachfront on Sunday, the racing continued and our exciting ANYTIME Fitness SHOOTOUT took place with 7 time Canadian Snowcross Champ Iain Hayden and Tyler Billings fighting it out with several runs over the thrilling jumps! Wasaga Beach is a Snowmobile Friendly town and our SLEDFEST visitors enjoyed the easily accessible restaurants, services and motels, all within a short sled ride to the Main Beach and the trail network. SLEDFEST 2015 is another step as Wasaga Beach regains the status as a “Snowmobile Capital”. We hope to see you at “The Beach”! SLEDFEST 2015 Brings Sledders to “The Beach”! ......Joe Bickerstaff
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We’re Local...We’re Wasaga Beach...No. 92 August 31, 2014
Locally Owned and Operated...No. 93 September 14, 2014
No. 98 December 7, 2014
Locally Owned and Operated...Celebrating Our 100th Issue January 18, 2015
Photos by Enrique Photo Art
With the success of the Inaugural SLEDFEST in January 2014, Extreme Motorsport Entertainment and Beach BOOSTER Group started working right away on the 2nd Annual SLEDFEST as we knew this will be a much anticipated annual event in Wasaga Beach. Although the town of Wasaga Beach is best known as a summer resort with its “World's Longest Freshwater Beach”, at one time “The Beach” as Wasaga Beach is affectionately known, was also called “Ontario's Snowmobile Capital”. The organizing of this World Class snowmobile event on the beachfront took months, although the Official Announcement was made at the Toronto International Snowmobile & ATV Show in October. At our Show Booth we boasted of not only the return of Drags to the 2nd annual event, but the addition of a CSRA Snowcross Race as an exciting component of our Event Weekend. As the big event weekend approached and mild temps reduced our snow cover in Wasaga Beach, with the help of The Town, volunteers and many supportive local businesses we started the huge task of moving clean snow to our beachfront in order to build the Snowcross track. As the Christmas Holiday arrived we felt that with several hundred truck loads of snow added to the beachfront had provided what was needed. Christmas Day not only brought warm temps and torrential rain, but extreme winds that drove the waves of Georgian Bay onto the beachfront and washed away over 50% of our stock piled snow. It was with much disappointment that after Christmas, we had to make the decision to run SLEDFEST without the Snowcross component as with limited time, we were unable to build a professional track with the remaining snow on the beach.For the event weekend (Jan 3 & 4) with the help of volunteers and community groups, we created an exciting “Festival of Snowmobiles” on our beachfront, including vendors and displays on Beach Drive and 2 drag lanes of flat and 2 lanes with exciting jumps to recognize the Snowcross component.
Over 300 racers registered on Saturday and provided the thousands of spectators a full day of excitement as all classes raced on the 4 drag lanes created on the beach. Parking lots in town were filled with cars, trucks, trailers and sleds and the town was buzzing with activity. Although freezing rain and the many warnings hampered some folks in getting the beachfront on Sunday, the racing continued and our exciting ANYTIME Fitness SHOOTOUT took place with 7 time Canadian Snowcross Champ Iain Hayden and Tyler Billings fighting it out with several runs over the thrilling jumps!Wasaga Beach is a Snowmobile Friendly town and our SLEDFEST visitors enjoyed the easily accessible restaurants, services and motels, all within a short sled ride to the Main Beach and the trail network.SLEDFEST 2015 is another step as Wasaga Beach regains the status as a “Snowmobile Capital”. We hope to see you at “The Beach”!
What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464.Jan 18 - Mayor's Levee & Order of Wasaga Beach Location: Wasaga RecPlex Hall 1A, 1724 Mosley Street Time: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. The Town of Wasaga Beach will be honouring the contributions of its citizens at the New Year's Levee. To be eligible for this distinction, nominees should be those persons who enrich community life by contributing to the improvement of arts, social, cultural & recreational conditions, by way of volunteering. For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com or contact Paula Lehr at 705-429-3844 x 2287 or email [email protected] Fax 705-429-7603Jan 23, 24 - Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Public Viewing & VotingLocation: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Public Viewing & Voting on Friday, Jan 23 is from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan 24 is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Tickets are: Single/$3.00, Family/$5.00. Artists exhibits and entertainment all happening at the RecPlex. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West 705-429-2247, Sunset Grill at Stonebridge Town Centre, any of the WBSFF Committee members, call Gary Cerantola at 705-888-7652 or access the WBSFF Facebook page.Jan 24 - Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Red Carpet Gala AwardsLocation: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Gala starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are: $20.00 and includes admission to all events. Artists exhibits and entertainment all happening at the RecPlex. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West - 705-429-2247, Sunset Grill at Stonebridge Town Centre, any of the WBSFF Committee members, call Gary Cerantola at 705-888-7652 or access the WBSFF Facebook page.Jan 29 - Business After 5Location: RBC Wasaga Beach, 654 River Rd. West. Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking, auction prizes, delicious food and great people! Everyone is welcome! There is no charge to attend and membership is not required. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact: Cathy Holland-Hendry, Business After 5 Coordinator and WBWBA. 705-429-1112, [email protected] / Trudie McCrea, Office Manager, Chamber of Commerce - 705-429-2247 / [email protected] 1 - 28 - Wasaga Public Library Activity TableLocation: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Pages of puzzles & colouring pages - Adult supervision required. For more information contact the Library at 705-429-5481 or visit www.wasasgabeach.library.on.caFeb 3 - Wasaga Artists presents "Painting with Acrylics" with John David Anderson. Location: Wasaga RecPlex, Oakview Room, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $15.00 (Open to non-members at $20.00). The three hour workshop will focus on painting landscapes in acrylic using a simple primary palette of three colours plus white. To register for this workshop, please contact Sharon Mansbridge, 705-241-1701 (before 8 p.m.) or email [email protected] 6 - Let it Snow Youth DanceLocation: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5-8 only!Tickets: $5.00 each in advance and are available at the Parks & Recreation office in the RecPlex - 705-429-3321 / Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West - 705-429-2247. Music by Soundscapes Pro DJ's. Feb 7 - Celebrate the 3rd Annual Rotary Event "Shall We Dance”Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $20.00 ea. Join us for a night of great fun where we transfer to the hottest dance night of the year. Dance, socialize and help build our community. Shall We Dance will feature DJ B101, Silent Auction, Entertainment, Light Snacks, Photo Booth, Raffle Prizes, Cash Bar and more....For tickets: Harvey's Wasaga, Grandma's Beach Treats and the YMCA. For more information call Ehab at 705-888-3422. Must be 19+ to attend. All funds raised will stay within Wasaga Beach to help fund community projects.Feb 12 - 15 - Art Exhibit at the LibraryLocation: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Local artists Rose Wilfong, Adele Derkowski, Felice Bizzarro, Alice Kaminski showcase their artistic talents all weekend! Artists interested in exhibiting contact the library as registration is required. Local artists showcase their artistic talents all weekend! Artists interested in exhibiting contact the library as registration is required. For more information contact the Library at 705-429-5481 or visit www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca
For more information contact: the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 or 1-866-292-7242 or for more info visit our online Event Calendar www.wasagainfo.com
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Calling all artists and anyone creative in any medium. Be it wood, textile, paint, photography, sculpture... Petals in Thyme is expanding - to include an artists centre! Wasaga Beach is going to gain a small, but reasonable art gallery located at 1535 Mosley St. Right at the lights on the corner of Sunnidale and Mosley. Do you know any local artists or crafters who would like to sell their work? Call to book an appointment to see Abigail at Petals in Thyme. 705-352-3000
Chef Brian will return next issue!
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Dec 31 - JMI Events presents "2nd Annual New Year's Eve CelebrationLocation: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 8 p.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets: $25.00 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased at the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West. Dance, Bar, Food, Contests. Free Champagne at midnight. DJ Links - Playing Rock N' Roll hits and Top 40. Go to www.jmievents.com for more info and online tickets.
Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
The signs of post-holiday bulge are everywhere. There are all those shopping bags in bedrooms stuffed with holiday presents. Coat closets are jammed with puffer coats, muddy boots and vacuum cleaners. And in attics, hallways and garages, stacks of dusty plastic tubs hold many mystery items.It’s time for the post-holiday home diet, an annual decluttering that can be even tougher to begin and sustain than going paleo or vegan. So strap on your fitness tracker and get moving.We consulted a few professional organizers for advice. Here are 10 great ways to jump-start your plan to declutter and get organized in the new year.
1. Set goals. Be specific about what you want to accomplish and put the list in writing, says Laura Cambridge of Dynamic Organizing in London. Schedule dates on your calendar to tackle specific projects, whether the junk drawer or the toolbox.2. Identify tiny projects that will give you a lot of satisfaction. Pick a corner of a room, one shelf or one stack of papers to start. Work in small steps, doing what you can in about half an hour, says Leslie Nathan, a professional organizer whose company, Reclaim Your Life, is in Kitchener. Don’t try to tackle too much in one sitting.3. Compartmentalize as you go through your stuff. Take four boxes and label them “Trash,” “Storage,” “Donate” and “For Sale.” Use these for sorting as you declutter and then expedite bringing them to their final destinations, Nathan says.4. Get rid of things you know you don’t want or need — immediately. Since you won’t be sorry to let those things go, get them out of your house first. Diminishing visual clutter makes us feel less chaotic, says Janet Schiesl of Basic Organization in Markham.5. Use the one-in-one-out rule for books. For every book you bring into the house, let one book go. You can keep a box of books to donate to a library or another charity, Schiesl says.6. Share what you no longer need this winter. Many people could use a warm coat or hat. Now’s the time to go through your hall closet and give away kids’ coats that no longer fit and other unneeded outerwear, Cambridge says.7. Clear horizontal surfaces. Just seeing a cleared-off kitchen counter or dresser or desktop will motivate you to do more. Emptying surfaces makes a lasting impact you can see right away, Schiesl says.8. Schedule a home pickup date from a charity. Having a firm date will motivate you to move ahead quickly. And then you won’t have boxes and bags of donations clogging your closets or hallways, Cambridge says.9. Set up a 2015 memo box or file for each family member. Take action to control clutter in 2015. Use these boxes as a place to put things you want to save, such as concert tickets, birthday cards or cute notes from your kids, Cambridge says. This kind of stuff tends to stack up on a kitchen counter or bedside table. Now it can be part of a time capsule for the year.10. Invite people over. Having a party is a great motivator to clear items off tabletops, counters, floors, steps and coffee tables, Nathan says. If you make your space beautiful, you’ll see how satisfying it is to keep your home clutter-free and organized.
3 tablespoons oil1 large onion, diced2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped8 sage leaves2 sticks of celery diced2 cups thick-cut white bread cubes, crusts removed2 tablespoons butter or margarineSalt and pepper1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth 3 pound pork loin roast2 tbsp brown sugar mixed with 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp of cornstarch in 1 tsp cold water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, diced celery apples and sage. Saute until softened. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the bread, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken broth gradually until everything is moistened. Let the stuffing mixture cool completely before putting it in the pork loin. Trim the pork loin of any excess fat. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the pork loin and spoon in the stuffing. Rub the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt and cayenne seasoning mixture over the pork roast and wrap with tinfoil. Transfer to a roasting pan and cook the pork in a preheated oven for about 90 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F. and the juices run clear Remove the pork from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Remove the tinfoil and thicken the cooking juices with a tsp of cornstarch dissolved in cold water. Slice and serve garnished with fresh herbs and the cooking juices.
by Patti Friday, Embassy of IdeasThere is a quiet shift occurring in our country's retail sector. Perhaps it's the continued belief that there is a 'fall of the mall' fast approaching. How are we shopping, where are we shopping, what can we afford, how is this effecting 'shop local' and what will we do with the millions of square footage of empty retail space? If we could look into the minds of urban planners what would we see? Safe, self-contained communities for seniors, affordable housing or commercial space, units for creativity and education or distribution centers for warehousing and shipping products we are furiously buying online? If our economy and how we do business is changing, what will our future living, shopping and working worlds look like?Press Release January 15, 2015:Target Corporation announces that it plans to discontinue operating stores in Canada. As a part of that process, Target Canada filed an application for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.“After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were unable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021.” - Brian Cornell, Target Chairman and CEO.Target Canada currently has 133 stores across the country and employs approximately 17,600 people. To ensure fair treatment of Target Canada employees, Target Corporation is seeking the Court's approval to voluntarily make cash contributions of C$70 million into an Employee Trust. Upon approval by the Court, the proposed trust would provide that nearly all Target Canada-based employees receive a minimum of 16 weeks of compensation, including wages and benefits coverage for employees who are not required for the full wind-down period. Target Canada stores will remain open during the liquidation process. “The Target Canada team has worked tirelessly to improve the fundamentals, fix operations and build a deeper relationship with our guests. We hoped that these efforts in Canada would lead to a successful holiday season, but we did not see the required step-change in our holiday performance,” said Cornell. “There is no doubt that the next several weeks will be difficult, but we will make every effort to handle our exit in an appropriate and orderly way.”About TargetMinneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,934 stores – 1,801 in the United States and 133 in Canada – and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, that giving equals more than $4 million a week. For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit ABullseyeView.com or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
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Whether you are considering buying or selling, my personal approach and professionalism can help make your Wasaga Beach "living" dreams a reality. Thinking of retiring, a family cottage or looking for an investment for the future? Low interest rates make it a great time to fulfill those dreams.Being posted at CFB Borden? I am registered throughBrookfield GRS and would be happy to show you various options available within our community. Wasaga Beach is a place of endless beauty. When can we expect you?Call me, John at 705-727-8291 - I will make you my priority.
A good turnout of interested Volunteers to an information session for Wings Over Wasaga Air Show at the Lions Den in Wasaga Beach on Tuesday evening. Pictured above are Lion Sheila Webb and Lion Martin Campbell, Co-Chairs of the event. The Air Show will be held July 3 & 4 over the Main Beach in Wasaga Beach under the joint auspices of Tiny Township Lions and Wasaga Beach Lions Clubs. For further information about the Air Show, Sponsorships and for Volunteering contact Martin Campbell. [email protected]
Recently we have been experiencing an “on again, off again” winter. One day you can see the leaves you missed raking last fall and the next they are under an inch of snow, which is gone in 3 days with plus temperatures and back by the weekend. There is not much we can do about the weather but there is a lot we can do about how we drive and the condition of our motor vehicle. First and foremost be honest with yourself and your driving skills and second be realistic in judging the condition of your vehicle. Both are tested when you drive in the winter, especially this one. Below I have provided some safe driving tips many you may have seen before, but being reminded on how to be safe or safe practices is never a bad thing.
1)Never drink and drive (this includes any illegal drug you may be using) 2)If you take medication check to ensure it does not affect your driving ability3)Always wear your seat belt4)Know the road and weather conditions before you start your journey5)Slow down6)Leave more space between you and the vehicle in front of you7)Don't “text” or use your cellular device while driving8)If using a GPS, remember it is only a driving aid, it should not replace common sense9)Ensure your motor vehicle is winter ready;a.Are all fluids topped up?b.Are windshield wipers in good shape or do you need new winter ones?c.Are your tires fit for winter driving? Snow tires are better.d.Is your motor vehicle mechanically fit?10)Clean the snow and ice off your motor vehicle, not just a tiny hole cleaned in the windshield, clean the whole vehicle including the roof. Also ensure the windshield wipers are clean and working and your side mirrors are clean of snow11)Have an emergency kit that includes;a.Working cellular telephone and chargerb.Blanketc.Waterd.Non-perishable easily consumed food (ex. Chocolate bar)e.Extra hats, gloves, warm clothingf.First Aid Kitg.For more items to have please see, Simcoe County web site (http://www.simcoe.ca/ws_cos/groups/public/@pub-cos-em/documents/web_content/wscos_003433.pdf)12)If you do have a collision, stay calm, check to see if anyone is injured, if someone is seriously injured call “911” if there is only damage to the vehicles call your local Police Service, if OPP then 1-888-310-1122 to report. 13)If you are in a collision, do not walk around the collision scene remain in your vehicle with your seat belt on and call Police.14)If the weather and road conditions are bad don't call your local Police Service to ask for conditions. Instead listen to your local radio and television stations or check the weather conditions on the internet. Also the Ministry of Transportation provides Travellers' Road Information at 1-800-268-4686 or at: www.ontario.ca/winterdriving and scroll down to “Provincial Highway Information”
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He ran in the fall election for council, he's also a committee member of the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival, he recently sang at the inaugural for the New Mayor and Chamber Council, a resident of Wasaga Beach meet “Kurt Lehmann”. Kurt has been acclaimed as Canada's most dependable tenors. He has the money notes and clear, clean, romantic delivery. “Originally it was not a choice my studies was for business however there are some mentors in my life people, teachers who noticed certain rare quality of colour of my voice and suggested I should take it seriously. I decided to give it a try and my studies continued in that direction and an agency hired me immediately. I had roles and off I went it was a sink or swim situation. It was an exciting life,” said Kurt Lehmann. He studied music in New York City, Indiana and EPCASO in Italy.Kurt moved from Manitoba to Ontario 5 years ago with his wife, Corry and son, Carsten. They love life by the water and the beach his family enjoys fishing with their boat. “Wasaga Beach was one of the options that we could move to or settle in and we did of course. It was exciting to be close to the beach where you can go to the beach for an evening strolled. We lived in Florida part-time as well so beaches are very important to us to live at one of Canada's longest beaches,” exclaimed Kurt.His international career has taken him to Carnegie Hall for Verdi's Requiem as well as engagements in Toronto, Montreal, Dallas, Calgary, Vancouver, Naples, Pittsburgh, Victoria, and Detroit along with so many other repertoires. When asked about one of the highlights of his career Kurt doesn't hesitate to recall “Carnegie Hall”. “When you see your poster on the outside wall, you hear your name on the radio, you're whisked off to the private party after the performance but the most important is stepping on stage and hearing your voice in the hall that acoustic was just simply amazing like singing in the shower of course without microphones and to hear that voice come back to you was such a pleasure,” said Kurt.Kurt was also involved in the Film Industry in Winnipeg, nicknamed Little Hollywood as many Hollywood movies were filmed in Winnipeg. “I was able to meet many Hollywood stars and perform with them,” said Kurt. One of them was Richard Gere in “Shall We Dance”.It was a learning experience for him. “When you're doing film you have to create the whole atmosphere you are only giving words whereas in music everything is structure the music, the atmosphere, the feelings are all created in that music skeleton much easier to do instead of just acting,” expressed Kurt.Kurt will hit the stage at the WBSFF on January 24th at the RecPlex you won't want to miss this epic p e r f o r m a n c e . F o r i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t www.kurtlehmann.ca.Dianna Chycki is host of Beach Corner and Co-chair of the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival. Beach Corner broadcast weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays a t 5 : 0 0 p . m . a n d 7 : 0 0 p . m . o n www.beachboosterradio.com. Beach Corner is proud to be sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival
Canada's Most Dependable Tenor Lives in Wasaga Beach
North BayApprox. 55,000. In Nipissing Dist. at the NE end of Lake Nipissing and Hwys. 11, 17, & 63, 125 km East of Sudbury. The city’s site is on the old Nipissing passageway part of the northern route travelled by fur traders. Etienne Brule visited in 1610 and Samuel de Champlain in 1615, and trading posts were established. Permanent settlement didn’t start until the Canadian Pacfic Railway arrived in 1882 and then it carried on with a vengeance, Within 43 years North Bay was incorporated as a city. Early settler John Ferguson is credited with unwittingly giving the place its name when he ordered building materials from Pembroke and asked that they be shipped to him at the north bay (of Lake Nipissing.) North Bay calls itself “Gateway of the North.”
Michael Deane "Mike" Harris (born January 23, 1945) was the 22nd Premier of Ontario from June 26, 1995 to April 14, 2002. He is
most noted for the "Common Sense Revolution", his Progressive Conservative
government's program of deficit reduction in combination with lower taxes and cuts to
government programs.
Harris was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Hope Gooding (née Robinson) and Sidney Deane Harris. He grew up in North Bay, where his father operated the Wasi Falls Resort fishing camp. Harris first attended Waterloo Lutheran University (now Wilfrid Laurier University) but left after a year. At the age of 21, following his father's purchase of a ski-hill, Harris moved to Sainte-Adèle, Quebec where he became a ski instructor over the course of two years. After the end of his first marriage, he enrolled at Laurentian University and North Bay Teacher's College where he received his teaching certificate. He was employed as an elementary school teacher at W. J. Fricker Public School in North Bay where he taught grade seven and eight mathematics for several years in a new open-concept class of 120 students. He continued in his previous occupation as a ski-instructor at Nipissing Ridge on weekends as well as working at his father's fishing camp during the summer season. He eventually left the teaching profession as the success of the ski resort escalated. After his father sold his own ski-hill operation, Harris landed a position managing North Bay's Pinewood Golf Club.
We heard so many stories about change in 2014 and how things could be so much better at the Beach. If there is anything noteworthy about change management it’s the concept of alignment. Alignment is all about everyone doing their small part in creating change with all people pulling in the same direction. You just have to understand Mother Nature to understand the force of alignment. A drop of water on your brow from walking in the rain is innocuous. Try walking in the rain when a gazillion small water droplets are coming at you moving in the same direction. I’m talking about a hurricane force. One Giant Leap for Wasaga BeachHave you ever been to the Cultural Center in Midland? On a Sunday afternoon you can walk into its Café Roxy and enjoy a cappuccino or an alcoholic drink with a yuppie snack while listening to local open mic artists singing folk songs, playing a musical instrument or reciting poetry. Just local people hanging around doing local things. Other times, you could take in a lecture at the Centre’s Rotary Hall or attend an assembly of your choice. The Center’s 121 seat theatre complete with a 24’ x 28’ stage designed specifically for live theatre with the best in assembly technology hosts Huronia Players plays, the Winter Blues series concerts and many more events that provide for great entertainment for residents while also attracting many visitors. The Quest Art School and Gallery housed in the Centre is dedicated to the education and development of visual arts in the North Simcoe region, offering quality visual arts programs and education for children, youth and adults. It also serves the community through a variety of outreach programs, dynamic art events and community partnerships. Quest Art’s galleries provide exposure for both local and nationally profiled artists via rotating juried and curated exhibitions. Getting to the giant leap, why can’t Wasaga Beach of similar size and population have a cultural centre of its own geared towards serving its citizens and its visitors throughout the entire year hosting events and attractions that will bring enormous benefits to our community.One Small StepYou get to have something like a cultural centre when everyone starts making deliberate small steps to buy tickets and attend Wasaga Beach Community Theatre plays, the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Gala and View and Vote events, attending the Wasaga Artists’ displays, the Wasaga Beach Blues Festival and the Georgian Triangle Music Festival, to mention a few.Infrastructure like a cultural centre, a hotel, a movie theatre, etc., comes a lot easier when you can show the numbers are there to warrant the investment. It’s a classic case of getting over the chicken or egg syndrome and taking small steps to support organizations, events and attractions that help build the community. This is how change gets placed in motion.The next time you see an advertisement for a local event think about a cultural centre or a hotel or a cinema you would like to have in our town then think about how you can help support your local organizations to create the means to justify investment in facilities that can be built making Wasaga Beach the place to be.“Be the Beach”, send me your thoughts and comments at [email protected]. Your efforts count in making this community the preferred place in which to live, work and play.Gary is president of Critel Professional Services, chairs the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival and lives and works in Wasaga Beach.
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Casey Colby of CTV News speaks with SLEDFEST Organizer, Joe Bickerstaff
Volunteers monitor the staging area Competitors prepare for the drags
Mayor Brian Smith prepares to speak with Casey Colbyof CTV News about SLEDFEST
Competitors fly over the “Rhythm Section” of the drag track
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Four snowmobile drivers were caught without a trail permit over the weekend during a District 12 Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol (STOP) unit enforcement in Hanmer and Capreol.STOP officers checked 117 snowmobiles.One snowmobile driver was charged for failing to display evidence of a permit; two snowmobile drivers were charged for failing to produce evidence of insurance; one snowmobile driver was charged for failing to notify a change in ownership; and three snowmobile drivers were charged for failing to display evidence of a trail permit.“The partners in the STOP Program remind sledders to ride aware — not impaired, said a news release.STOP Officers are volunteers from the snowmobile community who are appointed as special constables/provincial offences officers by the province of Ontario to enforce the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act. The STOP officer’s goal is to improve the sport of snowmobiling. STOP officers contribute to safety on the trails by enforcing snowmobile laws and assisting police with sobriety spot checks.“The Greater Sudbury Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol (STOP) will continue to work in partnership to ensure the safety of the snowmobile trails.”
Four Snowmobilers Charged For Not Having A Trail Permit
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also be converted to starch and ultimately stored – similar to excess fat. So the basic rule still applies – expend more energy than you take in, and you will lose weight.Studies show that consuming apple cider vinegar does have an affect on insulin sensitivity in people who are insulin
Question: Do I really need to wipe down every piece of resistant. Essentially, the acetic acid suppresses enzymes workout equipment after I use it? responsible for breaking down sugar, producing a similar Answer: Yes. Sweat and germs can linger on weight effect to that of Metformin. For that reason, it is very benches, cardio equipment handles, exercise mats and important that people with Type 2 Diabetes consult with a other equipment. When not disinfected frequently or registered dietitian before consuming a daily mixture of properly, gym goers are more likely to get sick with the cold vinegar. or flu virus. If you are working out with multiple machines (e.g. circuit training), cut down on cleaning time by placing a towel on whatever piece of equipment you are using, making sure to always keep the “clean” side down. Most gyms provide disinfectant spray or wipes, so keeping a clean workout environment is easy and shows good gym etiquette.Question: I’ve heard a lot of talk about the health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar? Can it really help me lose weight?Answer: As with any “magic trick” pertaining to weight loss, if it sounds too good to be true, it is. The claim states that drinking an apple cider vinegar drink before meals will help curb appetite and will boost metabolism, however, there is little scientific evidence to back this up. There are partial truths to the claim, however. Our brains can perceive thirst as hunger, leading to the overconsumption of food. By simply staying hydrated throughout the day and drinking a glass of water before meals – with or without vinegar - we tend to take in fewer calories, and thusly, weight loss may follow. Additionally, the acetic acid in vinegar has been shown to raise G6P, a sugar molecule involved in metabolic processes (that’s where the increased metabolism claim comes from). However, if energy is not expended, G6P can
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Rick Seip and Mayor Brian Smith
Presenting the $1,500.00 prize for the Anytime Fitness Shootout is Danny Barkerand Kristina Takacs of Anytime Fitness Wasaga Beach
Winners in the kid’s races show off their SLEDFEST Medallions
