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. 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