Wrongful Dismissal of Arran-Elderslie CBO...Arran-Elderslie was not justified in firing former chief...

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S uperior Court judge has found Arran-Elderslie was not

justified in firing former chief building official Craig Johnston in 2009 and awarded him more than $370,000, including punitive and aggravated damages. Johnston took the municipality to court after his very public firing on June 25, 2009, when then-mayor Ron Oswald read from a news release to announce Johnston’s immediate dismissal. Justice Clayton Conlan, in a 34-page decision issued Dec. 19, not only found that the municipality’s actions amounted to wrongful dismissal, “the manner of his dismissal amounts to a wrong that is deserving of an award of punitive_damages.” Among his many findings, Conlan said the news release announcing reasons for Johnston’s dismissal was erroneous. It said Johnston had “breached specific terms of his contract with Arran-Elderslie relating to a prohibition on designing buildings for construction within the municipali-ty. In fact,” Conlan’s decision says, “his contract in force as of June 25, 2009 expressly permitted that to occur provided someone else did_the_inspections.” Johnston was Arran-Elderlie’s chief building official while he also ran his own design business, Craig Johnston Design. In his own news release, which was reported at the time, Johnston said he’d done nothing wrong. Wednesday he said he welcomed the “vindication” of the court decision. “I am extremely happy with the judge’s decision and I’m still carrying on with my drafting and design business and I’m trying to build it back up_again.” Arran-Elderslie’s newly elected mayor, Steve Hammell, declined to comment on the judgment Wednesday. He said council will discuss the decision behind closed doors either during the next regular council meeting on Jan. 14 or sooner. Staff are looking at the possibility of calling a special council meeting, he said. Johnston’s lawyer, Brian Barrie, sug-gested punitive damages in a range of $100,000 to $200,000, which Conlan found to be “on the low side.” He awarded $200,000 to punish the municipality. Then he went further, awarding rare, additional aggravated or “moral damages” of $100,000. A further nearly $71,000 was awarded in damages for breach of contract. Conlan found the way the municipality fired Johnston was particularly bad, having called him to the municipal building without explanation, with police there “essentially to guard him,” with termination letter and press release prepared, which was duly reported in the media. Johnston was given “some kind of interrogation,” then the municipality

“put out for public consumption a grossly misleading statement,” which left the “false impression” he wasn’t

allowed to design buildings in the municipality while also serving as chief building officer. In justifying the aggravated damages, Conlan cited Johnston’s mental distress, weight loss, loss of appetite, irritability, sleeping problems, marital breakdown and social isolation as among the emotional consequences he suffered “as a direct result of his harsh dismissal.” Between fall of 2009 and 2016, Johnston was unsuccessful with numerous building department job ap-plications at various municipalities, Conlan noted. Further awards of inter-est and costs were to be awarded after submissions were received on those matters. Arran-Elderslie said it fired Johnston for having a conflict of interest by designing buildings in the municipality and then doing the municipal building inspections on construction of them himself. Justice Conlan did find Johnston was in a conflict of interest by both designing buildings in the municipality and inspecting his own work. “Frankly, the situation ought never to have been permitted to occur.” But crucially, Conlan also found that the municipality long knew Johnston was doing this and its contracts with him even explicitly permitted him to so, as long as his work was inspected by someone else — yet it never appointed a back-up inspector. “There are at least nine typed reports from Johnston to council between November 2004 and July 2008, wherein Johnston requests that a backup inspector be appointed,” Conlan wrote. Conlan noted an Oct.

2003 letter from then-Arran-Elderslie clerk Dan Sullivan, near the beginning of Johnston’s employment, which

permitted Johnston’s conflict. “It was a licence to continue inspecting all buildings that required inspection, including those designed by Johnston himself, until such time as the municipality appointed a back-up inspector, something which was never done for many years (through no fault of Johnston),” Conlan said. There was also an email from former clerk Joan Albright on June 19, 2006 to council and copied to Johnston saying that he “can design buildings for construction anywhere” as long as someone else inspected those in Arran-Elderslie. Over the years, Johnston did design work for the municipality too, including the Chesley pool, the Chesley agricultural building, the entrance to the Chesley arena, two picnic shelters, and the Paisley Medical Centre. Even the final contract he signed, to have been in effect between July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2016, contained clauses which acknowledged Johnston operates his own design business, whose designs could be purchased for construction in the municipality. That contract required Johnston to arrange to have another inspector inspect any building he designed, “at no additional cost to Arran-Elderslie.” In summary, Conlan said, the municipality gave up any ability to fire Johnston for conflict of interest by “ignoring Johnston’s repeated written demands for the appointment of a back-up inspector and the municipality itself approving Johnston to both de-sign and inspect numerous public buildings.”

Conlan found no deceit on Johnston’s part, contrary to what Arran-Elderslie alleged as grounds for firing

him. The municipality alleged Johnston was in conflict concerning two houses he designed, referred to as the Kennedy (2006) and Grant (2005-6) files. It also alleged he tried to conceal his conflicts of in-terest, which breached his duty of fidelity to his employer. There is much background in the lengthy decision, some of it detailing staff and at least one member of council who grew concerned about Johnston performing the role of chief building official, and an allegation by Johnston he was set up. All the while, there were audits of his work which found nothing wrong. In June 2009, it was discovered that in the chief building official files at the municipal building, the Grant and Kennedy files were altered to make it seem as if Home Hardware had designed them, not Johnston. “This is important in that the discov-ery of the Home Hardware plans in those files led to Johnston’s termina-tion . …...” Conlan_wrote. Johnston testified he didn’t know how the

Home Hardware file was inserted into the Kennedy and Grant building files. The municipality alleged John-ston put them there to conceal the fact he’d designed and inspected the Kenne-dy and Grant projects. When Johnston was briefly shown the files with Home Hardware in them, he remained silent. Johnston said he saw it as a set-up but not objecting cast more suspicion on him, Conlan wrote. Johnston had been asked by the municipality’s lawyer, Ross McLean, before this for lists of design projects he’d worked on in the municipality. Johnston failed to mention the Grant and Kennedy projects. But Conlan concluded he believed Johnston simply forgot. “Several years after being hired as the CBO, and two to three years after being involved with the Kennedy and Grant projects, Johnston suddenly receives a demand letter from McLean. “He has only a few days to respond, in writing. There are hundreds of building files in existence since Johnston became the CBO.

There are numerous projects that Johnston has designed since 2003.” There seemed nothing special about either project and, Conlan pointed out, the municipality itself approved of Johnston designing and then inspecting certain_buildings. Conlan wrote he was unable to determine who tampered with the files to make it look like plans Johnston designed were done by Home Hardware — but he found it wasn’t Johnston.

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What does Paisley have to Offer? Feature: Paisley’s New Businesses!

A braflex is back on board as a participating member of the Gran Fondo Lake Huron

for 2019. At a special ceremony on January 18th,

the owner/treasurer of the Paisley-based com-pany Desiree Norweigian, presented a cheque for $500 to the chair of the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation Jim Barbour.

Abraflex will host the Paisley rest stop for cyclists on the planned 70K, 110K and 160K routes.

For many cyclists, the Paisley stop became known as the "butter tart stop" where the fresh pastries were handed out.

Norwegian pointed out that living and working in the region means the Southampton Hospital is a core for the community and the Foundation is an essential partner not only for the Paisley company but for the community at large.

Abraflex manufactures Personal Protective Equipment to the nuclear power generation industry.

The 2019 Gran Fondo is scheduled for August 18th and is a family-friendly biking event and not a race.

Abraflex Returns for Gran Fondo Paisley | by John Divinski

The Paisley-based company will once again host the rest stop in Paisley.

BBQ Flame Restaurant

" BBQ Flame is the newest addi-tion to the Town of Paisley and

brings to the people, vibrant culture and distinct taste! BBQ Flame was found upon Mr. Khan's pursuit of finding the perfect investment property in which he could fulfil his dream of building his very own restaurant.

As Mr. Khan began his search, he travelled all across the northern part of Ontario to find the perfect property and the perfect town to call home. After months of searching, Mr. Khan came across a vacant building in the Town of Paisley ON.

This vacant building on 435 Queen Street South instantly caught his attention and so did the beauty of the town of Paisley.

Mr. Khan gravitated towards the simplicity in the lifestyle of the close knitted community of Paisley which is something that cannot be found in the city. Once Mr.Khan finalized his sale on 435 Queen Street South, he immediately began the construction of his vacant building in hopes of fulfilling his life long dream and to bring something new and exciting to Paisley!

Upon the completion of his restaurant, Mr. Khan introduced a modern restaurant to the Town of Paisley and a different but vibrant taste to the people!

During this process, the amount of

love, support and encouragement Mr. Khan had and continues to receive from the residents of Paisley and the surrounding towns is incredibly humbling.

Mr. Khan is writing to you all today to give a huge thank you to all the beautiful people in Paisley and we would like to make an exciting announcement for you all!

BBQ Flame is excited to announce that we will be bringing Wood Fire Pizza for all our lovely customers SOON.

Stay tuned for this exciting addition and we greatly thank you all for your incredible support."

BBQ Flame

435 Queen St S Paisley ON 519-353-2273


Letter to the Editor,

I agree whole heartedly with the writer, who is disappointed to hear

rumours that interlocking sidewalk stones are to be removed in favour of cement plates. Is it more than a ru-mour? Has it been discussed with mem-bers of Spruce the Bruce, Council and the public ?

I acknowledge that loose and frost heaved stones are a hazard for stumbling and have heard complaints . However these interlocking stones are an attractive, flexible and sustainable approach for a walking surface.

They were expensive and admittedly time intensive to install. Every sidewalk needs maintenance.

As the writer remarks: how would a concrete side walk look after all this time? How noisy and disruptive the repair? I can't remember the stones hav-ing been taken up and the under surface addressed in decades..

Except when the Linden trees in front of the arena were threatened from being taken down, because their roots were buckling the walking surface, a group of citizens made an attempt to clean up the surrounding area.

Such changes as the walk ways should really be integrated with visions for the future of the town square and an accessible walkable Paisley.

Sibylle Walke

“Change is Required” The People Have

Spoken

T he 2018 municipal election is over and change is coming to Arran-

Elderslie council. Despite members of council assuring residents that change was not necessary and that the municipality’s finances are in good shape, voters have clearly voted to shake things up.

Former Arran councillor Steve Hammell will be the new mayor of Arran-Elderslie. The certified election results show that he won over incumbent Paul Eagleson by almost 1000 votes. Deputy mayor Mark Davis will keep his place on council having won over John Alpaugh by almost a thousand votes. The race for Chesley, Tara and Elderslie wards were tight. Chesley ward councillor Doug Bell won by a mere five votes and Chris Stephen has officially asked for a recount. Brian Dudgeon will have a third term as councillor for Elderslie but Tara ward incumbent councillor Peter Steinacker was defeated by only 38 votes and Ryan Greig is the new councillor. Paisley ward councillor Dan Kerr was defeated by Melissa Kanmacher 288 votes to

125 votes. Ryan Nickason was acclaimed for the Arran ward. Katie Lutz defeated Kevin Larson to become the new public school trustee. Residents are looking forward to the new council. Carolyn Keel-ing, owner of Memorable Designs on main street in Chesley, said “I think it’s good to have a new per-son, someone younger, as mayor.

We have a good group to help him with three veterans to help him out.” Another Chesley resident commented: “It’s good for the town to have new ideas, younger blood, and different ideas. How do they get experience? They have to start somewhere. There’s a good mix of new_and_old.” Founder of B&L Farm Services, Bob Johnson said “I think the people spoke, it’s time for some change. Hopefully the new council remembers that it’s not just their town but it’s the whole community they’re working for.” He added: “The new ones (councillors and mayor) have a lot to learn. They only have one vote.”

A Tara resident said “things are changing. I love our new mayor. He’s very in with the community.” The current council and candidates had some thoughts on the election results too. Deputy mayor Mark Davis said “it appears that people were going for some youth, there were some good

incumbents there.” “It’s never easy losing but you can’t argue with the voters,” he added. Tara councillor Peter Steinacker thought the voter turnout was good because of the new candidate for mayor. He saw the result as more pro Steve Hammell not anti Paul Eagleson. Candidate for deputy mayor John Alpaugh said: “I’m looking for big things from the new mayor. I hope he changes the way business is conducted at council.” The new mayor himself had this to say: “I am excited about our new council. Having four members of our current council and three new is a great combination.” He added that the 2019 budget will be the top priority for the new council and “familiarizing new councillors to the budget process and to all the departments will be vital in making informed decisions for 2019.” Improved communication is also on Hammell’s_agenda. Unlike most other communities in Bruce and Grey counties, Arran-Elderslie chose mail-in ballots versus phone/internet voting. Of 5,037 eligible voters, 2,737 residents voted.

The voter turnout was 54.34 per cent, which is higher than surrounding municipalities and higher than the pro-vincial average.

The Town of Chatsworth also had mail-in ballots and voter turnout there was 36 per cent. South Bruce Pen-insula’s mail-in voting turnout was 47.27 per cent. In comparison, the figures for municipalities that had phone/internet voting only: Grey Highlands 37 per cent, West Grey 42 per cent, Owen Sound 44 per cent, Hanover 49 per cent and Brockton 49 percent.

Deputy mayor Mark Davis said that mail-in ballots “open up the timeframe for voting” but that the “voter’s list is a disaster.” “A bad list is scary,” he said, “especially in a close election.” Current Tara councillor Peter Steinacker who was defeated in this election agreed that the voter’s list was “way out of whack. There’s something to be said for the good old fashioned polling station,” he added. Mayor Eagleson thought the mail-in voting went well but was disappointed that more people did not exercise their right to vote. He also noted that voter turnout in Arran-Elderslie was above the provincial average which was good. According to the AMO there was more online voting by municipalities in this election but voter turnout was only 39.6 per cent, down from 43 per cent in 2014.

Letter from the Editor,

I am writing today to see how much people love……, or not, the Paisley

Advocate. We are at this time running into a problem with our printing and distribution costs and would love the input of the people that read the Advocate.

The Paisley Advocate at this time is free of charge and is sponsored entirely by our advertisers. We truly appreciate that we have been able to do that but paper prices are climbing as well as delivery charges and postage. In order for the Advocate to remain viable we have some hard decisions to make.

We have 1900 copies of the Advocate printed monthly (except for January) and the paper is distributed via ad mail to 1550 mailboxes within

Arran Elderslie (mostly) and 350 papers are distributed around Paisley to different stores for pick up for those who don’t receive ad mail/flyers and for people outside of the mailing area.

I am asking if the public would be so kind as to send an email to [email protected], or drop off a note to the Service Ontario office in Paisley (the new home of the Advocate at no cost) to let us know what you might like to see with respect to keeping the Advocate marching onward!

I truly enjoy being the Editor of the Paisley Advocate, and I think that I can speak for Janice and Sandra, that the Advocate is an endeavour dear to our hearts and worth all of the volun-teer hours to put it together and distrib-ute to people who don’t mind saying that they love the Advocate too!

Please feel free to let us know your thoughts!

Rick Byers Enters Local Conservative Nomination Race

O WEN SOUND – Grey-Bruce resident, party supporter and

organizer Rick Byers today announced his intention to seek the nomination for the Conservative Party in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, following MP Larry Miller’s announcement that he was not seeking re-election in the October federal election.

“I’m excited to put my name on the ballot and seek the support of our membership so we can continue to build a better future for the people of Bruce and Grey,” Byers said. “As our Member of Parliament in Ottawa, Larry Miller has been an exceptional voice for our community and for Canada. I’m committed to continuing his legacy of service to get things done for this great riding.”

Rick and his wife, Margot, have been married 32 years and have lived in their home on 100 acres near Kimberley for eight years.

They have three sons, Adrian, Peter and Cameron. Rick has been active in

the local community and politics most of his life.

The Byers have opened their property to the Bruce Trail Conservancy for hikers in the Beaver Valley.

More recently, Rick is working

with the Multi-Municipal Long-Term Care Working Group to save Grey Gables. He is also active as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Flesherton-Markdale Branch 333 and at Christ Church Markdale.

Rick has also served as President of the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Conserva-tive and Progres-sive Conserva-tive Asso-ciations, was Campaign Manager for Bill Walker’s successful 2018 re-election campaign and sign chair for Larry Mil-ler’s 2015 re-election campaign.

“We need to bring back competence to the Government of Canada in the handling of the major issues facing Canadians today,” Byers said. “From insufficient pipelines for Canada’s resources, endless deficits, illegal refugees, and a carbon tax that would devastate rural communities like ours in Bruce and Grey, we need a strong Conservative government led by

Andrew Scheer to deliver real action for our country. I’m ready to fight for hard-working Canadians and be part of his team to bring back competence in the management of Canada’s federal government.”.

Rick is a Board Member of the True Patriot Love Foundation which supports Canadian Military families, and has climbed three of the world’s Seven Summits, including two with Canadian soldiers, and one raising money for military families.

He is a strong fiscal conservative with a commitment to good financial management in government. He cares about family, community, hard work and public service, and is driven to get stuff done for Grey-Bruce and for Canada.


BMTS Fibre Optic Service Coming to

Chesley

T om Sullivan, CEO of Bruce Telecom came to council on Jan.

14 with construction manager, Jeff Richardson and Erin Hammond, sales and marketing, to update council on the plan to bring fibre optic service to Chesley.

Sullivan commended Works Manager Scott McLeod and Clerk-Administrator Peggy Rouse for being “excellent to work with” over the past few months. Council was informed that construction will begin late March or early April, depending on weather and will start north of the river on the east side.

The fibre optic cable will go “up and down every street and around every street corner in Chesley” Sullivan added.

Downtown businesses will be serviced in the final phase of the project which will be completed by the end of June. A temporary “pop-up” store will open at 64 1st Avenue South next to McIntee Real Estate this spring and close in late autumn.

“The store will allow residents to sign up for the many highspeed Internet, phone, TV, streaming, wireless phone and bundling options in person,” according to a company press release.

A community townhall meeting will be scheduled in the coming months. It was also mentioned that Tara would be the next area to receive the fibre optics (if it could be afforded) but Paisley was not mentioned with the exception of a question from our Councillor, Melissa Kanmacher, to which the answer was that there is BMTS in Paisley but the copper infra-structure could not come close to the fibre Optics being installed in Chesley and possibly Tara.

I am aware that Eastlink has Fibre Optics in Paisley and am seriously considering changing from BMTS to Eastlink for that reason alone. It is not at all lost on me that the Advocate’s new home is located in nothing other than the original BMTS switchboard office on Queen Street in Paisley.

The “online BMTS story” goes

like this… When a group of farmers got together in 1911 to form the Bruce Municipal Telephone System, they could never have imagined what the company or its products would look like over 100 years later.

Now, with over 80 employees

and three stores all within surrounding communities, Bruce Telecom has positioned itself as a leader in communications in the region.

The company converted from a subscriber-owned system to a public utility in 1991.

Bruce Telecom is owned by the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine and is controlled and managed through a Council appointed Municipal Services Board.

Bruce Telecom has always been committed to success and to the surrounding communities it services. Our telephony, cellular and IPTV operations are all federally regulated under the Telecommunications Act, the Broadcast Act and the Radio Communications Act. These acts are administered by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) and to a lesser extent, Industry Canada.

Bruce Telecom has distinguished itself as one of the first fully-digital multi-exchange telephone companies in North America.

This commitment to innovation continues today as Bruce Telecom has aggressively deployed a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) platform in high growth areas.

Bruce Telecom has also integrat-ed VDSL2 technology utilizing exist-ing copper infrastructure to achieve high quality broadband services.

The continued dedication and commitment of Bruce Telecom's 80 plus employees is the underlying fac-tor to unsurpassed customer service excellence.

This has allowed us to provide world class telecommunications with traditional phone services (ILEC & CLEC), VoIP, internet, cellular, IPTV and on demand TV services.

Our current service area extends from Kincardine north to Saugeen Shores, up to Owen Sound along the shores of Georgian Bay and inland to Paisley.

I truly look forward to the day when Paisley will have high speed fibre optics in town. I am very loyal to BMTS but possibly they are no longer loyal to Paisley.

We are a fast growing community with businesses popping up on a regular basis, like mine, and better quality service would be amazing!!

Fingers crossed!!

Joyce Craddock,

Editor

Municipality opts in for Retail Sale of

Cannabis

D eputy Clerk Christine Fraser-McDonald gave a detailed up-

date on the province’s regulatory frame-work, funding and licensing by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Each municipality in Ontario has until January 22, 2019 to opt-out of retail stores within their municipality.

If a municipality wants to opt-in at a later date they can do so, however once cannabis retail stores are permitted, it will not be possible to implement a prohibition later, Fraser-McDonald’s report_stated.

At the January 14th meeting Arran-Elderslie council was unanimous in the decision to “opt-in” therefore allowing the possibility of retail cannabis outlets in the future.

In a later statement Mayor Hammell stated that “the large majority

of our Taxpayers feedback was positive and supportive on this topic and our decision.”

The decision to “opt-in” by the deadline means that the municipality is eligible for provincial funding of $5,000 initially, to offset any costs that are directly associated with this legisla-tion.

These costs could include increased enforcement, increased response to public inquiries, increased paramedic services, increased fire services and by-law or policy development (such as police, public health, workplace safety policy) the prepared staff report stated. There will be two payments of $5,000 each.

A number of neighbouring municipalities have also opted-in: Brockton, Municipality of South Bruce, West Grey, Hanover and Kincardine.

The Township of Chatsworth held a special public meeting last week at the Keady Community Centre and they too voted to opt-in.


For Individuals under 12 years old the winners are as follows: 1st Vaness Hamel 2nd Lyndon Alexander 3rd Holly Nobel 4th Alexa Hamel Congratulations on the great effort put into each display! A joy to behold!

For Family groups the winners are as follows: 1st Connor Family 2nd Crystal Vandewater Family Congratulations of such a fine effort and wonderful scene!!!

For Individuals in the Advanced Category the winners are as follows: 1st Steve Lions and Valerie Gateman 2nd Angie Cormack 3rd Cassidy Peplinskie and Terryn Read Congratulations of a fabulous job! Here’s hoping that it was as much

fun to make as it was to Judge!

It was a wonderful surprise to see how many people decorated their homes with gingerbread! “That’s the Spirit” Paisley!!!

Paisley’s Christmas Festive Train Workshop

Paisley’s Annual Gingerbread Contest Winners!

Thanks from the Paisley Chamber of Commerce

T he Paisley Chamber of Commerce would like to ‘Thank’ all of the 60

kids that came out to the Christmas Festive Train Workshop. A big ‘Thank You’ goes out to the Paisley Legion for allowing us to use their space at no cost!

There were many volunteers that helped with the Christmas Festive Train workshop by making and decorating the gingerbread cookies for the treat bags, “Thanks” to all of the Volunteers that made the day possible, and ‘’Thanks” to the Judges for assist-

ing with the Gingerbread House Con-test.

Another big “Thank You” goes out to Wendy Liddle of Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Alicia Gibbons of Alicia’s Fashions for sponsoring our Contest!!

Finally and big ‘Thank You’ to all that entered the contest and to Glen Charbonneau from the Big Dipper for the “How to Make, Bake and Decorate a Gingerbread House” demonstration. ‘Thank You’ for all of your guidance and your gracious donation toward the Christmas Festive Train Workshop!

Joanne Buhr


Happy New Year Paisley!

D ecember was a very busy and exciting month. Our turkey

lunch was a huge success. Thank you to so many organizations and community members who donated food, monetary donations and their time to come to Paisley school.

It’s a wonderful sight to have approximately 200 of us in our gymnasium enjoying the feast. Thank you to the Legion members who joined us for our lunch.

Our annual Christmas concert provided entertain-ment from our JK’s to Grade 8’s. It was a great show and thank you to all the parents and family members who came to watch.

Paisley School was also so excited to learn in December that three of our students won 1st place runner up, 2nd place and 3rd place in the Bruce Power Art Contest.

We are so proud of Opal Allen, Jaira Penano and Joselyn Hagan for producing such awesome art pieces. Each girl won a significant amount of money to go towards art supplies for the school as well as, their very own art case.

The Grade 2’s absolutely had the most awesome time at their Christmas party in which the Paisley Rotary Club

hosted. The children were entertained by Dickie Bird and were treated to lunch, drinks and dessert. The children also received their very own book. Thank you Paisley Rotary Club for continuing this memorable tradition.

Our tradition of going skating at the Paisley Arena on the last day of school before the holidays was post-poned to the Friday before our March Break. Students who have proper skating equipment, including a CSA approved helmet will have the

opportunity to go skating. All staff and volunteers who go on the ice must also have an approved helmet. For those not skating, other fun activities are being planned. Stay tuned for further updates.

Teams and clubs are up and running again. The Pep Club held their monthly spirit days of Wear A Festive Hat Day, Wear Red and Green, and Decorate the Teacher Day in December and in January the fun days were Pajama Day and “er or “or” day

as in dress up in someone or something that ends in “er” or “or”. e.g. Singer, carpenter, doctor.

It was amazing to see everyone participate in these fun dress up days. Pep Days for February include a week of Friendship from Monday February, 11 to Friday, February 15.

On Thursday February 14, Paisley Central School will celebrate Valentine’s Day by wearing the colours of red, white and pink. And on Thursday, February 28 the school will go Western! So giddy up by wearing your western clothes and if

you can, come to our monthly Celebration Assembly at 12 noon.

The Boy’s and Girl’s Volleyball teams travelled to Port Elgin and participated in games all day. They played well and represented Paisley Central School with enthusiasm. Basketball season will be starting in February/March.

The Me to We group collected many canned foods prior to the holidays. What a worthy cause! The group is excited to participate in the

“Vow of Silence” which is a time to learn about how many children do not have a voice.

Many students from various grades are involved in writing and presenting speeches. Speeches will be presented in February to decide school winners and those moving on to our local Legion competition.

A big thanks goes out to the Paisley Legion for their generous donation towards the Paisley Central School arts and music program. Paisley Legion – you do so much for us here at Paisley Central School and each

and every one of us appreciates it and thanks you. We could not do what we are able to do without your support.

The youth awareness team of the Canadian Mental Health and Addiction Services is excited to be visiting Paisley Central School these past couple of months and over the next year on a monthly basis.

Funded by a Grow Grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the goal of the visits are to expand the knowledge and literacy around mental health within all parts of the school community – staff, students and families. The primary and junior students get to experience the Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Club puppet program. The topics include good self-esteem, coping with bullies, dealing with anger, dealing with feelings, friendships, appreciating our differences, and reaching out for help.

The intermediates are receiving the “Let’s Talk” program in their classroom. Over the course of the year, students will get a chance to talk about mental health and emotional wellness, media, the connection between physical and mental health, healthy relationships and stress and coping strategies. Paisley School is so fortunate to have the youth awareness team and so far it has been wonderful. We always look forward to the next months’ topic.

The Grades 4/5 and 6/7 classes are looking forward to attending the Bruce Power DEER Program for a day in February. Report cards will be going home on Friday, February 22.

Have a great February Paisley!

Paisley Central School Staff

The PCS Panther Report

Paisley Veterinary Services Has New

Owners

D r Jenny Spurrell and Dr Tori Rice, together with their families, are

very excited to announce they are the proud new owners of Paisley and Tara Veterinary Services.

Both Dr Jenny and Dr Tori work 50:50 in the clinic with our small animal clients and on the road with our farm animal clients. With that schedule, it sometimes happens that we might not have met with some clients (other times, we might see a client or patient all too often for their liking J )

Rest assured we have been working away in the clinic for years, and probably know about you and your animals even if our names don’t sound familiar. Dr Jenny has been working at the clinic since 2011. Dr Tori joined the clinic in 2015. We are familiar with the rhythms and nature of country veterinary practice.

We are very happy to be able to tell you that Dr Tammi Ribey is going continue to work at both Paisley and Tara clinics, so her knowledge and experience will still be available. We appreciate her trusting us with the clinic she started and operated for many years.

Our goal is to continue to offer high quality & personalized veterinary care for your pets and livestock. We have amazing staff working with us in both the Paisley and Tara clinics. We have wonderful clients to partner with. Combined, we make a great team and we look forward to our future together.

Sincerely, Jenny and Tori


PAISLEY SKATING CLUB THANKS

The Aldworth Masonic Lodge for assistance and donations during our

Christmas Family Skate

Pictured L to R: Wayne Bryce, Jim Kline, Sarah and Addison Hutton, Jamie Wark, Jim Beech, Tyler English.

Letter to the Editor:

RE: Volunteers needed

On the morning of Sunday, June 2, 2019, residents from Grey Bruce will be par-ticipating in the GUTSY WALK for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada at Walkerton District Community School. Money goes toward research, educational program-ming, as well as raising awareness about Crohn’s and colitis, two auto-immune digestive disorders that impact 233,000 Canadians both young and old. In 2018, 140 walkers raised over $41,000. Our fundraising efforts were recog-nized by the national office with an award for highest percentage increase across Canada. The Grey Bruce Gutsy Walk committee is looking for volunteers to help plan the 2019 walk. The commitment is 4 - 5 meetings (one per month from January - May) as well as on walk day, June 2. We meet in Walkerton. To indicate your interest in this committee or to learn more, kindly contact Cindy at [email protected] or call 519 635 3764. Let’s make it stop. For life.

Thank you. Cindy Matthews

Media Chair / Secretary Grey Bruce Gutsy Walk

Council Will Not Appeal Court Decision

M ayor Hammell confirmed that a special meeting of council was

held on Wednesday, January 9th to discuss damages assessed in favour of former Chief Building Officer Craig Johnston by the Superior Court of Justice Judgement on December 19th,

2018. Two motions were passed. The

first motion was the decision to direct the Municipal Solicitor to not appeal the award after considering all the in-formation received.

Secondly, staff was directed by council to disperse funds for “awarded damages, interest and costs” in the amount of $370,860.05 to be funded from the general reserve account.


Paisley Breakfast Club Donation!

W e had a visit from members of the Paisley Aldworth Masonic

Lodge at Paisley Central on Thursday November the 8th. Our guests assisted in the preparation of a nutritious breakfast for students at the school. Not only did the Lodge members help serve up a fresh and tasty breakfast, they also made a donation to the Breakfast Club program here at Paisley Central. We are very grateful for the visit and the donation! THANK YOU!

Back Row: Cassidy Thomson, Christie Thomson, Wayne Bryce, Rob Fullerton, Bob Barfoot, Lloyd McGillivray, Owen Parsons (holding a nutritious platter of

food), Jim Irwin, Jim Kline and Deborah Rayner (Principal) Front Row: Gracie Thomson, Piper Gibbons, Alicia Gibbons and Sophie Gibbons

Donation from the Society of Energy

Professionals!

T he Paisley Agricultural Society was again pleased to receive a $3,000.00

donation from the Society of Energy Professionals –Bruce Power Local to support the Agricultural Education Tent at this fall’s Paisley Fall Fair.

Eric Tiisler (second from left) from the Society of Energy Professionals presents the donation to Bernie Mackinnon Fair Secretary/Treasurer, John Thornburn Fair President and Rob Fullerton Fair Donations Chair.

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE

1925 Bruce Road 10, Box 70, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0 519-363-3039 Fax: 519-363-2203 [email protected]

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPEAL VILLAGE OF PAISLEY DESIGNATING

BY-LAW 80-7

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF

SECTION 32 OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Ar-ran-Elderslie intends to repeal the Village of Paisley Designating By-law Num-ber 80-7 as detailed below: Property Description: Plan 12, Lot3, Lot 4, Part Lot 2, Part Lot 5, ROWE N/S, Village of Paisley Municipal Address: 604 Queen Street South (The Paisley Inn) Roll Number: 4103-410-001-13100

Explanation of the Repeal:

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Council, at its meeting on January 14, 2019 approved the request of the owner, Young Development Corporation, to repeal the Village of Paisley Designating Number 80-7. An engineer’s report (Robert J. Dyck P.Eng. December 2, 2018) has noted that the present building condition is unstable and may collapse. The building has deteriorated to make it unfeasible to restore the building. Notice of Objection:

Notice of an objection to the repeal of the designating by-law may be served to the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie within thirty (30) days of January 22, 2019 which is February 21, 2019. The notice of objection must set out the reason(s) for the objection and all relevant facts.

Dated this 22nd day of January, 2019 At the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

(Mrs.) Peggy Rouse Clerk-Administrator

Municipality of Arran-Elderslie 1925 Bruce Road 10,

Box 70, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0

W e want to thank the community of Paisley and area for your

incredible outpouring of support for the 2018 Paisley Christmas Market.

Thank you to Barb and Gord Abell for renting us the space and to the many members of the community who offered extra physical assistance that helped us create the most successful event in 12 years which hundreds of people en-joyed. You have given us hope and en-couragement to bring an even better event to you next year. For the first time EVER we have a team planning it already. We will begin to take new applications Feb 1.

We have opened a new Facebook Page (not very active yet) called Paisley Christmas Market so we will post the link there to the new vendor application ASAP. We can't wait for next year and look forward to your feedback. Your ideas are priceless.

Sincerely, Sandra Blodget

On Nov 30, Ken Cormack and Rob Scapin, from the Paisley Blues Festival, presented a cheque at Paisley Central School, in the amount of $1531, to help fund the Paisley Central School Grade 7/8 trip. These funds were raised at the Paisley Blues Festival Fall Dinner, held on Nov.2

Paisley Blues Festival will also be serving up a tasty lunch menu at this year's Family Day activities, taking place at the Paisley Arena.

Paisley Blues Fest Presents Cheque to PCS!


Tales from Lonefeather by Jerrold Beech

I Give Up

W hen I was many years younger worked hard and

played hard. I sometime wonder how I made it this far.

Every fall back then, a group of us would venture north for the adventures of a deer hunt. Prior to getting to our lodge I would pick up a couple local newspapers at a convenience e store for about 10 cents each. You never know what treasures lurked in the “for sale,” section.

You see, Walmart’s hadn’t been invented yet. On this trip there was nothing that caught my eye in the classified section, but in the coming events section I hit gold.

The local watering hole, called, “Sargent Sam’s Surplus Emporium,” always had something on the go to attract new business and provide a bit of entertainment. The add read that for the next two weekends Sam was running a special.

Your and your friends come out and wrestle a bear. Winners get a free picture with the bear. The bear gets a pint of beer to keep his spirits alive. Come in and sign up now. Get a ringside seat. Beer is half price today if you sign up now. Bring this add in with you and you may win a grand prize.

One of the lads that was with us considered himself to be a pretty tough dude. Actually his nickname was “The Bear”. With a little coaxing we were able to get the driver to turn the van around and we checked out Sam’s

Place. We no sooner got sitting down

Sam arrived with a platter full of draft beer. “On the house,” he announced. I knew we were going to like this place.

“What about this wrestling bear you got here?” the Bear asked. Oh, he’s just your average bear Sam replied. But he does like his beer.

“So what do we have here, an alcoholic bear,” someone asked. “Oh no, he was an orphaned bear and he had his claws removed when he was found

abandoned at the local dump. He was skin and bones when we first got him. He’s friendly to humans but just to make sure he has a muzzle when he is wrestling.

“Yes he’s the smartest bear I know.” Come back tonight and you can see for yourselves. We departed and “The Bear” said that we might be back. He would later regret that promise. When we came back that night the place was packed but Sam directed us to a second floor balcony that gave us a great view of what was going on below. Sam promised there would be a bear for an 11:00 pm show. Most of the patrons were ¾ full by then. A great round of applause went up when Sam brought Yogi out from behind the bar. Actually he was quite docile as he had been raised around people all his life. His fur was silvery black which meant that he was well fed. Yogi had

actually trained by Sam. The first thing he did was let out a

great roar on Sam’s command. There would be a temporary hush after Yogi’s roars.

Who’ll be the first to tangle with my friend Yogi? Sam asked. With much prodding from his friends

“The Bear” got up. “Don’t worry,”

Sam said as he put the muzzle on Yogi. “He hasn’t eaten anyone yet.” There was considerable laughter after that. I said to Sam, “It’s too bad we couldn’t get a picture of this. “Don’t worry,” Sam said. We went rafting down the Ottawa River and at the end of the ride we were able to purchase a video of the whole trip. Sam then winked at me.

There was no ring to fight in as Yogi as Yogi had been trained to perform in the middle of the floor so all could be entertained. I say all because I think Yogi got more of a kick out of this than did the customers.

Soon as “The Bear” got close to Yogi, Yogi would stand on his hind legs and let a roar out of him that would make anyone shudder. It took quite a bit of encouragement from the audience to get the two bears to actually tangle.

The first thing Yogi did was to flip “The Bear” over and then he would sit on him and clap his hands as if asking everyone to join him in a round of applause for himself. To my surprise the audience joined in. I don’t know how he did it but Yogi then passed some gas right in the face of the trapped “Bear”.

After that Yogi flipped “The Bear” upright and through his muzzle licked some brown stuff off “The Bear’s” face. The Bear had been totally humbled by Yogi’s performance and “I give up” brought another round of applause from Yogi.

“The Bear” was a lot quieter the rest of the week but was even quieter when he got home and found out the boys had purchased a video of the event and mailed it home to his wife.

O ntario’s Government for the People is helping 40 communities

across the province improve transportation services within and between communities to make it easier for people to get around.

MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Minister of Community and Social Services Bill Walker announced today that the City of Owen Sound, Grey County and Southgate will receive $3,794,051 of support through the Community Transportation Grant Program.

“This investment will improve the quality of life for many people in our communities that are currently underserved by transit. Whether it’s seniors, students or others, access to transit helps people get where they need to be and live active, independent lives,” said Walker.

Through the program, the province will provide municipalities with $30 million over five years to support local transit and intercommunity bus service in areas with little or no public transit. Funding will be provided for 45 different projects in 40 communities.

The program will make it more convenient for Ontarians, including seniors, students, youths and persons with disabilities to access essential services in their communities, connect

with other transportation services, and travel between cities and towns.

Ontario’s Government for the People is making life easier for small municipalities by sending expert infrastructure planning help, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker announced today.

“This assistance will help Northern Bruce Peninsula, Southgate and other rural and northern communities map out the future,” said MPP Walker. “We know that infrastructure spending benefits families and businesses. We have to ensure funds are spent in the right place, at the right time and on the right project.”

In parts of Ontario, infrastructure is deteriorating a rate faster than it can be repaired or replaced.

Municipalities are now required to develop asset management plans, which will help guide decisions on infrastructure spending.

At the same time, the government is working to reduce a projected $14.5 billion deficit.

“Infrastructure spending has real benefits for the people of Ontario,” said Infrastructure Minister Monte McNaughton. “But in our current environment, spending decisions must be targeted, sustainable and focused on the long-term.”

Today’s announcement means Northern Bruce Peninsula and Southgate will benefit from expert, in-person assistance in developing its asset management plan. The program is being delivered by the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontar-io in partnership with the Province.

The provincial government recognizes that developing asset management plans is challenging work, especially for small municipalities with limited staff and resources. This work is critical to sustaining necessary services, such as roads, bridges and clean drinking water.

“Our Government for the People has heard from small municipalities,” said MPP Walker. “Help is needed to improve asset management planning. We’re responding by sending specialized assistance.”

Starting the New Year with labour reforms that foster economic growth and competitiveness while making On-tario open for business. These burden reductions and labour market enhance-ments that came into effect on January 1, 2019 include: • Cutting Workplace Safety & Insur-ance Board (WSIB) premiums by $1.45 billion. This immediate injection into our economy translates into an average WSIB premium rate cut of nearly 30 per cent for businesses across Ontario.

• Keeping the minimum wage at $14 on January 1, 2019. This saves thousands of jobs across Ontario, as the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario estimated the $15 minimum wage would eliminate 50,000 jobs. Annual minimum wage increases, tied to inflation, will resume next year in 2020. • Delaying the coming into force of the Pay Transparency Act to properly con-sult with stakeholders. • Preserving the flexibility of workers and job creators to decide workplace sched-ules without unnecessary regulation from Queen’s Park.

“Our government is working harder, smarter and more efficiently to make life better for the people of Ontario,” said Laurie Scott, Minister of Labour.

“Our reforms put more money back into the economy, so job creators can invest in new equipment and create good jobs.” Swift action signals our governments readiness to continue working to make Ontario the economic driver of Canada, creating one of the most dynamic labour markets in North America.

Local MPP and Minister of Gov-ernment and Consumer Services Bill Walker said the government is focused on helping businesses grow so they can create good jobs in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and all across Ontario.



"Thanks for the Memories...." Cindy

McKenna

I f you have spent any time at the Paisley Public Library over the last

month you will have noticed a small exhibition of my work called "Thanks for the Memories"

What an honour to be the first artist

displayed on their little art wall. Looking back through the work I created during my years in Paisley, I had a hard time deciding what to display. These pieces span 12 years and different themes, each one a treasure to me. Oh Paisley.....where else can you hang your art right beside a David Milne painting and run into friends at the same time. Indeed.....thanks for the memories. (exhibition runs until March 15)

Clayton Drkstra's 2nd prize Sheaf

C laytons sheaf of grain placed 2nd at the Royal Winter fair

in Toronto in November, He is a member of the 4 H grain club.

Son of Scott and Dianne Dykstra of Jarvis . Grandson of Carman and Barbara Fullerton of

Paisley.

Way to go Clayton! All of the best in any upcoming competitions!!


Mary MacKay’s Window on the Past

Bruce County Memories

Paisley Advocate – for Feb 2019 The Steele family of Paisley

The Steele Family of Paisley

T here were men from three gen-erations of the Steele family

who left their imprint on the history of Paisley. Hugh Steele the pioneer brought his family to Concession 14 Greenock Township when settlers were streaming into the Queen’s Bush looking for land.

His second son , Samuel, was a blacksmith, wagon maker and later operated a general store business in Paisley. Samuel’s son James H operated a harness making business in Paisley for fifty-five years He was on council for twelve years plus reeve for five years. I have a story about each one of Hugh’s family which will appear in this column in the following months. This month let me tell you about the pioneer, Hugh.

Hugh Steele was born in County Antrim, Ireland in about 1808. He married Elizabeth Reid who went by “Betsy” and they had two little boys, James and Samuel, before they decided to immigrate to Ontario with

Hugh’s widowed mother and three married brothers and a sister.

They had to leave their second son behind with relatives because he had smallpox and was not allowed on the boat. They settled on a fifty-acre farm in West Gwillimbury Township, Simcoe County near Bradford.

In about 1854 Hugh and Betsy and their family which by now had grown to seven boys and one girl moved to lots 7&9 Concession 14 Greenock. Jacob, their youngest son was born in Greenock in 1857 when Betsy was 45 years old. Jacob and his oldest brother, James, both became missionaries in

newly settled parts of Ontario. Fourth son, William, went to northern Michigan and became a Life Saving Station Keeper. Another son, Benjamin, and a grandson went to Deloraine, Manitoba.

Their 6th child , named after his father, ended up a blacksmith in Chilliwack BC. Their only daughter, Martha, married and went to the Manitoulin to live.

Hugh and Betsy buried two of their sons in Purdy’s Cemetery, John when he was 28 and Thomas age 31. Betsy died in 1870 , age 58 and also was buried in Purdy’s Cemetery. Hugh then married Elizabeth Miller who was 22 years younger than him and outlived him by 20 years. They lived out their days on Church Street, Paisley, their house being where the arena is today. Hugh died in 1900 at the ripe old age of 92 .

Hugh and Betsy’s second son that was left behind in Ireland when the family im-migrated came to Ontario on his own at age 17. He apprenticed in a wagon making shop and later set up his own business on Church Street in Paisley . His story follows in this column next month.

The Steele Block on Queen Street North, Paisley, Ontario, Canada Built by John Elliott in 1890 and purchased by James Steele in 1902.

“CAPTAIN FRANK’S

COURTSHIP”

Born in 1856, Frank Granville (Gonneville), a well-known captain of the Great lake schooners, “Ontario” and “Hattie Hutt,” was raised in Southampton. Widowed in 1894, he was left with three small boys who were cared for by his aging parents. Having connections with the French community of St. Joseph, south of Goderich, it was there he sought a suit-able bride. It is said that he and his future wife, the widow, Marguerite Denome Aubin, met only twice before they were married on January 7, 1897. This is an account of their courtship as recalled by Marguerite’s daughter, Anne, in a letter to her half-sister, Rita, a child of this second marriage.

D ear Rita: I must keep my promise and write to you

about how my mother and my step- father met. A neighbour of ours; Joe Denomy, lived about two miles from us. He had never visited us before but one day in late fall we saw him drive up to the barn and talk to Grandpa. The two men then came to the house where Joe briefly met mother.

The men then went into the kitchen and closed the door. I guess Joe decided that mother would make Captain Frank, his brother-in -law, a good wife. She had been a widow since I was five. There were five of us women living in the house, including Grandma, a dear soul, who smoked a clay pipe but only around family.

One day later, Joe came back. Had a strange man with him. They went to the barn to meet grandpa who happened to again be there.

Sure enough, they then came to the house to visit and have supper. The mystery deepened. After dinner Mr. Granville went home. I believe he later started to write my mother, but I’m not sure. Next summer, father came by himself from Goderich where his ship ”Ontario’ was docked to unload.

He came in a hired rig to see mother. After his visit, he didn’t know how to hitch the horse to return to Goderich so I did it for him. A twenty-five mile journey! Later, after they were married, he told me he had fallen asleep on the ride back.

Mother and I were weeding in the vegetable garden when out of a clear sky, she said to me I was going to have a new father. Would it please me?

Of course I said yes. She said we

would live in a city where houses were close together. We went home in si-lence. I was happy. Next month--the Southampton homecoming.

This article by Patsy Lou Wilson

McArthur was first written for the

Bruce County Historical Society’s

1999 Yearbook and adapted by Bob

Johnston.


Branch 295 Paisley Legion News

Gems from the Treasure Chest

H appy New Year! Everyone. Do you know that Paisley is 168 years

old this year. Paisley is known as a Heritage Village with many historic homes and buildings.

The Treasure Chest Museum showcased some of the homes in our Holiday Home Tour in December. We thank the homeowners who welcomed the many visitors to their homes. The weather was perfect and visitors arrived from Kitchener, Purple Valley, Chesley, Kincardine, Walkerton, Hano-ver as well as our residents of Paisley.

These homes each had a story to tell. Even the commercial buildings have a story like the Home Hardware (Robinson’s) was the Armouries. This building still employs the hand rolled

Nine panes of glass for its display windows. The corbelling of the brick maintains the high standard of the period. The Flood Block now the Big Dipper was built by William Flood Sr.

He also owned the Grand Central Hotel and he used the same cast metal surrounds above the windows of these buildings. The Apothecaries Hall, now Marty’s Bar and Grill was built approximately in 1872 by James Bain, druggist and former Reeve.

Another building of importance was the Porteous Bank from 1879 to 1897. The original elaborate vault door

may still be seen inside. It then housed Shoemaker’s Jewellers for nearly a century. Ike Shoemaker’s name is still embedded in the sidewalk. Have a look the next time you walk by.

Like I said Paisley has many historic homes and buildings and I have just listed a few.

Paisley also has a TARTAN. This all came about by a visit in 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Gillies, former residents of Paisley, Scotland . They were living in Michigan and were interested in Paisley, Ontario. They wrote their former newspaper, The Paisley Pictorial, which repro-duced the story of their visit to Paisley , Ontar-io. The Editor wrote to The Advocate to tell of a well-known weaver who was working on a plaid to be presented to this Town.

A plaque featuring the crest of the Town of Paisley, a gift of the Scottish town and the Paisley Tartan arrived in October 1960. For many years, the plaque, draped by the Tartan was on the wall of Council Chambers. With the Tartan came a terse message. With the compliments of Allan C. Crennan:

“If ye have ony Scots blood in yer veins, An’ your heart disna warm toe the Tartan, It’s as cauld as death can mak it.” These items are now housed at the

Treasure Chest Museum. The Paisley Crest was designed by

John R. Shoemaker David Forester after World War 1. It was used as a decorative motif on the Monument commemorating the soldiers who

sacrificed their lives in WW1. The “Y” depicts the Teeswater and Saugeen Rivers meeting with the bridge in the centre. The saw the lumber industry of early Paisley and the churn for creamery and the bag of feed for flour mills. The Motto that our predecessors practised was: “Not for us, but for

the Village”. So remember the Motto, this year

and get out and support the various and numerous activities that go on in our Village. Remember to read the sign board as it is kept up to date.

The Treasure Chest Museum invite you to the Valentine’s Day Luncheon

and Euchre on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 12 noon. Cost is $10, come, have fun and enjoy .

On Family Day, Monday, February

18, 2019 the Museum will be OPEN from 10 to 4 pm.

Come, see and view the many historic articles, some crafts, and a chance to see the Paisley Tartan.

Mark your calendar, St. Patrick’s Luncheon and Euchre for Friday, March 15 at 12 noon. Cost $10.

Trivia Night will be back on Fri-day, April 26. Get your team of 4, have fun and laughs to test your knowledge. Cost is $10 per person and starts at 7 pm.

The Friends of the Treasure Chest Museum are preparing to sponsor another Holiday House Tour this December and if you are interested “showcasing your home”, please call the Museum at 519-353-7176 and leave a message.

The Museum is closed for the Season, but if you wish a tour or have a query, please call the above number and leave a message.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Judy MacKinnon,

Friends of the Treasure Chest Museum

Legion This Month:

W ell another year. Br295 Paisley hopes everyone had a great Holi-

day Season and wishes you all a happy and prosperous New Year. The Branch did slow down over the festive season, but we are ready to get back at it again.

Our Ladies Auxiliary held their bazaar on December 1st last year. It was very successful and they want to thank all the vendors and those who came to enjoy the presentations from them.

Hopefully you found something you really liked and took it home to help with your Christmas list. Again thank you from the Auxiliary, they totally appreciated the involvement from everyone.

The Ways and Means Committee is putting events together again and we hope you will come out and enjoy the fun and comradeship.

On January 26th, they held a meet roll with entertainment by Lee Grant. I hope you all came out as we all know Lee puts on a great performance for

everyone. There is another meat roll planned for 23rd of February, so pay attention to the face book page and signs for details of this event.

The people on this committee work hard to bring people into the Branch and they are one of the main reasons the Branch is still able to function. When you come to support the functions, it’s a way to tell them it is a job well done. They really do deserve it.

Monday night cards are still going so come out and enjoy some great games of euchre and enjoyable comradeship. Monday morning coffee still brings in a lot of people to have that chat to start the week and also some cards and crokinole.

The crews who run these events are very dedicated, and the Branch and everyone who attends really appreciate it. Thanks for giving up your time.

Remember to drop in during our open hours to warm up and see how we can make everyone welcome to our venue. The lounge is a great place to sit

and visit, pick up some interesting information and just plain enjoy the company. Just so everyone knows, our hours are; 3 to 8 PM Thursday, 3 to 11 PM Friday and 3 to 8 PM Saturdays.

The Branch rooms and hall are always available for rent. You will find the fees are much lower than most and the venues are just as good. Please call or drop in to book your event.

Also remember, the Ladies Auxiliary is ready to cater your event. When you have them support your event, the proceeds always go back to support the veterans, seniors, youth and community.

Our Youth and Education is holding the annual public speaking contest on February 21st at 7 PM. This is where our children from Paisley Central, and those who are home schooled, come out and show their talents at speaking in front of an audience. These guys and gals do a great job and the subjects they speak on are always very interesting. Feel free to come and enjoy their information with

us. That’s going to be it for this

month, but as I always say; anyone can join the Legion. It is a great organization. Please consider becoming a member to help us keep Br295 viable for years to come. It is a great feeling when you hear you have helped veterans or seniors or children and the community. This is what the Royal Canadian Legion is about and we are always looking forward to anyone coming out to help support these great people.

Ladies, please remember the Ladies Auxiliary always wants new members to support all their functions and charities. They are small but mighty group who love to do whatever they can to support the Branch.

Have a great February and, again, watch for information around town for upcoming events.

Glen Hanley;

PRO Chair; BR295 Paisley; Of The Royal Canadian Legion

Learn Music from Instrument to Vocals

I have been in Paisley for over five years now, after living in

Owen Sound almost twenty years. First on a farm with my girlfriend, now in the village, near the Freshmart. I teach private music lessons, do workshops, and perform.

I work with all kinds of students - some serious musicians, some people who just want to have fun. I also play and teach bass (electric and upright), keyboard, drums, and ukulele.

Vocal techniques and music theory often get sprinkled in there during a lesson as well. I hold a Bachelors` Degree in Music Education from

Western and U. of T., and perform frequently as a soloist, and in various ensembles. Locally,

I have been playing at the Village Cafe ( Antique Shoppe ) in Paisley on Saturday afternoons, and Rabbit Dash in Port Elgin on Sunday afternoon.

I offer lessons in my home stu-dio, and will do house calls for a slight-ly higher fee. I also teach in Port Elgin and Owen Sound, for Blackboard Sound, and Long and McQuade respectively.

As a sideline I also buy, sell and refurbish vintage guitars, records, and audio gear.

Both my parents grew up on farms in Grey County near Owen Sound, and my family roots run back several gener-ations in this area.

I can not imagine living anywhere else. The honesty, and friendliness of many people is very engaging, and motivating. I lived in Toronto and London for fourteen years, and al-ways longed to be back in a smaller population, more like my hometown Bracebridge.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or for advice, I am happy to share my knowledge.

Music is a wonderful way to con-nect with other people, and discover aspects of your own personality that may be hidden during everyday life. It certainly is a way of life, and a living, for myself. Many beautiful ex-periences over the years, and of course some good old heartache as well. Musically yours, Paul Danard

email - [email protected]


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 [email protected]

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 6:45 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!

Path of 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 519-363-5709, email: [email protected] [email protected]

PAISLEY LAWN BOWLING CLUB. Fall has arrived and the Lawn Bowling Club Season is over for this year! Join us weekly on Monday nights at 7 o'clock beginning again in June 2019. 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. Stay tuned for contact information if the spring!!

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

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

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 had its final meeting on Dec. 12th, 2018. until on April 2019 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. (Appropriate for 0-4 years of age). Every Friday at 10:30am (except September 1)

SATURDAY

Starting Saturday, Jan 12 there will be crokinole at the Paisley Legion on the 2nd & 4th Sat. of each month until May 25, starting at 1:30 pm Contact Neil for more info, at 519-366-2752

Paisley Crokinole

F our tables of players enjoyed crokinole on Saturday,

January 26 at the Paisley Legion. Placing in top spot for the men was Carman Hodgkinson with 66 points followed by Neil Cook with 64 and Bryan Beech was third with 42 points. Neil topped the twenties with 41, Carman had 30 for second and Bryan was third with 20.

Marilyn Thompson and Evelyn Pearce tied for top spot for the ladies with 48, Carol Cook had 42 for second and Edith Beech and Evelyn Hodgkinson tied for third with 41 points.

Marilyn topped the twenties with 25, Evelyn Hodgkinson had 19 for second and Edith was third with 15. Lucky prize winners were Carol, Glen Wright, Carman, Bryan and Murray Stahlbaum. The next date for crokinole at the Paisley Legion is February 9th.

In other crokinole news Clare and Cathy Kuepfer, Doreen Sulkye, Janet Diebel and Peter and Jo-Ann Carter competed at the Golden Horseshoe Tournament in Hamilton on Saturday, January 26th. After a full day of competition Peter placed third in Pool B and Doreen placed fourth in Pool D. The next NCA Tournament is the Forest City Flickers Tournament in London on Saturday, March 23rd.

Teeswater Seniors Crokinole

C rokinole is enjoyed every other week at the Teeswater

Town Hall in conjunction with Solo, Euchre and Bid-Euchre cards played by the seniors.

Topping our crokinole scores for Wednesday, January 23rd were Peter Carter with 87 points, Carol Cook was second with 74 points and third was Jo-Ann Carter with 69 points. Peter also topped the twenties with 113, Jo-Ann had 77 for second and Carol had 67 for third.

Donna Stobo was our prize winner. The next afternoon of crokinole and cards at the Teeswater Town Hall will be Wednesday, February 6th.

What’s Happening in Our Community

Classifieds

Paisley Food Bank Thanks Paisley!

O n behalf of the Paisley & Community Food Bank and its

recipients, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped support the food bank during the Christmas season.

Your generous support enabled us to help 84 families who were very grateful for the assistance they received. Your kindness and generosity helped brighten the Christmas season for many disadvantaged children and teens in our community. Your ongoing support and commitment to our community enables us to continue to help those in need, not just at Christmas but throughout the year as well.

A special thank you to Marilee and Don Lake for all their time and energy in helping to gather the gifts and donations.

May God bless you for the kindness that you have shared.

C. A. McCulloch,

Food Bank Administrator

Cards of Thanks!!!

Campbell: The family of the late Mar-jorie Campbell (Webb) wish to extend their thanks to friends, neighbours, and relatives for their love and support during a difficult time.

All cards and flowers, charitable donations, emails, phone calls and food sent to our homes were deeply appreciated..

A huge Thank You to Terri-Anne Mattiasson for providing a very comforting service that was very true to Marg’s nature and interests. Thank You to Marg’s granddaughters for sharing their dearest memories of grandma. Thank You to the United Church for the wonderful lunch. Thank You to the Legion for their “Special Legion” service.

Thank you to the Rhody Family Funeral Home of Chesley for helping to make a truly distressing time not only bearable but comforting. Their kindness will never be forgotten.

Marg will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We are truly blessed to have the wonderful memories of the good times that we shared with her.

The Campbell, Steele, Gabriel and Ryan Families

For Sale

Poulan 16” Chain Saw (like new) with carrying case, manual, gas container $100 MTD Two Stage 24” Snow Thrower electric start, clean out tool, manual used one winter: requires maintenance $100

Call: 519 353-7289


Obituaries

Church Directory

Missionary Church (Immanuel Evangelical)

307 Balaklava St. Paisley

353-5270

[email protected]

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

Rev. Heather Davies [email protected] Home: 519-793-3010 Cell: 226-668-7331

Congregational Designated Minister: Ridley Gilmore

[email protected] Cell: 519-477 5457

Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.

Office Hours 9 am to 12 noon 2nd Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon

Church Facilities Rental call 519-353-7289

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: [email protected]

Westminster Presbyterian Church

260 Queen St. S, Paisley

Worship Leader Mr. Jim Gowan Sunday morning worship 9:00 am

with Sunday School & Nursery

Arnold (Pete) McKeeman

P assed away at the Walkerton Hospital on Sunday, December

16, 2018. Pete McKeeman of Walker-ton, in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of Reta May (nee Foreman) for 56 years. Dear father of Mark (Hawley) of North Gower, Krista (Andy) Ritchie of Kincardine and Brad (Amy Linn) of Walkerton. Cher-ished grandfather of Meghan, Olivia, Morgan, Lydia, Jeremy, Alicia, Ja-cob, Meghan and Tanner and great-grandfather of Austin. Also sur-

vived by his sister Clara Surridge of Tiverton and brother-in-law Robert (Naomi) Foreman of Walkerton. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Predeceased by his sister Jean Ma-rie McKeeman and brothers-in-law Mac Surridge and John Foreman.

Pete sailed the St. Lawrence Seaway, later becoming a licensed car-penter and proud member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 2222.

He was a real enthusiast at building and flying aircraft and enjoyed his other hobbies of hunting, trapping,

fishing and gardening. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Pete's Life was

held at the Walkerton Pentecostal Church on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. Pastor Chris Cochrane officiated.

Interment at Lovat Cemetery at a later time. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Lovat Cemetery or the Walkerton Hospital CT Scan Campaign. Online condolenc-es may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.

The Paisley Advocate is published by The Paisley & District Chamber of Commerce eleven times per year: the first Thursday of the month from February to December 1900 copies are distributed Free of Charge to Paisley and its Rural Routes, R.R. 1 & 2 Dobbinton, R.R. 2 & 3 Chesley, R.R. 1 & 2 Cargill, & in stores in the Paisley Area, or by Paid Subscription $26.00 per year. Editor: Joyce Craddock, Proofreading: Jodylee Johnston, Finance: Janice Rankin, Distribution: Sandra Blodgett, Advertising: Jennifer Cooper. Editorial content or general inquiries contact Joyce at: P. O. Box 496 Paisley or [email protected] (preferred), or 519-353-6888, or 226-668-7301

Advertising contact Jennifer at: [email protected] or 519-389-0805

Billing & subscriptions contact Janice at: P.O. Box 285 Paisley or [email protected]

All Classifieds, Announcements, Births, etc. cost $10 (for up to 30 words, over 30 words or with picture costs $16 - Obituaries and Community Calendar events are free.

All submissions should be made by the 20th of the preceding month.

Please read the Letter from the Editor!

HORTON, Wendy

P eacefully, with family by her side at the Chapman House

Hospice, Owen Sound on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, in her 61st year. Wendy of Paisley, ON, loving mother of Thomas, and Wesley.

Survived by her husband Edward (Ted) of Paisley, ON, her parents Nicholas Iftody of Edmonton, AB, and Katerina Brennan of Kelowna, BC, and by her sisters Rosemary Strach of Kelowna, BC, Nikki Andruikof Houston,

TX, and Dr. Barbara Dunning of Toron-to, ON.

As per Wendy’s wishes a private family interment will take place with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Chapman House Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin ON, 519-832-2222 with memorial online at www.tabrownfuneralhome.com

Scone Crokinole

O ur final evening of crokinole at the Chesley Fire Hall for the 2018 season

began with a delicious pot luck followed by 10 games of crokinole. Finishing in top spot for the men was Clare Kuepfer and Ebner Hahn with a score of 58 followed by Winston Riley with 55 points. Neil Cook captured top twenties with 43, Carman Hodgkinson was second with 40 and Peter Carter had 39 for third. Carol Cook topped the ladies with 58 points, Evelyn Hodgkinson was second with 51 and Amelia Hartman was third with 46 points.

Carol was also top lady for twenties with 52, Marilyn Thompson had 29 for second and Jo-Ann Carter was third with 28.

Lucky draw winners were Ebner, Shirley Wickens, Linda Simkins, Clare, Marilyn and Doreen Sulkye.

The 2019 season will begin on April 3, 2019. Everyone is welcome to play at the Paisley Legion in the afternoon on the second and fourth Saturday of January, February, March, April & May as well as at the Teeswater Town Hall on alternate Wednesday afternoons beginning on January 9th. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Dear editor,

T oday is World Cancer Day and we at the Canadian Cancer Society want to

thank our donors and supporters for all they’ve done and will do to help us achieve our vision of a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

With nearly 1 in 2 Canadians expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most people have been, or will be, affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you know someone who is living with the disease, or maybe you’ve made a donation to support cancer research. You could be caring for a loved one with cancer, or perhaps you’ve received a diagnosis yourself. At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), we know that while cancer changes people, it doesn’t have to define them. We believe that life is bigger than cancer. As the only national charity that supports Canadians with all cancers in commu-nities across the country – no other organi-zation enables and empowers what CCS

does. As the voice for Canadians who care about cancer, we:

-fund ground breaking research into more than 100 types of cancer -offer trusted information, programs and services that help people with cancer and their families when they’re unsure or anxious -advocate to governments to drive important social change and funding for cancer related issues.

As you take the time today to think about how cancer has touched your life, we invite you to continue to make a difference for yourself and your fellow Canadians by visiting cancer.ca for more information or to make a donation. As always, you can call CCS at 1-888-939-3333 or visit can-cer.ca if you need support or information.

Allison Taylor-Misener

Community Fundraising Spec Bluewater Community Office

Canadian Cancer Society

TEEPLE, James Roscoe

J ames Roscoe Teeple, of Paisley, passed away Monday, January 28,

2019 at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton. Survived by wife Gladys (Jones) of 60 years.

Dear father of Ron (Sandy) of Paisley, Doug (Christine) of Chase, B.C., Helen (Bryan) of Southampton and David (Mary Ellen) of Paisley. Grandfather of Catherine (Richard), Callan, Cole, Reagan (Kyle), Sarah and Hayden. Great-grandfather of Alexa. Survived by brother Harold (Joan), brother-in-law Kenneth Jones (Sheila), sister-in-law Marg Jones and several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by brother Russell and

his wife Lois, in-laws Evelyn and Allan Ribey, Ruth Ann Jones and Bryan Jones. Also predeceased by parents Chester and Rita Teeple and in-laws Harold and Helen Jones. Visitation will take place at Knox United Church, Paisley on Friday, Febru-ary 8, 2019 from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. Spring interment at Starkvale Cemetery, Paisley. Memorial donations to the Bruce County Heritage Association would be appreciated as ex-pressions of sympathy by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.


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