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2 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 3 Rocking out for youth in crisis FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS Collingwood Hyundai rocked out for Home Horizon on August 30th, with two amazing outdoor concerts, featuring local bands, Blobject and Sam Booka (formerly Flashback). From Deb Piggott, Fund Development Manager for Home Horizon/Barbara Weider House: “A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who helped make a wonderful day of music, sunshine, amazing food and beverages and a wonderful fundraiser for Home Horizon. It is community partners like Phil Walker and Collingwood Hyundai that make our lives in and around the Collingwood area a better place to live, work and play! The grand total raised was $1,483.00. We These advertisers have all sponsored this page in support of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society could not have done this without all of your help!” Photos/Story: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca Feature Pet: Loki Thinking of Buying or Selling Oh, hi everyone! My name is Loki! But, don’t worry... I’m no prank in Wasaga Beach and Area? playing trickster, just a very good boy! I came to the GTHS a little

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4 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 5 Riding to conquer cancer Ted Yoannou: In Your Corner On August 29th, a small group of friends, led by sisters Kate and Ali biked 100 kms as part of the virtual Ride to Conquer Cancer, traditionally from Toronto ODD COUPLES CAN BE BEST FRIENDS to Niagara Falls. Their mom, Lee (Blue Mountain resident) was a nine-year ride veteran and a patient at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She joined “You can disagree without being disagreeable.” Yve Brockman Cell: 416-629-4430 | Phone: 705-352-2081 the Ride to Conquer Cancer to support others she knew who had been - US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg touched by cancer and only one year later, found herself riding for her own The recent passing of Justice Bader Ginsburg, a.k.a. The Notorious RBG, life as a survivor. She was given just two months to live when diagnosed with LET’S PAY IT FORWARD THIS OCTOBER as she was lovingly referred to by her many admirers, has brought to light ovarian cancer but through numerous clinical trials at Princess Margaret, she another example of where our great neighbour to the south has been in the WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE lived 8.5 years. It was the money raised for research and the development of past, and unfortunately, where it is headed in the near future. I am grateful for... new drugs and treatments that gave her that extra time with her family and • Having moved to Wasaga Beach from Toronto permanently 3 years ago friends. “We will be forever thankful for the team of doctors and researchers Justice Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman appointed to the US • Having recovered from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and regained my health, at PMCC that afforded us more laughs, experiences and more time with our Supreme Court, in 1993 by President Clinton. She rose to be become one of (I attribute much of my healing to living the good life up here!) the great judges of the Court, an icon not just for women and liberals, but for • Being surrounded by like-minded individuals that appreciate and nurture incredible mom. I am very proud of my mom and her courageous fight. She their health, healing, and spiritual growth was an incredible woman and continues to inspire me and push me to be all who admire grace, wisdom and a beautiful spirit in our leaders. • Living one minute away from the world’s longest freshwater beach the best version of myself even though she’s no longer with us,” states Kate. As she famously said, “fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a • Swimming and paddleboarding all summer long and even into the fall Photos: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca way that will lead others to join you.” • Feeling safe in this “covidian’ era we’re going through - thank you frontline workers! One of her best friends was her colleague Antonin Scalia, another Justice • Being affi liated with Harvey Kalles Real Estate, an awesome family-based of the Supreme Court, who passed in 2016. Despite both being born in Toronto brokerage that sold over 2 billion in real estate last year, and that has many Toronto buyers looking to make a move to Wasaga/Collingwood/ the 1930’s, both from New York, both opera lovers, and both considered Thornbury and surrounding areas “establishment outsiders”, in many ways they could not have been more • Being the liason for Toronto buyers, introducing them to this awesome different. Southern Georgian Bay lifestyle He was a large Italian American Catholic conservative male. She was a tiny For the remaining quarter of 2020, I am off ering Jewish American liberal female. Their interpretation of the US Constitution a $1000 donation to a cancer charity of your choice and the role of the Supreme Court were strikingly in contrast. Their important when you list and sell your home with me, or purchase a home with me. Alternatively, if donating to a cancer charity is not meaningful to you, I will give decisions and dissents over the past decades have shaped the American a $1000 cash rebate instead, the choice is yours! legal landscape. And yet, they and their spouses were best of friends over the years, spending many New Year’s Eves and holidays together. As Justice Scalia humorously Connecting the GTA noted about his long time friend and colleague, “What’s not to like? Except with Southern Georgian Bay her views on the law.” Love Where You Live When they were pictured together atop an elephant on a trip together to India, Bader Ginsburg was asked why Scalia was positioned in the front. She wittingly replied that it was a “weight distribution issue.” Justice Scalia was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1986 by President Reagan, and he was confirmed 98-0 by the US Senate. Yes, in a show of bipartisan spirit and cooperation, well known Democrats such as Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, John Kerry and a guy named Joe Biden, all voted for him. When Justice Bader Ginsburg’s turn came in 1993, she was also overwhelmingly confirmed, 96-3, with staunch conservatives such as Bob Dole, Storm Thurmond and Mitch McConnell, all supporting her. Fast forward to the current situation. Think of the recent ugly confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018, split along Republican and Democrat divides. And now, with the recent passing of Justice Bader Ginsburg, we have just witnessed the rapid nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court by President Trump, and can only anticipate the nastiness @sutherlandinsurance that is soon to ensue in the confirmation process. And, of course, there is the upcoming US Presidential election in November and the prospect of even more civil unrest, regardless of the outcome. Will President Trump and his followers peacefully accept defeat if they lose? Will all hell break out if they win? When George H.W. Bush was defeated by Bill Clinton in the 1992 election, he left a note for the new President, which included these gracious words, “don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course… I wish you well… Your success now is our country’s success… I am rooting hard for you.” Oh, to disagree without being disagreeable, those were the good old days.

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6 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 7 8th Annual Collingwood Art and Music Crawl Cancer Chat From September 19-26, visitors had the chance to tour artwork exhibits Cancer has traditionally been regarded as a disease of old age. Indeed, the in local businesses and storefronts, or take in the scene virtually with risk of cancer and associated mortality increases substantially as humans’ musician profiles, art galleries, studio tours, concerts and interactions with age. However, the complex relationship between cancer and age is poorly understood. artists and musicians from across the region. Even though we can’t all be together this September, we know the arts and music are a vital initiative for It has been known for some time that cancer incidence and mortality are Collingwood. The event team has re-imagined the Collingwood Art Crawl directly influenced by age and thought to be primarily driven by acquisition so we can continue to showcase the artists and musicians from which we of genetic mutations that alter cellular proliferation. A recent article, published in the prestigious draw inspiration, energy and solace maybe now more than ever. Info from journal, Nature, challenges this the Collingwood Art and Music Crawl | Photos: Dave West Photography. See idea describing a by-product more photos on www.georgianlife.ca of normal metabolism, called methylmalonic acid (MMA), that accumulates in the serum of older people and functions to mediate tumor progression. The work, from the research group of Dr. John Blenis, a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, has shown that metabolic alterations that occur with age produce a systemic environment that favors tumorigenesis. 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8 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 9 Lakeside’s stormy luau a thunderous success It was quite the stormy night on September 3rd, as Lakeside Seafood and Grill held their first (hopefully annual) Luau and Pig Roast. In the words of the Lakeside team “A huge storm rolled in and turned our Luau upside down, but thanks to our amazing guests, fantastic staff and the musical magic of Motown and Marley, we all ended up having a great night! Thank you, Chef Emily and Eric, for an incredible Pig Roast”! Photos: Dave West Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca

Fun facts in time for fall Autumn is a season of many changes, with some of the most notable including such as delaying the change in trees. Also, red pigments may start to decline as the dramatic multicoloured displays that occur just prior to trees shedding their trees use sugary fuel to grow new twigs rather than to cause red leaf displays. leaves. It’s also a time of year when many people feel re-energized by cooler Much of the United States bids farewell to monarch butterflies in the fall. Each temperatures and spend many hours outdoors enjoying all that fall has to offer. autumn, monarch butterflies migrate from the United States to Mexico and Whether one is collecting leaves, picking apples, exploring corn mazes, or some parts of Southern California. They fly at speeds ranging between 12 and driving the countryside enjoying the foliage, autumn is full of fun facts that can 25 miles per hour. make the season that much more enjoyable. A study of U.S. centenarians born between 1880 to 1895 published in the Autumn begins on the autumnal equinox, which occurs on or near September Journal of Aging Research, found that babies born during autumn months are 22 in the northern hemisphere. This year, September 22 was the day when more likely to live to age 100 than those born during the rest of the year. Thirty the sun crossed the celestial equator moving southward. percent of the centenarians followed were born during the When the equinox occurs, there are an equal number of fall. daylight and nighttime hours. Squash, pumpkins and other gourds are prominent in Since ancient times, autumn has been an important time the fall. The largest squash grown on record belonged to of year for many civilizations. Autumn is a main harvesting Joel Jarvis of Ontario, and his huge winner weighed in at time in many areas, and a successful harvest was once 1,486.6 pounds in 2011. necessary for survival. Many steps are, and have long The many-coloured leaves are not the only display one been, taken to ensure a bountiful autumn harvest. might see during the fall. The autumn equinox signals the Fall is a time when trees and other plants prepare for aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Besides the dormancy during winter. As autumn progresses and the hours of daylight lengthening of nights and cool evening weather, which are great for stargazers, gradually decrease, trees begin to close down their food production systems autumn is “aurora season,” according to NASA. That’s because, during the fall, and reduce the amount of chlorophyll in leaves. Chlorophyll is the chemical geomagnetic storms are about twice as frequent as the annual average. that makes tree leaves green, and as it declines, other chemicals become more 9. Full moons are named for the month or season in which they rise. The Harvest prominent and shine through in the leaves. That is why leaves change colour. Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Some scientists believe that global climate change can impact autumn colours,

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12 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 13 ENJOY THE FALL SEASON IN DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD! The Colours, Sounds The bounty of the harvest at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving...local chefs creating culinary delights at our fabulous restaurants and and Flavours of Fall cafés...a warm beverage on the outdoor patios...beautiful fall fashions and décor... throughout Downtown Collingwood! It’s an authentic experience set in the midst of history and heritage.

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14 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 15 Preserve carved pumpkins in various ways Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centrepieces of Halloween LET US FRAME YOUR festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween. Nothing ruins Halloween more MEMORIES Take time during than visiting a home to trick-or-treat and not getting candy. Equally disappointing is a sad pumpkin display withering away on a front porch. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips Fire Prevention Week, can keep carvings from collapsing too soon. October 6-12, to check • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your smoke alarms, review choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots and holes. Even safety tips and create a a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even colour and firm flesh, and make sure that fire escape plan for the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin. your home. • Visit local farms and pumpkin stands. Pumpkins that have been shipped miles and miles in hot cargo trucks may be overly ripened or battered. Pumpkins that were grown nearby may be fresher. Plus, buying pumpkins locally supports local farmers. • Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist Your treasured memories on bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving your wall, instead of in a drawer experts at Pumpkin Masters recommend scraping as much of the “guts” out as possible, leaving 1. Install smoke alarms on every level 2 Minutes of your home, as well as inside and about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin. The time it takes outside of every sleeping area. • Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated and inhibit mold for a fire to become 2. Create and practice a fire escape plan. and other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin life-threatening 3. Sleep with your door closed. Fresh®, hold up well. Soaking and spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also 5 Minutes 4. Go to canada.ca and use search seems to preserve designs. The time it takes for a keywords “fire prevention” or visit • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down nfpa.org for detailed fire prevention tips residence to become the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes and warm sunlight. engulfed in flames and fire escape plan guidelines. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin and encourage hydration by Ready.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving. The temperature • Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can enter. In lieu of carving, paint a room on fire can or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark 315˚C reach at eye level paint can help pumpkins stand out at night. Rob and his staff believe in patient focused care. We are also big Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can last for a month or more. Ready.gov U.S. Department of Homeland Security supporters of our community. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and mold-free will prolong your designs. We strive to provide excellent, friendly customer service. A Wasaga Beach staple since 1980 Come on in and have a look. Mr. Norm’s Nephew Frozen Yogurt And Ice Cream celebrated their 40th anniversary on September 7477 Highway 26 Stayner TOP 5 5th in Wasaga Beach. Customers enjoyed free BBQ’ed hot dogs and onions to go alongside a great Residential Fire selection of flavours to satisfy any sweet craving. They boast there are over 1.3 million possible flavour 705-428-4722 9am-6pm Monday-Thursday • 9am-5pm Friday combinations to try! For anyone with a pumpkin spice obsession (you know who you are) drop in to CAUSES try pumpkin cinnamon, pumpkin New York cheesecake, pumpkin maple, pumpkin oreo, pumpkin Fire-related blueberry, pumpkin granola ice cream, yogurt, lattes! Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca 109 deaths annually Cooking 20% of fires Residential fire Heating equipment 12% of fires 1,105 injuries annually Source: Statistics Canada 2014 data Arson 11% of fires Cooking Leading cause of home fire injuries Electrical 8% of fires Smoking Leading cause of home fire deaths Smoking 7% of fires Source: Canadian Firefighter, based on information by the public safety division of Alberta Municipal Affairs analysis of data from seven Canadian provinces and one territory.

Facing Danger. Protecting Lives. Thanks, Firefighters.

During Fire Prevention Week, we salute the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect ours as firefighters. We are grateful for their selfless service, their constant courage, and their dedication to making our community and our country a safer place. May they always return home safely.

16 NameGEORGIAN Sponsor LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 17 Gourds, squashes and pumpkins, oh my! Halloween takes place during a time of year characterized by earthen-    coloured chrysanthemums, leaf-lined walkways and crisp autumn air. As colourful as the costumes children wear for trick-or-treating may be, nature’s beauty is unsurpassed this time of year, and the scores of pumpkins, gourds  and squashes on display only add to that colourful melange. The main differences between squashes, gourds and pumpkins is their intended OFFERING CREMATION, BURIAL, purposes - whether they’re ornamental or edible. MEMORIAL & TRADITIONAL SERVICES Squash - Squashes come in summer and winter varieties. Winter ones do not      actually grow in the winter; in fact, they’re harvested in late summer and early fall,   but the name references the hard shell casing that protects the tender pulp inside. Family owned & operated Exquisite French Cuisine Zucchini are summer squash because Fully committed to our community their outer flesh is tender, while butternut, Lunch & Dinner acorn, spaghetti, and hubbard squashes are winter squashes because they feature a tough skin. Even though it takes Catering & Event Services some effort to crack that shell, the dense, nutrient-rich flesh inside is well worth the workout. Gourds - Gourds are essentially ornamental squashes; they aren’t cultivated 705-466-3331 for eating. Instead they are bred to look beautiful and unique in autumn Celebrating life centrepieces. Types of gourds include autumn wing gourd, warted gourds, 150 Mill Street, Creemore 158 Mill Street, Creemore 705 466 2776 since 1862 turban gourds, and bottle gourds. Each gourd is unique in its shape and colour. @chez_michel_creemore Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 8pm [email protected] | PIZZAPERFECTCREEMORE.com Pumpkins - Pumpkins come in ornamental and edible varieties. 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18 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 19 Corporate Class Mutual Funds – What are they and how do they work? The winners in Wasaga are... habitat for humanity restore When it comes to non-registered investing, tax efficiency should be top of mind. Corporate class The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce held their 2020 Business Awards & Recognition Ceremony Your discount source for Lights, Windows, Doors, mutual funds aren’t widely understood, but they can offer an effective tax-efficient strategy for non- on September 10th. It was an amazing (virtual) evening demonstrating the continued strength of Furniture, Appliances, Building Materials and more! registered investments. business in the community. A shout out of thanks to the MC’s, Melanie Case and John Eaton from Proceeds from the Habitat ReStore support Habitat for Humanity Builds and programs for local low income families in your community. There are two types of fund structures in Canada. Mutual funds can be structured as either trusts or 95.1 The Peak FM, as well as, MP Terry Dowdall, MPP Jim Wilson and Mayor Nina Bifolchi for joining corporations. Both structures are bought and sold in the same way, priced daily and carry similar fees. in. Congratulations to all of the nominees and the winners are: Tourism and/or Attractions - Free Spirit Tours, Restaurant / Food & Beverage - Chuck’s Roadhouse, Marketing and/or Promotion - Georgian Life Mutual fund trusts – the most common structure – are considered separate entities and therefore must Media Inc., Service Club/Not For Profit - Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Service Industry - Wasaga deal with taxes on their own. Corporate class funds are connected and belong to the same parent Beach Veterinary Clinic, Renovated Business of the Year - Foodland Wasaga Beach, Trades Person or corporation and therefore taxes are all managed as one single entity. As a result, corporate class Business of the Year - Isaac Levy Finishing Touches Painting & Handyman Services, Accomodations mutual funds can share income, expenses, - Luau Resort, Customer Service of Excellence Award - Beach Builders Home Hardware, Academic gains, losses, and loss carry-forwards to Single Parent Corporation Excellence Award - Laura Vanderlek, New Business of the Year - JWJ Construction, Young Business reduce taxable distributions generated by Person of the Year - Katrina Ruttan, Re/Max of Wasaga Beach Inc Brokerage, Athena Award - Jessie the corporation as a whole. Canadian Equity Class Canadian Bond Class Oliver, The Crate Escape, Business of the Year - The Signature Sold Team. Photos: Bryan Davies

We are located and Each investment strategy, like the Canadian Photography | Story: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca operate from Wasaga Equity Class, represents a single class of US Equity Class Global Balanced Class Beach in the summer share in the overall fund corporation. There time (May to October) is no limit to how many classes of shares can be included in a single mutual fund corporation. 50% OFF and operate out of ANY ONE ITEM Mississauga during the To understand the potential tax benefits of using corporate class mutual funds, it is important to first you want it. rest of the year. (not valid with any other understand how a fund earns income, and the way in which this is passed on to the investor. offer or discount) we have it. Expires: Jan 30th 2021 MICHAEL BOWLES Mutual funds generate income through interest, capital gains, Canadian dividends and foreign shop today. B: 905.855.3739 | C: 647.909.4920 dividends. Unlike a mutual fund trust, corporate class funds can only distribute income in the form E: [email protected] of Canadian dividends or a capital gains dividend (taxed as capital gains). These types of income interior painting • drywall installation and repairs electrical are taxed much more favourably than interest and foreign income. Corporate class funds may also and general home repairs • fully insured issue distributions in the form of return of capital, which is completely tax deferred. With taxes being minimized or deferred, more money is left to benefit from compound growth. “A small business with BIG results” Since interest and foreign income earned within corporate class funds cannot be passed on to investors, it remains within the corporation and subject to taxation if not offset by expenses. Corporate class funds are managed with this in mind. The lower taxable distributions reduce your overall taxable income which is important for retirees trying to avoid OAS clawbacks, and maximize supplements and tax credits. Waste Disposal Tilt & Load Service For more information on the importance of tax efficiency within your non-registered HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 10 to 40 cu yd Bins portfolio, contact Elizabeth de Groot of RBC Dominion Securities at elizabeth. 155 SANDFORD FLEMING DRIVE, COLLINGWOOD 705.444.6885 [email protected] or 705-444-4742 or visit her website at www.edegroot.ca 705-446-9740 | HABITATGEORGIANBAY.CA/RESTORE Top Price Paid for Scrap Autos and Metals This article is supplied by Elizabeth de Groot, CFP, FCSI, CIWM, FMA, Vice-President, Investment & Used Auto Parts New & Used Steel Supplier Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member–Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This 705.445.4440 information is not intended as nor does it constitute tax or legal advice. Readers should consult their NEXLEDS 4’ LED WRAPLIGHT 1988 - 32 Years of Service - 2020 own lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor when planning to implement a strategy. Surface mount 4’ linear wrap light fixture for indoor 9325 Beachwood Road, Collingwood use that is slim & energy efficient.

Armed with ink Rustuk Ink hosted their Grand Opening on September 9th, at 1256 Mosley St. in Wasaga Beach. Owners, Kimberley and Graham Trude were both born and raised in the Georgian Bay area and have always endured a passion for the art of tattooing. Each client works together with the tattoo $99 for 50 fills artist to design their custom image, enjoys a private room where they can bring one guest, while getting inke’ed in a safe and private location. They also offer custom apparel, including masks & digital media. Graham is a former Afghanistan veteran & first responder and donates a portion of $42 of pure reverse osmosis water from our U-Fill Station! the proceeds to Wounded Warriors Canada, to help veterans and first responders battling operation OCT 1-31, 2020 stress injuries. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca Effective October 1st to October 31st 10 Keith Avenue, Unit 302, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0W5 NEXLEDS 4” SENSOR DOWNLIGHT (705) 446-1330 Surface mounted LED Senor Downlight that is www.collingwoodwaterstore.com energy saving and has a long lifespan.

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Pizzas support local hospital On September 14th, Pizza Nova opened its doors to a new location on 151 First St. in Collingwood. To help celebrate the grand opening and share our spirit of community, Pizza Nova served small cheese or pepperoni pizzas for only $2.00 (tax included). With all proceeds from every pizza sold, as well as additional customer donations, we were able to raise $2,246 for the G&M Hospital Foundation in Collingwood. On September 17th, Pizza Nova, presented the foundation with the proceeds at an official cheque presentation ceremony. Through the support and generosity of the community, the money donated wouldn’t have been possible without the thousands of Collingwood residents and passers-by who came out on that beautiful Monday to join in the celebrations of the grand opening and purchased a small pepperoni or cheese pizza. A BIG THANK YOU to the community of Collingwood celebrating our new Pizza Nova location on First St. and supporting the G&M Hospital Foundation, whose vision is to provide outstanding care for life. Submitted by: Marylyn Batthish, Marketing Manager Pizza Nova

Autumn is a prime time to tend lawns and gardens Autumn is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who have already bloomed and borne fruit. Tidy up vegetable gardens and start think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens. However, to sow cooler weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and sweet peas. autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees • Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to and garden beds will over-winter successfully. the compost pile. A number of things make autumn a prime gardening • Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to ready for planting so they’ll burst with color next year. spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat. In addition, soil harbours a lot of residual warmth • Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to in autumn. Also, the colder temperatures haven’t yet indoor gardens. Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for arrived in autumn, nor have the leaves completely fallen, storage during winter. making fall a prime time to assess what’s already in • Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained address planting for next year. and winterized, they can bloom every fall. Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these • Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure areas this fall. grass will stay healthy throughout the winter. • Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to • Add mulch and compost to the garden. Replenish fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when be revitalized for spring planting. planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for next year, perennials • Prune hedges. Tidy up hedges, as they won’t be growing much more won’t be overlooked or covered over. this year. • Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood. • Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen and oil all equipment, storing • Clean up borders. Weed and tidy up borders and lawn edging. lawn and garden tools properly so they are ready for spring and not lying out • Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on labor- all winter. intensive projects, such as putting in a garden bed, retaining wall or walkway. Autumn may not seem like gardening season, but there are plenty of lawn • Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable garden plants that and garden tasks to tend to during this time of year.

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This Thanksgiving, thousands of families will face going without Residential FOOD INSECURITY IN CANADA Commericial In Canada, household food insecurity has been measured by Statistics Canada using the This Thanksgiving, as many of us sit down to a full table of roast turkey, fluffy mashed potato, Construction Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM) on the Canadian Community Health and delicious pumpkin pie, 507,000 of our neighbours will seek help to put even the most Survey (CCHS). This survey consists of 18 questions about the food security status of the basic of meals on their own table. Maintenance household over the previous year, and focuses on the selfreports of uncertain, insufficient, Food banks across the province will be waiting with open arms to help ensure every adult or inadequate food access due to limited financial resources, and the impact that this had and child can experience a meal to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and beyond. But they DON MEHARRIE on the household’s eating patterns. The experiences reported by the households are then Master Electrician, Owner/Operator can’t do it alone. 705-818-3854 Serving South Georgian Bay and area categorized under three categories: There are a number of ways you can help • Food Secure: Household experienced either ‘no indication’ or ‘one indication’ of difficulty in [email protected] www.dsm-electric.ca support your local food bank. Through food accessing their preferred quantity and quality of food, due to income. donations (both fresh and non-perishable) • Moderate Food Insecurity: Household had to compromise the quality or quantity of or volunteering, you can make an incredible Thinking of Buying or Selling in their food choices, due to insufficient income. difference for families in need in your community. Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Meaford, • Severe Food Insecurity: Household had disrupted eating patterns, due to insufficient Contact your local food bank to learn more Blue Mountain or Clearview? HA income. This may have included eating less than needed, skipping meals, or going one or about the volunteer opportunities in your BRENDA ARMSTRONG, Broker PP [email protected] | 705-828-4571 Y more days without food. community and their most needed food items. CANDACE ARMSTRONG, Sales Representative You can also support local food banks this Over 40 years of experience [email protected] | 705-817-1007 Half a million people use a food bank in Ontario between them Thanksgiving by donating to Feed Ontario. All THE ARMSTRONG TEAM CALL FOR FREE MARKET EVALUATION In this season of abundance, it can be easy to forget that there are many families and people funds raised will support the equitable distribution of food across the province to communities ONE STOP SHOPPING that need it most, as well as investments in community programs and food bank capacity. Every Collingwood Office | 330 First Street 705-429-4315 | 25-45th St. S., Wasaga Beach in our communities who are facing empty cupboards and are struggling to make ends meet. (705) 445-5520 Yet, every 10 seconds, someone visits a food bank in Ontario, representing the 507,000 adults, $1 you give will provide the equivalent of 3 meals to someone facing hunger. children and seniors who access food banks more than 3 million times each year. From securing fresh and healthy food sources, to driving change through policy research When we look more closely at the numbers, we begin to see a clearer picture of who these and innovative programing, Feed Ontario unites food banks, industry partners, and local HAPPY individuals and families are. Children remain one of the largest individual groups of food bank communities in our work to end hunger and poverty. users, with 1 in 3 being a child under 18 years of age. Source: Feed Ontario MAIN OFFICE While a number of investments have been made by both the provincial and federal 1263 Mosley St. (Riverbend Plaza) 705-429-4500 governments in reducing child poverty in Canada, children still remain disproportionately at BRANCH OFFICE risk of hunger. This is particularly troubling given how essential proper nutrition is to a child’s COMMONLY NEEDED FOOD & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: 1900 Mosley St. (45th & Mosley) cognitive development, physical health, and overall well-being. 705-429-5500 Another growing demographic is single-person households, which now represent more Pasta (canned or dry) and pasta Canned vegetables, beans and www.WasagaBeachHomes.com than half the households that visit food banks. Part of the challenge faced by single-person sauces fruit households is that there is only one income to cover all monthly expenses. With skyrocketing Canned and frozen meats rental and housing rates, and without the flexibility provided by an additional income source, it and fish Whole grain cereals is increasingly more difficult for a single person to adjust to unexpected changes or expenses, while living on a tight budget. Meat alternatives (peanut butter, soy, assorted nuts, tofu, falafel) Infant food and baby formula There are a number of reasons as to why someone might need to visit a food bank. It may be the result of a large employer closing in the area, a recent job loss, an ongoing illness or Canned goods (soups, and Toilet paper and diapers disability, or even a local natural disaster that has created a number of unexpected expenses. stews) Luckily, food banks are there to help individuals and families get back on their feet, no matter the 950 River Road West, Wasaga Beach Dairy (fresh, canned, and Personal and feminine hygiene circumstances that led to them walking through the doors. (705) 429-2517 www.wasagadist.ca powdered) products From nutritious food to meal programs, community gardens to referral services, and holiday Your Local Electricity Distribution Provider hampers to children and seniors’ programs, food banks help their communities to not only survive, but once again thrive. LOCAL FEED ONTARIO MEMBER FOOD BANKS SELLING WASAGA BEACH, Source: Feed Ontario COLLINGWOOD, STAYNER & TINY HOW CAN About Feed Ontario: From securing fresh and healthy food sources, to driving change through The Salvation Army – Collingwood Food Bank I HELP YOU? policy research and innovative programming, Feed Ontario unites food banks, industry 162 Ste Marie St., Collingwood | 705-445-9222 partners, and local communities in our work to end hunger and poverty. Formerly known as Golden Town Outreach LISA MANTELLA the Ontario Association of Food Banks, we re-branded as Feed Ontario in 2019 to reflect the Bethany Church of the Nazarene, 34 Trowbridge St. W., Meaford | 519-538-4550 Sales Representative growth of the provincial food bank network and the collective action of our partners. Go to RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. www.feedontario.ca for more information. Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank 705-352-6000 818 Mosley St., Unit 2, Wasaga Beach | 705-429-6464

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Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, as Turn off portable heaters whenever you leave a room In the event of a fire, yell “Fire” repeatedly and well as inside and outside every sleeping area. or go to sleep. evacuate immediately. Once outside, call 911 or the Test smoke alarms monthly, and replace the batteries fire department, and never reenter a burning building if needed. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and for any reason. consider replacing traditional candles with Create a fire escape plan with your family, reviewing battery-operated flameless versions. If a door or door handle feels warm to the touch, do and practicing it twice a year. not open it. Use an alternate escape route. Keep matches and lights out of reach from children, Your fire escape plan should include two exit points and make sure they know to never play with these If you must walk through smoke, get as close to the from every room, as well as a designated outdoor items. ground as possible to escape under the smoke, closing meeting spot. doors behind you. Kinette Club of Collingwood reflects on an amazing 55 years of service Replace or repair loose plugs, exposed wiring or Make sure everyone in your family knows when and frayed extension cords, and avoid overloading outlets If your clothing catches fire, always remember to stop, This posting is from www.facebook.com/kinetteclubofcollingwood how to call 911 or the fire department. and extension cords. drop and roll, covering your face with your hands. Yes, it was 55 years ago that the Kinette Club of Collingwood began serving THIS community’s greatest need, June 11th, 1965. It has been a wonderful Keep any items that can catch fire at least three feet If you can’t escape a room, close the door and cover away from cooking and heating devices. the vents and door cracks with a towel or cloth to keep journey that has been reflected in so many ways throughout the years. From out the smoke. Call 911 or the fire department, and fashion shows to Cheer for a Year; Adopt A Road Cleanup to Books on Wheels Remain in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling signal for help at the window with a piece of cloth or a delivered to shut ins; Ushering at the Canadian Idol Tour to hosting TV / Radio food. Always turn off the stove if you leave the flashlight. Auctions, our time has been varied and amazingly fun. Throughout all of our kitchen even for a brief period of time. innumerable fundraising and service projects, we have been able to give If you are unable to reach pets or someone in the back to our Collingwood Hospital, My Friends House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, home needing assistance, evacuate, call 911 and tell the emergency operator and firefighters where the Magic of Children in the Arts, Highschool and Post-Secondary Bursaries, person or pet is located. playgrounds, foodbanks and the list goes on and on. That is what makes this announcement both difficult yet comforting. After 55 years of service, the eight members of the Kinette Club of Collingwood have made the tough decision to close our Club. We are in some very challenging times right now, and we have come to realize that we will not be able to fulfill our mandate, “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need”, in this new climate. WE PREP. YOU PLAY. Sadly, this does end our service to the community, however it does not erase the 55 years of contributions that we have made. Host your own DINNER PARTY and let us do the work! Our heartfelt thanks go out to every member of the community for your AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS Book now at Collingwood’s support over the years. Merchants, you have been so amazing with your UNIQUE EVENT VENUE donations and contributions to our efforts. Community members, supporting WE ARE OPEN! Single group bookings up to 24 people. our fundraising by purchasing tickets, products, attending events. Venues, for COME IN FOR A QUOTE Seasonal menus. Exclusive use of venue. allowing us use for our events at little to no cost so we can see more money for the community. October 4-10 is Need a new smile? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We are blessed to have been a part Fire Safety Week! Let us give you one of ours! of what makes Collingwood the great place it is. This is one of the last donations from The Collingwood Kinette Club to Fiona K. Frustaci WE ARE NOW OPEN Kin Canada – the Association of Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs is proud to Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation to complete their pledge to the and seeing patients by appointment only be an all-Canadian service organization made up of outstanding community purchase of an infant bassinet. The Collingwood Kinette Club members in this photo are: Monika McKean, Terry Baldwin, Robyn Belleghem, Barb 705-440-7999 705-888-8233 volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their [email protected] Carlos Melgarejo DD McArthur, Danielle Allen, Marsha Brown, Cathie Brillinger & Kim Dadswell, [email protected] communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national www.menwithknives.ca 705-429-8474 • 1-888-531-6290 pride. The Association boasts a proud 96-year history dedicated to fostering along with Jory Pritchard-Kerr, Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation. Located at 10 Ronell Crescent, Unit 1 682 River Rd. West (Hwy 92) Wasaga Beach lifelong friendships while “Serving the Community’s Greatest Need.” Submitted by: Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation. 1246 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach (overnight parking available) www.wasagabeachdentureclinic.ca

26 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 27 Enjoy a homespun Halloween holiday Laugh your mask off Halloween is a day many people, including adults and children, eagerly The Collingwood Brewery brought some of the best comedians Canada has anticipate. Steeped in tradition, Halloween is a day that’s always good for to offer for a night of outdoor social distancing stand-up comedy. As in the a scare and, of course, some candy. Many Halloween traditions are rooted past, tickets to this one-of-a-kind comedy experience featuring award-winning ADVERTISE IN THE in customs from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain marked comedians who have appeared on Just For Laughs, Comedy Network, and the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. Celts CBC sold fast. It was a chilly evening and the beer was cold but the comedy believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was hot and the laughs were non-stop! Photos/Story: Dave West Photography. NOVEMBER ISSUE OF was permeable on the night before the new year, when it was possible for See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca. ghosts to return and wreak havoc. GEORGIAN LIFE! Halloween 2020 will likely feel a little different than it’s been in years past, as a global pandemic has forced people to limit their interactions with those who live outside their homes. But, even if trick-or-treating or other social gatherings are not possible, there are many ways to enjoy the Halloween festivities. 9,000 copies are printed every month and distributed in Make a witch’s brew - Images of witches Wasaga Beach, Creemore, Stayner, Collingwood, stirring a bubbling cauldron are ubiquitous Blue Mountain and Thornbury at over 60 locations. on Halloween. Families can create their own Halloween “spells” and mix up a batch of potion over a campfire or on the stove. It can be a favourite soup or stew recipe, or cocktails and mocktails for the kids. Here’s a recipe for “Witch’s Brew,” courtesy of the Food Network® and Sandra Lee. Pour one 6-ounce package of lime gelatin into a large bowl. Slowly stir in 2 cups boiling water. Stir for at least 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 3 cups chilled pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature. Purchase a plastic cauldron from a party supply store and one block of dry ice. Break up the dry ice and place (using tongs or heavy-duty gloves) into the bottom of the cauldron. Pour a little water on top just to cover to get the ice to start “smoking.” Place a punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron on top of the dry ice.

JULY 2020 Pour the drink mixture in the punch bowl. Slowly add a two-litre bottle of chilled lemon lime soda or ginger ale. If desired, add two cups chilled vodka. Red, white & proud! Canadians everywhere celebrated in their own unique way this year. Stir gently to mix. Enjoy.

Wasaga Beach Fire Department receives Firefighter training support Georgian Bay provides the perfect habitat for these majestic, beautiful looking creatures. (News Release) Enbridge Gas is helping the Wasaga Beach Fire Department AUGUST 2020 purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist–a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. The Wasaga Beach Fire Department is responsible for the provision of fire and emergency response services on land and water, ongoing fire prevention and public education programs, free home escape plan consultations, safety inspections, residential and commercial inspections, emergency planning and active participation throughout the community and schools during Fire Sunflowers are a happy sight, and always bring a smile to everyone’s face! SEPTEMBER 2020 Prevention Week and Emergency Preparedness Week. The department has a full-time chief, full-time deputy-chief, and 20 full-time firefighters, as well as 16 volunteer firefighters. These firefighters work from two stations in the community. For more information, visit www.enbridgegas.com. Looking to grow your business? Want to stay top of mind with your customers? Looking for cost effective advertising? All ads are in colour and there is no charge for ad design.

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28 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 GEORGIAN LIFE • OCTOBER 2020 29 Mini putt 4 Chloe Gary Sawatsky, owner of Skull Island Mini Golf in Wasaga Beach brought the community together on September 12th, by hosting a fundraiser for a local young girl named Chloe. It was an amazingly fun and successful day with generous community support. All of the proceeds (over $4000!) from the event were donated to help purchase Chloe’s special stand-up wheelchair which will improve her mobility. Photos/Story: Bryan Davies Photography. See more photos on www.georgianlife.ca

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