Winter In The Hills 2019 by In The Hills Magazine

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Ideas to warm up winter

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From ‘sign up’ to ‘sign down’…You deal with Me. Last year Maria guided us through the stressful process of selling our home in the country and buying a home in the Arboretum in Guelph. Maria has a good working knowledge of what the village has to offer and assisted us through the entire process till moving day... tending to every detail personally. Thank you Maria for your invaluable assistance, support and friendship. We are very happy and fortunate to have had you by our side all the way. M & G Griffiths, Erin Selling real estate is a team game…a team comprised of YOU and ME. When you hire a Realtor, you are hiring someone who will be representing YOU. That decision should not be undertaken lightly. A Realtor does not work for you in a conventional employer-employee relationship. When you contract with a Realtor through a Listing and/or a Seller/Buyer Representation Agreement, you legally are contracting with the Real Estate Brokerage at which the Realtor is registered. The relationship is one of Agency. Personally, and professionally, I believe it is paramount that the Realtor with whom you sign your listing of your home is the Realtor that deals with you until your home is sold and closed. That Realtor is going to be able to develop a relationship and understanding of who you are and what your real estate objectives are. How many times have we called into a business to speak to someone with whom we have been dealing on a matter only to be told that ‘…they are not available, but I can help you with that…’? In an instant, the rapport and trust that you have established with a specific individual is gone, and you have to start over with someone else who may not have the same aptitude, ability or interest. That scenario is all too real…and all too frustrating and a waste of your time. In real estate, it is a tough way to do business when your home and your future are at stake. In many of my dealings with clients, I gather “sensitive” information to help me assist you. Trust and Privacy are critical elements of our relationship and must be respected. At the end of the day, if all abilities of the Realtors you interview are deemed equal, ask yourself if the Realtor you are about to choose is YOU. Are you proud and confident to have that Realtor represent YOU? Do you like that Realtor? Do you trust that Realtor? These questions are often overlooked, but must be answered before you enter into a listing agreement or a buyer-representation agreement, if you want to have a successful real estate experience and outcome. Every Form you sign should be explained in detail. Ask the questions you would ask any professional you deal with. Remember...you are do the hiring.

Maria assisted us with the sale and purchase of our homes. We never expected so many moving parts to both transactions. Maria diligently coordinated the process and consulted with us every step of the way. Her recommendations were sound and catered to what we required at this stage in our lives understanding personally what we needed. Contractors, movers, solicitor and most importantly, the healthcare navigation process, were all part of the incredible service and dedication given to us. Our sincerest gratitude for all you have done for us and for your friendship. M & B Gray, Halton Hills

Brooke Cooper – Toronto

Maria Britto was recommended to us by friends in Caledon. She listed our home and sold it in a week over the listed price. After thoughtful guidance of where to go next, we considered Maria’s recommendations and settled into a beautiful gated community. The process was seamless, stress free and accurate. I would never have gone through this process without Maria’s vigilance and dedication. Thank you Maria. I highly recommend you as a real estate agent. R & R L., Hillsburgh My Plan of Action: LIST IT… SELL IT… CLOSE IT For 35 years as a Realtor and Industry leader, this has been my commitment to each and every one of my clients. When you deal with me… you deal with me.

Maria is again honoured as the

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I wish to take this opportunity to thank all that I have had the privilege and honour to work with in 2019. Thank you for referring your friends and family. This is the greatest honour to know that I can assist others the way I have assisted you. May 2020 be a glorious year of fond memories, good health and an overload of family and friends.

Caledon for Re/Max Realty Specialists for outstanding Sales Achievement.

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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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A salute to people who bring us together by Jeff Rollings, Elaine Anselmi and Tony Reynolds

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The Great Canadian Pond Spiel by Nicola Ross

What to see, do, try this winter by Janice Quirt

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New books by local authors by Tracey Fockler

A one-horse open sleigh by Dan Needles

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Fermented food gets trendy by Janice Quirt

Wreath-maker Jessica Giovanatto by Elaine Anselmi

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New tunes from local musicians by Scott Bruyea 68 RE ADY OR NOT

Planning for severe weather by Anthony Jenkins

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Forty years around the card table by Gail Grant

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A calendar of winter happenings

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Winter comforts by Janice Quirt

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editorial Elaine Anselmi Scott Bruyea Tracey Fockler Gail Grant Anthony Jenkins Bethany Lee Dan Needles Tralee Pearce Janice Quirt Tony Reynolds Jeff Rollings Nicola Ross Ken Weber photography Erin Fitzgibbon Rosemary Hasner Pete Paterson Enzo Villa Fred Webster illustration Shelagh Armstrong Jim Stewart

associate editors Tralee Pearce Dyanne Rivers 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 The family Cook – Jason, Bryan, Collin and Jim – at the 2019 Great Canadian Pond Spiel on Island Lake, by Rosemary Hasner

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Tough times we live in – when there seems to be so much more that divides than unites us. Each of us living in our own echo chamber, isolated in front of our own screens, no longer certain of any truth. A time, as poet W.B. Yeats had it, when “the centre cannot hold … The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” At least that is the prevailing narrative. And though it is not without merit, I like to believe it’s hardly the whole story. Division and uncertainty have defined the human condition since Cain slew Abel. Yeats wrote “The Second Coming” in 1919 in the dark days following the First World War and the Easter Rising in his native Ireland. Which is to say, we’ve been here before. But, courtesy of the same technology that divides us, perhaps never in history have so many people around the globe been so intensely and simultaneously engaged in the big, difficult moral questions about what it means to be human. At its core, the discussion has evolved from justice and human rights for certain people, to justice and human rights for all people. It has evolved from the often violent protection of property rights for some, to protecting our entire planet for all who inhabit it. Surely the depth and breadth of this worldwide discussion marks a sea change in the long, messy march of human development. Still, it’s easy to be pessimistic, to think it’s all too little too late, especially with so many of the political and other institutions we traditionally rely on now beset by apparent chaos and inertia. But such institutions always lag behind human aspirations. True hope springs elsewhere. In fact, it springs from the same place that has always given birth to real human progress – in the daily acts of resistance and the daily acts of kindness and generosity of so-called ordinary people. Once again as the dark days of winter close in, we take the opportunity to celebrate a few of those “ordinary” people who shine brightly in our own community. Among them, Nancy Urekar who has marched down Broadway every Friday this year, carrying a sign demanding action on climate change. Jennifer Payne and Marci Lipman who advocate tirelessly for a sustainable local food system. Mary Balinov and her family and Ellen Downey who lend a helping hand to those struggling with more than the usual of life’s challenges. And our other “Local Heroes,” whose passion and commitment are an inspiration for all of us to sustain the motivating hope that, as another poet once said, springs eternal in the human breast.

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Re: “A Final Choice” autumn ’19: My husband was admitted to Headwaters Health Care Centre in early March. Things went downhill rather quickly and he was transferred to the palliative care unit. The staff were incredible, not enough words to explain their compassion, knowledge, bedside care, etc. I had the fortune of meeting Dr. Cathy Candusso while there. What a marvellous person who helped me understand the process, and Bethell House was discussed as a possible placement. My husband did rally for a while (I am sure this is only because of the HHCC staff – doctors, nurses, physio, dieticians, chaplains, and even the cleaning staff); however, he passed peacefully one Monday morning in early July. We live in a wonderful community and are truly blessed to have such superb facilities as HHCC and Bethell Hospice to meet our final needs. Diane Hull Erin

Thank you for such a beautifully written and presented article regarding end of life. I’m really happy with the outcome. I have received many comments – you’ve shone a lovely light on Bethell Hospice and everything it does for others. Thanks so very much for sharing our story, and in such a positive light. Michele Keeler, Bethell Hospice volunteer Erin

dufferin farm tour Thank you for that wonderful cover story on the Dufferin Farm Tour [autumn ’19]. Indeed, this year we had a record attendance – over 1,500 people visited five farms in Mono and Amaranth on September 28. And many of the folks told us they had never been before and were excited to come after reading about it in In The Hills.

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Some amazing facts about the Dufferin Farm Tour: This is the 20th year of the tour. Most of the volunteer committee are the original folks who, 20 years ago, thought it would be a good idea for farmers to open their doors to the public to educate people about where their food comes from and to see how farms work up close and personal. Without those dedicated folks this once a year, free event would never have survived and thrived. They work behind the scenes so that the day is seamless and effortless for the attendees and farmers. This year we received 3,150 pounds of food and raised $1,133 in donations for our local food banks. We had over 100 volunteers who made sure visitors enjoyed the day. We also invited added attractions and had over 30 demonstrations, crafts and food vendors. Thanks to our many sponsors, some of whom have been with us for years, and some wonderful new ones. Without the hard work of our committee, volunteers and our sponsors we could never offer the community this memorable day in Dufferin.

I have always enjoyed your magazine for local information and beautiful photography of Caledon and surrounding areas. However, I was very disappointed with the autumn edition’s cover of a baby calf with big number tags pierced into his or her ears. If you had put a picture of a dog with these tags to be used as a commodity, there would be a public outpour of injustice. Even though they are both sentient beings, we have been conditioned to see them differently. Let’s face it, times are changing. I am not alone as people become more educated by science that animal agriculture is an environmental disaster. Many people are choosing a plant-based diet for both health and animal welfare reasons. It used to be smoking on a plane or in a restaurant was acceptable, but that would be very unacceptable today. The same is happening with animal agriculture. The picture on your front page is no longer normal. There is a cultural shift, so please be sensitive to the changes that are happening.

Marci Lipman Dufferin Farm Tour Committee

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dry stone wall collaborators I saw the article Janice Quirt wrote about me and was delighted with it [“Meet the Maker: Eric Landman” autumn ’19]. I wanted to mention a few dry stone wallers who have been instrumental to so many of my projects. John Bland from Montreal designed and help build the wall at the hospital. André Lemieux from Creemore collaborated with me on the Triangle Project in Caledon (pictured in the story). And Sean Donnelly from Kitchener has worked with me on a number of projects, too. I’d also like to thank Whispering Pines Landscaping. If I hadn’t started working with them, I would never have been introduced to the dry stone wall craft.

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I just finished reading the autumn issue of In The Hills. I love reading it every time it shows up in my mailbox. This edition contained a feature titled “From My Window” by Anthony Jenkins. This was such an enjoyable read – real people, real lives, real points of view. Refreshing and enlightening throughout.

Excellent article by Don Scallen [“River World” autumn ’19]. He really captured the dynamic ecology of the Headwaters rivers. And he did a masterful job of connecting the dots to highlight the critical interdependencies that exist between the rivers and their surrounding landscape.

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Congratulations to In The Hills illustrator Shelagh Armstrong who was chosen to be an artist role model in a joint campaign by Barbie and Toys R Us. You’ll see the Barbie Role Model posters and profiles in the toy store chain over the holidays. Shelagh, who illustrates Dan Needles’ and Bethany Lee’s columns for this magazine, graduated from Orangeville Secondary School before attending OCAD University where she now teaches. Shelagh has done illustrations for best-selling books, magazines, advertising and packaging, as well as Canadian stamps and coins.

We welcome your comments! For more commentary from our readers, or to add your own thoughts on any of the stories in this issue, please visit www.inthehills.ca. You can also send your letters by email to sball@inthehills.ca. Please include your name, address and contact information. In The Hills reserves the right to edit letters for publication.

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Ann Randeraad Potter Ann Randeraad elevates everyday kitchenware to tactile works of original art begging to be held in both hands. Her recent porcelain pieces feature watery washes of turquoise and pink with hits of deep red and ashy brown. Ann plays with Japanese glazing techniques and wax “resists” to create loose, organic patterns – then waits for her blazing woodfired kiln to add serendipitous alterations. The self-taught Amaranth potter is the force behind a decade of the annual Empty Bowls food bank fundraiser at Alton Mill Arts Centre. Lucky guests choose one of Ann’s or another potter’s bowls for their soup — then get to keep the bowl. Ann opens her home studio for Artfelt Love, December 6 to 8. For other shows this winter, see www.annranderaadpottery.com

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“I spend a lot of time exploring the natural world, but nothing prepared me for the massive, awe-inspiring landscape of the Northwest Territories. The bronco-busting whitewater thrilled me and tested my skills but it’s the deeply spiritual experience that draws me back to the north.” Nicola Ross Caledon

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Exploring Canada’s Arctic by Canoe What a thrill to have shared our passion for adventure with people from this community for the last 30 years. Our wilderness canoe adventures explore the most remote regions in northern Canada. The experience of a northern river journey will change your understanding of Canada – its spectacular scale and rich First Nations history – and it will transform your understanding of how we are all connected to the natural world. Our tripping clients often confess that their experience was “life-altering.” We currently have openings available for our 2020 expeditions, for novice, intermediate or advanced canoe trippers. Groups are carefully selected and matched with experienced guides for maximum enjoyment. Contact us today to transform your wilderness dreams into spectacular reality. Register online to attend an upcoming info session at The Farmhouse Pottery Gallery & Café.

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Arts + crafts

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Calling all wannabe doctors, nurses and paramedics With its Grey’s Anatomy-

These creative classes make spending time indoors this winter way more fun.

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Sunny Orangeville painter Emma Pink brims with a passion for helping others find their inner artists. Her Paint-Your-Pet workshop ($45) runs Saturday, November 30, and her Create A Stocking event (two participants for $45, three for $55 or four for $65) is Saturday, December 7 – both from noon to 2pm at Orangeville’s Tony Rose Arena. Emma’s clever Warm Memories painting sessions involve creating artful expressions of fond recollections while sipping from wintery mugs of cheer – watch for upcoming dates. E www.emmapinkart.com

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At Eraser Tip Art classes, Orangeville’s Harley Duck teaches Saturday morning cartooning classes for kids 7–12 at 9 and 10:30am. The University of Guelph art and English student charges $15, which includes supplies. E Eraser Tip Art on Facebook or email EraserTipArt@gmail.com No time for DIY? Get out your calendar for these must-see craft shows. Holiday Treasures at the Museum of Dufferin runs Saturday, November 30 to December 15. On Saturday, November 23, visit the Homespun Holidays Open House in Melancthon, hosted by local crafting queen JamieLee Higginson of Prim Pickins. Also on November 23, hit the Orangeville Christmas Market at the Orangeville fairgrounds. E www.dufferinmuseum.com E Prim Pickins Shelburne on Facebook E Orangeville Christmas Market on Facebook

Rovers (a division of Scouts Canada) trains youth ages 14–26 in first aid and

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Mono’s Lindsay Watson leads home crafting parties under her Kind Crafter banner. Hang out with a group of friends, indulge in food and drink, and learn to paint a sign, decorate a custom doormat, or another cool project (from $40 per person). Look out, book club! E @kind_crafter on Instagram or email kindcrafterlindsay@gmail.com

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To get real-life experience, the program’s “MedVents” volunteer to provide medical services at area events under the watchful eye of mentor medical professionals. Caledon, Dufferin and Erin youth are welcome at the Thursday night meetings in Brampton.

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Believe Bags Orangeville’s Karen Ross-Smith is the good spirit behind Believe Bags. She fills them with personal care items, store cards and other treats collected in donation bins at area businesses. Then she gets them to local single moms. “In 2012, our first year, friends and family members put together 12 bags, enough for each mom staying at Family Transition Place,” says Karen. “Now we do 250 bags donated to charities including Family Transition Place, Orangeville Food Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District, and Dufferin Child and Family Services for distribution.” She takes requests too. “These are the most rewarding – I show up at their door with the gift bag for mom and surprise them with their child’s nomination. It’s so heartwarming and I get to feel like Santa!” This year’s donation deadline is Saturday, December 14. E Visit Believe Bags Orangeville on Facebook for drop-off locations.

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Big-hearted locals make it easy to share the joy with others this holiday season. Here’s a sampling of how you can help.

Adopt a Grandparent Four years ago Shannon Smith started collecting donations of $25 to purchase gifts for seniors in retirement homes and hospices who may be lonely. She got the idea after visiting her late father at a hospital and then a hospice. Staff at local seniors’ residences and other groups help Shannon identify a few hundred “honorary grandparents” each year and she delivers the cheer the week before Christmas. E Adopt a Grandparent Headwaters on Facebook.

You may need a bigger library book bag – Caledon Library’s Bolton branch now lends musical instruments! E www.caledon.library.on.ca

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Talking trash COURTESY FIGHT FOR FIVE

Fight for Five “Making change one bracelet at a time” is the mantra that guides Fight for Five’s Tina Fanzo of Erin and Linda Tull of Orangeville. Half the proceeds from their $20 baubles benefit five worthy foundations – Save the Elephants, Soi Dog Foundation, Rainforest Trust, Oceana Canada and Charity Water. E Find them during December at BookLore and Mochaberry in Orangeville or anytime online at fightforfive.org. (Another charitable shopping idea: the Erin Cares T-shirt, see page 47.)

Top notes

Trash Talk: Local Action, Global Change at Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives tackles the growing challenges of residential waste management, zeroing in on creative solutions across the region and world – until Sunday, March 22. Make a

Henning Salon From December 1 the Orangeville salon collects non-perishable food items for the Saint Vincent de Paul food hamper program. E www.henningsalon.com

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Museum of Dufferin Don’t forget to take donations for the Shelburne Food Bank when you visit the museum on the final Saturday of the Holiday Treasures sale, December 14 from 2 to 4pm. You’ll get to take part in a festive onsite photo session as a thank-you. E www.dufferinmuseum.com

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30. Visit a “repair café” with Sheridan College’s Operation 15. Or explore the 3Rs for Family Day, Monday, February 17 (free admission). Even Oscar the Grouch would be proud. E www.pama.peelregion.ca

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y great-uncle Bob was the first member of our family to leave the rat race and seek the simple life on a hundred-acre hill farm north of the city. In the 1930s, he found a secluded property that perched on the watershed of the Humber, the Grand and the Nottawasaga rivers in Dufferin County. He moved into the tiny fieldstone house and started working the land with a team of horses, filling the barn with loose hay every summer and milking his cow like it was 1850. His much older half-brother, my grandfather, was so taken by this idyllic way of life that he seriously considered giving up his practice as an ophthalmologist and joining Bob on the farm. As a young man I used to drive over to Bob’s farm to fish the trout pond at the top of his property in Mono Township. Bob claimed that if you peed on the south side of that pond it would flow into Lake Ontario, on the west side it would end up in Lake Erie, and on the north side it would go all the way to Georgian Bay. Looking at a topographical map, I can see it doesn’t quite work out that way, but I liked how Bob talked about his farm being at the very top of the world. At some point Bob gave up farming and started teaching history and geography at the Orangeville high school. All his equipment went into the barn and stayed there until the summer of 1992 when my mother found him one morning, lying face down in his flower garden beside his little pioneer house. She was his closest living relative at that point and, since Bob had willed the farm to the Nature Conservancy (it is now known as the Goulding West property), she invited the family to come and take whatever they

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wanted from the house and barn. In the haymow I found a red sleigh built by the McLaughlin Carriage Company about 1910, and I took it home to my own haymow 30 miles north where it sat forgotten for another 27 years. My son and I go fishing every spring with an old friend, Will Samis, who farms on the North Channel of Georgian Bay. He takes us way up into the Algoma Highlands to a remote lake and cabin he has owned

In the haymow I found a red sleigh built by the McLaughlin Carriage Company about 1910, and I took it home to my own haymow 30 miles north where it sat forgotten for another 27 years. for 50 years and where speckled trout frolic at the very top of their world. While we are away his hired man, Levi, a young Amish lad, does chores for him. Levi also helps out during haying and maple syrup season, and works in the barnyard training draught horses, including a very elegant black Canadian stallion Will calls “Lawrence of Algoma.” Last year Will informed me sadly that his old sleigh had disintegrated under Lawrence’s guidance. I decided it was time for Uncle Bob’s sleigh to make a comeback. Will took the sleigh to Levi’s blacksmith cousin Eli, who advised that the structure was basically sound,

but both runners were quite badly worn and it was now impossible to find the hard carbon steel from which sleigh runners of yesteryear were made. Will remembered seeing what appeared to be the remains of an old sleigh in an abandoned lumber camp just a few hundred yards from his fishing cabin. So he drove north for two hours, paddled over two lakes with some tools, and pried the ancient runners loose from the rubbish pile left by the lumbermen of the 1920s. Eli announced joyfully that the runners were a perfect fit, from the very same model cranked out by the Oshawa plant between 1900 and 1910. Even better, there was absolutely no wear on them at all. Eli recovered the seat with Sunbrella fabric which wears like a pig’s nose. Then he gave the whole thing a fresh coat of red paint. (Somehow Levi has secured permission from his Amish bishop to drive a red sleigh. At least his horse is black.) And so, if you happen to be passing through Iron Bridge on a snowy evening you may just catch a glimpse of Lawrence of Algoma prancing through the snow with Uncle Bob’s bright red one-horse open sleigh gliding behind him. It will not be a perfect “Jingle Bells” scene because, of course, bells are not permitted. But it is still a triumph of reclamation, and the sort of moment that lifts my spirits and restores my soul.

Author and playwright Dan Needles is the recipient of the Leacock Medal for Humour. He lives on a small farm in Nottawa.

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The Monday Night at the Movies committee (l–r): Sharon O’Donovan, Janet VanderPloeg, Robina Lord-Stafford, Andrea Stewart, Brenda Stephen, Pam Church.

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Movie mavens For the last 22 years, local cinephiles have been able to see some of the best in independent filmmaking, thanks to the efforts of Orangeville’s Monday Night at the Movies committee – six dedicated volunteers who share their movie-loving ways. The group searches out and presents Canadian and international feature films that would otherwise not make it to the local big screens. Since its early days at the former Uptown Theatre, popularity of the September-toMay series has flourished. Film nights now draw as many as 600 people to three showings per film at the Galaxy Cinema complex. Waiting in line to get in has become something of a social event in its own right, with friends reconnecting up and down the row. MNM is part of the Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival. The circuit includes 180 similar groups in 160 communities across Canada. Twice a year the Film Circuit releases a schedule of available films, and the MNM committee sets about the difficult task of choosing what to show here. Their research involves attending both TIFF and Cinéfest in Sudbury as well as other scouting, watching trailers and reading reviews from other groups. As committee member Andrea Stewart points out, there’s also a practical consideration. To meet the schedule for three showings in one evening, “We have a time limit. It has to be under two hours so we can get people out, clean, and set up to go again.”

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While choice of the final lineup is never easy, and there have even been rare complaints from the public when a film screens, committee member Brenda Stephen says, “We don’t always agree, but we try for a balance. Our goal is to bring the best in Canadian and international film to Orangeville, not to make everyone happy.” Brenda, who is often the public face of the committee at MNM events, also puts it another way: “This shirt may not fit everyone.” Though opinions about specific films vary, the carefully curated mix of period pieces, drama, comedy, Canadiana and documentaries has spawned a loyal audience. MNM attendance figures have frequently been in the top ten for their population bracket among Film Circuit communities across the country. All proceeds from the nonprofit group go back to the community. Though ticket and pass prices are reasonable, over the years the group has managed to donate more than $65,000 to a variety of mostly local causes. For several years their largest contribution has gone to the Friendship Gardens at Headwaters Health Care Centre. DVDs of all the screened movies are given to libraries in Dufferin and Caledon, and the group supplies commencement prizes for arts students at three high schools. Though helping the community is a nice perk, Brenda confesses that really, “We’re just six people with a passion for film.” Committee member Sharon O’Donovan adds, “We don’t look at it as work. It’s a first love for all of us. It’s the last thing we’ll give up.” — jr

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Moved by music When Mary Balinov greets people from Brampton Caledon Community Living and Palgrave’s White Birch Special Needs Day Program, joy and excitement bubble over at Tisho’s Music Academy in Bolton. As the group gathers, other life challenges fall away. They’re here to make music. When participants walk into the academy’s Meaghan Zaremba room, “They’re full of hugs,” says Mary. “They’re happy and dancing and start playing, and when the time comes to go we almost have to drag them to get them to leave.” The room is named after a young woman who came for piano lessons 20 years ago. Meaghan was 17 and despite a severe brain injury, the result of a tragic car accident, she wanted to learn. Since then she has succeeded far beyond expectations, both as a pianist and in life. Meaghan attributes much of her accomplishment to music, saying it changed the way her brain works. Mary Balinov owns the music academy with her husband, Tisho, a classically trained musician. Inspired by Meaghan to bring music to more adults with physical and developmental disabilities, they opened the Meaghan Zaremba room after they moved to a new building seven years ago, installing an elevator and accessible washroom in the secondfloor facility. Mary, Tisho and their two children, teens at the time, taught the classes, but buying instruments, replacing strings and drumheads and other costs added up, so they turned to the community. “I relied on the generosity of merchants here in Bolton, who would give us whatever they could,” Mary says. “Individuals and service clubs would donate, too.” “When we became a registered charity, it got easier,” she says. “The board and advisors are wonderful people. They make a big difference.” Lessons start in the Meaghan Zaremba room, then move to the main music room where they play guitars, keyboards and drums. Some sing, others act out their favourite songs. “When Tisho comes in,” Mary says, “they quiet down right away and listen. When he plays classical music, they close their eyes and let the music wash over them. When he goes wild and crazy with a guitar, they get up to sing, dance and play along with him. It’s their favorite place to be.” For the Balinovs it remains a family affair. Son Kristian, 24, and daughter Diana, 22, run three week-long day camps for people with disabilities during the summer (fees are subsidized through sponsor ships). And Kristian visits St. Michael Catholic Secondary School every Thursday to play music with a group of special needs students there. As for Meaghan, she’s still taking lessons. She will come in with the groups to start their day by playing piano. Mary says a few individuals enjoy it so much they take private lessons as well. Perhaps that happiness comes from the power of music Meaghan spoke of, or perhaps it’s more about what she once told her mother about Tisho: “Wow, Mom, he teaches me the way he teaches the other kids. He thinks I can do what they can do.” — tr

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Art with heart All the arts. All the time. For all the kids. In the vision of Andrew and Juli-Anne James of Shelburne, kids from four to 17 should have a place to express themselves creatively – through painting, sculpture, music, dance, writing, video, even circus arts, baking and coding – and they’re working to make it happen. In high school, a teacher channelled Andrew’s class clown energy into musical theatre. Andrew was reluctant, but “eventually I gave in,” he says with a laugh, “so he’d stop bugging me.” He not only had fun and enjoyed modest success – eventually promoting Christian music and launching Toronto’s successful Drumoff competition – but along the way he realized his passion was to give young people the same opportunities he’d been given. Andrew and Juli-Anne met in a youth program at Kingdom Covenant Ministries in Mississauga where Andrew held a monthly talent show called The Jam. “When I was at York University, I used to write and perform poetry,” Juli-Anne says. “A friend told Andrew he should get me for The Jam and he did.” After they were married in 2009, Andrew worked as a youth pastor at the Islington Evangel Centre until the couple moved to Shelburne in 2015. At the time, Juli-Anne was pregnant with the third of their three daughters. They found the rapidly changing town offered plenty to do in sports, but not in arts. They both work from home – Juli-Anne in human resources and Andrew with his own clothing company – and they set out to make creative arts more available. “Andrew is the heart and I’m the brains,” Juli-Anne says. “I bring structure to the ideas.” In the summer of 2017 they organized four weeks of summer camp that offered videography and dramatic arts, along with “Sing Dance Play” for younger kids. Demand has continued to grow along with significant community support. They have added a March Break camp, doubled the number of programs and aim to present 12 streams over six weeks next summer. Subsidized fees and full scholarships are available to ensure inclusion for all kids. The charity’s name, Streams Community Hub, embodies their overriding goal. “Streams connect lakes and rivers to bigger bodies of water,” Andrew explains. “Streams Hub brings people together, connects them to each other and to their passion, helping them find their greater purpose through the arts.” Camps are held at Centennial Hylands Elementary School in Shelburne, but the couple’s long-term dream is for the non-sectarian, registered charity to raise enough funds to have its own facilities so they can expand to include PD Day camps, as well as after-school and weekend programs that could get parents involved. They even have dreams of creating a network in smaller centres “because rural communities are often underserved.” “We’re building a community. Kids come in on Monday and they’re all shy,” says Juli-Anne, “but by Wednesday everyone’s jumping around having a great time.” Kids have so much potential but many never have the opportunity. “It doesn’t mean they’ll be a Picasso,” says Andrew, “but maybe they learn discipline, how to focus, innovate, think creatively.” And, of course, make new friends. — tr

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Catwoman to the rescue It all started with Petey. The blind cat with matted fur was the last of a colony outside Pete’s Donuts in Shelburne. Sharon Morden and a couple of others would check in on the feral cats, feed them, and fetch kittens from the wooden box they’d made home. Eventually, the colony had to move. After two years in Sharon’s care, Petey finally warmed up to being petted. And he’s acquired a lot of new feline buddies. In 2012 Sharon started Feral Cat Rescue, a shelter that can now house up to 40 cats. Humane societies generally don’t have space to accommodate feral cats, and the cats aren’t yet ready for adoption. Feral Cat Rescue gives them time to socialize, and ideally find a home. Sharon came by her love of animals as a child. “I grew up with alligators,” she says. Three alligators, rescued by her father, lived in her family’s Toronto basement, which was outfitted with a landing area and pool. Along with the usual dogs and cats, the family also had a raccoon that flooded the bathroom by turning on the tap, and a turkey that had fallen off a truck on the 401 en route to Thanksgiving dinner and watched evening television with them. So, with the help of Petey, it wasn’t entirely surprising that Sharon’s basement became a makeshift shelter. But over the years it became less makeshift – a problem for her home business, Sharon’s Cakes. A commercial kitchen upstairs wasn’t conducive to an animal shelter downstairs. So Sharon put her successful business on hold and took a job with the Upper Credit Humane Society, advancing to shelter manager and continuing to take in feral cats at home. Eventually,

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her neighbours took issue and complained to the municipality. As of October 2017, the cats were out. Undaunted, and with support from the community, Sharon was able to house the cats in a barn for 19 months. Then Kim Goddard and Mike Belanger offered a portion of their land in Melancthon. Sharon acquired two school portables and this summer, helped by her boyfriend and others, joined them and created intake, isolation and exam rooms, as well as a spacious sanctuary room where the cats can roam among towers, cushy furniture and toys. With the assistance of about 15 volunteers, donations from local pet stores and individuals, and a modest grant from Shelburne for feline control, Sharon manages feeding, litter removal, routine medical care and making sure all the cats have daily human contact. Broadway Animal Hospital provides discounted spay/neuter services. Fundraising is underway to erect a tennis court-sized open-air enclosure, along with a well and septic (water currently has to be carried in). Sometimes Sharon’s cat rescue efforts take a different turn. A couple of days after fire destroyed a multi-unit home in Shelburne in September, Sharon heard that three cats had been left inside. The fire chief gave her and a few volunteers an hour to enter a smoke-blackened apartment to find them. Two were huddled under a bed, but it was only by ripping apart water-logged furniture that Sharon found the third, which had wedged itself up into the back of a sofa. All three were reunited with their grateful owner. Visitors are welcome to attend the grand opening of Feral Cat Rescue on November 30. Details at feralcatrescue.ca. — ea

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Local food champions Marci Lipman and Jennifer Payne take their passion for food well beyond the dinner table . The two have spent years working to promote and strengthen the local food sector. Though she once had a high-profile career in art and fashion, Marci is perhaps best known in these parts for spearheading the Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide, a map and listings showing where to find local farmers and their products. (The guide is published each summer in this magazine and available year-round at headwatersfarmfresh.ca.) Marci got thinking about local produce when a beekeeper set up hives on her Mono property, and it wasn’t long before her well-honed marketing instincts kicked in. In 2011 she produced the first version of a local food map. This year’s guide lists more than 60 farms. Jennifer’s passion for local food began at her home, just around the corner from Marci in Mono. “As soon as you have kids you start thinking about food and health and the environment,” she says. Through a stint selling advertising in the sector, she met a group of people with the same priorities “who were working together for a purpose.” Jennifer and Marci have both volunteered for Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance since it was founded in 2012 under Headwaters Communities in Action, a citizens’ group devoted to enhancing community well-being. Surveys by that group had identified local food and agriculture as a priority of residents in Headwaters. So one of HFFA’s early initiatives was the Headwaters Food Charter and Action Plan. It established six pillars to support the local food system, including sustainability, access, environmental responsibility and economic vitality. With the help of government grants, Jennifer was hired in 2014 for four years as a program co-ordinator for HFFA. In that role, she and fellow co-ordinator Nicole Hambleton initiated the Farm to School programs, which bring farmers and elementary students together through in-class workshops, family food classes and a local food club. Student members of the food club receive what Jennifer describes as “a meal in a bag.” It contains locally grown ingredients, a recipe, tips for getting kids to help cook the meal, information about local farms and a list of suppliers. Twelve schools currently participate. This summer, following some successful pilot efforts, Marci launched the Farm to Table dinner series with Jennifer as lead hand. The dinners took place on three farms with chefs preparing meals from local ingredients. A winter series in restaurants begins in January. A longtime volunteer for the popular Dufferin Farm Tour, Marci has also recently turned her attention to regenerative agriculture, a technique that uses rotational planting, cover crops and a no-till approach to reduce the environmental impact of farming. “We wanted to get together farmers from across the region,” she says, so she organized a farm social on the topic. More than 100 people turned out. A second event, featuring international experts in the field, is planned for February. Of all her hard work, Marci is modest: “I have the time, passion and means. It’s the combo you want.” Jennifer describes herself even more succinctly: “I call myself a quiet activist.” — jr

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Cause for commotion Come snow, sleet or unseasonable heat, Nancy Urekar has hoisted a sign and marched along Broadway in Orangeville every Friday at noon since January. Except for the weekend the cows got out. The herd of cows escaped from Whole Village, the eco-community on Caledon’s Shaws Creek Road where Nancy lives. “I’m trying to live with a smaller footprint,” she says. Sometimes that means a weekend spent recovering cattle. Otherwise, she’s on the street carrying a message that warns, “Climate Emergency – We Need to Act Now,” or a variation of it, and chatting with the folks rallying with her, inspiring passersby to stop and talk, honk in support, or just consider the state of our environment. “If this makes people stop and think, ‘Oh, maybe this is important,’ then it’s all worth it,” she says. The rallies started “in support of Greta,” says Nancy, referring to Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish girl whose climate strikes have spurred hundreds of thousands to follow suit. The largest rally in Orangeville was on September 20, drawing some 300 people to march along Broadway. It was co-organized by Nancy with Climate Change Action Dufferin-Caledon and the students of Orangeville District Secondary School. A lost run for the Green Party in 2015 only cemented Nancy’s belief she could better motivate people outside politics than in. The following year she cofounded the Climate Action group. “A few of us got together and said, ‘What can we do? How can we influence and make change?’” To say the group has been busy ever since is an understatement. Among other things, it hosted a town hall for a Canadian Green New Deal, adding the ideas shared there to a national database. It held all-candidate debates about environmental issues in the last federal and municipal elections. It continues to lobby local municipalities to ban plastic bags, so far without success, but it did persuade Orangeville to sign the David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot declaration supporting the human right to a healthy environment. And it puts on the Fast Forward eco-film fest, inspired by a similar effort in Erin and now in its fourth year. Nancy’s green streak started in the late 1980s when her children were young. Thinking she was feeding them well, she says, “Instead of junk, I’d give them apple juice.” But in 1989 it was reported that a controversial chemical called Alar, widely used on apple crops, left a residue linked to cancer, with young children especially susceptible. “That’s when I really started to wake up and be aware,” she says. “We’re destroying our kids.” Later, as a manager at Harmony Whole Foods in Orangeville, she dove deeper into organic food systems, putting environmental action and agriculture in one picture. Now she is a real estate agent by day and environmental advocate the rest of the time. “Climate change takes a lot of hours of the week, but it’s important,” she says. “Out of all of this, I hope people can see that. This is huge. This is an emergency.” — ea

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Golf guru The term “legend” may be overused, but in the case of Sam Young, the description is well-deserved. The longtime owner and golf professional at Shelburne Golf & Country Club is renowned for his talent at teaching young people. One eyepopping statistic illustrates the point: Twenty-six of Sam’s students have been awarded golf scholarships at universities in the United States and British Columbia. Sam’s long association with the game began when he played golf, along with hockey, in his teen years. Things took a turn when he got a job as a caddy at Oakdale Golf Club in Toronto. Venerated player George Knudson happened to work at the club and took Sam under his wing. “I love to see kids grow,” says Sam, “and I think that goes back to Knudson teaching me.” Later, the young man got another lucky break when he was taught by “Pipeline Moe” Norman, another famous Canadian golfer. This training helped launch Sam’s extensive professional playing career, which spanned the 1960s and ’70s, and a teaching career that began in 1961. Since then, thousands of kids, and thousands more adults, have passed under his watchful gaze. A particular point of pride is how many of his young students are female. Of 71 kids in the program this year, he says, “we had 26 girls. Some clubs have none.” Several of Sam’s students have risen to national and international prominence. Shelburne’s David Markle, for example, was on Canadian and European tours, and appeared as a contestant on Big Break Myrtle Beach, a Golf Channel reality series. Other notables include Team Canada veteran Brittany Marchand of Orangeville and former Canadian women’s amateur champion Augusta James. And Mono’s Ranen Oomen-Danckert is a rising star currently burning up courses on a scholarship at the University of British Columbia. Along with his teaching career, Sam has also built the Shelburne Golf & Country Club into a highly regarded course and practice facility spread over 160 acres northeast of Shelburne. In the 1990s Sam expanded the original nine-hole course to 18. He oversaw the design, and remains hands-on: “I have a backhoe here and if something needs doing, I’m the one who does it.” Sam’s list of awards in the golf world is extensive. When he was inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame in 2011, he was recognized as “one of Canada’s most revered teachers.” His most notable award was his induction into the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada Hall of Fame in 2018. The 78-year-old credits his success to the fact that he “worked like hell,” though he acknowledges, tongue in cheek, that he’s now slowing down – “I’m only working about 60 hours a week.” But it’s work he plainly loves: “What else am I going to do? I’m not the type to sit around at a coffee shop.” Sam says his most important role as a teacher is to encourage. “I never use a bad word. It’s my nature anyway.” And his advice for success in golf might be applied to life: “Listen and trust. You never know when it will click. Never give up.” — jr

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The centuries-old sport of curling continues to thrive in Headwaters, and the Great Canadian Pond Spiel is a fun-filled reminder of its origin on natural ice. BY NICOL A ROSS

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rooms are nearly as iconic a symbol of curling as the rocks themselves, but at the Great Canadian Pond Spiel, brooms are more about fun than skill, says Kathy Stranks. The Orangeville resident and avid curler hasn’t missed the outdoor event at Island Lake in its 10-year history. “People make a grand show of sweeping at the pond spiel,” she says, “but it’s all for show. Sweeping makes no difference on Mother Nature’s ice.” Organized by the Orangeville Curling Club, the pond spiel is a throwback to the days when the centuries-old game was played outdoors on natural ice. (Curling has long since moved indoors onto artificial ice where sweeping does affect a rock’s trajectory.) The annual pond spiel is now an entertaining diversion in a sport hundreds of thousands of Canadians take very seriously. By just about any measure – number of players, Olympic medals, size of audience – Canucks dominate the curling world. The sport’s popularity in Scotland, the nation of its birth, hardly registers by comparison. But strategy and all that stuff, according to Kathy, will be forgotten on pond spiel day, slated for the first Saturday in February. That’s when curlers from across the province and beyond will arrive in Orangeville to take part in an event so popular that spots are scooped up almost as soon as the entry deadline is announced. Ninety-six curlers (24 rinks, or teams, of four players each on four sheets of ice), dozens of volunteers and scores of spectators will descend on Island Lake Conservation Area. Many come prepared – if wearing spaghetti-strap evening gowns or dressing up like rapper group Black Eyed Peas is your idea of how to get ready for a couple of days outside deep in the Canadian winter. Kathy’s rink focused on a different dress code the first year they competed. They wore life jackets in case the ice on Island Lake gave way.

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Costumes are a big part of the fun. In a tribute to the sport’s country of origin, kilts, tams and curling sweaters are the most popular “uniform.” And a piper leads the players onto the ice for each of the event’s three draws. It takes almost two hours to complete a draw, or game, so what you wear is important, especially when a February wind is blowing, as it usually is on Island Lake. Over the decade of pond spiels, Kathy has weathered wind, rain and snow, as well as sunshine, with the mercury dipping to −27C. “When the Scots invented this game,” she says, “there must have been a lot of alcohol involved!” Outdoor curling isn’t for the faint of heart. Natural ice is described as “heavy,” says Kathy. “I’ve had to slide out practically on my face to get the rock all the way to the house.” Sometimes rocks flip over on the rough ice. Cindy Glassford, an avid participant who managed the Orangeville Curling Club for 11 years, adds, “If you get ripples in the ice, you get ripples. The wind blows. We’re outside. We’re Canadian.” Cindy says she loves the event “because of the sound of adults

laughing. They’re like kids again.” The first time I curled, I laughed a lot, too. Not because of Mother Nature’s ice or funny costumes, though my teammates and I did need a sense of humour. In Grade 13 at Mayfield Secondary School, our phys-ed teacher, Mrs. Meisner, decided we should learn to curl. Short just about everything required, our teacher improvised. A long hallway was our “sheet” of “ice.” Plastic Javex bottles filled with sand were our rocks. I can’t recall what we used as brooms, but whatever we did with them was definitely only for show. Given this introduction to the sport, you can imagine my surprise when I played for the first time with rocks made of granite on a surface made of frozen water. That game took place when Amy Darrell and her partner, Matt Carnwell, invited my friend Lisa Wegner and me to take part in a social pizza night at the Orangeville Curling Club. Arriving at the designated time, we learned we had an hour to kill before we began throwing rocks (also called stones). “Not a problem,” said Matt, and quick as you can say “hurry hard,” Chris the bartender served up our beers. Before long we were deep in conversation with Martin Woodhouse, the club’s president, as well as several other regulars. By the time I’d finished my local brew, it was our turn to hit the ice. Fortunately for me and Lisa, who had never curled, not even with Javex bottles, our opposition were also beginners, and our teammates, Amy and Matt, were ringers, at least by our standards. Our opposition, starting with Brad Brown and Brian Johnson, were club regulars. Both men coach on Sunday afternoons with Special Olympics Dufferin. The rest of their rink was made up of Brian’s parents, who had driven from Brampton to play with their son. We received a few pointers, threw a rock or two to warm up, and then jumped in with both feet – literally.

Curlers prepare to compete on a brisk February day at the pond spiel on Island Lake. opposite Jason and Collin Cook’s brooms may not have much effect on the hard natural ice, but they add to the fun.

Those who know anything about curling will be aware that a rink consists of four players: a lead, a second, a vice (or third) and the skip. An “end,” similar to a set in tennis or an inning in baseball, involves every member of both rinks, starting with the lead. Each rink member throws two rocks, alternating with their counterparts from the competing team. We’d lost the coin toss, so I was up first for our rink. Our opposition had the “hammer,” the final rock in curling lingo. With images of Canadian curling icons Sandra Schmirler and Brad Gushue in my head, I believed I’d slide gracefully down the ice toward the near hog line, where I would gently release the rock with a delicate turn of my wrist to make it “curl” – just as I’d seen it done on TV. In truth, I pushed off from the “hack” (like the starting blocks in sprinting) tilted to one side, using the rock to prevent me from falling over. Then, at least three metres short of the hog line, I came to a full stop and gave the rock a good shove. It went hurtling down the ice staying – thank you, thank you, thank you – on our “sheet,” though it did slide straight through the “house” and past the “ring” (the bull’s eye) on its way out of play. Hmm, I thought. This is harder than it looks. It turns out I’m not the first person to discover that curling requires more skill than expected. Barb Hulse, a member of a multigenerational curling family in Orange ville, said, “When I grew up, it was only the nerds who curled. Now they realize it’s hard and not nerdy at all.” I never got much better at delivering my rock. Sure, sometimes it stayed in play. Once someone else’s rock knocked mine onto the “button,” as curlers call the centre circle in the ring. I tried using a “slider” one time. It’s a smooth piece of plastic you attach to the bottom of one shoe to help you slide down the ice. On TV it looks elegant and simple. My attempt was neither. I noticed that a number of players, including our com petition, used long handles to push their rocks, thereby avoiding having to get down to ice level. These devices, similar to those used in shuffleboard, are popular among curlers for whom balance or flexibility is a problem. When I wasn’t throwing a rock, I had time to watch the games on each side of us and was surprised to see that our fellow curlers were young – and really good. Lawn continued on next page

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bowlers, tennis players and hikers are mostly grey-haired. Not so for curling. Friday night for these teenagers was spent at the rink. Sarah Madden, a recent graduate of Orangeville District Secondary School, plays in both a women’s and a mixed league, and is a member of an under-21 competitive team. She was curling with Greg Inglis who had driven from Mississauga. Greg plays three weekly matches and is on an under-21 competitive men’s team. Sarah told me she was taking a year off between high school and college to work, though she admitted she was spending more time at the rink than at her job. I wondered if there was a curling romance in the air. Back on the ice, it was my turn to sweep – a term that describes what curlers did when they used corn brooms. Now that small push brooms have replaced corn brooms, the term is sometimes “brush,” but either way, it was fun to half trot, half slide my way down the sheet using my broom to heat up the ice immediately in front of the rock. This makes the rock curl less. I was better at sweeping than throwing, and it warmed me up nicely. I soon removed my down vest. After six ends we shook hands with our opponents. Over the course of about 90 minutes (a recreational game is normally eight ends and takes about two hours), we’d had plenty of time to chat. You never get too far away from your fellow curlers, which helps explain why the game is so social. Making friends at the rink is key to Barb’s love of curling. A 37-year veteran

The Hulse family, Orangeville’s curling dynasty (l–r): Jeff Hulse, Kathy Stranks, Barb Hulse, Nathan Hulse, AJ Hulse holding his daughter Zoey, Cathryn Madden, Jim Hulse, Tyler Hulse, and young Bentley HulseBrown in the foreground. right Jeff Hulse lines up a shot at the Orangeville Curling Rink.

of the sport, she says, “I know my best friends through the curling club.” In fact, one of Barb’s curling friends is Kathy Stranks, the pond spiel keener. Kathy recently married Barb’s brother and is now part of the Hulse family curling dynasty. Other curlers in the family are Jim Hulse, Barb’s father-inlaw, and her husband, Jeff, as well as the couple’s four children and at least one of their grandchildren. That makes four generations of Hulse curlers. Starting out in Hillsburgh and then Grand Valley, Jim’s early experience of curling was similar in some ways to the pond spiel variety. “We played on hockey ice, which was full of ruts, and if there was a big snowstorm, we had to sweep snow off the ice,” he recalls. Turns out those old arenas, now mostly condemned, leaked – badly. “I’m old enough to remember that when the guys from Orangeville came to play in Hillsburgh, they arrived by train,” says Jim. I tried to imagine Jim’s opposition climbing aboard the train at the station in Orangeville. They would have taken it to Cataract where they’d pick up a train heading southwest toward Elora with stops in Erin and then Hillsburgh. If that doesn’t sound like a long enough continued on page 44

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Not surprisingly, a game that involves throwing rocks along ice and not much more dates back a long way. By the mid-1500s the Scots were playing outdoors on their famous lochs. Two centuries later the game followed Scottish immigrants to other cold-weather countries, including Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. These countries continue to dominate the sport internationally. Curling came first to Lower Canada, where it took on a character of its own when iron, rather than granite, was used for the rocks. It’s believed the military melted down cannonballs and formed them into kettle-shaped curling stones that weighed as much as 65 pounds. Canada’s first curling club formed in 1807 in Montreal, and it too used iron rocks. Producing granite rocks was also problematic in Upper Canada when the sport migrated there some years later. Curlers often used wooden rocks. Eventually granite stones became available and prevailed, despite some grumbling from clubs that had invested in iron. To this day much of the granite comes from Wales, as Welsh granite is more dense than that found elsewhere in the world, including in our Canadian Shield. Curling is a popular sport in Canada, which boasts more than 1.5 million players and about 1,500 clubs. Founded in 1834, the Fergus Curling Club is the oldest continuously operating curling club in Ontario. The Orangeville Curling Club opened in 1888. Curling has had a spotty history at the Olympics, becoming an official sport (for men only) at the 1924 Games in Chamonix, France. It was then dropped, except for four appearances as a demonstration sport, until it won permanent status at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. In 2006, wheelchair curling was added to the Paralympic Games in Turin, Italy, and in 2018, mixed curling made its Olympic debut in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Canada is an international powerhouse and has won six gold, three silver and two bronze medals in Olympic play, as well as three gold and one bronze at the Paralympics. The game has evolved over time. Significantly, it moved indoors, and a free-guard zone was instituted in the 1990s. The latter means that the first five rocks played are protected if they come to a stop between the far hog line and the tee line, excluding the house. The free-guard change (and arguably indoor play) has made the game more offence-oriented and more entertaining to watch. Of the many bonspiels that take place in Canada every year, the Brier may be the most prestigious. The winning team represents the country at the World Men’s Curling Championship. The Brier is named for a brand of tobacco sold by the Macdonald Tobacco Company, which sponsored the tourney for more than 50 years until 1979. It has had a number of different corporate sponsors since, but the storied name remains.

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journey, then consider this: “In those days,” Jim says, “you brought your own rocks to a bonspiel and they carried them on the train, too.” With our game finished, we only had to line up our rocks at the end of the ice for the next rink. Back in the warm bar, we sat down with our fellow players and chatted away over beer, wine and a slice or two, recalling our best shots or, in my case, my least bad ones. The place was packed. Energy was high. Young Sarah, her friend Greg and their pals were there, chatting among themselves, while others enjoyed the company of their siblings and parents. Later when I asked Anthony Hulse, aka AJ, Barb and Jeff’s 29-year-old son, what he’d miss most if he had to give up curling, he said, “My dad. I’d miss playing with my dad.” I asked Amy why she had picked up the game. She replied, “I was hooked after taking a set of learn-to-curl lessons.” Four years later, she and Matt, both in their early 40s, can’t get enough time on the ice. They play a weekly league game and Matt spares for another team. They’d curl more if their busy lives allowed it. Like Barb, they love the social aspect of the game, and like former club manager Cindy, they’ve discovered it’s also pretty good exercise. Cindy has curled for more than 25 years, most of them with her husband, Kevin, until his death last year. Like many others, she thought curling was a sport for wimps until she tried it and became a regular. In addition to managing the club, she was part of a small group, including Barb, that dreamed up the club’s most beloved event: the annual Great Canadian Pond Spiel. While the pond spiel is great fun,

there’s more to it than costumes and laughter. It generates more than $25,000 for the Orangeville Curling Club. This helps explain how the club is able to offer so many programs, including learn-to-curl as well as both junior and school leagues, in addition to men’s, women’s and co-ed play. “Our commu nity supported us,” Barb says, “so we support our community.” Her family are among a host of curlers who have raised money for Parkinson Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and more. Community-mindedness may stem from the game’s spirit. “There’s no ‘me’ in curling; you can’t win as an individual,” says Barb. “It’s a team sport and a family sport.” In The Sporting Scots of Nineteenth Century Canada, writer Gerald Redmond suggested that both Scots and Canadians excel at curling because of their “democratic tendencies.” For Barb’s family, one highlight was the filming of the movie Men with Brooms, some of which was shot in Orangeville. “We got to be extras on set and we’re all in the film,” she says. Despite working and raising four children and a growing number of grandkids, Barb says there’s never been a year she hasn’t been involved in curling. Cindy’s husband played with his sons almost to the day he died. Jim’s six-year-old great-grandson has already made his curling debut. Amy and Matt can’t wait to get on the ice. Kathy is unlikely to ever miss a pond spiel. Back at the Orangeville Curling Club, you can sign up for the eightweek-long novice league for $80. If you’re brave, you can even join a team for the Great Canadian Pond Spiel. But beware, it seems curling is a lifelong commitment.

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Jessica Giovanatto A local florist leans into the holiday season with artful wreaths of foraged greenery. BY ELAINE ANSELMI PHOTOGR APHY BY PETE PATERSON

Florist Jessica Giovanatto holds one of the rustic, handmade Christmas wreaths she makes in her year-round workshop – the closed-in porch at the Caledon farm where she grew up.

here’s an old woodstove in the closed-in porch where florist Jessica Giovanatto creates handmade holiday wreaths. Her father, Walter, bakes bread in the box and roasts chestnuts on top – as if the table strewn with spruce and cedar boughs, and peppered red with rosehips isn’t seasonal enough. Jessica, who started her business, Twine and Tendril, in May 2018, threads forest-green wire through a grapevine wreath base. From there she lashes on fresh-cut greenery with more carefully concealed wire. The emerging wreath looks both organically tossed together and intentionally assembled. “My style is very natural,” she says. “It’s inspired by what grows around here.” There are no bright baubles or glitter on the table. Any colour flourishes – mostly rosehips and winterberries – have been found on this 10-acre Caledon property where she grew up. Jessica picked up most of her skills from her mother, Sue, a passionate hobby gardener who helps her daughter forage and grow plants. Jessica is also taking an online floral design course through the New York Institute of Art and Design. Much of what she’s learned has been by trial and error: “If I see a texture, foliage or berry I like, I test it out and see how it holds up in a design.” After studying early childhood education, Jessica travelled for a few years, working as a nanny and coming home summers to work as a gardener. She still manages properties around Caledon, and launched Twine and Tendril by offering wedding arrangements. (She’s currently planning her own wedding in August 2020 to fiancé Dave Fuller, admitting, “You should see my Pinterest board.”) continued on next page

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For her Christmas creations she’s never short of boughs from inside and outside her family’s fences. Friends will give her a heads up when Hydro One is trimming evergreens nearby. One exception – she purchases fragrant eucalyptus, drying it to a pale green that pops against all that boxwood, pine, juniper, hemlock, cedar and spruce. Those evergreens are the stars of the season. “I’ve always loved Christmas,” says the new mother of baby Finn, born October 4. “We have a huge Christmas tree party every year with family and friends. We all go to a tree farm and come back and make gingerbread houses and cookies.” Jessica now lives in Grand Valley and commutes to her childhood home where her parents still live. Come winter, the enclosed porch is just warm enough for her to work. When the stove really starts to pump out heat, she’ll keep the greens outside, bringing in only enough for her current project. Turning to the wreath before her, Jessica lays down a cluster of juniper over the base, then spruce and more juniper. Next are rosehips, with stems long enough to bobble over the branches like flourishes on a fascinator. “I’m not really a neat worker,” Jessica confesses as she surveys the castoffs that piled up while she was absorbed in creation. The shells of milkweed pods, dried astilbe heads and amaranth tassels are other touches she favours. Sometimes she adds dried orange slices that hold the wintry light. She fastens conifer cones on last. In some cases, she leaves parts of the base exposed, for those who prefer a minimalist look, but her bestsellers are full, traditional wreaths. Does restricting herself to what she can forage nearby limit her creativity? She doesn’t think so, and watching her in action, it certainly seems not. “I get inspired by what I’m using,” she says. “I let the materials lead the design process.” And it doesn’t hurt to have Christmas music in the background and the kettle burbling on the woodstove. Jessica’s wreaths are $30 to $100, depending on size. Her wreaths and arrangements will be available at the Holiday Treasures show at the Museum of Dufferin. You can also find her via Instagram @twineandtendril.

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Glowing Glass These majestic stained glass mountains by Orangeville-based artisan Jessica Wisniewski of Flux Glass Co. glow when backlit or hung in a sunny window. Jessica also sells smaller Christmas tree-worthy ornaments including birds, feathers and arrows. They’d make a fitting gift for the wilderness buff on your list. Find them at Dragonfly Arts on Broadway in Orangeville, Alton Mill’s Noodle Gallery and online at Etsy. (Glass mountain window hanging, $80, Flux Glass Co.)

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Mono’s Elspeth King of HummingHill Alpacas works in alpaca fleece from her small herd and in washable wool to create her charmingly old-school designs. She knits light-as-air alpaca baby clothes and uses an antique-style sock maker for her cheerful striped wool socks. We’re fond of this washable wool scarf as an easy-care winter lift – watch for it at the Holiday Treasures show at the Museum of Dufferin, November 30 to December 15. (Scarf $50, Holiday Treasures)

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Five Heroic Journeys to Recovery by Catherine Gildiner When retired clinical psychotherapist Catherine Gildiner identifies as heroes the five clients she profiles in Good Morning, Monster, you better believe she means what she writes in every sense of the word. From the woman who took on horrific mistreat ment to save her younger sister from the same fate to the Cree man unable to experience even the most basic emotions after his time at residential school, Gildiner tells the story of people who battled to break the cycle of abuse and emerged as role models for and mentors to others. Inspirational. Catherine Gildiner is the best-selling author of the memoir Too Close to the Falls and its two sequels. She divides her time between homes in Toronto and Creemore. (Viking, $26.95)

Swimming with Horses by Oakland Ross Small-town Ontario, 1963. The arrival of teen bombshell Hilary Anson collides with 15-year-old Sam Mitchell’s life like a live hand grenade. Hilary rides horses like an Amazon and shocks him with anecdotes from her previous life in apartheid-era South Africa. Her eventual disappearance, coinciding with a murder, leaves Sam asking questions that will haunt him into adulthood. A former feature writer and foreign correspondent, freelance writer Oakland Ross is a novelist and memoirist who spent his childhood on horseback in Caledon. He now lives in Toronto. (Dundurn, $20.99)

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Make room in the bookcase. It has been another banner year for writers in these hills! Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by a trio of new trail guides. N. Glenn Perrett encourages a soothing session of forest bathing in any one of southern Ontario’s six national parks. Nicola Ross provides more ways to enjoy the outdoors with a new volume in her Loops & Lattes series. And The Caledon Trailway is part trail guide, part local history and entirely a worthy addition to coffee tables everywhere. Love to get lost in good storytelling? Sally Cooper, Oakland Ross, A.G. Pasquella and Jess Taylor have all published new novels. How about

The Caledon Trailway With My Back to the World

Building the Dream

by Diane Allengame The Caledon Trailway: Building the Dream is as beautiful as the trail itself. Lovely colour photography by Rosemary Hasner, Nathan Hiller and Pete Paterson, along with archival images and maps, trace the trail’s history from an abandoned 19th-century railway bed through to its physical construction and beyond. Readers meet the municipal, provincial and federal workers who got the project off the ground, as well as the many volunteers who gave (and still give) countless hours of labour. Additional chapters focus on the trail’s links to other nearby trails – the Bruce and Oak Ridges – and its connection to the Great Trail, which spans the country. As a bonus, readers are treated to a trail diary by author and environmental activist Nicola Ross. (Caledon Trailway Book Committee, $40)

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historical fiction based on true events? Wendy Appleton’s account of growing up in England during the Blitz and Marina Reed’s trials in “paradise” might just fill the bill. If inspirational memoirs are your thing, Catherine Gildiner’s Good Morning, Monster and Roland Kirouac’s Message from a Fool are excellent recommendations. What’s more, there’s poetry and paranormal, business advice and a Sean Cassidy classic, Hanna Bear’s Christmas, newly released in paperback, just in time for Christmas. So many books! So little time! A wonderful predicament, indeed.

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The short stories in Just Pervs delve into the complex domain of female sexuality. Fresh, honest and at times alarming, Jess Taylor’s young women pinball from partner to partner as some yearn for simple, physical touch while others flail helplessly through doomed relationships. In a culture of short attention spans and instant gratification, in which everything is disposable and everyone is self-medicating, what the characters really crave – true human connection – hovers frustratingly out of reach. Pauls, Jess Taylor’s first story collection, drew national praise. Taylor grew up in Palgrave and now lives in Toronto. (Book*hug Press, $20)

It’s Lonely in Paradise by Marina L. Reed Hoping for a fresh start after an unhappy marriage, Heather takes a teaching contract on a Caribbean island. But from the moment the plane lands, she and her 12-year-old son discover they are far from paradise. Just securing the basics of food and water involves a steep learning curve, and the streets are rife with drugs and violence. Instead of feeling gratitude, the islanders openly despise their “white saviours” – and Heather must decide which is more important: sticking with her romanticized notion of helping the less fortunate or keeping herself and her son safe. Based on a true story, It’s Lonely in Paradise is Orange ville resident Marina Reed’s second novel. Her first, Primrose Street, was published in 2018. (MLR, $19.95)

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An Ecological Thriller by David Kendall For Inama Meena, Toronto street cleaner and immigrant from India, life in his new city is not all that different from his experiences as an “untouchable” in his home country. That is, until he finds a severed finger in a trash-strewn gutter. Next thing he knows he’s uncovering an illegal shark-fin ring and forging a new friendship with a young journalist. Belfountain resident David Kendall is an environmental activist and retired journalist whose award-winning first novel, Lázaro, was made into the feature film Where the River Runs Black. All proceeds from the sale of Slag will be donated to the ecological preservation of the Niagara Escarpment. (David Kendall, $15.95)

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Trains, tubing and peak après-hiking. Caledon author and environmentalist Nicola Ross – in collaboration with Albion’s Amy Darrell – is back with the fifth book in her Loops & Lattes series. This time Ross and Darrell head into Mennonite country with 35 new trails to explore. A couple of teasers: Two of the loops involve hitching a ride on the Waterloo Central Railway. Another invites hikers to ditch their boots and experience the Elora Gorge from an inner tube. Each hike in the book is described in detail, including level of difficulty, highlights to look for, the flora and fauna of the area and, of course, the best places to find a hot cuppa and something decadent to eat when the day is done. The other titles in the Loops & Lattes series cover Caledon, Dufferin, Halton and the Hamilton area. (Woodrising Consulting, $27.95)

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A Walk in Her Shoes by Travis Greenley In A Walk in Her Shoes, Travis Greenley describes the unique perspective he has gained as the only man to work full-time for Orange ville’s Family Transition Place. Working closely with the women on staff and through his job as a youth educator, he has developed a deeper understanding of the everyday struggle of women’s lives, the systemic culture of violence against women, and the very real harm both men and women suffer from toxic masculinity. Bonus points to Travis for literally walking the walk – by nearly crippling himself to finish a race in a pair of hot pink, size 10 stilettos. (Travis Greenley, $20.99)

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An alien artifact and bitter betrayal challenge Taya to face her changing identity and her role in the future of her world. Forgotten Fallacy is the fourth book in MJ Moores’ science fiction series Chronicles of Xannia. (Infinite Pathways Press, $24.95) In Final Year, Beth believes that, in Jeremy, she has found the perfect subject for her sociology thesis. He’s ridiculously handsome and charming, a stereotypical love-’em-and-leave-’em kind of guy. What he wasn’t supposed to be was complex. And kind. When a bomber threatens the campus, Beth must re-evaluate her own prejudices and help Jeremy clear his name. A former teacher, MJ Moores lives in Caledon. (DAOwen, $12)

Hanna Bear’s Christmas by Monica Devine illustrated by Sean Cassidy How a brave little doe changed Christmas forever.

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Hanna Bear’s forest friends promise to wake her for Christmas, but a hibernating Hanna proves difficult to rouse! Children of all ages will love this magical Christmas story, now available in paperback. Award-winning author and illustrator Sean Cassidy lives in Orangeville. His previous titles include Good to Be Small, Gummytoes, Wake Up, Henry Rooster! and Kazaak! (Fitzhenry & Whiteside, $12.95)

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The Pridden Saga: Book Two by J.M. Tibbott On vacation in the British Virgin Islands, video game designer Kat falls through a vortex and finds herself in Pridden, a land very much like the fantasy role-playing games she creates. In The Healers, the second book in the Pridden Saga series, Kat continues her quest through the six lands, blundering through bizarre local customs, and gaining new allies and enemies as she attempts to help Pridden avert an all-out war. Formerly a resident of Orangeville, J.M. Tibbott now lives in Erin. (Sun Dragon Press, $20.99)

The Secrets of Mudge Bay by Ron McCormack Based on the true story of Daniel Dodge, heir to the Dodge Motor Company fortune, Ron McCormack’s fictionalized account of the mysterious events leading to Dodge’s tragic death in 1938 takes place on picturesque Georgian Bay. Involved are a young million aire, a scandalous love affair with a workingclass Manitoulin Island woman and a speedboat that never should have crashed. Ron McCormack’s first novel was the golf-based mystery The Big Play. He lives in Orangeville. (Ron McCormack, $15.95)

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All That Sparkles by Diane Bator Still recuperating from a horrible Hollywood marriage and a round of chemotherapy, Laken Miller enjoys the slow pace of helping her sister run her vintage clothing shop. But when the shop receives a trunk full of expensive gowns and newspaper articles about a decades-old diamond robbery, Laken finds herself thrown into the hunt for a killer. Orangeville’s Diane Bator is the author of the Wild Blue Mysteries and the Gilda Wright Mysteries. (BWL, $12.95)

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The Memoirs of Roland Kirouac by Roland Kirouac The childhood Roland Kirouac describes in his memoir is horrifying – squatting in a roach-infested hovel in Quebec City and living in constant fear of his violent, alcoholic father. But the life he forges, from his start as a 16-year-old instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio to his career as a sought-after choreographer in Toronto and Los Angeles – he even choreographed the opening ceremonies of the Calgary Winter Olympics! – is pure inspiration. Roland Kirouac, the man in the dapper hat, lives in Orangeville. (Roland Kirouac, $17.95)

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by Mark Grice Kella Major has worked her butt off to keep her father’s horse farm afloat. Which isn’t easy, what with a hockey-mad daughter to raise and Kella’s growing attraction to the new farrier, a man with a less than reputable past. With her back against the wall and the future of the farm at stake, Kella must take a stand for what she believes in and protect what’s hers. Mark Grice of Caledon is a professional horse trainer, part-time actor and award-winning artist. Paint the Horse Blue is his debut novel. (Archway, $24)

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A Little Girl’s War by Wendy Appleton In 1944 Bexleyheath, England, fleeing school for a bomb shelter or waking up to find the neighbour’s house demolished by a German bomb was commonplace. For five-year-old Wendy, this kind of everyday life was all she had ever known. Imagine her confusion when her parents send her away (for her safety) to live with strangers in Lancashire. Wendy Appleton, who now lives in Melanc thon, paints a vivid picture of wartime Britain. A Little Girl’s War is also a lovely tribute to the two older women who took in Wendy and her sister, cared for them and kept them safe. For readers aged 10 and older. (Amberley, $20)

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Finally free of an abusive relationship, Sandy is immediately swept into the world of the Family. She knows she has a supernatural Talent, and the Family want to teach her how to use it. But does she really want to face yet more battles? Lallie Napier grew up in Hockley Valley and now lives in Midland. (Anna Lord Fine Arts, $19.95)

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Lynne Golding of Brampton fictionalizes her family’s history in the city she calls home and, in the process, takes her characters to the Forks of the Credit and Cataract. The Innocent is the first book in the series. (Blue Moon, $19.99)

The Memoirs of Alexander Brodie edited and annotated by John Steckley Edited by his great-great-great-nephew John Steckley, Alexander Brodie’s diaries provide a glimpse of the early days of Ontario settlement – from the journey of Alexander and his family to Upper Canada from Scotland in the 1830s to the Rebellion of 1837 and encounters with the area’s Indigenous people. A longtime instructor at Humber College, John Steckley is the author of many books focusing on anthropology, sociology and the language and history of Indigenous peoples. He lives in Bolton. (Rock’s Mills Press, $24.95)

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Burnt Offering by David Courtney Philosopher and cultural critic David Courtney turns to wordplay in this collection of poems and song lyrics. Burnt Offering is a Leonard Cohen-infused look at love, desire and the endless purgatory of contemporary life. Belwood’s David Courtney is also the author of Theory of Mind, The Art of Sanity and Neurogenesis. (David Courtney, $16.95)

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Colouring and Activity Book by Jason Scorcia and Christopher Tampin illustrated by Wendle Beaton Special Olympian Jason Scorcia, aka Scorch, teamed up with friend Chris Tampin and illustrator Wendle Beaton to create this all-ages colouring book packed with fun pictures and inspirational quotations. The goal of the book is to promote understanding of mental health challenges, and net proceeds go to the Special Olympic and Motionball charities. Bolton’s Jason Scorcia and Chris Tampin co-founded Jason’s Quest, an organization dedicated to helping families offset the costs of involvement in Special Olympic programs. (Jason’s Quest, $20)

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Brine Dining Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy. BY JANICE QUIRT PHOTOGR APHY BY PETE PATERSON

hen Andrea Barbuto’s kids burst through the door after school, they make a beeline for the kitchen. But instead of munching on a handful of goldfish crackers, or requesting a PB&J, they grab forks and dive into jars of their mom’s handmade sauerkraut with wild greens. Really. Wild greens sauerkraut is just one of the fermented foods the Inglewood holistic nutritionist makes and packages under her raw and organic Wild Culture Ferments label. The line includes the Korean staple, kimchi, and an ever-growing range of krauts. The one favoured by her children is affectionately named The Wildlings after a rugged Game of Thrones clan. It features greens such dandelion, stinging nettle and garlic mustard, all of which Andrea collects in her backyard or purchases locally. Fermentation has been used to preserve food and drink since 6000 B.C. and is behind the most enduring traditional dishes of many cultures. Kimchi, for instance, the pungent condiment made with cabbage, vegetables and the red pepper flakes called gochugaru, has been part of the Korean diet for centuries. Likewise, where would German cuisine be without the tang of sauerkraut? In kimchi and sauerkraut the chemical reac tion at work is called lactic acid fermentation, in which naturally occurring bacteria convert sugar (in dairy foods or from carbohydrates in such vegetables as cabbage) into lactic acid, which

Andrea Barbuto of Wild Culture Ferments hand mixes a batch of sauerkraut in the commercial kitchen at Riverdale Farm and Forest in Inglewood.

acts as the preservative. Salt is key, creating conditions that favour “good” bacteria and discourage pathogens, as well as changing the composition and flavour of the ingredients. As Andrea explains of her six-week process, “Chop it, salt it, massage it and wait.” When each batch is done, it will feed a growing fan base of foodies hooked on her clever blends – each its own mix of sharp, sour and salty – who seek Andrea out at farmers’ markets, including Orangeville’s. In addition to taste, fermented foods like Andrea’s are increasingly being touted for their probiotics – those live, good bacteria credited with health benefits such as aiding digestion

– long associated with some kinds of yogurt. Emerging research also suggests probiotics may be important to mental wellness. A recent study by McMaster University researchers found a connection between psychiatric wellness and gut flora, building on a growing body of research suggesting particular bacteria can help or hinder the treatment of conditions such as depression. (A note: Foods with beneficial live bacteria need constant refrigeration. In the case of sauerkraut, look for raw, unpasteurized products. Shelf-stable sauerkraut, for instance, is usually pasteurized and doesn’t offer the same benefits. While not widely available, there are continued on next page

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beer brewers and hard cider makers who use formulas that don’t lose their probiotics – as most beer and cider do.) While experts are lobbying hard to include fermented food as its own category in Canada’s Food Guide, fermented food lovers are already there. If you’re a newbie, Andrea recommends starting slowly with a tablespoon or two a day to gauge how your stomach reacts. At her post at farmers’ markets, Andrea’s holistic nutritionist training regularly gets a workout as she listens to customers’ health and diet concerns. In between sales ($10 for a 500 mL jar) and offering mouth-watering samples, she also dispenses and collects serving suggestions. Andrea likes to pair her new cumin and caraway kraut with rice and lentils for a family dinner or on a tempeh Reuben for lunch. The carrot-dill blend could sub in anywhere you need a classic coleslaw. Of course, eating straight from the jar, as Andrea’s kids do, is perfectly acceptable and convenient as well. Pressed for her top pick, Andrea chooses kimchi, which she still craves despite her almost daily proximity to the stuff. “It’s like my body wants to ingest this raw, living food to help maintain an optimal balance,” she says. Sigrid Wolm, a local food expert and owner of Orangeville’s Kitchen to the Table, says serving sauerkraut as a central part of a meal, rather than a condiment, is natural in her home country of Germany. Sigrid and employee Kristin Vettese have been making sauerkraut and

fizzy kombucha, a drink made by fermenting sweetened black tea, in the store’s demonstration kitchen for the past two years for themselves and customers. Kristin and Sigrid are passionate about teaching shoppers to make these healthy products at home with yogurt makers, sauerkraut fermentation jars, food processors and mandolines for slicing all that cabbage. Sigrid points out that DIY ferment ing also offers the opportunity to purchase produce locally and support area farmers. “We want to help people make and maintain changes to live healthily, and trying fermented foods is one example,” she says. “We like to support people in overcoming previously held assumptions or fears about these foods and nurture not only their bodies but their curiosity as well.” Mono home chef and local yoga teacher Fortunata McConkey radiates healthy living and enjoys experiment ing with raw and cooked vegan and gluten-free foods. She regularly makes kimchi and kombucha at home and is happy they’ve eliminated her probiotic supplement use. She once tried her hand at making vegan kefir, the fermented milk drink popular in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with little success. But her fermented coconut cream, though a little runny, shows promise as a vegan yogurt, she says. “Fermented foods taste great and complement any meal,” Fortunata says. “I love getting creative in the kitchen with whatever is available.” When your own attempts collapse, there are plenty of new fermented products filling local shelves to turn

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to. Caledon’s Heatherlea Farm Shoppe stocks Wild Culture Ferments as well as a range of products from Green Table Foods and Live Kombucha from Guelph, and Booch Kombucha from London. Sheldon Creek Dairy near Loretto offers kefir and yogurt with the beneficial bacteria added after pasteurization. Mother and daughter team Catherine Johnson and Shawna McFadyen of Caledon’s Country Brew bottle kombucha and another drink called jun – made from black and green tea respectively. They learned their methods from daughter/ sister Michelle Tufts, who has run a successful probiotics business, Love Probiotics, in Guatemala for ten years. “People love the jun, especially our best-selling flavours, Radiant Rasp berry and Blissful Blueberry, which are made with unpasteurized honey and have a smoother taste than kom bucha,” says Shawna. Country Brew products are available in local cafés and some Foodland stores. (While

some recent studies have questioned the purported health benefits of kombucha, and even cite possible rare side effects, most experts agree that sipping in moderation is fine.) Back in the commercial kitchen where she works at Riverdale Farm and Forest in Inglewood, Andrea is the epitome of an Earth mother in action, rinsing fresh wild greens, chopping vibrant organic cabbage, carrots and beets, and keeping a watchful eye on the food-grade tubs quietly bubbling away. “My nutrition studies, food preparation background, and love of organic agriculture and wild food foraging – my whole life has led to these small jars of food.”

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At the chic Butter and Cup in Mayfield West, your fresh-made tea and drool-worthy scones demand an Instagram closeup. If the Great British Baking Show sets off cravings for an authentic Victoria sponge served on delicate china, take your Lady Grey at the new Top Hat Tea Room in Orangeville. They also stock Mono’s herbal hitmakers Escarpment Gardens. High tea comes with finger sandwiches and classic English desserts. Erin’s Maddie Hatter Tea Shop & Café offers a classic high tea sure to please Alice in Wonderland-loving youngsters or grownups yearning for a fix of clotted cream.

How she rolls Emily Dickson’s Miso Hungry mobile sushimaking service wants you to throw a dinner party with a difference. “My idea is to take my love of sushi to people so they can make it at home themselves,” says Emily, who lived in Japan for years.

Holiday décor – including a few dozen nutcrackers – sets the scene at The Millcroft Inn’s Nutcracker Afternoon Tea on Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22 (11:30am and 3:30pm). The event’s debut was a success last year, so it’s back, says food and beverage manager Jeffrey Bursey. Tchaikovsky’s classic plays in the background as you sip your brew and nibble upscale tea sandwiches and assorted mini pastries.

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A bonus bit of local tea lore: Did you know Creemore’s Clearview Tea Company makes the blend served at Queen’s Park? Consider trying it in your office kitchen, too.

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Take a cue from Orangeville’s new speakeasy-style cocktail bar Revival 1863 for your own holiday gathering. Co-owner Angela Ward suggests fans try making their Winter Whisky Sour, a handcrafted tipple topped with “a bit of nostalgic Christmas spice.” The drink exemplifies the cozy, classic feel of the lounge, which Angela conceived as a throwback to a simpler time when families and friends slowed down to “break bread and talk over a great drink.”

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Join the upcoming Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers events November 24, January 28 and March 31, 6 to 9pm, in the kitchen at Lavender Blue Catering. Guests (ages 12+) assemble to prep, chop and make soup to fill the freezer at Family Transition Place, then reward a job well done with dinner and a glass of wine (for those of age). Tickets are $65. On March 3, National Soup It Forward Day, a special event will benefit four local charities. See details on website.

Sweet somethings Barb Chafey of The Chocolate Shop in Orangeville sweetens the season with chocolate stars ($1.50 each) that work as present toppers. A 3-D Christmas sleigh on a tray can do duty as a centrepiece, then as dessert (from $35). And a box of eight chocolates ($12) is a welcome hostess gift filled with caramels, chocolate truffle mice and Irish cream truffles.

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The Sisters Touch of Christmas shop north of Bolton is worth a trip, if only to see the spectacular setting – a festive standalone shop at the end of the long laneway at St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery. You’ll also want to stock up on baked goods. Scoop up single sugar cookies ($6.50) and gingerbread people ($4.50) or elegant boxes of eight gourmet cookies including chocolate mint crème, hazelnut chocolate, snowball Linzer or red velvet praline ($15). Shortbread comes in original, maple, cranberry, double chocolate or lavender-honey ($22). E www.thechocolateshop.ca E www.dufferinmuseum.com E www.thesisterstoc.com

Entertain this idea Heatherlea Farm Shoppe takes the butcher box trend to the next level with a wide range of options. The Low & Slow – a box full of seven braising or roasting cuts, such as chuck roast and brisket, along with house-made beef stock – will aid in feeding your gang over the holidays ($336). A steak lover on your gift list will surely appreciate the Steak Taster ($277) featuring seven types, from flank to flat iron. Just remember to angle for an invite. A great opportunity to shop in person: Heatherlea’s Christmas at the Farm event November 23, 11am to 3pm, features sugar cookie decorating, a holiday photo booth and seasonal snacks. The $10 family entry fee benefits SickKids. E www.heatherlea.shop

Pantry goodies Deb Ferrier, the baker at Mrs. Mitchell’s for 30 years, gives her fellow staff homemade pickles every Christmas. Thanks to backup from the restaurant’s chef, Derrick Shedlosky, the rest of us can now partake for about $10 a jar. Go classic with Deb’s Dills hot, dill, and bread and butter. Or try asparagus spears and pickled golden beets. COURTESY HOCKLEY PICKLING CO

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Heather Blahut’s Chocolate Gardener treats are a star at the Holiday Treasures show at the Museum of Dufferin. This year, watch for truffles and funky barks including matcha in white chocolate and Himalayan pink salt in dark chocolate ($6.50).

Diane Walmsley and Cheryl Duvall’s new Hockley Pickling Co. quickly sold out online. But you can still nab their Classic Garlic Dills and Spicy B@tches at Sheldon Creek Dairy and Hockley Valley Farm’s Christmas market, Saturday, November 23 to Monday, December 23 ($6–$10). And don’t forget Rosemont General Store’s house-made bread-and-butter and dill pickles ($6–$8) on your next pit stop. E www.mrsmitchells.com E www.hockleypickling.com E www.rgstore.ca E www.hockleyvalleyfarm.ca

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W Friday Monkey House For more than 20 years, Monkey House albums have been the repository for the outlier musical creations of Don Breithaupt. Monkey House’s music is instinctively developed with a quirky, jazzy, highlevel musicianship similar to the DNA of Breithaupt’s lifelong musical influences. The musical alchemy created by band members and guest artists on all 12 tracks is superlative, and I basked for days in the early songs before moving on to enjoy the rest of the album. Opening track “10,000 Hours” takes a high-level funk jab at Anders Ericsson’s famous theory before morphing into a delicious samba and ending with the solo wizardry of Snarky Puppy guitarist Mark Lettieri. The subsequent tracks are finely cut musical gems that include a cover of Walter Becker’s “Book of Liars” and the trademark sound of the Manhattan Transfer on “The Jazz Life.” Friday, Monkey House’s fifth full-length release, is clearly the best thing the band has put together since the project was born.

Warez Warez From the appealing cover art by Chris Morro to the final guitar jangle, the first solo project of Andrew McArthur, aka Warez, reflects an uplifting and musically creative vibe. Assisted by the talented Wally Jericho and with the vocal collaboration of Sara May of Falcon Jane, this collection of music is heavenly, relaxed and positive. But even if you want to cut a rug, there’s “Spooky Kitty” or “Moon” for a slow dance. “Stupid” is anything but, with an opening riff that will grab your ears for days, and you’ll want to catch McArthur’s magical wedding singerstyle dance moves in the companion online video. “4 Walls” is an ode to the screens and images on the early Internet and video games that shaped McArthur’s generation. Except for brass and woodwinds, McArthur adroitly handles all the instrumentation on the album, which gives listeners a taste of his musical filter on life when he isn’t performing live or in studio with Falcon Jane and other groups.

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e’ve probably all had the discussion about what we would need if we were stranded on a desert island. What would I require most? Safe drinking water? A multipurpose knife? A solar-powered torch so I could see in the dark? Of course not. I’d want my favourite music! Better still, I would drag a quartet of multitalented musicians with me so we could compose music, perform our masterpieces using handcrafted instruments, and relish the juice from random island fruits after our performance. (I’d figure out the less important stuff, such as water, knives and power sources, after I arrived on the island.) I’m being silly, of course, but I can’t imagine living without the power of music. I urge you to listen to some of the options presented here. There are plenty of disparate possibilities to choose among, all featuring artists who make their home in Headwaters or have musical ties to these hills. Many of the albums are available on CD, though more and more artists are opting to release their work, at least initially, on streaming services such as Bandcamp and SoundCloud. Just search an artist’s or band’s name to discover how to hear their music. I do hope you enjoy them all. They’ll get you through until the rescue ship comes in.

The Gift of Giving Shirley Eikhard I just received my first holiday gift and it may turn out to be the best of the year. It’s new music from the incomparable Shirley Eikhard. Eikhard has written and recorded five holiday songs that gave me shivers. The nice kind. The ones you get while sipping a hot chocolate after a winter sleigh ride. Each song sounds like a classic we’ve heard for generations, and that’s no surprise. Eikhard’s songwriting talent is legendary and her list of career accomplishments lengthy. The Gift of Giving includes “The Holidays Are Here” in 5/4 and the chillinducing “The Gift of Giving,” along with the bopping rescue story “Santa’s Got a Secret.” There’s even a jazzy ode to the little feline darling on the cover of the EP in “Baby’s First Christmas.” All the songs are wrapped in Eikhard’s signature vocal stylings and lush background vox. She adroitly performs all instrumentation from guitar, keyboards, bass, chromatic harmonica and percussion (drums, finger snaps and tambourine) to flute. This EP will be playing in my living room over Christmas. I’d recommend you treat yourself as well.

Made in Canada David Storey and the Side Road Scholars Telling great stories is nothing new for David Storey, who’s back with his guitar and the Side Road Scholars to perform nine new songs on Made in Canada. All the tracks were recorded live on the floor of Operation Northwoods studios near Orangeville. In each tune Storey’s gritty characters take us for a ride, whether they’re showing a special girl around town in “My Girl’s” or just bolting from a crushing 9-to-5 lifestyle in “I’m Gone.” “Bring It” offers a unique glimpse into the life of a goalie for hire as he challenges opposing teams to take their best shots, and “Trout Lake” tells the quintessentially Canadian story of an outdoor hero stick handling his way to local glory under snowflakes on a moonlit northern night. There’s even a murder ballad – “50 Clicks” tells the tale of a jealous loner leaving the scene of his crime while reflecting on the error of his ways. It’s good to have David Storey back singing again. Made in Canada scores an overtime winner.

Sumach Roots Jason Wilson Sumach Roots, Jason Wilson’s latest project, is an inventive, multi faceted musical journey through the evolution of Ontario. Combining Wilson’s extensive musical pedigree with knowledge related to his work as an adjunct professor of history at the University of Guelph, the album treats listeners to an experience that is dense with musical style and historic backstory. On “Posthuma,” inspired by the late 18th-century diaries of Elizabeth Posthuma Simcoe, impressive singing performances and a superlative squad of musical collaborators, including Orangeville’s Perry Joseph, present an early perspective on Upper Canada. Toronto’s Great Fire of 1904 is dramatically described in “Lads of Lombard Hall,” with the Toronto Fire Services’ Pipes and Drums providing a haunting fade-out at song’s end. And “Eugene (No Fear of Flying)” makes for a moving finale that recounts the thoughts of a Haudenosaunee ironworker. For me, the 10 tracks on Sumach Roots ended far too quickly, but then most remarkable experiences do. Fortunately, the musical tales on Sumach Roots can be spun over and over again.

51% Pant City Cory McCallum may be the most artistically prolific human I know. When he isn’t doing “other stuff” (see Smaller Rooms Bigger Fences), McCallum writes and makes music that is often expressed via Pant City. Pant City’s latest shows off a full posse of Orangeville musicians McCallum has consorted with musically in bands such as Faceless Lazers, the Haymakers, Grande Fir, Beef Chiefs and Monoplaza. The music is similar to his earlier work on Verily I Did Gaze upon the Tiger, with hefty Petty-like back beats, nimble lyrics and enviable guitar work, yet there is a purposeful country-blues resonance to the messages. This is evident in the apologetic waltz “Not Tonight, Dear” and in the reflective relief of “Easy.” “Heluva Mess” is a notable highlight with a savoury feel and a righteous solo guitar feature. “2CUCRY” is simple and touchingly personal. Once again, great work from the eye of Orangeville’s musical hurricane.

Countrywide Soul Jim Cuddy With Countrywide Soul, Jim Cuddy aimed to capture his touring band’s boundless energy and distinctive treatment of previous solo material, as well as of some earlier Blue Rodeo numbers and covers of well-known classics. The album is a triumph that was recorded live with no overdubs in the barn located on Cuddy’s family farm in Mulmur. Familiar songs are impeccably reimagined in tunes the band has refined through many live performances. “Dragging On” from Blue Rodeo’s Tremolo, for example, is treated to a brisker tempo with lush strings removed, and “Clearer View” is repurposed in a cleaner, tighter, more countrified style that perfectly suits the Jim Cuddy Band. Two new originals, “Back Here Again,” an energetic two-step, and the rockier “Glorious Day” were created specifically for this project and are highlights of the album. Best of all, out in front of all this musicianship are those iconic Jim Cuddy vocals tying it all together and resonating just as much as they did the first time I heard “Try” on my car radio.

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The Discarded may comprise family members, but they don’t drive a multicoloured school bus on tour and their music exhibits a zero come-on-get-happy vibe. This group is a purebred garage punk trio who play heavy, hard-hitting music. Dad J.P. Wasson provides vocals and guitar with sons Jared Dean powering the bass work and Caden Jax slamming out a cinder-block solid foundation on drums. Since the first downbeat of their self-titled inaugural release in 2017, The Discarded have hammered themselves into a bona fide rocking missile coming at you with purpose and attitude. Their hard-driving approach shows on this latest five-song EP. Not from This Town is also the music that accompanies the text of Act 1 of J.P.’s three-act musical Sound Check and Fury, which can be read at thediscarded.ca (click on Script). The Discarded are prolific to the max. Not from This Town is the band’s third release in three years, and they don’t plan on letting up anytime soon. A fall tour is now in process and the music from Acts 2 and 3 of Sound Check and Fury was to be released this November.

Some combinations just work. Like pickles and ice cream or Vegemite and avocado. When combos like these are melded, the fit seems natural. The same is true of Cory McCallum of Pant City and Devin Hentsch of Devin and the Dark Light. The two, who worked together with the Haymakers before veering off in separate directions, teamed up to create Smaller Rooms Bigger Fences, a unique and engaging musical hybrid. It’s nice to have them collaborating again. Smaller Rooms Bigger Fences is primarily acoustic, as each artist holsters his sharper edges. The result exhibits the fine flavours of each in a distinctive and synchronistic way. “Cages,” with its relaxed backbeat, and “The Knife,” which shuffles in the true country tradition, are keepers. The violin of Rebecca RosePeacock and additional guitars by Justin McDonald and Jae Marr are also featured. This is mournful alt-folkindie-rock that shines.

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Listening to many of the rock recordings of the 1970s and beyond was a mesmerizing yet delightfully baffling experience. New and unexplained sounds were invading headphones everywhere as listeners sat in awe next to their lava lamps. But what was that one sound that was so fascinating and new? Stevie Wonder, Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Pete Townshend (The Who) and Joe Zawinul (Weather Report) all spoke to their audiences using a musical device that created uniquely haunting sounds. The device was the ARP 2600 synthesizer. In the hands of a master, intriguing musical atmospheres could be created. In Arprovisations, Vol.1, James Paul, aka Homo Trans Futura, has crafted a collection of musical extemporizations using an ARP 2600. You’ll recognize the sounds in each of the six improvised performances. As the liner notes by Friendly Rich suggest, this recording is “James Paul and the Arp, elegantly dancing alone in a dark basement, with you the lucky listener peering in.” It’s meditative, trancelike music that just might light you up. Have fun!

Torn Down Units have been cranking out their own brand of power-packed rock ’n’ roll surf punk for more than 20 years, and on their latest release this experience shows in the best possible way. Like a fully formed and dominant Stanley Cup-winning power play, each song on Hell from the Hills comes at listeners in waves. From “Take Me or Leave Me” to “She Lies” and “Grudge Match,” you know these guys are serious rockers who can score at will. The current version of the band features Ian Coburn on guitars and bass, Greg Nelson on guitars and Luke Ryan on drums. The project was mixed and mastered by Greg Dawson. The raw and exciting vocals, provided by all members, hearken back to vintage power rockers such as Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, and Beck, Bogert and Appice with a dollop of AC/DC. TDU are tight, well-oiled and stoked with an energy that rocks to the bone.

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We Could Be Beautiful Sara Rose Last year Sara Rose shared her singing and songwriting prowess on her debut album, Until Now. Her latest album, We Could Be Beautiful, takes things to the next level with an even closer look at key events and situations in her life. Exposing inner feelings to someone close to you is challenging enough, but sharing deep emotions through a song is often tougher. With the production assistance of Dennis Hahn, Rose handles the task with aplomb. She sings confidently, from the intimate confession of “Wear Me on Your Heart” and the resolute anthem of “Ain’t for Me” to “Change My Plans,” a sassy dance number in which something so wrong evolves into something just right. And “Fault Line” is a solid tune that will induce head bobbing in short order. At the heart of Rose’s music is the idea that a single song can serve a purpose for and resonate specifically with each listener. She is honoured to provide the vehicle. We are privileged to be the ones listening.

Orangeville’s own visual artist Ricky Schaede advised me of a recent EP from a talented electronic musical artist known as Romshii. Recognized mostly for his earlier roles in bands such as the Auras and Our Father Star, Romshii, aka Robb Schaede, has created a hauntingly trippy five-song electronic collection. Meme Life includes the relaxed “How to Tell a Girl You Like Her” and the eminently danceable “TAY DAY” and “Robot Porn.” I was totally smitten by the satirical lyric and dance energy of the final track, though, for delicacy, I’ll abbreviate its title here to “WTF Just Happened?” Robb Schaede produced all tracks, with sound mastering by José Contreras (By Divine Right) and additional vocals by Andrew McArthur (Falcon Jane, Warez) and Mike Schaede (Romshii’s dad). Meme Life left me wishing for more. Romshii says he’ll give up anything to keep doing music. I’ll be on the lookout for his next offering.

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Foreshadowing Light: Live Citizen of Zion Citizen of Zion is a Christian rock group led by husband and wife Chris and Becki Prins. Together with Larry Mazzola, Todd Richards and Kyle Fegan, the couple have created an ambitious musical event titled Foreshadowing Light: Live. The two-disc set includes a companion lyric and art book that guides listeners through a 15-song biblical journey from Eden to the cross. The band’s style incorporates heavy guitar riffs, synthesized keys and syncopated rhythms, with the bulk of the vocals handled by keyboardist Becki Prins. A choir is also featured to great effect. “Line of Kings” from Disc 2 was a high point for me. During the six years it took to create Foreshadowing Light, COZ worked tirelessly to bring their idea to fruition. The production reflects the band’s genuine passion for the story and an energy that shines through in all the music.

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Howling blizzards, ice storms, power outages. As the climate changes, severe weather is more frequent. Emergency services are on high alert, but when disaster strikes, the first line of defence is you. BY ANTHONY JENKINS

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on’t worry. Be happy!” Words to live by – when heard in reggae rhythm while sitting in a deck chair on a white beach, sipping a mai tai. Back home, however, with winter storms on the horizon, mindless happiness can be a bad idea. Even though we know we should be stocking the pantry and laying in the firewood like the responsible ant of Aesop’s fable, many of us are more like the happygo-lucky grasshopper. We choose to ignore, forget, procrastinate or simply assume something unhappy – catastrophically unhappy – couldn’t happen to us or our community. But with each passing year, the changing climate reinforces the risks of that carefree attitude. We are not immune here in these hills. Environment Canada reports that severe weather alerts (extreme winter or summer weather, or dense fog) in our region increased nearly every year from 2014 through 2018. In 2014, 39 alerts were recorded. By 2018, that figure had increased to 71. Projections for decades to come are for significant increases in the number of days below –15C and above 30C, as well as for a far greater number of “extreme precipitation events.” Cause for worry can extend beyond weather and “acts of God.” There are hazards of our own making – homes built too close to flood plains or drought-dry woodlands, or our near-total reliance on electronic technology for daily business and financial

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transactions that leaves us more vulnerable in the event of a blackout or cyberattack. But those things are easy to ignore on a fine summer morning. Imagine a sunny slice of sky viewed from the spacious Orangeville office of Sonya Pritchard, chief administrative officer of Dufferin County. The view is cloudless, blue and bright. Then blink – suddenly that clear sky is marred by a violent blizzard or the malevolent funnel of a tornado. Or let your imagination leap further, to human-made disaster – a tower of flame from a crashed airplane or a toxic plume of gas above an overturned chemical tanker. Though some of these scenarios are less likely than others, any of one of them could happen. And if it did, the phone would ring, the computer monitors on Pritchard’s well-organized desk would light up, and the Dufferin County Emergency Response Plan would be launched. On those computer screens, coloured blocks, charts and lists display the contacts and roles of a broad community of emergency staff and physical resources that can be mobilized. Rapidly. It is a template for countywide – and beyond – management of any and all emergencies, large and small, that can affect the people, properties, businesses and livestock of Dufferin County. Unfolding events are even ranked: incident, emergency (a multi-incident event), disaster (not since the Grand Valley tornado in 1985) and catastrophe (thankfully, never yet). The screens are “a communication tool for the

Command Centre,” says Pritchard, “but ‘command’ is a funny word. We record, we co-ordinate the flow of information, but we’re off to the side, overseeing. We don’t tell the emergency services people what to do.”

ere’s how the plan works. Something bad happens, perhaps a fire, an explosion, a flood or a blizzard. Local responders assess and begin dealing with the situation. Depending on the nature of the problem, an onsite incident commander may be named. In the case of a fire, for example, the commander would be the local fire chief, or if flooding destroys a gas line, a joint command would be established. As the problem grows or is assessed to be greater than local resources can handle, escalating levels of the emergency response plan are involved. The full county plan doesn’t come into effect “unless it has to,” says Pritchard. “Various components of the emergency plan are activated depending on the situation.” The earliest version of the plan was put in place after a series of tornadoes ripped through these hills on May 31, 1985. The deadliest of the bunch levelled parts of Grand Valley and Mono before continuing its destructive path eastward. Two people were killed in Grand Valley and dozens of homes, barns and businesses were destroyed. Then along came the 9-11 attacks, and emergency planning ramped up significantly.

Across Ontario, provincial law requires municipal ities to have an emergency management program in place. Like emergency response plans for Peel Region, Caledon and Wellington County, the Dufferin plan is available both online and as a printed document. Detailed and laden with acronyms – AAR, CEMC, PEOC and PNERP (Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan) – the document includes more than nearly any resident needs to know, other than that it is in place, practised and proven – and that it delineates lines of authority and responsibilities. Under the IMS (Incident Management System), a command section under an elected municipal official presides over four fields: planning, operations, logistics and finance, each with a section chief and subordinate leads who report to the chief and co-ordinate staff and volunteers as they carry out specified duties. In operations, the public works lead ensures, among many other things, “that barricades and delineators are delivered to the emergency site to establish traffic control points and emergency perimeters as required.” Under finance, the human resources lead “co-ordinates offers of, and appeals for, volunteers.” The pre- and post-emergency functions of the business continuity lead are also detailed. Nearly all these people do this work, or are trained and prepared to do it, in addition to their day jobs as municipal employees. The most important acronym in the handbook is

Environment Canada reports that severe weather alerts (extreme winter or summer weather, or dense fog) in our region increased nearly every year from 2014 through 2018. In 2014, 39 alerts were recorded. By 2018, that figure had increased to 71.

HIRA (Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment). This detailed, well-thought-out list of Dufferin’s specific vulnerabilities lists potential effects on people, property, the environment and critical infrastructure, as well as psycho-social effects, such as evacuations and mass panic. The probability of all hazards – natural (such as a tornado or ice storm), technological, (explosion, dam break) and human-caused (terrorism, civil disorder) – are assessed as high, medium or low, both right now and in the future, as circumstances change.

nowing what might happen and how severe the effects are likely to be is considered as important as knowing how to deal with a particular emergency and how the situation might be mitigated or prevented in the future. And no, a “zombie apocalypse” has never been considered or assessed. Pritchard leads a team that is impressively prepared, but she shies away from describing herself as a hero. For her, “hero” is a word better applied to those who implement the plan on the ground, often in the face of extraordinary risk and adversity. Pritchard’s role is

administrative, she says. “I help make sure that other people make the trains run on time.” Steve Murphy is one of those who keep the trains running. Dufferin County’s full-time emergency management co-ordinator for the past decade, Murphy is passionate, articulate and committed. Spend 10 minutes talking to him about his work and you will sleep more soundly at night. He labels himself simply “an adviser.” He may advise, but given a chance – a commu nity information meeting or an invitation to a neighbourhood gathering over coffee – he is a preparedness proselytizer par excellence. “This is my life,” he says. “The best and most effective way to manage an emergency is at the lowest possible level. Emergency preparation is only as good as the local corner store. It is only as good as you. “If we have an incident, there is a chance the things you typically rely on – hospital, police, fire – are going to be overwhelmed, and it could be two or three days before we can get to everyone concerned. We need the public to know that if an incident occurs, start by taking care of yourself. We have a 72-hour guideline – have emergency supplies, have an emergency plan. You are the only one you can count on 100 per cent of the time to take care of you.” Needless to say, Murphy practises what he preaches. He has a full kit of emergency stores in his home, car and office. continued on next page

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A 2018 survey showed only about 20 per cent of the citizens he serves in Dufferin County consider themselves prepared for 72 hours of selfsufficiency. For municipal employees, however, the figure is closer to 50 per cent, attributable to regular presentations, courses and lunchand-learn information sessions. The most significant emergency in Dufferin County’s recent history was probably the blizzard of January 2014. It was a Friday night, ski season. People were heading north. The snow was coming down heavily – and it didn’t cease for a day and a half. County Road 124 north out of Shelburne was closed, as were Highway 10 north and Highway 89 to the east and west. Motorists became stranded in opaque, cold darkness. “It was just another evening,” Murphy recalls. “It started with a phone call from the Mulmur-Melancthon fire chief saying people were stranded and needed shelter. He had a handful of them put up at the fire hall. Within a couple of hours, the Red Cross was deployed, our own staff were deployed and an EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) started to co-ordinate. County wide, over four locations (mainly the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex in Shelburne), the system sheltered 500 people in under four hours. “By two or three in the morning, we knew we had to feed those people in a few hours. Snowstorm. No restaurants. One of our managers had a spouse who worked in a grocery store in Shelburne. She and an OPP officer opened the

“Lives are the priority. We look at property, we also look at the environment, but they don’t trump human life. We will risk almost everything to save people, but we cannot risk lives to save property.” — Steve Murphy

store, got the food needed and left an IOU for the manager. With our snowplows and a big truck, we got food out to the people. They had breakfast in the morning.” The role of the EOC is to get all the information, compile it into a useful tool and put it out to the local decision makers and those on site. Logs were kept of allowable hours and overtime for plow drivers and other emergency staff. MOUs (memoranda of understanding) were activated to initiate help from the snow-clearing fleets of surrounding counties that had not been as badly hit. “Documentation is really import ant,” notes Pritchard. “After an incident we assess all the impacts, including financial, and try our best to cover those if they go beyond municipal resources.” Emergency relief funding can be sought from the province. The rescue of the snowbound and stranded around Shelburne was exacerbated when people were either unaware of the warnings on radio, television and social media, or simply didn’t heed them and ignored closed-road barriers. This can lead to life-threatening situations, warns Shelburne police chief Kent Moore.

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“The problem is some people don’t listen,” says Moore. “They find ways around the road closures, or they take back roads and get trapped. Any time you can’t see two feet in front of you is a dangerous situation. You are at risk. You need food, water. Are you warmly dressed? 911 calls come in and officers are dispatched behind snowplows to rescue the stranded.” Some motorists find themselves not only rescued and sheltered, but ticketed. The charge for driving on a closed highway carries a $110 fine and three demerit points. “Which unfortunately is not uncommon,” says Moore. “[Drivers who ignore road closures] put a lot of people at risk – fire, ambulance, police who have to attend. It’s a justifiable charge.” Industrial and construction electri cian John Guttridge and his wife, Jean, live in “paradise.” They also live within 100 feet of the Nottawasaga River in Hockley Valley. “It certainly makes life interesting,” Guttridge laughs. The Guttridges have experienced four floods in the six years they’ve lived there. The one in June 2017 was the worst. Guttridge tied his stepdaughter’s car to a tree. It sank. “I can’t outsmart the river,” he says, “but I can find ways to live with it.” He recalls meeting Murphy at an area information session on flood preparedness. “He was the voice of Dufferin County saying, ‘You live on a flood plain. You are going to have to take care of yourself – sump pumps, food and emergency supplies, an evacuation plan. You can’t expect the continued on page 73

read up! For some great tips on what to expect and what to do in case of an emergency, check the online advice offered by your municipality. Dufferin County www.dufferincounty.ca/services/ emergency-preparedness Caledon www.caledon.ca/en/live/ emergency responseplan.asp Erin www.erin.ca/living-here/ emergencies---what-to-do Creemore www.clearview.ca/municipalservices/emergency-services/ emergency-preparedness

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government to look after you.’ When he stood there and said that, I think if we’d had pitchforks, we’d have rushed the stage! But cooler heads prevailed. He’s right. You can’t expect it. Be prepared.” Among Guttridge’s inventive preparations is a small ultrasonic liquid level sensor (not something that can be picked up at Home Depot – he encountered it while working in a sewage plant in Toronto). The sensor is suspended over the river and connected to a traffic light-like warning

The scene along Amaranth Street in Grand Valley looked post-apocalyptic in the aftermath of a devastating tornado on May 31, 1985.

The probability of all hazards — natural, technological, and human-caused — are assessed as high, medium or low, both right now and in the future. system attached to the family garage. Green means good. Chill. Amber indicates a two-foot rise. Start watching very carefully. Red means move the vehicles and start making calls to warn a mutually supportive network of

neighbours – and Steve Murphy. “The Dufferin County Emergency Plan will act in floods or any emer gency situation however it can,” says Murphy, “but lives are the priority. We look at property, we also look at the environment, but they don’t trump human life. We will risk almost everything to save people, but we cannot risk lives to save property. “If there are floods, one of the biggest requests is socks. People are out there fighting floods. Feet are getting wet. The call comes. ‘We need 200

pairs of wool socks.’ We have a process. Our logistics section is sourcing them. Treasury arranges for payment. A supplier on our resource list is contacted. They are delivered.” It is much the same in neighbouring Caledon. In March this year, the Humber River near Bolton jammed with ice and overflowed its banks. The flooding, the first since flood protection infrastructure was put in place in the early 1980s, affected nearly 120 homes and about 400 people. continued on next page

be prepared! In an emergency it may take personnel some time to reach you and your family. Prepare to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours or to leave home quickly, a packing list at the ready, and bags easy to locate and carry. Remember personal ID, laptops and cell phones with cords and external battery chargers, contact info for family, friends, school, daycare and hospital. If a wind or ice storm is imminent, be ready for a blackout. Turn up the heat in advance. Consider investing in a gener ator and portable propane heaters to ensure you don’t find yourself sitting in the cold and dark wishing you had. Remember to test your generator at the beginning of the season and make sure you have a good supply of propane. A camp stove or barbecue grill with a full propane tank will be a mealtime game changer, but don’t use them indoors. Toxic gases can build up with deadly consequences. If you are rural and on a well, your pump won’t work and toilets won’t flush when the power is out. Fill a few jugs of drinking water beforehand, then fill the bathtub and have a pail handy for washing and flushing. You should already have (but probably don’t) a working fire extinguisher, which you know how to use without reading the label, on every level of your home. Ditto working carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms (change the batteries annually), a dedicated first aid kit and well-marked shut-off valves for water, gas and electricity. Also, when things go dark, check on neighbours, especially the elderly, to make sure they’re secure.

Hunkering down at home? Have handy: • flashlights – the more the merrier (crank-type or lots of spare batteries) • lots of candles or oil lamps and matches • bottled water (minimum two litres per person) • food – non-perishable (tinned, dried, energy bars, etc.) and don’t forget the pet food • portable radio – crank-type or with even more spare batteries • a deck of cards and board games. It’s screenfree family time! Had enough? Scarpering? Take with you: • change of clothes and footwear • bottled water, non-perishable food (see above) • utensils (can opener!), garbage bags, condiments • portable radio – crank type or even more spare batteries • prescription medications, for pets’ too • basic first aid kit and whistle • toiletries, toilet paper (you can’t have too much) and hand sanitizer • cash, in small bills, plus coins for vending machines! • tools: screwdriver set, pliers, multi-bladed knife, duct tape • spare house keys and car keys.

In your vehicle, have on hand: • water, non-perishable food (energy bars, etc.) • boots and a change of clothing • sleeping bag or warm blankets • first aid kit • flashlight and portable radio (more spare batteries, or crank-type) • candles (for light and warmth) with tin can holder, matches. • road maps, road flares, salt or kitty litter (for traction), shovel • jumper cables, tow rope, extra antifreeze and washer fluid • list of contacts for family, friends, schools, daycare, hospital, etc. More stuff you probably haven’t done – yet: • Prearrange release of children to designated persons from school, daycare or clubs in case you can’t get there to pick them up. • Designate a safe meeting place for household members outside your home, community or area if you or they can’t get home. • Draw a floor plan of your home and practise main and alternative escape routes. Apartment dwellers, plan stairway exits instead of elevators. Plan – and practise! – an escape route and alternative from your neighbourhood.

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Caledon’s Community Emergency Response Plan was activated. Evacuations, “advising,” but not compelling, residents to leave an area officially deemed unsafe were phased in. Those most severely affected left first, immediately, if the danger was considered imminent. Elsewhere, firefighters went door to door conducting wellness checks, assessing risks and effects, and encouraging others to leave as a precaution. Roads and bridges were closed. Evacuees who hadn’t taken refuge in hotels or on the sofas of friends or family were sheltered at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. On the scene were OPP, Hydro One, Enbridge Gas, and fire and emergency services personnel from the Bolton, Caledon East and Palgrave stations, as well as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Peel Paramedics and the Red Cross. Staff from the town of Caledon, as well as Peel Region’s emergency management, human services and communications teams were also activated. The Red Cross established a registry of displaced persons and a reunification hotline to aid communications for the minidiaspora that lasted, at most, 48 hours. This response was similar to the one that had taken place earlier in the year, when an early morning explosion in Caledon Village levelled one home, significantly damaged about five others, and affected some 15 more. The incident took one life and did an estimated $3.1 million in damage. About 100 area residents were evacuated while the cause – a gas leak – was thoroughly investigated and a return declared safe. Those not covered by insurance in emergencies like these can apply to the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program, activated by the province in response to specific incidents. Perishables lost were dealt with through a special Peel Region food waste disposal pickup. The region also consulted its Vulnerable Persons Registry, which was set up so people with disabilities or special needs can be identified and helped. In Dufferin, Steve Murphy is resolute about climate change and its dwindling list of deniers. “If you don’t want to believe it, fine,” he says. “You are putting yourself, your property and the environment at risk. And whether you believe it or not, if you are standing up to your waist in water, it’s a flood. It doesn’t change how we do

things.” Many area municipalities have hired climate change co-ordinators to help understand and advise on changing trends in weather now and far into the future. “We are in communication with the public in an emergency – email, texts, social media, radio, telephone,” Murphy continues. “If everything else is down, we’ll post at Tim Hortons, we’ll print information and tape it inside emergency vehicles, so when that vehicle is on your street you can read the highlights.” Information exchange can go both ways. “Social media is a game changer,” he’s pleased to note. “We’re getting commentary, photos and videos live from the incident.” In those communications, is specific information withheld from residents for their own good, to prevent interference or panic in a widespread emergency? Steve’s firm answer is no. “Research has shown that the less information we put out, the greater the likelihood erroneous information will arise. We want clear and timely information out to the public so they can take the steps to protect themselves.” “Dufferin County is very resilient, very good at getting through any incident,” says Pritchard. “We provide resources when and as needed. We don’t always need all of these people. In fact, we’ve never needed all of these people,” she says, waving a hand toward the multicoloured organizational chart on her desktop monitor, the sky behind her still blue and unblemished by catastrophe. “The point is, we have it ready.”

s I sit composing the final para graph of this article, I look around. I see two duffel bags stuffed with clothes, shoes and toiletries; a shoulder bag in the back of the closet containing ready cash, lists of important phone numbers and contacts; a stocked first aid kit; and so on. I lean back and run details of practised escape routes from the house and from the area through my mind. Well, no. I lie. I don’t … This writing has tuckered me out. I think I’ll have a nap. I’ll attend to all the sensible lists, recommendations and contingencies tomorrow. Or the next day. Soon. After all, what could happen between now and then?

Anthony Jenkins is a freelance writer and illustrator who lives in Mono.

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Old friends, clockwise from lower left: Ken Weber, Gary Westlake, Tom Jones, Trevor Hawkes, Doug Doyle, John Pesce, Doug Nicholson, Geoff Dilley.

THE POKER CLUB

These men have been dealing each other in for 40 years and never missed a game. BY GAIL GRANT

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he Poker Club” had its beginnings at a New Year’s Eve party some 40 years ago. At that time, a group of young men – they prefer the description “young bucks” – mostly Caledon neighbours, decided a regular poker game might be a good idea. Amazingly, the poker club has not missed a monthly game since the initial event at Trevor Hawkes’ Cedar Mills home in 1979. Some context: In 1979, the other Mr. Trudeau was prime minister, at least for the first part of the year, two guys with local connections launched the wildly successful board game Trivial Pursuit, and the cost of mailing a domestic letter rose to 17 cents. The gatherings started somewhat casually, but soon morphed into something more structured. A treasurer and a whip stepped forward, and a schedule was drawn up to cover hosting duties. Members of the club come from all walks of life. There is a carpenter, an airline pilot and trainer, an electrician, a university professor

and author, an engineer and a teacher, as well as sales reps and a few corporate executives. “Because we have such a mix of career paths in our group, there is never any shop talk,” says Trevor. “This, plus the fact that we rarely socialize with one another outside the poker club, are in my view the two prime reasons for the club’s longevity. And while the razzing and kibitzing is nonstop, it never seems to get nasty.” “Well, there was the dispute over snacks,” pipes up Doug Doyle, another original member. Apparently someone once tried to switch to healthier snacks, such as veggies and dip. The proposed change was greeted with loud derision, and instructions to revert imme diately to the usual chips, nuts and pretzels. The addition of an annual bash to the club’s routine was the inspiration of Stu Richie. Every month since the early 1990s, the players have tossed money into a pot to pay for a year-end event, a black-tie affair that took place for a time at the old Royal Canadian Military Institute on University Avenue in Toronto. The evening began with beverages at

the bar, continued with a five-course dinner that included special wine pairings with each course, and went on to include speeches – and even some poker. Limousines were hired or wives and family members were conscripted to transport the members safely to and from. One year Trevor’s daughter Robine volun teered to pick up some of the players. The story goes that the group in her car were somewhat the worse for wear, impossibly loud and full of “helpful” comments on her driving. Robine’s solution was to turn up the heat to full blast. Apparently her passengers were all fast asleep before they hit the Queen Elizabeth Way. Since Stu’s death, the venue for the annual event has bounced around between a pub in Kleinburg, Mono Cliffs Inn in Mono Centre and Gourmandissimo in Caledon East, but the black-tie attire and traditions have remained the same. The first toast at the event, made by Doug Nicholson, honours the club’s departed. Each member then follows with a personal toast, some witty and wide-ranging, but most continued on next page

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sober and touching, with reflections on what the club means to them. Out of the dozens of kinds of poker games, this group plays about 20 to 30 different ones, dealer’s choice. “But we never play Texas hold ’em,” says Trevor. “That is an elimination game based on trying to take all of someone’s money and eliminating them from play. This doesn’t sit well with what our group is all about.” “Wait a minute. This group couldn’t keep track of 30 different games,” says longtime member Doug Nicholson. “I’d be surprised if we’ve played more than eight different games since I’ve been a member.” Club members even came up with a mission statement and objectives, namely, “Poker pals from Palgrave and parts who participate periodically at their poker parties, not for the possibility of parlaying their paltry pots, nor for the potential profits that people presume poker playing pals play poker for … but purely for the pleasure of the company.” How about that? In the early days, the guys played for pennies. As the years went by, the ante became nickels, then dimes, and they are now up to quarters. Each player brings his own money container, always a tin can, with the level of coins rising or falling depend ing on whether it’s a good or bad night. Poker club lore includes the story of Geoff Dilley, who at one time needed two containers for his cash. “But,” says Trevor, “due to superior play by others, this was brought back to the normal one container in short order.” The amount an individual wins or loses is usually in the $20 range – this group really isn’t in it for the money. When an occasional dispute arises over the rules of a particular game, the club defers to “Hoyle,” the 18thcentury compiler of rules for various games. (Although Edmond Hoyle died decades before poker was developed, his name lives on in the expression “according to Hoyle” and is still invoked in the titles of some rule books, such as The Rules of Neighbor hood Poker According to Hoyle.) “There has never been a resignation

from the group over differences of opinion,” says Trevor. Doug Nicholson adds, “The primary objective is to have fun, but each member of the group is secure in the knowledge that if ever the chips were down, other members of the club could be counted on for support. And it’s an unspoken rule of the poker club that whatever is talked about at the monthly game is never talked about elsewhere. It takes a while for new members to understand the depth of trust our members share.” Although some club members head south for the winter, others spend the summer at cottages, and one member accepted a foreign career posting that resulted in his taking a leave of absence, the monthly game has never been called off for lack of a quorum (five players). The core membership has remained stable through the years. Original members still playing are Trevor, Geoff, Doug Doyle and Tom Jones. Also on the regular roster are Ken Weber, Doug Nicholson and Gary Westlake, who have each been with the group for 35 years. John Pesce, a relative newbie, has been a member for two years. “Of the original members, Stu Richie, Harvey Bottrell and Jim Strachan have left us and are now playing poker in the happy hunting grounds,” says Doug Doyle. Occasionally members’ paths do cross beyond the poker table. Some of their children played in the sandbox together and eventually touched champagne flutes at one another’s weddings. Other changes have also taken place over the years. The amount of food and alcohol consumed has dwindled dramatically, and the group now packs it in at about 11 p.m., rather than at one or two in the morning as they did years ago. Many members also now have a little less hair – and what’s left has turned a lighter colour. Still, except for rare occasions when the date shifts, the first Friday of every month will find most of the same men gathering for an evening steeped in the comfortable camaraderie of a group of friends sharing a history developed and nurtured over four decades.

“The King of All Games” From kitchen tables to international tournaments, in the pantheon of table games, bridge still rules. BY GAIL GRANT

he huge parking lot in front of the Caledon East Community Complex is full to overflowing one morning in late September. So what’s going on? Is Wayne Gretzky signing autographs? Perhaps it’s a pop-up royal visit? Nope. It’s a bridge tournament. Who knew that in this age of online gaming, a card game with centuries-old roots could draw such a crowd? Inside the building, tables crammed into the main hall overflow into the entrance corridor as organizers scurry to set up more in the basement. That September day, more than 500 of the tens of millions of bridge players around the world had gathered in Caledon East to learn, socialize, and perhaps earn master points in a card game that Microsoft founder Bill Gates has called “the king of all games.” Hillsburgh’s John McWhinnie, who captained the team that won the 2016 national team championship in their category, helped organize the annual Caledon East tournament along with Denise Donovan, Marilyn Rochford and other volunteers. John manages the Thistle Bridge Club, which operates out of St. James Anglican Church in Caledon East. Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League, the club is part of the Credit Valley Bridge Association. Though bridge might be best learned at a young age, John says if someone has missed that window, nothing precludes picking it up later in life. “It can be played at many different levels, ranging from a social foursome, right up to local, national and international competitions,” he says. “At whatever level you play, you are guaranteed to make a new network of friends.” Pause here to give the uninitiated a brief summary: Bridge is a game played by four people, two against two, as partners. A standard 52-card deck of playing cards is fully dealt around the table. Based on values assigned to the cards in their four private hands, opposing partners bid competitively to win a certain number of tricks (one card from each player; high card wins). In the process, players use bidding conventions in an attempt to communicate with their partners about

One of over 600 billion possible bridge hands.

the value of the cards in their hands. The highest bidder plays the game contract. If a trump suit is named at the bidding stage, a card in the trump suit defeats any cards from non-trump suits. Scoring is based on making, exceeding or losing the bid contract. Today’s version of bridge evolved from the 18th-century game of whist (which will be familiar to fans of Jane Austen’s novels). American Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, scion of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, was passionate about the game and developed the contract bridge scoring system in 1925. Vanderbilt’s system, still used today, is credited with propelling the game to new heights of popularity over the following decades. One of the best-known fans of the game was actor Omar Sharif, who published several books on bridge and, with bridge guru Charles Goren, wrote a popular syndicated bridge column. Billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are also champions of the game. For many players, the first brush with bridge came in a university common room or on rainy days at the cottage. John McWhinnie learned rubber bridge, also called contract bridge or kitchen bridge, from his inlaws when he was in his early 20s. He took a hiatus from the game during his child-rearing and career-focused years but went back to it when he retired. Rubber bridge is the game most people play socially, but in Caledon East this past September, the focus was on duplicate bridge. Rubber bridge is about making the best of the cards you’ve been dealt, while duplicate bridge is about making the best of your cards in comparison with how others play the same hand. It’s called duplicate bridge because the same hand is played by other sets of four players, with

scoring based on relative performance. At the Caledon East event, Barbara Seagram gave a seminar to more than 200 enthusiastic bridge devotees, mostly of the silver-haired set. Attendees then settled in to apply their updated skills during a weekend of competitive activity. Barbara owns and operates the Toronto School of Bridge, Canada’s largest bridge club. She teaches exten sively, leads international bridge cruises and has published 28 books on the game, as well as detailed “cheat sheets.” “Like all great games, the basic rules can be learned in a short amount of time, but players never stop improving their game,” says Barbara. “Unlike poker, the winnings are not necessarily monetary. Bridge players play the game for honour, fame, glory and master points.” (Master points are awarded by bridge organizations to individuals for success in sponsored competitive bridge tournaments.) Not only is bridge a social lubricant, but it’s a great mental workout, says John McWhinnie. “It keeps your brain young, your mind alert. Recent research has suggested that it may even stave off degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.” But the bottom line for John is that the game of bridge is both fun and exciting: “Because every deal of the cards is different, success depends on a combination of technique, teamwork and tactics.” With 635,013,559,600 possible bridge hands (yes, someone actually worked this out), bridge provides players with a lifetime of variables. But for all the game’s social benefits, is it a good idea to sit down to play with your spouse? John chooses to evade the question, but he does stress that both patience and tolerance are excellent attributes for bridge players.

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Fast-paced, action-packed and sociable, badminton converts a longtime tennis player.

fter enjoying a few games with the Erin Adult Badminton Club earlier this fall, I headed out and bought a racquet and proper shoes. What is it about this sport, I wonder, that appeals to me so much? Sure, Erin is close by and it costs only $70 to join the league, which runs from October to May. Badminton is also a racquet sport, so as a longtime tennis player, I ventured onto the badminton court with a degree of skill that was lacking when this column had me, say, playing hockey or trying to trap shoot. But I think there is more to the attraction, even if I’ll never be a great badminton player. My eyesight isn’t good enough and I don’t have the requisite quickness. I could, however, become accomplished enough to play competitively with most of the 15 recreational players who show up in Erin. I enjoy the pace of the game. Not pace in terms of how fast I need to run, but in terms of how the game moves along. I love tennis, but there’s 78

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something clunky about it. Just as a badminton bird or birdie – also called a cock or a shuttlecock – is lighter than a tennis ball, a badminton game (first to 21 points) flies by. I liken the fluidity of badminton to the way euchre is played by experienced players. When a game finishes, we shake hands, pick up a new game with different players and start again. Quick. Easy. Fun. Sally Holt, a 29-year veteran of Erin’s nearly 50-year-old league, is now its organizer. Like me, Sally also plays tennis and learned badminton in high school. “In badminton you are always on your toes. You have to be lighter on your feet than for tennis,” she says, echoing my observations. “It’s quick. You get a good workout and it’s a fun group,” she adds, emphasizing the importance of the social aspects of the game. In my research, I learned that while a best-two-of-three-set tennis match takes more than 90 minutes, a best-two-of-three badminton match takes half that time. When playing at a recreational level, really good

tennis rallies are rare enough that you can remember them afterward. In badminton there are too many great points to keep track of them. And this results in another thing I like about badminton. It’s a more intense, sweatinducing workout. The game’s ability to raise my heart rate relates to the fact that in a 45-minute badminton match, the bird is in the air for about 20 minutes, which is twice as long as a tennis ball during a tennis match. So rather than spend time picking up the balls, you’re doing what’s the most fun: hitting the shuttlecock and running around the court, which is about half the size of a tennis court. In an average 45-minute badminton match, a player covers four miles. It’s half that for tennis. Something else that adds to badminton’s appeal is that it’s hard to overhit the bird. You can take out all of your day’s aggression on that little piece of plastic and cork. You can smack it almost as hard as you want, and it stays in play. Try that in tennis

and, unless you are very skilled, the ball goes out of bounds. Then you not only lose the point, but you also have to go fetch the blasted thing! Unfortunately, badminton is definitely the poor cousin of tennis on the Olympic and world stage. In the 1930s, Canada boasted a top-ranked male and female player, but there is no present-day Milos Raonic or Bianca Andreescu in badminton. Similarly, there is – so far – no Olympic gold, such as the tennis doubles medal won by Daniel Nestor and Sébastien Lareau at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Canada’s most successful badminton player is Michelle Li, who was born in Hong Kong in 1991 and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1997. Impressively, Li is currently ranked number 9 in the world and has several gold-medal wins in international tournaments, including the Common wealth and Pan American games. But compare the prize money avail able at the U.S. Open badminton championships, the richest in the

Badminton clubs All the badminton clubs listed welcome adult players of all skill levels, and many also offer junior programs. Check websites for details. Badminton Club of Caledon September–June Pickup games Mondays & Thursdays 8–10pm St. Marguerite d’Youville SS, Brampton (Mon) Robert F. Hall Catholic SS, Caledon East (Thu) www.geocities.ws/badmintonclubofcaledon

Long rallies are the norm for members of the Erin Adult Badminton Club.

For drop-in times at various Caledon locations, search ‘badminton’ at www.caledon.ca Erin Adult Badminton Club October–May Pickup games Wednesdays 7–9pm Erin Public School www.communitylinks.cioc.ca/record/ERN0054 Orangeville Badminton Club September–June Pickup games Tuesdays & Thursdays 7–10pm Orangeville District SS www.orangevillebadminton.com

badminton world, with that offered at the U.S. Open tennis championships. Andreescu alone took home a cool $3.85 million (U.S.) for winning the women’s singles title at this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament, while the total purse offered at the 2019 U.S. Open badminton championships was $150,000. These figures help explain why badminton is an underthe-radar sport. Most Canadians – more than two million according to The Canadian Encyclopedia – play a backyard variety or recreationally in the local school gym. Historians assume that badminton developed from the ancient game of battledore and shuttlecock, but they are less certain about the route it followed to transform into today’s game. It’s known, however, that the moniker derives from Badminton House, the Gloucestershire home of the Duke of Beaufort who, presumably, hit a shuttlecock or two. Along with England, Canada was one of the nine countries that esta

blished the International Badminton Federation in 1934. But badminton didn’t become an official Olympic sport until the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. At those Games, all the badminton medals went to Asian countries with the exception of a lone bronze won by a Dane in men’s singles. Asian countries, particularly China, continue to dominate the sport, with Denmark being an unlikely outlier. I’m not giving up tennis. I love playing, especially when I’m embroiled in a close set with an evenly matched opponent on a warm summer evening. Then, tennis doesn’t feel clunky at all. It feels graceful and elegant and fun. Nonetheless, if you turn up at Erin Public School on a Wednesday night this fall or winter, you’ll likely see me out there, too.

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t’s Sunday and I’ve just finished arranging a “porch drop-off” of a pair of shoes that only saw my son’s feet for a few weeks. His growth spurts are ongoing and keeping him in clothes that fit is a battle. The buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace is somewhere I go to offload some of the great clothes that either he has worn minimally or are still in great condition. I can give them a continued life and get a little money back. Porch drop-offs make for quick and hassle-free exchanges of goods. I put a bag contain ing the shoes on the porch and later take the buyer’s money from under the mat.

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enjoyed once or twice a year with my mom and Nan, and then, maybe, a special item was picked. One. Item. Since my youth, however, fast fashion and Amazon overnight delivery around the globe have taken over purchasing habits. Retailer Forever 21 famously has 52 “seasons,” refreshing their lines with new shipments madly processed every 24 hours. Customers who shop in their store multiple times a week can choose from new fashions every time they visit. Forever 21 ranked as the fifth-largest specialty retailer in the United States, with the average store a whopping 38,000 square feet. Recently, Forever 21 informed their customers that they had filed for bankruptcy protection. Immediate restructuring and store closures have begun. It’s hard to get kids to feel excited about used goods when the constant smell of “new” and aggressive marketing campaigns have been the norm for their entire lives. It’s all my son has known as a consumer. For Adrian, new is better, and as a growing teen, he is

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constantly in need of a wardrobe refresh. I’m aware we contribute to the tidal wave of used clothing every time he adds an inch or two. I try to be a mindful consumer, but it takes a conscious effort. Arming our kids and ourselves as parents with knowledge through ongoing climate change dialogue and modelling our own shopping habits helps. And it’s inspiring to hear about other initiatives leading the way. During last year’s Waste Reduction Week, for instance, a program called Give a Sh!rt, sponsored jointly by the Recycling Council of Ontario and Value Village, involved 70 secondary schools in Ontario and B.C. in clothing collection drives to extend the useful life of clothes. With nearly 60,000 students participating, 16.2 metric tonnes of clothing were collected and diverted from disposal. Perhaps the fast fashion tsunami of the past two decades is finally subsiding. I’m trying my best. In my house it is still me (alone) who manages the recycling of clothing and home goods. I’m the shopper who decides which of Adrian’s clothes are still in good enough condition to sell. I take the pictures and post them online. I also enjoy bundling goods and taking them in person to one of our lovely local thrift shops, such as Orangeville’s Seconds Count, Paws & Claws or The Salvation Army. These stores are fun to visit and I’ve picked up goods for myself or the house while doing drop-offs. Adrian will have no part in it, but I love the eclectic offerings and the dedicated volunteers who run the shops. Knowing the money from my purchase is going to a worthy cause and the goods are kept out of landfill is win-win. Will we ever return to a time when mending, reusing or not buying in the first place is the norm? I think of my Home Economics course in Grade 9 when I learned to sew by pattern, and my long-lost skills of knitting and crocheting I learned as a child. Perhaps these skills – repairing, recycling and just own ing less – can make a widespread comeback. For now, I look at Adrian’s growing feet noodling under a blanket on the couch this Sunday morning and am reminded we need to get him new shoes. Bethany Lee is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

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Concerts by citizen bands, most often held in community parks, were common occasions in the early 1900s, but an indoor concert, like the one advertised below, enabled bands, typically all male, to include local female talent, usually singing, playing a solo instrument or doing a recitation. At this Bolton concert, more than half the performances were by women.

ive entertainment flourished in these hills a century and more ago. Before new technologies like the cinema changed everything, the stages of our local town halls were filled with performances that appealed to every taste.

Live entertainment in these hills was no small, amateurish matter as the production photo below of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at the Shelburne Town Hall (ca.1910) makes clear. To present a worthy version of such an ambitious musical required not only a large cast and crew, along with elaborate costumes and set decoration, but also plenty of talent. The theatre in Shelburne’s impressive town hall was well known for its grand productions. Also around 1910, the St. Paul’s church dramatic club put on Tennessee’s Partner at the town hall. The four-act play called for a big cast and a complicated set to accommodate the many scene changes – which involved shootings, a near-hanging, a happy-ending love scene, and more.

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The promotional photo above shows the cast of Ten Nights in a Bar Room. The play, based on the 1854 novel Ten Nights by American author Timothy Shay Arthur, was presented with great success in 1908 by the Grand Valley Dramatic Club. Local performers filled all the roles, but in the hands of a talented director like William Jenkins (seen upper left with his wife and daughter), amateur productions like this rose to professional standards.

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Wanda the Mystery Lady and other vaudeville delights At Orangeville’s Red Rose Theatre, touring performers, like mind reader Wanda the Mystery Lady, appeared for one-week stints throughout the first decade of the 20th century. A hundred years later, the racism and other social prejudices that permeated much of the early vaudeville style are deeply offensive – and the Red Rose hosted a few such productions. In February 1909, for example, a blackface act was followed shortly after by a “rube” imitator. Both acts pulled in large audiences, but to its credit the Orangeville Sun was not favourably impressed. The Sun, which faithfully announced and reviewed the Red Rose acts, took pains to tell readers that the next performers, a song and dance duo called Rogers and Bumstead, would provide “clean, wholesome entertainment, free from the least shadow of vulgarity.” The Red Rose Theatre (about which few records survive) may have unwittingly sown the seeds of its own demise. Besides vaudeville it showed “pictures,” early versions of what would soon become the silent movies of the develop ing cinema era.

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While homegrown talent starred in the drama and concert productions of the day, “imports,” often from a nearby community, ruled when it came to the many serious lectures regularly offered around the hills. Community churches often secured the speaker and provided the venue for these. And the topics could be controversial, as attested in May 1908 by the experience of Reverend Harton, an import from Tottenham to the Methodist church in Bolton. While he held forth inside on his subject, “Why I left the Church of Rome,” his horse and buggy were being vandalized outside (“by rowdy hoodlums from Tottenham,” according to the Bolton Enterprise). That same spring, a range of more neutral topics was heard across the hills. “Our National Heritage,” for example, was offered at the Science Hall in Alton, and a presentation on tuberculosis was given at St. James Anglican Church in Caledon East and Mann’s Hall in Camilla. At the opera house in Orangeville, citizens could attend a lantern slide presentation on travel in Europe. The seats at such events were always filled it seems, an indication of a genuine desire for knowledge.

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Community halls such as the one above in Horning’s Mills (ca.1925) served many purposes a century ago, and were often the venue for plays and other performances. The stage appears to be set for a domestic drama or comedy, but the cleared floor suggests the next event may be a dance. (Note the benches along the side walls. In many halls, these were former church pews.) While town hall dances were once a regular feature of community life, some were more special than others. A 1906 masquerade ball in the Caledon Village hall, for example – couples only, masks required – charged a hefty $1 admission, but that paid for an orchestra imported from Toronto.

Lavish dramas put on at the opera house by Orangeville’s branch of the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) invariably played to a sold-out house. Note the ads on the program to the left – in that regard, very little has changed in a hundred years.

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o is my thinking foggy here? Until recently, I would have argued that it is primarily women who sustain friendships over the long term, while men tend to focus on things short-term, such as the latest hockey score, fish catch or golf match. Apparently not so. In fact, two local gentlemen of a certain age were somewhat offended by my attitude. Fletch Keating of Caledon talks about his group of 20 or so men who first got together on the squash courts during the 1970s – and still meet regularly for coffee. “Back then, most of the guys were in their 30s and played three and four times a week, primarily as a way to stay fit. Depending on the time of day, we either headed for the coffee shop or the bar postgame,” he said. “It is a disparate group in terms of wealth, social status and lifestyles. Some were

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t 88 years old, Johnny Berger is still flying high. Every winter, the Inglewood resident spends at least two weeks heli-skiing deep in the wild heart of British Columbia’s magnificent mountains. Working as an engineer on the Avro Arrow and then as an entrepreneur in the truck parts industry, Johnny raised two boys with Gay, his wife of 58 years. The couple moved to Caledon 33 years ago, and when her husband was in his 60s, Gay gave him her blessing to try heli-skiing.

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“You had better do it now before you get too old,” she said at the time. She had no idea that Johnny would still be challenging the majestic slopes 28 years later. He has had to come to terms with the fact that his age means he now skis with a slower group, but he is proud that at some point this winter, with luck, he will reach a personal milestone – he will have skied downhill a total of more than two million feet. Though Johnny acknowledges that heli-skiing

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always talking about their cruises and travels; others were just getting by.” An annual golf tournament and a potluck Christmas get-together became routine as the men gained more control of their time. Fletch recalls that the maintenance man for the coffee shop’s building was a regular with the group. When his health started to deteriorate, he was retired from his maintenance job. Knowing that their friend had no family and very little money, some in the group found him a small house to live in and chipped in to assist with his living expenses – then helped him again when the time came for him to move into a nursing home. With many in the group now pushing 80, squash is no longer an option, and those who talk of working out are apparently razzed unmercifully. “This group has been together for so long that posturing is no longer part of it,” says Fletch. “We may not be quite as noisy now, but the group still provides a backstop and social interaction for any of the guys who gather around the coffee table.” And then there’s the example of

Bob Pillar, who also lives in Caledon. About 10 years ago, he hosted a 60th birthday party for his younger brother. The guest list was made up of a number of mutual friends from their elementary school days in Scarborough and came together through the magic of the Internet. “When the day arrived, I was amazed to watch the group of men fall into the same roles they had played as boys 50 years ago. There was the clown, the intellectual and the conciliator, albeit each with less hair and more girth,” says Bob. Nicknamed “the scribe” because of his regular emails to group members, Bob has been instrumental in organ izing local senior men’s golf days in the summer and hockey games in the winter. “Coffee time postgame is as important to the guys as is the game. As a group, we make a point of acknowledging major events in members’ lives … It’s not unusual for a birthday cake to show up. Updates on various medical conditions are a regu lar part of the conversation,” he says. This all brings to mind a grassroots movement that began more than a decade ago in Australia. Called the Men’s Shed Association, the organization has expanded the traditional backyard shed into a communal space where men gather for activities such as woodworking, bike repair, creative cooking, musical jam

sessions and even yelling at the TV during playoffs. Internationally, this growing culture has seen men’s sheds popping up in Britain, Ireland, the United States, Finland, New Zealand and Greece. More than 20 men’s sheds currently operate in Canada. What a great idea for Headwaters. Still – and this may be my own gender bias at work – I can’t help but wonder whether men relate to one another as easily and to the same depth as women. What I hear men saying when they talk about friendships is that they can find male friends to watch a game with, but they wouldn’t know where to turn for advice about domestic troubles or emotional issues. It’s said that women relate eyeball to eyeball; men shoulder to shoulder. Have our parenting methods resulted in men’s reluctance to share problems, even with close friends, or to ask for advice or even just a friendly and compassionate hearing? Friendships magnify in importance as we age. They keep us balanced, supported and are a major source of happiness. So perhaps the important factor is not so much how we engage, but that we do engage.

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

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That Settles It How Erin retail maven Deborah Shortill and her husband, Morley, nestled their dream home into the Mono landscape. BY TRALEE PEARCE

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eborah Shortill recalls the excitement she felt back in 2017 when she first saw the Mono property she and her husband, Morley, now own. Standing at its northern border, they looked south, then turned to each other filled with cautious enthusiasm. “Is this it?” they asked. The pair had been looking for five years – and now they agreed, “Yes! This could be home.” Two years later, the couple of more than 30 years – she a busy clothing retailer and he a retired owner of an excavation company – live in a custom-

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built country bungalow set into the nearly 23-acre property. Morley carved a gently curving laneway and other contours out of the landscape they’ve dubbed Hilltopper Hollow. Armed with a wish list and Deb’s magazine tear sheets, the pair had consulted with Erin builder Mary Lawson of Dalerose Homes to create a stylish country home with all the creature comforts the couple wanted. The only challenge was to downsize from the footprint of their former home in Hillsburgh, which was about 5,400 square feet. Of the final 2,800-square-

foot home, Mary says, “It’s settled into the valley like it’s been there forever. It’s so pretty from the road.” Inside, the home is centred on a great room flanked by the den, principal bedroom and bath at one end, and two guest rooms, a bathroom and mudroom at the other. Porches cover the entrance on the south side of the building and an outdoor dining and entertaining area to the north. As the construction progressed, the couple made one crucial tweak to the design. The original plans showed the kitchen completely open to the

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great room, but in discussion with Carol Postar of Kinnettles Interiors in Kindardine, who was designing the kitchen, the Shortills realized they did, in fact, want a partial partition. On the kitchen side, one of their favourite paintings, Alton-based painter Paul Morin’s bright, bold “Fountain of Innocence,” now dominates the wall. “I’m so glad we added the wall. It is a great place for art, but it’s also a good separation,” says Deb. “It still feels open, but we can leave and not see the dishes.” continued on next page

opposite The home glows from within in this rear view of the outdoor entertaining area. top The entrance to the Shortills’ cozy new home on a chilly winter night. The house was built by Orangeville’s Dalerose Homes. bottom The house and barn sit on nearly 23 acres of rolling Mono land the couple calls Hilltopper Hollow.

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top Witold Kuryllowicz’s vibrant painting of cavalry horses hangs on a wall outside the principal bedroom. top centre Arched bookcases hold a beloved collection of violins facing the curved caramel leather sofa in the living area. above A collection of soup bowls sits in an antique butternut cabinet on the wall of the mudroom. AT H O M E

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Another kitchen top note is the two-island layout. The couple love to entertain, but in their previous home Deb often found the island’s inevitable role as party social hub eclipsed its role as a place to prep and cook. In the new kitchen, while the guests gather around one island, Deb can claim the wood-topped surface of the other one for herself. She refers to it as her “private island.” It’s not quite Mustique or Necker Island, but it delights her as much as any Caribbean isle could.

centre Local artist Paul Morin’s “Fountain of Innocence” overlooks the kitchen’s two islands – Deborah calls the wood-topped one her “private island.”

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When it came to paint colours, Deb was certain she wanted to lighten up her previous earthy palette. An offwhite (Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee) renders the kitchen and great room light and bright. And the decision to forgo curtains on the plentiful windows and French doors adds to the effect. “In my store I live in so much colour,” Deb says. “I need my home to feel relaxing.” One unplanned benefit to the palette change is the way it throws the Shortills’ art collection into greater

relief. For one, the Morin in the kitchen “works so well in the new setting.” Thoughtful placements are a specialty of Deb’s. As the owner of Hannah’s, the venerable women’s and men’s clothing shop in Erin, Deb has mastered the art of product placement that nudges customers to consider pieces that add up to more than the sum of their parts. When she’s dressing a client, she says, if they leave the change room feeling like they’re wearing a costume, it is a costume. When they say an outfit “feels like me,” then Deb

knows she’s nailed it. Likewise, her goal wasn’t to create anyone else’s idea of the perfect home. “It is similar to merchandising the store; you don’t want anything jarring. Paintings or pieces can pop out but in a pleasing fashion. And whether it’s clothing or décor, classics will always prevail.” In the kitchen a tulip canvas by Barbara Bolger echoes a vase of Deb’s favourite flowers on the counter. In the great room, a long wall is ideal for showcasing a large pair of night-skycontinued on page 91

top A new chandelier, one of a pair, hangs in the dining area. The wood-framed mirror is a replica of one in Hannah’s, Deb’s clothing shop in Erin. above Morley plays the couple’s shiny black Knabe piano in the great room.

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blue abstracts by Jillson Evans-Roland. Another beloved piece, a deep red and orange painting depicting abstract cavalry horses by Witold Kuryllowicz, sits outside the principal bedroom. Among the few new items purchased after the move are two striking modern-meets-vintage chandeliers from Toronto’s Union Lighting that unite the room’s living and dining zones. Other collectibles reinforce the story of the couple’s passions. Five vintage violins stand in the arched

shelves in front of a curved, caramel leather couch in the living area. Three were made by Morley’s grandfather. “I was five or six when I watched him build them,” he says. In the centre of the room sits a glossy black Knabe piano, likely built in the 1920s by the Baltimore-based company. When they purchased it for their previous home, Morley recalls, “it needed a lot of work.” Morley admits that as a boy he would rather have been playing soccer

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with his friends, but being forced to take piano lessons has paid dividends. Today the iPad has replaced sheet music for songs he doesn’t know by heart, but Morley stays in tune by playing for Deb and jamming regularly with friends in Erin. On my visit, he slid onto the bench and played Van Morrison’s Have I Told You Lately, which filled the house while Deb led me on a tour. “The piano really comes alive here,” she says. In addition to music, riding is another activity built into the new home base. The barn was finished in early 2019 by Orangeville-based Canadian Outbuildings. Deb has been mad for horses since she was eight. She picked up lessons again after the couple’s four children were grown. “I have not a lot of talent, but a lot of passion,” she says.

above Deb in the barn’s well-lit tack room.

As they look ahead to the holiday season, their second here, Deb and Morley are primed for as many of their children and their families (there are five grandkids) to come home as can – from as far away as Thailand. Two guest bedrooms on the main floor and one in the basement are ready to be pressed into service. Until then, the two are still pinching themselves that they get to enjoy this gift to each other year-round. “It feels like home. It never ceases to thrill us.”

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Royal LePage Meadowtowne 17228 Mississauga Rd, Caledon

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RICHARDSONTOWNANDCOUNTRY.CA

866-865-8262

paul@richardsontownandcountry.ca

HOCKLEY VALLEY VIEWS Magnificent modern home with over 6000 sq ft of living nestled on 10 private acres. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for privacy and views then this is the one! Sun-filled and modern with magnificent indoor and outdoor living spaces. This 2015 home is completed to the highest quality standards. This is a rare find in an incredible setting. $2,997,500

PRIVACY WITH INCOME POTENTIAL Magnificent Erin bungalow offers carefree living with the opportunity to earn income to pay the mortgage. Spacious main living area, 3 bedrooms, open concept living with master suite with great views and spa bathroom. Lower level includes a 2-bedroom self contained living space with kitchen, walkout, separate entrance. There is also a third self-contained unit with modern finishes. Property is private with geothermal heating and generator. $1,350,000

INCOME PROPERTY Legal Acton duplex with a 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom unit; both with a separate garage and private backyard. Convenient to GO and shopping. Maintained to the highest standard. $879,000

VIEW! POND! 3-acre Erin building lot with incredible countryside views. Perfect building location overlooking your own private pond. Build your dream home! $519,000

MAGNIFICENT! One of the nicest homes to come on the market. Incredible kitchen/great room and master suite. Top quality finished inside and out. Convenient commute to the city. $1,999,000

WILLOW POND Magnificent country estate with 5-bedroom main residence including guest apartment. 2-bedroom guest loft over workshop/studio. Ponds, pool, tennis court all in an incredible setting. $3,000,000

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ADD YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES 2940 sq ft on each level with walkout on lower level. Attached dbl-car garage. Being sold under construction. High quality finishes available. 1-bdrm inlaw suite above detached 4-car garage. 50 acres with 25 workable. $1,100,000 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. 80x34 insulated barn with 12 stalls, paddocks, rolling land. Private 25 acres, backs onto Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. $1,299,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

SECLUDED ONE-ACRE LOT 3-bdrm raised bungalow with detached garage/workshop. Open concept main floor with cathedral ceiling, skylights and walkout to wrap-around deck with pool and hot tub. Finished lower level partially above grade. $799,900 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

SPECTACULAR 94 ACRES Late 1800s brick farmhouse. Rolling land, forest, open fields, crops and phenomenal views. Live in the existing home or build your dream home in this stunning setting on Airport Road. $1,499,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Unique country retreat with extensive addition and renovations. Central kitchen, 2nd floor family room with access to 3 bdrms each with ensuite. Separate 2-bdrm suite. Serene 55 acres with trails, Saugeen River and fields. $1,890,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

PRIVACY ON 25 ACRES Long winding driveway through the forest and over the stream leads to this charming open concept log home, barn/shelter with 3 stalls, paddocks, open fields and bush. Serenity. Home retreat. $1,150,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

SPECTACULAR ESTATE HOME 4 bedrooms, open concept eat-in kitchen and family room with walkout to deck and beautifully landscaped, private 1 acre with inground pool, ornamental pond and bridge, gazebo and bocce court. $1,299,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

ON THE GRAND RIVER Immaculate, 4-bedroom, open concept bungalow on 20+ acres. Finished basement. Hobby barn, separate workshop, garden sheds, paddocks, bunkie in the woods and trails and steps to the river. $1,299,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

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Sean Anderson

Broker seananderson@remaxinthehills.com

IN IN THE THE HILLS HILLS INC. INC. BROKERAGE BROKERAGE Independently Independently Owned Owned & Op Operated e ra t e d

905-584-0234 519-942-0234

Philip Albin

Broker phil@remaxinthehills.com

1-888-667-8299 www.remaxinthehills.com

Chris P. Richie

It’s the MARKETING, the EXPOSURE, the RESULTS!

Our Award Winning agents have 86 years of combined experience at your service! Caledon, Mono, Adjala and surrounding areas.

Broker of Record/Owner chris@remaxinthehills.com

Dale Poremba

Sales Representative dale@remaxinthehills.com

Jennifer Unger

Sales Representative jenunger@remaxinthehills.com

CUSTOM BUILT 5-BEDROOM HOME 2.2 acs w/ tennis court, ingrnd pool, maintenance free deck, generator, security system, high speed internet. Hrdwd flrs, main flr office, kit w/ lrg breakfast area, master has 5-pc ens & w/i closet, fin bsmt. Caledon East $1,650,000

MATURE QUIET SUBDIVISION 4 levels, 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths, eat-in kit w/ slate flrs, mstr has hrdwd, w/i closet, 3-pc ens. Dining/liv combo w/ hrdwd flrs, fin bsmt w/ fam rm, 2 bdrms, rec rm. Backing on Island Lake Conservation, ingrnd pool. Mono $839,000

BACKING ONTO PRIVATE LAKE 3.3 acres, lake & park access. Updated bungalow, maple & cherry chef’s kit w/ island, granite, w/o to lrg deck. Sunroom w/ views, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, fin bsmt w/ rec rm & workshop. Great commuter’s location. Adjala $1,179,000

EXECUTIVE FAMILY RETREAT 10 acs, 5 bdrms, 6 baths, 3 kitchens & 1-bdrm nanny suite. Shop/office, rooftop terrace, i/g pool & pond. Mstr has fireplace, 6-pc ensuite & hrdwd flrs. Sunroom, fin w/o bsmt, 4-car grg, close to amenities. Caledon $2,488,000

12.1 ACRES IN A SUBDIVISION Exclusive st w/ 5 homes, det grg, storage bldg. Custom house w/ 8 entryways, kit open to soaring ceiling fam rm w/ fp. Master w/ 5-pc ensuite, w/i closet. W/o bsmt has rec rm, games rm, den. Inground pool, hot tub. Caledon $1,895,000

FANTASTIC LOCATION CALEDON 2 storey, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, updated kit w/ movable island, open to dining/liv combo. Lrg fam rm w/ fp, fin bsmt has bdrm/office, exercise rm, workshop. Deck, hot tub, fire pit, dog run. Steps from park, tennis courts. Caledon $849,998

BEAUTIFUL GATED 18.23 ACRES Pool, pergola, gazebo, fieldstone walks, waterfall feature, deck, forest & stream. 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths, kit combo w /fam rm, master has 7-pc ensuite & w/i closet, fin w/o bsmt w/ 2 bdrms, exercise rm, rec rm & bath. Mono $1,599,000

50-ACRE PRIVATE ESTATE Modern 2-storey home, hrdwd flrs, spa rm w/ sauna, stone faced fireplace. Main flr master w/ grand 6-pc ens & custom w/i closet. Fin bsmt w/ rec rm & bath. Geothermal heat, 5-car grg, multiple w/o’s, flagstone patios. Erin $1,750,000

PERFECT ESCAPE ON 25 ACRES Ponds, 2-bay heated shop, heated att grg, generator, solar heated saline pool w/ cabana, greenhouse, barn, trails & forest. Quality & detail, vaulted ceilings, plank flrs, granite, marble, 3+2 bdrms, 4 baths. Caledon $2,599,000

BEAUTIFUL 4-BEDROOM HOME Fully fin, updated kit w/ granite tops & 2 ovens, 2 remodeled baths, custom wood cabinetry over gas fp in fam rm, master has w/i closet & 4-pc ensuite. 3-car grg, workshop, generator, storage & potting sheds. Caledon $1,549,000

PICTURESQUE 2.14 ACRES River flows through, set well back, forest, geothermal heating, 2-car grg. Open concept bungalow, reno’d kit, master has 5-pc ensuite & w/o to deck, living rm w/ fp, dining rm is combo w/ kitchen. 3 bdrms, 3 baths. Mono $999,000

IN THE HEART OF PALGRAVE 2.5 storey, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 3rd flr loft. O/c kit/living/fam rms w/ hrdwd flrs, dbl sided 16' fp & vaulted ceiling. Master has hrdwd flrs, w/i closet, 4-pc ensuite. 2-car grg, ravine lot backing onto Humber River. Caledon $1,198,000

LIVE/WORK/PLAY CORNER LOT Reno’d school house w/ 3 bdrms, hrdwd flrs, vaulted ceilings. 2-storey work building approx 4000 sq ft, 9-12 ft ceilings on main flr, 200 amp power, heating system, bath & in great condition. Investment opportunity. Mono $899,900

30.37 ACRES ON MAIN ROAD Flat and open farmland near main intersection. Approx 1300 ft frontage. Ideal for agricultural type uses, your custom dream home with outbuildings, etc. Use your imagination. This is a rare offering. Caledon $1,775,000

9.66 ACRES OF PRIVACY & BEAUTY Some open field w/ backdrop of hrdwd forest, maintained for 20 years & currently enrolled in Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program. Trails for hiking, nearby snowmobile trails & fishing. Build your dream home. Mulmur $449,000

23.66 DIVERSE ACRES Pretty treed property with mix of natural forest, reforested sections, pond, the works. Would make an exceptional building site for your custom home, outbuildings, etc & is a nature lover’s paradise. Use your imagination. Mono $679,000

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Sue Collis*

Sarah MacLean*

Caledon, Erin, Mono & Surrounding Areas

www.chestnutparkcountry.com Country Office: 519.833.0888 Sue - Direct: 519.837.7764 Sarah - Direct: 905.872.5829 sue@chestnutpark.com sarahmaclean@chestnutpark.com *Sales Representative

LARGE PARCEL OF LAND NEAR CREEMORE 100 acres of rolling Mulmur hills. View of the Escarpment, year-round stream, mixed bush. Perfect property to build your dream estate and possible sever. $959,000

BUNGALOW IN MONO 3-bedroom bungalow on 48 rolling acres in Mono. Home overlooks spring-fed pond with gazebo. Lovely bank barn and outbuildings as well. $850,000

‘SKYHIGH’ IN NORTH MULMUR 3-bedroom home nicely set back from road with tree-lined drive on a wonderful nature preserve with wild turkey, deer, apple trees, high-lying 23 acres with view and mix of open land and hardwood bush. Minutes to Creemore, Devil’s Glen and Mad River Golf. $749,000

PRIVATE OASIS IN MULMUR Raised bungalow on 1.93 acres of privacy with no visible neighbours. Easy-care home with open concept main floor and walkout to deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard with numerous outbuildings. $525,000

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A FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT INSPIRED HOME WITH 45 MILE VIEWS Perfect for 4-season living. Calming views, open floorplan, wonderful for entertaining and family gatherings. Golf at your doorstep, you will be a part owner of the course! Close to skiing and hiking. $1,695,000

WHAT’S NOT TO TO LOVE? LOVE? WHAT'S NOT 25 Perfect opportunity opportunity for for 25 acres. acres. Pristine, Pristine, private, private, ponds. ponds. Sweet Sweet bungalow. bungalow. Huge Huge workshop. workshop. Perfect contractor, business or or hobbyist. hobbyist. $1,395,000 $1,320,000 contractor, home home business

SOPHISTICATED LOG HOME WITH SPECTACULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL STUDIO Location is key! Natural gas/high speed internet/close to town. Your own private park-like forest with managed trails on 13+ acres. The perfect mix of convenience and getaway. Stunning high-end studio, a huge versatile work space for the discerning artist/craftsman. $1,775,000 $1,675,000

BUILD ON THE GOLF COURSE Lot overlooking a spectacular golf course of which you will be a part owner. Call for more details. $278,500

Many thanks to those we had the pleasure of working with. Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for great things in 2020!

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905-841-7430 moffatdunlap.com Moffat Dunlap*, John Dunlap**, Peter Boyd, Murray Snider, Nik Bonellos, Elizabeth Campbell, Courtney Murgatroyd***, David Warren**** *Chairman, **Broker of Record, ***Sales Representative,****Broker

400 ACRES, MONO One of the most scenic properties in Mono. 4 divided lots totalling 400 acres. 2 century homes, gate house, immaculate barns, rivers, ponds and rolling fields. $7,500,000

HORSESHOE HILL LAKE, CALEDON 106 acres of pure country bliss! South views over dock and 40-acre private lake. 2nd house. Serene country retreat. $5,250,000

MAPLE LANE FARM, MONO 71 acres with 1837 stone house + elegant 2-bedroom guest house. Private setting. Pond. Barn. 3-bay workshop. AAA location. $2,499,000

7 BRIARWOOD DR, CALEDON Estate home with 6000+ sq ft of living space. 4 acres. Premier lot. Tamarack Estates. $2,199,000

REDESIGNED HOME, CALEDON Newly designed interiors. Exceptional country estate. Main residence with 10 bdrms, indoor pool, underground parking. Multiple guest houses. Trout pond. Serene setting. $14,995,000

RIDGEFIELD, MONO 80 acres overlooking Hockley Valley. Stunning home, coach house, trails, pond. Nottawasaga River. $3,999,000

BEECH GROVE HALL, 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

EWING HOUSE, HOCKLEY VALLEY Picturesque 51 acres. Restored 1863 4-bdrm house + 1-bdrm coach house. Amazing office/ studio/lounge building. 6-stall barn. Resort caliber pool. 3-car garage. Pond. $2,999,000

PREMIER HORSE FARM, CALEDON 104 acres with 4 housing units, 3 barns, 1/4 mile indoor track and 1/2 mile outdoor training track. A turn-key operation 40 kms to Woodbine with strong income. $4,695,000

WOOD CROWN FARM, MONO 4-bedroom restored Victorian house, pool, organic gardens and separate log cabin. $1,420,000

MAPLE COTTAGE, THE GRANGE Nestled amongst soaring trees in The Grange Equestrian community. English garden. Near skiing, riding, golf. 2.5 acres. Caledon. $1,695,000

STONE HOUSE, MONO Lovingly restored country property with nearly six acres of walking trails, hidden country gardens. New great room with 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings. Open concept country kitchen. $1,249,999

THE GRANGE SIDEROAD, CALEDON Lovingly restored log home on 23 acres. Credit River. Hiking trails. Asking $2,350,000

SOUTH FARM, HOCKLEY Fully restored, exceptional quality, 4-bedroom Victoria farmhouse, plus coach house. Paved road. 90 acres. $2,250,000

BROOK FARM, EAST GARAFRAXA 97-acre farm. Renovated 1902 4-bedroom home with new kitchen and baths. Large fieldstone fireplace. Fully restored bank barn. $1,490,000

VICTORIAN HOUSE, ORANGEVILLE Renovated Victorian house in the centre of Orangeville. Can be used as single residence or mix of residential and commercial. Ample parking. $979,000

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HOCKLEY VALLEY COUNTRY ESTATE 88 acres of rolling hayfields and hardwood bush with majestic views overlooking Hockley Valley. Exceptional property with main house (5 bdrms/7 baths) plus century stone house (4 bdrms/2 baths). Professionally landscaped with 2-acre vineyard and renovated barn for events. $4,350,000

SWALLOW HILL MULMUR 82-acre property high in the hills of Mulmur. 5000 sq ft custom home designed by Jamie Wright w/ incredible south exposure overlooking 50m swimming pond. Scale & use of natural light is impressive. Great rm boasts soaring ceilings, massive fir beams & flr-to-ceiling granite fp. $2,899,000

PEACEFUL OASIS IN HOCKLEY Westerly views of the Mono countryside with stunning pool, cabana and outdoor seating areas. Spacious light filled, fully renovated chef’s kitchen. The great room offers hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with soaring ceilings. $1,399,000

CALEDON COUNTRY GETAWAY ON THE GRANGE Reproduction custom country home situated on 42 rolling acres with a private setting overlooking a picturesque spring-fed pond. This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom country home with a wood-burning fireplace is a perfect getaway from the city. $2,499,000

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Basia Regan

Sales Representative 705-466-2115

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

1-800-268-2455

RossHughes.ca 519-938-2225

basiaregan@royallepage.ca www.basiaregan.com

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY Stunning bungalow in maintenance-free Briar Hill. Minutes from Alliston, surrounded by golf course, adjacent to Nottawasaga Inn and close to all amenities you could desire. 2+2 bedroom, 3 bath. $874,900

4500+ SQ FT IN CALEDON Modern log home on almost 8 acres surrounded by trees 15 min from Orangeville/ Brampton. Thousands spent on upgrades & renovations – just move in! Possible in-law suite/AirBnB. 3+2 bdrm, 4 bath. $1,499,900

NEWLY RENOVATED – MULMUR Perched on the south-facing ridge of the Pine River Valley is this 3-bedroom, 3-bath house just waiting for you to move in. New kitchen is open to the living room and views. This 13-acre property has a large pond and hardwood forest to enjoy hiking and snowshoeing. Close to year-round outdoor recreation and the charming village of Creemore. Don't wait – book your showing today! $899,000

DESIGNATED HERITAGE HOME Built in 1888, the McGowan/Preston House in Orangeville has retained its historic charm while being updated with modern conveniences and separately metered legal 2-bdrm apt! 4+2 bdrm, 4 bath. $829,900

GRAND VALLEY MULTIPLEX Fantastic investment opportunity on main street in growing community. 7 separately metered units with parking behind. Updates throughout, general commercial zoning allows for multiple uses. $699,900

"EASTVIEW" – MULMUR Boasts glorious vistas for miles around. 3 bedrooms and 2 fully renovated baths. Kitchen with centre island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hike up to the gazebo with a picnic, and drink in views from your 30-acre "getaway". Return home to warm up by the wood-burning fireplace. Contact me for a showing. $1,100,000

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AWARD WINNING RESULTS

1 REALTOR CALEDON

2016, 2017, 2018*, 2019** *As Per RE Stats Inc. based on volume combined. **As Per RE Stats Inc. based on volume January 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019.

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tav@tavsells.com

416.206.8164

tavsells.com

CUSTOM BUILT – RAVINE LOT 4 bdrms on 1.3-acre ravine lot in Caledon. Exteriors incl high end Natura Stones finish and landscaped gardens. Crown mouldings/baseboards and wainscoting. Chef’s kitchen, granite counters. Hot tub, stone fireplace. $2,350,000

BREATHTAKING VIEWS Breathtaking views of Inglewood Valley makes this custom-built home unique. On 2.86 acres. Library/den, sunroom, large chef’s kitchen with beamed ceiling, high end Sub-Zero/Wolfe appliances, dining room, grand family room. Main floor master with suite and walkout + additional bdrm, upper level 3 additional bdrms. Finished walkout bsmt is an entertainer’s dream; custom-built home theater room, rec room, full bar, work out room, large bdrm + bath, laundry room. $2,595,000

13+ ACRES OF TOTAL PRIVACY 13+ acres. 3-bdrm bungalow. Wood-burning fireplace, open concept kitchen/dining. Bsmt with sep entrance. 30 mins to airport. 45 mins to downtown, local amenities: Badlands, Bruce Trail, Caledon Golf Club, ski. $1,849,000

ESTATE HOME 8000+ sq ft in Village of Terra Cotta on over 25 acres. Gourmet kitchen, main floor study. Master has spa suite. 3+2 bdrms, 2 kitchens make for ideal in-law/nanny. Finished walkout bsmt. 4-car garage + 3-car underground parking. $3,299,000

LUXURY LIVING 4 ACRES 4.1 acres, over 200’ frontage. Accommodate extended family/in-law/nanny/home business. 5 bdrms, 7 garages, 2 state-of-the-art kitchens, office with built ins, white oak flooring, double bdrms with attached baths, mudroom with shower, wood-burning fireplaces, covered patio. Basement insulated and framed with 3 cold rooms, geothermal heating, 2 water tanks, generator, c-vac, irrigation system, 1500 sq ft detached 3-car garage/insulated workshop. $2,450,000

LUXURY POOL + 3 ACRES 3.5 acs, 4+1 bdrm. River views. Ski, golf, hike mins away. 2nd flr open concept master suite, jacuzzi tub, steam & massage shower. 3 bdrms on main floor. $250k + on ingrnd 20x40 heated infinity pool/cabana/wet bar. $2,269,000

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1 ACRE, CALEDON VILLAGE 4200 sq ft, renovations galore, private property on cul-de-sac. Stunning entertainer’s backyard with inground pool and cabana. Finished basement with bedroom, bath, kitchenette and walkout to garage. $1,689,000

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2 ACRES, BELFOUNTAIN Colonial style on prestigious estate style development, 4 bedrooms, baths renovated, granite. $1,499,000

HISTORIC BUILDING, CALEDON 10 acres, 3000+ sf house, on Hwy 10 north of Caledon Village. 3-car grg, 25x50 barn, stone with steel roof, long driveway. $1,499,000

7.7+ ACRES, 2 PROPERTIES 2400 sq ft on 3.6 acres. Finished basement with walkout, 2 large ponds, custom kitchen open concept, inground pool, home theatre and 4.1-acre building lot next door included in this low, low price. Inquire. $1,999,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING, PALGRAVE Currently a restaurant but could be much more – medical, fitness, financial, retail, repair, personal service, lots of parking!! $799,000

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.95 ACRE, BELFOUNTAIN 3500 sf all brick home with 4+2 bdrms. Custom kitchen with open concept. 4-car garage with loft & concrete bsmt. Oak flooring. $1,599,000

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SARAH ASTON

jacquelineguagliardi.com

Sales Representative

SUTTON

519-833-0569 • 800-268-2455

HEADWATERS REALTY INC

Town and Country Properties

519.217.4884

sarahaston.ca

MISSISSAUGA ROAD, CALEDON Masterpiece w/ views on 25+ acs. 5000+ sq ft home, 5 bdrms each with ensuite, designer kitchen w/ granite & built-in cabinetry. Hrdwd throughout, gym, wine cellar, 3-car grg, pool complex w/ outdoor kit & more! $3,850,000

BEECHGROVE SDRD, CALEDON Gracious country living with room for all! Meticulously updated 4-bdrm red brick, century farmhouse with board & batten & stone addition on 59 acres. Bank barn, arena, paddocks & 2 swimmable ponds. $1,950,000

COUNTY ROAD 1, ADJALA Close but feels like far away! Priv, expansive, updated 3+1-bdrm bungalow w/ w/o bsmt. Lovely in-law suite w/ kitchenette, 3-pc ens. W/o to grdns. Massive bsmt w/ high ceilings, gym & rec rm. 45 mins to Pearson. $1,225,000

3RD LINE E, MULMUR Terrific views at this private equine paradise! Updated 3-bdrm, 2-storey home with walkout basement on 24.62 acres. 7-stall barn, paddocks, hayfield, hardwood bush with trails complete the outdoor package. $1,199,900

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RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

BROKER

129 ACRE ESTATE – EUROPEAN STYLE & QUALITY Spectacular renovated home with total privacy, a self-contained one-bedroom guest suite, and practical dual heating system. Expansive windows blur the line between outside and in. This 129-acre gated property features a tennis court with cabin, detached 4-car garage, groomed trails, and 100 acres of income generating tile drained farmland, an hour from GTA. A newer insulated 860 sq ft workshop is ideal for income or pastimes. $2,995,000 Deana Allen Noxen winter 19_layout 19-11-02 1:52 PM Page 1

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Office: 905.877.8262 Direct: 905.454.8900 mitchell@royallepage.ca paulamitchell.com

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15589 CREDITVIEW ROAD Breathtaking unobstructed view of the Toronto skyline, CN Tower & the Escarpment! 21-acre gated estate in the Grange Equestrian Community of Caledon. Reno’d 6800+ sf of liv space offering a main flr mstr suite, screened in Muskoka rm, lwr lvl w/o to lap pool & hot tub. Ideal for horses/car enthusiasts, lrg barn w/ loft, paddocks, grdns. Under an hr to the city, mins to Devils Pulpit, Caledon Ski Club, Caledon Mountain Trout Club, Bruce Trail & shopping. $4,495,000

17762 MISSISSAUGA ROAD You will be immediately captivated by this magnificent contemporary country estate as you turn onto the long winding driveway. Sitting atop the Niagara Escarpment on eighty plus acres with a spectacular sweeping vista of forests and rolling hills. Over 11,000 square feet of luxurious living with panoramic floor-to-ceiling Lowen windows and wrap-around terrace. 5+2 bedroom, 7 bath. $4,890,000

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17181 HUMBER STATION ROAD Follow the long winding drive to panoramic views encompassing the picture perfect 50.9 acres w/ an 8-acre spring & stream-fed lake, 3 exceptional residences including Crown Lake log house; a restored 19th century 2700+ sq ft home, the guest house; over 1900 sq ft 2-bdrm residence w/ 4-car garage & the luxurious log cabin w/ over 1500 sq ft of living space. A large barn & paddocks complete this exquisite estate in this premium Caledon location. $5,795,000

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Ann Shanahan Sales Representative

Your Home TEAM Advantage 905-713-7233 AnnShanahan.com

Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Independently Independently O Owned wned & Op Operated e ra t e d

Liz Crighton Sales Representative

NINTH LINE, ERIN 40 acres with walking trails through the forest, 3 sep living quarters all above ground, heated shop with hydro & water, long paved driveway, pond, swimming pool, handicapped access. All this just south of town on a paved road.

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ASPEN COURT, ERIN So much space in this large 4-bdrm family home on a beautiful half-acre lot in an estate subdivision within walking distance to the picturesque town of Erin. Easy commute to Guelph, Georgetown, Brampton & the GTA. $1,099,000

SANDALWOOD DRIVE, ERIN The best of rural life on almost 1-ac lot in an exec subdivision, total privacy & a stunning backyard oasis w/ salt water i/g swimming pool & tiki bar for lots of summer fun. Immaculate 4-bdrm, 3-bath home ready to move in & enjoy! $1,030,000

EIGHTH LINE, ERIN Elegant country living on 1.5-acre lot on paved road surrounded by farmers’ fields. Vaulted ceilings, granite counters, open concept! W/o to amazing deck. Mstr w/o to hot tub nook. 3-bay grg, mud/laundry room, w/o bsmt. $1,369,000

TENTH LINE, ERIN Secluded, quiet, surrounded by nature, this private 3500 sq ft, 4-bedroom home is truly inspiring! A masterpiece inside & out w/ a river running through the back of the property. Paved road & easy commute to the GTA! $1,099,000

NINTH SIDEROAD, ERIN 2-acre private oasis for those wanting a peaceful, private setting close to everything. True bungalow, 4 bdrms with over 3000 sq ft living space. Pool, decorative pond and a great fire pit for those fun summer night bonfires!

CREDIT RIVER ROAD, ERIN Landscaped grounds backing onto green space w/ mature trees. Quiet executive subdivision w/ country space but walk to town. 4-bdrm bungalow w/ excellent floor plan to meet the needs of a busy professional family. $1,090,000

A RARE FIND! 6 sensational acres with a cleared building lot, surrounded by nature. This private lot has a forest for hiking and it backs onto the Eramosa River. Come for a walk and see where you can build your dream home. $599,000

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ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING Timeless modern design on 3.23 acres backing onto a huge healthy pond with otters & swans. Over 6000 sq ft of finished living space, this home is perfect for entertaining large or intimate parties. Perfectly suited to athletes or simply weekend warriors – it has a tennis court, volleyball court, salt H20 pool, hot tub, extensive outdoor kitchen w/ heater & misting system. One-of-akind property! To see more photographs of this home, go to 11PalmerCircle.com. $3,239,000

WELCOME TO “FOREST VIEW” This award-winning custom built 3-storey home sits privately on 3.5 lushly treed acres surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation. Spectacular post & beam great room with 32ft ceiling at its peak, over 6000 sq ft of finished living space, finished lower level, detached 3-bay garage/workshop with 1000 sq ft guest suite above. Breathtaking! To see more photos, go to 18444CentrevilleCreekRoad.com. $2,589,000

PARADISE FOUND Welcome to this beautiful park-like setting on 2.5 acres in the most prestigious location in Caledon East. Backing onto green space and stunning forested trails. Lovingly cared for and updated over the years. This 3+1-bedroom bungalow has it all. Lower level walks out to an amazing yard with waterfall feature and private forest. Sit out in the 3-season room and watch wildlife pass by, walk into town on the Caledon trail way. This property is meticulously manicured and can best be described as a sanctuary. Move in and enjoy! $1,350,000

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NOV 26 & DEC 4: HOLIDAY CR AF TS WITH CRICUT – MAKE YOUR

HOLIDAY CARDS THIS YEAR! All materials

provided. Nov 26: Caledon Library, Caledon Village, 6:30pm. Dec 4: Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton, 6:30pm. Free. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

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materials provided, all ages welcome. Children 10 & under with adult. 6-8pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

NOW – DEC 24 : THE SISTERS TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS Hand-

painted ornaments, bakery, décor and keepsakes. Thu, Fri 10am-7pm. Sat 10am6pm. Sun 11am-4pm. Dec 23: 10am-7pm. Dec 24: 10am-3pm. Free. St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 14155 Caledon-King Townline S, Bolton. 905-859-8077; thesisterstoc.com

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Canadian landscape, including scenes from Peel. Feb 6: PAMA Talks panel discussion. 7-8:30pm. $5, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 24 : CREATIVE WRITING WITH ANTHONY CARNOVALE Good writing doesn’t happen in isolation. Register online or by phone. 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

NOW – MAR 26 (THURSDAYS) : KNIT AT PAMA All levels welcome. Supplies and knitting support provided. 6-8pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – APR 12 : MERYL MCMASTER

Indigenous photographer explores identity and cultural performance through largescale outdoor photos. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 24 : BOOK L AUNCH: THE CALEDON TR AILWAY: BUILDING THE DREAM The story of how an abandoned

railway became a beloved trail. 2:305pm. Book $40. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. caledontrailwaybook.ca NOV 24 & DEC 29 : CR AF TERNOON COLLEC TIVE Bring your latest project

NOV 30 : CALEDON EAST P.S.

NOV 30 – DEC 15 : HOLIDAY

CR AF T SHOW Special kids’ shopping area and photos with Santa. Proceeds to the school. 9am-2pm. Free. Caledon East Public School, 15 Jean St. School council, cecsa.volunteer@gmail.com

TREASURES ARTS & CR AF TS SALE

Fine handcrafts for everyone on your list. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. $3. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com DEC 1 : MOUNT WOLFE SPOON CARVING CLUB Previous attendance at an ORSN spoon-carving workshop required.$12. Email info@ontarioruralskillsnetwork.com to book. 1-4:30pm. Mount Wolfe Farm, 10054 Old Church Rd, Caledon. 647-2175530; ontarioruralskillsnetwork.com DEC 2 : SENIORS’ STUDIO Tour an exhibition followed by a studio activity. Trash Talk: Local Action, Global Change. 10am-noon. $15, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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and legacy of the founder of Sikhism, through manuscripts, painted stories and embroidery. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – FEB 9 : GEORGE PAGINTON: PAINTING A NATION A passion for the

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DCAFS Dufferin Child

CPCC Caledon Parent-Child Centre

DPSN Dufferin Parent

CVC Credit Valley

EWCS East Wellington

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Community Services

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MOD Museum of Dufferin – Regular admission: $5; seniors $4; children 5-14 $2; under 5 free; family $12 PAMA Peel Art Gallery, Museum and

Archives – Regular admission: $5; students, seniors $4; family (2 adults & 5 children) $12

NVCA Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority OAS Orangeville Agricultural

Society Event Centre SBEC Orangeville & District Small Business Enterprise Centre

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DEC 5 : PAMA PAINTS: L ANDSCAPE

FEB 13 : LOVE THE MUG: CRICUT

WORKSHOP Explore basic painting

CR AF TING Create personalized mugs.

techniques in a fun environment. All materials provided. 6:308:30pm. $15, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

Materials provided. 7pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca JAN 30 : PAMA CREATES Unique projects

Nurseries. 1pm. Free. Caledon Library, 6500 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

and exclusive tours. Materials provided, all levels welcome. Reusable Totes – Trash Talk. $15, register. 6:30-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 9 : STORY TELLING SERIES – MARINA

FEB 6 – MAY 24 : JAGDEEP R AINA:CHASE

L . REED Reading and Q&A. All ages and

Memory and community portrayed in various media. Feb 29: film screening, discussion, 1-4:30pm. Art Gallery of Guelph, PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 7 : HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP Create with Glen Echo

abilities welcome. 1-2pm. Free. Community Living Dufferin, Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 14, JAN 18, FEB 15 & MAR 21 : NOT TAWASAGA HANDWEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETINGS

Dec 14: Circuitry. Jan 18: Indigenous fibre work. Feb 15: Alpacas. Mar 21: Blending fibres. 1-3pm. The Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. 705-435-6991; nottguild.ca

NOW – MAR 22 : TR ASH TALK: LOCAL AC TION, GLOBAL CHANGE Hands-on

experience about the well-being of our environment. Regular admission. Peel Public Works and Waste Management. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – APR 18 (EVERY OTHER SATURDAY ) : OR ANGEVILLE WINTER MARKET Local tastes better year round! 9am-1pm. Orangeville Town Hall, 87 Broadway. Orangeville BIA, 519-9420087; orangevillefarmersmarket.ca

NOV 22 & 23 : OPER ATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP- OFF

FEB 6 – MAY 24 : PRESENCE IN ABSENCE

supplies for desperate children around the world. See website. Nov 22: noon-3pm. Nov 23: 11am-1pm. Broadway Pentecostal Church, 556 Broadway, Orangeville. 416-697-9999; samaritanspurse.ca

MAR 5 – SEP 6 : SIMON HUGHES:

and uncanny Canadian landscape. Mar 5: reception, 7–8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 23 : HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

GAL A CCS’s signature event of the holiday season. 6-11:30pm. $175. Royal Ambassador, 15430 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon East. Caledon Community Services, 905-584-2300 x 230, ccs4u.org

NOV 23 : T WEEDSMUIR

DEC 17 : TR AVELLER’S TALES – A

community

NIGHT DOWN UNDER WITH GR ACE

NOW – NOV 25 : USED BOOK SALE

ON STR ANGE GROUNDS Symbolic

DUFFERIN PIECEMAKERS QUILTING GUILD MONTHLY MEETINGS Exciting speakers, social events and activities. 7:30-9:30pm. $45/year; attend as a guest $9 per meeting. OAS Event Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd Mono. 519941-1202; dufferinpiecemakers.org

HASKELL Explore Australia from the comfort of your library. 7-8pm. Free. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca DEC 17, JAN 21 & FEB 18: OR ANGE

Large assortment of used adult and children’s books, DVDs and books on CDs. Grand Valley Library, 4 Amaranth St E. 519-928-5622; grandvalley.org

THREADS Stitchery group discusses

NOW – NOV 30 : T WELVE DAYS

OF CHRISTMAS Silent auction fundraiser. All proceeds to purchasing children’s books. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. IODE Yellow Briar Chapter, iode.ca

projects and good books. 1-2:30pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 18 : COFFEE, CONVERSATION & BOOKS – LIZ JANSEN Author of Crash Landing describes a catastrophic detour that led deep into her ancestral roots. 7-8pm. Free. Euphoria, 154 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-9410610; orangevillelibrary.ca

NOW – DEC 15 : L AWLESS IN DUFFERIN

Tales of wild, odd and mysterious goingson. Sun-Wed 10am-5pm. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

JAN 23 : FUN WITH FINGER PAINTS –

FOR ADULTS Explore emotions difficult

COUNTRY Country living meets boutique

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shopping. Collect stamps for prizes. 9am-10pm. Village of Erin Main St. Village of Erin BIA, villageoferin.com 2 019

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NOV 23 : CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM

Cookie decorating, samples, prizes, Santa and a family photo. Proceeds to SickKids Foundation. $10, online or at the shoppe. 11am-3pm. Heatherlea Farm, 17049 Winston Churchill Blvd, Caledon. 519-927-5902; heatherlea.shop NOV 23 & 24 : HUT TONVILLE LIONS CR AF T & ANTIQUE MARKETS Over 120

jury-selected artisans and antique dealers. $6; $5 with a coupon. 10am-4:30pm. David Suzuki High School, 45 Daviselm Dr, Brampton. huttonvillelionsclub.ca NOV 24 : CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 175TH CELEBR ATION Service and

reception. All invited. 4:30-6:30pm. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-8570433; christchurchbolton.ca

TIMES Fill a shoebox with gifts and

Black stereotypes, identity and existence. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 16, JAN 20, FEB 24 & MAR 16 :

CHRISTMAS MARKET Kids’ activities, vendors and a visit from Santa. Free, item for the Orangeville Food Bank appreciated. 10am-3pm. OAS Event Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono.

Author, journalist and broadcaster explores battlefield medicine. 7pm. Free. Bolton Mills Retirement Community, 100 Mora Ave. Caledon Library, 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

PRESBY TERIAN BA Z A AR &

SILENT AUC TION Crafts, baking and

cookie corner. 8:30am-1pm. 6 John St, Orangeville. 519-940-8637. NOV 23 : OR ANGEVILLE SENIORS’ CENTRE FALL BA Z A AR Craft, bake, jewellery and used items, silent auction. 9am-1pm. 26 Bythia St. orangevilleseniorscentre.com NOV 23 : BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT

Lunch and dessert following tourna ment. $12, call to register. 9:30am2pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

NOV 24 : KNOX UNITED DINNER & CAKE AUC TION All are welcome. 6-9pm. $20, 2976 Charleston Sdrd, Caledon Village. 519-927-3320; knox-united-church.org NOV 24; JAN 28 & MAR 31 : SOUP SISTERS & BROTH BROTHERS Create soup, have dinner, share the soup with Family Transition Place. Ages 12+. 6-9pm. $65, includes wine and dinner. Lavender Blue Catering and Café, 125 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-939-3663; soupsisters.org NOV 25 – DEC 20 : SENIORS’ HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGR AM – AGES 55+

Education, therapeutic recreation and creative arts. Free, register at 905-5842300 ext 273. Mon: 10:30am-12:30pm. Snelgrove Place, 12065 Hurontario St, Brampton. Tue: 9:30-11am. Pinnacle View Apartments, 9 McClellan Rd, Alton. Wed. 1:30-3:30pm. Stationview Apartments, 25 Stationview Pl, Bolton. Thu: Hot lunch $2.50. 10am-1pm. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Unit 10, Bolton. Fri: 9:30-11:30am. Riverview Terrace, 121 Glasgow Rd, Bolton. Caledon Community Services, ccs4u.org NOV 27 : CALEDON EAST & DISTRIC T HISTORICAL SOCIET Y MEETING

Ken Weber speaks on Forgotten on Remembrance Day. 7:30-9pm. $5, students free. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-0352; cedhs.ca

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JAN 8 : MINDFUL MEDITATION

& LEARN Nov 28: Life & Times of Our

Reduce stress with Genevieve Ford. 7pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-8571400; caledon.library.on.ca

Lives. Jan 30: Stories from the British Isles. Feb 27: TBA. 11am-noon. $4, call to register. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

JAN 9, FEB 13 & MAR 12 : BOLTON NOV 29, JAN 31 & FEB 28 : CALEDON

& DISTRIC T PROBUS CLUB Jan 9:

SENIORS’ CENTRE MONTHLY

Sorrento Retirement Residence. Feb 13: Anxiety warrior Elke Scholz. Mar 12: One Pill Does Not Fit All. 10-11:30am. Albion Bolton Community Centre, Bolton. 905-951-2871; probus.org

DINNERS 5:30pm. $10, call to

NOV 30 : FER AL CAT RESCUE SHELTER GR AND OPENING Tour the

DEC 7 : ERIN UNITED CHRISTMAS CR AF T & BAKE SALE Goodies

for all your Christmas preparations. 9am-2pm. 115 Main St, Erin. 519833-9727; erinunitedchurch.org

sanctuary and outdoor enclosure. Draws, shopping and demos. 1-4pm. 476260 3rd Line, Melancthon. 519278-0707; feralcatrescue.ca

NOV 30 : SILENT AUC TION & BOOK SALE Shop before the holidays. All

proceeds to the library. 10am-3pm. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca

DEC 7 : PRINCESS MARGARET

CHRISTMAS CR AF T FAIR Over 50 artisans, bake sale, kids’ shopping, cookie decorating and more. 9am-3pm. Free. Princess Margaret Public School, 51 Wellington St, Orangeville. Princess Margaret Parent Council, facebook.com

DEC 7 : CAVEN PRESBY TERIAN BAKE SALE Sweet homemade

treats. 10am-2pm. 110 King St W, Bolton. 905-857-2419; caven-life.org

DEC 7 : UPPER CREDIT HUMANE SOCIET Y THRIF T SHOP HOLIDAY

BAKE SALE All proceeds to shelter DEC 4, JAN 8, FEB 5 & MAR 4 : TECH HELP @ THE LIBR ARY Hands-on help with your device or learn with ours. 2-4pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 5 : EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & WORKPL ACE HEALTH & SAFET Y Overview exploring key topics with experts. 1-3pm. Free. Tony Rose Sports Centre, Orangeville. Orangeville & Area SBEC, 519-941-0440; orangevillebusiness.ca

DANCE Dance to Fifth Avenue.

DEC 7 : HOLIDAY CHEER AT

WINDRUSH Great wines, savouries and song to support local young musicians and artists. $55, see website. 7-9:30pm. Chateau Windrush, 3030 Conc Rd 3 Adjala. windrushestatewinery.com

DEC 7 : CHRISTMAS MARKET PL ACE Over 20 artisans,

crafters and bakers. 9am-1pm. Free. Community Living Dufferin, 065371 Cty Rd 3, East Garafraxa. 519-9418971; communitylivingdufferin.ca 108

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DEC 7 : L ANDMAN GARDENS & BAKERY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Free coffee or hot chocolate with samples of farm baking and preserves. Portion of Landman Gardens shirt sales to the local food bank. 10am-4pm. 322345 Conc 6-7, Grand Valley. 519-938-6163; landmangardens.ca

DEC 6 : CHRISTMAS DINNER &

6-10:30pm. $35; call to register, bring a non-perishable food item for the Exchange Food Bank. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

animals. Drop off donations of baked goods at the Thrift Shop Dec 6, 4-6pm or Dec 7, 9-10am. Include ingredient list. 10am-3pm. 68 Main St N, Georgetown. 518-833-2287; uppercredit.com

DEC 8 : CHRIST CHURCH FAMILY

in and discover your history. 10am-5pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

DEC 13 : THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM!

WAS IT REAL? Howard Jones takes you on a journey to Bethlehem. 7-8:30pm. Free. 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-9635; stjamescaledoneast.ca DEC 14; DEC 21; JAN 18; FEB 1; FEB 15; FEB 29; MAR 14; MAR 28 : CREEMORE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Local

produce. Breakfast available 9am, kids’ scavenger hunt 11am. 9am-1pm. Royal Canadian Legion Br 397, 27 Wellington St W, Creemore. 705-8181251; creemorefarmersmarket.ca DEC 19 : THE INDIGENOUS NET WORK DRUMMING CIRCLE An evening of shared traditions and songs. 7-8:30pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 21 : OR ANGEVILLE WINTER

Yoga practice, reiki, intuitive readings and soul portraiture. All materials and snacks included. 7-9:30pm. Free, email to register. 758 Bush St, Belfountain. thecommongoodgeneralstore.com DEC 12 : CHIRTMASES PAST IN

DUFFERIN COUNT Y A presentation by Wayne Townsend. 10am-noon. New Hope Community Church, 690

Develop a deeper understanding of the Internet. 1-4pm. Free. Caledon Library, 6500 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca FEB 12 & 28 : DIGITAL DROP-IN Help

with tech of the day. Feb 12: 15825 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood. Feb 28: 20 Snelcrest Dr, Caledon. 2:304:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca FEB 13 : MUSEUM BY MOONLIGHT

Dancing, drinks, figure drawing and live blues. Ages 19+. $20, register. 6-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca FEB 14 : RED & BL ACK DINNER DANCE

Orangeville Town Hall, 87 Broadway. Orangeville BIA, 519-942-0087; orangevillefarmersmarket.ca

Delicious food, great music and fine wine. 6:30-11:30pm. $100. Caesar’s Banquet Centre, 8841 George Bolton Pkwy, Bolton. Rotary Club of Bolton, boltonrotary.ca

DEC 12 : FULL MOON CEREMONY

FEB 7 : ABC INTERNET MAT TERS

MARKET – SPECIAL CHRISTMAS

and sanctuary during this Christmas season. 9am. 486281 30 Sdrd Mono. 519-925-2397; shelburneprimrose.com

Entertainment follows lunch. $25; call to register. 11:30am-3pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

Authentic local fare and good company. Proceeds to Farm to School, and Dufferin and Caledon food and farming programs. See website for tickets. Jan 25: Pia’s on Broadway. Feb 27: Terra Nova Public House. Mar 29: Millcroft Inn & Spa. Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance, hffa.ca

MARKET All your favourites. 9am-1pm.

DEC 12 : CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

JAN 25, FEB 27 & MAR 29 : HEADWATERS WINTER HARVEST DINNER SERIES

DEC 12 : ARCHIVIST ON THE ROAD Drop

NIGHT Lively celebration of Eucharist and dinner. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

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DEC 22 : PRIMROSE UNITED OLD -FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

CAROLLING SERVICE Grace, hospitality

FEB 15 : LET’S TALK TR ASH Repair Café

volunteers show you how to fix items. 10am-3pm. General admission. Repair Café, Sheridan College Operation Mission Zero. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca FEB 22 : EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Lunch following tournament. $12, call to register. 9:30am-2pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca FEB 25 : SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE LUNCH Maple syrup, sausages and dessert. $8, call to register. 11:30am1pm. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

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Family Transition Place, Choices Youth shelter, The Lighthouse and the Orangeville Food Bank. See website. Lavender Blue Catering and Café, 125 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-939-3663; soupsisters.org MAR 6 : INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBR ATION LUNCHEON

Network with community members and business owners. 11am-2pm. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. Family Transition Place, 519-9424122; familytransitionplace.ca

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DEC 12 : CALEDON GARDEN CLUB AGM

• PAMA Kids March Break

Potluck dinner, then make a holiday centrepiece. Bring own materials. 6-9:30pm. Cheltenham United Church, 14309 Creditview Rd, Cheltenham. 905-880-5216; gardenontario.org

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JAN 1 : GR AND VALLEY LIONS POL AR BEAR DIP Contact randymcc@rogers. 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton, ON L6W 1Y1 • 905-791-4055

com for pledge forms. $20 in pledges to participate. Proceeds to the food bank. Spectators please bring food bank item. 12:30-1:30pm. Stuckey Park, Mill St E, Grand Valley. 519943-5471; grandvalleylions.com JAN 14, FEB 11 & MAR 10 : OR ANGEVILLE AND DISTRIC T HORTICULTUR AL SOCIET Y GENER AL MEETINGS Jan 14:

Edible Native Plant Landscapes. Feb 11: Practical Landscape Design for the New or Seasoned Gardener. Mar 10: The Best Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators in Sun and Shade. 7-9pm. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. orangevillehort.org JAN 18 : FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL Fire

sculpture, food, skating, pond hockey, curling and art workshops. Pay what you can (suggested $10; children $5; family $25). 8am-11:30pm. 1402 Queen Street W, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca JAN 26 : TOWN OF MONO WINTERFEST

Winter activities, horse-drawn sleigh rides. Food bank donations appreciated. Noon-4pm. Mono Community Centre, Mono. 519-941-3599; townofmono.com FEB 1 : GREAT CANADIAN POND

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gives insights. 7-8pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 35 Station St, Alton. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca MAR 12 : KEEPING BACK YARD CHICKENS: MODERN HOMESTEADING

Kate Belbeck from Rent the Chicken shares tips. 7-8pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 15825 McLaughlin Road, Inglewood. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca MAR 24 : MMM MAPLE SYRUP: MODERN HOMESTEADING Maple maven Debra

Mann speaks. 7-8pm. Free, register. Caledon Library, 35 Station St, Alton. 905-857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

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NOV 29 : GR AND VALLEY Tree lighting, 7pm. Grand Pavilion on Water St.

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skating party, 7pm. Main St & Community Centre. townofgrandvalley.ca NOV 15 : ERIN Tree and park

lighting, 6:30pm. NOV 30 : ERIN Parade, 11am. McCullogh Dr & Main St S. erinlionsclub@gmail.com DEC 6 : CREEMORE Tree lighting, 7pm. Station on the Green. treesocietyofcreemore.com DEC 7 : CREEMORE Parade, 1:30pm. Mill St. info@creemore.com DEC 6 : STAYNER Tree lighting, 7pm. Station Park Gazebo. staynerchamber.ca DEC 7 : STAYNER Parade, 10:30am. Main St. district1kin.ca DEC 7 : BOLTON Parade, 11am. North

SPIEL Outdoor curling at Island Lake.

through Bolton on Hwy 50. boltonkin.com

Indoor curling, silent auction and WestJet raffle at Orangeville Curling Club. See website. 8am-4pm. 519941-0751; orangevillecurlingclub.ca

DEC 7 : CALEDON VILL AGE Tree

FEB 17 : FAMILY SKI DAY Cross-country skiing, all ages and abilities, free trail access, rentals and lessons. Donations

lighting, 5pm. Raeburn’s Corners Parkette. caledonvillage.org. DEC 7 : SCHOMBERG Parade, 4pm. Farmers’ Parade of Lights, 8pm. Main St. amainstreetchristmas.com TBA : SHELBURNE

NOW – JUN 15 (MONDAYS): OR ANGE VILLE CUB PACK Scouting program

for 7- to 10-year-olds. 7-8:30pm. $120. Mono Amaranth Public School, Hockley Road, Mono. Canadian Traditional Scouting Association, 519940-4738; traditionalscouting.ca NOW – ONGOING : COLOURS! The

meaning of colours through handson fun. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 22 – 24, 29, 30 & DEC 1: PANTOMIME: SLEEPING BEAUT Y

Traditional English pantomime with song, dance and laughter. Fri 8pm. Sat 2 & 8pm. Sun 2pm. $13. Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh. 519-8554586; centurychurchtheatre.com NOV 22 – DEC 1 : FROZEN JR. Elsa, Anna and the land of Arendelle come to life onstage. Fri Sat 8pm. Sun 2pm. $18; students and seniors $12. Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. 519-9399038; lpstageproductionsinc.com NOV 22 – DEC 21 (FRIDAYS & SATUR DAYS) : FREE BUILD LEGO @ ALDER

Drop in and create at your own pace. All children with an adult. 9am-4pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 275 Alder St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 23 – MAR 29 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : FAMILY FUN AC TIVITIES

Nov: Create a fun facts poster of ways to be waste wise. Dec: Use oil pastels to create winter landscapes. Jan: Guru Nanak. Feb: Trash Talk. Mar: Meryl McMaster. 1-4:30pm, regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOV 25, JAN 27, FEB 24 & MAR 30 :

Orangeville. Dufferin Parent Support Network, 519-940-8678; dpsn.ca NOV 26 & 27 : PAWS TO READ Children

read to a therapy dog from Therapeutic Paws of Canada at Orangeville libraries. Tue 3:30-5pm, 275 Alder St. Wed 4-5:30pm, 1 Mill St. Free, register at cmgatt@hotmail.com. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 26 & 28 : READY TO READ WITH EVERYONE Weekly songs and activities for 5 and under at Orangeville libraries. Tue 10:15-11am, 275 Alder St. Thu 10:15-11am, 1 Mill St. Free. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 26 & 28 : READY TO READ WITH BABIES Weekly songs and activities for 1 to 12 months at Orangeville libraries. Tue 1:30-2:15pm, 275 Alder St. Thu 1:30-2:15pm, 1 Mill St. Free. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 3 : ART & TOTS (18 MONTHS +)

Exploration through art and stories. Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers. 10:3011:30am. $10, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca DEC 4 : PAMA STROLLER TOURS (0 18 MONTHS) Engage socially while little ones participate in group sensory play. Trash Talk: Local Action, Global Change. 10:30-11:30am. $5, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 6 – 8 : MAGICAL CHRISTMAS

FOREST Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots or food bank item. Pictures with Santa. Fri 7-9pm. Sat 10am6pm. Sun 10am-4pm. Free. St. John’s Church Hall, 3907 Hwy 9, Caledon. 519-941-8183; stjohnsorangeville.ca

T WEEN CLUB – AGES 8 -12 Fun DIY

activities, games, science and tech programs. 4-5pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 26 : SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD TO MANAGE BIG EMOTIONS Explore

ideas to regulate emotion. Free, register. 6:30-8:30pm. Princess Margaret Public School, 51 Wellington St,

DEC 6 – 31 : CHRISTMAS IN

THE PARK Thousands of lights, entertainment, alpacas and Santa. Dec 6: grand opening, 7pm. 5:30-10pm. Free, donations appreciated. Kay Cee Gardens, Orangeville. Optimist Club of Orangeville, 519-278-6100; orangevilleoptimists.ca

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DEC 14 : GINGERBREAD HOUSE

WORKSHOP Gingerbread house and candy provided by the Lions Club of Grand Valley. 1-2pm or 2:30-3:30pm. $5, register at Grand Valley Library, 4 Amaranth St E. grandvalley.org

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“Better still for those who love to get close to nature are the precise directions, terrific photographs and local lore that are also included. It’s always nice to know the ‘whys’ of your hike before you’re on the trail.” JULIE SLACK, Metroland Media

DEC 15, JAN 19, FEB 16 & MAR 15: : SUNDAY FUNDAYS Engage with art

through special activities. Dec 15: Let It Snow! Jan 19: Winter Wonderland. Feb 16: Trash Talk. Mar 15: TBA. 1-4pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca DEC 23, 24, 27, 30, JAN 2 & 3 : WINTER BREAK ART AT TACK A special art project

each day. Dec 23: Snow globes. Dec 24: Snowflakes – printmaking. Dec 27: Gingerbread men – mixed media collage. Dec 30: Tissue paper scenes. Dec 31: Mountain landscapes. Jan 2: Sculpture – clay. Jan 3: Archives – the vault unlocked. Regular admission. 10am. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

FEB 3 : PAMA HOMESCHOOL DAY – KINDERGARTEN- GR. 8 We Are

Drop in and let your imagination run free! Materials provided. 10am-3pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca JAN 3 : HARRY POT TER ESCAPE ROOM

Escape before the clock runs out! Register online Dec 1, 2019, space is limited. 1:30-2:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

FEB 17 : FAMILY DAY AT PAMA

JAN 23 : LYDIA PERSAUD Folk storytelling

Activities and events including recycled musical instruments, Junkestra with Mark Sepic. 10am-3pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

with a soulful vocal delivery.

MAR 16 – MAY 11 (MONDAYS) THEATRE (T.O.E.P.) – SPRING SESSION Skillsbased theatre program for youth with developmental disabilities. Youth A: 5:30-7pm. Youth B: 7-8:30pm. Adult (postsecondary): 2-3:30pm. $195. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-9423423; theatreorangeville.ca

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JAN 30 : MEGHAN PATRICK Free

spirit of Emmylou Harris and the sensuality of Tanya Tucker. FEB 7 : CL ASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE WALL – PINK FLOYD A monumental work of art. FEB 8 : A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS OF REGGAE Live experience that

celebrates reggae’s best. FEB 14 : MAT T DUSK – SINATR A

That cool, classy style from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday.

FEB 26 : NEW ORLEANS JA Z Z ORCHESTR A AC TIVITIES Special daily guests

SATURDAYS) T.O.Y.S. – THEATRE

and activities. See website. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca MARCH BREAK CAMPS

Check our Kids’ Camps in the Hills webpage for comprehensive listings of local camps for your kids. inthehills. ca/kids-camps-in-headwaters.

MOVIE MATINÉE See website for films.

Drop in for instructor-led activities. Jan 20: Guru Nanak. Feb 7: Meryl McMaster. 10am-3pm. Regular admission; children 12 and under with an adult. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

favourites like Superman’s Song and The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead.

FEB 21 : CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!

JAN 16 – MAY 21 (THURSDAYS &

JAN 20; FEB 7 : PAMA KIDS P.A. DAYS

JAN 25 : CR ASH TEST DUMMIES Fan

Show up and learn an original arrangement to a song you love. MAR 16 – 21 : PAMA MARCH BREAK

2-4pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

BAND: CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSE

Joined by St. Roch’s Choir and Brampton Children’s Chorus. 7:30pm

COME TO THE CARNIVAL! Musical fun, folly and adventure. 7:30pm.

service hours and meet new friends. 4-5:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

JAN 18, FEB 29 & MAR 21 : FAMILY

DEC 14 : BR AMP TON CONCERT

FEB 15 : THE ROSE ORCHESTR A:

ADVISORY GROUP Earn community

Training in choral skills. Thu Jan 16May 21 (4:30-6:30pm). Sat Apr 4-May 16 (10am-noon). $275. St. Mark’s Church, 5 First Ave, Orangeville. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

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DEC 7 : THE ROSE ORCHESTR A:

Here and Texture school workshops. Parent/guardian must accompany. 10am-2:30pm. $12, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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The influence of jazz as the grandfather of all modern American music. FEB 28 : A MUSICAL EVENING WITH HAWKSLEY WORKMAN & SAR AH SLEAN Unforgettable music, storytelling and soaring voices. FEB 29 : KIM MITCHELL

Canadian rock icon. MAR 7 : AN EVENING WITH THE TREWS A hooky mix of alt-rock edge and melodic, riffy swagger.

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MAR 11 : GAELIC STORM Genrebending band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something unique.

NOV – MAR: LIVE MUSIC AT ROSE

MAR 13 : MIRI BEN-ARI A fusion of classical, hip-hop, soul and dance.

THEATRE All performances are at 8pm

unless noted. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

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MAR 14 : BAY CIT Y ROLLERS Unforgettable

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sleds & toboggans

2018 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee. 7-8:30pm. $15, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 30 : SING CHRISTMAS The

Dufferin Concert Singers and the New Tecumseh Singers perform. $20; 16 & under free, from BookLore 519942-3830 or Fay 519-927-5370. 7:309:30pm. Broadway Pentecostal Church, 556 Broadway Ave, Orangeville.

NOV 30 & DEC 1 : ACHILL CHOR AL

favourites and Bob Chilcott’s Gloria with accompaniment. $25; youth 1317 $10; children $5. 3-5pm. Nov 30: Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy St, Bolton. Dec 1: Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. Achill Choral Society, achill.ca DEC 8 : CALEDON CONCERT BAND

– CHRISTMAS TR ADITIONS Holiday favourites and our famous sing-along. $20; students & seniors $15; children 12 & under free. 2-4pm. Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon East. 905-951-7979; caledonconcertband.ca

DEC 15 : SCOT TISH CHRISTMAS EVENING An evening of old-

fashioned carols, bagpipes and storytelling. 7-8pm. Free. St Andrew’s Stone Church, 17621 St Andrew’s Rd, Caledon. 519-927-5987; standchurch.org

SOCIET Y CHRISTMAS CONCERT

– GLORIOUS SOUNDS Traditional

DEC 9 : SCOT T WOODS CHRISTMAS

CONCERT All your favourites with a fiddle spin. 2 & 7pm. $30. Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main St E, Shelburne. Rotary Club of Shelburne, 519-9253037; heritagemusicfestival.ca

DEC 17 : COMMUNIT Y CAROL SING

Join with friends and the Young at Heart Choir. Free, register. 6:30-7:30pm. Wellington County Library, 9 Station St, Hillsburgh. 519-855-4010; wellington.ca

FEB 13 – MAR 1 : EARLY MORNING R AIN WORLD PREMIERE Leisa Way

celebrates Gordon Lightfoot. Thu Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Sun Wed 2pm. Feb 26: Relaxed performance. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca FEB 22 : CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS

The Azuline Duo presents music for flute and guitar. $35; student 16 & under $15, at BookLore, Howard the Butcher and Forster’s Book Garden, or call. 7:30-10pm. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-8802445; caledonchamberconcerts.com

Beaversprings Manufacturing 81 DEC 12, JAN 9 & MAR 12 : PAMA FOLK NIGHTS WITH BR AMP TON FOLK

t o ur i s m + t r av e l Canoe North Adventures 18 Cruise Holidays 25 Erin BIA 24 . 25 Orangeville BIA 38 . 39 Town of Erin 24

CLUB Dec 12: Earthly Concerns. Jan

9: Beginnings. Mar 12: Tangled Up in Dylan. 7-8:30pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 15 & 16 : REBEL WITHOUT A CL AUS – THEATRE OR ANGEVILLE

YOUTH SINGERS (T.O.Y.S.) Their very

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own Christmas production. $15; youth $12; children 3-5 $5. 7-9pm. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

DEC 15 : JOINT COMMUNIT Y

DEC 15 : FESTIVAL OF CAROLS

CAROL SING Caledon East United Church choir and St James Anglican Church choir and band. 2-3pm. Free. 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-9635; stjamescaledoneast.ca

Special guest Bettina Toth, harpist. 7:30pm. Free. Caven Presbyterian Church, 110 King St W, Bolton. 905-857-2419; caven-life.org

theatre+film NOV 22 & 24 : THE L ADIES’ FOURSOME

Norm Foster’s play about the pleasures and pitfalls of friendship. Fri 8pm. Sun 2pm. $25. Acton Town Hall Centre, 19 Willow St N, Acton. Erin Theatre, erintheatretix@gmail.com; erintheatre.ca

NOV 28 – DEC 22 : LIT TLE WOMEN

All-Canadian musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Thu Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Sun Wed 2pm.

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT To submit your community, arts or nonprofit event: Go to www.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 spring (Month) issue, submit by February 7, 2020. For up-to-date listings between issues, click ‘what’s on’ on the menu bar at www.inthehills.ca. We reserve the right to edit submissions for print and web publication.

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DEC 15 : A HOLLY WOOD

EVENING! Inspiring rendition with music and special effects. All proceeds to Partera Peacebuilders International. $20; students $5; at the door $25; students $10. 7:30pm. Primrose United Church, 486281 30 Sdrd Mono. 519-925-2397; partera.ca

CHRISTMAS Talented Shelburne youth present theatre and comedy. Includes admission to Holiday Treasures. 2-3:30pm. $10. Museum of Dufferin, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

DEC 17 : THE NUTCR ACKER: A

CANADIAN TR ADITION Klara’s magical journey with her nutcracker prince. 7pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

STUDIO 211 — Alton Mill Art Centre (second floor) 1402 Queen Street, Alton, Caledon 647-716-6284 hsausik6284@rogers.com

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FEB 2 : AFRICVILLE STORIES Joe Sealy

celebrates this unique community with Jackie Richardson and Paul Novotny. 8pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca FEB 13 & 14 : MILF* LIFE CRISIS

(Mothers are incredible, lovely and fantastic.) The best is yet to come. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

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Dec 19, 20 & 22 7pm. Dec 11: 7pm Relaxed performance. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca NOV 30 : OUTERBRIDGE – CLOCKWORK MYSTERIES Over 20 illusions in a high-energy, magical adventure. 7pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca DEC 4 : THEATRE OR ANGEVILLE FALL SHOWCASE The participants of our 2019

fall programs. 7-9pm. $8. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

SOCIET Y It’s never too late to make new “old” friends. Fri 8pm. Sat 2 & 8pm. Dinner Theatre: Feb 22 & 29. Caledon Village. Caledon Townhall Players Theatre, 519927-5460; caledontownhallplayers.com FEB 22 : SHAUN MA JUMDER Some of his strongest, smartest comedy to date. 8pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca MAR 10 & 11 : THE ARCHIVIST Shaista Latif’s bold, funny and inspiring autobiographical solo show. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca MAR 12 – 29 : TOO CLOSE TO HOME

LEAHY High-energy, Celtic-based music and dance from the Leahy kids. 7pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

A simple life is turned upside down with unexpected romance and unresolved issues. Thu Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Sun Wed 2pm. Mar 25: Relaxed performance. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

DEC 13, JAN 10 & FEB 14 : AF TERNOON

MAR 13 – 22 : ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID

FILM CLUB Thought-provoking movies

How far would you go to keep a promise? Fri Sat 8pm. Sun 2:30pm. $20. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. 519-8554586; centurychurchtheatre.com

DEC 13 : THE NEX T GENER ATION

and discussion for mature audiences. Dec 13: Boy. Jan 10: Meru. Feb 14: Maudie. 2-4pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905857-1400; caledon.library.on.ca

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P U Z Z L I N G

An Enigmatic Response Three pens with 5, 7 and 9 pigs in each are contained in a fourth, surrounding pen.

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Adding Suits The sum of the column on the right is 20.

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Miss Lang has a Hit! Juniors Seniors tire – rivet reef – fender nail – anvil blue – bundle core – cover lace – candle lane – navel alas – sandal rile – liver bait – bandit

Holly Needs Help Mr. Creemore – banker Mr. Caledon – car salesman Mr. Erin – photographer Ms Hockley – singer

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a Puzzling Conclusion BY KEN WEBER

If Your Holiday Dinner is Late… An Enigmatic Response

( a game for two players )

Miss Lang has a Hit!

When Isadore got home from checking out the stockyards at the new Hamilton and North Western Railway station in Palgrave, his father asked if it was true the yards were built in a rather unusual design. “Sure are!” Izzy told him. “There are four pens set up for pigs, and when I was there today I counted 21 pigs in them, with an odd number in each pen. Can you imagine that?”

On the grid, place six small items (coins or other) of two different types in the starting position shown below. Two players take turns moving any one of their three items from one intersection to the next. Only one item at a time may occupy an intersection and each move must follow the lines. There is no jumping. The winner is the first player to get their three items in a straight line.

At S.S. #6 East Luther, Miss Lang’s students really enjoyed her rainy-day word game (see ‘A Puzzling Conclusion’ in our autumn issue) and asked for more such games, so this is what she presented on the next rainy day.

For the juniors Choose any one letter from the alpha bet and add it to each of the four-letter words below to create new words.

Can you?

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The four playing card suits in this matrix each represent four different numerals between 1 and 10. The sums at the right of each row and at the base of each column are the result of adding the numerical suit values. What is the sum of the column on the right?

rile

Choose a consonant blend and add it to each four-letter word below so that what is now six letters can be rearrang ed into a new word with your choice of consonants in the middle position.

reef blue lace alas bait For example if ‘st’ or ‘nc’ were blends to be added to the words in the list, then ‘reef’ could be rearranged into ‘fester’ or ‘fencer,’ but those blends don’t work for the other words, so you must choose a blend that works for all of them.

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Do this by rearranging each four-letter word plus your one-letter choice into a word with that choice in the middle position. For example, if ‘g’ or ‘f’ were your choice, then the first word ‘tire’ could be rearranged into ‘tiger’ or ‘refit’. But ‘g’ and ‘f’ don’t work for the other words. You must choose one letter that works for all of them.

Adding Suits

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Holly Needs Help Holly was having a banner year attracting new clients, which might explain why she instinctively made mental notes on the four people she met in the kitchen at her neighbour’s Christmas party. She noted, for example, that one of the four was a photographer, another was a singer, a third sold cars, and the fourth person was a banker. Within a few minutes of introducing herself to Mr. Creemore and Ms. Hockley (the other two were Mr. Caledon and Mr. Erin), she felt she might have met more potential new clients. However, the next day Holly couldn’t remember which person did what for a living, and although her neighbour was reluctant to reveal private information, he consented to give her these clues. Use the clues to help Holly determine who does what. In the previous summer, Mr. Caledon had approached the banker for a loan.

Ms. Hockley is planning to engage the photographer’s services for her wedding.

The singer and Mr. Caledon are pals and avoid ever doing business together.

Neither Mr. Erin nor the singer had met Mr. Creemore until that Christmas party.

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