Autumn In The Hills 2015

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The dirt on

clean fill Broadway Revival

Orangeville finds its groove

Imagination Unhinged Artist Gail Prussky

Warm & fuzzy

Snuggle up in local wool

When great trees fall

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26 THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED

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The blight in our forests

by Don Scallen

19 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

John Adams

38 BROADWAY REVIVAL

How downtown Orangeville found its groove

by Tralee Pearce 38

Our favourite picks for autumn 23 FENCE POSTS

44 HOW ‘CLEAN FILL’ BECAME A DIRTY WORD

The controversy over fill dumping

by Tim Shuff Spice it up with Fire in the Kitchen

by Tony Reynolds 60 THE VILLAGE AND I: AN EXCERPT

Maurice Weatherall

by Kristi Green

The Conservative grip on Cardwell

by Ken Weber 76 GOOD SPORT

20 MUST DO

51 HERE’S THE RUB

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58 HISTORIC HILLS

Our readers write

Join the Zumba craze

by Nicola Ross 78 OVER THE (NEXT) HILL

The postman

by Dan Needles

Fit for life

by Gail Grant

35 MADE IN THE HILLS

A warm fuzzy feeling

by Tralee Pearce 55 COOKING CLASS

Landman Gardens’ spicy roast pork

by Cecily Ross

80 HEADWATERS NEST

What’s for dinner?

by Bethany Lee 82 AT HOME IN THE HILLS

A breath of fresh air

by Pam Purves 96 WHAT’S ON IN THE HILLS

A calendar of autumn happenings

63 HOW NOT TO BE A SERIAL KILLER

The unhinged imagination of Gail Prussky

by Jeff Rollings

110 A PUZZLING CONCLUSION

by Ken Weber

66 HEADWATERS ARTS FESTIVAL

A preview of the annual art show I N D E X

68 EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Arts at Community Living Dufferin

by Tony Reynolds

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volume 22 number 3 2015 publisher and editor Signe Ball design and art direction Kim van Oosterom Wallflower Design editorial Gail Grant Bethany Lee Dan Needles Tralee Pearce Pam Purves Tony Reynolds Jeff Rollings Cecily Ross Nicola Ross Don Scallen Tim Shuff Ken Weber photography Rosemary Hasner Robert McCaw Pete Paterson Food styling: Jane Fellowes illus tr ation Shelagh Armstrong Alex Lennox Jim Stewart

a s so ciate editors Tralee Pearce Dyanne Rivers oper ations and adminis tr ation Kirsten Ball Cindy Caines advertising sales Roberta Fracassi Erin Woodley advertising production Marion Hodgson Type & Images events and copy editor Janet Dimond web manager inthehills.ca Valerie Jones Echohill Web Sites web video Mick Partlett — on our cover Beech forest by Paul Aniszewski

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Ars longa In the face of great tragedies, it is often not science but literature that strikes to the heart of the matter. And so, in our choice of headline for the story on the tragedy befalling so many of our native trees, we turned to literature. As many of you will recognize, we appropriated “The Beautiful and Damned” from the title of a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

When I first wrote the words down, I wanted to add a second “the,” but realized that was the rhythm of another title, Norman Mailer’s The Naked and the Dead – which, as it sad­ ly happens, would also have been an appropriate headline.

Our art director Kim van Oosterom suggested the cover line, the title of a poem by Maya Angelou: “When great trees fall, / rocks on distant hills shudder … When great souls die and / our reality, bound to / them, takes leave of us …”

In his feature on the blights that are felling our ash, beech and butternut trees, Don Scallen recalls the skeletal elms of his childhood. I am older than Don, and my recollection is of those giants in full and noble glory. But I also recall driv­ ing in the countryside with my father, a nature lover, who told me that the tall, straight-trunked, umbrella-shaped trees that strode the roadsides with such assurance would soon all disappear. I couldn’t credit it. But disappear they did, and are now for me no more than a misty childhood dreamscape I can no longer describe with confidence. Finding truth in the reality that has taken leave of us is the task of poets.

But literary and other arts serve us not only in tragedy and loss, but also in joy – in all those moments when some greater emotion cannot be expressed by our quotidian vocabulary, or perhaps not by language at all.

And so a large part of this fall issue, as is our tradition, is devoted to a celebration of the arts. There is our annual pre­ view of the Headwaters Arts Festival show, an interview with Gail Prussky whose art fearlessly plumbs the deep recesses of imagination, and a visit to Community Living Dufferin where a progressive arts program is opening exciting new forms of expression for people with disabilities.

Art is long, the saying goes. Trees, too, ought to outlive us – offering, as art does, the comfort of continuance beyond our own brief lives. But these coming months may be one of the last best times in our lifetime to see many of them in full splendour. So take a walk in the woods this fall and, to paraphrase another poet, “Gather ye autumn leaves while ye may.”

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Re: “The Urban/Rural Divide” (summer ’15). I enjoyed reading Nicola Ross’s article in which I was quoted. I appreciate her efforts in delivering an even and thorough analysis of what is obviously a complicated state of affairs in the town of Caledon.

Although the article does a great job of getting the overall point across, there are a few points that were not accurate with respect to SouthFields Village.

The village core plan has not been replaced by a Trinity Common-type regional shopping centre. In fact, a convenience store recently opened for business, and this fall a daycare and a bakery/café are going to open their doors. The centre of the village, the Village Blue amenity, is already constructed with paths all around it, and includes a large open space designed for community gatherings and the permanent home of the SouthFields Village Farmers’ Market. In the winter that space will also be an outdoor skating rink for both organized and casual use.

This spring, Toronto and Region Conservation finally com­ pleted their bridge over the Etobicoke Creek, creating a beautiful trail connection to Valleywood (the first but not the only walkable and bike-able path between the two communities).

The large shopping centre to which the story referred has always been on the books and slated for Mayfield West Phase II (beside the Brampton Christian School). That shopping centre will also house a Go Transit hub.

So SouthFields is still getting its village core. It just isn’t exactly what was promised by either the town or the sales centre. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say we were prom­ ised a library/community centre larger than the central branch at Albion/Bolton.

As well, at one point the article refers to Valleywood as Valleyfield and states that SouthFields is already built out. In fact, it isn’t. It’s probably about 60 per cent complete with several new builders now involved beyond the original Monarch and Coscorp.

What was also missing from the article are the inadequacies in the planning process in relationship to working with the utilities and school boards. For over five years residents were paying service delivery fees that didn’t match the density of the community. And the public school is grossly undersized. The community has outgrown it by more than 11 portables, with an expansion now proposed for a school that was built just three years ago. Currently, new residents with children as young as four are forced to get on a bus and drive past SouthFields Village Public School (which they can see from their bedroom window) and over to a holding school by Mayfield Secondary.

But, as I said, there was a lot to cover and Ms. Ross did a great job of getting the main point across.

Yevgenia Casale Nobleton (former SouthFields resident)

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I haven’t read through your entire report on the Places to Grow (et al.) planning led by our Ontario govern­ ment. It’s too astonishing.

Caledon was a quiet region of farms and the Credit River. Not now, with a planned population of 113,000 wedged into tightly spaced houses among huge industrial and commercial plots. Some years ago I was appalled by a large empty space stretching from horizon to horizon, totally denuded of trees but covered with roads, curbs and street lights, just south of the headquarters of the Credit Valley Conservation.

Then there are the gravel pits that are now permanent ponds because pits that penetrate the water table are ex­ cused from mandatory reconstitution, and the new six-lane highway about to pierce Caledon’s forests. And all this in spite of the Greenbelt, Places to Grow, Niagara Escarpment and Oak Ridges Moraine restrictions. No wonder Cale­ don needs 15 planners.

The irony is that Caledon could go bankrupt trying to maintain this mon­ ster, whereas if they remained rural, they would now and in the future be quite comfortable.

Another appalling thought is that, despite one of the strictest tree-cutting bylaws in Ontario, Caledon is rapidly being scraped clear of mature tree cover because the Municipal Act exempts industry, commerce, gravel pits, power lines and housing developments from the restrictions. Only farmers, who maintain their woodlots out of selfinterest, are controlled.

Meanwhile, towns like Atikokan and Thunder Bay are losing people.

Is there any limit to the stupidity of Queen’s Park “planners”?

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Planning deficit The trio of articles in the summer issue on the Greenbelt, the Growth Plan and Caledon’s rural/urban divide distilled a lot of excellent research and regional wisdom. The key perspective of long-term ecological integrity, however, begged greater attention.

While conservation authorities are developing and implementing innovations to better protect natural heritage and water, they are not afforded the political respect nor the resources they need. In particular, while section 2.2.1 a of the Provincial Policy Statement requires planning authorities to protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water by “using the watershed as the ecologically meaningful scale for integrated and long-term planning, which can be a foundation for considering cumulative impacts of development,” watershed planning lacks teeth and consistency.

Worse, monitoring and reporting are woefully inadequate – from indi­ vidual conservation authorities, the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition, and the province – a fact that is significantly hampering the ongoing land use planning review.

While some rules may irritate, ecological integrity is required for a healthy population and a vibrant economy, and must be protected for future generations.

Andrew McCammon The Ontario Headwaters Institute, Oakville

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I just wanted to express my concerns over the recent summer issue and the picture of paddleboarding (“Paddleboard Zen”).

I love that there are so many things we can do on the river and want to share the river with people, but the problem is the disrespect people bring to the river. We live in Cheltenham and my kids (grown up now) rafted down the river often in the summer from Inglewood to Cheltenham. Now they are so sad about the garbage and disrespect.

People from out of town bring floaties and don’t realize there are rocks that rip them and they just leave them, along with cans and debris. Now travelling down the river is a clean-up mission. By the Cheltenham store, visitors park their cars and clean out their garbage by dumping it on the ground for local residents – a gift of sorts, I suppose. Who do they think will keep these places clean?

Look at what is happening with Caledon’s badlands – an article in the Toronto Star brought lots of curious visitors and cars and garbage. It’s just not fair.

Please, when you put these articles of invitation out to people to come and enjoy, insert something about the spirit of caretaking and not just using the resource. Create a spirit of “if you use it, you must give something back.”

How about an article on “showing up” and not “using up” the hospitality of the natural resources?

Kathryn Reid continued on next page Cheltenham

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Lyme Disease Re: “Tick Talk” (summer ’15). The main article and the tick facts seem to indicate that there is not a black-legged tick problem in Headwaters.

In April my dog had a tick on him from a walk around Island Lake. After removing it and submitting it for testing at the Orangeville public health office, it was confirmed that it was an adult black-legged tick. Because this is the tick that carries Lyme disease, it was sent away for further testing and was found not to be carrying Lyme.

I have also been told that a dog in my subdivision has con­ tracted Lyme disease from the Monora Park area.

In addition, the article recommends using tweezers to remove ticks. A better and more reliable method is to use a tick remover that can be purchased at most pet stores.

Tick awareness signs should be posted in public trail areas such as Island Lake.

Mark Bates Orangeville

Thank you to Tralee Pearce for writing the beautifully crafted, highly educational article about Lyme disease.

The Lupus Foundation of Ontario has been located in Ridgeway since 1977 and within the past few years we have witnessed many people searching for a proper diagnosis.

One woman called our office from Toronto where she was being treated for Lyme and recently discovered she actually has lupus.

The main triggers of lupus are stress, trauma and UV rays – so, many of our armed forces personnel reach out to us for information. Women are the most likely (90 per cent) to be diagnosed, and triggers may also be hormones, pregnancy, bacterial infections and a host of others.

The symptoms can be severe fatigue, joint pain, rash, reaction to UV rays, chest pain, swelling, weight gain, seizures, psychological symptoms, blood abnormalities, memory loss, and heart, lung, kidney and digestive problems – the list can be long and include any and every part of the body.

Last month, RBC bank allowed our foundation to host a display at the branch here in Ridgeway. We chose to highlight the similarities between lupus and Lyme as there are num­ erous local residents dealing with the severe effects of Lyme.

Fundraisers are held to assist families to finance their treatments in the U.S.A. Please add lupus to the many auto-immune diseases that share the same symptoms as Lyme. It may encourage those seeking a proper diagnosis to suggest it to their physician as a possibility.

Kathy Crowhurst Lupus Foundation of Ontario

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John Adams Ever since he was five and his babysitter used multiple colours to fill in an apple in his colouring book, John Adams has been intrigued by ways of translating the world through art. A motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for the outdoors, John divides his time between city and country. He says the soothing quality of his landscapes comes about in part because “I never bother with all the small details ... I tend to concentrate on the overall effect or the big picture.� His work will be in the Headwaters Arts Show at the end of this month, and in Dragonfly Arts on Broadway beginning November 11. www.john-adams.ca IN THE HILLS Autumn 2015

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linger Shelburne’s Trinity United Church is transformed into a music and art hub on October 17 for the second annual Spirit Touches Art, Touches Spirit (STartS).

The music is upstairs and will include performances by Shelburne Fiddlers and Friends, singer Gary Heaslip and singer/ fiddler/step dancer Darcey Baker.

Music will be playing all day, with some musicians using the church’s pipe organ and grand piano.

Downstairs is the gallery space, with art, crafts and storytelling aplenty. Watch for abstract painter Ken Topping, painter and alpaca crafter Kai-Liis McInnes and potter Jackie Warmelink, to name a few.

Organizer Ann McAlpine says the event is a welcome use of a beloved church with some of the “best acoustics in Dufferin County.” No wonder last year many visitors stayed for hours, wandering up and down the stairs all day.

The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, with light refresh­ ments. Contact 519-925-2233 or trinityunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

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New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera broadcasts a selection of its live Lincoln Center productions to cinemas across Canada – including Orangeville’s Galaxy Cinemas – for local opera lovers.

For an insider’s look at the upcoming season, join opera expert Iain Scott for An Introduction to the 2015–16 MET Opera Live Cinema Broadcasts.

Scott will be discussing such operas as Verdi’s Il Trovatore, Wagner’s Tannhäuser, and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Turandot.

He’ll offer insights into topics such as the ascendance of soprano Anna Netrebko into the role of Lenora in Il Trovatore and the fact that this season will mark the MET’s first Othello sans blackface. Scott (find him at www.opera-is.com)

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This folklore map of Albion township is filled with oddball characters and mini-narratives from the 1930s, making it look like something out of the Lord of the Rings saga. Find this

says he also sees his job as nudging opera traditionalists into shaking up their repertoire. The contemporary German opera Lulu by Alban Berg, perhaps?

“My job is to encourage people to extend themselves just beyond their comfort zone,” he says.

There are two lectures: The first, for those new to opera, is on September 27 at Westminster United Church in Orangeville from 2 to 4 pm. ($15); and the second, for seasoned opera lovers, is on September 28 at Rosemont Hall on Highway 89 from 10 am to noon ($25).

Call Dufferin Arts Council at 519-941-7982 or visit www.dufferinartscouncil.com. above : A scene from a Metropolitan Opera production of the Puccini opera Turandot at New York City’s Lincoln Center.

and other historical gems at Mapping Peel: An Exploration of Maps from the Peel Archives. The exhibit marks the International Year of the Map at PAMA (Peel Art Gallery, Museum and

Archives) in downtown Brampton and runs until November 27.

Among many activities organized around the exhibit, budding young cartophiles can visit the gallery on the PD day of September 29 to create their own interactive map.

The show is included with regular admission (free on September 26 and 27). www.pama.peelregion.ca

Peel historian William Perkins Bull commissioned Helen Gertrude Kemp to create “animated” maps of Peel’s five townships. Along with this one of Albion, only the Caledon and Chinguacousy maps survive.

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Our Nature to Conserve: Exploring the Headwaters is on October 3. The Credit River tour runs from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm and will showcase restoration projects, low-impact development practices, and community initiatives worth celebrating. Along the way, you’ll hear how you can help as a homeowner and/or a citizen. Oh, and the fall colours won’t hurt, either.

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ne of our neighbours died last winter and we didn’t hear the news for nearly three weeks. This never would have happened in the days when Kenny Jardine was responsible for keeping us up to date.

Kenny lived across the Blind Line from us at the end of a long lane in a little white house hidden by willow trees. I met him in the spring of 1978, just after I had taken possession of the property, and he brought me up to date on the abandoned farmhouse I planned to restore.

“You know it’s haunted,” he said. Then he told me about a woman who contracted rabies and jumped out the upstairs window. This was the sort of story he loved, because it required expanding a thing to proportions that satisfied his imagination.

Kenny’s observations often found their way into my “fables,” as he used to call them. It’s a good word – fables. I’ve never found a better one to describe this occupation of writing. I’ve lost count of the ideas he gave me, sitting in his kitchen beside the woodstove or leaning on the box of the pickup truck at the mailbox. Like me, he was vague about dates and always looked for colour and dialogue that brought a story to life.

One time we were standing out at the mailbox in a howling wind off the lake and Kenny reported that one of the neighbours had driven south to Orlando to escape the winter and died there the week before Christmas.

“Terrible time to die in Florida,” he said. And after a pause he added, “Pretty good time to die up here.”

I shared a party line with Kenny for 20 years. It

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was a forerunner to the Internet chat room and I found it essential for staying abreast of current affairs. Every morning I would log on with Kenny and his friend Helen Kenwell, who lived up in Maxwell, to listen to the news and their comments.

They covered the hard news first: births, deaths, break-ins, traffic accidents and barn fires, lost cattle

Once Kenny was loaded with all the current events, he would set off like a postman to spread the word. and rabid foxes. Once he was loaded with all the current events, he would set off like a postman to spread the word. He had a milk and cookies route that took him across the fields to the kitchens of the Jardine Sideroad and the Blind Line. I have several photographs of him, but the image that sticks in my mind is a bent figure moving across the field, tilted slightly forward, his legs moving quickly, almost in a trot and eating up the miles like a coyote.

If we knew each other well as neighbours in those days, it was because Kenny laid down the fibre optic cables between our houses. He pollinated from f lower to f lower, checked to see that smoke was coming out of the chimney. He remembered birth­ days and anniversaries, reflected over a hot biscuit, patted the dog and moved on.

Because he walked everywhere and didn’t carry an ounce of fat, Kenny enjoyed basically good health for

84 years. When he finally made the trip to the hospi­ tal and received a terminal diagnosis, the doctors worried about the possibility he had picked up some superbug and put him in isolation. Cutting Kenny off from human contact was about the best way to torture him. I had to don a gown, mask and gloves to get in to see him, and when I finally opened the door, he said, “Huloo! Did you hear they saw a moose on the Min Baker Sideroad yesterday?” I had not heard that. This was breaking news and I must have looked astonished. “I still have the phone,” he shrugged.

He returned to the hospital after Christmas and went down quickly. I watched the room fill up every night with his extended family – an extraordinary thing for a man who lived alone for much of his life.

When Kenny was past the point of talking, the visiting went on around his bedside until the nurses eased us all out and we stood yakking in the parking lot. It was a shame Kenny couldn’t join in because it was the kind of evening he loved best.

As a writer, I have always felt charged with the safekeeping of all items of worldly and unworldly significance, as if I will be held personally account­ able if any of them were to be lost. Kenny understood this perfectly and fed my habit.

The Information Age of Instant Everything has overtaken Kenny and his like. Now that I am reduced to the Globe and Mail and Twitter, I feel dangerously under-informed. ≈ Author and playwright Dan Needles is a recipient of the Leacock Medal for Humour. He lives on a small farm in Nottawa.

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Ash is doomed. Beech and butternut hover on the brink.

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n the early decades of the 20th century, chestnut blight swept across the eastern United States and southwestern Ontario.

The American chestnut, with a trunk as imposing and straight as a Greek column, was either killed outright or reduced to anemic sucker growth sprouting from stumps. Once a dominant tree, its departure left gaping wounds in the forest. North Americans lost a valuable timber tree, and wildlife lost its plentiful and nutritious nuts.

I was recently delighted to discover that American chestnuts grow in Headwaters at the Little Tract, one of 13 tracts that make up Dufferin County Forest.

The chestnut trees at the Little Tract are small but undeniably healthy.

American chestnuts never grew naturally in these hills. They hugged the Lake Erie shore and the west end of Lake Ontario. That’s one reason the Little Tract’s trees are healthy. Their distance from the American chestnut’s natural range protects them from the blight.

The chestnuts of the Little Tract, refugees from southern deciduous forests, have found sanctuary in Dufferin County. Ironic, then, that they grow alongside several species of native Headwaters trees that may soon join the chestnut in the annals of arboreal disaster stories. The three species of ash that grow here – red, white and black – are succumbing to the emerald ash borer. Beeches are under assault from beech bark disease, and butternuts are falling to the butternut canker.

Elm, of course, merits inclusion on this doleful list.

After the American chestnut was effectively destroy­ ed, it was elm’s turn. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of majestic elms, denuded and de­ barked, awaiting the chainsaw.

Like American chestnut, elm is the victim of an introduced fungus. This fungus piggybacks on a variety of elm bark beetles to get from tree to tree. Yet some large elms have survived. Perhaps their genes offer hope they are resistant to Dutch elm disease.

More likely, they’ve just been lucky – the beetles and fungi haven’t found them yet. ash on next page

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The loss of the elm changed Ontario’s visual landscape, for it was a common tree, frequently planted along streets and as shade in farmers’ fields. Of beech, butternut and ash, the loss of ash will have the greatest visual im­ pact. Ash is abundant in our towns and villages. It hugs roadsides and is a common tree in most Headwaters woodlands. We will notice its loss.

A trip along the 401 in southwestern Ontario offers an idea of what Head­ waters can expect as the emerald ash borer makes itself at home here.

Swaths of the deciduous woodland visible from the highway have been laid waste by this insect – and the devastation has arrived here. Dead and dying ash can now be seen along most of Caledon’s rural routes.

This ugly work is done by a lovely iridescent green beetle. The emerald ash borer’s larval grubs burrow into a tree, settling just beneath the bark in its circulatory system, called the cambium layer. Here, the grubs create a network of tunnels, effectively

choking off the f low of water and nutrients. Death comes quickly.

The spread of the emerald ash borer has been blindingly fast. First detected in the Detroit-Windsor areas in 2002, it now feasts on ash across most of eastern North America. By last year, Credit Valley Conservation had found it throughout the Credit Valley watershed, from Orangeville to Lake Ontario. If it is not yet in other parts of Headwaters, it soon will be.

One component of CVC’s emerald ash borer management plan is ino­ culating selected ash trees with an

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insecticide called TreeAzin. Injected through holes drilled in ash trunks, close to the ground, TreeAzin offers hope that at least some ash trees can be saved.

But regrettably, it’s clear this treat­ ment will save only a tiny minority of ashes. At about $550 a litre, which may be enough to inject two large or four medium-sized trees a year, TreeAzin is expensive. And the cost of injection equipment and a licensed pest control specialist to administer the treatment must also be factored in.

What’s more, TreeAzin isn’t a oneshot solution. Kevin De Mille, an in­ vasive species management technician with CVC, outlines the preventive regime: “In areas where the emerald ash borer is already well established, CVC injects the insecticide in backto-back years and then every other year thereafter for a period of 10 or 12 years.” So saving ash trees is costly, but as De Mille notes, it might make sense in some situations.“Yes, it’s a lot of money, but put against the value

facing page : In autumn, ash trees can turn yellow, red, or purple. inset : The emerald ash borer is as beautiful as it is destructive. Bores in the bark are early evidence of beetle infestation.

of a large tree, it could be worth the investment.”

For landowners who want to ex­ plore this possibility, De Mille’s ad­ vice is to hire an arborist. “An arborist will assess your trees and determine the available options. They will re­ commend pesticide injection or tree removal. But ash need to be injected before there are signs of decline. A thinning canopy may indicate the emerald ash borer has already infec­ ted the trees. If that’s the case, they’re likely too far gone.”

Another caution is necessary here.

TreeAzin may protect your ash from the emerald ash borer, but it’s ineffec­ tive against other virulent pests and diseases that attack ash. Thus, inocu­ lation requires money and faith.

CVC is now in the process of re­ moving nearly 3,000 ash trees from its properties by next year, primarily those that present a hazard along trails. As for private properties, De Mille advises landowners, “Make sure your boundaries are safe. Make sure you won’t have trees falling on your neighbour’s house or fences, roads or hydro lines.”

Municipalities throughout Head­ waters are also starting to remove ash trees as part of their urban forest management programs. John Lackey, Orangeville’s manager of operations and development, will oversee the removal of about 70 ash on Orange­ ville municipal properties this year.

The project is part of a 10-year pro­ gram to deal with the ash borer.

As with CVC’s removal plans, Orangeville’s program will be driven by attention to safety and liability concerns. “We make an assessment of the tree based on its size, proximity to utilities and structures, and the risk it poses to the public, concentrating on boulevard trees first,” says Lackey.

For residents concerned about ash trees on their properties, Lackey ech­ oes De Mille’s recommendation that they enlist the assistance of a pro­ fessional arborist.

Aside from cutting and inoculating selected trees, the Canadian govern­ ment is piloting a biocontrol project at CVC’s Silver Creek Conservation Area north of Glen Williams in Halton Region. There, insects that parasitize emerald ash borer larvae and eggs have been released. Biological control, or biocontrol, isn’t the proverbial silver bullet, but it has reduced the damage in other jurisdictions. beech on next page

HEADWATERS TREE WALKS Beautiful woodlands flourish in Headwaters and can be enjoyed by walking the Bruce Trail and a network of shorter trails in conservation areas and county forests. Here are a few special places where you can see the trees – healthy and otherwise – highlighted in this article.

GLEN HAFFY SIDE TRAIL A blue-blazed offshoot of the Bruce Trail along Glen Haffy Road between Highway 9 and Coolihans Sideroad in Caledon. About 2 km.

Mature deciduous trees form a sylvan arch over Glen Haffy Road.

Several butternuts, including two imposing specimens in excess of 70 cm in diameter abut the road.

Ash are abundant, and a few beeches can also be seen from the road, though they are, regrettably, dead or dying. Here, too, grow lovely hem­locks, trees that may soon be under assault from hemlock woolly adelgid, another imported pathogen.

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LITTLE TRACT On the west side of Airport Road between 17 Sideroad and 20 Sideroad in Mulmur Township. About 2 km.

The Little Tract boasts a small planting of American chestnut, near the parking area. On their own, these healthy refugees from farther south make Little Tract a worthy destination. But do walk the trail.

You’ll find a forest very different from much of Headwaters. Here on the Oak Ridges Moraine grow a diversity of trees in relative abundance. Sugar maple, overwhelmingly dominant in other areas, does have a presence here, but only as a minority shareholder.

White pine, red oak and red maple are abundant.

BOYNE VALLEY SIDE TRAIL In Boyne Valley Provincial Park on the west side of the First Line East between Highway 89 and 5 Sideroad in Mulmur Township. About 2 km.

Walk the side trail (blue blazes) to the main Bruce Trail (white blazes) and follow the Bruce Trail eastward back to the First Line and your car.

I love this hike. The deeply incised dells, cooled and cloaked by large deciduous trees, mainly sugar maples, are truly magical. After turning onto the main Bruce Trail, start looking for beech trees.

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FALLING TO A ONE-TWO PUNCH No biocontrols or pesticides are cur­ rently available to fight beech bark disease. Like the emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, beech bark disease arrived from overseas. Offi­ cially confirmed in Ontario only in 1999, it has since spread with the heartbreaking rapidity so character­ istic of invasive tree pathogens and is now firmly entrenched in Headwaters and most of the rest of southern Ontario.

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weaken a beech, but doesn’t usually kill it. What it does is open a passage to the inner bark and cambium layer for the microscopic spores of a canker fungus with the tongue-twisting name of Neonectria faginata. It is this fungus that kills.

According to the Ontario Forest Research Institute, part of the Minis­ try of Natural Resources and Forestry, 99 per cent of beeches are susceptible to this dual assault.

Despite this, Kata Bavrlic, a terres­ trial monitoring specialist with CVC, remains hopeful beech bark disease will not cause mass mortality in the

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Credit Valley watershed. According to Bavrlic, 85 per cent of beech trees in the watershed show evidence of the scale, but only 16 per cent of the monitored trees appear to be suffering from the fungus as well. “Since we first noticed the scale in 2006-07, not much has changed,” she says. “The good side of the story is that it appears many of the trees are fighting off the disease, not succumbing to its effects.”

This may be true in parts of the Credit Valley watershed, and in fact, the healthiest beeches I found on my summertime rambles were in Forks

of the Credit Provincial Park. But the situation at other Headwaters loca­ tions appears far more dire. At the Little Tract in Dufferin County, nearly all beech trees with a diameter of 15 centimetres (about 6 inches) or more are dead or dying. Like a dis­ figuring skin condition, the smooth grey bark has been corrupted by the scale insects. Branches in the canopy are dying, and many of the remaining leaves lack the lustrous green of healthy foliage.

Beech trees at Mansfield Outdoor Centre, just south of the Little Tract, appear to be similarly afflicted. These trees, in at least some parts of Head­ waters, appear on their way out as a significant functioning part of the woodlands and this, for the environ­ ment and for unabashed tree lovers like me, is tragic.

Sylvia Greifenhagen of the OFRI told me, “We are starting the first steps towards a recovery program for beech. Some potentially resistant trees have been identified.” She added the hope that “seed orchards” from resistant trees can eventually be esta­ blished “to produce seed for possible future planting.”

Greifenhagen’s advice to landown­ ers? “Monitor your trees for the beech scale and the disease.” She advises re­ moving heavily infested trees in areas where they pose a hazard to life or property. Where the trees don’t pose a hazard, preliminary research sug­ gests the best approach to promoting the long-term health of beeches may be the “gradual removal of diseased trees, combined with regeneration management and retention of poten­ tially resistant trees.” butternut on next page

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Butternut, another species in this trifecta of arboreal decline, can be thought of as the forgotten tree, dying behind the scenes, obscured by its scarcity and the panic over the very public decline of the abundant ash.

Few of us will notice as butternuts succumb to butternut canker, yet an­ other tree-killing fungus. The proven­ ance of this fungus, which discolours butternut bark with dark soot-like patches, is unclear, but as with other tree pathogens, an offshore origin is strongly suspected.

Butternut has been designated an endangered species in Ontario, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has established strict rules governing whether they can be cut down. If healthy trees are removed, for example, they must be replaced by butternut seedlings.

Thankfully, the butternut has some staunch supporters despite its obscur­ ity. One is Barb Boysen of the Forest Gene Conservation Association, a nonprofit group dedicated to conser­ ving the genetic diversity of forest trees in south central Ontario. “I love this species,” says Boysen. “Its seeds are so nutritious – many creatures, including humans, appreciate them.

Its wood is soft and beautiful and useful.” She refuses to accept the demise of this relative of the black walnut. “There is a lot that simple conservation can do for butternut and for all endangered species.”

An aspect of that “simple conser­ vation” is encouraging landowners to tell the FGCA about their butternuts that may be resistant to the canker.

“We rely on local people to tell us about their healthier trees, the ones surviving, though many around have died.”

Conserving butternuts can also mean thinning the canopy around healthy trees to give them greater access to the light they crave. It also involves taking “scions” – cuttings – from the crowns of butternuts that may be canker-resistant and grafting them onto black walnut seedlings in

the hope they will eventually produce nuts that will, in turn, produce other canker-resistant trees.

Butternut cuttings like these have been planted at four butternut “arch­ ives” in southern Ontario. These ar­ chives might be considered butternut arks. They are lovingly tended by people like Greg Bales, who manages an archive near Glencairn in Simcoe County. I visited Bales on a hot June day as he prepared to do some weed­ ing at the Glencairn site. Bales is driven to help the tree out of real con­ cern for its future: “Butternut may not survive this disease. Extinction is a real possibility.”

Jim Laking, who owns property abutting one of the Dufferin County Forest tracts, has large, healthy but­ ternut trees that provided some of the scions for the butternut saplings now growing in the archive nursery plots.

When I visited Laking, he showed me

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an old journal that included this en­ try by a family member: “We collected bags of butternut to crack for baking and spread sheets under beech trees to collect beech nuts.” A poignant memory of a bygone time and one that illustrates the connection our forebears had to these trees.

THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT: GO NATIVE We need to rebuild our connection to these threatened tress, especially in light of the reality that a host of other pests and diseases are approaching and may threaten our hemlock, black walnut, oaks and maples.

Particularly frightening is the pros­ pect of a possible invasion by the Asian long-horned beetle. Two outbreaks have occurred in Ontario so far – the latest in 2013 in Malton, where 7,500 trees were removed in an effort to contain the insect. The Asian longhorned beetle has a diverse diet that, ominously, includes maple. With sugar maples our most common tree, let’s hope the containment effort has been successful.

If you cherish trees, you’ll be for­ given if you respond to all this bad news with despair. There are, however, things we can do to make the best of a bad situation. Learning about the role our native trees play in the ecosystem is a good place to start.

Native trees are part of a complex, interdependent web of life that in­ cludes fungi, insects, birds and other animals that have evolved together over millions of years.

Scores of insects, including many moths and some butterf lies, for ex­ ample, depend on ash as a host tree.

As ash trees are lost, so are many of these insects. If you consider the loss of insects good riddance, please think again. Insects are songbird manna.

Caterpillars, in particular, are critical food for songbird young.

Realizing this underscores the im­ portance of planting native trees to compensate for the trees we are los­ ing. Native trees do a much better job of sustaining the environment than non-natives such as Norway maple.

Know, too, that beauty need not be sacrificed when going native. Our native trees are glorious and, in the full bloom of maturity, awe-inspiring.

Native pines, oaks, hickories, maples and cherries are some of the wonder­ ful trees that deserve pride of place in our towns and villages. Municipalities are climbing onside. Most of the tree species planted in Orangeville to replace ash will be native.

Caroline Mach, Dufferin County’s forest manager, fully supports this direction. “Species should be native to this part of Ontario, matched to site and soil conditions, and ideally come from a local seed source,” she says. Baker Forestry Services in Erin is one source of local stock. Whenever

possible, owner Bob Baker and his family gather local seeds, nuts and fruit to grow into trees.

Planting a diversity of trees can also soften the effects of losing a single tree species. If one species succumbs to a pathogen or to changes in the environment, other species will be present to cushion the impact. The preponderance of sugar maple in many Headwaters woodlots worries me. Don’t get me wrong. I love sugar maple, but if efforts to stop the Asian long-horned beetle fail, the loss of sugar maples could be catastrophic.

We need tree diversity throughout Headwaters.

If you are lucky enough to own a woodlot, the various Headwaters conservation authorities will provide expert advice on which trees to plant, and they will also supply those trees at a very reasonable cost. They will also help you deal with the emerald ash borer and other threats.

Finally, if you have space, consider planting the endangered butternut, but ensure you buy butternut sourced from trees deemed possibly resistant to butternut canker. Such butternut are available from Baker Forestry Services and Somerville Nurseries in Everett. Let’s leave a legacy of but­ ternut for our children and grand­ children.

With our trees under unprecedent­ ed stress, it’s time to give voice to our inner tree hugger. We have a precious arboreal heritage to protect, now and for future generations. ≈ Don Scallen is a naturalist and retired elementary school science teacher. His observations on the local natural world can be found in his regular blog “Notes from the Wild” at www.inthehills.ca.

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Fuzzy feeling You’ll hear no complaints about the summer heat from these quarters.

But when temperatures do start to drop come autumn, we’ll be ready to greet them with cozy layers, warm woollens and rich colours.

Luckily, such snuggly offerings are widely available from local sources.

Herds of sheep and alpaca dot our region, and their owners shear their coats to offer yarns, blankets and knitwear. Crafty local designers sew, weave and felt to create one-of-a-kind clothing and décor pieces. Many are for sale at farmers’ markets or from producers’ homes, with custom orders welcome.

These distinctive wares may not be as easy to find as mass-produced goods, but we can assure you the wraps, hats and blankets are worth the hunt and will keep you warm this fall and many more to come.

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felt from head to toe Jennifer Osborn of All Sorts Acre in Mono uses the wool from her sheep herd to craft a wide array of sculptural felted goods, including her 192os-style cloches – handblocked and a seriously toasty way to finish an outfit – and these sturdy slippers which are as cozy as they are artful. (Hats $125 and up; slippers $65 and up, All Sorts Acre.)

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Cheltenham-based designer Lauren Mair wears one of her Ellemairco kimono designs, which she creates from vintage pashmina scarves and new wool blends. She sells them online and the last Wednesday of every month at Inglewood Farmers’ Market.

(Kimonos $4o–$7o, Ellemairco.)

To create their heirloom-quality woollen blankets, Gord and Marg Quarrie of Spirit Walk Farm send their wool to MacAusland’s Woollen Mills on Prince Edward Island. Find them at Orangeville Farmers’ Market. Blankets lap-sized to queen-sized range from $7o to $17o. (Lap blanket $7o, Spirit Walk Farm.)

Warm up your chesterfield or reading nook with this paisley pillow made from a hand-hooked rug by fibre artist Martina Lesar in her log cabin studio in the Caledon hills.

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tie one on Hold all the layers together with one of these obi sashes that Inglewood artist Lucille Weber has created in rich fall colours by sewing together men’s vintage ties. (Obi sash $4o, Lucille Weber Gallery.)

good yarns Looking for raw materials for your own DIY project in natural tones or ecofriendly dyed shades? Mulmur’s Kai-Liis McInnes is known for her alpaca, wool and mohair blends. Gord and Marg Quarrie of Spirit Walk Farm near Maxwell offer pure wool and wool-mohair blends at their Orangeville Farmers’ Market stall. (Left to right: Three skeins 258 yards/1oog (3.5 oz) $25 each, Kai-Liis McInnes. Three skeins 175 yards/113g (4 oz) $1o each, Spirit Walk Farm.)

snug plum pickings You’ll be hoping for the thermometer to dip just so you can pull out these cozy hats. East Garafraxa’s Mary Jane Langill sells her Personal Touches knit goods at Orangeville Farmers’ Market. And this alpaca knit hat by Kai-Liis McInnes is as soft as down. (Acrylic purple berry hat $14, Personal Touches. Purple alpaca hat $95 and up, Kai-Liis McInnes.)

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Orangeville designer Tracy Jefferson’s Sewing Crazy line of flannel and fleece baby clothes features hats, leggings, bibs, diaper covers, sleep sacks and jackets, priced from $5 to $4o. Custom-made sets are available. (Jacket about $4o, Sewing Crazy.)

sources All Sorts Acre 388252 Mono Centre Rd Mono www.allsortsacre.ca 519-942-0540

Lucille Weber Gallery 15612 McLaughlin Rd Inglewood www.lucilleweber.com 647-400-7591

Ellemairco by Lauren Mair ellemairco.com 416-899-5801

Martina Lesar Hooked Rug Studio 16311 Mississauga Rd Caledon www.martinalesar.com 905-838-3022

Inglewood Farmers’ Market Inglewood Park, 15551 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood www.villageofinglewood.com/ inglewood-farmers-market.html Kai-Liis McInnes www.kai-liis.com 519-925-0421

Orangeville Farmers’ Market Broadway and Second St, Orangeville www.orangevillefarmersmarket. downtownorangeville.ca

Personal Touches langcrest@aol.com 519-928-3108 Sewing Crazy facebook.com/ SewingCrazy2015 sewingcrazyathome @gmail.com 647-455-1420 Spirit Walk Farm grdqrr@gmail.com 519-923-5378 The Wool & Silk Co. 138 Main St, Shelburne www.woolandsilkco.com 519-925-6194

knit wit At Shelburne’s Wool & Silk Co., owner Diane Griffith can walk you through how to knit this stunning shawl, made from hand-dyed merino wool sold in the store. Watch for upcoming fall knitting classes or drop in for sit-and-knit sessions.

(Wool yarn for 18.5" x 76" shawl about $135, The Wool & Silk Co.)

Tralee Pearce is an associate editor of In The Hills. Want to suggest a locally made item she should check out? Contact her at tralee@inthehills.ca.

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how downtown orangeville rediscovered its groove

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ike a proud father talking about a well-loved offspring, Orangeville contractor Jim Hope surveys the intricate maroon, charcoal and pale grey storefront at 169 Broad­ way, now home to a yoga studio.

“I tried to bring its history back,” he says, looking up at the façade he restored last year for owners Ken and Shelley Wishart.

As Hope shares the signature details he has perfected by working on similar renovations on Orangeville’s main thoroughfare, he runs his hands along the intricately layered wooden mouldings and points up at the graceful gooseneck lights that are becoming ubiquitous along the spruced-up street.

Sure, the entrance is not centred as it would have been in the 1870s when the building was probably in its heyday, and there are other anachronisms (including the obvious fact that yoga had not yet taken off as a pastime). But Hope has done his best to respect the paint colours and woodwork of the era.

“A hundred years ago they spent a lot of money on trims,” he says of business owners back in the day.

When possible, they still do. Contractors like Hope, building and business owners, and the town of Orangeville have been actively rejuvenating and repairing Broadway, transforming the old down­ town into a destination for work, shopping, theatre, dining and public affairs.

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The apartments above the street-level businesses are home to some owners, as well as to those who love high ceilings and bright rooms, and enjoy having a vibrant, walkable street at their doorstep.

On Saturdays, the farmers’ market at Second Street next to the town hall adds to the feel-good bustle of a small town that has survived the onslaught of big-box stores, online shopping and other modern diversions.

The many upgraded building façades are the literal face of a business and community spirit that believes in the virtues of small-scale, sustainable living. As Shelley Wishart puts it, “I do think Orangeville is having its moment. It’s only going to get better and better.”

A Bit of History It helps, of course, that many of the buildings on Broadway have great bones to begin with. You would have to go as far as Port Perry or Goderich to see similar streetscapes of impressive three-storey brick buildings. In many small Ontario towns, these venerable old buildings were torn down in the 1960 and ’70s because they had fallen into disrepair and the owners lacked the funds to fix them, says Heritage Orangeville committee member and Broadway expert Diana Tracey.

Broadway’s original buildings were mostly one-

or two-storey Georgian structures constructed of wood, but a number of them were destroyed by fires in the mid to late 1800s. Many owners then decided to spiff up their holdings with fashionable Italianate references. Less ornate than the Victorian-Gothic style common for private residences, this look in­ cluded decorative cornices, two-colour brickwork, and tall pedimented windows with segmental arched tops.

“The up-and-coming merchant class wanted to impress,” says Tracey. “This style was about putting a good face forward.”

Today, much of downtown Broadway lies within a designated heritage conservation district, and build­ ing permits for putting a fresh face on individual buildings that have been designated must be approved by Heritage Orangeville, a standing com­ mittee that advises council on heritage matters. The committee’s oversight was strengthened in 1998 when the town created a financial incentive for businesses to beautify their façades.

Through the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Façade Assistance Program, the town offered matching grants of up to $10,000 to business owners who wanted to renovate their storefronts – until this year, when the program was suspended.

Some observers are concerned this change may not only slow down further street-level transformations, but halt them completely.

all along broadway The Broadway streetscape on this and the following pages was painted by Orangeville artist Alex Lennox. A few storefronts have been updated for this publication. The original triptych measures 8½ feet long and 16 inches high, and took the artist 450 hours to complete. It is currently exhibited for sale at Dragonfly Arts on Broadway.

The guidelines owners are asked to respect are f lexible, but as Tracey explains, the committee encourages building owners to maintain existing Georgian, Victorian and Italianate period details – or replicate what they can if they’ve been lost.

Tracey calls this an “ongoing process of growth.”

Generally speaking, for a large swath of Broadway, the committee hopes to preserve or replicate details that were in place when the structures were first built, but there is no fixed template.

“We don’t want it to look like what we’d call Dis­ neyworld, where everything looks exactly the same,” she says. “It would never have looked like that.”

For most of the three-story brick buildings on the north side of Broadway, Tracey and her colleagues ask owners to hew to painted wooden storefronts if possible, in combinations of heritage colours available from many paint manufacturers – browns, yellows, golds, reds, blues, greens, blacks. White?

Not so much.

“White paint was the most expensive paint you could get. The titanium white used to make it was extremely expensive,” Tracey explains. “So unless it was a whitewash, they didn’t use a lot of white. We suggest more of an off-white or yellow.”

That was a discussion when the décor boutique Pear Home opened. The owner opted for an offwhite rather than a brilliant white façade.

The “better” shops would have had pilasters,

columns built into their façades. Then, as now, this addition would have been pricey to create and maintain. Transom windows above the doors would have let in light. And because of the price of im­ porting glass, plate glass windows would not have been used until the late 1800s, and were mimicked instead by many small panes, Tracey says.

With their central doorways and layered wood­ work, two of the most historically unchanged store­ fronts in the district welcome visitors to Glasscraft and Henning Salon, she says. “I just love Henning Salon – the wood, the glasswork. It’s just gorgeous.

Very few have kept all those details intact.”

New buildings, such as the Wellington-DufferinGuelph Public Health building that opened last year at 180 Broadway, were encouraged to meld contemporary design with the street’s heritage aesthetic by keeping the proportions similar to those of other buildings in the area. The building’s exterior bricks match the bricks of the original building on the site, a limestone facing was added as a reminder of the limestone that might have been locally sourced in the late 1800s, and some of the original bricks were reclaimed and incorporated into the building’s interior.

“It doesn’t look out of place, but you know it’s a modern building,” says Tracey.

On a tour of Broadway, Hope casts his practised eye over storefronts where façade details could use

a little heritage-sensitive love. But Tracey says she knows this work is expensive and she’d rather see something than nothing: “Anything to keep the standards on the street as high as possible is what we’re aiming for.”

In addition to the storefronts, the street itself has serious historical cred, thanks to its rare width.

Broadway is 100 feet wide, rather than the 60 feet more typical of southern Ontario towns. The land to create the broad avenue was donated by property owners, including town founder Orange Lawrence, in the 1850s. (And, yes, like the numbered streets and avenues north of Broadway, the street name was inspired by Manhattan.)

In recent years, the street itself has been em­ bellished to enhance this distinguishing feature.

A controversial and massive landscaped central boulevard was completed in 2006, and then in 2007 the town added a 7.5-foot, 2,700-pound sculpture of Orange Lawrence.

Lawrence settled here in about 1844 and built mills and other buildings, and for a short time operated the tavern in the distinctive stone building at Broadway and Third Street. Built by tavern keeper James Graham in the 1860s and best known in recent years as Greystones Inn, the Georgian-style building is newly home to SteakHouse63, named for its street number. continued on next page

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The Sproule’s Effect Much of the rejuvenation of the downtown started with a single storefront: the Sproule’s Drug Store building at 153 Broadway, which was rescued from under a metal façade in the early 1990s by pharma­ cist Don Sproule.

Above the door, a locally made stained glass win­ dow incorporates the date 1876, the year the building was constructed. And when the Sproules took down the backlit sign, they discovered magnificent red brick arches above the doors and windows, which they were able to restore.

Jill Sproule says her late father’s work provided impetus to other owners on Broadway. “It’s fantas­ tic. You hear people who are visiting Orangeville – they appreciate that the town looks as good as it does,” she says. With her sister Patricia, she now runs Sproule’s Emporium, which sells fair-trade goods in the family-owned building that once housed her dad’s drug store.

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Building on what might be called “the Sproule’s effect,” the façade grant has been responsible for much of Broadway’s new swagger.

A façade makeover can easily cost about $30,000, says Hope, and according to Orangeville commu­ nications manager Sheila Duncan, the town has approved 66 grants totalling $457,000 since 1999.

An additional $1.6 million in private investment has gone into the façade renovations.

In the town’s 2015 budget, however, the $30,000 earmarked for the program was eliminated, as mayor Jeremy Williams strove to keep the property tax increase to zero.

“Hopefully during next year’s budget delibera­ tions, council will reinstate the program,” says deputy mayor Warren Maycock, a past, long-term chair of the grant program.

During the budget discussions, Heritage Orange­ ville chair Sylvia Bradley reported to council that the grant had helped Orangeville’s downtown be­

come the “envy of many small communities across Ontario,” in part because of the low vacancy rates in the downtown core.

Business owners and heritage lovers alike are sad­ dened to hear the grant may be history. Regardless of the dollar figures, says Shelley Wishart, the grant’s availability inspires building owners to dream of restoration.

“More important, it shows the town’s commit­ ment to the downtown core, and all the possibilities a beautiful downtown Orangeville offers for the population and the surrounding area,” she says.

While architectural scholarship and nerd-dom is a rewarding pursuit for those involved, Tracey says the goal of the committee also has a broader practical purpose: attracting residents and tourists to keep downtown businesses viable and boost community spirit.

“If a town looks good and looks prosperous, it will be prosperous. When it starts to get empty store­

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fronts that don’t look kept, people start to stay away. And it compounds itself,” she says.

Back at Discover Your Yoga at 169 Broadway, Hope leads a gleeful tour of the indoor renovation that followed his exterior work. The former music store, Aardvark, was stripped down to the brick to create the Victorian-interiormeets-Zen-garden yoga studio, run by tenant and upbeat yogi Lindsay Vandenhurk.

Even if you are not a devotee of downward dogs and sun salutations, it may be worth taking a class or booking a spa treatment here in order to check out the space’s reclaimed church windows refurbished as interior doors, soaring ceilings, some with the original pressed tin, and uncovered brick walls, all lovingly updated by Hope and his team.

As the most recent evidence of Broadway’s successful rejuvenation, this temple-like space feels like a fitting location to ponder the evolutions of history. ≈

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Dragonfly Arts on Broadway See our studio artists and guest artists during the Headwaters Arts Festival! The gallery proudly represents only Canadian artists and artisans, emphasizing local talent.

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how ‘clean fill’ became a dirty word

Sheep farmer Doug Cox (left) says filling the gullies on his property to increase his herd and improve his profits is a normal farm practice. But in the absence of regulatory oversight, neighbours fear soil and water contamination.

With a proposal to flatten his farm fields, a Mono farmer stepped squarely into the centre an environmental hornets’ nest.

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When you look across Doug Cox’s farm from the corner of Mono Centre Road and 5th Line, all you see are gently rolling green fields, not the two gullies hiding in the back corner of the property. They’re not much bigger than a rural building lot, but these hollows are deep, steep and all but bare – a pox on the otherwise pastoral property, and a persistent stress on the mind and pocketbook of this sheep farmer.

The sandy slopes do not hold topsoil. Grass grows in thin patches. They’re too steep to work with machinery, and too dangerous for grazing sheep. The forest on the other side of the property line that cuts through the gullies hides opportunistic coyotes who steal ewes and lambs under the eyes of the patrolling sheepdogs. On a property that’s only 43 acres – small for a working farm – these seven acres sit idle.

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So when someone came to Cox, 68, with the idea of filling them in, he was keen. After 35 years of living with these worthless hollows, he was enthused by the possibility of filling and grad­ ing them flat enough that he could work the land with machinery and grow hay. The plan would allow him to increase his sheep herd and make his farm more profitable. He would also net a payoff for taking the fill. All he needed was approval from Mono town council.

It was at that point Cox planted both feet squarely into a hornets’ nest of an issue that is bedevilling rural municipalities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe – how to deal with the vast and increasing quantities of fill being generated by the region’s building boom.

The volume of excess soil, what most of us call “dirt,” excavated from construction sites across the province has grown to as much as 25 million cubic metres a year, according to the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario.

That represents about 3 million truckloads, enough soil to fill the Rogers Centre 15 times over. Disposal of the soil costs about $1.7 billion annually Of all that soil, about 15 per cent, or about 7.5 million tonnes, is contaminated. In theory, the contaminated soil is directed to an approved site, but according to the Ontario Soil Regu­ lation Task Force (OSRTF), “There is no federal or provincial regulation that specifically tracks, assesses and enforces the movement and dis­ posal of this dirt” – which is raising serious concerns about how much contaminated fill is making its way into the countryside.

A shaky proposal from a rookie broker Cox brought his first plan to council in March 2014, seeking an exemption from the town’s fill bylaw. It said fill projects could be no bigger

than 250 cubic metres – about 30 truckloads – and use only locally sourced fill. In a one-page letter, Cox announced his intentions to import up to 20,000 truckloads over six months – roughly 300 truck trips in and out a day, six days a week.

He attached a letter of intent from his con­ tractor Itolo Mallozzi of Construction Logis­ tics & Technologies Group Inc. that was un­ settling in both its poor grammar – “We accept Grade “A” Clean File only….We estimate 15 to 20-thousands loads over six month period” – and its utter lack of technical detail – “We un­ derstand that we are free to proceed without Permits or Surveys (not required).”

Council was alarmed by the size of the pro­ posal and couldn’t access CLTGI’s website or confirm the company even existed. It refused to consider the proposal without more infor­ mation.

That shaky first exchange sent both council and Cox racing off to do their homework – Cox to compile a more robust application and the town to completely revamp its fill bylaw.

With the Mallozzi connection, Cox may have had a run-in with the opportunism the boom­ ing and poorly regulated industry has begun to attract. He says Mallozzi told him the project would have been his first.

Fill brokers, the middlemen who take excess soil from contractors and find a place to dump it, can reportedly make as much as $20,000 a week. According to OSRTF, disposing of con­ taminated soil at an approved landfill site costs $750 or more a load, while clean fill costs $50 a load, creating a huge incentive to flout a weak regulatory system and turn a blind eye to details like dumping permits and soil tests.

The result is that in a growing number of cases, instead of being properly disposed of at an approved site, contaminated soil is ending up in the countryside, masquerading as clean fill. continued on next page

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A revised proposal meets a revised bylaw For his part, Cox had long since grown frustrated with Mallozzi’s evasive answers about the source of his fill and moved on to work with an esta­ blished soil contractor called SoilCan, a company with several successfully completed farm fill projects on its resumé, including a 40-acre fill pro­ ject on a farm in Tottenham.

SoilCan brought in an engineer to survey Cox’s property and came up with more specific numbers that were about a third of Cox’s earlier plan: 56,263 cubic metres or about 7,000 to 7,500 truckloads in “Phase 1” to fill the two holes in the back of the prop­ erty totalling 2.7 hectares (6.8 acres).

Critics hear “Phase 1” and wonder what’s next, but Cox says the only other project in his sights if phase 1 goes well is a smaller depression be­ hind his house that would take about another 1,000 loads.

Meanwhile, looking at similar is­ sues arising in other municipalities within trucking distance of the GTA, and seeing Cox’s impending appli­ cation as the tip of the iceberg of potential new fill projects, Mono council scrambled to amend and update its fill bylaw. It removed the old 250 cubic metre limit, but intro­ duced a $2,000 application fee plus a $20,000 security deposit to cover the cost of hiring expert reviewers.

Another $20,000 performance bond is required once a permit is issued

(though any residue from the initial deposit can be applied against it).

The same day the new bylaw came into effect, August 27, 2014, SoilCan contacted council to file Cox’s new fill application and was informed of the new fees. The timing was too perfect.

It seemed to Cox as if the bylaw was amended specifically to stop him, by either making it unaffordable to file, or requiring him to put down money to hire the experts required to defeat him.

it is what you’re going to pay, and there’s no guarantee that you’re going to get an approval. We’re not putting the cost of a development application on the general taxpayers.”

Carmela Marshall, director of the OSRTF, says the municipal bylaw needs even further strengthening to deal with ongoing oversight of fill op­ erations. “The operator should follow best practices to ensure the soil they are accepting is clean. However, there is no provincial legal requirement for

What’s normal on a farm?

Cox and SoilCan balked at the town’s $22,000 up-front cost and thought maybe they could find a way around it.

Instead of submitting their application to Mono, in early 2015 they appealed to the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board, a provincial authority with the power under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act to protect farmers from nuisance complaints

The result is that in a growing number of cases, instead of being properly disposed of at an approved site, contaminated soil is ending up in the countryside, masquerading as clean fill.

“For some reason they’ve got a hate on for me,” Cox says. “I’m the villain in this situation. I’m just a farmer trying to make a living. They’re going to have all the farmers out of business with these regulations.”

Mono’s director of planning Mark Early defends the new fees as standard practice for such large-scale develop­ ments. “You’re putting in probably clay soils on top of sand and gravel soils, so you’ve got a change in hydrology and hydrogeology. There’s a lot of issues we have to look at, not just a grading plan that we’ve received from Mr. Cox. That’s the same as any development application. You put up an application fee and whatever it costs us to review

them to do so. So if the municipality has not ensured, through requirements in their bylaw and a compliance monitoring regime that this is being done, there will be no motivation for operators to follow any sort of best practices.”

Marshall says Mono needs to im­ plement tipping fees to cover costs such as independent soil testing. The township of Scugog, for example, charges a tipping fee of $2 per cubic metre, an amount that would ratchet up disposal costs on Cox’s property by another $100,000.

and exempt them from local bylaws that interfere with anything that can be deemed a “normal farm practice.”

After a pair of prehearings earlier this year, the NFPPB agreed to hear Cox’s case this November.

Cox’s critics worry that Cox and SoilCan may have found a loophole to circumvent local bylaws and get the project approved without addressing legitimate community concerns.

Spearheading this dissent are Cox’s immediate neighbours to the east, Elaine Kehoe and her husband Lewis Baker.

The fill wouldn’t be visible from the Kehoe’s house, which is sheltered behind trees on the 25-acre property

Contaminated fill and illegal dumping Contaminated fill and illegal dumping are two growing problems that highlight the need for better regulatory oversight of soil excavation and fill operations.

In theory “fill” or “excess soil” destined for reuse refers to clean soil, soil that is tested and determined – although there is no enforceable technical standard of what is “clean” – to be least as uncontaminated as the pre-existing soils in the place where it’s going to be dumped.

The Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force puts some of the blame for the increasing supply of contamina­ ted dirt on the 2001 Brownfields Act, which acceler­ ated the development of former industrial and commercial lands. Describing itself as “a coalition of citizens’ groups and other interested parties seeking solutions to the problems of excess construction soil,” and with no other centralized monitoring authority, OSRTF has taken on the task of diligently tracking cases of questionable dumping practices.

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with polyaromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals.

The Braats are now in a $5-million lawsuit against the waste management company and the soil contractor.

Until this spring the Greenbank Airways site in Scugog Township was receiving 200 truckloads of soil a day – part of a 2.5 million cubic metre project.

After local council approved spending up to $50,000 to have the site independently tested – an example of the high costs municipalities can incur to properly oversee fill operations – results showed unaccept­ able levels of lead and benzene, as well as bits of wood, asphalt, plastic, rubber and glass (which are also considered contaminants and not part of “clean” soil). The township has stopped Greenbank’s fill deliveries until remediation is assured.

Other examples from the OSRTF include a dump site in Lakeridge where cyanide was found at 3,000 times the acceptable limit close to a vulnerable groundwater aquifer and a “natural core area” of the Oak Ridges Moraine. And an unpermitted fill operation in the City of Kawartha Lakes, where soil that had been certified acceptable was found to greatly exceed limits for many contaminants.

The OSRTF says large-scale construction projects

should be required to have a soil management plan that covers “cradle to grave” accountability. Right now, builder’s only care is to get the soil off-site.

From there it can pass through fill brokers and end up anywhere.

“If you go and ask some developer in downtown Toronto where their excess construction fill is going, don’t hold your breath for an answer,” says OSRTF director Carmela Marshall. This makes it harder to keep tabs on contaminated soils and rein in the epidemic of illegal dumping all around the GTA .

Mono director of planning Mark Early says the town has investigated five or six illegal dumping sites already this year, and knows of another eight or nine across the county. He notes the number of such cases has been growing every year. “Landowners reach agreements with contractors to bring the fill in. We’ve had two instances where the landowners were unaware that it was, one, illegal, and two, potentially contaminated.”

This July, Mono landowner Hans Stiegert was issued a restoration order from the Niagara Escarpment Commission to remove 125 loads of fill he’d had dumped without a permit on his property at 7th Line and Airport Road. Stiegert has 90 days to

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they call “Sanctuary,” but the fill site abuts their property line. Standing there in a few years, you might have to crane your neck to look up at Cox’s newly levelled fields.

Kehoe says the community was not adequately notified or consulted about the project, or about the NFPPB hear­ ing. She also worries about truck traffic on Airport Road. But her pri­ mary concern is contamination and water supply. “When you’re putting 7,000 truckloads of soil down on a property, unless you’re putting the proper culverts and doing everything necessary, that’s going to pack down.

Our well is 285 feet down. Any diver­ sion whatsoever and I’m going to end up dry,” she says, adding that owners of other neighbouring properties have similar concerns.

Kehoe says she’s spoken with 300 to 400 people in the community and most are worried about soil contam­ ination based on reports of fill con­ tamination elsewhere in the province.

She has collected 185 signatures on a petition opposing Cox’s project, and says the NFPPB has received 125 letters of concern.

“We’re definitely not against farm­ ing. That should be clearly understood.

We love the community. We love the people who are in it. This is about the potential contamination of Mono.

The possibility is very real and we can’t take a chance,” she says.

Stories of receiving sites like Cox’s getting paid handsomely to accept fill heightens suspicions about whether

the fill really is clean, and whether the project might be as much about the money as remediating the landscape.

Some of the rumours may be the result of confusing overall disposal charges with the portion landowners receive.

Cox says the maximum he expects to make is $20 a load. “I’ll get enough out of it hopefully to replace the fenc­ ing and then fertilize and seed some fields. I’m not going to make a million bucks. I’ve heard rumours of $50 a load, but that’s not happening. And if I can make a couple bucks, so what?”

Critics also question the merits of altering the characteristic rolling hills of Mono. “Cox’s application was to ‘rehabilitate’ his land, but under the Oxford dictionary ‘to rehabilitate’ means to bring back to its original condition,” argues Kehoe. “Those hills and valleys have always been there.”

At council’s first meeting about the issue, councillor Bob Mitchell expres­ sed the same sentiment in a statement that Cox still recounts resentfully: “I would really question that we’d want to take the landscape we have around here and try to level it out. I don’t think we want to try and start making farmland out of what we have here. I think we’re blessed the way it is.”

Cox does not feel so much blessed as besieged. “There’s no more common sense on council, not enough farm­ ers,” he complains. “What farmer in his right mind is going to pollute his own property?” he asks, noting that if his neighbours’ wells are affected, his would be too.

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remove all the fill to a government-approved disposal site, then landscape, stabilize and seed the land to restore it to its original condition.

The OSRTF has taken the lead in urging municipalities and the province to address the excess soils issue. It is providing guidance to municipalities in strengthening their bylaws, and has issued sweeping recommendations that involve five provincial ministries.

“Our group has identified key things that have to happen at the provincial level so municipalities are not left scrambling to figure out what to include in their bylaw, what soil quality standards are appropriate, what locations are safe for large-scale fill,” says Marshall.

The OSRTF is pushing for legislative change at the provincial level by issuing a Resolution for Clean Soil Act, based on a resolution passed by the Town of Erin last December and since endorsed by several other municipalities.

The resolution claims the province’s Places to Grow Act created the excess soils problem through its policy of urban development intensification, so now the province needs to legislate provincial standards for managing excess soil.

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Cox questions why in the heart of the Greenbelt, where the land is sup­ posed to be preserved for farming, he must fight so hard for project that will make it more agriculturally pro­ ductive. “A few years ago I applied for a severance. I wanted to sell a lot and they said, no, this is prime agricultural land. So if you can’t build houses on it then let me farm it. You can’t have it both ways. What’s wrong with creating farmland for future generations?”

The key question for the NFPPB is whether creating farmland through large-scale filling constitutes a nor­ mal farm practice. The OSRTF is re­ commending that the ministry of agriculture shut down the debate for good by issuing a statement that it’s not. More likely, “normal” will be considered on a site-specific basis.

A 2012 court case ruled that a 30,000-load fill project on the Oak Ridges Moraine was not a normal farm practice because it was evident the landowners had recently bought the land as a fill site. The Niagara Es­ carpment Commission is considering a recommendation that would require an agrologist to certify the agricul­ tural merits of any fill plan claiming to be for farm improvement. Under these terms, Cox may have a case – he’s been farming the land for four decades

and it’s hard to argue that flatter fields wouldn’t make his job easier.

Girding for the showdown The November NFPPB hearing pro­ mises to be dramatic. Elaine Kehoe and the Mono Murmur Citizens’ Co­ alition (MC2) have been accepted as interested parties representing the con­ cerns of local residents. The OSRTF’s Carmela Marshall will appear as a witness. So will Robert Iachetta, the owner of SoilCan. The town of Mono will be there with its lawyer.

Cox will be represented pro bono

by Justin Stein, a self-described exca­ vation contractor and business asso­ ciate of Iachetta, who says he got involved “by accident” and would “rather be digging dirt.”

Stein is bracing for an epic “fiveday court battle.” He paints himself and Cox as the David to the town’s Goliath with its high-priced lawyers and consultants. His position on the benefits of the “sustainable reuse” of excess soil could be lifted right from a Ministry of the Environment position statement.

“It’s very appropriate when a farm in Brampton grows houses. Every­ body loves it. A guy wants to use that

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Fill brokers quickly leapfrog to the municipalities with the weakest laws. A 2013 industry-sponsored survey of 143 municipalities surrounding the GTA found less than half had a fill bylaw and only eight referenced the environment ministry’s soil quality criteria tables. (The soil quality tables were developed to apply to brownfield sites and not intended as a standard for clean fill, but they are the closest thing we have to a soil quality standard.)

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Aerodromes are federally regulated under the Aeronautics Act, potentially limiting municipal authority. Some sleepy rural airfields have become suspiciously busy accepting streams of trucks in the name of airport upgrades, and municipalities have been unclear about their rights to oversee these operations.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (quarries) Municipal jurisdiction is also limited on quarry lands, where soil is often brought in for rehabilitation – to fill in old pits, such as the one near Hwy 89 and First Line East in south Mulmur. These sites are regulated by MNRF under the Aggregate Resources Act, and monitored by the site’s owners.

fill to create some extra farmland, that’s no good,” Stein says. “It’s really about food. When they hire lawyers, it gets blown out of proportion.”

But to the proposal’s critics who take the big picture view, the possibil­ ity that a large fill project could be

to have probably 50 to 100 cases a year coming to them, and in the end, just as the Ontario Municipal Board has become the regulator of aggregate projects, [the NFPPB] would become the regulator of fill dumping cases,” MacFarlane predicts.

“It’s very appropriate when a farm in Brampton grows houses. Everybody loves it.

A guy wants to use that fill to create some extra farmland, that’s no good,” says Stein. deemed a normal farm practice and exempt from municipal bylaws sets a dangerous precedent that must be challenged.

“There is a major jurisdictional issue here that this is not what was meant by protecting ‘normal farm practices,’” says MC2 president Don MacFarlane. He thinks the NFPPB’s authority over fill will have to be settled before any of the finer details of the Cox case even become relevant.

“If the NFPPB has the authority to authorize what we believe are funda­ mentally commercial fill operations, we would see a massive influx of fill into our communities. They’re going

Municipalities could incur huge costs fighting at these hearings – MacFarlane estimates Cox’s case will cost the town $100,000 – and they could lose their power to turn down projects despite community concerns about dust, noise, traffic, soil and water contamination, falling proper­ ty values or the inherent value of leaving rolling hills be.

“This is a big issue in our com­ munity, as aggregate has been,” says MacFarlane. “This is the new chapter in that book.” ≈ Tim Shuff is freelance writer and firefighter who lives in Toronto.

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change The Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force (OSRTF) has been urging the provincial government to provide more direction over the patchwork of fill regulations.

Today the MOECC treats all soil as clean unless proven dirty.

That means its involvement is strictly reactionary – coming in to enforce the Environmental Protection Act when there is evidence of off-site impacts, usually identified through citizen complaints. (The MOECC spill hotline is 1-800-268-6060.)

Last year the ministry released a guidebook of voluntary “best management practices” for excess soil. The OSRTF and many municipalities have urged the ministry to take the next step and pass a clean soil act that would see best practices become law.

Last year the ministry launched a review – expected to be completed “very shortly” – to determine if such a province-wide soils policy is needed.

Conservation authorities Conservation authorities are responsible for issuing fill permits on lands they regulate. OSRTF director Carmela Marshall says CAs typically have different, often less comprehensive requirements than municipalities, so sometimes landowners are able to proceed with fill projects on their CA lands after being rejected on municipally-regulated portions of the same property.

Niagara Escarpment Commission Land filling and contour changes on the Niagara Escarpment require a development permit from the NEC. However, a 2013 NEC discussion paper suggests this permitting process is broken. Specifically, a significant number of permit applications were submitted after the fact, indicating “a lack of awareness” that a permit was needed “or possibly that landowners are willing to risk non-compliance and potentially a fine in order to accept the fill.” The paper also stated, “It is very difficult for the NEC staff to monitor fill quality and the potential contamination of fill being accepted on-site.”

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hristian Horner is a firefighter. He works out of Station 315 at College and Spadina in Toronto, but he lives in these hills and is perhaps better known around here for the spice rubs and pickles he sells at the Orangeville Farmers’ Market – as well as for his black pickup truck with the com­ pany logo emblazoned on the side: Fire in the Kitchen Spice Company.

Christian’s interest in food started very early. At an age when many boys dream of becoming firefighters, Christian was thinking about food.

“My mother had a fine food catering business in downtown Toronto for 30 years – Catering by Kristina Bliss,” he says. He is telling his story in the Black Wolf Smokehouse on Broadway in Orangeville. Christian, 41, is vigorous and very energetic. He talks in a hurry, as if he has tables waiting for orders.

“I started chopping parsley for Mom when I was seven” he says. “I was making burger patties for Blueberry Hill Burgers at 12.” Over the next 20 years, he worked as a line cook in many restaurants, shucked oysters and tended bar at establishments in Canada and the U.S. He also started his own outdoor barbecue catering company called Sierra North Burger Company – and began to experiment with various spice combinations to flavour his burgers.

In his early 30s, Christian decided he needed a job with more stability.

So he took the firefighting course at Humber College and was quickly hired by Toronto Fire Services. Though this put the business of food on the back burner for a while, his passion continued to simmer. After all, it’s difficult to keep that kind of enthu­ siasm down, and in the fire hall, it was sparked again.

Jim Warren is senior captain at the College Street fire station. When new recruits arrive, Jim says, one of the first things the veterans want to know is whether they can cook. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts, so “whenever you can get a good cook, it’s a bonus.

Anyone who wants to cook gets carte blanche.”

Jim has been a firefighter for more than 32 years and has seen many changes in that time, from the fire­ fighting equipment to the protective gear to the food they eat. “Back in the day,” he says, “we had three words to describe our food: hot, brown and lots. Every station had a 50-pound bag of potatoes in the kitchen, and we’d probably eat 10 pounds a meal.

“But we took out the deep fryers, mostly for safety reasons, and have started eating much healthier. Chris­ tian represents that change because he always serves a big salad that’s full of stuff. Sometimes,” he laughs, “we have to ask him what’s in there.”

In the fire hall kitchen, Christian, of course, is in his element. He serves various sausages from a butcher who uses his flavourings, and he often creates new hamburger combinations.

“Some of the burgers have slices of fruit and alfalfa sprouts, so they’re six inches high,” says Jim. “They hardly fit into your mouth and Christian always has to take a picture before we eat.” Delaying a meal in a fire hall is not usually a good idea. “It seems we always go out halfway through a meal,” he adds. “They’re chewing and swallowing a last mouthful as they slide down the pole.”

Christian also uses his fellow fire­ fighters as guinea pigs. They help determine whether his spice mixtures are too hot or not hot enough. It was the fire hall work that inspired the name of his company – Fire in the Kitchen – and it was a butcher who helped him launch the endeavour.

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For 35 years Ali Jiwani has operated the Elmwood Meat Market on Lake­ shore Road East in Port Credit. It’s where Christian used to buy the meat for his catering company. One day he gave Ali a sample of a mixture he had made for his backyard barbecue. Ali thought it was tasty enough to sell and it became the One Rub spice mix.

Ali’s sales idea had lurked in the back of Christian’s mind for some time, so he bought bottles, made labels, mixed a batch and was back at Ali’s market not long afterward.

“He sold everything in a week,” said Christian. “I just started making up batches and knocking on doors.”

Now his most longstanding custo­ mer, Ali says, “I told him he should always use quality ingredients, no by­ products or fillers. It’s an excellent product and we sell a lot.”

Orangeville Farmers’ Market was another early success. “The reaction of people when they tasted inspired me to keep going,” says Christian, “especially when they’d come back for more!”

Fire in the Kitchen now produces a dozen flavours, as well as a Caesar rimmer, pickles and pickled aspara­ gus. The name of each product has a story. Crazy K’s Rib Rub is named for Christian’s mother. T-Bone’s Smoke Eater is named for his brother-in-law Tony, whose nickname is T-Bone.

And Piper is the nickname of a friend who combined three spice blends into a spicy Caesar rimmer. Momma Grace’s Inspired Jerk Rub is named for a great cook at a restaurant where Christian shucked oysters, and Graça’s Piri Piri Spice was inspired by Chris­ tian’s Portuguese wife, Grace (Graça in Portugal). Then there’s JJ’s Veggie Blaze, which carries his sister’s nick­ name. “She loves her vegetables,” says Christian.

Today more than 250 retailers ac­ ross Canada carry Fire in the Kitchen rubs and pickles. For the most part, these retailers are gourmet food shops, butchers and independent grocers, but Christian has recently had success with some supermarket chains, so his products can now be found on the shelves of 60 Loblaw stores, including Zehrs in Orangeville and Bolton.

His partner may well help bring in more. Three years ago Mark Venton was taking early retirement from his job as sales and marketing director at Procter & Gamble Canada. He met Christian through his brother Scott, who was Christian’s lawyer. Mark was impressed by the product and des­ cribed the packaging as “awe­some.”

A few weeks later Christian asked if he would like to be part of the com­ pany. Mark replied, “I was hoping you would say that.”

“We’re set on the products for now,” says Mark. “So we’re focusing on in­ creasing our outlets.” A recent trip to Vancouver and Kelowna brought in five more stores. “We support our new outlets with demos from a Red Seal chef,” he continues. “We met her at the Eat! Vancouver food show.”

The partners have planned another trip to the East Coast, where they hope to reconnect with Michael Smith.

They met the celebrity chef at an event at Deerhurst Resort, where Christian volunteered to help shuck oysters while Michael was being inter­ viewed. Christian gave him some rubs to try, and Michael complimented them on his Facebook page.

On his days off from the fire hall, it appears Christian will be doing a lot of travelling. Says Mark, “There’s a lot of white space in Canada we have to fill.”

Tony Reynolds is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

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ebecca Landman has been a farmer her whole life. And in that time the 26-yearold granddaughter of Dutch immigrants has seen a lot of changes in the business of agriculture. To ensure the continued success of the 80 acres her grandparents purchased near Grand Valley in 1969, Rebecca and her family have had to change with the times.

“If you’re going to be a small-scale farmer these days,” says Rebecca, “you have to diversify.”

And the Landmans did exactly that. Today, Rebecca runs Landman Gardens and Bakery while her father, Eric, who builds dry stone walls and often works off-site, and her three younger broth­ ers operate the farm. This means caring for goats, pigs, lambs, chickens and turkeys, as well as two acres of vegetables, which the Landmans sell direct­ ly to consumers through their CSA (CommunitySupported Agriculture) program and at farmers’ markets in Shelburne, Orangeville and Elora. But Landman Gardens is more than a farm, it’s also a thriving agri-destination with an on-site store that carries vegetables, frozen meats, baked goods and preserves carefully prepared by Rebecca herself.

A graduate of the culinary arts program at Cana­ dore College in North Bay, Rebecca is an accom­ plished chef. Up to three times a week from April through October, she prepares five-course dinners for 10 to 16 people and serves them in the “black­ house.” Built by her father, the blackhouse is a replica of a traditional 19th-century Scottish stone cottage which features a living roof planted with wild alliums and six varieties of sedum. A typical blackhouse dinner menu might include homemade pickles, greens from the garden, oven-roasted root vegetables, a choice of farm-raised roast chicken or pork, and freshly baked pie for dessert.

And every August at the peak of the harvest, Landman Gardens hosts its annual Savour Fair, a day-long festival of food, crafts, farm tours, art and children’s games. Proceeds go to help local students complete their education in agriculture.

We asked Rebecca to share her recipe for slowroasted loin of pork. She serves it with a robust kale and apple salad and her house-made tomato salsa.

The key to ensuring the roast remains moist and flavourful is to coat it with Dijon mustard and a sweet and piquant spice rub before cooking it on a

“If you’re going to be a small-scale farmer these days,” says Rebecca Landman, “you have to diversify.”

bed of garlic, onions and apples in a covered roasting pan at low heat for an hour or so.

The salad is best made a couple of hours in ad­ vance to allow the lemon juice to tenderize the kale.

“This is a great salad for potlucks because it travels so well,” says Rebecca.

In addition to earning her chef ’s credentials, Rebecca studied agriculture at Fleming College, where she was one of only two classmates who had ever farmed. “They had some pretty romantic ideas about farming,” she says. Although she acknowled­ ges the days are long and the work is endless, she can’t imagine any other life.

“It’s hard work,” she says. “But it’s fun hard work.”

Cecily Ross is a freelance writer who lives in Creemore. recipe on next page

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Spicy Roast Pork Serves at least six. ingredients 3 lb (about 1.4 kg) boneless pork loin ½ cup Dijon mustard 1 cup Landman Gardens Pork Spice Rub (recipe follows) 2 apples, quartered 2 onions, quartered 4 large garlic cloves bunch fresh thyme 2 cups apple cider (or beer)

pork spice rub Also available at Landman Gardens and Bakery.

1 tbsp each garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard powder, salt, pepper, chili powder 1 tsp ancho chili pepper powder (optional, for smoky flavour) 1 cup brown sugar

Coat pork loin on all sides with Dijon mustard.

Combine spice rub ingredients and mix well.

Spread rub evenly over pork loin.

Place apples, onions, garlic, thyme and apple cider in a shallow roasting pan with a lid.

Place pork in pan on top of apples, onions, apple cider and seasonings.

Cover and roast in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to 300°F and continue roasting for an hour or until internal temperature reaches 150°F.

Remove from roasting pan and let stand for 15 minutes.

Slice and serve with apple and kale salad (below) and Landman Gardens Hearty Salsa or your own chutney.

Place kale, grated apples, dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds in a bowl.

Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Pour over kale-apple mixture. Toss well.

apple and kale salad This salad is even better if prepared and tossed with dressing a few hours or even a full day before serving. ingredients 1 bunch kale (ribs and all), chopped 3 crisp, tart apples, grated ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup toasted green pumpkin seeds (or toasted slivered almonds, or both) ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil salt and pepper

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h i l l s

by Ken Weber

Parachuting Candidates into the Safest Seat in the Country For almost 40 years after Confederation, the Conservative Party treated the riding of Cardwell – Albion, Caledon, Mono and Adjala townships – like private property.

It led to some wild and woolly election campaigns.

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ccording to the late Alex Raeburn, grand old man of Caledon and an astute observer of politics, the Conservative Party knew it could run a fence post in the riding of Cardwell and win the seat. And that certainty, he added, despite sending a few quite worthy outsiders to Ottawa, caused no end of trouble. Raeburn’s observation, perhaps a touch cynical on the surface, is solidly supported by the electoral history of the riding. From 1867 until the riding was dissolved in a redistribution before the election of 1904, campaigning in Cardwell boiled over in noisy debates, slugfests, stone throwing and even a homemade bomb!

Described below are the MPs, most of them from outside the riding, who went to the House of Commons after the dust settled.

The honourable members from Cardwell, 1867–1904

A businessman and farmer from Cookstown who tended to Card­ well on occasional visits (skipping Adjala whenever he could), Fer­ guson was a former deputy grand master of the Orange Lodge of Canada. He was a no-holds-barred anti-Catholic and once filibust­ ered for eight hours straight in the House of Commons against separate schools. His margin of victory in Cardwell in the election of 1867 was thin, perhaps because the Catholics in Adjala and Albion were instinctively opposed to him.

Even his fellow Orangemen were embarrassed by his behaviour. In fact, the Barrie Examiner called him a drunken rowdy whose ab­ sence from any lodge meeting was always welcomed. Ferguson was Caldwell’s MP and, at the same time, the Ontario MPP for Simcoe South where he spent most of his time. He withdrew from politics in 1872 after suffering a head injury during an election brawl (which rumour says he’d started).

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John Hillyard Cameron MP (Cons.)

1872–76

Cameron represented the riding of Peel from 1867 to 1872 and in the election of 1872 ran sim­ ultaneously in both Peel and Cardwell. He lost Peel despite the Brampton Conservator’s overthe-top support, but Caldwell was a sure bet.

The Liberal candidate in Cardwell was Lambert Bolton, reeve of the village bearing his name, whose supporters smeared antiCameron graffiti on commercial buildings around the riding. (It didn’t help.) In the 1874 election, Cameron defeated another local, Orangeville sheriff Thomas Bowles, the grandfather of future prime minister Lester Pearson.

A well-educated lawyer, Cameron was a mover and shaker in Canada West (Ontario) long before Confederation. Early in his career he was backed by the Anglican Church, and when he lost that connection through shady dealings with church funds, he successfully wooed the Orange Order into his camp.

His early death in 1876 at age 59 (hugely in debt) seemed part of the sad pattern of financial scandal and controversy in his life.

Although his talent seemed destined for greatness, it never panned out. Cameron was essentially a citizen of Toronto. He had a law office in Brampton for a time but never took up residence in Cardwell.

D’Alton McCarthy MP (Cons.)

1876–78

McCarthy was Cardwell’s MP for just two years, but is perhaps the highest profile politician ever to represent the riding (where he was rarely seen). He was para­ chuted into Cardwell (from Barrie) for the 1876 by-elec­ tion at the urging of John A. Macdonald.

After Cardwell, he went on to represent Simcoe rid­ ings and became known in the House as an “object of terror” to the Liberal Party.

Indeed, the main adjective for McCarthy was “fierce” – fiercely anti-Liberal, antiCatholic and anti-FrenchCanadian. And fiercely proBritish. McCarthy’s influence on national politics following his short stint in Cardwell meant his impact on the rid­ ing was actually greater after he left it.

Thomas White MP (Cons.)

1878–88

Here is a classic example of a political party’s frustration. Thomas White was intelligent, competent, industrious and an excellent communicator, a staunch Tory from Montreal whom John A. Macdonald wanted in the cau­ cus and in the cabinet. But he couldn’t win elections.

White lost in Hamilton, then in Pres­ cott (eastern Ontario) and then twice in Montreal. So into the play came good old Cardwell where in 1878 he defeated Orangeville’s mayor (and magistrate) Joseph Patullo – who at the time was coping with fallout from his apparent failure to close a brothel in town.

In addition to being an excellent MP and cabinet minister, White was a close personal friend of John A. and this may have helped secure his re-election two more times in Cardwell. Still, he was a “parachuter.” (After his 1878 win in Cardwell, the Conservative Party held a torchlight parade – in Montreal!)

Rumbling about outsiders was growing in the riding and following White’s sudden death in 1888, the un­ easiness blew up – literally – in sub­ sequent elections.

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Thomas Roberts Ferguson MP (Cons.)

1867–72

Robert was Thomas White’s oldest son. He was a dyed-in-the-wool Montrealer (and a Quebec MP for 15 years) dropped into Card­ well for the by-election of 1888. When he arrived in Bolton to begin the campaign, he frankly admitted he had no idea where he was.

His chief opponent, ironically, was another Conservative: Caledon veterinarian “Billy” Stubbs, officially an Independent Conserva­ tive, and the leader of a contingent fed up with party men from afar. Stubbs had a swath of Liberals in his camp, delighted at the oppor­ tunity to promote the split among the Tories, but he failed to attract a second anti-White faction, also Conservative, who wanted Robert “Fighting Bob” Evans of Bolton to be the Tory on the ballot. The campaign was a glorious mess marked by drunken brawls and a seri­ous assault on Stubbs in the midst of a debate.

Loyalty to Conservative headquarters pre­ vailed among Cardwell voters, however, and White not only won, but, as if to prove the party’s grip on the riding, was re-elected in 1891. This second time, the fight – still Tory versus Tory – was even worse. White was for­ bidden to use any Orange Lodge building in the riding. A rally in Hockley was shut down when the hall was stoned and another in Pal­ grave was terminated by a homemade bomb (no injuries). Understandably, R.S. White was never happy representing Cardwell and re­ signed before the next campaign in 1895.

It took almost 30 years, but Caldwell finally got a truly homegrow n MP. “Billy” Stubbs (one day to be a rela­ tive by marriage of Alex Rae­ burn) took the by-election of 1895 and was re-elected for a full term the next year.

During both campaigns the Conservative Party was in agony over the Manitoba Schools Question – whether to have publicly supported Catholic schools there as they are in Ontario today. Offi­ cially, party policy was in favour, but many supporters, led by D’Alton McCarthy, were opposed. Stubbs was a “McCarthyite,” as they were known, but ran as an Inde­ pendent Conservative.

Both Stubbs’ victories not only split the local Conser­ vatives, but caused havoc among Cardwell’s Orange­ men because in each case the Conservative Party candidate he defeated was not only a lo­ cal man, but like Stubbs him­ self, a master of a local lodge.

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1900–04

With Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Liberals solidly in power, the Manitoba Schools Question resolved and D’Alton McCarthy gone (fatally injured in a carriage accident), the Conservative Party reunified and in 1900 chose a very uncontroversial Caledon farmer, Robert Johnston, to run against the inde­ pendent-minded “Billy” Stubbs. Cardwell Conservatives recognized a loyal party man (and lodge master), and following an un­ characteristically peaceful election campaign, returned to form by duly marking ballots for Johnston. He served quietly until Cardwell riding was broken up prior to the federal election of 1904.

Redistribution put Albion and Caledon into the riding of Peel, Mono into the new riding of Dufferin, and Ad­ jala into Simcoe South. All three ridings continued to elect Conservative MPs for years: Peel until 1962, Duffer­ in until it was redistributed in 1925, and Simcoe South until redistribution in 1924.

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Stories of our elders

An excerpt from The Village and I: Ten Life Stories

By T r alee P ea r c e

Making friends and meeting neighbours after moving to a new town can be daunting – and hugely rewarding. For newly-settled Creemore portrait artist Sara Sniderhan, forging these ties also led to the creation of a book celebrating her adopted community.

MAURICE WEATHERALL

BY K RIS T I GREEN | P OR T R A I T BY P E T ER MI TC HEL L

After meeting octogenarian Norma Johnston and listening intently to her tales about life in the country, Sniderhan says she began daydreaming about a project to make a permanent record of the older generation’s take on their place in history, both local and personal.

The result is a limited edition book Sniderhan produced called The Village and I: Ten Life Stories (Curiosity House Books). Edited by Rina Barone of Curiosity House Books, the collection features profiles and portraits of ten elder storytellers by nine local writers and nine artists, including Sniderhan, whose portrait of butcher Neil Metheral is featured on the cover.

“It was such an unbelievable treat to be seated at kitchen tables and chat with these folks,” Sniderhan writes in the book’s introduction, adding that she could have included triple the number of fascinating characters. The project was supported by the Kemp Foundation, Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, and The Creemore Echo.

The book’s official debut is September 19 at Avening Hall in Mulmur at 7 p.m.

There will be an exhibit of the book’s portraits at Creemore’s historic log cabin during the village’s Festival of the Arts (part of the Clearview Small Halls Festival), October 3 and 4.

Books are available for purchase ($75 hardcover, $35 softcover) at Creemore’s Curiosity House Books & Gallery in Creemore (curiosityhousebooks.com).

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efore the Great Depression, when noth­ ing was worth anything and work was scarce as wolves, Maurice Weatherall’s father, Harold, got a hundred acres west of Avening from the government when he and his English bride, Reta, returned from the First World War. He also got a new stomach at the Collingwood hospital to replace the one he had, which was ruined as a result of being gassed. The new stomach was sheep’s and, according to his son, it worked fine for the rest of Harold’s long life, the only thing being he couldn’t eat too much at once, so Harold kept a sandwich in his pocket when he went out.

For the next quarter century, Harold scraped

together $11 a year to give to the bank for the land.

“In the hungry thirties it was hard to find $11,” says his son, 88-year-old Maurice, from his kitchen table in Avening where he has lived for almost 60 years.

“Lots of people lost a lot of stuff.” But up on the farm, the Weatheralls did okay. “We were never hungry,” Maurice recollects. For starters, there were sheep, cattle, horses, ducks, geese, turkeys, hens, cherry trees, apples, berries, pigs – and five child­ ren. A 30-foot well with a strong pump for pulling water, good and cold. They killed their own pigs and cows, salting the meat when the weather was warm and hanging it from the barn beams in win­ ter. To keep milk from souring, they stored it in a

cellar beneath the house. They made ice cream and Reta made many of their clothes. No running water and no telephone but a wooden walking boy one of Maurice’s uncles made for him to play with and a toboggan for coasting outside. As Maurice says now, “You made things do.”

Weatheralls have been making things do in this land for a long time. So long, in fact, that Maurice can’t recall them having any other. But according to family lore, Yorkshire-born James Weatherall saved some money in England and came to the New Country in the early 1800s to spend it. By the time Harold was born on a Creemore dairy farm near the end of that century, the Weatherall name had taken root.

Maurice came into the world one fine June day in 1927 after Reta had finished the plowing. She put him in a pan, which she set on the oven door to warm, because at four pounds he was small. As a boy, Maurice brought the silver foxes he caught in Dunedin to the Creemore barber to be skinned. A hunter and fisherman who’s been swinging a .22 since he was 12, he sold them for 85 bucks a pelt. Two years ago, he set up a raccoon trap on the veranda of his house and woke up to find a grey lynx inside. So, he went out in his nightshirt and propped the trap door open so the angry animal could back out. “I’ve never been afraid of any animal,” Maurice says.

Maurice came of age when Wasaga Beach was in its full glory, when you’d get all your friends to­ gether and drive up there, kids flapping off the sides of cars like laundry on a line. When you could dance till the sun climbed back into the sky and the cup you left behind would be sniffed by cops hunting for moonshine. Police officers circling the parties like sharks, digging up the sand beneath the kids’ cars and walking into the water searching for contraband. One-armed Jack Barker ran the ice hut at the beach, but he could give you a little extra something in your mug. “You didn’t want too much of it or it would turn your toes up,” warns Maurice.

“Friday or Saturday night – look out!”

Now six foot two – having come quite a way since his birth weight – Maurice worked as a bouncer at local dances. He broke up fights and checked the ladies’ toilets to make sure no hooligans trapped the girls inside. “Girls at one time used to wear a lot of nylon blouses,” he remembers. “You’d get guys dancing and smoking and they’d just go ‘foof’!” A country boy except for that one winter he tried out Toronto to get warm, fleeing straight back to the farm as soon as the spring sun shone bright.

Maurice met Gertie Martin, his Sunnidale-born “tiny, strong” wife, on a blind date her sister arrang­ ed. They went out for seven years before marrying on the farm. Two kids later, they’d moved to Avening, a chopping mill village with a leather store, a blacksmith shop and a 10-room hotel that took in visitors before Creemore became the des­ tination. In those days, it cost 10 cents a night to have the lights on in your home. Maurice can still picture the teams of sleighs setting up cream cans to use for making cheese at the factory near his house.

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At 30 years old, Maurice joined the federal fire department on CFB Borden in Angus for the good work and steady money it offered. There, he found camaraderie throughout adrenaline-infused shifts, long hours punctuated by the urgent call of fire.

Huge fires in Alliston and on Barrie’s main street.

Fires that burned trucks clean. Back then you had to shave your face three times a day because smoke could leak into your mask with the hint of a whis­ ker. Panic and hysteria surrounded by flames and children pulled from attics ablaze. The miraculous discovery of a baby in a burnt crib – alive – shielded by a bed soaked in urine.

In spite of the highs, “none of it was good because in a fire you lost everything,” Maurice explains. The “good but tough life” came with a price and there are many things he doesn’t want to remember.

Water that froze from the hose in mid-flight and the absurd blackness of entering a building in flames.

Finding body parts after explosions that turned cement buildings into flour. Two kids he picked out of a river where they drowned. Over the years, vari­ ous injuries led to hospital stays and being “chopped up and down” on the back, stomach, shoulders and face. But of the physical damage, Maurice says, “You always get better.” It’s the mental scars that do not so easily heal. To this day, he still has fire on the brain, is jolted from bed by dreams in the night.

Even so, he says he loved the work, and would do it all over again.

To Maurice, retirement 20 years later – after a 60-foot slip from a ladder left him with plates in his back – was no sign it was time to relax. Once in shape after the accident, he turned to his ancestral roots, farming 1,500 pigs up on the hill. And al­ though the pigs kept him busy, he found their com­ munication skills lacking and he missed working with the guys at the fire hall, where “there was always something going on,” he says.

These days, what’s going on is the “bit of garden” (about 40 x 40 feet) he’s protecting from rabbits in the backyard. For the last 18 years, since Gertie passed away, Maurice has cooked and cleaned for himself, having given away the dishwasher (pre­ ferring to scald his own china instead). There are raspberries and strawberries year-round from the freezer, and lots of potatoes and meat. (“If you want something else, dig it yourself!”) The sound of the side door flapping announces the steady flow of visitors, including his two daughters, Heather and Maureen. Last Easter, 25 people joined him for a meal. Only recently did he stop baking his own bread – one of the few things he has forgotten how to do.

To Angus for groceries and Stayner for haircuts, and when the weather’s nice you’ll see him out on his bicycle rolling around town. There are berries to pick when his legs allow it, lawn mowers to repair and knives in need of sharpening. A social calendar dotted with beef dinners, strawberry suppers and euchre at the Legion on Monday nights. And every morning at 6 a.m., he climbs into his Ford 150 and has coffee at the Shell station with his friends. “I have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs,” Maurice smiles.

“I’m always doing something. If I were to quit and sit down and do nothing, I don’t know how long I would last.” ≈

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how not to be a

serial killer

BY JEFF RO L L IN GS

When people familiar with Gail Prussky’s art meet her in person for the first time, she says she often gets the same two reactions: “One, ‘You’re so old!’ And two, ‘You look normal!’ They expect me to be some 25-year-old punk with purple hair and rings in my nose.”

The misplaced expectations are understandable. Beneath her disarming exterior lies an imagination unfettered by conventional boundaries. Gail is an artist who, by her own admission, likes to push the envelope of darkness and light, the poetic and the profane, hope and despair, the heinous and the hilarious.

Exhibit A: A whole series of blood-soaked bunnies, committing mass murders and suicide, or skewered on the spires of tall buildings. Exhibit B: A pride of eggplants – yes, of course, it’s a pride – triumphant in the gory kill of an antelope. Exhibit C: A few not fit for a family-friendly magazine such as this.

But all those come along with many others that are just strangely and deliciously silly. continued on next page

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Gail Prussky and Satchmo in her Mono studio.

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Ghost Rabbits, acrylic on canvas, 48" by 72"

Though Gail is most prolific producing drawings, often creating several a day (“they take 20 minutes, tops”), she also paints, working on paper, canvas, wood and fabric. Even if the themes are sometimes adult, the childlike quality of the work sustains its appeal. The clever text that often accompanies the images has a matter-of-fact tone that humorously serves to familiarize the bizarre.

Gail moved to Mono eight years ago. Though she has a degree in fine art and has drawn since she was child, she made her career as an addiction therapist at the Donwood Institute in Toronto, working with cocaine and crack users. Of her ten years there, she says, “I was very good at it for nine. But then I was burned out. And they weren’t the kind of clients where you could fake it.”

Gail says it wasn’t until she moved to the country that her “muse kicked in.” First, she became in­ volved in the community fight against the Highland quarry application in Melancthon, contributing

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cartoons for a stop-the-quarry Facebook page.

“That’s what really started the ball rolling up here for me,” she says, “because I had an audience, and I had a way to express my frustrations. I didn’t make art as much when I lived in Toronto. I found my voice out here.”

Before too long Gail was accepted into the Head­ waters Arts Festival show. “That really connected me to the arts community here,” she says. “That’s where I met Diana Hillman. She asked me if I wanted to be part of her art group, the Silver Creek Arts Project.

The fall show we do every year at Diana’s farm in Caledon is wonderful. We put up art in her 150-yearold barn. Art in a barn is awesome.”

Asked to describe her art, Gail focuses on the creativity, not the result. “For one thing,” she says, “every artist has their own process. Probably the majority of artists paint from photographs, or they paint in nature, or they draw, and then they paint it.

I don’t. I just sit down and begin – and whatever comes out, comes out. There’s no plan. I’ve tried to do that, and it doesn’t work. So wherever this stuff

comes from, it comes from a place that doesn’t have much language. I know that. When I’m painting, my brain isn’t in the room. I turn music on and I go somewhere.

“So when someone asks me to talk about my art, which happens often at shows, I have trouble. And that’s bad, especially because the people who are going to buy your art like stories. They want to know, ‘what were you thinking, what was this about?’ and it’s just a mishmash. It’s not one story.

But I can tell you what mood I was in.

“Part of it is stories from the time when I was an addiction therapist. I heard some of the worst stories. I didn’t realize until I was finished that job that I was vicariously traumatized a lot. I’d never even heard those words, ‘vicarious trauma.’ But I heard a lot of awful stuff. One of the reasons I was bad at it at the end is because I was desensitized to it. Someone would tell an awful story and I’d be thinking about what to have for supper.”

Even if Gail can’t quite put her finger on the origin of her work, its distinctive originality has gained a following. Author Barry Callaghan) will

be publishing a book of 40 of Gail’s drawings and paintings, due for release in early 2016. Borrowing one of Gail’s oft-repeated claims, he plans to call the book “If I Didn’t Draw, I’d be a Serial Killer.”

Filmmaker David Cronenberg has agreed to colla­ borate on text for the book.

Gail’s Facebook page is nearly as entertaining as her art. There, along with an ample record of the antics of her beloved Great Dane, Satchmo, Gail posts her drawings and observations on art, politics – and the absurdities of daily life. In return, a witty group from among her thousand-plus followers offers often laugh-out-loud funny speculation about her creatures’ names, lives and backstories.

“I attract a lot of like-minded weirdos,” she says.

“They’re very clever people, and they’re from all over the world.”

Of Gail’s prolific artistic impulse, perhaps no one should be more grateful than her husband. “I don’t know what would happen if I didn’t make art,” Gail quips. “Alan would have been dead years ago.”

Freelance writer Jeff Rollings lives in Orangeville.

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In advance of the show, Gail is also putting on a kids-only sketching workshop on October 18 for ages 8 to 12. The results will be displayed in the museum’s Silo Gallery.

Cost $10, register by calling the museum, 1-877-941-7787.

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 Daria Love Amethyst Medley silver, amethyst, green garnet and prehnite 7.5"

 Donna Greenstein Outstanding in their Field oil 22 x 28"  Patti Van Haaster First and Broadway, Orangeville acrylic 24 x 48"

Autumn  Jackie Warmelink Persian Blue Raku Bowl raku pottery 9"

These pages present our annual preview of the Headwaters Arts Festival Show & Sale. This year the juried show will take place for the first time ever in the beautifully restored heritage surroundings of the Alton Mill Arts Centre on the banks of the Credit. Featuring the work of 39 of the region’s finest artists, the show acts as a kind of headquarters for the many art tours, open studios, and other arts events that take place across the region throughout the fall.

Authors’ Night, another longstanding Festival favourite, has also moved to a new location this year,

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 Darlene Hassall A Rainy Day Crowd acrylic on canvas 20 x 16"

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the Orangeville Town Hall Opera House. Moderated by Nicola Ross, a longtime contributor to this magazine, it features readings and conversation with authors Elizabeth Hay (His Whole Life), Bruce McDougall (Every Minute is a Suicide) and Paula McLain (Circling the Sun).

The Festival Art Show opens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday, September 20, and continues Wednesday to Sunday for the next two weeks. Admission is free.

Authors’ Night takes place the evening of Friday, September 25. Tickets are $30, available at BookLore or online at www.headwatersarts.com.  Emilia Perri Earth Exploration acrylic on canvas 48 x 48"

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Arts Backstage hush. Houselights fade.

Audience members stop talking and turn to face the stage. Expectant.

In darkness, actors take positions. Nervous. Excited.

The curtain rises on another Theatre Orangeville production.

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his past spring, one of Community Living Dufferin’s two theatre troupes performed an original play called Out of the Box to packed houses at Orangeville’s Town Hall Opera House.

Like all good actors, troupe members opened up, making themselves vulnerable to the whims of the audience. Like all good audiences, spectators were caught up in the performance, laughing and weeping on cue. When the show ended, they leapt to their feet, applauding.

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The risks taken by the actors had been rewarded.

This collaboration between Community Living Dufferin and Theatre Orangeville had brought pleasure to both actors and audience, and given many on both sides of the footlights an experience like no other.

CLD is a local organization dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities achieve ful­ filled lives, both as individuals and as members of the broader community. It is part of the Canadian Association for Community Living, which operates in all provinces and territories.

Founded in the 1950s by a minister who started the first local school for children with developmental disabilities, CLD now operates a host of programs for children, adults and their families. It runs 12 group homes, provides independent living support, and operates QPAC – a packaging and assembly

company that serves the region’s manufacturers. It also offers Options – a day program open to com­ munity and group home residents who go to CLD for a variety of learning and leisure activities.

In recent years CLD has also become the hub of a comprehensive arts program.

Joyce Cook, manager of both QPAC and Options, explains the growth of the arts program is directly related to “the variety of people from the community coming in to help us create a quality program.”

They bring their artistic abilities in vari­ous media, from music to clay, acting to sculpture, and photo­ graphy to drawing and painting. Joyce knows of only one other community living associa­tion that has started a theatre group. Others have drawing and painting programs, she says, “but theatre, clay and photography set our program apart.” continued on next page

facing, upper : Adam Thompson and Jenee Gowing rehearse a scene from Out of the Box with cast and staff. lower, left to right, front : Adam Thompson, Sarah Henry-Godfrey, Kelly Hu-Dong, John Garballa, Michael Goldie, Glen Hamilton, Christopher Dawg, Barb Squirrell. rear : Hailee McAlpine, Patricia Channing.

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The program is helping CLD achieve one of its most important goals: bridging barriers and fos­tering communication and understanding.

“Each person has his or her ability and talent just like everybody else,” says Joyce. “They just haven’t had an opportunity earlier in their lives to show their ability to everybody else and to be equal with everyone else.”

The arts program got its hands on clay five years ago, when CLD moved

into its new facilities on County Road 3 (Fergus Road), just west of Orange­ ville. That’s when the organization received a donation specifically ear­ marked to purchase a kiln. “No one on staff knew very much about working with clay,” says Joyce, “so the commu­ nity stepped in, some amateur, some professional, to teach different tech­ niques and get the program going.

Today it’s very popular.”

The finished work regularly sells at the Orangeville Farmers’ Market and

A Click Connect Club outing. far left : Ed Vander Veen. above, from left to right : Ted Graham, Cindy Harris, Mitsu Mori, Mark Hare, Jodee Jack (kneeling), Jen Randall, Marcus Plum, Dwayne Russell.

community events such as Founders’ Day, as well as CLD’s annual Christ­ mas craft sale on the first Saturday in December. Stop by a CLD booth when the artists are there and they’ll proudly tell you all about their work.

It was CLD client Ed Vander Veen who inspired the photography pro­ gram, now called Click Connect Photography Club. “Eddie was always with his camera, taking pictures at every occasion,” says program coordinator Jodee Jack, a former nurse.

Curiously, when the photography club was launched, Eddie wasn’t interested in joining. He wanted to focus on faces, the way he could at CLD, but in public this wasn’t always feasible. Fortunate­ ly, five others did get involved, at first sharing three cameras among them.

Today Click Connect numbers 22 photographers, including Eddie, div­ ided into two groups. Most Wednes­ days and Thursdays they go on local field trips. This summer, both groups

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also went on a three-day excursion to a cottage near Kincardine, with side trips to the historic jail in Goderich, the lighthouse at Point Clark and other locales.

Pete Paterson, a Caledon photo­ grapher and regular contributor to this magazine, frequently leads the Thursday excursion. He was drawn into Click Connect as a volunteer three and a half years ago.

“I was at CLD taking a photograph for a magazine feature,” he explains.

“I had driven by the building many times but had no idea what it was. As I was looking around, people kept jumping in front of me, asking me to take their picture. I felt this great joy from them – unfiltered joy – and I wanted to get involved.”

On their outings, Jodee takes most of the group in the van, but a few like to travel in Pete’s truck. “Ted Graham likes to come along with me,” says Pete, “but he doesn’t take photographs. He just likes the ride and tells us stories about the old days in Port Perry when he used to ride around in the gravel trucks. Kirk Bailey loves classical music and often brings a CD to play.”

The fun is not always so sophisticat­ ed. On the recent Kincardine trip, for instance, Ted loudly sang along with Bob Dylan’s “Everybody Must Get Stoned.” Occasionally, says Pete, “un­ printable” jokes fly, and the laughter is contagious, sometimes at his expense.

When the weather is bad, the group stays in, reviewing their photos to see what they can learn. “I rarely make suggestions when we’re out in the

Art from the heart Last spring’s original production of Out of the Box, performed by a troupe of actors from Community Living Dufferin’s Creative Partners on Stage, was a triumph for everyone involved.

One of the actors, Sarah HenryGodfrey, joined the troupe just this year. Very shy at first, Sarah showed no hint of timidity during her very moving performance.

She spoke from the heart, illus­ trating her words with examples drawn from her multimedia art, photographs and journal.

Sarah’s mother Leslie con­ fessed, “I tried to record Sarah’s performance with my tablet.

When I watched it later, the picture was on its side and all I could hear was me, sobbing.”

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field,” Pete says. “The photographers are very creative and often see things I don’t see. But when we’re scanning the photos later, that’s the learning experience.”

Pete often starts discussions by asking why they took particular pic­ tures and then he makes suggestions about composition. “I can see they are much more aware as photograph­ ers now, seeing things rather than just taking snapshots – and that’s what I try to bring to them. But they give me a lot more than I give them.”

Like the pottery, the photographs and photo cards are for sale at various events around Orangeville. They’ve been featured in the lobby of the Opera House, and every spring Click Connect hosts a gala exhibition of their best work.

At the shows, the photographers’ greatest sense of success comes when people look at the pictures and say, “These are really good.” Period – without adding “for people with developmental challenges.”

Reactions like that prove the value of the arts program. The arts provide an alternative way for the photo­ graphers and others to express them­ selves, Joyce Cook says, and some­ times a way to overcome their anxiety.

“The creative process gives them a sense of accomplishment in building something, as well as confidence and pride in the fact that others admire or purchase their work.”

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who has worked in Toronto, Ottawa and other centres. He often brings in­ struments to CLD for Options work­ shops. “I take all kinds of percussion instruments, shakers, hand drums, really neat things from all over the world,” he says. “We work on rhythm and counting. Soon everyone is con­ necting, paying attention to each other and having fun.”

“Rhythm can be soothing,” says Jodee, “and because participants often use both sides of their body equally – a huge challenge for a lot of people – drumming also helps with their balance.”

Of all these activities, the most am­ bitious foray into the arts at CLD is the performing arts program. Called Creative Partners on Stage, it was conceived when Theatre Orangeville and CLD began working together on the fundraising, design and con­ struction of the Fergus Road facilities.

Opened in 2010, the 24,000-squarefoot building now houses not only CLD but also the theatre’s set work­ shop and rehearsal hall.

When planning for the building began, David Nairn, artistic director of Theatre Orangeville, was on the CLD board, and together with CLD executive director Sheryl Chandler was inspired to find a way for the two organizations to share more than a building.

“We wanted to ramp up their thea­ tre and performing arts capabilities,” says David. “So we sent a teacher, Steve Urion, to Concordia to learn more about teaching people with special needs. He was a theatre guy himself and developed the first program.”

They also consulted Diane Dupuy, founder of Famous People Players, the renowned Toronto-based pup­ petry company that tours the world and is also dedicated to enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

“She was hugely informative and supportive,” says David, who then laughs. “She only asked that we not do any black-light puppetry.” That’s the distinctive style of glow-in-the-dark puppets that made Famous People Players famous.

Creative Partners on Stage mounts two productions each spring. Elizabeth Glenday and Jane Ohland Cameron lead the two troupes. “Liz’s is more musical theatre, more structured, like this year’s Red in the Hood, a tradition­ al musical pantomime,” says David.

“Jane creates original scripts like Out of the Box around who the performers are. Both celebrate the abilities of the performers and it’s some of the best work we do.”

“It’s very much a team effort,” says Jane, noting her productions involve

staff and volunteers from both CLD and Theatre Orangeville, along with the actors themselves. “The whole show is genuine. It comes from the actors.”

In Out of the Box, Adam Thompson described fishing with his father in a steady voice that belied the emotion he felt. Kelly Hu-Dong danced through his segment. Barb Squirrell talked and joked about her family and her cats, including the one named after her husband George. Mike Goldie talked about going for coffee, and Glen Hamilton chimed in with ad libs and clapped his hands with such en­ thusiasm the audience couldn’t help but join in. Sarah Henry-Godfrey presented a heartfelt monologue on her artwork (see sidebar, page 72).

“They have a great range of choices to express themselves, to find their voices,” says Jane. “They’re working hard around the challenges in order to show us what they have to offer.

I’m in awe.”

Rehearsals, which take place one or two evenings a week, usually start six months before the performance.

Along with Elizabeth or Jane, as well as the actors and support staff from CLD, there are occasionally others, including choreographer Jenee Gowing and vocal coach Susan Cooper, but the process is anything but onerous.

“Every rehearsal is as joyous as what you see on stage – the highlight of the week,” says Jane, who has degrees in English, drama and teaching, and was a member of “a very poor theatre company” in the early ’70s. “Looking at these actors, people often see the challenges they face, rather than the profound talents and often the bril­ liance they have, working hard to come out. As their worlds open up, as their confidence and skills expand, it opens our world as well. To me it is the actors inviting us into their world as they find their voices. We are honoured guests.”

“Everyone is enriched,” echoes David Nairn. “You’d need a heart of stone to see those shows and not be overwhelmed. These are companies of actors, no different from any other company in the world.” Last year two of the performers, Anne Rogers and Deborah Woods, auditioned success­ fully for parts in the Christmas pan­ tomime in Erin.

“This work needs to be seen on a much larger stage,” says David. “I’d love to take one of the CPOS produc­ tions to something like the Toronto Fringe Festival, or even the Edinburgh International Festival, and show the world what the people of Dufferin County can do.” ≈ Tony Reynolds is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

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Party your way to fitness get off the treadmill and join the zumba craze

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vocados, peanut butter, red wine and blueberries may be “brain” foods, but chances are they fall short of Zumba (an invented word pronounced “Zoombah”) in their ability to stave off the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

“Zumba?” you say. “Is that a newly discovered, anti-oxidant-laden Latin American vegetable?”

In truth, you don’t eat Zumba, you do Zumba – along with some 15 mil­ lion people who practise this form of energetic exercise around the world every week.

According to the official website, Zumba is “an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness party.” It’s also an international business started after Beto Perez, a Colombian dancer and fitness instructor, forgot to bring his 76

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usual music to an aerobics class and substituted salsa and merengue. Since then, Perez and his partners have turned this combination of dance and aerobics into a multimillion-dollar fitness craze that is as much fun as it is exercise. Zumba’s website advises, “Ditch the workout, join the party.”

But does Zumba improve fitness and what is its link to dementia?

There is no doubt you can get a great workout following the steps of cumbia, bachata, bhangra, West Coast swing and Bollywood styles of dance when they are interspersed with jumping jacks, lunges and other typ­ ical aerobic moves. Competitors on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance are, after all, breathless at the end of their performance.

According to Ivonne Ibarra, the Venezuelan-born Zumba instructor at the Riverdale Fitness Mill in Ingle­ wood, you can burn up to a thousand

calories an hour when you get going.

Trying to mimic the sway of Ivonne’s fluid hips is a workout in itself. The more familiar you become with the steps, the easier it is to raise your heart rate in a Zumba class.

Belfountain resident Grecia MayersKendall added Zumba to her fitness routine expressly for the aerobic workout. Born in Barbados, Grecia fell instantly in love with Zumba. It complements her yoga and pilates classes, she says, and her fellow class­ mates are part of the fun. The Zumba class at Riverdale has attracted the same core group for nearly ten years.

“We are more than a class. It’s a kind of sisterhood,” says Ivonne.

I experienced that camaraderie when I joined the class one Wednesday morning. The other eight students introduced themselves, volunteered pointers, and were clearly excited to have someone new join the ranks.

This was not a closed shop, and my worries about looking foolish evapor­ ated seconds after the class began. It wasn’t that I was a star pupil; it was more that everyone was doing their own thing. In front of me Kathy followed Ivonne’s moves – to a point. She upped the tempo and interpreted Ivonne’s lead in her own heart-rate-raising way.

I don’t know whether Kathy burned a thousand calories over the next hour, but her workout was every bit as strenuous as an aerobics class and a good deal more creative. Whereas the goal in a typical aerobics or yoga class is to mimic the moves of the instructor, Zumba classes teach you some basic steps and then it’s up to you to improvise.

Grecia, who has been attending for about six weeks, is beginning to add her own flair. “I really come alive when Ivonne plays a song called ‘Fireball,’” she says.

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how to join in For more information about Zumba and to find a class near you, visit zumba.com. If you fall in love with the idea of a fitness party, you might want to participate in Party in Pink, a Zumbathon to raise money for breast cancer research.

The event takes place at Orangeville District Secondary School on October 17. For details, see partyinpink.com, or email Tabitha Irwin at tairwin@rogers.com.

Ivonne Ibarra (left) leads Zumba classes at Riverdale Fitness Mill. She mentored Janice M-Eisenberg (right) who now leads classes at Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness.

Zumba classes range from Zumba Step to Aqua Zumba to Zumba for children younger than three. Zumba Toning incorporates the use of weights. You can even take a Zumba cruise and visit Zumba’s private beach in Haiti. Kim Gallagher, active living co-ordinator at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, says their family-oriented Zumba classes are popular. Both mums and dads bring their youngsters.

“We realize that fitness doesn’t have to be running on a treadmill,” says Kim. “It is about movement.”

My favoured Zumba music, the type that made me forget about trying and just get down to doing, was from a Bollywood movie – who would have guessed? It was part of the repertoire put together by Janice M-Eisenberg who teaches Zumba at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness just north of Bolton.

With one parent from Jamaica and the other from Trinidad, Janice puts her own spin on Zumba, explaining that instructors are encouraged to bring their own personality to their classes. Her focus combines fitness and Latin dance, and she includes some calypso and soca music from the Caribbean.

And the link to dementia? A num­ ber of studies now show that regular exercise can delay the onset of Alz­ heimer’s disease. In particular, a 21year study, undertaken at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and

reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2003, found frequent dancing reduced the risk of dementia among 469 elderly subjects. Though reading and doing crossword puzzles were also credited with helping reduce memory loss, dancing was the star.

As one gerontologist noted, danc­ ing requires physical and mental and social skills. The study’s authors explained the result by suggesting that the most effective activities for preventing Alzheimer’s disease re­ quire split-second, rapid-fire decisionmaking.

So if you find it challenging to fol­ low your Zumba instructor’s intricate steps or complex hand movements, don’t get frustrated. Remember, the more complicated the move, the more likely you are to remember it. ≈ Nicola Ross is a freelance writer who lives in Belfountain.

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certainly don’t want to live forever, but I do want to avoid rusting up, both physically and mentally, so I can enjoy what I do with my time. With this in mind, isn’t it fortunate that our retirement years coincide with the stage in our lives when we finally have time to look after ourselves?

I’ve found that even the task of determining which activities fit my lifestyle, budget, schedule and phys­ ical capabilities can be challenging and time-consuming – and can vary from year to year.

A few years ago, a couple of hours of tennis three or four times a week, as well as the 15-minute bike ride to and from the courts, was all I needed to keep the endorphins active and the body somewhat limber. Now I’d likely need a chiropractic adjustment, or at least a liniment rubdown, to recover from that sort of action.

That’s because my needs are evolv­ ing. A leisurely stroll over to our little nine-hole golf course to swing and giggle my way around the fairways suits me much better at this stage.

But our southern Ontario winters

determine that outdoor activities are seasonal at best. What to do with the rest of the year?

Working from the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness north of Bolton, Caledon’s active living coordinator Kim Gallagher believes she has the best job at the town, and with three active teenagers at home, she understands the importance of stay­ ing fit.

The first thing I noticed as I walked into the centre was a group of seniors sitting around tables enjoying a postworkout drink – and one another’s

Exercise makes me happy. It energizes me and forges strong links with like-minded people to share challenges, laughter, experiences, wisdom, and even the odd great recipe.

Aquafit classes at Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness help improve strength and balance.

company. Laughter and chatter filled the space. Kim says developing a sense of community at the centre is a big part of her job.

She is a proponent of “functional training” for seniors, and by that she means creating balance within the body so that individuals can live life, not simply cope with it.

Though Kim wants everyone at the centre to enjoy the time spent there, she is serious about helping seniors improve their balance, core strength and stability.

And there are many ways to achieve this goal. She suggests trying an aquafit class or some weight training, yoga or Pilates – or joining the walk­ ing group, a tai chi class, pickleball, badminton or Zumba. All these acti­ vities and many more are available at the centre.

Kim believes the key to fitness for life is to find the physical activities you enjoy doing and commit the time necessary to do them.

Master senior fitness trainer Susan Haughton was largely responsible for creating the low-impact exercise and fall-prevention program origin­ ally sponsored by Caledon Meals on Wheels. Launched in 2003, this pro­ gram is now offered in a number of locations throughout the community.

After earning an honours degree in gerontology and sociology from McMaster University, Susan trained at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, a not-for-profit national research and education centre within the faculty of health sciences at Western University.

She has seen parallels between inactivity and chronic disease and

believes we all have a powerful oppor­ tunity to design our elder years by choosing to age well. She suggests trying to achieve about 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week over and above normal daily routines.

I recently joined a seniors’ exercise group in the lower level of Palgrave United Church. Expertly and enthu­ siastically led by Sylwia MrowcaMigiel, who was trained by Susan, we used chairs, exercise bands and weights as we worked at stretching each muscle group to the upbeat soundtrack of Pretty Woman.

The intention here is likewise to strengthen the core and improve balance, with a view to preventing the debilitating falls to which we, as seniors, are prone.

According to Susan, if you were to add some walking to the exercise routine, you’d be well on your way to improved physical condition, which not only lowers pain levels, but also improves sleep quality and increases overall stability.

Most of what I read agrees that adding any amount of physical acti­ vity is beneficial and the payoffs are huge. The medical community is un­ animous in its endorsement of phys­ ical activity as we age – the increased social time is a bonus.

Exercise makes me happy. It ener­ gizes me and forges strong links with like-minded people to share challen­ ges, laughter, experiences, wisdom, and even the odd great recipe. I fully expect to continue to redefine the kind of exercise I do as I make the transition through my 70s and beyond.

My plan is to leave behind what no longer physically suits me while stay­ ing fully engaged in and committed to the process. ≈ Gail Grant is a happily retired senior living in Palgrave.

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What’s for Come together to help our communities My food bank experience was so inspiring that this fall and winter I’ll be watching for ways to donate either food or my time.

Many food banks run dry after the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes, so a good starting place is to find out what’s needed. Healthy, non-perishable items, such as peanut butter, pasta and canned goods, including chunky soups, vegetables and fruit in water, usually top the most-needed list. Unfortunately, homemade items, such as jams and pickles, can’t be used, and the same goes for dented or rusted cans and out-of-date items.

Food sorting and food drives are great ways to contribute, so consider a group activity with your church, sports club or other group. Contact the following food banks for infor­ mation or search for other services (e.g., in Shelburne and Dundalk) at centraleastontario.cioc.ca: orangevillefoodbank.weebly.com ccs4u.org/theexchange.aspx

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’m already hurriedly chopping and dicing in the kitchen when, from the living room, comes the familiar plaintive refrain: “What’s for dinner?”

Tonight I’m making rainbow trout in a pan. I sear it on high heat until the skin is crispy, then pop it into the oven to bake it through. I’ve chopped crisp green onions and red peppers, added some butter and a tiny splash of wine, and the rice on the stove is steaming away. It’s not overly fancy, but the flavours speak for themselves and there are no mystery ingredients, which pleases me.

Before I reply to my son, he smells the fish cooking and is not happy. “Is that fish?” he shouts, holding his nose.

I’m just home from work, and after a long day of too much coffee and not enough fresh air, I’m ready for some peace and quiet and good food. I enjoy cooking, even short order. It’s a great pleasure for me and one I take pride in. Every Sunday is a cooking day for me, whether it’s making as many salads as possible in the summer, and grilling vegetables for sandwiches or just to eat on their own, or in the winter, preparing a belly-filling roast, a crock pot stew, or a casserole to freeze for later in the week.

I know I’m lucky to have the skills to make wonder­ ful dishes from scratch. By watching my mom and grandmothers cook almost every meal I consumed growing up, I learned by osmosis. I have gathered a few favourite recipes from friends and family to add to my arsenal, but mostly I cook by instinct. (I am a terrible baker, by the way – prefering to mix and match and taste at the stove.) I must also give credit for my cooking passion to those who need only be identified by first name: Julia, Martha and Nigella.

Recently I was asked to participate in a food aware­ ness program called “Do the Math.” The Headwaters

Food and Farming Alliance challenged residents of our region to eat a typical food bank diet for three to five days so they could experience firsthand what it’s like to be short of the money needed to meet basic needs, including food. I thought I could learn a lot from the experience and shed light on issues relating to food security, cost and access in our community.

After picking up my food bank allotment, I set about planning my three to five days. Though area food banks try to supply clients with as many fresh vegetables and greens as possible, I was immediately struck by the lack. I always cook with lots of veggies no matter what the dish! Colourful peppers, spinach and kale are my regulars.

I was missing fruit as well. At work, I jealously eyed everyone else’s fresh, ripe fruit, which decorated the lunchroom like sumptuous jewels. I grew tired and developed a headache from not having my regular input of caffeine. I had selected coffee as an optional pantry item from the food bank list, but allowed myself only a small cup a day.

With some creativity, I created a veggie curry using a potato, half an onion, canned peas and curry powder, another optional item. I served this over some rice. It was pretty tasty. I dished it into four servings and made it last. I also used up the canned flaked chicken, the other half onion and a can of mushroom soup. I declared it stew, but really, it looked and smelled like cat food.

I started losing my interest in food. Nothing crunched. There was no colour, little seasoning and no choice. I was getting “hangry,” that dreaded com­ bination of hungry and angry.

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As we enter the harvest season in these hills, a season symbolized by an overflowing cornucopia of food, and as we prepare fruit and vegetables and set the table for friends and family, consider these facts about the Orangeville Food Bank: • It is entirely volunteer run.

• Located on Centennial Road, it is in the industrial area, which is a hike no matter where you live in town.

Think about making that trek on foot, with kids or during the winter, then carrying your food back home.

• Because it’s an emergency food bank, recipients are limited to one visit a month.

• During a visit, clients can gather three to five days’ worth of food (about 30 lb. per household member).

• The food bank is open only twice a week – a few hours during the day on Tuesdays and on Wednesday evenings.

• Only 10 per cent of clients use the food bank every month. Most use it a few times a year or periodically as needed.

Over the five days of the challenge, I creatively sorted the food to make do and blogged about my experience.

I am a good cook and know quite a bit about nutrition. I have a place to cook and tools to use. Still, I was sad and lethargic and could feel my vig­ our waning.

A number of concerns became clear to me, mostly relating to access.

There just isn’t enough food for those who need the assistance. It’s hard to get to the food bank. The hours are limited. Fresh food is very limited.

It’s a stark fact that the Orangeville food bank often runs dry when the Thanksgiving and Christmas surge of donations runs out.

We are in the bountiful season that many consider the best of the best when it comes to food and drink. We sit down at our long harvest tables, break bread in a restaurant, eat s’mores by the fire, or open a hot and delicious thermos of coffee atop a high point on the trail.

As I serve the fish and call Adrian to the table, then watch him digging in, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am. I savour every bite. ≈ Bethany Lee is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

More on the Do the Math Challenge To find out more about the challenge and to browse participants’ blogs, go to headwaterscommunities.org/ do-the-math-challenge. To read Bethany Lee’s blog, click on her name in the participants list.

Sports for all According to KidSport Canada, one in three Canadian children can’t afford to play organized sports. The costs can indeed be high, but the benefits of keeping kids active, healthy and engaged are invaluable.

This holiday season, watch for Give the Gift of Sport, KidSport Canada’s annual fundraising campaign. From November to January, this campaign raises funds to help kids participate in organized sport.

The Orangeville and District chapter helped 73 kids last year! www.kidsportcanada.ca

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Though bedkit contents vary with local needs, each $35 donation typically provides a mat or mattress, pillow, sheet, blanket, mosquito net, clothing and school supplies. www.scaw.org

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This is a great opportunity to take on a fix-it project or a cleanup with the kids! The profits generated by the ReStore fund the local Habitat affiliate that operates the store. So this fall, make a donation or shop for that needed item – and benefit the community at the same time. www.habitatwdg.ca

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a Breath of fresh air This Mulmur house was designed from the ground up with healthy living in mind.

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North American couple – she from Dallas, he from Toronto – both with a strong sense of home and place, have two feet firmly planted in Texas and two in Mulmur. This transnational strategy means the couple can easily keep up with both sides of the family and friends. They made Mulmur the centre of their search for property in Ontario principally because they already had roots there.

Like many others, this couple loves the escarpment, the clean air and abundant fresh water in the area. They appreciate the beauty and the sur­ prising landscapes found down its narrow roads and trails.

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The 11-acre property they chose has a storybook quality. The previous owners had created spectacular gar­ dens. The land itself rolls and resolves in a large natural pond at the foot of a hill. It is a well-wooded spot, creating privacy around a large open area where the home and pond sit.

There was a house on the property, and the couple planned to live in it for a few months while they worked on plans for a new home. Early on, how­ ever, they discovered mould, which completely altered their approach.

She has been diagnosed with chem­ ical and electromagnetic sensitivity.

This condition threatens her immune system and has a serious impact on

the quality of her life. Perfumes, car exhaust and modern glues and moulds, among other substances, can cause dizziness, headaches, fatigue and other worrisome symptoms. They tried to remediate the mould, but it didn’t work. So their strategy shifted and a completely new house became the plan.

Here was an opportunity to design a healthy home from the ground up.

Needless to say, this was a challenge.

Imagine having to think about the chemical exhaust from modern cab­ inetry and paint, about electromag­ netics – the energy fields given off by everyday features such as metal roofs, steel rebar and Wi-Fi. Things most of

us never think about had to be con­ sidered and analyzed, and new solu­ tions developed.

The couple went to Andre D’Elia and Geoffrey Moote of Superkül, a Toronto architectural firm. The team there immediately understood and rose to the challenge. The next step was to find a builder willing to inno­ vate, and they quickly settled on Wilson Project Management, a Tor­ onto-based firm with an office in nearby Collingwood. Jeff Pepper was the project manager.

The couple had read and been impressed by a book called Prescrip­ tions for a Healthy House by Paula Baker-Laporte and others, and they

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While building materials were be­ ing selected, the couple camped at a Toronto hotel, and as the architects brought carts of samples to them, she conducted sniff tests to see how she would react. It was an unusual and very educational process.

The learning curve was steep. The architects started out thinking the project was a wonderful opportunity

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to use some recycled materials. But while recycled materials may help the environment, they don’t necessarily support better health. Modern wood­ en cabinets, for instance, are often made of wood chips glued together – and the glue is laced with harmful chemicals that may leach out of the wood for years. A problem. But a problem with a solution. Off-gassing, the emission of harmful gases, could be limited by heat treating and sealing the cabinets.

Other products, though, had to be

eliminated. The foundation materials were one example. The rear wall of the house nestles into the hillside and was to be built of reinforced concrete. But reinforced concrete must be poured into a plywood form, which is coated with a release agent so it will easily come away when the concrete dries.

The release agent includes a petro­ chemical – so that was the end of that idea.

Fortunately, they found a company called EcoInhabit in Meaford and Robert Steller, a Thornbury-based building biologist. He was familiar

with Durisol insulated concrete forms, which look like cinder blocks but are made of recycled wood fibre mixed with Portland cement. Very strong, these forms produce no off-gases. They also resist fire, fungus and mould, and don’t attract vermin. And their ability to absorb and expel moisture makes them a natural humidity regulator.

Using the Durisol product also eli­ minated the need for strapping and a vapour barrier. The walls could sim­ ply be finished with coats of American clay, a clean product that looks like plaster, comes in various colours so

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painting is not required, and also helps regulate humidity.

To add strength to the blocks, rebar was required. But typical steel rebar can set up an electromagnetic field, as can steel roofs. Her electromagnetic sensitivity meant she could tolerate neither, so they substituted fibreglass rebar for steel and installed a green roof.

Although off-gassing had been minimized, it was still important to have lots of fresh air. In addition to a 90-foot wall of sliding glass doors that overlook the pond, the couple

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by the Canada Green Building Coun­ cil. Though it has also won several other architectural awards, there is nothing precious about this project.

The thought and care that went into the design and materials are subtly understated.

“We feel fantastic living in this house. Everyone comes in and feels comfortable with the space itself,” says the husband. “There is a feeling of softness due to light and fabrics. It’s an efficient house to use and easy to keep clean. You don’t get any cell phone signals here, so we’re unattached to cell. We use old-fashioned phones and our computers are connected by Ethernet cable, so the environment remains calm and peaceful.”

above : Natural landscaping by Sherri Wilson provides a soft transition from the building to the gardens.

What is more important is how his wife feels. “I love how you feel like you are outside – doors open, skylights open, fresh air coming through the house and a confident feeling of wellbeing,” she says.

This home, a template for a way of building to minimize environmental impact and maximize health benefits, has proven a delight for all. ≈ Pam Purves is freelance writer and photographer who lives in Caledon.

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CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY – 93 ACRES Spacious and private – close to the city, golf, quaint shops and trails for biking and riding.

Pool, geothermal heating, in-law suite, four main floor bedrooms, natural light from all directions. Modern technology and fixtures wrapped in clean, understated European elegance for easy living. $2,999,000 Paul Richardson LANDMARK EQUESTRIAN ESTATE "Hunterview Farm" graces nearly 100 acres of the most picturesque acreage in south Adjala.

Victorian main residence, 2 aux residences, 3 exquisite Dutchmaster barns, 80'x160' Dutchmaster indoor arena with heated viewing lounge, 35 stalls, outdoor sand ring, tack rooms, wash stalls and auto watering system. Numerous paddocks and plenty of hay fields and room to grow! Rob McDonough $3,700,000

ATTENTION TO DETAIL – COMPLETE COUNTRY PACKAGE – 43 ACRES Immaculate stone brick bungalow, fully finished lower level, 2nd kitchen with walkout to inground saltwater pool, stone patio, pool house, hot tub, landscaped grounds. 9 car attached garage looks like a 2-car garage. 6 stall 'Gara' barn with separate driveway, 5 oak board paddocks, farmed fields and woods. Take a closer look at this one before you decide to build new! Open concept, crown mouldings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen. $1,975,000 Martha Summers

SCHOMBERG HEIGHTS FARM 62 acres, investment/build.

Rob McDonough $1,295,000

KING BUNGALOW 2 acres, large shop with 2-bdrm apartment.

Rob McDonough $1,295,000

GEORGIAN BAY VIEWS 250’ mainland, double boathouse.

Rob McDonough $974,900

CONTEMPORARY MONO 10 acres, aux residence, river.

Rob McDonough $829,000

SOUTH ADJALA BUNGALOW 10 acres, 400’ frontage with shop.

Rob McDonough $749,900

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LOG HOME ADJALA 1.59 acres, gardens, pool, views.

Rob McDonough $729,900

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BUNGALOW, EVERETT Private double lot.

Rob McDonough $399,900

AWARD WINNING DESIGN – CALEDON Take your tee shot from the edge of your pool to the edge of the Humber River. Riverfront with beautiful views, private master suite, cathedral ceilings, dining room with walkout, two fireplaces, oversized garage, two additional main floor bedrooms, games room, office, two family rooms, walkout basement with room for extended family and entertaining. $1,199,000 Paul Richardson

THE ART OF STONE Private 2 acres with views. Board & batten addition, separate master with ensuite, walk-in closet and walkout to multi-level deck. Custom library, interior stone wall, eat-in kitchen walks out to deck. South Erin. $799,000 Martha Summers

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50 ACRE DUFFERIN HORSE FARM Renovated raised bungalow on approx 50 acres in Amaranth; 3+2 bedrooms, perfect layout for in-law suite. 9-stall barn, sand ring, round pen, paddocks, cross-country course, shed, pond. $649,000 Paul Richardson

TOTTENHAM BUNGALOW 2.5 acres, 400’ frontage, shop.

Rob McDonough $509,900

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MOFFAT DUNLAP

REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

905-841-7430 moffatdunlap.com Moffat Dunlap*, John Dunlap**, Peter Boyd, Murray Snider, George Webster, Peter Bowers, Nik Bonellos, Peter Cooper, Elizabeth Campbell*** *Chairman, **Broker of Record, ***Sales Representative

HOCKLEY VALLEY GOLF LOT Opportunity to acquire one of the last lots on private golf course. $335,000

BOSTON MILLS MANOR, CALEDON Grand home on 1 acre surrounded by mature trees in a very quiet setting. This south facing home was designed for extended family living and entertaining. $1,350,000

STONEHILL FARM, HOCKLEY Views! Views! Views! 90+ acres. Updated board and batten farmhouse. Large swimming pond. Immaculately restored 6-stall bank barn. $1,275,000

HORSE PROPERTY FOR LEASE 4 bdrm stone house with 8 stalls for lease.

Impressive irrigated outdoor ring, lush paddocks plus massive indoor arena. 15 minutes to the Caledon Horse Park. $4,000/month base rent

CATARACT MODERN Exceptional 3+1 bedroom home high above and overlooking the 600 acre Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. $2,375,000

2 HOUSES, CALEDON Renovated 4 bedroom main house.

Two bedroom 2nd home, 5-stall barn. Views.

Pool. Picturesque 25 acres. $1,550,000

2 HOUSES, TERRA COTTA 1872 stone house + 2nd house placed on a private rolling 90-acre farm. Trout pond.

Century barn. Workshop, office, garage.

Perfect Terra Cotta location. $2,250,000

150 ACRES, HOCKLEY VALLEY Forever views, rolling hills, stream and woodlands. 150 acres with new walkout bungalow. A very private setting at the end of a quiet country road. $1,800,000

HIGHEST POINT IN ERIN Spectacular 46 acre country estate with endless views. Wrought iron gates open to a long winding driveway. Pool, fountains, outdoor kitchen area + cabana. $2,599,000

A GEM IN THE GTA A magical 1800s stone house + coach house.

Principle rooms & porches overlook crystal clear trout ponds. Exposed stone walls, elevator to 2nd storey games room. 84 acres. $2,250,000

HIGHFIELDS, CALEDON Opportunity to acquire main house by legendary architect Wm Fleury. 100 acres. Miles of interior roads, ponds. Grand gardens + views.

Chance to add 100s more acres! $3,100,000

INNIS LAKE FARM, CALEDON 90 acre horse farm (2 lots), 3 barns, 37 stalls, 3 staff apartments, 2 houses, pool. Oak board fencing. Picturesque location. $2.8 million

MCLAREN MANSION, CALEDON Stunning 1860s stone house. Deluxe renovation. 10 acres of privacy. Minutes to golf, riding, skiing. Asking $1,950,000

HILLTOP RETREAT, MONO HILLS Modernist home designed by Crang & Boake.

95 acres. Long drive leads to light-filled 3-bedroom home, pool, gazebo. Hidden solar panels created significant income. $1,275,000

PRIVATE LAKE, MONO HILLS Gracious residence overlooks 10 acre trout pond. Spectacular country retreat with 2 houses, charming boat house, workshop on 100 acres with trails, fields, woodlands. $4,475,000

STONERIDGE HALL, CALEDON Masterfully created Georgian architectural jewel set on 165 acres (2 lots!). Includes lush gardens, pool, stone terraces. Finest uninterrupted views of Toronto skyline, the verdant countryside and Lake Ontario. 13,725 sq ft includes 50 ft reception hall. Family compound potential. $16.9 million

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Realty Inc., Brokerage

RCR REALTY Brokerage

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

519.217.4884 sarahaston.ca

MARIGAIL, MONO ADJALA TL Home of Canadian opera icon Mark DuBois, this spacious 6-bedroom home on 26 acres provides a lovely full time or weekend retreat. Hiking trails, inground pool, 86’x40’ steel outbuilding. $789,000

WINSTONE FARM, 4TH LINE, MONO Paradise with 50 acres of rolling hills. 3 bdrm century farmhouse with addition. Bank barn, garage and tennis/basketball court. An ideal family retreat. Horse, hiking, biking, golf and ski country. $1,185,000

GORE ROAD, CALEDON Have it all. A bungalow and 2 storey, both updated. 30 acres on the prettiest part of Gore Rd. Find your inspiration here as the resident artist has for years. For more info visit 18166thegoreroad.ca. $1,395,000

WHITAKER STABLES, 6TH LINE, AMARANTH 124 acre equine paradise! Turn-key facility w/ 240'x82' arena, 31 stalls, 3 outdoor rings, XC course. Gorgeous 5+2 bdrm house w/ all the upgrades, 3-car grge, i/g pool. $1,525,000

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Real Estate Homeward, Brokerage Office 416-698-2090 | Direct 647-294-0827 kitt.ritchie@rogers.com | www.kittritchie.ca

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C: 519.939.7001

CALEDON COUNTRY ESTATE A sweeping paved driveway lined with sugar maples welcomes you to this 48 acre custom built Caledon estate. This four bedroom, four bathroom home, with its award winning Tumber landscaping, offers a special peaceful oasis in the Hills of Headwaters. $1,595,000 Gillian Vanderburgh_layout 15-08-21 1:41 PM Page 1

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SOPHISTICATED COUNTRY LIVING On 27.47 acres this 4-bedroom home features top quality interior finishes. Numerous walkouts lead to almost 1200 sq ft of outdoor living space and landscaping. Acreage offers varied topography, beautiful views, open meadows and cut trails into the bush. Perfect for entertaining family and friends. Mono. $949,000

COUNTRY ESTATE LIVING AT ITS FINEST! A spectacular and private Caledon country estate nestled on nearly 6 acres and just 5 minutes to Palgrave Equestrian Centre. This gorgeous, more than 4000 sq ft home high on the hillside, provides stunning views! The newly renovated custom chef’s kitchen includes exquisite cabinetry and granite countertops. Cathedral ceilings in the living room, dining room and family room provide a truly grand experience. Wood-burning fireplaces, home gym, wet bar, study, sauna, jacuzzi tub, heated saltwater pool and so much more! Call for details or to book your own private showing. (www.prestigemedia.ca/VT/2015060001) $1,699,000

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VICTORIAN GEM Charming 4-bdrm Victorian on 52.4 acres.

Aerated pond and mature perennial gardens create a storybook setting. Pride of ownership evident. 40 workable acres. Erin. $939,000

PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING Viceroy home on 12.2 acres offers privacy and breathtaking views. Geothermal heating and recent upgrades make for easy country living.

Borders Sheldon Creek. Mono. $765,000

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519-925-1776

Royal LePage Top 3% in Canada View Full Details On All Our Listings At:

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THE ULTIMATE VIEW Original schoolhouse renovated into beautiful, creative urban style loft with 30’ ceilings and wide open spaces for open concept living with mesmerizing panoramic views. 9.2 acres, Mulmur Hills. $889,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

195 ACRE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY 160 workable acres, 3+2 bedroom home, winding river, mixed bush, 11-stall barn, attached indoor arena, outdoor arena, 75ft round pen. At the end of a dead end road. $2,299,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

STUNNING COUNTRY HOME ON 13.5 PRIVATE ACRES Superior construction, with above ground 2 bedroom in-law suite. Great room, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, granite counters and custom milled cabinetry in kitchen. Saltwater pool. MULMUR $1,175,000

CHARMING CENTURY HOME ON 95 ACRES This gracious completely refurbished 1917 home is on 94 acres and has extensive additions. Inground saltwater pool, cabana and heritage barn.

NEAR CREEMORE $899,000

ART IN THE WOODS Long winding driveway leads to this open concept home w/ renovated kit, huge master suite w/ sitting area, walk-in closet & 6-pc ens w/ fp. 2nd flr walkway to guest suite over garage. Gardens & privacy on 5.5 acs in Erin. $1,139,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

RIDE, HIKE, ROAM, 88 ACRES Spacious 3-bedroom brick bungalow in private setting with pond, stream, fenced pastures and paddocks, horse shelters, bush with trails, veggie garden, hay fields and newer 28x56 barn. $1,499,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

32 ACRE PROPERTY IN CALEDON Work in the city and live in the country on this amazing 32-acre property. Refurbished Century home with saltwater inground pool, heritage apple trees and park-like lawns.

CALEDON $799,000

RARE 83 ACRES IN SCENIC MULMUR Stunning home near Creemore with views, open concept, cathedral ceiling, floor-toceiling windows. Loft and bright finished in-law suite in lower level. Hrdwd bush and trails. Steel workshop. MULMUR $789,000

WATCH THE WILDLIFE PLAY 4 bedrooms, stunning kitchen, rustic family room with walkout to pool, deck and landscaped yard. Pond with waterfalls and walk trails to multiple natural pond setting.

Barn/workshop/art studio. $889,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

CIRCA 1836 STONE MASTERPIECE Gorgeous home filled with character & unique features. 4 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, sunroom with views of pool. Tennis court, gardens, pond & river runs thru it. Detached workshop/ garage. 97 acres. Close to GO train. Erin. $1,899,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

SERENE 22 ACRE RETREAT Charming 1850’s log cabin originally built on the present site with addition providing over 3000 sq ft of living space. Very private with views of the pond, tennis court and stream.

MULMUR $699,999

SPECIAL RURAL RETREAT ON 14 ACRES Overlooking a huge pond, this refurbished bungalow is positioned to enjoy scenic views. Great room with cathedral ceiling, picture windows, upscale kitchen. Luxury master. MULMUR $699,000

MULMUR VACANT LOTS 8.67 private acres on River Road. $239,000 12.75 acres with privacy and views. $239,000

SERENITY Vast 4-bedroom home great for entertaining.

Open concept, finished basement. Private 5 acres, gorgeous landscaping, hardwood bush and long winding pond. Detached workshop. Paved driveway. Erin. $889,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

MAJESTIC EQUESTRIAN LIVING Winding drive through trees to renovated farmhouse, 2 barns, arena, paddocks and outdoor ring. Scenic winding river leading to private guesthouse in the forest.

Near Palgrave. $1,699,000 Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151

GORGEOUS HOME ON 1.24 ACRE LOT IN RURAL SETTING 2 yr old custom built with upgrades including hardwood and porcelain flooring, stunning kitchen with high end appliances, 9ft high ceilings. 1 hr to GTA. NORTH OF SHELBURNE $599,000

25 acres with hardwood bush. $289,000 100 acres, views and severances possible. $889,000

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RONAN REALTY, BROKERAGE EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED**

LEGACY PINES Beautiful semi-det two storey. Spacious o/c, w/ gourmet kit, w/o to deck. Two patios, vaulted ceilings, elegant mstr w/ ens, two other bdrms each w/ own terrace! Completely fin lower level w/ rec rm & 3-piece washroom.

BREATHTAKING HOME IN CALEDON HILLS Spectacular view on 2.64 acres. Beautiful kit w/ w/o to deck, 4 spacious bdrms, lower lvl w/ sauna, w/o and bar. I/g pool backing onto Albion Hills Conservation Area. $929,900

PRIVATE PARADISE Wide plank pine floors, vaulted ceiling, lots of windows! 4-bedroom bungalow with in-floor heating. Country-sized kitchen and huge deck. A wonderful country setting on almost 2 acres in Melancthon. $374,900

SUPERIOR DETAIL Executive home in Mansfield. Chef’s kitchen w/ high-end appliances and quartz/granite counters. Floor-to-ceiling windows in living room, deck w/ hot tub, huge mstr, lower level fin w/ gym & entertainment room. $624,900

MUST SEE EQUESTRIAN OASIS! Stunning custom stone bungalow. 3 bdrms, 11-stall barn on 57 acs. 10ft ceilings, hrdwd flrs, 4-car grge, 4 w/o's to pool w/ spill over hot tub & rock waterfall. 1/2 mile track, new roof (June 2015). 4 paddocks. $2,700,000

EXECUTIVE CUSTOM HOME Situated on 8+ acs. 6 bdrm, 7 bath. Flagstone walkway w/ lovely grdns. Superior construction finished top to bottom. W/o lower lvl w/ Jatoba flr to interlocking patios, i/g pool w/ cabana.

Great for entertaining or in-laws. $1,299,800

CENTURY HOME 4-bdrm home w/ wrap porch & great room on 28 acres in Mulmur. Slate & hrdwd floors, custom kit & soaring ceilings. Inground pool & cabana, 20 stall bank barn & drive shed.

2 separate 1-bdrm apartments. $849,000

1870 STUCCO FARMHOUSE Modern kitchen & 4 bedrooms. 98 acres of pasture & grassland in Mono. Wild areas, split rail fences, rolling hills & breathtaking vistas.

Original bank barn. Wonderfully preserved, quiet & private. Only 1 hr to airport. $895,000

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CaledonTownandCountry.com

Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale

905-857-0651

SECLUDED | TRANQUIL | INCREDIBLE Less than one hour from the Toronto airport is an utterly unique 68-acre estate that offers privacy and stunning views. This 8000 square foot dream home tucked away in the Mulmur Hills was built by master craftsman Timothy Bullock, known for his dramatic rooflines and distinctive log design features. Offering relaxed country living, with every modern amenity.

A handcrafted log home that isn’t a house, it’s a piece of art. $4,300,000

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IMMACULATE BUNGALOW IN CALEDON WOODS ESTATES Custom bungalow w/ 3200+ sq ft on main lvl & fin w/o lower lvl. O/c kit & great rm w/ cathedral ceiling, w/o to heated sunroom, sep dining rm, hrdwd & ceramic flrs throughout. $1,195,000

LOVELY RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME Beautifully maintained & updated 5-level sidesplit on a quiet country acre. 3+1 bdrms and 3 bthrms. Many updates, including kit, bthrms, flooring, roof & windows. $689,000

CUSTOM BUNGALOW ON 25 MULMUR ACRES Owner built bungalow w/ attention to construction details makes it functionally beautiful. One of those rare properties where house, landscaping & land make a perfect mix. $769,000

LUXURY CUSTOM CALEDON COUNTRY HOME Exec home, on a hill on 2.6 priv acs w/ hundreds of acs of protected forest. Pool, pond, chef’s kit, great rm & fam rm w/ soaring wood ceilings, 4+1 bdrms, 4 baths. $1,895,000

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1-800-360-5821 maceachern.ginny@gmail.com ginnymaceachern.com

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

RECREATIONAL OR FULL TIME Lovely 4-bedroom home for lease fronting on common land and pond with beach. Main pond for swimming and canoeing, plus separate pond for fishing! Close to Orangeville, Shelburne, Alliston. $1,700 per month + utilities

INCREDIBLE SOUTHERN VIEWS 2600 sq ft 2-level home located within the NEC on 55.95 acres. Backs onto forest for privacy. Wildlife, beautiful solar-heated inground pool, perennial gardens. 3400 sq ft 3-level barn with horse potential. $1,500,000

40 ACRES UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS Expansive 40 acres, ideal setting w/ mix of field/ meadow, hrdwd/pines, lrg spring & stream-fed pond. Private w/ cozy A frame cottage offering south-east views & valuable NEC footprint.

Close to skiing, golf, shops, cafes. $799,000

IDYLLIC SETTING & RIVER VIEWS Picturesque 55-acre property minutes north of Orangeville with over 1000 ft of riverfront.

Spacious Viceroy home with guest/teen retreat, separate nanny suite, bank barn, paddocks and riding ring. $1,149,000

A RARE OFFERING 1910 converted barn w/ exposed beams/rafters, original wide plank floor, bright open concept, views in all directions. Set back from quiet rural road in Mulmur on 20 acres with seasonal stream, swimming pond, trails. $1,450,000

DEVIL’S GLEN AREA RETREAT 1.8 acre property that is a great location for recreational or full-time owner wanting privacy yet just 20 minutes to Collingwood’s 4-season amenities and 6.5 kms to The Glen! Detached workshop for the hobby minded. $419,000

COUNTRY HIDEAWAY MULMUR 3-level retreat in wooded setting with stream, trails & level land on 10.19 acres. Spectacular landscaping; stone patio with water feature & fire pit. Haven for wildlife & birds, near Bruce Trail & range of recreational activities. $549,000

NOISY RIVER RETREAT Custom built retreat on 12.5 acres with pond, river, woods, bunkie and studio. Relax in the outside sauna, take a dip in the pond or enjoy the hot tub room. Great location for golfers and skiers. $849,900

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RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

“My Listings Sell”

HEADWATERS HORSE COUNTRY FARM Mins from Mono Cliffs Park. Lrg country home set back from road, 3-bay shop, renovated 4-stall bank barn has run-in, heated tack rm, paddocks, class A farmland. $949,900

PREMIERE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY On 100 acres and minutes from Collingwood. 28,750 sq ft of world-class venue ready for any discipline. $2,150,000

TURTLE SPRINGS FARM Equestrian facility in Adjala. 68 acres, 2 legal residences, new 16-stall barn with indoor arena, sand ring, multiple oak-board paddocks – all with auto water – hay field, springfed pond and gated entrance. $3,995,000

EQUESTRIAN BEAUTY – CALEDON Well off the road with privacy on 35 acres.

Luxurious main residence & new legal aux home. 20 stalls, indoor arena, 2 sand rings grooming & wash stalls. Multiple oak-board paddocks & much more. $2,695,000

85 ACRE MONO FARM Renovated farmhouse, bank barn, 5 paddocks, hardwood bush. Stylish interior, breathtaking exterior. Minutes from shopping, dining, hiking and biking! $1,150,000

PRIVATE HORSE FARM Set on 9.93 acres. Open concept bungalow set back from the road. Barn with 8 box stalls, large run-in shelter, 5 paddocks, drive shed and kids play bunkie. Minutes from Mansfield, Alliston and Shelburne! $599,900

ATTN DEVELOPERS/BUILDERS Large lot in Caledon East with potential to be split and have 2 homes built or expand the existing bungalow. Fabulous elevation with north views. Walking distance to everything.

A great opportunity. $599,900

SOUTH MONO ACREAGE Brick bungalow on 36 acres in south Mono.

Custom built, 3 bedrooms, master w/ ensuite, large eat-in kitchen, formal living & dining room w/ 2-way stone fireplace. Newer shingles, windows & furnace. $699,900

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NOW – SEP 20 : SELECTIONS FROM THE ART COLLECTIONS OF PAMA AND THE HELSON GALLERY Group of Seven pieces

and more. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – SEP 27 : LONG MOMENTS: NEW WORK BY OLEX WLASENKO Inspired by S H AW N M U R E N B E E L D

images from PAMA’s archives collection.

9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-7914055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – SEP 27 : PORTRAITS: MOMENTS IN TIME Exploring the subjects of

EMILIA PERRI

portraits in PAMA’s permanent art collection. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – SEP 27 : ART OF STUDIO18 : OILSTICK DRAWINGS Robin Symmes’

art is inspired by bonsai shapes. ThursSun 10am-5pm. Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, 1137 Boston Mills Rd, Caledon. 905-8382530; studio18symmes.com IAN SINCL AIR

NOW – DEC 24 (THURS) : KNIT @ PAMA!

Drop in and meet local knitters. Yarn supplied. Beginners welcome. 6-8pm.

Free. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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SEP 12 & 13 : BRUSHFIRE ARTISTS SHOW & SALE Over 15 artists, demonstrations.

10am-5pm. Monora Park Pavilion, Hwy 10, Orangeville. Brushfire Artists, 519-9422462; recreation@townofmono.com SEP 13 – DEC 13 (WED & SUN) : SEEING WITH NEW EYES Improve drawing skills

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you go. Other classes on website. 1-3pm. $100/4 sessions; $30/session. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-942-2018; dancingmoondesigns.ca

demos. See website for tickets. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Sep 19: Evening Art Gala, 4-7pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. headwatersarts.com

SEP 15, OCT 20, NOV 17 & DEC 15 : ORANGE thREADs Monthly stitchery

SEP 19, 20, 23 – 25, 26, 27, 30 & OCT 2 – 4 : SILVER CREEK ARTS PROJECT

group, informal conversation about good books. 1-2:30pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

Diana Hillman, Rosemary Molesworth, Susan Powell, Gail Prussky and guests, various media, demos. Sat-Sun, 10am5pm. Thurs-Fri, 11am-3pm. Silver Creek Farm, 16849 Kennedy Rd, Caledon. silvercreekcaledon.com

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SEP 16 – OCT 4: RECEDE Janet Simmons Sweet painted Alaskan glaciers to convey time lapse. Wed-Sun noon-5pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Falls Gallery, 416-797-3954; janetsimmonssweet.ca SEP 19 : LANDSCAPES IN OILS/ACRYLICS

Inspiration and fun with John Stuart Pryce. Acrylics/oils, all levels. 10am-4pm. $80. Victoria Parks Community Centre.

Orangeville Art Group, 519-546-9224; orangevilleartgroup.com SEP 19 : THE VILLAGE AND I: TEN LIFE STORIES BOOK LAUNCH Book honours

Creemore-area elders with portraits and essays. 6pm: VIP reception for hardcover preorders. 7-9pm: public reception.

Avening Hall, 3401 Airport Rd, Mulmur.

705-466-3400; curiosityhousebooks.com

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locations, 20 artists, various media. 10am5pm. Erin and Hillsburgh. Tour map online.

519-833-9042; hillsoferinstudiotour.com

4 SEP 19 – OCT 4 : HEADWATERS ARTS FESTIVAL SHOW & SALE

Exhibitions, book readings, studio tours, performances, workshops and

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SEP 19 & OCT 17 : NOTTAWASAGA HANDWEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETINGS Sep 19: Bayeux

Tapestry in embroidery. Oct 17: Online courses on fibre art techniques. 1-3pm. $5.

Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. 705-435-6911; nottguild.ca

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SEP 25 : HEADWATERS ARTS FESTIVAL AUTHORS’ EVENING BookLore

presents Elizabeth Hay, Bruce McDougall and Paula McLain, moderated by Nicola Ross. 7-10pm. Town Hall Opera House, Orangeville. Headwaters Arts Festival, 519-942-3830; booklore.ca

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SEP 25 – 27 : NORTH OF 89 STUDIO TOUR Five studios, 21 artists in Mulmur

Township. Map on website. Fri, 4-7pm.

Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Free. northof89.ca SEP 26 – JAN 10 : STEPHANIE RAYNER: BOAT OF ETERNAL RETURN Multilayered

meanings touching on time, life and death. Oct 4: reception, 2-4pm. Curator/ artist talk, 2:30pm. Regular admission.

PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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Celebrate the arts at Orangeville Farmers’ Market. 9am-1pm. Alexandra Park, Second St & First Ave. Orangeville BIA, 519-942-0087; downtownorangeville.ca SEP 26 : PAINT-IN FOR THE WEARABLE ART GALA Orangeville Art Group

paints garments in Seconds Count window. Buy one and help decorate.

Garments auctioned for charity after gala Oct 16. 11am-4pm. Free, reserve. 127 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-307-0210; orangevilleartgroup.com SEP 26, 27 & OCT 3 & 4 : ELORA FERGUS STUDIO TOUR Self-guided tour of artists’

studios in Elora, Fergus and area. Various media. Gallery Show at Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St. 10am-5pm. 226868-1727; elorafergusstudiotour.com OCT 3 & 4 : CREEMORE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Artists on Location group show,

restaurants, pubs. 10am-4pm. Creemore Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, 519216-6852; phahs.ca OCT 4 – JAN 17 : POINT OF INSPIRATION

Works by Inuit artist Samuellie Pudlat, Montreal artist Marcelle Ferron and others. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca OCT 8 – NOV 15 : THE CREATIVE FORCE – THE FIRE WITHIN Nine artists, various

media. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-940-0935; headwatersarts.ca OCT 14 : DINNER WITH CBC HOST WAB KINEW Readings and discussion

of The Reason You Walk, a moving story of reconciliation. Tickets at BookLore.

6:30pm. $45. Rustik Bistro, 199 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3830; booklore.ca OCT 15 : WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

Fundamentals of composition, colour and painting/drawing techniques.

6:30-8:45pm. $30; $75/three workshops,

material included. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca OCT 15 – 18 : WRITING WITH NATURE IN MIND Six writers of any skill can

attend Nicola Ross’s retreat. Workshops, presentations. 9am-5pm. From $649.

Lodge at Pine Cove, Noelville. 705-8982500; frenchriver.com OCT 16 – 18 : HARVEST OF COLOUR ART SHOW Fri 6-9pm: reception and

Wearable Art Gala. Sat 10am-9pm. Sun 10am-6pm. Best Western, Orangeville.

Orangeville Art Group, 519-307-0210; orangevilleartgroup.com OCT 17 : SPIRIT TOUCHES ART, TOUCHES SPIRIT Music, tour varied in-

house galleries. 10am-3pm. Trinity United Church, 200 Owen Sound St, Shelburne.

519-925-2233; trinityunitedchurch@ bellnet.ca OCT 22 : ACRYLIC & WATER-BASED OIL PAINTING Explore techniques in a

relaxed and creative environment. $30; $75/three workshops, includes materials.

6:30-8:45pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca OCT 23 : CLICK, CREATE, CELEBRATE AWARDS Caledon Library’s annual literary

and arts awards, live music, fabulous food, art show. 6-9pm. Free. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca NOV 1 – DEC 20 : RAISED IN CAPTIVITY

Artist Gail Prussky exercises her offbeat imagination in pen, ink and pastel. Nov 1: reception, 2-4pm. Donation. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com NOV 1 – FEB 16 : PAMA’S STITCHED TOGETHER: THE ART AND WARMTH OF QUILTS Three centuries of stories.

Nov 1: Curator’s talk, 2:30pm. Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

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BookLore Presents

Three Engaging Events FIVE EXCEPTIONAL AUTHORS Headwaters Arts Festival Authors’ Night Friday, September 25, 7pm Orangeville Opera House Tickets $33, at BookLore or Opera House Box Office

ELIZABETH HAY

BRUCE McDOUGALL

His Whole Life

Every Minute is a Suicide

A powerful book of the repercussions of separation.

The compelling story of a son’s journey to adulthood.

PAULA McLAIN

Moderator

NICOLA ROSS

Circling the Sun

Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes

A female aviator and decadent expats in colonial East Africa.

Dinner with CBC Host Wab Kinew Wednesday, October 14, 6:30pm Rustik Bistro, Orangeville Dinner Tickets $45, at BookLore

The Reason You Walk A moving story of reconciliation between a father and son and a respected chief and the Catholic Church.

Published by Penguin Random House

An Evening with Acclaimed Author Lawrence Hill IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEATRE ORANGEVILLE

Monday, November 16, 7pm Orangeville Opera House Tickets $20, at BookLore or Opera House Box Office

The Illegal One of the most anticipated books of the season, inspired by survival stories of undocumented refugees.

a bb r e v i ati o n s CPCC

DCMA

EWCS

SBEC

Caledon ParentChild Centre

Dufferin County Museum & Archives

East Wellington Community Services

Regular admission: $5; seniors $4; children 5-14 $2; under 5 free; family $12.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

Orangeville & District Small Business Enterprise Centre

CVC

Credit Valley Conservation DCAFS

DPSN

Dufferin Child and Family Services

Dufferin Parent Support Network

PAMA

Regular admission: $5; students, seniors $4; family (2 adults & 5 children) $12.

Published by Harper Collins Canada

Proceeds to new play development.

SPCA

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

121 First Street, Orangeville 519-942-3830 www.booklore.ca

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Unique items handmade by local artisans.

The Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. Nottawasaga Handweavers & Spinners Guild, 705-4356991; nottguild.ca NOV 12 : HOLIDAY DÉCOR Fun workshop

led by professional florist Chris McCoy. 7-8:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St, 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

From the Edge to the Ridge

community NOW – OCT: FARMERS’ MARKETS

September 16 to October 4, 2015 Falls Gallery, Alton Mill Arts Centre 1402 Queen Street, Alton ON Opening Reception: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 2-5 p.m.

Janet Simmons Sweet Art, Studio 204, Alton Mill Arts Centre janet.sweet@sympatico.ca • 416-797-3954

www.janetsimmonssweet.ca

ORANGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

Region of Peel Agricultural Society, Heart Lake Rd & Old School Rd, Caledon.

905-843-0210; bramptonfair.com SEP 18 – 20: SHELBURNE FALL FAIR

Shelburne & District Fairgrounds, 200 Fiddlepark Lane – Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, Shelburne. shelburnefair.com SEP 25 – 27: GRAND VALLEY FALL FAIR

Grand Valley Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 60 Main St N, Grand Valley.

519-942-4088; grandvalleyfallfair.ca SEP 25 – 27: BOLTON FALL FAIR

Albion Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen Street S, Bolton. boltonfair.ca SEP 25 – 27: COLLINGWOOD FALL FAIR

G.N.E. Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Rd N, Clearview Township. 705-444-0308; greatnorthernex.com OCT 8 – 12: ERIN FALL FAIR

Erin Agricultural Centre Fairgrounds, 190 Main St, Erin. erinfair.ca

CREEMORE FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, to Oct 10.

Station on the Green. 705-466-6001; creemorefarmersmarket.ca BOLTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm, to Oct 10. Downtown Bolton, Queen St N & King St. boltonfarmersmarket.ca

8am-2pm, to Oct 31. Mill St & Victoria St. 705-440-1402; allistonfarmersmarket.ca BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays,

9am-noon, to Oct 10. Garden Square, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. gregory.peddie@ brampton.ca INGLEWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET

Wednesdays, 3-7pm, to Oct 7. Inglewood Park, 15551 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood. villageofinglewood.com SHELBURNE FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays,

3-7pm, to Oct 8. 1st Ave & Owen Sound St. shelburnefarmersmarket.ca SOUTHFIELDS VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET

Thursdays, 4-7:30pm, to Oct 8. Denison Pk, 110 Learmont Ave, Caledon. info@ southfieldsvillagevoice.com ERIN FARMERS’ MARKET Fridays, 3-7pm, to Sep 25. Erin Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. erinfair.ca ROSEMONT FARMERS’ MARKET Fridays,

NOW – SEP 30 (MONDAY TO FRIDAY) : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE LADIES’ & MEN’S LEAGUE GOLF 2015 Kettle

Creek (ladies’) and Glen Eagle (ladies’ or men’s). $30-$90. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca NOW – SEP 30 : DUFFERIN COUNTY TEAM SPIRIT EXHIBIT Look back at the

early years of hockey, lacrosse, equestrian events, baseball and more. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com NOW – NOV 27 : MAPPING PEEL: AN EXPLORATION OF MAPS FROM THE PEEL ARCHIVES In recognition of International

Map Year, historical maps are on display.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca SEP 12, OCT 11, NOV 14 & DEC 13 : WHOLE VILLAGE ORIENTATION Tour

3-7pm, to Oct 9. Rosemont Hall parking lot, beside Globe Restaurant, Hwy 89, Rosemont. rosemontfarmersmarket.ca

the farm and eco-residence. 1-4pm. $10.

20725 Shaws Creek Rd, Caledon. 519-9411099; wholevillage.org

FALL FAIRS

SEP 13 : DCMA FUNDRAISING AUCTION WITH BOB SEVERN Antiques,

Showcase of Headwaters’ best, including livestock, home craft, entertainment, pulls of all sorts, and, of course, food.

See websites for more details.

SEP 4 – 6: ORANGEVILLE FALL FAIR

Orangeville Fairgrounds, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono. Orangeville Agricultural Society, 519-942-9597; oasevent.ca IN THE HILLS Autumn 2015

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collectables and household items. 9am: preview, register onsite. Proceeds to museum artifacts purchase. 9am-noon.

Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com SEP 13 : CALEDON EAST UNITED CHURCH – WELCOME ALL Worship service,

SEP 19 : HEADWATERS HOUSE TOUR

Self-guided tour of unique homes in Orangeville, Mono and Caledon. Includes lunch, raffle, vendors. Online auction at 32auctions.com/housetour. Proceeds to Headwaters Health Care Centre. 9am4pm. $45. Orangeville Agricultural Centre, 247090 Sdrd 5, Mono. Headwaters Health Care Auxiliary; headwatershousetour.com storytelling, kids’ activities, lunch, games and music. 10am-2pm. Free. 6046 Old Church Rd, Caledon East; 905-584-9974 SEP 14 – JAN 14 (MON TO SAT): TAOIST TAI CHI BEGINNER CLASS Registration

Sep 14-19. Classes in Caledon East, Erin, Mono and Orangeville. 10am-9pm. $150; seniors $125. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi International Centre, 248305 5 Sdrd, Mono. 519-941-1422, taoist.org SEP 15 – NOV 17 (TUES) : LINE DANCING

With “The Croc,” Robert Young. 7-8pm. $5/class, advance. Horning’s Mills Hall, 14 Mill St. 519-925-1272; horningsmills.ca SEP 16 : CAFÉ CALEDON Special

discussion topics in a coffee house setting. 7:30-9pm. Free. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-9635; mark. cafecaledon@gmail.com SEP 16 : CFUW ORANGEVILLE SEPTEMBER MEET ’N’ GREET The

Canadian Federation of University Women is looking for new members. 7-9:30pm.

Free. Maples School, 513047 2nd Line, Amaranth. cfuworangeville.com SEP 16 : WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY

Discover your family history with Kim Carson. 7-8:30pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 17 : STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS

Tools and information for success. 9amnoon. $23. Mel Lloyd Centre, 167 Centre St, Shelburne. SBEC, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca SEP 17 : LINE DANCING Cheerful workout with “The Croc,” Robert Young. 11amnoon. $48/8 weeks; $8/class. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca SEP 17, OCT 15, NOV 19 & DEC 17 : PEEL ABORIGINAL NETWORK DRUMMING CIRCLE Share traditions and songs.

7-8:30pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca SEP 19 : TOUR DE HEADWATERS – PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE 100km or 50km

road, or 25km family-friendly trail ride.

7am-2pm. $50; 16 & under, $25, register online. Inglewood Community Centre.

Headwaters Health Care Foundation, 519941-2702 x2303; hhcfoundation.com

This Fall at

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

SEP 19 : ONTARIO SPCA FRIENDS FOR LIFE! WALK Start/finish at church at 200

Alder St, Orangeville. Walk, run, bike 5km on West Orangeville trails. Proceeds to animal welfare. 9am-3pm. 11am: walk begins. SPCA Orangeville & District, 519-942-3140; friendsforlifewalk.ca SEP 19 : DCMA ANNUAL BARN DANCE

Square dancing, fiddling, calling, homemade pie auction. 6-9pm. $10.

Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com SEP 19 & 26 : RUMMAGE SALE & ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION Clean,

gently used clothing, household linens.

Bring your electronic waste. 8am-noon.

High Country United Church, 346255 15 Sdrd, Mono. 519-941-0972.

SEP 20 : PALGRAVE TERRY FOX RUN

Caledon Trailway up to 10km out and back. No fee/minimum pledge. 8am: free breakfast. 9am: run starts. 8am-noon.

Palgrave Stationlands Park, Hwy 50 at Brawton Dr. Rotary Club of Palgrave, 905880-3774; tom.fuller55@gmail.com

Stephanie Rayner: Boat of Eternal Return

Sept. 26, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016

This 29 foot sculpture showcases multilayered meanings touching on the passage of time, life, death, and reincarnation.

Opening Reception, Sunday, October 4, 2015 Curator and Artist Talk with Thomas Smart and Stephanie Rayner at 2:30 p.m.

SEP 20 : BOLTON TERRY FOX RUN 1km

along the Humber River. BBQ. Pledge at terryfox.org or on day. 9am-1pm.

Kinsmen Centre, 35 Chapel Street, Bolton.

Kinsmen Club Of Bolton, 416-904-4841; boltonkin@gmail.com SEP 20 : FEAST OF HOPS Six local food

creations paired with craft beer. 2-5pm. $30. Erin Agricultural Centre, 190 Main St. Rotary Club of Erin, 519-938-0843; feastofhops.ca SEP 22 : DAVID’S RESTAURANT FASHION SHOW Food and fashion with gently

used items and accessories. Proceeds to EWCS. Info: 519-833-9258. 6pm. $35, at Brighten Up and Décor Solutions. David’s Restaurant, 20 Shamrock Rd, Erin. 519833-5085 SEP 23 : WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE BOARD REGULATIONS

Responsibilities, registration, rates, claims and what’s new. 9-11am. Free, register. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca SEP 24 : BEEF PIE DINNER Includes

dessert, coffee or tea. Card games follow.

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Stitched Together: The Art and Warmth of Quilts Nov 1, 2015 – Feb. 16, 2016

Explore Peel’s past through our vibrant quilt collection, which spans three centuries.

Sunday, November 1 2015 Curator’s Talk with Annemarie Hagan at 2:30 p.m.

PAMA is a proud participant in Culture Days and Doors Open celebrations Join us for hands-on activities, tours of the Court House and much more!

FREE Admission Sept. 26 and 27 Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

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7-10pm. $25; table of 8, $200. Proceeds to Community Living Dufferin. Horizons Event Centre, 633421 Hwy 10, Mono. 519941-8971 x165; sweetseats.weebly.com SEP 25 – 27 : TAOIST TAI CHI BEGINNER WEEKEND Introduction to the 108 moves

in one weekend. 6:30pm. $150; seniors $125, includes 4 months practice at any location. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi International Centre, 248305 5 Sdrd, Mono. 519-941-1422; taoist.org

SEE FARMING AS IT HAPPENS!

This year, the tour will take you to West Dufferin.

See working farms - animals, agricultural production in action, participate in educational activities, talk to farmers and learn how food is grown and harvested or raised for your family.

Food booths at 2 host locations. Portable facilities at all locations.

Local produce for sale - cash only. Bring your empty cooler.

The tour is open from 9 am to 4 pm - rain or shine Get your passport online at dufferinfarmtour.com (week prior) or on day of tour at BLUWOOD CANADA, 309 Main Street West (Shelburne) or ARTHURS FUEL, 202350 County Road 109 & County Road 25 (Grand Valley corner) Admission: a non-perishable food donation or cash in support of local food banks Tour Information: dufferinfarmtour.com thehillsofheadwaters.com/farmtour email: learn@dufferinfarmtour.com

1-800-332-9744

519-415-8687

519-939-7486

GROW LOCAL • BUY LOCAL • EAT LOCAL

SEP 26 : DCMA FALL BUS TOUR – CEMETERY TOUR Curator Sarah Robinson

SEP 30 : BACK TO BUSINESS – NETWORK TO SUCCESS Network in a casual

environment. Vendor tables. Food/ beverages for purchase. 5-7pm. Free, register. Mill Creek Pub, 25 Mill St, Orangeville. Dufferin Women in Business/ Dufferin Young Professionals Business, 519-942-9944; dwib.ca SEP 30 : HALF-BAKED AGM – HEADWATERS COMMUNITIES IN ACTION Discuss the

Community Well-Being Refresh project.

5:30-8:30pm. Lord Dufferin Centre, 32 First St, Orangeville. 519-925-0347; headwaterscommunities.org

SEP 26 : BELFOUNTAIN SALAMANDER FESTIVAL Live music, Zumba, local food,

live salamanders and animals, kids’ zone. 10am-3pm. Belfountain Village Church & Belfountain Conservation Area.

Belfountain Community Organization & CVC, 519-927-3204; belfountain.ca SEP 26 : PAMA – DOORS OPEN BRAMPTON Hands-on activities, court

house tours and more. 10am-5pm. Free. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca website for details. 10am-5pm. Free. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca SEP 26 & 27 : BUZZFEST Outdoor art and

gourmet food festival on the banks of the Credit River. 11am-5pm. $3; children 12 & under, free. 119 King St, Terra Cotta. 905877-2210; terracottacountrystore.ca SEP 27 : FERGUSON MEMORIAL WALK

5km walk in memory of Heidi Lee Ferguson. Music, BBQ, silent auction.

Proceeds to Family Transition Place and MENtors. 9:30am-2pm. $20. Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. fergusnmemorialwalk.com SEP 27 : RIDE/WALK FOR PAWS Walk or ride, plus dog nail clipping, pet portraits available. Light lunch. 10am. $25; passengers $10. Proceeds to Upper Credit Humane Society. Centre 2000, 14 Boland Dr, Erin. 416-706-7406; uppercredit.com SEP 27 : SUNDAY BRUNCH IN HORNING’S MILLS Delicious home-

cooked brunch. 10am-noon. $10; children $5. Horning’s Mills Hall, 14 Mill St. horningsmills.ca SEP 29 – DEC 29 (TUESDAYS), OCT 2 – DEC 18 (FRIDAYS) : TAP DANCING CLASSES Tues: intermediate, 10:45am.

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Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-9516114; caledonseniors.ca

honours the settlers of Dufferin County and their stories. Lunch at DCMA. 10am2pm. $30. Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com

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Antique and reproduction equipment and treatments. 7:30-9pm. $5. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. Caledon East & District Historical Society, 905-584-0352; cedhs.ca OCT 1 : AUTHOR JENNIFER KLINEC AT CALEDON LIBRARY The Temporary Bride:

A Memoir of Love & Food in Iran. Reading, book signing. 7-8:30pm. Free, register.

Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca OCT 1 – 4 : SMALL HALLS FESTIVAL

Nine small halls throughout Clearview Township present various events. 705428-6230 x249; smallhallsfestival.ca OCT 1 – 11 : FOOD FOR FINES Drop off food items at any branch (juice boxes needed), fines forgiven. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca OCT 1, NOV 5 & DEC 3 : BETHELL HOSPICE GRIEF WALKING GROUP For

those who have lost a loved one. 9-10am.

Free, register. Dick’s Dam Park picnic tables, 250 Glasgow Rd, Bolton. 905-9513534; bethellhospice.org OCT 2 : INNOVATION & YOUR BUSINESS

Industry experts explain innovation and resources. 8:30-10:30am. Free, register, breakfast provided. Best Western, Orangeville. SBEC, Ontario Centres of Excellence, Dufferin Area Chamber of Commerce, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca OCT 2 : OKTOBERFEST LUNCHEON

Sausage and sauerkraut lunch, Deb Misener-Jones entertains. 11:30am3pm. $20. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

OCT 2 : MATTHEWS HOUSE HOSPICE HARVEST GALA Fine dining, auctions,

OCT 15 – NOV 12 (THUR) : COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM For

music, dancing. 6pm. $125. Proceeds to hospice. New Tecumseth Recreation Centre, Alliston. 705-435-7218; matthewshousehospice.ca

those dealing with the pain of loss.

7-8:30pm. Free. Lord Dufferin Centre, 32 First St, Orangeville. 519-941-2630; eganfuneralhome.com

OCT 3 : CALEDON WALK OF FAME Beverly Holden (synchronized swimming bronze medal – 1955 Pan Am Games) and her grandson Jake Holden (snowboard cross bronze – 2014 Sochi Olympics) will be recognized. Trans-Canada Trail Pavilion, Caledon East. 905-584-2272 x4248; caledon.ca

Groove for the cure! Proceeds to Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention. All levels. 11am-1pm. $15/ advance; $20/door. Orangeville District Secondary School, 22 Faulkner St. 519-2173361; partyinpink.com

beef, market garden and horse farms.

Activities, produce, food booths. Passport online after Sep 15, or on day at Bluwood (Shelburne) or Arthurs Fuel (Grand Valley corner). 9am-4pm. Food donation or cash for food banks. 519-939-7486; dufferinfarmtour.com OCT 4 : ANDY BARRIE – LIVING IN DUFFERIN The popular radio host and

Order of Canada recipient tells why he retired in Dufferin County. 2-3pm. $10.

DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com OCT 6 : FIRST STEPS IN EXPORTING

Resources, market research, legal aspects and more. 10am-noon. $12. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca OCT 7 : WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS Has your

workforce completed its training?

7-9pm. $12. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca

OCT 17 : PARTY IN PINK ZUMBATHON

stories. 2-5pm. Donation. Primrose United Church, 30 Sdrd, E of Hwy 10, Mono. 519925-2233; trinityunitedchurch@bellnet.ca OCT 20 : ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST Networking breakfast with

TD vice-president and deputy chief economist Derek Burleton. 7:30-10am. $25, includes breakfast. Best Western, Orangeville. Orangeville Economic Development, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca OCT 23 : DUFFERIN CIRCLE OF STORYTELLERS Historical, witty, cheeky

visit Grey Roots Museum and Grandma Lambe’s. 8am-6:45pm. $87, nonmembers after Sep 7. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca OCT 8 – JAN 17 : THROUGH OUR EYES: HOMELESS IN PEEL Homeless and at-risk

individuals seen through various media.

Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. PAMA & ShareED, 905-7914055; pama.peelregion.ca OCT 10 : WORLD HOMELESSNESS DAY

Activities that build understanding of this community issue. Regular admission.

PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca OCT 14 : FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS

Small business financing from a banking perspective. 9-11am. $12. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca

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and heartfelt stories. 7-9pm. $10 at BookLore and museum. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. Dufferin Arts Council, 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com OCT 24 : CRAFT & BAKE SALE, SILENT AUCTION Homemade baked goods,

crafts and collectibles. 8am. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca OCT 24 : WATERMARK BAZAAR Crafts, white elephant and bake tables, tea room, silent auction. Partial proceeds to Ferguson Memorial Walk. 9:30am1:30pm. Watermark Community Centre, 49-200 Kingfisher Dr, Mono. 519-9421677; chumphreys1@rogers.com OCT 24 : HARVESTFEST BOOK & BAKE SALE Fill a bag with gently used books

OCT 8 : BEAVER VALLEY FALL COLOURS TOUR Luxury coach transportation, lunch,

Large sterling silver pendant with Amethyst and Rhodalite Garnet gemstones $395 coordinating earrings $155

OCT 18 : PRIMROSE UNITED 140TH ANNIVERSARY Song, scripture and

P E T E PAT E R S O N

OCT 3 : DUFFERIN TOWN & COUNTRY FARM TOUR Self-guided tour to dairy,

The Garden Party Collection

and make a donation. Proceeds to the library. 10am-2pm. 1 Mill St. Friends of Orangeville Library, 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OCT 24 : RABIES AND MICROCHIP CLINIC Pets on leash or in carriers.

10am-1pm. Nail clipping: $5; rabies 3-year, $30; microchip, $30. Cash only. Premier Equipment, 8911 Wellington Rd 124, Ospringe. Upper Credit Humane Society, 519-833-2287; uppercredit.com OCT 24 : WOMEN2WOMEN SHOW

Wedding section, jewellery, wellness, décor, travel, photography and more.

10am-5pm. $5. Horizons Event Centre, 633421 Hwy 10, Mono. 519-216-1917; women2womenshow.ca OCT 24 : DUCKS UNLIMITED WETLANDS CONSERVATION DINNER & AUCTION

Hunting trips, limited edition artwork, special gun an hour giveaway. 5-11pm. $65; couple $120. Orangeville Agricultural Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono. Ducks Unlimited Canada, 519-941-9759; ducks.ca continued on next page

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continued from page 101 OCT 25 : EMPTY BOWLS Buy a bowl, fill it with local soup, take it home. Proceeds to local food banks. Sittings: 11:30am-2pm, 3:30-5pm. $35. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-938-2092; annranderaad@ yahoo.com OCT 27 : SENIOR LICENCE RENEWAL PROCESS FOR DRIVERS 80 AND OLDER

Testing requirements, medications and tips on new road laws. 1-2pm. Free.

Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-9410610; orangevillelibrary.ca OCT 29 : CASINO RAMA TRIP Luxury coach. 8:45am-5:30pm. $10. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca OCT 29 : E-BUSINESS TOOLKIT Making

web-based and e-business technologies work for your business. 9am-noon.

Free, register. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca

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Hockley Seniors & Community Hall. 11am3pm. $8. 994174 Mono/Adjala Townline. hockleyvillagehall.com NOV 9 – 14 : BANTING LEGACY WEEK

Tours, lectures, Go Blue for Breakfast and Banting Day/World Diabetes Day. Banting Homestead Heritage Park, 5116 Sir Frederick Banting Rd, Alliston. 705-4350111; bantinglegacy.ca NOV 12 : CHURCH & CHARITY LAW SEMINAR 8:30am-3:30pm. $35, register

by Nov 6. PORTICO Community Church, 1814 Barbertown Rd, Mississauga. Carters Professional Corporation, 519-942-0001 x230; carters.ca NOV 12 : BRIDGES TO BETTER BUSINESS: BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION Rick Spence,

author, advisor and columnist with the National Post, speaks. 11:30am-4pm. $40, includes lunch. Best Western, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440 x2286; orangevillebusiness.ca

OCT 29 : SCANDALS AND SECRETS OF PAMA Untold stories from all three

collections. Adult 16+, regular admission, register. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca OCT 30 : CHILI AND BAKED SPUDS DINNER Includes dessert and coffee or

tea. Card games follow. 5:30-7pm. $10.

Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca NOV 6 – 8 : THE UDDER TOURNAMENT

Women’s hockey tournament, Ontario teams aged 19+. Licensed hospitality, auction, swag for sale. Proceeds to Donna deBoer Memorial Scholarship, local charities. Fri 7pm-midnight. Sat 9ammidnight. Sun 9am-3:30pm. Spectators free. Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Caledon Women’s Hockey League, 416-209-8411; facebook.com/ TheUdderTournament NOV 7 : GMOS IN OUR FOOD – DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE EATING? Learn

about genetically modified food. 9amnoon. Free. Monora Park Pavilion, Hwy 10, Orangeville. Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition (MC2), monomulmur.com NOV 7 : KNOX UNITED CHURCH CRAFT SALE Shop for yourself or a

friend. Vendors wanted. 9am-3pm. 2976 Charleston Sdrd, Caledon Village. 519-9273320; kcjohnston@rogers.com NOV 7 : WOMEN’S DAY Speakers on

CALEDON TRAVEL Experiences of a Lifetime Should be Trusted to Professionals

905.584.5000 Naomi Rogers Certified Travel Counsellor nrogers @ rogers.com 102

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clutter, naturopathy and astrology.

Fashions, lunch. 9am-3pm. $30, register

by Oct 30, 519-941-0670. Monora Park Pavilion, Hwy 10, N of Orangeville.

Dufferin-Peel Women’s Institute, 519-9422093; trimlea@bell.net NOV 7 : BINGO & BRUNCH Quiche and

salad. 10am. $12. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca NOV 7 : HARVEST SOUP LUNCH & SILENT AUCTION Homemade soup, tea

TICO Registration # 50020258

biscuit, beverage, dessert. Proceeds to

NOV 13 : ERIN’S WINDOW WONDER­ LAND Horse and carriage rides,

Santa, treats, hot beverages, carollers.

Stores open until 9pm. 6pm: Store window unveiling. 6:30pm: Christmas tree lighting. Main St, Erin. Erin BIA, villageoferin.ca NOV 14 : TRINITY ANGLICAN BAZAAR & SILENT AUCTION Baking, Christmas

crafts, books, treasure table, lunch counter. 9am-2pm. Trinity Anglican Church Campbell’s Cross, 3515 King St, Caledon. 905-838-1623; ruth.wiggins@ sympatico.ca NOV 14 : EMPTY BOWLS SOUPFEST

Homemade soups by local chefs who compete for best soup. Bring canned goods for Erin Food Bank. $2/extra bowl of soup. 11:30am-2pm. $10; seniors, kids 12 and under, $8. Centre 2000, 14 Boland Dr, Erin. Upper Credit Humane Society, 416-706-7406; uppercredit.com NOV 18 – 21 : SAMARITAN’S PURSE – OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Pack a

shoebox with hygiene items, toys, school supplies to be sent around the world.

Drop at Covenant Alliance Church, 3 Zina St, Orangeville. Nov 18-20: 3-7pm.

Nov 21: 9am-noon. 519-940-9479; samaritanspurse.ca NOV 24 : SOCIAL HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY IN DUFFERIN Karen Glass of Ontario

Poverty Reduction Strategy speaks.

9am-4pm. Free. New Hope Community Church, 690 Riddell Rd, Orangeville. headwaterscommunities.org

outdoor AUG 11 – OCT 1 : MONORA LAWN BOWLING CLUB Bowling times: Tues

10am & 7pm. Thurs 7:30pm & Fri 10am.

Outdoor sport for all ages. Membership $110; prorated for mid-season. Monora Park Pavilion, Hwy 10, N of Orangeville.

519-307-2978.

SEP 15, OCT 20 & NOV 17 : BOLTON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Sep 15: From Meadow to

Woodlot in 40 Years. Oct 20: Plants for the Connoisseur Gardener. Nov 17: From Snapshot to Great Shot: Garden and Flower Photography, AGM and potluck. 7:30-9pm. $5. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. bolton@ gardenontario.org SEP 18 – 20 : BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY’S AGM Fri: Gary Nielsen:

OCT 13 & NOV 10 : ORANGEVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS

Oct 13: Exploring the Secret World of Pollinators. Nov 10: Heritage Tree: Preserving Our Natural Roots. Silent auction. 7-9pm. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. orangevillehort.org OCT 17 & 18 : DUFFERIN HI-LAND BRUCE TRAIL CLUB – FALL CLASSIC 2-DAY END-TO-END HIKE Hike with bus and

checkpoints. 50th Anniversary Gold Rose End-to-End badge awarded to hikers who complete both days. 8am. $25. Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre. 519217-6689; dufferinbrucetrailclub.org

Climate Change. Sat: community workshops. Sun: Hockley Valley hikes.

9am. Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club, 1-800-665-4453; brucetrail.org

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SEP 19 : MONO ON A BIKE Varying tours

unless noted. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

for experienced or casual riders. Mountain and hybrid bikes only. Lunch, T-shirt, prizes. 9am-2pm. $30; 10 & under, $15.

Register at zone4.ca. Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre. 519-941-3599 x227; experiencemono.com SEP 20 : GUIDED HIKE: BOLTON LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE 9k+ hike

around Bolton. 10am-1pm. $10. Nicola Ross, 519-943-5667; nicolaross.ca SEP 29 : BOGS AND BOG PLANTS Master

field botanist Bill McIllveen speaks.

7:30-9pm. Free. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. 519-942-2972; uppercreditfieldnaturalists.org OCT 3 : OUR NATURE TO CONSERVE: EXPLORING THE HEADWATERS FORUM BUS TOUR Restoration

projects, low impact development practices, conservation areas and community initiatives. 8:45am-2:30pm. $10, includes lunch. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. CVC, 905-670-1615 x445; creditvalleyca.ca OCT 4 : BRUCE TRAIL DAY Guided

hikes, nature walks, children’s crafts, games, BBQ. 10am-3pm. Free. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Dufferin HiLand Bruce Trail Club, 905-936-3801; dufferinbrucetrailclub.org OCT 4 : GUIDED HIKE: FALL COLOURS AMONG THE “MAYAN” RUINS

Longish Caledon route will get your blood flowing. 10am-1pm. $10. Nicola Ross, 519-943-5667; nicolaross.ca

SEP – NOV: LIVE MUSIC AT ROSE THEATRE All performances at 8pm

OCT 1 : CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: SUPERTRAMP – CRIME OF THE CENTURY

More than 60 million albums sold.

OCT 2 : JANN ARDEN Brilliant Canadian

multidimensional talent.

OCT 15 : THE SINATRA CENTURY Billy

Stritch and Jim Caruso celebrate Frank Sinatra’s legacy.

OCT 16 : ALEX CUBA Latin Grammy and

Juno winner.

OCT 26 : JOSE FELICIANO WITH SPECIAL GUEST PAVLO Two musical greats together

for one night.

NOV 21 : BLUE RODEO AND NATALIE MACMASTER BENEFIT CONCERT One

Night. Two Shows. Three Hospitals: Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and the new Peel Memorial. 6pm. William Osler Health System Foundation, 905494-6556; oslerfoundation.org SEP 16, 23 & 30 : DISCOVER ORANGE­ VILLE CHORUS, SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL Sing and perform a

cappella four-part harmony. 6:30-9:30pm.

Free. Inglewood Community Centre.

519-943-0343; orangevillechorus.com

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Building your dream barn in the hills

Note-for-note portrayal of The Beatles in concert. Thur, Sun 2pm. Fri, Sat 8pm. $42.

Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway.

519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca SEP 24 : ANNE LINDSAY – SOLOWORKS

Classical and fiddle techniques from Anne’s new CD. 7-9pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Culture Café, 519-9419300; altonmill.ca SEP 24 : DRUM CIRCLE WORKSHOP John and Angelika Steckley bring percussion instruments and welcome your own.

Dancers welcome. 7-9pm. $5. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

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A.M. Korsten Jewellers ⁄ 43 Brock’s Footwear ⁄ 36 Chez Nous Thrift Boutique ⁄ 43 Chic à Boom Consignment ⁄ 14 Creek Side Clothing ⁄ 41 db Silversmith Designs ⁄ 36 Gallery Gemma ⁄ 101 Hannah’s ⁄ 25 Just Be Customized ⁄ 42 Manhattan Bead Company ⁄ 43 Off Broadway Clothing Boutique ⁄ 42 Paula Lishman ⁄ 36 Seconds Count ⁄ 42 Shoe Kat Shoo ⁄ 77 The Outlet ⁄ 25

Decor Solutions Furniture & Design ⁄ 24 From the Kitchen to the Table ⁄ 41 Genesis Interiors & Home Décor ⁄ 42 Granny Taught Us How ⁄ 34 Heidi’s Room ⁄ 34 Luke’s for Home ⁄ 36 Olde Stanton Store ⁄ 30 Orangeville Furniture ⁄ 112 Pear Home ⁄ 42 Recovering Nicely ⁄ 57 Sproule’s Emporium ⁄ 43 The Weathervane ⁄ 24

art supplies Craft Happy ⁄ 43 Maggiolly Art Supplies ⁄ 43

auto Go Tire ⁄ 72 Orangeville Volkswagen ⁄ 21 Tony’s Garage ⁄ 70 Total Mechanical ⁄ 73 WROTH Auto ⁄ 16

beauty + fitness Artizan ⁄ 52 Devonshire Guest House & Spa ⁄ 25 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 81 Skin ’n Tonic ⁄ 43

dance Academy of Performing Arts ⁄ 42

dining Aria Bistro & Lounge ⁄ 5 Bistro Riviere ⁄ 25 Cabin at Hockley Valley Resort ⁄ 54 Caledon Hills Coffee Co. ⁄ 50 Forage ⁄ 50 Gabe’s Country Bake Shoppe ⁄ 54 Landman Gardens & Bakery ⁄ 50 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 54 Mono Cliffs Inn ⁄ 50 Mrs. Mitchell’s Restaurant ⁄ 34,50 Orange Bistro ⁄ 54 Pia’s on Broadway ⁄ 50 Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro Bakery ⁄ 54 Rustik Local Bistro ⁄ 54 Soulyve ⁄ 54 Spirit Tree Estate Cidery ⁄ 50 Steakhouse 63 Restaurant & Pub ⁄ 54 Terra Nova Public House ⁄ 50 The Black Wolf Smokehouse ⁄ 54 The Globe Restaurant ⁄ 50 Tin Roof Café ⁄ 24

event centres + services bird services Budson Farm & Feed Company ⁄ 24

books BookLore ⁄ 97 Caledon Public Library ⁄ 28

Caledon Country Club ⁄ 107 Hockley Valley Resort ⁄ 49 McLean Sherwood Event Rental ⁄ 107 Mendonça Catering Equipment Rental ⁄ 48 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 81

Old Flame Brewing Co. ⁄ 36

builders + architects + developers Classic Renovations ⁄ 71 Dalerose Country ⁄ 73 Dutch Masters Design & Construction ⁄ 103 Enclave on First ⁄ 4 Harry Morison Lay, Architect ⁄ 61 Pine Meadows ⁄ 79 Village Builders ⁄ 86

McGuire Fence ⁄ 107

fireplace sales + service Caledon Fireplace ⁄ 70 Hearth & Leisure ⁄ 75

food + catering Fromage ⁄ 42 Heatherlea Farm Shoppe ⁄ 28 Holtom’s Bakery ⁄ 25 Lavender Blue Catering ⁄ 52 Orangeville Farmers’ Market ⁄ 43 Pommies Cider ⁄ 52 Rock Garden Farms ⁄ 53 The Chocolate Shop ⁄ 43 The Friendly Chef Adventures ⁄ 24

All-Mont Garage Doors ⁄ 72 Celtic Carpet ⁄ 75 ClickLock Roofing ⁄ 2 Divada Kitchens ⁄ 57 Dufferin Glass & Mirror ⁄ 72 Enviroshake ⁄ 11 Headwaters Windows & Doors ⁄ 14 Karry Home Solutions ⁄ 18 Kurtz Millworks ⁄ 62 Leathertown Lumber ⁄ 59 Orangeville Building Supply ⁄ 70 Orangeville Home Hardware ⁄ 3 Paragon Kitchens ⁄ 6 Rubber Deck ⁄ 74 RVP Roofing Systems ⁄ 6 Upper Canada Carpentry ⁄ 28

interior decorating + design Adam & Company Interior Design ⁄ 85 Decorating Den Interiors ⁄ 86 Genesis Interiors & Home Décor ⁄ 42

health + wellness events

breweries

fencing

home improvement + repair

BookLore, Author Events ⁄ 97 Community Living Dufferin ⁄ 100 Dufferin Farm Tour ⁄ 100 Erin Studio Tour ⁄ 24 Headwaters Arts Festival ⁄ 22 Rotary Feast of Hops ⁄ 24

farm + garden equipment Islandview Farm Equipment ⁄ 16 Kubota ⁄ 111 Larry’s Small Engines ⁄ 71

Dr. Richard Pragnell ⁄ 14 Family Footcare ⁄ 49 Fit You ⁄ 78 Renee J Fitness ⁄ 52 Thai Healing Massage ⁄ 78

landscaping + gardening GBC Design + Build ⁄ 83 Hill’N Dale Landscaping ⁄ 31,33

moving services Downsizing Diva ⁄ 101

heating + cooling Bryan’s Fuel ⁄ 47 Caledon Propane ⁄ 7 Land & Sky Green Energy ⁄ 84 Reliance Home Comfort ⁄ 17

music Guitar Arts Studio ⁄ 102

political parties home décor + furnishings Apex Plumbing Decor ⁄ 84 Chic à Boom Consignment ⁄ 14

Ed Crewson, Liberal Candidate ⁄ 16 Nancy Urekar, Green Party Candidate ⁄ 48

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and gospel music. Proceeds to Mono’s Relessey Church. Tickets at Holmes Appliance and Music Store, Shelburne or call. 2pm. $15. Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. 519-941-1100; luellaholmes @aol.com

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operas broadcast live from the Lincoln Centre at Galaxy Cinemas, Orangeville.

Sep 27: For those new to opera. 2-4pm. $15. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. Sep 28: For opera lovers. 10am-noon. $25. Rosemont Hall, Highway 89, Rosemont. 519-941-7982; dufferinartscouncil.com OCT 4 : RHYTHMFOOT CONCERT – FRANK AND CHANDRA LEAHY AND FAMILY Rhythm through music, dance

and soul. Tickets at Holmes Appliances and Music, Caravaggio IDA Drugs in Shelburne. 2-4pm. $12. Grace Tipling Hall, 120 Main St, Shelburne. Primrose United Church, 519-925-2397; chandadance.ca OCT 4 : CLAUDE PARLOUR CONCERT – KETTLE’S ON Trio performs traditional

and contemporary Celtic/folk songs.

7:30pm. Tickets $20 online at ticketscene. ca; $25/door. Claude Presbyterian Church, 15175 Hurontario St, Caledon. claudechurch.com OCT 17 : BOB MILNE’S RAGTIME & AFTERNOON TEA Music and stories

about the pioneers who created ragtime.

2:30-4:30pm: concert, afternoon tea.

8pm: concert only. $29. Century Church Theatre, 3 Hill St, Hillsburgh. 518-8554586; centurychurchtheatre.com

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theatre+film SEP 11 – 13, 18 – 20 : A BENCH IN THE SUN Harold and Burt bicker until a

once-famous actress moves in and fuels their rivalry. Fri Sat 8pm. Sun 2:30pm. $20. Century Church Theatre, 3 Hill St, Hillsburgh. Century Theatre Guild, 519855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com SEP 24 : CRACK ME UP COMEDY: PRECIOUS CHONG WITH TERRY CLEMENT 8pm. $20. Rose Theatre,

NOV 7 : ROOTS OF COUNTRY The Muir Family returns with musical highlights and inside stories. 8-10pm. $25. Century Church Theatre, 3 Hill St, Hillsburgh.

519-855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com NOV 7 : THE TORONTO CONSORT – MARINERS AND MILKMAIDS

One of Canada’s leading early music ensembles. Tickets at BookLore, Howard the Butcher, Forster’s Book

4 OCT 5 : MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: PEGGY GUGGENHEIM – ART ADDICT Special showing. 6:30pm. $12,

at BookLore. Galaxy Cinemas, 85 Fifth St, Orangeville. mondaynightmovies.ca OCT 9 : HOWIE MANDEL A constant

1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-8742800; rosetheatre.ca

force in show business for over 30 years.

8pm. $70. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

SEP 29 : THE DEBATERS Part comedy competition, quiz show and stand-up performance from the hit CBC radio show.

7:30pm. $36. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

OCT 13 : FLAMENCO FIRE José Porcel and dancers present a spectacle of classic flamenco. 8pm. $51. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

OCT 15 – NOV 1 : JONAS & BARRY IN THE HOME Barry is newly a senior and a

bit lost, Jonas woos women in the home.

Starring Norm Foster, David Nairn and Perrie Olthuis. Thur-Sat 8pm. Sun & Wed 2pm. Evening $42; matinée $35. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

Theatre Orangeville, 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OCT 16 – 18, 23 & 24 : THE TROUBLE WITH TRENT Three mystery enthusiasts

write a story under the name Sarah Trent. A whodunnit comedy ensues when book sales soar. Fri Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. $15. Grace Tipling Hall, 120 Main St, Shelburne. Tipling Stage Company. tiplingstagecompany.com OCT 19 & 20 : EVIL DEAD – THE MUSICAL

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Garden. 8-10pm. $30; students 16 & under, $15. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East.

Caledon Chamber Concerts, 905-8802445; caledonchamberconcerts.com

OCT 24 : HARVEST HOME MUSIC FESTIVAL Drum demonstration with

Jeremy Taggart of Our Lady Peace, musical demonstrations, kids’ hands-on workshops. Evening concert, various artists. 1-9pm. Afternoon: regular admission; $50 evening show. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

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A Canadiana Speed Test G, J (X, Z) One Doesn’t Quite Fit With the Others! a Nunavut is a territory. b All served as Prime Minister except Simpson, governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company. c There is no Mulmur River.

(The Mad River joins Coates Creek at the Nottawasaga River.) d Icing is not a penalty offence in hockey. e Skier Nancy Greene was Canadian female athlete of the 20th century. f Antelopes are the only one pluralized with an ‘s’. g John Cabot explored the east coast before the HBC was established. h All are provincial capitals except for Saint John, New Brunswick. i All are in or near these hills except for Kakabeka (near Thunder Bay). j Daffodil. Violet–New Brunswick; trillium–Ontario; lily–Saskatchewan.

Win the Apples in the Bin The least number of apples is 119.

Five college friends spend the weekend in a cabin after accidentally unleashing an evil force. 8pm. $52. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca OCT 22 – 24 : MISS CALEDONIA

Desperate to escape 1955 life in RR 2 Caledonia, Peggy Ann Douglas starts her new life by winning the local pageant.

8pm. $29. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca NOV 5 – 7, 13 & 14 : NANA’S NAUGHTY kNICKERS Bridget’s grandmother has

been secretly running an illegal lingerie boutique. Nov 5-7, 13, 14 8:15pm. Nov 7 2:15pm. Evening $16; matinée $13; dinner & show $30. Caledon Townhall Players Theatre, 18365 Hurontario St, Caledon Village. 519-927-5460; caledontownhallplayers.com NOV 16 : AN EVENING WITH LAWRENCE HILL BookLore hosts acclaimed Canadian

author Lawrence Hill speaks on his novel The Illegal. Proceeds to the Theatre Orangeville New Play Development Fund. Wine and cheese reception.

7pm. $20. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca NOV 17 : DARCY OAKE This electrifying

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Betz Pools ⁄ 8 D&D Pools & Spas ⁄ 48 New Wave Pools & Spas ⁄ 74

Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 94 Roger Irwin, Barbara Rolph, Dawn Bennett Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 93 Susan Brown Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 94 Suzanne Lawrence Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 95 Victoria Phillips Royal Le Page RCR Realty ⁄ 18,93 Wayne Baguley Slavens & Associates Real Estate ⁄ 57 Elaine Kehoe Sutton-Headwaters Realty ⁄ 10 Jim Wallace Sutton-Headwaters Realty ⁄ 81,92 Sarah Aston Sutton Group – Central Realty ⁄ 17 Mary Klein, Kelly Klein, Kaitlan Klein

professional services Carters Law Firm ⁄ 61 Coster Law, Technology & IP ⁄ 41

radio Country 105 ⁄ 75

real estate + home inspections Bosley Real Estate ⁄ 74 Velvet Alcorn Chestnut Park Real Estate ⁄ 89 Patrick Bogert, Sandy Ball, Sue Collis Coldwell Banker, Ronan Realty ⁄ 94 Ashlyn Trevelyan Coldwell Banker, Ronan Realty ⁄ 87 Marc Ronan Coldwell Banker, Ronan Realty ⁄ 95 Sarah Lunn Moffat Dunlap Real Estate ⁄ 91 Moffat Dunlap, John Dunlap, Peter Boyd, Murray Snider, George Webster, Peter Bowers, Nik Bonellos, Peter Cooper, Elizabeth Campbell Real Estate Homeward, Brokerage ⁄ 92 Kitt Ritchie Remax Chay Realty ⁄ 90 Rob McDonough Remax In The Hills ⁄ 15,88 Chris Richie, Philip Albin, Sean Anderson, Dale Poremba Remax Realty Services ⁄ 84 Julianne Budd Royal LePage Locations North ⁄ 94 Matthew Lidbetter Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty ⁄ 90 Paul Richardson, Martha Summers Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 92 Gillian Vanderburgh, Andrea Kary Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 95 Ginny MacEachern Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 88 Jacqueline Guagliardi Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 92 Matt Lindsay

schools + education St. John’s-Kilmarnock School ⁄ 12

seniors’ services Kingsmere Retirement Living ⁄ 62 Lord Dufferin Centre ⁄ 79 Montgomery Village Seniors Community ⁄ 59 Senior Saviour Solutions ⁄ 78

ski Caledon Ski Club ⁄ 77 Hockley Valley Resort ⁄ 49

toy stores Brighten Up ⁄ 24

tourism + travel Caledon Travel ⁄ 102 Cruise Holidays ⁄ 25 Orangeville BIA ⁄ 42,43 Port Perry BIA ⁄ 36 Town of Erin ⁄ 24,25

tree services Maple Leaves Forever ⁄ 29 Ott’s Tree Service ⁄ 30

after the birth or adoption of a child.

Childcare available. 10am-noon. Free, register. CPCC, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-0090; cp-cc.org NOW – DEC 27 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : PAMA FUN WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES Make a project inspired by

PAMA’s exhibitions. 1-4:30pm. Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

905-791-4055, pama.peelregion.ca NOW – JAN 24 : PAMA’S WHAT KIDS WORE – CHILDREN’S CLOTHING FROM THE COLLECTION Clothing from the

SEP 29 – NOV 5 : READY TO READ WITH BABIES Weekly interactive drop-

in activities with baby (0-12 months) at Orangeville Libraries. 1:30-2:15pm.

Free. Tuesdays: 275 Alder St branch.

Thursdays: 1 Mill St branch. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 29 – NOV 5 : READY TO READ WITH ONES AND TWOS Weekly drop-in singing,

reading, talking, listening program (12-24 months). 10:15-11am. Free. Tuesdays: 275 Alder St branch. Thursdays: 1 Mill St branch. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

SEP 13 : OPEN HOUSE & FLY-IN Fun

activities for aviation enthusiasts and families. 10am-4pm. $5. Brampton Flying Club and Great War Museum,13691 McLaughlin Rd, Caledon. 905-838-1400 x333; bramptonflightcentre.com SEP 14 – 18 : FALL REGISTRATION – CALEDoN PARENT-CHILD CENTRE Free

interactive adult/child programs. See website. 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-8570090; cp-cc.org SEP 18, 29 & NOV 13 : PAMA KIDS: P.A. DAYS: DROP-IN FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Printmaking, mapping, sculptures. 10am3pm. Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca SEP 19, OCT 3, 17 & 24, NOV 7, 14 & 21 : FAMILY ART & YOGA All yoga levels

welcome (bring own mat), then create unique art supplies included). 2-3:30pm.

Regular admission, register. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. PAMA, 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca SEP 20 : CARROT FEST Music, farm tours,

u-pick carrots, games, animals, farmcooked food, farm market. Noon-5pm.

Free. Everdale, 5812 6th Line, Hillsburgh.

519-855-4859; everdale.org SEP 22 : STORY TRUNK TIME Drop-in

program with costumes and activities.

1:30-2:15pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 22 – DEC 15 (TUE) : LET’S GET TOGETHER – RAISING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Parenting a child (0-6)

with special needs. 5:45-7:15pm. Free, register. CPCC, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-0090; cp-cc.org SEP 26 – OCT 17 (SAT) : LITTLE RIDER’S CLUB Entry level for first-time

or improving riders with one-on-one instruction. 9am-noon. $149. Greyden Equestrian Facility, 5565 Wellington Rd 24, Erin. 519-833-2274; greydenequestrian.com

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rides, animals, skeleton band, corn maze, famous pumpkin doughnuts. 10am-5pm. $14; family of 5, $63.50. Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon.

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mid-19th and 20th centuries. Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 26 – OCT 31 (SAT & SUN) : DOWNEY’S PUMPKINFEST Thousands

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SEP 29 – NOV 5 : LEGO CLUB Get creative with LEGO at the library. Weekly dropin for ages 6+. 4-5pm. Free. Tuesdays: 275 Alder St branch. Thursdays: 1 Mill St branch. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 29 – NOV 10 (TUESDAYS) : THE MOON IS ROUND & OTHER RHYMES

Rhymes and songs for babies up to 12 months and caregivers. 1:30-2:30pm.

Free, register. Hillsburgh Public Library. meetup.com/ewcs-childrens-playgroups SEP 29 – NOV 17 (TUE) : I’M GIRL

Empowering, fun, interactive program for girls (Gr. 6-8). Register online. 4-5pm.

Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 30 – NOV 6 (WED) : READY TO READ WITH EVERYONE Drop-in program shares

stories and activities to develop early literacy (5 & under with adult). 10:1511am. Free. Wednesdays: 1 Mill St branch.

Fridays: 275 Alder St branch. 519-9410610; orangevillelibrary.ca OCT 3 : FALL FEST Refreshments, crafts and games for all ages. Noon-3pm. Free.

Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Town of Caledon, 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca OCT 3 : PUMPKIN FEST Games, food, carving, help with the harvest! 1-5pm.

Albion Hills Community Farm, 16555 Humber Station Rd, Caledon. 647-2332840; albionhillscommunityfarm.org OCT 6 : GOLF FOR THE GAFFERS!

Sponsors, prizes and golfers needed.

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tee off. Scramble format. Dinner at Teen Ranch. 11am-9pm. $255. Caledon Country Club, 2121 Olde Baseline Rd, Caledon. Teen Ranch, 519-941-4501; teenranch.on.ca OCT 16 : THE WIGGLES The fab four of fun for under fives and their friends!

3 & 6:30pm. $36.50. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca OCT 17 – NOV 14 (SATURDAYS) PAMA KIDS: MUSEUM DETECTIVES Uncover

interesting stories about faux stained glass, sculpture and paper making.

10:30am-12:30pm. $45, register. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca OCT 18 : FALL FEST Refreshments, crafts

and games for all ages. 10:30am-2pm.

Free. Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Town of Caledon, 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca OCT 18 : KIDS ONLY SKETCHING WORK­ SHOP Gail Prussky teaches sketching

and shading. Completed masterpieces displayed in the DCMA Silo Gallery.

1-2pm. Ages 8-12. $10, register. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

OCT 24 : HARVESTFEST STORY TIME

Come in costume, or as you are to the Mill Street Library Courtyard (on Broadway).

10:30-11am. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.on.ca OCT 24 : FALL FEST Refreshments, crafts

and games for all ages. 1-4pm. Free.

Mayfield Recreation Complex, Caledon East. 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca OCT 25 : MONO’S CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Entertainment,

crafts, games, haunted house, lunch, treat bags. 1-3pm. Adults/children, $6; children 2 & under, free, register. Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre. 519941-3599 x227; experiencemono.com OCT 25 : FALL FEST Refreshments, crafts

and games for all ages. 2-4pm. Free. Lloyd Wilson Arena, Inglewood. 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca OCT 30 : FABULOUSLY FREAKY FRIDAY

Games, surprises, haunted spectacle, treats, costume contest. All children with an adult. 6:30-8:30pm. $5, register.

Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, Bolton. 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca

OCT 18 : SPLASH’N BOOTS Treehouse

OCT 31 : HALLOWEEN AT PAMA

TV’s show promises to delight. 1pm. $25. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre@ brampton.ca, rosetheatre.ca

Halloween-themed activities, come in costume. 2-4pm. Regular admission. 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

OCT 18 : LITTLE SPROUTS: SPLASH’N BOOTS Treehouse TV’s show for children

OCT 31 : HALLOWEEN SAFE NIGHT

with special needs. 3:30pm. $30. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-8742800; rosetheatre.ca

Games and spooky adventure for kids 0-12. 5-6:30pm. $3. Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. 905-584-2272 x4235; caledon.ca

OCT 22 : HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT Crafts, activities, bedtime stories.

OCT 31 : HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SUPPER

Face painting, pizza, drinks for small fee. 5-7pm. Free. CPCC, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-857-0090; cp-cc.org OCT 24 : HARVEST CELEBRATION

Trick or treating, crafts, face painting, shopping and other festive activities. Free.

Downtown Broadway. Orangeville BIA, 519-942-0087, downtownorangeville.ca

Enjoy a spooky supper before trickor-treating. 6-7pm. $10; children $5.

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by Jeannette Walls. Tour of Homeless in Peel exhibit. 7-8:30pm. Free, register with Brampton Library 905-793-4636. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOV 20-22, 27-29 : HANSEL AND GRETEL

Traditional English pantomime, comedy with songs, dance, audience participation.

Preshow lunch at The Pantry Shelf, Hillsburgh, reserve with tickets. Fri, Sun 7:30pm. Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm. $13.

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A Test for an Apprentice A Canadiana Speed Test Four letters of the alphabet do not appear anywhere in the names of the provinces and territories of Canada.

At his workshop in Palgrave, wheelwright Richard St. John made children’s sleighs that sold so well he had to hire an apprentice to help with the workload. Not just anyone, though. An apprentice, in his opinion, had to demonstrate some competence in design and mental imaging, so the applicants were given this paper test.

With a pencil, draw lines that show how the four pieces of A, the five pieces of B and the six of C respectively, fit correctly into the open frames above them.

Time yourself! In addition to ‘X’ and ‘Z’ how long did it take you to figure out the other two?

Mr Collison’s On-Time Exercise At the little frame schoolhouse near Binkham, just north of Hillsburgh, Mr. Collison was troubled by the number of pupils who arrived late every day – deliberately, in his opinion. He curbed the problem by having the offenders com­plete the following exercise at recess. (To enjoy what was left of the break, offenders had to score 100 %.)

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One Doesn’t Quite Fit With the Others!

To amuse the audience during the Canadiana Conference at Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Ms King presented a test using information Canadian residents of these hills could reasonably be expected to know. Her exercise, One of These Doesn’t Quite Fit! presented strings of local and national Canadiana with a single item in each string that doesn’t quite “fit” with the others. For example, in (a) Nunavut is a territory.

Test yourself by picking the one item in each challenge below that doesn’t fit the category.

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a : canadian provinces Ontario, Alberta Nunavut, Quebec b : prime ministers Wilfrid Laurier, Alexander Mackenzie George Simpson, John Thompson

Each phrase can be expressed in one word ending with late. For example, “spotlessly clean” … immaculate.

c : nottawasaga tributaries

i : surrender unconditionally …

Mad River, Pine River Mulmur River, Boyne River

___ ii : increase by stages or steps …

d : hockey infractions

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boarding, icing, charging, hooking

iii : try to equal or imitate … ___ iv : provide with fresh air … ___ v : review in orderly fashion … ___ vi : cheerless and gloomy …

Win the Apples in the Bin Grace and Barney held a draw at their booth in the Rosemont farmers’ market. Tacked to a bin of apples they had a sign which said: “Do the Math and Win these Apples! Just Put Your Answer in the Jar!” The math went like this:

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If you count the apples in this bin by twos you will have one left over.

vii : require as a condition …

Counting these apples by threes will leave you with two left over.

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Counting them by fours will give you three “overs”

viii : express with clarity …

and counting by fives you will get four.

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Counting these apples by sixes will leave you with five left over,

ix : curdle or congeal …

but counting them by sevens will work out perfectly.

___ x : rise and fall in waves … ___

What is the least number of apples Grace and Barney can have in the bin that will correctly correlate with the math?

e : canadian authors Margaret Atwood, Nancy Greene Margaret Laurence, Alice Munro f : pluralized ruminants elk, moose, deer, antelope g : hudson’s bay co. explorers John Cabot, Henry Kelsey Simon Fraser, Peter Pond h : provincial capitals Victoria, Saint John St. John’s, Regina i : ontario provincial parks Earl Rowe, Mono Cliffs Kakabeka Falls, Forks of the Credit

xi : insert or work in …

j : provincial flowers

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purple violet, white trillium red lily, yellow daffodil

xii : reduce to nothing …

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