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Paisley & District Chamber Of Commerce - September 2018 - Volume 184

Proud of Our Community, Proud of Our Heritage

Local Artist David Milne Honoured

O n Saturday September 15th Parks Canada will be honouring David

Milne, the famous Canadian painter. The commemoration will take place at the Paisley Community Centre at 11am. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Village of Paisley to be highlighted by Parks Canada.

For anyone not aware of David Milne, he was born in the southwestern Ontario village of Burgoyne in 1882. He was the last of 10 children born to Scottish immigrant parents. His early education was in Paisley, followed by high school in Walkerton, Ontario. He performed well in school and soon after graduation began teaching in a country school near Paisley. During 1902 and

1903 he studied art through correspondence, eventually deciding to move to New York City in 1903 at the age of 21

In New York, he spent two years (and a third year of night school) studying at the Art Students League. He had five paintings exhibited in the Armory Show of 1913, and he was also represented by the N. E. Montross Gallery (same as 'The Eight' or Ashcan School artists). In 1912, he married Frances May (known as Patsy) and lat-er they moved to Boston Corners, a small hamlet where Milne painted with oils and watercolours. Milne left Bos-ton Corners in 1917 for basic training in Toronto for World War I. He was stationed in Quebec and then quaran-tined in England for a month, during which time World War I ended. Be-

cause of his background as an artist, he was asked to complete paintings and drawings as a war artist. Milne produced artworks of battlefields in France and Belgium as well as of soldiers in Kinmel Park Camp in Eng-land.

Between the years of 1919 and 1929, Milne lived in Boston Corners and the surrounding areas, focusing his artistic work on the landscape. In 1929, Milne returned to Canada to paint in Temagami, Weston and Palgrave. In the early 1930’s he moved to Port Severn, Ontario and sold many of his paintings to prominent art patrons Vincent Massey and Alice Massey. During the later years of his life, Milne worked again in watercolours, and changed his subject matter to more whimsical, fantasy and childlike in-

spirations. He continued to travel to Algonquin Park and Baptiste Lake to paint the Canadian landscape.

Although he was overshadowed by the Group of Seven during his early career, Milne is now recognized as one of Canada's foremost artists. After his death, the National Gallery of Canada organized a retrospective of his work (1955–56), and then another retrospective was shown in Toronto at Hart House in 1962. In 2005, an exhibit of Milne's watercolours traveled from the British Museum to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and then to the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Please plan to attend this ceremony and plaque presentation on September 15th at 11am to honour one of Canada’s famous painters.

Sheryl Steinhoff

W orking with Gary Eden and other artists in the area, the Paisley

Spruce the Bruce Committee organized an Art in Action festival, kicking off Paisley’s new Artistic River branding. Over nearly two weeks, sever-al International and Canadian artists, including some from Paisley, focused on creating murals and other street art at various locations downtown.

Alfredo Libre Gutierrez, architect and artist from Mexico, has been in in-volved in art projects across the globe, from Columbia to Paris to Switzerland and more. With world-renowned tal-ents, Libre created a mural on the LCBO building as well as a beautiful piece under the Goldie Street Bridge (above).

He was joined by Martin Ferreyra from Argentina, (shown here) another world-class artist, who in addition to painting is accomplished in ceramics and video. Martin created some stunning street art at the north end of downtown, on the shared wall between MacNamara’s gallery and Bud Rier’s car dealership, as well as an inviting mural on the Paisley library. Each joined with local artists, using their cre-

ative talents to transform communi-ty spaces into community art. Many people from the community participated in creating the murals with the artists, or brought down food and drinks, demonstrating the wonderful community collaboration and spirit that Paisley is known for. In addition, many people contributed to a community art installation, by painting circles on squares of wood that will be patch-worked together and displayed in our community in the future.

With the donation of space on both private and publicly owned buildings,

Paisley residents and visitors now have breathtaking displays to enjoy for years to come. Local artist Ann Fauchon also added colour to our downtown with a thought-provoking piece on Ross & Debbie Meyer’s garage door. The mu-

rals created throughout the festival complement the ongoing work on the village bridge, being completed by lo-cal artist Christopher Steininger with the support of community children.

Paisley is already seeing the positive social and eco-nomic effects of having a more beautiful downtown. People who have never stopped in Paisley before have been pausing to admire the art, and engage with res-idents. Karen Kimpel, Spruce the Bruce committee member and owner of Elora Soap Company, has mar-veled at the people coming into her store while they’re in Paisley to check out the murals. “We are so thrilled to have some eye-catching art here that gives people a reason to stop and stay awhile in our beautiful village.”

“This has been an amazing oppor-tunity for Paisley, exactly the thing we need to put us on the map as the Artistic River Village. Witnessing these world class artists at work, and painting alongside them, has been a rewarding experience. This project has engaged both members of the Paisley communi-ty and the wider global community to create vibrant art in unusual spaces. It's been an incredible opportunity for

all involved,” adds Melissa Kanmacher, another group member and vice-president of the Paisley & District Chamber of Commerce.

Sarah

Pedersen

Our community was privileged to host two internationally-acclaimed artists at the end of August, who together with local talents created beautiful murals across our village!

Art in Action Kicks off Paisley’s New Artistic River Branding!

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Family Traditions Continue

A wedding was held at Dunblane Presbyterian

Church on August 25th of this year

solemnizing the marriage of Michael Fisher and Alicia Cundal.

Mike's parents, Nancy and Scovil Fisher were married here on the same day 39 years ago and his sister Anne married Mike Eaton on August 23rd 2014.

The church holds a very special place in the family's hearts. Mike's great great grandparents, John and Mary Elizabeth Young lived on the River Road and were members of the congregation. The farm is still in the family and they have attended services

for 120 years. The bride and groom repeated their

vows surrounded by family and friends who traveled from Alberta, British Columbia and Newfoundland.

Nancy Fisher

Let’s be Known as the

Gingerbread Town

H ey kids! Art in Gingerbread! Plan to come on down to the

“Christmas Train Decorating” workshop again this year! Adults can also learn how to make, bake, and decorate a Gingerbread House under the guidance of Glen at the Big Dipper Bakery! Times and dates will be in the October Advocate!

Also, you can decorate your lawns

to match the Christmas Parade this year with Gingerbread men, and ladies, created by Candace Connor of Eye Candi Designs! She can be reached at 226-972-3070 to order yours!

The evening parade will take place on November 30th and late night Shopping will be on November 23rd. Looking forward to seeing you all at these fun and eatable workshops that will make your Christmas bright!

Austina Bellamy

A ustina is the daughter of Mar-celle and John Bellamy. She is

entering grade 12 at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton. Austina enjoys being a member of the Ontario Herford Association and participating in a varie-ty of 4-H clubs including the horse club, beef club and vet club.

She has participated in the Paisley fair showing cattle and has always loved attending the fair for the day. Austina’s favourite part of the Paisley Fall Fair is the six-horse hitch class. A fun fact about Austina is that she won Champion Snowperson in the Herford Show at the 2017 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Austina is proud to be sponsored by the Paisley Vet Clinic.

Bria Dewar

B ria the daughter of Jolene McTeer and is entering grade

12 at Walkerton District Community School. Bria likes to spend time canoeing, four wheeling, playing rugby, figure skating and cooking. She looks forward to pursuing a career in solving criminal investigations using evidence and science.

Bria is interested in representing Paisley, the fall fair and the agricultur-al society because she has been involved in fall fairs since a very young age and would love to have the privilege of representing her hometown. Her favourite part of the Fair is seeing the community come together to enjoy the work of the agricultural society. Bria’s sponsor is T.A. Brown Funeral Home.

Paisley Fall Fair Ambassador

I t’s that time of year again! It’s time to choose a new Paisley Fall

Fair Ambassador who will represent the fair and the village of Paisley for the 2018/19 year!

This year we have 2 enthusiastic girls who are vying for the title! Head

down to the Fairgrounds on September 8th at 5pm for the Ambassador Rib Dinner before the 7pm start of the of the Opening Ceremonies. Sample the Rib Cook-Off contestants’ creations and enjoy our famous Paisley Fair fresh cut fries, while mingling with the ambassador contestants!

See you at the fairgrounds on September 8th!

Laura Fullerton

The little window motif is very common in paintings from Mexico. It is based on the belief that if you look into the soul of all living creatures, the world will be

revealed.

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Karen Kimpel, secretary, Paisley and District Chamber of Commerce receives a $1000 cheque from Kevin Kanmacher, representing the Power Workers Union. The money is being use for the installation of community murals to spruce up our downtown

THANK YOU!

T he Paisley Spruce the Bruce Committee would like to thank the

community of Paisley for their enthusiasm and support of the Art in Action festival. Without the many volunteers and businesses who contributed so much, either financially or in time and materials, the beautiful

murals would not have been possible.

Thank you to Mary Cottril, Mary Gail Johnston, Chris Stevens, Robin Elliot, Maxwell Johnston, Christine Jones, Joyce Craddock, Marg Jones, Candace and Rob Connor, Kevin Kanmacher, Linda Legate, Melissa Kanmarcher, Sarah Pedersen, Jennifer Harris, Alicia and Gary Mariano, Karen Kimple, Lewis & Marilyn Coffman, Ken Cormack, Nicole Egan, Aidan Griffin, Tammie McFarlane, Rob Scapin, McKenzie McFarlane, Jennifer MacIsaac, Allyson Nagle-Cote, Payton Kenyon, Jim and Erica MacNamara, Sibylle Walke, AndrewHarris, Frank Wells, Gary

Eden, Patty Stepien, Megan Norkum, and anyone else we may have missed who participated in any way.

Thank you to Dr. A. Petrie, Sau’Tees, Saugie Suds Laundromat, Cowan Canoe & Kayak, Paisley Blues Festival, Paisley Architectural Millwork, Elora Soap Company, Power Workers Union, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Paisley & District Chamber of Commerce, and the Bruce County Spruce the Bruce Program.

A special thank you to Allen’s Home Hardware Building Centre, who sponsored a generous $1000 in paint and supplies for our artists.

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All questions based on community feedback

Municipal Candidates:

For Mayor: Paul Eagleson & Steve Hammell; For Deputy Mayor: Mark Davis & John Alpaugh; For Elderslie Ward Councillor: Brian Dudgeon & Melissa Barrett; For Paisley ward Councillor: Dan Kerr & Melissa Kanmacher Do you believe that Arran-Elderslie is on the right path right now? Why? If not, what would you do to improve this?

Paul Eagleson: With the school being saved, natural gas on its way, and all the work going on at the Bruce, I believe Paisley is extremely well situated for future growth.

Steve Hammell: I believe we are on right path currently with great staff in place and along with Community Development Coordinator position starting soon. We however do need to improve communication throughout our departments and with our residents/potential residents. Website, Twitter, Facebook, Questionnaires, Surveys, should all be looked at. There are several jobs both in our Municipality and nearby that need filled. We need to attract workers and working families that will help fill our schools and invest in our community.

Mark Davis: I think Arran-Elderslie is on a good path now of sustainable growth. It would always be nice to have a bigger piece of the pie, and I talk to the builders on a regular basis, but the situation is that they can build the same house in Port Elgin and get a lot more money for it. We have tried to make building in our Municipality more attractive to builders by having lower fees than neighbouring areas and anticipate steady building patterns in the near future.

John Alpaugh: No, the council needs to be taught how to live within their means. I.E. Assessment increase and new tax increase every new house and business.

Brian Dudgeon: Yes, we are on the right path. The municipality is in the business of providing services to our residents. We as a council have worked hard over the last 8 years to provide good roads, bridges,snow removal, garbage pickup, well maintained and improved recreation facilities all while been fiscally responsible.

Melissa Barrett: I believe Arran-Elderslie is on the right path. With the economic growth currently happening in Bruce County we have the opportunity to invest in our own sustainable growth. An investment in our community now is and will always be an investment in our future.

Dan Kerr: I strongly believe that Arran-Elderslie is presently in an exceptional fi-nancial position which has been not only my priority but a priority of most of Arran Elderslie council. We have continued to improve our infrastructure throughout the municipality with sewer/water upgrades, our roads are in the best shape they have ever been. We still have some aging infra-structure that needs to be replaced and our water and sewer reserves are able to cover the costs for those projects if any Federal or Provincial grants are unavailable.

Melissa Kanmacher: I believe that the financial stability, school viability and the availability of clean water and soon, natural gas are important assets that our current council has achieved to put us on the right path. Moving forward, I would like to see stronger investment in well-defined initiatives to take advantage of the economic growth in our region. Balancing sustainable development in terms of our community, the environment and the economy is my top priority. Do you plan to support a compost/ brush pile or bin in Paisley? If so, how will you do this?

Paul Eagleson: Yes, I would support a compost/ brush pile or bin in Paisley . We would need the Paisley ward councilor to work with the works manager to develop a plan for this.

Steve Hammell: I have supported a compost bin that is ordered along with the current end of October and Mid November

leaf pick up. We will be discussing other options at our September 10th Council meeting in regards to brush.

Mark Davis: As Chair of Works, Water and Sewer I have supported and will continue to support a compost bin in Paisley. It’s unfortunate that the old site had not been approved by MOE when the former Paisley Council put it in place and with today’s rules it is very hard to license a new one. We are in the process right now of buying our own roll-off trailer, which we think would be a practical way of dealing with this issue as we move forward. We have also put in place two fall pickups for yard waste this year in each of Paisley, Chesley and Tara.

John Alpaugh: A compost and brush pile is a must for paisley to save your yard for you. A simple video camera would eliminate any unwanted materials.

Brian Dudgeon: Yes, The Municipality is purchasing a brush bin and a compost bin for the town of Paisley

Melissa Barrett: It is an interesting idea for all wards to explore further. I would have to research important factors such as cost, usage, and maintenance to make sure it is viable and beneficial and to involve the Works Manager and Works Forepersons in the discussion. We could also explore other options such as a spring and fall pick up.

Dan Kerr: Absolutely. As I write this, a portable compost bin on a trailer is being built and will be placed at the water tower for your compost needs. As well at our next council meeting a motion that I drafted will be put forth to have monthly brush pick up in the three urban center from April to October. This should take care of our compost and brush needs in Paisley.

Melissa Kanmacher: There is interest from the constituents and it helps preserve our environment, so I support this. I think this is an issue that the whole municipality needs to look at. Since they were in place before, I am certain we can come up with a solution to have them again. What is your plan to ensure our school is secure for future generations?

Paul Eagleson: Our school is secure.

Steve Hammell: I will be addressing the issue of school bus pick up boundaries with our new Trustee. Children just west of Paisley should not be bused to Port Elgin. We need to focus on attracting first time home buyers and young families to our community. They need reasonable taxes, recreation activities and a caring community full of energy.

Mark Davis: I am proud to say that I made the motion for Arran-Elderslie to rent the 2 rooms as a way of helping the school survive. I am a former graduate of that school and would think that with the growth at BNPD, and the Port Elgin schools all at or nearing capacity it would have been a real mistake to close it. It should be said that the decision to rent the rooms was passed unanimously by Council and that this has now opened up new funding streams for doing upgrades which is a great sign for the future.

John Alpaugh: The refit of Bruce Power will help but co-operation such as the present share agreement with the municipality are the type of ideas I would encourage.

Brian Dudgeon: This council has rented space in the school to balance the books .

Melissa Barrett: As small communities we all want to avoid the closures of our schools and creating longer commutes for our children. Through conservative economic growth we will increase our yearly enrollment. In the interim we should con-tinue to converse with our school board trustees and the provincial government. It is also important to continue the conversation with our teachers and school staff themselves since they can expose the problems and missed opportunities.

Dan Kerr: If re elected I will fight to ensure Paisley Central School will continue to be a community hub in our town. As well, our Trustee needs to be at our council table on a regular basis so we can be kept

up to date on BWDSB’s plans. I feel it’s important to continue to lobby the school board to change the bus routes to not only alleviate over crowding at other schools and increase Paisley Centrals student population. Arran -Elderslie’s contract to rent a classroom for the next 5 years may have to be extended to continue to help our school remain open. I’m in full support of continuing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Melissa Kanmacher: As part of the Save the School initiative, we proved that the school would see an increase in enrollment with the growth anticipated in the region. We are already seeing this happening with approximately 40 children registered for kindergarten. We need to actively promote what we have to offer to young families moving in to the area. We need to create more incentives for both business and housing development. We need to promote our affordable housing market and the benefits that our beautiful artistic river village has to offer. We need to attract new businesses to our downtown core to keep our local economy thriving while providing a range of goods and services for our community. We need to protect and pre-serve what is good – beautiful parks, trails, river access, skate park, tennis courts etc. As well, we need to look at what we can add to enhance our community (e.g. dog park? splash pad?) What is your opinion regarding Paisley having metered water and Chesley not having metered water, even though they use the same system?

Paul Eagleson: I believe all three communities should have metered water. It is the only fair way to bill for usage and it has been shown to conserve water, a very valuable natural resource.

Steve Hammell: Chesley should and will someday have metered water. Municipal staff has looked into grants to reduce the cost of a switch. A household that conserves water should not be forced to pay the average.

Mark Davis: The meter issue stems from historical decisions by the last Paisley Council, who bought meters for Paisley at the end of their term prior to the amalgamation in 1998. Then in the year 2000, the Walkerton water tragedy occurred and our shift of focus as a Municipality went to ensuring water safety; new treatment plants, new wells and upgrades, and replacing old and decaying water lines. Now that we are starting to get some of that work under control, we are watching for grant money for meters. Some prefer a metered system, some prefer the flat rate system. There are both pros and cons to a ‘user-pays’ system like water meters. There are also pros and cons to a flat rate system. The same dollars will still be needed to run these systems so although meters will create savings for some, they will also create bigger costs for others.

John Alpaugh: When I was the Mayor I suggested meters for all urban centers/ I am disappointed council has not implemented this practice.

Brian Dudgeon: It would be in every-body's best interest to be on metered water, you pay for what you use, two people living in a home pay less than the flat rate per residence. Chesley main street is already on metered water

Melissa Barrett: Reading the Drinking Water System Financial Report (2015) for Chesley and Paisley it is apparent that the main goal is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to each community while keeping in mind the financial viability of the system. With that being said I completely understand the frustration of two towns on one system, and yet paying either by a cost per use or a flat rate. Again, I would have to do more research such as the original construction, cost, density versus usage, and future cost such as; maintenance, expansion, or installing meters at every home. Only then could I provide an informed opinion of the best choice for both communities to have fair costs. Dan Kerr: I have never wavered in my belief that two towns on the same water

system need to be billed the same. I repeatedly ask for a change in the way we are billed to match the other two towns but I again have no support at the council table for a change. I’m in favor of water meters for conservation and want them installed n Chesley and Tara. This will be a considerable expense so while we wait for a grant or to decide to use some of the vast sewer and water reserves I feel the meters in Paisley should not be read and that we be billed the same as in Chesley. I will continue to fight for this change.

Melissa Kanmacher: I support a user pay model. In general, tax payers would like a system that is fair across the Municipality. More importantly, I think we need to prioritize conservation. Decreasing water usage over time not only benefits the environment but it can also save money over the long term. Would you support better maintenance of our public spaces (i.e. parks, tennis courts, sidewalks, etc.) or the creation of new public spaces (i.e. dog park, splash pad, etc.)? Why or why not?

Paul Eagleson: I expect all public spaces, parks, and cemeteries to always be well maintained. In the near future we should form a committee of interested volunteers and organizations to sit down and look at a master plan for public spaces (i.e. dog park, splash pad, etc.) in Paisley.

Steve Hammell: I support our Recreation and Works Managers and encourage everyone to let them know what and where we can improve. We only have so many dollars to go around and need to prioritize them to the communities greatest needs. Both a Dog Park and Splash pad are ideas worth investigating. Improvements to Firehall, Library, Curling Club Lounge/Kitchen, and Town Hall also need to be looked into further.

Mark Davis: Perhaps I am a little biased, but I think the maintenance of our public spaces is good now. I would support new public spaces as long as the affordable factor is there, and am more than willing to work with service clubs or other community groups to help make this happen. We have been very fortunate to have active local groups who have taken the lead on a number of projects in our communities and these spaces make our communities more vibrant and better places to live.

John Alpaugh: The community needs to be consulted on these matters not just told what they can have. Council should work to improve all recreation in the community.

Brian Dudgeon: Every year there is money in the budget for improvements to public spaces. Regularly the Municipality forms partnerships with various service clubs in the area to do improvements in recreation facilities.

Melissa Barrett: Of course. Just a simple maintenance would beautify our downtowns while also avoiding high cost of repairs through deterioration. Although there is an initial high costs for construction, I believe public and green spaces have economic, social, environmental, and health benefits to all residents. There are many programs to get involved with such as Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition and Ontario Parks Association to assist with policy improvements to facilitate new opportunities.

Dan Kerr: Without the dedicated volunteers that tirelessly look after our flower beds and flower boxes, Paisley’s downtown would not look so beautiful. A huge thank you to all that help in these areas. Maintenance of our green spaces is a challenge every year and certainly can be improved on. I too see the grass on our sidewalks, and boulevards and this is a concern for many of our residents. It may be necessary to increase our student positions in the summer to help with this issue. Dr Milne park is in dire need of some repair and I’m hopeful we can be successful in some grant applications to start this moving forward. In the next four years Paisley will need to have an elevator put in the town hall to allow everyone access to the upstairs, the curling club

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needs some significant renovations and we are hopefully moving our library to an accessible location so again everyone can enjoy these facilities. Once these priorities are accomplished then I would be more than willing to support raising money for a splash pad in town. I do however think a dog park can be made without significant cost and I would like to see this up and running by next spring. Our sidewalks will be replaced by cement when the services under them are upgraded. This unfortunately is not a quick fix but we have started the process and if elected I will continue to support the removal of the interlocking bricks. I understand there are lots of residents that enjoy the interlocking brick but upkeep and lawsuits from people falling are a huge issue!

Melissa Kanmacher: Regular maintenance and upgrades to our existing assets is a minimum requirement. Our beautiful natural environment is one of our greatest assets and enhancing our green spaces is a benefit for all. I support the hard work of the Facilities, Parks and Recreation team and would like to see greater investment in that department. I believe that there is funding available and I would love to put my experience in grant application to use for this purpose. I have seen, firsthand, the power of partnership when local leaders join forces with the municipality and the county. I will continue to be part of harnessing that energy to make these things happen. Do you plan to address the issue of va-cant storefronts in Paisley, and how will you work with existing community groups to ensure a vital downtown core?

Paul Eagleson: The issue of vacant storefronts in Paisley will be a task for an economic development officer to work on. It is an issue seen in many small towns in rural Ontario.

Steve Hammell: Outside of the Existing Spruce the Bruce Program, I’d have to look into what else can be done. We need to encourage people to shop local again and I will devote time and energy to this initiative.

Mark Davis: Vacant storefronts are an issue in all downtown sectors. Personally, I believe in local shopping, but the world is changing to big box stores and on-line shopping, and this is a challenging situation for small towns. The MLS system used by Realtors helps to make people aware of open buildings in our smaller communities, but financing is very challenging for these commercial properties and we need our senior governments to come up with a loan insurance program for 1st time small business buyers much like the CMHC program for 1st time home buyers.

John Alpaugh: More groups such as Spruce the Bruce needs to be implemented to inspire more businesses to locate in all our urban centers. A new business in Paisley is a benefit to all the municipality. Yes, I will address the issue of vacant store fronts but, not just in Paisley.

Brian Dudgeon: See answer to Question about economic development in Arran- Elderslie

Melissa Barrett: I believe Paisley, Chesley, and Tara all have the opportunity to fill their store fronts either through the conservative economic growth or through attracting tourism dollars. I always believe that researching all avenues and how other communities have successfully run their downtown must be completed before com-mitting to one plan. I am optimistic there are many great avenues to explore to revitalize our downtowns. It would be beneficial to have monthly meetings with local community groups to stay focus on the same goals.

Dan Kerr: Vacant store fronts are an unfortunate situation in all towns across Ontario. Online shopping and big box stores make it very difficult for small businesses to survive. I would like to see vacant store fronts used for displays, advertisement, and some seasonal sales. I don’t have the quick fix answer but now that Paisley has the black cloud from an impending school closure resolved I’m hopeful more businesses will be enticed to come to Paisley. I fully support the Spruce the Bruce initiative to help store owners

improve the look of their business. I will also continue to lobby the county to include all businesses in Paisley, not just the core. It’s unfair to our businesses at the edge of town to not be included in this funding.

Melissa Kanmacher: Our motivation for opening the laundromat was to fill a vacant space and provide a community service, public bathroom and housing for our village. As Vice-President of the Chamber and member of the Spruce the Bruce committee, I am in regular communication with the Economic Development team at the county. I will continue to work as part of a team to develop a wide-ranging marketing strategies to attract entrepreneurs to our village (Check out Owen Sound’ s Are you Most Initiative) I look forward to working with the new Arran-Elderslie Community Development Coordinator to implement municipal initiatives that will attract new business. On a broader perspective, I will continue to represent Paisley as part of the Regional Nuclear Economic Development and Innovation Initiative to promote our village as well as keeping informed of opportunities available. For example, the feedback from one of the sub-committees from this group regarding the Municipal website is invaluable and improving our website is a top priority. Would you support traffic lights or a crosswalk light in the vicinity of Queen and Goldie streets? Why or why not?

Paul Eagleson: This is an issue we should ask the county to look into.

Steve Hammell: Traffic lights will encourage traffic to slow down and be safer for pedestrians I would be happy to take that concern to County Council

Mark Davis: As far as traffic lights or a crosswalk in the downtown sector, I have mixed feelings on the pros and cons and would certainly want to go to a public meeting and hear from the local residents about their thoughts on this issue. Our small -town lifestyles are appealing to families with younger children and seniors, and we should be ensuring their safety with whatever we do.

John Alpaugh: I would have to see if a survey or study has been initiated to address pedestrian problems in Paisley. Consultation on these issues is very important. I would certainly support it if a need is identified.

Brian Dudgeon: Street lights and cross-walks fall under Bruce County jurisdiction

Melissa Barrett: We should inquire into a possible traffic light, or a pedestrian cross walk. If we follow a path of economic growth it would become necessary for our children’s safety. As I have previously stated we would have to research multiple options in order to make the best decision to suit not only Paisley but each town.

Dan Kerr: A traffic light in town would definitely slow the traffic down and people get across the road safer. I support this initiative whole heartedly but this is unfortunately a County of Bruce issue as it is a county road. They would have to be lobbied to try to have this come to fruition. Arran Elderslie is not able to approve anything on county roads even when they run through our communities.

Melissa Kanmacher: Yes, I believe that traffic volume and speed on Queen street is a safety issue. I think the location of the traffic light or crosswalk needs to be stud-ied. I spoke to Martin Campbell from the Roads department at Bruce County. I was told that the request for a Pedestrian crosswalk usually comes from the Municipality and the cost of installation is shared 50/50. (approx. $100000). How do you think Arran-Elderslie should promote economic growth and residential development?

Paul Eagleson: It is time for Arran- Elderslie to get an economic development officer working on residential development now that natural gas is on its way.

Steve Hammell: We need to support our new Community Development Coordinator. They will be preparing and implementing an Economic Strategic Plan that we can all add input to. Listing available properties

and having a link from our website are ideas worth pursuing.

Mark Davis: As I’m typing this, we are in the process of hiring an Economic Development Officer for Arran-Elderslie and hope to announce the successful candidate soon. I also believe each one of us can do our part by promoting our area to friends, relatives and new people we meet on a day-to-day basis. Supporting local businesses and local events is also a component of this, as their presence and services also attract and retain economic growth and residential development.

John Alpaugh: Economic development has always been a strong area of mine just look as the expansion of Hagedorns and Durham furniture when I was Mayor. When my council secured safe drinking water for Paisley the residential lots available have been used and more need to be created. Working with developers and maintaining low fees will encourage this.

Brian Dudgeon: The current Council is in the process of hiring an economic development coordinator

Melissa Barrett: We must take advantage of the programs and committees that are available such as Bruce GPS (Bruce County’s initiative to receive community input to the Bruce County’s official Development Plan) and the Bruce Power Economic Development and Innovation Initiative. Economic growth is paramount to the promotion of growth, stability, and accessibility, while establishing a strong municipality. This just a small sample of the amazing future we can create with access to many programs such as the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) or Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) that can guide us to our goal.

Dan Kerr: Economic development is of the utmost importance and Arran Elderslie is interviewing candidates for an Economic Development Officer this week. The successful candidate will promote Arran Elderslie for additional business and residential development. Now that our school is secure I’m hopeful that the subdivision across from Paisley Central will move forward. I see Paisley growing substantially over the next decade with the influx of families moving here for employment at Bruce Power. Working with the County Economic Development officer I’m hopeful we can attract more companies coming to the area for Bruce Powers MCR project.

Melissa Kanmacher: We are already seeing results from economic growth in the region and I believe we need to have a better understanding of how that will im-pact our region and decide how we want to manage and take advantage of the growth that is inevitable. Arran-Elderslie covers a wide area and I believe that the communities of Paisley, Chesley and Tara and our rural areas are all unique and have different priorities. Our differences matter but our common goals for safe and vibrant communities and good quality of life matters more. Working together to support our local economy, environment and communities will help our municipality thrive. Would you support expanding the municipal sewer system so Arran-Elderslie taxpayers who reside at the edges of Paisley can be included?

Paul Eagleson: I would be willing to take a serious look into this possibility.

Steve Hammell: I would need a staff report on costing and feasibility before supporting one way or another.

Mark Davis: When considering new municipal sewer system extensions each case has to be considered based on its own merits. Once you run out of gravity and are looking at a force main and pumping station the math can become prohibitive, so each scenario has to be looked at based on the facts specific to the circumstances.

John Alpaugh: Yes, I saw the need for this when Bruce Packers was given access to Paisley resources.

Brian Dudgeon: When a developer builds a subdivision they are responsible for water and sewer installation costs and then transferred to the Municipality. If somebody wishes to go on municipal sewer

they would be responsible for the installation costs. Most times this would be cost prohibitive versus a private sewer system.

Melissa Barrett: I would support a well researched and planned expansion, not only for the existing residents on the edge of Paisley but for future homes as well.

Dan Kerr: I’m aware that Paisleys sewer and water system does not cover the entire residential areas which means some of our residents are on septic and wells. Our waste water treatment facility and water system have more than enough capacity to increase users to the system. I would certainly support our Works Manager exploring costs for this project but there would be a hook up fee for all new users.

Melissa Kanmacher: When natural gas arrives and as new development occurs on the outskirts of town, this is an area that needs to be looked into. The cost to the municipality and the user needs to explored, in addition to the protection of our rivers. If it is feasible to do so, and there is inter-est, than I would support it. What are your priorities as a candidate, and how will you achieve them? Why do you feel you are the best candidate to represent our community?

Paul Eagleson: One of my top priorities is to see the natural gas project complete, so that we can move forward with residential development. I have 28 years of political experience, with the last 8 being the mayor of Arran-Elderslie and most recently being the warden of Bruce County. I believe this qualifies me to be the best candidate to represent our community at both the local and county level.

Steve Hammell: We need a positive, encouraging Mayor who will challenge the next council to find efficiencies and provide better service to our community. We need to look through the eyes of a potential new resident or visitors to our community. How does the Website compare to the others that they have visited? What services do I receive compared to the dollars I have to pay in Municipal tax. Is the Municipality full of life and energy? I want to work with our next council and staff to be better than we are today. I want to be our next Mayor and to be “A POSITIVE CHANGE.”

Mark Davis: My priorities as a candidate are no different than what I have been doing thus far in this job. I will be fair and honest when thinking about all parts of Arran-Elderslie and make the best decisions that I can make with input from our local citizens. I believe in fiscally sound governance. It is important to me to keep ourselves debt-free as I don’t see government funding growing much when you look at the sad state of financial affairs that both our senior levels of government are in. I believe strongly in each area of our Municipality – our rural areas, and our towns and villages. I believe strongly in supporting the infrastructure in each area of our municipality; good schools, access to medical care, clean and safe water, safe roads and streets, good public lighting, maintenance of our heritage, services such as snow removal, garbage collection, and blue box programs. I think what makes me the better candidate for Deputy Mayor is my ability to work with the rest of council, all of our staff, and you the ratepayer in a cohesive fashion. It has always been appar-ent to me that in life, if we all put our shoulder to the wheel and push in the same general direction, it is pretty amazing what can be accomplished as a group. Our demo-cratic institutions are a reflection of our communities. Ballots are being mailed out on September 24th. Please watch for your ballot to arrive and remember to vote! Thanks for your time.

John Alpaugh: I hope to encourage council to think bigger in the future. We have 3 excellent arenas and community centers. With a change and uncertain weather large indoor facilities can be encouraged to except new indoor sports i.e. soccer, lacrosse, ball hockey, etc. I feel I am the best candidate for the job because of my past experience on council. Raising taxes only puts a burden on existing residents. We need to encourage more industry and housing to lighten the load. P.S To discuss any of your concern about my challenge

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for council please call me at 519-363-5764.

Brian Dudgeon: My priorities are to be fiscally responsible, provide common to issues and maintain our well run services

Melissa Barrett: Seeing our beautiful municipality take full advantage of the economic growth is essential to create a stable future for all generations. Becoming Councillor will provide an opportunity for me to be fully involved and committed to enable change and transform. I will continuously research, and be well informed, and be committed to being transparent before making any decisions that affect our municipality. I believe it is important to have the input of all of you who reside in our wonderful community. Council has to absolutely ensure that our information is up to date and accessible. My work ethic, determination, positivity, and optimism are traits that are essential to becoming the best Councillor for Elderslie ward. I see a great future for Arran-Elderslie and I am excited that I have the opportunity, with your support, to be a vital part of it all.

Dan Kerr: My priorities are to continue to advocate for, and be the voice for all residents of Paisley. If I’m re elected I will continue to push for a fair water distribution system that would see all three towns pay the same price for water. I foresee Paisley growing substantially over the next four years and making it a place where families want to live and work is a priority. Council needs to ensure there are services and activities for our residents like the medical clinic which is severely under utilized. I have asked repeatedly to have any new physician that is hired at the Chesley Clinic work at least one full day in our clinic per week. I do not however receive any support from the remainder of council on this subject. I’m hopeful after the election I will garner enough support to see this move forward. Our green spaces always could use some improvements and I’m willing to take any suggestions given to me back to the council table. I’m the best candidate to fill the position of Paisley Ward Councillor because I live, work, and volunteer in our community. I’m connected with our residents and have always been supportive of whatever initiative has been brought forward by you the taxpayer for the betterment of Paisley. My 8 years on Council has been a huge learning curve but the knowledge I have gained is invaluable to the residents of Paisley. I have been on the executive of my Union local for 14 years and have been the grievance officer, on the contract negotiating team and am still the Health and Safety Officer for almost 600 full time and casual Educational Support Professionals. This experience is invaluable in our municipal contract negoti-ations and fostering positive relationships with our employees union. During the last 2 years I have been involved in improving our woefully inadequate Emergency Plan. I was able to use my experience as a Captain on the Paisley Fire Department to ensure our residents have the best possible support from Arran Elderslie in the event of a disaster. I have also volunteered and have been certified as the Alternate Emergency Management Coordinator to be able to a assist in the event of an emergency. As well, I am a member of the Bruce County Critical incident stress team, which assists firefighters in dealing with tragic incidents throughout the county. The well being of our firefighters is important and I’m honored to be a member of this team. I am proud of what we accomplished during my tenure on council. We have increased our reserves, replaced aging infrastructure, repaired our roads to the best condition they have ever been in. We have replaced or repaired aging bridges and have just finalized a plan to move a side road instead of replacing two bridges at the cost of at least one million dollars each. This will save Arran Elderslie a substantial amount of money, your money!! We are finally getting natural gas which has been a difficult battle with the provincial government but we were successful only

because of our councils unwavering support of EPCO. Many councils in the past have promised we would get natural gas but your present council made it happen!! Our water and sewer treatment plants are continually receiving a 100% rating from the Ministry of Environment so our residents have the best drinking water possible. Arran Elderslie Council has been a good stewart of your tax dollars. This is your money and you need to choose the best candidate that will ensure your hard earned tax dollars are not spent frivolously. I believe that candidate is me.

Melissa Kanmacher: I am committed to showing up consistently with integrity and transparency to ensure the needs and wants of our village are addressed at council. I would like to continue the tradition of fiscal responsibility that is apparent in our current council by prioritizing needs, researching best practices and having a strategic plan in place. I want our municipal council to be proactive in regard to taking care of what we already have and going after what we want. I believe in strengthening partnership within the municipality, county and its stakeholders. I will provide updates in the Paisley Advocate and social media so that people can be informed and engaged. I believe that my years of volunteering for our community as well as my career in social services, experience as a local business owner, and the relationships I have made, have positioned me to best represent Paisley at the municipal level. Thank you for your time. Bluewater District School Board Trustee Candidates: Katie Lutz and Kevin Larson Will you support community efforts to enhance Paisley Central School’s appearance and appeal to new families?

Katie Lutz: I know that the community of Paisley loves their local school and am glad to know that the community is putting that love into action. As trustee I would be happy to support community school beautification efforts and any other community instigated school support initiatives.

Kevin Larson: The renovation under way right now is a solid step in the right direction. The best guarantee for security is word of mouth - that Paisley Central is a great school. Having Paisley Kids and Us Childcare in the same building is a blessing. Please also see my answer for question #2. What is your plan to ensure our school is secure for future generations?

Katie Lutz: I believe that access to education is a human right, and it is important that we consider both today’s children and those of the future when making decisions as a school board. I value community schools and as a parent living rurally, I know what it is like for a young child to have long school bus rides. While schools are not currently in danger of being closed (and enrollment for the last 4 years has been stable, not declining), I know this is a concern for the future and I will promise that if elected I will ensure that I am always looking for possible ways to reduce the risk of closure for rural schools.

Kevin Larson: I would press for boundary changes to assist with the accommodation stress in Saugeen Shores, and to support enrolment at Paisley Central. That is something that we can do. The big issue, for which I would like your support: Help me advocate to collapse the existing four publicly systems down to one school system! This would be the best step to ensure the future of rural schools like Paisley Central, and provide great programs for our students. Collapsing to one system has been estimated to save $1 to $2 billion dollars per year in the province. Those are billions! Premier Ford says he’s frugal. Let him demonstrate it! Back in 2015 I did an analysis of school board funding. The Catholic Board gets more money than we do. If we received the same pro-rated per pupil funding as they did in the 2014-2015 year, we would have received $8.6 million

more! This should concern every public school supporter. I will make fair funding an issue. A great public school system for all of our students - all of our students together! Despite historical declining enrollment, upper-level board positions have not been reduced, and instead, schools have closed or amalgamated, and front-line staff have been laid off. If enrollment continues to decline, what is your plan to balance the budget?

Katie Lutz: When looking to personally donate to charities, I used to always check how much of their budget went to administration costs, believing that this money could be better spent elsewhere. But, a good friend of mine who works for a national charity put me to task for that practice. He reminded me that administra-tors play an important role creating visions and direction as well as behind the scenes work for any organization. And while, I still scrutinize budget amounts directed towards administration, I always think about what my friend told me and now consider how to balance the need for administration with how the money is spent on the important cause. If elected, I will approach all budgetary planning with the same understanding that the important cause should get the lion’s share of the money, and, administration cannot be ignored either. That said it is also important to look at the specific school board numbers. First of all, enrollment always fluctuates due to birth rates (which are forever linked to the post WWII baby boom) and local hiring sprees, and this can happen at a rate faster than it is possible to expand and contract administrative positions, so it is not always possible to link upper-level positions directly to changes in enrollment in the short term. Currently 67% of the school board budget is spent in the classroom while only 3% is spent on administration at the board level (it is 11% if you add school level administration positions). I feel that this is an acceptable ratio of spending. If elected I will always consider how to allocate funds in ways that enhance our students’ educational experiences.

Kevin Larson: Student enrolment in the board, especially in our area is increasing. Increased enrolment will help. Lawyer Patrick Kelly is right: “A storm [of increased enrolment] is coming.” Certainly way faster than the now quite stale Watson report which should have been discarded years ago. As your trustee, I would seek out all options to reduce administrative funding. I would also report out on administration funding and ensure that this information is easy to understand. On the budget issue, everyone needs to understand that the biggest “administrative” burden on the board is the board office building. As of June, there is approx. $6.9 million left owing on the building. I will bring forward discussion to consolidate services at the board office and seek out a tenant to help save money. Do you support the board office staying in Chesley or moving to another location such as a renovated school in Owen Sound, and why?

Katie Lutz: At this time there are no current plans to move the board office away from its current Chesley location. But I will say as an individual I hate moving, so there would need to be an exceptionally compelling reason to move the office for me to support anyone having to pack and organize a board office’s worth of boxes.

Kevin Larson: The board office needs to remain in Chesley. This decision was made after significant consultation back in the 2000’s. The board office is in a central location for all. How do you plan to improve the relationship and communication between the BWDSB and our community?

Katie Lutz: I love open conversation and would be interested in hearing how

community members would like me to maintain open communication. If elected I will use Facebook as a communication tool, will attend some school events and meetings at each school in Saugeen Shores/Arran-Elderslie, and if people are interested I will also hold community office hours at a coffee shop or library where I will be available for conversations about issues people care about. I am also interested in hearing about other ways people would like to be able to communicate with me.

Kevin Larson: I believe that there is no single perfect method of communication. We should use them all. Through schools, through social media, through media releases, through great relationships with the media reps who play a key role in getting the word out, and through me, your trustee. Previously I maintained an email group of an extensive group and I communicated regularly on a variety of issues. I will continue to do that. I also commit to getting more active in social media. And a final commitment - to create a minimum of six update articles a year for all of our local media, including the Paisley Advocate! What are your priorities as a candidate, and how will you achieve them? Why do you feel you are the best candidate to represent our community?

Katie Lutz: As a candidate, I have two fundamental priorities that will guide my efforts. 1. Supporting a “well rounded education” (ensuring arts programs are funded as well as STEM). 2. Mental health services in schools. I believe our schools need to support the academic, physical, and social development of our children and care deeply about well-rounded education. I have seen firsthand how studying art and music can make a better engineer, and how studying literature and sociology can make a better business owner. As an individual who has suffered from (and receives continuing treatment for) severe depression and ADHD, I know how important access to mental health services are for wellbeing in our schools. I have been creating relationships with local mental health and wellbeing organizations and would like to see stronger relationships between local services and our schools. If elected I will work hard to ensure that the mental health and wellbeing of our students and school staff are considered in our policies. During my time in Undergrad, and as a Ph.D. student, I was a Teaching Assistant for multiple engineering classes, where I saw firsthand the impacts of the many changes in school curriculum. And now, as a business owner employing many high-school students, I have seen how the education system is shaping these students for the good, and the not-so-good. As a parent, I see the current struggles and joys of a student in the current education system, and I want to do my part to support educators in making school a positive and engaging place for children to develop and grow into the best possible versions of themselves. I believe our education system can open the doors to life-long learning, and that is one of the most important outcomes of an effective education. By ensuring support for arts education and Science/Technology/Engineering/Math skills, and developing improved mental health support systems, I believe our schools can take the next step in their evolution as a critical tool for shaping our children for the best. A vote for Katie Lutz for BWDSB is a vote for our children, our community, and our future.

Kevin Larson: I have three key priorities. 1. Student safety and well-being will re-main my #1 priority. 2. I will be a trustee who responds to the concerns of the public, as I have done in the past. 3. To be frugal with every penny - for the benefit of our students. Great questions. I am asking for your support. If you still aren’t sure, please Google Kevin Larson and see what I have delivered on in the past. I also want to hear from you: Email: KLarson@bmts.com Cell: 519-386-0536 Thanks

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Melissa Kanmacher new candidate for

Councillor - Paisley ward

I have worked in the field of social services for the past 30 years. The

last 7 years were spent travelling throughout communities in the US assessing the support needs of adults with developmental disabilities for funding allocation. Throughout my career, I have met a diversity of people from all walks of life. I believe that people are more alike than they are different. Most people are striving for the same things, financial security, a safe place to live a healthy life and a community to belong to. I have been a resident of the Paisley community for the past 17 years and own the newly revived laundromat, Saugie Suds for the past 2 years. From reviving the Girl Guide program when I arrived to volunteering with the Paisley Advocate and fighting to save the school, I have always been actively involved in the community. Currently, as the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, I have a broad understanding and connection with the downtown business core. I am an active participant with the Spruce the Bruce team working hard to develop a robust business climate in downtown Paisley that caters to local needs while expanding and promoting the village. I am an advocate for the village. I have represented Paisley at the Regional Nuclear Economic Impact Advisory Committee for the past 2 years. This has given me first hand information about the

impact of the growth expected in the area as well as input into planning and net-working with council members, community planners and business leaders in Bruce County. The current council has done a great job ensuring our village has good water and soon, natural gas. They have gone above and

beyond to partner with the school board and community to save Paisley Central school and ensuring that our financial books are in order. I believe this puts us on the right path for economic growth. My priority will be to ensure that Paisley is a welcoming place for new families to settle in and fill our school; as well as inviting new businesses to set up shop in the village. Integrity and commitment is important to me. I will show up and do the best job I can for the people of Paisley. As a seasoned communicator, I know that listening is the first step to understanding and I look forward to hearing from the members of our community.

I love my hometown because of the beautiful natural environment and safe, friendly community. I want to see it thrive. I am excited to learn about the role of Councillor and look forward to ensuring that the voice of our unique com-munity is heard and represented at council.

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE ALL CANDIDATES MEETING

When: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:00 pm Where: former Paisley Town Hall ( Paisley Branch 295 Royal Canadian Legion)

All candidates running in the municipal election in Arran- Elderslie will be invited to briefly introduce themselves, present their platform, and respond to questions from the audience.

PLAN TO ATTEND - BE AN INFORMED VOTER

Melissa Barrett new candidate for

Councillor - Elderslie ward

T o the members of the Arran-Elderslie municipality, I would

like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Melissa Barrett, and I am a candidate to be the new Councillor of Elderslie ward.

My husband, two boys, and my-self have lived here for six years and have made a home for ourselves in this welcoming and beautiful commu-nity. As my children have grown I have found a desire to become more involved in my community, and I cannot think of a better way than becoming a strong member of council. So, I thought I would give you some information about myself. Background: I have a strong connection to rural and small town living. I grew up on a farm and attended public and high school in small communities. I left at 19 years old with my dog to complete my degree at the University of Waterloo where I also had a job to pay my living expenses. This taught me to be a hard worker, dedicated, excel at time management, and be responsible at a young age. Through my previous occupa-tions I have become good at researching documents, regulations, and how others have dealt with situations. I see this as a positive in the role of Councillor. I will come prepared and informed at every meeting catering to what is on the agenda. I believe communication is also another great attribute to being a successful Coun-cillor. I will be accessible and available to all of you. An open dialogue is beneficial for all of us and I will be the voice in council that will represent Elderslie ward fully. Volunteering: As my children grow I have volunteered in everything they participate in, including swimming, skating, and summer camps to name a few. I enjoy being a part of each group and offering my commitment, knowledge, and organizational skills. This year I also helped coach my son’s baseball team, not

knowing much about the sport, I dove in and learned as I went. Last year I was the parent rep for my son’s hockey team where I met great parents with great kids and got to see firsthand how much work goes

into a hockey tournament. I am looking forward to reprising my role this year if the option is available. I have become the leader for my children’s school breakfast club program and am in the process of restructuring it to be more efficient and successful. Goals: I have the time and determination to use all of the strengths and skills I have to serve the Elderslie ward. I do believe that we can continue the growth of the Arran-Elderslie municipality through each individual ward working together. We are seeing just a new beginning of the economic growth around us. To start, I am looking at the big picture and all we have to offer, through tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and retail where we can invest in the growth and continue welcoming families who are moving to the area. I want to be a part of this exciting time and represent Elderslie ward to the best of my ability by being present, informed, and with a positive attitude. We have seen more than once how our community comes together to celebrate achievements or to support in difficult times. It shows time and time again that this is an amazing place to live, grow, and succeed. I am proud to say I live in Arran-Elderslie and all it has to offer. So now it is a perfect time for me to reciprocate with everything I have to offer. I look forward to representing and being a strong voice in council for Elderslie ward.

Steve Hammell new candidate for

Mayor—Arran Elderslie

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the

individuals in our municipality that I have not yet met.

My name is Steve Hammell and I have been a life-long resident of Arran Township. Together with my wife Amanda we own and operate a dairy farm just south of Tara with our 3 daughters, Madison, Hailey & Ava. I am actively involved as an Arran-Elderslie Minor Hockey Coach and volunteer, in addition to Minor Baseball.

The local Arran-Tara Fall fair is an event that our family is heavily involved with and I am also a member of our United

Church. It has been a privilege to be a Councillor in Arran-Elderslie for the past 8 years. We know that life with 3 kids and a farm is busy however with much thought and consideration

we hope to bring a renewed enthusiasm to our municipality.

I wish to take on a greater role in our community and kindly seek your support as I run for Mayor of Arran-Elderslie.

Letter To the Editor,

U p until last Friday, your municipal website (with some digging)

directed residents to go to VoterLookup.ca to ensure that they were on the voters' list and would receive their mail-in ballot package. On Friday, the message at VoterLookup. ca, if you typed in Arran-Elderslie, was as shown on the screenshot attached,

and the municipal website no longer gives the web address for Voter Look Up (screen shot attached). The assumption that every resident would know to call the clerk is appalling. I am following up with MPAC.

Anne Finlay-Stewart Publisher/Editor

Owensoundhub.org

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FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

For Murray Ribey Farms Ltd. at 1156 Conc. 12 Bruce Township, 3 corners North of Underwood or 4 corners South of Port Elgin East

on Hwy 21 or 10 miles West of Paisley

Saturday, September 15, 2018 – 10:00 AM

TRACTORS: Agco Allis 9735 AWD cab and duals 4317 hrs, 5207 Deutz 4 WD with loader, 6062 LU Deutz 4 WD with loader, Allis Chalmers 170 diesel (good shape) 3 PH and hydraulics

HARVESTING EQUIPMENT: 5400 John Deere self-propelled 4 WD Harvester with 3 heads, John Deere 3800 Harvester Hesston harvest-er, 2-Dion self unloading wagons, Clay self unloading wagon, 2-JD box blowers, International 4000 12’ swather (good) new canvass

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: IH 18’ Cultivator, AC 18’ disk, AC 5 furrow plough, JD 5 furrow plow, 18’ turnco packer, 8’ crowfoot packer, 18’ glencoe cultivator (parts), 4 row scuffler, 5 and 6 section diamond harrows, 20’ chain harrows (new), 2-deep tillage cultivators

MACHINERY: 3639 New Idea Tandem manure spreader with end gate, 357 NH mix mill, 8’6” Lucknow snow blower, 4 wagons with flat racks, 2-spreader trailers, 2-feeder wagons, JD side rake, JD post hole auger, Irwin’s wood splitter, PTO generator

MISC: 100’ drive belt, 6” belt lacer with handles, plastic tile, lumber, 40’ double H 6” steel beam, 7 – 16’ sheep panels, New Callierate animal bander, 24’ cattle alley hagedorn crate hay approximately 150 round bales 54-66” 2017 first cut stored inside wood approximately 50-80 cord dry split mixed hardwood, great selection of socket sets, tools, shovels, forks, etc., large tool chest, 2 cant hooks

NO RESERVES AS OWNER RETIRING AND FARMS ARE SOLD

TERMS: Cash or cheque with proper ID

Auctioneer, owner, sales staff are not responsible for accidents, injuries or loss the day of the auction. All verbal announcements taken precedence over written material. Lunch booth and washrooms on site

Proprietor: Murray Ribey 519-389-5304 Auctioneer: Rodney J Ribey 519-368-7405

Dear Editor,

P arkinson’s has never been more topical. Pope John Paul II,

Michael J. Fox, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Muhammad, Ali, Robins Williams, and Elton John are but a few of the high-profile people who have brought the disorder greater worldwide exposure.

In every community across Canada this morning, hundreds of thousands of people woke up knowing they would experience tremors, slow-ness, stiffness, impaired balance, diffi-culty walking, trouble writing, fatigue and weakness. For a person with Park-inson’s, each day can be a struggle to perform common tasks most of us take for granted. Currently there is no cure for this progressive, neurodegenera-tive disease.

Researchers are seeing a rise of incidence with people age 50 and younger. Many people are living with the challenges of Parkinson’s while

still working and raising a family. Parkinson’s Society Southwestern Ontario also works proactively to develop programs that will reduce the costs of Parkinson’s to society as well as support the families who live with Parkinson’s.

The local Parkinson’s Walk-It main focus is supporting research to find a cure. The Grey- Bruce, Hanover & Area Walk-It will be held at the Hanover Park on Sept. 8

th beginning

at 10:00 am. If you would like to make an online donation to our local event log onto walk-it.ca.

Look for South Grey- Bruce Han-over and Area location to support our area or find my team, WE WILL WALK YOU. For more info or to make a pledge contact me. All dona-tions remain in Southwestern Ontario. Please consider making a donation and join our fight to Ease the Burden and Find a Cure for people with Parkinson’s in our area.

Michelle Napper 1324 Con 8 Brant Twp

Cargill ON N0G 1J0 519-366-2306.

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Paisley Fall Fair Ambassador Rib

Dinner

W ant to sample some of the scrumptious ribs cooked by

local teams? Want to join in the judging for

the People’s Choice Awards at the rib cook-off??? Excited to meet this year’s Paisley Fall Fair ambassador contest-ants???

The Ambassador Rib Dinner is where you want to be! Saturday

September 8th

at 5pm, head down to the fairgrounds before the opening ceremonies of the Fair for a delicious rib dinner. Ribs prepared by cook-off contestants, fresh cut fries and mouth-watering salads on the menu, with homemade desserts to finish the meal off. Vote on which team cooked the best ribs, mingle with ambassador contestants and grab your seat to the opening

ceremonies! Dinner is served from 5:15 to 6:30

pm. Tickets are $10/person,

and only available at the door. To avoid ticket lineups at 5pm,

tickets will go on sale at 12 noon at the secretary's trailer at the fair-grounds. The meal is limited to 80 people,

so make sure to head down early to

receive your plate, and your People’s Choice ballot. We are excited to see community members out at this event at the 162nd Paisley Fall Fair!

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Bruce County Memories

MEMORIES OF INVERHURON

PART TWO

IN this 1971 article, Margaret Brown continues to share some of her cher-ished memories of summers spent on Lake Huron’s shores.

M y dream of returning to Inverhuron as an adult might not

have been realized if I had not met Mary Bell at our barn-raising in July, 1905. After spending that previous year in Ottawa attending the Normal School (teacher training) I returned to begin teaching at a school on the 6th of Bruce. Barn-raisings were great social events. Both Mary and I immediately knew we would be fast friends.

One cold, blustery February week-end the next winter, I was Mary’s

houseguest. The lake was visible from the Bell’s big farm house, and Inverhuron was only about 2 miles away. We talked about my cherished dream of spending a few days right on its shore. Mary promptly said: “We can camp there this summer. We have a tent.” The idea was so startling and exciting I was speechless. My brothers were sceptical. It was a crazy idea. Most of the farmers lived on land far from the lake and more suitable for agriculture. I was forced to admit the idea seemed incongruous in stormy February weather. What would I do at Inverhuron?

The idea was no dream for Mary. To finalize plans she invited me again to her home one lovely weekend in June. “We must have a chaperone,” she said. Did I think our mothers would act? No sooner said than done. We

could not expect our mothers to share the hardships we were planning. We would make our beds of cedar boughs. Mary found the solution. Captain MacKay’s house, just behind a clump of cedar trees at the base of Point Douglas, was empty and only a few hundred feet from the beach. The place could be rented for a whole month for only $15.00. In mid-July we moved in. Mary chopped cedar boughs and we had brought buffalo robes to cover them. We fell asleep to the soft murmur of the lake and the occasional call of the whip-poor-will.

News of our “camping at the lake” soon spread to Tiverton. Interest grew. At another barn-raising for the Hughes family, one visitor stood out among the crowd. Originally from Bruce, “Diamond Dan” was so-called because he was reported to have made a fortune

in diamonds in South Africa. He was interested in our camp and within a week had set up two tents on the high bank. Once it became known that “Diamond Jim” had established a camp there, several young women rushed to find a place to stay along the shore too. More and more people came each summer.

Many years ago, the Kincardine paper described the beginning of Inverhuron as a summer resort. The credit for its beginning was given to “Diamond Jim.” As an eligible bachelor, he was certainly a drawing card that first year but I always feel the credit belongs to Mary Bell. This article was first writ-ten for the Bruce County Historical Society’s 1971 Yearbook and adapted by Bob Johnston

Branch 295 Paisley Legion News

Gems from the Treasure Chest

HI! – HO! COME TO THE FAIR

P aisley Fall Fair is coming up on September 8 and 9 at the Fair Grounds.

In the Paisley Advocate, September 20, 1950, I came across this photo of Baby Beef Club all lined up or Judging . Many names are familiar and families are still showing or volunteering at Paisley Fall fair some 68 years later. In this class, first prize went to Lloyd Grant, second to George Needham and 3rd to Dorothy Howe (Now Mrs. Jim Needham of Ripley area).

Note the halters are rope and even one has horns but all “look” content. Drawing a large crowd was the Junior Farmers tractor driving competition provided an excellent demonstration of these farm machines. A total of 200 points was given on this, with 100 points for driving, 50 points for safety,

and 50 points for time. Contestants had been required to write an exam with questions pertaining to maintenance and adjustment of the tractors. The trophy for the high score went to Jack Grant with 176 points.

Other competitors were: Basil George, Lloyd Grant, Reg Fullerton, Larry Grice, Bob Teeple, Ross Ziegler, Jim MacKay, Gordon Brown, Earl Beech. A course was set up for driving the tractor safely and best times when to Basil George made it in 3 minutes and 17 seconds and Bob Teeple in 3 minutes and 18 seconds.

The one room schools took part in Marching and Singing and 1st: No. 15 Bruce, 2nd:No.4 Elderslie, 3rd: U.S.S. No.16; For the best school banner: 1st:USS#1 Saugeen (Dunblane) 2nd: No. 4 Elderslie; 3rd:No.15 Bruce; 4th: No. USS #16 Bruce.

In the evening (THIS after you work

and showed all day at the Fair) the comedy,” Mama’s Baby Boy” and directed by Mrs. S.E. Ballachey with a cast of young people.

The evening ended with a dance with a large crowd in the Town Hall. Despite wet weather and the farmers couldn`t do field work, the rural folks came to the Fair. Gate receipts were up and everyone certainly enjoyed the day.

The Treasure Chest Museum want to thank those who visited and took part in our activities this summer. We had visitors from Dublin, Ireland, New York, Alberta, Manitoba, and other points across Ontario. We also want to thank those who loaned items for our displays- Owen and Cathy Parsons, Todd Anderson, Jack and Carol Reid, Jim and Karen McCullough, and Don and Karen McCullough. Also, thanks goes to Bill Fair, Ed Maxwell, Jerrold Beech, Elaine Blue, Lynn Cecchetti, Dorothy

Hinchcliff, Anna Grieve, Richard Mattie for helping with Pioneer Day.

Our summer student, James Warnica was entertained to lunch by the Friends as he returns to School and we wish him well.

The Museum`s Hours after Labour Day will be Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 4 pm.

If you wish a tour or have query, please call 519-353-7176, leave a message and we will get back to you.

Come and enjoy the Paisley Fall Fair, even better still take part by entering some items.

It is fun and educational. See you at the Fair.

Judy MacKinnon

Friends of the Treasure Chest Museum

M an oh man, where did the summer go. I hope everyone got all the heat they

wanted. It’s been a great summer for beaching and other water events. Yes it is September and it is the start of the busy season for the Royal Canadian Legion. It’s the start of the early bird membership cam-paign. This where the members can renew their membership for a reduced price and even have a chance of winning the free membership renewal. It also is the time where the Poppy committee is preparing for the Poppy Campaign which starts on the last Friday of October.

The Branch Ways and Means commit-tee are getting back into action again and they have the first event scheduled for the 29th of September from 8PM to 11PM. This will be a meat roll with entertainment sup-plied by Al Crawford. It’s always a good

time and the comradeship is also great. Come out and enjoy the music and maybe take home something good for your next meal. Also in September the Legion is spon-soring the Paisley Open which is on the 22nd of September. If you are not already signed up, give Jeff Tanner a call and see if there is still room. This is always a great time and this year includes golf at South-ampton Golf Course then back to the Legion for a great dinner and prizes. Buses will be supplied to take people from the Branch to the golf course and back again after the golf.

As I mentioned at the first of the article, September is the start of the early bird campaign for membership. Existing members can come in and pay their 2019 membership fees for a reduced price. The campaign runs from September 1st to November 30th. Also, you can go online to

Legion.ca and pay your membership also. So get into the Branch or get online and renew those memberships as soon as possible. For new members, no I haven’t forgotten about you. You won’t be eligible for the early bird campaign, but please come out to and join this great organization to assist in aiding the veterans, seniors, youth and community. Remember Ladies, the Ladies Auxiliary need new members also. They too support all the same charities as the Branch does and they do their very best to help keep the Paisley Legion a viable part of our community. Please consider joining.

I know the students at Paisley Central will soon, if not already, will be hearing about the Legions youth programs to get involved with. The first will be the Poster, Poem and Essay contest which allows any student to enter with a chance of their master

piece going on through the different levels of the Legion’s contest. I did mention Paisley Central, but also any student whether in a regular school, home schooled or even living in the area and wants to enter the contest can enter. If you are interested and want information on how to get involved, give Brian Smith, our Youth Education Chairman, a call.

Well that’s if for this month and in closing remember, anyone can join the Legion. Also, any Lady can join the Ladies Auxiliary. We look forward to having you come out to help us with the endeavours of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Glen Hanley; PRO Chairman of; Br295 Paisley of;

The Royal Canadian Legion

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Tales from Lonefeather by Jerrold Beech

What's Happening At Kids & Us??

S chool has started once again at Paisley Central and the staff couldn’t

be more

excited to be back. The school looks fabulous with its new roof and driveway. The classrooms and hallways look great too! Thank you so much for making the school so warm and welcoming.

We look forward to seeing you at our Back to School Barbeque on Wednesday, September 12. Check for further details in the September newsletter coming home with your child.

Please Help - Breakfast Club Volunteer Needed

Paisley School is looking for a volunteer who is interested in looking after the reporting part of our PCS Breakfast Club program. This role consists of emailing monthly spending reports to the OSNP which takes approximately one hour per month. Training is available. Please let us know

if you are able to donate your time and help for this important cause to help all of our students each and every day! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who are part of this amazing team already!

Cindy Frost Paisley Central School

The PCS Panther Report

W here has

August gone? We’ve been so busy here at Kids and Us, the time has flown by and we are now in September.

September means many things for our children; some are returning to school, some are starting Jr Kindergar-ten and we have new families starting at our centre. We are so excited for all the changes, but will miss everyone who

has to go their separate ways. We wish all our families the best of luck this school year!

August was so eventful for us! We took a bus trip to Mapleton’s Organic Dairy Farm, the Paisley fire fighters brought a few fire trucks and their gear to our centre for demonstrations and safety talks, as well as our school age group spent a day at our Holstein site with all of the other Kids and Us school

age children. This month has been exciting with

lots of machinery! There has been dump trucks, backhoes, and other con-struction vehicles working quickly to repave the school parking lot and drive-way before the children return to school. Our children could sit and watch the excitement all day if we let them!!

This month we look forward to all

that Fall will bring! We are excited for the leaves to start changing colours, see the temperatures drop and be busy baking and playing with sensory items. We are anxious to get back into a steady routine as well! Happy Septem-ber everyone!

Submitted by: Kayla Tuttle RECE,

Supervisor

OPENING SOON!!!

RIGHT HERE IN PAISLEY! DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!!!

New Office to be Located at

434 Queen Street S.

Scottish Blood

A n Arabian oil sheik was having some health problems

and doctors were not sure what was wrong with him. They had tried many tests and eventually found out that he had contacted a rare disease while on a recent trip abroad.

During the course of tests that they had done doctors agreed that he had contacted a disease they didn’t know too much about. The only way they found out about this disease was when they had a routine blood analysis done.

It turned out that Prince

Highamungus had one of the rarest blood types there was. A search was immediately started for this rare blood type of blood holder. The only blood of this type that could be located at the present time was that of a Scottish sheep herder in the northern highlands of Scotland. It took a few days to locate him but when he heard of Highamungus’s plight he gladly offered his blood.

Doctors agreed that this blood transfusion saved Prince Highamungus’s life. Prince Highamungus was so impressed with the poor sheepherder’s generosity that

he showered him with many gifts and enough currency to let him live comfortably the rest of his life.

But as fate would have it the poor prince came down with the same health problem about five years later. He got his messengers to send out for his blood type but again the only blood type that could be found was that of the Scottish sheep herder. The shepherd volunteered his blood again for Prince Highamungus. It made him feel good about saving another person’s life.

The operation was a success. After a few month or so the sheep herder got a small package in the mail. When he

opened the packet there was a food voucher in it for a meal for two at a McDonalds Restaurant. Well, our sheepherder friend was not impressed and he promptly got on the phone and called Prince Highamungus.

After introduction formalities the Scottish sheep herder asked why Highamungus had sent so many gifts for the first operation and only sent a McDonald’s food voucher for the second operation. “Well,” the Prince said. “You must

realize I do have Scottish Blood in me

now.” (Editors Note: Intended as humour )

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Mary MacKay’s Window on the Past

A llan McCalder from Sherwood Park, Alberta spent a day in the

Paisley- Elderslie area looking for more clues about his McCalder relatives that were early settlers in the area . Sherwood Park is a large hamlet adjacent to the city of Edmonton’s eastern boundary. It was established in 1955 on farmland of the Smeltzer family, east of Edmonton. With a population of 70,618 in 2016,Sherwood Park has enough people to be Alberta's seventh largest city, but it retains the status of a hamlet. The Government of Alberta recognizes the Sherwood Park Urban Service Area as equivalent to a city.

This was Allan’s third visit to the area He also has visited Saltcoats, Saskatchewan where his Grandfather, Neil McCalder, lived for a time in the early nineteen hundreds. He and his wife Nancy have travelled to the Isle of Colonsay, Scotland and found the croft where his great grandfather lived as a boy. The visit to Elderslie and Paisley tied it all together.

Al’s great grandfather, Donald McCalder, was baptized on the Isle of Colonsay on May 3, 1836. He was the youngest son of Malcolm McCalder and Ann Morrison. Donald had four sisters and one brother listed on the1841 census of Colonsay. His oldest sister, Ann, married Alexander McMillan and stayed in Colonsay but one sister Catherine, married James Bell and immigrated to Ontario in 1848. In 1854, when Elderslie was flooded with settlers looking for land, James and Catherine Bell made their way to Elderslie Township and

pioneered on lot 20, Con. 4, now the dairy farm of Lydia and Orland Martin.

Donald’s older brother, Forbes McCalder, also came to Ontario. His name appears on the first Elderslie Voters List (1856) but Donald’s name doesn’t appear until several years later because when he left Colonsay he went to work as a ploughboy at Luss, on the mainland of Scotland. Luss is a pretty, conservation village situated almost ten miles south of Tarbet on the western shore of Loch Lomond.

The first record we find of Donald McCalder in Ontario was in August 1869 when he married Catherine McLean in York and brought his bride to Elderslie. They settled near his brother and sister on the 4th of Elderslie. For a short time, Donald worked as an ostler in Paisley (an ostler is a man employed to look after

the horses at a hotel) He also went to Southampton for awhile but did not like

it so returned to Elderslie and set up his blacksmith shop on the E ½ of his sister’s farm (lot 20 Con 4 Elderslie). Here their first child, Malcolm, was born on October 29, 1870 and first daughter, Janet, two years later.

Donald McCalder never owned land but moved his blacksmith shop about every five years to accommodate his customers. About 1875 he moved his shop and family across the road to the East ½ lot 24 Concession 5. Here their second son Neil was born in 1876 and two more girls, Belle (1878) and Ann (1880). His next move was to Gillies Hill when Ann was a baby. Gillies Hill at that time had a store, a post office, a school, the Township

building (built 1875), two houses and Donald McCalder’s blacksmith shop.

The next move was two- and- a- half-miles farther north to Revelston, on the 10th Concession of Elderslie. Donald McCalder bought the black-smith shop from Thomas Follis who had been the blacksmith there since June 1, 1882, and postmaster since 1888. In 1891, the name of the post office was changed to Salisbury. To-day the area is known as Salem. Their son, Malcolm, bought the two acre lot with the cottage on it which years later became the summer home of Rev Don-ald and Mrs. Archibald at Salem (now the home of Chris Thomsett and Lia Canfield).

This was Donald McCalder’s last move. He served the Salem community as a blacksmith until shortly before his death on March 26, 1911. He was 76. He is buried in St Andrew’s Cemetery on Concession 4 Elderslie. His wife,

Catherine went to Detroit to live with her family. She died March 11, 1927, age 90. Her obituary in the Chesley Enterprise tells us her body was brought home to be buried in St Andrew’s Cemetery with her husband but her name was never added to the stone.

Donald and Catherine McCalder had 9 children, two, perhaps three of whom died as infants. Four of the grown up children went to the Detroit area and farther west to Saskatchewan. The History of Elderslie Township (pg. 357) tells this interesting fact about their son, Malcolm: ...Mr. M McCalder, who lived in the cottage opposite Salem Church , is well remembered as a salesman of nursery stalk, who walked the roads attired in a white or light col-

oured suit.” After his father’s death Malcolm

also went to Detroit and later to Salt-coats Saskatchewan. In 1916 he sold the cottage to his sister Belle who had been recently left a widow with two children. She returned from Detroit when her first husband died and later married George Hall and lived on the farm beside her brother’s cottage. She was the only one of the McCalder fami-ly to stay in this area.

There are no known descendants of Donald and Catherine McCalder in the area today but Al took home many warm memories of his ancestors who once lived in Elderslie Township.

Allan McCalder kneels beside the grave stone of his great grandfather Donald

McCalder in St Andrew’s Cemetery, 4th of Elderslie. Inscription on tombstone,

Donald McCalder died March 26, 1911 age 76 years. Native of Colonsay

Argyleshire Scotland

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Education Tent at the Paisley Fair

Celebrates 10th

Anniversary!

H ow time flies! This is the 10th anniversary for the Education Tent

at the Paisley Fall Fair. The Education Tent began in 2008 with a goal of providing engaging and informative activities for people of all ages. At that time, the Agricultural Society, under the leadership of then-President Diane Glebe, was identifying and prioritizing key core values and developing a mission statement that would reflect the values of the agricultural society. Introducing an Education Tent to the fair was a logical development from that process and the Education Tent has been a popular destination for fairgoers ever since.

Co-Chairs of the Ed Tent Committee, Clive Card and Pat Cecchetti are excited about the displays and activities that are planned for the tent. “We’ve really tried to incorporate all aspects of this year’s fair theme ‘Homegrown and Homemade’, and have a number of engaging hands-on activities and interesting demonstrations planned”, said Card. “In addition to activities that were part of the first tent such as Sheep Shearing, we’ve added a number of new things that we think people will really enjoy.”

President John Thornburn adds, “As a community, the fair is an opportunity for us to celebrate

agricultural traditions and our rural lifestyle, consistent with our mission of ‘old-fashioned fun for modern times’. We are so grateful for the support of our loyal exhibitors, sponsors, many volunteers, dedicated Directors and Committees that keep our fair vibrant and growing.”

The Education Tent will be a hive of activity at the fair on Sunday, September 9th. See you there!!

Paisley Fall Fair ~ Old Fashioned Fun for Modern Times! ~ Sunday, September 9

th, 2018

photo credit for these pictures to Dave Glebe.

Rebekah Mariano wields a mallet to make a tin lantern.

Fair President John Thornburn shares information about calves.

Ethan and Austin MacKinnon flex their

muscles pressing cider. Fall Fair Ambassador Candace

Alexander ‘milks’ a cow. Feeding calves is always a very popular

activity!

Paisley Beef Club On August 1st the members were in

Walkerton for the annual Judging Competition. Members had to judge classes and give reason’s for four of them.

We would like to congratulate many of our members on their placings. In the Junior age group Jayla Catto , Ava MacCrostie, and Samantha Stroeder placed in the top 5 from Bruce County. Samantha went on to win High Junior reasons.

Top 5 Intermediate judges from Bruce County were Taylor Ribey, Taylor Annette, and Owen Dudgeon. Owen went on to win High Intermediate reasons. Top 5 Senior judges were Austina Bellamy, and Bryce Ribey. Bryce went on to win

High Beef reasons. Congratulations to all of the participants from the club.

The 6th meeting of the Paisley 4-H Beef Club was held at Norm and Sandra Meuser’s farm. The club practiced their showmanship skills for our upcoming achievement day at Paisley Fair. The older members worked with the younger members, teaching them how to calmly and quickly set up their calves, and many other general showmanship techniques.

We also thank Farm Credit for their donation of leather halters to first year members.

We are very excited to see everyone at Paisley Fair on Sunday, September, 8th and invite everyone to come watch our achievement day starting 9:00am.

Katelynn Ribey

Paisley Fall Fair ~ Old-Fashioned Fun for Modern Times ~ Sunday, September 9th

, 2018 Come Celebrate With Us!

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Regularly Scheduled Events:

MONDAY

Yoga with Kim Robinson Monday nights from 7:30-9pm at the Paisley Community Centre. For more information contact Kim at 519-353-5628 or e-mail kimr430@gmail.com

Bruce County Genealogical Society meetings are held in the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre generally the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the winter and 7:00 p.m. April through October.

Legion Euchre Night - every Monday from the Monday after Labour Day to end of May at 7:00 pm sharp at the Paisley Legion. Everyone welcome.

Seniors Coffee Break at the Legion every Monday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Paisley Crokinole at the Legion every Monday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Everyone Welcome! Join in on the fun!

Chesley Celebrate Recovery - 12 step recovery program, meeting at 307-1st Ave N (formerly Kinghurst Elementary School), Chesley. Every Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm the 2nd Mon of month, supper at 6:00pm. Everyone welcome. Info: call 519-363-5414,email: chesleycommchurch@gmail.com orcelebraterecovery@.ca

PAISLEY LAWN BOWLING CLUB. Spring has sprung and the Lawn Bowling Club Season will soon be here. Weekly on Monday nights at 7 o'clock beginning in June. Interested? Bring your flat soled shoes, smiles appreciated too. Other equipment provided. Depending on the weather bowling runs from June to the end of September. To meet new people and enjoy a healthy, gentle workout join us on the green (behind the library) Mondays. Contact John Botting at 519-708-4841.

TUESDAY

Carpet Bowling Tuesday’s from 1:30 to 4pm at Paisley Community Centre. $2 drop in fee. Bowls are provided, just bring some comfy shoes. For all skill levels, including beginners.

Paisley Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Paisley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday at the United Church at 8:00 p.m.

Support Groups for people with Parkinson's are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Kincardine, the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Hanover. Everyone welcome. For more information call (519) 652-9437.

TV Bingo at the Legion Purchase you bingo cards at Paisley freshmart, and then come to the branch to play on Tuesday nights. The doors open at 7 PM with the game starting at 7:30 PM. Come out

and enjoy the fun.

Senior’s 55+ Luncheon - runs on the last Tuesday of every month starting at 12 noon at Immanuel Missionary Church

Paisley Play Time! Join us for a weekly free play time for children and caregivers to socialize and have some fun with peers! Equipment will include balls, parachute, bean bags, blocks, books and much more. Stay tuned for an occasional invited guest who will lead us in special activities! Ongoing weekly on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11am At the Paisley Community Centre For parents/caregivers and children 5 years and under. Please bring a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce Caregiver Support Group Elgin Lodge Retirement Home (Chapel), 551 Mary St. Port Elgin, 1st Tuesday of every month. For info & other locations, call 519-376-7230 or 1-800-265-9013

JOIN the Friendship Group at Westminster Presbyterian Church for quilting and tying quilts every Tuesday and Wednesday in February from 10 to 4 pm , Bring a brown bag lunch and tea and coffee supplied. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Night Sponge Puck Hockey from 5 to 6 pm at the Paisley Arena. All ages welcome. (Helmet with full cage is required, proper hockey equipment is recommended). This is a fun evening of non-competitive hockey for children and adults alike. Cost is $3 per person per visit.

Paisley Concert Choir meets every Wednesday at 6:30pm at Knox United Church, 399 Goldie Street, Paisley. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Helen Crysler @ 519-353-4017 or Sheryl Steinhoff @ 519-353-

7202. You can also find out information about the choir by going to their website at http://www.thepaisleyconcertchoir.com.

Scone CROKINOLE club now meets at the Chesley Fire Hall @ 7 PM, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month and continues until Dec. 12th, 2018. Everyone welcome to come for the fun of it! For more info contact: Clare @ 519-934-1351

Regular Legion Meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, Executive meets at 6:30 pm, General Membership at 7 pm. No meeting July or August. Legion Bar Hours: Thurs. 3-8pm / Friday 3-11pm / Sat 3-8pm

Jackson W. I. - Everyone is welcome to attend the Jackson Women's Institute meetings held the second Wednesday of the month in the members' homes. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. For more info call Mary at 519 353-5360.

AWANA Kids Club at Immanuel

Missionary Church Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 p.m. For more information call: 519-353-5270

THURSDAY

Legion Ladies Aux. meeting 1st Thursday each month 7 pm.

The Book Club for Adults meets at the Paisley Library the first Thursday of each month 5:00 to 6:00pm from September to June. New members always welcome.!

FRIDAY Come on down to the Legion

and enjoy KARAOKE starting from 8 to 12 pm the first Friday of every month. Courtesy of the “First Dance” Studio. Music provided by

“First Dance”.

Paisley Library Preschool Story Time Join us for this fun preschool

program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your

child by reading, talking, singing and playing together. Adults must stay for

the program. Every Friday at 10:30am (except September 1)

What’s Happening in Our Community

Classifieds

Scone Crokinole

T hirty-two players enjoyed a fun evening of crokinole competition

on Wednesday, August 15th at the Chesley Fire Hall. Bill Harris was top man with a score of 62, Mike Howe was second with 58 and Peter Carter placed third with 56. Clare Kuepfer had the most twenties with 41, Carman Hodgkinson was second with 39 and a three way tie between Neil Cook, Francis Zettler and Peter with 38 for third. Jo-Ann Carter was high lady with 56 points, Janet Diebel was second with 51 and Doreen Sulkye was third with 48. Marilyn Thompson topped the twenties with 37, Jo-Ann had 34 for second and Carol Cook was third with 29. Lucky prize winners were Shirley Glousher, Eileen Bell, Glen Wright, Maxine Whitmore and Marilyn. Our next competition will be Wednesday, Aug. 29th which will be singles competition. Six members of the Scone club travelled to Lewiston New York for the Turtle Island Tournament on August 4th. After round robin play in the morning Clare Kuepfer played in the competitive A Pool, Cathy Keupfer and Peter Carter played in the competitive B Pool. In the Recreation A Pool Janet Diebel placed 3rd, Doreen Sulkye placed 2nd, and Jo-Ann Carter took home the championship. Jo-Ann also won the prize for the most twenties and the ladies highest ranking for the recreation. The next tournament in the NCA tour is on September 22nd in Belleville.

QUILTER’S OPEN HOUSE FABRIC SALE

Saturday, September 15, 10:00 to 3:00, 208 Inkerman St, Paisley

Hundreds of quilter’s cotton Fat Quarters for less than $2.50 each and lots of cotton & batik yardage. Cash accepted or cheques from known shoppers only.

FREE MOTION QUILTING CLASS

Wednesday, September 19 9:00 to 4:00

Paisley Community Centre/Arena A beginner friendly class to learn free motion quilting; $40.00 per student for more information, email bjk65@bmts.com

Annual Paisley Open Golf Tournament

One of the most highly anticipated sporting events, the ‘Paisley Open Golf Tournament,’ takes place on Saturday September 21

st. This year participants will golf at the

Southampton Golf Club. Your day begins at the Paisley Legion. Golfers will be bussed from there to the course for 18 holes of golf and lunch and then bussed back to the Legion where golfers will enjoy a roast beef dinner.

There are prizes for everyone. The entry fee is $110. The tournament is open to men and women. All proceeds from the day will go towards community betterment projects. This tournament fills up very quickly, so if you are interested please contact Jeff Tanner @ 519-353-5066 no later than September 01st to reserve your spot. It’s a great day of fun so plan on taking part.

Wood For Sale

Slab wood & Bodywood available at Folmer & Phillippi Sawmill

Chepstow. Mixed loads welcome call

519-366-2326.

Ask for Mike Folmer.

For Rent

One bedroom bachelor suite available October 1st 2018. Second floor, private entrance, parking and utilities included $800 inclusive. Please call Joyce Craddock at 226-668-7301 if you are interested in viewing.

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Obituaries

Church Directory

Missionary Church (Immanuel Evangelical)

307 Balaklava St. Paisley

353-5270

immanuelemc@bmts.com

Rev. Tony Geense

Service: 10:30 am Sunday

Adult Bible Study every Sunday morning starting at 9:30 a.m. .

Children's Ministry - Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m.

Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. every Sunday evening.

AWANA Kid's Club Wed. nights 6:30 - 8 p.m. September - March

United Church 399 Goldie St. Paisley

353-5278

knoxunited@bmts.com twitter.com/Knoxunited

Rev. Tim Reaburn

Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. with Sunday School during service. Sanctuary is wheelchair

accessible.

Baptist Church 288 Church Street,

Paisley

Lay Pastor Lynda Janzen

Service: Sunday 10:00 am with Sunday School during service

Anglican Church Now Worshipping at Christ

Church, Tara Sunday mornings 9:30 am

for information, please contact Glenys Johnson at:

glenys@xplornet.com

Westminster Presbyterian Church

260 Queen St. S, Paisley

Worship Leader Mr. Jim Gowan

Sunday morning worship 9:00 am

with Sunday School & Nursery

MCTEER, Mary .Winnifred

“Winnie” (nee Boettger)

P eacefully, on Monday, August 13th, 2018 at Brucelea Haven,

Walkerton in her 93rd year. Winnie, loving wife of the late Austin.

Beloved Mom of Edythe and her husband Pete McGuire, Darlene Bar-foot, Marlene Willis, and Brian McTeer.

Predeceased by her first daughter Kathryn. Cherished Grammie of Chris Barfoot (Amy), Melissa Barfoot (Kevin), Matthew Willis (Kristen),

Michelle Willis (Brian), Clint McTeer (Jolene), Jenna Williamson (Chris), and Shelley McIntosh (Stu).

Great Grammie of Austin, Ander-son, Hank, Walt, Bria, Drayce, Jaida, Conner, Lydia, Ethan, and Darcy. Dear sister of Marg Cluley and sister-in-law of Dorothy Bryce.

Predeceased by her parents Herman and Georgina Boettger; brothers Alvin, Clarence, Bill, Albert, and Harry; sisters Nellie Martin, Agnes Virtue, Florence Kelly, and Irene Eby; brothers-in-law Russell, Everett, Cecil, Robert, Alvin, and Harvey; and sisters-in-law Mabel Guyer and Roxcena Lewis.

Friends were received at the

Knox United Church, 399 Goldie Street, Paisley on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 from 2-4pm and on Thursday, August 16th, 2018 from 10:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00am.

Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.

Memorial donations to the Knox United Church, Paisley or Canadian Tire JumpStart would be appreciated by the family.

Spracklin, Margaret Scylla (nee Francis)

M argaret Spraklin passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Lon-

don Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus at the age of 96. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 60 years,

Roy Winston Spracklin in 2002. Beloved Mother to Robert (Bob)

and wife Jacqueline, Elizabeth and hus-band Jeffrey and to darling Grand-dog Robin. Treasured Grandma to Ryan, wife Heather and delightful great-grandchildren Rowan and Willow; and Erica and husband Wojtek. Margaret was the last of her generation and took delight in the lives of her nieces, neph-ews and their children.

Most recently she was part of the Grand Wood Park Community, enjoy-ing her friends and the many activities that filled her days right up to the end. Quick witted, and fun-loving, she was game for anything: watercolours, pot-tery and card-making kept her creativi-ty and lively imagination engaged. She came to London in 2004 and made RiverBend Golf Community her home, near Elizabeth and Jeffrey where she gardened, played Bocce and did Chair Yoga.

Margaret was a calm soul who

lived every day as it came. A happy Mother she also contributed to the com-munity in many ways. Margaret and Roy lived in Paisley, Ontario for 35 years. She was a “Life” Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch 295 and active in the Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary. They were mem-bers of Knox United Church where Margaret was an Elder and leader in the UCW (United Church Women). For many years she led the Ability Fund drive (formerly March of Dimes). She excelled at lawn bowling, which brought her many hours of fun.

Born in Toronto May 16, 1922, she enjoyed being the baby sister to adored brother Bill, and imp to older sister Mildred. Friends till they passed, she also enjoyed having her parents a long time as they lived to 100 and 101.

Granddaughter Erica sent her a Birthday card recently that sums it all up:

“Grandma, when I look at you, I

see more than a woman who’s loved me and taught me some of life’s most important lessons. I see a woman who represents what our family is, where we come from, and how strong we are. The older I get, the more I realize just how much you’ve given me through my whole life. You’re a very special woman. And I’m proud that you’re my Grandma.”

The family had a private celebration late August. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, who strive “to conserve nature in all its diversity, and safeguard the lands and waters that sustain life”. Inside the “Donate” process you can direct your donation to whichever province you wish. http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/

Condolences may be left online at http://www.forestcitycremation.com/obituaries

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