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Orangeville Railway Staying on track

Fungus

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Mushroom mysteries

Opera 101

Battery Busters John Farrugia

The art of the blacksmith

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416-206-8164 What Being #1 Means Real Estate agents often portray them­ selves as being #1 in their respective field. If every agent appears to be #1, what value does the title hold? How do Buyers and Sellers differentiate between which #1 holds the true value? With all the claims of the esteemed #1 title around, how can it be confirmed? Being #1 in any field is no easy feat. It takes endless work, dedication, and true pride. That is why it is important to understand what being at the top in Real Estate means.

Being #1 entails having the best service possible as a realtor while being continuously successful with client transactions. Having supporting evidence is crucial when claiming to be the best of the best. For the second straight year, I have been the #1 Real Estate Agent in Caledon. Now, what makes me the true #1 in all of Caledon Real Estate? Do I have the factual evidence to support the title? Per RE Stats, the respected statistical service for the Real Estate profession, this is where I stand amongst all competition.

• I outsell all teams in Caledon • I outsell all individuals in Caledon • I have more listings than all teams/ individuals in Caledon • I have the most volume amongst all Caledon Real Estate Agents • I sell 25% more than the closest competitor • I outsell the average agent 25:1 With hard work, honesty, and profession­ alism, I have the proof. Being #1 is a proud title to own. Excelling amongst competition is very satisfying as an agent, proving that the service I guarantee is one that is trusted very deeply. I happily offer the resources and the sacrifice that a true #1 should offer. When deciding on an agent, I encourage Buyers and Sellers to ask the agent specific questions about their services to see if they’re the right fit. When they say that they are #1, ask the questions, “where do you stand as a #1?” and “what does your title as #1 signify?” Some may attempt to alter the perspective of what being #1 means,

which can be unfair to the public, and it can be extremely disrespectful to those who sacrifice monumental amounts of time to earn their spot. While it still can be difficult, being #1 in a small office is not near the same level as being #1 in an entire region. Offering a great realtor experience is extremely important to me and my team, and our efforts as strong realtors verify why we are trusted, and why I hold the title as #1 in Caledon.

Being a Real Estate agent is hard work.

Being #1 does not always mean that they are the best, but it demonstrates the countless times they’ve been trusted and successful in their tasks.

Any successful agent deserves proper gratification and congratulations. While being #1 in an office or a team can be laborious, accomplishing the feat of being #1 in all of Caledon demonstrates how I go the extra mile with endless effort and large amounts of pride. It is important to know which #1 stands above all the others, and in Caledon, I am the true #1 in Real Estate.

I know where I stand. When choosing the right agent, ask where they stand.

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The art of the blacksmith

by James MacDonald

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Our readers write

Pole walking

by Nicola Ross

21 A R T I S T I N R E S I D E N C E

Emilia Perri

39 B AT T E R Y B U S T E R S !

Where do your old batteries go?

by Anthony Jenkins

8 6 H E A D WAT E R S N E S T

Grad night

by Bethany Lee

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What to see, do, try this autumn

by Janice Quirt

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Orangeville Railway keeps chugging

by Warren Schlote

Georgian on their minds

by Tralee Pearce

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The view from the top

by Dan Needles

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A calendar of autumn happenings

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The many charms of mushrooms

by Don Scallen

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62 H E A D WAT E R S A R T S H O W

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Four Corners Bakery Eatery

by Tralee Pearce

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by Ken Weber A preview of the big event

The lake that never was

by Ken Weber I N D E X

6 6 O P E R A 101

A beginner’s guide

by Gail Grant

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Meet Heather Chapplain

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Saturday morning at Gabe’s

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A nice place to grow old

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M. & M. Davis “Your confidence (you and your team), knowledge and advice (what to do to get property ready for sale; what not to do). I liked having a team to support the process (from Sean dealing with the zoning, to Jen and the horses, to Phil and Diane advising re: showings). It was such a successful outcome (and a speedy one) that I can’t think of how it could be improved. Thanks for a job well done.”

C. Newman “I think the marketing you and your team put together, with pictures, video tour and brochures were a big part of the reason it sold so quickly. They were professionally done and even we were impressed by how good our property looked online and in the brochures.”

C. & B. Windover “All those involved with the RE/MAX In The Hills Brokerage and especially those involved with the sale of our house are top rate... We wouldn’t hesitate to refer a potential home seller/buyer to RE/MAX In The Hills... We very gratefully thank you for your outstanding service.”

M. L. Dryden “High level knowledge, ability to help us source people to get things done in prep for a very quick sale. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone wanting a great result. Honest person!”

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VOLUME 25 NUMBER 3 2018

publisher and editor Signe Ball

associate editors Tralee Pearce Dyanne Rivers

design and art direction Kim van Oosterom Wallflower Design editorial Gail Grant Anthony Jenkins Bethany Lee James MacDonald Dan Needles Tralee Pearce Janice Quirt Nicola Ross Don Scallen Warren Schlote Ken Weber photography Erin Fitzgibbon Rosemary Hasner James MacDonald Robert McCaw Pete Paterson illustration Shelagh Armstrong Anthony Jenkins Jim Stewart

operations and administration 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 on our cover Sculptor John Farrugia at his Mono studio,

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In The Hills is published quarterly by MonoLog Communications Inc. It is distributed through controlled circulation to households in the towns of Caledon, Erin, Orangeville, Shelburne and Creemore, and Dufferin County. Annual subscriptions outside the distribution area are $25.95 (including HST).

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top row : Pete Paterson, Dan Needles, Gail Grant. bottom row : Nicola Ross and Rosemary Hasner.

Out & About Over the past 25 years regular readers have come to know many of our contributors – not just here in our pages, but because many of them are otherwise actively engaged in the life of community.

Their keen extracurricular enthusiasms are one of the reasons we feel proud to have them on our masthead. Here’s what some of them will be up to this fall. We hope you’ll pay them a visit.

Pete Paterson has contributed his expertise behind the camera to countless nonprofit community organizations, but he reserves the biggest part of his very big heart for the work he does for Facilitation Wellington Dufferin. FWD helps people with developmental disabilities to participate as full citizens within the community.

In an exhibition called LifeActually, at the Museum of Dufferin from October 28 to December 23, Pete’s compelling portraits of the people he’s met through FWD reveal the diverse character and humanity of individuals too often viewed through the dim lens of stereotype.

Dan Needles needed no introduction when he began writing a column for In The Hills six years ago. His Wingfield Farm plays were a well-established national treasure, though as the playwright, Dan was most often behind the scenes. Now’s your chance to see him in the flesh onstage at Theatre Orangeville. From September 19 to 23, he’s teaming up with folksinger Ian Bell in True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, based on Dan’s eponymous book, a collection of his columns from this magazine and Harrowsmith.

Prepare yourself for a lively evening of story and song.

Gail Grant, who writes our Over the (Next) Hill column, came by her passion for active living into the golden years honestly.

When she was 67 she climbed with her daughter to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. You can hear her recount her adventure at the Albion-Bolton branch of Caledon Library on October 16.

Nicola Ross, who has contributed scores of articles to this magazine since 1997, has in her other life authored a series of books about hiking in our hills and beyond. Now she has turned her considerable talents to decorating fanciful walking sticks – and is offering a class to show you how. For details, see page 77.

And finally, in addition to her editorial photos for us, Rosemary Hasner has produced a highly imaginative body of fine art photography. You can check out her fascinating work virtually at blackdogcreativearts.com and see the real thing during the North of 89 Studio Tour on September 22-23.

Enjoy!

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Age is a State of Mind... …but, one day, the mind does become a state of age. Plan your real estate decisions early in your retirement years. Do not wait too long into retirement to give serious thought to your real estate decisions, as these decisions that may be simple and straightforward when you are 65, may suddenly seem complex and confusing at 75 or 85.

We are all aware that our society is in the midst of the largest generational transfer of wealth we have ever experienced. We are also in a time where people are living longer than ever before. More and more, I seem to be encountering family situations where adult children are concerned about their elderly parents’ decision-making when it comes to their parents’ house.

I recently experienced a situation where a ‘friendly’ neighbour had been chatting up an elderly homeowner; ultimately, hoping to buy his home for much less than market value. Fortunately, the elderly man spoke with his children about the situation before making a catastrophic mistake. In another instance, aging parents had become functionally estranged from their only child, making disposition of their real estate an unexpectedly complicated matter. Both situations got me thinking about what we should be doing as we age. In the two examples above, the homeowners had unwittingly procrastinated to the point where they were in “reactive” positions. Do not let this situation happen to you… take charge, plan and be proactive. I call this my “firewall” approach. Someone should be notified of all your decisions and become that “firewall” for you.

If you have children who will be the beneficiaries of your estate, I strongly advise you make them aware of your real estate plans. Decisions can remain yours certainly, but having a frank family discussion about the issues associated when you one day sell your home will alleviate/eliminate a huge amount of stress and anxiety when that time comes. And, if you haven’t already, begin to talk to your lawyer about your real estate plans; involve your children in those conversations, too, if you deem it appropriate.

Brooke Cooper – Toronto

For those who either don’t have children, or may be estranged from them, consult a TRUSTED friend, your lawyer, your executor or a TRUSTED realtor.

Discuss with that person(s) what your plans are regarding your real estate.

Again, a discussion does not mean you are selling imminently; it just gets you thinking and planning… being decisive and proactive.

For the majority of people, their home is their greatest asset. It is absolutely critical that the wealth contained within that home is protected, maximized and used to the benefit of the homeowner… particularly the elderly. Define the role your home plays in your retirement, your estate and your life… then plan accordingly to ensure a minimum of stress and a maximum of enjoyment in your retirement years.

For the record... I write this after following my own advice. I learned a lot.

I made a sound plan with the help of my solicitor and also made a backup plan. I cannot begin to tell you the relief I feel knowing that all is in place should something happen to myself or my husband.

Maria Britto has been licensed as a Realtor since 1985. Maria Britto is a Member of the Re/Max Hall of Fame.

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What About Guns?

A hunter takes to the field with a bolt-action rifle, commonly used for hunting deer and moose.

CORRECTION

Due to an editing error the identifications of the two firearms pictured in the article “What About Guns?” [summer’18] were flipped. Our thanks to OPP officer Paul Nancekivell who gave us the original correct information, and to the many, many readers who pointed out our egregious error. Three of their letters follow.

There is a serious error in the captions that accompany the two photos on pages 81 and 82-83.

The photo on page 81 shows a hunter carrying a boltaction rifle with a telescope sight, normally used for large game (deer, moose). He is also not wearing hunter orange.

The photo on pages 82-83 shows a gunman firing an over/under shotgun at a clay pigeon.

Shooting a rifle of any calibre in the air is not allowed and is very dangerous as the bullet can travel over a mile.

Skeet and trap shooters need not wear hunter orange, but I am glad he is wearing the prescribed hearing protection.

Love your magazine.

Why would I read one word of an article when before I start reading, I see two glaring mistakes in the descriptions of the first two pictures contained in the article. The first picture is of a bolt-action rifle over a man’s shoulder, but it’s described as a “pump-action shotgun.” In the second, a shooter wields an over/under shotgun, commonly used in skeet and trap shooting. The article states he’s using a “bolt-action rifle.” Every time I read something written by a journalist about guns, it is always full of errors. Pretty bad when I notice two idiotic errors before I read one word of the content – which I didn’t. Why would I?

John Wheelwright, Caledon

Graham Carter, Caledon

The firearm pictured on page 81 is a bolt-action rifle, not a shotgun. The firearm pictured on page 82 is a shotgun, not a bolt-action rifle. You don’t shoot trap with a rifle. Otherwise a great article and another great addition to your magazine.

Brian Reed, East Garafraxa

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A Tale of Two Women I just reread Nicola Ross’s article “Swimming Buddies: A Tale of Two Women” [summer’18] and it made me smile and a bit teary.

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Off she went with Al Pace and Lin Ward from Canoe North Adventures to experience her own adventures in Canada’s North – at the age of 70!

Somehow this hit a nerve with me and as I turn 70 this year, I embarked this summer on my own Canoe North Adventure.

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Just want to sincerely thank you for the beautiful story you have written about Ginny Ridpath and myself. It is such an honour for me to be featured in your magazine.

I shared the story through my Facebook with family back home in the Philippines and my sister told me she was in tears while reading it. My relatives and friends are so happy about it, too.

Best wishes and more power to In The Hills.

Richie Castillo, Orangeville

Virginia Ridpath and Penny Lewis and I were school friends in Toronto from the time we were 17. Amazingly, we all came to live eventually in the Town of Mono – and now all three of us, in one way or another, were represented in the summer issue.

It was a heartwarming experience to read the story of my longtime friend Virginia. I remained present in her life during her last illness and met Richie Castillo and her other caregivers who so kindly looked after her, including her very caring daughter Larkin, who remained steadfast in her belief that her mother’s passion for swimming should continue. But I did not know Gin had taught Richie to swim. continued on next page

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And then, a year or more after the death of her husband, David, our friend Rev. Penny Lewis’s lovely property was listed in your Showcase of Fine Homes.

Finally, the article “What About Guns” recalled how I had spoken to Mono Council, to no avail, a month following Marianne Schmid’s untimely and tragic death, shot in the abdomen by a random bullet from a deer hunter. Manslaughter was the charge. She had just put her first grandchild to bed for his afternoon rest and stepped into the Simcoe County Forest for her daily walk. It was to be her last. Having lost my late husband, Robert L. Small,

in a gun accident, when the Sandy Hook Massacre happened, I was overcome with grief and turned, as I do, to my creative work for support through these experiences. My quilt, called “The Fallen Child,” shown in the magazine, has travelled in the United States to five quilt conferences and exhibits and can be found still on the Internet.

Thank you for your continuing service to our area with your wonderful publication. Each of my bed and breakfast rooms always has In The Hills on display, and my guests always remark on how much they enjoy reading it.

Sandy Small Proudfoot, Mono

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My admiration for this accomplishment [“The Incredible Journey” summer’18]: believing in dreams and making them a reality. In his spirit and his soul, Filipe Leite will always retain the good, marvellous and spectacular aspects of his adventure. This journalist never gave up, even in the worst moments. Instead, he persevered and overcame extreme difficulties, climatic as well as human. He witnessed poverty, power, luxury and injustice while also appreciating the natural beauty of our planet. In the last stage of his journey, the fact that Filipe participated in the fight against cancer in children fills me with pride. I applaud him and thank him for making life beautiful! Thank you, Filipe Masetti Leite, for your humility.

Ramón Emilio Bastías, Río Negro, Chimpay, Argentina (This is a translation of the original letter in Spanish. It can be seen in comments with this story at www.inthehills.ca.)

Reimagining Tourism I just read Harvey Kolodny and Michele Harris’s letters [summer’18] about Liz Beatty’s story “Reimagining Tourism.” I cannot concur enough with what was said. I truly believe the municipalities are missing the boat when it comes to tourism. Here at the Church Public Inn we consider our restaurant a culinary destination as 75 per cent of our clients come from outside the Caledon area, 50 per cent are from the GTA alone. We as a community/town have so much to offer as we are considered to be the GTA’s playground, but we do not strut our stuff enough to embrace the unique businesses or topography. Someone has to wake up and start promoting all this goodness we have to offer. As an example, one of the world’s finest equestrian parks is open free to the public each weekend in Palgrave, yet, since it hosted the Pan Am Games, no one knows to come to see the world-class athletes.

Maybe next council.

Terry Cutts, The Church Pub, Palgrave

Tourism for the birds I recently enjoyed a holiday staying with a relative in Erin. I have visited several times; however, in recent years I have developed a real interest in birdwatching.

In the U.K. I am a member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and I regularly visit many of their reserves.

Before coming to Canada, I contacted Ontario Nature, which suggested a number of local conservation areas. I commend this organization for their help.

The first site was Island Lake Conservation Area, an excellent reserve with a range of habitats. There were so many birds to see I returned for a second day.

All these stunning birds were new to me: red-bellied woodpecker, green heron, cedar waxwing, belted kingfisher, grey catbird, American redstart, northern cardinal, yellow warbler, common yellowthroat and warbling vireo.

In the U.K. people drive many miles to see an osprey. However, at Belwood Lake Conservation Area, there are osprey nests at the top of high posts, affording excellent views of the bird, without the viewing crowds like in the U.K.! Among other new birds I saw were great blue herons, turkey vultures, Baltimore orioles, eastern kingbird, barn swallows and a broad-tailed hawk.

In Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, there are a variety of habitats round the two small lakes and along the river. The new birds I saw were indigo bunting, eastern bluebirds, field and tree sparrows, and brown-headed cowbirds. I also really enjoyed a walk round the edge of the park where monarch and eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies were in profusion.

Finally, Erin itself is an excellent place to watch birds. The Credit River flows through the town and there are many crossings where birds can be seen.

I was rewarded with some excellent sightings of additional birds including eastern phoebe, downy woodpecker, hooded merganser and blue jays.

It was great to see my relatives again and I was also rewarded with some outstanding birdwatching.

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Jim works in a timely & fortuitous manner. Jim introduced me to the Belfountain General Store this year. I started with a clear vision for how I could improve and refine the income streams and Jim was committed to meet with me and help me define a business plan. Jim advised that some of my ideas might require a change of use permit from the Niagara Escarpment Commission and/or the Town of Caledon. Jim was on point with his assessment of how the regulatory bodies can influence and shape how small businesses work in Caledon. We successfully worked through the issues, which resulted in a positive and successful foundation for my start-up. Jim has remained as dedicated to regularly meeting to unpack the specific and many challenges small businesses in Caledon and Ontario face. Jim’s business acumen is remarkable and his commitment to others success speaks to how high quality a person he is.

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Jim Wallace has an amazing customer service orientation.

While negotiating the purchase of our new home, he was right there beside us all the way. It seemed like that the other realtor managed the entire transaction for her client electronically utilizing DocuSign. Jim made sure that we were completely educated on all of the documents and each clause of the same – we spent many hours at the dining room table. Thanks to Jim, we went through this process with complete confidence and the assurance that we were well served.

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Peter & Margaret O.

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Jim Wallace has excellent analytical & problem solving skills.

We were interested in buying a property that required a Town of Caledon Committee of Adjustments approval before we could proceed with the purchase. Jim represented the Seller at the Town and the approval was granted with a condition that the Region of Peel would be gifted from the Seller over 700 feet of property frontage, 3 feet deep into the property for future road widening purposes.

While we were prepared to accept this condition and proceed with the purchase, Jim was able to negotiate a settlement with the Region of Peel that resulted in us not having to gift the land. This saved us tens of thousands of dollars in modifications to our property that would have been required to accommodate the original condition and would have left us less satisfied with our purchase. Thank you Jim. Jim K.

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Jim Wallace has established incredible relationships with the local governing bodies.

A severance was required in order to sell my property. Initially, the severance was denied however as a result of his solid understanding of the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) polices and a keen understanding of the Town of Caledon planning policies, he was able to negotiate a favourable result. His time on Caledon Council served him well and the relationships he established during that time with the NEC and Town have clearly stood the test of time.

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Jim Wallace is an incredible negotiator.

While negotiating on our purchase and later on the sale of our home, it was clear that he was aware of the decisions we needed to make and at the right time during negotiations. What we appreciated most about our experience working with Jim was that he really listened to what we were looking for in a new home and found us one that was absolutely perfect. We truly couldn’t be happier.

Jim made the right recommendations to us and in the end, we achieved our goals.

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Jim Wallace is tenacious and is extremely loyal. My husband met with Jim in his office in Toronto to discuss the marketing strategy of our unique historic property. Jim proceeded to work on the concepts they had discussed however there were a few details that we disagreed on. I remember Jim nonchalantly saying he believed our differences would be worked out. Regardless of the discord at the time, he worked to meet and exceed our expectations and eventually completed each of the marketing objectives to our complete satisfaction which ultimately led to the sale of our home. What was most impressive about Jim during our work together was that he remained positive and worked toward helping us accomplish our goals.

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Jim Wallace is a different kind of realtor. We had been looking for a parcel of land to build our country property. We live part time in Caledon and were watching for the right property to come along. We met with a few high profile realtors who showed us their listings – including one of Jim’s listings. While we were considering each of these, Jim was the only realtor who followed up with us and he did so until we made our decision to buy. In addition, when it came to the design of our country property, we hired a consultant to assist us. Later when we realized the process was ornerous, we reached out to Jim for help. He made a few phone calls to the NEC staff and sorted things out for us. Not only did he follow-up in the beginning he answered the bell several months after the transaction was completed.

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Jim Wallace has incredible patience and shows empathy. Jim helped me sell my farm on 38 acres. I really didn’t want to sell however the upkeep was becoming too much for me.

I hoped to purchase a bungalow on a much smaller lot. I was buying in the spring of 2017 and was going into competition on every deal.

I bought a house in Orangeville but was never truly satisfied with my purchase decision.

I called Jim and asked him to help me sell the house and move on again. He advised me of the financial impact of a decision to move so soon after buying and asked me to hang in until the spring of 2018 – suggesting that if I still feel the same he would sell the home exclusively and help me minimize any potential losses and would also help me with a commission reduction. Jim exceeded my expectations. I was able to sell the house for almost $100k more than I paid only 11 months earlier.

He set me at ease from the get go and helped me move onto a new home that I am in love with.

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Emilia Perri Hockley artist Emilia Perri’s large, brilliantly-hued, abstract paintings are often inspired by her travels, whether in the Canadian wild or the old streets of Europe. Her latest works evolved from a recent 375-kilometre canoe adventure on the Yukon River – a trip made possible by the Reed T. Cooper Visual Arts Award she received in 2016. Her technique involves multiple under and over layers of transparent paints, built up or scraped back to produce a remarkable textural depth reminiscent of the natural world. The lifelong painter and Ontario College of Art graduate owns Maggiolly Art Supplies in Orangeville where she offers art classes and where her own work can often be seen. www.emiliaperri.ca

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what to see, do, try this autumn

BY JANICE QUIRT

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COUR T E S Y P EEL A R T G A L L ERY, MUSEUM A ND A RC HI V E S (PA M A)

QUICK BITES

A taste of France

PAMA’s Capturing the Moment exhibit features several Caledon photos by newspaper photographer Russell Cooper, including Inglewood firefighters in 1948, a girl smelling flowers at the Bolton fair in 1951, and a 1951 reforestation project.

Must -seeums

A new photo exhibit at Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archives (PAMA) is a moving reminder of the power of photojournalism to etch everyday moments into history. Capturing the Moment: 50 Years of Peel Photojournalism opens November 3 and runs through March 2019. Watch for 1940s and ’50s gems such as a girl smelling flowers at the Bolton Fair, a practice session of the Inglewood Fire Department and reforestation tree planting in Caledon East, all by local photographer Russell Cooper (who also helped found PAMA in 1968).

A sister exhibit, Spotlight on Stories, features another fascinating nugget of Headwaters lore: a hammered dulcimer, crafted in 1855 by Meadows Brock of Belfountain. It was found by chance in an antique shop by his great-great-great grandson Wentworth Sharp!

Another of our favourite museums has managed to look to the past and the future all at once with a facelift, a new name and a dedicated exhibition space for an anchor collection.

So get out your address books: Dufferin County Museum & Archives (DCMA) is now Museum of Dufferin (MoD).

“We felt it was time to bring the imaging of the museum into the present,” says Nanci Malek, the museum’s marketing and events co-ordinator. The main raison d’être for the reno, the new Corn Flower Glass Gallery, opens October 6.

The MoD is home to the largest public collection – 2,200 pieces – of the famous mid-century pale floral tableware

by Dufferin-born artisan W. J. Hughes.

Visit www.pama.peelregion.ca and www.dufferinmuseum.com to learn more.

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When you’re hankering for susten­ ance with a certain je ne sais quoi, French crêpes are just the ticket.

For a sit-down meal of the thinnest of savoury pancakes, head to chef Frederic Chartier’s new bistro Beyond the Gate on Shelburne’s Main Street. You may have enjoyed Freddy’s crêpes at his stand at the Orangeville Farmers’ Market.

Now at his bricks-and-mortar spot, consider trying the rustic Campagnarde crêpe with potatoes, caramelized onion, bacon, mushroom and aged cheddar.

“We use fresh, local ingredients on every plate,” he says. “Everyone is treated with love here.”

Bistro Breton, an Erin-based crêperie food truck, offers crêpes as a moveable feast. Owner Gaelle Thollet attends farmers’ markets across Headwaters, and can be booked to pull up at special events and for catering gigs.

Hits include savoury and sweet combos, including banana and Nutella. She also offers tradi­tional galettes, made with buckwheat flour and featuring mostly savoury flavour combinations, such as her popular bacon, egg and cheese.

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Country living can be idyllic, but sometimes it’s hard not to long for the culinary choice, and near-instant food delivery, of urban life.

Thankfully, local entrepreneurs are on the case, bringing the best local bites to your doorstep.

Petey’s Speedy Delivery, run by brothers Benjamin and Hugh Adams, has teamed up with local businesses including Fromage and Dave’s Butcher Shop among others to deliver select pre-orders in the Orangeville area. “Our goal is to create a fraternity in Orangeville and the surround­ ing area between local business owners and their clientele,” Benjamin says.

Temple Nutrition mimics having a personal chef, delivering prepared foods to Orangeville, Erin, Shelburne, Grand Valley and Caledon. The company’s name conjures the idea of treating your body as a temple when it comes to eating.

“As new parents, we struggled with balancing life and a baby,” says Milena Parreira, who owns Temple Nutrition with her fiancé Derek Train. “Meal prep can be tedious and nutrition often gives way to convenience.”

Consider omelette muffins with seasoned mini potatoes for lunch, or roasted red pepper and garlic chicken with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato for supper. We may never cook again.

National player Skip The Dishes has also debuted in Orangeville.

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Kids can cook When the kids say they want to cook, most parents will gladly pull up the step stool.

But where to start? To ensure they’re making more than boxed macaroni and sandwiches, consider signing them up for one of the many new cooking lessons tailored for the young set.

Erin’s Claire Bell offers fall classes for kids at her Woolen Mill Kitchen in Erin.

A former primary school teacher and private chef in the U.K., she gathers pint-sized chefs after school on Mondays and Saturday mornings to make everything from perfect pasta to pastry. (Yes, she also does birthday parties!)

The Town of Orangeville’s Young Chef summer day camps are a top draw. Once school starts, mini foodies can keep at it with the Junior Chef program Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. The program focuses on health, nutrition, agriculture and trying a variety of combinations, like avocado cheesecake, all with take-home recipes. As summer instructor Nicole Desaulniers puts it, the kids love it and, “parents get excited too – when they pick up the kids and smell the food.”

For those who fancy themselves working in the biz, Pam Fanjoy of FanJoy in Hillsburgh plans to offer her Junior Chef PD Day cooking programs throughout the year for kids in Grade 6 to 8. They pull a meal together and serve it to restaurant guests. Watch Pam’s site for after-school cooking classes too.

If your children aren’t ready to commit, they can warm up to the idea of cooking by visiting Albion Hills Community Farm’s second annual Honey and Garlic Festival on the afternoon of Saturday, September 29. In addition to other attractions, Palgrave Rotary Club hosts a demonstration of how to make grilled garlic “crazy” bread by Chef Jason Taylor.

Check for updates at www.woolenmillkitchen.com, www.orangeville.ca/parks-andrecreation, www.chefpamfanjoy.com and www.albionhillscommunityfarm.org.

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A country mile

Seeing the forest for the trees If you think you’ve logged a lot of work hours in your yard, Amaranth-area pilot and farmer Jeff Roney has you beat. He and his wife Samantha Campbell have planted over 4,000 trees on their property, Bennington Hills Farm, with the assistance of Grand River Conservation Authority. The efforts recently earned the Roney family the Forests Ontario title of Green Leaders as part of Ontario’s 50 Million Trees program.

“Trees help restore our farm’s ecosystem.

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birds and other creatures, all while absorbing carbon to mitigate climate change,” says Samantha. “Our family loves the quote: ‘The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is now.’”

Inspired to follow their lead? Fall is the time to start planning. Check in with your local conservation authority or town office to learn about programs offering low-cost trees, free site visits, technical support, and information on grants and tax credits you may be eligible for, such as the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program.

The Credit Valley Conservation Authority, for instance, offers landowners within the Credit River Watershed – who have the right kind and amount of acreage – discounted tree planting services with a minimum purchase of seedlings or potted trees. The Town of Mono has a heritage tree and seedling program, with discounted rates for seedlings and potted trees.

For ideas, visit www.forestsontario.ca, www.cvc.ca, wwwwgrandriver.ca and www.townofmono.com.

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BY DAN NEEDLES

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ast year in this space I wrote about painting my barn. That was a totally unnecessary project and a shameless vanity because barns do not require paint. You only have to drive a mile into the countryside before you will find any number of barns that have been standing happily for over a century without a lick of paint.

A farmhouse, however, is a totally different matter, especially an old one made of wood. I put pine boardand-batten siding on this house 40 years ago and the relentless wind that sweeps off the mountain has removed five separate coats of paint over that time.

I enjoy painting because it gives me lots of uninter­ rupted time to think. People seldom bother you when you are up 20 feet painting an eavestrough, just as they don’t come near you when you are beekeeping or forking steamy piles of manure.

I have a poor history with ladders. I have a steel bolt in one foot and an artificial hip, plus a number of cracks and contusions that are the result of mishaps on ladders. My surgeon has advised me several times to have nothing more to do with them.

I explained to him there’s something about the top rung of a ladder that lifts you above the everyday, gives you fresh perspective and encourages you to practise mindfulness. It is a kind of farmer yoga.

These days you can pay up to a hundred dollars an hour to get the same feeling from the Asian wellness guru in town.

There are so many jobs around the farm that require mindfulness. You are taught before you go to school not to turn your back on a ram or a gander.

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You learn never to leave the tractor running on a slope, not to raise the loader above your nose when moving on rough ground and never, ever touch the clutch on a hill. So many pieces of machinery around the place are waiting to make a snatch at you that a farmer must always be on high alert and move warily, like a jungle cat. The body ages steadily with each assault, but the mind stays sharp and fresh.

People seldom bother you when you are up 20 feet painting an eavestrough, just as they don’t come near you when you are beekeeping or forking steamy piles of manure.

My wife has very little patience with farmer yoga.

The dog feels the same way. He has been watching me skeptically from underneath the truck for three weeks now and every time he hears the ladder move he covers his eyes with his paws. With my toes pointing uphill on the veranda roof and my neck twisted around to see if the roller is getting up under the eave, my body sometimes goes into full spasm and seizes up. In the mornings I move like an old rodeo rider and I have to load up on quinine and magnesium to get through the day.

In the middle of the project my son arrived home on leave from the military and imposed restrictions.

He’s with a regiment whose motto is “Always in Front,” which doesn’t sit well with his mother. She would like him to be with a regiment with a different motto like “Three Days After Rick Mercer” or “First with Tim’s Double-Double.” Anyway, he jumps out of helicopters and rappels down mountain cliffs and talks like an Elmer the Safety Elephant video on a continuous loop.

He immediately hired a cherry picker for the highest points on the east side (which I was not even allowed to run) and banished me to ground level to clean rollers.

The warranty label on the can boasts with Trump­ ian bluster that “This paint will last on fences and siding for 25 years,” an absurd claim that no perman­ ent resident of this township would take seriously.

But even if it does last ten years this will probably be the last time I am allowed to paint the house. When the wind finally lifts and peels this coat, it will fall to someone else to climb up and sand and prime the knotholes. I may return a few more times to clean an eavestrough, but there will be no more three-week stretches on languorous summer days with the wind in my hair and a 360-degree view of my domain.

I will have to seek danger elsewhere on foot.

Playwright and author Dan Needles appears onstage at Theatre Orangeville from September 19 to 23 with folk singer Ian Bell in True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, based on his recent book of the same name.

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Molten bronze is prepared for a pour at John M.J. Farrugia’s Craganrock Studio in Mono.

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METAL

Dedicated artisans keep the art and craft of metalworking alive, from historical artifacts to massive bronze sculptures.

STORY AND PHOTOGR APHY

BY JAMES MACDONALD

WORKS Fire, smoke and sparks surround a bearded man in a leather apron. He levels a hammer on red-hot metal on a sturdy anvil. Using careful blows he shapes a medieval sword or knight’s breastplate, a horseshoe or a simple carpentry nail. This image of a blacksmith plying his trade spans time and continents, a staple of village and city life for thousands of years.

Over the last century, though, the ringing of steel on steel has been all but silenced in daily life. If you own a horse, you’ll know that farriers still ply the trade in rural areas like ours, carrying traditional tools and small-scale forges to shape and bend horseshoes in stables across Headwaters. Tucked away in other local barns, workshops and studios, artist blacksmiths maintain another foothold on the practice.

Some have fine art degrees, but all work much as their forebears did.

These artists create new decorative and functional works using the tools and methods of bygone eras. While many echo items that were once everyday objects, today’s hand-forged items are now bespoke pieces with price tags that reflect the care and labour involved in crafting them. They also offer a new product: courses to satisfy others’ curiosity about an ancient craft that pushes back against our throwaway society.

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JOHN M.J. FARRUGIA \\ MONO Sunlight seeps through the weatherwarped beams of an old barn, playing across jagged, eye-catching works including bronze statues of skeletons and large plumes and hexagons of tightly packed cedar strips fashioned by hand. The place feels cathedral-like.

Owner and sculptor John Farrugia walks slowly through the barn, explaining each piece in intricate detail. They take a lot of time to make – a full-size bronze statue can take up to two years – and John wouldn’t have it any other way. “The timeconsuming nature of the practices behind the wooden sculptures and my bronze work allows for thought and reflection, and is as important as any piece of equipment or training.”

John’s Craganrock Studio foundry came into being in 2013 after he completed his studies at the Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh, with a PhD in sculpture and art history. The studio is designed around an original stone foundation beside the barn gallery on the sprawling Mono property, a family compound where he lives with his parents and two of three siblings and their families. Sculptures, test pieces, wire frames and mold materials are organized around the central kiln and furnace he uses to melt metal for casting. (He will be holding workshops here in the future. Follow the studio on Instagram for details.)

John, 43, uses the “lost wax” process of casting, which has not changed

John Farrugia pours bronze into a mold at his Mono foundry. He uses the “lost wax” casting method to create his detailed, lifelike statues such as these two bronze works-inprogress (lower left), including the 1830s woman who now stands at the Rosemont Hall on Highway 89.

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significantly in thousands of years.

As he moves around the studio in preparation for the next pour, he follows in the footsteps of generations of master craftsmen who used or still use copper-based alloys such as bronze, from the ancient Greeks to the workshop of Lorenzo Ghiberti in 15thcentury Florence, to the Kingdom of Ife in modern-day Nigeria. “The lost wax techniques have remained quite similar throughout time. It connects me to them and them to me.”

Draped in a thick leather apron to ward off sparks and heat, John moves with a youthful energy and a softspoken enthusiasm. He is an artist in his element, choreographing a complex dance. About to pour another casting for a full-sized statue of an 1830s-era

woman holding a market basket (the finished work now stands outside Rosemont Hall), John lays out the steps.

First he creates the original model, usually of clay, Plasticine or wood, then makes a mold of it. He uses the mold to make a wax duplicate, which is then encased in a plaster-based mix for the “investment mold.” This mold is placed upside down in a kiln at 1,000 F until all the water has evaporated and the wax has melted out.

“This now leaves the negative space and shape of your wax duplicate inside the investment mold,” John explains.

He fires up the blast furnace where he melts bronze ingots for the pour, to fill that negative space and create the components of the statue.

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As heat emanates from the molten bronze, the castings slowly cool from a bright orange to a dull red. He will leave them overnight and break them from the mold in the morning. Next he’ll weld together nearly a dozen castings to make the whole statue.

He’ll remove any seams and add patina with waxes and chemicals to every wave of hair, every button and pocket.

A full-size statue like this can take 18 months to two years from conception to finish and cost $70,000 to $100,000.

Today, John looks pleased with the pour, content in his continuation of the craft and this project. “This understanding of how things were made and created by those who came before me has been a source of inspiration and learning. It has left a lasting impression and informs how I approach the act of creating.”

DARRELL MARKEWITZ \\ WAREHAM In the thick spring fog, the woodframed houses, the tidy farms and the rushing stream winding through the hamlet of Wareham north of Dundalk make it seem as though time has paused here, a fitting sensation while on the hunt for a traditional blacksmith.

At the Wareham Forge, blacksmith Darrell Markewitz specializes in Celtic and Nordic tools and objects inspired by the Late Antiquity, Middle Ages and the Viking Age. Darrell is tall and thin with a grey beard reminiscent of Dumbledore, adding to the mythical air. His kind eyes are covered by wide safety glasses and his giant sootcovered hands deliver a crushing handshake. These hands create simple hooks and tools used by historic re-

Darrell Markewitz is an expert in recreating Celtic and Nordic tools and artifacts and Art Nouveau-style pieces such as architectural railings. At Wareham Forge he grinds metal (facing page) and works a piece of steel on his anvil, using the horn, the flat and the back of the anvil as pressure points. The coal-fired forge (bottom) is where raw steel is heated to malleability.

Like most smiths, Darrell can tell when the metal is hot enough by the shade of orange.

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“I am drawn to create objects that are at their core functional, but at the same time are beautiful to look at,” he says.

Now 62, Darrell says he is part of a generation of Canadian blacksmiths who had to piece together the trade from the ground up because traditional apprenticeship programs have declined since the 1930s. He started the forge in his 20s while studying at the Ontario

College of Art (now OCAD University) and worked as a blacksmith and historical interpreter at Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto.

His commitment to the craft led to consulting work for L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland (the first confirmed Viking, and therefore European, settlement in North America, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the mid-1990s. There Darrell helped create and facilitate blacksmith work­shops and replica construction. Today, he teaches in the Artist Blacksmith program at the Haliburton School of Art & Design. He also offers blacksmithing courses in Wareham: “I consider it a responsibility to ensure what I have learned – often painfully!

– is passed to younger hands.”

His barn workshop is full of old machines, old projects, and piles

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of metal and supplies. He slides the wooden studio door open and a great blast of heat from two of his many forges – one heated by charcoal and one by propane – rushes out. This is where Darrell explores what he calls the “infinite flexibility of steel that, when forged, inspires so many creative possibilities.”

Each project begins with raw steel, heated to the point where it becomes malleable. Like most smiths, Darrell doesn’t need a thermometer to tell him when the metal is hot enough – he can tell by the shade of orange. Then he moves the piece to the rough-edged anvil and begins to shape the soft metal, using the horn, the flat and the back of the anvil as pressure points to form a long, curved architectural piece for a railing or post.

It looks easy in his hands, but

Darrell shares the time-management math underpinning his deft moves: “Twenty minutes to make the thing.

Twenty hours getting ready for the work. Twenty years to know how.”

The result is items that should last decades, “if not centuries,” unlike the fabricated and more fragile metal items common today, he says. “In a world that increasingly holds the paradox of disposability against shrinking resources, well-executed forge work offers extreme durability.”

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founded Iron Butterfly in 1999 and, after working with Tyler for a few years teaching him the trade, he passed along the company to the Kueper family in 2012. Tyler’s brother Zane works with him as a welder and artist at the workshop northeast of Mansfield.

Under Tyler’s direction, the company has grown from a small local operation to one that sells custom metal pieces like firepits and grills, signage, tools, architectural pieces and furniture across central Ontario. Current customer favourites include screened fire pyramids from 4-feet to nearly 8-feet high (they cost from $750 to $1,100). With easy access to the markets of Toronto, Barrie and the Muskokas, the company has grown under Tyler’s watch. He jokes, “Now with the Internet you can ship stuff anywhere!”

Asked where he draws his inspira­ tion, Tyler’s response is instant, if not

rugged or rural: “Old Montreal, anywhere in Europe, is just beautiful. The old metalwork is breathtaking stuff.”

On a rainy May day, a ruckus of laughter fills the workshop. Tyler, 33, holds court over his crew of craftsmen, blacksmiths and the odd neighbour, enjoying an easy Friday afternoon around a giant handcrafted tree-trunk table, beers in hand. Tall and broad, with a booming voice and easy smile, Tyler is a hard man not to like.

Tools, tables, works in progress and an occasional roughly forged sword fill every wall and square foot of floor.

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Artist Dan Sinclair at his indoor-outdoor Iron Bonsai workshop where he welds vintage metal pieces – many from rusty farm implements he collects. One of Dan’s sculptures (top right) reads as a futuristic cityscape or Gothic palace, with glowing glass orbs adding colour and mystery.

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The space is part blacksmith forge, part woodshop and part industrial metalshop. Tyler credits the shop’s one woman partner and family friend Nadia Pozzebon with keeping it just this side of full man cave. Nadia, who joined the team in 2016, is a part-time welder, woodworker and designer specializing in live-edge wood and recycled metal artworks. She has also pulled Iron Butterfly into the world of social media and community craft shows.

While Iron Butterfly does serve industrial clients, Tyler and his team try to steer clear of purely commercial projects in favour of creative work.

“People have more appreciation for the artsy work. They love it, they know it’s going to last forever. Go on for generations, pass it down. Just like the tables I build. You buy it once and you are going to have it for 500 years.”

Wannabes who’d like to learn from Tyler just as he did from Al will soon

have the chance, once insurance is in place, of course: “Everything in here is either sharp or hot!”

DAN SINCLAIR \\ AMARANTH As a trained arborist and bonsai artist, Dan Sinclair started working with greenery rooted firmly in the soil. Yet as the name of his Amaranth studio, The Iron Bonsai, suggests, he now coaxes those crooked, soulful bonsai shapes out of metal, either made with thousands of small welded pieces of vintage wrought iron or hand forged from steel bars.

He expanded his repertoire in this direction in the 1990s after he learned ironwork and welding. “I’ve always been doing art since I was a child.

Ironwork enabled me to learn and have fun with metal.”

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In addition to his bonsai creations, he fashions Gothic, otherworldly metal towers, palaces and cities in miniature.

Some glow from inside with imbedded glass orbs that look like futuristic power sources. Still, Dan says some of those pieces aren’t as divorced from the natural world as you might think.

Look closely at the rusty metal and you might see, for instance, the curve of what could be a mushroom cap.

He eschews painting his pieces,

instead favouring the look of weath­ ered metal. And after a rain, he loves seeing his lichen-covered pieces shim­ mering green. Old metal with high iron content encourages lichen growth.

“It’s serendipitous,” he says. “I find it rather interesting.” His birdfeeders, designed with seed and water nooks to attract birds, offer a more deliberate marriage of nature and metal.

While his large birdfeeders can sell for as much as $1,200, he’s recently created smaller versions (starting at $125), sure to be snapped up at painter Linda Jenetti’s Mulmur studio where Dan is a guest during the North of 89 Studio Tour on the third and fourth weekends of September.

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The drums are transferred to the sorting area, where Yordanny Hernandez debags your batteries … … into a large metal bin.

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Forklift operator Brad Yeo lifts that bin high, dumping its contents into a hopper that feeds the sorting table conveyor.

April Verkerk sorts passing batteries, keeping the desired alkaline ones and diverting lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal-hydride batteries for outsourcing to other recyclers.

10:56 AM

Bins of alkaline batteries are taken across the RMC site, past dumpsters filled with battery jackets. The plastic and paper is outsourced and burned off-site and the energy produced returned to the grid. The metal scraps are upcycled off-site into new metal products.

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The Hammer Mill: End of the line for your batteries, as you knew them. Men such as Dave Reben operate powerful machines ... … that crush, pulverize and granulate the contents of your batteries into black powder: zinc, potassium and manganese - plant nutrients.

The powder pours from a chute into large waiting bags.

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In Headwaters, Dufferin County and the towns of Caledon and Erin all have battery recycling programs. Erin and Dufferin offer roadside collection during specified program weeks.

All three municipalities provide multiple drop-off locations at commu­ nity buildings and local retailers, and host regular Household Hazardous Waste drop-off days. Erin has a mobile hazardous waste unit which rotates monthly through county facilities.

See your municipal website for the list of battery drop-off locations and dates for HHW days.

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This is the last time a Cando train will glide along this stretch of track, the 55-kilometre Orangeville-Brampton Railway (OBRY). After Bradley and conductor Steve Thomas are done, their ride will be shipped to another operation run by the Manitoba-based company. Cando’s beloved Credit Valley Explorer tourist train made its last run at the end of February.

The engine’s rumbling idle slows, then fades to silence. Bradley gets out and locks the cab, looking up at his locomotive. The moment has come to say goodbye to his front-row seat on the best views in the region.

“It’s always sad to do the last trip anywhere,” he says, reflecting on the day a little later in the summer.

For many Headwaters residents, the OBRY – bought by the Town of Orangeville from CPR in 2000 – is a nostalgia-stirring local fixture. They can hear its trains chugging through their villages, some of their workplaces rely on its twice-weekly industrial freight deliveries, and many of them have enjoyed one of the three-hour,

75-kilometre scenic Credit Valley Explorer trips from Orangeville to Snelgrove and back, or since 2004, one of the shorter one-hour winter Santa Trains between Orangeville and Inglewood.

Its appeal stretches beyond Head­ waters, too. Railfans – train lovers keen on everything from locomotive and rolling stock makes and models to shipping schedules and the history of tracks and the loads they carry – from as far away as Quebec are here to mark the occasion with Bradley. They have come to bear witness and thank him for sharing their passion during his years of service. They snap photos and say farewell to the crew.

Alton resident and teenage railfan Martin Kulcsar had followed the final train along its entire route. “It was a special feeling in the morning since I knew it would be the last time I would see them in Orangeville,” he says the next day as he sits near the N scale model railway (named because there’s 9 mm between the rails) he’s constructing in his bedroom.

Seeing people like Kulcsar is

his favourite part of the job, says Bradley, a retired commercial pilot who commuted to Orangeville from Schomberg for OBRY. “It’s amazing how many people stop to watch and wave at a train,” he says. “Young or old, in the city or country, so many smile and wave. I love acknowledging that with a toot of the horn and a wave.”

When Cando announced in Feb­ ruary its decision to halt operations, company officials cited changing times and untenable costs – raising the spectre that nearly 140 years of history could grind to a halt. However, a new player, Gio Railways, received its operating certificate on June 29, and will take the controls from here.

Past meets present At its peak from the late 19th century and into the early 20th century, Orangeville was connected to the national passenger railway network by two companies. The Credit Valley Railway, whose former track is part of the OBRY, was founded in 1871 and had built a line from Orangeville to

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People of all ages and back­ grounds can be drawn to the hobby – even folk-rock icon Neil Young had a model train collection. But the image of someone wearing an engineer’s cap running trains in their basement only describes one kind of railfan. Some spend their spare time trackside, watching trains roll past, especially if they know a rare train (such as a foreign locomotive) is coming their way.

Others are history buffs and meet to share stories and pictures of the glory days of rail travel.

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Toronto via Streetsville by the end of 1879. In 1883, a subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway assumed operations of the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway, extending the line to Owen Sound via Bolton. Soon afterward, CPR bought the Credit Valley Railway too. In 1932 the line connecting Orangeville to Bolton was abandoned.

According to rail expert R.L. Kennedy, in that era there were two passenger trains in each direction between Toronto and Owen Sound daily, except on Sundays. The trip took six hours one way – though track improvements later cut travel time by an hour, Kennedy writes on his website Old Time Trains.

In addition to travellers, trains also carried bulk freight and mail. The latter was so good for business that the loss of a mail run often tipped a passenger service into unsustainability.

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A number of railway commu­ nities call Yahoo Groups home.

Other groups, such as FPON, for rare locomotive sightings, can be found at Groups.io. Facebook, too, has grown in popularity, now hosting several discussion and sighting groups. On Facebook, fans of the OBRY would find Ontario Shortline & Regional Railways of interest. Canadian railway photography can be found at railpictures.ca

Keeping track A favourite tool for trackside railfans is the scanner. These handheld radios can be programmed to receive railway communications between trains and the dispatcher that can provide hints to a train’s location. A more technologically advanced method is ATCS (Advanced Train Control System) Monitor, a computer program that gives rough train locations on a specially created map. To prevent misuse, users must be approved for access. However, ATCS only tends to work for high-traffic mainlines with signal systems. The OBRY is mostly considered “dark territory,” and can only be seen on ATCS where it crosses the CN line in Brampton.

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out of Owen Sound on October 30, 1970. The final freight train would leave 15 years later, nearly to the day.

(Those who dream of a regular commuter service on the OBRY will be disappointed. The gauge of the track can’t accommodate the high speeds of modern commuter trains.)

After the Town of Orangeville bought OBRY in 2000, it formed Orangeville Railway Development Corporation (ORDC), with the Town as sole shareholder. At the time, the economic benefits of a shipping line for local manufacturers and the potential for a tourist train service were key considerations. ORDC owns and manages the railway corridor via agreements with the train operator, now Gio Railways, and the Orangeville-Brampton Rail Access Group which includes manufacturers who use the line.

The Town receives no revenue from ORDC, but supports it financially, contributing approximately $400,000 per year to ORDC. OBRAG is respon­ sible for overseeing maintenance on

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the line and its day-to-day adminis­ tration. Six companies currently use the service. The Orangeville branches of Clorox, Röchling, PolyOne and Novolex receive rail shipments of plastic pellets for packaging and other products. Two multinational compan­ ies in Brampton, Kleen Performance Products and Armacell, receive shipments of cleaning chemicals and plastic, respectively. The railway ships about 500 carloads per year, the equivalent of about 3,000 to 4,000 truckloads, according to OBRAG general manager Peter Gorski.

Elsewhere, the number of passenger and freight lines continues to dwindle.

This decade, passenger services, including the Ontario Northland’s Northlander and the Algoma Central Railway passenger service, have closed.

And CPR ended its daily truck-trailer train between Milton and Montreal in June. A handful of tourist and excursion passenger trains still operate around the province, offering a chance to experience a bygone way of life, if not an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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From Railfan to Conductor When I first took an interest in railways, I never expected I would work for one. I became a railfan in 2010 when I was only 14. I came across some YouTube videos by Trainboi21 of freight trains passing the recently-built Lisgar GO Station in my neighbourhood. We started chatting through the comment section. I soon learned that his name was Mike and we started watching trains together.

Mike introduced me to the online communities and I quickly met railfans across the country.

Another friend and I started running a Facebook community for train sightings. It now has nearly a thousand members.

Over the years I devoted less time to the hobby. I still kept in touch with a few close friends but did not spend all my free time next to the tracks.

I continued to follow industry news, however, which is how I heard CN was shutting down its Algoma Central passenger service in Sault Ste. Marie. When the train’s new operator was announced, I emailed the company’s president to express my interest. He took a chance and gave me the job of conductor – I was only 18 at the time.

Disputes emerged between the operator and the local government that caused a funding deadlock. The last train ran on July 13, 2015, bringing the train’s 101-year history – and my railway career – to an end. I can sympathize with Cando train engineer Steve Bradley’s feelings about his final OBRY run because I have experienced my own. —ws

The Credit Valley Explorer makes a final stop in Inglewood. The village has been a regular stop on fall and winter tourist trips, including the popular Santa Train holiday runs.

There was little fanfare on July 2, a few days after Bradley’s run, when Gio Railways’ bright blue leased locomotive pulled into Streetsville Junction for the first time. The following day, the new crew would make their first solo trip from Streetsville to Orangeville.

Who are these new operators?

Welland-based Gio Railways is a subsidiary of Gio Rail Holdings, whose president is Gerry Gionet. Another subsidiary, Trillium Railway, operates the Port Colborne Harbour Railway.

Gio Railways operations manager Paul Robinson, who also oversees operations for Trillium Railway, says the OBRY contract reflects the company’s desire to expand its presence as a shortline operator. The previous ownership at Trillium operated a small railway in St. Thomas, but it shut down in 2013 due to extensive repair costs on CN-owned bridges along the line.

In contrast, Robinson says the OBRY’s track conditions are good.

“Considering its age, it’s been very well maintained,” he says. That includes the famous 85-foot-high trestle over the

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Forks of the Credit which was built in 1879 and requires a lot of maintenance.

Its wooden span over the river was replaced with metal in 1910, but the wooden approach on both sides is still intact, buried beneath a layer of earth.

The bridge received extensive repairs in 2017 and was recently recertified for another year.

Although they do not transport the 6:12 PMsame quantities or operate with the speed and efficiency of national rail companies, shortlines are crucial to rail service. The mainline operators don’t really serve out-of-way small industries, but those small industries still need to buy in bulk, says Robinson.

However, due to their small customer base, shortlines can crumble if just one industry pulls out. Gio Railways’ experiences with local shippers has so far been “very positive,” he says.

All aboard?

For train lovers who hope to ride the rails on a tourist train, however, the news is less positive. For now, only plastic pellets will travel through the

rolling hills and forests of the Credit Valley on the OBRY. Gio Railways has not yet decided whether it will bring back a passenger train like the Credit Valley Explorer.

“We need to make sure we’ve got our feet under us with the freight before we even entertain any thoughts of that,” says Robinson. Restarting the passen­ ger service would require expensive liability insurance and replacing the passenger equipment that left with Cando’s departure.

One local favourite was the annual sold-out holiday runs of the Credit Valley Explorer’s Santa Train between Orangeville and Inglewood. Kids dressed in their Sunday best squirmed in their seats, waiting for Santa to walk the aisle and listen to their whispered Christmas lists, followed by Mrs. Claus sharing her baked treats.

Inglewood resident Carolyn Wadley and her husband have fond memories of taking the Santa Train with their now-nine-year-old son for many years, saying it was, “Like a condensed version of Chris Van Allsburg’s Polar Express, complete with the bell each child was given by Santa.” For the grownups, the

SE P 28 / CPR runs its last freight train between Owen Sound and Streetsville / SE P 29 / Town of Orangeville’s Orangeville Railway Development Corporation assumes operation of the Owen Sound subdivision, the OBRY

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Regardless of what company oper­ ates OBRY, it will draw interest from admirers of all kinds. Railfans have an unfamiliar operation to study and a new crew to befriend. Local companies or those looking to move to Orangeville may look at Gio Railways’ commitment as a sign the railway is strong and able to support their business. If an iteration of the Credit Valley Explorer returns, passengers will be eager to see their favourite country scenery from a fresh vantage point.

And as those thundering train horns blare, halting traffic as the OBRY crosses a country road, the new trains may spark an enduring fascination in the toddler waving from her car seat.

One day, she could be the one in the engineer’s seat, smiling back as she carries on the historic tradition of railroading in the Credit Valley.

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trip also showcased picturesque winter scenes of the area rarely seen from the road, she adds.

Although running nearly 80 Santa Trains per year became repetitive, Steve Bradley remembers how the kids’ energy kept the crew going. “Their anticipation and smiles made all of us happy,” he says, noting his favourite moment was letting his grandson into the locomotive cab with him for a photo.

Looking back, Bradley remains philosophical about his many “last chapters,” intersecting with upheavals in the industry. Before the final Cando run on the OBRY, he was the engineer on the last Credit Valley Explorer trip and the final freight run. He also ran the last train to Collingwood back in 2009 on Cando’s sister operation, the Barrie-Collingwood railway. (Bradley also flew Air Canada’s last commercial Boeing 727 flight when he worked as a pilot. The milestones Bradley has been part of have not all resulted in closures. “I actually do have one first,” he says. “I was on the first course as a first officer when Air Canada got the new 767s.”) But he’s not out of trains for good; he’s working as a “spare guy”

J U N 29 / Last scheduled day of Cando freight operations on the OBRY J U L 2 / Gio Railways begins operating the OBRY

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met Kevin McAuslan one Thursday evening at Mill Creek Pub in Orangeville to talk about fungi. Two hours later, my head swirled with tales of morels, mycelia, Ötzi the Iceman and something called mycoremediation.

Kevin, an Orangeville resident and past president of the Mycological Society of Toronto, is a fount of information about all things fungi.

Fungal facts, lore and ideas sprout from his mind like mushrooms after a warm autumn rain. (Oh, and the prefix myco? Think “fungi.”

Mycology is the study of fungi.)

My talk with Kevin was fruitful. I learned about fungi, but I also came away with mushroom booty. As we chatted, he would periodically reach under the table and grace me with a jar of dried mushrooms.

When a thermos appeared, I was intrigued. It contained chaga tea, the steeped essence of the chaga mushroom which grows on birch trees.

“The most powerful antioxidant yet discovered,” Kevin insists. I sipped tentatively. Rather bland, I thought, but not unpleasant, especially when chased by a swig of Cracked Canoe beer.

Kevin took his first tentative step beyond the world of supermarket mushrooms when he purchased a log inoculated with shiitake mycelia.

The mycelium (mycelia is the plural form) is the main fungal body, largely hidden from view in soil or wood. It forms a network of filaments that, given the right conditions, produce the fruiting bodies we call mushrooms. Kevin harvested shiitake mushrooms from that log for seven years. They were a gustatory revelation – and much more. His interest in mushrooms began to stretch in every direction, like fungal mycelia branching out in soil.

Deadly fungi Fungi are all around us, and they exert great influence on the life of this planet. Some, it must be acknowledged, are truly bad actors. Crypho­ nectria parasitica, aka chestnut blight, killed an estimated 4 billion American chestnut trees last century in the eastern United States and southern Ontario. The economic loss of these valuable hardwoods was inestimable. Forest ecology recoiled too. Birds and mammals were denied the nutritious chestnuts. Elm trees, as most Head­waters residents know, also fell victim to an imported fungus spread by bark beetles.

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Shiitake Lentinula edodes Oyster Pleurotus ostreatus Yellow morel Morchella esculenta Tinder polypore Fomes fomentarius Flowery blewit Lepista irina Destroying angel Amanita bisporigera Fly agaric Amanita muscaria Coral fungus Hericium coralloides

Fungi also target animals, of course. Think athlete’s foot, or far more concerning, white-nose syndrome, the fungus respon­sible for killing millions of bats throughout eastern North America. Then there is the tongue-twisting chytridiomycosis (mycosis means disease caused by a fungus) caused by the chytrid fungus that is exterminating frog species in various parts of the world.

We also know that eating some mush­rooms can make us very sick.

Kevin mentioned a few. Among them, one with a particularly frighten­ ing name, apropos of its modus operandi: the destroying angel. “Death by this mushroom is absolutely horrific,” said Kevin. “The toxins act like molecular sharks, ripping your cells apart. The liver tries to do its job but gets torpedoed.”

This dangerous mushroom usually has a structure called a “ring” around its stem, but probably the best identifying feature is something called a “volva,” a cup-like structure at the base of the stem. This volva signals danger, but be aware it can be hidden out of sight just below the soil. Use a good reference guide to learn the combination of features that define this mushroom.

Fungi as food So some fungi are definitely among the most harmful of all Earth’s organisms. But mushrooms and fungi are so much more. For starters, many wild mushrooms are delicious edibles. And beyond edibility, some fungi are among the most beneficial of life forms, poised to lend their unique compounds to new medicines and help us neutralize toxic waste.

I’ll start with their menu-enhancing potential. As food, fungi are gaining more respect, offering protein and a range of nutrients with little caloric baggage. Many species in these hills are worth seeking out – and these species greatly outnumber the toxic ones.

Kevin advises any aspiring foragers to do their homework. And this homework is easier than ever with the plethora of authoritative identification guides available in print and online. Joining a group like the Mycological Society of Toronto, and participating in some of their regular mushroom forays, would also be a great way to hone identification skills.

As an added caution, Kevin suggests never eating any mushrooms raw – even those you have identified with certainty and know to be edible. This caution, according to Kevin, should extend to store-bought mushrooms as well. And another important caveat: Not everyone reacts the same way to a given species of mushroom. A few people may have an adverse reaction to any mushroom, or any food for that matter.

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Kevin McAuslan in his Orangeville kitchen with Tenzin, 6, Violet, 4, and a bounty of mushrooms. Along with the portobellos (Agaricus bisporus) they’re holding and the pile of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), in the jars of dried fungi (left to right) are a tincture of birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina), coral fungi from Hockley (Hericium coralloides), honey mushroom (Armillaria mellea), flowery blewit (Lepista irina) from Alton, and cubes of more birch polypore. On the oak log is a shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Kevin grew in his garden.

With Kevin’s sensible cautions in mind, I’ve sought out and consumed wild mushrooms. Not many, mind you, as my mushroom ID skills still need a lot of work. I can recognize a few distinctive species though, including morels, perhaps the most sought-after wild mushrooms.

Of course, knowing a particular species of mushroom is a bona fide edible doesn’t help anyone find it.

This past May, I went out with the Mycological Society of Toronto to Hockley Valley to look for morels. At roll call after two hours of searching, the group tally was 41 mushrooms.

My take? Zero.

While Kevin concedes that he, too, has trouble finding morels, he did offer some morel-hunting tips from a veteran Italian-Canadian mushroom forager named Umberto Pascali.

“Umberto told me that step one was to walk slowly in the woods. Too many newbies run through the forest. The pros like Umberto also look at the trees, not at their feet.” And the trees to look for? “Dead and dying elms … trees that are suffering. Old apple trees in abandoned orchards as well. Then, when you spot a morel, stop, take a breath and look carefully all around.

Where one morel grows, there are probably others.”

Kevin doesn’t consider himself a seasoned mushroom forager. With three young children, it’s hard for him to concentrate on a mushroom quest.

His oldest child, though, is now six years old and has learned to identify Lepista irina, a choice mushroom sometimes called flowery blewit because of the floral scent it gives off when picked. Last year, Tenzin helped his dad collect them near the Alton Mill. These white mushrooms with bell-shaped caps emerge in late fall and stay pristine a long time in the season’s cool temperatures and absence of fungi-chomping bugs. Kevin loves their taste.

“They have a hyper mushroom flav­ our that is simply off the charts,” he said. To prepare them, he draws again on veteran fungi forager Umberto Pascali’s advice. “Rehydrate them in white wine, fry lightly and use them as toppings on a homemade pizza.”

Kevin placed a jar of Lepista on the table. I received it gratefully, visions of hyper mush­room-flavoured pizza dancing in my head.

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Though even Kevin’s young son can now recognize Lepista, be careful.

In pictures, Lepista irina looks to me just like any number of other white mushrooms. If you decide to look for them, as I will this fall, be certain you know what makes a Lepista a Lepista.

Many mushroom foragers are loath to divulge their foraging hotspots, but Kevin freely shares his. Why Alton for Lepista irina? Kevin suggests the presence of lots of pine trees may be a key.

When time allows, Kevin also looks for edible mushrooms in Hockley Valley. There he visits a particular log that, year after year, sprouts a fungus called Hericium coralloides. A jar of this mushroom appeared on the table as well. The species name coralloides was apt. The mushrooms inside the jar looked for all the world like pieces of coral misplaced from a tropical reef.

Cultivating mushrooms Though Kevin doesn’t get to forage frequently, he does continue to cultivate mushrooms, including shiitake, his “gateway” fungus. And up from under the barroom table came yet another jar packed with this choice edible. A few days after our meeting, I rehydrated them in chardonnay and water, and sautéed them in butter. Now it may be that Kevin primed me with

his effusive praise of his homegrown shiitake, but honestly, they were among the tastiest mushrooms I’ve ever eaten. Their firm, meaty texture was delightful.

Kevin buys dowel pieces inoculated with shiitake mycelia from a company in Wisconsin. He then hammers the dowels into holes drilled in a radial pattern around the host log and caps them with beeswax. A periodic immersion in Mill Creek, behind Kevin’s home, keeps them suitably moist. This past spring Kevin helped inoculate a hundred oak logs in a friend’s woodlot in Caledon. In a year or two, he and his friend should be up to their knees in shiitake.

In his Orangeville yard Kevin also cultivates a mushroom called Stroph­ aria rugosoannulata. The scientific name is hardly descriptive, but the common names – “garden giant” and, my favourite, “Godzilla mushroom” – suggest this is a fungus of impressive dimensions. And indeed it is, with caps that can be the size of dinner plates.

As with shiitake, Kevin acquires mail order garden giant mycelia, or spawn, which he mixes with wood chips, preferably from hardwoods.

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cultivation method, Kevin encouraged me to try it and added garden giant mushroom spawn to my growing mushroom loot bag.

Beyond food That mushrooms offer culinary gifts to foodies is hardly a revelation, but fungi also offer much more. In recent decades, for example, scientists have discovered that fungi benefit forest ecosystems in essential and remarkable ways. The mushrooms seen on a walk through the woods are, as mentioned, merely the fruit of the threadlike mycelia that grow underground or within wood. In woodlands, there can be several kilometres of mycelia in every cubic inch of soil.

These mycelia connect to the roots of trees, multiplying the ability of the roots to access essential minerals. And the trees reciprocate. To the fungi they send sugars they’ve processed through photosynthesis. The relationship is marvellously symbiotic.

But the story of the mycelium net­ works becomes even more wonder­f ully complex. In a 1997 issue of Nature, Suzanne Simard of the University of British Columbia published a seminal work that cleverly coined the phrase “wood-wide web” to describe the mycelium-tree root networks that exist underfoot in our forests.

Incredibly, Simard found these con­ nections serve to exchange nutrients not only between fungi and their host trees, but also between trees themselves. Simard discovered in British Columbia forests two unrelated species of trees, Douglas fir and white birch, were actually helping each other via their entwined mycelium networks.

“These fungi are mutualistic,” wrote Simard in an afterword to Peter Wohlleben’s bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees. “They connect trees with the soil in a market exchange of carbon and nutrients, and link the roots of paper birches and Douglas firs in a busy co-operative Internet.”

Simard was “staggered” to find birch trees deliver photosynthetic carbon to Douglas firs that are unable to produce enough of their own because they are growing in shade. But as in any healthy relationship, the benefits are mutual.

When the leafless birch trees are unable to photosynthesize in spring

and autumn, the Douglas firs send them a carbon boost through their shared fungal network.

We’re really just beginning to under­ stand how very important these fungal networks are to our trees and forests.

Some other fascinating revelations: Douglas fir “mother” trees – huge hub trees in the West Coast forest – can preferentially nurture their own seedlings through this fungal web.

And trees can use the wood-wide web to warn each other of insect attacks.

While fungi support the health of our forests, they also appear to have great potential to improve the health of damaged environments through mycoremediation.

One way fungi do this is by giving plants the tools necessary to grow in toxic environments. Last October, Susan Kaminskyj of the University of Saskatoon spoke to Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks.

Her team had found a few healthy dandelions thriving on the tailings of the Alberta oil sands. Back in the lab, the team isolated a fungus that grew in the tissues of the dandelions and enabled them to thrive in toxic soil.

Moreover, the team discovered the fungus wasn’t specific to dandelions but could be introduced to many other plants. Tomatoes inoculated with the fungus also grew well on soil that replicated the hydrocarbonlaced tailings of the oil sands. And remarkably the tomatoes flourished in the almost complete absence of the three key plant nutrients: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.

The fungi-inoculated plants also purified the hydrocarbons twice as fast as plants without the fungi. The implications for habitat restoration appear significant, if the lab results can be scaled up for use in the oil sands and other contaminated sites.

Fungi don’t have to be coupled with plants to help clean and restore habitats. They can do it on their own.

In a 2008 TED Talk called “6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World,” mycologist and author Paul Stamets touts the ability of fungi to deconstruct the chemical bonds of bacteria and toxins. Stamets fills burlap bags with organic waste mixed with spores from common mushroom species including birch polypore and oyster mushroom, another edible fungus found in Headwaters and beyond.

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Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) grow on birch trees. Though unappealing, chaga makes for a mild-tasting but powerful antioxidant tea.

Local Experts On September 22, mushroom expert Bob Bowles leads a walk and talk through the Wallwin Tract of Simcoe County Forest beginning at 10 a.m. Hosted by Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship Network, tickets are $15; register at www.dslsn.org.

And on September 25, Kevin McAuslan presents a talk on fungi biology and cultivation. Hosted by Upper Credit Field Naturalists, this free event is at 7:30 p.m. at Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia Street.

Mycological Society of Toronto www.myctor.org Fabulous Fall Fungi Fabulous Fall Fungi is a series of multiday workshops offered to the public every fall at the Queen’s University Biological Station. The workshops focus on fungal identification, natural history and ecology. Richard Aaron of the Mycological Society of Toronto is the instructor. Kevin McAuslan calls him “an excellent teacher.” See natureknowledge.weebly.com “6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World” Search Paul Stamets’ TED Talk at www.ted.com Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada George Barron’s Lone Pine field guide is an excellent resource for identifying many of the mush­ rooms found in Headwaters and the rest of Eastern Canada.

Mycophilia: Revelations from the Weird World of Mushrooms Eugenia Bone’s volume is an enjoyable read packed with personal, often humorous stories.

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Stamets calls his burlap, fungi-laced sacks “bunker spawn” and promotes their use to intercept and treat chemical toxins from factories and bacteria-laden water from livestock farms. The fungi mycelia in the sacks capture the poisons and break their toxic molecules into simpler forms that can be metabolized by plants and other organisms. According to Stamets, oyster mushrooms, for example, are very good at breaking down hydrocarbon molecules into carbohydrates and water.

One obvious application would be oil-spill cleanups.

Kevin wonders whether a variation of Stamets’ bunker spawn concept could be used to help clean up Mill Creek, the troubled stream that runs through the heart of urban Orange­v ille and lends its name to the pub where we sat enjoying beer and chaga.

Kevin imagines the creek filtering through a permeable barrier filled with an organic matrix – straw, for example, infused with oyster mush­room mycelia – that would intercept and deconstruct the toxins. Though the practical problems associated with such a scheme may be insurmountable, it presents an interesting thought experiment. Who knows? There may be ways to use fungal remediation techniques to augment traditional water treatment methods.

Ötzi the Iceman As a species, human beings have long used fungi to our benefit, and it is fascinating to ponder that people long ago knew about health benefits only now being rediscovered. More than 5,000 years ago, a man was murdered in the Ötztal Alps of northern Italy. An arrow pierced his shoulder and lodged close to a lung.

Soon he was entombed in ice that preserved his body and belongings over millennia. Then, in 1991, he was found by German hikers. His body was chiselled out of the ice that still held him fast, and he was taken north to Innsbruck, Austria, for an autopsy before being repatriated to Italy.

He was named “Ötzi” for the mountains where he was discovered. The moniker “Iceman” also stuck for obvious reasons. Ötzi the Iceman’s body and belong­ings yielded a treasure trove of infor­mation about his health, his times and his lifestyle. Two mushrooms, still common today throughout the northern hemisphere, were found in a pouch tied to his clothing.

One was tinder polypore (Fomes fomentarius), a hard, woody fungus shaped somewhat like a horse’s hoof. I’ve found this fungus many times on my Bruce Trail rambles. Tinder polypore, as befits its name, is apparently an excellent fire starter, easily ignited by sparks. And it smoulders a long time. So Ötzi was well equipped to start campfires on his mountain journey.

The other fungus he carried was the birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina). Modern research has found a com­pound in this fungus that is toxic to intestinal parasites. Ötzi’s autopsy revealed his intestines were plagued by parasitic whipworms, so it’s reasonable to speculate he was using the birch polypore as medicine.

While I was discussing this with Kevin, another container appeared, this one filled with chunks of birch polypore gathered in Headwaters. Enthusing about its antiparasitic properties, he said, “You make a tea from it.” If whipworm ever takes up residence in my gut, I’ll be prepared.

As for Ötzi, it seems that 5,000 years ago he was on to something. Fungi are now gaining serious attention in medical science. Mushrooms, and the cornucopia of exotic compounds they contain, are being studied for their potential in treating a vast range of health problems and as substitutes for antibiotics whose effectiveness is increasingly compromised by drug-resistant bacteria.

Stamets is a huge proponent of fungi-derived medicine. In his TED Talk, he states with conviction that one way mushrooms can save the world is to enlist them in the fight against viruses. He cited his own research that found various mushrooms, including the chaga I was drinking at the Mill Creek Pub, showed extraordinary promise in combatting flu viruses. In his book Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World, he presents many other claims assert­ing fungi can help defeat other viruses, harmful bacteria and even cancers.

As Kevin and I parted, I pondered the task that lay ahead. My knowledge of fungi had – well, mush­ roomed. But I needed to distil all that inform­ation to a more manageable size for this article. So I’ve written nothing of the purported link between Santa’s flying reindeer and fly agaric mush­rooms, or the speculation, admittedly far out, that mushrooms are extra­terrestrial in origin. I also decided to leave out some novel uses of fungal mycelia that include the manufacture of clothing and furniture.

Fungi have fascinating tales to tell. They work largely out of sight, some­times exacting a terrible toll on other living things. But as we are learning, they also support ecosystems through their remarkable mycelium networks. And as Stamets avows, fungi may have the potential to help us solve some of the most challenging problems of our time.

Don Scallen is a naturalist and retired science teacher.

You can read more of his observations about local flora and fauna in his “Notes from the Wild” at www.inthehills.ca.

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Four Corners’ classic Margherita pizza features a fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil on a thin homemade crust.

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t Four Corners Bakery Eatery in Caledon East, head-turning temptations lie in every direction, from a steaming hot table of pasta to a pastry case filled with cannoli and other classic Italian bites. Pizza lovers, however, will fix their gaze on the giant pizza oven tucked into the north end of the sharp new space. A tower of white pizza boxes stands in wait. Up to 80 pizzas a day take shape on the nearby granite counter and spend just three

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minutes in that stone oven before heading to a table or a takeaway box, piping hot.

In the spacious back kitchen on a recent Friday, chef Filippo Rancati, who recently moved here from Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, is mixing up a batch of pizza dough in a commercial mixer, enough for 35 pizzas. (We’ve modified his recipe for home cooks on the next page.) Owner Joe Agostino says there are numerous methods for making dough, but he’s

embraced the recipe Filippo brought with him from Italy, which uses less yeast than Joe’s own recipe, among other differences.

While this batch rests to rise, Joe and Filippo step out to the generous granite pizza counter to roll balls of finished dough. Then they pull and stretch the dough by hand, a method Joe says is superior to machine-rolled pizza dough because the dough retains its bounce. “It’s more fluffy,” he says. continued on next page

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Pastry chef Graziano Fazzolari (left) and chef Filippo Rancati each put their own spin on pizza. Filippo handles the savoury and Graziano brings the sweet, such as the Nutella and strawberry version below.

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The dough prepped, Joe and Filippo are making a simple basil-topped Margherita pizza, with buffalo mozzarella for the ooze factor and a simple tomato sauce that’s almost too simple to be believed. Joe reveals the secret with a broad smile: It’s never cooked, just blitzed in a blender.

He recommends canned San Marzano tomatoes (with their juice), some garlic, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and pinches of sugar and salt – that’s all.

Now, if you’ve never considered pizza for dessert, pastry chef Graziano Fazzolari, who hails from Calabria in southern Italy, shares another classic. After baking the crust in the oven sans toppings and allowing it to cool for a few moments, Graziano pipes on rings of Nutella and tops with strawberries and a dash of icing sugar.

It’s so heavenly it just might replace your own signature dessert.

Indeed, changing eating and cooking trends have been good for the family business, started by Joe’s parents 30 years ago in Woodbridge. Bolton’s Four Corners opened in 2011 and the Caledon East spot debuted in April 2017. In his parents’ day, the business was centred on bakery and deli offerings. Now it’s broadened out to the current model. “People used to cook more,” he says, happy to step in with real Italian fare that maintains its culinary lineage through Filippo and Graziano.

“It gives you that feeling – it brings an authentic feel to the place,” he says. “It makes a big difference, let me tell you.”

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2 Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and blend.

3 Add oil. Add water.

4 Mix with a wooden spoon or pastry hand tool until well blended and smooth. If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little flour. If dry, add a little water.

5 Knead on a floured surface until smooth.

6 Divide into 4 equal balls. Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to rise.

7 When you’re ready to make pizza, roll out dough balls one at a time with a rolling pin.

Gently stretch the dough by hand to create a thin crust.

8 Place on greased cookie sheet, or wooden pizza paddle if using a pizza stone.

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The opening night reception takes place the evening of September 19. It offers the opportunity not only to preview the show but to meet the artists, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, live music and a cash bar amid the historic stone, timber and glass of the award-winning mill. Tickets to

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Rounding out the festivities, Monday Night at the Movies presents Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti, a special screening at Galaxy Cinemas Orangeville held as a fundraiser for Headwaters Arts on October 1 at 6 p.m. Admission is $14.

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It has never been easier to soak up some high culture.

BY GAIL GRANT

Do you think of opera as glorious and soul-stirring, or does the very word intimidate you? Are you at ease with terms such as aria, libretto and bel canto – or simply bewildered?

It’s true that opera is a multilayered art form that can require some commitment to understand and enjoy. It can also take some stamina – a performance can last up to three hours. But the form has never been so accessible.

This fall and winter, Galaxy Cinemas in Orangeville is once again presenting a series of Saturday afternoon operas through The Met: Live in HD program.

This is the 13th season New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera has simulcast its performances around the world. Since the first simulcast in 2006, interest has skyrocketed, and the performances can now be seen in more than 2,200 venues in 70 countries.

If you haven’t yet ventured to see the local offerings, this may be the year to open yourself to what could be an exhilarating new experience. To set the stage, we spoke with some local opera aficionados to get their take on how to discover the joy of the art form.

A scene from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Carmen.

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Soprano Alexandra Lennox has been a member of the chorus of the Canadian Opera Company for two decades: “Opera today is not at all like it was in our grandparents’ era.”

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At 47, Alexandra Lennox is anything but the stereotype of an opera singer.

Petite and outgoing, as a kid she was always putting together shows in the family garage, nagging her friends to take part. Of course, she chose the music and was the director and star.

Dance and vocal lessons became part of her life, and she eventually set her sights on a career on Broadway.

But when it was discovered Alexandra was a coloratura soprano, a style of singing distinguished by agile and flamboyant leaps, runs and trills in high register, the celebrated soprano and director Eleanor Calbes of Mississauga took on the young teenager as a student. Alexandra, who just began her 21st year in the chorus of the Canadian Opera Company, credits the late Calbes with nurturing her talent and instilling the discipline required of an opera singer.

“Toronto’s COC is an ‘A’ house,” says Alexandra, “which means there are lots of different productions, lots of performances and big budgets, allowing the company to hire the best people in the business from all over the world. We do many of the same productions as the New York Metropolitan Opera House.

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costumes, scenery and lighting, it is the best of the best in theatre.”

And fortunately, says Alexandra, contemporary directors no longer need to deal with many of the restrictions they faced in the past. “There was a time when the Church or political doctrines dictated what could and could not be seen in a theatre,” she says.

“Happily, those days are behind us.”

This fall, Alexandra is looking forward to performing in the COC’s world premiere of Hadrian, a new work by American-Canadian singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright. Hadrian was arguably Rome’s greatest emperor and yes, the guy responsible for building that wall across Britain. The story is set at the end of the classical era of Roman history and outlines the influence of Greek ideas in changing Rome’s political landscape. The libretto, by Daniel MacIvor, deals with power, magic, death, homosexuality and love.

And a bonus: Hadrian is in English.

One of the knocks on classical opera is that it is often sung in Italian, German or another language, a result of the art form’s European origins.

In 1983, Toronto’s opera house was the first in the world to use surtitles, projecting the English translation of the libretto above the stage.

To sing in a foreign language, Alex­ andra has familiarized herself with

the International Phonetic Alphabet, but her many years of performing in another language mean she can also carry on conversations in Italian, German and French. “As long as the conversation deals with popular oper­ atic themes such as lying, greed, ego, sex and death, I’m good to go,” she says.

Later in the season, Alexandra will perform in Atom Egoyan’s production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte. This is the second time the COC has called on the renowned Canadian filmmaker, who branched into opera in the mid-1990s, to stage Mozart’s lighthearted examination of love and betrayal.

Alexandra also runs a voice studio in Orangeville, where she teaches students not only the details of the art form, but also the techniques of amplification.

She looks for students with a good ear, who can sing in tune, and who demonstrate basic musicality, which she defines as “having a feel for music.” She says she thinks of her students as gems on their way to becoming diamonds.

If the Galaxy series piques your interest in opera, Alexandra suggests you round up some friends (perhaps the book club) or book a date night with your partner, and plan an evening to see the real thing on the COC stage at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Perhaps even hire a limo.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA IN ORANGEVILLE Galaxy Cinemas Orangeville will screen 11 live perform­ ances from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House during the 2018–19 season of the The Met: Live in HD. The simulcasts feature on-screen English subtitles, and during intermissions, behind-the-scenes extras such as interviews and short docs. Tickets are $28, with a slight reduction in price for seniors and children aged 3 to 13. Package pricing is also available.

All performances start at 12:55 p.m., except as noted.

Aida

by Giuseppe Verdi October 6, 2018

Samson et Dalila

by Camille Saint-Saëns October 20, 2018

La Fanciulla del West

by Giacomo Puccini October 27, 2018

Marnie

by Nico Muhly November 10, 2018

The Magic Flute

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La Traviata

by Giuseppe Verdi December 15, 2018

Adriana Lecouvreur

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Carmen

by Georges Bizet February 2, 2019

La Fille du Régiment

by Gaetano Donizetti March 2, 2019

Die Walküre

by Richard Wagner March 30, 2019 at 12:00 noon Part II of the Ring Cycle.

Dialogues des Carmélites

by Francis Poulenc May 11, 2019 at 12:00 noon

A TRULY RARE OPPORTUNITY You Are Invited to the

You can make it a fancy dress event, but you don’t have to, Alexandra notes. “Opera today is not at all like it was in our grandparents’ era. Our job as performers is to entertain the audience. Opera is no longer elitist.

Where once the dress was tux and ball gown for audience members, jeans and a clean shirt will now do just fine.”

And the night won’t necessarily be as expensive as you might expect.

Though a premium seat for the entire COC season of six operas can set you back more than $2,000, there are also great deals to be had. Seats farther from the stage can go for as little as $199 for the season, and the company offers special prices for seniors, youth and the under-30 crowd. Youth and those younger than 30, for example, can attend a single performance for as little as $22 – much less than the cheapest ticket to a stadium rock concert.

If you’re still hesitating, the Met cinema series is a great way to dip your toe into opera before you fully commit – lest you end up like famous opera curmudgeon Mark Twain. During a big night at the opera, he is reported to have said, “I am sure I know of no agony comparable to the listening to an unfamiliar opera.”

But don’t be dissuaded by Mr. Twain before you give it a try. Note he said “unfamiliar” opera. Those in the opera know strongly suggest opera goers spend a bit of time researching the production they are about to see.

Patti Powell, who has worked as a choreographer, director and writer in the fields of opera, theatre and dance for more than 20 years, suggests a first step is to learn something about the story.

Doing a little research is no more onerous than checking online movie reviews for a plot synopsis, running time and names of performers. And even if you’re a last-minute person, the program handed out as you take your seat should get you up to speed.

Patti also suggests listening to some opera before you go. When she is at home in Mono, her radio is always tuned to CBC Music’s Saturday Afternoon at the Opera. continued on next page

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Here in Headwaters, says Patti, we are fortunate to live so close to the quality productions offered by the COC, the largest opera company in Canada, and among the largest in North America.

Patti’s husband, Tim Albery, is a freelance opera director – a rarefied profession. “Let’s say the Canadian Opera Company decides to do Tosca,” she explains. “The first step is to choose a director. There are about 30 working opera directors worldwide, so it may take up to three years for the schedule of the chosen director to open up.” She notes some opera fans travel the world to follow the work of a specific director or singer because they admire the vision that person brings to a production.

“The director hires the production team, which consists of a set designer, a costume designer, a lighting designer and a choreographer, if needed. The musical director is responsible for finding the singers.” The director and musical director then work together to bring their vision to the stage.

Patti points out that just as our physical appearance changes as we mature, so too does our perspective: “An opera seen at the age of 20 may be quite a different experience when seen again at 50 because the way we view the world has probably changed.”

“Opera really is theatre where music has the leading role,” says soprano Natasha Campbell, who grew up in Caledon but now lives in Kitchener with her conductor husband, Mark Vuorinen, artistic director of the Elora

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A POTTED HISTORY OF OPERA The opera format has been with us for nearly 450 years. The story goes that Giovanni de’ Bardi, from the cream of Florentine society, and a group of intellectual friends grew tired of attending formal evening entertainments that were, at the time, a mishmash of non sequiturs – a bit of dance, followed by a bit of poetry, followed by a bit of singing, then a scene from a play, then more dance. The evenings were disjointed, shabbily performed, often boring and long-winded, and ultimately disappointing.

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Giovanni and his friends looked for a format with a cohesive plot. The recitative style was introduced – a performer would deliver a line of text in the vernacular, but in song rather than by speaking – and the early

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dramatic form of opera was born. This would develop through the decades and centuries, with each generation adding layers of richness and tradition.

AN OPERA LEXICON FOR BEGINNERS Because of opera’s origins in Italy, most common operatic terms are borrowed from Italian. Indeed, the term opera itself is an Italian word that means simply “work” – in the sense both of the labour completed and the result produced.

ARIA an accompanied song for solo voice

LIBRETTO the text of an opera (the term is a diminutive of libro or “book”)

BEL CANTO a lyrical style of singing; literally “beautiful singing”

ORATORIO a religious work usually performed in churches

OPERETTA a short opera, usually on the light side (another diminutive, this time of opera)

OPERA VERISMO a re-enactment of real life (verismo refers to realism or truth)

OPERA SERIA a serious opera, stately and formal

OPERA BUFFA a comic opera (buffa is related to the English word buffoon)

OPÉRA COMIQUE a form that originated in France and includes both spoken dialogue and singing but is not necessarily opera buffa; similar to a contemporary musical production

GRAND OPERA a lavish production that includes huge crowd scenes portraying events such as coronations, weddings and wars

Festival and the Elora Singers. “It’s a beautiful vehicle of expression that demands not only the natural gift of the voice but also plenty of hard work.”

Opera singing is a taxing physical feat, requiring a strong diaphragm, great lung power and breath control, and healthy vocal cords. The goal of an opera singer is to combine beauty of tone and expressiveness with an accurate reflection of the written musical score, all while projecting the voice so it reaches far beyond the orchestra and into the back row of the third balcony.

Natasha adds that, as a composite art form, opera “intends to put drama on musical wings by allowing several means of communication to reach you in whatever way they do, spiritually or intellectually, or perhaps both.”

But just as it makes sense to start swimming lessons in the shallow end, for opera beginners it makes sense to tackle opera appreciation thoughtfully and in increments. It is probably not wise to begin your journey into the opera world with Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, which entwines themes of love, greed and violence, encompasses four operas, and is customarily performed over six days.

Fortunately, the Met season at Galaxy Cinemas launches with a proven a crowd pleaser: Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, an opera rife with familiar arias and orchestral pieces you will recognize even if you weren’t consciously aware you knew them. The most notable of these may be the showstopping “Triumphal March.”

Asked which of the Galaxy offerings she would most recommend for the neophyte, Alexandra says, “They are all hits, and all beautiful, but if I had to choose three, they would be Aida, Carmen and La Traviata. They are the most accessible – easy to listen to, and people will recognize the music.

They’re great for first-time opera goers. And of course, special mention for The Magic Flute because it’s one to take the little ones to.”

Opera may be a little like cilantro – either you love it or hate it. But you won’t know unless you give it a try. And who knows? An interest kindled might eventually lead to a lifelong passion.

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TRCA documents at least 78 damaging floods on the river between the early settlement years and Hurricane Hazel, every two to three years on average.

The Lake That Never Was

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magine standing on the northwest edge of Bolton looking up at a massive dam.

The dam is 30 metres high. It is 500 metres wide and it converts the Humber River into a lake more than 7 kilometres long and as wide as a kilometre at some points. (Just in the spring, though. It’s a reservoir lake – more on that below.)

Behind you, across town where the Humber emerges from Bolton’s southeast corner on its run to Lake Ontario, there is another lake. This one is 5.6 kilometres long, created by a dam at Nashville.

In files at the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA, now TRCA) these two projects are identified as the Lower Bolton Dam and Reser­ voir and the Nashville Dam and Reservoir, part of a grand plan to control the Humber River watershed should another Hurricane Hazel ever visit the province.

Hazel finally blew itself out in October 1954, the damage and casualties left behind made it Ontario’s biggest weather

A giant project

event of the century.

In June 1961, after six years of delib­ eration, many hydrological studies and much political exchange, the conservation authority approved a plan to build 13 dams in the watersheds of the Humber, Don and Rouge, the three main rivers that flow through Toronto into Lake Ontario.

Six dams would be on the largest watershed, the Humber, each of them creating – and in theory controlling –

The flood control plans that followed were even bigger.

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a reservoir lake if and when a flood occurred. The dam on Bolton’s north­ west edge, for example, an earth dam, would manage the water level of the Humber so that each spring, or in the event of a great storm, it could back up the river into a temporary lake, and so shield Bolton and communities downstream from flood damage. When conditions eased, the reservoir lake could be gradually lowered, returning the river again to – well, a river.

The grand plan also proposed stream straightening, removal of old mill dams, taking out homes near the riverbanks, and channel modifications to rejig the natural course of the river.

This under­taking, especially along the Humber, would be big, expensive and disruptive.

The project underway Three years later, the Claireville Dam on the Humber’s west branch (easily seen today from Highway 427 at Finch Avenue) was the first to be completed, coming in nearly on budget ($2.3 million). With memories of Hurricane Hazel still lingering powerfully in the minds of Southern Ontario citizens, the Claireville structure boosted public support for the flood control plan and, to an extent, muted alternative views at MTRCA, where not everyone agreed dam building was a good idea.

Support was boosted even further

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Put simply, an earth dam has concrete gates or spillways at its head with sides mounded with a combination of natural materials such as earth and rocks. Although some earth dams around the world have indeed failed, the design continues to be used extensively. What worried residents of Bolton and Albion was that the dam site had a long-established reputation for unstable subsoil with much evidence of soft sand and quicksand. In 1973, when the 30-metre dam was officially proposed, no structure that big had ever been built in or near the town, let alone one supposed to hold back a 7-kilometre-long lake.

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So there was little hesitation when plans solidified for the construction of three more dams over the next decade: on the Rouge at Markham, on the west branch of the Don near the intersection of Dufferin and Finch in Toronto and, the biggest of all the dams by far, on the main branch of the Humber at Bolton.

Two out of three In 1973, the Rouge River’s Milne Dam and the Don River’s G. Ross Lord Dam were officially opened. That same year, on a table in Bolton’s community centre, MTRCA unveiled a scale model of the dam destined for the main branch of the Humber. Not that the Bolton dam had been ignored, for over continued on next page

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Not just floods: the Humber’s other story In 1999 the Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River, not the first to be so honoured (it’s the 26th) and not the first urban river to be recognized. That position belongs to the Grand River. But the Humber is the most urban of Canada’s designated rivers, with almost half its watershed flowing through developed lands. The 600 lakes and ponds and 750 tributaries (and 33 bridges) in the 903-square-kilometre watershed are embraced by 12 municipalities, one of them the largest in the country. It’s the only heritage river that can be reached by subway!

It is also a river of history, containing evidence of 10,000 years of human settlement. Native peoples once made the river part of the Carrying Place Trail connecting Lake Ontario to the upper Great Lakes, and newcomers to Canada built some 164 mills on its banks in the early days of settlement.

Perhaps the most notable development in the Humber’s long history is also the most recent. Where a reservoir lake was once destined to fill the valley north of Bolton, the Humber Valley Heritage Trail now provides a chance to get up close and personal with the river. Even the river must be grateful for that.

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the decade the authority had twice engaged in mass tree cutting along the Humber valley. But whereas the Milne and G. Ross Lord dams had enjoyed local support, the attitude of many citizens of Bolton and former Albion Township toward this third dam was less than enthusiastic, and not surprisingly so.

Unlike the two completed dams, the Bolton dam had no recreation features – no parks, no camping areas or hiking trails. Nor did it help when the authority said it merely “hoped” some kind of vegetation could be found to keep the Humber’s banks green when the lake was lowered. Another issue was the extra expense. Taxpayers would be footing the bill for a road over the Bolton dam because its $8 million budget didn’t cover that. These issues aside, however, what caused ordinary citizens to take a deep second breath was the dam’s sheer size.

A clear and present danger?

It was impressive as an engineering project, but the feeling the Bolton dam created was uneasiness. Compared to the already completed structures this dam would be huge. As would the lake it created each spring, so large that to cross the Humber several kilometres upriver on 15 Sideroad (now Castlederg Sideroad) a four-span, high-level bridge would be required.

“The thought of a 90-foot wall of water at the edge of town sure didn’t make anybody comfortable,” remem­ bers Emil Kolb, former chair of Peel Region and an Albion Township councillor at the time. “And the fact it was an earth dam bothered many people, too.”

At the unveiling of the scale model in 1973, Bolton reeve H.M. Allen summed up the general attitude when he told the authority’s engineers, “You have assured us the village will be safe.

You better be right.”

It didn’t happen The Lower Bolton Dam and Reservoir was scheduled to be completed in 1975.

But it was never built. It wasn’t even started. Nor were any of the remaining reservoir dams specified in the grand plan. Flood control projects continued throughout the watersheds, but dam building ceased. Exactly why is uncertain.

No mention of the Bolton dam appears in the 1973 council minutes of either the former Albion Township or the former village of Bolton. (It was their final year as municipal governments prior to regionalization.)

Nor do the minutes of the new Region of Peel in 1974 offer specifics on cancellation. Even the available information at the TRCA does not reveal a motion to cancel the dam.

The generally accepted theory is that impetus for dam construction on the Humber and elsewhere faded at the same time the authority found it had expended most of its budget on land acquisition to prepare for them.

According to Ken Higgs, MTRCA’s then secretary/treasurer, by the mid ’70s the plan to build dams “just died.”

In Bolton and all along the Humber River valley, no one mourned.

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Heather Chapplain As this Alton textile artist leans into her quirky, one-of-a-kind designs, Hollywood comes calling.

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find purpose in a jalapeño pepper.

Out of a colourful stack of folded fabric in one corner of her home studio, Heather pulls a rectangle of hand-dyed mustard cotton with a curious, earthy pattern. She delights in revealing its origin: a slice of jalapeño dipped in red dye and used as a stamp.

That stack of fabric is a hard drive of stored ideas – a bifurcated pear as another pattern stamp, a lace tablecloth as a stencil for clouds of pink and green, gold foil as birds in flight – each ready to be plucked when Heather needs them. “They could be a lining of a handbag, an appliqué on a denim jacket or skirt,” she says. “I haven’t decided yet.” It’s not surprising she came to design via a quilting habit and sees potential in each swatch.

Today, though, her sewing desk is quiet. She’s resting her thumbs, sore from keeping fabric taut enough to stay in place for the narrow 1/8-inch seams on the bohemian kimono-style wraps she sells at the spa at Hockley Valley Resort and Renaissance in Erin. She’s stepping up production for her highest-profile gig yet, the January 2019 Golden Globes awards continued on next page

top : Textile artist Heather Chapplain shows off the fabrics she collects for the one-of-a-kind pieces she makes in her Alton studio. bottom : Colourful collages, such as this swatch of embellished sari fabric paired with vintage circus poster images, act both as inspiration and wall art.

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show hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Beverly Hills. She’s been commissioned to make kimonos and one-of-a-kind display pieces for a VIP gift suite.

Heather works in a bright, renovated garage attached to the home where she and her husband have lived for 20 years, and raised and homeschooled three children, now in their 20s. In the last few years Heather doubled down on learning textile design online from the City & Guilds of London Institute in the U.K. and other sources. The results are rolling racks jammed with soft, flowing wraps and her “mixed media on denim” pieces, as she calls them, adorned with Swarovski crystals, paints and fabrics. One jacket destined for the Golden Globes sits on a dressmaker form and is covered in a scarf for secrecy. Heather will only say Chantilly lace plays a role.

While Heather is bursting with excitement about the Golden Globes, she is even more animated talking about the ideas swirling around her mind – adding personal shopping and wardrobe consulting to her fashion business. At 58, she’s keen to share the confidence and wisdom she’s found in design and fashion. (It may help that she’s parlayed her gleaming shock of silver hair and slim build into a return to the modelling she did in her youth.)

“I’d like to empower women through their own authentic style,” she says.

Heather shows off the tight seams of the kimonos she’s known for. Her boxed kimonos at the spa at Hockley Valley Resort and Renaissance are $60, while those in her Exquisite Line, in a higher quality cashmere/silk blend, are $120. A teal kimono on display in her Alton studio (top) doubles as a cover for her sewing supplies.

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n her Loops & Lattes series of hiking guides, longtime In The Hills contributor Nicola Ross arms readers with everything they need to know about hiking in Caledon, Dufferin, Halton and the Hamilton area. Now the Belfountain author adds an artisanal element to the mix with walking sticks painted in colourful geometric patterns to brighten your walking gear and/or home décor. Nicola says her newfound process is so organic she never has a finished design in mind. She’ll find herself adding polka dots here or a new colour there, and realize she’s hit upon the right look.

“Each stick calls for something different,” she says. “I plan out where to start, but the rest just happens.”

Nicola was first inspired to decorate the sugar cane walking sticks sold near her winter home in Mexico, but she has now turned to the beaver sticks she collects on regular kayak trips in Ontario cottage country. The line is called One Made Beaver, a reference to the beaver-pelt-backed currency the Hudson’s Bay Company devised to trade with Indigenous peoples, and includes beaver facts on its birch bark tags. But there’s still a touch of Mexico in the fun pom-poms swinging from the handles.

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It’s a weekend morning ritual all over the hills — friends meeting friends at their local café.

At Gabe’s in Caledon East, the usual crowd convenes.

BY ANTHONY JENKINS

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he chairs are circled, facing inward.

At least they are on Saturday morning, every Saturday morning, around 9 a.m. at Gabe’s Country Bake Shoppe.

Gabe’s is small. Cozy. Six tables, 20 chairs and a short bar with a view of Airport Road in the heart of Caledon East. A long refrigerated display case is filled with baked-in-the-wee-hours croissants, cookies, biscotti, muffins, strudels, Danishes, cupcakes, Nanaimo bars and more. Walk-in-andout customers come and go steadily, buying pastries, prepared entrées and fresh bread culled from a cord of interesting loaves.

Gabe’s also serves coffee. Walter Getman comes in for his (black, medium) at 8 a.m. sharp. He has a mischievous smile – and breadth of knowledge

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behind it – that wouldn’t be amiss under pointed a wizard’s cap. A resident of Caledon for 46 of his 82 years, his career with Environment Canada took him to remote postings in places such as Mould Bay, N.W.T., way up on Prince Patrick Island in the Arctic Ocean.

Walter knows weather. And much else. His good pal Dave Mullan (black, large) arrives less than a minute later and the two take, as they invariably do, a table together by the wall.

James Brown (large with cream) is not the God­ father of Soul. He is a retired contractor, 70, with a bristling moustache, a twinkle in his eye and a repertoire of well-worn witticisms. He ambles in at 8:25, late for him, followed by Hal Heatherington (blueberry tea) at 9:02.

“Stay Weird” is the motto emblazoned on Hal’s

multicoloured mug. He admits he might be weird, but “in moderation.” He is 62, a lifelong Caledon resident and a conundrum. Burly and bearded, he looks like someone you might not want to meet in a dark alley, but he is soft-spoken and prone to expressive hand gestures and thoughtful pauses. A former trucker and miller, he delights in driving the province’s backroads on what he calls “tours.”

Orval, 88, and Sarah Mashinter, 86, (small, black / small, regular) arrive at 9:06. Orval doesn’t get about as well as he used to and Walter jumps up to hold the door. Orval and Sarah have been married so long they finish each other’s sentences. They don’t know what a venti mochaccino is and don’t care. They were local farmers, now relocated to a subdivision just off Caledon East’s downtown. They once walked in for

The gang’s all here from left to right : Gabriel “Gabe” Giraldi and his mother Anna, Walter Getman, Dave Mullan, Elliott Somerville, Sarah Mashinter, Derek Griffin, Larry Proctor, Hal Heatherington, Angie Atkinson, Steve Brown and Orval Mashinter.

their morning coffee. Now they drive. They could have coffee at home, but don’t. “It wouldn’t be the same.”

Steve Brown (milk and sugar) has picked up Larry Stacey (cream) from the other side of town, and they arrive at 9:14. Steve and Larry. Larry and Steve. They are a pair. Steve, 64, was with Canada Post. Steve’s funny. Larry, 84, is quiet – a retired engineer who had his own construction company. They both wear ball caps. They keep them on and take a small table by the window just before Carol Moore (some cream, some sugar) and her husband, Bill, walk in.

The couple take the remaining places among the ragged circle of tables and chairs. For the next hour or so, and for the foreseeable future on Saturday mornings at Gabe’s, these folk and a few others are The Regulars.

A generation ago in Caledon East, neighbours gathered and chatted outside the post office. Before that, their parents met and mingled at church or school or at the feed store. Today, when communi­ cation is increasingly by text, tweet and email, these neighbours still meet at Gabe’s, face to face and hands-free, in easy-going, free-flowing conversation.

The hot beverages seem almost incidental.

On this Saturday, Brownie (James Brown) shows off a bandaged finger he injured in a recent garagedoor accident. Others chime in with their own homeinjury stories, and the group conversation turns to doctors, surgeons and how almost any problem, mechanical or biological, can be solved with duct tape. Jim’s finger generates a full five minutes of con­ cern, memories and mirth – and he has nine more!

The conversation is not noisy and not deep, but it is warm, familiar and neighbourly, like Gabe’s itself. It bounces to and fro, changing direction like a puppy in a pillowcase.

Walter shares a photocopy of a De Beers diamond mine that is closing. It’s passed around and commented upon, turning talk to mining in general and to chlorine in particular – its uses and usefulness – before ricocheting to pies and their baking times.

“I put a pie in for an hour and a half and it came out perfect!’ Walter exclaims. Most agree no pies taste as good as those their moms made, but Steve volunteers, “I liked my mom’s pies, but the crust is better here in Caledon East.” He has evidence to back this up. At the recent church bake sale, 400 volunteercontinued on next page

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baked pies sold out quickly, but it’s whispered more may be available if you know who to ask. Steve did, has stocked up and may have one to spare – which Walter allows he wouldn’t mind having.

“I’ll have to ask my wife if they’re all spoken for,” Steve declares, to guffaws.

“You have to ask your wife about a piece of pie?” comes the instant and well-practised joshing. “Hell, yes!

I have to ask! It’s a maybe...” (The answer was “yes.” Walter gets his pie the following Saturday.)

The topic of pies and baking slides into pickling, putting up preserves and general lamentation for a bygone time when people did bake, pickle and put up preserves – and hadn’t the leisure to bemoan their passing at coffee shops on Saturday mornings.

The conversation briefly touches philosophy: “Is pie best enjoyed shared or eaten whole by yourself?” Opinions vary. “Mine wouldn’t last until I got home,” Hal laughs, and conversation turns to his road trip for the day.

“This is the start of it,” he announces.

“Breakfast, then Palmerston, Harriston, Walkerton, Hanover, Kincardine, Creemore and back.” Last week his tour was a quest for Thornloe cheese, a delicacy had from a factory north of Sudbury. He brought some back for Walter.

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Non sequiturs and cross-conver­ sations fly back and forth among The Regulars like multiple tennis games using the same court – the oeuvre of Ben Kingsley, things dogs have stolen off dinner tables, hospital care in Honduras, farm truck traffic on Airport Road. “Soy­ beans are off. They’ll be trucking corn now,” Orval remarks. He still knows farming. Neither the conversations nor their participants are rigid and some of the party twist in their chairs to form transitory subgroups, debating side topics.

“People break off into little groups, but that’s a good thing,” muses Hal. “Sometimes it does get stagnant. The same subject comes up maybe a little more than it should. It happens. But I always like ‘the weather.’ Keep it comin’!”

The Regulars present a tableau that has the air of a ragged Last Supper – a dozen animated speakers and avid listeners, expressive gestures, raised eyebrows, puzzlement, loyalty and engagement.

“When I was young I’d just sit there and absorb. I didn’t say much,” Hal says, sipping his tea. “I’d never talk politics. Here, it comes up, and you get into a full-blown discussion, everybody getting in their two cents.

It’s not a heated discussion. It’s not, ‘Why the hell did you say that?’ It’s,

‘Well, okay...’ and you carry on. You agree to disagree. All of a sudden somebody nods and the conversation changes. That’s the beauty of it.”

Asked to name his most memorable moment over coffee with the group, Hal sets down his Stay Weird mug, strokes his luxuriant whiskers and recalls, “It happened just last week. I don’t know how people take me in the group. I got talking. I always do the gaze thing. Look around. I don’t leave anybody out. Boom, the discussion ended and as they were leaving a couple of people put their hand on my shoulder. Didn’t say anything. They just did that. That registered with me.”

Angie Atkinson works behind the counter at Gabe’s. She’s a petite redhead who wears a black apron and “Gabe’s” ball cap, calls people “dear” and greets customers with “Here comes trouble!” She would never call herself a barista. She’s been in, smiling, since 6:02 a.m., putting on the coffee, serving morning java before officially opening at 6:30 to early-risers not officially there. She knows and likes everyone, and the feeling is mutual.

“Gabe” is Gabriel Giraldi (espresso).

You’ll rarely see him on Saturday morning before nine, but he puts in an 80- to 90-hour work week in the family business, formerly called Caledon East Home Bakery. At 42, he’s been there for 17 years. It’s been “Gabe’s” since

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2012, the name changed for branding purposes. Gabe has a business degree.

His mother is a lifelong baker. He “fell into it.” As the café’s personable front man, repeat customers inevitably greeted him with a chorus of “Hi, Gabe!” and it stuck. As did he. “I love this. If you don’t, it’s just like any other job.”

Gabe’s parents, Tony and Anna, have been in and working since 6:20, when they started the ovens and began preparing dishes for the hot table. At 7:14, Tony is hand rolling panzerotti dough. At 8:05, Anna is dolloping thick chocolate icing onto layers of a custom birthday cake she’s just pulled from the oven. By 8:20, the cake is a frosted masterpiece and she’s pressing a line of Smarties into still-warm gingerbread men.

As the sun streams in and steam rises from coffee, appealing smells of the day’s baked offerings waft out the kitchen. Does the regular coffee-only group, who fill the café on Saturday mornings but don’t fill themselves with Gabe’s pastries and breakfast, wear out their welcome?

For Gabe it’s not a question worth considering. “You build an environ­ ment, a community. This is a small town. It’s a meeting place.”

The Regulars, he says, “bring excite­ ment. They bring energy. They bring movement. Some are here every day.

We’ve been having hard times. For

three months we had no parking lot [while the adjacent gas bar underwent renovations]. These people came any­ way. It’s their habit. It shows... love.”

Love?

“Yeah, you could say that,” Gabe says quietly.

The Regulars could have their coffee at home, but don’t. “Gabe’s is our morning coffee,” says Sarah. “We feel part of it. It starts our day. It gets us going and out of the house, seeing what’s going on. It’s a friendly group.

It’s a gossip shop. We’ve nothing in common other than the coffee, in reality, but they are our friends and we go to see them. They make us welcome every time. And vice versa.”

“This group makes you feel wanted,” adds Walter. “You are part of some­ thing. If you aren’t here, they’ll miss you. If I don’t show up, for some reason, they’ll ask – or know why. If I don’t show up for a while, someone will phone to see if I’m okay.”

For Gabe’s regulars, it’s not just a coffee klatsch. It is about community and caring. Larry and Walter send emails back and forth about this and that. The Mashinters and Walter don’t, but Sarah plays solitaire on an old computer Walter donated. Hal brings Walter cheese. Steve brings pie.

Hal doesn’t do computers, so Walter loads interesting stuff on a tablet to share with him. Hal brought Gabe a sign to hang behind the cash: “Instant Human. Just Add Coffee.”

The group at Gabe’s on Saturday morning are customers, but the word doesn’t seem quite right, or nearly enough. The Inuit have many words to describe snow – Gabe’s regulars could also use a more precise definition. A noun that more aptly distinguishes Hal, Walter, Dave, James, Sarah, Orval, Steve, Larry, Carol and Bill from mere irregulars dropping in as they pass through and taking away. “Most of them, I consider friends,” says Gabe.

“I really do. I know them like I know family. They know my family. I’ve met their kids and vice versa. It’s more intimate than ‘customers.’”

The lack of a definition doesn’t faze the Saturday gang, now pushing their tables and chairs back into a lesssociable configuration, soon to depart and carry on with their lives. Walter, first to arrive and last to leave, lingers, hands embracing his stainless steel mug. The mug is from home. The coffee from Gabe’s. The Regulars are going, but they’ll be back next Saturday and the Saturdays after that, Walter guesses, “for as long as we are able.”

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Darla has been enthusiastically sharing her expertise to improve Orangeville’s age friendliness since 2014, when town council requested that the committee, chaired by councillor Scott Wilson, review the feasibility of the town joining the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

The spark that ignited this quest came after Mary Rose, who sat on Orangeville council at the time, attended the WHO-sponsored Second Annual International Conference on Age-friendly Cities, held in Quebec City in September 2013. Mary still glows when talking about that event five years ago. “The conference buzzed with positive vibes,” she says. “There were over 700 people in attendance from 50 different countries.”

WHO defines an age-friendly com­ munity as one that is an “inclusive and accessible urban environment that

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Sander was born in Berlin, Germany in 1935.

When she was eight, Allied bombs destroyed her street – and her home. Her mother, who was trained in first aid, had tucked little Ingrid into the basement of a nearby school while she helped with the fiery chaos in the neighbourhood. When her mother returned many terrifying hours later, the homeless pair began a train journey throughout Germany in search of Ingrid’s father, who had been conscripted into the German army as kitchen help.

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to sleep in barns. It took them two months to complete the 200-kilometre trek back home.

The family settled into the British sector of partitioned Berlin, where Ingrid completed her schooling, but at age 18 and with little in the way of job prospects, she chose to cross the Atlantic to Canada. She was placed with a family in Joliette, Québec as a mother’s helper and paid $35 a month, from which $10 a month went to the Canadian government to repay the $150 cost of her passage.

On the same date Hurricane Hazel touched down in Toronto, Ingrid blew into the city. She found work at Murray’s Restaurant, and later become a keypunch operator, working for Eaton’s and Oshawa Wholesale. She briefly married Klaus Sander, whom

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promotes active aging.” According to WHO, eight factors influence the health and quality of life of older people: outdoor space, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and finally, community support and health services.

Mary learned first-hand how other communities are coping with the challenges of an aging demographic, and she was determined Orangeville should benefit from the experiences of the world community.

We have heard time and again that massive social change is already upon us, affecting every aspect of our lives – from health-care spending, through housing, transportation and economic productivity. According to Ontario government projections, seniors older than 75 are expected to make up the fastest-growing segment of the province’s population until 2041, and the number of those older than 90 is expected to triple.

Orangeville’s collective goal was “to create a vibrant, safe community where each person can age with

dignity, respect and purpose.”

Darla picked up the story: “The first step was to reach out to Orangeville’s senior population to find out how they viewed the state of things in their town.”

In addition to personal connections and focus groups, the committee designed and deployed a survey of seniors.

With the survey results in hand, the committee got down to work.

There were some good-news items.

Many accessibility issues, for instance, such as curb cuts to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, and streetlight countdowns, had already been looked after, chiefly as a result of the efforts of Access Orangeville, chaired by councillor Gail Campbell.

But in other areas, the committee discovered it was just at the beginning of its age-friendly journey.

The ability to maintain indepen­ dence and autonomy as one ages is a central theme of WHO’s active-aging mandate. This theme also surfaced as a top concern in Orangeville’s survey.

As people consider their future, they worry about reduced mobility and the possible loss of their driver’s licence, making getting around more difficult and resulting in reduced social participation.

Orangeville has employed a variety of community resources to reduce social isolation, including developing peer support programs such as stitchery groups, chess clubs, homebound book delivery and the GrandPals group, which pairs seniors with teenagers who research and write the senior’s life story.

According to Mary, awareness is the key to everything. “It became apparent that every town department could benefit from an increased awareness

of changes inherent as the population ages. Greater cross-departmental conversations and innovative thinking must be encouraged. Every decision in our community must be made while looking through the lens of a senior.”

With this mindset, everyone wins.

Consider: when curb cuts were intro­ duced, they not only enabled people with walkers and wheelchairs to travel from place to place, but also improved the lives of young mothers with strollers and children on tricycles, said Mary.

The community-needs analysis was finalized, and the Age-Friendly Com­munity Action Plan was completed and adopted by council. Orangeville’s plan is now being evaluated, monitored and implemented.

The town’s efforts were recently recognized when the provincial Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility honoured Orangeville with an AgeFriendly Community Recognition Award, an accolade that has since been endorsed by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

“Everything is a continuum,” said Mary. “While some items are well underway, others are still in the idea stage and will need further attention in the years to come.”

As we all know, people may be living longer, but they are not necessarily living better. The enthusiasm, commitment and energy of citizens like Mary Rose and Darla Fraser are helping Orangeville on its way to fulfilling its age-friendly mandate.

Gail Grant is a happily retired senior who lives in Palgrave.

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she had met shortly after her arrival in Toronto, but her three children were fathered by her second husband, Vasile. When that marriage ended, she and Klaus reconnected – and have been married, again, for 27 years.

When the couple retired to Caledon, the Caledon Seniors Recreation Centre in Bolton became their social hub. They played bridge, and Ingrid took up painting, becoming a member of the Orangeville Art Group and Country Palette Artists, and exhibiting, selling and donating many of her paintings. As her eyesight became a problem, Ingrid switched her passion to expanding her doll collection. She also enjoys gardening, and her efforts have been featured on several garden tours. Since that time, the garden has been turned over to perennials, which Ingrid says are “less work,” though she still looks forward to spending time among her plants and flowers.

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Ute and I walked the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail in the “perfect storm.”

Overnight rain had been churned up by the hundred hikers who had gone before us on the first leg of the annual end-to-end hike. What should have been a glorious 20-plus-kilometre route was hikers’ hell. Ute and I spent seven hours slipping and sliding in a failed attempt to keep our bums mudfree. Making matters worse, fellow trekkers using hiking poles zipped by us as we tobogganed clumsily down steep slopes or, on the uphill, slid back a step for every two we took.

Both Ute and I own hiking poles, and we kicked ourselves for not bringing them along. I was too proud to use mine, a common attitude in North America. Ute said she had left hers at home because she didn’t know how to use them. You don’t know how to use them? I thought. What is there to know about using walking poles?

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ified Nordic-walking instructor Tina Daalderop of Bolton, I discovered there is a lot to learn, especially if I wanted to get vigorous about it.

Nordic walking is a training technique developed by Nordic skiers to keep fit even when there is no snow. The technique can turn an evening stroll or a morning hike into a full-body workout that tones arms, shoulders and core, as well as legs.

According to Nordixx International, a Canadian company that makes walking poles, when used properly, the poles engage 90 per cent of the body’s muscles and burn up to 46 per cent more calories than regular walking.

You’ll go faster and the chances of turning an ankle or falling are reduced.

Weight control and fitness weren’t much on the minds of the shepherds who used hooked staffs to guide their sheep and protect themselves from thieves and wild animals. Nor were they of importance to medieval bishops who took to toting a crooked stick to symbolize their role as

shepherds of their congregations, according to a history of walking canes on the Fashionable Canes website.

The article explains that in the early 1700s, dapper Englishmen began carrying canes. They were, however, an accoutrement available only to those of a certain status. Gentlemen – in London, at least – were required to obtain a licence that permitted them to carry the prestigious item.

Some form of walking stick continues to be used by people with precarious balance. My father was particularly well-suited to his cane.

Never without his pipe, he wore a cravat and a freshly starched white shirt every day. He had a patrician nose – a nice way of saying he’d broken it several times – and after a stroke affected his eyesight, his black, hooked cane gave him an elegant look as he used it to navigate. My sister inherited this relic, whose end is scorched from its double duty as a fire poker.

These days athletic hikers and casual walkers, especially in Britain and

Europe, have appropriated walking sticks, referring to them as hiking or trekking poles. Feather-light and made of brightly coloured aluminum or carbon, they come in pairs. You can go for the full-body workout of Nordic walking or simply use them for balance and to protect your knees when descending a hill. The poles can also be useful aids in difficult situations, like those muddy hills Ute and I were navigating on the Bruce Trail. When faced with a particular situation, Tina advised, “experiment with your technique,” and adapt it to what works best for the conditions of the terrain.

“Stand tall, chin up,” Tina said as she began her instruction. “Walk along dragging your poles to begin with, while letting your arms swing naturally.”

Once we got going, Tina had us start using our poles as a means of propelling ourselves from behind. This was new to me, as I was inclined to use my poles to pull myself forward. The new technique made me walk faster and improved my

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“Our backs round with age and with computer use,” she said.

Everyone in our small group raved about the speed and ease of walking with poles. Even 10-year-old Senna was sold. “I’m going to buy some poles for me and my sister,” she promised.

Overflowing with enthusiasm about the health benefits of walking with poles, Tina explained she has a degenerative disc in her neck. “Before I began walking regularly with my poles,” she said, “I could hardly turn my head from side to side. I still have a degenerating disc, but now I have perfect movement” – which she demonstrated convincingly.

Similarly, her one-time student Elizabeth Bundy, an 88-year-old Bolton resident, managed to shed her walker for a pair of walking poles.

Formerly an avid golfer, Elizabeth was forced to use a walker after her legs gave out as a result of nerve pain. “[Pole walking] is almost like using a

cane, but more like a sport,” she says.

It’s experiences like these that keep Tina actively teaching pole walking to people of all ages. Meanwhile, she stretches her lean frame as she demonstrates a series of exercises we can do using our poles. She has us place our poles horizontally behind our backs, looping them through our elbows. This automatically forces us to stand up straight with our shoulders back, a move that stretches our pectoral muscles and enables us to breathe more freely. “It feels great,” she said and we all agreed, thoroughly convinced our counterparts across the Atlantic know what they’re doing.

Nicola Ross is the author of a series of books on hiking, including Dufferin Hikes: Loops & Lattes and Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes. More recently she has begun fashioning painted walking sticks made from sugar cane or cuttings left by beavers. See Made In The Hills, page 77.

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Terra Cotta Fall Fest Drop in on Fall Fest at Terra Cotta Conservation Area on the first two weekends of October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be local food trucks, music and handcrafts inspired by nature at one of our favourite conservation areas. Some sample adult beverages await you, and for the kids there are bouncy castles, magic shows, giant family games, arts and crafts, and face painting. Hike the trails or hitch aboard a wagon for an interpretive ride through the forest.

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Experience this big-hearted village – just the right size for your kids – on October 6 when the Horse, Hound & Harvest Parade takes over the main street. The Toronto North York Hunt Club rides through the village at 11 a.m., then everyone is welcome at the Gordon Feed and Seed lot for a blessing of the hounds and to meet the riders and animals – always a thrill for youngsters!

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ust a short few months ago, June-hot gymnasiums held parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles anticipating the very formal arrival of their Grade 8 grads to the rows of chairs. We nervously fanned ourselves with the agendas printed for the ceremony.

Finally the music started, and the esteemed graduates walked in.

“You’re going to cry when you see them walk in – be ready,” my friends warned me. Too late – I had already cried. Big, drippy tears had sprung to my eyes. They didn’t arrive when I helped my son into his black suit, fixing the bow tie and adjusting his collar. That was fine, no tears then.

The biggest tears happened when we arrived at the school. Adrian took a ride with Grampa in his black Mustang – arriving in style. Pulling in a little later, his dad, my mom and I found them easily, along with Adrian’s Aunt Leontyne and his cousin Cole. Then, as we walked toward the front door of sweet little Princess Elizabeth Public School, Adrian’s home since kindergarten, there they were – all his friends and their families. Our innocent children transformed into near-adults before our eyes. That’s when the tears sprang. Giant lolly tears for all of the moms and dads and kids and families who had made it.

We’d made it through runny noses, lost lunch bags, lost shoes, hallway throw-ups, office visits and after-school panics when a child was temporarily missing. Long snowy walks to school. Obnoxious

drop-off lines in tiny parking lots. We’d made it through good report cards and crummy ones and boring, unengaging ones with the wrong name selected from the drop-down comment templates.

Playdates that went sideways. Family missteps and tragedies. We’d made it through wins and losses, the official and the unofficial. Teachers we loved and would miss, and good-hearted principals, and fun days and track days and Terry Fox days.

My tears were for the pride of this beautiful, awkward group of multigenerational people, all looking at our very brief past with these kids, and forward to their futures. How did a decade and a third slip by so quickly? My mom had been right: “Long days, short years.”

I wiped away those surprise, salty drops on my cheeks, and in we went. I was filled with excitement for the graduates. The ceremony was lovely and small, with lots of time to take photos. Snacks consisted of chips and veggie trays and cake and fruit. A first dance followed with a family member.

I can report that it was awkward and sweet. Adrian

wouldn’t make eye contact with me, until I joked it would be worse if he had to dance with his dad. The laugh broke the awkwardness and his eyes met mine. He is the same height as I am and will eclipse me soon.

Another rush of pride swept over me. I’m so proud of Adrian and his accomplishments. He was nominated for a few awards and took home the Rupert Lennox Sportsmanship Award, named after the lovely Mr. Lennox, one of Adrian’s favourite teachers. Mr. Lennox always had a smiley, humorous way about him, and loved to teach and learn. Adrian once challenged him on some information about our local aquifer. Presenting a new fact to Mr. Lennox meant Adrian took home two Jolly Rancher candies that day. We collected crumpled Canadian Tire money for Mr. Lennox’s sports equipment fund, to build up the inventory for the school. That award meant so much to me – that Adrian is good, and kind, and sees the humour and connections in life.

Mr. Lennox died suddenly, just short of retirement, and it was a loss that shook the school.

Graduation was indeed a signifi­ cant turning point. Adrian has now had his first paid job babysitting friends’ kids. And he went off this summer to earn his Grade 9 geo­ graphy credit ahead of schedule, travelling for two weeks with teachers and other students. We refreshed his room while he was away, and pinned up his high school schedule.

Orangeville District Secondary School is the school I attended, and now Adrian will too. I couldn’t imagine this future when I went there. Best friends, classes, writing and art, and boyfriends preoccupied me. I had no thought for the future, a family, or a child who would roam the halls as I once did. Yet here we are, and I am joyful and hopeful my boy will find many Mr. Lennoxes, experience snowy walks and make wonderful friendships, even as I know he’ll probably also have days of brutal boredom as I once did.

On orientation night, I showed my son where my old locker was, and we toured the large workshops, drama studio and art labs. The rooms smelled the same – wood shavings, sweaty kids, oil paints and turpentine. And the long halls, waiting for a crop of new students, would soon fill again with laughter and heartbreak, excitement and challenge.

Bethany Lee is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

Bolton Camp Update Bolton Camp opened its doors in 1922. For 75 years, this magical place was a popular destination for families from low-income areas of Toronto. Scores of people came to stay in cozy cabins and revel in natural beauty – both a slice of heaven and sought-after social support for children.

Over time the camp fell into disrepair and shut down. The dream of restoration, however, lived on. In 2011, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority purchased the property and began developing a plan to repurpose the site as a community cultural hub. This year, the Caledon Challenger Baseball Program, Bolton Braves Baseball Association, Jays Care Foundation, Town of Caledon and TRCA formally opened the Challenger Baseball Diamond, an accessible facility specifically designed to meet the needs of youngsters with disabilities. www.trca.ca

Orangeville Cub Pack Looking to get the kids off the iPad? Orange­ ville Cub Pack is a Scouting program for kids age 7 to 10. Join any time of the year. Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, wilderness survival, swimming, bicycle safety, nature study, first aid, games, carpentry, arts and crafts, and field trips. Weekly meetings take place year-round. Traditional Scouting Association of Canada, which emphasizes “old-fashioned” Scouting, is the oversight organization.

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Gary and Mary Haslett’s Georgian farmhouse sits atop a hill at the edge of Melville.

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Haslett to stand still in their elegantly decorated circa 1850 Georgian-style farmhouse is a challenge. Too many hard-earned stories beckon them and a visitor to explore beyond each perfectly painted doorway. And though the Hasletts don’t perch anywhere for long, it isn’t because they’re boasting about the movie-ready setting itself. Instead, they revel in the amount of elbow grease they’ve put

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in since buying the 3.5-acre property in 1995. Built by yeoman farmer Alexander Mitchell, the house had seen better days.

“There aren’t too many people crazy enough to buy a property like this,” says Gary of the rundown state the place was in when he, Mary and their daughter Kate, who was 13 at the time, moved in.

Mitchell and his wife, Sarah, were Scottish settlers who bought 500 acres in 1836 and built a log cabin.

Sometime around 1850, Mitchell built this bigger limestone farmhouse, according to a census the Hasletts have seen. (They have never figured out where the log cabin was located.)

Mitchell was about 50 when he built the stone house, and the Hasletts say he was into his 90s when he died.

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uncovered evidence of the original transom and sidelights and their geometric lattice work, which the Hasletts’ contractor reproduced.

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now Ontario, the style’s popularity lingered well into the Victorian era, when Mitchell built his house. The buildings are known for centre hall plans and symmetry, as well as riffs on classical motifs such as Greek keys and Roman columns. Gary and Mary are fans of the style’s “restrained elegance,” as Mary calls it.

Like Mitchell, Mary was born in Scotland and may have a naturalborn inclination toward the Georgian

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Over the years, the couple has remade or restored every room, surface and architectural detail Mitchell designed, working on it themselves during summers off. Mary is a retired elementary school principal and Gary a retired French and special education teacher, both with the Peel District School Board. When the two met challenges beyond their skills, they called in expert millworkers, stone masons and historical painters. continued on next page

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“It’s not a museum, but we were able to preserve the feeling of the house,” says Gary. “It’s work, but we love it. We have a very profound sense of home here.”

After supporting the Hasletts with financial grants to continue the painstaking work over the years, the Town of Caledon’s heritage committee honoured them with an Award of Excellence in 2013 for preserving a significant piece of Caledon history.

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Some of the labours of love that helped win the accolade required some intensive work. The first projects were fixing up the stone-walled stables attached directly to the house, and digging down two feet into the dirt floor at the back of the house so they could install the plumbing and electrics for a family room. The payoff was being able to grab apples from the kitchen, walk through the family room and open a door to feed the horses.

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the front door revealed a Greek key pattern that neighbour and longtime contractor Mike Ash was able to reproduce in relief. Gary and Mike also uncovered a glass transom hidden behind a wooden panel, as well as the obscured, but clearly matching sidelights. Thankfully, there was enough evidence of the old decorative wood to recreate the original geometric pattern laid on top of the glass. When Mary returned home the day he found the transom, Gary recalls exclaiming, “You won’t believe what I found!”

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The Hasletts have repaired many of the stone walls inside and out, a task that involved removing historically inaccurate ribbon pointing from some areas. The removal occurred after previous resident Jean Bradley gave them a 1932 photo showing her as a one-year-old on the grass outside – in front of a pointing-free wall. “We had proof! I like it to be what it was, so we cleared out the mortar,” says Gary.

In keeping with the Georgians’ fondness for symmetry, the front door of this house is centred on the main façade, flanked by an equal

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936215 AIRPORT ROAD Wonderful farm with renovated 3 bedroom century home with wide pine plank flooring, huge country kitchen and long views from every window. Bank barn in great shape with milk house.

All on 47 acres with pond and rolling fields. $1,100,000

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separate from the master bedroom and guest rooms at the front of the house.

The central stairs, too, were an extreme example of the kind of renovation creep many homeowners have experienced. Gary was prepping the stairs for repainting and couldn’t figure out why something was protruding from the wall where it met the cherry treads. It seems the original carpenter had forgotten to nail the treads to the wall, and over the years painters had stuffed the ever-widening gaps before painting. “It started as a painting job, but then we had to take everything out, number it and reassemble it,” says Gary with a smile.

The home is not all order and symmetry, though. There’s plenty of room for whimsy, even as the interior design hews to the spirit of the Georgian era. The pair found a grandfather clock they coveted, only to discover it was inscribed with the name Alex Mitchell and dated 1790. “What an incredible irony – a Scotsman of the same name,” says Gary, beaming at his wife as they stop long enough to sit in the parlour to enjoy a coffee across from the clock.

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508 FIDDLE PARK Sprawling bungalow in Shelburne with 5 bedrooms plus office/den, country style kitchen, private and fenced yard and finished basement with fireplace. $519,900

706036 COUNTY ROAD 21 Brick century home with 4 good-sized bedrooms and original trim and moldings in Mulmur on 1 acre with immaculate 30x44 foot shop. Wonderfully landscaped and move-in ready. $574,900

517260 COUNTY ROAD 124 Chalet-style home on 2 private acres in Melancthon is perfect country living close to skiing and amenities. Big bright windows throughout, lovely wrap-around deck and gardens. $599,000

LOT 31 7TH LINE E 100 acs of rolling countryside w/ stream, newly severed in north Mulmur. Close to Creemore, Devil’s Glen Ski Club and Mad River Golf.

Perfect spot on hill overlooking the escarpment to build your dream home. $979,000

124710 SOUTHGATE 12 31 acres with pond, trails and paddocks.

3-bedroom home with 2 bedroom in-law suite in basement. 50x52 foot insulated shop. Located 15 minutes east of Mount Forest. $880,000

9138 HWY 89 64 acres of farmland right beside the Village of Rosemont – wonderful investment opportunity with entrances off of Hwy 89 and Townline (Mulmur/Adjala). $1,500,000

collection of Villeroy & Boch’s Audun transferware sits in the breakfast room.

luck and long life,” says Mary) and a Japanese silk wedding kimono hangs in the stairwell. The star, however, is a graceful wall mural that swirls around the Chippendale-heavy dining room.

It depicts the rolling hills and forests that surround the farm, as well as blue skies dotted with cumulus clouds, views similar to those enjoyed by the man who first put down roots here.

The mural by Saskia Post includes a glimpse of the southeast corner of Island Lake, north of the house.

Alexander Mitchell is buried at the edge of the lake in Forest Lawn Cemetery, and Mary likes to gaze over the landscape in that direction and think about the man who inspired more than 20 years of happy work.

“I’m sure he chose this spot because it overlooks the whole valley. I feel as if he can see us from his plot,” she says.

“We like to think he’d like what we’ve done here.”

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STATELY GEORGIAN RESIDENCE Gracious and charming with spacious principle rooms, hardwood flooring, formal dining room, living room, 3 fireplaces, bright kitchen, walkout to deck, and mature lot.

Excellent downtown location. $999,900

ORANGEVILLE’S BEST KEPT SECRET Live, work & play! 3 bdrm. Close to downtown amenities. Open concept main floor kitchen, dining area, front entrance. Living room has w/o to large patio. Full bsmt with partial fin rec room with gas fireplace & 4th bdrm. $599,900

A HIDEAWAY IN HOCKLEY Give yourself the gift of privacy, 3.9 acres of forest, meadow and Nottawasaga River.

Charming reclaimed log cabin with beautiful stone fireplace in great room, 4-piece bath has clawfoot tub. $689,000

CONNECT WITH NATURE Enjoy the serenity of the Hills of Mulmur at this beautiful parcel of 41 acres, .5km from paved road. You will find mature landscape, rolling and treed with varied terrain, trails throughout the mixed forest. $599,900

DON’T FENCE ME IN! Country home on 5 acres with att double car garage, huge, det garage/workshop 32’x80’ w/ 14’x14’ overhead doors. Home features multiple walkouts, large principle rms plus master bdrm with w/o to private balcony. $1,150,000

ROOM TO GROW Sprawling bungalow, open concept, spacious principal rms, w/o to large deck off kit, 4 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths + access to 3-car grg. Add’l living space in professional fin bsmt with rec rm, 6-pc bath, add’l bdrms and much more. $799,000

SIMPLY EXTRAORDINARY Restored stone church, north Caledon. Warm and efficient while maintaining architectural integrity. Post & beam interior, elevated kit at original chancel, Gothic windows, soaring oak staircase to upper level, a rare find! $929,900

100 ACRE FARM Approx 60 acs workable land, pond & 9 acs of reforestation. Located .5 km from paved road.

Immaculate 3-bdrm farmhouse, cozy wood stove in liv rm, spacious din rm & kit w/ handy moveable island + pool & hot tub. $850,000

VIEW-TIFUL – 54 ACRES Lots of space for family and friends. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, open foyer, curved wood staircase.

Kitchen has walkout to patio and 3-season sunrm. 60’x80’ drive shed, orig bank barn, open meadows, workable farmland. $1,499,000

FIRST TIME YOURS Work w/ builder to choose finishing touches for new home build in Orangeville. Approx 1671 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, gas fp in liv rm, 2nd flr laundry, sep entry to bsmt, access to garage.

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MONO SCHOOLHOUSE Unique and charming with modern amenities.

2 bedroom, 2 baths, updated kitchen, open concept living with walkout to rear deck and access to double car garage. Spiral staircase to upper loft with 2-pc bath. $649,900

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY ‘September Farm’ offers everything you need – 42 acs w/ pond, grdns, 6-stall barn, paddocks plus mixed forest w/ trails. Elegant home, great layout, master bdrm on main floor with fp. Bsmt workshop w/ w/o. The list goes on. $1,700,000

45 ACRES TO DESIGN & BUILD Great opportunity at this parcel of land to build that special home you have always wanted.

Features open meadows, mixed bush and a large pond. $619,900

YOUR DREAM HOME ON 7 ACRES Check out this property with pond at south boundary. Land is level and has clear views in all directions. Located in an area showcasing several other new homes built. Well is drilled and driveway is in. $399,900

PEACEFUL SETTING Unique 5-acre property with mature trees, spring-fed pond & Artesian well. Home offers hemlock flrs, 10’ ceilings on main flr, large sunroom, kitchen with w/o to screened porch. Plus 30’x40’ det garage with upper loft. $839,900

CHARM IN ERIN Take the winding driveway to this 12-ac property w/ front porch leading to o/c main living areas, cathedral ceilings, wood flrs, sunken family rm overlooking front paddock. Take time to walk thru gardens, creek and rear forest. $800,000

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THE EWING HOUSE, HOCKLEY VALLEY Picturesque 51 acs. Restored 1863 double-brick home w/ incredible views. 4 bdrm main house +1 bdrm coach house. Amazing det office/studio/lounge building. Mennonite restored barn, 6 stalls + studio/display area. New salt water pool. Pond. $2,999,000

49.5 ACRES, CALEDON Impressive building site with gate house. $1,399,000

BEECH GROVE CLASSIC, CALEDON Custom-built bungalow + 4-bay garage with loft apartment.

Privately sited country home on 46 acres. High-efficiency and high-calibre build. $3,399,000

3 HOMES LAKE ESTATE, CALEDON Deep in Caledon’s horse country you will find an oasis of calm and serenity. 3 renovated homes surround a crystal clear private 8-acre pond with beach and dock. 50 rolling acres. Stable.

Superb family compound. $5,950,000

MONO CLIFFS VIEWS, HOCKLEY Stunning extension to L 1859 LY by D stone Lhome A2-storey N SO architect J.R. Carley.

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WILLOUGHBY FARM – 109 ACRES Custom built 4 bedroom log home. 5 fenced in fields with 3 spring-fed ponds and a stream.

Minutes south of Orangeville. Rolling landscape. $2,850,000

CLASSIC COUNTRY HOME Charming 8 year old custom-built home on a private 1.6 acre lot. Open concept main floor.

W/o to spacious stone patio. 10 mins to Barrie and Hwy 400. 15 mins to Alliston. $1,065,000

30 ACRES, CALEDON Well-designed 4 bdrm country home. Prime location. Main floor master suite, beamed dining rm, tennis court, 3-bay garage, workshop, deck and dock on a spring-fed pond. $1,650,000

WHAT A VIEW, CALEDON Updated 3-bedroom bungalow. Deluxe master suite with change room and 5-piece ensuite.

Direct walkout to the pool. 30+ mile views.

Lighted paved drive. $1,585,000

POND HILL 4-bedroom bungalow on 11.96 acres. Pool.

6-stall stable, rolling paddock. 2-1/2 acre pond. Vineyard. Magical setting. $1,850,000

RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME Author’s own home! Large 2-storey living room with fireplace. Amazing addition with 3 walls of windows. Heated workshop. 3-car garage.

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SUSTAINABLE HOME, HOCKLEY Completely off-the-grid living. Solar, wind and battery powered 3 bedroom, 2-bath home.

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NEW BUILD, CALEDON 47 acres with custom 7-bedroom home. Over 8000 sq ft of living space. Inground pool.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Located in Alliston beside an estate subdivision & expanding Nottawasaga Inn Resort. Custom built bungalow with large workshop & covered storage area. Bank barn in great shape. 100 acs of quality soil suitable for all crops. $3,800,000

PRIVACY & CONVENIENCE 4600 sq ft + bungalow on 2.49 acs. Luxury kit, cathedral ceilings open to family room, w/o to deck overlooking ingrnd pool. Relax & entertain in style. Backyard is fenced & landscaped with endless outdoor living options. $1,690,000

BUILD YOUR PRIVATE ESTATE IN KING! Sensational 95 acres in King Township! Next to Cold Creek Conservation Area. Features springs, forest, and gently rolling hills. Just off Hwy 400 and 27. $3,425,000

MASTERPIECE EQUESTRIAN Distinctive 5400 sq ft home, amazing views, gardens, pool, 11-stall barn, indoor, paddocks, sand and grass rings, 46.96 acres across from Dufferin Forest. $2,795,000

QUAINT TOTTENHAM Character & charm throughout this Century beauty on 67'x163' lot. Wrap-around porch, reno’d kit, bath, lrg great rm addition. Special property with modern amenities & old world romance.

Private yard, mature trees, gardens. $945,000

BRAND NEW BUNGALOFT IN KING Custom built 3600 sq ft home on 33 acs. Elevator, 4-1/2 car grg, multiple w/o’s to lrg wrap-around deck. Upgrades include heated flooring, wide plank hrdwd, 6-pc master ens, ingrnd irrigation system, Generac generator. $2,999,900

PRIVATE 100 ACRE HOBBY FARM Amazing location for horses w/ hacking, hiking, biking and skiing. Stylish Dutch Colonial home.

Over 3039 sf of living space, stone fp, gorgeous views. Pool, barn, pond and maple bush. Ideal bed and breakfast or country. $1,790,000

TOTAL PACKAGE! 2200 sq ft bungalow, 5800 sq ft 7-bay shop, barn, paddock, 25 acres, pond. Home-based business, horses, or just a country living dream come true. Open concept, hrdwd, mud room, fin w/o lwr lvl, 1200 sq ft 3-car grg! $1,399,900

HEART OF HORSE COUNTRY King Township mins to Nobleton. Scenic property w/ equestrian complex featuring 20 soft stalls, 70’x156' indoor arena. Great setup for home based horse farm or investment. Approx 15 mins to Caledon Equestrian Park. $1,995,000

HEADWATERS COUNTRYSIDE Luxury home, forest, meadows, views, privacy.

Stone 5256 sq ft fin bungalow, soaring ceilings, o/c living, multiple w/o's to massive outdoor living spaces. Shop w/ loft, drive shed, 2 car det heated grg w/ office, 3-pc bath. $1,599,000

ARCHITECTURALLY INTRIGUING A winding driveway takes you to this unique custom-built home. 10 acs, walk to Tottenham.

Multiple balconies, indoor pool, sauna. Springfed pond, apple trees and many vistas. Golf at Woodington Lake. 50 mins to GTA. $1,700,000

PREMIER EQUESTRIAN FACILITY Grandview Farm, 98.82 acs. Indoor riding arena, 6 outdoor sand show jumping & dressage rings, cross-country course, 23-stall barn, 6 paddocks, hacking. 3-bay shop, Quonset hut, staff apt, office, updated Century home. $2,400,000

47 ACS WITH RUNWAY/AIRSTRIP Essa Township. Agricultural/comm split zoning for many permitted uses. 2 more shorter runways, hanger (approx 50'x80' open area). Old Ontario farm home, ingrnd pool, Quonset hut.

Extended family or rent for income. $1,500,000

ONE OF A KIND INVESTMENT! Own 3 deeded lots in the heart of Alliston!

Distinctive style and flair exudes throughout this Century home + 2 separate building lots.

3 bedrooms, plank flooring, wide baseboards.

Ambiance of old and new. $899,000

135.54 ACRES NORTH OF DUNDALK 15 - 20 acres of mixed hardwood unharvested.

2000 - 3000 spruce trees ready for landscaping, plus some pine, hemlock, oak, fir, maple and black walnut. Located on paved rd, w/ driveway to 1500 sq ft shop. Build your dream! $899,900

WHERE TOWN MEETS COUNTRY Charming walk up bungalow in Holland Landing.

Huge 100'x400' lot, heated & cooled garage.

Storage shed & massive paved drive. Contractors bring your trucks & trailers. Mins from 400 & 404! Town water & natural gas. $829,000

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CENTURY REPRODUCTION HOME 3-car grge, 16 acres, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, living rm w/ fireplace, kit w/ island & hrdwd, beamed fam rm w/ stone fireplace, master has wood flr, 3-pc ensuite & fireplace, sunroom w/ walkout to inground pool & 6-stall barn. Mono. $1,429,000

IN THE VILLAGE OF CALEDON EAST Upgraded open concept sidesplit w/ modern kit incl: granite. 3+1 bdrms, 2 baths, 60x121 ft lot, updated semi ensuite to master & w/i closet, extensive hrdwd floors on main level, fam rm w/ fp & w/o, oversized grge. Caledon. $999,000

JUST NORTH OF TERRA COTTA Bungalow w/ 10.7 acres, 3+1 bdrms, 2 baths, living rm w/ hrdwd, fp & w/o to deck, main flr office w/ hrdwd, kit w/ pantry, mstr has hrdwd & fin lower level w/ bath, bdrm & lrg rec rm. 6-stall barn w/ water & hydro. Caledon. $1,100,000

A TOTAL HOME MAKEOVER 4+1 bdrm, 4 bath, 3-car grge & 1.9 acres. Kit w/ marble floor, living/fam rms w/ hrdwd floors & pot lights, master has 6-pc ensuite w/ Infinite tub, hrdwd & w/i closet & fin lower level w/ rec rm, bdrm, wet bar & bath. Caledon. $1,299,000

JUST NORTH OF HIGHWAY 9 27.5 acres, stucco 2 storey, 4 bdrm, 5 bath, master w/ fp & w/o to sunroom & kit w/ island & breakfast area. Property features indoor pool, tennis court, rolling land, mature forest, trails, ravine & workshop. Mono. $1,250,000

EXECUTIVE HOME ON 1.3 ACRES 3+1 bdrm & 4-bath bungalow. Updated high end kit w/ slate floor, open concept fam rm w/ gas fp & w/o, main flr master has 4-pc ensuite w/ heated floor & w/i closet, fin lower level w/ sep entry & inground pool. Erin. $1,199,000

LARGE HOME: ROOM TO GROW 4 bdrm, 4 bath, 2-car grge & 10 acs. Extensive hrdwd floors & crown moulding. Kit w/ granite counters & breakfast area, fam rm w/ fp, master has 6-pc ensuite w/ heated flr, fp & sitting rm & 2nd bdrm w/ ensuite. Caledon. $1,349,000

BEAUTIFUL INDOORS & OUT 3 bdrm, 3 bath & 3-car grge. Chef’s kit w/ lrg island, granite counters & 6 burner gas range.

Master has w/i closet, updated 5-pc ensuite w/ lrg soaker tub & glass shower. Stunning yard w/ stone patio & outdoor fp. Adjala. $1,375,000

OPEN CONCEPT DESIGN Soaring ceilings w/ loads of windows. Living/ dining rms w/ hrdwd flrs, kit w/ granite counters, master has his/hers closets & 6-pc ensuite, 2nd bdrm w/ 4-pc ensuite, fin w/o bsmt & 3-car grge w/ living space above. Caledon. $1,449,000

780 FT OF HIGHWAY FRONTAGE 3.5 acres, 2-bdrm bungalow w/ good rental potential. Many commercial properties across the road and to the west in this car lot “alley”.

Who knows what future potential might be.

Opportunity knocks. Caledon. $1,500,000

LARGE CUSTOM EXECUTIVE HOME 5+1 bdrms, 6 baths, fam/living rms w/ fp’s, gourmet kit, master w/ 5-pc ensuite & fp, 2nd & 3rd bdrms w/ semi ensuites & fin lower level w/ media rm, bdrm, bath & sep entry. Inground pool, patio & workshop. Caledon. $2,349,000

VERY PRETTY 44.5 ACRES Rehabilitated gravel pit w/ Credit River & forest.

Zoning is Mx-Extractive Industrial. Exceptionally rare find. 51 acs to east also for sale, 2 properties are divided by sm band of land.

Price is for 44.5 acs only. Caledon. $1,500,000

VIEWS, LANDSCAPING, SERENITY 14 acres, 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, bungalow, Hemlock flrs, towering windows, panoramic vistas, gourmet kit, soaring ceilings, many fp’s, w/o lower lvl, lavish gardens, sprinkler system, multi lvl rock waterfall & sunroom. Mono. $2,150,000

JUST OUTSIDE CALEDON EAST 4 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 storey, 39 acres, kit w/ corian counters & overlooking indoor pool, mstr w/ 5-pc ensuite, main flr office & laundry, elevator, 2nd home, multiple outbuildings, greenhouse, pond, stream & forest. Caledon. $2,200,000

54.5 ACRES OF PRIME LAND Planning for the future, property is on busy Highway #9. Sits across from commercial type properties but is not zoned commercial, rather typical country zoning. Huge frontage, land is always a good investment. Caledon. $2,200,000

REHABILITATED GRAVEL PIT 96.3 acres in total w/ 2 pieces (51.8 & 44.5) divided by sm band of land. East drive w/ truck approved access & old home which overlooks ponds & forest. 44.5 acs can be sold sep. Pay this price for both. Caledon. $3,500,000

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Mark Latam BROKER

Find Your Dream Home

Kevin Latam

Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

BROKER

Call Us Today! 519.833.9714 www.LatamAndLatam.com 122 Main St, PO Box 509, Erin

RENEWED CHARM 3 bdrm, 2 bath newly renovated. Enclosed sunroom. Eat-in kitchen. Beautiful dining & living room with fireplace and original hrdwd floors. Garden doors to deck. Large private & landscaped yard. Close to schools & rec centre in Shelburne. $449,000

HOMEOWNERS DREAM 4 bdrm, 4-bath bungalow. Eat-in kitchen walkout to large deck, hot tub & treed yard.

Large dining room & bright living room w/ fireplace. Finished basement w/ rec room, bar w/ fridge & fireplace. Large workshop at back of property. Dundalk. $599,000

COUNTRY BUNGALOW WITH STYLE Impeccable 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Eat-in kitchen w/ hrdwd floors. Bright sunken dining room.

Master w/ ensuite & walkout to front deck.

Finished lower level w/ stone hearth & stove, dry bar, games area & 3rd bath. Walkout to huge back yard & deck. Badjeros. $469,999

PRIVATE BUNGALOW ON 6 ACRES Private 3 bdrm, 2 bath mins from Shelburne.

Open concept kitchen & dining rm. Walkout to deck. Family room w/ oak mantle fireplace & floors. Large lower level w/ rec room. New furnace. Beautiful yard w/ above ground pool & outdoor fireplace. $599,000

16 CHURCH ST, HILLSBURGH Mature trees, a well maintained 3-bdrm side split, ready for a new family. Move in & call it home. Carpet free, fenced yard, perfect for children and/or pets. Everything greatly cared for & updated over the years. $549,000

24 DOUGLAS CRES, HILLSBURGH Updated side split, large fenced yard on a desirable family friendly Cres. Lots to offer: updated kit, bath, flooring, windows. Main flr offers spacious liv w/ lots of room to entertain. Newer broadloom in bdrms. $650,000

9296 SIDEROAD 27 ERIN Come home to the “Cottage on the Hill" every night. Just under 2 acs, no neighbours in sight!

3 bdrms, 4 baths, 2-storey home. Relax on the wrap-around porch, taking in nature. Birds galore. Enjoy living in the country. $799,000

24 ALLISON CRT, HALTON HILLS The wait is over! This well-appointed 5000+ sq ft, 5 bdrm, 6-bath home sits on just over 2 acres. The backyard features extensive landscaping, heated pool with water feature, cabana and hot tub. $1,699,900

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Welcome to Headwaters Country HeadwatersCountry.com info@headwaterscountry.com 519-941-5151 Victoria Phillips and Janna Imrie

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Sales Representatives

VINTAGE BEAUTY – 1.96 ACRES Restored 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Large eat-in kitchen w/ ceiling beam. Walkout to patio.

Living rm w/ woodstove & original floors.

4-pc w/ jet tub 2nd floor. Beautiful lot w/ mature trees. Large drive shed w/ insulated/ heated workshop. Melancthon. $695,000

4.25 ACRE HOBBY FARM 3 bdrm, 2 bath restored Grand Victorian.

Big country kitchen w/ woodstove. Master w/ walk-in closet. 3-pc bath w/ clawfoot tub.

Large covered porch & sundeck. Restored barn w/ water & hydro. Beautiful landscaped gardens. Melancthon. $775,000

96 ACRE HIDDEN GEM 4 bdrm, 2-bath bungalow. Master ensuite w/ soaker tub. Large combined kitchen w/ dining.

Bright living room w/ hardwood floors & fireplace. Walkout to beautiful lawn & deck.

Large barn w/ paddock & pond. 2-car garage & separate shop. Melancthon. $950,000

9.92 ACRE EXECUTIVE HOME Stunning chef's kitchen with built-in appliances. Large granite bkfst bar, lofted ceiling & skylights. Fabulous family rm w/ fireplace. 4 bdrm, 3-bath home close to new worship centre on paved road. Great for multi generational family. Amaranth. $1,400,000

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TURN-KEY EQUINE FACILITY Situated on 40 acres this immaculate horse farm features 14 stalls, indoor arena, multiple paddocks and a fabulous stone bungalow with walkout basement. $1,195,000

BRAND NEW BUNGALOWS Two new custom-built 1497 sq ft raised bungalows with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and open-concept living/eating/kitchen areas.

Great location. $569,900

FABULOUS VIEWS Located in Caledon this wonderful family home offers fabulous west views. Situated on 1.8 acres with 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen and baths, family room with fireplace and so much more. $950,000

100 ACRE HORSE FARM Just south of Guelph is this well maintained 18 stall equestrian facility. 80x200 indoor arena, tack room, wash/grooming stalls, viewing room, managers apt, hayfields and a lovely Victorian homestead. $3,100,000

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Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

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A NATURAL MASTERPIECE ON 45 ACRES Majestic 5 bedroom, 5-bath home is a masterpiece of architectural and passive solar design. A grand kitchen has 2 eat-in dining areas, stainless steel appliances, opens to huge rooms. Almost every room, patio, balcony offer vistas of the countryside. Managed forest and pond for year-round pleasure. An oversized 2-car garage and a versatile detached, 10 ft ceiling, 2 storey, 4000 sq ft shop. Close to town and GO. Geothermal HVAC. MLS X4154349 $1,349,000

ENCHANTING AND MAJESTIC ON 89 ACRES A long driveway leads to this 1885, 3+2 bdrm, 2.5 bath log home with finished walkout basement in-law suite. A detached 30'x24' garage and 23'x61' drive shed for work, storage. 5-stall barn with hay loft. Approximately 52 acres in cash crops, 15 acres in hay and 15 acre mature forest. Beautiful corner property, borders Erin/Caledon on 2 paved roads. Near golf courses, ski hill, trails, towns.

MLS X4164731 $1,499,000

PRIVATE OASIS ON 86 ACRES Bring your building plans to match the environment of natural beauty, organic grasslands, mature forest and ponds. Hiking & ATV trails.

Detached garage and barn. Close to town and GO Transit. MLS X4149502 $1,199,000

HOUSE & COTTAGE WATERFRONT Double your fun with a 2004 built 3 bdrm, 2-bath home & a 3 bdrm, 1-bath cottage on Opishing Lake. Det grg for water toys. Incl’s appl's, sauna & furnished for turn key hunting/fishing lodge or share on Airbnb. MLS X4072576 $350,000

LEGAL DUPLEX Purpose-built duplex has two sep 2 bdrm, 1 bath upper & lower apts for a family or savvy investor. 2 sets of furnaces, hwts, hydro, gas meters. 66’x132’ lot. Schools, GO, shops, churches nearby. MLS W4206571 $699,000

MAKES COMMERCIAL SENSE C2 ZONED These attractive commercial and residential buildings offers Highway C2 commercial and residential zoning 120’x207’ property. A spacious 3 bedroom, 2-bath bungalow offers a foodie's kitchen equipped with breakfast bar, pantry, laundry and walkout to a fenced yard and 2nd driveway. A breezeway connects to a 55’x78’ shop, giving you many business opportunities, storage and parking. Close to major commuter routes and paved road. MLS X4063408 $629,000

STUNNING BUNGALOFT Brick, 2100+ sf, 3+1 bdrm, 3.5 bath, fin'd bsmt.

Cathedral ceiling, eat-in kit, dining rm, laundry, 4-pc bath, master w/i closet, mobility ensuite.

Loft has family rm, 2 bdrms, 4-pc bath. Garage, 3-car parking. MLS X4190968 $599,000

7-PLEX INVESTMENT Potential income 2x 1 bdrm & 5x 2-bdrm units.

Ideal investment with a great walk score. Close to local shops, schools, churches and GO transit. Parks and trails on a quiet street.

MLS W4204124 $895,000

LIVE/WORK INVESTMENT Your business will benefit from this high traffic, prime located commercial lot on Main St with option of building your dream home on a res subdivision lot. MLS 100 ft x 165 ft res lot $99,000 or 100 ft x 120 ft com lot $190,000

12 ACRES IN TOWN Brick bungalow ideal for family wanting natural gas, water, sewer and room to roam. Updated eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances offers views of the backyard oasis. Main floor master (den) with balcony, laundry and access to the garage. Finished walkout bsmt has 2 bdrms, 3-pc bath, 2nd kitchen. 52’x32’ detached shop has water and hydro with 2nd storey loft. 3 entries off a paved road. Close to downtown, schools, GO Transit, Hwy 401. MLS W4148310 $1,199,000

SIX-PLEX INVESTMENT This 2700+ sq ft grand old lady offers income potential from 6 self-contained units. 6 gas and 6 hydro meters. Lots of parking and a mature 99'x112' lot. Shops and transit nearby. $775,000

WHAT THE CRAP! It is inconceivable that someone thinks it is okay to dump trash. This is not acceptable!

It is shameful and disgusting! Do not use our beautiful country roads as your dumping grounds!

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RAKESH BABBER

Cell: 416-892-1837 Bus: 416-441-2888 ext 411

Cell: 416-450-0747 Bus: 905-241-2222

Sales Representative

Email: Gall_Peter@Hotmail.com

Sales Representative

2145 Avenue Road, Toronto M5M 4B2

Email: Rakesh@RakeshBabber.com

25 Watline Ave Suite 402 Mississauga L4Z 2Z1

THE GORE ROAD – A PICTURESQUE SETTING ON 18.84 ACRES Nestled among the rolling Caledon Hills w/ long pastoral views. Custom log home w/ hand hewn logs & exposed beams. Warm country kit, plank flring, great rm w/ stone fp. Wrap-around deck. This pristine hobby farm has a bank barn w/ 11 stalls, run-in sheds & many paddocks.

Separate workshop/office building. Easy access to riding trails & Caledon Equestrian Centre. $1,198,000

699 BUSH STREET – BELFOUNTAIN, CALEDON Breathe in and create family memories that last a lifetime in this country haven that has it all.

Space to grow and play, a safe, award winning green community and lots to do right on the property and at your doorstep. This 20 acre heritage home has been beautifully renovated and boasts a generous addition, 4 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen and stunning views from every room. The property has massive trees, a hockey ready pond, a stream, solar income of $12,000 annually, a 3-stall barn and paddocks and is a gardener's dream. An excellent public school and extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails including the Bruce Trail, are right outside your door. And Caledon Ski Club and the Village of Erin are just minutes away. Come experience it all! www.699BushStreet.com $1,649,000 Sarah Aston_layout 18-08-29 10:45 AM Page 1

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Town and Country Properties

sarahaston.ca

519.217.4884

20315 MISSISSAUGA RD, CALEDON Magnificent masterpiece with stunning views! Sitting atop 25+ acres, this impressive 5000 sq ft + home boasts 5 bedrooms, each with own ensuite, custom solid maple kitchen with granite, hardwood throughout, gym, wine cellar, 3-car garage. Exquisite pool with outdoor kitchen. $3,950,000

19241 HORSESHOE HILL RD, CALEDON Exceptional 2000 sq ft addition seamlessly added to a 1981 log home. 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, luxurious finishes with light & views. 27 acres with pond, trails & 2-stall barn. $1,875,000

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OUTSTANDING CALEDON PROPERTY Just outside Hamlet of Belfountain. Close to skiing, walking trails, parks. This 4 bedroom, 3-bath home is updated throughout. Manicured lawns, inground pool and cabana. Boasting an aux residence/drive shed, will hold 6-8 cars, has a finished loft perfect for guests. On 3.3 acres with geothermal heating and cooling. Close to Mt Pleasant GO, 40 minutes to Airport. $1,349,000

21201 MAIN ST, CALEDON Serene, secluded and steps to town!

Breathtaking open concept 3+1 bedroom, walkout basement with 9 ft ceilings plus 2 bedroom separate apt on 5.78 private acres backing on conservation land. $999,000

STEPHEN DIGNUM

EUGENE DIGNUM

416-559-2995

416-418-6658

Sales Representative

Broker

stephendignum@gmail.com

Exit Realty Hare (Peel), Brokerage

exitwithsuccess.ca

1-866-297-3948

Independently Owned & Operated

eugenedignum@hotmail.com

eugenedignum.com

100.91 ACRE FARM IN CALEDON Approx 80 acres farmed. Million dollar views of the Escarpment. Corner property with two road frontages at Hwy 10 and Grange Sideroad. Clear span 74’x50’ steel barn/workshop.

Great place to build your dream home. Only 10 minutes from Hwy 410. Only a few hundred yards from Devil’s Pulpit Golf Course. This property has a little bit of everything!

Rolling hills, pasture, creek, pond. $3,100,000

63.9 ACRE FARM IN CALEDON Corner property in Caledon East area. Approx 63.9 acres of farmland located in the Greenbelt abutting the Caledon East settlement boundary. Investment opportunity. Across the street from a high school and residential subdivision. $11,900,000

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Royal LePage Meadowtowne

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RICHARDSONTOWNANDCOUNTRY.CA

866-865-8262

paul@richardsontownandcountry.ca

ARTISTIC BRICKWORK 4 bedroom Victorian style farmhouse. Eat-in kitchen with island and woodstove.

2 staircases – one to master, original wood floors, baseboards and trim. 18 acres, barn with stalls, 3 paddocks, round pen. $1,049,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

SURROUNDED BY VIEWS Custom built, open concept, 3+2 bdrms, in-law suite with walkouts and views. Dbl car garage. 25 ac, 80x34 insulated barn with 12 stalls, paddocks, rolling land. Private and backs onto Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. $1,399,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

GEORGIAN BAY BEACHFRONT HOME Turn key four season, 5-bedroom home near Balm Beach with 2 self-contained living spaces. Magnificent sunsets and family memories to make year round. $1,150,000

FRONTING ON THE GRAND RIVER... is this 83 ac hobby farm w/ crops, paddocks, gardens, mature trees. Winding drive runs along the river to 2 barns, drive shed, 4-bdrm farmhouse w/ addition. Eat-in kitchen, main floor master, gazebo overlooking Grand River. $1,499,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

TREAT YOUR HORSES 33 acre hobby farm, bank barn with stalls, large paddocks, groomed fields, forest, stream. Lovely stone and board & batten home, 3 bedrooms. A real charmer. Access to the Elora-Cataract Trail. $1,095,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

FALLBROOK ESTATE Have you dreamed of your own estate over a secluded valley with magnificent views including a waterfall, secret gardens and privacy? Architecturally designed for magnificent views, this 3-level home is built into a hillside. Sun-filled kitchen, great room with stone fireplace, living room, formal dining, private study/library, games room, 4 bdrms, in-law apartment and a 2-bdrm guest house. Surrounded by nature yet only 10 mins to Georgetown GO. $2,500,000

SQUARE LOG MASTERPIECE Two 1800s original log homes sculpted to create one. 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, fin bsmt with walkout, wrap-around deck overlooking fabulous landscaping and substantial stocked pond. 56 acres. 2017 red cedar roof. $1,699,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

HIDDEN IN THE TREES 8.5 ACS Winding drive thru forest to stone home overlooking the Credit River in Belfountain area. Spacious kitchen with island, granite counters and eating area open to living room.

Vaulted ceilings. 3 bedrooms + large loft. $1,399,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

TWO MAGNIFICENT 1824 ORIGINAL OTTAWA VALLEY LOG HOMES Rebuilt and adjoined on a new foundation with an addition for over 2700 sq ft of living on over 8 private, fenced and gated acres. Special Japanese tea house for office or overnight guests, inground concrete pool and private kennel building/bunkie, two small ponds and walking trails near Eden Mills. $1,650,000

GORGEOUS FARM FOR LARGE FAMILY Spacious 4+1 bdrm Cape Cod w/ stunning in-law suite w/ sep entrance & w/o to patio. 70 acs w/ mature forest, ponds, waterfall & approx 50 acs workable. 40x80 shop + man cave. $1,799,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

VICTORIAN GEM ON 52 ACRES 4 bedroom beauty with fabulous circular staircase, orig trim, high baseboards and deep sills. Huge country kitchen, sunken family room with walkout to deck. Paddocks and barn. 40 acres farmed. $1,399,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

PRIVATE SOUTH CALEDON ESTATE Breathtaking home with over 10,000 sq ft of living on 73 magnificent acres. 6 bedrooms including self-contained apartment. Designer kitchen, main floor family room, great room, formal dining, sound system, finished basement with gym. Barn, open paddock area, trails through the forest, fishing pond. Incredible landscaping including pool, waterfall and koi pond. $4,995,000

TINTERN LINN Privacy on 49 acres near Terra Cotta is the setting for this charming 4-bedroom bungalow overlooking a pond amongst a mature forest. Nature abounds yet convenient to GO and Toronto. $1,350,000

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CaledonTownandCountry.com Roger Irwin, Broker Dawn Bennett, Sales Representative

905-857-0651

WHAT A BEAUTY! This Scandinavian log home of unsurpassed quality is one of a kind. Secluded yet centrally located on 18.47 acres in Caledon, the designer finishes are to die for! 6000+ sq ft of living space, multiple fireplaces, multiple walkouts, multi-level decks, mature forest, incredible backyard oasis with resort amenities, sports court, heated pool with waterfall, cabana, multiple outdoor seating/dining areas – wow! Renovated kitchen, bathrooms, heated floors and best of all it’s being sold “turn-key” – fully furnished inside and out with all linens, bedding, dishware, cutlery – everything! Simply bring your suitcase, unpack and start relaxing! 4+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 fireplaces, 3-car garage. Offered at $2,995,000

A REAL TREASURE! The perfect spot to sit outside and listen to the birds or frogs in the pond! Lovely exquisitely maintained bungalow, approximately 3000 sq ft of living space sits pretty on a private treed 4.69 acre lot in Mono – incredibly secluded feeling. Paved road with natural gas. 2 additions – the master retreat and a family sunroom off the kitchen add to the wonderful flow of this home.

There are 3 fireplaces, multiple walkouts with wonderful seating areas and a finished walkout lower level. Above ground pool, tennis court and detached garage/storage/workshop, several patios and a gazebo. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2+2 car garage.

Offered at $1,200,000

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Maria Guadagnolo, Broker Direct 416.418.8303

For More Information on Properties For Sale Visit www.MariaG.ca

416.987.8000

CUSTOM BUILT WALKOUT BUNGALOW ON 2.1 ACRES Rare opportunity! This stunning, (4-year new) custom-built bungalow with finished walkout basement is nestled on 2.1 acres of breathtaking natural paradise! Long winding driveway, soaring 9-11 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, crown mouldings, large picture windows, 3+3 spacious bedrooms with closet organizers, 5 modern baths, 2 custom kitchens, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantries. 2 fireplaces, covered terrace, 3-season solarium. Truly one of a kind! For more information call 416.418.8303.

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Michele Skawski Sales Representative

Office 519.940.2100 Direct 905.838.5012 Michele.Skawski@Century21.ca www.MicheleSkawski.com

6 ACRES – SOUTH WEST CALEDON Hidden well-off Olde Base Line Rd, close to trails, golf and the Credit River is this spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath Cape Cod set in the beautiful Niagara Escarpment with rolling hills, trees, a barn with paddock and open space for grazing horses. Hobby farm or mini-estate, this is a prime location for those who want the Caledon lifestyle with quick and easy access to the city. $1,195,000

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Rob McDonough Team

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

See Virtual Tours at www.RobMcDonough.ca

Rob@RobMcDonough.ca www.RobMcDonough.ca 416-294-3157 905-936-3500

Chay Realty Brokerage

ALLISTON EXPANSION LANDS Abuts draft approved commercial land in Alliston close to the Honda plant. $6,000,000

PALATIAL COUNTRY MANSION Custom built 7000 sq ft, approx 50 ac ideal for ext family, horse farm or priv estate. $3,149,000

ALLISTON POTATO FARM LAND Prime 93 workable acres of sandy loam soil, irrigation permit/access. $1,995,000

FARM – COUNTY ROAD 50 Ideally located bungalow, barn, 91 acres just north of Hwy 9, 2 road frontages. $1,495,000

ALLISTON – VIEWS FOR MILES Build your dream home here! Hill top, 100 acres workable land. $1,495,000

4 SEPARATE PARCELS 138 acres total. Workable land can expand from 75 to 95 acres. $1,395,000

ALLISTON HORSE FARM Timber frame home, approx 20 acres, newer horse barn, paddocks, pond & views. $1,249,000

"FROM THE GROUND UP" Adjala re-built open concept 2000 sq ft bungalow, 10 acres, shop, pond. $1,195,000

LORETTO FARM LAND – DIVISIBLE 100 acres divided naturally by the Nottawasaga River into 65/35 acre parcels. $1,195,000

ALLISTON HOME & SHOP Country privacy on 2.6 acs to raise your family & grow your home-based business. $895,000

HOCKLEY VALLEY PARADISE Quiet country lane cul de sac on 10 acres, 2+2 br, 1+1 kitchens, pond, river, bunkie. $849,000

ADJALA BUILDING LOT Perfect building lot of 25 acres with several potential building sites, pond & trails. $550,000

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jacquelineguagliardi.com 519-833-0569 • 800-268-2455 Sales Representative

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Royal LePage RCR Realty,

705.435.3000 or 866.772.5368 cell: 705.321.7295 kmccague@royallepage.ca www.kellymccague.com

BROKER

PICTURE PERFECT IN GUELPH 2800 sq ft 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom home on quiet cul-de-sac in north Guelph. Neutral paint, hardwood floors, plaster crown mouldings, sunny skylights and half acre fenced yard with mature trees. $935,000

HIDDEN ROCKWOOD OASIS Unique, versatile & private; nearly an acre in town! Character & charm coalesce with modern convenience. Stone hobbit house + 2 additional outbuildings for endless home business/hobbies options. $1,299,000

SHELBURNE SHOWSTOPPER 4 year new 4 bdrm in Greenbrook Village with fenced child/pet friendly yard. Spacious principal rooms with ceramic or hardwood floors, upgraded master ensuite with glass shower and double sinks. $565,000

CAPE COD ON 37 ACRES Spacious open concept 4 bedroom log home with pine floors, walkout lower level with office/5th bedroom, rec room and sauna.

Private setting with pond and panoramic view in east Garafraxa. $1,075,000

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Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated 7 Victoria St W, Box 759, Alliston

EXCEPTIONAL 82 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE ... offering fabulous countryside vistas, a beautifully renovated century home, a recently constructed coach house, 2 separate stable areas, 12 paddocks, 200’x70’ indoor arena, an outdoor ring and more! Convenient access to major highways in the hills of Mono.

MLS# X4220847 Offered at $3,650,000

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arts+letters NOW – ONGOING : WAR’S END: PEEL STORIES OF W WI Firsthand

accounts, photographs, documents, art and artifacts. 10am-5pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca NOW – SEP 30 : CANADIAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGR APHY OF THE YEAR

Remarkable collection from Canadian Geographic. 10am-5pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca NOW – SEP 30 : REGARDING SPACE: CYNTHIA GREIG AND VID INGELEVICS

The architecture behind art. 10am-5pm.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

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NOW – DEC 31 : TRUE. GRIT. The

pioneering spirit of Dufferin County.

Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

REDR AW: A R ADICAL HISTORY POSTER PROJEC T Different perspectives on

historical events. 10am-5pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

CULTURE AWARDS Town of Orangeville

works in various media by artists from Headwaters and across Ontario. Sep 19: Opening Night Reception, $25. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

honours outstanding contributors to the arts. 7-9:30pm. Free, reserve tickets at BookLore, Dragonfly Arts and Visitor Information Centre. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

SEP 22 : WRITER’S CR AF T WITH MARILYN

SEP 28 : BROADWAY, THE OR ANGEVILLE

KLEIBER: CREATING GREAT CHAR AC TERS

WAY Presentation by local theatre groups and performers. Live art. Proceeds from donation boxes to Reed Cooper Endowment fund. 7-9:30pm. Free, reserve tickets at BookLore, Dragonfly Arts and Visitor Information Centre.

Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

Using dialogue to make them come alive. Free, register at infolibrary@ orangeville.ca or call. 10am-3pm.

Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-9410610 ext 5230; orangevillelibrary.ca

style in dramatic, atmosphericcharged skies. Sat Sun noon-5pm.

Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 416797-3954; janetsimmonssweet.ca NOW – DEC 20 (THURSDAYS) : KNIT @ PAMA Drop in for an evening of knitting and conversation. All levels.

Supplies included. 7-8:30pm. Free.

PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton.

905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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Four studios featuring 18 artists in various media. Map on website. northof89.ca

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and Dan Glassco (woodworker). 10am5pm. 6931 Coolihans Sdrd, Caledon East.

905-584-8732; karenhunterjewellery.com SEP 29 : DAC MARKET Used and collecti­ ble original Canadian works, various media. 9am-9pm. Free. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com SEP 29 : JUST BREATHE – ART SHOW & OPEN STUDIO Recent paintings by

Sharon Wadsworth-Smith. 10am-5pm.

713520 1st Ln EHS, Mono. 519-9416670; wadsworthsmithart.com SEP 29 : EXPERIENCE CULTURE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OR ANGEVILLE

Open studios, demos and events at Broadway Music, Aardvark Music, Suzanne Gardner Flowers, Citrus City Tattoo, GlassCraft and more. 11am4pm. dufferinartscouncil.com

SEP 28 – 30 : CULTURE DAYS AT ALTON

SEP 29 : POETS IN RESIDENCE Dufferin’s

SEP 27 : MCMICHAEL – THE

MILL Open studios, demos in various

ART OF CANADA MEETS THE

media. 10am-5pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca

poet laureate Harry Posner and friends perform their work and welcome questions.

Proceeds from donation boxes to Poetry on Broadway 2019. 11am-4pm. Free. Visitor Information Centre, 200 Lakeview Crt, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

Fines Lincoln sponsors the best of Canadian art with cocktails.

All proceeds to

ABBREVIATIONS

2018 ART COLLEC TION Romanticism

SEP 27 : OR ANGEVILLE ARTS &

EVENT A juried show and sale of original

LUXURY OF LINCOLN

NOW – OC T 28 : CONTAINING ENERGY

Bethell Hospice Foundation. 6-9pm. $100.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg. 905-8383534; foundation.bethellhospice.org

SEP 19 – OC T 8 : HEADWATERS ARTS FALL

SEP 22 & 23 : NORTH OF 89 STUDIO TOUR NOW – OC T 21 : REMEMBER I RESIST I

H A P P E N I N G S

SEP 28 – 30 : WOODL ANDS OPEN STUDIO

Demos, show and sale of works by Karen Hunter (jeweller, quilter, watercolourist)

CCS Caledon Community Services

DCAFS Dufferin Child

MOD Museum of Dufferin (previously

and Family Services

CPCC Caledon Parent-Child Centre

DPSN Dufferin Parent

DCMA) – Regular admission: $5; seniors $4; children 5-14 $2; under 5 free; family $12

CVC Credit Valley

EWCS East Wellington Community Services

Conservation

Support Network

PAMA Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives – Regular admission: $5; students, seniors $4; family (2 adults & 5 children) $12

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NVCA Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority SBEC Orangeville & District Small Business Enterprise Centre SPCA Society for the Prevention

of Cruelty to Animals

MOON VS. SUN

OCTOBER 26, 2018 - 8:00 PM

JUNO Award winners Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida are Moon vs. Sun, an exciting new collaboration. Writing together for the first time, they touch on the depth of their lives and partnership in a lyrical honesty rarely explored, while creating music based on their most profound influences – Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young.

Passionate and brave, the duo is embarking on their most challenging and fulfilling music journey yet, together.

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SEP 29 : STACEY L AFORME, CHIEF

MAKING WORKSHOPS Investigate and try

OF THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW

relief printmaking and screen printing. $80, register. 7-8:45pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

CREDIT Reconciliation and poetry

from his newest book Living in the Tall Grass, Poems of Reconciliation.

Sponsored by BookLore and Headwaters Indigenous Awareness Group. 1-2:30pm.

Free, reserve tickets at BookLore or Westminster United Church. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

OC T 6 – 8 : ART & ARTISAN SHOW & SALE Local artists present works

in various media. Free. Hockley Community Hall, Hockley Village. The Art & Artisan Group, 519-307-6533

COLLEC TIVE – UNPLUGGED Dance

woven with music, spoken word and media. 7pm. $15; students $10; $20 at the door. Centre 2000, 14 Boland Dr, Erin. eqdance@gmail.com SEP 29 : AFRICAN TEX TILES Barbara

McCann discusses collecting and researching African textiles. Proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation. 3-4pm.

Free. Orangeville Library, l Mill St. dufferinartscouncil.com

OC T 11 – DEC 6 (THURSDAYS) : CLUB

OC T 27 : WRITER’S CR AF T WITH

NOV 16 & 17 : SEASONAL WR APSODY

ART @ THE LIBR ARY – ALL AGES Free

MARILYN KLEIBER: SELF-EDITING

SHOW & SALE Locally handmade

open studio drop-in. Some materials provided. Kids 8 and under with adult.

6-8pm. Free. 1 Mill St, Orangeville.

519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

LIKE A PROFESSIONAL Skills to pre-

articles in various media. Fri 5-9pm.

Sat 10am-4pm. $2; children 12 & under free. Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. nottguild.ca NOV 24 : PAINT YOUR WALKING STICK

MUSIC IN CORBET TON CHURCH An

afternoon of stories by the Dufferin Circle of Storytellers. Tickets at the door. 2-3:30pm. $10. Dufferin Arts Council, Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. dufferinmuseum.com

OC T 16, NOV 20 & DEC 18 : OR ANGE THREADS Stitchery group discusses

projects and good books. 1-2:30pm.

Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OC T 20 : MACVILLE CR AF T SHOW

works in various media. Partial proceeds to Helping Hands, Caring Hearts. 10am5pm. Lord Dufferin Centre, 32 First St, Orangeville. orangevilleartgroup.com SEP 29 & 30 : CULTURE DAYS Sep 30: family

reading and creative activity with creator Nahid Kazemi. Free. Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

EXHIBITION – FIRST NATIONS CHILD & FAMILY CARING SOCIET Y OF CANADA

Liam Sharp’s photographs of daily life in three First Nations communities.

Sep 29: 2pm opening activities and performances, Part of Culture Days Free Admission Weekend. 10am-5pm.

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Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. BookLore, Theatre Orangeville, 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

OC T 20 : NOT TAWASAGA HANDWEAVERS

NOV 3 & 4 : HILLS OF ERIN STUDIO

& SPINNERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING

TOUR One-stop shop with 13 artist in various media. 10am-5pm. Free. Teak Barn, 8809 Cty Rd 124, Erin. 519-8559639; hillsoferinstudiotour.com

Interested in fibre arts? Visit us. Nominal fee for non-members. 1-3pm. The Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. 705-435-6991; nottguild.ca

YEARS OF COLLEC TING A range of

BOUNDARIES: PHOTOGR APHY

2018

OC T 28 – DEC 23 : LIFEAC TUALLY In The Hills photographer Pete Paterson’s work is a reminder there are more things that tie us together than hold us apart. Oct 28: reception, 2pm. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm.

Regular admission. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. dufferinmuseum.com

Artisans, book fair, Kids’ Korner, silent auction and Halloween pumpkins. Partial proceeds to Nanny Angel Network.

9am-3pm. Macville Public School, 7280 King St W, Caledon. 905-857-3448

OC T 20 – JAN 13 : ART AT PAMA: 50

SEP 29 – JAN 6 : CARING ACROSS

edit any manuscript. Email infolibrary@ orangeville.ca or call to register. 10am3pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OC T 28 : FALL STORY TELLING & LIVE

10am-5pm. Free. elorafergusstudiotour.com

FALL FANTASY ART SHOW & SALE Original

artful twist on holiday gift giving. Nov 17: reception, 1-4 pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

landscape works. Oct 13: reception, 1-4 pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton.

519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

TOUR 40 art studios in the community.

SEP 29 & 30 : OR ANGEVILLE ART GROUP –

OC T 25 : AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL

NOV 14 – JAN 6 : ARTFUL GIVING An

CLUB Featuring Let Darkness Bury the Dead by Maureen Jennings, author of Murdoch Mysteries. In partnership with Brampton Library. 7-8:30pm. Free, register at 905-793-4636. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 29 & 30 : ELOR A FERGUS STUDIO

at more than 20 Creemore locations.

10am-4pm. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, 705-466-9906; phahs.ca

with local soup, take it home. Proceeds to local food banks. 11:30am-2pm; 3:305pm. $40, at Gallery Gemma (Alton Mill), BookLore. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca,

NOV 15 : CONNEC TIONS ART & BOOK

Diversity of media from local artists.

10am-5pm. Rosemont Hall, Hwy 89.

705-435-1750; rosemonthall.ca

OF THE ARTS Works in various media

OC T 21 : EMP T Y BOWLS Buy a bowl, fill it

NOV 12 – 17 : USED BOOK SALE A large selection for all ages. 10am-6pm.

4 Amaranth St E, Grand Valley. grandvalley.org

finale with reading by Giller Prize author (Bellevue Square), Q and A, and book signing. 7-8:30pm. Free, register.

Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. Caledon Library, 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

SEP 29 : ROSEMONT ART SHOW & SALE

SEP 29 & 30 : CREEMORE FESTIVAL

meet the artist. 10am-5pm. Regular admission. pama.peelregion.ca

REDHILL One Book, One Caledon

OC T 10 – NOV 11 : JOHN ADAMS: INTERPRETIVE L ANDSCAPES Spectacular

SEP 29 : EQUILIBRIUM DANCE

H A P P E N I N G S

artworks by prominent historical and contemporary artists. Nov 3: PAMA’s 50th Open House Celebration, 10am-5pm.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 20 – JAN 13 : MURR AY L AUFER: MORE THAN SKIN DEEP Character impressions, and the flawed and aging body. Nov 3: noon, reception,

Includes instruction, one beaver walking stick, acrylic paints and a fine paintbrush.

10am-3pm. $75. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-5667; nicolaross.ca NOV 24 – DEC 9 : HOLIDAY TREASURES ARTS & CR AF TS SALE Unique offerings in various media. Special admission: $3; children 1-12 free. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.

Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

community FARMERS’ MARKETS OR ANGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays, 8am-1pm, to Oct 20. Broadway & Second St. Indoor winter market starts Nov 3 and runs every other Saturday until April 20, 2019, 9am-1pm, Town Hall Opera House. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca CREEMORE FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, to Oct 6. Station on the Green. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

NOV 3 – MAR 17 : CAP TURING THE

ALLISTON FARMERS’ MARKET

MOMENT Images of hard news in Peel

Saturdays, 8am-2pm, to Oct 27.

Mill St & Victoria St. rurban.ca

and around the world. 10am-5pm.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca NOV 5 : SENIORS’ ARTFUL LIBR ARY

Create a winter scene on barnboard.

All levels, materials provided. Bring a smock. $20 cash at the door, register.

1-4pm. Albion Bolton Community Centre, Bolton. Caledon Library, 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

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Sundays, noon-4pm, to Oct 7. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. betterinmulmur.ca SHELBURNE FARMERS’ MARKET

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A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETE PATERSON Sunday, October 28, 2018 – 2pm opening / Runs until December 23, 2018 Some of the greatest barriers people face are the stereotypes about what it means to have a developmental disability.

These photographs remind us that there are more things that tie us together than hold us apart.

Born as DCMA, reimagined as MoD

www.dufferinmuseum.com

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INGLEWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET

Explore foods and traditions. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

Wednesdays, 3-7pm, to Oct 3. Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena, 15551 McLaughlin Rd. inglewoodfarmers marketblog.wordpress.com

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SEP 27 : CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT STR ATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

SEP 23 : ERIN ROTARY FEAST OF HOPS

Food and craft beer samples. Campfire Poets. $40; $50 at the door. 2-5pm.

Agricultural Centre, 190 Main St, Erin.

Rotary Club, 519-833-9258; feastofhops.ca

entertainment, crafts, food and fun for all ages. See website for tickets and info on free events. 8am-11:30pm. Clearview Township Small Halls Festival, 705-4286230 ext 262; smallhallsfestival.ca

SEP 24 & OC T 29 : MOMONDAYS Live music and great conversation. 7pm.

Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.

905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

SEP 28 : SAVOUR SHELBURNE Participate in events from store to store. Part of Culture Days. 10am. Downtown Shelburne, savourshelburne@gmail.com

SEP 22 : BINGO & BRUNCH Three bingo

SEP 25 : LUNCH & LEARN Topic

SEP 28 & OC T 26 : CALEDON SENIORS’

cards and brunch. 9:30am-2pm. $14, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

TBA. 11:30am-12:30pm. Free, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

CENTRE MONTHLY DINNERS Everyone is welcome. 5:30-7pm. $10, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton.

905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

Saturdays, 9am-1pm, to Oct 6.

The Royal Courtyards, 18 King St E. boltonfarmersmarket.ca

mini store. Proceeds to the Outreach program at St. James Church. Free.

6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East.

905-584-9635; stjamescaledoneast.ca

NEW LOWELL FARMERS’ MARKET

NOW – DEC 28 : TEMPER ANCE & TEMP TATION Secret stills and stories from

Dufferin County’s past. 10am-5pm. Free.

Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89.

1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

STAYNER FARMERS’ MARKET

Thursdays, 5-8:30pm, to Aug 30. Station Park, Downtown Stayner. clearview.ca ERIN FARMERS’ MARKET

Fridays, 3-7pm, to Sep 28. McMillan Park, 109 Main St, Erin. villageoferin.com

and family breakdown. 7-8:30pm. $25. 246289 Hockley Rd, Mono. 519941-4790; thisiscompass.com

SEP 23 : FERGUSON MEMORIAL WALK BELL TOWER BOUTIQUE A new-to-you

Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, to Aug 29. New Lowell Recreation Park Pavilion. clearview.ca

owned restaurants, cafés and shops. $25. Downtown Orangeville, savourtheflavours.net

Family 5k walk, BBQ, music and free T-shirt for participants. Proceeds to Family Transition Place. Dogs on leashes welcome. 9:30am-1pm. $20; children 12 & under free. Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. fergusonmemorialwalk.com

NOW – DEC 19 (WEDNESDAYS) :

BOLTON FARMERS’ MARKET

H A P P E N I N G S

SEP 22 : HIGH COUNTRY UNITED RUM­ MAGE SALE Gently used clothing and linens

at reasonable prices. 9am-noon. High Country United Church, 346255 15 Sdrd, Mono. 519-942-2093, trimlea@bell.net

Simple suggestions to ease cash crunches with Andrew Patricio. 2-5pm. $15. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca SEP 27 – 30 : SMALL HALLS FESTIVAL Live

FALL FAIRS

Showcase of Headwaters’ best, including livestock, home crafts, entertainment, pulls of all sorts, and, of course, food.

See websites for more details.

SEP 21 – 23: GREAT NORTHERN EXHIBITION GNE Fairgrounds, 235

Brock St, Stayner. greatnorthernex.com SEP 21 – 23 : GR AND VALLEY FALL FAIR Grand Valley Agricultural Society

Fairgrounds, 60 Main St N, Grand Valley.

519-216-6859; grandvalleyfallfair.ca SEP 21 – 23 : BOLTON FALL FAIR Albion & Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-880-0369; boltonfair.ca OC T 4 – 8 : ERIN FALL FAIR Erin

Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 190 Main St, Erin. erinfair.com NOW – ONGOING : PAMA MUSEUM COLLEC TS: SPOTLIGHT ON STORIES

Artifacts telling Peel’s story. 10am-5pm.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

SEP 22 : CREEMORE SPRINGS OK TOBER­

SEP 25 : MEDITATION FOR WOMEN

NOW – ONGOING : CMOW –55+ HEALTH

FEST AT BLUE German-inspired food,

& WELLNESS PROGR AM Fitness class,

drinks and entertainment. 11am-6pm.

Blue Mountain Village, Collingwood.

Creemore Springs Brewery, 705466-2240; creemoresprings.com

Tools to calm your mind, stay grounded and remain present. Secular class.

7:30-8:30pm. Free. Khel Centre for Creativity & Inner Peace, 5222 Tenth Ln, Erin. 289-790-0006; khelcentre.com

SEP 22 & 23 : BUZ ZFEST 2018 Outdoor

SEP 26 : CALEDON EAST & DISTRIC T

art and gourmet food festival. 11am-5pm. $3; children 12 & under free. Terra Cotta Country Store, 119 King St, Terra Cotta.

905-877-2210; terracottacountrystore.ca

HISTORICAL SOCIET Y MEETING The Judge Farm Family of Caledon and Milking Barn Tour. 7-9pm. $5. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-0352; cedhs.ca

FESTIVAL Local entertainment, wildlife presentations, activities, vendors. 10am4pm. Free. Belfountain Community Organization, CVC. belfountain.ca

– CULINARY WALKING TOUR

SEP 26 – DEC 19 (WEDNESDAYS) :

SEP 29 : LOCAL HONEY & GARLIC

OF OR ANGEVILLE Scrumptious

DIVORCE CARE SEMINAR & SUPPORT

samples prepared by independently

GROUP Heal from the hurt of divorce

FESTIVAL Local producers, food demos, games and tractor rides. Cash-only

nutritious snack, speakers, crafts and games. 10am-noon. Free. Wednesdays: 10am-noon. Cheltenham Baptist Church, 14520 Creditview Rd, Cheltenham.

Fridays: 9:30am-noon. Palgrave United Church, 34 Pine Ave, Palgrave. Caledon Meals on Wheels, 905-857-7651; cmow.org NOW – OC T 24 (WEDNESDAYS) : THE HOW OF HAPPINESS Andrea Seydel

presents wellness workshop. 7-8:30pm. $99 for six weeks; $20 per session.

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Reasonable prices. Proceeds to Anne Laurier Scholarships for postsecondary arts students. 9am-1pm. Free. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com SEP 29 : BELFOUNTAIN SAL AMANDER

SEP 22 & 29: SAVOUR THE FL AVOURS

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Fall into BookLore’s Hot Book Events! vendors. Please bring a donation for CCS The Exchange Food Hub. Noon-5pm. Free.

TRCA, Town of Caledon, Albion Hills Community Farm, 16555 Humber Station Rd, Caledon. albionhillscommunityfarm.org

Connecting with Nature in Headwaters.

Nov 8: What Role Should Historical Fiction Play in Defining Our National Memory?

Attend as a guest. 10am-noon. Orangeville Agricultural Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono.

519-307-1789; probusorangeville.ca

SEP 30, OC T 28 & NOV 25 : SOUP SISTERS & BROTH BROTHERS Create, have dinner,

OC T 11 & NOV 8 : ESSENTIAL OILS IN

and share the soup with Family Transition Place. Ages 12+. 5-8:15pm. $55. Lavender Blue Catering and Cafe, 207321 Hwy 9, Mono. 519-939-3663; soupsisters.org

THE FALL DIY make-and-take workshop.

OC T 3, NOV 7 & DEC 5 : TECH HELP

OC T 11, NOV 15 : ARCHIVIST ON THE

@ THE LIBR ARY – MILL ST Hands-on

help with your device or learn with ours.

2-4pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

ROAD Local history and genealogy questions on first-come, first-served basis.

10am-5pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

OC T 4 : HOW TO EFFEC TIVELY USE

OC T 12, 19 & 26 : THE SECRET ESCAPE

CORPOR ATIONS Nancy Claridge (Carters) and Lisa Johnson (BDO Canada) provide guidance. 7-9pm. $15. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca

ROOM – AGES 19+ Find clues, solve puzzles and pass all the challenges. Call for tickets. 7-10pm. $20. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

OC T 4 – NOV 3 : A TASTE OF THE

OC T 13 : CALEDON HORSE TACK

HARVEST Eight locations in Headwaters

SWAP & SALE Buy, sell, trade new and used horse tack, equipment and gifts.

10am-3pm. Caledon Fairgrounds and Caledon Village Place, Caledon Village. Caledon Agricultural Society, 519-927-5730; horsetackswap.ca

providing special desserts, savouries and prix fixe meals. See website for info.

246372 Hockley Rd, Mono. Headwaters Tourism, 519-942-0314; headwaters.ca OC T 6 : HORSE, HOUND & HARVEST

7-8:30pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

PAR ADE Toronto North York Hunt

OC T 13, 27, NOV 10 & 24 : GENEALOGY

Club rides through Creemore. Meet in the Gordon Feed and Seed lot after to bless the hounds. 11am. Free. 705466-6499; experiencecreemore.com

WORKSHOPS Trace your family’s roots

OC T 6 – 8 : ERIN FAIR EQUINE TENT

OC T 13 & NOV 11 : WHOLE VILL AGE

Demos, talks, clinics, live horses and educational exhibits. Free with fair admission. Budson’s, Erin Agricultural Society/Erin Fairgrounds, 184-190 Main St, Erin. 519-216-4562; erinfair.ca

with Melissa J. Ellis. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

ORIENTATION Tour the farm and

eco-residence. 1pm. $10. 20725 Shaw’s Creek Rd, Caledon. 519941-1099; wholevillage.org OC T 16 : WEBSITE-BUILDING BASICS

OC T 6 & 7, 13 & 14 : FALL FEST AT TERR A COT TA CONSERVATION AREA Celebrate

local food, drink and entertainment.

Tickets online or at gate. Rain or shine. $8.99; children & seniors $5.99; kids 5 and under free. CVC, 1-800-367-0890; cvc.ca OC T 11 : TALL TALES OF THE HIGH COUNT Y – GHOST STORIES & MORE

Strange occurrences from Orangeville and area. 7-8pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OC T 11 : BOLTON & DISTRIC T PROBUS CLUB MEETING Medical Use of Cannabis

with Michelle Davis. First meeting free, then membership advised. 9:45-11:30am. Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-951-2871; probus.org OC T 11, NOV 8 : OR ANGEVILLE & DISTRIC T PROBUS MEETING Oct 11:

Considerations and requirements for building an effective website.

9am-noon. $15. Mel Lloyd Centre, 167 Centre St, Shelburne. SBEC, 519941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca OC T 16 : BL ACK & WHITE MASKQUER ADE BALL – SENIORS’ LUNCHEON

An afternoon of mystery, food and fun. Cash at the door. Noon-2:30pm. $12. Albion Bolton Community Centre, Bolton. Caledon Library, 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca OC T 16 : ARMCHAIR TR AVEL – MT.

Understanding Reconciliation and the World Around Us CHIEF STACEY LAFORME Living in the Tall Grass

Saturday, September 29 1pm at Westminster United Church Part of Dufferin Arts Council Celebrating the Arts In 2017, Chief Laforme became only the 3rd Honorary Senior Fellow of Massey College, the rarest honour the college bestows.

Authors on Stage at the Opera House Monday, October 29, 7pm A Conservation With: ESI EDUGYAN Washington Black Longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize

and JAMES FITZGERALD Dreaming Sally A true story of first love, sudden death and long shadows. From the Writer’s Trust Winner of What Disturbs our Blood.

MEET CUJO! Cujo

Tuesday, October 30 Time, Location tbd The untold story behind the legendary goaltender, Curtis Joseph.

Books must be bought at BookLore because a percentage of the book profits will be donated to the Orangeville Wolves.

For further information contact

KILIMANJARO In The Hills columnist

Gail Grant shares awe-inspiring photos of her mountain climb. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

www.booklore.ca

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OC T 16, 23 & 30 : UNDERSTANDING

BA Z A AR Bake and craft tables, Nearly New

HORSES: HOW HORSES THINK & LEARN

Room, bottle table and more. 9:30am-1pm.

Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy St, Bolton.

Solve everyday behaviour puzzles.

7-9pm. $75, call to register. 40 Amelia St, Orangeville. 519-941-2661 ext 15; ugdsb.ca OC T 17 – NOV 14 (WEDNESDAYS) : EQUINE MARKETING, HORSE EVENTS & WORKSHOP COURSE Taking your horse business, equine dream or workshop to the next step. 7-9pm. $175, register.

Erin District High School, 12 Boland Dr, Erin. 519-941-2661 x 15; ugdsb.ca OC T 20 : TASTE OF AUTUMN Champagne

reception, gourmet dinner, dancing, and late-night port and cheese tasting.

Proceeds to Island Lake Amphitheatre, Habitat for Humanity and the Medicine Wheel at Bravery Park. $185. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands. tasteofautumn.ca OC T 20 : BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT

Cost includes lunch following tournament play. Everyone welcome! 9:30am-2pm. $12, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca OC T 20 : FALL HARVEST CAR R ALLY, DINNER & DANCE Start/finish at Monora

Park Pavilion. Games, dinner, dance and prizes. All proceeds to programming.

2pm start. $50; children 12 & under $20.

1-11pm. Hwy 10 and Monora Park Dr, Orangeville. Active Lives After School Dufferin, 519-943-4166; alasdufferin.ca OC T 21 : LIBR ARY LITER ARY EVENT – ROBERT BURCHER Robert discusses John

Muir, naturalist and father of the National Parks. 2-4pm. Free, register online.

Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca OC T 23 : ARMCHAIR TR AVEL – GAL A­ PAGOS ISL ANDS Joan Faehrmann shares

experiences and photos. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca OC T 25 & NOV 22 : NEW – PAMA THURSDAYS Oct 25: Masks and Mischief.

Death Party Playground and Al Quinn.

Nov 22: 1960’s Throwback. 6-10pm. $10; $15 at the door. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 17 : PALGR AVE UNITED BAKE SALE

artifacts? 7-10pm. $20, call to register.

Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com OC T 29 : FINANCIALS FOR NON­ FINANCIAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Understanding your company’s financial statements. 2-5pm. $15. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca OC T 30 : LUNCH & LEARN Topic TBA.

Everyone welcome! 11:30am-12:30pm.

Free, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca OC T 30 : ARMCHAIR TR AVEL – AMA ZON­

her recent experience with the Achuar and Sapara peoples. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton.

905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca NOV 3 : WOMEN’S ADVENT RETREAT

Being aware of others’ needs. 10am-3pm. $20. 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East.

905-584-9635; stjamescaledoneast.ca NOV 3 : PAMA’S 50TH OPEN HOUSE CELEBR ATION Showcasing arts

and heritage in Peel. Noon-4:30pm.

Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca NOV 6 : ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAK­ FAST AND BUSINESS RESOURCE EXPO

Keynote address by James Marple, TD director and senior economist. 7:309:30am. $25. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. TD Bank Group, Town of Orangeville Economic Development, 519-941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca

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Women’s nonprofit hockey. Proceeds to Bethell Hospice and Donna deBoer Memorial Scholarship for Caledon female hockey players heading to university. Fri 5pm-1am. Sat 8am-1am. Sun 9am-3pm.

Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon. 416-209-8411; facebook.com NOV 13, 15 – 17 : OPER ATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Gift-filled shoeboxes for struggling

kids in the developing world. Drop off: Tue 5-8pm. Thu 6-9pm. Fri noon-3pm, 5-8pm.

Sat 9am-noon. Broadway Pentecostal Church, 556 Broadway, Orangeville.

416-697-9999; samaritanspurse.ca NOV 15 : CANADA’S PL AGUE: THE SPANISH FLU IN DUFFERIN The

dangerous history and its effects here.

2-3pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 16 : VILL AGE OF ERIN WINDOW WONDERL AND Christmas tree lighting (6:30pm), horse and carriage rides, and shop specials. 6-9pm. Village of Erin Main St. villageoferin.ca

something for everyone. 8am-2pm.

Free. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905951-6114; caledonseniors.ca NOV 17 : CALEDON EAST P.S. HOLIDAY

on “So You Think Canadian History Is Boring?” First meeting free, then membership advised. 9:45am-11:30am.

Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-951-2871; probus.org

area, Santa photos. Proceeds to the school.

9am-2pm. 15 Jean St, Caledon East. Parent Council, cecsa.volunteer@gmail.com

online. 8:30am-4pm. $35. Portico Community Church, 1814 Barbertown Rd, Mississauga. Carters Law Firm, 519-942-0001; carters.ca

CILIATION Learn about the Indian Act, Métis rights, the Indian and residential

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY Country living meets boutique shopping. Village of Erin Main St. villageoferin.ca NOV 18 : LIBR ARY LITER ARY EVENT – STORM CHASER DAVID T. CHAPMAN

The lifecycle of thunderstorms. 2-4pm. Free, register online. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca NOV 22 : LEGAL ISSUES IN SOCIAL MEDIA

Terrance Carter’s perspective on business and the workplace. 7-9pm. $15. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. SBEC, 519-941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca NOV 23 : TURKEY SUPPER & SILENT AUC TION Homemade with all the fixings, delicious desserts. Seatings at 5, 6 and 7pm. Takeout available. $15; children’s takeout $8; children 12 & under eat in free.

5-8pm. Erin United Church, 115 Main St, Erin. 519-217-6874; erinunitedchurch.org NOV 24 : OSLER GAL A BENEFIT CONCERT Alan Doyle and Sam Roberts Band perform. Proceeds to Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and Peel Memorial hospitals. 6-11pm. $200.

Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton.

William Osler Health System Foundation, 905-863-2579; oslerconcert.ca

& SILENT AUC TION Breakfast, BBQ,

CLUB MEETING Ken Weber speaks

SEMINAR Brochure and registration

NOV 17 – DEC 24 : VILL AGE OF ERIN –

NOV 17 : CR AF T, BAKE, BOOK SALE

NOV 8 : BOLTON & DISTRIC T PROBUS

NOV 8 : A JOURNEY TOWARDS RECON­ OC T 27 : PAR ANORMAL INVESTIGATORS

NOV 9 – 11 : THE UDDER TOURNAMENT

IAN IMMERSION Janice Partington shares

NOV 8 : CHURCH & CHARIT Y L AW OC T 27 : LYME UPDATE Emphasis on microbiology, diagnosis and treatment. 9am-noon. Free. Monora Park Pavilion, Hwy 10 and Monora Park Dr, Orangeville. Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition, monomulmur.com

day school system, and Canada’s apology, with former president of The Métis Nation on Ontario and Credit River Métis Council Richard Cuddy.

7-8:30pm. $5. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

Wide selection of homemade goodies.

10am-noon. Palgrave United Church, 34 Pine Ave, Palgrave. Palgrave UCW, 905-880-0303; palgraveunited.ca

CR AF T SHOW Silent auction, kids’ shopping

NOV 17 : CHRISTMAS KR AF T SALE

Vendor tables available $15 per table. 9am-3pm. Shelburne Legion, 203 William St, Shelburne NOV 17 : WESTMINSTER UNITED BETHLEHEM BA Z A AR Bake and craft sale,

with display of over 200 nativities, visit our vendors. 9am-2pm. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. 519941-0381; westminsterorangeville.ca

kids KIDS’ CAMPS!

Look online at inthehills.ca for region’s most comprehensive listings of public and private camps in Headwaters for winter break, March break, summer holidays and PD days. inthehills.ca/ kids-camps-in-headwaters NOW – ONGOING (MONDAYS) : OR ANGEVILLE CUB PACK Scouting

program for 7- to 10-year-olds. Join any time. 7-8:30pm. $120. Mono Amaranth Public School, Hockley Rd & Hwy 10. Traditional Scouting Association of Canada, 519-940-4738.

NOW – NOV 4 : WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Explore foods and

traditions. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – NOV 21 : PAWS TO READ

Children read weekly to a therapy dog from Therapeutic Paws of Canada at Orangeville Library. Tue 4-5pm, 275 Alder St. Wed 4:30-5:30pm, 1 Mill St. Free, register at cmgatt@hotmail.com.

519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOW – NOV 22 : READY TO READ WITH EVERYONE Weekly songs and activities for 5 and under at Orangeville Library. Tue 10:15-11am, 275 Alder St. Thu 10:15-11am, 1 Mill St. Free. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca SEP 24, OC T 29 & NOV 26 : T WEEN CLUB – AGES 8 TO 12 Fun DIY activities,

games, crafts and more. 4-5pm. Free.

Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca SEP 30 : PET BLESSING Dogs on

leashes, cats in carriers, other pets in appropriate containers. 2-3pm. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-5849635; stjamescaledoneast.ca OC T 3 – NOV 28 (WEDNESDAYS) : THE NEX T STAGE (GR ADES 9-12) Intensive

acting techniques, various disciplines.

6:30-8pm. $195. Nancy & Doc Gillies Rehearsal Hall, 065371 Dufferin Cty Rd 3. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OC T 5 & NOV 16 : PAMA KIDS P.A. DAYS

Create in and explore our historic spaces.

Children with an adult. 10am-3pm.

Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 11 – NOV 29 (THURSDAYS) : THE INTERMEDIATE STAGE (GR ADES 5 - 8) NOW – NOV 22 : READY TO READ WITH BABIES Weekly songs and activities for ages 1 to 12 months at Orangeville Library. Tue 1:30-2:15pm, 275 Alder St. Thu 1:30-2:15pm, 1 Mill St. Free.

519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOW – DEC 6 (THURSDAYS) : CLUB ART @ THE LIBR ARY Drop in and explore your

creative side. Some materials provided. All ages and levels. Kids 8 & under with adult.

6-8pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOW – DEC 9 (SUNDAYS) : CALEDON EQUESTRIAN SCHOOL PEGASUS PROGR AM – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Program for special needs riders.

No experience necessary. 1-4pm.

Caledon Equestrian School, 13441 Airport Rd, Caledon. 905-5842022; caledonequestrian.com NOW – DEC 13 (THURSDAYS) & NOV 3 – DEC 15 (SATURDAYS) : T.O.Y.S. THEATRE OR ANGEVILLE YOUTH SINGERS (8 -16)

Specific training in choral skills. Full-year or single term. Thu 4:30-6:30pm. Sat 10am-noon. Term 1 $225. Full year $425.

St. Mark’s Church, 5 First Ave, Orangeville.

519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca NOW – DEC 23 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : WEEKEND FAMILY AC TIVITIES Projects that inspire creativity. Sep: Fall Harvest.

Oct: Spooky Stuff. Nov: Celebrate our 50th anniversary. 1-4pm. Regular

Improvisation, memorization and personal experience. No prerequisite required.

6:30-8pm. $195. Nancy & Doc Gillies Rehearsal Hall, 065371 Dufferin Cty Rd 3. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OC T 12, NOV 9 & DEC 14 : TEEN ADVISORY

www.smallhallsfestival.ca

GROUP Earn community service hours

while enjoying fun activities and food.

4-5:30pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OC T 14 : CORN HUSK DOLLS WORKSHOP

Learn traditional teachings behind them. $10/family, register. 2-3:30pm. Peel Aboriginal Network, PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 15 – DEC 3 (MONDAYS) : THEATRE OR ANGEVILLE EXCEP TIONAL PL AYERS

(T.O.E.P) Skills-based theatre program using theatre games, music and improv for youth with developmental disabilities Grades 6-12. 5:30-7pm or 7-8:30pm.

Adult (postsecondary) classes available. $195. Nancy & Doc Gillies Rehearsal Hall, 065371 Dufferin Cty Rd 3. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OC T 16 – DEC 4 (TUESDAYS) : THE JUNIOR STAGE (GR ADES 2- 4) Storytelling,

improvisation, role playing, scripted work, pantomime, voice and movement.

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OC T 5 : K ARDINAL OFFISHALL AND AL X VELIZ Spirited stage presence with

electrifying, synth-driven Latin-rhythm pop.

SEP 29 : DAC YOUTH CONCERT Show­ casing local, emerging performers.

Proceeds to DAC’s Artists in the Schools program. 10:30-11:30am. Free. West­ minster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

OC T 12 : CL ASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE

OC T 20 : HARVEST CELEBR ATION Pumpkin

EAGLES, THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971–1975

SEP 29 : SONGS OF LOVE & INSPIR ATION

carving, tiny tots trick or treating, pony rides, petting zoo and live entertainment.

10am-1pm. Free. Downtown Orangeville.

519-942-0087; downtownorangeville.ca

Recreated note for note, cut for cut.

Local performers and live art. Proceeds from donation boxes to DAC’s Artists in the Schools program. 7-9:30pm. Free, tickets at BookLore, Dragonfly Arts and the Orangeville Visitor Information Centre.

Westminster United Church, 247 Broad­ way, Orangeville. dufferinartscouncil.com

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SUBMIT YOUR EVENT

OC T 20 & NOV 17 : FAMILY MOVIE

OC T 20 : DENNIS DEYOUNG: THE

MATINÉE Oct 20: Casper (PG). Nov 17:

Incredibles 2 (G). Program not supervised.

Bring your own snacks. 2-4pm. Free.

Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca OC T 20, NOV 17 & DEC 15 : FAMILY FUN DAYS Oct 20: Spooktacular Mask

Making. Nov 17: Celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Dec 15: Stop-motion animation techniques. 1-4:30pm. Included in admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 25 : HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT Crafts, activities, bedtime stories and more. Pizza, drinks, face painting, digital photos for a small fee. Proceeds to United Way of Peel Region. Fun, nonscary costumes only. 5-7pm. Free.

Caledon Parent-Child Centre, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-857-0090; cp-cc.org

To submit your community, arts or nonprofit event: Go to inthehills.ca and select ‘what’s on’ from the menu bar.

That will take you to the listings page. Select ‘submit your event’ and complete the easy form.

For the winter (November) issue, submit by October 12, 2018.

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visits, horse-drawn wagon rides. 6-9pm.

Free. Downtown Orangeville. 519942-0087; downtownorangeville.ca NOV 17 : CANDY CANE FAIR Kids’ gift

Creative activities included with PAMA admission. Children with an adult. 1-4pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca

shop, Santa photos, craft and bake sale. Free parking. Proceeds to hospital equipment. 9am-2pm. Headwaters Healthcare Centre, Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville. Headwaters Health Care Auxiliary, 416-458-2259; facebook.com

OC T 27 : HEATHERLEA HARVEST HAPPENINGS S’mores bar, pumpkin-

carving contest and more. 1-4pm. Free, donations to Children’s Foundation Adopta-Family. 17049 Winston Churchill Blvd, Caledon. 519-927-5902; heatherlea.ca OC T 28 : BOLTON ROTARY HAUNTED HILL RUN/WALK A 1K kids’ Fun Run, 5 or

10K walk or run. Lunch included. 8:30amnoon. Free, register. The Humberview School, 135 Kingsview Dr, Bolton. Rotary Club of Bolton, rotaryhauntedhill.com NOV 15 : RUMPELSTILTSKIN – PJ PART Y – AGES 3+ A strange little man helps a peasant girl. Or does he? 6:308pm. $15; youth $12; children 3-5 $5.

Dufflebag Theatre, Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca NOV 16 : MOONLIGHT MAGIC &

NOV 18, 24 & 25, 30, DEC 1 & 2 : ROBIN

music SEP – NOV: LIVE MUSIC AT ROSE THEATRE All performances are at 8pm unless noted. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca SEP 23 : CARIBBEAN MUSIC ENTERTAIN­ MENT AWARDS The best in Caribbean and South American entertainment. 7pm.

SEP 29 : EXCO LEVI Revolutionary reggae,

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SEP 30 : COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT

OC T 23 : THIS IS BR AMP TON – B - JA Z ZED

Keep your toes tapping. 2-4pm. $15, at Holmes Appliance and Music, Shelburne Town Hall, All-Mont Garage Doors or Donna (519-941-1100). Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main St E, Shelburne. Relessey Cemetery Board, luellaholmes@aol.com

Jazz sessions, hard rock concerts, hiphop and RnB, and open mic night.

OC T 26 : MOON VS. SUN: R AINE MAIDA AND CHANTAL KREVIA ZUK

Music based on Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young.

FEATURING GREG HOLMES & FRIENDS

SEP 30 : SUNDAY BEST Favourite

and other timeless melodies. 7:30pm

spiritual music at a local church TBA. Proceeds to DAC community projects.

2-3:30pm. Free. dufferinartscouncil.com

NOV 1 : ANANDI BHAT TACHARYA QUARTET

OC T 1 : HEADWATERS’ CONCERT CHOIR

OC T 27 : THE ROSE ORCHESTR A: HAUNT­ ING MELODIES Themes from Harry Potter

Contemporary Agra, Patiala and Maihar sounds with traditional instruments.

INFO NIGHT Mozart Festival June 2019 and

and humorous war songs brought to life.

choir trip to Italy July 2020, singing at St. Peter’s! 7-8pm. Free. Claude Presbyterian Church, 15175 Hurontario St, Caledon.

647-529-6752; hcchoir.wix.com/sing

NOV 3 : DEAN BRODY Dirt Road

OC T 5 : HENMAN-ROSE SIDEROAD

Stories Acoustic Tour. $89; VIP Package $139. 8pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. rosetheatre.ca

RETURNING TO CROSSCURRENTS

TO THE DUMBELL S Old comedy sketches

NOV 19 : IRISH MY THEN One of Canada’s must-see emerging artists.

CAFÉ A little country, Latin, folk and

rock. 8-10pm. Free, donations welcome.

Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy St, Bolton.

CrossCurrents Caledon, facebook.com

NOV 22 : ROYAL WOOD Multi-

OC T 11, NOV 8 & DEC 13 : BR AMP TON

instrumentalist shares his deeply personal eighth album.

FOLK CONCERTS Oct 11: Do You Remember Me? Nov 8: Give Peace a Chance. Dec 13: One Love. Regular admission. 7-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 13 : BOB MILNE’S R AGTIME The

NOW – OC T 31 (WEDNESDAYS) : COME

lighting, shopping, entertainment, Santa T HE

ALBUM TOUR Sail away with the

HOOD PANTOMIME Music, comedy, songs, dance and audience participation.

All ages. Fri 8pm. Sat 2 & 8pm. Sun 2pm. $13. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. 519-8554586; centurychurchtheatre.com

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NIGHT AT THE MOVIES The band performs in synch with famous films. 7pm.

AND SING WITH THE OR ANGEVILLE SHOW CHORUS – SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL Join a rehearsal and

sing four-part a cappella harmony.

7-9:30pm. Orangeville Agricultural Society Event Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono.

519-941-4490; orangevillechorus.com SEP 28 : THE BIG BLUES PART Y II Larry Kurtz and the Lawbreakers. Fundraiser for Headwaters Arts. 8-11:30pm. $35, online, BookLore, Headwaters Arts Gallery. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton.

519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

world’s greatest ragtime pianist. 2pm: matinée, tea with Bob. 8pm. $29. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh.

519-855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com OC T 13 : THE SOUNDS OF WESTMINSTER – MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Atmospheric, evening-inspired music, après-perform­ ance reception. 7-9pm. $25, at BookLore or the church. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-9410381; westminsterorangeville.ca OC T 13 : THE MARION SINGERS Eighteen voices under Christopher Dawes’ direction.

Proceeds to The Stephen Lewis Foundation. $20; $10, at BookLore and the door. 7:30-

9:30pm. St. John’s Church East Orangeville, 3907 Hwy 9, Caledon. Orangeville GoGo Grannies, 519-941-9966; facebook.com OC T 18, NOV 15 & DEC 20 : PEEL ABORIGINAL NET WORK DRUMMING CIRCLE Shared traditions and songs.

7-8:30pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca OC T 20 : CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS

Fire and Grace featuring Edwin Huizinga, violin and William Coulter, guitar. $35; students 16 & under $15. 7:30-10pm.

St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-8802445; caledonchamberconcerts.com OC T 27 : COUNTRY IN THE MOUNTAINS

The Muir Family Band with songs from the eastern U.S. 8-10pm. $25. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. 519855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com

SEP 22 : FUTURE-PROOF YOUR FOREST BUS TOUR Forest health strategies for

landowners in Credit River watershed.

Bring water bottle, sturdy shoes. 9amnoon. $15. Terra Cotta Conservation Area main parking lot. 1-800-367-0890; cvc.ca SEP 25 : FUNGI IN HEADWATERS REGION Kevin McAuslan covers fungi biology and cultivation. 7:30-9pm. Free.

Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. Headwaters Nature, 519-942-2972; uppercreditfieldnaturalists.org SEP 29 : DUFFERIN FARM TOUR Visit local working farms. Participate in educational activities. Tour passport available online Sep 22. 9am-4pm.

Free with nonperishable food item.

519-939-7486; dufferinfarmtour.com

OC T 28 : CALEDON CONCERT BAND – WORLD TOUR OF MUSICALS Selections

from your favourites. $15; seniors/ students $10. 2-4pm. Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon East.

416-276-7852; caledonconcertband.ca

www.altonmill.ca

NOV 2 : SHANNON KINGSBURY RETURNS TO CROSSCURRENTS CAFÉ Singersongwriter and harpist’s diverse sonic palette. 8-10pm. Free, donations welcome.

Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy St, Bolton.

CrossCurrents Caledon, facebook.com NOV 4 : GREAT SONGS FROM THE GREAT WAR WITH IAN BELL & TOM LEIGHTON Lively singalong in PAMA’s

historic courtroom. $5, register.

2-3:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. pama.peelregion.ca NOV 10 : CABARET NIGHT AT ST. JAMES

Jessica Lalonde sings jazz, dancing to WWII-era favourites. Cash bar, door prizes and light refreshments. $25, register by phone. 7:30-10:30pm. 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905584-9635; stjamescaledoneast.ca NOV 10 : OCB REMEMBR ANCE DAY CONCERT The Orangeville Community

Band pays tribute. Royal Canadian Legion Shelburne, 203 William St. 519-9428554; orangevillecommunityband.ca

outdoor SEP 22 : FIND MUSHROOMS FASCINA­ TING? Bob Bowles explores all things mushroom. 10am-2pm. $15, register.

Wallwin Tract, Simcoe County Forest.

Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship Network, 519-941-1114; dslsn.org

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives SEP 30 : CALEDON HILLS BRUCE TR AIL DAY Guided hikes, BBQ. 10am-

2:30pm. $4. Glen Haffy Conservation Area, Airport Rd, north of Caledon East. caledonbrucetrail.org

Your Cultural Hub for 50 Years and Counting Fall and Winter Highlights

SEP 30 : DUFFERIN HI-L AND BRUCE TR AIL DAY Guided hikes, BBQ. 10am-

• Caring Across Boundaries: A Photography Exhibition First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada Sept. 29 – Jan. 6, 2019

3pm. Free. Splitrock, 755437 2nd Ln E, Mono. dufferinbrucetrailclub.org OC T 7, 14 & 21 : AUTUMN INDOOR YOGA Classical hatha yoga in the Watershed Learning Centre. All levels, bring a mat. 10-11:15am. $18. Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Humans in Nature, 226-750-2395; cvc.ca

• Murray Laufer: More than Skin Deep Oct. 20, 2018 – Jan. 13, 2019 • Art at PAMA: 50 Years of Collecting Oct. 20, 2018 – Jan. 13, 2019

OC T 9 & NOV 13 : OR ANGEVILLE & DISTRIC T HORTICULTUR AL SOCIET Y MEETINGS Oct 9: Floral Design Using Found

PAMA’s 50th Open House

Natural Elements. Nov 13: AGM, Colours to Vie For. 7-9pm. Free. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. orangevillehort.org

(Free Admission Day)

OC T 11 & NOV 8 : CALEDON GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS Oct 11: Securing the Future of

Heritage Trees. Nov 8: All About Orchids.

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continued from page 117 OC T 12 : ROSEMONT CHICKEN DINNER

Three-course meal and cash bar. Brent Preston, author of The New Farm, speaks.

Proceeds to the Rosemont District Fire Department. 6-9pm. $10, reserve.

Rosemont General Store. Rosemont, Hwy 89. 705-435-1750; rosemonthall.ca OC T 13 : HERITAGE HIKES AT THE CREEMORE NATURE PRESERVE Guided

hikes for various ages and interests.

Donation, register. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, 705-466-9906; phahs.ca. Nature Conservancy of Canada, natureconservancy.ca OC T 13 : FRIENDS OF ISL AND L AKE TR AIL DONATION DAY Support the trail work and amenities. 8am-4pm. Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. Friends of Island Lake, 1-800-367-0890; cvc.ca OC T 13 : OR ANGEVILLE COMMUNIT Y TREE PL ANTING Light lunch provided.

Wear pants and comfortable closed-toed shoes. Bring a water bottle. 9am-noon.

Northeast corner Hwy 10 and McCanell Ave. Orangeville Sustainability Team and CVC, 1-800-367-0890; cvc.ca

theatre+film SEP 19 – 23 : TRUE CONFESSIONS FROM THE NINTH CONCESSION

Playwright, author and In The Hills columnist Dan Needles joins Ian Bell, folksinger and storyteller, down our backroads. Fri, Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm.

Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. Theatre Orangeville, 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OC T 1 : MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – HEADWATERS ARTS FESTIVAL – GAUGUIN: VOYAGE TO TAHITI Gauguin

rediscovers his painting as a free, wild man. Tickets at Headwaters Arts Gallery and BookLore, or online at headwatersarts.com. 6-9pm. $14. Galaxy Cinemas, 85 Fifth Ave, Orangeville.

519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com OC T 5 & 6 : A BRIMFUL OF ASHA Real-

life mother and son Asha and Ravi Jain tell this true story of generational and cultural clash. 8-10pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.

905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

OC T 14 : MULMUR RUN/HIKE/BIKE EVENT

Maps, prizes and free BBQ. Noon-4pm.

Main Tract, Dufferin County Forest, 937513 Airport Rd, Mulmur. Mulmur Community Events Committee, facebook.com

OC T 10 : TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT

OC T 21 : CALEDON HILLS BRUCE TR AIL

Teachers only, free evening of wine and cheese, Education on Stage info and performance of Lunenburg by Norm Foster.

Register at 519-942-3423. 6:30-9pm.

Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. Theatre Orangeville, 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

CLUB FILM FUNDR AISER The Gardener,

OC T 11 – 28 : LUNENBURG BY NORM

OC T 25 : DUELING MAGICIANS: R AY

FOSTER Twists and turns, love and laughter

in a coastal village. Sun, Wed 2pm. Thu, Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Oct 18 2pm. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca OC T 13 : CR ACK ME UP COMEDY Local

comedians keep you laughing. 8-10pm.

Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.

905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca OC T 15 – DEC 3 (MONDAYS) : THEATRE OR ANGEVILLE EXCEP TIONAL PL AYERS – ADULT Skills-based theatre program using games, music and improv for adults (postsecondary) with developmental disabilities. 2-3:30pm. $195. Nancy & Doc Gillies Rehearsal Hall, 065371 Dufferin Cty Rd 3, Orangeville. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

an award-winning Canadian film featuring Les Quatre Vents, a garden overlooking the St. Lawrence. 11am and 2:30pm.

Register, janicedon86@gmail.com. By donation before the event. Gorge Cinema, 43 Mill St W, Elora. caledonbrucetrail.org CHANCE AND MIKE D’URZO A theatrical blend of magic and comedy. 7-9pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.

905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca OC T 30 : ROCK Y HORROR PIC TURE SHOW

Come in your favourite costume to win prizes.

9-11pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca NOV 6 : COT TAGERS & INDIANS

A pragmatic story of the culture clash between First Nations water usage and property owners in cottage country.

8-10pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca NOV 10 : THE AMOROUS AMBASSADOR

What is the ambassador really planning?

Thu-Sat 8:15. Nov 10 2:15. Nov 3 & 10 dinner shows. Matinée $13; evening $16; dinner and show $30. 18365 Hurontario St, Caledon Village. Caledon Townhall Players Theatre, 519-9275460; caledontownhallplayers.com NOV 17 : VIC TORIAN CHRISTMAS GAL A FUNDR AISER A night of great

OC T 21 : HOWLING COYOTE Gravel-

grinding 80k, 40k or 20k bike race/ride.

Register early for reduced rates! Mono Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Rd. Town of Mono, bit.ly/howling-coyote

food and entertainment. Proceeds to support Theatre Orangeville programming. 5-11pm. $160. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville.

519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

OC T 27 : SHELBURNE TREATS IN THE

NOV 22 : TR ACE Indigenous connections

STREETS Children dress up and get treats

to ancestral origins with Red Sky Performance. 8pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

from 25 downtown businesses. 10am-2pm.

Shelburne downtown. Royal Canadian Legion, Shelburne. facebook.com

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A Synonym/Antonym Adventure a — the far — father — mother b — elm sip — simple — complex c — pit for — profit — loss d — she not — honest — deceitful e — slay dip — display — hide f — tar lest — startle — soothe g — torn she — shorten — lengthen h — set ban — absent — present i — tin tape — patient — restless j — lined fry — friendly — hostile

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We came up with six… uneven grammar potato dresser revive assess How High Can You Go? Eighty-eight is as high as you can go. After that, every cardinal number, if written in words, contains the letter ‘n’.

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BY KEN WEBER

A Synonym/ Antonym Adventure In 1901, Miss Lang, the new teacher at S.S. #6, East Luther, had her hands full with 31 students spread across eight grades. An exercise like this might have occupied many of them and thus provided her a bit of relief.

Combine each pair of short words in Section A into a single new word and enter that word into the first space provided.

Then in the second space, enter the word in Section B that is its antonym.

For example, “the” and “far” in Section A can be combined to make “father.” The antonym in Section B is “mother.”

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father mother the far _ _

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e

slay dip _ _

f

tar lest _ _

g

torn she _ _

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set ban _ _

Silas Renarm Visits Creemore Silas knew that every time a team of horses pulled his travelling medicine show into a village two things were certain. One was that the locals, especially the men in town, would find his well-known elixir most appealing. The other was that offering a puzzle challenge to children not only attracted crowds, but almost always deterred the prohibition inspectors who tended to follow him around the hills.

A hands-on puzzle for his visit to Creemore combined the steel rims of used wagon wheels with — perhaps a bit blatantly — tiny sample bottles of his elixir. A large steel rim lay flat on the floor with 10 sample bottles and a small wagon rim placed inside in the pattern shown below. Nearby lay two more wagon rims the same size as the one inside the large rim:

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j

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lengthen deceitful

loss

mother

Using words, not figures, what is the highest cardinal number you can write without using the letter ‘n’?

A Bad Day on the Farm A kick delivered by a stubborn Jersey cow was just one of the mishaps that befell people on Melissa and Ed’s farm one hot summer day. Their teenage twins, Evan and Evie, each suffered a mishap in the course of the day, as did Melissa’s brother Morley, who was the farm’s hired hand. In fact, when it turned out that Melissa and Ed each had some bad luck too, it meant that there were five different mishaps that day, a different one happening to each of the farm’s five residents.

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In the granary, a man who should have known better ran his hand around a shelf way above his head and caught his finger in a mouse trap.

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The numbers one, two, three and so on into infinity are cardinal numbers, whereas first, second, third and so on are ordinal numbers.

Use the information below to determine what mishap happened to each person, and the order in which the events occurred.

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present

How High Can You Go?

One of the farm residents was daydreaming while walking across the back 40 and sprained an ankle by stepping in a groundhog hole.

hide

restless soothe

We Came Up With Six… If the first letter of the word “banana” is moved to the end, the result produces the same word when read backwards [“ananab”].

How many other English words will produce the same result?

(We could think of six.)

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The challenge was to add these two small rims to the pattern inside the large rim, isolating each sample bottle in its own separate segment.

Silas offered a free sample bottle to each adult who brought a child to try the puzzle. For each child who came to solve the puzzle, Silas had a popular hard candy called a bull’s eye.

Can you place the two rims to meet the challenge?

Ed’s mishap was the first to happen that day, and Evan’s was the third when he and Evie walked out to the road together to get the mail.

4

Morley got a bad scratch from some rusty barbed wire.

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The fourth event was a sprained ankle.

6

Melissa’s mishap was not the last one of the five that day, nor was she the one who was stung by a wasp.

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