Winter In The Hills 2017 by In The Hills Magazine

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Local Heroes Our annual salute

Holiday Gift Guide Local finds

Books & Music for everyone Geezer Hockey

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I S S U E F E A T U R E S 25 LOCAL HEROES

A salute to those who make a difference by Jeff Rollings and Nicola Ross 40 LET IT SNOW!

10 ways to embrace winter with kids by Janice Quirt 50

50 GUARDIANS OF THE SLOPES

Ski patrollers to the rescue by James Jackson 58 THE YEAR IN BOOKS

New books by local authors by Tracey Fockler 66 GEEZER HOCKEY

Hockey dreams don’t grow old by Anthony Jenkins 58

76 THE YEAR IN MUSIC

New music sets the hills alive by Scott Bruyea

D E P A R T M E N T S 14 LET TERS

Our readers write 19 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Vickie Wild 20 MUST DO

Our favourite picks for winter by Janice Quirt 23 FENCE POSTS

The case for civility by Dan Needles 48 MADE IN THE HILLS

A holiday gift guide by Tralee Pearce 73 COOKING CL ASS

French onion soup by Tralee Pearce

82 GOOD SPORT

Cross country by night by Nicola Ross 84 HISTORIC HILLS

The story behind The Yellow Briar by Ken Weber 86 OVER THE (NEXT) HILL

Faraway places by Gail Grant 88 HEADWATERS NEST

Broken bones by Bethany Lee 90 AT HOME IN THE HILLS

A last Christmas by Pam Purves 106 WHAT’S ON IN THE HILLS

A calendar of winter happenings 118 A PUZZLING CONCLUSION

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volume 2 4 numb er 4 2017 publisher and editor Signe Ball design and art direction Kim van Oosterom Wallflower Design editorial Scott Bruyea Tracey Fockler Gail Grant James Jackson Anthony Jenkins Bethany Lee Dan Needles Tralee Pearce Pam Purves Janice Quirt Jeff Rollings Nicola Ross Ken Weber photography Rosemary Hasner James MacDonald Pete Paterson illus tr ation Shelagh Armstrong Jim Stewart

a s so ciate editors Tralee Pearce Dyanne Rivers oper ations and adminis tr ation 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 Skiers at Hockley Valley Resort by James MacDonald

In The Hills is published quarterly by MonoLog Communications Inc. It is distributed through controlled circulation to households in the towns of Caledon, Erin, Orangeville, Shelburne and Creemore, and Dufferin County. Annual subscriptions outside the distribution area are $25.95 (including hst). Letters to the editor are welcome: sball@inthehills.ca For information regarding editorial, advertising, or subscriptions, call 519-942-8401 or e-mail info@inthehills.ca. © 2017 MonoLog Communications Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction by any means or in any form may be made without prior written consent by the publisher. Find us online at www.inthehills.ca Like us on

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Changes… Changes… Changes…

Change #1 Although this new requirement was implemented in late 2016, many people I encounter remain unaware that the sale of your principal residence must be reported on your tax return:

“Start ing with the 2016 tax year, individuals who sell their principal residence will have to report the sale on Schedule 3, Capital Gains of the T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return... Start ing with the 2016 tax year, generally due by late April 2017, you will be required to report basic informat ion (date of acquisit ion, proceeds of disposit ion and descript ion of the property) on your income tax and benefit return when you sell your principal residence to claim the full principal residence exempt ion.” * * www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/federal-government-budgets/budget2016-growing-middle-class/reporting-sale-your-principal-residence-individuals.html

Change #2 There are likely changes coming to what the real estate industry has often called a ‘double-end’ or what regulators call ‘multiple representation’: October 5, 2017 “This morning the Ontario government announced new legislat ion that will increase consumer protect ion in the real estate marketplace… The bill that was introduced into the Legislature today commits to implement ing “new measures to address conf lict of interest issues that arise in mult iple representat ion situat ions and heavier fines for the Code of Ethics violat ions by real estate professionals,” as stated in the government’s press release… RECO is also committed to extensive communicat ion about the changes with both consumers and the industry as we get closer to implementat ion.” * * www.reco.on.ca/news-release/reco-supports-government-announcement-multiple-representation * toronto.citynews.ca/2017/06/28/ontario-proposes-banning-real-estate-agents-from-representing-seller-and-buyer

Change #3 There are new rules coming January 1, 2018 for uninsured mortgages. Currently, the new rules will pertain to banks; it is unclear as of this article whether credit unions and other lenders will follow suit: NEWS RELEASE – OTTAWA – October 17, 2017 – Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) Today the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) published the final version of Guideline B-20 − Resident ial Mortgage Underwrit ing Pract ices and Procedures. The revised Guideline, which comes into effect on January 1, 2018, applies to all federally regulated financial institutions. OSFI is setting a new minimum qualifying rate, or “stress test,” for uninsured mortgages. Guideline B-20 now requires the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages to be the greater of the five-year benchmark rate published by the Bank of Canada or the contractual mortgage rate +2%.

Brooke Cooper – Toronto

OSFI is requiring lenders to enhance their loan-to-value (LTV) measurement and limits so they will be dynamic and responsive to risk. Under the final Guideline, federally regulated financial institutions must establish and adhere to appropriate Loan To Value (LTV) ratio limits that are ref lective of risk and are updated as housing markets and the economic environment evolve. OSFI is placing restrictions on certain lending arrangements that are designed, or appear designed to circumvent LTV limits. A federally regulated financial institution is prohibited from arranging with another lender a mortgage, or a combination of a mortgage and other lending products, in any form that circumvents the institution’s maximum LTV ratio or other limits in its residential mortgage underwriting policy, or any requirements established by law.” * * www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/Eng/osfi-bsif/med/Pages/B20_dft_nr.aspx

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Young and old We’ve called it the Year of the Cat in this household. I have two very wobbly old cats who spend most of the day curled up on cushions. They were joined by six others this summer when a feral cat, less than a year old herself, decided she trusted me enough to bring the five kittens she’d been nursing in the woods to my back door. Four kittens went to new homes, but the mother and one kitten remain. (I am advised that having three cats is acceptable, but four teeters perilously close to crazy cat lady territory.) I love the old cats, my companions for two decades. But the two youngsters have been a revelation. Bright, playful, impossibly lithe and infinitely curious, next to the creaky pair, who were once so like them, they are a daily reminder of time’s passage. So perhaps it’s not surprising that the long road between youth and age was on my mind as we prepared this issue with its many stories celebrating winter and the pending holidays – a celebration that is itself a kind of dogged defiance against the cold and darkness of another waning year. At one end of the spectrum, Anthony Jenkins offers a hilarious and somewhat rueful description of playing oldtimer hockey – men who relive their boyhood joy of the game, even as they make concessions to arthritic joints. And columnists Pam Purves and Gail Grant recount more con cessions to age – respectively, having to leave a beloved home and how travel plans change as years advance. At the other end, Janice Quirt offers ten ways to help kids burn off all the youthful energy that gets pent up over the long days of winter. And Bethany Lee describes the poignant moment when she experienced, as all parents do, the reali zation she cannot protect her child from all things forever. And in between? As always in our year-end issue, we grate fully pay tribute to our “local heroes,” those who contribute so selflessly to community life, and to the many local authors, musicians and artisans who share their talents with us. With this year’s first snow the old cats turned back at the door, disdaining to go out. But the two young ones were out in a flash, swatting at snowflakes and leaping like dancers in the cold, unfamiliar powder, their furry little cheeks rosy with excitement. Okay, I take that last bit back – no crazy cat lady here – but the reactions of all four were another re minder of the glorious contrast between the wisdom of age and the exuberance of youth. We wish all creatures great and small, and all people young and old, the very happiest of holidays.

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I had the pleasure of reading the article “A Bitter Pill” about how the opioid crisis has hit Headwaters [autumn’17]. We appreciate light being cast on the issue of ad diction but were dismayed our pharmacy was not consulted for this article. We work closely with Family Transition Place and actually have many mutual patients. Pharmacists are the most accessible health care providers. We have over 20 years of experience in the addiction field and with us being the only clinic in town to serve the very same issue this article thankfully highlighted, we feel we could add to the overall positive message. Here’s what we’re doing to help:

in Brampton). We also work closely with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which has many tools and counselling points to inform patients using an approach that is nonjudgemental and inviting. Harm reduction • We use tools such as the Narcotic Monitoring System (NMS) to stay on top of irregularities, poly-pharmacy or poly-prescribing. • We stay in touch with prescribing doctors and discuss any irregularities, or prescriptionseeking behaviour, and invite discussion with the patient about high-risk behaviour. • We offer methadone and suboxone treatment for opioid dependence. • We distribute naloxone free to anyone with a valid health card and educate anyone at risk or who works/lives with people at risk. • We share what to look for in a potential opiate overdose (signs and symptoms), how and where to inject the naloxone, how much time naloxone can take to work, what to look for after administering the injection, what drugs naloxone can work for and what drugs it can’t. I hope this feedback provides a clear picture of what we offer locally in Orangeville. Of course, we are always of the mindset that learning is a lifelong journey, so are open to suggestions to improve and also address anything we can that doesn’t seem clear. Manveer (Manny) Dhillon Pharmacist, Broadway Pharmacy, Orangeville

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Name that frog Let me start by thanking you for such an excellent publication! We thoroughly enjoy every issue. We moved to Mono in 2010 and since then have discovered a few varieties of tree frogs that we did not think existed here in Canada and were wondering if you’ve ever done an article about them? Here are pictures of some of the varieties we have around our home. They live in trees and on plant leaves, climb up the side of my house and sit on the outside of my windows at night catching insects attracted by the lights – and make sounds like birds! Henry van Oudenaren, Mono

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Don Scallen replies: Your varieties of tree frogs are actually two species. Three of these images show the gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) in its various garbs. The scientific name of the species “versicolor” alludes to its ability to change colour. Gray tree frogs can be gray but also shades of green and brown – chameleon wannabes. The tiny beige-coloured one is a spring peeper metamorph – in plainer English, a peeper that has recently transformed. These wee things can be very pale, but more usually a lovely golden colour. Hope this helps. You could read more by searching my articles about frogs at inthehills.ca.

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In The Hills is enjoyed and read regularly in our household. My hus band and I are older seniors living independently but find the situation increasingly challenging. Hence Gail Grant’s article “Your Next Move” [“Over the (Next) Hill” autumn’17] is most relevant. Gail reminds us of simple, basic facts we often choose to overlook, such as “our health span does not always equal our life span,” or explore the options “well before the thought of the next move brings the paralysis of indecision.” The “Snapshot” of Russ Brown is an excellent example of the many possibilities available to those in their 70s, 80s and beyond. To a single senior considering an alternative, Abbeyfield House is certainly a welcome choice. Thank you, Gail. We hope you continue writing and publishing so all other Caledon seniors and I, too, can be “a happily retired senior living in Palgrave.” Mary Ruggles, Palgrave It was an honour to be so generously introduced in Gail Grant’s column “Over the (Next) Hill” in the fall edition. While I do not claim credit for my age, I enjoy keeping busy as a resident of Abbeyfield Caledon and try to keep in touch with this community and society in general. Thank you for your interest and Gail Grant for her words. Russ Brown, Caledon East

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We welcome your comments! For more reader commentary, 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 e-mail 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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Vickie Wild Retired advertising art director Vickie Wild didn’t think of herself as an artist. She was content on her small Caledon farm tending her dogs, horses and garden. But a few years ago a friend suggested she paint some small wooden horses for a charity event – and a whole barnyard of animals has since spilled out, each with its own whimsical personality. Describing her work as 21st century folk art, she cuts the animals from wood, paints them and often embellishes them with horse hair or other natural materials. Many of her pieces are commissions of beloved horses or family pets. “They become beating hearts to me,” Vickie says. “Each telling their own story in their own special way.” www.vickiewild.com IN THE HILL S WINTER 2017

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Sometimes building community means church suppers and volunteering at town events. And sometimes it means throwing yourself into frigid water on New Year’s Day! That’s the M.O. at the Grand Valley Lions Annual Polar Bear Dip, where upwards of 30 to 50 people have been jumping into the Grand River for the past 26 years. Individuals and groups – including entire local sports teams – come from all over to watch or wade in. There’s a well-known pair of twins who travel from Guelph to plunge to celebrate their January 1 birthday. To become a “dipper,” collect a minimum of $10 in pledges –who wouldn’t want to support such courage? Money raised goes to the local food bank. Spectators – usually a crowd of about 100 – bring non-perishable food items. There are two buses to change in. Once back in dry clothes, dippers tend to head to local establishments for warmth, food and drink. “It’s a wonderful expression of community and camaraderie, in addition to raising funds and collecting nonperishable food for the local food bank,” says event organizer Randy McClelland. “It’s really heartwarming to see the support and encouragement from spectators. And if you’re a participant, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.” The event runs noon to 2 p.m. at Stuckey Park in Grand Valley. For details, email randymcc@rogers.com.

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The rich scent of cardamom, coriander and other spices fills the air at the Indian Cooking Classes in Headwaters offered by Khel Centre for Creativity & Inner Peace in Erin. Fast, easy and delicious dishes are the focus – but homemade paneer and a few favourite street snacks are on the menu too. Classes run the last Thursday of every month in the lovely stone kitchen of the Forks of the Credit Inn in Cataract. Go to www.khelcentre.com. The Holiday Feast of Local Harvest in Horning’s Mills is a neighbourly tradition done right, with seasonal food and drink fuelling rounds of heartfelt carolling December 9. The annual volunteer-run fundraiser supports the hall’s operations. Learn more at www.horningmillshall.com. Icing will fly at the third annual Gingerbread House Decorating Competition for young adults on December 14 at Shelburne Public Library. Young designers build themed cookie creations and library patrons vote for the winner. Check out www.shelburnelibrary.ca.

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mustpose For those not feeling up for the mall Santa this year, there are plenty of alternatives. At Photos with The Grinch, the iconic party pooper visits the Alton Mill to pose for keepsake portraits by photographer Femke Randeraad (femkephotography.ca). Get there weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until December 3. Details at www.altonmill.ca. Downey’s Farm Market in south Caledon offers Lunch with Santa for adults and kids alike. After a piping hot pizza bun, hot drink

and a cookie, tykes get a special gift and chat with Santa (parents, bring your own camera). The fun runs weekends to December 17. Reserve your time at www.downeysfarm.com. Breakfast with Santa at the Trillium United Church in Mono Mills is a cozy, low-key way to mingle with the jolly man and friends on Saturday, December 2, 9–11 a.m. Pancakes, a photo op and treats make this event sparkle. Facebook: Trillium United Church Caledon

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Hybrids aren’t just for cars. Orange thREADs is a monthly mash-up of a book club and stitchery group at Orangeville Public Library. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the early afternoon. Follow the thread at www.orangevillelibrary.ca. Knitting and doing good cross paths at Knit@PAMA at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives. Beginners and experienced knitters gather to make items to donate to area charities. If you’ve always wanted to learn or teach, this is a great chance to start. All supplies are provided by PAMA. The needles get clacking every Thursday evening. Visit www.pama.peelregion.ca

mustsee Wingfield Farm funny man and In The Hills columnist Dan Needles penned the script for Theatre Orangeville’s The Last Christmas Turkey, so we know we’ll be clutching our sides as we watch the musical’s protagonists shelter a turkey destined to be the, ahem, guest of honour at the local church’s Christmas supper. Clive VanderBurgh, another Headwaters local, created the upbeat music and lyrics. Performances run Thursday November 30 to Saturday December 23. Book tickets at www.theatreorangeville.ca. In Hillsburgh, Aladdin lands at Century Church Theatre runs through to December 3. During the panto-style holiday musical, the actors on stage will be expecting plenty of audience participation, so go ready to holler. Times and dates at www.centurychurchtheatre.com. Go traditional with the Ballet Jörgen du Canada’s evening production of The Nutcracker at Brampton’s Rose Theatre December 5. Just a few bars of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and you’ll be all in. Tickets at www.rosetheatre.ca. ≈

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was born on a tree-lined street in North Toronto, the middle child of two artists who were freethinking, Socialist, pacifist, Volkswagen-driving tree-huggers. If we had stayed put in the city, chances are I might have followed in their footsteps. But when I was still in public school, my mother bought a windswept pasture farm on the Seventh Line near Rosemont, and planted me in a neigh bourhood of heavily armed Presbyterian cattle farmers who thought trees were noxious weeds. For some reason, probably the usual adolescent male fascination with explosives and dangerous machin ery, I drifted away from the beliefs of my parents and let those farmers shape the way I looked at the world. At the age of 26, I shocked my mother by put ting on a blue suit and going to work as a speech writer in the Conservative government of Bill Davis at Queen’s Park. I came to my conservatism through the back door. Late one night, when I was sweeping up at the Shelburne newspaper office where I worked as the editor, George McCague, the candidate for the Tory nomination, tapped at the mailroom door and asked if I would be interested in writing material for his campaign. I said, “How do you know I’m a Conservative?” “I don’t,” he answered. “Right now I need a writer more than I need a Conservative.” It was hard to resist someone who talked like that. George got the nomination and won the election by the narrowest of margins, and I followed him for the next five years, all the way back to the city and into the carpeted corridors of power. Ever since those days, I have remained a small ‘c’ conservative, largely because of George’s influence.

It’s been getting harder. The experts tell us Donald Trump got elected last year because older, middleclass, white males from the flyover states were angry about government’s failure to address the problems in their lives. That made me think – grumpy old middle-class white guys who live in the country? That sounded a lot like me. Had I become a Trump supporter? I did n’t think so, because I believe a society must remain

Is that all a Conservative can be these days? Are we just grumpy old white guys from the country? civil if it’s going to continue to be a civil society. But is that all a Conservative can be these days? Are we just grumpy old white guys from the country? The original definition of a conservative used to be a grumpy Englishman who was opposed to the idea of removing James II from the succession to the British throne. “Tory” was an Irish word that meant “outlaw” and it was used to lambaste those supporters of James II. I learned at university that a Conservative could also be someone who is cautious about change and anxious to hold onto those things which are good. That idea made sense to me, just as it made sense to the farmers of my township who had been send ing Conservatives to Queen’s Park in an unbroken streak since Confederation. The closest they ever came to electing a Liberal was the year I started

writing speeches for George. It was a sobering moment and I learned very quickly that farmers are skeptical people who are not swayed by an elegant phrase or a flashy new idea. I also knew them to be tolerant people because they had been tolerating me for a number of years by that point. Today the grumpy old white guys I know are mostly very successful people from other professions who should be on top of the world. The last 50 years have been extremely generous to them, and yet they walk around talking as if the socialists have burned their villages and carried off their women. They haven’t earned their grumpiness any more than my children have earned their cynicism about politics. George never forgot that nail-biter election of 1975 and he always said to me, “You can’t win this riding without a few Liberal votes.” And he made it a rule of his life to be civil and not to antagonize a Liberal or anyone else if he could help it. He stayed in office for four terms and served another 12 years as the mayor of his hometown. Even my mother voted for him. At his funeral, the church leaflet carried a passage from Scripture that summed up his view of public service: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” Nothing at all grumpy about that. ≈ Author and playwright Dan Needles’ new book, True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, a

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Welcome to the tenth edition of our annual salute to local people who make a difference. This year, like every other, we feature people from all different walks of life. They are philanthropists, caregivers, role models and visionaries. All share one common thread: They have heard a call to action, and responded with quiet determination, passion and persistence. We are fortunate to have them among us.

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SUSAN REYNOLDS

the creative curator

To say Susan Reynolds has a thing for art would be an understatement. If you’ve passed through the lobby of Theatre Orangeville or the town’s Visitor Information Centre on Highway 10, you may have not iced the ever-evolving art exhibits. For the last decade Susan has been the quiet and diligent force who searches out local artists and curates these shows. Susan’s involvement with the arts comes from a lifelong interest. Both her mother, a weaver, and her brother, a designer, were art teachers. “I never thought it was separate,” she says. “I thought art was an ex tension of people.” A downtown Orangeville resident and a regular at theatre per formances, Susan noticed the art in the theatre’s lobby rarely changed, nor was it particularly inspired. With as many as 3,000 people passing through the lobby with each production, it occurred to her it was an excellent venue to showcase local art. With the blessing of then manager Marilyn Logan, she set about finding and presenting new artists for each play. Since then, more than 50 individual artists and about a dozen arts groups have had their work displayed at more than 70 productions. Furthermore, each exhibit is tailored in some way to relate to the theme of the play. On occasion an artist will even paint something specifically to suit the production. Susan does not like to describe her contribution as providing “expo sure” for the artists. “I’ve always thought they were doing me the fav our,” she says. “The artists have been so generous sharing themselves. Nobody has said no.” She describes it as a win-win situation, because it also enhances the experience of the theatre patrons.

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Susan Reynolds holds a painting by Cathy Dalton, one of the artists in a recent show Susan curated in the lobby of Theatre Orangeville.

Three days a week Susan helms the desk at Orangeville’s Visitor Information Centre, and she has taken her knack for curating local art there too. Until the end of November, the monthly exhibit will feature Orangeville artist Roslyn Levin, who works in the Chinese style of sumi-e. In December, the lobby will host representative work from Holiday Treasures, the Christmas arts and crafts show at Dufferin County Museum & Archives. Susan can sometimes also be found giving guided bus tours of Orangeville’s tree sculptures. As to her own creative talents, Susan insists she is not an artist, merely a “dabbler,” though some would beg to differ. She parti cularly enjoys basket weaving, a skill she has also taught. And she is currently creating 150 Christmas ornaments to be sold as part of Theatre Orangeville’s Victorian Christmas celebration, with pro ceeds going to the theatre’s youth programs. Susan has organized children’s events for Headwaters Arts Festival, given workshops and taught night school. Along with her friend Joan Hope, owner of Dragonfly Arts on Broadway, she or ganized a series of children’s concerts when their kids were little, featuring such luminaries as Mr. Dressup (Ernie Coombs) and Fred Penner. Susan is quick to thank her husband Tony (a contributor to this magazine) for supporting her enthusiasms. “He’s always there to help hang,” she says, “and accompany me to shows on weekends. He also helps me keep all these artists in my memory bank.” Of her long project Susan says, “I don’t have one bad story.” Plus, she quips, “I’m always taking things back and forth, so our apart ment always has somebody’s incredible art.” jr

DAVE MOULE

maven, connector, salesperson In The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell categorizes people as mavens (those who sit behind a computer and research stuff), connectors (those who always know the right person for the job) and salespeople (those who make you happy to spend $40 when $20 was your grudgingly arrived-at limit). Occasionally, according to Gladwell, you get three in one: someone who is accomplished at all these things. Dave Moule is such a someone. Dave the maven is an engineer who designed, built and uses both track-setting and grooming equipment for 14 kilometres of cross-country ski trails he now shares with others on his Hockleycrest farm just north of Mono Mills. Dave the connector knows all his landowning neighbours, and Dave the salesperson persuaded most of them to allow his ski trails and, often, the Bruce Trail to cross their land. Dave’s fascination with trails began in the early 1980s when he decided to hike the Grand Canyon and selected the Bruce Trail as his training course. “I noticed some parts of the trail needed repair,” he says. This was enough to make him volunteer. “If you use the trail, you have an obligation to help.” He then adopted a section of trail miles away on the Bruce Peninsula, a stretch he continues to maintain. Since then he has served in numerous volunteer posts with both the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Caledon Bruce Trail Club, and is now serving his second stint as trail director for the entire trail. Dave’s commitment doesn’t stop at volunteering. In 1993, he and his wife Sally Cohen purchased the Hockleycrest property partially because it was on the Bruce Trail’s optimum route. Then, kilometre by kilometre, landowner by landowner, neigh bour by neighbour, he and fellow volunteer Carol Sheppard pieced together access for the Bruce Trail from 5 Sideroad, just east of Airport Road, to the 5th Line near Hockley Road. He relates how in 2008 Carol had handshake agreements with all the neighbouring landowners except one. When the missing piece came up for sale, he and Sally stepped up to the plate again. They bought the 85-acre property to fill in the last gap. Called the Hemlock Ridge property, it rises to lofty heights, including a pair of peaks called “Sally’s Pinnacle” and “Dave’s Pinnacle.” The latter marks the highest point on the property. Dave recalls building this section of trail: “In the winter of 2008-09, I went out repeatedly on snowshoes with a topo map to find the best route.” That spring he took part in five work part ies of 30 to 40 volunteers. “It was pretty rewarding when we completed it,” he says. Dave and Sally’s involvement goes even further. Always on the lookout for creative ways to raise money for the Bruce Trail Conservancy, they took advantage of their location along “Christmas tree alley,” as some people call the stretch of Airport Road north of Highway 9. “It was really Sally’s idea,” Dave ex plains. In the late 1990s, they began planting Scots pines until, at one point and with the help of Bruce Trail volunteers, they were pruning and caring for 1,200 trees. For each of the past ten or so years, the Bruce Trail has received about $2,500 from the Hockleycrest cut-your-own Christmas tree operation. It’s yet another venture that makes Dave happy. And having numerous projects on the go seems to be what makes Dave the maven-connector-salesperson tick. Says Sally, “Dave can’t sit still.” nr

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a dog’s best friend Jan Hannah was 24 when she finally got a dog. She picked up Roo, a young pup, at the Guelph Humane Society, and until his death 17 years later she was entirely devoted to the tall, elegant husky-shepherd cross. “Dogs are the best company,” says Jan. “I’d choose to be with a dog over anybody.” Her love of her best friends serves her well. As the en ergetic spark behind the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s Northern Dogs Project, Jan travels to Indigenous communities throughout North America to consult with people about managing dog populations. As a result, she spends a lot of time visiting dogs, talking about dogs, caring for dogs and, when necessary, bringing dogs home. Over the 15 years Jan has managed the project, she has transferred some 900 dogs to Southern Ontario from remote northern First Nation communities. Although the project’s objective is to keep dog and owner together, intervention is sometimes required, and at the request of a dog’s owner or the community, a dog may be rehomed. But slowly and steadily, says Jan, that is changing. Historically, dogs played well-defined roles in Indigen ous communities. Both working partners and companions, dogs were used for hunting, sledding and guarding a family’s camp. But as life has changed in the North, few dogs are now worked – but many aren’t cared for as family pets either. When Jan began travelling to remote First Nation communities, few of the dogs she encountered had names or were allowed inside their owners’ houses. That’s also starting to change, she says. Few remote communities have access to veterinary care, so several times a year Jan and a crew of experienced volunteers, ac companied by vets and technicians, travel north to operate clinics where dogs are spayed or neutered, dewormed, vaccinated and treated for myriad other problems. Jan and the volunteers use the opportunity to speak with the dogs’ owners. “Dogs don’t rate in the top five problems for First Na tions,” says Jan, “but they come up often in conversation.” Fifteen years on, many dogs have names, they are often allowed inside, and residents regularly select more man ageable smaller breeds. “More people now see dogs as pets,” she says. Of the canines the project has rehomed, about 50 have been placed locally, many in Inglewood, where Jan lives. Jan’s skill at matching dog and owner comes from her uncommon understanding of her four-legged wards. “It’s pretty simple,” she says. “These northern dogs grew up running free, so they learned to think for themselves. They’re smart. If a pup doesn’t learn to roll over in front of an alpha male, he’s not going to make it in the community.” Northern dogs have learned how to get along with other dogs, but they also value the time they have with “their person” because they’ve had so little of it. “They’re resi lient,” says Jan, “like their people.” Nor are the dogs a product of their owner’s idiosyncrasies as so many of their southern cousins can be, she explains. “I mostly just need to match energy levels between owner and dog, because a tired dog is a happy dog owner.” nr

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GOGO GRANNIES

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In Africa, more than a million people die every year of AIDS -related illnesses. This works out to at least two or three deaths in the time it will take you to read this article. For more than a decade, Orangeville’s GoGo Grannies have been raising funds for and awareness of the plight of African grandmothers. These women, often in their 70s and 80s, grieving the loss of their own children to AIDS and sometimes struggling with the disease themselves, have been thrust into the critical role of holding their family and their community together. The scale of the tragedy is horrific. The pandemic has created an esti mated 15 million orphans. Sometimes a single grandmother is responsible for caring for eight or ten or more children. Canadian grandparents who have spent even an afternoon with energetic grandkids can imagine how exhausting that must be. The Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, often known as GoGo Grannies, was launched in 2006 to support these women. The grassroots Canadian movement now includes 240 chapters, and 10,000 grandmothers and grandothers, across the country. It has also spread to Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Orangeville chapter has about 20 members. One way they raise funds is by holding a variety of events, including African-themed dinners, musical performances, art shows, game nights, garden tours and spon sored nights in partnership with Caledon Townhall Players. The GoGo Grannies (“Gogo” means grandmother in Zulu) also raise funds by selling goods created by group members and others, as well as some African fair trade goods, at local events. During a recent meeting

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from left : Shirley Edgerton, Mary Flood, Carol Blackmere, Shirley White, Cathy Whitcombe, Rita Henkel, Robin Harmer, Helen Linton. Other members (not present here): Betsy Cornwell, Jill Cutter, Chris Cox, Barb Lyons and Dolleen Seto-Simon.

Shirley Edgerton turned in an envelope containing $160, the proceeds of her day tending a table selling scarves, dishcloths and jewellery at the Belfountain Salamander Festival. The Orangeville GoGo Grannies have an annual fundraising goal of $6,000. Over the group’s lifetime they’ve raised an impressive $62,000 for the cause. All the funds, excluding a minimal amount for expenses, are donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which distributes the money for nutrition, education, health care, transportation and housing, as well as broader community needs such as business skills, grief counselling and HIV awareness. Many members of the group were inspired to volunteer when they heard Stephen Lewis speak. The eloquent, one-time Ontario NDP leader who went on to serve as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, has been widely praised for his effective ness in drawing attention to the crisis. And the foundation that bears his name has now generated more than $25 million. Members also say what appeals about this particular volunteer work is the ability to do something tangible that provides an emotional connec tion, in a grandmotherly kind of way. Whether it’s making crafts, cooking African food for dinners or staffing a marketplace table, says member Robin Harmer, “This is an action group. It’s not just fundraising.” She adds, “In my case, I get to be a grandmother without actually being a grandmother.” Cathy Whitcombe, chair of the Orangeville group, says she was inspired to help the sheer enormity of the problem. “Imagine,” she says, “if a whole generation of the North American population simply disappeared. That’s what happened in Africa.” jr

JOHN WILSON

community health champion John Wilson describes himself as having a low-profile personality. That may be true, but this community health champion still manages to get things done. John and his wife Judy Maynard, a practising family doctor, moved from Brampton to a charming country property south of Belfountain in 2005. At 52, John had just retired from a successful career in information technology. Finding time on his hands, he wanted to get involved in his new community. He and Judy own a cottage on Georgian Bay, and his participation on the board of the Georgian Bay Association had given him an understand ing of how volunteers can make a difference in the life of a community. Then the Ministry of Health approved the East Welling ton Family Health Team for Erin and Rockwood, an event John describes as the community’s “winning the lottery of life.” With only one clinic in Rockwood, and several independent doctors serving a population of 25,000, the area had been designated underserviced. The new Family Health Team opened the door for the community to implement a new model for delivering health services and to attract more doctors and clinical professionals. The community put together an oversight board, and when Erin doctor Duncan Bull asked John to participate, he saw it as “a great opportunity.” John headed the development team that established and built the new clinic in Erin. Partnering with Toronto developer and local property owner Shane Baghai, as well as other local talent, the team delivered a turnkey solution. “We had it up within a year,” John says. Now, between the clinics in Rockwood and Erin, there are 11 doctors, 42 staff and about 12,500 patients. The Erin clinic also draws many patients from next-door Caledon. In 2010, with the clinic situation under control, John became president of the hands-on working board and helped guide it toward fulfilling what he calls “more of a governance role.” In 2012, as he started to realize people were falling through the cracks between primary care and the hospital, he joined the board of Headwaters Health Care Centre, and now serves on its quality committee. He also chairs the Rural Wellington Health Advisory Council, made up of board members from various health-oriented organizations. They pool their resources to find solutions across the system. John acknowledges it took him awhile to learn how the health-care system works. Given his many roles, he cur rently spends an average of 20 hours a week on his volunteer duties. “But,” he underlines, “it isn’t about the hours. It’s about what you’re able to accomplish for the community.” Though he has recently been trying to step away a little, an insatiable curiosity keeps drawing him back. Currently he has taken an interest in medically assisted death and the need for the service in this community. His commitment to the cause is unwavering. “Commu nity people getting involved in health care can help a lot,” he says. “You feel like you’re using your time well. And they’re really good people to work with.” jr

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collaborator extraordinaire I hadn’t been in Jay Mowat’s century farmhouse for five min utes before he was sorting out where I could store books in his barn. “Oh, there’s stuff in there, but I’ll move it and I have a bunch of skids we could lay down and a tarp to keep the dust out,” he promised. “I’ll give you a hand, and I have a skid lifter you can have.” Had I come looking for storage space, his offer might not have been surprising. But I was there to hear about his life and work. Clearly, Jay is like that: helping out, partnering, collabor ating – these are the qualities that define him. When Jay and his wife Clare Booker left downtown Toronto and moved to Willow Creek Farm in Erin in 1995, he was an executive producer with CBC-TV’s Newsworld. Ten years later, when he retired from a long journalism career that began in his hometown of Edmonton, Jay used what he knew best to integrate into village life. He helped organize a group that set up a community radio station (91.7 FM). Then he started a biodiesel co-operative, set up a market garden and satisfied his longstanding desire to make maple syrup by finding willing landowners. “I’ve been making maple syrup for years,” he explains, “but I have very few maple trees.” Rather than rent trees, as producers often do, Jay approached landowners and offered to make the syrup, if they would help out. Today they collectively maintain 1,700 taps. “Everyone shares everything,” says Jay. “I collect the sap and farmers do shifts with the evaporator. We split the syrup 50-50.” If he rented trees, he’s pretty sure he could make more money – well, some money. But, he says, “I don’t want to do that. I like working with everyone.” The apparent chaos of Jay’s Willow Creek Farm is deceptive. Check out his woodworking shop. Behind the bits of wood and piles of sawdust, his tools are hung neatly, each in its place. His evaporator is shiny clean and tidy stacks of stainless steel buckets line one wall. The radio station did run into financial difficulties, forcing Jay and his group to unload it, but they have it back again. “It’s smaller, more community-minded,” he says. “And now it’s fin ancially viable.” As he peers at me through eyeglasses overtop a cascading beard that makes it easy to believe he’s related to Farley Mowat (he isn’t), it’s evident he has learned from the radio experience. These days he’s helping Clare with a co-operative effort that allows others to start their seedlings in Willow Creek’s pair of greenhouses. This initiative is morphing into a community garden. And when Jay isn’t digging, watering, planting and advising, he’s attending a monthly meeting of the town of Erin’s Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee, or he’s encouraging residential developers to adopt Transition Erin’s green guidelines, or he’s persuading aggregate produc ers to implement sustainability practices – and then there’s the acoustic music concert series he and Clare organize. He explains it all simply, “We planned well for our retirement and that gives us lots of freedom to have a positive impact on our community.” Our interview over, Jay shows me a half-dozen places I can store my books for free. nr Jay Mowat with a sculpture by woodworker Jennifer McKinnon which his wife Clare gave him this year on his 65th birthday.

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On a Saturday morning in early November, members of Quilts of Valour – Dufferin were gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Shelburne. A couple of sewing machines were set up, and dozens of colourful, intricate quilts – more works of art than bed linen – were spread out on the tables around them. Group members were getting ready for an event. At the Orangeville Legion hall that evening, 14 quilts were presented to veterans. And over the next ten days, 16 more were presented at the Shelburne Legion and Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home. Judy MacLeod, the group’s organizer, caught the sewing bug early. “I used to sew my Barbie outfits,” she says. Judy started holding monthly meetings at the Shelburne Legion in 2014, and so far the ten or so members have created and presented 75 to 80 quilts. The Dufferin group is modelled on Quilts of Valour – Canada, which has provided quilts to nearly 10,000 injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces over the past five years. But this local group aims to reach all veterans in the county, not just those who have been injured. Each quilt takes an average of 25 hours to create, though some of the more intricate ones can take twice that long. The patterns vary, but they often feature a maple leaf theme. The group is trying to work from the oldest veterans to the young

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est, with a particular focus on those from World War II. “We want to get to them before we lose them,” says Judy. Though the legions in Orangeville and Shelburne have been helpful in identifying recipi ents, not all vets are members. Because the group is self-funded, members welcome gifts of quilt ing materials, not only fabric scraps, but also batting and backing materials. The quilts often go to vets who live in care facilities, where they are washed in industrial machines. So the quilts need to be sturdy, not only in construction but also the fabric used. Members of the group are inspired by a wish to show their appreciation for the bravery and commitment of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present. Judy’s grandfather and three great uncles all served in World War II, and all came home. She says each of the quilters has some kind of personal connection to the Armed Forces, though Diane Woodward points out her motivation is twofold: “I want to do it for the vets. And I love quilting.” Chris Skalozub’s voice trembles when he talks about the quilt he received. The president of the Orangeville Legion, who served as a medic in the 1970 s, says that with grandchildren in the house, his quilt will not go on a bed. Instead it will hang safely in a place of honour on a wall. “It’s an heirloom that will be passed down in the family,” he says. “It’s so beautiful. I look at it in awe.” jr

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When you spot the season’s first snowflake falling from the sky, do your thoughts turn to the bracing rush of wintery outdoor pursuits? Or do they drift more to cozy indoor hibernation? Whatever your inclinations, even the winter lovers among us risk running out of ideas by mid-January. For parents and caregivers in particular, the snowy season can induce planning panic, not to mention cabin fever. No matter what the temperature here in these hills, there’s endless fun to be had. Read on to find out about ten of our favourite ways to kickstart the season and keep the good times rolling. You can find more information about all these activities with this story at inthehills.ca.

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Headwaters is packed with activities for skiers. Whether you want to commit to a membership, suss out public weekday or weekend skiing, or sign up for a season of lessons, Mansfield Ski Club in Mulmur, Caledon Ski Club near Belfountain and Hockley Valley Resort in Mono offer great options. If picturesque paths are more your thing, kids are also naturals at gliding on cross-country skis. Even the little ones can cover significant ground before getting too tired. Remember to wear sweat-wicking base layers, as this is an aerobic activity! Both the section of the Elora Cataract Trailway in Erin and Monora Park just north of Orangeville are among the good spots to pop on cross-country skis and take in deep breaths of crisp, fresh air. (See “Good Sport” on page 82 for a list of other local places that offer groomed trails, lessons and other amenities.)

Can’t get the kids to go outside? Just say the word “fort” and they’ll be racing to pull on boots and mittens. Fort building is one of professional outdoor enthusiast Sam Shepherd’s goto activities. With her husband Dave, Sam owns Escarpment Outdoor Adventures in Erin where they offer programs such as outdoor adventure camps, hiking and yoga for local kids. “The idea of an exciting space to draw the kids outside is important,” says Sam. “Whether building forts or troll and fairy houses, it’s this kind of spark that gets kids outside, keeps them outside, and builds a love of nature.” If there’s not enough of the white stuff for a snow fort, Sam says deadfall – sticks and twigs – is a boon. “Kids really enjoy making forts. They can work alone or with others and the creativity flows.” If creativity begins to wane, extend the vibe with a round of “snow-ga,” which Sam, a certified yoga teacher, says is a great boredom buster.

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If you’d like to find your footing with a regular hiking group or just sample new bunny-worthy trails, consider going on an introductory hike with the Dufferin Hi-Land or Caledon Bruce Trail Club. Both groups offer organized hikes of varying lengths and levels of difficulty.

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Go totally tubular Snow tubing is a happy mash-up of tobogganing down a hill and tubing behind a boat on a lake or free-floating on a river. Teen Ranch, just south of Orangeville on Highway 10, has the perfect hill for kids to navigate inside a big squishy tube. Sure, they have to carry the tube back up the hill, but their grunts of exertion quickly give way to the next whoops of excitement. From personal experience, I’d say tubing is the highlight of Teen Ranch’s winter PA Day and holiday camps, as well as its Family Day programming – when adults can launch themselves down the hill too. “Kids at our winter camps just love the fun of snow tubing,” says Rebecca Hembree, Teen Ranch registrar. “And come Family Day, it’s a popular acti vity for kids of all ages, from adults excitedly taking their turn to little ones riding in a parent’s lap, joining in the activities their big siblings rave about.”

Tubing is also on the activity list if weather permits during a mini-sleep away camp featuring three days and two nights of fun during March break. There’s a PA Day camp on Friday, January 26. Day camp runs from Tues day, January 2 to Friday, January 5, and children can join for just one day or all four. Family Day is Monday, February 19.

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Visit a sugar bush After a long winter, sugaring-off sea son is both a sign spring is on the way and a chance to give one final nod to

winter. If you visit a sugar bush on conservation land, it can also be one of the most multidisciplinary activi ties going. We’re fond of the events at Terra Cotta Conservation Area and Island Lake Conservation Area on the outskirts of Orangeville. As part of the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at four conservation areas in the GTA, kids – and grown ups – who visit Terra Cotta and Island Lake are treated to the kind of pro grams offered to school excursions. You’ll learn about the history of First Nations and pioneers in the region and how they made syrup. You’ll also get a crash course in the science of tree sap and the local ecosystem. Add a dash of physical activity as you traipse along paths and check out exhibits and, of course, the celebrat ory any-time-of-day meal of pancakes and homemade maple syrup, and you’ll have a family with rosy cheeks, full bellies and happy memories. These events happen when the wea ther is just right, usually starting in early March.

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Need to cure a case of the indoor blahs? There’s a game for that. For starters, there’s no reason to keep goofy party games for special occasions. Our kids adore Shake the Sillies Out. You’ll need a tissue box with the plastic removed or a box with a sim ilar-sized rectangular opening. Tie a belt or tie around a child’s waist to attach the box to the lower back, with the opening facing out. Fill the box with ping pong balls. Here’s the chal lenge: The child has one minute to shake his or her tush to try to get every last ping pong ball out of the box! Or combine play time and snack time with the Oreo Face Challenge, in which children stick an open-face Oreo (or Girl Guide or any sandwich cookie) to their forehead, then wiggle their faces to inch the cookie down to their mouth. No hands allowed. If the kids are mellow enough for an actual board game, dust one off. Or seek inspiration at Koros Games in Orangeville. Some games are al ways open and on hand to allow

customers to check them out and play a round or two, but if you want to settle in for the long haul, swing by for Family Game Night on Wednes days between 5:30 and 8 p.m. They focus on a new game every week.

Make a splash Neighbourhood pools appear to be taking a page from those massive in door water parks your kids clamour to visit. This is especially good news if you’d rather not take a road trip or spend big bucks for some aqua fun. Check out the pool at the Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville. It’s one of the most requested outings in my family. There’s a kid-friendly (read warm) leisure pool complete with therapeu tic bubble jets, as well as a 4 -metre water slide, buoyant mats, balls and water toys. But the pièce de résistance is the new Aqua Dash & Splash course, available

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Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. A 15 -metre gauntlet, made up of inflated hurdles, logs and other obstacles, floats on the water and culminates in a final float ing slide sure to induce squeals of joy. To use the Dash & Splash, swim mers must be at least six years old and pass a deep-water swim test.

Love a library Though some of the best times at the library are all about random reading discoveries, libraries throughout the hills now offer much more. The Shelburne Public Library and Orangeville Public Library ’s Alder Street branch, for instance, host dropin Lego builds. And for a new hook

on getting kids to practise reading aloud, parents can schedule a time with the Paws to Read program, which encourages children to sit down and read to a therapy dog. The Grand Valley Public Library hosts monthly teen “cafés” on Saturday nights. Over at the Mill Street branch in Orangeville, gigantic children’s book spines fit for a theme park make up one wall in the kids’ area. A puppet theatre and seasonal crafts are also on offer. “Libraries certainly have come a long way from dusty books and strict ly enforced silence,” observes Darla Fraser, Orangeville’s chief librarian. “These days, libraries are more about building and sharing knowledge in fun and exciting ways.” ≈ Janice Quirt is freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

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in the spirit If you love Christmas, don’t miss the Sisters Touch of Christmas shop on the picturesque grounds of the St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery in Bolton. Along with all kinds of Christmas decorations, there are more than 20 varieties of baked goods for sale until December 24, including cheerful cookie characters and bags of divine sugar cookies made by the sisters. (Angel $6, sugar cookies $9.50/350 g bag, Sisters Touch of Christmas)

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special bites Woodfield Farm in Mulmur is a trove of edible delights, freezer staples, sheepskins and other locavore finds. Check out the cherry and walnut breadboards made for them by Hailey Livingstone of Snoopers in Erin and the house-made pickled jardinière vegetables or green tomato chutneys. An olive oil from the Sisters Touch of Christmas rounds out the menu. (Boards $50–$75, vegetables $5.99, chutney $4.99, Woodfield Farm; olive oil $23, Sisters Touch of Christmas)

art for the tree A highlight of the Sisters Touch of Christmas shop is the glittering display of artful glass ornaments – handpainted by Mother Superior Alexia and embellished by the sisters. ($10 and up, Sisters Touch of Christmas)

knit wit Warm up winter for the tykes on your list with a monkey hat by Orangeville Flowers co-owner Joanne Woudenberg. She makes them in-house in various colours and sizes, along with blankets, pillows and other cozy gear. ($22.95–$32.95, Orangeville Flowers)

statement piece Glass artist Carol Nesbitt channels winter with this icy blue 13-inch-tall vase adorned with silhouettes of winter trees and wildlife. Find other nature-inspired works by Carol at the gallery in Glen Williams. ($645, Glen Williams Glass)

for the gents Mono skincare maven Heather Blahut of Purple Heather Natural Skin Care has turned her attention to men’s skincare needs with a new line called Heath. There’s a shaving kit that includes a cup, brush and soap infused with anise and peppermint. Or choose a coffee face scrub, a skin toner or a beard grooming oil. Heather will set up shop at Holiday Treasures in early December. (Shaving set $15, coffee scrub $13, toner $15, grooming oil $35, Purple Heather)

S O U R C E S Copper Fox Design, Mono. 519-943-0062. www.copperfoxdesign.ca Glen Williams Glass, 515 Main St, Glen Williams. 905-873-4092. www.glenwilliamsglass.com Holiday Treasures, Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Dec. 2–17 Hwy 89 and Airport Rd, Mulmur. 1-877-941-7787. www.dufferinmuseum.com Leah Mitchell, Grand Valley. 519-928-3059. www.riverbendartistsofgrandvalley.ca

miniature masterpieces Look closely. Called “Three Sisters,” these dreamy avocadocoloured works of ear art by Bolton ceramist Christine Nnawuchi are porcelain adorned with 22 karat gold. ($119.50, Nawuchi Porcelain & Gold)

Nawuchi Porcelain & Gold, Bolton. nawuchi@gmail.com Orangeville Flowers, 78 John St., Orangeville. 519-941-2592. www.orangevilleflowers.ca Purple Heather Natural Skin Care, Mono. 647-504-2678. www.purpleheathernaturalskincare.com Rare Threads, Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St W, Alton. 519-941-9300. www.altonmill.ca Sisters Touch of Christmas, 14155 Caledon-King Townline S, Bolton. 905-859-8077. www.thesisterstoc.com Starry Dreams Jewellery Designs, Caledon. www.etsy.com/ca/shop/starrydreams Woodfield Farm, 936215 Airport Rd, Mulmur. 519-871-0988. www.woodfieldfarm.ca

deck the halls Quilter Leah Mitchell, a member of Riverbend Artists of Grand Valley, renders traditional holiday ornament patterns in cheerful, eye-catching colours. ($15–$20, Leah Mitchell)

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GUARDIANS of the

SLOPES every winter, dozens of volunteers take to the ski hills with one goal in mind – to aid injured skiers and snowboarders

BY JAMES JACKSON

In their distinctive red and white vests, ski patrollers make a run with the rescue toboggan at Hockley Valley Resort.

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hil Turgoose vividly recalls the autumn evening more than 45 years ago when his ski poles nearly landed him and his girlfriend in a jam. The couple weren’t on the slopes. They were walking along a Montreal street on their way to a Canadian Ski Patrol training session. The poles would be used to practise making a splint. But it was 1970, the height of the October Crisis in Québec, and the FLQ – the Front de libération du Québec – had kidnapped two highranking government officials. The city was on high alert and armed soldiers were patrolling the streets. “I was stopped by a soldier with a gun,” says Turgoose, now 66 and living in Amaranth. “Ski poles aren’t exactly lethal weapons, and we were eventually allowed to go, but for a few moments there, it was pretty intense.” That run-in didn’t deter Turgoose. He volunteered for the CSP for two years in Québec before taking a 17-year hiatus to concentrate on career and family. But he returned to it in the late ’80s when his job as an airline systems operations manager took him to Alberta, and he has carried on since coming back to Ontario in 2000. What drew Turgoose to ski patrol all those decades ago? His parents weren’t skiers, but as a youngster fascinated with the sport, he taught himself to ski in the backyard of the family home in Mont SaintHilaire near Montreal. “It’s hard to put your finger on it,” he says of why he joined. “A desire to help.” continued on next page

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Canadian Ski Patrol by the Numbers The Canadian Ski Patrol is a nonprofit corporation with nine divisions across the country. The divisions are further subdivided into 59 zones. For the statisticsminded, here are more numbers related to the work the patrollers do. CSP volunteers across Canada:

5,000+ Annual visits to Ontario ski resorts:

3.4 million Annual Ontario ER visits for skiingand snowboardingrelated injuries:

11,593 Age group most likely to be injured:

preteens and teens aged 10 to 19 (60% males) Cause of most injuries:

falls, collisions with natural objects Percentage of injuries to upper limbs:

50 Percentage of injuries to lower limbs:

22 Percentage of injuries to heads:

12 Percentage of head injuries that could be prevented by wearing a helmet:

29–60 (estimated) Percentage of Canadian skiers who wear helmets:

83 (estimated) Number of provinces with mandatory ski-helmet laws:

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(Nova Scotia) Source: Ontario Injury Compass, January 2010, published by the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre.

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That desire has led to decades of service with the CSP. The former pre sident of the organization’s Ontario Western Zone, which includes Hock ley Valley Resort and Caledon Ski Club. Turgoose is also a first aid in structor and trains others. The CSP dates back nearly 80 years. In 1940 , the Canadian Amateur Ski Association asked Douglas Firth, a Toronto osteopath, to organize and train a first aid rescue group to patrol the country’s ski hills. Modelled on the American National Ski Patrol cre ated two years earlier, the patrol was up and running by 1941. As the CSP’s national president for a dozen years, Firth played a huge role in enhancing ski safety. The many honours he received as a result include the Order of Canada, and skiers at Collingwood’s Blue Mountain Resort will be familiar with the run named for him, the “Dr. Doug.” Firth died in 2001 at age 90. Patrollers were originally trained by the Red Cross and St. John Ambu lance, but by 1952, the CSP had pro duced its own winter first aid manual. It covered specialized rescue tech niques not taught by the other groups, including the use of neck braces and back boards to stabilize spinal injur ies, administering oxygen, and con ducting avalanche search and rescue missions, as well as treating more common skiing injuries such as dislo cations, fractures, and head and chest injuries. The advanced first aid course is now

a minimum of 60 hours and includes instruction and practice in adminis tering CPR and oxygen, as well as using a portable defibrillator to treat sudden cardiac arrest. Patrollers must pass written and practical exams and recertify every year. Following the first aid portion, patrollers take eight hours of on-hill training, including how to deal with emergency scenarios such as evacua ting chairlifts and transporting in jured skiers on a specially designed fibreglass or Kevlar toboggan. The onhill training must be repeated every three years. Patrollers are highly visible on the hill thanks to their signature red, white and black colour scheme, adop ted two years ago. Most are volunteers partially compensated through var ious perks, such as free or reducedprice skiing and food vouchers. The reduced price is a perk that allows Dennis Henshaw, 50, to give back to the sport he has enjoyed for more t han 30 years. He spent his teenage years as a downhill racer on the slopes of Muskoka before choos ing hockey over skiing, but when he wanted to return to the slopes as an adult, the CSP benefit helped. Now the patrol leader at the Cale don Ski Club, Henshaw has a roster of more than 45 active patrollers. On any given shift, especially on weekends, 15 to 20 patrollers may be on the hill. He also has a waiting list of people who want to become patrollers at Caledon, a luxury not a lot of hills can claim.

Home Comfort is Our Priority. left : Veteran ski patroller Neil O’Donnell checks a map of the hills at Hockley Resort. above : The patrollers put their experience into action when a young skier was injured during a school outing.

The Caledon patrollers are split nearly evenly between men and wo men, and range in age from 18 (the minimum age to qualify for CSP training) to 75. Many are firefighters or paramedics, or are training to be come emergency responders. Henshaw notes CSP experience looks great on a résumé. “The fire service looks for first aid training and all that, but I’ve been told they also look for the ability to think on your feet,” he says. This includes troubleshooting in danger ous situations, such as when a skier is injured in an area difficult to access. When Turgoose was patrolling in Calgary, for example, a skier fell off the chairlift, broke both heels and suffered kidney trauma. “I get to this kid, face down in rock hard and icy snow, and the first thing he says to me is, ‘Am I going to die?’” Turgoose recounts. “We had to helivac him, at night, out of the parking lot.” The Caledon Ski Club is a private facility, and many of the skiers are more skilled than those who ski on public hills, says Henshaw. Still, the club’s patrollers respond to about 75 or 80 incidents a year. “A place like Mount St. Louis [north of Barrie] and any other larger public resort will do that on a Saturday,” he says. “The skiing culture [at Caledon] is such that you don’t get a lot of the

Since 1924, we have taken care of families by providing home comfort services across Southern Ontario. ‘jeans’ crowd, a busload of people coming in who have never skied before.” Henshaw says a positive attitude goes a long way toward becoming a successful ski patroller. Because pat rollers are on the hill all day, they can encounter a range of weather and conditions, from rain and slush to extreme cold. They are allowed a break for lunch, and many hills have a lodge where patrollers can warm up briefly between runs, but there must always be patrollers on the hill. The number of hours required of patrollers varies, but at Hockley each volunteer is required to log at least 40 during the season, and many log 75 and more – at least 50 daytime hours and another 25 at night. “We freeze our asses to save yours,” Henshaw says with a laugh. In recent years the CSP has also begun mak ing its services available for patrol ling off-season events, such as bike races and trail running, as a way of increasing patrollers’ visibility and earning money to offset the costs of winter patrolling. A by-product of the sometimes harsh ski conditions is the bond pa trollers often form with one another. Freezing together on the side of a mountain or responding to emergen cy situations has a way of inspiring camaraderie in people. Laura McEwen, a patroller at Hock ley Valley, is entering her third season with the CSP and said the compan ionship helped turn her life around.

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Fresh out of a relationship gone bad, McEwen, 46, says she was trying to rebuild her life. Joining the ski patrol helped her do that. With an interest in first aid, she had worked a year with St. John Ambu lance, but her experience there didn’t involve as wide a range or as many traumatic injuries. On the ski hill, she says, “I got to see my first fracture of the wrist. This is going to sound morbid, but it was pretty exciting.” The companionship with her fellow patrollers proved a pleasant bonus. They had a pool party and golf gettogether in the summer, and she even met her current boyfriend on patrol. “We have one another’s backs,” she says. The camaraderie also attracted Mihail (Mik) Kulevski to patrolling. He had grown up skiing in Macedonia before moving to Canada in his mid20s. Fifteen years ago, when his son and daughter were about nine and four years old, he enrolled them in ski school at Hockley Valley, and he skied while they took their lessons. “I was always afraid of what would happen when the kids grew up and I’d have to ski alone, so I was proactive in joining the patrol,” he says. “There’s always someone you can ski with.” That was a decade ago, and for the past three seasons Kulevski has been the patrol leader at Hockley. Last year he listed 41 active patrollers on his roster. Hockley offers both day and night skiing, which presents a different

above : Patroller George Gunn quickly secured a boy injured at the chairlift onto the rescue toboggan. right : Neil O’Donnell checks in with a young skier.

challenge for skiers and patrollers alike. Night skiers have often skied all day, so are more fatigued and more likely to fall and injure themselves, Kulevski explains. In addition, the artificial lighting at night reflects dif ferently on the snow from sunlight and can affect people’s vision. Every morning, before the hill opens to the public, patrollers conduct a sweep, looking for hazards such as downed branches or bare patches of grass or rocks. When it’s safe to allow skiers onto the hill, the patrollers sig nal to the lift operators. At the end of the day, the patrollers are the last ones down the hill as they make a final sweep. For Kulevski, though, it isn’t the adrenalin rush that comes from re sponding to an emergency that makes it all worthwhile. It’s the day-to-day interactions with skiers. “Sometimes it’s not an injury at all, but someone with a problem with their equipment. They see you on the hill in your uniform and they ask for help,” he said. “People are always ap preciative of these things.” For more information about the CSP and how you can get involved, see www.skipatrol.ca.

James Jackson is a freelance writer who grew up in Caledon.

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A day on the slopes at Hockley Valley Photographer James MacDonald visited Hockley Valley Resort, shadowing the patrollers who keep skiers safe. I spent most of the day with Neil O’Donnell and George Gunn, ski patrol veterans with decades of experience at Hockley and other ski resorts. George is one of the head patrollers and does a lot of the training and skill development with the other ski patrollers. In my first few minutes with him, I mentioned I thought things might be a little slow because it was a weekday. With a bit of a grin, he replied, “Slow? We have three schools here today. Give it time; it’ll be busy. Trust me.” His years of experience were clearly showing through. Our first call came midmorning. Neil, who turns 80 this winter, went off to respond, while George wrestled the toboggan out of the patrol hut. Both moved and reacted quickly and efficiently, skiing like the seasoned vets they are. We met the injured boy near the second of the two chairlifts. He had taken a bad fall and hurt his shoulder. The initial call made the injury sound like a slight bump or bruise, but judging by the boy’s cries and moans, it was much more severe. The lift operator was the first to help, and he did an amazing job. In about five minutes, the boy was bundled onto the toboggan and on his way to the lower patrol hut and first aid centre. There, they treated the shoulder injury as either a break or a dislocation. Only X-rays would tell for sure, so they sent him off in an ambulance. We cruised the hill for a few laps and watched as the area filled with more and more schoolkids. Our second call came in the early afternoon, just as the patrollers were sitting down to coffee. An audibly urgent voice on the radio reported a young girl had face-planted – very hard and very fast – beside the chairlift. Patroller Nicole Downie set out with the toboggan, with Neil and George not far behind. We arrived at the chairlift, where one of the lift operators was again the first on the scene and doing a great job with the girl, who was pretty dazed. The patrollers set about assessing and stabilizing her before moving her to the first aid centre. There was blood across her face and neck and back pain were a concern. By the time I arrived at the first aid hut, the girl had been stabilized, but she had a headache, a primary symptom of a concussion. Playing it safe, the patrollers called Dufferin County EMS. When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics stabilized the girl’s neck and transported her to Headwaters Health Care Centre. What impressed me the most was that all the patrollers were as cool as could be, as they should be. The ease with which they worked together spoke to the excellence of their training and their experience. ≈

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The days are growing shorter; the air colder. If these hills aren’t already under a mountain of snow, they soon will be. Like all Canadians, folks here know the – preferably in front of a fire with a cup of something hot nearby – and disappear into a good book. And thanks to the hard-working authors of this region, we have a wealth of choices. There’s plenty of fiction, science fiction and poetry, including a new novel by Harry Posner, Dufferin County’s inaugural poet laureate. History buffs will delight in stories from Headwaters’ past and present in the latest offerings from Ken Weber and Mary Lazier. Want to shake up the status quo? Brent Preston’s in troduction to the Good Food Revolution and Arnold De Graaff’s call for radical change to the economic sys tem will inspire and offer hope for a healthier planet.

Auroch Unbound by Harry Posner Oscar’s difficult childhood is further complicated by the horns sprouting from his head. The horns lead to a tail. The tail leads to a circus. The circus leads to a labyrinth and a destiny both cruel and merciful. Posner’s latest novel is a hallucinatory ride. Playful in both language and structure, it engages, challenges and entertains. This year Harry Posner was appointed inaugural poet laureate of Dufferin County – a well-deserved honour. Some of his previous titles of poetry and prose include Wordbirds and Little Exits. (Harry Posner, $14.95) 58

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True Confessions from the Ninth Concession by Dan Needles Charmed by rural life and the idea of running a hobby farm, Dan Needles bought a rundown, wind-blasted 40 acres in Nottawasaga Township in 1978. Any reader of Needles’ regular column in this magazine knows exactly how his fantasy of living a pastoral idyll turned out: hilariously. True Confessions is a collection of some 80 columns from In The Hills and, previously, Harrowsmith, beginning with Needles’ inspection of the farm, where he found a cow boldly using the house’s kitchen as a squat, through marriage, births, oddball neighbours, an even odder collection of farm animals and the author’s unshakeable love of country life. Dan Needles is the author and playwright of the Wingfield Farm series. His book With Axe and Flask: The History of Persephone Township from Pre-Cambrian Times to the Present won the Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour in 2003. (Douglas & McIntyre, $22.95)

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The Gods in Whom They Trusted The Disintegrative Effects of Capitalism: A Foundation for Transitioning to a New Social World by Arnold De Graaff “Capitalism has run its course; it cannot be fixed,” writes Arnold De Graaff. “The neoliberal belief system has failed us.” The Gods in Whom They Trusted takes an in-depth look at the environmental and social costs of globalism and offers a comprehensive guide to developing a sustainable and more humane economic system. There is hope for the planet, but the next five years are key, De Graaff warns. The time to act is now. Mono’s Arnold de Graaff taught philo sophical anthropology and psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is now a practising psychotherapist. (Heathwood Press, $37.90)

Christmas at Saddle Creek by Shelley Peterson Alberta “Bird” Simms, her horse Sundancer, and her faithful coyote friend Cody are back in a special Saddle Creek story. It’s Christmas Eve, and 16-yearold Bird is once again staying with her Aunt Hannah because the teen’s unpredictable mother can’t deal with the stress of the holidays. But Bird has no time to feel sorry for herself. An elderly neighbour in need of rescue is just the first in a whirlwind of events that will bring Bird’s family together and reveal dark secrets from the past. The bestselling Saddle Creek books are a perfect read for horse-mad teens. Shelley Peterson owns and operates Fox Ridge, a stable in Caledon. (Dundurn, $12.99) continued on next page IN THE HILL S WINTER 2017

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the season, it seems like a very long hour and change. Acquaintances and teammates I know only by first name (rarely by last name or in such context as career, family or locale) enter the dressing room, rack their sticks, dump their bags, hang up their coats and strip. It is not a pretty sight. Bodies sag, bulge and crease. Hair is greying, thinning or absent – or has migrated to should ers and back. Some knees and elbows might be wrapped, rubbed with lini ment, or braced. I ask myself, “Who are all these dilapidated old guys? That’s not me, surely.” The hockey gear we don is similarly well-used: mismatched hockey socks, shoulder pads dating from when Justin Trudeau’s dad was PM, jerseys in a smorgasbord of fading liveries from beer-league teams of yore – At lantic Auto Body, Thackwray’s Home Hardware, Excelsior Hose Co., The Deck Pub and Grill. Sometimes even “hand-me-up” jerseys appear, from sons who have shelved the game for family life and maturity. Teams are “lights” and “darks,” ac cording to the hue of the jerseys. Most guys bring both shades, but after a few games, habits form and team cores become set. Irregulars will ask, “What

jersey do you need me in?” If before or, infrequently, during a game, the teams are demonstrably unbalanced, alphas might put their heads together at centre ice and suggest, “Tony [or someone else], can you go dark?” No one hesitates to comply, but I’ll note whom I’ve been swapped for. The rule is unspoken, but we all know the score: set self aside – a little advantage for us, a little disadvantage (me) for them – in the cause of an even contest. Though the range of skills runs from pretty-damn-good to me, there is no judgment or comment. We come, we play, we try. We all pay the same amount, and all skill levels are wel comed and encouraged. There is no discrimination. Everyone on his day, or even after a lucky deke or fortunate shot to a top corner, can get hoots, high fives, bum pats and an “Attaboy!” or “Way to go!” No one keeps score or bears grudges, and all adhere to the pickup credo: Last goal wins! I’ve been hearing that since my dad tied my skates. Entering the new year, there will be appreciable changes. A smattering of fresh, unsullied gear will appear: Boxing Day-bargain gloves, sticks or shin pads. Into January and February continued on next page

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The puck stops here It’s a case of need meets nuts. Almost. Whether you’re a hockey team whose goalie is injured or AWOL, or a shinny group tired of firing at sweaters hung from crossbars, someone with the time, gear and inclination to face slap shots from strangers is an email booking away. And that someone will do it for the love of the game – definitely not for the money. Goalies To Go and similar firms connect netminders and clients every day, most hours, year-round. Anthony Budhwani, newly resident in Bolton, has been a goaltender for 18 of his 26 years and a freelance netminder for Goalies To Go (established in 2004, now with a hundred-plus goalies) for about three. He’s a smallish, A-level goalie (ratings run from A to D) who “plays big.” For Anthony, a goalie’s most important skill is “staying square to the puck.” And a rental goalie’s most important asset is “quickness to respond” to the mass emails the firm sends its pool of goalies to let them know about needy clients’ game times and locations. First-come, first served with the gig. Anthony’s shift work in customer service at a hotel and conference centre gives him the flexibility to play as much or as little as he likes. The $50 he collects from a team after a game is split 50-50 with the firm, though he sometimes makes a little more if notice is short. But his motivation isn’t the money, it’s “the ice time. You gotta love it!”

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numbers might thin, until absentees return sporting Caribbean or Arizona tans, telling tall tales from the links or the casino. An injury or two might occur over the course of a season. I’ve bruised ribs and broken a thumb, because I don’t pay enough attention to where I’m going. Nor do I heal as quickly as I once did. When someone does go down, action stops. Immediately. There is genuine concern and a chor us of “You okay?” Everyone wants everyone else to leave the rink as healthy as they arrived. The games are non-contact with no slapshots permitted. Common sense and consensus say you don’t shoot into a crowd, but it is okay to blast away when you’re going in alone on a goalie. Most comply, and I know whose shots to jump away from. Let them score! No one is monitoring my plus-minus. I hope. I played organized hockey as a boy for teams such as Baby Bunny Nuts and Pickin’ Chicken. My abiding childhood memories are of happily playing road hockey, all day, every day, in all seasons. I wasn’t very good then, and nothing has changed since. At my age I’m unlikely to get any bet

Is Anthony invested in paid-to-play games for strangers he’ll probably never see again? Yup. Very much. When the red light goes on, it bothers him. “I want to go and do well – to give them their money’s worth,” he says. “I haven’t had a really bad game yet. Mostly they’ll say, ‘Great game! We’re glad we called you!’ They might give me a tip, or I’ll be the first person they’ll offer a beer in the room after the game.” Anthony rarely jumps at the downtown Toronto gigs that are the most commonly posted. Typically he accepts games in Vaughan and other areas of southern York Region, but he would like to play more in the area around his adopted hometown. “Hockey has always been huge in the GTA, and it’s growing even more. There are fewer postings up here,” he says. “I’d prefer to play locally. The Albion Bolton Community Centre is the arena up here. Since I moved I keep my eye on it in the posts. It’s nice to play at home.” Hockey team got a big hole in net? Anthony and his peers await your blasts from the point, your wristers, your chips and dribblers. Even your cheap deflections.

In fact, none of us is improving, but even in decline, some of the old boys I play with and against are pretty good. ter, though I still nurture hope. In fact, none of us is improving, but even in decline, some of the old boys I play with and against are pretty good. When one of them slaloms by me, I want to call for a urine test or check his ID. Is this guy really 55plus and making me look 80 ? There is no age check, of course. Honour system. You show up, pay up, and play. Suiting up, no one appears to be an underage ringer. Out on the ice, where some use me for a pylon, I’m not so sure. But the dressing room afterwards confirms that a fast, tal ented winger is indeed in his paunchy dotage. I admire the good players. I study and attempt to emulate them, but reality and fatigue usually intrude. Players have personalities set over a lifetime. There are the selfish ones (only a few) who hog the puck and seldom pass, seeking glory. There are the over-competitive sorts, often mild fellows off-ice, who will hack or lean

too hard in the corners. My attitude is “Take it, if you want it so bad!” but anyone who is consistently rough faces group approbation. “Easy! It’s just a game” usually does it. My favourites – everybody’s favour ites – are the good players who don’t flaunt it. Those who play back, sur veying, going easy, moving the puck forward and distributing perfect pas ses to the lesser lights who score easy goals in return for a smile, an appre ciative nod or a glove bump. I’m that good player, when I dream. In 55-plus shinny, there are no refs, no coaches, no fans, no strategy. There are defibrillators, I believe. There are no set positions (you replace whoever comes off, do a shift and go to the end of the line on the bench), no criticisms, no demotions, no scores, no winners or losers – just like when we were boys playing in our parents’ driveway. And imagining we were Radulov. Leaving the rink after a game, happy and tired, a bag of wet gear on our shoulders, getting on with our aging lives, all that is missing is our mom’s voice, floating over the front yards, calling us in for dinner. ≈ Tony Jenkins is a freelance writer and hockey diehard who lives in Mono.

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French onion soup with sage and sherry cooking with derrick shedlosky

f a single item on the menu at Mrs. Mitchell’s had to step up and represent the reigning ethos of this local dining treasure, the French onion soup with sage and sherry would be a lead contender. Chef Derrick Shedlosky has tweaked this classic ever so slightly, adding fresh chopped sage leaf for an earthy note and swapping out cognac and red wine for sherry to add a touch of sweetness. It’s served as an appetizer at lunch and dinner, or a lunch main alongside a crusty roll with cheddar-port spread. “After 30 years it was time to spruce up the recipe,” Derrick says with a smile, as he pulls together a batch of soup in the bright, efficient kitchen. “I added the sage and sherry this year. They really add depth and flavour.” Likewise, the colonial Williamsburg-esque room into which he sends those steaming footed bowls has been updated. Gone are the ruffled curtains and other period accessories we all loved in the ’80s and ’90s. But the burnished wood panelling, over sized fireplace and warm sophistication remain. Customers may not be able to pinpoint exactly when these shifts happened – a sleight of hand at the heart

of Derrick and owner Heidi Baufeldt’s strategy for the legacy space. Heidi’s parents Maureen and Jim opened the restaurant in the old S.S. No. 2 schoolhouse in Violet Hill in 1980. Jim, a skilled cabinetmaker, had entirely refurbished the building, and the restaurant was named for the school’s last teacher. With Maureen’s death in 2011, Heidi stepped up to fill her mother’s formidable shoes as owner and front-of-house maven. Not that she didn’t know the terrain intimately. Heidi has been hanging out here since she was seven, with clear memories of crawling under a coffee service table to nap, and helping out when she was as young as nine. With her dad’s blessing, she has now trimmed back the décor closer to her own minimalist lean ings, and asked Derrick, who has worked here for 14 years, to do the same with the menu, a challenge he’s leaned on his saucier skills to fulfill. The meat loaf he debuted about three years ago, for instance, features a mushroom and pearl onion hunter sauce that has made it a crowd pleaser. “The last thing on the plate is the first thing people try.” Still, just as the pewter chargers aren’t going any

Chef Derrick Shedlosky has been the quiet genius in the kitchen at Mrs. Mitchell’s for 14 years.

where soon, nor are such menu stalwarts as the steaming hot corn spoon bread served tableside from a cast iron pan. Even if the duo wanted to sideline it (they don’t), the regulars just wouldn’t have it. Shared definitions of work ethic and quality are key to this working relationship. Derrick admits that despite long hours here, he played around with this onion soup recipe while at home in Barrie. (A sports fan, he says he enjoys his commute home to his family because he can usually find a hockey or baseball game on the dial to follow to help decom press.) Heidi freely cops to working a ridiculous number of hours, overseeing regular service and a growing number of weddings and special occasions, to make every serving count. “It’s not the same-old, same-old,” says Derrick. “A lot of hard work does pay off.” recipe on next page IN THE HILL S WINTER 2017

French onion soup with sage and sherry Serves 4–6 ingredients 1 large Spanish onion 2 red onions 2 Vidalia onions 2 cups chopped shallots 2 tbsp cooking oil

1 cup sherry (or Canadian apera) 2 tbsp chopped thyme 2 tbsp chopped sage 12–13 cups beef stock

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Slice all onions thinly. There should be about 2 cups of each kind of onion.

Add oil to coat the bottom of a deep soup pot. When oil is nice and hot, add sliced onions.

Cook on medium heat until onions are caramelized and deep brown.

Deglaze pot with sherry, scraping up any onion bits sticking to the pan.

Add herbs and stir.

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The year in

ou r a n n ua l r ev iew of n ew recordings by local musicians BY SCOTT BRUYEA

The Shining Maze Devin and the Dark Light It’s been a couple of years since we last heard from Devin and the Dark Light but The Shining Maze has arrived. Devin Hentsch’s music defies pigeon-holing and its idiosyncratic nature is what made me want to run into The Shining Maze to see what might occur. To my ear this is the band’s best release yet, taking you on an unexpected and gladdening musical ride. It begins with the dreamy “Crucial” that waltzes you into the musical atmosphere until “Solo Crow” and “Days of Love” grab your hand and accelerate the pace. “Spy Kites” demos some pleasing background vox chops as it leaps along toward an up-tempo climax. “Dream Axe” is a solid, pulsating gem featuring pristine drumming from Justin McDonald supporting an infectious bass riff and a keyboard drone to die for. It all concludes in a hypnotic chant that will leave you emotionally tenderized. Cover art for The Shining Maze was provided by Andrew Scott (Sloan) and the music is deftly mixed by José Contreras (By Divine Right). The Shining Maze is wondrous, but with the quirkiest complexion.

Half Home Andi Trépanier There is a musical force emanating from Caledon, and with heightened expecta tions, I intend to keep my ears open for Andi Trépanier. She released her latest single “Half Home” in August in support of her six-city Half Home Tour. Last year “Caffeine,” featuring Jono Josh, from her Sketches EP, landed her in the top four in CBC’s Searchlight competition. The daughter of Caledon artist and filmmaker Cory Trépanier, she has been writing and creating original music since the age of 14. This latest is a well-crafted guitar-centric pop tune, nicely produced to feature her ample vocal talent. Trépanier’s musical influences range from electronic, noise rock to R&B, jazz and soul. She is currently writing and producing a full-length record inspired by issues she sees in herself and the world. Canadian Music Magazine suggested this artist won’t hesitate to “colour outside the lines to serve her original songs.” Based on “Half Home” and Trépanier’s vocal acumen and eclectic influences, what’s coming next may well be illustrious.

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As the year wanes, I find I look forward to the snow and the change it brings. Familiar surroundings are revised and a new perspective emerges when the temperature drops and snow blankets an austere landscape. Those hexagonal crystals formed on a particle of dust change dramatically as they tumble towards earth. This has me thinking. Snowflakes assume infinitely varied shapes based on how cold or moist the clouds are. The artists who have created the music reviewed on these pages are similarly formed. Each artist is shaped by their origins and experiences, and they courageously gift their music to us like fresh morning snow. We consume and enjoy their sonic lagniappes as quickly and freely as a tap on a screen. This is where my thinking comes in. It’s time we acknowledged these musical bonuses by returning the favour and rewarding these artists for the full measure of labour their songs represent. Send a gift back to them. A small award or encouragement that lets them know we are listening. Paying artists for their music will make you feel good! Best of all, promote your favourite musicians through the power of social media and let the world beyond our hills know about the musical magic that is continually being created here.

How to Polish Your Longhorns Jay Kipps Band I’ve been hankering to listen to How to Polish Your Longhorns from the Jay Kipps Band after getting a brief taste of them during the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival this summer. Their sound is reminiscent of some great country rock from earlier decades. On this CD we get to hear more of their original music crafted to get your head bobbing and toes tapping straight away. This band plays with a groove that is solid yet lazy, in a way the late Lowell George might find appealing. “Rotten Apple Blues” and “Hard Core” demonstrate this nicely. “Sinister” shows the band can also rock and “Call Me the Breeze,” recorded live, is an indicator this group of players sounds just as exciting in person as they do in the studio produced by Orangeville’s Stewart Gunn. Jay Kipps wrote all the music on this recording, and he lays down some tasteful harp throughout and sings from the heart, most notably on “Everyone but Me.”

Verily I Did Gaze upon the Tiger Pant City Cory McCallum is the ultimate improv musician collaborator. He surreptitiously proliferates within our midst, not yet worldly “famoose,” he has been a creative Vesuvius for years. Pant City is the musical garden McCallum tends when he isn’t doing other things, and on this recording the Pant City harvest is bountiful. It is row after row of songs with lyrical dexterity, grooves packed tight and deep in the pocket, keyboard orchestration from Erick Bruck and guitar craftwork from J. Mar and McCallum. The drumming power source is patently Bruck throughout. It includes “You Stopped LOLin’ Me,” a clever anthem about an obtuse relationship infected by social media distractions, “Alphabet for Fisticuffs,” a rock solid rap thumper, and the awkwardly tender “Imitation of Love.” “Hot Mess” is a perfect treasure and reason alone to support this release. Cory McCallum and his collaborators have done something admirable with Verily I Did Gaze upon the Tiger, truly some of the most stellar and best-produced work I’ve heard from McCallum ever.

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No Rest for the Wicked Stan Chang with Erick Bruck No matter how you pronounce the New Orleans street name Tchoupitoulas, it’s going to be a musical celebration when Stan Chang and Erick Bruck start singing about it. “Tchoupitoulas” is the rousing beginning of a set of nine original songs that feature Stan Chang’s soulfully raspy vocals, bluesy piano and Bruck’s romping back beats. Chang’s lyrics are mischievously clever and often chuckleworthy as each tune unravels. The stories are familiar laments, but Chang delivers them in his own style, a potpourri of Professor Longhair, Tom Waits, Marc Cohn and Dr. John. Bruck keeps the rhythmic treats coming on each track with the second line feel of “Tchoupitoulas,” the boogie blues stomp of “I’d Rather Kiss My Dog” or the haunting march of “Rain’s Gonna Come.” Stan Chang, who majored in music at Laurier University, told me that on this CD he wanted to offer listeners a mix of his original music reflecting varied musical influences in his life. If you listen closely, there’s some sage advice sprinkled in there as well. continued on next page IN THE HILL S WINTER 2017

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True The North Max Layton

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Max Layton has been surrounded by poetry and music his entire life. But it wasn’t until he went legally blind years back that he found his unique voice and the courage to speak it, through both his songs and poems. His sight was eventually restored, but while in the darkness he picked up his guitar and songs poured out of him. Layton has released his fourth musical collection, bringing us songs focused on the lives of the blue-collar worker in Canada filtered through his musical prism. In “Lockeport Lockout,” he sings about Nova Scotia fishermen and fish plant workers attempting to unionize in 1939 with devastating results, while “Glace Bay” eerily recounts how lives were blown away in the Cape Breton mining disaster. Not all of this recording centres around tragedy, however, and “Tom Thomson” is a loving tribute to Canada’s iconic painter, a hundred years after his death. Layton believes Canadians, unlike their American counterparts, have few songs to give them a warm feeling about specific parts of their country. True The North will help change that.

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Devil at Your Back Door Jeff Campbell’s voice is custom-made to tell a story and in his latest offering the warmth and commitment in his instrument is gripping. “Walking with Chuck Peterson” is a frisky jazz shuffle laced with a luscious trumpet performance from Bryden Baird that chaperones Campbell’s crooning to perfection. On “No Alibis” percussion from Loreto Mazzola, along with Craig Harley’s keys, dance together delightfully as Campbell sings atop a compelling bass accompaniment beneath them. A formidable rendition of Neil Young’s “Ohio” and the title track are both exciting and expert performances from Campbell and his supporting cast. The entire 12-song collection has been beautifully produced by Campbell and Ted Gerber and features enviable performances in every musical crevice, including Don Reed on fiddle, Eric Mahar on electric guitar, Perry Joseph and Gerber on acoustic guitar, Murray Abraham and Gerber on bass guitar, and Larry Kurtz on harmonica. Devil at Your Back Door is packed with more musical goodness than I can describe in this space and Jeff Campbell leads the way with a voice like no other.

Prisons of Ecstasy The Shanks More than a decade after songwriter/ vocalist/bassist Ian Starkey (St. Pistolwhip von Shankenstein) first partnered with drummer John David Brumell (Colonel Crankshaft) on a farm in Mono, Prisons of Ecstasy is upon us. It is the band’s fifth studio album, containing 12 exquisite tracks suitably produced by Nicke Andersson (The Hellacopters/Entombed). We are blissfully softened up off the top with the satisfying throb of “Incarceration Man” and the powerful musical gallop of “Stir You Crazy.” Tempo and energy remain top drawer until “Do You Fear Me?” which sits back comfortably into a haunting power ballad. Rhythms from “Head for a Hole” glide à la ’80s vintage The Kings but with a grit multiple of ten, while “Bolder” provides a mid-tempo rocker with a mega hook poised to strike and engage you. The Shanks expel a musical balm laced with punk sensibilities, admirably crafted bass guitar and drum artistry layered with Starkey’s spectral singing style. The band also creates applause-worthy videos around their music. The companion video for “Incarceration Man” is a boisterous prison romp not to be missed.

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Revival Johnny Reid Johnny Reid has always been a soul singer. Singing with the grit of a Delbert McClinton, the power of a Bob Seger, and a unique blue-collar sensibility, he has always let other people determine what the music means to them. “I’ve never called myself anything. I’ve sorta allowed people the freedom to associate me with whatever makes them feel comfortable,” he says. Revival is indeed comfortable and congruent. Wielding a strong blues bent, horns that harken back to Stax Records days and embraced by angelic gospel backing vocals, this recording delivers. It begins with “Soul Train,” a horn-powered, Wilson Pickettflavoured recollection about the music Reid grew up loving. “Cry No More” is a heartwrenching ballad as dark as I’ve heard this artist perform, while “Blank Page” finds him soaring effortlessly. Reid covers McClinton’s “Every Time I Roll the Dice” and righteously owns it. After so much time away touring, Reid had a barn on his property refurbished into a recording studio where Revival was recorded and magic permeated each track. It is a triumph. And ever more is evolving. Watch for Reid’s stage musical My Bonnie Lass, a tribute to his Scottish grandmother, currently in development at the Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College. continued on next page

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Graham Maycock’s artistry has continued to evolve since Words Less Spoken with impressive work on his follow-up release Gray, and now with The Chronicles. That voice is still silky smooth, and with Drake Stafford producing, the result is a new vintage of music with an easy blend of pop, R&B and a hint of hip-hop. Maycock has cited numerous and varied musical influences in the past, but The Chronicles clearly has soul in its musical DNA. It’s evident this artist can dip and dive within many musical genres and this style fits him comfortably as well. “Her” is a standout with an infectious funk feel, and some nice background vocals on “Glimpse” and “Devil Man” give these tunes extra body to switch things up. The grooves always stay in their lane, and the keys tastefully support each tune. Maycock’s patented falsetto dexterity is in evidence on “In Heaven,” and the collection comes to a close with the more up-tempo “Sleep Walker.” This recording has many excellent characteristics reminiscent of top talent in this genre, but Maycock handles each performance with a unique inflection to shape an excellent result.

I Need You Chapplain Some things work well paired together and Chapplain fits that description. It is, of course, an amalgamation of the talents of Bud Chapplain and his daughter Hannah. All the songs except the title track are original compositions and a gift to the listener from a certified champion, supported by Hannah, family and friends. “Queen of Hearts” provides a steady rocker from Bud and Hannah as they trade verses concerning the dangers of playing outside the rules with the proverbial heart. “Call Me Baby” grooves easefully as Hannah shares a lonely lover’s lament, and “Think of You” is a clever ballad about late night libations at the temple of unrequited affection. Bud earnestly sings about life tendencies on “Smile” and provides an old man’s lesson on the matter. “Take Me Down to the Water” is a gospel reflection on deep pain and redemption, with Bud’s voice cradled fittingly among acoustic guitar, accordion and organ. Wonderful performances all around from both Chapplains and Craig Harley on keys, co-producer Ted Gerber on bass and electric guitar with Paul Chapman.

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was up for a peaceful experience when I arrived at Monora Park for a cross-country ski on a foggy, December evening. As it turned out, I got more than I bargained for. Parking in the large, dimly lit lot, I slipped my feet into my boots, clicked into my waxless skis and pushed off into the gloomy darkness. Not sure where the lit trail began, I glided by a large frozen pond on packed snow, thrilled to be doing an activity I love for the first time in a new season. Monora Park (one of four main tained cross-country ski facilities in Headwaters, though the only one with lights) is situated in Mono on Orangeville’s northern border. The Mono Nordic Ski Club and the Mono Nordic Racing programs use the park’s 18 kilometres of ski trails that extend beyond the park’s boundaries onto property owned by Credit Valley Con servation and several good-natured citizens. Drawn toward a vague glow in the distance like a moth to a light, I pas 82

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sed through an open gate and arrived at a wide trail that accommodates both classic and skate skiers. Strung between trees at the trail’s edge, a line of incandescent bulbs made the trail head feel like a winter wonderland. I listened for evidence that I wasn’t alone, but all was silence. Pushing off onto the broad, welllit, two-kilometre trail, I gained my rhythm gliding along an undulating track under a canopy of magnificent maples and other hardwood trees. Mostly track-set for classic skiers like me, but with lots of options for skate skiers, Monora Park’s colourcoded routes wend their way through forests, alongside ponds and over some sizable hills. Although I was alone, the snow was imprinted with the tracks of the regular Wednesday group who’d been out earlier in the day. I could almost hear their laughter as I slid along effortlessly in the deadcalm evening. Night skiing at Monora Park is an intimate experience. The light buffers

you from the darkness out there. Nonetheless, after skiing for about ten minutes, I left the warm embrace of the trail’s lit tunnel, switched on my headlamp and ventured out there, into the deep dark woods. My headlamp illuminated an in tense circle of light that petered out a metre or two in front of my ski tips. The night’s moisture sparkled in the glow, blurring what lay ahead. The trail was wide, but it soon required me to climb herringbone style up a steep slope. I crested the hill and swooshed down into an abyss on the other side. Fortunately, the trail builders had night skiers in mind and there was no 90-degree turn at the bottom of the hill. Herringbone up, swoosh down, her ringbone up, swoosh down. Exhilar ated by the unknown, it was with regret but also some relief that I returned to the cozy comfort of the tunnel of light. It was as though I was abandoning the occasional featherlike, tingle-inducing glide of a stran

ger’s hand across my bare shoulders for a comforting hug from my kind and faithful spouse. I turned off my headlamp and pushed hard, going as fast as I could along the smooth, wellgroomed main trail. This, too, was exhilarating, but I missed the unset tled feeling of the dark. Branching off again onto the road less travelled, I passed back through the open gate, skied alongside the big pond and crossed an open field lit only by the dim glow of the hazy moon. It cast no shadow on the white snow. I really was alone. I headed for a yellow trail marker and a tunnel-like en trance that broke a wall of trees. A hundred metres into the forest something swooshed overhead. I duck ed reflexively. Glancing up, I sensed as much as saw an enormous creature swoop overhead. Through the dark ness I heard the mechanical groan of powerful wings as it slowed down and settled onto an overhead branch. When I focused my headlamp on this apparition, gimlet eyes stared back

Where to find groomed trails By night or day, cross-country skiing is a great way to enjoy the winter landscape. Here are trails worth exploring.

Mono Nordic Ski Club Ron Jasiuk says the club benefits from its proximity to Orangeville, its 18 kilometres of well-maintained and often hilly trails, natural beauty and club spirit. It also has a popular Jackrabbit (learn to ski) program for 5 to 10- year-olds, a group of recreational skiers who meet regularly and a 2-kilometre lit trial. You can rent skis, and the Monora Park Pavilion is open on weekends. www.mononordic.com

Mono Nordic Racing programs Cullen Perry is one of three coaches offering racing programs for classic and skate skiers. Track Attack is for 9- to 12-year-olds, the Junior Development program appeals to teenagers through to university students, and the Masters Program is for more mature skiers. Many participants take part in competitions. www.mononordic.com/wpblog

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from a frying-pan-flat face. I made out the earlike tufts of an enormous great horned owl. Nervously I skied on, but the pressing darkness was too much. I slowed to a stop and then turned back, ducking once again at the spot where I’d seen the owl. Emerging into the moonlit landscape, I breathed easier. Switching off my headlamp, I skied ever so silently past the big pond and through the open gate, relieved to be back in the warm embrace of the well-lit trail. ≈ Nicola Ross is a freelance writer who lives in Belfountain. Her latest book, Dufferin Hikes: Loops & Lattes, was published this fall. She did not expect to find herself alone on the trail last December, and recom mends skiing with a buddy.

The Mansfield Outdoor Centre has 40 kilometres of machine-groomed trails organized into ten routes, including a 10-kilometre skate-skiing loop. There are novice, intermediate and expert routes over terrain that ranges from steep hills to rolling forestland. You can rent skis, book a lesson, warm up beside a fire and enjoy a meal in the centre’s lodge. Day and annual passes are available. www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca

Terra Cotta Conservation Area The Terra Cotta Conservation Area has 6 kilometres of groomed and track-set trails. The Visitors’ Centre is open on weekends and you can rent skis and book lessons. Day and annual passes are available. www.creditvalleyca.ca

Scenic Caves A little farther north, Scenic Caves Nature Adventures in Blue Mountains offers 27 kilometres of groomed trails rated from beginner to advanced. The trails wind through a soaring, 200-year-old forest and offer splendid views from the highest point on the Niagara Escarpment. Rentals and lessons are available and there’s a waxing hut and change rooms. Cozy up in the chalet afterward with chili or hot apple cider. Half-day passes can be had after 2 p.m. www.sceniccaves.com

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A Tale of Two Stories In the 1930s, the life story of an Irish immigrant in these hills became a popular bestseller and was en route to a comfortable niche in Canadian literature when it was sidetracked by a second story, that of its author.

t the end of his life, an old man named Patrick Slater looks back to the beginning in quiet wonder at how it all turned out and, before he dies, writes an autobiography that tugs at the heartstrings. In the process, Patrick – actually Paddy, for he is unremittingly Irish throughout – takes readers on a his torical journey, most of it here in these hills. He was “of the poor Irish,” the peo ple who left Ireland during the famine of the 1840s, fleeing in the thousands and dying in those numbers, too, in the foul cargo holds of leaky ships along the shores of the St. Lawrence and in the cholera sheds at Toronto’s harbour. Paddy is a child when his family emigrates and he bears witness to this great human trek. He watches his father die on the way and, at age nine, becomes an orphan in Toronto when cholera takes his mother. He is taken in as a combination adoptee and hired 84

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Story 1 The Yellow Briar help at a farm on the 5th Line of Mono Township. Here a yellow briar rose is planted and thrives through years, still blooming as old Paddy tells his story. Although the young orphan spends a brief but exciting time in early Toronto, the heart of The Yellow Briar is Slater’s life on this farm and in the Irish farming community that sur rounds it.

The appeal of the novel When The Yellow Briar was published in 1933 it hit all the right notes for a readership mired in the Great Depres sion and for whom radio and “talkies” (movies with sound) were still quite new. Slater’s life story delighted read ers with its splendid characters, its range of comedy and tragedy and, al ways appealing in popular literature of the time, its tale of unrequited love. There is adventure in the story too. Patrick’s hopeless love for the farmer’s

daughter causes him to run off to fight in the American Civil War, and he also serves as a deckhand on a lake freighter out of Port Credit. However, the majority of the story is set spec ifically in the hills of Mono (which reviewers insisted on calling “Caledon Hills”) and the local references and history give the book particular ap peal to readers in Headwaters. The author’s love of the countryside, his clever but gentle wit and his ear for the dialogue of his 19th-century Irish immigrant community evoke

Toronto lawyer John Mitchell (opposite), born in Mono in 1880, first published his novel The Yellow Briar in 1933 under the assumed identity of Patrick Slater (c.1838– 1924), presenting it as an autobiographical memoir of an elderly farmer. The illustrations on these pages, including Mitchell’s childhood home and the setting for the novel, the Yellow Briar homestead on Mono’s 5th Line, are by Alan Daniel, reprinted from the 1970 edition of the book.

what one reviewer of the time des cribed as “an early Ontario museum that moves and is alive.” Included in that “museum,” typical of past times in the hills, is the ten sion caused by religion. Paddy was a Catholic, but the farmer who took him in was a Methodist, as were the majority of the neighbours, and the religious divide adds a subtle but poignant theme to the story. Although this orphan loved his second family and longed to be fully absorbed by it, the religious barrier meant he would always be an outsider. The theme of the outsider is even more profound in light of the story behind The Yellow Briar. Like the character he created, the book’s real author, a lawyer named John Mitchell, also seemed perpetually at odds with his milieu. At Mitchell’s death in 1951, the Toronto Globe and Mail’s obitu ary praised his literary achievement but called his life “as bizarre and pathetic as anything found between the covers of a book.”

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he Yellow Briar began its literary life in 1933 as a gentle hoax. Although the novel was built around John Mitchell’s experiences growing up on a farm in Mono, with the co-operation of his publisher it was presented as the genuine autobio graphy of Patrick Slater, and most reviewers accepted it as such. The Toronto Star bought in with en thusiasm, calling it a “classic of realism.” The London (England) Times praised Patrick Slater’s wit and deep love for his country. Even though the author’s acquaintances and collea gues were well aware the book was fictional, and the Toronto Globe clearly stated it was written by a “lawyer walking the streets of Toronto,” the hoax con tinued for months. In what proved to be a feature of his character, Mitchell himself seemed ambivalent about how far to push the deception. He gave interviews presenting himself as an acquaintance of the author. But in 1934, when the Ladies Aid at Mitchell Church (built on Mono’s 5th Line on land given to the Methodists by Mitchell’s grand father in 1868) wrote to Patrick Slater, they got a reply from John Mitchell! Curiously, as the true authorship became widely known, no one ap peared to mind. In fact, readers seem ed to enjoy the joke, and The Yellow Briar’s popularity zoomed. Unfortu nately, Mitchell’s own story would soon intervene.

A sudden reversal In May 1935, the Orangeville Banner, hyped up on the story of a local boy made good, urged readers not to miss a lecture to be delivered in Mono “by John Mitchell (Patrick Slater) author of The Yellow Briar.” Just three months later, a front page story in the Banner described a scandalous downturn for Mitchell. A large black headline de clared, “Toronto Author and Barrister Surrenders Himself to Police,” mak ing it clear he was not really a local boy anymore. The narrative was another, more serious case of Mitchell rowing against the current. In his law practice, by virtue of incompetent accounting (his own words), he had fallen into debt

and used clients’ money illegally to rescue himself. His defalcations (again his word) amounted to over $20,000. What made the story more intrigu ing is that it was Mitchell who exposed his own fraud. He made a public con fession and, with equal drama, utter ly refused help from fellow lawyers. He presented himself to police and insisted on being charged. The legal system obliged. He was disbarred and spent six months at the Lang staff jail farm north of Toronto. As a consequence, The Yellow Briar, which had been sailing along with multiple printings, acquired a taint. Sales declined, and after a brief period what had once been a bestseller disappear ed from bookstore shelves.

The fate of the book and its author The Yellow Briar, originally published by Thomas Allen, was out of print by 1940, but in 1970 Macmillan of Canada issued a new edition, includ ing a lengthy introduction by Dorothy Bishop recounting Mitchell’s personal story. It too went out of print, but in 1990 an edition was published by Dundurn Press and is still available in local bookstores. John Mitchell wrote three more books before his death in 1951, each a failure, and the reclusive bachelor spent his remaining years in lonely poverty. Sadly, he would never know of the many readers who held and still hold his first novel in high regard. In 1953, at Mitchell Church (“his” church) a memorial was dedicated to him, paid for by public subscription. At a time when this kind of under taking required major fuss – letters, cheques, envelopes, stamps – the campaign was significantly oversub scribed and was also able to cover the cost of a stone at Mitchell’s grave near Port Credit. Two yellow briar roses were planted at his graveside. ≈

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A defenceman, Bill isn’t much of a scorer. Asked about his record, he grins and says if he started to score goals, “The guys would want me to quit.” He began his business career as a runner on Bay Street at age 18. A few years later, he passed the trader’s exam and spent the next 40 years on the floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The boisterous and exciting environment suited him perfectly. Former NHLer Peter Conacher was also a trader at the time and often asked Bill to play with NHL old-timers. Bill remembers sharing the ice with stars such as Gordie Howe, Andy Bathgate, Bobby Baun, Carl Brewer and Ron Ellis, as well as sportscaster Brian McFarlane, among others. For many years Bill had his commercial pilot’s

Time to seek professional advice. Naomi Rogers has run Caledon Travel in Caledon East since 2009. Her company is part of Travel Profession als International, a consortium of more than 1,000 travel advisers across Canada. Formerly a financial planner, Naomi now uses her connections to customize travel for her clients. “If a specific destination has been a dream, then I find a way to make it happen,” she says. For Naomi, fulfilling a travel dream is about investing cash and time wise ly. “Part of planning your travel is customizing it to take into account your physical abilities as you age,” she says. What’s more, as we age, the cost of travel insurance can be a stumbling block. Just sifting through what’s on offer may be daunting. There is med ical insurance, cancellation or trip interruption insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and insurance for baggage and per sonal effects. Most types are subject to eligibility, with costs escalating the farther we get from our birthdate. And if you have been unlucky enough

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am increasingly plagued by the f-word. At the grocery store (Do I need milk?), or “Oh, hi!” (What is her name?), or gazing blankly around the laundry room wondering what took me there. These episodes can produce giggles, the classic shoul der shrug of resignation, or jaw-drop ping disbelief. Forgetfulness is my new reality. I’m also noticing I’m not nearly as quick at making decisions as I once was. Taken together, these factors have made me reconsider how I do my travelling. In the past, when I felt stale and in need of some mental floss, or wanted to run from the dark, cold Caledon winter, I chose a destination, spent a few hours on the computer and packed a bag. But now travel has somehow be come more complicated, with an everincreasing number of details requir ing attention before that bag is packed.

to experience any kind of health pro blem or even a recent change in a prescription, you can expect increas ingly hefty premiums or outright denial of coverage. As a result, some of my friends have chosen to ignore travel insurance entirely, and let the chips fall where they may. This approach makes me queasy, but anything more than basic medical insurance is probably un necessary. Dana Omstead and his wife Helga own Migrations Travel and Cruises, a boutique travel service run from a tiny office in Palgrave. Helga started the business nearly 25 years ago, and Dana joined her a few years later. Now, with five full-time agents, each specializing in various areas of the travel business, it’s a very busy place. Dana has noticed that as his clients mature, their travel interests shift. Where everything may once have been about beaches and all-inclusives, many are now more interested in experiential and intercultural travel. Most often, the excursions Dana puts together have a theme or purpose. Some involve cultural immersion, others focus on wine or food, and still others may be tailored for those with an artistic bent. In the past few years Dana has also observed a surge in the number of single travellers. Together, Barbara McKenzie and her husband Chuck had enjoyed a few of Dana’s excursions, but after Chuck’s death, Barbara says she was too nervous to travel on her own. Friends encouraged her to re

think her position, and she has never looked back. Her first solo trip was to Australia and New Zealand, and though she was initially full of misgivings, those quickly dissolved at the Pearson Air port departure lounge. There she was warmly welcomed by a group of fel low travellers who made her feel like part of the family. “When I travel with a profession ally escorted group,” says Barbara, “I don’t have to make any decisions. I feel safe and can let the experience evolve without worrying about the details. It’s comforting to know that someone knowledgeable and connec ted has your back.” Although we are wearily accustom ed to the ordeal f lying has become, travel is still one of the most profound ways we humans can reach across time and space to promote under standing. Travel helps us see things from a different perspective and lean away from old age. And it’s well doc umented that people who have more frequent social interactions live long er, healthier lives. Though zipping suspended from a cable over a canyon may no longer be in the cards, if we are willing to step out of our comfort zone, travel can still produce zing in our lives and keep the synapses firing in aging brains. Besides, we all know it’s the journey, not the destination. ≈

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Broken Bones It’s (ugly) sweater weather! Enliven all the holiday parties by creating your own “ugly Christmas sweater.” Bring a sweater to the Shelburne library on Thursday, December 7, from 6 to 7 p.m., and the library will supply all the pom poms, tinsel and other accessories you’ll need to make your own hilarious vision come to life. Register at 519-925-2168 or jnoble@ shelburnelibrary.ca. Open to youth in Grades 7 and up. www.shelburnelibrary.ca

Tour the planets If you haven’t yet discovered the treasury of kids’ activities offered by Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, the Christmas holidays may be the time to do it. For seven days (December 27 to 29 and January 2 to 5, drop in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) PAMA offers a tour of the planetary system, presenting a different planet each day. The otherworldly activities include creating a Mercury-inspired postcard, learning about the storms on Jupiter (and in Peel), imagining a journey to Uranus and making an edible solar system. www.pama.peelregion.ca 88

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t was just a regular workday at my government job, but I was excited because I was going to have visitors. My son Adrian had begged for a trip with his younger cousin to the trampoline park close to where I work, and they were headed down with his father. We would connect for a lunch date and I would show him around the office.

Around noon, as I sat in a planning meeting, my phone buzzed right on time. However, when I f lipped my phone over, the text made my eyes open wide: “A is hurt and we are going to the hospital.” The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I left the meeting immediately, trying to get a cell signal which can be tricky in some corners of our massive office building. Mercifully, I reached my husband quick ly and he told me that just a few minutes into Adrian’s trampoline adventure, he stuck a landing – on his left shoulder. Ouch! We agreed our home hospital in Orangeville was likely to have a shorter wait time than the Brampton hospital. I was able to leave work and race back to Orangeville, all the while consoling myself it was probably no more than a bruised ego.

As I zipped through the sliding doors of Headwaters Health Care Centre, I received another text message: “We are in X-ray.” Knowing our local hospital so well was an advantage – I knew where to go without having to think or stop for directions. And there was my little guy, pale and shivery in a wheelchair. Oh, how your heart stops when you see your child in pain! He held his arm close, but it was at an odd angle. My instinct was to gather him up in my arms, even though he is now as tall as I am. Instead, I gently touched his other arm and asked him how he was feeling. He told me he felt sick. Adrenalin was still coursing through his body, but I could tell that an hour or so after the fact, it was starting to wear off. His face was green and his pupils were dilated.

The doctor breezed in – and I sud denly felt old, thinking this fellow was young enough to be my son, never mind treat my son! But he was love ly, and his casual manner calmed us down, even as he told us that, indeed, Adrian had broken his humerus just below the big bulb-y part (my nonmedical term). The doctor would sling him and we would see the surgeon in five days. Those five days were an eternity. Adrian felt tired and, because there is no easy way to cast this kind of break, the sling did little to protect him. He cried out when he bumped it. The weekend was filled with attention and spoiling. On Tuesday morning we attended the clinic in the new wing of the hos pital. Everyone was as cheery and bright as the clean walls, and sunlight beamed in. The assembly line of in jured came and went, from a gentle man in suit who peeled off his socks for a review of his crushed foot, to a volleyball player whose nasty cast was being removed with a saw. Ah, the relief! We anxiously waited our turn. Adrian wouldn’t need surgery, the surgeon said positively. Just rest, wear the sling and let gravity pull the bone into place for healing. Fast forward four weeks, and X-ray number two wasn’t as positive – healing was slow and the bone was setting up a web on the opposite side of the break for sup port. Looking at the X-rays, I felt the magic and terror of the human body simultaneously. Adrian’s little body was in control and there was nothing I could do about it. No number of bowls of cereal, special meals, rented movies, or visits from Gramma and Grampa or friends could help me put that bone back together for him. I’ve been trying to keep my cool over this, but we will see the surgeon again this week and I’m not convinc ed Adrian’s little chicken bones have enough weight to pull his arm down and into place. Plus, he eats like a bird, so where will the energy come from to feed the magic bone factory? I am worried about his ability to play sports like baseball, or to ski with his usual fearless approach to the finish line. I know it’s not the end of the world – families look after children much sicker than this, and that helps ground me. While we wait for his bone to meld together, I look at him with a bit of awe. There are pieces of him that I can’t fix, I can’t feed or will away, and this is only the beginning. ≈ Bethany Lee is a freelance writer who lives in Orangeville.

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andy Ball and Patrick Bogert didn’t know it then, but when they unwrapped the Christ mas ornaments last winter, it would be for the final time in the pretty stone house they had called home for 12 years. By the time spring rolled around they had made a momentous decision. The longtime local real estate agents had been talking about retiring for awhile, but there was always some reason to put it off. Then suddenly that changed. They finally came to terms with the real reason for their

indecision. Retiring would mean giv ing up their beloved home. As realtors they knew the back roads and secret hideaways of the hills better than most – and they’d seen many a lovely country property. But in 2005 they had a listing they knew they couldn’t bear to let go to another buyer. The 1835 fieldstone house in the rolling hills of Mono had thick, sturdy walls, deep window casements, wide floorboards and intimate rooms. Set well back from the road, overlook ing a scenic pond and sheltered by a woods, it beckoned them irresistibly. Everyone who lives in the country

knows there’s a lot of work to do. Old houses need updating, large properties need maintenance, barns need foun dations shored up. For people who choose the country, these are often labours of love. Country dwellers are also lured to nature. They hike or bike, plant gardens and put down preserves. They work at the things they love. Patrick and Sandy embraced the tasks with enthusiasm. Being “doers,” they welcomed the challenges of the old building. Being modern, one of those challenges was opening up the space. As with so many renovations of older homes, walls

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were moved, a new kitchen installed and energy-efficient windows went in. The house had two large fireplaces that became centrepieces in each of the living room and the kitchen/dinÂ ing area. The kitchen fireplace, oriÂ ginally used for cooking, was restored to good working order, although its function is now more aesthetic than practical. Narrow doors were expanded into wide passageways on the ground floor. The enlarged living room entrance now revealed a view of the sculpturally curved banister that rises up the stairs continued on next page

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– a practical decision in keeping with houses of the period. Situated to take advantage of the view of the pond and woods, the house was located close to where the original settlers’ first home, a log cabin, had once stood. Fortunately, rather than being torn down, the cabin was moved elsewhere on the property, where it was well maintained and eventually used as a rental space. The original barn had also been

well maintained and converted into artists’ studios. By the time Patrick and Sandy moved in, the artists had moved on, so the couple adapted the spaces for their own studios. Sandy is a talented painter of portraits, land scapes and still life, and Patrick is a skilled carpenter and woodworker whose turned bowls are coveted. Sandy noted the studio space here was much larger than her previous workspace and inspired more ambi

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facing page, top : Widening the entrance to the living room allows the elegant mahogany stairway with its S-shaped newel post and scalloped spandrels to become a showpiece of the house. facing page, bottom : One of Sandy’s warm paintings draws visitors (and terrier Jimmy) along the length of the spacious and inviting entranceway. top : Another of Sandy’s accomplished still-life paintings. bottom : The original barn has enjoyed an extended life as an art studio.

tious work. Her paintings started to grow in number and size. Patrick and Sandy also invested their time outdoors. “We inexpertly created a vegetable garden that pro duced tons of potatoes one year and none the next,” Patrick explained. “But in the good years, Jimmy, our cairn terrier, loved to dig them up and he dug so furiously you could see potatoes shooting out behind him.” Nor was Jimmy the only dog who

took his work seriously. Monk, a handsome red-headed Labradoodle, would trot to the end of the driveway every day to pick up the newspaper and, in good weather, reward himself with a long swim in the pond. And there was always something new happening. Last year Patrick and Sandy found a mad tangle of wild grapes growing against the barn, so of course they made wild grape jelly. continued on next page

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An added advantage to the property was its proximity to Mono Cliffs Inn, a place where it’s always possible to drop in and find a neighbour with whom to share a little cheer. “Every thing was just down the road,” Sandy said. One of the most inspired additions to the house was a large, square screened porch Patrick built with the aid of a contractor. Here the couple regularly convened to relax and re view their day, sipping wine as the light faded with the setting sun. And it was those peaceful moments

as much as any that defined their time here. “There was always some thing to watch. There were lots of geese, ducks and turtles providing entertainment, and we often heard the coyotes singing,” said Sandy. And plenty of deer visiting the salt lick they put out every year. So how could they let it go? Well, age requires concessions. In recent years they have spent much of the hot months at their charming seaside cottage in the Gaspé, and they de camped to Florida for the worst of the winter, with those sojourns lasting longer each year.

Although the Mono house was the place they called home, they reluct antly admitted the time they spent there was shrinking, and the work on the property that once inspired them had begun at times to feel more bur densome than fun. The property sold quickly in the past summer’s hot market, and by fall Patrick and Sandy had said their last goodbyes – though, as with all wellloved homes, a little of their heart remained behind. ≈ Pam Purves is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Caledon.

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57 ACRES, ERIN ESTATE Welcome to Hilltop Haven. 4700 sq ft, recently renovated, open concept, infinity pool, outdoor kitchen and entertainment area, 3+ car garage. $2,750,000

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INVESTMENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, CALEDON Corner lot at Hurontario and King St in the Village of Victoria, land and building, thriving business will remain and rent. $1,395,000

35 ACRE BUILDING LOT, MONO Located on 30th Sideroad just west of Hurontario. Did have an approved building envelope from the NEC. Copy of approval is available and drawings of house. $569,000

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MAJESTIC HOME, SHOP, FARM AND MANAGED FOREST ON 45 ACRES Frank Lloyd Wright would have been impressed with this extraordinary, multi-level custom-built 5000+ sq ft 5 bdrm, 5-bath home. Designed to offer energy-efficient construction & renewable energy systems on a private oasis of 45 acs. 3 liv rms & 2 offices graced w/ ceramic, laminate flr & vaulted & 9 ft ceilings. Countryside views from sun-kissed rms & walk. The master offers a 5-pc ens & walk-in closet. A private in-law suite equipped w/ a kitchenette is ideal for an independent teen. The 2600 sq ft ground level bsmt offers an over-sized 2-car grge, games or 6th bdrm, 3-pc bath w/ shower & workshop w/ the potential for in-law suite. The barn & paddock area for a hobby farm. A 2 storey 4000 sq ft workshop with 10 ft ceilings & 200 amp hydro service to suit any hobbyist. 35 acs of managed forest w/ trailways, swimming & skating pond lower property taxes & offer potential tree harvest income. Located in a desirable area, mins to paved road, major commuter routes & GO stations. MLS# X3854851 $1,490,000

4-SEASON WATERFRONT ON OPISHING LAKE Watch nature, witness the Aurora Borealis or just go fishing. 3 bdrm, 2 bath 12-year-old home with a 3 bdrm, 1-bath cottage. A det garage for convenience and storage for your canoe and toys. Includes appliances, sauna and tastefully furnished to let you just turn a key and start enjoying. MLS X3889953 $370,000

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE ON 86 ACRES 86 acre organic hobby farm or a hilltop building set for your dream home. 3 ponds, lots of dry open spaces and trails thru towering mature trees. The existing 1885 farmhouse is on a large building envelope under CVC. North of Georgetown, south of Erin, minutes to GO. MLS# X3912485 $1,199,000

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PADDOCKS, ARENA, HORSE STALLS Quality dovetail log home with 3+ bdrms, country kitchen, 2 full baths and finished bsmt. Private setting off quiet road, near two conservation areas. Close to town. 10 acres. $1,399,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

STUNNING 4 YEAR OLD HOME On a 1-acre lot at the edge of Caledon East with amazing details; trim work, crown mouldings, porcelain flooring. 4 bdrms, 4.5 baths. Ideal for large families with potential in the huge basement with separate entry. Garage fits 4-5 vehicles. Caledon. $1,595,000

QUIET COUNTRY ROAD A quality crafted spacious bungalow with 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, rec room, games room, finished walkout basement with separate entrance. Rolling lawns and meticulous gardens make it your own little paradise in the country. Caledon. $1,195,000

MESMERIZING SETTING Long private driveway through the forest to renovated 2+1 bedroom bungalow, lots of windows, circular sunporch, finished basement with walkout leads to river with island and bridge leading to trails. $899,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

STUNNING HORSE SETTING Excellent brick bungalow with attached garage well off paved road, close to Orangeville. Barn with stalls, separate workshop. 46+ acres, large paddocks, wood fencing, forest and trails. $1,299,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

EXCEPTIONAL 50 ACRES Totally renovated in past 3 years including stone exterior, salt pool, crown moulding, quartz tops, marble floors. 100+ ft building with horse stalls, 2nd barn or storage, 4 rail board fencing, horse run-in, goat/duck yard with pond. Caledon. $1,995,000

CUSTOM DESIGNED BUNGALOW Detail and high-end finishes including open concept kitchen/dining/family room with fireplace. Gourmet kitchen, large solarium, wrought iron front doors, travertine floors, spa master, solid oak doors, granite, radiant heated floors. Caledon. $2,700,000

FRONTING ON THE GRAND RIVER... is this 83 ac hobby farm w/ crops, paddocks, gardens, mature trees. Winding drive runs along the river to 2 barns, drive shed, 4-bdrm farmhouse w/ addition. Eat-in kitchen, main floor master, gazebo overlooking Grand River. $1,699,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

GRACIOUSLY CARED FOR Treat your horses. 33 acre hobby farm, bank barn with stalls, large paddocks, groomed fields, forest, stream. Lovely stone and board & batten home, 3 bedrooms. A real charmer. Access to the Elora-Cataract Trail. $1,149,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

12 ACRE CREEMORE OASIS 6 bedroom, 4 bath hobby farm. Hi-speed internet and cable, bank barn, drive shed, horse pastures, pond, inground pool, insulated 3-bay garage, trails, fruit trees, gardens, walk to town. Spa-like resort for lifetime of memories. Creemore. $1,195,000

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RENOVATED VICTORIAN MASTERPIECE Gorgeous! 3 bdrms, orig flrs, trim & doors. Priv 49 acs. Board & batten hobby barn w/ stalls, orig stone barn foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perfect for grdn setting. Rolling open fields, towering forests. $1,599,000 Wayne Baguley 519-941-5151

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6.94 ACS, EDGE OF WOODBRIDGE Backing onto Humber River, walking trails, uniquely designed and spacious family home with country flair. Approx 672' road frontage on Highway 27 right in Kleinburg. Paved drive to private setting. $2,995,000

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CUSTOM BUILT "SMART HOME" 20 acres in Adjala Twp. Main flr has 9’ ceilings, hrdwd flrs, porcelain flrs with in-flr heating, open concept w/ main floor laundry, dog wash in mudroom, 3-car garage with drive out bay, w/o bsmt with 9’ ceilings. Natural gas. $1,850,000

WOW!! STATELY VICTORIAN Circa 1895. One of the largest lots in Tottenham. 45'x36' drive shed, log potting shed on .8 ac! Iron gated entrance, mature trees & gardens. Drive shed its up to 6 cars or make a great workshop. Mezzanine for storage. $829,900

EQUESTRIAN MASTERPIECE Distinctive 5400 sq ft home, sweeping views, 11 stalls, 70'x160' indoor, viewing lounge, office, sand ring, grass ring, 8 paddocks. Set on 46.94 acres offering a lavish lifestyle in horse country. $2,950,000

100 ACRES OF HORSE COUNTRY Dutch Colonial, 3039+ sq ft, country kit, stone f/p, formal living, dining, den, laundry, mud rm complete the main flr. Second flr has 2 set stairs to 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Inground pool, bank barns, swimming pond, trails. $1,999,000

SOUTH ADJALA HORSE FARM Two homes on 10 acs. 7-stall barn, 6 paddocks, round pen, lit sand ring, trails, chicken coup, veggie garden. Multiple walkouts to deck, cabana for entertaining. Great commuter location just minutes to Hwys 9/50. $1,275,000

90 ACRE FARM Abutting new residential subdivision in Tottenham. Great investment property in growing New Tecumseth, South Simcoe County. New Tecumseth has been designated a growth area by the province of Ontario. $7,500,000

A NATURE LOVER'S DREAM Country home or getaway/retreat on 18 private acs of streams, bridges, hills, forest, ravines, 3 ponds, teeming with wildlife. 11 forested acs with trails. 7 acs fenced & landscaped. Enjoy all 4 seasons at this special property! $1,150,000

METICULOUS 10 AC HORSE SETUP Updated country home. Horse barn w/ 4 stalls, tack rm, outdoor wash stall, hay loft, comfort stall mats (3) & stall mats at run in. Sprinkler system for dressage/riding ring, 3000 gal cistern, 10'x20' run-in shed, 3 paddocks. $1,195,000

49 ACRE FARM East of growing Tottenham & in provincial growth area of New Tecumseth. Modern 6-yr-old bungalow accommodates 2 families/in-laws w/ sep entrance. Bank barn, drive shed, existing rail fences for the horse/hobby farmer. $2,200,000

RELAX, ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING Raised bungalow, 3.3 acs, south Adjala. Tiered decking/patios, mature trees, grdns. Heated grge for workshop or toys. High efficiency forced air gas heating. Steel roof. Paved drive w/ lots of parking. Open concept main. $959,000

AREA OF FINE HOMES, COOKSTOWN Less than 2 years old on 50’x117' lot. 3000+ sq ft w/ flowing floor plan, open concept. Bamboo floors in den, dining, family rms. Master suite w/ sitting area, w/i closet, 5-pc ensuite, 2 bdrms w/ semi ensuite & 1 bdrm with 3 pc. $1,095,000

10 ACRES IN NORTH CALEDON 400' road frontage! Great setup for home-based business or extended family. Det’d 32'x40' outbuilding w/ cement flr would be ideal workshop. North wing of home w/ sep entrance for in-law suite, office space, nanny quarters. $1,195,000

CONTEMPORARY HIGH END Redesigned top to bottom on 12.16 acs in South Adjala. Sensational kit, w/o to outdoor living space, master w/ ensuite. Escape to the country & enjoy hiking, biking, skiing & riding mins from your own private retreat. $1,239,000

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15774 HEART LAKE RD, CALEDON 3+2 bdrm bungalow on 2 picturesque acres. Family room walkout deck with view of pond & gardens. Upgraded floors, roof, windows. Partially finished walkout basement with 2 bdrms and 3-pc bath. Caledon trail for nature lovers. City and amenity access. $839,000

STATELY VICTORIAN Formerly the Doctor’s House, this home has been lovingly restored to its former glory days. Formal living and dining rooms, 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, 2 gas fireplaces. Main floor family room off kitchen with walkout to private patio. Detached carriage style 2-car garage with loft above can be finished. Basement not typical of a century home, well insulated, could be workshop or wine cellar. $929,900

CALEDON EAST All brick, 3-bedroom bungalow on 2.5 acres on one of Caledon’s most prestigious streets. Renovations include a new kitchen, hardwood floors on upper level, all new bathrooms and most windows are new. Lower level has 2 additional bedrooms, all new broadloom and walks out to a private back yard. Steps away from Caledon East and a short commute to the GTA. $1,249,000 16577 MCLAREN RD, CALEDON Charming bungalow on 25 acres. Private drive, ample parking. Large windows show scenic views. Family room with electric fireplace. Hardwood floors and new windows throughout. Kitchen with walkout to deck and beautiful gardens. $1,498,000

15622 MCLAUGHLIN RD, CALEDON Front porch to family room, kitchen, 3-pc bath, laundry. Large windows bring plenty of light in. Walkout to large deck from family room to well kept garden and charming creek. Electric fireplace creates cozy space in the family room. $649,000

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48 EMELINE ST, CALEDON Court end unit bungalow on 75x202 ft lot. 3 bedrooms, modern bath. Stainless steel appliances in kit. Pot lights. Full bsmt with laundry & bath. Double garage. Large yard, no neighbours behind. Upgraded windows & furnace. Amenity access. $649,900

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31 WOODLAND CRT, CALEDON Remodeled bungalow on 2.5+ acres. Gardens, trails and inground heated pool. 4 bdrms, master bdrm sauna. Chef’s kitchen with granite, pot lights, remote control skylights. Fin bsmt with theatre, reno’d bath with heated flrs, rec rm and fp. $1,649,000

5360 BEECH GROVE SR, CALEDON 4600 sq ft 5 bdrm, 5 bath on 18+ landscaped acres. Open living/dining with wood burning fireplace. Chef's kitchen. Large deck. Master with fireplace. 4 bdrms, potential 2nd master. Basement walkout, full kitchen. 3-car garage. New roof, chimney. $1,795,000

15656 HURONTARIO ST, CALEDON 2+ acres with greenbelt, Credit River views. 3+1 bdrm bungalow with hardwood floors. 350+ ft frontage, ample parking. Sunroom access to private yard, trails. Fin’d w/o bsmt to patio. Deck with gazebo overlooking greenbelt. Amenity & hwy access. $899,900

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715363 1ST LINE, MONO Privacy and stunning vistas are the backdrop to this country-chic 2-storey retreat on 14+ acres. Over $400,000 on upgrades since 2013! Dream kitchen, hardwood, master with 6-pc ensuite and balcony with views over escarpment. Salt water pool and cabana, fire pit, trails. Protected under NEC so lower taxes. Close to restaurants, shopping, hospital and schools. Video: https://youtu.be/NMTt4ziH9Ys $1,599,000

30 RIVERSIDE DR, MONO Massive 4+1 bdrm, 4+1 bath, 2 storey brick backing onto forest. Updated kit with quartz counters, hrdwd on main and second flr. Fin w/o bsmt with in-law suite with 2nd kit, liv rm, bdrm, office. 3-car grge. On large, private lot. Multi-level decking for many dining options. Walk to Mono Amaranth P.S. and Island Lake Conservation hiking trails. Close to shops, restaurants, Orangeville Hospital. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pnz-O4F8cg $1,150,000

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MONO CLIFF VIEWS, HOCKLEY Stunning extension to historic stone home by architect J.R. Carley. Impressive 2-storey great room/kitchen. Deluxe baths. Heated drive-in workshop/barn, pool. 100 acres. $3,799,000

WEST VIEWS, HOCKLEY 60 acres. Pond. Wonderful west views. Access to Bruce Trail and Mono Cliffs Park. Great building site. $1,250,000

FOREST VIEW, CALEDON 4 bedroom, award-winning country home set in heart of 1000-acre park. Pool. Coach house. Total privacy. 2-storey great room. $2,589,000

CEDAR RIDGE ESTATE, CALEDON 100 acres (2 lots), pool, tennis, superb views. 6-bedroom home + 2-bedroom coach house. Admire the rolling country vistas from the large stone terraces. $10,850,000

PERSONAL RESORT, CALEDON 6 bedroom hilltop home. $1 million pool. 2 guest houses. Tennis. Trout pond. Studio. Movie theatre. Billiards. Rec centre. 24 acres. $4,999,000

2 HOUSES, CALEDON Renovated stone home + permission for 2nd house. Pool, tennis, river. Glorious views. Century barn. 50 acres. $3,495,000

126 ACRE HORSE FARM, ERIN Renovated and expanded century home. Rolling paddock lands, stable and heated indoor arena with fibre footing. Staff apartment. $2,699,000

HAWKRIDGE FARM, CALEDON 20,000+ sq ft manor home, gate and guest houses. Spa, pool, tennis, sporting clays. Superb valley views over the pond. 160 acres. $14,995,000

COUNTRY BUNGALOW, EAST GARAFRAXA Well maintained charming raised bungalow set on 5 private acs. Mature trees and green open spaces. Three season gazebo. Barn. $799,000

RETREAT CENTRE, ORANGEVILLE Family retreat centre. 100 acres with ponds, spa building, indoor pool, bowling alleys, arcade, tennis, zip line, sport court. Asking $2,300,000

CALEDON HILL TOP 2 storey open concept kitchen/dining/living space with distant views. 4 bedroom timber frame home. 7 acres in Palgrave. $1,590,000

STONERIDGE HALL, CALEDON Skyline views, impeccable design, 86 acres + additional land available, pool, gated entrance, 7 bedrooms, library, gym, eat-in kitchen. $9,988,000

MAPLEWOOD HILL, CALEDON 4+ bedroom home overlooks pool. 3 fireplaces. 3-stall barn. 2-car garage. 14 acres. Asking $1,749,000

HUMBER STATION HILL, CALEDON Exceptionally well located property. Main house + guest house. Stream, meadows, trails. Tree-lined and gated drive. 30 acres. Asking $2,495,000

60 ACRES, HOCKLEY VALLEY Century farm on 60 rolling acres. Heated 2-bay workshop. Lovely views. Asking $1,249,000

SUNBURST RIDGE Well known 123 acre country property in King. 2 lots. Swimming pond. Barn. McCasey renovated home. Asking $7.9 million

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charitable organizations

farming + supplies

heating + cooling

Devonshire Guest House & Spa ⁄ 38

Brampton & Caledon Community Fdn ⁄ 28 Canada Gives ⁄ 33

Budson Farm & Feed Company ⁄ 38

Bryan’s Fuel ⁄ 53 Don’s Heating & Cooling ⁄ 17

arts + culture + theatre Alton Mill Arts Centre ⁄ 113 Dragonfly Arts on Broadway ⁄ 56 Dufferin County Museum & Archives ⁄ 107 Noodle Gallery ⁄ 115 Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archives ⁄ 111 Rose Theatre ⁄ 109 Theatre Orangeville ⁄ 111 Williams Mill Gallery ⁄ 111

farm + garden equipment community services

Caledon Hills Cycling ⁄ 83

auto

Academy of Performing Arts ⁄ 57 Caledon Dance Centre ⁄ 62

Caledon Motors ⁄ 71 Northwest Lexus ⁄ 10 WROTH Auto ⁄ 68

dining

Artizan ⁄ 62 Devonshire Guest House & Spa ⁄ 38 Foxy Face Lash Forever ⁄ 56 Henning Salon ⁄ 62 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 65 Skin ’n Tonic ⁄ 57 Skin by Mosaic ⁄ 56

beekeeping The Heritage Bee Co. ⁄ 75

books BookLore ⁄ 62 Loops & Lattes Hiking Guides ⁄ 42

Barley Vine Rail Co. ⁄ 72 Forage ⁄ 72 Four Corners Bakery Eatery ⁄ 47 60 Judy’s Restaurant ⁄ 70 Landman Garden & Bakery ⁄ 72 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 65 70 Mono Cliffs Inn ⁄ 70 Mrs. Mitchell’s Restaurant ⁄ 18 70 Orange Bistro ⁄ 70 Pia’s on Broadway ⁄ 70 Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro Bakery ⁄ 70 Rustik Local Bistro ⁄ 72 Steakhouse 63 Restaurant ⁄ 70 Terra Nova Public House ⁄ 72 The Black Wolf Smokehouse ⁄ 70 The Busholme Gastro Pub ⁄ 39 The Consulate ⁄ 72 The Foal Village Pub ⁄ 72 The Globe Restaurant ⁄ 72

brewers + distillers + vintners

environment

Adamo Estate Winery ⁄ 21 GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co. ⁄ 54 Pommies Cider ⁄ 75

Credit Valley Conservation ⁄ 52

builders + architects + developers +VG Architects ⁄ 64 Classic Renovations ⁄ 24 Dalerose Country ⁄ 93 Dutch Masters Design & Construction ⁄ 63 Harry Morison Lay, Architect ⁄ 34 Pine Meadows ⁄ 24 Village Builders ⁄ 91

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home décor + furnishings

A.M. Korsten Jewellers ⁄ 46 Amorettos ⁄ 38 Chez Nous Thrift Boutique ⁄ 57 Creek Side Clothing ⁄ 46 Gallery Gemma ⁄ 34 65 79 113 Hannah’s ⁄ 38 Just Be Customized ⁄ 56 Manhattan Bead Company ⁄ 57 Off Broadway Clothing Boutique ⁄ 56 Scented Drawer Fine Lingerie ⁄ 57 Seconds Count Hospital Thrift Store ⁄ 56 Shoe Kat Shoo ⁄ 77

Being There Audio ⁄ 77 Burdette Glassworks ⁄ 94 Decor Solutions Furniture & Design ⁄ 39 From the Kitchen to the Table ⁄ 47 60 79 Granny Taught Us How ⁄ 120 Heidi’s Room ⁄ 120 Life of Houses Interior & Exterior Design ⁄ 78 Olde Stanton Store ⁄ 46 Orangeville Furniture ⁄ 7 Pear Home ⁄ 57 Recovering Nicely ⁄ 13 Sproule’s Emporium ⁄ 57 The Plumber’s Wife ⁄ 93 The Weathervane ⁄ 39

fencing

home improvement + repair

McGuire Fence ⁄ 85

All-Mont Garage Doors ⁄ 68 California Closets ⁄ 6 Dufferin Glass & Mirror ⁄ 64 Headwaters Windows & Doors ⁄ 81 Karry Home Solutions ⁄ 9 Kitchen Painters ⁄ 95 KitchenArt ⁄ 91 Kurtz Millworks ⁄ 95 Leathertown Lumber ⁄ 16 Orangeville Building Supply ⁄ 85 Orangeville Home Hardware ⁄ 9 Paragon Kitchens ⁄ 13 Peel Hardware & Supply ⁄ 55 69 Rubber Deck ⁄ 81 The Plumbing Expert ⁄ 94

fashion + jewellery cycling

dance

beauty + fitness

Larry’s Small Engines ⁄ 16

Caledon Dufferin Victim Services ⁄ 28

financial services CCV Insurance & Financial Services ⁄ 36 Dominion Lending ⁄ 68 RBC Dominion Securities ⁄ 22

fireplace sales + service Caledon Fireplace ⁄ 36

food + catering EuroMax Foods ⁄ 35 Fromage ⁄ 56 Garden Foods ⁄ 75 Heatherlea Farm Shoppe ⁄ 89 Lavender Blue Catering ⁄ 89 Route 145 ⁄ 57

landscaping + gardening Hill’N Dale Landscaping ⁄ 45 Tumber Landscape & Supply ⁄ 5

Caledon Estates Banquet Halls ⁄ 78 McLean Sherwood Event Rentals ⁄ 115 Millcroft Inn & Spa ⁄ 65

funeral homes

moving services

Dods & McNair Funeral Home ⁄ 28

Downsizing Diva ⁄ 87

events

generators

pet supplies + services

Tanco Group ⁄ 80

Bold Canine ⁄ 39 Global Pet Foods ⁄ 8

Christmas in the Country, Erin ⁄ 38 Deck the Halls with “Walls of Smalls” ⁄ 115 Fire & Ice Winter Festival, Alton ⁄ 110 Hillsburgh Tree Lighting ⁄ 38 Holiday Treasures, DCMA ⁄ 107 Millpond Hockey Classic, Alton ⁄ 71 Schomberg Main Street Christmas ⁄ 110

health + wellness Dr. Richard Pragnell ⁄ 87 Healing Moon ⁄ 56 Kulhay Wellness Clinic ⁄ 38

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FERGUS RIVER VIEW COUNTRY ESTATE Eclectic ranch bungalow with 7000+ sq ft of above grade finished living space set privately hilltop on 3.5 acres overlooking the banks of the Grand River. Expansive windows on each level provide serene, soul soothing river views. Lower level entertainer’s dream with salt water pool wing, sauna and shower, billiards/games room with snooker table, wet bar and charcoal barbecue. $1,399,000

CUSTOM BUILT, CALEDON EAST 3 year new, open concept, carpet free, 4 bedroom on cul-de-sac of custom homes. Enjoy breathing space and finer finishes not found in subdivision homes. Partially finished lower level with 9’ ceiling. $995,000

BUNGALOW ON .79 ACRES Brick bungalow. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, main floor living and lower level w/o. Eat-in kit, large sunroom to deck w/ glass rail. Large 4-pc bath. Fin lower level w/ fam rm, 3rd bdrm, 3-pc bath & w/o to beautiful landscaped & treed lot to river in Hornings Mills. $499,900

BUNGALOW ON .5 ACRES 4 bdrm, 3 bath, master w/ 4-pc semi ensuite, hardwood floors, french doors in living/ dining rm, eat-in kitchen w/ walkout to deck, 2-car garage w/ access to lower level, large family rm with gas fireplace & workshop. On a paved road. Call Marg today! $545,000

1.56 ACRE ESTATE LIVING Beautiful Sylvanwood Estates near Shelburne. Large lot w/ mature trees. 4-level sidesplit, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Walkout to back deck. Above grade windows in lower level. Att garage w/ 3 doors & access to basement. Could be income potential. Call Marg! $679,000

BUNGALOW ON 55.71 ACRES 55.71 ac country estate! Treed lot w/ stream. Wrap-around deck. Pine cathedral ceilings, 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Living rm w/ fp, large master w/ 5-pc ensuite. 24'x48' detached shop/ garage. Great recreational property on paved county road. Call Marg today! $699,000

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME Creemore Century home with many original features. Hardwood floors, pocket and wood doors. 4 bedroom, 2 baths. Wrap-around porch, new modern kitchen, updated main bath. Gas fireplace in dining room. 3rd floor bonus attic room. Truly a gem! $739,000

GORGEOUS 3 BDRM, 6.42 ACRES Eat in gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, centre island w/ breakfast bar. Dining room w/o to wrap-around deck, hot tub & gazebo. Main floor laundry, master w/ w/i closet. Det 3-car heated garage w/ fp. Close to Silverbrook golf course. Paved road. $899,000

SPACIOUS HOME ON EXECUTIVE 2.5 ACRES 5 bdrm, 3 bath custom brick bungalow in estate subdivision w/ 2.5 acs bush, trails. Deck overlooking backyard. W/o bsmt. Heated 2-car grge & lg sep toy storage shed. Sep entrance to lower level. Easy commute! $950,000

COUNTRY PARADISE 92.84 ACS Farmhouse with modern conveniences. 2.5 storey. 4 bdrm, 2 bath. Eat-in kit w/ breakfast bar, quartz countertops. Hardwood floors, 2 fp’s. Barn and 23’x47’ workshop. Inground pool, pool house, hot tub. 60 workable acres, pasture. 15 acres maple hrdwd. $1,450,000

43 ACRE HOBBY FARM IN ERIN 2 family 4000 sq ft home with many recent updates on high, dry land in private setting. 15-stall barn, 7 paddocks and 80’x150’ Mega Dome arena. Versatile property with income potential. $1,290,000

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CAN YOU IMAGINE! 4+3 bdrms, 4+1 baths. Quartz countertops, crown moulding, 9’ ceilings on main level, loft office, pond with gazebo, and tennis court, TREX deck, all beautifully situated on 5.02 acres. Finished basement. $1,450,000

FANTASTIC TO RAISE A FAMILY The huge yard will delight family and friends. Inground pool, 4+2 bedrooms, 3+ baths, main floor laundry, finished rec room with wet bar. Main floor office – skip the traffic and work from home. $919,900

BEAUTIFUL 2 ACS, IN-LAW SUITE Love the warmth and comfort of a log home? Here’s 3+2 bdrms, 3-baths on 2 acres! Main floor office and laundry, pellet stove and separate entrance to in-law suite. Carpet free and smoke free too! $849,000

LARGE OR EXTENDED FAMILY? 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 2 gas fireplaces, gorgeous ‘man-cave’ garage and main floor office. Hardwood floors, pot lights, landscaped, concrete driveway and walkway. $827,700

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professional services Coster Law, Technology & IP ⁄ 81

property management Safe Harber Project Management Services ⁄ 52

recreation Scenic Caves Nature Adventures ⁄ 54

real estate + home inspections Bosley Real Estate ⁄ 78 Velvet Alcorn Chestnut Park Real Estate ⁄ 85 Sue Collis, Sarah MacLean Coldwell Banker, Cornerstone Realty ⁄ 80 Nancy Urekar Coldwell Banker, Ronan Realty ⁄ 99 Marc Ronan, Sarah Lunn Exit Realty Hare (Peel), Brokerage ⁄ 104 Stephen Dignum, Eugene Dignum Moffat Dunlap Real Estate ⁄ 101 Moffat Dunlap, John Dunlap, Peter Boyd, Murray Snider, Nik Bonellos, Elizabeth Campbell, Courtney Murgatroyd, David Warren Prudential Select Real Estate ⁄ 64 Verona Teskey ReMax In The Hills ⁄ 12 98 Chris Richie, Philip Albin, Sean Anderson, Dale Poremba, Jennifer Unger ReMax Realty Specialists Inc. ⁄ 92 100 Sigrid Doherty ReMax Realty Specialists Inc. ⁄ 11 Maria Britto ReMax Realty Specialists Inc. ⁄ 17 100 Tav Schembri Royal LePage Credit Valley ⁄ 105 Rita Lange Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty ⁄ 97 Denise Dilbey Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty ⁄ 103 Mark Latam, Mélodie Rose, Kevin Latam Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty ⁄ 105 Paul Richardson, Jamie Gairdner Royal Le Page RCR Realty ⁄ 105 Basia Regan Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 22 103 Jacqueline Guagliardi Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 103 Marg McCarthy

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Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 95 Roger Irwin, Barbara Rolph, Dawn Bennett Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 14 104 Suzanne Lawrence Royal LePage RCR Realty ⁄ 63 Victoria Phillips & Janna Imrie Royal Le Page RCR Realty ⁄ 18 98 Wayne Baguley Slavens & Associates Real Estate ⁄ 36 Elaine Kehoe Sotheby’s International Realty ⁄ 4 Ross Singh Sutton-Headwaters Realty ⁄ 32 96 Jim Wallace Sutton-Headwaters Realty ⁄ 100 Sarah Aston Sutton Group – Central Realty ⁄ 3 Mary Klein, Kelly Klein, Kaitlan Klein

schools + education Brampton Christian School ⁄ 15 Country Day School ⁄ 61 St. Andrew’s College ⁄ 119 St. John’s-Kilmarnock School ⁄ 44

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS Build your dream home on this 100-acre farm in Caledon at Highway 10 and Grange Sideroad. Close to Devil’s Pulpit Golf Course and only 10 minutes from Hwy 410. Approximately 80 acres farmed with a 74'x50' steel barn. Corner property with two driveway entrances. Rolling hills, pasture, creek, pond. Call for more info. $3,900,000 Suzanne Lawrence_layout 17-11-02 9:25 PM Page 1

seniors’ services Avalon Retirement Lodge ⁄ 2 Headwaters Home Care ⁄ 87 Montgomery Village Retirement Residence ⁄ 87

skiing Caledon Ski Club ⁄ 83 Hockley Valley Resort ⁄ 43

toy stores Cardboard Castles Childrens Emporium ⁄ 89

1.75 ACRE BUILDING LOT Private residential lot in Mansfield with towering pines, mixed woods and manicured spruce. Great, level terrain to build your dream home. Close to skiing and golf. $249,000

YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT 12 acres of manicured grounds, ponds, woods, trails and bridges with a 5 bedroom open-concept home and detached garage in Southgate. Move right in and enjoy country living at its best. $749,999

EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW 1.29 acres in Mansfield. Finished with corian and granite counters in 2 kitchens, master suite with walk-in closet, 5-piece ensuite. Perfect for multi-generational family and/or entertaining. $899,000

REMINISCENT OF THE MOORS Rolling hills with meandering stream, views of the Escarpment & mixed woods – 100 acre property has it all, perfect high & dry estate building site. Minutes south of Creemore, Devil’s Glen, Mad River Golf. $979,000

tourism + travel Caledon Travel ⁄ 13 Cruise Holidays ⁄ 39 Migrations Travel & Cruises ⁄ 22 Orangeville BIA ⁄ 56 57 Town of Erin ⁄ 38 39

tree services Maple Leaves Forever ⁄ 24

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS – PICTURESQUE AND PRIVATE Stunning open concept, sun-filled stone home on 41 acres in south Erin. Renovated with quiet elegance for entertaining with vaulted ceilings and large kitchen. 5 bedrooms including 2 main floor suites and a walkout basement suite. Miles of trails, inground pool, perennial gardens. Room for a couple of horses too. $2,200,000

MONOPARK.CA A spectacular home set in a private 70-acre oasis of rolling hills, woods, trails, ponds, manicured lawns and lush gardens. This house has everything – an opulent marble entrance with grand winding staircase, elevator, and indoor parking for 9 vehicles. Visit the website for your on-line experience. $4,300,000 Call Basia Regan 705-466-2115 Rita Lange_layout 17-11-02 9:13 PM Page 1

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TWO MAGNIFICENT 1824 ORIGINAL OTTAWA VALLEY LOG HOMES Rebuilt and adjoined on a new foundation with an addition for over 2700 sq ft of living on over 8 private, fenced and gated acres. Special Japanese tea house for office or overnight guests, inground concrete pool and private kennel building/bunkie, two small ponds and walking trails near Eden Mills. $1,750,000

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VALLEY VIEWS Custom built four-bedroom home on over 2 freshly treed acres. Finishes of the highest quality for the discriminating taste including main floor master suite with spa bathroom, walk-in closet and private sitting room/nursery. Coffered ceilings and kitchen with granite island and walkout. Theatre, gym. Oversized 3-car garage and high efficiency mechanics. $1,795,000

IMPRESSIVE Located on a quiet court minutes from Downtown Bolton, over 3000 square foot home with elaborate landscaping, inground salt water pool, interlocking driveway and a backyard that's an oasis for all your entertaining needs. Generous sized bedrooms (4), spacious principal rooms, finished basement with a separate entrance (walk up) a second kitchen, living room with a fireplace, bedroom and upgraded 3-piece washroom. Fabulous home, contact me for your own private viewing. $1,349,000

RELAX AND BREATHE This special property has an aura of relaxation about it. Situated between Grand Valley and Arthur on 2.5 acres, this 5-bedroom home has a private master suite including a balcony with sunset views. Main floor family room with office nook walkout to outdoor living. Newer 4-stall barn with wash rack, paddock and run-ins. $799,000

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NOW – ONGOING : TRUE. GRIT. The pioneering heroes of Dufferin County. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com NOW – ONGOING : DRAWING LESSONS WITH CJ SHELTON Suitable for all ages

and abilities. See website. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-942-2018; dancingmoondesigns.ca

I L L U S T R AT I O N S J I M S T E WA R T

NOW – ONGOING : MAGGIOLLY’S ART CLASSES Something for all ages

and levels, various media. See website. Maggiolly Art, 158 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-9560; maggiollyart.com NOW – ONGOING : KHEL CENTRE’S ART CLASSES Classes in various media. See

website. Khel Centre For Creativity & Inner Peace, 5222 Tenth Line, Erin. 289-7900006; khelcentre.com NOV 15 – JAN 7 : DECK THE HALLS WITH WALLS OF SMALLS Whimsical and artisan

items with well-crafted furnishings. WedSun 10am-5pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Noodle Gallery, 647-505-8995; noodlegallery.com

s Shop with an elf, photos with Santa.

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group show. Nov 24: reception, 1-4pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 905-805-1064; altonmill.ca NOW – DEC 9 : RIVERBEND ARTISTS YULETIDE SHOW & SALE Unique gifts in

various media. Grand Valley Information Centre, Museum & Gallery, 23 Main St. riverbendartistsofgrandvalley.ca

NOW – JAN 6 : CHRISTMAS SHOW & SALE Gifts in various media. 10am-

5pm. South Simcoe Arts Council, 41 Victoria St E, Alliston. 705-435-2378; southsimcoeartscouncil.com NOW – JAN 7 : THE RESIDENTS OF DUFFERIN COUNTY BY PHOTOGRAPHER EMILY CURD Beauty in our own

backyard. Regular admission. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

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10am-5pm. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-938-5501; headwatersarts.com NOW – JAN 7 : THROUGH GORDON RAYNER’S EYES: PORTRAITS OF FAMOUS ARTISTS EXHIBITION Subjects

include Paul Gauguin and Van Gogh. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca

NOW – JAN 7 : DECK THE HALLS WITH WALLS OF SMALLS Whimsical

and artisanal items with well-crafted furnishings. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Noodle Gallery, 647-505-8995; noodlegallery.com NOW – JAN 21 : MEETING HER MAJESTY: PHIL RICHARD’S OFFICIAL PORTRAIT EXHIBITION Sketches and material

for the official portrait of the Queen. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca

NOW – JAN 21 : THE KINGSTON PRIZE: CANADA’S PORTRAIT COMPETITION EXHIBITION Contemporary Canadian

All proceeds to Caledon East P.S. 9am2pm. Caledon East Public School, 15 Jean St, Caledon. 905-584-6822; cecsa. volunteer@gmail.com

NOV 25 : CHRISTMAS SHOPPE CRAFT & BAKE SALE Community

Women’s Circle’s sale. Proceeds to community charities. 9am-2pm. Caledon East United Church, 6046 Old Church Rd.

artists. Nov 23: Picture Perfect Portraits Tour, 2-3pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 25 : RED HEN GALLERY OPENING

NOW – JAN 27 : GEORGIAN BAY PRIMOR DIAL: AN IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION BY SUE MILLER Beauty and simplicity of the

NOV 25 : DOUBLE BOOK SIGNING

Eight artists in various media. 10am4pm. Red Hen Studio, 796343 3rd Line E, Mulmur. 519-925-2304; redhengallery.com

natural environment. Regular admission. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com

Kelley Armstrong and her protégé Angela Addams. 1-4pm. Free. Forster’s Book Garden, 266 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-9511501; forstersbookgarden.ca

NOW – JAN 28 : BLUE GOD AND THE SERPENTS Brampton-based artist

NOV 26 : MAKE POETRY GREAT AGAIN WORKSHOP SERIES Poetry Aloud with

Sharada K. Eswar. Multimedia art project and shadow puppetry. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – APR 26 (THURSDAYS) : KNIT@ PAMA Knitting and conversation. All

ages and levels. Supplies, instructions provided. 6-8pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

Dufferin County poet laureate Harry Posner. Bring poems. Free, register. 1-3:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

DEC 2 : CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE Over 20 vendors, prizes, silent

auction. Proceeds to programs for those with developmental disabilities. 9am-1pm. Community Living Dufferin, 065371 Cty Rd 3. 519-941-8971 x165; communitylivingdufferin.ca

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NVCA

Caledon Community Services

Dufferin Child and Family Services

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

CPCC

DPSN

Dufferin County Museum & Archives Regular admission: $5; seniors $4; children 5-14 $2; under 5 free; family $12

Caledon ParentChild Centre

Dufferin Parent Support Network

PAMA

Orangeville & District Small Business Enterprise Centre

CVC

EWCS

Credit Valley Conservation

East Wellington Community Services

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SBEC

SPCA

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEC 2 : CHRISTMAS IN CALEDON VILLAGE Handmade items, baking and

more. 9am-3pm. Caledon Village Place, 18313 Hurontario St. 519-927-5730; caledonfairgrounds.ca DEC 2 : DRAGONFLY 15 Celebrate

Dragonfly Arts on Broadway’s 15th anniversary. Demos, prizes, artists onsite. 2-5pm. 189 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-941-5249; dragonflyarts.ca continued on next page

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FEB 14 – MAR 18 : FRAGMENTS Works

DEC 2 : WOW: WORDS THE ORANGE VILLE WAY An afternoon featuring

of life and love. Feb 17: artists on-site, 1-4pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

Canadian writer Nicolas Billon. 2-4pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-9410610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 2 – 17 : HOLIDAY TREASURES ARTS & CRAFTS SALE One-of-a-kind handmade

items. Museum hours. $3. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com DEC 4 – MAY 6 : THROUGH THE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ LENS Rarely seen

photographs of Peel captured by local photographers. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca JAN 10 – FEB 11 : SYNERGY Works in

Model will be in costume, suitable for all levels. 1-3pm. $15. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca MAR 8 : CONNECTIONS ART AND BOOK CLUB (16+) Through a Dog’s Eyes by

Jennifer Arnold. Call Brampton Library to register: 905-793-4636. 7:30-8:30pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; peelregion.ca MAR 21 – APR 22 : PERSPECTIVES

various media. Jan 13: artists on-site, 1-4pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519943-1149; headwatersarts.com DEC 19, JAN 16, FEB 20 & MAR 20 : ORANGE THREADS Stitchery group

MAR 25 : ANIMAL PORTRAITS WORK SHOP Bring a favourite photo. 1-3pm.

discusses projects and good books. 1-2:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

$15. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

art groups and organizations connect. Free admission to studio only. Register Christina.Romasz@brampton.ca. 7-8:30pm. Free. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca JAN 25, FEB 22, MAR 22 & APR 26 : PAMA OPEN STUDIO (13+) All art forms

welcome. Bring your own supplies. No solvent-based materials. Free admission to studio only. 6-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca JAN 27 – MAR 18 : WORDS > PICTURES: REMINDS ME OF M STUDENT COLLABORATION Students pair the

written word with visual art. Included with admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca JAN 20 & 21 : FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL A

festival of flames, food and fine art. See website. Free. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca JAN 20, FEB 17 & MAR 17 : NOTTA WASAGA HANDWEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD MEETINGS Speakers, workshops

and demos related to fibre arts. See website. 1-3pm. $5. The Gibson Centre for Creativity, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston. 705-435-6991; nottguild.ca FEB 3 – MAR 25 : REMINDS ME OF M: ARTWORK BY HEATHER GRAHAM

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dinner. Lavender Blue Catering and Café, 207321 Hwy 9, Mono, 519-939-3663; soupsisters.org NOV 28 : SERVICE CANADA INFORMA TION SESSION – SENIORS Benefits for

FEB 25 : LIFE-DRAWING WORKSHOP

Two- and three-dimensional works. Mar 24: artists on-site, 1-4pm. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.com

DEC 21 : CREATIVE EXCHANGE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Peel’s arts community,

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community NOW – DEC 6 (WEDNESDAYS) : COMPUTER LESSONS FOR SENIORS

Learn computers in a relaxed, one-onone setting. Register: 905-584-2300 x273. 1-3:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org

NOW – DEC 24 : CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY Find treasures and collect

stamps with purchases to win $500 in gift certificates. Village of Erin Main St. 519-833-9258; villageoferin.com NOW – DEC 28 (THURSDAYS) : CATCH THE ACE! Progressive, multiple-draw

raffle lottery with proceeds to the Alzheimer Society. See website for rules, ticket locations. Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, 25 Centennial Rd, Orangeville. 519-941-1221 x104; alzheimerdufferin.org NOW – JAN 21 : 150 MUSLIM CONTRI BUTIONS TO CANADA EXHIBITION

Rich heritage and growth of the Muslim community. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. MuslimFest, Ontario 150 Celebration Program. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOW – FEB 3 : EXHIBIT – QUIRKY TUNES Vibrant covers and songs. Regular

admission. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

NOW – APR 21 (EVERY OTHER SATURDAY) : ORANGEVILLE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Local vegetables,

baked goods and savoury foods. 9am-1pm. Orangeville Town Hall, 87 Broadway. Alison Scheel, 519-942-0087; orangevillefarmersmarket.ca NOW – APR 26 (THURSDAYS) : PAMA UNPLUGGED TOURS Explore history,

art and culture. Included with regular admission. 8pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca NOW – JUN 7 (FIRST THURSDAYS) : MESSY CHURCH Songs, family craft, hot

supper. Adults must stay with children. 5-7pm. Free. Caledon East United Church, 6046 Old Church Rd, Caledon. 905-5849974; ceucminister@bellnet.ca NOW – JUN 28 (LAST THURSDAYS) : INDIAN COOKING CLASSES IN HEAD WATERS Easy, fast and delicious recipes.

6-9pm. $65. Forks of the Credit Inn, Cataract. 289-790-0006; khelcentre.com NOV 23 – APR 26 (FOURTH THURSDAYS): QUEER EXPOSURE PRESENTED BY LAMP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Drop-

in programs in a safe space. 6-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca NOV 24, JAN 26 & FEB 23 : CALEDON SENIORS’ CENTRE MONTHLY DINNER

low-income seniors. Call 905-584-2300 x273 for information. 2-3pm. Free. Maple Grove Apartments, 1640 Maple Grove Rd, Caledon Village. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org NOV 29 : CALEDON EAST AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Why

Local History Is More Interesting – and More Fun – Than Any Other Kind, with Ken Weber. Book signing. 7:30-9pm. $5. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-0352; cedhs.ca NOV 30 : CALEDON CHAMBER – MORNING BUSINESS BREAK The

Business Case for Creating Inclusive Workplaces, with Louie Di Palma. 9:30-10:30am. Caledon Chamber of Commerce, 12598 Hwy 50, Bolton. 905-857-7393; caledonchamber.com NOV 30 : SENIORS’ HEALTH & WELLNESS

Craft, DIY project and meal ($2). 10:30am1pm. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org

DEC 1 : CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE Turkey dinner and dance with

the Sentimental Swing Band. Bring a nonperishable food item. 6-11pm. $25. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114, caledonseniors.ca

DEC 2 : HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA ’17 Join us for a spectacular evening.

CCS, 905-584-2300; ccs4u.org

DEC 2 & 3 : CREEMORE CHRISTMAS FARMERS’ MARKET Stocking stuffers,

Everyone welcome. Call to reserve. 5:30-7pm. $10. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

baked goods, meat and more. Sat 9am1pm. Sun 10am-2pm. Creemore Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E. 1-705-8181251; creemorefarmersmarket.ca

NOV 24 : CHILIFEST Chili lunch delivered

DEC 4 : AGING & NATUROPATHY Join

or picked up at the Oddfellows Hall. Proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin & District. 11am-1:30pm. Online or by phone. $10. Oddfellows Hall, 26 Elizabeth St, Orangeville. 519-941-6431; bigbrothersbigsisters.ca NOV 25 : SILENT AUCTION & BOOK SALE

Donations also welcome. Bidding ends at 3:45pm. 10am-4pm. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca NOV 25 : OSLER FOUNDATION’S GALA BENEFIT CONCERT 2017 With André

Philippe Gagnon and Burton Cummings. Proceeds to Osler’s three hospitals: Brampton Civic, Etobicoke General and Peel Memorial. 6-11pm. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-494-6556; oslerconcert.ca NOV 26, JAN 28, FEB 25 & MAR 25 : SOUP SISTERS & BROTH BROTHERS

Make delicious soup for Family Transition Place. 12+. 5-8:15pm. $55, wine and

Danielle from the Collective Health Clinic. 10-11am. Free, register at 905-584-2300 x273. Pinnacle View Apartments, 9 McClellan Rd, Alton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org DEC 6, JAN 3, FEB 7 & MAR 7 : TECH HELP @ THE LIBRARY Individual help

and demos on your device or ours. 2-4pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 7, JAN 4, FEB 1, MAR 1 & APR 5 : THE ART OF YOGA WITH 5 ELEMENTS (16+)

Bring a mat. All levels. Drop-in, included with admission. 7-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

s Sweets and treats, festive art cards

DEC 8 : DAREARTS HOLIDAY CHEER

and entertainment, Al Pace stoneware. 7-10pm. $75. Chateau Windrush, 3030 Conc Rd 3 Adjala. 1-888-540-2787; darearts.com continued on next page

REALLY BIG WORLD NOVEMBER 16, 2017 FORTUNATE ONES NOVEMBER 23, 2017

GORD BAMFORD

ROSE ORCHESTRA DEC 2, FEB 10, MARCH 24, APR 28

January 24, 2018

BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND DECEMBER 9, 2017 DRIVEWIRE DECEMBER 9, 2017 CALUM GRAHAM JANUARY 18, 2018 KIM MITCHELL JANUARY 19, 2018 COUNTERMEASURE JANUARY 20, 2018 GORD BAMFORD JANUARY 24, 2018 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN JANUARY 26, 2018

SHANE KOYCZAN NOVEMBER 20, 2017 THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! MARCH 15, 2018 MACHINE DE CIRQUE MARCH 22, 2018 THE POLAR BEARS GO UP APRIL 10, 2018 CENTRE STAGE MAY 4, 2018

UNBUTTONED FEBRUARY 1, 2018 LIGHTHOUSE FEBRUARY 9, 2018 LOUISE PITRE SINGS JUDY GARLAND FEBRUARY 15, 2018 BLUE RODEO FEBRUARY 21, 2018 DIGGING ROOTS AND DIONE TAYLOR & THE BACKSLIDERZ FEBRUARY 22, 2018

MACHINE DE CIRQUE March 22, 2018

MARK MASRI & ROB TARDIK FEBRUARY 24, 2018 ROSANNE CASH WITH JOHN LEVENTHAL FEBRUARY 25, 2018 ELEVATION U2 TRIBUTE SHOW MARCH 8, 2018

BMT’S HAIRSPRAY NOVEMBER 9-18, 2017 A PASSAGE TO BOLLYWOOD NOVEMBER 23, 2017 THE NUTCRACKER DECEMBER 5, 2017 A CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 20, 2017 GIRL CRUSH FEBRUARY 13 & 14, 2018 RHYTHM OF THE DANCE MARCH 20, 2018 BMT’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MARCH 29 - APRIL 7, 2018

TOWER OF POWER MARCH 21, 2018 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC MARCH 23, 2018

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MICAH BARNES APRIL 7, 2018 JOHN MCDERMOTT APRIL 8, 2018 MOLLY RINGWALD APRIL 19, 2018

CRACK ME UP COMEDY JANUARY 27, MARCH 2, APRIL 21, 2018 ALI HASSAN NOVEMBER 18, 2017 JUST FOR LAUGHS APRIL 11, 2018

LOUIE ANDERSON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 RANDY BACHMAN MARCH 9, 2018 ROSEANNE BARR APRIL 22, 2018

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continued from page 108 DEC 9 – MAR 17 (EVERY OTHER SATURDAY) : CREEMORE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Meats, preserves

of Inuit life. Feb 11: reception, 2–4pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca

baked goods and more. 9am-1pm. Creemore Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E, Creemore. 705-818-1251; creemorefarmersmarket.ca

DEC 9 : LANDMAN GARDENS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Sample

delicious products, great gift ideas. 10am4pm. 322345 Conc 6-7, Grand Valley. 519938-6163; landmangardens.ca

DEC 9 : CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: FEAST OF LOCAL HARVEST

Cash bar, carols and neighbourly cheer. Proceeds to the hall. 5:30pm. $4-$20. Horning’s Mills Community Hall, 14 Mill St, Horning’s Mills. 705-481-7548; horningsmillshall.com

DEC 10 : WHITE GIFT CHURCH SERVICE FOR LOCAL FOODBANK

Bring a nonperishable item wrapped in white paper. 10-11am. Trillium United Church, 60 Richmond St, Mono Mills. 519-925-2233; shelburneprimroseunited.weebly.com

s Roast beef and trimmings. Entertainment DEC 14 : CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

www.altonmill.ca

by Deb Misener-Jones. Reserve. 11:30am2pm. $20. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

DEC 14 : TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT BETHELL HOSPICE Buy

a light in memory. Call to purchase ($30 tax receipt). 7-8:30pm. Bethell Hospice, 15835 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood. 905838-3534; foundation.bethellhospice.org JAN 1 : GRAND VALLEY LIONS POLAR BEAR DIP Minimum $10 in pledges to

dip. Proceeds to the food bank. Call or email for pledge forms. Noon-2pm. Free. 25 Mill St E, Grand Valley. 519-943-5471; randymcc@rogers.com JAN 2 : SERVICE CANADA INFORMATION SESSION – SENIORS Benefits for low-

income seniors. Call 905-584-2300 x273 for information. 10-11am. Free. Two locations: Pinnacle View Apartments, 9 McClellan Rd, Alton; Snelgrove Pl, 12065 Hurontario St, Brampton CCS, 905-2352555; ccs4u.org JAN 9 – MAR 20 (TUESDAYS) : COMPUTER LESSONS FOR SENIORS Learn computers

in a relaxed, one-on-one setting. Register: 905-584-2300 x273. Free. Walkers Rd Apartments, 20 Walkers Rd E, Caledon East. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org

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JAN 9, FEB 13, MAR 13 & APR 10 : SENIORS’ OUTREACH SERIES: MUSEUM MEMORIES See website for topics.

1:30-3pm. Free. Four Corners Library, 65 Queen St E, Brampton. PAMA, 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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JAN 11 : ELDER ABUSE ONTARIO WORKSHOP Signs and what you can do.

FEB 8 : ANTHROPOLOGY John Steckley’s

Call 905-584-2300 x273 for information. 10:45am-noon. Free. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org JAN 11 & FEB 8 : ORANGEVILLE PROBUS MEETING Jan 11: Artist and musician

Paul Morin. Feb 8: Harry Posner, Dufferin poet laureate. 10am-noon. Orangeville Agriculture Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd Mono. 519-307-1789; probusorangeville.ca JAN 16 : OSTEOPOROSIS INFORMATION SESSION Osteoporosis Canada rep

answers your questions. Call 905-5842300 x273 for information. 10-11am. Free. Snelgrove Pl, 12065 Hurontario St, Brampton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org JAN 23 : ADVANCED PLANNING WITH DODS AND MCNAIR Grief and guidance,

estate planning. 2-3pm. Free, register: 905-584-2300 x273. Maple Grove Apart ments, 1640 Maple Grove Rd, Caledon Village. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org JAN 25 : FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION

Gillian from Caledon’s Fire and Emergency Services speaks. 10:4511:45am. Free, register: 905-584-2300 x273. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org JAN 28 : CARIBBEAN DANCE WORKSHOP

(13+) Presented by Akoma Afro Dance. All levels. 1-3pm. $4-$12. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca JAN 30 : LITTLE TASTE OF SCOTLAND

Proceeds to Headwaters Health Care Foundation. Three-course dinner, nosing, three single malts, prizes. Email for tickets. 6-9pm. $70. Mill Creek Pub & Restaurant, 25 Mill St, Orangeville. Rotary Club of Orangeville, rotarycluboforangeville@gmail.com, orangevillerotary.ca JAN 31 : CALEDON EAST AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING & AGM

Speaker TBA. 7:30-9pm. $5. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905 584-0352; cedhs.ca

books centre on Indigenous people. 10:4511:45am. Free. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org FEB 10 – JUN 3 : BEYOND SIT AND STAY: DOGS IN OUR SERVICE Working

dogs and their human partners. Regular admission. Halton Region, PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca FEB 13 : SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE LUNCH Everyone welcome. 11:45am-

1pm. $8. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca FEB 22 : ECOCALEDON: WALK THE TALK – REDUCING YOUR ENERGY FOOTPRINT

Save money on your home energy bill. 10:45-11:45am. Free, register: 905-5842300 x273. The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd, Bolton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org FEB 22 : WORLD YOGA DAY (13+)

Harness the power of positive energy. 7-8:30pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-7914055; pama.peelregion.ca MAR 3 : EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Lunch and prizes. Call to reserve. Everyone welcome. 9:30am. $12. Caledon Seniors’ Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-9516114; caledonseniors.ca MAR 8 : INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Keynote

speaker TBA, marketplace. Proceeds to Family Transition Place. 11am-2:30pm. $60. Best Western,7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. 519-942-4122 x243; familytransitionplace.ca MAR 17 : EXPLORE & VISIT DAY AT BANTING HOMESTEAD AND HERITAGE PARK Tour the exhibits. 11am-4pm. Free.

Banting Homestead and Heritage Park, Alliston. 705-435-0111; bantinglegacy.ca

outdoor NOV 28 : UPPER CREDIT FIELD NATURALISTS SPEAKER’S NIGHT Short

Hikes in Dufferin County with Nicola Ross. 7:30-9pm. Free. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. 519-942-2972; uppercreditfieldnaturalists.org JAN 9, FEB 13 & MAR 13 : ORANGEVILLE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Jan 9: Planting Native Trees.

Feb 13: Native Plants for Urban Shade Gardens. Mar 13: The Lighter Side of Gardening. 7-9pm. Orangeville Seniors’ Centre, 26 Bythia St. orangevillehort.org continued on next page

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Hot Stove Lounge Pub Night. Proceeds to the Millpond Rehabilitation Project. See website for tickets. 9am. Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmillpondhockey.ca JAN 27 : MOONLIGHT EVENT Skating

trail, snowshoeing, ice fishing or kicksledding. Bring your own headlamp and skates, limited snowshoe rentals available. 6-10pm. Regular admission. Island Lake Conservation Area. 1-800-3670890; creditvalleyca.ca FEB 10 – 19 : ISLAND LAKE ICE DERBY

NOV 24 – 26, DEC 1 – 3 : ALADDIN

Sing and join the fun. All ages. Fri 8pm. Sat 2 & 8pm. Sun 2pm. $13. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. 519855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com NOV 24, JAN 26 & APR 27 : P.A. DAY CAMP AT TEEN RANCH AGES 5-12 Pony

rides, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitting.) Lunch and two snacks included. 8:30am-5pm. $65. 20682 Hurontario St, Caledon. 519-941-4501; teenranch.com NOV 25 – ONGOING : WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Explore where food comes from,

choices and traditions. $4-$12. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

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Heated ice hut rentals, bait, fishing hole augering, warm-up area, tackle and snack shop. Valid Ontario fishing licence required. Reserve. Island Lake Conservation Area. 1-800-367-0890; creditvalleyca.ca

NOV 25 : CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE CALEDON PARENT-CHILD CENTRE Entertainment, craft, snacks and

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NOV 23 – 25 : CINDERELLA – PEEL PANTO PLAYERS Comedy, music and

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NOV 25 : ERIN 1:30pm. McCullogh Dr & Main St S. erin.ca NOV 25 : GRAND VALLEY

7pm. Main St & Community Centre. townofgrandvalley.ca

NOV 25 & 26, DEC 2 & 3 : PHOTOS WITH THE GRINCH Packages from $10.

DEC 2 : BOLTON 11am. North through

First come, first served. Cash or credit card. Femke Photography, Alton Mill, 1402 Queen St, Alton. 519-941-9300; altonmill.ca

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DEC 2 : SHELBURNE

5pm. Main St.

shelburnebia.ca DEC 2 : CREEMORE 1:30pm. Mill St.

info@creemore.com DEC 2 : SCHOMBERG 4pm. Main St.

amainstreetchristmas.com Tree lighting. 5:30pm. Raeburn’s Corners Parkette. caledonvillage.org

DEC 2 : CALEDON VILLAGE

NOW – DEC 20 (WEDNESDAYS) : BASKETBALL CLUB After school and

school holiday sports and rec programs for children in Erin. 6-8pm. $12. Brisbane Public School, 9426 Wellington Rd 124. Main Place Optimist Club, 519-833-7395; mainplaceoptimists.com NOW – DEC 22 (FRIDAYS) : FAMILY FUN NIGHT Enjoy all the amenities, including

the rock wall. See schedule online. 6-9pm. Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness, 905-584-2272; caledon.ca

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a visit from Santa. 9:30-11:30am. See web site for tickets. Albion Bolton Community Centre. 905-857-0090; cp-cc.org

Bolton on Hwy 50. boltonkin.com

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audience interaction. Thu & Fri 7:30pm. Sat 2 & 7:30pm. $12-$15. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton. 416-786-8758; peelplayers.com

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NOW – JUN 25 (MONDAYS) : ORANGEVILLE CUB PACK A Scouting

program for 7- to 10-year-olds. Join anytime. 7-8:30pm. $120. Mono Amaranth Public School, Hockley Rd, Mono. 519940-4738; silkwoodmanor@yahoo.com NOV 24 : PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – MARTIAL ARTISTS AND ACROBATS OF TIANJIN One of the best acrobatic troupes

in China. 7:30-9:30pm. $45. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-793-6897; rosetheatre.ca

NOV 25 – MAR 31 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES Family art projects. See

website for themes. 1-4:30pm. Regular admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca NOV 26 : HOLIDAY CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP Mix mediums on surfaces

in a few easy steps. 1-3pm. $15. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOV 26 – DEC 17 (SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS) : DOWNEY’S FARM LUNCH WITH SANTA Adults and children receive

lunch and visit with Santa. Noon-3pm. $12. Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905-838-2990; downeysfarm.com NOV 27, JAN 22, FEB 26 & MAR 26 : TWEEN CLUB DIY activities, games, crafts

and more. 4-5pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

inthehills.ca 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 (March) issue, submit by February 9, 2018. 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.

DEC 10 : CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS & POT LUCK An evening of fun and

good food. 5:30-7:30pm. Cheltenham Baptist Church, 14520 Creditview Rd, Caledon. 905-838-3122; cbchurch.ca

DEC 14 : YOUNG ADULT GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING COMPETITION GRADES 7+ Winner

s Christmas stories and songs for

DEC 15 : STORIES WITH SANTA

preschoolers to age 5 with an adult. 10:30-11am. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca DEC 16, JAN 20, FEB 17 & MAR 17 : FAMILY MOVIE MATINÉE Dec 16: Dr.

Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Jan 20: Despicable Me 3. Feb 17: The Emoji Movie. Mar 17: Cars 3. Program is not supervised. Bring your own snacks. 2pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

4:30pm. Drop in, included with admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 17 : GARLAND MAKING WITH SANTA Make an old-fashioned popcorn

activities for 5 and under. Tuesdays: 10:15-11am, 275 Alder St. Thursdays: 10:15-11am, 1 Mill St. Free. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca NOV 28, JAN 16 – MAR 8 : READY TO READ WITH BABIES Songs and activities

for ages 1 to 12 months. Tuesdays 1:30-2:15pm, 75 Alder St. Thursdays: 1:30-2:15, 1 Mill St. Free. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

NOV 30 – DEC 23 : THE LAST CHRISTMAS TURKEY – THE MUSICAL

and cranberry garland. 11am-4pm. Free. Banting Homestead and Heritage Park, Alliston. 705-435-0111; bantinglegacy.ca

planets and make crafts that are out of this world! 10am-3pm. Drop in, included with admission. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca

JAN 9 – FEB 27 (TUESDAYS) : I’M GIRL

9-11am. Nonperishable food bank item. Trillium United Church, 60 Richmond St, Mono Mills. 519-938-8779; facebook.com

DEC 7 : YOUNG ADULT UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY GRADES 7+ Pompoms, tinsel and accessories

supplied. 6-7pm. Free, register. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-9252168;, shelburnelibrary.ca

DEC 27 – 29, JAN 2 – 5 : PAMA FAMILY WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES Tour the

DEC 1 – 31 : OPTIMIST CLUB CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Entertainment, Santa visits

s Pancake breakfast, photos and treats.

www.gallerygemma.com

Beth and therapy dog Memphis from Therapeutic Paws of Canada read a holiday-themed book in Storyland. Preschoolers to age 5, with adult. 10:3011am. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

s Tubing, skating, hay rides, pony rides and

DEC 2 : BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Pay No Tax on Anniversary Bands until Dec. 31/17

DEC 19 : MERRY MEMPHIS STORYTIME

Book by Dan Needles, lyrics by Clive VanderBurgh. Kids take in an abandoned turkey. Fun for the entire family. Thu, Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Sun 2pm. Dec 19 Relaxed Performance. Dec 21-23 7pm. $43. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

and over 50,000 lights. Dec 1: opening ceremony 7:30pm. 5:30-10pm. Kay Cee Gardens, 29 Bythia St. 519-278-6100; orangevilleoptimists.ca

within your reach

chosen by library patrons. 6-7pm. Free. Shelburne Library, 201 Owen Sound St. 519-925-2168; shelburnelibrary.ca

DEC 16, JAN 20, FEB 17 & MAR 17 : FAMILY FUN DAYS See website for themes. 10am-

NOV 28, JAN 16, – MAR 8 : READY TO READ WITH EVERYONE Songs and

DESIGNER JEWELLERY

JAN 2 – 5 : CHRISTMAS DAY CAMP

more. 8:30am-5pm. $65. Teen Ranch, 20682 Hurontario St, Caledon. 519-9414501; teenranch.com For girls in Grades 6 and 7. Register on the FTP website. 4-5pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. Family Transition Place, 519-9424122 ext. 245; familytransitionplace.ca JAN 12, FEB 9 & MAR 9 : TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Earn community service hours

while enjoying fun activities and food. Ages 13+. 4-5:30pm. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca JAN 16 – MAR 7 : PAWS TO READ Children 12 and under read to a four-legged friend from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Register: cmgatt@hotmail.com. 5-6pm. Tuesdays: 275 Alder St. Wednesdays: 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca continued on next page IN THE HILL S WINTER 2017

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continued from page 113 JAN 20, 27 & FEB 3 : GIRL GUIDES – READY, SET, SNOWSHOE Basics of

snowshoeing while working toward seasonal winter badge. Girl Guides and Pathfinders. 10am-noon. $10. Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 905-670-1615 ext. 436; creditvalleyca.ca

NOV 26 : ORANGEVILLE SHOW CHORUS WITH STRINGS ATTACHED A

musical extravaganza. Call for tickets. 2:30pm. $25. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-215-3395; orangevillechorus.com

JAN 27 : FAMILY LITERACY DAY

Interactive literacy activities. 11am-3pm. Free. Orangeville Library, 1 Mill St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca

NOV 26 : JOYFUL CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE Community singalong

FEB 8 : TALES OF PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS! – PJ PARTY PERFORMANCE!

Puppets, music and a yummy treat! Ages 3+. 6:30-7:30pm. $5-$15. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca FEB 9 : PAMA KIDS P.A. DAY CAMP AGES 6 -12 Action art activities. Dress

appropriately. 9am-4:30pm. $45. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca FEB 19 : FREE FAMILY DAY Come explore

exhibitions and hands-on fun. See website. 10am-5pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama. peelregion.ca FEB 19 : FAMILY FUN DAY AT ISLAND LAKE Outdoor activities with the whole

family, weather permitting. Island Lake Conservation Area. Friends of Island Lake. 1-800-367-0890; creditvalleyca.ca FEB 19 : FAMILY DAY Games, crafts and fun! 11am-2pm. Alder Street Recreation Centre, Orangeville. Orangeville Library, 275 Alder St. 519-941-0610; orangevillelibrary.ca FEB 19 : FAMILY FUN DAY Winter

activities, snacks available for purchase. Sobeys, Teen Ranch, 20682 Hurontario St, Caledon. 519-941-4501, teenranch.com FEB 24 : GIRL GUIDES – FROZEN FOREST

Spot signs of animals while working toward seasonal winter badge. Brownies, Girl Guides and Pathfinders. 10am-noon. $10. Terra Cotta Conservation Area. 905670-1615 ext. 436; creditvalleyca.ca MAR 4 : ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER! Music, visuals and tactile

experiences for infants. 1-2pm. Theatre Orangeville Rehearsal Hall, 065371 Dufferin Cty Rd 3. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca MAR 12 – 16 : MARCH BREAK DAY CAMP

Snacks, lunch, pony rides, crafts, games, Bible story, skating and more. 8:30am5pm. $65. Teen Ranch, 20682 Hurontario St, Caledon 519-941-4501; teenranch.com MAR 12 – 16 : MARCH BREAK FUN

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MAR 12 – 20 : SUGARBUSH MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Demos, wagon rides, activities,

JAN 26 : CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN – ZEPPELIN IV One of the

all-day pancakes and real maple syrup. See website for schedule and tickets. 9:30am3pm. Island Lake Conservation Area. CVC, 1-800-367-0890; maplesyrupfest.com

FEB 1 : UNBUTTONED Powerful and

greatest albums of all time. soulful vocals and genre-defying sound. FEB 9 : LIGHTHOUSE Unique blend of

MAR 15 : THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! IN FAMILY MATTERS, THE MUSICAL Fun

rock, jazz and classical influences defy conventions.

for all ages. 8pm. $24. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

FEB 10 : ROSE ORCHESTRA’S MOZART LOVE-IN The master of emotions will

MAR 16 : MINI POP KIDS Kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits 2pm. $30. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

FEB 13 & 14 : SHARRON MATTHEWS’ GIRL CRUSH Your favourite songs as you’ve

MAR 22 : MACHINE DE CIRQUE Daring

and stunning feats. 7pm. $47. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

enchant you. 7:30pm.

never heard them before. FEB 15 : CHASING RAINBOWS: LOUISE PITRE SINGS THE SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND Canada’s first lady of musical

theatre weaves tales around each song. FEB 22 : AN EVENING WITH DIGGING ROOTS & DIONE TAYLOR & THE BACKSLIDERZ Soulful, high-energy

MAR 29 – 31, APR 5 – 7 : BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE’S DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST The enchanted world of

performances.

Broadway’s modern classic. 7:30pm. $25. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca

artists’ extensive collections.

music NOV – MAR: LIVE MUSIC AT ROSE THEATRE All performances are at 8pm

unless noted. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca DEC 2 : ROSE ORCHESTRA’S A PATRIOT’S HOLIDAY Music to light the winter

darkness. 7:30pm.

DEC 9 : BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND – CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSE Seasonal

FEB 24 : A NIGHT OF SYNERGY – MARK MASRI & ROB TARDIK Songs from both FEB 25 : ROSANNE CASH Featuring guitarist and partner John Leventhal, and special guests. FEB 25 : BLUE RODEO One of Canada’s

most iconic bands. MAR 8 : ELEVATION INTERNATIONAL U2 TRIBUTE SHOW With opening act Rearview

Mirror, tribute to Pearl Jam. MAR 9 : RANDY BACHMAN Hits of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive and stories behind them. MAR 21 : TOWER OF POWER Their rhythm

section lays down a groove like no other.

favourites and traditional carols.

MAR 23 : CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC – RUMOURS Considered

DEC 9 : DRIVEWIRE The newest Brampton

their most successful album.

platform for emerging talent. JAN 18 : CALUM GRAHAM Soulful vocals

MAR 24 : ROSE ORCHESTRA’S MARCH MADNESS AND GLADNESS Cheer spring as

and exemplary guitar work.

the basketball season plays out. 7:30pm.

JAN 19 : KIM MITCHELL Like being at the

NOW – FEB 28 (MONDAYS) : FREE BAGPIPE & DRUM LESSONS Instruments

live recording of a greatest hits box set. JAN 20 : COUNTERMEASURE Canada’s top

harmony singers take a cappella to the next level. JAN 24 : GORD BAMFORD Distinctive

sound and songwriting from one of country music’s best artists.

not provided. 6-7pm. Free. Sandhill Pipes and Drums Practice Hall, 13899 Airport Rd, Caledon. 519-278-6100; sandhillpipesanddrums.ca NOV 24 : CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC

Bruce Ley, Nathan Smith, Ryan Hancock,

celebrating Canada’s 150th Christmas. 3-5pm. Donation to EW-CS Foodbank. Burns’ Presbyterian Church, 155 Main St, Erin. Young at Heart Singers, 519-8330840; kim@kimmelofcanada.com DEC 1 : 150 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS IN CANADA CONCERT Headwaters Concert

Choir and Brampton Festival Singers. Tickets at the door. 7:30-9:30pm. $25. North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Blvd, Brampton. 647-529-6752; hcchoir.wix.com/sing DEC 2 : CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS

The KDO Trio (violin, cello, piano) present an all-Brahms concert. Tickets at BookLore, Howard the Butcher, Forster’s Book Garden and at door. 7:30-10pm. $15$35. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-880-2445; caledonchamberconcerts.com

DEC 3 & 9: ACHILL CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Mark

your calendars! $5-$25. Dec 3: 7:30pm, St. James Roman Catholic Church, 2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline in Colgan. Dec 9: 2pm, Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-6110; achill.ca

DEC 10 : CALEDON CONCERT BAND PRESENTS DASHER AND DANCER Get

into the spirit with Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival singalong. 2-4pm. $10-$15, children 13 & under free with adult. Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. 416-276-7852; caledonconcertband.ca

DEC 10 : COMMUNITY CAROL SING

Traditional carols and fellowship. 2-3pm. Caledon East United Church, 6046 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-584-0352; stjamescaledoneast.ca

DEC 11 : JOY OF MUSIC: CHRISTMAS EDITION Nora and Amy serenade with

Christmas favourites. 10-11am. Free, register: 905-584-2300 x273. Pinnacle View Apartments, 9 McClellan Rd, Alton. CCS, 905-235-2555; ccs4u.org

DEC 12 : COMMUNITY CAROLLING PARTY Headwaters Concert Choir and

Brampton Festival Singers present an evening of carols. 7:30-9pm. Free. North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Blvd, Brampton. 647-529-6752; hcchoir. wix.com/sing

DEC 14, JAN 11, FEB 8 & MAR 8 : BRAMPTON FOLK CLUB CONCERTS

Musical evening with a changing lineup of local musicians. Drop in, included with PAMA admission. See website. 7-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

DEC 16 : CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH READINGS BY KEN WEBER

Celebrate the season in the historic Corbetton Church. 2-4pm. $10. DCMA, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

DEC 16 : ORANGEVILLE COMMUNITY BAND – MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS Delightful vocals with full

concert band. Tickets at the door, from band members or the website. 6:309:30pm. $10-$20. Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville. 519942-9673; orangevillecommunityband.ca

DEC 17 : CAROLLING IN THE VILLAGE Spread some joy with St. James

Anglican Church Choir. Meet at St James. 12:15-2:30pm. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905584-0352; stjamescaledoneast.ca

DEC 18 – 20 : TRITONE MUSIC STUDIOS CHRISTMAS RECITALS

Students and teachers take the stage. 6:30-9pm. $15. Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church, 6 John St, Orangeville. tritonemusicstudios.com DEC 21, JAN 18, FEB 15 & MAR 15 : PEEL ABORIGINAL NETWORK (PAN) DRUMMING CIRCLE An evening of shared

traditions and songs. 7-8:30pm. Free admission to this activity only. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca FEB 10 : CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS

Pianist Penny Johnson presents an all-Bach program. Tickets at BookLore, Howard the Butcher and Forster’s Book Garden. 7:30-10pm. $15-$35. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905-880-2445; caledonchamberconcerts.com

FEB 17 : ORANGEVILLE BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL BLUES BASH Outstanding live

music and silent auction. Proceeds to the 2018 festival. 7-10:30pm. $40-$45. Best Western, 7 Buena Vista Dr, Orangeville. orangevillebluesandjazz.ca MAR 4 : CALEDON CONCERT BAND PRESENTS OSCAR NIGHT SOUNDTRACK CELEBRATION Iconic movie moments

from the ’50s to the present. 2pm. $10$15, children 13 & under free with adult. Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. 416-276-7852; caledonconcertband.ca MAR 24 : CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS The Azuline Duo present

Spanish and South American music. 7:3010pm. $15-$35. St. James Anglican Church, 6025 Old Church Rd, Caledon East. 905880-2445; caledonchamberconcerts.com

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DEC 5 : THE NUTCRACKER – A CANADIAN TRADITION Holiday magic

with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen du Canada. 7:30-9:30pm. $44. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca DEC 6 : THEATRE ORANGEVILLE FALL SHOWCASE Highlights of 2017 fall

programs. 7-9pm. $8. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca

www.noodlegallery.com

DEC 20 : CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL Scrooge’s journey

to find the true meaning of Christmas. 7:30pm. $37. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca JAN 27, MAR 2 : CRACK ME UP COMEDY

A fun night of stand-up comedy. 8pm. $20. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca FEB 6 : LOUIE ANDERSON One of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. 8pm. $48. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca FEB 15 – 17, 23 & 24 : THE ACCIDENTAL HIT-MAN BLUES Making ends meet can

be a killer. Thu-Sat 8:15pm. Feb 24 2:15. $13-$16. Caledon Townhall Players, 18365 Hurontario St, Caledon Village. 519-2786446; caledontownhallplayers.com FEB 15 – MAR 4 : TRUDEAU STORIES

A rare look at an unlikely friendship. Wed 2pm. Thu Fri 8pm. Sat 7pm. Sun 2pm. $43. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423; theatreorangeville.ca MAR 16 – 18, 23 – 25 : FATAL ATTRACTION

Plots within plots in this thrill-a-minute action mystery. Not for children. Fri Sat 8pm. Sun 2:30. $20. Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh. 519855-4586; centurychurchtheatre.com MAR 20 : RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

Dancers, musicians and three Irish tenors. 8pm. $53. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800; rosetheatre.ca ≈

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Hourglass Cooking 1) Once the water is boiling, invert both hourglasses so that the sand is at the top and immediately drop an egg into the water. 2) When the 4-minute timer runs out, flip it over (4 minutes have now passed; 3 minutes remain on the larger timer). 3) When the 7-minute timer runs out flip it over (7 minutes are now gone; 1 minute is left in the 4-minute timer). 4) When the 4-minute timer runs out (8 minutes gone now), flip the 7-minute timer. It still had 6 minutes of sand in it, but flipping it puts 1 minute at the top. When that 1 minute runs out, the egg has been in boiling water for precisely 9 minutes.

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A Gust of Winter Wind in Amaranth The number is 30. The relationship is in the vertical pairs of ornaments. The numerical gap between the top and bottom numbers of each pair increases by 4 from left to right in the arrangement. 25 – 3 = 22; 25 – 7(3+4) = 18; 50 – 11(7+4) = 39; 45 – 15(11+4) = 30 From Caledon East to Creemore The hard and easy ways are identical. Begin at Caledon East and figure out a route that meets Penelope’s only-once condition, or simply follow the letters in the order that duplicates Max’s expression: “ N-O-W-A-Y-I-M-S-U-R-E .”

A Fortunate Coincidence at the Jolly Morphology Club campanology = vi – bell ringing graphology = viii – handwriting hagiology = xii – saints vexillology = ii – flags dactylology = x – sign language “Today is not Wednesday, is it?” Today is Sunday.

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A Gust of Winter Wind in Amaranth Hourglass Cooking At a lumber camp in the northeast corner of what would one day be Mulmur Township, Seth Randwick had been successfully meeting the challenges that camp cooks faced in the wilderness. But matters became stressful for him when a company boss showed up un announced, all the way from Montreal in Lower Canada. The boss’s many demands upset all the employees in what had been a reasonably well-running lumber camp, but Seth’s problem was unique. Instead of the On a mid-December day at a farmhouse near Laurel, someflapjacks and syrup Seth served at dawn one left a door open just long enough for a gust of wind to each day, the company boss requested spin one of the eight ornaments on a newly decorated tree – commanded really – that Seth serve exactly 180 degrees, thus hiding its number. The numbers on him an egg boiled in hot water for the eight ornaments have a specific relationship. Rather than precisely nine minutes. Seth had eggs open the door again and wait for a second gust of wind to spin available because, like most camp the errant ornament back around, use the numbers on the other cooks, he kept a small flock of laying ornaments to calculate what the hidden number must be. hens. But as in most camps in the Upper Canada bush at the time, no one had a watch or a clock.

A Fortunate Coincidence at the Jolly Morphology Club On the very day the owner of this former tavern (now linguistic society) near Orangeville dis covered that the study of election practices is called psephology, he also learned the club was about to be visited by a Scott Act inspec tor, one of the many government agents in the 19th century empowered to enforce total prohibition in counties like Dufferin. Before the inspector showed up, the own er designed this “ology” challenge and put it on the chalkboard behind the bar. Although the key words are uncom mon, the task was straightforward.

From Caledon East to Creemore

Seth did have both a four-minute and a seven-minute hourglass (ad mittedly, even rarer items in a lum ber camp than clocks!), and al though it took him several nervous minutes, he figured out how to use them to time a nine-minute egg.

It is a quiet Saturday morning and Max and Penelope are planning to enjoy a ride around the hills in his new car. They have agreed to start in Caledon East and end in Creemore, using only roads Penelope has outlined on a map she has drawn. It is a route she believes offers both safety and interesting winter scenery. On her map Penelope has included towns and villages (represented by a variety of capital letters) and has proposed they set a goal of driving through each community only once – without retracing a road already covered. Max is keen to go on the ride but objects to the conditions because he believes they won’t work. “No way, I’m sure!” Max declares. Penelope looks at him and then at her map. “Sometimes I wonder, Max!” she says. “Let’s go! If we start right now we can be in Creemore for lunch.” To figure out their route the hard way: Use the outlined roads to determine a route that meets Penelope’s condition.

How can the two hourglasses be used to arrive at precisely nine minutes?

Or to figure it out the easy way: Use Max’s comment to determine the route.

CREEMORE

“Today is not Wednesday, is it?” Sully asked the question above of Perva, who is known for enigmatic replies. True to form she said, “No, but when the day after tomorrow is yesterday, today will be as far from Sunday as today was from Sunday when the day before yesterday was tomorrow.” Help Sully. What day is it today?

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Match each key word in section A to its correct definition in section B.

A campanology graphology petrology hagiology vexillology dactylology

B i – the study of oil ii – the study of flags iii – the study of meter in poetry iv – the study of anger management v – the study of line in architecture vi – the study of bells and bell ringing vii – the study of outdoor recreation viii – the study of character in handwriting ix – the study of witchcraft x – the study of sign language xi – the study of rocks xii – the study of saints The inspector was quite intrigued by the challenge and was pleased to get one key word correct (petrol ogy is the study of rocks). By how much can you outscore him?

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