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AUTUMN 2010

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Autumn 2010CONTENTS

COVER Kimberley Seldon and Chef Cory Burgan prepare forKimberley’s ‘Cinema Paradiso’ party.

PHOTO: SIMON BURN, SDB IMAGES

Web extras www.caledonliving.comA season with CSA veggies • Recipe for stew dumplings • On-going local produce blog

Caledon Culinary Challenge • All the chefs’ recipes • Additional photos • Behind the scenes video

Las Vegas • Full portfolio of Simon’s photos

INTERIORS13 The purrfect paint finish16 At home with Kimberley Seldon

WELLNESS52 Anti-aging & positive thinking

FOOD & DRINK29 Fifth annual Caledon Culinary Challenge

46 A season with CSA veggies

44 The virtual Sommelier

TRAVEL56 Las Vegas

PEOPLE71 Chris Haney: a life well lived

HERITAGE22 Church’s Falls

63 Caledon’s historic landscapes

MOTORING74 2010 VW Golf TDI wagon

SPECIAL FEATURE79 Municipal Elections 2010

OUT + ABOUT10 Community news

6 CALEDON LIVING AUTUMN 2010

FROM THE PUBLISHER

FOR THE PAST 19 YEARS I have observed many changes in Caledon —some good, some not so good. One thing is certain; Caledon develops the way it does because of the people we elect to run things. They make the decisions on our behalf. This year’s election is one of the most im-portant in a long while, and the only way Caledon will move forward the way YOU want it to is by your vote on October 25th. If you don’t vote, and things don’t work out the way you wanted them to, don’t complain!

Caledon Living has followed this election campaign closely and we see quite a few new names as candidates, as well as familiar ones. I am a little disappointed with local newspaper coverage over the past few months. It takes a lot of guts to step up and run for council, and these candidates are relying on journalists for their voices to be heard. In a small town like Caledon where we all know each other, many journal-ists are bound to have their favourites, and their editorial may reflect that. Who knows? The fact is some candidates have received a lot more coverage than others.

I decided to contact all the candidates and give everyone an equal chance to express their views in their own words. So, commencing on page 79, for the first time, you can see nearly everyone who is running in your ward side-by-side and “hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.” We hope you find this a helpful resource...and now there are no excuses not to vote!

This is also our Culinary Challenge issue, an annual event that proves to be one of the highlights on our editorial calendar, and a lot of fun! Three top local chefs competed to see who could produce the best recipes using beets. Diana Janosik-Wronski, my husband Barrie, and our crea-tive team, together with our three expert Judges, headed out for the day to find a winner.

Kimberley Seldon, one of my favourite people and Caledon Living regular, allowed us to take a peek at her new home and experience a movie night where she wined and dined 75 people. That girl’s got class! Unfortunately I could not attend; but please remember me for the next one, Kimberley.

Of course there is plenty more in this issue—it’s actually our largest ever!

p.s. As we go to press, we just received news that Caledon Living’s Kevin Corrigan won third place in his class in the Targa Newfoundland Rally

—well done Crash! We’ve fitted in a small feature on page 77, and will add more to the web site.

A lot of politics and food

Katie BurchellPublisher


Contributors

KEVIN “CRASH” CORRIGAN WRITERKevin is our Automotive Editor, and an all-round car enthusiast. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, the International Motor Press Association, and sits on the Canadian Car of the Year judging team. Kevin has been involved with cars all his life. He learned to drive at eight years old on the family farm, and went on become a qualified mechanic, specializing in Land Rovers and Jaguars. He has also worked in vehicle sales and wholesale, and often rents out cars to film and TV production companies from his classic British vehicle collection. Kevin’s skills behind the wheel of a car have been proven in the world of rallying, and his recent acquisition of a classic rally car will likely mean he’s off competing on a regular basis again this coming year. In this issue, Kevin tests the new Volkswagen Golf TDI wagon, page 74.

DIANA JANOSIK-WRONSKI WRITERDiana, producer and writer for our Culinary Challenge, has a long career in public, community and government relations, and internal communications. Employed by corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors in several provinces, her experience includes food, health, banking, transportation, energy, urban planning and the environment. Diana has a Master’s in Environmental Studies and an under-graduate degree in geography. She is West End Coordinator for her professional association and sits on two community Boards of Directors. Read about Diana’s Caledon Culinary Challenge experience on page 29.

OUT + ABOUT

New businesses

Nu Age Med Spa Kleinburg’s Beauty Boutique10496 Islington Ave., Main StreetKleinburg905 893 7900www.nuagemedspa.net Able Insurance 6 Queen Street, N Suite 206Bolton (above Royal Bank)905 951 2253www.ableins.ca Northpoint Veterinary Hospital 12599 Hwy 50 , Unit 4Bolton (south of McEwan)905.857.PETS (7387)

Zio’s Butcher Shop5 Queen Street North, Bolton905 857 1120

Inspirations16078 Airport Road, Caledon East905 584 4000

Hagenpet301 Queen Street, Bolton905 951 6315

ADDX Hair Group280 Hwy 50 South, Bolton(between Martha & Ellwood)905 857 1727

Wild Orchid Lingerie – new location30 Nashville Rd. Kleinburg905 893 7545www.wildorchidlingerie.com

New addition to our Caledon and Orangeville sales teamWe are pleased to announce that Katharine Peat-Roberts joins our sales team, with a tremendous amount of experience in both sales and marketing. Katharine is long time resident of Orangeville and lives with her two sons Cameron and Fraser.

To discuss your advertising needs please do not hesitate to contact Katharine at 519 938 2577

Upcoming events Saturday, October 23 Caledon Breast Cancer Foundation presents Pink Tie Gala 4-course dinner and entertainment at Caesar’s Event Centre, Bolton.Commences 5:30pm, tickets $150ppwww.pinktiegala.com

Friday, October 29 Kids & Horses FoundationGuest speaker Margaret Trudeau,with wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert.Best Western Orangeville, 6:00 – 9:00pm. Tickets $100pp.www.kidsandhorses.ca

Friday, October 29 Caledon Agricultural Society presents Caledon Village Halloween Haunted Hall Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30, 6:00 – 9:00pmwww.cvhauntedhall.com

November 13 – January 2 Alton Mill presents‘Twas the Art Before ChristmasSeasonal celebration of artistic talent. Art & crafts, jewellery and Fair Trade products.www.altonmill.ca


I RECENTLY PAID A VISIT to the newly opened Masters Academy of Decorative Arts. The own-ers, Jim, Peter and Agnes, wowed me with the furniture finishes the guys have been working on. Samples are done on furniture as examples of what students can expect to learn when they attend the Academy.

The Masters Academy of Decorative Arts is reviving the look of custom furniture with faux finishes such as tortoiseshell, ebony and ivory, to name a few. By doing so, they are paying homage to the decorative arts tradition in which craft guilds flourished. By way of a little history, furniture guilds flourished in France from the 1660s up to the abolition of the guilds during the French Revolution. In Paris, the furniture trade was divided among craft guilds. Each guild kept its techniques as carefully guarded secrets. Not so with Jim and Peter; they will happily show you how they work their magic!

BY TESS MELADY

The purrfect paint finish

An example of today’s decorative arts revival can be seen in the work Jim and Peter did on this French provincial style hall console. It looks nothing like the original that was rescued from Moveline, a warehouse treasure trove of used hotel furniture. Unlike French furniture in the Royal courts, French provincial furniture has its origins in the provincial cities and towns such as Lyon. It was a distinct style from that of the Paris artisans or the rural tradition of French country furniture. It did, however, draw its inspiration from design innovations that were initiated in the luxury trades of Paris.

Fast forward to today and French provincial furniture has lost its popularity with consumers. The console Jim and Peter reworked, though, has ‘good bones’ and, in the tradition of shabby chic that the guys love, it has taken on a new life! Jim told me, “What I love about reworking furniture pieces it that there are no rules. I love taking something traditional and giving it a modern twist!”

I love taking something traditional and giving it a modern twist!”“

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Here is what it took to transform this piece of furniture into a unique, one of a kind piece:1 Clean off the surface and sand lightly. A good thing to have is a tack cloth, a special cloth that is slightly sticky and will remove all unwanted grit/dust from the surface.

2 Fill any dings, scratches or gouges with wood filler. Let dry and sand lightly.

3 Paint the entire surface with an oil bonded Primer sealer. We use Zinsser Bulles Eye 1 2 3.

4 We painted the legs with light grey latex—the base colour that we will leaf with pewter foil. Let dry.

5 We applied the glue called “size” over the light grey base coat, and let dry.

6 We applied the pewter foil.

7 We painted the console table top surface with a crackle medium, made to work with a latex paint, and let dry.

8 We applied a yellow latex paint thickly, using a cross hatch method. Let dry completely.

9 We shaded the top surface with a teak wood stain, also applying it softly on top of the pewter legs to create an Old World patina.

10 We applied the Tiger design using a stencil and black latex paint.

11 We sealed the console with an oil satin varnish.

The end result with the Tiger print finish on the top is right on trend with the fall fashions that incorporate animal prints. Clothing design and furniture design always mirror each other. With this new finish, French provincial meets “Out of Africa!”

For me, it evokes memories of Katherine Hepburn in the African Queen. Picture this console as a bar with crystal decanters. Then all you need to learn is how to make a martini with the same ‘je ne sais quoi’ as Ms. Hepburn.

Moveline contact info: Sue Jeans Bus: 905 815 13331064 South Service Road, Oakville

Masters Academy contact info: Masters Of Chic: Jim Connelly, Peter de Sousa, Agnes von Mehren 647 346 3870100 Bridgeland Ave., Suite A, Toronto


We all fantasize about that perfect vacation spot, somewhere peaceful, where you can get away and relax with that perfect view. I would never have believed that I could find such a view hidden away in the small country town of Creemore, Ontario —at the home of interior designer Kimberley Seldon.

At home with Kimberley Seldon: A piece of heaven fit for a design queen

BY PRISCILLA EASTMAN • PHOTOS BY SDB IMAGES

INTERIORS


I want our home to accommodate large groups of family and friends.”

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IT WAS A GORGEOUS August long weekend Sunday when I drove up north to Creemore, the perfect day for a party. That night was to be movie night,

‘Kimberley Seldon style’. Approximately 75 guests would be gathering to enjoy her annual long week-end get-together, “Cinema Paradiso” night, to be held outdoors. Chef Corey Burgan would be show-casing an Italian inspired menu. With a starlit back-drop, and wine and food flowing by candlelight,

‘Paradiso’ describes the event perfectly.I was able to catch up with Kimberley earlier in the day,

before the party began. As we enjoyed a cappuccino in the morning sunlight, I discovered how she ‘happened onto’ this jewel of a property.

Kimberley had first come to Creemore about ten years ago, to film a Christmas special at what was then known as the Inn at Creemore Hills. Although it had been winter, she remembers that the driveway was lined with trees which reminded her of the Cyprus trees she’d seen in Italy. As she made her way into the inn and headed upstairs, she was immediately taken in by the view of the hills. They reminded her of Tuscany. After convincing her husband that he too must see the landscape, even though it was Christmas, they both decided that they wanted to live there one day. “If I could be close to a good book, a cappuccino, with this kind of view, I’d be happy for the rest of my life,” Kimberley laughed.

Years later, they hired a real estate agent, Ginny MacEachern, and spent about two years looking for the perfect place. Ironically, their final choice was the very first property they had viewed. Two years later, after their real estate agent suggested they take another look, they both fell in love with it!

Kimberley explained that it was the water and the view from the property that finally drew her in. As I sat with her in the warmth, overlooking the water and the stunning lily pads that border her pond, I completely understood. With quiet music playing from the speakers around us outside, I felt a sense of tranquility. After the long drive through traffic from the city, the contrast was refreshing. The vast gardens together with the water made me immediately feel relaxed. “I love to watch my hubby feed his bass and his trout,” Kimberly said as I commented on the view of the water. “He loves it!”

Among her many other endeavours, Kimberley also takes groups to France and Italy every year to explore the wonders of beautiful landscapes and design. She says that each year they stand in front of gorgeous views and express how this is the most beautiful thing in the world. Yet all the while Kimberley thinks of her home in Creemore and says with a smile, “I come here and I know this landscape is equally beautiful. I don’t want to move to Italy—I love Canada!”

Kimberley says that over the years they have built up quite a close social network in Creemore. Every house is beautiful and each view is spectacular in a unique way. When asked what the purpose of a home is to her, Kimberley replied, “A home should be to serve your life. I don’t want to be a slave to my house—having everything perfect, being worried that

people are going to walk on my carpet or get water spots on the countertops…I want our home to accommodate large groups of family and friends.”

Being a very social couple, stress-free entertaining was the key to designing and building their perfect home in the country. With her family in California and her husband’s in Toronto, they designed their home to have people stay for weeks at a time. Kimberley said that it made more sense for loved ones to stay over instead of eating and having to leave early to head back with an hour and a half drive to the city.

When it came to the design and construction, they built the

The glass front library acts as a bridge between the main house and separate guest area.


main house from scratch. However, they did allow the beautiful landscape to dictate the essence of their designs. Everything around the perimeter of the ponds was inherited. They were grateful to the previous owners for maintaining everything so beautifully. Kimberly believes that the environment should dictate what is going on inside of the house. “You have to have respect for whatever is in place,” she explained.

Kimberley admitted the design-build process was enjoyable because her firm, Kimberley Seldon Design Group completed all building plans early. Before the contractor dug a hole in the ground, they had all of the planning completed, including floor patterns and materials, reflected ceiling plans that detailed lighting, furniture plans, and even the design of window coverings. According to Kimberley this makes the building process fun. They completed all of their planning and hired a local builder. Once construction began, they made regular visits about twice a week for a year and a half until everything was completed.

Kimberley also commented on the mistakes that other people make when building their own homes. She said that people usually become too eager to start and have the builder begin before thorough planning is done. Then they are backed into a corner with a room that cannot accommodate their specific furniture, window treatments, etc. She says that you should never make decisions ‘on the fly’ after the building process has commenced. Her solid advice is to take a year or so to make the drawings perfect. She advises, “You’ll save six months by doing it the correct way. There should be no surprises when building—that’s when the process is enjoyable.”

When I finally received the full tour of her home, I saw how each space created an open feel for entertaining large or even more intimate sized groups. Although Kimberley is still working on putting her ‘finishing touch’ on a few of the rooms, I was immediately drawn to a couple of areas. At the front of the house, she has created what I’d call a ‘Zen-like’ guest washroom that has an exotic air to it. Mounted against the wall, inside its own custom-made shelving, is a striking wooden carving that was a remnant from a temple in India.

As we passed through carefully designed areas such a contemporary ‘hidden’ bar, and an enormous library/walkway, we ended up at what became one of my favourite rooms: the master bathroom. Being a ‘bath’ person, Kimberley has created what I believe is the most soothing, spa-like area in the house. From the natural unfinished wood flooring to the modern crystal sphere chandelier hanging high above the tub, her style of natural elegance flows throughout the room. Once again you are captured by the breathtaking view. The bathtub was carefully placed beside a wall of windows, opening the room up to streams of natural light.

As I stood there looking out, I could picture the perfect way to unwind after a long week in the city…relaxing in a warm scented bath, with votive candles and some wine. All of this, while taking in the gorgeous view of the sun setting across the natural landscape. “This is our forever house,” Kimberley said.

“It’s our heaven.”

This is our forever house”“

Main level guest washroom with wooden carving from an Indian temple.

The contemporary faucet by Brizo strikes a sculptural pose in the large picture window.


For a small community the social calendar is pretty active, with friends gathering regularly for events like movie night.”

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Entertaining Kimberley style


Kimberley's entertaining tipsIn our family we never miss an opportunity to celebrate. My Mum-in-law has everyone to dinner on Friday nights and there is rarely a month that goes by without a celebra-tion. Birthdays and holidays of course, but we also ac-knowledge half birthdays, college acceptance letters, buying a new house, post surgery plans—you name it. Here’s what I’ve learned about entertaining: Keep it simple. There’s nothing “entertaining” about a host who’s too exhausted to enjoy her own party.

Know your strengths and ask for help where required. I am comfortable preparing my own floral arrangements but would never attempt to cater for 75 people. For that I call Chef Corey Burgan, who is a master at feeding a group stylishly.

For gatherings of more than 15 people, serve dinner buffet style. Set up two identical serving tables, perhaps placed back to back in the centre of the room; allowing an easy flow of traffic. Provide adequate circulation space for carrying plates and glasses.

Write out the contents of each dish being served, listing any ingredients such as nuts or cream, which may be ob-jectionable. This simple step alleviates any concerns a guest may have and frees the host from answering last minute food content questions.

Place a floor or table lamp beside the buffet so guests can easily see what's available.

Consider renting required dishes for a large gathering.

Organize a self-service bar well in advance of the first guest. Include one pre-mixed alcoholic drink selection, wine, and Creemore Springs beer of course. Make sure to have lots of water, club soda, juice and soft drinks on hand.

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THE FOREST AROUND US was exploding in brilliant fall colours, and meadows were a sea of yellow as goldenrods swayed gently in the breeze. But our attention was held firm by something else: the roaring mass of water slipping over the lip of the waterfall to crash against jagged boulders below. We were in awe of its power, and stood transfixed for who-knows-how-long. Luckily for us, and anyone who craves a bit of peace while taking in nature’s beauty, Church’s Falls is nestled in the folds of Forks of the Credit Provincial Park adjacent to the village of Cataract, and blessedly little known outside Caledon.

Church’s FallsBY ANDREW HIND PHOTOS BY SDB IMAGES

HERITAGE


We were tempted to keep Church’s Falls to ourselves, just as we had it that fine October day, but somehow that doesn’t seem fair. This location, which so effortlessly blends tran-quility and power, natural beauty and the industry of man, deserves to be shared by everyone.

It doesn’t take you long to fall in love with Church’s Falls. The views of the Credit River valley, which stretch out for miles before you, are spectacular. Before you even see the river you’re greeted by the roar of the falls as water drops 45 feet off a rocky shelf. Then it comes into view, powerful and in-vigorating, flanked by the haunting shell of an ancient, castle-like structure. Look close enough and you see a cave behind the falls. Cameras snap with a life of their own, attempting to capture the moment.

Those in the know suggest that Church’s Falls is perhaps the most scenic location in Caledon. This is especially true in October, when the surrounding forest is transformed into a painter’s palette of brilliant hues and the Credit River swells with autumn rains, giving the falls renewed vigour after a summer of laziness. It’s a glorious scene.

Church’s Falls has a history to match its natural wonder. It was rumours of gold that first attracted people to the Cataract area. The mere suggestion of gold can turn sane men into hopeless dreamers willing to risk it all in the quest for riches, and so it should come as little surprise that in 1818, when word got out that the ravine beneath what is now Church’s Falls was thick with gold nuggets, a frenzy ensued. Dozens of men abandoned their livelihood to flock to this wilderness area, desperately—and ultimately, futilely—panning for gold in the river. Several men died in the winter storms before giving up the vain search in the spring.

While no one found gold, they did find salt, not quite as good as ore but potentially valuable nonetheless. This was an era, after all, when meat was preserved in salt, making it a valuable commodity. In 1818, an operation to mine the salt got under way, and the first semblance of a village began to take shape. A sawmill was built at the lip of the falls, providing the lumber with which the workers’ cabins were erected. As it turned out, this would be the first of many attempts to harness the primal power of the crashing falls.

After a few years, it was determined that the salt was located too deep underground to reach economically and so the op-eration was suspended. With no employment, the workers moved away and the village was abandoned. It remained so until 1858, when Richard Church purchased the entire site, including the falls, for the sum of $100. The enterprising gentleman laid lots for a town, named the streets after his children, and constructed several mills. The village became known as Church’s Falls.

Church dominated life in town for decades, which is perhaps understandable in light of the fact that his industries were the main employers and he was by far the wealthiest inhab-itant. But as the town grew and diversified, his influence eventually decreased to the point when Church’s Falls was renamed Cataract.

Regardless of the route you elect to take, you’ll find yourself intoxicated by the dramatic falls and their moody stone ruins.

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The greatest boon to the community occurred in 1879 when the railway arrived and Cataract became a railway junction town. Previously, all locally produced goods—be it farm produce or lumber or flour ground in the gristmill

—had to be delivered to market in Toronto by wagon. Trans-portation by train was far cheaper, and the arrival of the rail line resulted in an almost overnight boost in the number of industries in and near Cataract. It also meant that Cataract’s greatest resource, its sandstone deposits, said to be the finest deposits anywhere in the Niagara Escarpment, could for the first time be quarried and used as a building material in Toronto. Much prized for its unique maroon colouration, locally quarried sandstone was used in the construction of the provincial parliament buildings at Queen’s Park in 1893 and Old City Hall in 1899.

Richard Church wasn’t around to see this good fortune shine on the town he founded. Aging and in ill health, Church sold his mill in 1880 and moved out of Cataract. His mill burned the following year, but was rebuilt by the Wheeler Bros. using stone quarried from the foot of the falls. Though it has been modified and rebuilt many times, it is the Wheeler Bros. foundation which visitors see today. A few years later the mill burned again, and the Wheeler Bros. gave up on it. For the first time in almost half a century, no industry sat alongside the lip of the Falls, harnessing its awe-some power.

Then, in 1885, a visionary inventor named John Deagle bought the burnt-out shell of the mill for $1800. He converted it into a hydroelectric generating plant, one of the earliest in Canada. In fact, his mill was the first in Canada to include an innovation known as a ‘revolving field’, a key feature in all modern hydro plants. By 1892 the Cataract Electrical Co. Ltd. was in operation and supplying electricity to local farms.

Eventually, it grew into the principal supplier of electricity for the Caledon region and Orangeville. The plant was pur-chased by Ontario Hydro in 1947, but was dynamited into ruins a mere 6 years later in a cost cutting move. Still, the shell remains, sitting precariously on the side of the cataract, making an interesting backdrop for photos of the falls.

The fascinating history surrounding Church’s Falls is told through a dozen or so interpretive plaques spread around

the location. Take your time to read them; your apprecia-tion for the falls will only be enhanced.

Depending on your mood and how much walking you wish to undertake, you have a choice of ways to access the park and view Church’s Falls. The easiest and therefore most popular way is to park at the entrance to Forks of the Credit located in Cataract itself. It’s only a few minutes walk from there, but be mindful of the many No Parking signs that dot the village. Another option is to enter from the gate on McLaren Sideroad, south of Charleston Sideroad. From there, walking along the smooth surface of an old rail line that has been made into a leisurely hiking trail, it’s about a 15 minute walk.

Hardened walkers may relish the challenge of entering from the main gates of the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, on the 2nd Line just north of Caledon. This trek is longer and requires descending and ascending again a stair-case of more than six hundred steps. Although more effort is involved, almost everyone agrees it’s worth the time and energy. You’ll see stunning views of the brilliantly coloured forest valley, experience varied terrain, and pass by a rare kettle lake. Created by glaciation, a kettle lake is essentially a pocket carved into the rock by glaciers and then filled with meltwater and rainwater to form a small self-contained lake.

Regardless of the route you elect to take, you’ll find your-self intoxicated by the dramatic falls and their moody stone ruins. In your exuberance, you may be tempted to scramble down the ravine’s slopes in order to get closer to the falls and achieve a more dramatic shot. Don’t! People have died doing just that, casting a dark pall on an otherwise glorious location.

As the autumn sun begins to set, casting the falls and the surrounding forest in golden light, and shrouding the hydro ruins in eerie shadows, we snap a few last photos and begin our walk back to the car. We pause as the Credit Valley Travel-ler sightseeing train passes by, its windows lined with people jostling to see the falls. They wave happily, but we know they all wish they could have experienced the falls as we did—up close and intimate.

The Credit River swells with autumn rains, giving the falls renewed vigour after a summer of laziness

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PRODUCED & WRITTEN BY DIANA JANOSIK-WRONSKI

PHOTOS BY SIMON BURN, SDB IMAGES

Once again, we put three of Caledon’s top chefs to battle to see who is the best.

This year the secret ingredient delivered the morning of the contest was beets.

FOOD


The ContendersThe three contenders this year each have unique locations and personalities.

Hours: Tuesday – SaturdayLunch: 11:30 – 2:30pm Dinner: 5:00 – 10:00pm Regular menu and daily specials

19834 Airport Rd.Mono MillsTel: 519 941 5150

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday Lunch: 12:00 – 3:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm – closingRegular menu and daily specialsTheme nights and pub nights

793 Forks of the Credit Rd.BelfountainTel: 519 927 9219

Hours: Tuesday – SaturdayBakery: 9:00am – 9:00pmLunch: 11:30amDinner: 5:00pm – closing

1475 Queen WestAltonTel: 519 941 6121

The Secret Ingredient: Beets me!Common everyday beets are locally grown vegetables which keep well and are available all winter long. Because of the current trend for “locavor” eating, or 100 mile diets, beets are rapidly re-gaining favour among “foodies” and eateries.

Beets actually have an ancient history, and sources say they have been eaten since time immemorial. And it’s not just the root, as beet “tops” have appeared in diets worldwide. The leaves and stems can be steamed or boiled and, in fact, taste similar to spinach and chard!

Some think beets were cultivated in the Mediterranean region about 2,000 BC and then spread to Babylonia by the 8th century BC and China by 850 AD. Even Aristotle referred to them. The English language edition of Larousse Gastronomique says the Romans cultivated beets and also used the leaves as a vegetable. Cooked in different ways by different cultures, the root is used for Borscht in Eastern Europe, often pickled in English speaking cultures, and even made into wine.

Several kinds of beets exist. The beetroot we have tradition-ally known is red, but it comes in many colours and varieties. Three colours were used for this article, not only red, but yellow and striped “pink” or “Chioggia” (named after the coastal town near Venice where it originated). The white sugar beet is used as a source of sugar in many places such as Europe. First refined in Silesia, Poland, by 1880 it supplied at least half of the world’s sugar! On trips abroad I have seen sugar beets grown all over the former WWI battlefields of Champagne and The Somme, where dodging long-buried (and often live) artillery shells is still a daily challenge for the farmers! There is also the “mangel-wurzel” type, developed as fodder for animals.

AS A PERSON with pretensions in her kitchen, being able to spend the day with such a high calibre of chefs was “a dream come true”.

To make sure we got around in style, Bolton GM and its manager, Craig Watson, generously provided a gor-geous Cadillac Escalade for the whole day. Ever mindful of good service, they also provided their boardroom where everyone met to be briefed.

Erik Kjaer, Market Hill CaféMarket Hill Café is located right in Mono Mills where Airport Rd. meets Hwy 9. Chef Erik Kjaer is of Danish origin and grew up in Niagara. He got his passion for cooking from his mother on their farm, learning the value of real, fresh ingredients. Erik attended George Brown College back in the 70s. During his

career he worked at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto and Windermere House in Muskoka before going into the “British Pub business.” Finally, wanting a shorter commute, he bought and opened Market Hill Café in July of 2007.

Rossy Earle, Belfountain InnLocated in its namesake, Belfountain Inn is found on Forks of the Credit Rd. where it meets the very top of Mississauga Rd. Owners Jim and Susan Wallace are well-known locally for community spirit, and jumped in at the last minute to fill the final competitor vacancy. Chef Rossy Earle, a

graduate of Georgian College in Barrie, came to Belfountain Inn last year from the Arbour Restaurant in Nobleton, where she had developed her local following.

Jason Perkins, Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro Bakery Jason Perkins, as most readers will know by now, is the third generation of his family to own and run what was originally Ray’s Bakery, established by his grandfather in 1966 on Queen St., just west of the main intersection

in Alton. Jason is a Georgian College graduate. His parents, Donna and Dale Perkins, still bake the family recipes for bread and other goodies there, and the newly renovated restaurant offers a daily

“blackboard” menu.


The impressive panel of Judges included Hans-Ulrich Her-zig, Don Cruickshanks and Patrick Desmoulins, and you can read all about them in the sidebar to this article. Getting to know each other en route, the Judges’ conversation soon turned to a discussion of “organic” and “naturally raised” foods. This was brought on, no doubt, as we were passing through agricultural areas and various farmers’ markets in the countryside on our way to the first restaurant. One of them, Whole Village Farm, had in fact provided the three colours of beets as the “secret ingredient” for this year’s Cu-linary Challenge.

Each of the three restaurants is distinctive in its setting, and has a style that is unique to its owner and chef. All are very community minded and Caledon residents will recognize their names as generous contributors to various community events during the year.

An additional challenge was imposed upon the competing chefs this year. Previously, the contests were held on Mondays when the restaurants were closed. This year a Thursday was selected, when they were all open for regular business. It was an added test to see how they could perform under real conditions. Two courses were being prepared, an appetizer and a main entrée. The Judges were looking for presentation, taste and creativity in each dish served, especially focusing on how the “secret ingredient” had been used.

The “lowly” beet has many advantages; besides being grown locally and available year-round, it is also a food budget “secret weapon” as it is cheap! Betanin from the roots is used as a food colouring for everything from tomato paste to breakfast cereal. The beet has sometimes been used as a medicinal plant and has many health advantages in our diets. To begin with, it is a source of natural sugars (carbohydrates), has no fat and very few calories, and is a great source of fibre. The green leafy part has beta-carotene and other carotenoids, plant pigments which one source says function as antioxidants. The coloured root portion also contains carotenoids. The beet has lots of folate (a B vitamin), iron, potassium, magnesium, some vitamin C, and plenty of other nutrients beneficial for various parts of the body such as the cardio- vascular system and for fighting fatigue.

All this beet goodness is available at our local markets for “peanuts,” just waiting to be cooked in any way we wish!

The JudgesContrary to the common image of chefs as temperamental prima donnas with a spoon, the guest judges, all accomplished chefs, are in reality professionals and a retiring lot who prefer to be in the background.

Don Cruickshanks and Hans-Ulrich Herzig had such a good time last year, they readily agreed to return. New to our Caledon Living Culinary Challenge panel this year is Patrick Desmoulins. All three are extremely well qualified to judge some of the best Caledon has to offer.

Hans-Ulrich HerzigHans-Ulrich “officially” is owner of H.U.H Imports Inc. (www.huhimports.ca) in Newmarket. The company is an importer, distributor and wholesaler of high quality Swiss food products. He is also a member of chefs associations in Europe and the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Canada.

The Swiss connection is not surprising, because Hans-Ulrich arrived from there over

30 years ago. A high point in his long career was being a member (team captain for many years) of the Canadian national team in the 1980’s Culinary Olympics. He also was chairman of the Judges at many culinary competitions, and Executive Chef at The Toronto Prince Hotel for almost 30 years. Hans-Ulrich once judged colleague Don Cruickshanks in a competition!

Don CruickshanksDon quickly tells you that he is a “jeans” kind of guy who rides a motorcycle and likes to cook. No hubris there! His modesty hides his many accomplishments as a chef.

To start, Don is a retired instructor of some 20 years at the Georgian College Culinary School. He is also a founding member of the Muskoka & District Chefs Association. A licensed baker, he set up a baking curriculum

for the Fiji Institute of Technology. Don now runs a working farm, along with a catering company called At Your Service. For the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association’s biannual show for retail buyers, he runs the test kitchen and new product showcase. He also runs a barbeque school for Napoleon Home Comfort. Don won the Bronze Medal at the 1988 Hotel Olympics, and he judged in the Frankfurt World Culinary Olympics in the 1980s.

Patrick DesmoulinsPatrick is Executive Chef for the University Club of Toronto. This prestigious and historic Club, first established in 1906 as a lunch-eon club for university graduates, includes people from business and finance, academe, members of the law and judiciary, and even Supreme Court Judges. Former Governor General, the Right Honourable Roland Michener, was a long-standing and admired

member. More at www.universitycluboftoronto.comPatrick’s talents are treasured by Club members and he hails

from France, where he trained in Dijon. He came to Toronto in 1979 via South America, where he worked for the Hilton chain. He is a

“versatile chef” who both cooks and is schooled in pastry. Here in Toronto he worked for the Four Seasons Hotel’s Truffles restaurant, Auberge Gavroche and Oliver’s Bistro, and joined the University Club in 1989. Patrick jokes about recently being an “accidental judge” at a cuisine competition while a tourist in St. Lucia.


Market Hill CaféOur first call was at the northern edge of Caledon, Market Hill Café in Mono Mills. Some people may be inclined to drive past this café, as its looks from the road are more in keeping with a “burger place.” However, we were taken to a beautifully set table in the centre of the room by Chef Erik Kjaer’s daughter, Erin, who was hostess in the “front of house.” The Judges all nodded approval on viewing the appetizer, a beet and goat cheese gnocchi, when it arrived. Chef Erik had utilized the top greens too, as the bed for the gnocchi, all overlain with lemon and a cassis balsamic. All Judges agreed that the presentation was simple and creative, an excellent idea.

Where Chef Erik really impressed the panel was in the second course. He served a braised lamb shank and sautéed summer vegetables, with caramelized pear and golden beet purée. The Judges immediately noted the nice variation of colour in the julienne beets in the vegetable sauté. Don Cruikshanks jumped in saying, “The beet taste is really good and comes out and grabs you.” Patrick Desmoulins also agreed that the vegetables were all tender-crisp and had kept their distinct flavours, even the green beans in the mix. They all said that Chef Erik’s real achievement, difficult to do with Chioggia (striped) beets, was keeping the pink colour as it is wont to

“bleed” and become pale when cooked. While not the focus of the competition, the Judges commented on the amazing quality and tenderness of his lamb.

Chef Erik’s passion for local farm fresh ingredients is clearly shown in his printed menu. The lamb was supplied locally by Bert and Janet Nieuwenhuis. Readers may remember a sheep farm run by Bert and Janet was featured in an article on wool in a previous issue. The menu further noted local summer vegetables from ‘Sandra’s Garden’, ‘Tom’s farm’ and

‘Caledon farms’, and also included Downey’s Estate Winery.Having had the pleasure of eating there, the Judges remarked

on how deceiving the exterior of Market Hill Café can be. A truly family business, Chef Erik, besides doing the cooking, has actually done a lot of the interior renovation himself. A

“regular place” for locals, he also says his customers have be-come his friends. Meeting this real challenge so well, being open for business for his “regulars” while under pressure for competition with just himself and an assistant, was not missed by the Judges. “I will definitely stop there when I come by on my bike,” said Don, who makes frequent trips to the city from up north.

The beet taste is very good, and comes out and grabs you”“


You can see she put a lot of effort into it.”“


Belfountain InnThe panel then moved on to the Belfountain Inn, taking a very scenic drive through Cataract. The Inn is located in a beautiful and peaceful setting on Forks of the Credit Road, backing onto the Credit River. It is also a long-standing family business, owned by Jim and Susan Wallace and their children. Rossy Earle is now Chef, having come from the Arbour Inn in Nobleton about a year ago. The Belfountain Inn bills itself as “casual fine dining” and we feel we are entering the dining room of a gracious Victorian house. It features a magnificent country view from the back windows, for diners lucky enough to be seated at those tables! Again, the table is beautifully set.

Chef Rossy herself came out to greet the panel warmly, along with serving the first course. She and Don Cruickshanks exchanged hugs, as teacher and former student from Georgian College met once more. The appetizer was a roasted beet timbale, layered in the various colours and topped with a goat cheese brulée. It was served on a baby arugula salad with grapefruit vinaigrette and beet syrup, imaginatively reduced from the stems of the beets. Decorated with beet leaves, mandarin orange sections and toasted pine nuts, beet chips completed the presentation. Hans-Ulrich Herzig felt the timbale was very good. Vindicated, Don recalled his earlier comment in the day that beets actually make phenomenal chips!

We were already starting to feel full, but this is such a difficult job and someone has to do it! The main dish arrived to tempt us onward. It was Panko crusted turbot with red beet butter, served on a potato cauliflower purée, with wilted spinach and roasted “candy cane” beets decorating the sides. Chef Rossy explained to the panel that she flavoured the potato cauliflower purée with the yellow beet left over from the appetizer. A spicy beet reduction completed the dish, which all Judges said went very well with the main course. Patrick asked if she used a white balsamic in this syrup, which Rossy confirmed, adding that red balsamic was used in the appetizer, and he deemed the beet syrup was excellent. All three agreed, almost in unison, what a good idea and how innovative she was to call the Chioggia beets as “candy cane” beets. “You can see she put an effort into it. Very nice,” Patrick observed.

Recently I have acquainted myself with the benefits of Panko (vs. ordinary breadcrumbs), and here I saw it “in ac-tion.” The Judges all savoured the crunchiness of the outside of the fish, with the contrasting softness inside. Again, the turbot wasn’t the main focus and, going back to the secret ingredient, they concurred, “She has captured the beet.”

She has capturedthe beet”“


Ray’s 3rd Generation Bistro BakeryThe table was lovely at Ray’s (defending champion of last year’s Culinary Challenge and, incidentally, classmate of Chef Rossy at Georgian College). The charming hostess and a friend’s wife, Shannon Miller, showed us to our seats while other patrons looked on, no doubt wondering what we were doing! Again there were more greetings as Don met up with yet another former student.

Chef Jason Perkins, the third generation of his family, as the name implies, to run a business at this location, has ex-panded its original bakery offerings considerably to include a popular bistro frequented for lunch and dinner. Located near the main “four corners” of Alton, people who come for outings to the quaint galleries and little shops nearby find that Ray’s is a nice place to fill a hungry void of any size.

There is always room for more good food, and first we were presented with a “warm striped and yellow beet salad.” The beet slices were interspersed with grilled apple and Bosc pear, served with wilted beet tops, smoky bacon and aged cheddar. Hans-Ulrich pronounced the salad outstanding and Patrick noted it as a very simple salad but with good taste. The beet greens blended very well with the bacon and cheddar. The Judges all described it as “á la minute” and easy to prepare, with Don adding a crowning comment that,

“Less is sometimes more.”Chef Jason reappeared with the main course to explain

that he decided to be adventurous and not use the traditional goat cheese or balsamic ingredients with the beets. Instead he chose a buffalo mozzarella which was infused with beets, and it all sat on a beet “rosti” topped by pan seared sea scallops. All was served with a butter beet reduction and candied red beets. Patrick loved the idea of the candied red beets “hidden” in the rosti of beets, as they brought sweet-ness to the whole dish. Hans-Ulrich asked for a spoon so as not waste the sauce exclaiming, “Do you expect me to leave something this good?” Don and Hans-Ulrich both remarked that Chef Jason’s food preparation was “classic” and discussed whether the beef almost had an air of Kobe (a Japanese beef delicacy), as it was so tender.

“Beets are easy to work with, and there are lots of good recipes,” Chef Jason summed up his efforts and beets as a whole.

At the end of the day the Judges could relax. They sat back with proffered coffees and reflected on our very full itiner-ary. As one of the younger chefs competing in the Culinary Challenge, Chef Jason was teased about why he and others now wear black in the kitchen. “Just a trend, to be different,” he replied. All the Judges, coming from more traditional training, are used to white only, and said they feel strange in any other colour!

Jason’s food preparation was classic”“

The salad is outstanding”“

Talented Caledon ChefsReturning to Bolton in the Cadillac Escalade at day’s

end, discussion shifted to the fact that “Cooking is a pas-sion and comes from the heart.” People dream it and feel it, and that’s what distinguishes a “chef” from a “cook.” All of today’s chefs had “IT” the Judges agreed. Hans-Ulrich was most pleasantly surprised, as were Don and Patrick, by the number of good restaurants in Caledon. They further com-mented on how several of the dishes they had been served that day could be added to the competing chefs’ regular menus for patrons to enjoy.

But at the end of the day, “It was nice seeing others do the work for a change!” they all laughed. And I know I learned a lot too!

winner

Web extras at www.caledonliving.comAll the chefs’ recipes for you to try yourselfAdditional photosWatch our behind the scenes video

2010 Caledon Culinary Challenge WinnerChef Rossy Earle, Belfountain Inn


WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT to get wine advice just when you need it most, like at a restaurant when you open up a wine list full of unfamiliar wines?

Typical wine lists only include the name of the wine and the producer, the vintage, and country of origin. Better, more useful wine lists give you a description of the wine, information about its style, a tasting note, and even suggest food and wine pairings. But regrettably these are rare.

Ideally there would be a certified Sommelier in every rest-aurant, someone who had selected the wines to match the cuisine of the restaurant, can help you select a great wine to pair with your meal, and maybe even tells you an interesting story about that wine.

The virtual Sommelier

Choose any of these wines...

Chianti or Valpolicella for pizza and pasta. Splurge on Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, or Amarone if it’s a special occasion.

Match regional wines with regional dishes – for example, Muscadet with moules frites; red Burgundy with beef casseroles; Provençal wines with Mediterranean- style dishes; and, champagne with most everything.

Riesling, Albariño, unoaked Chardonnay, and sparkling wines like Prosecco or Cava provide the right balance of flavour and acidity for these complex dishes.

Low alcohol, off-dry Riesling or Vidal tempers spicy hot foods.

Any warm climate Cabernet Sauvignon on the list, the more fuller bodied the better. Northern Rhône Syrahs, Australian Shiraz, or Amarone are also good selections.

Stick with whites. Sauvignon Blanc will enhance the lemongrass and herbal flavours; aromatic Rieslings or soft, fruity Pinot Grigio are also good picks.

Muscadet or unoaked Chardonnay with mussels or oysters; Sauvignon Blanc for light fish dishes; oaked Californian Chardonnay with lobster or salmon.

Wine picks by restaurant type One more guideline for the Virtual Sommelier is to choose a wine that matches the restaurant’s cuisine.

Restaurant type

Italian

French

Sushi

Indian

Steakhouse

Asian (Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese)

Seafood

Ideally there would be a certified Sommelier in every restaurant...”

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BY RIC KITOWSKI & JOCELYN KLEMM

WINE CONNOISSEUR


Because not every restaurant has a Sommelier on staff, or has developed a descriptive style of wine list, we’ve produced three key guidelines for navigating most wine lists. Think of it as having a Virtual Sommelier by your side:

Cool Climate or Warm Climate? One of the most important factors in how a wine tastes, and how it interacts with food, is whether that wine came from a cool or warm climate. In cool-climate regions like Ontario, New Zealand, and Germany, grapes don’t always ripen as fully as in warm-climate regions like Australia, California and Spain. This means natural acids in the grapes stay high relative to the sugars, making cool-climate wines lighter bodied and fresher, and usually lower in alcohol. Warm-climate wines have lower acidity and higher natural sugar, resulting in wines that are fuller bodied, with riper flavours and higher alcohol levels.

In general, wines with higher acidity and lower alcohol make better partners with food, so it’s a safer bet to select wines from cool-climate regions. However, with fuller flavoured meals like lobster, grilled steak, and game meats, richer, full bodied wines from warm-climate regions are better matches.

Old World or New World? In wine speak, these terms refer more to technique, style, and place as it’s expressed in the wine. Wines from Old World regions like those in Europe are rooted in a “sense of place”—the French refer to it as terroir—and exhibit more of a sense of earthiness and restraint, rather than bold fruit flavours. Wines from the New World, from places like Australia, California, and South America, tend to be more fruit forward, and bolder in style.

The culture of food and wine is also much stronger in Europe, so a selection from an Old World region may be a more natural pairing for many foods. Some pairings are even “classic”—like Chianti and pasta with tomato sauce—the wine and the dish having developed side by side forever.

Do Vintages Matter? Wines featured on restaurant wine lists tend to be current vintages, especially in the case of white wines. That’s usually what is available for the restaurant to buy, unless they have a wine cellar to stock for the future.

It’s a good idea to stick with white wines from more recent vintages, say up to two years old, as they will be fresher and more enjoyable.

Vintages are less of an issue for red wines, unless the wine is from a cool-climate region where, in difficult vintages, the grapes may not have ripened well. However, when a cool-climate region gets a great vintage, like Niagara in 2007 (and likely 2010), the red wines can be excellent. If you want to play it safe, wines from warm-climate regions tend not to have much vintage variation.

The next time you are presented with the wine list, use your Virtual Sommelier to try something new with confidence.

Ric and Jocelyn are the authors of the best-selling Clueless about Wine. Sign up for their newsletter at www.thewinecoaches.com

There is something very satisfying in knowing which plot of land grew my vegetables.

FOOD

A season withCSA veggies

STORY + PHOTOS BY LENA DIAZ

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A season withCSA veggies

AS MANY OF YOU KNOW, my colleague, Simon Burn, and I decided to blog about our experiences with our weekly share of “surprise” seasonal vegetables from a co-operative farm right here in Caledon. After a few months (since mid-June) and many recorded dinners we decided to turn our colloquial blog postings into structured recipes just for you, our new-found fans. Based on our dinner experiments, we have created 2 distinct recipes using the same basket of produce available at this time of the season—potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic. Don't worry, we have tested them on our loved ones already and both have been healthily approved!

For those who have yet to discover our blog, look for the “Local produce blog” banner on our website www.caledonliving.com. Don't forget to check out other recipes from previous issues as well as sharing recipes of your own!

AH, AUTUMN – beautiful foliage, cozy pashminas and, of course, delicious comfort foods! I lovethis time of year precisely for that. Summer barbecues accompanied by fruity sangrias are wonder-ful, but as the weather cools there is nothing better than the tantalizing aroma of a slowly cooked hearty stew or roasted fall vegetables lingering in my kitchen as I sip a glass of red wine with my love. That experience alone is enough to make up for the chilly weather and shorter days.

CSA REVIEW: Lena saysI found that as the seasons changed from Spring to Summer and now to Fall, the vegetables in my basket became more fa-miliar, versatile and easier to prepare. At the start of the Sum-mer season I felt truly challenged, first because I had never had such a large amount of vegetables in my fridge all at once and, second because I had never tasted, let alone prepared some of the vegetables given. But, when I signed up for the weekly CSA basket I was well aware of the difficulties I might encounter, which I gladly faced. However, veggies such as kohlrabi and beet greens were not among the trials I enthusi-astically accepted. At least I can say I was not afraid of trying the “big purple thing” as mentioned in the blog. On the other hand, the initially dreaded mound of garlic scapes became one of my favourite things to cook with, albeit it was the end of the season by the time I figured that one out. Nevertheless, I discovered many vegetables that I would normally overlook in the produce section of the grocery store, plus some that did not appear at all in many stores!

CSA’s selections also made me change my perspective on grocery store produce. Never before had I noticed how “per-fect” in-store fruits and vegetables looked. Seeing the true, natural shape and form of my weekly CSA veggies, I real-ized that we as consumers demand the highest in fruit and

CSA REVIEW: Simon saysI enjoyed the whole concept of CSA. I liked the idea of having freshly harvested organic in-season local produce to use each week, with someone else choosing it for me! This was not ow-ing to laziness on my part, I hasten to add, but I enjoy the sur-prise of what arrives each week, and the challenge of creating meals with those ingredients. It was hard keeping up with blog postings, as I was often busy and worked late, so coming up with new ways to cook the raw vegetables sometimes became a challenge. When I did have a free evening, I experimented with ingredients and created my own recipes, which was fun and actually a good way to wind down after a busy day at work. I got rid of my TV a few years ago, so these evenings became my entertainment and relaxation time. Most often I would find myself making the same things, usually some kind of stew. They are quick and easy, and I make enough to last for two or three days. Most of the dishes are simple, and I aim for healthy and nutritious low fat meals above anything else. But most pleasantly surprising, when using high quality fresh ingredients, the good taste is there too!

My weekly CSA delivery was supplemented with trips to the farmers’ market in Bolton, to buy things such as local unpasteurized honey. I needed very little from the grocery store this summer, as I don’t use dairy products or bread very

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and vegetable aesthetics, devoid of any bumps or cavities and, as a result, create unnecessary waste. Seeing a weekly basket containing some three-legged carrots or veggies with dirt in their crevices created a very “down to earth” experience that was new to me. There is something very satisfying in knowing which plot of land grew my vegetables.

Over the decades we have seen a great shift in public aware-ness of how our food is produced. No longer do people go out to meet their local farmer and discuss the season’s crops; instead they become familiar with just the brands of our large corpo-rate farms. Some may call it great advancements in agricultural practices, but I think of it as a great disconnect between how we think our food is produced and how it is actually produced.

Perhaps it is wise to revert back to nature regarding some things—especially when it involves our health and well-being. After all, tasting naturally grown produce picked in its prime will win out every time over hormone-injected, tasteless produce shipped halfway around the globe, no matter how “juicy” the brand might advertise them or how “perfect” they might look.

Pros: The weekly baskets opened up the opportunity to taste various vegetables outside of my established cooking repertoire. This also forced me to include many more vegetables in my diet, a healthy step forward!

Cons: Some veggies posed a true challenge and demanded a little more time for research and preparation. Others had to be given away, simply because of the abundance or lack of ideas on how to use them. However, since my household consists of 2 people, the amount might not be a problem in larger families.

Overall, I highly recommend signing up for a CSA basket, or at least getting to know your local farmers at the markets.

Prep time 30 min Cooking time 40 min Preheat oven to 400F

Serves 4-6

2½ lbs chicken wings or wingettes2 cloves garlic, finely minced1 tbsp grainy mustard1 tbsp yellow mustard1½ tbsp dark honeyfew splashes of Worcestershire saucefew splashes of hot saucesalt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl and then pour over the wings in a pan. Let sit to marinate untilthe veggies are ready to go in the oven.

Honey-garlic-mustard chicken wings with roasted veggies

6-7 medium potatoes2 medium carrots1 leek 4 tbsp breadcrumbs4 tbsp canola oil (or other vegetable oil)2 tsp paprika1 tsp rosemary1 tsp oregano½ tsp chili pepper (optional)salt and pepper to taste

Peel and wash the potatoes and carrots. Cut them into chunks or wedges and finely chop the leek. Place the veggies with the oil in a large roasting pan and toss them with the leek, breadcrumbs and spices. Top them with the marinated chicken wings.

Roast for about 45 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and wings are cooked. To get the wings extra crispy and golden, broil them for a few minutes at the end.

To prep the chicken wings:

To prep the veggies:

Lena says: A pub-style dinner

at home, but healthier!


much, and only need to stock up on rice, legumes and rolled oats occasionally.

Pros: Local naturally grown food is good for the environment, and good for the local economy. Getting into the habit of eating healthy fresh food is so good for our health.

Cons: There were some weird veggies that I felt had limited use and didn’t appeal to me, such as tomatillos and kohlrabi in particular.

Preheat oven to 350F

Serves 2 (double for 4)

half acorn squash2 large carrots2 onions2 large potatoes500ml (bottle) English ale(I prefer Young's Double Chocolate Stout or Duchy Originals Organic Ale)1 heaping tbsp flour350mg stewing steaksalt, pepper1 tsp paprika1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce1 cup water to cover ingredients in pan, if necessary

Peel and roughly chop all ingredients into small chunks and throw into a large pot.Pour in the ale and add seasonings. Stir in the flour.

Place in preheated oven with lid on for 1 hour. Turn heat down to 200F and leave for a further 3-4 hours.If adding dumplings, place them evenly in the pot, half-submerged, and brush with juice from stew.Cook at 400F for another 40 min.

Note: The rule with stew is the longer you leave it to simmer, the softer the meat becomes and the thicker the stew. Sometimes I leave the stew in the oven over-night on a low heat – for approx. 8 hours.Alternatively, you can cook on a stove top. Bring pot to a boil, then turn heat to low and let simmer for as many hours as you can, at least 3-4 using this method.

I highly recommend making and adding dumplings—they are delicious.

Beef and ale autumn stew

Summary: At the grocery store I see so many people with carts loaded with packets of processed junk, and these people are usually obese, as are their kids in tow. On occasions when I’ve been to the CSA farm, or met fellow CSA members on pick-up days, not one of them is obese. Coincidence? I think not.

I’m positive that obesity and all the illnesses related to eating saturated fat-laden processed junk foods can be solved by eating fresh local veggies and fruit. Signing up for a CSA member-ship helps you to eat well regularly and adopt a healthy rou-tine. Add a little daily exercise to this, and you’re all set for a healthier life—it’s that simple!


Simon says: My own twist on an old English classic, using local autumn produce.

Web extras www.caledonliving.comRecipe: Make the perfect accompaniment to a stew—dumplings


Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.

– Eleanor Roosevelt

PEOPLE USUALLY DO NOT THINK ABOUT AGING until they see it on their own faces and bodies. In a society that is not particularly favourable to physical aging, this can be a traumatic time for many of us. Wrinkles, sagging skin and middle-aged weight gain are components of the aging process. For those that want to put up the good fight, the beauty industry is quite willing to help its customers by selling creams, potions and pills with vivid descriptions of increased vitality, elasticity and rejuvenation. But there comes a point when we have to face this new person in the mirror and just accept who we are at this given moment in time.

Everyone seems to know of at least one person in their lives that defies aging, but not in that pulled back, plastic surgery, Hollywood mask kind of way. They glow from within; they exude wellness and happiness, wrinkles and all. What is it that they know that we don’t? Could they have made a cognitive choice at some point in their aging process?

Growing numbers of studies about longevity and positive thinking seem to suggest that, as people age, choosing to behave and think in a positive way will increase our lifespan. In one such study, Dr. Toshihiko Maruta, a psychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic in New York, recently reviewed a stream of psychological tests that were given to more than 800 people in the early 1960s. He was particularly interested in the correlation between mind set and aging in these individuals. On close examination of the answers given, he discovered that 197 of the 800 people

were considered to be of a pessimistic nature. He further determined that these pessimistic indi-viduals had a 19% higher risk of death than the optimistic individuals in any given year within the study.

Another recent Yale University study delving into longevity and positive thinking concluded

that, “...this research found that older individuals with more positive self-

perceptions of aging live 7.5 years longer than those with less positive

self-perceptions of aging.” This increased life span remained after other life influences were taken into consideration such as age, gender, economic sta-tus and functional health.

Adjusting one’s perception of aging seems to be the key

that unlocks the door to a more rewarding older age. Being and staying positive in today’s hectic and sometimes depressing world is not easy. Making the simple choice between positive and negative thoughts can be a challenging new process for some individuals. It is not easy to undo a lifetime of learned negative behaviour. Interestingly, scientific studies have demonstrated that one cannot have a negative thought and a positive thought simultaneously. Further to that, having continuous negative thoughts creates a weakened immune system. So it really does come down to a cognitive choice—positive or negative. Acceptance of ourselves is an important first step, and having fun on a daily basis pulls in at a close second. The simple act of laughing and smiling can always produce immeasurable feelings of pleasure and happiness.

Researchers do not know why optimistic individuals have longer lives. They suggest that people who have an optimistic outlook will naturally have a decreased stress load, and in turn become more resistant and resilient to physical ailments. Choosing a positive lifestyle that includes moderate exercise and healthy food choices has been proven to increase well-being too.

Does our increased well-being lead to a more positive outlook or vice versa?

Either way, it seems that keeping positive about the aging process, and being proactive about our lifestyle, can ease our transformation. Living our lives mindfully, by paying attention to what is happening in our thought and emotional processes at all times, is the key to a successful golden age.

Here are a few helpful points to consider for a positive anti-aging way of life:

•Create or maintain a supportive, positive social network. This may include volunteering, group activities and family gatherings.

•Learn and/or integrate into your daily lifestyle a new activity that increases physical endurance, such as swimming, yoga or brisk walking.

•Use your brain! Do puzzles and/or crosswords; participate in TV shows such as Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy; join a book club or like-minded group to engage in thought provoking discussions.

•Maintain positive friendships and seek out new friends that have positive outlooks.

•Become a mentor within your community or profession.•Be the one to share a joke or story that encourages

laughter.

Anti-aging & positive thinking

WELLNESS

BY ROSE DUPONT


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Las Vegas: The perfect gateway to desert explorationSTORY + PHOTOS BY SIMON BURN

TRAVEL

THIS TIME LAST OCTOBER, I was greeted by a temperature of 31°C and a whiff of over-indulgence in the air as I exited McCarran International Airport. The previous week I had spotted a listing on a discount travel web site for a last minute, all-inclusive week in Las Vegas. A direct flight from Toronto, and five nights at the luxurious Monte Carlo—for only $540. The price was not a typo, and I couldn’t resist!

Next follows a magical, some would say spiritual, experience. Standing in the dark looking across miles of canyons as the faint glow on the horizon reveals layers of rock formations and peaks is one of life’s best experiences”“


I have hated Las Vegas in the past, having briefly stayed a few times while participating in off-road expeditions in Nevada. It was cheesy and tacky. “So why go now?” I hear you ask. Well, it’s very cheap to get there and stay there and, more im-portantly, it’s surrounded by desert, mountains and canyons, and car rental agencies are plentiful. Of course I brought along all my photography equipment!

My first full day was spent walking “the Strip”—Las Vegas Boulevard. After all, this is “where it’s at!” As I passed each big hotel complex, I realized that development in recent years has really transformed things, and some of the most ambitious projects are yet to be completed. Vegas is one big theme park—and now most of it is incredibly well done. Yes, it’s still cheesy, but more of a good Italian Pecorino rather than a processed slice in plastic as in previous decades.

I was most impressed by the Bellagio, with its stunning neo-classically designed shopping centre, extravagant interior décor, and hourly water fountain show to music outside in a huge man-made lake. This was particularly impressive at night. Across the street another shopping centre is fashioned in the form of a replica of the streets and canals of Venice, complete with gondola rides and a proliferation of gelato.

You can easily spend an entire day on the Strip, exploring each hotel complex, walking miles in the process, only to want to head out again after nightfall to see it all fully illuminated. Maybe that’s why people are stuffing their faces so much at the buffets… to build up their calories for all this walking. After spending a good 12 hours on foot, I started to rethink my views on Las Vegas.

The next morning I jumped into my shiny new Chrysler 300 rental car, and after a short drive southeast I crossed the state line into Arizona, quickly making my way south on Hwy 93 to join the I40 east. I hadn’t bothered to stop as I passed the Hoover Damn on the Colorado River, nor was I going to spend much time stopping for photos on an old section of the famous Route 66 that parallels the I40. It runs for approx-imately 140 kilometres before rejoining the I40 at the historic town of Seligman. It’s an interesting detour to take, to break the boredom of interstate highway driving. I did stop briefly at the Roadkill Cafe in Seligman for a bite to eat, but wasted no time before continuing eastward. My main reason for this entire trip was to spend time amongst the canyons and desert further northeast.

After heading north at Williams, onto Hwy 64, I was on the final 90 kilometre stretch towards my overnight stop, the Grand Canyon Village. The Grand Canyon is one of the largest tourist attractions in the United States, and is always extremely busy. Visiting in October, however, has the ad-vantage of being off-season and there is a greater chance of finding accommodation, and a place to park near the canyon rim. After five minutes driving through the village I found a hotel with a vacancy sign, checked in, and unloaded the little luggage I carry. I wasted no time before heading out with my

Bellagio Resort, Las Vegas

Bellagio’s shopping arcade, Las Vegas

Seligman, Arizona


I noticed small groups of people on nearby outcrops. Everyone was cold, but they waited long enough to take their photos to prove they were there. Less than half an hour after the sun had risen, everyone had gone back to bed and I had the entire place to myself”

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South Rim, Grand Canyon


camera backpack and tripod to explore the canyon’s south rim, and hopefully get some dramatic sunset shots later that evening.

I’ve visited the Grand Canyon a couple of times before, and have found it to be one of the most spectacular natural places in North America. You may be put off by the sheer volume of tourists that appear daily to experience the breathtaking sights, but what I discovered during my last trip is that all the tourists head to the parking lot at the south rim, walk a few hundred feet to some of the numerous lookout points, take a few photos, then waddle back to their cars and drive off. No one wants to do much exploring on foot. If you make even a little effort to walk along the rim, particularly eastward, you’ll be surprised to find virtually no one else there, especially during the off-season. Perfect!

As the sun started to sink lower, clouds quickly appeared, eventually hiding the weak sun completely. Any thoughts I had of a spectacular sunset shot were quashed, although I did shoot a few long exposures after the sun had set. As darkness fell I made my way back to the car; feeling the bitter cold bite through my thin layers was a reminder to dress a little warmer in the morning. Daytime temperatures in the desert may well be in the 30s, but minus temperatures at night are common at this time of the year.

At 5am the next morning I quickly dressed and headed out into the cold darkness to find my rental car. Sunrise is about 6:30am in mid October, but it takes about 20 minutes to drive from the hotel to the rim parking lot and then walk to your pre-determined viewing point. Then you have to fumble around in the freezing cold and dark to set up in time for the first glow of morning light to illuminate the distant horizon.

Next follows a magical, some would say spiritual, experience. Standing in the dark looking across miles of canyons as the faint glow on the horizon reveals layers of rock formations and peaks is one of life’s best experiences. As the sun starts to rise, the rocky peaks are, one by one, tipped with gold, and all this happens in an icy solitude, free of any sound whatsoever. I’m not sure if my shivers were from the cold or the mov-ing experience. For me this was a reminder of the impressive power of Mother Nature. As the entire canyon system around me was revealed, I noticed small groups of people on nearby outcrops. Everyone was cold, but they waited long enough to take their photos to prove they were there. Less than half an hour after the sun had risen, everyone had gone back to bed and I had the entire place to myself with the low sun providing another hour or so for photography.

Then I headed back to the car to start a long day of driving around the east end of the canyon and northward along Hwy 89 toward Utah, finding many more stunning canyon view-points en route, until I hit open desert. Northern Arizona is very remote and distances are vast, so little wonder I pass no more than two dozen vehicles during the entire day. There’s not much to do or see for hundreds of miles, and luckily I

As the sun starts to rise, the rocky peaks are, one by one, tipped with gold”“

Vermilion Cliffs, Arizona

Hwy 89, approaching Marble Canyon, Arizona

Hurricane Valley, Utah


filled the tank when I left the Grand Canyon because I didn’t come across a gas station for what seemed like an eternity.

I crossed the Colorado River once more at Marble Canyon, drove parallel to some bright orange mountains, not surpris-ingly known as Vermilion Cliffs, and then began a rapid as-cent of almost 1,000 metres in the northern-most tip of the Kaibab National Forest before a much longer descent. To-wards the end of the day I reached Utah and, after a few more stops in the desert to shoot, headed back west towards Las Vegas.

After two long days of driving, hiking and photography, I had earned a few hours off, so the next morning I took a bus to one of the huge outlet malls in Las Vegas. The brand names were less than half the price of Canada’s, and a pair of extremely comfortable hiking shoes called out my name. At the end of the day I took a leisurely walk up the Strip once more to take some shots and, feeling hungry upon return to my hotel, decided to visit the all-you-can-eat buffet at the Monte Carlo. After a feast of seafood and far too many tempting desserts, I headed back onto Las Vegas Blvd. for one more stroll, hoping to work off at least a couple hundred of the 20,000 calories I had just consumed.

The last morning was spent in the hotel, enjoying the luxuri-ous facilities, before a late checkout and shuttle bus back to the airport. Five days had flown by, and my opinion of this city in the desert had changed. I like Las Vegas. I’m not interested in the gambling or the shows, but it’s an interesting and lively place to spend a few days. There is a lot to see, the shopping is great, the accommodation, facilities and service are top notch. Most of all, there are endless deserts and canyons waiting to be explored in almost every direction for those who like the outdoors and hiking. Going to Las Vegas is a totally unique experience—there is no other place like it on earth.

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CALEDON'S VILLAGES and rural areas are regarded by many as mainly a ‘natural’ area. Our trees, hedgerows, river valleys, marshes and many conservation areas almost subliminally suggest to us that this is the way it has looked for centuries, but in fact Caledon is really a cultural landscape.

It did not ‘just happen’, neither was it initially deliberate, but rather was the result of action by the British Government and people like John Graves Simcoe well over 200 years ago.

Briefly it should be noted that in a few special project places some villages, later towns, were laid out like communities in the 'old country', be it Germany, the British Isles or similar European settlements in the Eastern States of the USA, with roads radiating out from a central point like spokes on a wheel, going more directly to other places. Several Ontario communities reflect this more European appearance.

Probably the most serious steps to create Upper Canada were taken when the Governor of Lower Canada (now Quebec) was faced with the misery of 7,000 refugees (now referred to as Loyalists) from the States living in shacks outside Montreal during the harsh winter of 1783-84. He realized that more surveying and settlement to the west was one answer. This was not the total picture, of course, but systematic settlement of the north shores of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario would also make it more difficult for the new US Republic to take

over our land if its inhabitants were so minded. Evidence of that desire would reveal itself during period of 1811-1814. Survey of what is usually known as the ‘fourteen counties’ was started soon after treaties with the inhabitants were prepared. As the Natives were mainly matriarchal societies, it gives one cause to wonder what the Native communities thought when the English (and the French before them) required that they deal only with men. The Natives didn't let their men handle any important decisions on their own. The fact that many of these treaties have not, or have only recently, been settled (at enormous cost) after so many years suggests that the female Natives may have had a point.

Presently, and in the more recent past, Planners and Deve-lopers, intent on maximizing the development potential of urban property, rarely consider the dramatic changes they will make to the traditional agricultural landscape or take into account other heritage indicators (e.g.) the early survey and settlement patterns still visible or, in some cases, buried just beneath the surface.

Fortunately today, due to Provincial legislation, most Acts of our Parliament dealing with land use changes include the requirement to have regard for the past, including both Native and pioneer settlements, natural features and environmentally sensitive areas. It will not, in most cases, prevent alteration or

Caledon’s historic landscapesSTORY + PHOTOS BY HEATHER GHEY BROADBENT

Even the vegetables in the gardens and crops in the fields were planted parallel or at right angles to the surveyed roads. ”

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The perfect fit: Mille Notte Lingerie

ordinary fittings, she is certified in custom-fitting compres-sion stockings for both men and women. These address issues of blood circulation as well as varicose veins. Mille Notte has a separate office which is strictly dedicated for mastectomy fittings; Rosa is a certified mastectomy fitter and specializes in serving her breast cancer clients.

Aside from helping breast cancer victims within the con-fines of her store, Rosa has spent the last few years deve-loping a support network for recovering Caledon women in need. She is also in the process of organizing workshops about proper breast cancer self examination for early 2011. As founder of the Caledon Breast Cancer Foundation, Rosa organizes the annual Pink Tie Gala, a fundraiser from which all proceeds go towards covering expenses for counselling and the purchase of wigs, prostheses, and bras to accom-modate prostheses for women who might otherwise not have access to this particular form of cancer support.

This year’s Pink Tie Gala is been held on Saturday October 23 at Caesar’s Event Centre, and will include hors d’oeuvres, a four course dinner, wine and live entertainment, as well as the traditional pink tie and swag bag. Volunteers and donations for the auction are welcome.

Mille Notte Lingerie, situated at the intersection of Queen Street and King Street, is one of the more familiar landmarks on the ever-changing Bolton landscape. Rosa Alvarez has made a success of this specialty business, one for which she felt there was a real need when she opened her store eleven years ago after discovering for herself just what the “right fit” meant.

Lingerie is more than just what goes on underneath a woman’s clothing. Not only does it include staple garments in women’s wardrobes, it affects the way they look as well and, more importantly, it impacts the way they feel. It is a proven statistic that 75% of women are wearing bras that don’t fit properly, often too small in the cup or too big around the back. The consequences of ill-fitting bras are back prob-lems, and those ugly shoulder indentations from too-tight straps. Conversely, the right bras control how clothes hang on the body and help with posture and self-confidence.

In helping clients with their concerns, Rosa is a consum-mate expert. She offers professional bra fittings, encouraging pre-arranged appointments, although walk-ins are also wel-come. To regular clients, she offers a loyalty card and a free bra for every ten bras bought at her store. Aside from

...75% of women are wearing bras that don’t fit properly”“

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construction but rather ensure that past settlement patterns or evidence of human occupation must be observed and recorded before decisions are made, along with all the other aspects of planning legislation, on whether any objects or sites must be preserved. Even if destruction does occur, at least there is a well researched record of the earlier human use.

As Peel was not part of the earlier surveys but York was, the line between that survey and the later one was called the ‘Indian Line’. Later, after northern Peel was settled, it became ‘Albion Road’ (the road to Albion Township), now called Caledon Vaughan/King Line or the ‘Town Line’. While only York was settled the road was just a ‘travelled route’ for about twenty-five years, until Peel land grants were allotted. Until that time, the areas of Caledon and Brampton were only occupied by Natives (and by a few European squatters) to allow them access from Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe, Lake Huron and Georgian Bay along traditional portage routes principally using the Credit, Nottawasaga and Humber River watersheds. Even after southern Peel was surveyed in 1805, a mile wide portion of the Credit River valley was left ‘open’ for Native travel.

However by the time our northern part was subjected to a treaty in October 1818, the newcomers had already ‘encouraged’ the Natives to move further west and the ‘corridor’ disappeared.

Surveyors were government appointed and, in Caledon’s case, both Timothy Street (west side) and James Chewett were supporters of the ‘Family Compact’. Chewett was actually the son of an early Surveyor General. They and their crews, many ex-soldiers, were all paid in ‘land’ and Chewett in particular received many lots suitable for future mill sites or with other extra values such as very big old trees or natural resources. Old records frequently list a grant to be for ‘services to government’ which did include military service or other services in the United Kingdom as well as the new Province, and for service in military encounters in and against the United States.

With all the military involvement, it is hardly surprising that the survey grids had such an organized and orderly ap-pearance. If you have ‘virgin land’ with no prior ownership or encumbrances and only physical features, why not use straight lines and clear 1,000 acre parcels subdivided into 100 or 200 acre lots? Even the dimensions of the 1,000 acre parcels, separated by roads, were supposed to be very tidy (i.e.) 2 miles by 5/6th of a mile. So on a side road, six concessions were supposed to measure five miles. It was decided that new Townships, if possible, were to be approximately 150 square miles. If the land being surveyed had been perfectly flat with no obstacles, dense forest, steep valleys, or winding rivers and streams, the perfect grid would have been possible, but of course it wasn’t. As the surveyors moved forward from the ‘base line’ they would endeavour to keep their lines straight. But,

after all, they were only using a 22 ft. chain! Unfortunately, as they worked their way through the bush, too often by the time they reached the next designated side road the one hundred acre lot parcels didn’t quite meet up, resulting in the familiar‘jogs’. Over many years Caledon has changed these ‘jogs’ into gentle curves but one or two still exist (e.g.) on Boston Mills Road just west of Airport Road. Although York County/Region roads run almost perfectly north to south, Peel’s don’t

—they are more southeast to northwest and the sideroads run south-west to northeast, although everyone still refers to the traditional ‘north and south’ or ‘east/west’ routes. Early maps like the George Tremaine of 1859 and the Walker and Miles Atlas of 1877 do make the grid look perfect but, nevertheless, they also make excellent tools for research.

These are the facts of settlement that historians are aware of but probably never think about. It was sensible, fair, easy to lay out, and made land calculation easier in a way not possible until aerial mapping became the norm. Every owner of a 100 acre parcel had at least 2,000 feet of road to clear as part of the settlement duties. But many, while trying to survive, didn’t get around to it, resulting in many so-called roads being largely impassible for many years, or only usable when frozen. For the owners of 200 acres around sideroad corners, it was an intimidating 8,400 feet—well over a mile and a half!

As already noted, the only thing wrong with the grid system was that it didn’t take into account natural phenomena. Rivers, escarpments, hills, cliffs, ponds and lakes, even big rocks all were part of the grid and, while the ‘Travelled Route’ had to take a detour, the true road allowance stayed in place. A 'zigzag' route up and down hills allowed horses and wagons, and walkers, an easier climb. Good examples are found in Belfountain (cliffs and river), Bolton (very steep hills and river), Palgrave (the mill dam and rerouting of the road around the mill pond) and Hurontario Street (Centre Road /Hwy 10) up what we now call Caledon Mountain. The Seventh Line (now R.R. 50) wasn’t open north of Palgrave until the 1840s due to many river crossings and marshes, and neither was the Town Line between Old King Road and Columbia Way (very steep hills and eleven crossings of Cold Creek and the Humber River).


The ‘grid’ created by surveyed roads. East of Palgrave.


Most early mill sites had a trail from the nearest surveyed roads to the buildings and then paths to the homes built for allied trade workers. These are now established roads in Caledon’s communities. Geography may intervene but the surveyed line went straight across, even if humans found it difficult to use.

Our grid pattern with its straight lines and right angles became so indoctrinated in our minds that houses, barns, fences and driveways would all be parallel, or at right angles to the road. Houses were built parallel to the road (even if facing to the south to maximize on heat from the sun in winter) no matter how far back they might be on the lots. Barns, milk sheds, farm yards and the apple trees in the orchard were in lines and rows that followed the grid. Even the vegetables in the gardens and crops in the fields were planted parallel or at right angles to the surveyed roads. Field fences (of stone, tree stumps and cedar rail) all followed this pattern unless geography intervened. That is why today a building that is built at an angle often catches our eye even though we may not realize why. The really strange thing is that, even in 2010, on Caledon’s rural routes, brand new homes still frequently follow the historic ‘plan’.

As Caledon is so large, it is also noticeable that early buildings were always constructed with what was available on site. Albion Township had white pine, cedar and elm so log houses and barns were constructed from them. The many ‘finger’ tributaries of the Humber River had ancient fossil rock in the stream beds and it was used for foundations and several homes. On Caledon's west side, lime and sandstone was plentiful so many buildings and fence lines are in stone. Clay was also available so some early homes were constructed from bricks made from the clay and baked in kilns on site. As the roads improved, brick plants were built. A few homes were built in sun-baked clay.

One still standing, and Heritage Designated, is south of King Street in Sandhill on the east side of Airport Road. Lime kilns, large and tiny, also abounded in Caledon, producing another naturally available and, then, essential construction material. This industry was abandoned as Portland Cement became available from Britain, very cheaply as it was used as ballast on grain ships returning after delivering Canadian grain to Europe. Strangely we are more likely to notice things built from materials not available here (or only from a building supplier) because they appear almost alien to their surroundings.

Almost all the farm trees were removed to clear the land to complete settlement duties, and they were burned or used in fires for heating and cooking. The smoke rose so high in the sky that it drifted overseas and eventually affected crop production in Europe, just as the settlement clearing of America had previously done, and more recently the clearing of forests in Brazil.

Poor farming practices by inexperienced settlers soon depleted the soil and created ‘blow sand’ in areas where sand and gravel were near the surface. Eventually ‘single variety’ fir and pine trees were planted to stop it and the government encouraged Councils and owners to plant roadside and driveway trees. This provided an even fall of snow for sleds in winter and leafy cover for travelers, and the farm animals in the fields, in summer. Fruit trees often grew along fence lines from cores thrown away by field workers. Today salt is destroying these beautiful trees, some dating from the 1860s, or they have been cut to extend the productivity of fields. Hedges, once an important feature of the landscape, are also cleared for the same reason, or to widen the road allowance. Ironically this has created a need for insecticides or other chemicals on some crops because nature’s predators, inhabitants of the hedges,

have disappeared. The next time you drive through

rural Caledon, I trust you will find the remaining evidence of the 1818 survey interesting. Remember, too, the even earlier inhabitants, as signs of their intervention on our land-scape are also still visible. These traces of our past may be thousands of years old and very subtle, but they are there. The rural roads clearly show that not only the old but the very recent inha-bitants still frequently adhere to the historic ‘grid’ started almost 200 years ago. Caledon may be covered in what we call ‘natural’ heritage but it is also, in every square inch, a val-uable cultural landscape.

A diversion caused by natural features.Mississauga Road, Belfountain.


Chris Haney a life well lived

Caledon RootsAlthough I never met Chris Haney, the co-inventor of the fabulously successful board game, Trivial Pursuit, after researching this article I felt I would have liked to know him. In interviewing key players in Chris’s life, everyone had nice things to say about him and his sense of humour, generosity, humanity and keen intelligence. Typical of Chris’s generosity, I was told how he had arranged, through the late Jerry Callaghan of the Bolton & District Minor Hockey Association and the subsequent Town of Caledon Minor Hockey Association, to give $10,000 toward a fund to pay hockey registration fees for players whose families couldn’t afford them. Chris’s only stipulation was that no one could know the origin of the money.

Sarah Crandall, Sudbury born and Caledon bred, first met Chris Haney on a blind date in Hamilton in the fall of 1969 when they were both 19. She im-mediately fell in love with his shaggy hair and piercing blue eyes. They lived together in fun for seven years until they tied the knot under the apple tree at her parents’ Caledon farm, located at the old 9th and 20th Sideroads on September 10, 1977. Although the marriage disintegrated in 1990, Chris continued to live in Caledon. Sarah and Chris remained business partners and close friends, the proud parents of three wonderful children, John, Tom and Shelagh, undoubtedly Chris’s greatest legacy. Sarah happily remarried in 2006.

Sarah built a home in Caledon in 1994 using a disassembled 150-year-old Pontiac County, Quebec square log barn and two Ontario log cabins, from Meaford and King Township. The 3 log cabins were joined together on a new foundation, providing a gracious log home of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and it allows Sarah to maintain her Caledon roots. She also has a 500 square foot cabin in the Yukon, where she goes to restore her soul in that unique Canadian countryside.

Trivial PursuitScott Abbott, the co-inventor of Trivial Pursuit, has lived in Caledon since 1984. He owns half of the Devil’s Pulpit Golf Association, consisting of the Devil’s Pulpit and Devil’s Paintbrush golf courses in Caledon, and also owns the Bramp-ton Battalion major junior hockey team of the Ontario Hockey League, plus he races Thoroughbred horses, mainly

PEOPLE

BY DAVID K. DORWARD

Why don't we invent a game? What could it be about?”

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RIGHT The original Trivial Pursuit game!TOP Sample from first production run


at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, under the name C. Scott Abbott Racing Stable.

Scott recalled that Trivial Pursuit (TP) was invented on December 15, 1979, at a house in Westmount, Quebec, which he shared with Chris and Sarah Haney and their infant son, John, for about a year. “Chris and I had challenged each other to a best-of-seven Scrabble series at $100 a game, but there was no Scrabble set in the house. On that particular Saturday afternoon, I babysat John while Chris and Sarah went grocery shopping. When they returned and were depositing the grocery bags on the kitchen table, Chris produced a Scrabble game he had bought at a Mom and Pop store, complaining about the $11 price.”

“There must be a lot of money in games,” he said. “Why don’t we invent a game? What could it be about?” Leaning with my back to the sink and thinking of the numerous times we’d asked each other movie and sports questions over beers, I immediately said “trivia.” Chris asked, “How would it work?” I said “I don’t know,” but got a pencil and some paper that was beside the kitchen table and sat down to start drawing.

“Forty minutes later, it was done, with the exception of the scoring wedges for the playing tokens, which took me until the first week of January 1980 to conceive. Chris had nothing to do with the concept, on which I was entirely focused, but he was dealing with specific details such as the suggestion that there be 1,000 Q&A cards, ‘so that nobody can memorize them’. I know one person who did just that and have heard of others! I later wrote the rules in one draft at my father’s house in Hudson Heights, Quebec.”

“Chris’s great contribution to the game was to leave The Gazette (Montreal) newspaper, return to Toronto, and set about finding suppliers and manufacturers. He did an outstanding job of that, and I have always said that the game would not have come to be if he hadn’t taken it and run with it the way he did. He always said it wouldn’t have come to be if he’d paid only six or seven dollars for the Scrabble game at a department store. I think we’re both right.”

“I won the Scrabble series 4-1. I still don’t know how it wasn’t a sweep!”

Eventually, to help finance the game, special non-voting shares were sold in blocks of five shares to 32 investors at $1,000 per block. In 1984, after the game took off in popularity, shareholders received dividend cheques of $50,000 for each five share block purchased.

The story of the founding of Trivial Pursuit has entered Canadian folklore and was the subject of a good, live action 1988 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) TV movie, Breaking All the Rules: The Creation of Trivial Pursuit. The game has sold 100 million copies in 22 different languages, and is still selling well. In 1988 TP was licensed to Hasbro and in 2008, for $80 million US, the intellectual property rights to TP were sold to Hasbro, the giant international toy and game company.

Golf CoursesChris, not one to rest onhis laurels, went on to develop not one but two magnificent golf courses. Devil’s Pulpit, established in 1990, is celebrating its 20th Anni-versary in 2010, and Devil’s Paintbrush, opened in 1992, is on the Caledon escarpment. Typical of his sense of honour, when he learned that a family named Harris had lived in the vicinity of what would become the sixth hole of Devil’s Pulpit, and that three of their children aged 7, 9 and 14 had died of diphtheria within 11 days of one another in 1861 (In historical perspective, 1861 was 6 years before Canadian Confederation), Chris felt that they should not be forgotten. The family had planted maple trees in a perfect square around the burial site. At first Chris wanted to fence off the property and alter the hole that Michael Hurdzan and design associate Dana Fry had envisaged. “Instead, Chris decided to honour the Harris family,” Hurdzan said. Today the black wrought iron fence and headstone that golfers pass every time they play the hole commemorates the sad events, and the hole is appropriately named ‘Memorial’.

The humour in this sad story revolves around Chris going to have a memorial stone prepared. When asked what he wanted, Chris said he needed a headstone for three daughters. After an uncomfortable silence, shocked by the scale of what he presumed to be Chris’s family loss, the stonemason began to comfort Chris until he finally broke down and told of the story behind the tragedy.

Inner DemonsChris, despite a genetic predisposition to heart disease (his father, Jack, died at age 53 of a stroke), engaged in a self-destructive lifestyle of excessive alcohol consumption and smoking. This caught up with him and he suffered from serious circulation problems, resulting in crippling pain in his legs and kidney failure.

Chris Haney died on May 31, 2010. His friend and co-inventor of TP, Scott Abbott, said this of Chris, which sums up rather well the way people seem to have felt about him:

“Chris was a great friend and business partner. Some have marvelled that we remained friends through the whole adven-ture, but I don’t see how we wouldn’t have done so. After Trivial Pursuit, we collaborated on the Devil’s Pulpit and Devil’s Paintbrush golf clubs with the same enthusiasm. A great many people miss him, none more than I.” Amen, and may Chris finally find the peace which eluded him during a life of many accomplishments.

David K. Dorward teaches such subjects as Organizational Effective-ness, Organizational Behaviour, Health and Safety, Labour Relations, etc., at both George Brown College downtown campus at King and Jarvis and the Humber College, Lakeshore Campus. You can contact David directly at [email protected]

Chris & Sarah, early days.

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BY KEVIN “CRASH” CORRIGANPHOTOS BY SIMON BURN


Many years ago, a man in Germany came up with the idea of a “People’s Car”, which was pretty much the only smart idea Adolf ever had. However, he did make a wise choice in vehicle, the famous Volkswagen Beetle/Bug, a robust little car that offered fairly decent transportation for a family of four, and was fairly economical to run. They sold in the millions and, even today, it’s pretty hard to find anyone who hasn’t at least sat in one!

Now let’s zip forward a few decades and see if we can come up with the modern-day interpretation of that idea. Well that was simple enough, because I’ve just handed back the keys to what I view as the perfect candidate, once again from Volkswagen.

Forget the hype you’ve heard about the future being driven by electrically powered vehicles. They’re all well and good for someone living within the city limits, but they’re not much use for those of us who live in and commute from the suburbs each day. No, what we require is an economical mode of transportation, preferably diesel, capable of coping with vast amounts of mileage, and priced not to break the piggy bank. We also, as active Canadians with a reputation for enjoying various outdoor sports/activities, could do with a vehicle which can haul more than just a bag of groceries.

What we need is the new Volkswagen 2010 Golf TDI wagon!You’ve probably noticed a slight resemblance to last year’s

Jetta wagon. Well spotted, because that’s pretty much what this vehicle is, simply a 2009 Jetta wagon with the new Golf face added to the front and a few other niceties thrown in. The switch to the Golf nameplate was basically a marketing move

as all Golf and Jetta models have shared the same platform for several years now. However, this has allowed the company to reduce the prices somewhat, which means that this practical little wagon now serves up even more value for the money.

I actually like the look of the new Golf and in some ways prefer it to that of the previous Jetta wagon, so this idea works for me.

The range starts with the 4 cylinder, 2.5L gasoline powered Trendline model at just $22,675. (That’s an $800 price re-duction from the 2009 Jetta Wagon.) Sadly though, to move into the fuel-efficient diesel powered wagons, you’ll need to purchase the mid-grade Comfortline model as the base diesel Trendline is no longer available. However, the company has knocked $1,400 from the price of the Comfortline to make this slightly more acceptable at just $26,875. The top-of-the-line Golf Wagon Highline has also been given a reduction of $1,200, reducing its price to $30,475.

Personally, the mid-range TDI Comfortline offers the best value for money, and I would always recommend the diesel powered units over the gasoline versions. For a start, you’ll receive great fuel economy (ie) 6.7 L/100 city km and 4.6 L/100 hwy km. In fact, over the course of a week, my tester returned an average of 5.4L/100 km. Think about that for a moment—you’d be lucky to get much more than that out of a Smart car or a Prius hybrid, especially when trying to keep up with hwy traffic, and this is a fairly decent sized wagon to boot!

That’s just one of the things I like about diesel powered vehicles. Another is their longevity, because diesel power plants typically last longer than gasoline units, so you can pile the miles on without concern. Then of course there’s the torque which

Buyers will be pleasantly surprised by the power on tap for overtaking”“


you get from diesel power plants. This is basically the actual thrust which you get when you push down on the accelerator pedal. I’m not saying that this little diesel wagon will be able to take on the likes of a Chevy Corvette, but I think buyers will be pleasantly surprised by the power on tap for overtaking, especially at highway cruising speeds.

Along with the new Golf front end styling, the interior has also been upgraded for 2010 with more/better soft-touch materials. And if you enjoy playing with a manual transmission, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the old 5-speed unit has now been replaced with a 6-speed.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a wagon review if I didn’t men-tion the cargo carrying capacity. With the 60/40 folding rear seats in position, there’s 32.8 cubic ft of load-lugging space available and, should you fold down those seats, this jumps to a whopping 67 cubic ft. Now that’s a lot of cargo room for a

Pros: A nice decent-sized yet economical vehicle. Cons: Deleting the base TDI model was a mistake in my opinion.

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vehicle as frugal to run as this! And for those who like to load up and head off to the lake, there’s also a large roof capable of accommodating a couple of canoes, kayaks, etc.

Basically I see this as the perfect all-round Canadian family vehicle. OK, so it’s not a honking great SUV with four-wheel-drive capabilities but, trust me, throw a decent set of winter tires onto one of these and you’ll be surprised at how well it’ll handle snow. Then with the money you’ll save by ditching that gas guzzling SUV, you’ll be able to take the family on one or two nice winter vacations to Disneyland!

In summing up, we started out looking for the “People’s car of the 21st century” and, although the 2010 Golf TDI wagon from Volkswagen might not fit everyone’s personal lifestyle or taste, given half a chance, I feel that it would actually suit most of us. Being honest, I’d seriously consider purchasing one as my next vehicle. It’s currently stylish, comfortable, cheap to run, and family-budget affordable. What’s not to like about that?

Well done, Volkswagen; the Golf range simply gets better and better all the time!


Photos: Gordon Sleigh

Crash takes third place at TargaCALEDON LIVING’S automotive writer, Kevin “Crash” Corrigan, recently returned from ‘Targa Newfoundland 2010’ where he succeeded in taking 3rd place in the Targa Open Class. As this was his first time competing in an event which has become widely known as The Iron-Man of Motor-Sports, we feel that he should be rightfully pleased with his noteworthy finish.

A little info on Targa NewfoundlandThis annual event takes place over 5 days and covers 2,200 kilo-meters on some of the most scenic, yet gruelling roads which Canada has to offer. The ‘Targa’ (or competitive) sections are held on roads closed to the general public and comprise 20% of the total course.

There are several classes available to competitors, including Grand-Touring (GT) which is basically a Time/Speed/Distance competition and open to just about any make/model of vehi-cle, regardless of age. In fact, the GT class attracts several true classic automobiles each year, and these become a huge draw for the fans who closely follow the event.

At the other end of the spectrum, there are the fully race/rally-prepared ‘Targa’ cars. These vehicles are divided into sev-eral classes. The Classic/Modern divisions are sub-categorized according to the various levels of vehicle preparation, and the

Open class is a catchall for those who wish to push the bound-aries of performance to the limits. All Targa cars require full motor-sport safety equipment (i.e.) roll cages, fire suppression systems, race-approved helmets, fire suits, etc.

Often hailed as an “endurance rally event”, teams work into the early hours preparing vehicles for the next day’s racing. Therefore fatigue-fighting plays a major role in crossing the finish line. However, the support and encouragement the teams receive from the people of Newfoundland and their fellow competitors is truly amazing, and lifelong bonds are often made during the course of the event.

At the end of the day there are winners, yes, but the prizes are not monetary. Each and every competitor shares the satis-faction of simply competing in the now famous event. Individ-ual goals are set and achieved, and most competitors vow to return the following year. After all, where else in North America can you race your vehicle on closed public roads with Police officers standing at the side cheering you on?!?

For further info: www.targanewfoundland.com


Municipal Elections 2010

Candidates for MAYOR

Marolyn A. [email protected]

www.marolynmorrisonmayor.ca905 838 2887

Annette [email protected]

www.annettegroves.com905 951 2312

As your Mayor, I would like to thank you for your continued support and, most importantly, your valued input over this past term of Council; together, we have laid a strong foundation for the future success of our Town. However, the upcoming term of Council will be a turning point for Caledon and the results of this October’s municipal election will undoubtedly determine our community’s future success.

During the past two terms of Council, we have created a long-term financial plan and a community based strategic plan that will deliver a strong, certain economic future for our community, a future that re-flects your vision for a well-planned Town where moderate, measured growth is affordable and balanced against our enviable quality of life.

We have placed public safety, the environment, and Caledon’s preeminence as one of Canada’s most desirable communities at the forefront of our planning and we have forged strong relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal leaders for the betterment of our community.

At the same time, there are new and exciting opportunities to pursue in keeping Caledon’s reputation as a progressive and vibrant commu-nity strong.

I have already opened discussions with key officials to bring a post-secondary institution to our community. As Chair of the Greater Toronto Countryside Mayor’s Alliance, I’ve started developing a plan to build on the strength of the more than 650,000 Ontarians this group represents to create an increasingly effective voice for agriculture in the GTA.

I am working with Senior Management to build upon the profes-sional strength we have at Town Hall in order to ensure we have the very best staff available to meet the challenges the next five to ten years will undoubtedly bring. We must be prepared to create a successful future for our Town.

Over the next four years, I will continue to deliver the honest, steady, and straightforward leadership you have come to expect of me. I will re-main unwavering in my commitment to moderate, well-planned growth that respects our Town’s quality of life without draining your pocket-books with the increased property taxes unchecked development will certainly bring.

As your Mayor, I will continue to seek, and listen to, the invaluable input of our residents and I will work with my Council colleagues and decision makers at every level of government to deliver the services and

It has been an honour to serve Caledon for the past 10 years as your Area and Regional Councillor. I, along with my husband and son, are fortunate to call Caledon home.

My dedication to public service continues as I announce my bid to be elected as your Mayor.

It is time to bring hard working, accountable leadership to Council.For far too long, we have seen record tax increases, debts, traffic and lack of services.

With your support, I believe we can succeed through common sense solutions which will meet our needs for years to come. I have always stood on principles of honesty, transparency, integrity and hard work. I intend to bring these same principles forward as your Mayor.

If elected, I will immediately instill confidence back into our local economy by bringing fiscal responsibility back to Council. I will work hard to bring much needed Community Services across all of Caledon, services which our youth and seniors can count on. I will ensure growth in our Town is controlled responsibly, providing benefits for our com-munity and not out of control, as we have witnessed under our current leadership. Together, we can end the days of special interests and back-room deals at Town Hall.

I stand for accountable and transparent leadership which is greatly needed in order to protect the place we cherish and call home.

During the Advance Polls and on October 25th I look forward to your support as we embark on a fresh start for all of Caledon!

programs our Town needs—affordably and efficiently. We must continue to build upon the solid foundation we have cre-

ated in order to achieve the successful future we all want for our Town. Your new Council will have to make tough choices about complex issues if we are to protect the vision of the community that you have told us you want. Council will need proven, decisive leadership; Caledon will need a Mayor who is willing to stand up for the goals you have said are vital to our Town’s success.

I remain committed to creating a successful future for our Town. I respectfully ask for your continued support in helping me achieve our goals.

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As a result of various discussions with many people in the community, we realized there was a need for a com-prehensive non-biased overview of candidates running for office this year. This election is said to be the most important in many years, yet most of us have few details to compare and make an informed voting decision.

We contacted all of the candidates who had registeredprior to September 7, 2010 and asked them to provide us,

in no more than 500 words, an abridgment of their campaign platform, outlining what they considered to be key issues to champion. In the interest of fairness, we are publishing their responses word-for-word (other than fixing a few typos!). All candidate information is organized and presented by ward, and we have included their contact details and web site links for further reading. We encourage you to take a look, and make the effort to vote on October 25—every vote counts!


Richard A. [email protected]

519 927 5034

Tim [email protected]

www.talktotim.ca905 838 5183

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I am seeking re-election as Regional Councillor because I have the continued energy and interest to serve the people of Ward One with excellent representation. On May 30 I registered for the election. I have been greatly encouraged by residents across Caledon who have expressed their desire to see me on Council once again. With that kind of support it is very easy to be enthusiastic about serving the commu-nity. My service on Council has not been marked by controversy, but by a record of constant contribution of ideas and initiatives that make our Town a better place.

I believe that this election is crucial in many ways. This election is an opportunity for residents to once and for all vote on whether the Town will continue on a path of orderly, progressive growth or bow to development interests.

My record on Council is clear. I have stood for the strong environ-mental planning that is embodied in the Official Plan and the notion of building complete communities. During the 2003-2006 term of office

Council adopted a strategy of accommodating growth at a rate of 500 to 750 homes per year. These numbers work very well for the town ad-ministration and for the community as a whole. They work fiscally. We have all seen what happens when communities grow too fast, and that is why Council adopted this benchmark for annual growth.

For the residents of Ward One this may be quite a foreign concept because with the Greenbelt Plan in place, Caledon’s northwest is not going to be urbanized. However we are truly a town where what happens in one area can affect another area.

In the upcoming term I will stand for the following:• I will continue to uphold the Official Plan that was developed through an exhaustive public process.• I will work with other members of Council to continue to improve the commercial industrial tax ratio by attracting more commercial and industrial businesses to locations that are appropriate for that develop-ment.• I will continue to represent the interests of Caledon residents in the face of continued expansion of the aggregate industry. I will work to see giant steps made in the rehabilitation of the existing depleted gravel pits. I will work to insure that the aggregate policies which the Town achieved at great cost are not eroded.

This election is very important. Wherever you live in the Town please take an interest, and above all know who you are voting for. Residents wanting to contact me can email me at [email protected] or telephone 519 927 5034.

“Talk to Tim”When I ran in the 2006 Municipal Election, the Town of Caledon had a massive surplus. In Ward 1, the main issues were completing the highway through Caledon Village, sewers in Inglewood, motorcycles in Belfountain, development and a village plan for Alton, poor roads and high speeds on our rural routes. My ’06 campaign focused on putting the “village” back into Caledon Village, limited population growth for Caledon, and improved policing on our rural routes. I committed to promoting bike routes and revitalizing the Trailway. I was against the Rockford Quarry proposal as it was, and still is, an assault on our water table.

Today, much has been improved on the Trailway and cyclists now benefit from the ‘Share the Road’ program. I guess Council liked my ideas. Traffic volumes are down on the rural routes with the comple-tion of Highway 10, but speeding still exists. There is a newly formed Caledon Village Association, but still no “village”. Inglewood has its sewers and the wonderful Bethell House (my wife did the initial design concept) is complete and filling an important role in our community. Belfountain has peace primarily due to road closures and in Alton little has changed. We await, with concern, the decision on the Rockford Quarry.

Caledon no longer sits on massive reserves and our Hydro Fund has been depleted. We have recently borrowed $5.2 million from the Re-gion of Peel. We have opportunities in Ward 1 to help our financial si-tuation that have been approved in principle but not pushed through the Town Development process. We need representation in Ward 1 that is results oriented and this is the primary reason why I have entered into this year’s campaign.

I have put together a checklist on what I would like to achieve if elected and be graded upon prior to the next election. Visit my campaign website www.talktotim.ca for a discussion of key commit-ments being: • A pledge to work towards a united Council• Communicate the “big” picture to foster understanding between rural and urban Caledon • To represent the Town of Caledon at Peel Region with energy and purpose • To ensure accountability and transparency in Town governance• To support further economic development in Ward 1, particularly in the areas of recreation and tourism • To be responsive to resident concerns and engage residents in finding solutions

I have had the good fortune to live in Ward 1 for the past nine years, but have been a part of Caledon community for more than 22 years. My wife and I have operated our businesses and raised our family here. It would be a privilege to serve you as your next Regional Councillor.

Let’s build that bridge to the future, please VOTE on October 25th.


Remember to vote on October 25th, 2010


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Douglas A. [email protected]

519 927 5365

‘Want Effort-Vote Doug Beffort’. That’s the slogan I successfully used 4 years ago to become the Area Councillor for Ward 1, Caledon. In the upcoming election Caledon voters will have the opportunity to hear a revised edition of that slogan being ‘Want Effort/Re-Elect Doug Beffort’. It is with renewed pride and a sense of accomplishment that I allow my name to stand for another term of office as Area Councillor.

During that last four years I have worked tirelessly to be seen and heard not only in Ward 1 but as a voice of reason for the issues that confront Caledon as a Municipality. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with my Ward constituents to hear their issues and accomplish many results. Significant projects have been completed including the Inglewood Infrastructure work, the widening of highway 10 through the Village of Caledon and the accompanying beautification plan now ta-king shape. Progress continues on the Alton Village Study. The forma-tion of the Alton Village and the Caledon Village Associations added to the existing Village of Inglewood Association and the Belfountain Com-munity Organization have allowed us to bring the chairs and vice-chairs together on several occasions to discuss items of common interest in Ward 1. A major topic continues to be the speed and volume of traffic

on our rural and village roads. Working with the residents of Ward 1 has been tremendously rewarding.

My priority objectives for the coming term of office would include my 3 Ps:• Priority service to my Ward 1 residents for their personal issues and dealings with the Town of Caledon. This includes completing the Alton Village Plans, working to rezone properties in Caledon Village and cre-ating a blueprint for the future of the Village. I will continue enhan-cing the opportunities for the Village Associations to make a difference together.• Passionate adherence to the needs of the Seniors in Caledon. I will continue to work with the Seniors Council to discuss and plan for those residents who need opportunities for support when downsizing. We need to continue to plan for community opportunities to downsize and live in manageable bungalows and condos in our preferred community of Caledon.• Paying attention to what is happening in the south of Caledon with demands for development. I will continue to push for a clear and con-cise vision of where we need to build next to manage our growth and what strategies that growth will include to be sustainable. We need to constantly ask for environmentally sensible and available ideas such as LEED certification, solar power and communal heating. Our new communities should be leading-edge communities, not cookie cutter repeats.

It has been a pleasure to serve the residents of Ward 1 and I ask for the opportunity to continue that service. On October 25, a Vote for Beffort is truly a Vote for Effort.


The Caledon area is the community my family has called home for over 200 years. Despite urban encroachment Caledon has been able to retain its unique sense of charm and community. But growth is coming and Caledon is at a fork in the road. It will be incumbent upon all of the successful can-didates this next term of council to properly steer the town’s ship to ensure we maintain the type of community that our residents want and that others find attractive.

Other issues include:WATER: Lack of sufficient water to service homes has been an ongoing

challenge in Ward 2. During the past term of council I was successful in get-ting the water brought to the residents in the Campbell’s Cross/Victoria area. Ensuring the Alloa Water Reservoir becomes a reality and online will help alleviate the water concerns in that corner of the community.

SENIORS: Many people are choosing to make Caledon their home, but for others it has been their home for their entire lifetime. But as residents age a deficit within our community services is available and affordable

Allan [email protected]

www.allanforcaledon.ca905 873 6811

housing options for our seniors. In the last campaign I said: “As a com-munity we should plan to address this deficit to allow residents the option of staying within their home community when the times comes that they are ready to downsize from their current property. We need to vigorously engage in discussions with developers so they recognize this as a real and pressing need.”

To action that commitment I championed the seniors tax rebate which was welcomed by our mature citizens and have worked with the two develop-ments coming to Ward 2/Mayfield West to ensure senior housing is part of the new communities. We must ensure this becomes reality.

HIGH SPEED INTERNET: Despite tremendous advancements in telecom-munications technology a challenge for much of Caledon is that it does not have access to high speed Internet. We are a thriving, vibrant community and to remain competitive for our businesses and our residents we must ensure they have the competitive advantage of high speed. Environmental assessments and discussions are underway to make high speed wireless a reality in our town and we must remain proactive to keep this file moving.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Service to our residents and businesses is a core part of our mandate and we must continually strive to work to improve our staff services to them. This has been an ongoing process and one I remain committed to working with. The newly installed customer service counter at the town entrance is a good first step. More needs to be done.

The slogan from my first campaign in 2003 was “Committed to building a Caledon that works for everyone.” Throughout my two terms on council I have adopted the slogan, “Committed to working together for Caledon”.Today I remain equally as committed to that vision and to building the type of Caledon our community wants.


Tom E. [email protected]

www.CaledonTom.wordpress.com905 843 2052

THE FUTURE OF CALEDON IS AT STAKE IN THIS ELECTIONCHANGE IS NECESSARY.

Seniors are currently moving out of Caledon because of exorbitant tax increases and the fact we have made inadequate provisions for downsizing and senior’s housing. Our younger people are leaving the com-munity due to insufficient employment opportunities and the high cost of living in Caledon. Our miniscule growth in assessment has created a burden for tax payers. We need to be more supportive of industrial growth and assessment within the Town. This growth will not only subsidize the residential tax base, it will create jobs and allow people to live and work in our community. An accumulated municipal tax increase to the average residential tax payer of 36% since the last election (4 years) is excessive and unsustainable.

Council has depleted our Reserve funds by close to $20,000,000 shown in the financial statements of 2007 to 2009. Our Hydro fund has been depleted by another $6,000,000 in 2010. We are rapidly approaching the limits of our debt servicing capacity. Critical issues concerning increased response times by our fire department and deterio-rating bridges are not being addressed while we continue to spend tax dollars on streetscapes and recreation facilities. The results could well be increased fire insurance premiums and increased taxes for every home and business owner in the Town of Caledon. Residential developers are being allowed exemptions from municipal development charges in speci-fied areas of the town leaving our tax payers to pick up the growth costs of these developments.

There is a serious lack of transparency from Town council and staff. Written council minutes are often too brief and incomplete. Audio pro-ceedings of council minutes are often unavailable or in such poor condi-tion that they cannot be heard. Minutes of committee meetings are often several months in arrears. Our transparency committee actually has more members of council than members of the public. Farmers, business own-ers and residential home owners are given little or no notice whatsoever of council meetings and workshops that impact their businesses and

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www.electvalerie.com905 838 2125

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST. EXPERIENCE THAT CALEDON NEEDSI have been a resident of Caledon for the past twenty years. I am married to Murray Judge, a former councillor, and have raised three children in Peel.

Prior to becoming your Public School Board Trustee I spent 25 years in finance in the private sector, including 18 years as a credit manager for a large Mississauga company, supervising the collection of $35 million per year. As your Public School Board Trustee for the past 13 years, I have overseen a $1.3 billion budget, including building educa-tional infrastructure as well as day to day operations of Peel schools.

My community involvement includes several Caledon and Peel com-mittees as:• Volunteer director for Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services – 4 years • Volunteer director for Peel Children’s Aid Foundation – 3 years

• Volunteer Member – Peel Youth Violence Prevention Network – 5 years• Big Sister Mentor – BB/BS of Peel – 8 years• Member of Caledon Chamber of Commerce –18 years • Member of the United Church Women’s Group – 20 years• In addition to these activities, for the past eight years I have successfully funded Caledon’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program through various fund raising efforts. including organizing their annual golf tournament.

When elected I will advocate for my community’s needs and be acces-sible at all times. I will work with the Town of Caledon’s staff to oversee the budget and to make sure that we are spending the taxpayers’ money responsibly.

It will be an important task to work with the mayor and the council to bring harmony back to council. We must insure that we are accountable and transparent in all of our decisions.

Caledon is changing and we need to embrace our new communities and plan for the future. Caledon is a wonderful place to live and I believe that we should work together to keep our community green and environ-mentally friendly for all.

It has been a pleasure serving you as your Public School Board Trustee for the past 13 years. I’m looking forward to serving you as the Regional Councillor Ward 2.

On Oct. 25th please support me with your vote………

families. Authority to make crucial decisions impacting our taxpayers is being delegated to staff. The Pan Am Games 2015 and the lease ar-rangement for the Caledon Equestrian Park is a prime example. Ask your councillors how much of the $5,300,000 that they have committed the Town to funding will be paid for by our tax payers.

Choose a financially sound new direction on October 25, 2010.


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Gordon D. McClure905 843 9797

ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE NEXT TERM OF OFFICE AS COUNCILLOR

• Continue efforts to reduce spending and hold the line on spending by reducing the money spent on RED TAPE. If the money is to be spent, put it to a more practical and useful purpose for our residents. • Continue to ensure levels of service i.e. snow plowing, fire protection, police and road safety, by making sure that for every dollar spent we re-ceive full value. More time should be given to the expenditure before the money is released and less time to discussing it afterwards. • I would like to see a new system introduced, so that matters that effect only one Ward are first considered by that Ward's Councillors who should be the best people to voice the interest of the Ward. Give the Ward mem-

bers the authority to represent the Ward. At times the Ward Councillors are outvoted by the other Councillors. This may be democratic but at times the wishes of the Ward residents are not fully considered. • I would like to go back to the OLD SYSTEM of Committees to manage the business of the town. The Members of Council are better informed and have a closer view of the direction staff is taking and maybe could suggest ways in which departments could save on expenses. • Development of a better system of developing public input into ma-jor designs that effect the residents before problems are created; then maybe we would not have to go back and try to correct the matter. We at least could try to be more transparent.• Complete the final plans for the area of Snelgrove at the same time making sure that the existing road and traffic problems are resolved. • Complete the final plans for the Industrial area at Tullamore. • I would like to see Authority (power to decide) and Responsibility go together. Let me explain—If a higher level of Government decides on matters that effect the future financial prospects of our Town then they should pay compensation for any and all financial losses we suffer. Wishful thinking, well at least I try. • Reduce restrictions imposed by Conservation Authorities, Niagara Es-carpment, Oak Ridges Moraine and Green Belt. • Reduce wait time and Red Tape for Building Permits.

Tony [email protected]

www.tviola.net 905 880 8367

My name is Tony Viola and I’m running for Regional Councillor in Ward 3 and 4.

My family and I have been living in the Town of Caledon for over 29 years. Married to my lovely wife Franca, we have raised our 3 children and 6 grandchildren within our community of Palgrave.My wish on October 25th 2010 is to be elected and represent you at the Local and Regional Council. I promise you, the people of Caledon, strong leadership and representation at all levels.

My platform, if elected, will consist of:• Commit to transparent leadership• Improving our community health care system for all of Caledon• Stop tax increase• Focus on the needs of our small hamlets • Lastly, protect our green space

I’M DETERMINED, DEDICATED AND DEVOTED TO YOU !I urge each and every one of you to come out on October 25th and vote.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THAT DIFFERENCE !


Richard [email protected]

www.reelectwhitehead.com905 880 0911

Veteran Councillor Richard Whitehead is running again as Regional Coun-cillor. The constituency covers Caledon East, Mono Mills, Palgrave, the Palgrave Estates Area, West Bolton, Mono Road and the remainder of the former Township of Albion.

He has worked with citizens and Councillors on a number of very important issues related to tax restraint, economic development, environ-mental and resource protection, community planning, municipal services and, a host of individual problems and needs.

“I have made every effort to open the doors to effective public process and dialogue.”

Always committed to community service, he is currently a member of the Palgrave Rotary Club, the Humber Watershed Alliance, Peace Ranch (Board), and Peel Living (Board). Over time, he has been a member of several community boards and committees including The Caledon Parent Child Centre, Heritage Caledon, Caledon Animal Shelter, and Caledon’s Environmental Advisory Committee.

A committed environmentalist, he serves on the Board and the Exe-cutive of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Humber Watershed Alliance. He is a strong advocate for the various Caledon trail systems, water protection programs, the enhancement of fisheries, forest regeneration, effective waste water management, and the protection of our greenlands and natural habitats.

He supports the local food production program and the diversification of agriculture as ways to strengthen our local commitment to a strong and environmentally sensitive local economy.

Richard and Ruthe and their dog “Bella” live on The Gore Road in the core area of the Oak Ridges Moraine. They are active members of the Anglican Church attending St. James, Caledon East and St. John’s. Ruthe is an occasional elementary school teacher in Peel. Their daughter Kate and her husband Edgar are physicians with two young sons, Oskar who is two, and Leo who was born this March. Richard has a degree in Political Science and Sociology and is a graduate in the municipal administration program.

Gary [email protected]

www.votecaprara.ca416 949 8304

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www.nancystewart.ca905 880 3827

The Caledon of the future will be on the line in this election. Decisions made by the next Council will determine how and when Caledon is to be developed. Caledon is a unique blend of settlement areas, rural residen-tial, estate residential, and agriculture, set into a beautiful and sensitive natural environment. Through its planning, the next Council must lay the foundation for a financially secure, prosperous Town with its character and environmental values intact. Caledon must not be swallowed up by urban sprawl. Council will only have one chance to get this right.

My roots in Caledon go back a long way. My family has lived and farmed here for five generations. I care deeply about Caledon, Past, Present, and Future.

I attended old two-room Castlederg school and moved to Macville when it opened. I began high school at Bramalea and moved to Mayfield when it opened. I attended the University of Guelph for my Bachelor of Applied Science and then moved on to York for my M.B.A.

For 15 years I held senior management and marketing positions with large Canadian and multi-national corporations. In the early 1990s, I spent three years as a community advocate leading Caledon’s successful opposition to the Provincial Interim Waste Authority’s proposed mega-dump. For nine years it was my privilege to serve you as your Councillor. I was narrowly defeated in the 2006 election. After four years away from Council, I return with renewed passion and with specific goals and objec-tives. I am determined to get Council to stay focused, particularly in the areas of finance and long term planning. My experience in business and government, combined with my integrity and determination will enable me to make a real difference as the next Council moves forward.

During my years as a community advocate and Councillor I have been in-volved in a wide range of projects. Please visit my website nancystewart.ca for further details of my achievements, short term goals and long term objectives.

I respectfully ask for your support to elect me as your Regional Coun-cillor in the municipal election to be held on Monday October 25th.

Building a Healthier Caledon Today and for the FutureLong-standing residents of Caledon, my family and I represent Caledon today and for the future. Living in Caledon for the past thirty years, I have witnessed and, more importantly, experienced our community first-hand, initially as a young student growing up with rural influences and later as a businessman and father. Core value systems were entrenched and I continue to respect them in my family life today. Through my in-volvement with local high schools and other community organizations, I learned to share these experiences with the incoming generation of com-munity builders.The influence of business associates, friends and colleagues was instru-mental as I learned, ‘from the bottom up’, how to manage, problem-solve and build partnerships in the day-to-day operation of our family owned recycling and waste management company. The nature of our business gave me the opportunity to work with local and regional govern-ments across southern Ontario and learn first-hand the operational priorities of local governments.

I have decided, with the support of my family, to commit myself 100% to the issues which face Caledon today. These challenges can be managed through achievable goals, within a cohesive, proactive Town Council.

Over the next four years, we will need accountable, effective and eco-nomically efficient governance, without compromise to our environment and natural resources. Economic sustainability and manageable growth will continue to be key priorities at the Council table.

And, while these issues may occupy the ‘front burner’ of Council discussions, equally important to the quality of life in Caledon is safety within the community, attention to youth activities and responsibility for the growing number of resident seniors. With effective and responsive representation, Caledon can and will be a better place to live, work and play.

“THE CHOICE IS YOURS, STEP UP AND VOTE ON OCTOBER 25.”


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Nick de [email protected]

www.nickdeboer.ca905 880 1370

Dianne [email protected]

www.dianneh.com905 880 0711

I am Nick de Boer. I have been the area councillor for wards 3/4 for 2 terms. I am married to Donna with 2 daughters, who both attend Robert F Hall Secondary. We have lived on Mount Hope Road for over 20 years where we operate a dairy farm with Donna’s family. We are presently building a new dairy barn that we hope to have finished later this year.

As a past member of council recreation, industry and taxes have been a focus for me. Each is very important to the future of Caledon.

Recreation in the form of 2 new arenas in Caledon East as the central point for both hockey and lacrosse grows the opportunity for youth and adults alike to keep active. The addition of the partnership with the Albion and Bolton Agricultural Society to provide soccer fields in Bolton. The purchase of the Johnston Farm for future outdoor sports fields. We need to continue to develop recreation with the completion of phase 3 of the Caledon East Community Centre, develop the Johnson Farm with the neighbours and sports group to include soccer, baseball and passive recreation opportunities and of course it will be the location of an indoor sports field for soccer. I would also like to work on recreation opportunities that can be delivered to the villages like Mono Mills and Palgrave in a cost effective manner.

We need to continue to attract businesses to Caledon and expand our industrial areas in Tullamore, South Albion and in the Mayfield West area. This is going on now and must continue so that we can reduce the tax load on the residential taxes. The businesses that exist in the rural areas of Caledon need to be supported so they can expand and contribute to the overall benefit of the town, be they small home based businesses, golf courses or Agriculture.

Taxes are used to pay for the expenses of the town while doing the work for the residents. We need to continue to insure that every dollar provides maximum value. User fees do contribute to the revenue of the town and we need to do more value added work to increase total amount of user fees collected. Residential growth will also contribute to the tax base as will more industrial growth.

Residential growth, like what is happening in Caledon East is good when it happens on the communities’ terms. That is exactly what is hap-pening, and will continue to happen in Caledon East. The Caledon East Secondary plan outlines the location and type of development and as Councillor I will insure the community continues to be a part of any plan, and will work with the residents and developers to do exactly that. This will provide an opportunity to increase the mix of homes in Caledon East and support local businesses.

I want to thank all my friends and neighbours for their support in the past and for the future. With your support I will continue to work with you to make Caledon a great place to raise our children and call our home.

I am married, and a mother to four children. My husband and I run a family owned business, in the manufacturing industry, that’s been around for over 30 years.

I am a proud resident of Caledon, and have been for close to seven years now. There are a number of reasons why I moved my family to this area. Having resided in Toronto for many years, I would look for-ward to weekend trips outside the city. Frequently, we would travel into and through the beautiful rolling hills of Caledon. The under-developed nature and natural state of the countryside, finally, drew me here per-manently. I am now in love with the small town feel and warmth of the people in Caledon. It’s the “short term gain, long term pain” changes, that I witnessed in other locales, that prompted me to make this move to serve my commu-nity, and the town of Caledon. We in Caledon are fortunate to live in an environment that supports, and encourages eco-friendly living. I want to be a part of the governing force that directs development—we all know that change is inevitable, but some changes can be detrimental overall, to the current residents. I also want to work with council, and be a part of the governing force that directs where our tax monies are spent. I want to see ZERO waste of our tax dollars, so that we can continue to experi-ence and receive the services that we have available to us, and without constant tax increases. I want to see stabilization in taxes. I truly believe that if governments are run as efficiently as businesses, there would be no need to raise taxes every year.

I feel that Caledon has enormous potential, and we can be the model community that the entire country strives to duplicate. And as we move forward, and opportunities arise to improve our standard of living in Cal-edon, I want to be a voice that stands for improvement and adherence to the high standards that we all moved here to enjoy. I want to be that voice for my community !

I see no reason why we can’t have it all, here in Caledon.

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Amanda [email protected]

www.amandasquire.com 905 857 8607

Amanda Squire Prefers: Long Term Vision.In my FIRST term as your new Regional Councillor for Ward 5, I promise to listen, work hard and get things done and most importantly—REPRESENT YOU!

A 15-year resident of Bolton, I was born in Swansea, and raised in the beautiful small town of Llanelli, South Wales and came to Canada in 1989. After an extensive career in running a successful restaurant in Vaughan, I ventured out to other areas of interest to running my own graphic design and marketing company.

My political career began in 2006 when I became involved in the arenas of municipal, provincial and federal government. I have worked closely with local dignitaries for the Town of Caledon throughout this period and have also been an active participant in non-profit community efforts, sitting on diverse boards and committees including the Board of York Region Children’s Aid Foundation, Peel School Council, and most currently Caledon Community Service’s Food Bank Committee.

I have proven to be fair and understanding and I believe in fighting for my Bolton constituents and the Caledon community at large while keeping my constituents' best interests at heart. I hold high values on honesty, integrity, compassion, loyalty and sensibility and I assess each issue and challenge in a reasonable and rational manner before rendering any decision.

For the past 18 months, I have attended over 90% of Town and Regional council meetings. This experience has given me the necessary knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities that is required with this position. With hard work, commitment, determination and working with the community to truly understand the issues and con-cerns, I am running to gain your vote to be elected to the Town of Cale-don and Region of Peel Council as your Regional Councillor for Ward 5 Bolton on October 25th 2010. For more information about me and my campaign, please visit www.amandasquire.com or visit my campaign office at 30 Martha Street in Bolton. PH: 905 857 8607

Thank you for your continued support.Bolton—It is your choice—make it count! Vote: Get the candidate

you deserve.

Mark [email protected]

www.markpavilons.com416 625 2857

As a newspaper and magazine journalist, I have written about Caledon and Peel councils for more than 25 years. Just this year I received the Ca-nadian Community Newspapers’ Association Silver Quill Award for 25 years of distinguished service to the community newspaper industry. For me, there is no “learning curve” in this position. I am well aware of lo-cal issues, Caledon and Peel council hierarchy and I know many staff members personally. I am ready to jump right into action and roll up my sleeves and get down to business.

As a 38-year Caledon resident, I am not new to the scene and have a deep passion for this community and I want to leave a legacy for my three children—Lexie, Liam and Kyleigh. My wife of 15 years owns and operates her own business with her sister in Bolton, so I’m well aware of the challenges faced by our small business owners.

I am a big supporter of increased ties with local business and businessorganizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and BIA. I want local business owners to be part of the decision-making process and offer input and insights into a complete vision for our municipality. Together, perhaps we can eliminate hurdles that stand in the way of doing business in Cal-edon. As regional councillor, I would be willing to sit on the boards of both organizations. With a focused effort, hopefully we can convince residents of how important and beneficial it is to shop locally.

One of the things I’d like to change is the perceived top-down form of governance—that residents don’t feel part of the system. I want them to be empowered and be active participants in everything council does. That’s democracy in action! I will endeavour to engage constituents in all important issues that affect them and their community. If elected, I would also hold “town hall” type meetings to keep residents informed and involved.

I would love to work with the community stakeholders and give Bol-ton—our largest urban centre—a facelift, making it more inviting and more pedestrian friendly. A town focal point, walking trails and improved re-creational facilities are all part of this plan.

To summarize, by attracting more businesses to Caledon (Bolton) we will increase our commercial/industrial tax base, lower residential taxes and improve the community’s bottom line. I think we can do this together. Our community has a huge talent pool of residents, volunteers, and ser-vice club members. I think it’s time to combine our forces and decide our own future, rather than leave it to chance or for the Province to dictate direction.

I will provide a strong, articulate voice to lead our community and our municipality as we face crucial issues in the coming term.

For more, visit www.markpavilons.com.

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Patti [email protected]

www.pattifoley.com905 951 0625

I began a career in architecture in 1963 working at Queens Park in the Architectural Department of Public Works. I moved out into the private sector working for several architects until I owned a corporation myself. In 1968 I married my wife Brenda and we now have two daughters and two grandchildren. We raised our family in Etobicoke until moving to Bolton several years ago after becoming enamoured by this community.

I have been involved in many leadership roles; fraternity, coaching, Big Brothers, advisory boards, public speaking, church and social clubs. I have always been the ‘go to’ guy when problems came up either in the business world or in the lives of friends and relatives. I have been on four separate trips providing food, clothing and my leadership expertise designing and constructing schools for the needy children in Haiti.

I have had a lifetime of experience negotiating with employees, bu-reaucrats, lawyers, clients, politicians, unions and sub-trades. I have sur-vived several recessions by adjusting to the fiscal challenges and then making the necessary personal and business sacrifices to battle on.

Should the people in Ward 5 decide to make me their ambassador to council in this very important position of trust, I will do my very best not to disappoint them.

I will make every effort to keep accountable those who receive their livelihood from the taxpayers of Caledon. Accountability will extend to staff & council alike with a determination that I have used throughout my career in business. It’s time for serious fiscal attention and for new lines of communication that can and must actually take place.

I will work to bring an end to the unnecessary divisions on council that reflect so poorly at the region and with the citizens of Caledon. There are many hardworking members of staff who would embrace a council that they could trust to support them in making the necessary changes that would be for the benefit of all. It is time to work together to provide serious experienced leadership and responsible representation to the people of Caledon with communication as a foundation to that goal.

I will treat every issue brought to me by the people or through the ad-ministrative process with equal respect and dignity. I would not come to rash decisions but would give every request the necessary time to come to the best and responsible conclusion for action, and then follow up to see that action actually takes place.

Caledon is at a serious crossroads and it is going to take the strong confident leadership style that I possess. Do not make this very important decision too quickly without looking at the other candidates. Do not hesi-tate to contact me to question my claims or to make a comment or sug-gestion. You have a responsibility to provide input and your vote is crucial for the success of Caledon. I believe that after careful consideration, you will vote for Gary Cascone to be your regional councillor.

I am running for the Bolton (Ward 5) Regional Councillor seat because I firmly believe that this may be the most critical election that Caledon has ever faced. The actions of Council over the next 4-year term will be crucial in keeping us on track in achieving the future we desire.

As a 20-year resident of Bolton and a contributing member of the Stakeholder Advisory Team for the Caledon Community-based Vision and Strategic Plan I feel that I understand what our community values and wishes to preserve. With our sons now grown, and a husband who is my best supporter, I am free to dedicate my time to be the effective Regional Councillor that Bolton deserves.

I will bring to Council a balanced viewpoint that marries my strong organizational and leadership skills with an understanding of broader issues—including the need for managed, even growth in Bolton—while building a stronger local economy to ensure that the future we want is achievable and sustainable. My ability to put new initiatives into action and give residents a voice is demonstrated through my achievements with groups such as Our Caledon Our Choice, Green T Environmental Awareness, and many more. Three of the main components of my platform: • I will advocate for managed growth and sustainable planning that meets our community and environmental values. When, where and how we grow are decisions that need to remain in the hands of the people who have made this our home. I will support initiatives that improve our commu-nity as it grows by monitoring and protecting our green spaces, our water and our air, maintaining a healthy future for our families. • It is imperative that we invest in additional street-scaping of the Bol-ton core and the gateways to our community. These key areas deliver an important first impression of Bolton, playing a vital role in attracting visi-tors and shoppers. I will strive for a cooperative partnership between area businesses, community residents and the Town, to build a strong local economy. • I will work to increase and enhance services and support for seniors and for youth. I believe it’s essential that we continue to provide solid support for organizations such as Caledon Meals on Wheels, Caledon Com-munity Services, Hospice Caledon, the Seniors Centre, and Peel Senior Link, while improving the facilities and resources available for the youth in our community.

I believe that a very real opportunity exists this term to shape Bolton into a more resilient, beautiful community that continues to reflect the small-town feel and values that drew many of us here and make us proud to call this town our home. Elect me as your Regional Councillor and let’s work together to build a better Bolton.

I invite you to contact me with your ideas or concerns at 905 951 0625or [email protected] and to follow my campaign at www.pattifoley.com


Kevin [email protected]

www.kevinjunor.com416 587 6690

Rob [email protected]

www.robmezzapelli.wordpress.com905 857 8046

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I was born in England, raised in Jamaica and moved to Canada at the age of ten. I have been married to Dianne for 25 years, and we have two chil-dren Shana and Channing. My life is shaped by my deep personal faith, strong family ties and my commitment to helping others.

I have served the residents of Ontario with 25 years in the Ontario Public Service and 30 years in the Canadian Forces Reserves. In recogni-tion of my exceptional military service to Canada, the Governor General presented me with the Order of Military Merit.

I believe that home is where the heart lies. I’ve made Bolton my home, a village we love and want to preserve. Within a month of moving to Bol-ton I inquired how I could get involved in the community. Since that call, I have been involved in various activities including: coaching basketball, leading the Bolton Remembrance Day parades, supporting school ini-tiatives, chairing the Policing Advisory Council of Caledon.

A defining part of my life is the fact that I devote my time to helping others in any way I can.

I’d like to continue my work, inspiring leadership and making tangible change in the community I call home. I want to use my skills in a deci-sion making capacity as the Area Councillor for Ward 5 (Bolton).

I bring a solid package for Effective Representation including:• Strong Leadership (Local, National and International)• Dedicated Public Service• Proven Representation• Exceptional Team Building

Effective Representation is the efficient use of time and resources to ad-dress the needs of Bolton’s residents. The best way to do this is through a partnership between Town Council, Town Staff, and local residents to identify initiatives to support a strong vibrant community. It requires part-nering and negotiating with the members of Town Council to make the best decisions for all residents in the community.

Bolton is our home and we must work together to keep it a safe and vibrant community. It has the highest population density in Caledon and for this reason we should influence the priorities for Caledon while acting in the greater good of the Town. If elected, I will represent the original intent for an elected official and truly be the voice of the people. As your voice on Council, I will use my knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide Effective Representation when addressing issues.

I also know that we need to work together to identify the priority is-sues for Bolton. These will become the roadmap for my term. I have great ideas but it is not about me, it is about you—the residents and business. Through consultation, I have identified the top priorities:

• Growth• Youth & Seniors• Transparency• Traffic issues

If you would like to highlight issues, suggest priorities, or become a mem-ber of my team, please visit my website at www.kevinjunor.com; email me at [email protected] or give me a call at 416 587 6690.

Hello, my name is Rob Mezzapelli. I have become very attached to Caledon and deeply value what we have here. I care about this community which is why I’m running for Ward 5 (Bolton) Area Councillor.

I’m 42 years old. I have a degree in Physical Education and have worked as a firefighter in the city of Toronto since 1995. I have been happily married for 14 years and have 2 great kids. Bolton has been our home for 13 years.

My community involvement includes: Past Chair—Our Caledon Our Choice, Volunteer driver (CCS), member of Ellwood P.S. Home and School Association, Coach—Bolton Wanderers, Coach—Caledon Cougars, and participation in Caledon’s Community Based Strategic Plan.

Let me share my platform with you:Service: Service does not come from a position of service but rather from a desire to serve, a desire which I have. Further, service requires an understanding that Caledon’s communities are comprised of diverse groups ranging from our newborn to our elderly, our environmentalists to our business owners, and our youth to our growing families just to name

some. Each plays a vital role and when their collective voices are brought forward in a fashion which promotes the greater good, effective service is attained. When communities are served this way vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities are the result—this is how I would serve.Preservation: Caledon residents deeply value their community. Caledon is clean, green and friendly. We enjoy a small town lifestyle while enjoying the conveniences our urban centres provide. Many move to Caledon to enjoy what life here offers and many stay here for the very same reason. People want this preserved so that we can continue to enjoy Caledon in the years ahead.

Two tools we can use to best achieve the community we want are our Official Plan and the Community Based Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan expresses what we want our community to look like and our Official Plan will direct how we will get there. Improvement: Many of the challenges facing Bolton specifically stem from rapid population growth in the 1990s. As a result, our infrastructure (roads, water, schools, recreation facilities, emergency services, social programs and services) has been strained. Caledon’s Official Plan needs to be given the opportunity to work. It takes advantage of slower growth in Bolton to improve infrastructure and to prepare it for planned future growth. When growth does come we must ensure the vision we have for our community is realized. This will require creativity, innovation and co-operation at the local level and with upper levels of government as well.

To learn more about me visit my blog at www.robmezzapelli.wordpress.comor contact me at [email protected]. October 25th is your opportunity to elect a council which shares your vision for Caledon. Thank you for considering me as your next Area Councillor.


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www.trudyvalier.com905 951 7034

Andrei [email protected]

www.andreib.ca 905 857 5430

Luciano Di [email protected] 857 5655

VOTE TRUDY VALIER FOR A BETTER BOLTON!Hello, I am Trudy Valier and I am running for Bolton Area Councillor in the upcoming municipal elections.

I have lived in Bolton for over 10 years with my two boys and have seen rapid changes which have affected our community in recent years.

With years of experience as a Community Volunteer, I believe I can bring a strong and responsible voice to Caledon Council.

If elected, I intend to improve our Community Services, Senior’s Pro-grams and bring much needed financial stability to the Bolton Commu-nity.

We have seen record tax increases and debt with little to no benefits for the residents of Bolton.

Our local business community which provides jobs and services for our residents has also been hit hard with no help from Town Hall.

Bottom line, the Bolton Community needs a strong voice at Town Hall, a voice which will be affective in addressing our community needs while protecting our long-standing traditions and heritage.

On October 25th, let’s keep our Town sustainable by ensuring the place we call home is well cared for.

It’s time for change….Time to vote for Trudy!

I’m not a politician. I am one of you. Sometimes I work seventy hours a week to make ends meet, and I’m sick and tired of politics. I want to kick politics out of at least local government. There’s really way too much politics in our life.

Why don’t I want to be called a politician?To me, being a politician is all about Ego. It’s only focused on my per-sonality, my success, my goals and my interests. To me, politicians are obsessed with power; they make promises and then break them, without any concern for their voters.

I am not that kind of person. I’m not obsessed with power, and I keep my promises.

Why am I running for election?When we go to the dentist, is it because we are obsessed with visiting a dentist? Obviously that’s not the reason. We go there because we need to; because it hurts! I am running for election because it’s time; I feel that I must do something for the community which I am a part of, and for the place I love.

I will run for election because I want to serve my community. I want

our voices to be heard. I want to be involved in decision making, and I want these decisions to be made properly.

This is exactly what we are currently lacking in our community. The main problem in Canada is that politicians do not serve society. They just pretend to, and they make us think that they serve us. But they serve themselves. They don’t really care about us. However, we desperately need those who care. And this is what I want to be. I am one who cares.

We have a lot of problems to solve. We need to take care of our se-niors and youths, local businesses, roads and transportation, new housing and industrial development, the environment, health care, etc. Everyone knows what our problems are. These issues are extremely important!

But we can talk about important things to be done endlessly, over and over again, from one election to another. Politicians will promise this and that every time. To say these promises are irresponsible is putting it mildly. They just do not want us to know what the real problems are.

The truth is that we cannot help our seniors, youths, local businesses, or anyone else, if the system by which we must do it does not work!

Well, sometimes it works in some ways, but it obviously does not al-ways work properly. The system was designed a long time ago—to make our life easier and all of us happier. But time has passed and the system does not work for us anymore. Our political system works for politicians. It works for itself. It serves itself and protects itself from us. And that’s the way it is at every level—from local to the very top. It should not be like that. It is wrong.

I am absolutely confident that this is our most important problem. The system has to be rebuilt. We must fix the system before it “fixes” us!

Depending on whom you entrust with finding the solutions to this problem—be it politicians or those who care—you’ll get dramatically dif-ferent results.

I care. Call me or email me. I will reply to everyone. I’m with you.

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MAYORMarolyn A. MorrisonAnnette Groves

Regional Richard A. PaterakTim Forster

AreaDouglas A. Beffort

Regional Tom E. DolsonValerie M. Arnold-JudgeAllan P. Thompson

AreaGordon D. McClure

Regional Nancy J. StewartRichard WhiteheadGary CapraraTony Viola

AreaNick deBoerDianne Henriques

Regional Amanda J. SquireMark PavilonsPatti L. FoleyGary Cascone

AreaKevin R. JunorTrudy ValierRob MezzapelliAndrei BelooussovLuciano Di Palma

Stan CameronFraser Williamson


Stan [email protected]

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Fraser [email protected]

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As a 35 year resident of Caledon, with a 30 year background in post-secondary education, earning 2 college diplomas, an undergraduate de-gree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education, along with 14 years of public school council volunteer efforts, I offer my skills, time and energy to public school supporters in Caledon. Offering my candidacy for Caledon’s Trustee position is an extension of my genuine interest in ser-ving the community. Married to Debbie for 28 years we have two daughters, both of whom are graduates of the Peel District School Board.

For my volunteer efforts in elementary and in high schools I received the Peel District School Board’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Con-tributions to Public Education. I am in my 4th year as an In-School Men-tor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel’s amazing In-School Mentoring Program. For 4 years I was a volunteer organizer for the Mayfield Arts Bus. I volunteered as minor hockey coach in Caledon for 10 years. When Operation Red Nose (ORN) arrived as a service to the Caledon commu-nity last Christmas, I signed up immediately to help get those in need of a ride, safely home to their families. I am currently volunteering with the ORN executive to organize the upcoming holiday season program.

From the time Wellspring Chinguacousy Cancer Support Centre opened, I have acted as a Caledon representative to bring awareness of the many free programs offered to all residents in Caledon. As an educator work-ing with young people in post-secondary classrooms, I was honoured to have received a prestigious Teaching Excellence Award. For my work with students, faculty, support staff and administration colleagues, I received the Board of Governors’ Award of Excellence. Prior to teaching, I worked with young offenders and adult offenders. For the love of exercise I have run 5 full marathon races.

Service to the education community means helping others. I would like to see all parents access help in a seamless way as they make their way through a large educational system.

I will work closely with the triad team at each school in Caledon. Pa-rents, teachers and administrators are all key contributors to student success. I will highlight the value of this triad even more, while encoura-ging even greater participation.

Through the participation of the triad we can develop unique oppor-tunities for teaching and learning. Is it possible for all of us, through an active, collective effort to eliminate bullying in our schools? Together can we help move ideas about better diet and nutrition into stronger practice? What about financial literacy as another subject of value for our students? I will help tap the creative ideas and energy all members of the triad have to offer.

I plan, prepare and get things done. I am inclusive, optimistic and understanding. I have a proven track record of helping my community. And I ask for Caledon’s Public School voters’ support on Monday, October 25, 2010.

CALEDON NEEDS A STRONG VOICE ON THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. ELECT FRASER WILLIAMSON TRUSTEE• All day kindergarten is not fiscally responsible: Money can be saved and more wisely spent on classroom supplies and textbooks. As well some of this money can be spent on breakfast programs. • More focus is needed on learning trades. • Continued focus on Environmental Education.• We need to get students more community minded and into volunteering.

Current and Past Community Involvement• Vice-President Auctioneers Association of Ontario• Scouts Canada• Region of Peel Agricultural Society• Home-Huttonville United Church• Mayfield United Church• Inglewood Junior Farmers• Alloa Mixed Volleyball League


Based in Palgrave for the past sixteen years, Migrations Travel has promoted itself through excellent customer service and good word of mouth, as well as being actively involved in the community. By supporting community or-ganizations such as the Bolton Braves (a bantam baseball team), the Palgrave and Bolton Rotaries, the Caledon Se-nior’s Centre, the Caledon Parent/Child Centre, and Caledon Community Services, Dana and Helga Omstead are reinfor-cing their values as both a family and a business. They feel that in today’s work climate people are driven to work harder and longer, which takes away from leisure time spent with loved ones. As parents, Dana and Helga emphasize that healthy living comes from lasting relationships; as travel professionals they highlight the ways travel can bring fami-lies closer together while rejuvenating both mind and body. Working professionals don’t need the added burden of co-ordinating what’s supposed to be a relaxing vacation, so this is where the Omsteads come in.

Quick to explain the difference between a travel agent and travel professional, Helga and Dana stress that in their business it is important to qualify their clients and organize travel by addressing specific needs, always with outstanding personal service. So, instead of just handing out brochures, they have built their reputation by creating intricate itine-raries for individual and group trips, often designing custom

packages for weddings and family reunions.Helga alone has spent thirty-three years in the travel

business, and in that time she has built up special relation-ships with preferred suppliers that enable her and her staff of five to offer value-added opportunities. In addition, her business is affiliated with Vacation.com which has 6,000 members across North America. Because of these well-established relationships, Migrations Travel has special ac-cess to rates on car rentals, flights, hotels and cruises that are not available to the average individual booking his own trip. More than that, Helga emphasizes that, as accredited travel professionals with collectively more than fifty years of experience, her staff is a fount of knowledge that takes the stress out of travel.

Migrations Travel is creating customized cruise adven-tures worldwide. In October a ten night trip down the Da-nube River, starting in Prague and ending in Budapest, is scheduled. A February 2011 group tour of Asia begins in Singapore and ends in Hong Kong, with stops in Thailand and Vietnam. Next summer, Helga and Dana are concen-trating on a seven day golf cruise tour to Bermuda, including a golf pro to escort the group around the island’s courses. Such trips will comprise groups of both local and international clients, as Migrations Travel continues to use community and global connections to expand its horizons.

Migrations Travel’s new horizons

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