The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 1

Proud of Our Community, Proud of Our Heritage

Paisley & District Chamber Of Commerce September 2008 - Volume 73 BeefFest Flies High Again

y all accounts, the BeefFest Clown amused the Colwell Family: member, James shows Sasquatch, Canadian Geese. He is always B Committee again pulled off a Trisha (mom) Kaden, the baby the Golden Eagle. Sasquatch rewarded with his favourite food: highly successful BeefFest Nathan, and Justin with balloon weights 10 pounds and is 15 years quail. In their natural habitat the Weekend featuring everything from animals (-Diane Eaton ); Jeff Tanner old. He could live into his 40’s. larger Golden Eagles will prey on a Slo Pitch Tournament, to an displays his skills in the Beef Cook- Sasquatch is often hired to do fox and even deer (-Diane Eaton ). Antique Car & Bike show, lots of Off (-Christie Thomson ); during a shows, and will be seen again at In the photo above: up close and music, and of course, lots of beef. Birds of Prey demonstration, Pumpkinfest. He sometimes gets personal with Sasquatch (-John Photos from top left: Judy the Canadian Raptor Conservatory hired to scare away pesky birds like Thompson ).

he corn roast is a highlight of the annual Heritage Steam Show. True to tradition, the corn was steam roasted Corny T using one of the antique steam engines, then dipped in jars of melted butter. Seen here enjoying the delicious treat are Bill Karcher of Paisley, young Tyler Oudevoshaar of Kitchener and Maria Schuknecht and Don Calder of but Good Hanover. Sandra Blodgett

Page 2 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Dear ReaderZ Catchin’ some ZZZZ’s To ensure it doesn’t happen again, this issue is being composed ’m sure that anyone who picked on a brand spanking new (and completely legal) version of I up last month’s Advocate noticed f this was 20 years Microsoft Publisher™ (previously it contained an inordinate number of ago, you might think we’d been using an older version of I Z’s. the man in the sunglasses questionable pedigree.) Some people asked me if I hiding behind a needed a rest. Some thought it was I just hope it works... newspaper in an Eastern some clever “count-the-Z’s” contest. Block country was a Got a twitchy left pinky finger? A Special Thanks Cold War spy. Some people were just down right Since the present crew of But it’s the 21st confused. volunteers started on the Advocate, century and that man is actually Paisley’s Paul Bellamy reading a copy of When I pick up a freshly printed we’ve had two “staff” writers. the Advocate in Slatina, in south-central Romania. He was there preparing copy of the Advocate, I usually give “Staff” probably isn’t the right word for a construction & medical mission to Draganesti-Olt. it a quick look, to see how the since it implies they are given photos turned out and see if there assignments and get paid for their are any glaring errors. Everything work. Neither of these things looked good. happen (though we do occasionally The Paisley Advocate Then I started reading… “What trade suggestions for articles.) These Editors: Craig & Mary Ellen the %#&@*# ” - fill your word of two just go out and hunt down their Is published monthly by Budreau choice and I probably said it. I was own stories and by the end of the The Paisley & District Chamber Staff Writers : Diane Eaton, Sandra so mad I nearly fired myself. month—and by the grace of God— of Commerce Blodgett

I’d blame it on a computer we end up with a newspaper. 1600 copies are distributed Advertising: Jen Harris glitch (which it was), but ultimately This past month I knew I’d be Free of Charge Distribution: Tamara Pasley the blame rests with me, for not away for both BeefFest and the to Paisley and its Rural Routes, rechecking the absolute final copy Heritage Steam show and I asked if R.R. 1 & 2 Dobbinton, The Paisley Advocate before sending it to the printers. they could cover them for me. They R.R. 2 & 3 Chesley, P. O. Box 368 To our readers, and especially to did that and sent in lots more too. R.R. 1 & 2 Cargill, Paisley, ON. N0G 2N0 our writers, who spent a lot of time So to Diane Eaton and Sandra & in stores in the Paisley Area 519-353-5707 (Craig) on their articles, only to have them Blodgett, I say Thank You. [email protected] Or by Paid Subscription marked by the sign of Zorro, I Craig Budreau Deadline for all submittals is the ($26.00 per year) apologize. Editor 18th of each month. Meet the Contestants for the Paisley Fall Fair Ambassador Competition

hese three beautiful young experience would stretch her. She is Santa Claus parade. She will enter has also been mentoring the girls. T ladies have been busy preparing also eager to learn more about the the Miss Midwestern Ontario Ann Maycock, who has been for the 152nd Paisley Fall Fair agricultural aspect of the fair. Competition, and will also be organizing this competition for four Ambassador Competition. Pictured Sarah Stewart, 17, daughter of competing at the CNE with other years, helps to prepare the girls above, L to R, are Candace Joan and Dennis Stewart, learned Fair Ambassadors. throughout the year. She said, “The Alexander, Lincoln Hood, and Sarah what is involved from her mother Last year’s Paisley Ambassador girls are nervous, but then they Stewart. who was on the Ambassador Ashley Lemont, 18, met with the discover that it is really a lot of fun. Candace Alexander, 17, committee in past years. contestants on August 19 to give We want them all to have a daughter of Keith and Elaine The competition occurs Sept. 6 them some pointers. She found the memorable night. As a side benefit, Alexander from near Glammis, and at the fair’s opening ceremonies. experience to be very beneficial, this experience is good for their a seasoned 4-H’er, has watched The contestants will be interviewed saying, “I came away with so much. resumes in the future.” many fair ambassadors in their privately, and then will give their My confidence level has increased. I Each girl is sponsored - Sarah functions. Candace thought it would speeches publicly. The girl who is met a lot of people, and was thrown Stewart by Paisley Foodland, be a great experience. chosen will hand out prizes and on the spot a few times.” She added, Candace Alexander by the Paisley Lincoln Hood, 16, daughter of ribbons at the fair on the next day. “You either shy away or just go for Veterinary Services, and Lincoln John and Carey Hood, observed her The winner will also represent it. I was pushed beyond my limits, Hood by Bruce County Forest sister as an ambassador in the past. Paisley at other fairs in the area, the and that has made me more Products. Lincoln decided to enter the Plowing Match, and various parades, outgoing.” Diane Eaton competition because she believes the which of course includes Paisley’s Past ambassador Jenna McTeer Photos by Becky Maus

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 3 Health Clinic Set for Oct. 17 Grand Opening

t’s full speed ahead at the and cabinetry is still to be installed. August to bring the lot up to the and pledges. I construction site of the Paisley On the outside, the soffit, fascia and level shown here. The parking area The Clinic Committee hopes to Health Clinic. The exterior walls - gable ends are still to be finished. will be getting another six inches of turn the building over to the Family see the left photo - have been In the right photo, taken from gravel before being paved. Health Team by Thanksgiving, and bricked (the bricks donated by the corner of Victoria and Balaklava Surrounding the building will be the Grand Opening has been Paisley Brick & Tile), the interior Streets, the large area in the flowerbeds and sidewalks. The scheduled for Friday, October 17th. walls have been drywalled and foreground (lightened in the photo driveway comes off Victoria Street Watch in the next Advocate for painted. As of the end of August the for visibility) will all be green space at the right hand side of the photo. details. ceramic tile was being laid on the - grass and trees. The darker area The fundraising total now stands Craig Budreau floors. behind it will be paved parking lot. just under $340,000.00 in donations The lighting, interior trim work A lot of fill was brought in during New Face at the Royal Bank hawn Widmeyer has joined the S RBC Royal Bank Paisley Branch as Senior Account Manager. “In my role as your account manager,” says Widmeyer, “I will help you find the financial and investment solutions you need to meet your financial objectives, both now and in the years to come. With the strength and experience of RBC Financial Group behind me, I have access to the complete range of financial and investment services.” He has spent 5 years in the financial services industry, which includes working at RBC Financial “I specialize in providing total Group since 2008. His professional financial solutions that are designed experience is enhanced by post- specifically for you. Whether you secondary education, which includes want help with all your financial an Economics Degree from Wilfrid needs or specialized services in Laurier University. He has also partnership with your other completed the Canadian Securities professional advisors, your best Course. interests will always come first. Our “I am committed to continually relationship is based on trust, with building upon my expertise so that I your financial information can provide you with the most up-to remaining in the strictest -date tools and research the industry confidence.” offers,” states Widmeyer.

Page 4 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Ag. Society Receives Donation BeefFest was a from Energy Professionals Success Again!!! e had another great year & Roasts - Annette Rousel of W thanks to the weather and Walkerton everyone that helped make the We are getting the last bit of weekend happen. things together and hope by next We would like to thank issue we will be able to announce everyone that helped us with the how big a success this year was. weekend. We like to give a great There was a men’s sterling big thanks to: silver bracelet found with engraving •Paisley Foodland on it, call Scott @ 519-353-5575 if •Aldworth Masonic Lodge it is yours. •Hutton Transport We also want to mention that •Allen’s Tim-Br Mart there were beer cans stolen from the •Paisley Playground Committee park and that the person actually had •Paisley Kids N Us Daycare the stupidity to take then back in •94.5 The Bull town. You know who you are and •West Grey Premium Beef – Steve we hope you realize that you did not Van Eeken steal from BeefFest—you stole And to the rest of the volunteers from the Playground Committee. I and people that helped with security, guess you needed it more than the kids activities, bar shifts, live children need playground entertainment, baseball, mud equipment. On Friday August 22nd, the Paisley Agricultural S ociety received a $2000 volleyball, beef cook-off and BeefFest Committee 2008 donation from the Society of Energy Professionals. Pictured above, from L to anything else that we have missed, R, John Thornburn and Rob Fullerton of the Paisley Ag. Society accept the cheque from Evelyn Martin, Ken Martin and Rob Stanley of the Society of Thank You! Energy Professionals. The winners of the raffle for BeefFest were: 1st - 1/4 hind of Beef ($500 value) - Cindy Tanner of Paisley Fire Chief’s Report 2nd - $300 worth of Steaks - Patricia y the time you’re reading this, actually provided by the Paisley Fire Osbaldeston the applications for new Department. Council sets the level 3rd - $200 Worth of Steaks, Burgers B firefighters will have closed. It of service we will deliver. This is appears we have many excellent outlined in the Paisley Fire candidates to choose from! The Department Establishing and names of the new firefighters will be Regulating Bylaw. If you haven’t announced here as soon as they’re seen this document and would like selected. to, contact the municipal office or I Fire Prevention Week will take will gladly provide you the details. place from October 6th to 11th this The bylaw tells exactly what year. The Department will be services we do and don’t supply. attending Paisley Central School To accompany the last item, do during that week. As well we will be you know the response you will holding an open house at the fire receive when you call 911? You will hall on Saturday October 11th from be asked: “Police, Fire or 10am to 1pm. Please Ambulance”? You come out and meet have one choice. The your firefighters as Paisley FD does well as bring any respond to some questions you have medical incidents but about any fire safety the trail goes from issue. the 911 call centre in We will be at the Owen Sound to the Fall Fair with the ambulance dispatch Fire Safety House. in London and from We also hope to have an auto there back to our dispatch service in extrication demonstration during the Hanover if the call meets the criteria day. Once again, come out and talk of our agreement with the to your firefighters and see the tools ambulance. It is not a perfect we use! system, but that’s the one currently The Chief Officers from in place. As we discovered last Paisley, Chesley and Tara have been month there are still some glitches meeting with our Ontario Fire to be worked out, but we’ll keep Marshal advisor trying to meet the trying! minimum requirements of the Fire That’s it for now. Please be safe. Protection and Prevention Act. As We are now up to 77 fire deaths in you will remember, this was Ontario so far in 2008. This is more something identified during the than last year and it is certainly a OFM survey last year. I can tell you trend I don’t want to see continue. we are very close. Stand by for an Thank you announcement very soon! Another Rob Bonderud deficiency identified during the Fire Chief report was the lack of public Paisley & District Fire awareness about the services Department

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 5 152nd Paisley Fall Fair ~ Just Around the Corner! y history book tells me that the North American Classic series entertainment tent with guest your best dressed stuffed animal to M only five years after the first competition and a chunk of the speaker Angela Schmidt, Grey the pet show. settlers arrived in Paisley, as they $1200.00 prize money. Special Bruce Healthcare Regional Some new and exciting youth formed their first council, they also thanks to our sponsors for providing Chaplain. The theme for the service activities are planned. The OPP will decided to host the first fall fair. is Body, Mind and Spirit. Special One hundred and fifty tow years music will be provided by Dave later, the Paisley Agricultural Shrubsole from Hanover, the Society continues to host an fall fair organist will be Ruth Parker of the and one that has become a favourite United Church and the offering will annual event for visitors far and be divided between the Grey Bruce wide. There is something new and Chaplaincy Fund and the Paisley different each year and this year will Medical Clinic. Special thanks to be no exception as we continue to the Paisley Ministerial Association host an event for the whole family for organizing this service. with an eye toward education about Last year was the first year for the agricultural industry. our Education Tent and this year it is clock the speed of your best ball Check out the ad on the back prize money to make this possible: back with a new home craft theme. throw using their radar gun and page of the paper for the schedule of Crabby Joes, McCullough Fuels, Kids and adults will want to try their hockey players can test their skills events. Last month I focused on the Ackert Insurance, Enbridge, Steve & hand at milking “Maple” the cow, against our special goalie. special Saturday September 6th Barry Gregg in memory of their and many other hands-on activities. Our earliest settlers would events taking place and this month I Father, Fraser & Dorothy Lamont, You may need to pre-register for not have imagined our technology wanted to highlight just a few of the Marty Gregg, Kent Lamont, Wilson some of these activities so be sure to today and we invite you to visit our numerous events planned for main & Beth Gregg, and Hy-Grade Steel new website at www.paisleyfair.ca . fair day on Sunday September 7th. Roofing. The entire horse show, It has all the information you might The ground will shake once beginning at 9am with the saddle want to know about the fair. again as the majestic six-horse horses, 11am with line classes and A special thank you to all our hitches take to the ring to compete in 12:30 approximately with the hitch sponsors and donors, and especially classes, is always entertaining. our local businesses who work in Don’t miss spending some time partnership with us to host this watching our dairy and beef cattle event. We hope you will invite your shows. Here you will see our youth family and friends and come join in trying their best to handle animals the festivities of the 152nd Paisley many times their own weight and the Fall Fair. dairy show has an interesting visit the tent early and get your day Get your tickets in advance for costume class. We are thankful for planned. the delicious BBQ Beef supper at the numerous sponsors who support I hope all the children have their the end of the fair day. A great way 4-H in our area and provide prize plans made for the decorated bike to end the weekend. money and gifts for our competitors. competition, pet show, and frog The community church service jumping contest. Remember that if Gail Fullerton will be at 10am in the Royal Bank you don’t have a pet, you can bring Art Show Keeps Growing he fifth version of The Chamber of Commerce and T the Paisley and The Paisley & District Ratepayers Association Area Art Show and Sale was held from invite the people of Paisley to… August 16 to 1st Annual September 1 at Nature’s Millworks. Paisley Community Potluck! This event has grown substantially over the years and this version showcased the work of 47 artists from in and around Paisley. On display were oils, th acrylics, watercolours, ink sketches, 14 year olds who had attended art Tuesday September 30 at the Palace 5pm-8pm block prints, wood carvings, wood classes taught by Cindy McKenna at Everyone welcome! Bring a dish and a couple bucks, meet turnings, leather workings, iron Nature’s Millworks this August. your new neighbours and say hello to old friends! Lots of works, quilts, hooked rugs, Donations collected at this Art fun and games for the whole family to enjoy! photography, silver jewellery and Show will go to a student art bursary We’ll need activity items such as wood etching. fund for 2009. baseball bats, horseshoes, soccer balls etc. A special feature of the show This show has become highly Please contact Becky Arscott and let her know what you was a display of children’s art as regarded by both the artists, visitors wish to bring for food or activity items. well as several exceptional works by and buyers and promises to grow in Phone: 519-353-4790 or e-mail: [email protected] teenagers from Paisley, Chesley and stature again next year. Port Elgin. The children’s art was part of the work completed by 9 to Paul Crysler

Page 6 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Anglican Church to Hold Blessing of Animals hey may not come two by two animals in our lives. feathered, scaly, etc. friends have animals in our lives that give us love T but come they do, by the This includes our animal friends given to us. Everyone is welcome and comfort, assistance or thousands across North America, as (pets), our domesticated animals and is encouraged to bring whatever sustenance, and help us with our many churches open their doors and (those we eat and those that work for animal (or animals) are important to labours. During the service, we will lawns to all of God’s creatures. us), and the wild creatures around us you for a blessing. However, give thanks for the animals in our On September 14th at 2:00 pm, that give us joy on sighting even as bringing an animal along is not a lives and for all the animals of the Anglican Church lawn will be a they eat our flower beds or crops. prerequisite. If you simply wish to creation and the animals present will meeting place for pets and their be individually blessed by our parish owners. The Blessing of the Animals priest, Rev. Linda Nixon. service is one that has a long history So, on September 14, come to in the church dating back to Church of the Ascension with your medieval times informally and in the cats, dogs, guinea pigs, gerbils, early 20th century here in North mice, rabbits, horses (from heavy to America. It is a service of mini), cows, sheep, elk, bison, emus, thanksgiving and blessing for all that reptiles, etc. All are welcome. animals give us, “for without them However, each animal’s human we could not live” (St. Francis). is responsible for controlling their St. Francis (1181-1226), a animals behaviour. Therefore, it is famous monk and abbot, is the recommended that all animals be on author of the Peace Prayer, “Lord, a leash of some kind. Some cats and make me an instrument of your smaller rodents will be happier in peace…”. He was known not only their cages. We will have bags on for his great humility and close hand for those necessary clean-ups relationship with people and God, which owners are asked to look but as well as his compassion and after. There will be plenty of water gratitude for all creatures. He was available in a variety of container named the patron Saint of ecology in All horses great and small: Rev. Linda Nixon with Belgian horses belonging to sizes, as well as treats for the cats 1979. Ed Hodgins and miniatures belonging to Florence Bere of Tara and dogs. Legend claims he tamed a wolf We look forward to seeing you with words, that wild animals would This year, Church of the celebrate God’s gift of animals in and your creature friend on Sunday, seek him out, and that birds would Ascension, Anglican, invites you to your life, please join us as well. September 14 at 2:00 pm at The alight on him. But most importantly the southeast corner of Inkerman and The Blessing of the Animals Church of the Ascension, for a St. Francis reminds us that we are to Albert Streets, in Paisley, to Service is a time when we can joyful service of thanksgiving! honour all of God’s creation; to have celebrate with us in giving thanks celebrate how integral they are to respect and gratitude for the many for the blessings that our furry, our lives; to acknowledge the Rev. Linda Nixon An Essence of Paisley have not lived here my whole life. I moved actual physical reason for it. Some people are before long our ancestors arrived. The path today I around a lot in years past, in the quest for what more sensitive to these “essences” than others. No is now paved and used by us and our vehicles, but was best for my family and me. I have never spent one knows exactly why we as humans have these still reflects the same function as it did way back much time learning the histories of the towns I “feelings” or where they come from. Yet each of then, never having lost its greatest companion, the lived in for I’m the type of person who lives in the us has this capability. Most of us have never given ever-flowing Saugeen River. The essence along now as much as I can. That is not to say that the it much thought because having and feeling this road is as old as the Saugeen River itself. history of one’s hometown is not important - quite “essences” has become engrained into the way we I looked upon some of the older buildings in to the contrary. I believe the town one calls home think and make decisions. But if we stop, think town seeing in their windows images of the inner is worth looking back on - its founders, its and feel for a moment, ignoring all other incessant workings of each establishment as it may have changes, its glories, its shames. From this we not brain activity, we will be able to discern the been in yesteryear, and in that reflection I could only learn where the town came from but where essences in all things and how beautiful they can feel what love and dedication it must have took to we all came from, and quite often these historic be. be an early settler. I wonder if it was them who memories keep us from repeating the same There is an essence in Paisley, one that exists planted the seed of love and peacefulness or was it mistakes today that were made in the past. quite different from most. Words will only point this peace that made them stay here. Today I’m not writing about the town in the direction of an essence in hopes that the Love and peacefulness coupled with inherent founders. I am not writing about how things came reader may recognize what is already there. I will familiarity is the essence here. Each town has a to be here in Paisley. My ignorance about my attempt to point towards this essence, in our town, share of it but Paisley seems to top them all. Now town’s history prevents me from attempting such which comes upon those fortunate enough to that I live here and experience it everyday, I can a feat without going through months of research. come here and dissipates when they leave. If one see how the essence of Paisley is reflected through That would be a job for someone whose whole person can catch even the slightest breath of the actions of the people who live here, whether life experience has been here in Paisley and that’s understanding about the essence of Paisley, then they know it or not. not me. maybe we all can. All I know for sure is that as you pass the I am writing today about an essence. The Paisley has a familiarity about it. When I first great maples, wise with age, on south Queen St, term, I realize is vague and has different pulled into our town, I was struck by familiarity, a with their bows stretched over the road in an interpretations so I will try to spell it out a little comforting familiarity. It was like if I was to ask arborous hug, you will receive the essence of first. By essence I am talking about a “sense” or directions from the long bearded man walking Paisley with its peaceful energy, subtle kinship “feeling” about something. We have all from Midtown, it would be like asking a friend or and wonderful familiarities. experienced a time when, in a certain situation or family member. It was like the lone skateboarder Once you have experienced a taste of this place we have felt different essences. Have you in front of the arena was my neighbour or the two essence you will look for it everywhere and you ever arrived somewhere only to be greeted by a ladies walking whom I knew were mother and will realize that there is no town around here like feeling of happiness or peacefulness? Or perhaps daughter simply by their resemblance, were part Paisley. you have experienced the opposite such as the of a place where I was welcome, yet I knew none To see the essence in things, is wonderful. It, feeling that this place gives you the creeps when of them. like history, can also help when making decisions there seems to be no particular reason for these As I explored Paisley and as I passed Paisley and can help minimize mistakes. If you have feelings. Central School I saw myself in that school. never experienced “essence” then I suggest you These are extreme examples of how a place, Although I did not attend PCS, I remembered and start by quieting the mind right now, while staying person, or any situation can have an affect on us saw images of recesses, friends and childhood alert, and when a breath of familiarity comes upon in an ethereal way - or non-physical way if you memories. This was another familiarity. you, allow it, follow it, and see what happens. will. It’s like there is something in the “air” that As I walked along Water Street I sensed the Love. Peacefulness. gives you a “feeling” about the place, with no path along the river was used by wildlife long By Nat Huizenga

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 7 Secrets of the Treasure Chest Jim Friar Celebrates 90th love small museums, and Elderslie an interesting exhibition of n July 27 I looking at old objects on display. local collectables. O Jim Friar As staff and volunteer, I enjoy Support this vital part of your celebrated a quiet engaging the visitor in an extended community and take the time to 90th birthday conversation and getting lost amid come in and visit your small town party with friends the sometimes randomly assembled museum. and family. artefacts. I love hearing the positive The Treasure Chest Museum Jim is well comments made by those who visit will be open 1 pm to 4 pm Saturdays known to folk our Museum. and Sundays from Labour Day to around the village, Museum goers have Thanksgiving. because Paisley is rediscovered the charm and beauty where he spent his of small town museums. A visit to Staff and Friends of the life. But, even if the Museum can be a rich Treasure Chest Museum some of you do experience. The exhibits have local not know Jim, you meaning and interest. The Museum no doubt have helps anchor the cultural life of this seen the effects of community. his life in Paisley: At the Treasure Chest Museum, his carpentry and staff and volunteers get involved in building projects. the full range of museum work. The He learned development of a changing carpentry from his exhibition is a joyride, fraught with father, Ernest nervous twists and turns. You’re Friar. The two of never quite sure where you’ll land, them ran the and never quite sure what you’ll Behind Jim Friar are his wife, Ruby, and their daughter, Friar's Wood Patricia Tilt. finally assemble for a display. The Working Shop, joys still outweigh the frustrations which at one time had been the Paisley for two terms. and the final outcome is worth it all. Armouries (now Robinson’s Feeds In the recent months Jim has “Much Ado About This collection of toy tractors Home Hardware). Jim did home been quietly enjoying his tomato Collectables” reaffirms the belonging to Bryan Jones is part of finishing in and around town, and plants and morning glories at their commitment of volunteers and staff the museum’s “Much Ado About Collectables” display. installed kitchen cupboards in the condominium. He and his wife, to bring to the community of Arran- days before they were Ruby, 82, have been married almost manufactured. He went on to built 65 years. They have two daughters several homes - especially on Albert and three grandsons. @ Your Library and George Streets in Paisley, and Happy Birthday, Jim, from all also in Walkerton and Port Elgin. of us in the Paisley area! nother summer has passed us The next Paisley Friends Jim served as a councillor for Diane Eaton A by and the kids (yea!) are meeting will take place at the library getting ready to head back to on Monday, September 8 at 5:00. school. Don't forget that we still The Homework Club will be have an on going book starting up again this fall. sale - reading is for any Check the list in the library to season!! see what the latest best sellers I would like to thank are in Bruce County. You can the Paisley Beef Fest for put your name on a their donation to our holds list either at home branch library for showing on your own computer, the movie "Horton Hears a by phoning the branch or by coming Who" during Beef Fest. The turnout in and asking a clerk to do it. We was not as large as I would have are always happy to help! liked, but those who came enjoyed the free movie and free snacks! Ellen Kerr Paisley Concert Choir Starts Another Season o you enjoy choral music and Jane Pletsch. D are looking for an enjoyable Practices are held every evening out every week? Wednesday evening at Knox United The Paisley Concert Choir will Church in Paisley from 6:30 to 8:30 be starting another season of music pm. New members are always on Wednesday September 03/08. welcome to join. The choir is a 4 part adult choir For more information please which has members from Bruce and contact Helen Crysler at 519-353- Grey Counties. The choir director is 4017 or Sheryl Steinhoff at 519-353 Linda Finlay and the accompanist is -7202.

Page 8 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Kocis, Miranda Emke, Kennedy end trip to Vancouver to the Coastal Saugeen Children’s Chorus : Banks, Allysa Malasani, Nikki Sound International Choral Festival. Campbell, Teahan Campbell and This is a five-day festival where the Laura Fullerton. choristers will be led by famous Excellent Vocal Training The choir is about to make guest conductors, perform in some significant changes for beautiful cathedrals and churches, n 1985 conductor and musician excellent vocal training and teaches September 2008. The name will and experience the thrill of singing I Jeannette Steves of Port Elgin had a wide range of singing skills. If change to the Saugeen Youth with 500 choristers in a mass a vision to start a children’s chorus you have a youngster who would Chorus to appeal to our young teens. performance. This requires so she assembled an eager group of benefit from this great organization, A new Junior Choir for 6-8 year olds significant dedication by the entire 50 young people. At the time it was meet others with a similar interest will form as an opportunity for choir family but will be a only the second children’s chorus in and love to perform, consider children to meet once per week for tremendous experience for our the Province of Ontario. Jeannette joining the Saugeen Children's energetic lessons in music skills, choristers. named this original choir the Chorus. The children are fortunate group singing and games. This is an Please consider discussing Children’s Festival Chorus and they to have the dedicated attention of excellent way for youngsters to this opportunity with your children excelled musically in the community Choir Director Meryl Gillmore and explore their interest in music and or grandchildren. Please call Jan at and participated in competitions Pianist Sahar Hassinien to assist singing and prepare them for other 797-5691 or Gail Fullerton to set up nationally and internationally. They them in attaining their best in vocal choirs within the Saugeen Youth an audition time or to discuss the traveled to Montreal, London arrangements. The Choir members Chorus. The first 10 week program organization. The auditions allow England, performed operettas, and practice each Monday night from will begin on September 22nd, with the Director to establish where made musical recordings. After 10 6:30 - 8:00 PM (September to June) registration being held on Monday particular choristers should be years Jeannette retired and an eager at the Faith Lutheran Church in Port Sept 8th and 15th. The second 10 placed within the SYC programs and group of parents took over the Elgin. week program will be in the spring to get a feeling of the individual organization and renamed it the The choir members are from starting in April 2009. A new Boys goals of the child. There is no fee Saugeen Children’s Chorus. The Kincardine, Southampton, Paisley, Treble Choir will also form for boys for auditions. Girls and boys ages 9 choir continued to travel to Tiverton and Port Elgin. Saugeen with unchanged voices aged 9-12 to 17 who love to sing and who wish competition in Stratford, Manitoulin Children's Chorus is looking for new years of age. They will practice to gain more experience and Island, Kleinburg, Vienna Austria, chorus members to join the fun. with Ridley Gillmore each Monday knowledge are encouraged to and Montreal. Admission to the chorus is based on from 5:30-6:15pm at Faith Lutheran audition. The Chorus begins a new The Saugeen Children's Chorus interest, enthusiasm, and Church in Port Elgin and practices year on September 8, 2008. is a wonderful organization for commitment rather than exceptional will be interactive and fun. children, ages 9-17, who love to musical ability. Present choristers Another significant plan for the Gail Fullerton sing. Singing in a choir provides from Paisley include Franceska choir for this season will be a year- BeefFest Car Show Results 2nd Place IPM Poster ldworth Masonic Lodge hosted donated by Canadian Tire ( Port A the Paisley Antique Car and Elgin) was won by Brandon aura Fullerton, a Bike Show on Sunday August 3rd Patterson of Dobbinton L grade 6 student at with conjunction with Paisley's Three Piece Wicker Bistro Set Paisley Central School, BeefFest. donated by Royal Homes Ltd. won second prize for her There were 107 entries (Wingham) was won by Darren poster advertising the participating in this years show. Catto of Cargill “2008 International The grand prize winners were: Plowing Match” from the District of Women’s •Best Mopar: (Russ Guse of Owen Sound) 1955 Desoto Institutes. The poster went to •Best Chev: (Paul Pringe of Owen Sound) 1976 Corvette the Women’s Institute after it won first prize at •Best Ford: (Keith Carter of Creemore) 1968 Mercury the Paisley Fall Fair in Cyclone 2007. Laura’s poster will •Best Truck: (Brian Baetz of Elmwood) 1949 Chev P/IJ be on display at the •Best Bike: (John Helmling of Aldworth Lodge would like to International Plowing Kitchener) 2004 Yamaha Ustar express a huge thank you to all the Match in Teeswater in September. •Farthest Car: (Chick Morningstar merchants in Paisley, Port Elgin and of Ridgeway) 1947 Ford surrounding area for their generous Here, Laura receives Convertible donations which helped to make this a cheque from W.I. representative Margaret •50/50 Draw: (Rick Vodden) year's car show a great success. The Stainless Steel B.B.Q. Bob Barfoot Playle.

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 9 Lots to See at Heritage Steam Show

hotos from the Bruce County Pete Dobson, of Paisley sure is London so that we civilians could zones and have saved many a soldier's P Heritage Association’s annual proud his son, Rick and had invited take the opportunity to see it up close. life. Steam Show, from the top left: him to come to the Annual Steam This year he also brought a second When your legs get tired at the Bobby Leifso of Paisley and Lorri Show with his Tow Truck. What vehicle to attach to the back. "It helps Steam Show, you can always get a Woelfle of Greenoch proudly pose in makes it particularly special is that it people to see what it is," he smiled. down home tractor and wagon ride. front of a Woelfle family heirloom. is from the Army. Cpl, Rick Dobson This particular truck is not armoured The 1937 tractor was originally and MCpl, Andrew Schneider brought but many vehicles that look just like Sandra Blodgett owned by Lorri's grandfather and then up the very large machine from this one are regularly used in war her father, David. The current owner is Lorrie's brother, Cory. The tractor was presented along with rows and For the Love of Learning rows of prized possessions from far and near. John Deere - how did you get in my sewing room? Seems like some farmer's wife was definitely standing behind her man with this little Singer machine. Karen McCullough of Paisley and Beth Pierson of Arran Twp, were kept busy registering the tractors for the show. They are part of the Steam Show Committee. Donald Grant of Arran Township helps Robert Hohnstein of Mildmay hook up for the second last pull of the day. (I was going to take a picture of the next tractor too, but was assured that International was the only kind of tractor that was worth the batteries it took to get a shot. I might note that it was actually the Ford that won that hree young Paisley musicians more productive and a little less particular pull, so I regretted taking T thoroughly enjoyed boring. the advise. Live and learn!!) Kincardine's annual one-week Band It is a bit pricey, so it's good to Camp as part of the Junior Band, plan ahead and start saving now. If from August 11-16. you go, be prepared to enjoy the Bailey Ressler and Laura feeling of a job well done and that Blodgett played flute and Madison great feeling that comes when you Roszell-Johnston played the work as a team. That's one thing I clarinet. Tim Eaton was a teacher at came away with. Individually, each the band camp and Diane Eaton was instrument made a small (and part of the choir at the grand finale beautiful) sound but together they concert held on Saturday, August filled the whole room with glorious 16th. music. No one noticed small I would highly recommend to mistakes when they were all any local musician, to attend this working together. Very nice. Gregory Scales of Hanover gets his camp. It is fun to be around people Our family looks forward to face painted by Karen Kimpel at who love music as you do. It makes next year's band camp. BeefFest 2008 Diane Eaton the summer days a little Sandra Blodgett

Page 10 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Young Artists by the River

JR, pictured on the left, claims to have seen Saugie and willing to back up his words, he ran and got the camera and took this shot. He says when he went to the river's edge, she dipped in as if frightened a little but resurfaced again so that he could get a shot of her. Inspired, he added Saugie to his river drawing. Many thanks to Cindy for adding this cultural experience to the indy McKenna held this year's interesting art. It wasn't all drawing, Flanigan (standing), Sarah Teeple, lives of our children. C Art School again at Nature's Cindy taught the children a lot of Alyssa Malisani, Emily These are the kinds of events Millworks from August 11-13. skills to further improve the future McCullough, Sharon Kerr, Isaac that make Paisley feel like home. Our local budding artists abilities of the students. Blodgett, and Alex enjoyed her gentle instruction and This group photo of Shelby Messerschmidt was taken on a day Sandra Blodgett brought home many pieces of McCullough, Jordan Yenta, JR by the river. Community Calendar

he Paisley Advocate’s Sept. 8 - Bruce County drive on Sept. 27. Call Betty for 6:30 pm) T Community Calendar is Genealogical Society meets at 7 pick-up. 519-353-9538. Paisley Concert Choir practice available free of charge to non- p.m. in the Bruce County Museum Sept. 30 - Brockton Medical resumes SEPT. 3 at Knox United profit community groups. & Cultural Centre, Clinic public presentation at Jubilee Church, Paisley on Wednesdays Submissions should be made no Southampton. Everyone is invited Hall at 7:30 pm from 6:30 pm. New members later than the 20 th of the preceding to share their research successes or Oct. 5 - Dobbinton United welcome. For more info. month. Contact Craig Budreau at brickwalls. Church is hosting an evening of contact Helen Crysler @ 519-353- Paisley Pharmacy, 353-5707, fax Sept 10 - AWANA registration Country Music featuring The Black 4017. 353-5438, or email at Immanuel Missionary Church at Family from Markdale, at 7:30 p.m. Paisley and District Kinsmen [email protected] 6:30 pm Adm$10. Refreshments. Everyone meet 1 st and 3 rd Thursday each Sept. 12 - Paisley Legion Fish welcome. month. For info, contact Barry Sept. 3 - Paisley Concert Choir Fry Dinner 5:30 - 8:00 pm Oct. 18 - Parish of Chesley, McTeer practice resumes at the United Sept. 16 - 20 – 2008 Tara & Paisley Car Rally - details Legion Ladies Aux . meeting Church in Paisley at 6:30 P: M. International Plowing Match – next month 1st Thursday each month 7 pm. New members welcome. For more Teeswater, Bruce County – “Come Alzheimer Society of Grey- info. contact Sheryl Steinhoff @ Home to the Country” Check out all Regularly Scheduled Events Bruce Caregiver Support Group 519-353-7202. the souvenirs, accommodation, meets 1st Wednesday of every Sept. 6, 7 - Paisley Fall Fair - happenings at 1-877-IPM-2008 or The Paisley Legion has started a month at 1:30 at Grace United see article & last page for details [email protected] or drop into Seniors Coffee Break every Church, Hanover, and the 2nd their storefront on the Main Street Monday morning between the hours Wednesday of every month, at 1:30 of Teeswater. of 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M at the at Southampton United Church. 1- Sept. 14 - IPM '08 Worship Legion. Fee for the coffee is by 800-265-9013. Service 2:30 pm at Teeswater- donation. AWANA Kids Club at Culross Memorial Arena. Guest Legion Euchre Night - every Immanuel Missionary Church every speaker Rev. Robert Buchanan, Monday at 7:30 pm sharp at the Wednesday night, 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. local choirs Paisley Legion. Everyone welcome. Ages 3—12. For Info call: (519)353 Sept. 14 - Church of the Paisley Rotary Club meets -5270 Ascension's Blessing of the Animals every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Exercise Walking at Paisley Service at 2 pm Stewart Dudgeon for more info. Central School on Mondays & Sept 16 - All Figure Skating Paisley Group of Alcoholics Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Bring Registration is from 6-8 pm at the Anonymous meets every Tuesday indoor walking shoes. arena. at the Anglican Church of the Support Groups for people Sept. 24 - CROKINOLE at the Ascension hall at 8:00 p.m. with Parkinson's are held the 2nd Scone School House, 7:30 PM. Seniors’ Luncheon is held at Tuesday of the month in Come for the fun of it! Admission the Missionary Church the last Kincardine, the 3rd Tuesday of the $3.00 per person. If you have a Tuesday of every month from 12 till month in Hanover. Everyone board please bring it along. For 2 pm. All seniors are welcome welcome. For more information call more info call Clare @ 519-934- Regular Legion Meeting is (519) 652-9437. 1351 held on the 3rd Wednesday of the Sept. 27 - Figure Skating Bottle month, 8 pm, (Executive meet at

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 11 Family Buys Hall’s Fruit Farm erhaps you have visited this is all set up ready to make a living P little piece of paradise located and it was priced much more on the far edge of Paisley South. If reasonably than farther south. We not, you will want to put it on your arrived on August 1st. We are still to do list, soon. getting to know our product but The Paisley and District Fred Hall is always available for Chamber of Commerce and the advice to help us along." people of Paisley wish to extend a warm welcome to the Keyzer family who arrived on August 1, 2008 as new owners of Hall's Fruit Farm - now known, of course, as Keyzer's Fruit Farm. Raphael and Feliciana have two beautiful sons, Michael, 3 and Gabriel 6 months. Raphael was born in Belgium and moved to Quebec when he was 6 years old. He learned both the French and English language when he lived in Quebec. There he learned to work the sawmill industry and owned a sawmill company in New Brunswick where he found a niche creating a high quality product. Feliciana was born in the Philippines where she worked as a lab technician. She came to Canada The Keyzer family in the orchard in 2001 and briefly lived in Oakville. She found it too time They plan to run the farm like consuming, complicated and costly Fred did, still providing 15 to upgrade her credentials to varieties of apples, 4 varieties of Canadian standards to be able to pears, and 5 varieties of plums. We practice as a lab technician here. can still all go out and pick our own She and Raphael met and she cherries and raspberries and they moved with him to New also plan to bring back the u-pick Brunswick. strawberries in the years to The two married in 2004. By the come. Their hours are simple. end of 2005, high quality logs were Monday - Saturday 8-8. You can difficult for him to acquire in New call at 353-5211 during the same Brunswick because he was a small hours for more information. If you company. On the internet they found have never been there before just go that there was product in Ontario south of Paisley on Hwy 1. It's about and they moved and set up shop in 8km on the left. If you come to South River (between North Bay Glammis, you have gone too far. and Huntsville). But this year the But I have got to warn you, bottom has fallen out of the market beware of 3 year old Michael. He is in the logging industry forcing them a budding salesperson, bent on to take a look at other dreams to making his dad a fortune. A plum follow. DOES NOT cost $15.00. But you Raphael says, “We always are more than welcome to give him wanted property where we could a tip if you want. plant fruit trees and raise a family. Welcome home, Keyzer family. We thought we would have to move to the Niagara area but when we Sandra Blodgett found this place we were amazed. It

Gabriel and Michael seem to be natural born fruit farmers

Page 12 The Paisley Advocate September 2008 passage of time. increase your hearing immensely. It Changing the subject, I wonder goes a little overboard when it Cargill Corner if there are TV commercials you shows the couple holding up these Time, Commercials and the Nations or hide and seek. detest as much as I do. Tops on my devices in church while listening to Paisley Fall Fair Many are in agreement with list is "Everyone Loves Marine the sermon. Isn’t that when any Lem and Maudie. They too find that Land" It begins a few weeks before normal person falls asleep? empus Fugit. Time flies in any July seems to speed by more quickly school is let out for the summer and The Paisley Fall Fair is an event T language, my friends. This than a hound dog after a cottontail. continues non stop until Labour Day that draws a large crowd to this summer was no exception. Why, just August can’t wait to outdo July in has passed. Each "A" Channel thriving village. For two days last week I heard my cousin Lem tell her relentless race towards newscast tortures the viewer with visitors can take in many his dear wife Maudie that he had September. three ads for this "attraction." When entertaining and educational events. never seen a summer speed by so I find myself wondering whether the music starts I grab the remote Some perennial favourites of this fast in his 81 years on this planet. Lem’s take that aging causes the and surf to Channel 10 (Detroit). great fair are the Horse and Cattle Maudie agreed saying, "Lem, I think time to seem more fleeting is true or Here, I can at least see whether their Shows. The entertainment is always the older we get the faster time not. Perhaps, he’s right. On the other Mayor is in jail or out on a first rate and the Beef Supper flies." It may be so. hand my old friend John could be monitored bracelet. Another easy to sponsored by the Agricultural I remember as a Cargill lad in right in thinking the time passes despise commercial is Billy Mays’ Society rivals any other such repast those green and golden summer days more quickly simply because there pitch for his Super Putty. I know in The Bruce in both taste and that are no more, the holiday season are more demands on our time. John where I’d like to tell this screeching presentation. The Agricultural seemed to linger in the fields, woods blames technology. He feels that the banshee to stick his product In third Society should be highly lauded for and riverbanks around our village. computer, Blackberry and cell phone place on my least desirable the effort they expend each year to Summer was in no hurry to take her have stripped us of our leisure time. commercials list are those for Viagra make this fair one of best in rural leave giving us Cargill Boys lots of There is nowhere we can hide. No or any of its counterparts. Fourth Ontario. time for swimming at the dam, former haven beckons. We are at the spot is taken up by the "Video In closing, a quote: "We ought fishing the Teeswater for brown mercy of gadgets and devices that Professor" touting his easy to learn never do wrong when people are trout, camping in the woods. When dictate our waking hours, John computer skills. Rounding out the looking." -Mark Twain not engaged in these activities we relates. However, I digress dear top five most despicable TV ads has played seemingly endless days of reader. When all is said and done, to be Listen Up where the magical Brian Raper scrub ball, cowboys and Ind, er First everyone has his or her take on the listening device offered for sale can

BeefFest Car Show a Feast for the Eyes

his year saw the return of the popular BeefFest Car show, something T that black and white photos can hardly do justice to. On the top left, brilliant paint and polished chrome line up by Riverside Park. On the lower left, this bright red 1931 Model A Ford is owned by Dan Millen of Teeswater. Gerry Sprung, shown above, drove a similar dump truck when he first started working, and so driving this 1950 White model brings back memories. King Contracting of Owen Sound used this truck to haul gravel from 1955 until the early 80’s. It was restored in 1996 by Miller Paving Company, who owns it presently. Diane Eaton, photos Tim Eaton

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These items were compiled from the September 26, 1923 issue of the Paisley Advocate. CB

"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." - Edith Ann

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Geocaching in the Thank You Announcements Thank You Libraries Wilkins Bring your appetites to a Ribey he family of the late David FISH FRY DINNER he family of the late Tom eocaching, an exciting and active adventure game using Wilkins wish to thank their prepared by Jim Barfoot. T Ribey would like to extend our G T GPS (Global Positioning System), friends and neighbours for their thanks to the Doctors and the Located at the Paisley Legion on is now available through local support during this difficult time. nursing staff at the Southampton Friday, September 12, 2008 from libraries. Geocache systems are All the cards, food, flowers and Hospital, and to the wonderful staff 5:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. offered for loan at selected libraries donations to charities are greatly Cost will be $12.00 per adult and at the Southampton Care Center in Grey and Bruce. appreciated. $6.00 per child 12 years and under. who made Tom feel comfortable for the past 4 years. Thank you to Geocaching is a high tech Thanks to Judy Zarubick for Advance tickets on sale at the W. Kent Milroy and staff for their treasure hunt using a hand-held the service and the Tara United Paisley Legion bar, Paisley Church UCW for the lunch. professional guidance and GPS receiver. The user seeks Foodland and Bud Rier specific coordinates to find the Everyone’s thoughtfulness will assistance. Chevrolet Paisley. location of hidden containers, be remembered and cherished Take out orders available. Thanks to Rev. Shelly called geocaches. Once found, a always. Hope to see you there! Butterfield-Kocis for the wonderful service and support for cache provides the individual with the family. Thank you for the a wide variety of rewards. Gregg Brockton Medical Clinic visitations, food, beautiful flowers, Individuals and organizations can hank you for the lovely cards s a result of the generosity cards and donations in Tom's set up caches anywhere and share T and flowers, food, visits and A and support of each and every memory... Lois Johnston & Mary the location of these caches on the phone calls I received following by one of you, we’re pleased to MacKay for the eulogy and poem, Internet. There are more than 600 recent surgery. announce that Mr. Paul Davies will Jacqueline McGillivray for your thousand geocache sites worldwide, I appreciated all of your present the plans for our new support. Barry, Robert and Norm including about 300 in Grey Bruce. thoughtfulness very much. Medical Clinic and the changes to Ribey as Pall bears and to Wesley For more information, check out Sincerely our hospital in Walkerton. United Church for providing a www.geocaching.com. Beth Gregg The presentation will take bountiful lunch. Many Thanks: Geocaching in the libraries is a place on Sept. 30, 2008 at 7:30 pm Shirley, Les, Janet & Amy, Brian, partnership of the Bruce Grey Trail at the Jubilee Hall in Walkerton. Tammi, Steve & Kesley, Carl, Network, Grey Bruce Partners in This will be the only Debbie, Vika & Veronika, Dale Health, the Grey Bruce Health Unit Classified Ads presentation given in Brockton. We and friend Joanne Reinwald and the Bruce and Grey County encourage you to attend and hear Library Systems. The Royal Canadian Legion Paisley what is planned for our new clinic. Paisley Legion Legion Branch 295 Rental – he President, Executives, Auditorium Hall (upstairs) Great AWANA Kids Club T Committee Members and for Parties of 100 People or less Members of the Royal Canadian Hey Kids!!! Bartender provided For rental Legion Paisley Branch 295, would Come join us at AWANA details call 353-5444 like to extend a heartfelt thank you for a night filled with Games, Fun, to Back Eddies, Jim MacNamara, Tanner’s U Pick - Potatoes, Corn, Contests, Excitement, Learning, and everyone who participated in and NEW for this year Cucumbers, Dill, Carrots, Beans, the Benefit Bash for the Legion on Tomatoes, Beets. later - Pumpkins, GRAND PRIX RACING Friday, August 8, 2008. Squash & Gourds 519-366-2493 ————— We appreciate everyone's hard AGES 3—12 work and efforts that made this • WHEN: Wed. 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm event a success. • WHERE: Immanuel Evangelical Missionary Church • REGISTRATION & KICK OFF NIGHT: Wed. Sept. 10th 6:30 Anglican Church pm (The Church of the Ascension) For more info contact Immanuel Church 251 Albert St, Paisley EM Church 519-353-5270 or Rev. Linda Nixon 363-2339 AWANA Commander Joe Bourget [email protected] 519-353-5270 Directory •Sept. 7 - no service at the church - go to Fall Fair community service Anniversaries Presbyterian Church •Sept 14. 2:00 pm Blessing of the (Westminster) Animals, all welcome Happy 50th Anniversary! 260 Queen St. S, •Sept. 28 10:30 am Joint Service in 353-6020 Paisley. [email protected] Sept. 21 through Jun/09 - Sunday service Rev. Shelly Butterfield-Kocis time 1:00 pm. except the last Sunday of the month which is a rotating joint service with Paisley Service: Sunday 10:00 am

Glammis (St. Paul’s) United Church Service: Sunday 11:30 am 399 Goldie St. Paisley 353-5278 Missionary Church [email protected] (Immanuel Evangelical) Pastor Judy Zarubick 307 Balaklava St. Paisley New Addition to 353-5270 [email protected] Village Square Rev. Tony Geense Baptist Church It looks so natural there, you may The family of Sunday School (all ages): 9:30 am 288 Church Street, Paisley not have noticed it. After the original Jim and Gladys Teeple Service: 10:30 am Pastor David Cooke flagpole atop the old town hall had invite you to a come and go tea to Lessons for Living: 6:30 pm Service: Sunday 9:45 am to be removed due to problems celebrate their parent’s Friendship Coffee Break: every 3rd with Sunday School during service accessing it, the Paisley Legion has 50th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday 9:30 Bible Class: Sunday 11:00 am erected a new flagpole in the Village Senior's Sunshine Fellowship for Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 pm Square, directly behind the September 27, 2008 Cenotaph. It looks great! 2 to 4 pm at the Palace in Paisley 55+: every last Tuesday 12:00 pm www.paisleybaptist.org

The Paisley Advocate September 2008 Page 15 Obituaries David Wilkins Funeral service was conducted August 2, 2008. Marion James (nee own. One could describe her as an in the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Nuttall) of Bruce Township her artist, others as a draughtsman, Chapel on Thursday August 14th 80th year. Beloved wife of Edmond florist, dollhouse builder, dog lover, with the Rev. Shelley Butterfield- James of Bruce Township. Dear and business woman. She was Kocis officiating. mother of Betty Threndyle and her happiest in her years living in the Interment Lovat Cemetery. friend Jim Bolesworth of Paisley, country. A woman who enjoyed the Memorial contributions to the Bert and his friend Carrie of simple, rustic life, and the down-to- Bruce County Heritage Association Elsinore and Ron and his wife earth friends with whom she or the Resident’s Fund at the Sheila of Meaford. Also survived surrounded herself. She maintained Southampton Care Centre would be by her brother, Harry of Walkerton an unwavering faith throughout her appreciated as expressions of and by her sister Betty and her years, and will be dearly missed by sympathy. husband Fred Brown of Sudbury. her children, grandchildren, Sister-in-law of Ruth Nuttall of extended family and many friends. Donilda Finch Winnipeg. Proud grandmother of Private family interment at the Mt. Sara and her fiance Josh Fritzly, Royal Cemetery, Montreal. Courtney and her husband Scott Memorial contributions to Tara McPherson, Ryan and Christopher United Church would be avid Harry Wilkins at the and of her great grandchildren appreciated as expressions of D South Bruce Grey Health Alexis and Raine. Predeceased by sympathy. Centre in Chesly on Tuesday her parents, Albert and Ada Nuttall, August 5, 2008. David Wilkins of by her brothers, Bruce and his wife Margaret Aird White Paisley in his 53rd year. Loving Shirley and Bert. husband of Darlene (nee) Wark. For many years Marion along MacPherson Father of Ronald and Janalee and with Edmond operated the James her husband Mike Moseley. Loving Bakery in Paisley and served her Son of Harry and Grace Wilkins. community of Paisley as a Saddly missed by sister Patrica and Councillor. her husband Gordon Miskie and At Marion’s request there will brother Donald Predeceased by be no visitation. Cremation. A brother Ron. Also missed by private family service will be held Sharon Wark and Ron and Diane to honour her life. Interment of Wark and many nieces and t the London Health Sciences Ashes, Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. nephews. A Centre, Victoria Campus on Expressions of Remembrance to The Funeral Service was be Wednesday, August 20th, 2008, at ARC Industries, Walkerton or to held in the Paul H. Eagleson the age of 66 years, the former the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Funeral Home in Tara on Friday Donilda Robinson. Loving wife of Foundation. August 8th. Interment of ashes in Jim Finch. Dear mother of Julia and Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. her husband Gregg Coon. Gramma Joanne Callard As your expressions of of Christine Coon and Justin Coon, It is with great sadness that we sympathy, memorial donations to all of Paisley. Sister of Beverly announce the passing of Margaret the London Health Sciences Centre Robinson of Bolton and Jim MacPherson (McKail) in her 90th or the South Bruce Grey Health Robinson of Alliston. Sister-in-law year, at the Carlingview Manor in Centre, Chesley, would be of Janet Dobson, Margaret Ottawa on Wednesday, August 27, appreciated. Robinson, Esther Darlow, Dan 2008. She was born on April 7, Finch, Spencer Finch, and their 1919 in Kilmarnock, Scotland, the families. She is predeceased by her daughter of David McKail and Tom Ribey parents, brother Chester Robinson, Isabella (Morton), and the sister of and brother-in-law Ralph Finch. the late Tom (Maise) and the late Funeral service was conducted Nan (Wilf Tribe). in the Immanuel Evangelical She was a War Bride, married Missionary Church on Saturday on October 15, 1940 to the late August 23rd, with the Rev. Tony John Austin MacPherson, a Geense officiating. Canadian soldier from Elderslie Interment Starkvale Cemetery. Township of the Bruce Peninsula of Memorial contributions to the t the Grey Bruce Health Ontario. She came to Canada in Immanuel Evangelical Missionary A Services, Owen Sound on January, 1945, and was a long-time Church or the Canadian Cancer Friday, August 22, 2008 at the age resident of Toronto, most recently Society would be appreciated as of 71 years, with dignity and grace, at the Marjory Carton Apartments. expressions of sympathy. Joanne Marie Callard of Tara. Wife Survived by her son, John Ian of the late William Ewart Callard. MacPherson and his wife, Hannie Marion McArthur James Mother of Peter and his wife of Ottawa, and grandchildren Allison of London, Robert and his Andrew (Maria) of New York City wife Donna of Beaconsfield, QC, and Lisa (Roland van der Harst) of and Susan and her husband Ken t the Grey-Bruce Health Amsterdam and sixteen nieces and Jacobi of Tara. Grandmother of nephews. She will also be missed A Services in Southampton, on Alex, Chris, Timmy, and Aurora. Sunday, August 10th, 2008, at the by her friend Frank Raftis of Predeceased by her parents William Merstham, England and her former age of 74 years, Tom Ribey of Fair and Mary Fulton and her Paisley and formerly of Bruce Toronto neighbour Elfriede brother William Fair. Gorgitza. Township. Husband of the former Mother, Grandmother, friend, Shirley McIntyre. Father of Les and The funeral service was held at caregiver, woman of many unique Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley his wife Janet of Bruce, Brian and talents. Born June 30,1937 in his wife Tammy of Saugeen Shores, on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 11 Montreal Quebec, Joanne pursued a a.m. Carl and his wife Debbie of Brant, life of artistic curiosity. A mother and Dale and his friend Joanne of Interment in the Paisley who guided her children with a Cemetery. Paisley. “Grandpa Tom” to Steven, strong moral sense, always there to and Kelsey, Vika and Veronika. For those who wish, donations lend emotional support and in her memory would be Tom is survived by his two sisters- comfort. Dedicated wife, especially in-law, Maxine Ribey, and Marjorie appreciated by the Alzheimer t Grey Bruce Health Services, during trying times, and one who McIntyre. He is predeceased by his Society of Grey - Bruce. Southampton on Saturday put the needs of others ahead of her brothers Ken and Alan. A

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