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view of the escarpment While

this space is usually reserved for observations on the changing seasons and the mounting excitement for the various activities and sports we’ll soon be participating in, I find myself feeling tentative because what I really want to talk about is climate change — without getting political.

Hopefully I haven’t lost you already.

As the days get shorter I am undoubtedly looking forward to enjoying fall hikes through the colourful Escarpment foliage, however it’s hard to ignore intensifying concerns that our seasons are changing — and not for the better.

Earlier this year an unlikely hero for change emerged; Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who is credited with raising global awareness of the risks posed by climate change. Dubbed “Greta the Great”, this brave 16-year-old crusader is inspiring change, beginning with our planet’s youth.

I was at the grocery store recently when my 12-year-old son Jasper scolded me for putting apples in a small plastic bag. “That’s single use, Mom. I wrote a letter to the owner of this store about getting rid of single use plastics.” Unbeknownst to me, Jasper is acting on the change he wants to see. I was embarrassed — for years I have been bringing my own reusable grocery bags, using refillable water bottles and cutting my carbon footprint by driving less, recycling, conserving water and so on — but I realized that I can do more. I SHOULD do more.

In researching our feature article on regenerative agriculture (page 18), I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several forward-thinking, local young farmers who are taking a stand on climate change. By applying a system of farming principles and practices that enrich soils, improve watersheds and capture carbon in soil, these socially responsible farmers are doing their part to reverse current global trends of atmospheric accumulation while enhancing biodiversity.

Champions of change are all around us, fighting for a collective voice and collaborative influence with the end goal of protecting our planet.

I am inspired. Inspired that earth advocacy will become a common priority for all Canadians, no matter their age or political views — I, for one, vow to educate myself, starting with listening to my children. Earth is our only home and as Greta Thunberg says, “We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change.” |E|

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ESCARPMENT ® FEATURE

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

(IPCC) released a startling report in August stating that the world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented

rates” due in part to soil mismanagement. The report, which was prepared by more than 100 experts from over 50 countries

world-wide, warns that the window to address this threat is closing rapidly. What forward thinking local farmers, growers and dairy producers already know, is that the solution to catastrophic climate change may be right beneath our feet: the earth. *

THE JERSEY COWS OF EMERALD GRASSLANDS

PrOtecting the Harvest WORDS . CARA WILLIAMS

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On a quiet

stretch of farmland near the hamlet of Walter’s Falls, lies an unassuming family run organic farm. While Amy and Patrick Kitchen of Sideroad Farm have been farming without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers, the environmentally conscious couple is also addressing how food is produced and distributed, including better soil management and crop diversification. As farmers and stewards of the land, the Kitchens are passionate about environmental and human health.

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Farmers and scientists have identified soil management as a crucial and vital tool with which to combat climate change. The term for this global movement is “Regenerative Agriculture�. Conventional farming practices like tilling, mono-cropping, crop residue removal, excessive grazing and chemicalheavy farming techniques are being studied and appraised due to their negative effects on climate stability, productivity of land and agricultural yield. *

As farmers and stewards of the land, the Kitchens are passionate about environmental and human health.

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When Escarpment locals Drew McIver and Mitch Yurkiw of Can-Dairy Inc established the Emerald Grasslands Brand, (butter made from fresh, grass-fed, organic, Jersey cream) they did so with the intent to build an environmentally and socially conscious company. Recognizing that their commitment to sourcing milk from regenerative organic dairy producers is essentially more complex, challenging, and ultimately costly (compared to a conventional dairy business practices), Drew and Mitch are driven by the responsibility they feel as dairy processors.

“The positive impact that we are confident we will achieve as a result of growing this business is what motivates us to work hard and operate in a way which we believe is right for our world and humanity." – Drew McIver, Founder/CEO Can-Dairy Inc. From farm-level initiatives to supporting the management of milk production, through to processing perishable dairy products, Drew and Mitch are practicing what they preach, but it comes at a premium. "Our butter is more expensive on the shelf because it is more expensive to produce within our existing food-system,” explains Drew.

“The price is a direct reflection of our cost to produce a premium quality butter – with all of the Emerald Grasslands attributes – and have it distributed to consumers across Canada. It’s that simple." *

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MITCH YURKIW & DREW MCIVER PARTNERS: CAN-DAIRY INC. EMERALD GRASSLANDS BUTTER

We are fortunate to call St. Brigid's Dairy, Dunkeld Organic Jerseys and Belanger Organic Farms our partner-farms — all three are certified grass-fed, certified organic, and locally owned and operated.”

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“We’ve grown up hearing about climate change and the environmental issues facing the world,” explains Amy Kitchen.

“So, we do feel a responsibility that this is our problem to solve. We’re looking for ways to make changes. For us, it’s a factor of scale. We’re pretty small, so as we learn about these new practices it’s not hard for us to adapt our farm and change.”

If left unattended, climate change will accelerate the threat of severe food shortages. As a warming atmosphere increases drought, flooding, heat waves, wildfires and unpredictable weather patterns, it is speeding up the rate of soil loss and land degradation. In some cases, soil that has been farmed conventionally has become

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so lifeless that it absorbs as little as half an inch of water per hour, while soil on farms practicing regenerative agriculture can absorb more than eight inches an hour.

“With conventional farming and tillage, we’re depleting about 1% of productive agricultural land per year,” notes Drew.

“So, if we don’t start regenerating that land then the inflection point of the future generation and us, not being able to produce enough food is about 55 years away.”

Soil plays a key role in absorbing carbon and filtering water—by managing soils for healthy crops and raising healthy livestock, soil can hold water, nutrients and capture carbon.

Cattle, which are often labeled as climate change offenders (according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a lactating dairy cow produces about 400 grams of methane each day) are considered as a potential solution to the climate change crisis because of their role in naturally fertilizing soil that would be otherwise vulnerable to desertification.

Raising livestock has numerous environmental benefits such as soil replenishment, nutrient recycling, preservation of natural grasslands, and improving biodiversity and wildlife habitat. In short, cattle can upcycle land into protein-rich food for families while returning benefits to the land. *

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“Pastured Jersey cows produce milk that is naturally high in butterfat, essential nutrients and vitamins,” explains Drew. “Our partner farms are implementing regenerative organic land management and animal welfare practices. The Jerseys graze the lush and healthy pastures all season long. It is these farming practices that help create our remarkably flavoured, nutritious and vibrant yellow butter, while also restoring health to the soil beneath each pasture.” “We are fortunate to call St. Brigid's Dairy, Dunkeld Organic Jerseys and Belanger Organic Farms our partner-farms,” adds Mitch. “All three are certified grass-fed, certified organic, and locally owned and operated.”

At Sideroad Farm, Amy and Patrick are reaping the benefits of crop rotation and poultry grazing. “We are farming seven-acres but we’re blessed with a lot more land,” says Amy. “We have 60 acres, so that gives us the ability to move our vegetable field each year. This year we’re resting the plot that we grew on last year and have cover-cropped it twice then turned it into the ground. By doing that we’re adding organic matter into our soil, building soil health, keeping the ground covered so we’re not leaving the soil vulnerable to erosion by water and wind.

This feeds the soil biology. We also have 3,000 meat chickens and two different flocks of laying hens which we rotate around on the ground that we’ll be growing on in future seasons. That manure is fertilizing the ground that we are going to grow vegetables on – building soil, helping with the soil fertility.”

By minimally disturbing the soil with direct seeding, crops actually remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, create nitrogen and then put nitrogen back into the soil. Its nature’s way of fertilizing while capturing carbon. But not all farmland is suitable for growing crops. Pastureland used for grazing livestock can also help eliminate greenhouse gasses, replenish soil, recycle nutrients and improve biodiversity. *

GALLOWAY CATTLE AT CREAMERY HILL FARMS—A HERITAGE BREED ORIGINATING IN SCOTLAND WITH A LONG DOUBLE COAT THAT KEEPS THEM WARM AND DRY DURING OUR HARSH GREY COUNTY WINTERS.

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Regenerative Agriculture is defined as a system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services. By capturing carbon in soil and aboveground biomass, regenerative agriculture aims to reverse current trends of atmospheric accumulation. At the same time, it offers increased yields, resilience to climate instability, and higher health and vitality for farming communities.

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JOHN GRIFFITH & COURTNEY MILLER ESTABLISHED CREAMERY HILL FARMS IN 2017

Courtney Miller and John Griffith both come from families with deep agricultural roots in Grey and Bruce Counties. In 2017 the pair established Creamery Hill Farms in Owen Sound—a pasture based grassfed cattle and poultry operation. As the new generation of farmers, the couple researched innovative farming principles and practices.

“Regenerative agriculture checked all the boxes that are important to us,” explains Courtney. “Mainly animal welfare and the environmental effects on the land.” In addition to their exceptional egg laying abilities, Creamery Hill hens have two other key roles: from spring to fall they follow Courtney and John’s Galloway cattle—a heritage breed originating in Scotland with a long double coat that keeps them warm and dry during our harsh Grey County winters. This “mobile chicken coop” fertilizes pastures and cuts down on fly larvae found in the fields, which results in happy chickens and cattle—as well as happy farmers.

By managing soils for healthy crops and raising healthy livestock, soil can hold water, nutrients and capture carbon. As per the IPCC report, agriculture and forestry land use in the US currently takes in and captures more carbon than it emits.

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After only two seasons of moving our cattle and poultry through a rotational system we are already seeing the positive impact that regenerative agriculture can have on our land. With improved soil health comes revitalized and diverse pastures which greatly inf luences the well-being of our livestock.” ~ Courtney Miller

There are a number of entities championing participation in global regeneration, starting with soil. Indigenous communities have practiced a regenerative, stewardship relationship to the land for centuries, while entities and personalities such as The Regenesis Group, Kiss the Ground, Carol Sanford, Bob Rodale, and Allan Savory have more recently been speaking out about the regenerative agriculture movement and how healthy soil microbes, working with plants and animals, can sequester carbon from the atmosphere.

"We are working to drive systemic change within our food-system, which will eventually result in new efficiencies and incentives for food producers, and increased accessibility of high-quality nutritious food for consumers. We choose to operate our business in this way so we can maximize our impact - not profit." –Drew McIver, Founder/CEO Can-Dairy Inc.|E|

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When my mother purchased a modest black-

and-white, 16-page real estate newsletter in 1998 she had a vision to create a lifestyle magazine that celebrates life on the Escarpment. As Deena (Dolan) grew this business, and got to know her fellow entrepreneurs, she discovered that there was an inordinate numbert of businesses in the relatively small village of Thornbury that were being established by women.

“Many of my early advertisers were females, who had the vision and foresight to put down roots in this growing town.”

The trend has continued, and today, over 80% of businesses in Thornbury are owned and operated by women—clothing stores, restaurants, art galleries, day-spas, home décor stores, hair salons, bakeries, fitness centres, cafes, caterers, gift shops and cosmetic/skin/laser clinics. These establishments are enhancing the character and prosperity within our community, 28 |

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which got me thinking: why are Thornbury businesses predominantly owned by women? And what is fueling the success of female driven entrepreneurship?

In 1990 Marion Erskine opened a hair salon in the newly built Kings Court Mall on Highway 26. “I chose Thornbury because I saw it as ‘the new frontier’ at that time,” explains Marion. “Not many businesses were here yet, and people were starting to move here for the skiing—so staying open Sundays to accommodate our weekend crowds seemed the way to go.”

In 2007 Marion bought a building on Thornbury’s main street at 33 Bruce St. Being a single mom, she moved her family into the apartment upstairs. “It made sense to be living above the salon, as I was able to be open seven days a week and the extra income with the attached rentals gave me a solid source of extra income.”

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By all accounts, getting a foot in the Thornbury real estate door is a game-changer for many business owners. In fact, one of my favourite restaurants, housed in the quirkiest of settings (which amazingly, works), was founded out of the necessity to fill the space: “We happened to own a building in Thornbury and the back space wasn’t desirable to renters,” explains Jennifer Vipond. “We had trouble filling it, so Bruce Wine Bar was born.” Jennifer now employs nearly 20 staff, and has recently opened a sister restaurant in Collingwood, Crow Bar & Variety. “Word travels—good and bad—and if you play your cards right, things will work out. Work hard, be honest and this little town will cradle you while you do it.”

For some, timing is everything: Jane Grahek opened Furbelows in 1985, two years before Sherry Kadwell established

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Tigs. “I was lucky that I chose Thornbury, in terms of pace, opportunity, and less competition,” says Jane “At the time I was the only store selling women’s clothing. Having been the first, I’ve mentored and helped many up-and-coming business owners. People come to me because I’ve been here for four recessions and managed to stay alive.” Not to imply that it’s been a smooth ride—small-town business owners often have to supplement their income to stay afloat. “I waitressed for four years when I first opened Furbelows,” says Jane. “I would go to the restaurant right after work and wear the clothes from my store. People would ask me where I got my outfit and I’d tell them about my store – I found a lot of new customers that way.” *

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Perhaps the main reason why so many Thornbury businesses are owned by women is the culture of collaboration and we’reall-in-this-together approach. “The Women in Thornbury have always been welcoming and genuine,” recounts Jennifer Vipond. “Over 15 years ago when I was introduced to the ladies of Bruce Street, I was rapidly brought in to a circle of love. There was no judgement, just friendship and a branch to hang on to. They were there to give a shoulder to cry on or help me roll cutlery for the opening day—I won’t forget that Marion Erskine! All of the women in this town—they will help you and love you and encourage you.”

Truly, the “Women of Thornbury” are fueling our little town, while driving the local economic stimulus. But they need our support–when we purchase from locally owned businesses, the entire community benefits. “Thornbury is facing stiff competition from surrounding towns and online shopping,” says Casey Thompson of The Cheese Gallery. “The risk of less visitors, less foot traffic is always prevalent. It’s essential that our community supports business to ensure a vibrant cycle for everyone—if businesses close due to retirement, selling or moving that’s normal and healthy, but when businesses close due to lack of customers, lack of foot traffic and lack of local support, we are at risk.” When we buy local there is a domino effect that directly touches every level of our community. “The weather can be a big challenge,” says Josie Poole of Sincerely Yours Boutique. “It can make for a lonely winter or spring. Our most difficult time is January to April when visitors are scarce. If it wasn’t for our dedicated local shoppers, we would be struggling even more.” Anne Wildeman of Birch & Benjamin adds, “There is a perception that we are not competitive with corporate and box stores but I price check constantly to be sure that we are on par.”

Non-profit organizations rely heavily on our local business owners to support their cause, as do clubs, school fundraisers, and a host of charitable campaigns that come knocking. Cassidy Holt, owner of the Daisy Market & Refillery works with Beaver Valley Community School on their litter-less lunch program, an initiative which greatly reduces waste production in Grey County. Sarah Bright of Two The Core supports and donates to the Rotary Run, Georgian Triangle Humane Society, Events For Life, and more. “Each year we participate in the Jack Ride for youth mental health,” explains Sarah. “We have raised almost $60,000.00 in the past three years.” In fact, the next time you attend a local fundraiser, have a peek at the list of supporters—our local businesses donate thousands of dollars annually to countless worthy causes that benefit the community as a whole. “One of the best parts of my week occurs every Thursday afternoon, when I volunteer to co-run the Apple Valley Youth Chorus,” says Karen James, owner of Ashton’s Blinds. “This community choir, sponsored by the Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary Club, is for youth from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. We teach cooperation, perseverance, dedication and self-sufficiency under the guise of teaching choral music in two-part harmony. These kids make my heart sing!”

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Nicole Craig, owner of Cherchez La Femme adds, “We partner with local businesses for our fashion shows, events, and to raise much needed funds for My Friend’s House. We also continually support each other by referring customers to other businesses. We choose other local businesses for hosting and catering our events and involve as many local businesses in all events that we host.”

A flexible work schedule is cited as a motivator for many women planning to open their own business – a laughable misperception to most (if not all) of our town’s female business owners. A typical day for Tracy Granger of Couture Skin Health & Body Work begins at dawn; “I generally work at least 14 hours a day, starting with emails and banking, followed by a full day of treating and consulting with clients and training staff. To run a small business, you have to be prepared to work very hard and be the face of your brand.” Karen James became a business owner out of necessity; “I would be lying if I said I had a strong entrepreneurial spirt and knew I’d always work for myself. The truth is we had a sick child and I needed a job that could accommodate medical appointments. I had grown up in an entrepreneurial family, so I knew that working for myself would give me the flexibility my family needed, even if it meant I was working 80 hours a week.” In between treating clients Liz Schleifer of The Lillypad Spa vacuums the floors and dusts. She also does the spa’s laundry and manages a team of 11 employees. “On my day off I answer emails and plan for events, dream up marketing ideas and hopefully spend a little time outside,” remarks Liz. For many of our town’s business owners, days off are few and far between. “This year I have pulled back and I try to give myself two days a week off,” says Stephanie Price of the Dam Pub. “This is where letting go and trusting your team comes in. It’s taken me a while to figure this part out.” “If I could offer advice to women who are looking to establish businesses in Thornbury I would tell them that you have to be prepared to work a lot of hours,” adds Sherry Kadwell of Tigs. “Local customers want to see the owners working in the stores here, therefore you need to have a day to day presence in your business." Face time, it would seem, is essential to small town success.

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“At first, it seemed a little silly for us to be the two grown women hanging out and scooping ice cream,” laughs Rheanna Kish, who co-owns Pom Pom Treat Hut with Andrea Greyerbiehl. “But we soon realized its importance through providing a deep and real connect with our customers and staff.”

Much like Escarpment Magazine, many businesses in Thornbury are multi-generational family businesses. “Statistically partnerships do not work,” says Marion Erskine. “But the exception is a mother/daughter team (as you know Cara). I’m so lucky to have my daughter Kasey—I’m very proud of her skills as a hairstylist, colourist, aesthetician and manager.” Breanne Morrow partnered with her mother Patricia to open The Georgian Artisan shop. Renée Desrochers of Adorn II notes, “I follow in the footsteps of my fearless mother who has always had her own business and encouraged me to create a niche and go after my dreams.” *

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Family run businesses may be the exception, but unfortunately conventional small business owners often grapple with a widening gap between staffing desires and the qualifications of the available workforce. In fact, staffing issues are the number one problem facing many of our Women of Thornbury. “Our two biggest challenges are attracting and retaining great staff and managing rising costs,” says Trish Smith of the Thornbury Bakery. “We are so lucky to have a solid core team that have been with us for years, but finding people who are loyal, passionate and fun is an ongoing challenge. Rising costs is also a huge issue. Labour costs, food costs, business taxes, it doesn’t ever seem to be good news.”

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Statistically small businesses are the largest employers nationally—our Women of Thornbury business owners alone employ over 175 full and part time staff. Talk about exerting influence with our purchasing choices—when we choose to spend our dollars in Thornbury we are directly supporting over 175 individuals that live among us. “I am so fortunate and grateful for each and every staff member,” says Season Leone of Cured, Culinary Designs Catering who employs seven full time staff and 25 on-call catering staff. “I truly could not do this without my amazing and solid team.” Cassidy Holt of Daisy Market & Refillery has a favourite quote by Anna Lapp; "’Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want.’ I love to share this with people because I think it's the absolute truth!”

When it comes to giving advice to up-and-coming female entrepreneurs, Marion Erskine advises consistency; “Be open when business is slow. That one customer who walks in could be the one that changes everything! Advertising needs to be consistent – just one ad doesn’t do the trick. You need to have a good advertising budget.”

Loreen Van Groningen of C & G Solid Wood Furniture Co. suggests joining the Chamber of Commerce, BIA and networking as a way to get started in business. Joni Fitzgerald of the Thornbury Laser Clinic says, “Get out and meet people. Everyone is willing to help build new businesses.” “There is so much growth and opportunity in this community,” adds Melissa Herod of Axed Throwing Club. “If you have any entrepreneurial spirit, this is the time!” *

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I chose Thornbury because I saw it as ‘the new frontier’ at that time. ~Marion Erskine

Of course, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. I laughed out loud at Marion Erskine’s warning; “If you are married, immediately go for counselling!” Stephanie Price added, “Have a plan, then plan B, C, D and E, but most importantly an exit plan. Surround yourself with like-minded people and don’t be afraid to make mistakes—mistakes are gifts to learn and grow by. In my experience, some of the crazier off the wall ideas have been the most successful. Lead by example and be respectful with your staff, it will come back tenfold.”

Yes, the unique character of our local community is defined in large part by the business that reside here.

Many of our female business owners are serial entrepreneurs, having owned multiple businesses in Thornbury. In 1996 Anne Wildeman spotted a classified ad for Carriages Restaurant (now Winnifred’s Pub) in the Toronto Star. “Live Your Dream in Thornbury” read the advertisement. “I had just given birth to my daughter Sarah,” remembers Anne. “I was at the local park with all of the nannies and realized that I wanted to do it differently.” Anne moved to Thornbury and ran Carriages until 2003 then opened Birch & Benjamin paint store in 2007. Prior to establishing the Thornbury Laser Clinic nearly eight years ago, Joni Fitzgerald owned Fitzgerald’s on the Pond, and before opening Adorn II Renée Deroches owned Pamper & Soothe.

“Thornbury is so special,” says Trish Smith. “Not only is it beautiful, it checks off all of the boxes both personally and professionally. It is small enough to be charming and intimate, but big enough to attract and sustain excellent restaurants, businesses and events. It is small enough to know most people by name, but big enough to attract interesting people from all over Ontario and many parts of the world!” “The fact that this town is primarily ‘run’ by women is particularly special,” adds Jennifer Vipond. “I don’t think you find that in many areas. For me, that is when it feels safe and welcoming. Women are forces and they work together, not against.” *

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To be perfectly honest, when we began batting the idea of this story around the Escarpment office years ago, the task was more than daunting. As the writer, I was cautious—what if I don’t properly express the thoughts and feelings of so many talented women? Or worse, what if I neglect to mention someone or misinterpret a quote? I truly apologize if any of these has happened—it wasn’t my intent. What has taken me by surprise is the promptness and thoroughness of respondents and the willingness to participate.

The Women of Thornbury are inherently busy and unfortunately not everyone was available to answer my questions, but those who were speak very highly of one another. “There are some incredible entrepreneurs in this town who have been successfully running their businesses for years,” says Heather Carroll of the Loft Gallery. “They have managed to stay current and unique in their approach to business, they continually aspire to provide exciting events for the community, they offer great customer service and create warm and inviting atmospheres for people visiting Thornbury. I look at them with great admiration and they are a constant source of inspiration for other business owners.”

As a Woman of Thornbury myself, I’d like to say thank you to these amazing, forward-thinking, brave as heck women who blazed the trail before me—including my mother Deena. You have led by example, working tirelessly while raising babies and dealing with difficult customers—it is a comfort knowing, despite everything, that when the going gets tough there are a host of experienced, unflappable females to call upon for advice or to commiserate over a cup of coffee (or bottle of wine).

Thornbury would not be what is without you—you are truly the backbone of this incredible town.|E|

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Stephanie Price - The Dam Pub

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Marion Erskine - Marion’s Hair Studio

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Jane Grahek - Furbelows

Nicole Craig - Cherchez La Femme

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Over

the past decade, Southern Georgian Bay has established itself as a hot bed for all types of cycling. With a calendar full of local events, plenty of single track trails, long steep paved climbs and endless gravel roads, it’s a playground for mountain bikers, road riders and now a new generation of cyclists; “gravel grinders” or “groadies”.

Call it what you want: gravel biking, groad, allroad or even mixed terrain, the gravel boom is alive and thriving in our region. In the mid to late 2000’s during the earlier years of carbon fiber road bikes, it would have been difficult to find anyone riding an expensive carbon frameset on anything but buttery smooth pavement. Fast forward to 2012 and a small group of locals were beginning to ride more robust cyclocross (CX) bikes on the Georgian Trail and the quieter gravel country roads. * AUTUMN/EARLY WINTER 2019

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In the history of the bicycle, the idea of riding on gravel or dirt roads is not new. When bicycles were first introduced in the mid 1800’s they were used on cart paths, cobbled streets and country lanes.

So that begs the question, what has changed since then? In recent years, gravel riding has been increasingly pushed by the major bike brands. Several companies quickly jumped on the gravel train, all developing their own version of a gravel bike. The end goal was to develop a bike that would perform on mixed terrain surfaces and feel stable, safe and comfortable for all-day riding.

Most modern gravel bikes have a taller head tube with a relaxed angle. Both allow for a upright riding position and provide more stable steering compared to that of a road bike. Typically, the bottom bracket on a gravel bike is closer to the ground to create a lower center of gravity, resulting in greater stability.The wheel base is also lengthened to provide for a solid base while rolling over unpredictable surfaces. It’s normal as well, to see gravel bikes with a sloping top tube to allow for more stand over room. Disc brakes are now standard which allow for larger volume tires and different wheel sizes (700cc & 650b). *

When bicycles were first introduced in the mid 1800s they were used on cart paths, cobbled streets and country lanes.

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So, what draws cyclists to gravel roads? Its popularity can be attributed to a few factors—there’s buzz in the cycling world that road cycling itself is beginning to slow down. Whether the blame can be placed on the doping scandals in the pro ranks or the safety concerns around vehicular traffic on local roads, cyclists are looking for something new.

Gravel riding brings with it a community of cyclists that love to simply ride bikes. Finding new roads, exploring with friends, stopping for coffee, finishing at a local brewery. It’s camaraderie, it’s lack of competition, it’s quiet, it’s slower. Spending time taking in the scenery, the fields, the forests, the seasonal scents, the clouds, the animals. Where road riding typically involves fast paced rides, gravel riding slows all of that down and creates a unique experience.

Our Escarpment is littered with numerous, hidden gem back roads—many are closed during the winter months and are referred to as “goat paths” due to the fact that they are typically less traveled, less maintained and more rugged—gravel grinders are drawn to the challenge and sense of adventure they provide. Many popular routes traverse along back county roads with wonderfully descriptive names such as Old Mail, Hidden Valley, Lower Valley and Lavender Hill. *

Typical gravel routes in the area pass through small cross-road intersections like Duncan, Lavender, Little Germany, Epping, Loree, Rock Union and Redwing and Banks, most of which only see traffic from local residents as they come and go to work or to town.

Both the spring and fall are popular for gravel riding in Southern Georgian Bay. With sand and salt on the roads after a long winter, the spring presents an opportunity to venture outside and rediscover those roads after five months of hibernation. In September and October, the quiet back roads and the beauty of the autumn season draw out the gravel bikes after a summer of riding local paved routes. * 42 |

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The growing popularity of gravel riding has led to the creation of many local gravel events such as The Growling Beaver Brevet. It was introduced in 2015 as a way to raise funds for the fight against Parkinson’s and bring the gravel community together for one last long ride before winter sets in.

The event ranges in distance from 40km to 200km and begins in Collingwood. The routes take advantage of the quiet Georgian Trail, steep gravel climbs along the Niagara Escarpment, endless back roads snaking through the Beaver Valley and the scenic agricultural fields of Clearview Township.

Along the way participants enjoy local cuisine from many popular general stores, cafés and businesses that support the cycling industry throughout the year. It’s a celebration of the diversity of our region.

Local events include..

The Growling Beaver Brevet, Turas Mor (Creemore), The Eager Beaver (Nordic Highlands) and Sea Otter Canada's Scare Crow Gravel Race (Blue Mountains).

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Other local events include Turas Mor (Creemore), The Eager Beaver (Nordic Highlands/Duntroon) and Sea Otter Canada's Scare Crow Gravel Race (Blue Mountains). Currently there are more gravel events in our area than traditional road or mountain.

Overall, we now have an amazing gravel scene with a community that attracts hundreds of cyclists to the region every year.

The tourism dollars bring support for local hotels, B&B’s, restaurants, general stores, shops, cafes and festivals. Gravel riding is doing its part to contribute to the betterment of our community by connecting people of all ages and backgrounds, improving physical and mental health and enhancing one’s appreciation for nature.|E|

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5 Key Exercises to Prep

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When it comes to snow sports, a well-

prepared body can make all the difference on opening day. Downhill skiing and snowboarding demand considerable fitness, strength and stability from your legs and core. With the ski season rapidly approaching, now is the time to start activating your muscles to condition them for long, comfortable days on the slopes.

As a part of their pre-season employee preparedness program, Blue Mountain Resort has endorsed an eight-week “Move It Outside” training program.

“These programs involve functional body weight movements performed at an intensity relative to the individual,” explains Dillon Fremlin, Director, Risk Management at Blue Mountain Resort. “The focus is on proper movement in order to create muscle memory to help prevent injury.”

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“Our area has great natural snow that is supplemented by Blue Mountain’s amazing snow making operations,” says Dillon. “There is a vast selection of terrain that will challenge the physical ability of all levels of skier. A physical training program can help increase muscular endurance, which will certainly enhance the enjoyment of all that is offered at Blue Mountain Resort.”

Preventative exercises focusing on balance, leg strength, core stability and muscular endurance are imperative to a well-rounded injury prevention program. We’ve enlisted Luka Senk, of Blue Mountain Physiotherapy & Mobility to provide five easy exercises to prep you for the demands of the Escarpment.

Believe it or not, snow sports can be aerobic, which require the following fundamentals to optimize your performance while at the same time reducing your risk on the slopes. These exercises can be performed anywhere and with minimal equipment.

BALANCE/PROPRIOCEPTION Exercise: North to South Drill Why it is important: Having a well-tuned proprioceptive system will help sense when the ligaments, muscles and tendons are at risk and allow the brain to make an automatic response to avoid injury. It also improves your reaction time on the hill.

How to perform: Close your eyes and stand on one leg.

Jump forward in a North direction and return to center position. Repeat in an East, West, South direction returning to the center after each hop. If this is too difficult start with your eyes open and perform a smaller hop.

How often: 1 x per day, 5 rounds - change directions *

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Exercise #2: Single Leg Squat Why it is important: Having dynamic strength on one limb will help re-center your body over your skis when you get caught back and help you stay in control.

How to perform: Start by sitting on a bench and kicking one leg forward. Attempt to stand up on one leg and sit down slowly with your hands out front. Modification of this would be to find a higher bench or rock so that your knee has reduced bend. Focus on the knee staying straight (It will want to cave in) and ensure that you are performing it slow and controlled.

How often: Start with 5 reps on each leg and progress to 2 sets of 10, 4 x per week

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Exercise #3: Single Leg Gluteal Bridges Why it is important: Hamstring muscles work as a team with the ACL to help provide stability of the knee. Having strong hamstrings can reduce the risk of ACL injuries.

How to perform: Lie on your back with your knees bent. Place one of your heels on top of a bench.

Straighten the other leg and raise it straight in the air. Place your arms on your chest and lift your pelvis up concentrating on squeezing your butt.

How often: Begin by trying to perform 10 reps with each leg, complete 2 sets.

CORE STRENGTH...

Exercise #4: Partial Curl Up Why it is important: Having a strong core will enhance your leg strength significantly.

How to perform: Lie on your back and bend your right leg keeping your foot on the ground. Place your hands under the small of your back and lift your shoulders blades up off the ground. Hold this position for 5 sec and repeat.

How often: 5 x per week, 5 reps with the right leg up and 5 with the left leg up. Start with a 3 sec hold and progress as strength improves.

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MUSCULAR ENDURANCE...

Exercise #5: Wall Sit Why it is important: This exercise will allow your knees to function at a high level particularly when getting tired during the last few runs of the day.

How to perform: Stand with your feet against a wall with your feet shoulder width apart in front of you. Slide down the wall until your knees are flexed close to 90 degrees.

How often: 3 sets of 30 seconds and build up to 1 min. |E|

Erin Mielzynski is a veteran of the Alpine Canada Alpin National Team and slalom specialist. Mielzynski’s 2017-18 season was one of her most consistent to date, finishing in the top-15 six times and jumped into the top-15 overall World Cup slalom ranking. She attended her third Olympic Games and finished 11th in the slalom. Erin had a historic breakthrough on March 4, 2012 when she won the World Cup slalom race in Ofterschwang, Germany—the first World Cup slalom win for a Canadian woman in over 41 years. Erin won Female Athlete of the Year at the Audi 2018 Canadian Ski Racing Awards and the Canadian National Championship slalom title.

Luka Senk, MScPT, AFCI, ADP, is a Registered Physiotherapist at Blue Mountain Physiotherapy & Mobility in Thornbury and has been trained in Acupuncture, Dizziness and Vertigo Rehabilitation, Running Analysis, Diabetes Prevention and Bike Fitting. He is also a NCCP Volleyball Coach and Alpine Skiing Coach.

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8 Signs You May Be Deficient in Vitamin

This essential nutrienthas many functions in your body involving your nervous system, blood cell formation, metabolism, muscle function, hormonal regulation and cardiovascular health. I’m sure you would agree this sounds pretty important, which makes it rather surprising to learn its level is commonly found to be deficient in people.

Signs of deficiency include: low energy, poor cognitive function, lightheaded, tremor, anxiety or depression, hormonal issues, hypothyroid, lack of motivation.

Ideally we are obtaining our required amount of this vitamin from our foods, including clams & liver (the 2 highest foods), trout, salmon, tuna, beef, low fat milk & yogurt, and eggs. As you can see, this makes it challenging for vegetarians and vegans to obtain adequate B12; an extra supplement is often required.

But there are many people who eat from this list daily yet still have signs of deficiency. Some of the causes for low blood levels include: • Intestinal conditions such as Celiac or Crohn’s diseases • Surgeries such as gastric bypass or intestinal resection • Medications including some of those to treat diabetes, reflux / heartburn, and seizures • Low stomach acid &/or intrinsic factor • Inadequate dietary intake for personal needs • Aging What does age have to do with it? When we eat food, our stomach secretes hydrochloric acid to help breakdown the proteins, and intrinsic factor (IF) to help the body absorb B12 further down our intestinal tract. As we age our production of both of these substances tends to reduce, which leads to the vitamin potentially passing right through us without being absorbed.

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Some people can be born with a lack of IF, or an autoimmune condition that attacks the cells producing it - this is called pernicious anemia.

How do you know if you are deficient? Have your blood tested! Keep in mind that while the lab lists an adequate level in your blood to be ~200-600, a more optimal value for good health is actually >500.

There are several options for correcting a deficiency. Be sure to eat foods containing B12 on a regular basis. If you are already doing this and your level is still low, then it is worth exploring the possible causes I have mentioned here, with your Naturopathic Doctor. If you are suspecting the cause may be associated with the medications you are taking you will need to discuss options with your prescribing physician (Eg. some diabetes medications deplete B12 less than others).

Options for supplementation* range from oral to injection.

For the oral option, I recommend a form you dissolve under your tongue rather than one you swallow - you can absorb some of it through the tissues in your mouth and rely less on IF production in your stomach. Look for methylcobalamin (as opposed to cyanocobalamin); this is a natural form your body can easily use. If you are looking for a quicker boost to your energy or mental focus, talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about B12 injections.

I have seen people experience great improvements in their fatigue, anxiety/depression, mental focus and more, simply by making sure they are absorbing adequate amounts of B12. Curious if this important nutrient could make you feel better too?

You can start by learning your level with a simple blood test. |E| *These are general suggestions and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Discuss this with your qualified healthcare practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, taking medications or dealing with a chronic disease.

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On February 26th, 1961, exactly 82 days after its opening, the Georgian Peaks

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Club hosted the Bee Hive Giant Slalom—the first professional GS race in Canada. The snow had all but melted in the weeks leading up to the event and from that initial February thaw, the “work hard, play hard” legacy of the Peaks took shape. Members of the new and unseasoned ski club flocked to the hill to help transfer snow from the woods onto the ski run. With brilliant sunshine, and 9,000 spectators the event was a smashing success, attracting elite racers like Stein Eriksen, Othmar Schneider, Ernie McCulloch and Anderl Molterer. That day cemented the Peaks philosophy that continues to permeate the club; “Life Peaks Here.”

Austro-Hungarian immigrant, Jozo Weider and his business partner Peter Campbell were the first to recognize the potential on the rugged Niagara Escarpment that is notoriously assaulted by wind, rain and lake-effect snow from Georgian Bay. As a result of their vision, Blue Mountain opened to the public in 1941 and 15 years later several notable ski trailblazers followed; Bill Kingsmill and Struan Robertson, founders of Osler Bluff Ski Club in 1949; Doug Bowie who established Craigleith Ski Club in 1958; and Hans Kent who led his travelling members of the Alpine Ski Club to their permanent home in 1960.

Further west, in search of the highest, steepest and most challenging section of the Escarpment, Ian “Buck” Rogers, fell in love with 86 skiable acres that went as high as 820 feet. With a pioneering spirit Buck Rogers, his mentor Ross Wilson and their General Manager, Bill Whalen oversaw construction of the new club in 1959 and opened December 1st, 1960. Necessity was the demanding mother of invention. If what they needed didn’t yet exist, Rogers, Wilson and Whalen built it. Ingenuity and innovation led to the installation of a 3,000-foot chairlift engineered in England and imported and installed on Rogers Run. * ESCARPMENTMAGAZINE.CA

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Trails were cut, lodges built, and more lifts erected.

In their second year of operation Georgian Peaks implemented a snowmaking system—the first club on the Escarpment to do so. A few committed members formed The Great Lakes Water Company in order to ensure they had earmarked enough water to make snow. The filtration system was rudimentary, resulting in snow that was often brown and comprised of sludge, but when the rest of the Escarpment was bare, skiers could be found on the Peaks’ Bay Street run.

Each year of the Peaks’ history has highlighted an addition, development, and/or change to the physical plant and snowmaking process. Trails were cut, lodges built, and more lifts erected.

The club itself went through a myriad of ownership styles until the commitment of its steadfast members bought it back from Blue Mountain in 1987. Along with improving infrastructure, a legacy of friendship and camaraderie, occasionally tinged with healthy doses of competition, strengthened the heart of the club. Nowhere is this more evident than the annual ‘Lively Cup’ season ending party—a distant cousin to the distinctly more serious competition that originated at Blue Mountain. When Bill Lively brought this ski race (and the coveted potty-topped trophy) to the Peaks in 1965, one of the teams arrived dressed identically in onesies. Thus, the sillier yet equally as competitive Peaks’ version of the Lively Cup was born. Now one of the most popular days for annual membership conversion, the actual ski race portion of the day has been dropped and the club has fully embraced a fete of costumes, dancing and laughter.

Frivolity aside, the Peaks is perhaps best known for its unparalleled production of champion ski racers, and boasts the only FIS homologated Giant Slalom run in Ontario. Olympians and National Team alumni include Larisa Yurkiw, Edi Podivinsky, Karen Stemmle, Brian Stemmle, Todd Brooker, John Mealey, Judy Crawford Rawley, Greg Grossman, Tyler Nella, Erin Mielzynski, Ali Nullmeyer, Liisa Savijarvi, Jim Kirby, Angela Gougeon, Graham Smith, Jack Crawford and Candace Crawford. The Peaks is equally proud of Mark Kinoshita, a member of the Canadian Telemark Team and National Snowboard Team members Michael Lambert, Trevor Niblett, Calynn Irwin and Mike Ciccarelli. *

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The grandfathers of the Escarpment ski clubs pursued their passions and changed the face of skiing in Ontario.

Six decades later, environmental factors such as climate change along with the changing needs of families have determinedly demanded that the Escarpment clubs offer a new kind of winter weekend and the Peaks continues to be ahead of the curve. “Project Snow” is an $8.2 million initiative that has resulted in the installation of a state-of-the-art snowmaking system. The Peaks is now home to the only Snomax injector in North America and has increased snowmaking production by 25%, pumping 2300 US gallons of water per minute. Automation can be accessed off-site and data is collected and analyzed every 15 minutes to ensure the guns are blowing at capacity and the runs are being covered with greater speed and accuracy. With such a proud international legacy, it is evident that the hill is in excellent shape.

Today, the smallest members ski down Bay Street between the legs of parents and grandparents and founding members in their 80s and 90s still get a thrill for at least one run a year. Randonee skiers, (also known as Alpine Touring), snowshoers and hikers ascend the myriad choices of trails alongside the Champlain run, up towards the Bruce trail. Racers of all ages train gates, and freestylers practice maneuvers on the airbag or at one of the two terrain parks, while members and their guests schuss towards one high speed quad, two fixed quads, one fixed double, and a platter lift. *

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At the end of another great day, the lodge heats up with the music of après bands—charcuterie boards are spread out along the tables accompanied by glasses of wine, cold beer and warm friendships. The Bay Street bar has been so popular and renowned on the Escarpment that it confidently professes Georgian Peaks to be a bar with a ski hill, rather than a ski hill with a bar. While the grown-ups are engaged in rehashing the day, children play in the snow, at the kids’ club programmes or in the daycares. On sunny days, the action moves outdoors, picnic tables become impromptu dance floors, and the thunderous sounds of stomping ski boots echo out to the school buses in the parking lot, patiently waiting to safely transport the après troops home. Each year new members are welcomed in to the club with colour-coded badges so that members can identify and introduce themselves, answer questions and excitedly explain how much Peaks members love to dress up in costume for almost any event.

New membership is the lifeblood of private ski clubs and there is competition along the Escarpment in attracting these new families.

This year, under “Project Legacy”, Georgian Peaks is increasing commitment to its members with a new clubhouse build that promises to offer the intimacy that fosters the tight-knit friendships that founded the club while accommodating the needs and interests of the membership. The contemporary design and modern technologies enhance the breathtaking views of both the Escarpment and Georgian Bay. Accessibility and the effective costs of running the lodge are key components of the design. The new lodge will recreate the infamous Bay Street Bar and requisite dancing ledges and will be available for year-round special events and weddings—there is also the potential for year-round daycare and fitness club. The first floor of the lodge will provide spacious, accessible lockers and multi-purpose rooms for yoga and socials. * 58 |

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under “Project Legacy”, Georgian Peaks is increasing commitment to its members with a new clubhouse build.

While some clubs finance their building and expansions with membership drives, the Peaks, ever cognizant that its people are its true legacy, has managed to do all of this without raising its intimate master member cap of 750, although there is still room for new families.

Project Legacy echoes the pioneering spirit of Buck Rogers and the founding members who had the foresight to create something special for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. Some of these legends have even committed funds to the building of this lodge. This past September, a bench was erected at the top of Thunder, the steepest run at the Peaks. It is a monument to early member Robert Kirby, who volunteered at the First Annual Bee Hive Race. Bobby’s wife Joyce, their three children and five grandchildren continue to be active members of the Peaks. Bobby’s bench has a plaque which reads, “Take a moment. Sit and look out at the spectacular view and then rip it down the steepest hill on the Escarpment.” It’s a special privilege to look back on the legacy of the founders with gratitude and forward with wonder and excitement.|E|

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At coffee time after the service in our local church, a tall, well-groomed man in a classic tweed jacket approached me. “Norm Paterson,” he introduced himself. “I understand you’re an author. I’m working on my memoirs. I wonder if you have time to look at them. Offer any advice?”

I explained that I was currently Chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) and quite hard pressed for time but I encouraged him to carry on, complete a first draft and if he had any questions along the way, I gave him my card to contact me. I didn’t hear from him again until over a year had passed and I had completed my term as Chair of TWUC. Having my first novel published way back in 1971 when I was only 27, over the years many people have approached me with expressions of wanting to be a writer. I do believe there’s a book within everyone. Getting it out is the hard part.

It’s rarely done. Few people have what it takes.

But I do like to encourage and help older people to write their memoirs. The trick is not to leave it too late.

Normally it should be done in your early 70s, before memory problems usually set in. I figured this Norm guy was in his 70s. I felt guilty that I hadn’t sufficiently encouraged or helped him. So, when I saw him, over a year later, in the church basement, I approached him and asked him how he was doing with his memoirs. He laughed in his ready, delighted manner and said, “Oh they’re finished and printed up. You can read them… if you’d like to.”

I read them with quiet amazement. They told of a high achiever’s life, a family man inducted into a Hall of Fame. Norman was a geophysicist which, I gleaned from his memoirs, was a kind of brainy miner who developed instruments to discover mines, instead of having to dig pits to discover mineral rocks.

While doing his undergraduate degree in engineering physics at the University of Toronto, at the end of the Second World War, Norman met Sally in physics class and they married after graduating. A woman doing physics in the 1940s, I mused, is a good match for a geophysicist. And it certainly was.

I read on about a long good marriage, Sally raising their four children while Norman got his PhD then worked with geophysicists discovering mines across Canada and internationally. Eventually Sally could join him on his more comfortable international expeditions.

India, Brazil, Thailand, Botswana, to name a few.

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Then at age 50, Sally went back to U of T and reinvented herself as an Environmental Technology expert and Norm could tag along on some of her international conferences where she was the keynote speaker.

Meanwhile, Norman had formed one and then another company based in Toronto but operating internationally, using and inventing new instruments to map and explore the world’s natural resources. Between 1960 and 1975, the new mine discovery rate expanded from one mine per year to more than a dozen.

For his inventions and explorations, Norman Paterson was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He was also an adjunct professor in geophysics at Queen’s University. He retired from full time work in 1992 but continued consulting work including trips to Venezuela and Mexico. In 1999 he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

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Now I’d like to write a novel.

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I calculated he would have been 73 then. The right age to do his memoirs. But he was too busy working, including volunteer work. One of his projects was working with a Grey County environmental group in regulating the extraction of water for bottling and exporting. He did an in-depth study of global warming, adding to his long experience in writing scientific papers. I read a couple of them and found the writing clear, concise and pretty much jargon free. It was not so surprising then that his memoirs flowed with a casual pleasant prose.

In retirement Norman and Sally had moved to a scenic farm property in Beaver Valley where their pastimes of tennis, swimming, hiking, skiing could be more easily pursued. Add to that Sally’s love of creating beautiful gardens and landscapes and Norm’s love of painting them. But, as Sally later explained to me, “Norm can’t stop working. He’s always writing things up. He needs a project.”

Maintaining the farm property was getting in the way of that. They sold it and moved into a house in nearby Thornbury. One of their sons runs a resort in Costa Rica, a perfect place to spend the snow shovelling months. So, in their 80s they built a winter retreat near their son in Costa Rica. * ESCARPMENTMAGAZINE.CA

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Norm can’t stop working.

He’s always writing things up.

He needs a project.

I did more math and calculated that Norm, born in 1926, had approached me about doing his memoirs when he was 87. Not 77! I sincerely congratulated him on actually doing his memoirs, not just talking about doing them, and doing them extraordinarily well. The material was well organized. It had perfect grammar and punctuation, good humour, intelligence and wisdom without a hint of moralizing throughout the narration of his life story.

“This is a treasure to leave for your family,” I said with finality. “I wish more people could do this.” “Now I’d like to write a novel,” he said.

Oh no! I groaned inwardly. How many people have said that!

And they say it to authors who have spent their lifetime flailing around in the mugs’ game of writing. Struggling to make time to write, to earn a living in order to write, trying to make each book its own perfect book, trying to feel again the privilege of being a writer when disappointment strikes.

“Really?!” I said, thinking of what Margaret Laurence, the matriarch of Canadian literature had replied when yet another person said to her, “When I retire I’m going to write novels.” “When I retire,” Margaret responded. “I’m going to be a brain surgeon.”

But I said none of those things to this retired 88-year-old geophysicist. He seemed to me to have the delighted anticipation of my 8-year-old grandson. I said, “Let’s have a conversation about what kind of novel you want to write.” “Nothing very great,” said Norm. “A little mystery.”

We had further conversation. Then Norm and Sally went to Costa Rica for the winter. Four months later Norm returned with a full first draft of his novel, Finding Mildred. I don’t personally choose to read mysteries. I always fail to care who dunnit. But I appreciate believable characters, a strong story line, good dialogue, vivid setting, realism and a story that deals with something of importance. Finding Mildred has all of those qualities. And I love that it is set in our area. So few Canadian writers now set their stories in Canada.

Norm’s novel is a light but intelligent ‘read’. It touches lightly but importantly on the subject of drugging in retirement homes.

You can see the orchards, walking paths, pleasant homes and life style of our community on southern Georgian Bay. Even I got caught up in the chase for the villain at the end. There was only minor editing to do. Well within a year, Norm had written and self-published this short novel. He did the charming painting for the front cover.

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He had a well-attended launch at The Blue Mountains Public Library and continues to have the book sold at Jessica’s Book Nook in Thornbury.

The following year he did it all again with another short mystery titled The Case of Mary-Rose. This one is set on a cruise ship and gives us some interesting info on the Panama Canal.

Mary- Rose’s case involves a light, tastefully written incidence of what I would call off stage date rape. Norman Paterson is too classy to use such expressions. I see Mary-Rose as a bit of a vixen and suggested she have a more modern, telling name. I was pushing for Pirette. Norman retained Mary-Rose. I learned Norman Paterson has always stood his ground.

By now I was bragging about my friend and colleague, Norm who published his second novel at age 91, just a year after his first. Norman the Phenomenon, I was calling him. I whose previous novel, City Wolves had turned into a ten-year project with all the research involved. And it was taking me nearly as long to make progress on my current novel. Norm had the sensitivity and wisdom not to remind me of that.

Then the ground began to be taken out from under him. Sally, his true mate of nearly 70 years began to feel very ill. For years she had been nudging him to do the most important book he could do, a history of mining geophysics in its hay days, the 1950s to 1970s. Norman had evaded it. I know the feeling!

Sally was found to have inoperable cancer. Norman tended her faithfully. After she died bravely and peacefully surrounded

by Norman and family, Norman did something I’ve never seen a husband be able to do adequately. He wrote a Lives Lived about Sally for the Globe and Mail that did full justice to her fine character and outstanding achievements. He accepted the slight editorial help that was needed.

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And then, before he could let himself sink into the dark hole of grief, he pulled himself up to write the most important book of his life, as requested by Sally. A book on the history of geophysicists in the 20th century.

He did it within the space of a year. It was eagerly accepted, edited and published by the most prestigious science publisher, CIM, The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Mining Geophysics: A Canadian Story.

The people and events that made Canada a global leader in mining exploration in the 20th Century, by Norman Reed Paterson was published in March 2019, when Norm had just turned 93. With insight, gentle humour and clarity, it tells of the great people, the learned guys who got their feet dirty, using their inventions to explore and map mines across Canada and internationally.

Entertaining and educational, it can be ordered at bookstores and on-line. It belongs in every library, including yours and mine. I will be giving it to my grandkids when they are considering career paths.

Norman Paterson doesn’t endorse my calling him Norman the Phenomenon. “I’m just Norm who enjoys a good conversation,” he tells me. His next project is in support of developing geothermal sources of clean energy. |E|

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in our region is no secret, but you’d be mistaken if you think hiking boots are required to take in some of the best sights Owen Sound has to offer.

Creative people, like bees to flowers, are attracted to beautiful areas. Over the years, this attraction has drawn countless gifted artisans to the Owen Sound area. In turn, this has led to the establishment of some dozen art galleries, as well as countless private studios, it even helped earn the city the title of “Cultural Capital of Canada” in 2004.

The crown jewel among these dozen galleries may just be the iconic Tom Thomson Art Gallery. Having sprung from unassuming roots in the 1960s, “the Tom” is now the longest running gallery in the area and a fitting homage to its local namesake. The Tom hosts “Footprints in Time: Painting around Georgian Bay” through January 4th.

The exhibition features work from acclaimed Indigenous artists Daphne Odjig and Norval Morrisseau, alongside pieces

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A short step next door, to the public library, one immediately spots more examples of gorgeous local art. No less artistic for their practical purpose, the pieces in question are the desks gracing the main floor of the venerable old building. Crafted by local artisan Stephen Hogbin, the desks are a testament to his skill and to the variety of trees local to the area - 29 different local species were used in their creation. Stephen is the proprietor of another exceptional gallery; Intersections. Exceptional for the quality of work on display, the ambition of the gallery, and for the medium of choice - wood. Intersections is many things. A charming gallery displaying a well curated selection, a well appointed functioning wood shop, and a teaching space. Stephen’s vision is not simply to create, but also to foster a love of woodcraft in others. This gallery and the mentorship offered within is a true gift to the community.*

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This community driven approach to artistic expression and curation is something of a theme in our local galleries. The Artist’s Co-op features 45 regular members and boasts a consistently strong selection of local guest artists. The permanent members all spend time overseeing the day to day operation of the space, which gives visitors an excellent opportunity to learn about the creative process behind their favourite piece.

This interaction between artist and patron has been fully embraced by the Co-op. Their recent expansion saw the opening of “the Workshop”, a space for resident artists to mentor and inspire. Courses are offered in a broad range of disciplines, from jewelcrafting, to pottery, even candle making.

The Workshop, like the teaching shop at Intersections, is a strong indicator of a healthy and expanding artistic scene.

Ron de Boer, of Gallery de Boer - Fine Art, is well aware of this magnetic pull. Betting on the natural beauty of the area to attract, inspire, and retain quality artists, he opened his ambitious, high end gallery right in downtown Owen Sound. One of the longest running galleries in town, operating as Gallery de Boer since 2001, the gamble has certainly paid off. De Boer offers one of the most diverse collections in the area, from aboriginal to abstract, surrealism to still life.

Smartly curated, impeccably displayed, and of consistent high quality, de Boer is an ideal first stop on an art tour of the Sound.

Everywhere you turn in the downtown centre you’ll find a gallery or shop offering diverse, gorgeous work by local artists. All Things T welcomes you in with the fragrant aroma of tea and surprises you with its intimate gallery. The Grey Gallery offers weekly life drawing classes - further evidence that our artistic community is growing. Heartwood Home presents an eclectic mix of vintage items alongside lush and unusual plants. The Griffin Gallery, housed in the historic Roxy Theatre, offers theatre goers objets d’art upon which to feast their eyes during intermission. Artists’ Alley, perhaps the most public display, is a striking series of connected murals weaving their way through a downtown alley. The best part is, these galleries (and more!) can all be found within a 300 meter radius of the downtown core. So plan yourself an “art crawl” in Owen Sound, the hardest part will be fitting it all in. From master woodturners, glassblowers, sculptors, painters and jewelers, to world renowned potters - the aesthetic of the Scenic City is alive and well in our galleries. |E|

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Here in apple country, festivals, activities and attractions abound. The award-winning Apple Pie Trail features vendors with apple-themed treats and goods, with fun apple adventures to explore and experience.

Tis the season of The Blue Mountains Apple Harvest Festival, the Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival in nearby Meaford. A visit to local orchards to pick your own apples is fun as well as delicious. Don’t want to pick yourself - no worries— every variety you could wish for awaits—already picked, polished and ready to munch. Be sure to visit the Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market, too, for all that’s fall fresh and delicious.

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In Bruce County, small lakeside communities like Southampton, feature eclectic eateries, brewpubs, fun shopping and warm hospitality. Be amazed at what you discover at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre! And, fall is a spectacular time of year to visit the tip of the Bruce Peninsula—Tobermory—crisp fall colours, clear waters, cool breezes. The Bruce Trail meets its end in Tobermory, after winding its way through the nearby Bruce Peninsula National Park. In addition to the incredibly popular Grotto, the park and surrounding area has lots of other treasures to discover too—the park’s Visitor Centre and 65-foot observation tower, Singing Sands, Lion’s Head Provincial Park, the village of Lion’s Head itself (try lunch at the Lion’s Head Inn) and two almost-shoreline drives on the east and west sides of the peninsula, both stunning in fall. brucegreysimcoe.com AUTUMN/EARLY WINTER 2019

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at Blue Mountain, this season’s illuminated walking trail is bigger and brighter with thousands more lights, fresh installations and surprises around every corner. Beginning at dusk, the one-kilometer Dream Trail weaves through Blue Mountain Village, around the Millpond, ending up in the Village plaza – and is completely free to enjoy – every evening from Nov 30 through March 2020.

A truly magical experience, last year’s Blumination Dream Trail garnered attention on social networks and blogs due to its spectacular light displays. The view from the Woodview Mountaintop skating trail atop Blue Mountain is nothing short of breathtaking and the perspective changes as you descend – in fact, the Dream Trail may be at its best while night skiing – the entire village is ablaze with hues of cobalt, sapphire and cerulean. And because the trail is one-kilometer, it is walkable in ski boots.

Blue Mountain Village Association (BMVA) has enlisted the help of Collingwood based Smash Reality to create this all new mega-watt winter experience. “Although the 16 zones are all uniquely designed, we work with the BMVA to make sure the overall effect is very cohesive,” explains Smash Reality COO Aprile Morwood. “Our lights are programmable LED strips and we use sequencing software to tell each light individually what to do, and with over 16,000,000+ colour options the final product is amazing!”

Don’t forget your camera! Taking a photo alongside the illuminated “BLUE” sign is a must-see for avid Instagrammers and if you’re lucky, you might even witness a marriage proposal at one of the romantic stops along the trail. Last season there was even a pop-up wedding! And because the trail is located at the base of Blue Mountain, you can easily make a night of it with a casual dinner at Grand Central Lodge. * ESCARPMENTMAGAZINE.CA

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Beginning at dusk, the one-kilometer Dream Trail weaves through Blue Mountain Village and around the Millpond, ending up in the Village plaza.

Each zone has an individual computer which controls it and features both interactive and dynamic light installations that invite visitors to take part in a unique and memorable experience. “We work with a lot of different materials to create the framework of the installations,” explains Aprile. “Wood, metal and plastics in addition to the electronics installed inside each construction. The most important part of the design is taking into consideration weather conditions; anticipating up to 6 feet of snow, minus 40 temperatures, or 100 km/h winds, and of course interactions with the guests at the village.”

Celebrate the launch of the Blumination Dream Trail on Saturday, November 30th with a family friendly street party and official launch of the Big Tree Light Display at 7pm in the Events Plaza.

Playful, heart-warming, and visually impressive, The Blumination Dream Trail is a truly a magical holiday celebration with entrancing nightly light demonstrations, fireworks, horse and wagon rides, and visits with Santa. Make it a holiday tradition—shops and restaurants are open every day of the year, including Christmas. New Year’s Eve celebrations begin in the Village at 9:30pm with an electronic countdown on the Big Tree at midnight with sensational fireworks over the mountain. And of course, it’s all free! |E|

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Christmas markets, originated in Germany, but are now being held in many other countries. Also known as Christkindlmarkt, these street or village markets are associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent and their history of Christmas goes back to the Late Middle Ages.

Traditionally held in the town square, the markets present food, drink and seasonal items from open-air stalls accompanied by traditional singing and dancing.

Popular attractions at the markets include the Nativity Scene (a crèche or crib), Zwetschgenmännle (figures made of decorated dried plums), Nussknacker (carved Nutcrackers), Gebrannte Mandeln (candied, toasted almonds), traditional Christmas cookies such as Lebkuchen and Magenbrot (both forms of soft gingerbread), Bratwurst, and for many visitors one of the highlights of the market: hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy).

Both help stave off the cold winter air which sometimes dips below freezing.

In Durham Ontario, Christkindl Market on Glencolton Farms started 4 years ago and has created true magic in stark contrast to the ever increasing commercialisation of Christmas.

Visitors enter into a world filled with the wonders of the Christmas spirit with open fires, traditional European foods, farm animals, gingerbread houses, carolling and celebration of community in a farm village setting of light and beauty. Handel’s Messiah is performed in the barn amongst the cows.

Christkindl Market is an important fundraiser for Edge Hill Country School in conjunction with the Lions Club in Durham, Grey County.

This year’s Christkindl Market will take place on December 6 and 7 at Glencolton Farms 393889 Concession 2 Durham.|E| Find out more: christkindlfarm.com

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Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks, Santa’s ReindeerIn-Training and shopping in downtown’s classy specialty shops. www.CollingwoodDowntown.com

as “Christmas in Collingwood” kicks off November 16 with a 5k run, Santa Clause Parade, tree lighting, fireworks, dining, shopping and more! Ring in the festive season with small-town traditions and family friendly celebrations that are sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit.

Get a running start to the season with the annual HoHoHoliday 5k. Whether you run, walk, or prance, this 5-kilometer fun run through the Collingwood trail system attracts over 1000 entrants – and the best part; each participant receives a red suit, hat and beard! Register early to secure your free Santa suit at www.hohoholiday5k.com.

Bursting with Holiday decor and gift ideas, find a little something for everyone on your list at the unique boutique, home décor, fashion and artisan shops in downtown Collingwood. In the hours leading up to the Santa Clause parade, keep an eye out for live Nutcracker dancers in storefronts along Hurontario Street then stop and say hello to Santa’s reindeer-in-training (which will be taking a break from flying practice) outside the Town Hall from 12:30-3:30. At 5pm sharp Santa and his friends will be making their way north along the Hurontario Street from Hume to First Street in the annual Santa Clause Parade.

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Let Collingwood’s Historic Harbourfront Downtown surprise you… restaurants and cafes, boutiques, live music, theatre and galleries Follow the parade towards Georgian Bay for the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and incredible firework display which marks the beginning of the Holiday season.

Feeling a bit peckish after hours of shopping and celebrating?

Indulge your Christmas cravings at one of Collingwood’s delectable restaurants, cafes and cantinas. There are also nearly a dozen specialty shops and food markets that even the most discerning foodie will love. Fill your stocking with loose leaf teas, decadent desserts, perfectly smoked game meats, artisanal cheeses and locally produced preserves.

Throughout the Holiday season kids big and small can visit with Santa and his reindeer-in-training at the Collingwood Town Hall. Deliver your wish lists to the big guy in person, every Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., November 23rd until Christmas.

Celebrate the start of Christmas the old-fashioned way this season, come downtown, and come home for the holidays. |E|

For the full schedule and map of where all the activities happen, visit: collingwooddowntown.com

When you feel like soaking up some local culture, head to historic Downtown Collingwood for some creative fun.

Enjoy a celebration of the finer things in life – the best in local art, musical talent and culinary creativity – featuring fascinating displays, captivating tours and exciting events all week long.

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After years of scouring The Blue Mountains real estate listings, Denise and Jeffrey Swartz came upon a modest, one-bedroom, waterfront bungalow and pounced. “We had been looking for years and missed out on a few properties,” explains Denise. “This one ticked all the boxes—it was close to town, on the water, and it was really well cared for.” The house had a relatively small footprint with an incredible waterfront, and unobstructed views over Georgian Bay. With two adult children, Jeff’s first task was figuring out how to add at least two more bedrooms, while keeping the cozy, quaint feel of a beach house.

“The previous owners were artists of sorts—a talented couple—and they called this place ‘The Beach House’,” says Jeff. “I thought to myself, ‘I can’t tear this down.’ ” 84 |

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The moment Jeff walked through the door he had a design in mind.

“We had a budget so it wasn’t like we could do anything and everything. It was a creative process to get what we want and stay within our budget. Of course, we absolutely did not stay within our budget.” * AUTUMN/EARLY WINTER 2019

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“Jeff is an architect and has been working in design/build for years, but he has never designed and built something for our family,” says Denise. “This is like the shoemaker finally getting shoes,” laughs Jeff. The couple enlisted the help of local carpenter Mike Shaw, of Mike Shaw Carpentry and together they came up with a plan – they added a second floor, which solved the problem of the two additional bedrooms. “Years ago, I had completed a full renovation of the cottage for the previous owners,” recalls Mike Shaw. “Jeff reached out to me when he and Denise purchased the home. Jeff and I would meet on a regular basis both before the project began and during the entire process to ensure their vision became a reality.”

Mike’s first job was to build a custom staircase which leads to the new second level, accentuated with a striking accent wall made with rough cut pine boards from Floorcrafters in Thornbury. “I saw this wood one day when I was in Floorcrafters and I really liked it. Mike actually built this wall before I even told Denise I was thinking about doing this. When she saw it, she loved it.”

Jeff and Denise chose low maintenance finishings with earth-toned furnishings, accents and stunning décor items such as the boxwood balls, twin oval sculpted pot planters and (incredibly real looking) faux aloe plants from Lëuk bij Hermas. A wall of rippling white tiles line either side of the linear woodburning fireplace and add movement and depth. “I wanted materials that reflected the outside,” says Jeff.

“We love the fireplace—the finish is American clay, which goes on like stucco and has a sandy texture which works in a beach house. Mike Shaw created the long concrete hearth that runs the length of the wall.

It’s truly a statement piece in this room.”

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This house is all about simplicity.

The well-designed and functional kitchen has remained virtually unchanged since the Swartz’s purchased the home.

“We kept the original kitchen because it was seamless,” says Denise. “It fits in with the rest of the home, and it works for us.” The couple also salvaged the original flooring, engineered white oak, and sourced additional planks from Floorcrafters in Thornbury. “This house is all about simplicity,” adds Jeff. “And letting it connect with the outside.” * AUTUMN/EARLY WINTER 2019

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“During the build I noticed how amazing the view was from every part of the house so I kept adding windows,” remembers Jeff. “There’s a view at every turn, and a connection to the water. Even in the houses I design, I’m big on natural light and a connection to the surroundings. Which is another reason why I wanted neutral furnishings and wall colours.”

The couple have reserved pops of colour for the various pieces of local artwork that adorn the walls of their beach house. A Margarethe Vanderplas print entitled "Summer Reflections", hangs behind the sofa in the living room. “This is a location I kayaked to along the north shore of Georgian Bay,” recalls Margarethe, whose work is available at the Margarethe Vanderpas Studio in Lion’s Head.

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The second level landing offers even more views of

There’s a view at every turn, and a connection to the water.

A Margarethe Vanderplas print entitled "Sacred Places, Agawa Rock" hangs above a pumice stone planter from Lëuk. "Summer Reflections", another vanderplas print, hangs behind the sofa in the living room.

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Trapezoidal windows provide an amazing vantage point.

The second level landing offers even more views of the Bay. “The trapezoidal windows upstairs really provide an amazing vantage point. With architects, you picture things when you’re staring at drawings but when you really get in a space you see things that you may not have seen in the design.”

Another of Margarethe’s paintings entitled "Sacred Places, Agawa Rock" hangs above a pumice stone planter from Lëuk. *

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Nine feet tall lift-and-slide glass doors provide easy access to the deck.

“When I was designing the renovation, anything that got in the way of the view of the water had to be removed,” explains Jeff.

“So, the divider between the kitchen and the sitting room is one long glass panel, with no support beams.” Nine feet tall lift-and-slide glass doors provide easy access to the deck with supplementary windows above the door from Cedarport in Thornbury. “I had wanted to do a curtain wall, but it was too expensive so I had to come up with a way to get the look of all glass and not have a big steel beam between the doors and the windows so I came up with a concept of using a flat steel channel, so it actually looks like one unit. It was more of a cost measure, if anything, but it achieves what we wanted.”

For the mid-level sitting room Denise and Jeff chose low profile furniture that didn’t dare compete with the view. “We couldn’t put anything in here that got in the way,” laughs Denise. “A lot of the furniture we brought from our city home. The chairs were in our living room in the city – they’re over 30 years old and they turn into a chaise. They’re timeless and they work in the space.”

The previous owner of ‘The Beach House’ was artist Anna Green, who moved to British Columbia after selling to the Swartz’s. Denise and Jeff loved Anna’s style, so much so they purchased all of her paintings that were hanging in the home. “We loved the feel of the house and how Anna and her husband had it decorated,” says Denise. “The paintings are so perfect here, we had to buy them!” *

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When we wake up, we see the most gorgeous sunrise.

It’s simply breathtaking.

The large sliding barnboard door on rails from Baywood Design in Thornbury leads to the master bathroom. Here a generous soaker tub and walk-in shower offer further unobstructed views of the water beyond. AJ Carter of Kasten cabinets built the dual vanity, from Jeff’s own design. Like the rest of the home, the bathroom walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Decorator White while the ceiling is Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.

“Jeff loves the water,” says Denise. “He loves seeing the water, hearing the water… even when we go away, he’ll make sure we are as close to the water as we can be.” “That’s why we have so many doors and oversized windows,” adds Jeff. “When we first built, Denise asked me why there weren’t any screens on the doors and I told her we didn’t need them because there are no bugs up here! The first week we lived here, we left the door open one night and the next morning the house was absolutely covered in fish flies!” Needless to say, Jeff arranged the purchase of custom screens the very next day.

In the master bedroom the couple chose earth-toned textural bedding to adorn the simple barnboard pedestal bed—a commissioned Lorne McDermott original painting from the Loft Gallery in Thornbury hangs above. “When we wake up, we see the most gorgeous sunrise,” says Denise. “It’s simply breathtaking.” *

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When it came to tackling the gardens, lawn and siting areas, Denise and Jeff enlisted Luke Williams of Williams Outdoor Inc. “He’s such a great talent, he walked us through everything and was completely amazing,” says Jeff. “Hopefully we’ll have grandchildren here someday, so it was important to have a lawn.” “We actually have too many choices of where to sit outside,” adds Denise. “It changes with every season.”

“The beauty of Jeff and Denise’s vision for their Beach House is in the simplicity, clean lines, and expansive vistas that showcase the natural beauty of the Georgian Bay shoreline setting,” says Luke. “I greatly enjoyed working with Jeff and Denise to carry this theme into the outdoor spaces as well. We selected materials that were conducive to living outdoors at the beach - these particular paving slabs not only fit the colour scheme of the cottage but also feel great under bare feet, especially the barn-board-looking Borealis slabs that resemble the warmth of wood yet with durability of a high-quality concrete paver. Stone steps and a large fire pit were carefully embedded into the existing boulder break-wall, which we worked on extensively to cleanup and re-enforce with additional granite rock.”

The stunning result of ‘The Beach House’ is truly a collaboration of talents culminating from a clear vision. Jeff and Denise now have a welcoming, beachy, waterfront home of their own to share with the next generation of Swartz’s. “There’s a real history to this place,” remarks Jeff.

“It was originally built in the early ‘60s and underwent several transformations. What we have created has added to the charm of the house.

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AN APPLE SHARLOTKE IS A DENSE APPLE CAKE, HEAVILY FLAVOURED WITH ALMOND AND CINNAMON. IT IS A PERFECT WARM DESSERT WHEN THE APPLES ARE BOUNTIFUL AND THE WEATHER IS COOL. PULL OUT THIS RECIPE WHEN THE FIRST SNOW IS IN THE AIR AND YOU FIND YOURSELF CRAVING ALL THINGS WOOLLY AND WARM.

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epicure BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES - 2 Tbsp olive oil - 1 Large Spanish onion - 3 Large Carrots - 5 Garlic Cloves - 1 Two inch piece of fresh ginger - 1 Butternut squash (medium to large) - 5 Tbsp red curry paste - 1 Can full fat coconut milk - 1 Cup water

- 3 Tbsp soy sauce - 1 Tbsp maple syrup - 1 Can of chickpeas - 4 C spinach, swiss chard, or kale - 1 Lime - Fresh cilantro for garnishing - Salt & Pepper - Small tomatoes on the vine

Harvest table There are few meals better in the fall than a warm bowl of curry to wrap your hands around. This simple recipe is packed full of fall garden vegetables, and partners butternut squash with chickpeas, a winning combination for a hearty bowl meal.

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the minced onion and carrots and cook 8-10 mins. until soft and beginning to brown.

2. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes, adding a sprinkling of water if it feels dry.

3. Pour in the coconut milk, water, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Stir well.

4. Add the cubed squash, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes until soft.

5. Put some rice on to cook at this point if you would like to serve your curry over rice or another grain.

6. Using an immersion blender, partially blend the curry, making sure there are still plenty of whole chunks of squash left.

7. Stir in the chickpeas and spinach (or other fall garden greens). Simmer until the greens are wilted. Salt to taste and let the curry stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

8. Turn the oven on to broil. Rub a small amount of olive oil, salt, and pepper on the tomatoes, leaving them on the vine. Blister the tomatoes for 5 minutes on a baking sheet under the broiler.

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APPLE SHARLOTKE - 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced - Lemon, juiced - 1 Cup sugar - Cup all purpose flour - 3 Eggs - 1 Tsp cinnamon - Tsp almond extract - Pinch of salt - Confectioners sugar

1. Heat the oven to 350° and grease an 8 inch spring-form pan with butter.

2. Slice the apples thinly and toss them with the lemon juice and a generous pinch of sugar. Let them stand.

3. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, and salt together.

4. In a stand mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, and almond extract. Beat on high for about 6-8 minutes until the mixture is thick and forms ribbons when poured.

5. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

6. Spread the sliced apples in the spring form pan, they should fill most of the pan when stacked 3-4 layers thick. Pour the batter evenly on top and tap the pan to help distribute it throughout the apples.

7. Bake for 1 hour. Allow the Sharlotke to cool for 10 minutes, and serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar. |E| Corynn Fowler writes a food blog called Nourished by Corynn. Please visit her at nourishedbycorynn.com

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Located in downtown Meaford, Craig Gallery is a family run art gallery which features the work of established Ontario artists, local artists and artisans. Set in a large space, with lots of natural light Craig Gallery offers art in a variety of mediums at all different price points. They also host events and plan to have workshops in the future.

Bridget Light and Jonathan Craig opened the Gallery this past August and are currently the only commercial art gallery in Meaford. Many of the artists Bridget and Jonathan work with are not available anywhere else in the larger area, including some local artists and some very established Canadian painters.

Jonathan is a camera operator for television, and a special FX makeup artist in TV and film, as well as a sculptor. Bridget is a painter who graduated from Concordia University in Fine Arts, and also works professionally in digital media. “Bridget’s grandparents moved to Meaford in the 70s, so she has been visiting Meaford her whole life,” says Jonathan. “Three years ago, we took the plunge and moved here from Toronto.”

“We decided to open an art gallery partly because Jonathan’s family are all artists,” adds Bridget. “His father Philip Craig is a renowned Canadian painter, who is based out of Ottawa and whose work is shown in galleries across the country, and is collected around the world. Jonathan’s mother Diane Craig is a jewelry designer, who has been involved in many entrepreneurial endeavours including owning and running an animation studio. Jonathan’s brother Jordan Craig is a professional photographer and musician, and his sister Shannon Craig Morphew is an established painter whose work is collected across Canada.” All of the Craig family have works displayed in the gallery. Jonathan and Bridget have been guest artists at the Walters Falls Group of Artists show for the past two years, and feature several of the artists who participate in that show. “The idea behind our gallery is to have a space that supports local artists, while also bringing different Ontario artists (who are not available anywhere else in the Grey/Bruce/Simcoe area) to collectors,” explains Jonathan. “We offer art at many different price points as we want to appeal to both high end collectors as well as art lovers whose budgets aren’t as large.”

Whether you are an avid art collector looking for an investment piece, or are simply looking for unique artwork, jewelry and gifts, visit Meaford’s newest (and only) commercial art gallery.

Craig Gallery | 4 N Sykes Rd. | Meaford | 519.538.3671 | craiggallery.ca

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with taking care of yourself, mind, body and spirit. When Paige Kaufman and Linda Vallee started looking for a location for their new venture, they were looking for a space with good energy. “When we walked into this building, we knew,” says Linda. “The Owen Sound downtown core is revitalizing with so many unique shops and businesses that bring such a warm and cozy energy to our community and adding our hub was an easy decision! Plus, the space was simply perfect.”

Paige and Linda officially opened Kokoro in April, 2019.” When you walk into Kokoro, you feel our energy,” says Paige. “You immediately know that this place is one of a kind! We offer services that not many in our area offer, and bring it to you in such a unique way. We are open about our spirituality, about the energy, and allow people a safe space to learn more about their own energy, to reconnect with their soul, to remember who they truly are.” Services include halotherapy in a beautiful Himalayan salt cave, floatation therapy in sensory deprivation cabins, infrared sauna therapy, hand & foot detox as well as many energy healing therapies including reiki, intuitive reiki, past life regression, chakra balancing and healing meditations all designed to help you realign and connect with your soul. Kokoro also hosts events and workshops.

“Our business belief is to build positive relationships with our clients,” explains Linda. “Listening to them, understanding what they are going through, hearing their story, and providing guidance.” Kokoro celebrates progressive partnerships with the community by bringing in practitioners, leaders and teachers from different businesses. Paige and Linda also support local charities, offer specials and discounts to those in need. “We have involved our community in every step of Kokoro from the beginning,” says Paige. “We have welcomed everyone from the moment we began construction.”

If you are looking to relax, need to get away from the business of life, or are simply looking for an hour to yourself in peace with no interruptions, Kokoro is the answer. Fall in love with caring for yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit.

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Let’s imagine a house is listed at $500,000 and has been on the market for a month or two. Along comes a Buyer and offers $475,000, closing in a month and conditional on financing for 5 days. Let’s further imagine that the deal falls apart because the buyer could not obtain satisfactory financing. If we had published the fact that the home had sold for $475,000 we would have done a profound disservice to the Seller of the home as we would have broadcasted a number that they were willing to accept for a deal that never would have gone firm. Now imagine another Buyer comes along who knows that the Seller is willing to accept $475,000 instead of the posted $500,000. We would have profoundly disadvantaged the seller in this scenario.

However, the rules do allow the dissemination of data on houses that have sold firm, but have not yet closed. While we could display the sale price of the home on our VOW, we choose not to. We worry, as has happened many times in the past, that although the deal is firm, that if it does not close, the disclosure of the acceptable sale price will disadvantage our sellers in the same way as shown above.

Speaking of guidance on the real estate market in question…

Following a somewhat softer real estate market in the first five months of 2019, both sales and listing activity have rebounded significantly April through August as well as into September. It is worth noting that unit MLS® sales in July and August were 31% and 18% higher than last year respectively. These robust increases fell in two months where we historically see a slowdown in market activity due to summer vacations. This begs the question, are we heading into another period one could describe as a real estate boom?

Through the end of August, MLS® sales volume in dollars across our southern Georgian Bay market area have increased 17% from one year ago to $737 million but remain roughly 4% below the record sales volume we experienced in 2017. Upon reviewing the 17% increase (roughly $107 million in added sales dollars) we have seen over last year, 50% or $54 million of this has come from significantly increased sales activity of luxury properties priced $1 million and

So, we display the fact that it is sold and the number of days it was on the market, but only publish the sold price once the home transaction has been completed. Once the transaction has been completed you see, the price becomes a matter of public record in the land registry and no one can be disad-

Who doesn’t want to know how their investment is doing?

Who doesn’t want to know the relative health of the market they are invested in?

vantaged by publishing the information.

It is a balance between privacy and the public record. We are however, constantly looking at the regulations and weighing them against the needs of the consumers to inform the way we update our offering.

The bottom line is that the consumer has been clamouring after this

for years. Most REALTORS® will tell you that they get a call a week, if not a call a day, from a client asking “Can you tell me what the house down the road sold for?” Are these nosy neighbours? Sure…sometimes.

But what is a nosy neighbour? It is a consumer who has a HUGE investment in their home. In many cases, their biggest single investment.

Who doesn’t want to know how their investment is doing? Who doesn’t want to know the relative health of the market they are invested in?

I have said it before and I will say it again…If a pillar of the REAL-

TOR® value proposition is controlled access to data that the consumer wants but cannot get because we are the gatekeepers, we are fighting a

losing battle. A REALTOR® must be a trusted advisor in a complex and unfamiliar transaction to the consumer and give good guidance on the market in question. Giving the consumer unfettered access to data will facilitate this. It is happening now, and the data will only get better as

higher.

Overall, MLS® unit sales are up a respectable 6% year-over-year with single family home sales showing an 8% with 1,052 properties sold year-to-date in 2019 compared to 975 MLS® single family home sales reported in the first eight months of 2018. Resale condominium sales through the local MLS® system in

the area essentially remain equal to one year ago up just 1% to 298 units versus 294 sales to the end of August 2018. As a further example of how some segments of our market are outperforming others, it is worth noting the following example. Year-to-date MLS® sales over $1 million total 89 units, an increase of 81% or the same period last year. Conversely, unit sales under the $1 million threshold are up a more modest 4% from one year ago. Once again, please note that none of these results reflect sales of new homes, condominiums and or other properties made by builder/developers outside of the MLS® system.

Local real estate market activity has shifted to what can best be described as “balanced,” which serves to level the playing field somewhat for both sellers and buyers alike. To the end of August, we have seen a 12% increase in the number of new MLS® listings coming onto the market whereas unit sales are up just 6%. Buyers in many price ranges across our market have more to choose from which is clearly to their benefit.

Anecdotally, the frequency of multiple offers has decreased relative to the number experienced through 2016 and 2017. *

the industry comes around to the idea that this is a good thing.

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ESCARPMENT® REAL ESTATE | MARKETWATCH As of this report, the year-to-date average number of days-on-market has increased from 46 days in 2018 to 52 days this year. The year-todate average sale price in our market year-over-year has increased 10% from $488,475 to $ 537,400, with much of this increase stemming from the aforementioned 81% increase of sales over $1 million. Overall, there are currently 1,289 active listings in our MLS® system which, based on the current rate of sales represents 6.7 months of inventory.

As always, whether you are buying or selling, consulting with a local REALTOR® for information that is in keeping with your specific situation is the best way to make an informed decision with respect to your real estate needs and objectives. |E|

Meaford Golf Mews is a new life lease development on the Meaford Golf Course.

This scenic, 18 hole golf course has been operational since 1934. There will be 40 life lease units - 4 fourplexes and 12 semis, with prices starting at $408,000 (+HST).

Construction is underway and some units will be ready for occupancy this Fall 2019.

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