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Ken Weber has his stone on the Walk of Fame

By Bill Rea
Ken Weber has developed a reputation over the years as a writer, historian and story teller.
The Cedar Mills area resident has made an impact on his community, and he now has a stone on the Caledon Walk of Fame to prove it.
Weber was nominated by the Caledon East and District Historical Society, and he made a point of thanking the Society at their meeting last week.
He said he was flattered and honoured by the recognition.
“I'm also very surprised,” he added.
The community gathered Saturday for the official unveiling of the stone on the Walk, which is just off the Caledon Trailway in Caledon East.
“This is an awesome accomplishment for anyone,” commented Donna Davies, representing the Historical Society.
She noted Weber has been responsible for many books, as well as regular articles in local publications. He has written works have included collections of five-minute mysteries, which Davies said have been printed in 22 languages.
Weber has also been an educator, and was a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto, where he was the founder and first Chair of Special Education Studies at that faculty. Davies said he has written text books on special education that are still in use.
She also said Weber continues to make contributions to local history with a unique style and sense of humour.
Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson presented Weber a plaque in recognition of the “countless contributions you have made.”
“You have much to be proud of today,” he added.
Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia also praise Weber for his contributions.
“Our community has been enriched,” she remarked.
In his remarks, Weber cited the words of the late Alex Raeburn, who also has a stone on the Walk of Fame, who said if one has the love of family, enjoys their career and has the respect of the community, “there's not much more you can ask of life.”
“My family's a blessing,” he acknowledged, adding “teaching and writing is about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.”

Author and historian Ken Weber was surrounded by family, friends and Town councillors Saturday as his stone on Caledon's Walk of Fame was unveiled.

Donna Davies of the Caledon East and District Historical Society commented on Ken Weber's many accomplishments.

Ken Weber addressed the audience at Saturday's event before unveiling his stone on the Walk of Fame.

Mayor Allan Thompson and Ken Weber shared a toast with those assembled at the unveiling of Weber's stone.

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