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Alcohol, Driving &The Older AdultTwo adults the same size but different ages can react differently fromdrinking di the same amount of alcohol. l As adults age they are affected moreby alcohol because of body changes. Older adults have less water in their bodies than younger adults, sothe concentration of alcohol is higher for the same quantityconsumed. Aging increases sensitivity to alcohol particularly in the centralnervous system. Older individuals metabolize alcohol differently than youngerindividuals therefore it takes longer to process each drink. The effects of blood alcohol on the brain are more pronouncedbecause of the natural changes that occur as the brain ages.In many cases, older adults will have at least one chronic illness that willaffect the impact of alcohol.Healthy & Tasty Alcohol-free DrinksThe Gentle CeasarV-8 juice (6 oz - 175 g)1/8 tsp concentrated lemon juicehot pepper sauce (tobasco) to taste2 drops Worcestershire sauceblack pepper to tasteCombine in large glass, add ice cubes,garnish with celery stalk if desired.1 servingRazzy Orange1/2 c orange juice1/4 c frozen raspberries1 orange, peeled, seeded &chopped1 raspberry-flavoured yogurt(6 oz -175g)Blend in processor until smooth.2-3 servingsThe streets of Gravenhurstlook very welcomingAround GravenhurstBy Gord DurnanThe month ofMay, at least inmy life, appearedearlier than Ianticipated andbefore I gotadjusted to wonderfulspringweather and lotsof gardening andgolfing and grass cutting.May was also a time for celebration atthe Durnan household as Dale and Irealized that we have now been married35 years. I assure you that the longevityof our marriage had nothing to do withher bypass heart surgery, performedwith great successs by a terrific surgeonat the Southlake Regional Health Centre’scardiac centre in Newmarket. Ihope that I will be able to keep up withher as the important rehab programprogresses.Gravenhurst has been the home ofseveral extremely large Muskoka chairsfor many years and in August 2009, thetornado destroyed the one at HomeHardware. Recently Rob and KaijaClark unveiled the new and bigger versionin the cheeriest yellow to welcomeeveryone to our town. I was extremelydisappointed to see that within the firstweek graffiti was inscribed on the chair.Shame on whoever is responsible. I wasalso most impressed that Rob and Kaijaand their staff have re-painted the chairand they vow to keep it looking great.Please thank them for their leadership.I recently met some of the folks at theNorthern Ontario School of Medicinewho have created a committee to workthroughout Muskoka. The goal of theschool is twofold: to ensure the medicalresidents who come to our two greatMuskoka hospital sites feel welcome butto also begin implementing a communitybased fundraising capacity to raisefunds for scholarships and bursaries forMuskoka students who may wish tostudy medicine at with the NorthernOntario School of Medicine and thenhopefully practice in our towns.The May long weekend broughtthousands of cottagers and tourists backto our area which, based on my observations,will definitely stimulate the economy.We provide them with greatfriendly service, products they need andthe opportunity to enjoy the bestMuskoka has to offer in natural heritage,scenery and entertainment andsparkling clean water.The weekend and the summer seasongot a wonderful kick off with the threehourlive broadcast of City TV’s popularBreakfast Television show at MuskokaWharf on the charming ship WenonahII. Several hundreds folks came out,many dressed in period costumes.Antique wooden boats cruised the bayand our favourite Santa and Mrs. Clausarrived by boat.Special thanks to the MuskokaSteamship and Historical Society fortheir special part in this celebration andmarketing coup and for taking everyoneon a free cruise. I challenge all of you totake your summer guests out on asteamship cruise this season.The streets of Gravenhurst are lookingreally welcoming now with the newfurniture and the colourful bannershanging throughout the uptown and onthe streetlight standards from Gull Laketo Muskoka Wharf.Keep your eyes on the entertainmenthappening this summer at the GravenhurstOpera House. You will be amazedat the great variety available, includingGravenhurst’s own talent show. Seeeveryone at the Music on the Bargeshows starting with the Muskoka ConcertBand on the evening of Sunday,June 20. Enjoy Muskoka.JOHN CLEATOR, CFPAgent/OwnerJOHN CLEATORINSURANCE SERVICES LTD.3B-295 Wellington StreetBracebridge ON P1L 1P3Bus: (705) 645-8766Fax: (705) 645-7655Home l Auto l LifeInvestments l Group l BusinessAUTO • HOME • BUSINESSSEASONAL • RECREATIONALJohnston & Assoc.Insurance Brokers Ltd.Your Insurance BrokerUnderstands690 Muskoka Road South,Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2Tel. 705-687-3451Fax 705-687-7985Rob and Kaija Clark of Home Hardware stand atop the giant Muskokachair after it was unveiled last month. It’s bigger and brighter than ever.Photograph: Jodi Holder14 June 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com
Enjoyed a busy month of literary eventsAround BracebridgeBy Maria Duncalf-BarberIt’s thattime of yearagain. Thetime when wewelcome ourfriends andcottagers backto marvelousMuskoka. TheBracebridgefarmers’ marketis up and running, offering amazingproduce and Muskoka-made goods.I’ve had a lovely busy month full ofliterary events. I attended Trillium LakelandsVoluntary Self-Identification Programevent with well-known authorGiller Prizewinner Joseph Boyden at theRene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre. Afull house of audience, students, teachersand administrators enjoyed the thirdTrillium Lakelands symposium on FirstNation, Métis, and Inuit education.On May 8, I attended the inauguralFestival of Books Fair at the GravenhurstOpera House, where I had a tableselling my books. It proved to be a wonderfulstart for a new annual event inMuskoka. The fair featured succulentfood and book raffles were available.The organizers did an amazing job andover 100 people attended.That evening I attended the 4thannual Walking in My Mothers Shoesshow at The Rosseau, a J W MarriottResort & Spa in Minett. The multidisciplinaryshow, which is the brainchildof Bracebridge artist Krysia Bower, is atribute to mothers and exploration ofmotherhood. Many performers andartists contributed with an evening ofmusic, poetry and spoken-word tributes.Myself and my friend Lyla Commandant,who holds the distinction of beingthe first woman chief of Wahta, openedMarina Nemat spoke about her book Prisoner of Tehran on May 28 at theRene M. Caisse Theatre. Maria Duncalf-Barber met her afterwards.and closed the evening’s events with specialprayers. Lyla spoke in Mohawk asshe held the audience spellbound withher heartfelt rendering in her nativetongue. We celebrated Lyla’s birthdaywith a delicious cake. The following dayoffered an interactive spirit paintingworkshop with Krysia, which accompaniedan amazing visual art exhibit.Spinning Reels, a local non-profitgroup of volunteers bringing independentmovies to Bracebridge, has chosen astudent who will receive the secondannual 2010 scholarship bursary prize.Martin Bennett, an industrious studentfrom St. Dominic Catholic SecondarySchool in Bracebridge, will attend RyersonUniversity for film studies. Martinis ecstatic with the bursary as it will behelp him greatly with the costs associatedwith post secondary education.On May 28, I attended the 12thannual Author’s Night to hear awardwinningMarina Nemat speak about herbook, Prisoner of Tehran. The CanadianFederation of University Women –Muskoka, organizes the event. Proceedssupport its charitable trust, which providesscholarships and bursaries to studentsat Muskoka’s secondary schools,Georgian College and Nipissing University.The following day I was honoured toattended the sixth annual spring concerthosted by Inspiring Sounds Music Studioat the Bracebridge United Church.It featured performances by young talentedmusicians under the direction ofmusic specialist Wing Chow. The concerthelped to raise funds for bicycles forGravenhurst resident Lisa McCoy’s bikeproject, which assists rural children inCambodia with transportation toschool. It was wonderful to sit in peaceand listen to glorious music beingplayed on a Saturday afternoon awayfrom the bustle outside. A total of nearly$600 was raised at the concert.On May 30 I was invited to PatrickBoyer’s launch of Muskoka Books PublishingHouse based in Bracebridge. Itwill involve itself with titles from ParrySound, Algonquin Provincial Park,Georgian Bay and, of course, Muskoka.Many writers and publishers attended aswell as MP Tony Clement and MPPNorm MillerAs a published author, Boyer joinedthe Writers’ Union of Canada in the1970s and has served as a member ofthe WUC’s national council. He isauthor of 18 books, 64 articles andbook reviews, and over 800 newspapercolumns and feature articles in Canadianand foreign newspapers and periodicals.Thanks to Patrick for his generosityof spirit and vision in enabling manybooks to be re-remembered in print.On another note, judges voted aspiringmovie directors from schools inCollingwood, Barrie and Bracebridge aswinners in the annual Simcoe MuskokaDistrict Health Unit’s stop smokingmedia contest. There were 19 entries inthe challenge, which is now in its seventhyear, and the videos submittedwere high quality.I am happy to say third place prize of$100 was awarded to students at St.Dominic Catholic Secondary School inBracebridge for their submission, TobaccoAwareness Rant, created under thesupervision of teacher Greg Albisser.Well done!With summer around the corner,enjoy life to its fullest here in paradise.Write your own story and learn to beyourself. My mother always said ‘Everyoneelse is taken.”June is promising to be a busy month in GravenhurstTown of Gravenhurst notesMay has been an exceptionally busymonth and June is promising to bejust as busy!Not only have we started to see ourseasonal residents opening up theircottages, but we have seen a tour ofG20 journalists come and celebrateour community.You may have noticed the variousflags from the G20 countries on displayover the Victoria Day weekendand we will continue to showcasethese countries each weekend in Juneas we lead up to the G8.June will see great events for familiesof all ages!On June 26, Boating for the Curewill take place at the Muskoka Wharf.The event is a fundraiser for breastcancer and prostate cancer research.The day consists of a boating rallyaround Lake Muskoka. Participantswill be collecting treasure maps toguide their journey and tokens whichare turned in at the end of the day atan awards ceremony. Pre-registrationis required and can be done online atwww.boatingforthecure.comMark your calendars now for theCanada Day long weekend in July.The Kilworthy celebrations will betaking place again on July 1 with funfor the whole family. Be sure to get toFranklin Park for these great eventsstarting at 11 a.m. and running until3 p.m. There will be face painting,live music and entertainment, airbouncers, fishing pond, cake anddrinks and so much more! Don’t missout on this great annual tradition.Celebrate this great country we livein!July 3 will see the return of thePaws for a Cause fundraising event forcanine cancer research. Be sure tocheck out www.pawsforacause.ca formore information and to register.Registration starts at 11 and the walkbegins at 12 p.m.The Gravenhurst Visitor InformationCentre is now open at theGravenhurst Opera House. Be sure todrop in and say ‘Hello’ to our friendly,professional and enthusiastic travelcounsellors: Megan, Garrett andSamantha!The Visitor Information Centre willbe open 7 days a week, Monday toThursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdayand Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Email inquiries can be directedto tourism@gravenhurst.ca or givethem a call 705-687-5550 ext 23.Photograph: courtesy of Maria Duncalf Barberwww.whatsupmuskoka.com June 2010 15
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