Books by the Bay 2009 July 17th-19th, Ticket Prices & Things

Tickets
Admission:
Weekend Pass $40 Including Cruise

To avoid disappointment, buy your weekend pass early.

Individual Events $15.00 Each – Sold at door only

To avoid disappointment
buy your weekend passes early!

We expect to have very few single tickets to sell.

Children FREE for Saturday morning program
Festival Dinner $25.00 – Callander Legion – Saturday July 19th.
For more information or to purchase tickets!
Call the Callander Public Library at: (705) 752-2544
For Credit Card ticket orders call Gulliver’s Quality Books & Toys
at: (705)474-7335 or 1-888-229-2665

The Whole List For The Masters Golf Game. Great Four Days!

Position Name Score Hole Rounds(72) Score(288) Total
1 Angel Cabrera -1 18 68 68 69 71 276 -12
2t Chad Campbell -3 18 65 70 72 69 276 -12
2t Kenny Perry -1 18 68 67 70 71 276 -12
4 Shingo Katayama -4 18 67 73 70 68 278 -10
5 Phil Mickelson -5 18 73 68 71 67 279 -9
6t John Merrick -6 18 68 74 72 66 280 -8
6t Steve Flesch -5 18 71 74 68 67 280 -8
6t Tiger Woods -4 18 70 72 70 68 280 -8
6t Steve Stricker -1 18 72 69 68 71 280 -8
10t Hunter Mahan -3 18 66 75 71 69 281 -7
10t Sean O’Hair -3 18 68 76 68 69 281 -7
10t Jim Furyk 1 18 66 74 68 73 281 -7
13t Camilo Villegas -3 18 73 69 71 69 282 -6
13t Tim Clark -1 18 68 71 72 71 282 -6
15t Geoff Ogilvy -3 18 71 70 73 69 283 -5
15t Todd Hamilton 1 18 68 70 72 73 283 -5
17t Aaron Baddeley -3 18 68 74 73 69 284 -4
17t Graeme McDowell -3 18 69 73 73 69 284 -4
19 Nick Watney 1 18 70 71 71 73 285 -3
20t Paul Casey -3 18 72 72 73 69 286 -2
20t Ryuji Imada -3 18 73 72 72 69 286 -2
20t Trevor Immelman -3 18 71 74 72 69 286 -2
20t Rory McIlroy -2 18 72 73 71 70 286 -2
20t Sandy Lyle -1 18 72 70 73 71 286 -2
20t Justin Rose -1 18 74 70 71 71 286 -2
20t Stephen Ames 2 18 73 68 71 74 286 -2
20t Anthony Kim 2 18 75 65 72 74 286 -2
20t Ian Poulter 2 18 71 73 68 74 286 -2
20t Rory Sabbatini 4 18 73 67 70 76 286 -2
30t Ross Fisher -3 18 69 76 73 69 287 -1
30t Stuart Appleby -1 18 72 73 71 71 287 -1
30t Larry Mize E 18 67 76 72 72 287 -1
30t Dustin Johnson 1 18 72 70 72 73 287 -1
30t Vijay Singh 2 18 71 70 72 74 287 -1
35t Ben Curtis -2 18 73 71 74 70 288 E
35t Ken Duke E 18 71 72 73 72 288 E
35t Padraig Harrington 1 18 69 73 73 73 288 E
38t Robert Allenby E 18 73 72 72 72 289 1
38t Luke Donald 1 18 73 71 72 73 289 1
38t Henrik Stenson 1 18 71 70 75 73 289 1
38t Sergio Garcia 2 18 73 67 75 74 289 1
42 Bubba Watson 1 18 72 72 73 73 290 2
43 Lee Westwood 7 18 70 72 70 79 291 3
44t Dudley Hart 4 18 72 72 73 76 293 5
44t D.J. Trahan 4 18 72 73 72 76 293 5
46t Kevin Sutherland E 18 69 76 77 72 294 6
46t Mike Weir E 18 68 75 79 72 294 6
46t Miguel Angel Jimenez 1 18 70 73 78 73 294 6
49t Rocco Mediate 5 18 73 70 78 77 298 10
49t Andres Romero 5 18 69 75 77 77 298 10
Cut Fred Couples 73 73 146 2
Cut Ernie Els 75 71 146 2
Cut Retief Goosen 75 71 146 2
Cut Jose Maria Olazabal 71 75 146 2
Cut Adam Scott 71 75 146 2
Cut Jeev Milkha Singh 71 75 146 2
Cut Richard Sterne 72 74 146 2
Cut Stewart Cink 69 78 147 3
Cut Robert Karlsson 73 74 147 3
Cut Martin Kaymer 71 76 147 3
Cut Soren Kjeldsen 76 71 147 3
Cut Greg Norman 70 77 147 3
Cut Reinier Saxton 75 72 147 3
Cut Y.E. Yang 73 74 147 3
Cut Briny Baird 73 75 148 4
Cut K.J. Choi 76 72 148 4
Cut Soren Hansen 72 76 148 4
Cut Justin Leonard 75 73 148 4
Cut Jack Newman 72 76 148 4
Cut Oliver Wilson 73 75 148 4
Cut Boo Weekley 73 76 149 5
Cut Ian Woosnam 74 75 149 5
Cut Ryo Ishikawa 73 77 150 6
Cut Zach Johnson 70 80 150 6
Cut Drew Kittleson 78 72 150 6
Cut Bernhard Langer 70 80 150 6
Cut Louis Oosthuizen 73 77 150 6
Cut Brandt Snedeker 76 74 150 6
Cut Mathew Goggin 74 77 151 7
Cut Wen-Tang Lin 77 74 151 7
Cut Mark O’Meara 75 76 151 7
Cut Chez Reavie 75 76 151 7
Cut Craig Stadler 77 74 151 7
Cut Billy Mayfair 77 75 152 8
Cut Alvaro Quiros 78 75 153 9
Cut Prayad Marksaeng 70 84 154 10
Cut Pat Perez 75 79 154 10
Cut Carl Pettersson 75 79 154 10
Cut Steve Wilson 79 75 154 10
Cut Michael Campbell 80 75 155 11
Cut Danny Lee 74 81 155 11
Cut Fuzzy Zoeller 79 76 155 11
Cut Ben Crenshaw 73 83 156 12
Cut Tom Watson 74 83 157 13
Cut Raymond Floyd 79 79 158 14
Cut Gary Player 78 83 161 17

The Masters Golf. Fantastic Weekend For Sure.

Well here is the winners of the Masters Golf game which was played over the weekend. You know, I am not a great sports person, but I have gotten into watching the Masters for the past twenty years or so.  I figure it’s the best, when it comes to golf and sure look forward to it.  Darn shame our country in Canada doesn’t cater to it a bit more.  Folks sure don’t know what they are missing.  The scenery is enough to get a fellow or gal to watching it all on its own.  One of my sons dropped by to watch it with me and for four days we just sat back and enjoyed.  My other son was down with a cold, but he did watch it with a  cup of hot chicken soup at his home.  Didn’t want to pass on his cold to his family.   I was hoping for Kenny Perry myself, but wasn’t to be.  Also Phil Mickelson sure put on a show, one that will go in the history books.  Everyone this year sure can’t complain about the game, it was one of the best. Can’t wait till next year.  My opinion only.

1 Angel Cabrera -1 18 68 68 69 71 276 -12
2t Chad Campbell -3 18 65 70 72 69 276 -12
2t Kenny Perry -1 18 68 67 70 71 276 -12
4 Shingo Katayama -4 18 67 73 70 68 278 -10
5 Phil Mickelson -5 18 73 68 71 67 279 -9
6t John Merrick -6 18 68 74 72 66 280 -8
6t Steve Flesch -5 18 71 74 68 67 280 -8
6t Tiger Woods -4 18 70 72 70 68 280 -8

Fruits and Vegies With Most & Least Pesticides On Them

Thought I would make up a couple lists of what vegetables & fruits has the least pesticides on them when buying in a grocery store.  Also the a list of the worst ones to buy.  Take a look and remember, make sure you do a thorough washing soon as you get them home, especially before putting them in your fridge.  Also remember to wash your hands after handling them.  My opinion only.

BEST

Onion
Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Papaya
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomato
Sweet Potato

The Worst

1  Peach
2  Apples
4  Celery
5  Nectarine
6  Strawberries
7  Cherries
8  Kale
9  Lettuce
10 Grapes (Imported)
11 Carrot
12 Pear

Weather Forecast For Port Loring

Forecast

Issued: 5.30 AM EDT Saturday 11 April 2009

Today:
Sunny with cloudy periods. High plus 4. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight:
Cloudy periods. Low minus 11.
Sunday:
Sunny. High plus 5.
Monday:
Sunny. Low minus 6. High 10.
Tuesday:
Sunny. Low zero. High 12.
Wednesday:
Sunny. Low plus 1. High 13.
Thursday:
Sunny. Low minus 2. High 12.
Friday:
Sunny. Low minus 1. High 11.

Lowering Blood Pressure and Staying Healthy

Good old grapes.  For years I grew them and enjoyed them, saying that they are good for your health. Also a touch of good red wine is a benefit for those that can drink it safely.  I kind of think the reason now behind my Dads good heart was by eating his own grapes. Take a look at this article.

The consumption of regular table grapes, red and blue, lower blood pressure and improve heart health better than drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center in Ann Arbor.  Just remember to wash them thoroughly before eating.

Drink More Water Folks

You know for years I have been saying folks don’t drink enough water.  Should say good water.  Take a look at this article.

It’s not just American adults who are faced with an epidemic of obesity. Children and adolescents are becoming overweight at an alarming rate. In fact, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics show the prevalence of obesity among children between the ages of 6 to 11 has more than doubled in the past 20 years.

But now a study just published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine concludes there’s a simple and effective way to reduce the excess intake of calories causing childhood overweight and obesity, as well as contributing to cavities and other health problems. The solution isn’t a new drug — it is simply drinking more water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages

The Masters Golf. Five to watch (besides Tiger):

One golf tournament I love to watch each year is the Masters. I would have to say it is the best one of the year.  With all its nice spring colors it sure is a sight to see after sitting up here in the north looking out at white for the past five months.  At any rate, here are five fellows that are playing that I feel you should keep an eye on this year.  Great Time Of Year To Be Alive & Kickin’.

Five to watch (besides Tiger):

Mike Weir – He is far from the longest hitter, but the Canadian is crafty and has a great record at Augusta since winning in 2003, having never finished outside the Top 20 – with the exception of 2004 when he missed the cut.

Paul Casey – Won last week in Houston, and has three strong finishes in four tries at Augusta. The mix of power and finesse that could see him through to the Butler Cabin on Sunday.

Fred Couples – Too old to contend? It was only a couple of years ago that Couples finished third at The Masters and challenged for the lead on Sunday. If his putting is sharp, Couples, who has had a strong start to the year, could be a factor.

Luke Donald – If the wrist is fully healed, Donald’s sharp iron play and putting could make him a factor this week. He has a strong record at The Masters in four appearances.

Ernie Els – It is hard to imagine Els has not won a Masters at this point in his career. Apparently he has been focusing on this tournament, and has been consistent this year, making all seven cuts in the tournaments he’s played.

Good News For Coffee Drinkers

Well now.  I gotta’ tell you I sure enjoy my afternoon coffee. My wife and I have been having a cup or two every afternoon for a good many years.  Perked coffee though not the instant kind or the kind in them cheap coffee percolator’s. My son bought me a real good percolator for my birthday and we sure are enjoying it.  Has different settings on it for keeping it hot. I sure hate cold coffee.  Also I like it with raw sugar, can’t be beat.  Take a  look at this article.

It’s a pleasant surprise when something questionable turns out to be full of health benefits. First chocolate was found to prevent heart disease. Then red wine was shown to increase overall longevity. Now the spotlight is on coffee. Newly released studies reveal that coffee drinking lowers risk of stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. It even improves social skills and depressive symptoms. Other recent research has shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of diabetes. Also a cup of coffee contains up to four times as much antioxidant activity as a cup of green tea contains. Myself I don’t care for that green tea.  Some say it’s good I say well……………….to each their own.  Now in saying all this remember one word. Moderation, Moderation, Moderation.

Obama and Seal Hunt.

Typical Democrat, if they  had their way there would be no hunting at all.  I guess it’s ok though for him to go out and buy a steak every night of the week. You would think there is more important things to be doing than taking work away from the working man.  What we do here in Canada is our business. What other countries do in theirs, is their business. Simple as that. Take a look at this article.  My Opinion Only.

U.S. President Barack Obama sees the Canadian seal hunt as “inhumane” and vowed to express his “outrage” during his days as a senator, it was revealed today.

Obama, who has not spoken publicly about the seal hunt since becoming President, vowed in a 2006 letter to animal-rights activists to work with colleagues “to ensure that we take all the necessary steps to express our outrage” with the Canadian government.

Colorectal Cancer, Don’t Be Fooled

You know here is another item that has gotten way out of hand in my eyes. Today they are suggesting folks to go in for colonoscopies . Thing is even if one does what they say and have these tests the test only shows about half of what it is suppose to, if that in my eyes.  I am no doctor by no means but I am thinking that one should be looking at alternative measures first. Like eating properly and putting good things back into ones body that has been killed off by the things we are eating today. Take a look at this article. Almost says what I am thinking.  My opinion only as usual.

A British research team headed by Professor Donald Maxwell Parkin of Cancer Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Mathematics, and Statistics in London reports natural approaches involving a healthy lifestyle could slash the rate of on in Great Britain over the next 24 years. And there’s no reason to think the strategies wouldn’t prevent the same cancers in other countries, too.

The new research suggests that changes in diet, exercise, alcohol use, and body weight could cause the rate of colorectal cancer in the U.K. to plummet by over one-fourth. This is a ten percent higher reduction in the number of cancers than would most likely be prevented by a proposed national medical screening.  So use common sense.  Preventative med. is a better way to go than what is out there today.

The new science advisor to President Obama, Hmmmm

Now here is something that I kind of figured might have happened a lot sooner.  Thing is though once these scientists start  playing around like this I would have to say we humans are not long for this world as we see it now.  Mother nature is not to be played with. My Opinion Only, these guys are out to lunch.

Of all the hare-brained ideas about climate change I’ve heard in the last few years, this one takes the grand prize: John Holdren, the new science advisor to President Obama, is actively considering radical geoengineering ideas in order to halt global warming. One such idea now being discussed with the Obama administration involves — get this — launching enormous amounts of pollution particles into Earth’s upper atmosphere to block the sun’s rays and “chill” the planet.First off, there’s the whole idea that intentionally launching pollution into the atmosphere is, by any reckoning, a dangerous ecological experiment that potentially puts the entire Earth ecosystem at risk. Let’s face it, folks: Human beings have proven themselves to be remarkably bad at anticipating the ecological effects of their own actions. The ramifications of such misguided efforts to fight global warming simply cannot be foreseen by any scientist (or group of scientists).On top of that, human scientists have demonstrated themselves to be astonishingly arrogant when it comes to dealing with Mother Nature. The idea that we can save the planet by polluting the atmosphere is reckless at best, and delusional at worst.  I also believe that there is nothing to worry about when it comes to global warming. It’s a natural occurrence which has happened before and will happen again.  Just leave it alone. It is all is about money money money not what is good for us humans or this earth that we live on.

E. Coli. Take Note

Another warning not to eat Safeway lean ground beef sold in Sask, Man, and NW Ont.

The lean ground beef affected was sold in packages of approximately 450 grams with the first part of the UPC being 201670 and a Canada establishment number of 573.

The meat was prepared for certain Canada Safeway stores in northwestern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

The affected packages bear a Best Before or a Freeze By date of March 19 and were sold from March 13 to March 19 and are no longer available for sale.

Consumers who may have previously purchased this product and have it in their freezers are advised not to eat it.