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November 11, 2019, will mark 101 years since the end of the First World War, with a range of tributes and commemorations set to take place across the country. It was 11 am when the guns at the Western Front fell silent after continued warfare of four years. The Allied army won by pushing the Germans back. The Germans therefore, called for an Armistice and surrendered unconditionally.

Remembrance Day attained a special signifi cance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front, became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. This fi rst modern world confl ict had brought about the mobilization of over 70 million people and left between 9 and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.

Red poppies are worn on Remembrance Day. The tradition has its origins in a poem written in 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a doctor in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. Lieutenant Colonel McCrae noticed that, despite the devastation caused by the war to towns, farms and forests, thousands of small red poppies began growing everywhere in Spring. This inspired his poem, In Flanders Fields.

Church ServiceSunday November 10th

10:30 am St. Georges Anglican ChurchRemembrance Day Service

Monday, November 11th8:45 am Beaver Valley Community School Assembly10:30am Parade forms at RCL Br 281 Clarksburg. For those with accessibility needs, parking at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church11:00 am Thornbury-Clarksburg Cenotaph Service12:45pm Ravenna Service At the Ravenna Hall

by Robert BurcherTime again for the seasonal

cycle of change: not bicycles and not weather but the change in the retail face of Town.

Who’s up, who’s down and who’s left the game?

The big winner since the spring is Smitty’s Bike Shop that has moved up from the Mews to the big red brick house at the corner of Bruce and Louisa. You can’t miss that beautiful bike in the showroom window.

Riding double to the same location is Riley Smith who has taken over the lower level to shortly open The Bread

and Butter Company; Coff ee, smoothies, café breakfasts and lunch plates.

A new consignment store called Loved You Madly takes over the former “Mews” location of Smitty’s and is due to open in late November.

Up on Buttermilk Hill (the old name for the hill on Bruce St.) is Gather Grocery. Another venture by Cassidy Dinsmore to complement her store around the corner on Louisa St., the Daisy

Refi llery. This new store will be an organic food store that will be 99% plastic free. Local produce and meats from Sideroad Farm of Walter’s Falls, and the Good Family Farm of Meaford will be featured. The Daisy Refi llery will continue to off er in bulk personal care products and house cleaning goods.

Sad news to see that Evolution did not survive the summer. Owner Leslie Lewis fought a good battle but succumbed to the overwhelming force of cheaper prices on the Internet.

Nantucket for women’s clothes has moved down into the former location of Evolution.

Also in the move downhill to the main retail block is the Georgian

Artisan Shop which is a makers/crafty type of boutique.

A surprising new shop has opened up in the back of the Loft Galley. A real Barber Shop! For Men! Well Suited is a barber shop of the old school. As well as classic haircuts the owner, Peter Clarke, can outfi t you in a custom made suit. He measures you here in Thornbury and then sends the data to Portugal where a team fashions the creation and sends it back.

Apothecary has moved to 93 Bruce Street.

A new shuttle service and tour guide, Driverseat, has just arrived.

Also, we have spotted the Little Blue House by Hatley in the Village at Blue providing sleepwear, loungewear and pyjamas for the whole family.

Sliding into Clarksburg are two new businesses in the location that was formerly Dan Kilby’s art studio.

Dan has moved to the former bank building on the main corner of downtown Clarksburg and in his former space Andrea Matrosovs goes public with her basket making skills in an outlet to be called Blue Mountain

Baskets. The other half of the store will be

Kerri Muschalla’s Blue Mountain

Makers, a craft type of shop for making and selling. Opening Sunday, November 17, 1 to 4 pm

Lemonade Collective is excited to make our community a lil bit sweeter, by off ering the following amenities; a Boutique Gym, Salt Water Pool, Squash Court, Fitness Studio, Members Lounge, and Events/Workshop Space. They are located in Clarksburg at 190 Russell Street East, behind BVCS. Open House - Fri Nov 15, 2:30 - 6:00pm & Sat Nov 16, 1:00 - 4:00pmOffi cial First Day of BusinessMon Nov 18 @ 9am

As always change does happen!


Published monthly with 4000 copies mailed throughout the Blue Mountains. Publisher Linda Wykes, printed by Riverside Press, Box 340, Clarksburg, N0H 1J0. Your events, stories and photos of interest to our community can be emailed to [email protected] for inclusion in the newsletter by the 4th Friday of each month. Advertising rates are available by calling 519-599-3345 or from our website www.bluemountainsreview.ca DONATIONS - This newsletter is distributed for free and is supported by advertising and donations. We are starting year #5 and if you would like to donate email [email protected]

Dec. 7 - Christmas Gift ShowDec. 8 - Christmas Turkey Dinner Dec. 15 - Brunch with SantaJan. 11 - Tommy Youngsteen

performing Bruce Springsteen www.marshstreetcentre.com

BEAVER VALLEY HANDMADE ARTISAN MARKETSaturday, November 16 10:00am - 4:00pmBeaver Valley Community Hall

CANDY CANE FAIRSaturday, November 1611:00 am - 2:00 pmGrace United ChurchCraft and Bake Sale, with lunch served 11:30-1:30! Buy your Christmas Cookies by the pound.

BEAVER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEETINGMonday November 18, 7pmSt. Georges Anglican Church Hall, Clarksburg

LUNCH BUNCH will be held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at noon on Tues. Nov 26, Jan 28 and every 4th Tuesday until further notice. 20 Russell St E., Thornbury 519-599-6645

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH DINNER, Friday, Nov. 295:00 & 6:30 sittingsGrace United Church $15 for adults and $6 for children

CHRISTMAS JAZZFriday December 6 , 7:30Marsh Street Centre______________________

November Programs at L.E. Shore Library519-599-3681 thebluemountainslibrary.caRefl ections: Alexander & Wynne

The Arts and Culture Council presents Refl ections, an exhibition of paintings Kathi Alexander and Jane Wynne. Paintings on display Nov. 2 - Nov. 27, during library hours.

Seniors Exercise - Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:15am-11:15am

Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fi tness and balance. Cost is $2. Please note new start time 10:15am!

Story Time - Fridays, 11:00am-11:30amEvery week features stories, crafts, games, sensory play and fun. Drop-in. Free event. Ages 0-5 yrs.

The Library Social Group for Knitting and Crocheting Thursdays, 1-3pm

Everyone welcome. Crochet, knit, and chat. There is a one-time $5 cost to join to cover coff ee/tea and treats.

Rhymes From Around The World, Thursday Nov. 7, 11:00am - 11:30am

Read Nursery Rhymes in three diff erent languages. Come on down to the Library and hear some of your favourite rhymes and songs in English, French and Portuguese. Ages 0 and up. Free Event. Drop in.

DIY Candy Sushi Workshop, Saturday Nov. 9, 1:30pm-2:30pm

We will be making adorable sushi look-alikes from Rice Krispies, gummy worms and other yummy candies. Free Program. Pre-Registration required. Ages 10 and up.

Outdoor Adventure in New Zealand, Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:00pm

The Arts and Culture Council present an experience in real outdoor travel adventure, visit the North and South Islands of New Zealand with Margaret and Ken Yaraskavitch. All welcome.

PJ Story Time, Thursday Nov. 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Meet in the Story Tower for a super cozy Story Time. Remember to wear your comfi est pj’s and bring your favourite stuff ed animal with you. We will read some sleepy time stories and sing some sleepy time songs.

Holiday Wreath Workshop, Saturday Nov. 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

A hands-on seasonal workshop. Join Ashley Green from The Imagination Studio, as the Library transforms into a wreath making station. Use the highest quality fresh cut, local greens to create a handmade wreath design. Ages 18 and up. Limited Space. Cost is $25. Payment required 48hrs in advance.

JEWELLERY AND ART SHOWIrma Design StudioSunday, November 24th, 2-5Monday, November 25th, 6-943 Marshall St. W. Meaford

CANDLE IN THE WINDOWThe Goldenaires present “Candle in the Window” on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2 pm at Meaford United Church. With special guest Jason Redman. Tickets are $15 and are available at Stuff to Read, Meaford, at the door or call Barb Rush at 519-538-1412. Proceeds go to local school music programs.

Library Board CornerThe Craigleith Heritage Depot

has been closed temporarily due to early air quality testing completed in October. At this time all museum staff have been relocated to LES branch. Programs and meetings have been relocated; check our calendar for updated locations. We anticipate having more information to share with the community in mid-November. At that time we will be releasing the remediation plan..Craigleith Heritage Depot Wins Award

On a more positive note, the Board and MAC would like to congratulate the CHD team for winning the Ontario Museum Association’s Award of Excellence in Special Projects for their REEL History series. Board Prepping for 25th Anniversary

Dec 8, 2020 is the offi cial anniversary of the opening of the L E Shore Library and Gallery. Throughout 2020 a number of celebratory activities will be occurring, including A Sadie Hawkins Dance on Feb 29th and a Golf Tournament on July 9th to support the CHD collections fundraising, and the 25th Anniversary Gala on Dec 5th.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Sabrina Saunders. 519-599-3681

Wild & Wonderful - A Christmas Art Show, Opening Sat. Nov. 30, 2pm - 4pm

Participants of Wildman Studio will display their work in a special Christmas show. Many beautiful paintings will be available for purchase, with complimentary gift wrapping at the opening reception. The exhibit runs Nov. 30 till Dec. 24 during library hours.

THANK YOU Thanksgiving came with new

meaning this year. I, along with my family would like to express how thankful we are for everyone who helped in celebrating Waynne’s life. Rev. Jeff Kischak for his comforting words, Jeremy Wentworth-Stanley for his recollection of memories and Dave Randall for his uplifting gift of music. I feel blessed to live in such a caring and compassionate community. The meals, cards, visits and expressions of sympathy were so appreciated. Waynne’s love for family and life included his friends and community. We are very grateful for your support during this time. Thank you to Rev Jeff Kischak, Saint James’ Anglican Church, Fairmount along with Kevin, Johanna and Sean at Ferguson Funeral Home for giving us strength and hope. Your support is also appreciated. Valerie, Trevor, Lori, Sharon and Tristan Shaw

BEAVER VALLEY ARENACommunity Skating - Free

•Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m•Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Public skating will be cancelled Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Jan 11, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 8, Mar 27 Adult Skating - $3.00 per person

•Monday and Wednesday•10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Adult skating will be cancelled, Nov 1, Dec 25, Dec 27, Jan 1, Jan 3, Feb 14, Mar 27 Parents and Tots - Free

•Tuesdays and Thursdays •10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

No skating Dec 24


Town Council and Committee Meeting Scheduleconfi rm with Town calendar for details, subject to change - www.thebluemountains.ca Meetings held at the Town Hall Special Meeting of Council - Fri., Nov. 8, 9am - 4pmTransportation Committee - Tues., Nov. 12, 1-3pmEconomic Development Advisory Committee - Wed, Nov 13, 10am Sustainability Committee - Wed., Nov. 13, 2 - 4pm Council - Wed., Nov. 13, 7 - 11pmSpecial Committee of the Whole - Fri., Nov. 15, 10am - 12pm Community Communications Advisory - Mon. Nov. 18, 9am - 11am Committee of the Whole- Mon., Nov. 18, 1:00 - 7:00pmCode of Conduct Review Sub-Committee - Tues., Nov 19, 3- 4:30pmPolice Services Board Meeting - Wed., Nov. 20, 8:30am - 11:30am Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Meeting - Thurs., Nov. 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm Agricultural Advisory Committee - Thurs., Nov. 21, 6pm - 8pm Meet the Mayor- Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre. Algonquin Room. 242 Jozo Weider Blvd. Sun., Nov. 24, 1pm - 3pm Council Compensation Review Committee - Mon., Dec. 2, 9 - 11am Council - Mon., Dec. 2, 7:00pm - 11:00pm Attainable Housing Corp. Board Meeting - Wed., Dec. 4, 2- 4pm

Public Meeting Notice - Council Remuneration Review 2019 - Wed., Nov. 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pmCedar Run Bayou Cable Park - Mon., Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm


Submitted by Elizabeth McKinlay (daughter of the late Jean (McMurchy) and Francis McKinlay)

My mother grew up on the McMurchy family farm on the 8th Line (now Grey Road 2) of Collingwood Township where Grant and Nida McMurchy live.

Mom talked many times about their neighbours, the Grahams, who farmed on the west half of lot 24 con 9. She talked most about Ed and Mary Graham’s youngest child, Harold Graham, who was born in April 1921, three months after my own mother’s birth.

I regret that I never asked Mom more about Harold, about their days together at public school at Victoria, about the innumerable times the McMurchy and Graham children walked to/from public school together, about what she remembered of his teenage years, about how the Victoria community felt when Harold decided to join the RCAF and headed off on the train from Thornbury to Camp Borden for three months of training before going overseas.

Thanks to today’s internet, you can read a large blog called

”No. 1 Service Flying Training School: Camp Borden”. There, you can scroll through the many classes off ered and the lists of graduates. Harold Graham trained with 58 others at Camp Borden between July 3 and September 13, 1941. They were “course #32”.

Among the McMurchy family’s “memorabilia” is the original handwritten report of a Victoria community gathering held on September 5, 1941 at Ed and Mary Graham’s home.

Ninety people enjoyed a social evening, playing cards and crokinole, ending with a delicious lunch. Harold McMurchy, on behalf of the community, read an “address” to 20 year old Harold Graham, the honoured guest. In part, the address read: “….We are happy to have the privilege of spending a social hour with you before you leave us for a short time…. Tonight we all look with pride to you as we see you answer the call of King and Country. As you go forth we pray that the cause of righteousness and democracy may prosper under the hand of Almighty God, and may you soon return to us victorious.” Keith Ardiel presented Harold with a handsome “Bulova Westfi eld” gold wrist watch beautifully engraved “Harold G. Graham from Victoria Community, September 1941”. The written report ends with: Harold in his ever pleasing manner replied (in gratitude for

the gift). All joined in singing “For he’s a jolly good fellow”.

Harold Graham was a bomber pilot in the RCAF. He served in Squadron #40 which was based in Malta at the time he was killed on July 28, 1942, likely during a bombing campaign over the Mediterranean or into Libya or Tunisia in northern Africa.

On the internet you can read a copy of the Canadian Press release dated April 24, 1943:

“The fi ve hundred and fi fty-sixth casualty listing of the Royal Canadian Air Force:…..Previously reported missing on Active Service, now for offi cial purposes presumed dead:….(amongst others named) Graham, Harold Gordon, Sargent, Thornbury, Ontario”

Harold Graham’s name is etched on the grey dull westward facing stone at the Ravenna cenotaph. There is a photo of him in his

RCAF uniform hanging on the east wall inside the Ravenna Township Hall. He is young when the photo is taken: either age 19 when he joined the RCAF in December 1940, or age 20 when he graduated from Camp Borden.

Recently, I’ve thought more about this young man who was part of the local Victoria community. I’ve wondered how his parents, siblings, close relatives and the local Victoria community dealt with the shock of the news of his death. I recall my mother, when speaking of Harold Graham, as she did from time to time, often saying: ”Mrs. Graham was never the same (afterwards)”.

In 1963, when I was six years old, Harold’s mother died. Our family attended her visitation at the D.J. Davidson funeral home in Thornbury. I vividly remember my mother, as she looked at Mrs. Graham’s body, saying “(that) for the rest of her life, Mrs. Graham hoped that Harold would just walk through the door someday”.

Over those twenty some years, from the time of his death until her own, she held onto hope that he had survived and was in some prison of war camp, and had yet to be released. I remember thinking that maybe my mother wanted to believe that theory too, but I decided it wasn’t going to happen. In retrospect, this belief was one way that at least one of his family, and maybe others, coped with the news that he was missing (and his body was never found).

Harold’s remains were never found. There is a commemorative stone for him at the Alamein War Memorial, 130 km west of Alexandria in Egypt along with 12,000 servicemen of the British Empire who died in the Western Desert campaigns of the World War II, including the Battle of El Alamein. (The Battle of El Alamein

marked the turning point of the North African campaign between Commonwealth forces and the Axis forces (German and Italian).

For both sides the objective was the control of the Mediterranean, the link with the East through the Suez Canal, the Middle East oil supplies and the supply route to Russia through Persia.)

Harold’s name also appears on the Graham family headstone in the Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. Harold Graham’s parents and his four siblings (Helen, Vic, Roy and Dorothy) have died. He had several nieces and nephews including Garry (and his wife Pat) Graham who currently live in Thornbury.

The struggle for control in the air lasted through World War II, costing the lives of more than 116,000 men and women of the Air Forces of the Commonwealth, including one of Collingwood Township’s own young men. The Runnymede Memorial in Surrey, England, is one of several memorials (along with the Alamein Memorial in Egypt) to the loss of lives in the Air Forces of the Commonwealth. A large arched window at Runnymede is engraved with the words from the 139th Psalm, sometimes called the Airman’s Psalm.

If I climb up into Heaven, Thou art there;

If I go to Hell, Thou art there also.If I take the wings of the morningAnd remain in the uttermost parts

of the sea,Even there also shall Thy hand

lead me;And Thy right hand shall hold me.As Remembrance Day

approaches, let us especially remember those of our local community who gave their lives in great sacrifi ce for their King and Country, and for us today. Let us also remember their families and local community who grieved the death of their loved ones and school chums and “the boy from our neighbourhood” until their dying day.

Lest We Forget: In Honour of HAROLD GORDON GRAHAM

Monument at Ravenna


The KolaporeWildernessTrails Associationmanages a 50 km network of trails in the Kolapore Uplands. The trails are maintained as wilderness ski trails in the winter. When there is snow please NO walking, snowshoeing or dogs. The trails are also maintained for hiking and mountain biking in the summer, where permitted by landowners, and as volunteer resources permit.

We need your help to make the Kolapore Trails even better.No experience or special tools necessary, but work gloves are always advisable. If you are willing to volunteer, please send an email to [email protected]

We will put you on our volunteer e-mail distribution list in the spring. Our volunteer “on the ground” projects include:• trail maintenance projects • bridge repair projects that we usually do in August or September • smaller scale projects such as brush cutting and blazing that can be

done by one or two people.There are also a variety of creative projects that we could use help

with.If you would like to follow up now or later, you can contact us via

[email protected], or you can call me at 519-922-2198, Bruce King, President, Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association

Blumination Dream Trail wins AwardThe Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala was held on Wed.

Oct. 30 at Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre. These awards recognize tourism industry successes across the province by honouring individuals and businesses that have made signifi cant contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Blue Mountain Village Association proudly accepted the Tourism Event of the Year award for the 2018 Blumination Dream Trail. “We are thrilled with the success of the Dream Trail and the recognition of the creativity and innovation that our team poured into this project” remarked Patti Kendall, Director Marketing and Events, Blue Mountain Village Association. “We’re so fortunate to have local partners like The Landmark Group and Smash Reality who helped us bring our vision to life and create a unique winter experience like no other in the province. BLUMINATION DREAM TRAILNovember 30, 2019 - March 28, 2020. Dusk to 10pmEnjoy a dancing light display to music every night at 6, 7, 8, & 9pmSpectacular lights. Sensational sounds. A one kilometer winter strollthrough the heights of innovation to the edge of your imagination.


Marsh Street Centre, Clarksburg November 28, 29 & 30, 2019

7:30 pm

Tickets: $20 Students: $15

On-line at www.marshstreetcentre.com/tickets & at the door

A Play by Michael Melski

For more information contact: Liz Pask, Producer, at [email protected]

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St. George’s Jolly Holly Bazaar, Bake Sale & Lunch, a 50-Year Traditionby John Hethrington

Since the 60’s, St. Georges Anglican, Clarksburg has hosted a huge pre-Christmas Bazaar. This year it’s Sat. Nov. 30, from 11am-2pm.

Organized by the St. George’s ACW (Anglican Church Women), more than 30 volunteers are involved. Some sew and knit creative crafts. Others bake and cook, home-made goodies for sale and serve a sandwich lunch from noon until 2 pm.

Each year the Holly Jolly event raises approx. $4500, donated by the ACW to a wide range of local, regional and international charity organizations. There will be a wide array of home-made loaves, squares, pies and cakes for sale at reasonable prices including 3 sizes of trays with 35, 50 or 75 assorted festive cookies - all freezable - so they can last the Christmas season. But cabbage rolls are the feature item. They are made by the ladies at the church following the family recipe of Meaford’s Lillian Risk. Five hundred will be made this year and will go fast. The St. Georges cabbage rolls sell out every year, so get there early.


GRAHAM J. LAMONT

Graham Lamont of Thornbury, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Sunday October 13, 2019.

Graham was born in Durham, Ontario and was the son of Stanley and Annie Pust (nee Graham). He is remembered as the beloved husband of Mary Lamont (Miller), for 66 years and a wonderful father to his children, Cindy (Leonard Chilton), William (Mary Sue Grant), Mary Louise (Craig McGuffi n), and Heather (Robert Hamilton).

He was an esteemed grandfather to Christopher, Nathan, Adam, David and Beth. Great grandfather to Emma, Jakob, Grace, Ryan, Katelyn, Rachel, Logan and Oliver. Graham was predeceased by his brothers, Stanley, Ken, Don and Lorne Pust.

Graham was a Major in the Princess Patricia’s Regiment in Newmarket. He served during the cold war period. He was a revered teacher, beginning his career in a one room school house in Glenelg Township. He also taught Junior High in Toronto for many years. He was a faithful church member serving as an elder, on the board of managers and in the choir over the years. Graham also was an author of textbooks, educational curriculum, short stories and articles.

A memorial funeral service was conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury, Thursday October 17.

If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

WAYNNE ARTHUR SHAW

Waynne passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday October 7, 2019 at the age of 77. Born and raised in Baxter, Waynne was a son of the late Lorne and Gladys (nee Adams) Shaw. He attended public school in Baxter and high school in Alliston and completed his education as a Construction and Industrial Mechanic Millwright at George Brown College.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Valerie (nee O’Neil) and was the proud father of son Trevor and daughter-in-law Sharon of Barrie and daughter Lori Shaw of Heathcote. He will be sorely missed by his grandson Tristan Waynne Shaw - his ray of sunshine - and by sisters Dolores, Yolanda (Bill) and Colleen (Jim). He was predeceased also by sisters, Margaret and Yvonne and brothers Cecil and Donald.

After Waynne and Valerie married in 1966 they started farming in Glen Huron and in 1976 they moved and remained on their farm, now Sunbridge Equestrian, in Heathcote. Waynne was always ready to help out a neighbour, family or friend, without being asked and without question. He would just turn up with a smile, willing hand and a few good jokes. He talked often and proudly of the time he spent in the NWT and being there when BHP Canada opened the fi rst Canadian Diamond Mine at Ekati.

He spent his retirement years teaching Lori the basics of keeping the farm running. He especially enjoyed his days away at the cottage doing whatever project Trevor was working on. He was often seen with Tristan on his knee driving around the fi elds on whatever tractor was Tristan’s choice that day. Waynne loved his tractors and spent many hours working on them and keeping them running. If something was fi xable he could fi nd a way to fi x it. His favourite advice was ‘read the manual’ although rarely did he follow that himself.

In keeping with Waynne’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service was conducted at St. James Fairmount Anglican

Church on Saturday October 12th. Interment at St. James’ churchyard cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Wheels of Hope Bluewater Chapter or LHSC Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca___________________________

PATRICK NICHOLASTRANT Sept. 18, 1924 – Oct. 20, 2019

Patrick died at home after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his much beloved wife Eira, twin brother John and his sister Sophia.

Mourned by his children Michael (Airi), Moira (Don), Fred (Marie), Jenny (Karen) and perennial-daughter-in-law April. Also mourned by his grandchildren John (Dana), Tim (Rachel), Aaron, Ryan, Paul, Claire (Brian), Sara (Dave), Erika (Jason) and by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and a smattering of vigorous great grandchildren.

In lieu of fl owers you are invited to make a donation to the charity of your choice. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

Ralph McGuire of Duncan, born in Collingwood Township on February 14, 1930, a son of the late Bruce and Edna (nee Gekill) McGuire of the 10th Line in Collingwood Township, passed away peacefully at Errinrung Long Term Care in Thornbury on Saturday October 12, 2019 at the age of 89. He was the dearly beloved husband of Dorine (nee Hindle) for 65 years and loving father to Janice and Gail of Wasaga Beach and Glen and Alison of Thornbury and the dear grandpa of Ian and Mason McGuire of Thornbury. He is survived by his brother Walter (late Birdie) McGuire of Collingwood and brother-in-law Dennis Hindle (late Shirley) of Westhill. He was predeceased by siblings Russell (Jean) McGuire, Marg (Gus) Lentine, Nora (Ken Teed and Harry Booth) and by Vernon McGuire (Freda) and brother-in-law Ron Hindle.

A memorial funeral service celebrating Ralph’s life was conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Monday October 21, 2019. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to Errinrung Residents Council (cheques only please) or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

RALPH BRUCEMcGUIRE

HELENMARIE D I N S M O R EHelen Dinsmore of Thornbury passed away peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at the age of 86. Born in Hanover on February 12, 1933, Helen was a daughter of the late Percy and Hilda (nee Hallman) Ramer. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Dinsmore who predeceased her on July 25, 2018.

Helen was the loving mother of Sharon Frost (Bob) of Owen Sound, Dave Dinsmore of Sault Ste. Marie, Dianne Hamill (Barry) of Owen Sound, Gwen Boux (Marck) of Calgary, AB, Roger Dinsmore (Lora) of Thornbury, and Joanne Horn (Jason) of Duncan, BC. She was the cherished grandma of Ben, Tina, Dianna, Dan, Dana, Darren, John, Brandon, Nick, Josh, Steven, Jordan, Michael, Cassidy, James, Tim, Devon, Brittany, Logan, and will be cherished as well by their spouses and her many great grandchildren. Helen was the dear sister of Joyce Rolston (late Robert) of Cambridge, Paul Ramer (late Mary) of Alberta, and was predeceased by her brother Ken Ramer (late Joyce). She will be remembered fondly by the Dinsmore family and by her many nieces, nephews and their families.

A funeral service was conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Monday, October 7. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca


DONNAROSESHAW Donna Shaw of Thornbury passed away p e a c e f u l l y with her family by her side at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the age of 87.

Born in Meaford on September 19, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Muriel (nee Allcock) Petch.

Donna was the cherished wife of 66 years of Edmund Shaw of Thornbury.

She was the much loved mother of Carolyn Austin (Brian) of Walkerton, Glenda Newson (Joe) of Fergus, Doug Shaw (Cathy) of Clarksburg, Beverly Shaw (Sheri) of Clarksburg, and Kevin Shaw (Lee) of Clarksburg.

She was the proud grandma and great grandma of: Alanna Rusnak (Scott) and their children Zander, Liam, and Noa; Dawn Edgcumbe (Jason) and their children Grace, Cadence, Zachary, Avery and Piper; Heidi Eastman (Colin) and their children Paige and Elsie; Matthew Newson (Naomi) and their children Tayden and Alexia; Luke Newson (Charissa) and their children Micah and Ruth; Andrew Newson (Amy) and their children Olivia, Edmund, Lily and Logan; Benjamin Newson (Amy) and their children Mary Rose, Ann Marie and Michael; Samuel Newson; H. Issac Newson (Rachelle); Carla Robertson (Tim) and their son Sawyer; Brad Shaw

(Whitney) and their son Kellen; David Shaw (Karla Sheldrake); Melissa Shaw (Clayton Skinner); Dwayne Shaw ( Zabrina) and their daughter Rylee; Nathan Shaw (Courtney) and their daughter Andrea; Aimee Rosevear (Christopher) and their daughter Sybil; Andrew Bowins (Amanda); Elysha Davison (Michael) and their children Emary and Abbygale; Jordan Shaw (Kori-Lee Martin); and Cassandra Shaw (Calvin Almond).

Donna is survived by her sisters Rhena Petch and Lynda Wood, her sister-in-law Marie Petch and was predeceased by her brother Floyd Petch, her sister Carol Enid Bensen, her brother John Petch and her great grandson Dylan Edgcumbe. She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces, nephews and their families.

Donna loved caring for others both at home and in the community. Her church family was very important to her and she enjoyed participating and helping out in any way that she could.

A funeral service was conducted at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Thornbury on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (cheques only please), the Parkinson Society, or Hospice Georgian Triangle ‘Campbell House’ would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

Grey County Appoints Director of Long-Term Care

Grey County Council is pleased to announce Jennifer Cornell has accepted the permanent role of Director, Long-Term Care beginning October 15th. Ms. Cornell has more than 20 years of experience working in long-term care, including the past eight years as the administrator and executive director of Grey Gables.

“It’s my pleasure to announce and welcome Jennifer to Grey County’s senior management team,” said Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks. “Long-term care is a challenging, highly regulated and evolving service. Caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens is a responsibility we take seriously, and we believe Jennifer’s experience, character and commitment to residents and staff make her a superb fi t for the director’s role. We look forward to working closely with her on projects like the redevelopment of Rockwood Terrace and enhancing long-term care services in Grey County.”

The director of long-term care is responsible for managing three county-owned homes: Grey Gables in Markdale, Rockwood Terrace in Durham and Lee Manor in Owen Sound. Long-term care is Grey County’s largest workforce with more than 450 employees. The department’s operating and capital budget in 2019 is just over $33 million. Recruitment for a new executive director of Grey Gables will begin this fall.


Staying on Track! Fall 2019 Vol. 27 No. 2

Published by The Georgian Cycle & Ski Trail Associationwww.GeorgianTrail.ca

New RouteWe have had a great sum-mer of cycling and now the fall colours beckon us to continue to use the Trail. As the fall cycling/walking season slowly winds down we can look forward to the winter season of skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. This year the focus of your directors was on improving your user experience.

We completed a tree inventory and are now contemplating how next to proceed given the results. There are several major trees along the Trail which can be recognized so users can appreciate their beauty. Ad-ditionally, we are contemplating how best to facilitate the presence of native trees along the Trail. This could mean the replen-ishment of the natural tree canopy. This is important given the ash bore problem that is now evident. As you are aware the municipalities are working to bring down the many trees that have succumbed to this disease.

Another project we completed this year was the rationalization of the signage along the Trail so they are more consistent and easier to comprehend and clear up any confusion related to the Great Lakes Water-front Trail. We have also acquired two more bicycle repair stations that will be installed

President’s Report

There was an indication some time ago that the property owned by Knights (wood milling production) was being listed for sale. This has now happened and as the portion of the Trail owned by Knights was not able to be acquired by the Town. it required a change to the Trail route. To this end the construction of a new route from a point just east of St. Vincent Street and connecting to Edwin Street just a few yards from the continuation of the Trail was necessary.

The Trail was closed on a parcel of land in Meaford where Knights was located after it unfortunately burned down back in August of 2017. A new route has been completed that exits and enters along Edwin Street E.

The gazebo at the terminus of the Georgian Trail in Meaford, decorated with Scarecrows during the Town’s Scarecrow Invasion Festival. This annual family festival is in its 23d year and completely volunteer driven. It ran early September until the Thanksgiving weekend.

Early this summer visitors enjoying the Trails near Black Ash Creek in Collingwood

in the spring. This completes the network of repair stations along the Trail. We have also supplemented the signage relative to the etiquette to be followed on the Trail. It is hoped this will help to reduce conflicts between various trail users. Signs are now present for both summer and winter use.

Lastly and on behalf of your Board I sincerely thank Richard Rood and Allan Ward for their many years of dedicated service to the Association. Richard has been our Past President and for the last few years our Communications Director responsible for the newsletter, website and communications with the public while Allan has been our Treasurer for as long as I can remember and is responsible for keeping the Association in the black. We will all miss their input and hard work in the future.

Finally, this leads me to request readers to consider volunteering as a Board member. The continued enhancement of the Trail is dependent on individuals stepping forward and volunteering to help. We hope to hear from interested individuals prior to our Annual Meeting which will be held at 1:30pm on December 5th in the Boardroom of the Lora Bay Lodge at Lora Bay Golf Club.

Don DeGrandis, President

A Little History

The Knights’ family moved to the area in1846, settling in the Woodford area, Sydenham Township. They started into the building trade, by opening a sawmill, that was located in Meaford on the Big Head River. In 1912, the Knights’ family started making hardwood flooring, which is still in business as Knights’ of Meaford Flooring.


A Lasting LegacyA mother receives recreational

funding to help enrol her child in our local hockey league. Children receive quality daycare right in their own community. Seniors and caregivers benefi t from important information on resources available to maximize their quality of life. Local families who need a hand up (not a handout) are able to access emergency food (including fresh), clothing, and other related social service resources.

Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO), a community-based charitable organization, has been “making good things happen in our community” for over 35 years by enhancing the lives of people in The Blue Mountains with programs and services for children, families, seniors and youth.

Volunteers are the heart of BVO. Some organize nutritious breakfasts for children at Beaver Valley Community School, provide information sessions for seniors and caregivers, and pack Christmas hampers fi lled with food, toys and personal care items during the Holidays. Others devote their time and energy to making sure that the Treasure Shop, famous for great fi nds and friendly faces, operates effi ciently.

What people most recognize BVO for is the Treasure Shop, which sells quality children’s, women’s and men’s clothing, toys, books, linens, sporting goods and housewares generously donated by the community. It is the “funding engine” that enables BVO to provide these much-needed programs and services to help our community thrive.

While proceeds from Treasure Shop sales and government funding go a long way to fund BVO’s good work, fi nancial support from the community is always needed. People give for diff erent reasons and in diff erent ways: to support a cause that is important to them and make an impact in their community; to ensure that their memory lives on in a meaningful way; to help reduce taxes while supporting charitable causes that align with their values.

There are many ways in which you can support BVO, both now

Wed. Oct 16th was Enrolment Night for new members of our local Guiding Units. We opened the evening by welcoming parents, and introducing all the Guiders, then did each unit’s individual openings.

Enrolment started with our youngest girls, the Sparks. They chose to enrol as a group this year, then have parents put on their ties. Next was our Brownies. Being a little older, they were enrolled in pairs, for support, then parents tied on their ties. Last, the Guides were enrolled individually. Once they were enrolled, the entire unit participated in a “Guiding Bouquet” ceremony.

Our evening ended with a huge circle to include all the family members who came where we sang the closing “Taps” of each unit. Everyone was invited to have a drink and apple before they left for the evening.

Any adult interested in assisting as a Guider are encouraged to call 519-599-3968 for more information. We’d love to chat!

and in the future.Please consider giving to BVO

in one or more of the following ways:• One-time Gifts or Donations of

cash or securities.• Recurring Donations such as

monthly or quarterly.• Donations in Celebration to

mark a special occasion or milestone.

• Memorial Donations to celebrate the life of someone you care about.

• Legacy or Planned Giving – a thoughtful way to make a charitable bequest to BVO in your will without impacting your current fi nances, allowing you to continue supporting BVO.

Anyone can become a legacy donor. If you are creating a new Will or making changes to your current one, your lawyer can include a bequest to BVO. This can take diff erent forms: a specifi c dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residual amount.

Funds can be directed for general purposes or to a specifi c BVO program, service or campaign. Talk to a lawyer or estate planner for advice on how to carry out your wishes.

Please help BVO to continue “making good things happen in our community”.www.bvo.ca 519-599-2577

Enrolment Night for local Guiding Units

Being enrolled this year are: left to right Sparks Charlotte Rice, Reagan Rice, Eleanor Cox, Brooke Ree and Darwin Joseph. Middle row Brownies: Anola Van Eck, Abby Malloch, Addison Cox, Charlotte Forder and Lily Peart. Back row are Guides Maia Footman, Olivia Macneil, MacKenzie Jones and Lilyann Warmington.


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Unauthorized works on Town lands

Council has been asked by staff to develop a strategy to be implemented in the second quarter of 2020 including a communication plan to initiate the process to identify and inventory nonconforming and or unauthorized use of Town owned lands including those works or uses on open and unopen roads allowances;

AND THAT Council endorse staff to enhance enforcement and initiate the process of removal of unauthorized works and or use on Town land.

The Town has existing zoning By-laws that defi ne parking and landscaping requirements. The Town has also developed engineering standards and municipal land use By-laws to help control the use of lands that help reduce snow plowing hazards, utility confl icts, drainage challenges and to help mitigate liability.

Staff are fi nding throughout the Town, in both new and long-established developments that extensive landscaping works have been completed that include placing landscape features on Town lands.

Landscaping works can often cause confl icts with both overhead and underground utilities.

Trees are often planted under overhead wires, which will be require cutting in a few years.

Trees are often planted in unauthorized locations that will have roots quickly grow into the softer sand and granular material used to protect the Hydro, natural gas and communication infrastructure causing future problems. To make repairs to these services the plantings may need to be removed. Residents often expect the Town to replace these landscape features.

Driveway entrances that are improperly constructed and do not refl ect the required grading can cause drainage issues and snowplowing hazards. Hard surface entrances that do not direct water to the ditches can cause icing problems in the winter. Driveways that do not follow the profi le of the road are often higher than the road surface and are damaged by the snowplow and cause damage to vehicles and even snow plow equipment.

The Town has historically controlled the use of the road allowances though land use By-laws.

These By-laws have been reviewed periodically and updated as required.

Signifi cant staff hours will be required to identify areas of non-compliance, notify the residents of the need to remove the works, inspecting the restoration, hiring a contractor or scheduling staff to remove and restore areas plus administration, tracking and recovery of costs.

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FOR INFORMATION CALL 519-599-3345

Are You A Cat Lover? Do you enjoy spending time with cats? Volunteer with the Blue

Mountains Animal Shelter, your local animal shelter. We need help for just two hours a week while our snowbird volunteers have fl own south. Our volunteer hours are very fl exible, tasks would include feeding, cleaning, grooming, and just giving our felines lots of TLC. Try us out for a month or two. We are a registered charity located in Thornbury. Our cats roam free in the shelter and enjoy hours of fun watching the wildlife from the large patio. Check out our cats on Facebook and Instagram. Please contact us at [email protected]. Fb: The Blue Mountains Animal Shelter. 519-599-5289._______________________________________________

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