June 2008

The Paisley Advocate June 2008 Page 1
P roud of Our Co mmunity, P ro ud of Our He ritage
Paisley & District Chamber Of Commerce
June 2008 - Volume 70
Something Old, Something New
Something Borrowed, Something Blue - June is the month for brides, and the Treasure Chest Museum is celebrating it with a display of wedding dresses
from the 1800’s to the present. The wine-coloured gown on the right is from the 1890’s and was worn by Jennie Hood. The white gown on the left is from the
1990’s and was worn by Bernice (Farmer Takes a Wife) MacKinnon. The display runs until July 20th, a job well done by the Friends of the Museum.
Healthcare Keeps Getting Closer to Home
T
he big news for the Paisley Health Clinic this
month came not from the building site on the
south end of town, but from Brockton, where the
Family Health Team Committee’s doctor
recruitment efforts have paid off.
Doctor Jacques Simenhoff, a family physician
currently practicing in British Columbia, will be
joining the Brockton and Area FHN in the early
fall. He will be serving both the central Brockton
Clinic and the Paisley & Mildmay satellite
Clinics. Paul Crysler was one of the recruitment
committee members who brought Dr. Simenhoff
to the Paisley Clinic site. “He certainly was
interested in the Paisley Clinic when we took him
to the site and described what it would have
inside. He seems a very fine fellow and I’m sure
everyone will like him.”
At the Paisley building, site work has been
continuing. The foundation has been completed
Workers smooth the freshly poured basement fl oor
and as of the last day of May, the prefab roof
trusses were stacked near the foundation, just
waiting for framing to begin.
The rezoning mix-up seems to have been
resolved. Bruce County Planning Department
made their recommendations to the municipality
and on May 26 Arran-Elderslie Council passed
the bylaw rezoning the property for the clinic.
Fundraising for the Clinic continues. On May
24th a very successful Clinic Classic golf
tournament earned $6200.00 for the building fund.
The total donations and pledges are now
getting close to the estimated completion cost of
$320,000. Should the funds raised exceed the
committee’s fundraising goal, any excess money
will be held in reserve until the clinic is completed
(furnished, landscaped, signed, etc.) and inoperation. As stated at the beginning of the
fundraising campaign, any leftover funds would
then be used for doctor recruitment.
Craig Budreau
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
Dear Reader
B
ack in the 1990’s, due to
decreasing profitably, the
Paisley Advocate was absorbed into
the Port Elgin Beacon-Times and
ultimately disappeared.
A few years later, David
Samuels (who came to town with his
own very heavy printing press)
began publishing his own little paper
called the Paisley Avocado (he
picked Avocado because it sounded
similar to the old name.)
This paper eventually became
The June 2005 Paisley Advocate—
the first fully vol unteer-run issue.
the responsibility of the Paisley
Chamber of Commerce and
permission was received to reuse the
old Paisley Advocate name. Various
former Chamber staffers such as
Barb Abell and Mandy Craddock all
had a hand in keeping the little paper
alive.
Three years ago, as the Paisley
Chamber was closing down its
office, and the staff was getting
ready to move on to other
employment, a small group of
volunteers decided to take on the
task of producing the Paisley
Advocate and not let it die again.
In May 2005, Mark and Tamara
Pasley, Sandra Blodgett, Diane
Eaton and I decided to dive in headfirst, and the June issue of that year
was the first all-volunteer Advocate.
Over next several months, we all
slipped into our rolls. Mark
assembled the paper, Tamara took
care of distribution, Sandra applied
her unique viewpoint to community
and school news, Diane became
adept at personal profiles, and I
found myself well suited to the roll
of grumpy old editor (just ask
Sandra). Along the way my wife
Mary Ellen, the Chamber Treasurer,
took care of billing and her linguistic
skills made her a fine proof reader.
Coffee Break
Celebrates Motherhood
O
n Friday May 9, the
Missionary Church Ladies’
Friendship Coffee Break served a
delightful banquet to a full crowd of
ladies. During the following
program an opportunity was given
for guests to share thoughts about
their mothers. All were especially
stirred when Emily Kranenberg
shared a letter expressing tender
thoughts to her dear mother Debbie,
who had past away last fall.
The evening featured guest
speaker Sally Bragg, mother of two
adults, a teen, and an adopted 10
year old daughter… oh…. and also
a five-month-old son! Through a
blend of humor and seriousness,
Sally shared her experiences when,
at 45, she suddenly discovered that
she was a mother-to-be. When the
news was out that a child was on the
way, Sally received several
congratulations for soon becoming a
grandmother. When she explained
that it was she who was having the
baby, they would look shocked.
Their comments ranged from pity to
wit. One said, “So, there will be no
freedom-55 for you!” Sally had to
spend the last six weeks in the
hospital on partial bed rest; that
included Christmas. At first she
found herself frustrated and feeling
terribly sorry for herself. Then one
day she chose to view each day as a
gracious gift from God, regardless
Sally Bragg shares mothering
experiences
of her circumstances. Evan was born
on December 27 and has been a
delight to Stan and Sally Bragg and
their family.
Afterwards the youth group
presented an entertaining program –
including a hilarious rendition of
“The Price is Right”. The youth also
provided music and a devotional.
Friendship Coffee Beak is a
monthly morning program for ladies
offered the third Tuesday of each
month. There will be one more
meeting - on June 17. The program
will resume in September. All ladies
are welcome.
Diane Eaton
When Jen Harris moved her graphic
design business into the former
Chamber office, we hired her as our
advertising expert.
Recently Mark left the fold to
pursue other interest, so Mary Ellen
and I took on assembling the paper
as well, a natural extension of our
editing/proofing roles.
So why do we do it? Sometimes
at the end of the month I find myself
(tired and bleary-eyed) asking that
same question. Glamour, fame and
fortune? Beats me. All I know is that
once the paper has been sent off to
the printers, I can hardly wait to see
the finished product on the first
Thursday of the month. After that,
it’s on to that next issue.
One thing I can tell you is that
the Paisley Advocate is a lot more
than just those people you see
posing in front of the Hose Tower at
the right. Every month I’m amazed
by variety of articles I receive from
across our readership area from
some very good writer.
Occasionally we get accused of
having too many good-news stories,
too much human-interest, and no
hard hitting investigative journalism.
More often, though, we hear
appreciation for having a friendly
little paper people can sit down with
and enjoy and maybe learn a little
bit more about their community,
their history and their neighbours.
So here’s a big Bruce County
thank you to everyone who has
contributed to the Paisley Advocate
in the last three years. If there’s
someone out there with a burning
desire to put pen to paper
(figuratively, not literally - I hate retyping) then give it a try.
After all this is your paper.
Craig Budreau
Grumpy Old Editor
Our current staff: Craig Budreau,
editor; Tamara Pasley, distri bution;
Mary Ellen Budreau, proofing &
billing, Sandra Blodgett, writer; Jen
Harris, advertising and Diane Eaton,
writer.
Chamber News
H
ello everyone! I want to start
out by thanking Tamara
Pasley for all her hard work as
President of the Paisley and Distict
Chamber of Commerce. I have
some shoes to fill and I will give it
my best shot!
It was great to hear that two of
our Chamber members Joannie's
Fashions and Ackert Insurance
where nominated for the customer
service S.C.O.B. E.. Congratulations
to Ackert Insurance on your win of
the S.C.O.B.E. I am happy to
inform everyone that I am sitting on
the S.C.O.B.E. commitee for next
year’s awards. We will have to get
some more Paisley nominations for
next year.
Hanging Baskets will adorn our
street again this year, I have been
promised they will look better than
last years. What a great thought,
driving down our heritage streets
and having beautiful hanging
baskets to admire.
Once again the Chamber will be
hosting an pot luck BBQ at Dr.
Milne Park June 19 , 2008 at 6:30
pm. Everyone get your favourite
recipe out and br ing your
beverage, salad or dessert as Paisley
Foodland will take care of the rest.
Hopefully we will see everyone
there!
Together Everyone Achieves More
Debbie Hettrick, President
Paisley & District
Chamber of Commerce
For All Business Owners
& Your Employees:
A Customer Service
Seminar
Will be held on Thursday, June 26
at Barbell's Fitness
$15 per person, payme nt in advance
Register at Lox, Sox and Burrow
Sponsored by the
Paisley & District Chamber of Commerce
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
Weathervane Crowns
Town Hall Once More
T
hose fun-loving protestors have
been at it again. Another series
of wacky signs were posted on the
fence surrounding the Paisley Inn
on May 27th. By gosh, what will
they think of next…
Seriously, though, the May 16th
court date yielded absolutely no
results other than to set a further
court date (when a hearing date will
be set.) Will this ever end?
CB
Local Artist Inspires
Local Author
O
n October 27, 2006, the
weathervane from atop the bell
tower of the former Town Hall was
removed to be repaired and to allow
the re-roofing of the building.
On May 21, 2008, the crane was
back in front of the Town Hall to
r e ins t a l l t he r e f ur b i s he d
weathervane in its position of
honour above the village square.
While there, crews also
removed the flag pole from the
Town Hall roof. A number of
citizens have commented on the sad
condition of the Canadian flag being
flown above the Paisley home of the
Royal Canadian Legion, and no one
was more embarrassed than the
Legion members themselves.
Unfortunately since the new roof
was installed, access to the rooftop
flagpole has been almost impossible,
so the tattered flag had to remain in
place until the pole itself could be
removed.
The Legion is currently making
plans for a ground level flagpole
near the village square.
CB
“R
oom at the Inn” seems like
a strange title for a story
that is set in the Paisley Hotel especially since a big fence has been
sealing it off several years –with the
obvious message: No Rooms
Available Here! And yet Mary
McKay chose to call her book,
“Room at the Inn”. It is a delightful
little story that has proved popular.
Mary drew her inspiration from
a painting of the hotel by Paisley
resident and artist, Cindy McKenna.
Mary first saw the picture on
Christmas cards sold at Nature’s
Millworks last year. In the picture
Joseph and Mary are traveling
through Paisley, going past the
fenced-off hotel.
Mary MacKay’s story, just like
the painting, is an imaginative blend
of Bruce County heritage, modern
day life, and the Christmas story.
You may recall that in the Biblical
narrative, there was no room at the
Inn, which was why baby Jesus was
born in a stable. But in Mary’s story
a room mysteriously becomes
available for a young expectant
couple. Mary blends imaginary
ideas with various features that are
familiar to us all –including one of
our own Paisley residents who,
although unnamed, is easily
recognized by many of us.
Mary only ever intended the
little book to be a gift for family and
friends, yet, it has been gaining
popularity. Those who read it want
to buy copies for their family and
friends.
So, how did a young couple,
travelling with Donkey (their 1999
Mazda) find a room at the Inn? And
what did happen there that
blusterous, mysterious Christmas
Eve? To find out, you will have to
get the book and read it! In it you
will also see more beautiful pictures
painted by Cindy McKenna.
“No Room at the Inn” is
available at Nature’s Millworks.
Oh, and by the way, apparently
Mary and Cindy are hoping to
present another book in the future.
This one will be centred on the past
floods in Paisley - that is, if that’s
where their imaginations lead them.
Diane Eaton
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Voyageur Storytelling
The Old Master's Concert
H
ow perfect that the Voyageur
Storytellers will peddle their
wares in Paisley, Home of the
Saugeen Paddler's Voyageurs. The
Old Town Hall Theatre set the stage
for an entertaining evening
of Canadian crafted art with a
definite flavour of the Bruce.
Leslie Robbins-Conway and
Paul Conway entertained the
audience with poetry, singing and
storytelling set to the lovely piano
tunes of Anne Little. From tales of
the “big-one-that-got-away” to
revamped classics like the Three
Little Pigs or Cinderella and her
furry bear godmother, these tales
wove together the classics of
Be e thove n, Moza rt a nd
Schubert into a Canadian tapestry of
Whippoorwills, Mermaids and
Grizzly Bears.
Right ly name d The Old
Masters: the trio of Leslie, Paul and
Anne entertained the audience of
both young and old with two hours
of high energy performance that left
my seven year old son singing
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble,
like one of Shakespeare's hags.
For more information on
Voyageur Story Telling, visit their
w e b s i t e
a t
www.yoyageurstorytelling.ca.
And...Don't forget to cheer on,
our local Voyageurs at the Saugeen
Paddler's North Canoe Races on
June 14th!
Melissa Kanmacher
Paisley and District
Fire Department
I
f we finally get some warm
weather it will be time for some
of you to open up the cottage for the
summer. Please remember a few
important things. First, change your
smoke alarm batteries or replace the
unit if it’s more than 10 years old.
Second, if you have a gas, oil or
wood heating appliance, install a
carbon monoxide (CO) alarm.
Smoke and CO alarms save lives! If
you choose to use fireworks, do so
safely and lastly, don’t leave candles
unattended.
You may have seen articles in
the media lately about home
sprinklers. It will soon be mandatory
to install sprinklers in any
residential units over three stories.
The Ontario Association of Fire
Chiefs is strongly advocating
changing the Ontario Building Code
to require the installation of
sprinklers in all new residential
construction. I think this will be a
huge step for Ontario. In BC, where
sprinklers are mandatory, there has
not been one death due to fire in any
residence where sprinklers have
been installed. In Ontario so far this
year there have been 46 deaths due
to fires. How much is your family’s
life worth?
Please come out to the Paisley
Foodland on Saturday June 14th at
10am to support Paisley’s Cops for
Cancer. There will be firefighters as
well as other brave men, women and
children shaving their heads for a
great cause. We will also have our
trucks and equipment on display.
This will be a good opportunity to
encourage those shaving their heads,
to meet your firefighters and discuss
any fire safety issues you may have.
Please contact Brent Alexander to
receive a pledge sheet or to sponsor.
Thanks again this year to Mary and
Debbie who are holding a charity
BBQ once again.
We are also holding the second
annual Fireman’s Breakfast at the
Palace on Saturday August 30th.
More details will follow.
Remember to call with any
questions or concerns and have a
fire safe summer.
Rob Bonderud
Fire Chief
Paisley Central SCC
T
he SCC is delighted to report
that Mrs. Holbrook's class,
Grades SK/1 won the 'TURN OFF
THE SCREEN'S WEEK' pizza
party. The party was sponsored by
the SCC parents and was the reward
for the class having the most forms
entered in the competition. Way To
Go Class! As well, Austin
MacKinnon, an SK student, won
one of the five $50 Gift certificates
awarded by the Health Unit for
having a 100% screen free week!
There were over 3000 entries from
our district. Way To Go Austin!
The SCC continues to campaign
to the municipality for the much
needed sidewalks to connect our
school to the town.
The Playground Fundraising
Committee invites everyone to come
out June 28th to the Canada Day
Long Week-end celebrations at the
Paisley Community Centre! Enjoy
the roast beef supper from 5-7 then
come back later for the Country 93
Video Dance Party and Silent
Auction. Bring your friends.
Special thanks to the many
parent volunteers who assist in
classrooms, on trips and during
special activities. In our small
school with a small but dedicated
number of teachers, volunteers are
essential to a quality education and
t he oppor t unit y f or e xt ra
activities. We would like to invite
all our volunteers to attend the yearend assembly on Wednesday June
25th (last day of school) for a
special gift on behalf of the SCC.
Special recognition to Tammy
Lake and Tanya Brown for leading
the modified breakfast program this
year. They organized great morning
snacks for everyone plus had a great
line-up of volunteer helpers.
We'd also like to invite all
parents to come out to SCC
meetings. We meet the third
Wednesday of every month of the
school year at 6:00 in the school
library. Childcare is provided.
Minutes are posted on the school
website. One of the responsibilities
of the SCC is to serve as an advisory
committee for our 'Board' on School
policies. For example, the one
policy up for discussion today is the
one in regards to the use of cell
phone and other electronic devices
in the classroom! I'm guessing most
parents have an opinion on this issue
and your opinion is valued! Check
out the website to keep yourself
informed on the policies up for
review and come out to one of our
SCC meetings to share your input or
contact the board yourself! You
CAN make a difference. Our next
meeting will be in September. See
you there!
Bernie MacKinnon
Gail Fullerton
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Arran Elderslie Hockey Banquet
North Canoe Races Back
for 15th Year
S
ummer is almost here, and
it’s time for the 15th Annual
Saugeen River North Canoe
Race. Saturday June 14th will be
a chance to get active and get
outdoors in the picturesque south
end of Paisley Rotary Park. There
will be a voyageur encampment,
the North canoes in action,
pioneer games, and this year,
Back Eddie’s will be there to
look after refreshments.
There are still spaces for the
recreational races. Call Sibylle
Walke 353-7108 or Brian Beech
353-5937 to get teamed up .
The Chesley Kinsmen have catered the Chesley Hockey Banquet for 28 years;
now they have carried on wi th the amalgamated A-E Team Banquet.
Prizes can also be won at the
Back Row: L - R Rick Cassidy (Paisley & District Kinsmen), Ernie Noddle,
period games, for which visitors
Dave S pencer, Adam O' Connor, Bill Gardhouse, John Stinson; Mi ddle: John
may sign up in groups of four on
Johnson, Nathan Rhody, J ohn Van Eeken (President), Mark Davis, Bob
Saturday morning. Sponsor “Play
Johnson; Front: Mike Walsh, Peter McEl wai n (Chairman), Ji m Dickey, Ti m
your way every day” is an active
Kl ages; Missing: Tyler Williams, Duane Stade, Josh Stade (Kin Ki d)
life style through play initiative
promoted by Olympian Silken
he guest Speaker at the Arran– make up Arran-Elderslie Team.
Laumann .
Elderslie Hockey Banquet was
Amalgamation is never easy If you would just like to be
Sun Times writer, Jonathon Jackson. nor is beginning something new, there and help, or if you are a high
He told about three area hockey whether it’s a Municipality, or a school student in need of volunteer
players, one was from Tara, one sports team.
from Chesley and one from Paisley.
The Executive of the Minor warming to see all the children
The three young men went to British Hockey Teams in Arran-Elderslie blended together. When we go
Columbia and became famous have put in hundreds of hours places, it's neat that the children
Canadian Hockey players in the creating an amalgamated team. Not have a slightly broader view of the
1930's. These young lads showed all went smoothly this first year, but world - the whole of A-E. Despite
that it was possible to work as a lots went really well too.
all the difficulty of organizing the
team within the communities that
At the hockey banquet, it was new organization, I know most of
the children felt good about the year
as a whole. This process is difficult,
but what it means is that we will still
have arenas and hockey teams
twenty years from now. When you
sit with your grandchildren and look
T
hours, we can put you to work as a
time keeper, score keeper, giving
out and collecting gear, registering
or distributing medals, trophies and
prizes. See you there!
Sibylle Walke
back at this year, you will know that
all the challenges were worth it.
On behalf of all the children
who played this year, I would like to
thank all the people: executive,
coaches, parent reps, parents, and
fans who have done their bit to
preserve this part of our A-E
heritage.
Sandra Blodgett
Bruce County
Genealogical Society
B
ruce County Genealogical
Society held their May
meeting
in the Bruce County
Museum and Cultural Centre. After
the wine and cheese reception which
provided time for genealogical
ne t w or king, A nne Goe de n
welcomed everyone to the Theatre
Room and introduced Virginia
Barter who is an historical
researcher from Ottawa. She spoke
about her book ”Searching for the
Silver Fox, A Fur Trade Family
History” This work documents the
story of the Miles Spencer family of
Southampton. She included stories
of amazing coincidences during her
cross country research.
Mary MacKay was the first
local author introduced. She has
published six books which present
the stories of early families who
lived in Elderslie Township.. This
project grew out of her interest in
restoring Rusk Cemetery and
proceeds from book sales went
towards financing that work.
Bruce Miller of Tara spoke of
his book “The Millers’ Tale” which
includes stories, picture and legend
as well as family tree information
and another publication, “Life in
Tara Before 1981”
William Stewart spoke about his
book “At the Crossroads A History
of Hepworth” which presents stories
based on written accounts of actual
happenings and some based on local
folk lore.
Ann-Marie Collins, Archivist
and Sue Schlorff, Assistant to the
Archivist at the BCM&CC both
spoke of the ongoing work of the
Society to maintain the excellent
resources housed in the Reading
Room and Archives in the Museum.
F ol low ing t he a ut hor s’
p r e s e n t a t i o n s
those attending browsed the book
tables with opportunities for
purchase and book signing.
The next meeting of the Bruce
County Genealogical Society is
Monday June 9, 2008. Everyone is
invited to meet at 7p.m. in Elsinore .
Mary Stewart and Mary Schwass
will conduct tours of Elsinore and
Tara Cemeteries
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The Old Veteran on the Ten-Dollar Bill
T
he Canadian ten-dollar bill is
one of the most common
banknotes of Canadian currency. It
was the first bill printed when
Canada changed its banknotes in
2001.
The current ten-dollar bill is
dominantly purple in colour. The
front features a portrait of Sir John
A. Macdonald, the coat of arms, and
a picture of the Library of
Parliament. A security feature
visible from the front consists of
three shiny maple leaves. The
reverse side depicts images related
to peacekeeping and remembrance;
this is accompanied by a quotation
from John McCrae's poem "In
Flanders Fields".
Look at the back right side of
the back of the bill. You will see an
old veteran standing at attention near
the Ottawa war memorial. His name
is Robert Metcalfe and he died last
December (2007), one month before
his 93rd birthday.
It is rather remarkable that Mr.
Metcalf managed to live to that age,
given what happened in the Second
World War. Born in England on
January 25, 1915 he was one of the
400,000 members of the British
Expeditionary Force sent to the
ma inla nd where they found
themselves facing the new German
warfare technique - the Blitzkrieg.
He was treating a wounded comrade
when he was hit in the legs by
shrapnel. Enroute to hospital, his
ambulance came under fire from a
Ge r ma n t a nk, w hic h t he n
miraculously ceased fire.
During the evacuation from
Dunkirk on HMS Grenade, two of
the sister ships with them were sunk.
When Robert recovered, he was sent
to allied campaigns in North Africa
and Italy. Enroute his ship was
chased by the German battleship
Bismarck. In North Africa he served
under General Montgomery against
the Desert Fox, Rommel.
Sent into the Italian campaign,
he met his future wife, a lieutenant
and physiotherapist in a Canadian
hospital. They were married the
morning October 28, 1944 in Italy
by the mayor of the Italian town, and
again in the afternoon by a British
padre.
After the war Robert and his
wife settled in Chatham. From 1980
to 1986 they lived in Wallaceburg
where he became active in politics.
He served on council and as Reeve
of Wallaceburg. In 1981 he was
Warden of Kent County.
At the age of 80 he wrote a book
“No Time for Dreams” about his
experiences during the war. On his
retirement he and his wife moved to
Ottawa.
One day out of the blue he
received a call from a government
official asking him to go downtown
for a photo op. He wasn’t told what
the photo was for or why they chose
him.
”He had no idea he would be on
the bill,” his daughter said.
And now you know the rest of
the story of the old veteran on the
$10 bill.
Mary MacKay
Ed. Note: I had a heck of a time
trying to copy the back of a $10 bill
for this article. First my scanner
accused me of being a counterfeiter
a nd referre d me
to
www.rulesforuse.org. then my
printer did the same thing. If
someone could just post my bail...
For the Bees
I
can't drink coffee but I love going
to Back Eddies just to see what new
and humorous things that those
MacNamaras are up to (and of course,
have some chocolate or chili).
This visit, I was amused at the
Fake Bee Hive hanging from the top
of the doorway. Employee Carol
Wheeler told me that it actually wasn't
meant to be a joke. With all the
tantalizing sweets inside, real bees are
attracted to the place. The fake bee
hive, made of a stuffed paper bag, is
supposed to deter bees and therefore
make it a more pleasant environment
for the customers. Interesting!
Sandra Blodgett
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Cat Rescued from Basement
T
wo years after worked stopped
on a number of partly finished
residences in the south end of
Paisley, hazards still remain.
One area resident noticed a cat
crying in the basement window of
this duplex on Balaklava Street. The
feline had been trapped there for a
number of days without food
(though there was plenty of water;
the roof isn’t shingled & it’s very
wet inside).
So, who you gonna call? A
quick call to the Paisley Advocate
and our crew (Emma, Charlie &
Craig Budreau and Jen MacIntyre)
sprang into action, dropped a ladder
through the open hole into basement
and rescued the terrified cat—with
only a minor loss of blood on
Charlie’s part.
A week later, posters around
town reconnected the cat with it’s
owner.
The cat is safe, but the building
is still wide open, an obvious danger
to animals and small children.
CB
Mystery Tombstone
Ethel Cober of Port Elgin, and Nellie Johnston of Walkerton
(Cummi ng sisters) remember their father findi ng this stone as youngsters.
To be Displayed at June 6
Historical Society Dinner
T
he upcoming annual dinner for
the Township of Bruce
Historical Society will feature a
panel of three area speakers,
presenting the theme, “Focus on
Cemeteries”. A unique tombstone
will be on display at that event – a
tombstone that has a history of its
own.
Ethel and Nellie well remember
the day around 1936 when it was
discovered at their home on Lot 27,
Con. 12 of Bruce Township during
an excavation for a cellar beneath
the old woodshed. After that
discovery, according t o the
sisters, “Digging proceeded very
carefully!” However, nothing else
was found, and the cellar walls were
completed. Their father, Russell
Cumming, never did find out who
buried it. Nor could he discover any
trace of relatives who may have
known about it. So he simply turned
it over and used it as part of the back
door step.
It remained there for over 70
years - until one day Norm and
Harriet Trepanier, the present
owners of the farm house dug up the
ground for a new well. When they
turned over the backdoor step they
d i s c o v e r e d t ha t i t w a s
a t ombs t one! O nce a ga in,
neighbours were asked if they knew
anything about it. That’s when the
two sisters were contacted.
A further attempt was made to
research the origins of this
tombstone. Apparently it was carved
in Goderich by Mr. Treleaven. The
inscription says: “In Memory of
Margret, daughter of Donald and
Christy McRae. Died July 21,1866,
Age 32.” Interestingly, there is no
letter “a” after the “g” as is normal
in the name Margaret. Marguerite
Caldwell, director of the TBHS has
often wondered, was it discarded
because there was a spelling
mistake?
You can hear more recent
discoveries about the stone and also
learn about the cemeteries in our
area, by attending the dinner. All are
welcome!
The dinner will begin at 6:30 at
t he C ommunit y C e nt re in
Underwood. Tickets are $15 for a
roast beef dinner. To reserve your
ticket call, Marguerite Caldwell, a
director, 353-5394, or president
Eleanor Thompson, 353-5479
(Glammis area), or Gordon Brown
368-7011 (Tiverton area).
Diane Eaton
Ed. Note: I checked with a local
archaeology student Jennif er
MacIntyre who has studied area
censuses and apparently until the
1880’s, the most common spelling of
the name was “Margret”.
The Paisley Advocate June 2008 Page 9
The Pied Piper of Hamelin Visits Paisley
W
ay back in Medieval Germany, in the little
town of Hamelin, rats were flooding the
town and eating all the food. Then a strange man
who called himself the Piper arrived, claiming to
have a magical pipe that would rid of all the rats.
The Applegate school put on a dramatic
Some of the mice were pl ayed by Christine Pei pl owRohner of Paisley, Forest Tocher of Al vanley,
Markus Hack of Kincardine and Phillipa
Baumberger of Port Elgin
musical for our community at the Town Hall on
May 21. There were two performances, one at 1
pm and the other at 6 pm.
The singing was simply amazing and
everyone who attended felt well rewarded for the
$3.00 admission fee.
What an excellent presentation! The four
main roles were played by eight students,
Roselinde Hack, Samantha Bulzgis, Bronwyn
Berry, Rena Kollmann-Suhr, Michelle Hack,
Anna Kollmann-Suhr and India Heisz.
Special thanks goes to the Paisley Legion for
donating the space, to Back Eddies for their
donation to the Applegate Music Program (which
was used to fund the production), to Chicpea for
helping sell the tickets, to Bayshore broadcasting
for helping with advertising, all the people who
came out and watched the performance, and all
the parents who helped with print the programs,
make costumes, coach the young actors.
The posters were handmade and put around
the village of Paisley and the programs covers
were designed by Hannah Kanmacher, Harry
Applegate Celebrates the Season
Weichel and Bronwyn Berry. The programs
featured individual pictures of every actor/actress,
which was an unusual and lovely touch.
Thank-you to Applegate School for this
community contribution.
Sandra Blodgett
Bailey McConnell of Kincardine, Sharon Kerr of
Paisley and Gabrielle Berry of Southampton
BeefFest is
Just Around the Corner
T
Harry Weichel, Rena Kohl man-Suhr, William Wright and Michelle Hack
O
n Friday May 16th, under sunny skies, Applegate School held it's
annual May Festival. Seasonal festivals are celebrated at the school to
mark important changes as we move through the year. Just as there is a
rhythm to each day, and different tasks are appropriate to different times of
day, there is a large rhythm to the year.
The May Festival is a celebration of the rebirth brought on by the return
of Spring, when nature breathes out, plants rise, and the sun returns. There is
food, music, poetry, flower-crown making and traditional Maypole dancing.
Melissa Kanmacher
hat time of year is rolling around again. The Beeffest Committee has
been getting ready for another great Civic Holiday long weekend.
Every year we donate to a number of organizations and we also pick one
special donation. This year we will be donating to the Playground
Committee.
We purchased Tizzy’s BBQ last year so no worries - there will be our
famous beef on a bun served all weekend. Deb Hettrick from Paisley
Foodland and her helpers are also coming down to serve their delicious BBQ
Beef Dinner and awesome breakfast.
We are having our Annual Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch Tournament,
for registration please contact Shawn McLaren at 270-5744. By great
demand, we are bringing back the Steak Eating Contest—so get ready to
eat!! We are also doing a Beef Cook Off this year. For more info and to
register call Dan Hettrick at 353-7133. Co-ed Mud Volleyball will be on
Sunday. To register for that, call Corey Atkinson at 353-5406. The Masons
will be doing the Car Show this year, call 353-5725 for information. Our
Feathered Friends, Dickie Bird, and more new things for the kids are
planned!
We are always looking for volunteers for the weekend. If students are
looking for community hours just give us a call. If you have any questions
about events or volunteer work, please call Kevin or Christie at 353-4366.
Hope to see you there!!
Lets get ready for BeefFest 2008
August 1st ,2nd & 3rd
COME OUT AND PLAY FOR THE PLAYGROUND
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
Nature’s Millworks features Arts throughout the Summer
Rug Hooking
L
ooking for an easy and
satisfying craft? Consider
hooking a rug.
Rug making goes back into the
1800's when women found the need
to cover the cold floors of their old
houses. Some of the old rugs are so
primitive in design that they are
considered works of art today.
On a piece of burlap a design
was drawn with charcoal, then the
canvas was placed on a wooden
frame and the work began.
Sometimes the job of cutting the
rags into strips would be given to a
child. Using her hand forged hook,
the lady would pull loops close
together making a thick pile.
In recent years, the craft has
become modernized - cotton or
linen backings, new wool fabric that
is dyed and colours are chosen as a
painter would.
The collection of rugs on
display at Nature’s Millworks
includes several from outside
Canada. The Welsh Dragon is made
in black and reds using velvets and
knits by E. Collins of Wales.
The New Zealand craft is a
small mat of hearts using sweaters
Painting &
Photography
J
ames Swartz's artwork and
photography show and sale will
be a one man show occupying the
entire second floor of the Nature’s
Millworks from June 28 to July 6.
His work is absolutely eye-popping!
Swartz, the son of two artists of
international acclaim is very excited
about this art show in his stomping
grounds. James’ father Hugh was
born and raised in Chesley. Hugh
was a very successful commercial
by R. Leitch. A little hanging
showing three kittens was made in
the north of England. Sugaring Off
was purchased along the St.
Lawrence River. Australians and
British use a style called Proggy in
which small pieces are knotted to
create a very high thick pile.
A project in Africa has been
started to involve the blind to
recycle rags into rugs for sale.
The Hooked Rug Museum of
North America, soon to be built in
the Maritimes, will house a large
permanent collection.
There is so much history in
some of the old rugs. Sometimes the
type of fabric used will give some
clues about the age-is it hand spun
yarn - woollen underwear - lisle
stockings or fine cut wool fabric
using a machine.
Considering the hundreds of
hours taken up with the planning,
preparing, and finishing that it
almost seems disrespectful to allow
pe ople t o wa lk on t he m.
Consequently, many adorn the
walls of a home.
Nature’s Millworks features a
Rug Hooking and Hand weaving
show from July 12 to 20, 2008.
artist. Though he passed away in
1974, his package designs can still
be found on many everyday
products. James spent his childhood
summers at their Port Elgin cottage.
James’ mother Anne Isabelle, sold
the family cottage shortly after.
Longing for the Bruce shoreline,
James purchased a cottage in Port
Elgin in 2002, where he paints in
the summer months.
For more information on James
Swartz and this show, check out
Nature’s Millwor ks website :
www.naturesmillworks.com .
James S wartz’s The Furrows, 48 x 24 inch, oil on canvas
Spinning and Weaving
T
o many of us, a spinning wheel
is a romantic relic of by gone
days, more often associated with
antique shops or museums; yet with
this simple apparatus we can
produce yarns possessing qualities
that are unobtainable by other
means.
A S pinning Demonstration
There is a wide choice of fibres
that a spinner might choose from.
Some possibilities are camel down,
angora rabbit, mohair, alpaca,
cashmere, silk, cotton, ramie, wool
or even the undercoat of dog hair.
Wool is by far the favourite but may
be blended/carded with other fibres
before spinning. Most spinners find
the process very relaxing.
The fibres may be dyed before
or after spinning using commercial
dyes or nature dyes. That dandelion
that we all love to hate will give a
lovely celery green colour, whereas
he majority of natural plants will
produce shades of yellow.
Very few hand weavers today
use hand spun yarns exclusively, but
many do dye their own yarns for
specific colours or effects. Hand
weaving defined simply is the
interlacement of threads at right
angles. However, it is much more
than this in terms of excitement and
satisfaction that is discovered in the
actual process of creating a fabric.
A weaver must first choose the yarn
type and decide on a pattern. A
four shaft loom can create an
enormous number of different
weave structures. The yarns in the
warp and/ or weft may be
manipulated, added or dropped
during the weaving process to create
that one of a kind fabric for
garments or home décor. With the
exception of rugs or tapestries, all
hand woven fabric must be washed
and steam pressed before it is
considered finished.
The Pottawatomi Spinners and
Weavers Guild meets on the second
Wednesday at 7 pm (except January
and February) at the Grey Roots
H e r it a ge ce nt re in O we n
Sound. We have about forty
members, coming from many
d ir e c t ions
suc h
as
Tobermory,
Chesley, Markdale,
and Tiverton. Our guild has a
lending library and spinning/
weaving equipment that can be
rented out to members. I have
learned much at our guild meetings
and from the members who freely
share about their interests and the
many aspects of textiles. Even after
20 years there is always something
more to learn.
Visitors are always welcome to
our meetings.
The guild mounts a show and
Learning to "dress" the l oom
sale each November at the Owen
Sound library which coincides with
the Gallery show next door.
For more information, contact
Dee Burnlees in Sauble Beach at
5 1 9 - 4 2 2 - 1 2 7 7
(deeburnlees@hotmail.com) or
Sharon Feltham, Paisley at 519- 389
-3749 (g.feltham@bmts.com)
@ Your Library
T
he Paisley Friends book sale
was a success despite the bad
weather. Thanks to everyone who
helped with the sorting of the books
and on the day itself.
We have new display walls up
at the library thanks to the Paisley
Friends of the Library and Brian
Barrett. We now have room to put
our brochures and our new releases.
The next movie night will be on
June 25 at 7:00 pm upstairs at the
Legion.
We will be showing
"Horton Hears a Who". As always,
the cost for the movie is only $2.00
and the Friends will be selling
popcorn and juice for $1.00.
The library will also be showing
a movie on Sunday, August 3 during
Beef Fest.
Movie title to be
announced at a later date.
If you're looking for some
summer reading, here is a list of
new releases:
• Sunday at Tiffany's by James
Patterson
• The Whole Truth by David
Baldacci
• Twenty Wishes by Debbie
Macomber
• Quicksand by Iris Johansen
• The Miracle at Speedy Motors
by Alexander McCall Smith
Ellen Kerr
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
T
his month’s Advocates around the world
features co-editor Mary Ellen Budreau
perusing the last issue while on a short getaway
to New York State. The Middle Falls on the
Genesee River (in Letchworth State Park) is in
the background. Send us your pics of the
Advocate while you are out and about...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
T
he Community Garden has
undergone a few improvements
this year. The plots are now
surrounded by a perimeter fence of
chicken wire to keep the varmints
out, and there are two large water
tanks (filled by a pump from the
Saugeen) so gardeners will be able
to water their crops without having
to wade through poison ivy and mud
to get water from the river. Pictured
here, Mary Gail Johnston removes
covers from her tomato plants
following a frosty May night.
CB
Paisley Residence Doubles
as Romanian Orphanage
O
n Monday, May 12th a small
film crew stopped by the
backyard of Paisley resident Martine
Cote Barnwell to shoot some scenes
for an upcoming short film they are
producing.
Heidi Burrowes and her husband
Colin of the Palmerston area are
independent filmmakers. They are
currently working on film for a
round up your friends and your
family.” Heidi and Colin own their
own high res. digital movie camera
and rent whatever else is needed.
competition by Brazilian author
Paulo Coelho who plans to put
together a movie compiled from
short films he receives based on the
narratives in his book The Witch of
Portobello.
Independent filmmaking is
“getting together whatever resources
you have and putting together the
visuals for a story” Heidi said, “You
Track Day at Paisley Central
Martine has a background in
acting with the Saint John Theatre
Company in New Brunswick and
when she heard Heidi was looking
for locations, offered her backyard
as the setting for a rundown
Rumanian orphanage.
In the photo, L to R, Director
Heidi Burrowes discusses their roles
with actors Danielle SzlawieniecHaw portraying the Romanian nurse,
and Tree Ryde playing a gypsy
mother leaving her baby at the
orphanage doorstep.
CB
photos by Sandra Blodgett
The Paisley Advocate June 2008 Page 13
Mary Ellen’s Healthful Hints
T
“OH, NO!”
his month’s article is probably
of more interest to our younger
readers (I hope we have some
younger readers), although Mom’s
and Dad’s might find it informative
as well, I hope.
Scenario: You’ve been out on a
date, and had a really great time.
Maybe had a few drinks….had lots
of laughs….things start to heat
up….one thing leads to another…
and….things take their natural
course...then, all of a sudden, you
realize the condom broke. Oh, Crap!
Or, you’ve forgotten to take your pill
all week. Oh, No! Or, you just
weren’t expecting this to happen so
you hadn’t planned ahead. Damn!
You quickly calculate in your mind
when you had your last period! Oh,
Hell! You’re mid-cycle….the most
fertile time! Oh my God! What are
we going to do?! We’re not ready
for kids, yet! I didn’t expect this to
happen! What can we do now? Call
“Super Pharmacist”! He/she’ll come
to your rescue, white coat flapping
in the breeze!
Okay, all kidding aside, because
I know this is not a joking matter, I
think the vast majority of couples
have had that sinking, panicky
feeling at one time or another in
their lives. Thankfully, now there is
an option….if you act quickly
enough. There is Emergency
Contraception, intended for this
exact scenario.
Emergency Contraception, or
the “Morning After Pill” is called
Plan B in Canada and is available
without a prescription from your
pharmacist. Up until a couple of
weeks ago, it had to be obtained
directly from the pharmacist and the
couple would have to be “screened”
by the pharmacist to ensure the
product was to be properly used. It
is now available over the counter in
an “area of self-selection in the
Walk
S
ome walk with a walk that is
saucy.
Some walk with, a walk that is
slow.
Some skip and some run
As for a prize to be won,
Some saunter wherever they go.
Some walk with brass
And others with class
Of manner which wondrously
shows
Some jog and some run
Some walk for just fun
And are ever so soft on their toes
Walks proclaim folks are angry
or awkward
Or sickly or fresh as the dew
Most people can tell
A lot from your walk
For your walk
Tells a lot about you.
Vivian Wagner
Port Elgin
submitted by Donelda Beech
general area of the dispensary” to
allow pharmacist participation in the
sale. Please note that all information
between you and your pharmacist is
completely confidential; nobody else
will know, so you don’t need to be
embarrassed. And, you don’t need to
feel alone. I think most pharmacists
are pretty approachable and, you’ll
find, pretty understanding of the
situation.
Plan B contains 2 pills of a type
of progesterone which must be taken
within 5 days of unprotected
intercourse to be effective. It is
most effective (95%) if taken within
the first 24 hours, then effectiveness
decreases as time elapses. Usually
the first pill is taken as soon as
possible, then the 2nd pill is taken
12 hours later, although you can take
both pills at once if you wish. This
is not a form of abortion. Plan B
works by three separated methods: it
prevents or delays release of the egg
from the ovary, it inhibits the
transport of the egg down the
fallopian tubes and it changes the
lining of the uterus so the egg will
not implant. If you are already
pregnant, Plan B will not end the
pregnancy.
Will it make you sick? Maybe.
Side effects include those often
associated with your period: nausea,
vomiting, cramps, breast tenderness,
headache, dizziness, spotting and it
may alter the schedule of your next
period, but these symptoms
generally only last a few days.
General discomfort can usually be
handled by your usual pain reliever
(Tylenol™ or Advil™).
What if you vomit right away?
If you vomit within 1 hour, you may
not have completely absorbed the
medication, so you should take the
second dose immediately and return
to the pharmacist for a second pack.
If your period doesn’t start
within three weeks of using Plan B,
you should contact your doctor, just
to be sure.
R e me m be r , E m e r ge nc y
Contraception is just that….for use
in an emergency. It is not a form of
regular birth control. If you’re
currently sexually active and are not
using any birth control, your
pharmacist would be happy to go
through the options available for
you. There are many more
alternatives other than “the pill” and
condoms if these two methods don’t
suit. Remember, however, that
condoms are the best defence against
STI’s.
Before I close, I’d like to leave
the young people with something to
think about (and I’ll try not to get
too preachy here). Hollywood and
the internet have changed our
attitudes about sex. Sex has become
a recreational event, the “mind-
blowing climax” the goal. And, with
the right person, it can be wonderful.
But, what I want to remind you is
that biologically, intercourse is about
one t h i ng… . . r e p r o duc t i o n,
continuation of the species, the
production of offspring. When it
comes to the biology, we’re really
no different than any other of God’s
creatures. So, next time you’re in
the throes of passion, before things
go too far, take a minute and
think….is this the person I want to
have children with? Are you ready
for the responsibilities of creating a
living person?
We watched a movie on the
w ee ke nd ca lle d L ions f or
Lambs….not a happy story…but
Robert Redford had a line at the end
that struck home with me. He
played a university professor talking
to a student from his class, and
basically he told the student, you’re
an adult now, whether you feel like
one or not, and the decisions you
make as an adult will affect the rest
of your life.
They’re your
responsibility and you’re the one
that has to dea l with t he
consequences.
So make your
dec is ions care fully. “S upe r
Pharmacist” has only very limited
super powers!
Mary Ellen Budreau
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
Secrets of the Treasure Chest
Hannah Rusk Kelly
H
annah Rusk was a noted artist
in the early 1900’s. Reading
the Echoes of the Past in the Paisley
Advocates, housed at the Treasure
Chest Museum, we learn more of
this Artist from Elderslie Township.
Hannah was the daughter of
W i l l i a m a n d S a r a h J a ne
(McLaughlin) Rusk. They lived at
Lot 7, Concession 10, Elderslie
Township. William successfully
made a wooden pump on the farm
and soon there was quite a demand
for the pump. The family moved to
Paisley , where he produced the well
known Rusk pump at the Paisley
Pump Works. After she left Paisley
to pursue her dream of being an
artist, she often returned to visit
family and friends.
Hannah Rusk, became a
foremost Canadian artist whose
work as a portrait and miniature
painter, brought her fame here and
abroad. As a student, she studied at
the Acadimie Collerrosi in Paris,
France. Prior to that, she attended
art schools in Hamilton, Toronto,
Boston and Philadelphia.
While in Paris she met her
husband, Rev. Samuel P. Kelly, a
American Episcopal minister who
was working there. They were
married in Philadelphia.
When in Paris, four of her
paintings hung in the Paris Salon, an
honour that comes to few Canadians.
She also did landscape paintings of
Switzerland, Lucerne, The Channel
Islands and Brittany. Among the
many valued pictures of Mrs.
Kelly’s is a portrait of Bishop
Whittaker, of Philadelphia and one
of St. John the Divine in the
Masonic Temple, at Philadelphia.
After Rev. Kelly’s death,
Hannah Rusk Kelly
retur ne d
to
Hamilton, Ontario.
For many years,
Mrs. Kelly was
ac t ive
in
t he
W ome n’s
Art
A ss oc ia t ion
of
Hamilton. She had
gained a reputation
for miniature and
portrait painting and
she enjoyed doing
miniatures on ivory.
In June 1935,
Hannah Rusk Kelly
Hannah Rusk Kelly’s Pansies and Wild flowers
passed away at her
home in Hamilton and is buried in
the Paisley Cemetery.
from 1 to 4 pm and after July 1, we
Many items of the past can be are open 7 days a week from 1 to 4
found in the papers or on microfilm pm. For Group tours, call the
at the Treasure Chest Museum.
Museum at 519-353-7176, leave a
The Museum is featuring message and someone will get back
“Wedding Bells and Accessories” to you.
and due to its popularity the Friends
of the Museum have extended the
Friends of the
exhibit until July 20. Come out to
Treasure Chest Museum
the Museum, weekends until June 28
Things I Learned
from Noah’s Ark
Cargill Corner
O
ne could never in this life time
imagine Cargill without a
Cassidy. The Cassidy family has
been a mainstay of our special
village longer than this humble
scribbler can remember. They were
here since the early days to be exact.
Today, it is of Gord Cassidy,
one of this terrific clan, I write. I
write to thank him for all he did for
Cargill and community. Most of you
dear readers already know Gord. He
was born a Cargillian to the
colourful village barber "Rome" and
his wonderful wife Lillian (Braun) a
little more than 70 years ago.
Gord grew up in the village and
was fortunate indeed to win the hand
of his wife Gwen (Elphick). Gord
spent most of his life in the Cargill
area. He has proven to be a hard and
dedicated worker. Eight years ago,
after he retired from the daily
drudgery of the work day he took on
the duties of "Keeper of the Cargill
Park." During this time the park has
been the envy of all surrounding
communities and a great place to
visit and fish, camp, play ball or just
eat lunch and enjoy the scenery.
Gord has kept the park,
diamonds and soccer pitches in
immaculate condition throughout his
tenure of groundskeeper. All who
have entered the Park or had reason
to attend an event at the special and
spacious CCC come away impressed
at the pristine appearance of the
grounds. For all of these accolades,
Cargill had Gord to thank. He was
the "Gardener of our Eden."
However, for various reasons, Gord
has decided to retire and take life a
little more casually. He will have
more time to spend with his family
and to probably dabble in the
antiques trade in which he is more
than efficient. From this day on
when one enters the Cargill Park it
will seem a little darker, for a little
of its lustre will have floated away
on the current of the Teeswater now
that Gord has parked the tractor for
the last time.
Now is the time to thank Gord
for his eight memorable years of
service in which each day he worked
he went above and beyond the call
of duty to make our park the best
park it could be. It is time to thank
Gord for his artistry. The Creator
had given Cargill its Eden but just as
importantly, He gave us Gord to
maintain it to celestial standards.
Gord did not disappoint.
It is time to thank Gord for the
many hours he put in that no one
knew about. He volunteered his time
at every brunch and made sure the
entrances to the CCC were free of
snow for any winter events. He
volunteered time on tournament
weekends to ensure the garbage was
in its proper place and campers and
vis itors observed park rules.
It is time to thank Gord for the
intangible qualities that he brought
to the job. His pride in the job he did
a nd his w or k e t hic w er e
immeasurable, but could be seen in
the fruits of his meritorious labour the pristine appearance of our park
It is time to wish Gord well and
to wish him many happy days ahead
in which he can peacefully pursue
his dreams. Now is the hour to wish
our good and faithful "Keeper of the
Cargill Park" God Speed and this
Irish blessing, "May your day be
touched by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by the song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles of the
people you love." Goodbye Gord,
from the people of Cargill who love
you and appreciated all you did in
the way only you could do.
Goodbye, "Keeper of the
Cargill Park." Goodbye friend.
Brian Raper
1. Don't miss the boat.
2. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining
when Noah built the Ark.
3. Remember that we are all in
the same boat.
4. Stay fit. When you're 600
years old, someone may ask
you to do something really
big.
5. Don't listen to critics; just get
on with the job that needs to
be done.
The Other Hotel
Gets Some Repairs
T
he old McClure Hotel building
underwent some much-needed
repairs.
T he porc h/ ba lc ony was
demolished and the brickwork and
the foundation along the front were
repaired. It’s sad to see the old
porch go, but it has been slowly
falling apart over recent years and
was no longer safe.
The front awning frames (which
hadn’t had awning fabric on them
for a while) were also pulled down.
Anyone who can use these frames
should contact Sandra Blodgett.
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Clinic Classic Golf Tournament “Exceeds Expectations”
T
he sun shone brightly on
Saturday, May 24th and 82
golfers enjoyed a great day on the
links at the 2008 Clinic Classic.
After 18 holes at the excellent
facilities of the Saugeen Golf
Course, the sportsmen and women
were bussed back the Paisley
Community Centre for a roast beef
dinner put on by Sheryl Steinhoff
and the Clinic Committee.
Dave Barrett, Rob Butchart and
Dale Steinhoff were the prime
movers behind the event, and at the
end of the day, $6,200.00 was
brought in for the Paisley Health
Clinic Building Fund, far exceeding
the Committee’s expectations.
Outstanding sponsorship for the
event was received from over 60
area business and individuals:
Ackert Insurance Brokers Inc.,
Meridian Credit Union Ltd, Allen's
TIM‐BR Mart, Midtown Foodmart,
Barry & Beth Howe and Family,
Mill Creek Chocolates, Bill
Murdoch MPP,
Molson, Bruce
Telecom, Municipality of ArranElderslie, Coca Cola Canada, OLG
Slots at Hanover Raceway, Cowan
Canoe Livery, Owen Sound Attack,
Crabby Joe’s, Paisley Firefighter
Assoc iat ion, Cr oss C ountry
Equipment, Paisley Foodmarket,
Dave Kemp-Welch, Paisley Legends
Old-timers Hockey Club, Dennis
Stewart, Paisley Pharmacy, Domm
Construction Ltd, Paisley Veterinary
Services, Dunkeld, Patrick Kelly
Barrister & Solicitor, Elora Soap
C ompa n y , R B C D omin i on
Securities, First Concrete Limited,
RBC Royal Bank, Freiburger
Communications, RCL Branch #295
Ladies Auxiliary, Gary & Bev
Dillon, Robert's Farm Equipment,
Hanover Raceway, Ross Young Bus
Lines, Hanover Typograph, Roy
Mullen, Henderson P addon Hanover, Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #295, Henderson Paddon Owen Sound, Saugeen Golf Club,
Hope & Leader Insurance, Saugeen
Shores Fire Department, KC
A ut omot ive ,
Scoreboard Sports
T oo,
KP M G,
S h o p p e r s
D rug ma rt ,
Labatts, Sparling
Propane, Lang's
P lu m b i ng
&
H e a t i n g ,
Spr uc e da le
Agromart, Larry
Miller MP, The
Hockey Hall of
Fame, Laurentian
University - Greg
Hoddinott, Total
Refrigeration, McCullough Fuels,
Town of Hanover, Mickey Majury.
Thank you to the volunteers
who generously help the Clinic
Committee: bus drivers Vicki
Hanley and Mary Helen Campbell,
hole - in- one mon it or T yle r
Waters, bartender Michele Waters,
tickets sellers Emma Budreau and
Joe Tuka, kitchen detail Reta Davis ,
Vanessa Steinhoff and Janalee
Mosleyand, and last minute helping
hands Paul Sinclair and Roger
Whetstone.
The organizers with to thank the
Paisley Health Clinic Committee for
all of their work and the above and
beyond assistance of Rob Butchart,
Sheryl Steinhoff and Carly Steinhoff
for helping to pull together this great
fundraiser for the Paisley Health
Clinic.
Sports Teams from Years Gone By
Ebenezer Ball Team 1920
Ebenezer Hockey Team 1920
Back row: John Fleming, John Grant Sr., Tracey Thomas, Wallace Tanner, Back Row: Deight Potts, John Fleming, Tracey Thomas, Wallace Tanner,
Alf Tanner, Russ Wager; Middle Row: Edger Tanner, Earl Grant, Victor George Thomas, Clifford Tanner; Front Row: Edger Tanner, Earl Grant, Eph
Tanner, Deight Potts, Clifford Tanner; Front Row: Eph Grant, Murray Grant, Grant, Harvey Grant, Russ Wager
bat boy Harvey Grant
both photos courtesy of John Robinson
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Mary MacKay’s
Window on the Past
One of the First Men
In Paisley
A
lexander Vidal, the leader of a
survey crew who on January 1,
1851 was commissioned to survey
Saugeen Township, Bruce County
into farm lots, was one of the first
white men to ever set foot in
Paisley.
Gathering his party of men and
necessary supplies , he left Sarnia by
boat and reached the mouth of the
Saugeen River on April 18, 1851.
He got canoes and proceeded up the
river to the north-west corner of
Brant Township which was to be
the starting point. The line thus laid
was the base for the survey of the
rest of the township which was
completed August 22, 1851. The
Vidal survey gang returned through
Paisley shortly after Simon Orchard
and his family floated down the
Saugeen River from Walkerton. The
crew turned in and built the first
primitive dwelling-a shanty of poles
in which the Orchard family took
shelter. It was on Ross Street where
the home of Alex Blue stood many
years later.
Notes in Alexander Vidal’s
journal describe the difficulties
faced because of the winding of the
Saugeen River, the high cliffs and
the mosquitoes. An unusual thing
about the survey of Saugeen is the
long thin farms along Lake Huron
and the River Range farms between
the Saugeen River and the Saugeen
Road (Elora Road).
This was Alexander Vidal’s
final work as Public Land Surveyor.
He returned to Sarnia and became
manager of the Bank of Upper
Canada there from 1852 to 1866 and
of the Bank of Montreal from 1866
to 1875. He also served as treasurer
for Lambton County. In 1863, he
was elected to the Legislative
Council of the Province of Canada
for St. Clair division and served
until Confederation.
In 1873 Alexander Vidal was
appointed to the Senate for Sarnia
division, a position he held until his
death December 18, 1906 at age 87.
As well as having the
distinction of being one of the first
white men in Paisley, he also is
credited with conducting one of the
first worship services in this area,
for three or four young men in a tent
in a wet snowstorm on April 20th
1851.
Mary MacKay
for the Paisley Advocate
Chimers Present Choir
O
n June 29, the Mennonite
Choir from Tara will be
performing a benefit concert
at Knox United Church with
proceeds going to the
Paisley Health Clinic.
This event is being sponsored
by a new local group, the Chimers
of the Paisley Pastoral Charge
(Knox and Harmony United
Churches.) Bob Pinkerton along
with Ruth Parker are in charge of
the Chimers. They practice
on Monday mornings at
9:30 am followed by lunch.
This group just started in
2008 is are looking for additional
members.
If you’d like to join them in
making a different kind of beautiful
music (no vocal skills required),
why not try playing the chimes? For
more information, contact Bob at
519-366-1304.
Happy 45th Anniversary
Jackson Women’s Institute
T
he Jackson W.I., and guests,
recently celebrated their 45th
anniversary at the Bradley School
with two charter members attending.
It was on May 8th, 1963 at the
home of Mrs. Mary (Elmer) Reid
that the ladies first gathered to
organize the Jackson Women’s
Institute. The minutes of the first
W.I. meeting were read by first
Secretary – Eileen Brown; and a
history of the institute (originally
written by Elizabeth Thomas) was
read by Janet MacKay. A moment
of silence was observed in memory
of deceased W.I. members.
Greetings were brought from the
Bruce County W.I. President, Sylvia
Hasbury. Following an evening of
fellowship and reminiscing, the
anniversary cake was served.
Standing - L to R: Dorothy
Riley, Mary Teeple, Sylvia Hasbury
(President, Bruce County W.I.), Pat
Smith, Eileen Bezpalko, Ruth
Parker, Barb Irwin, Seated - Betty
Irwin (Secretary), Eileen Brown
(charter member), Janet MacKay
(charter member), Brenda Vance
(President), Regrets: Marg Jones
and Donna MacLean.
The Paisley Advocate June 2008 Page 17
These items were compiled from
the June 6, 1923 issue of the
Paisley Advocate. CB
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The Paisley Advocate June 2008
Community Calendar
T
he Paisley Advocate’s
Community Calendar is
available free of charge to nonp rof i t co mmu n i t y gr oup s .
Submissions should be made no
later than the 20th of the preceding
month. Contact Craig Budreau at
Paisley Pharmacy, 353-5707, fax
353 -543 8,
or
ema il
info@paisleyadvocate.com
June 6 - annual dinner for the
Township of Bruce Historical
Society 6:30 at the Community
Centre in Underwood. Tickets $15
for dinner call, Marguerite Caldwell
353-5394, Eleanor Thompson 3535479 or Gordon Brown 368-7011
June 7 - Arran-Elderslie Minor
H oc ke y Golf T our na me nt ,
Whispering Hills Golf Club
Hanover.
June 7 - Paisley Concert Choir
& Chantry Singers together in
concert in Hanover at St. Matthew's
Lutheran Church (the red Lutheran
church) , 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just
$12 for adults and $10 for students.
June 9 - Bruce County
Genealogical Society meets at 7p.m.
in Elsinore. Mary Stewart and
Mary Schwass will conduct tours of
cemeteries in Elsinore and Tara.
June 14 - Saugeen Paddlers
host the annual North Canoe Races
June 14 - 5th Annual Cops for
Cancer Shave-off 10 am at Paisley
Foodland. For more information
contact Brent Alexander at 3535415 or Mary Wendt at 353-5397
June 20 - Strawberry Luncheon
hosted by P ais ley Hos pita l
Auxiliary Presbyterian Church,
Paisley 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Salad
plate, Strawberry Shortcake,
Beverage Adults $ 7.00 Takeout
available – contact Winnie, 519 -
353 – 5686
June 20 - Legion 1/2 BBQ
Chicken Dinner from 5 PM - 8 PM
cost $12.00 per person
June 21 - Legion Golf Fun Day
at the Walkerton Golf Course, sign
up at Legion Bar, more details
available on sign up. Cost $40.00
per person
June 23 - Williscroft W.I.
meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Dobbinton
United Church. Car pooling to be
arranged for the trip to the cairn at
Kemble and lunch at Cobble Beach.
June 28 - Playgroun d
Fundraising Committee Roast
Beef Supper from 5-7 at Paisley
Community Centre, then come back
later for the Country 93 Video
Dance Party and Silent Auction.
June 29 - Benefit Concert by
Tara Mennonite Choir at Knox
United Church, 7:30 pm. Donations
accepted toward Paisley Health
Clinic.
June 30 - deadline to register
for swimming lessons at Christian
Horizons. Call 519-353-5756
July 5 - Yard and Bake Sale,
Westminster Presbyterian Church
8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Aug. 23 - Paisley Hazardous
Waste Disposal at County Garage
on Canrobert St. 8 am to 11 am
Aug. 30 - Firefighter’s
Breakfast
Regularly Scheduled Events
Monthly Breakfast at the
Legion will resume in the fall.
Lawn Bowling at the Lawn
Bowling greens behind the
library every Tuesday evening at
7:00 p.m. Beginners welcome for
these casual evenings - give it a try,
you might enjoy it. Please contact
Bryan Webb at 519 - 353 - 5823 for
more information.
Legion Euchre Night - every
Monday at 7:45 pm sharp at the
Paisley Legion. Everyone welcome.
Paisley Rotary Club meets
every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact
Wilson Gregg for more info.
Paisley Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets every Tuesday
at the Anglican Church of the
Ascension hall at 8:00 p.m.
Seniors’ Luncheon is held at
the Missionary Church the last
Tuesday of every month from 12 till
2 pm. All seniors are welcome
Regular Legion Meeting is
held on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month, 8 pm, (Executive meet at
6:30 pm)
Paisley Concert Choir practice
at Knox United Church, Paisley on
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
New members welcome to join this
adult SATB choir. For more
information please call Cheryl
Steinhoff 519-353-7202.
Paisley and District Kinsmen
meet 1st and 3rd Thursday each
month. For info, contact Barry
McTeer
Legion Ladies Aux. meeting
1st Thursday each month 7 pm.
Alzheimer Society of GreyBruce Caregiver Support Group
meets 1st Wednesday of every
month at 1:30 at Grace United
Church, Hanover, and the 2nd
Wednesday of every month, at 1:30
at Southampton United Church. 1800-265-9013.
AWANA Kids Club at
Immanuel Missionary Church every
Wednesday night, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration begins @ 6:00 p.m.
Ages 5 and Up. For Info call: (519)
353-5270 or (519)353-5371
Exercise Walking at Paisley
Central School on Mondays &
Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Bring
indoor walking shoes.
Support Groups for people
with Parkinson's are held the 2nd
Tues da y of t he mont h in
Kincardine, the 3rd Tuesday of the
month in Hanover. Everyone
welcome. For more information call
(519) 652-9437.
Welcome!
children under 4 years old. They
moved to Paisley in the summer of
he P aisley and District 2007.
Chamber of Commerce is
M oike n br ings Creat ive
pleased to welcome two new Memories to town. She has been
volunteers to our staff. Cedric and making fr ie nds by host ing
Moiken Penner, newcomers to scrapbooking parties in her home on
Arnaud Street, have volunteered to Monday nights from 7-9. We have
welcome others to our community. found that we can complete about
They will visit businesses on a one page per hour if we don't talk
regular basis to pick up little treats too much! The cost to "play with
from each owner, add them to the pictures" is just $2.00/evening plus
bags and deliver
any supplies you
t h e m
t o
might want to
newcomers to the
purchase when
area.
you are there.
The PDCC, is
There is limited
overjoyed to see
space however. If
the abundance of
you would like to
newcomers to the
join the group of
area. There are so
scrapbookers just
ma n y
y o un g
call Moiken at 353
families ,
t hat
-7022.
Moiken and Cedric Penner
Paisley Central
You may wish to
will be bursting at the seams soon host your own scrapbooking party
(most of these people have children so that you can see all the ways you
5 years old and under).
can preserve your cherished
If you are one of the new 50 moments with Creative Memories.
families (moved in since June 2007) Moiken is most pleased to help you
please call Moiken and Cedric at make the best of your valuable
353-7022 and they will come and pictures and is a capable host for a
visit you with valuable information fun and informative evening for you
about the town and its services.
& your friends.
Cedric and Moiken have three
Sandra Blodgett
ARE YOU NEW TO TOWN?
T
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Announcements
All Announcements, Thank You’s, etc.:
$7.00 - Obituaries, Births are free
Anniversaries
Moffat
The Royal Canadian Legion Paisley
Legion Branch 295 Rental –
Auditorium Hall (upstairs) Great
for Parties of 100 People or less
Bartender provided For rental
details call 353-5444
DECORATION DAY
at
PURDY’S CEMETERY
14th Concession Greenock
Township
SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2008
service at 2 pm
Speaker: Pastor Tony Geense
from
Immanuel Evangelical Missionary
Church, Paisley
Light refreshments to follow
Horst Greenhouses - Hanging
Baskets, Planters, Geraniums and
many other vegetable & flowering
plants. Six miles east of Saugeen
Bluffs on the 10th concession
Closed Sundays. 519-363-0173 –
RR2 Dobbinton, N0H 1L0
Commercial Space Available for
Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft. 418
Queen St. N. Paisley Inquiries
maria@mdrdesign.ca or 1-800-8182198
Strawberry Luncheon
Friday, June 20, 2008
hosted by
Paisley Hospital Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church, Paisley
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Salad plate, Strawbe rry
Shortcake, Beverage
Adults $ 7.00
Takeout available – contact
Winnie, 519 - 353 – 5686
Congratulations to Dalton and
Hannah Moffat who celebrated 60
wonderful years of marriage on
May 1, 2008.
at
Knox United Church
June 29, 2008 7:30 pm.
Donations accepted toward
Paisley Health Clinic
Sponsored by the Chimers Group
of the Paisley Pastoral Charge
Church
Directory
Presbyterian Church
In Memoriam
I
Ellis
n loving memory of our dear
parents and grandparents
Dorothy and Lawrence.
In our hearts you memories
linger. Sweetly, tender, fond and
true. There is not a day go by that
we don't think of you both.
love Carol Ann, Andrea,
Jennifer, Allen & Bernice
(The Church of the Ascension)
251 Albert St, Paisley
Rev. Linda Nixon 363-2339
llnixon@bmts.com
Winter Services: Sunday 1:00 pm
(except the last Sunday of the month
- call 519-363-2339 for location )
Paisley
Service: Sunday 10:00 am
Glammis (St. Paul’s)
Service: Sunday 11:30 am
Missionary Church
(Immanuel Evangelical)
307 Balaklava St. Paisley
353-5270
immanuelemc@bmts.com
Rev. Tony Geense
Sunday School (all ages): 9:30 am
Service: 10:30 am
Lessons for Living: 6:30 pm
Friendship Coffee Break: every 3rd
Tuesday 9:30
Senior's Sunshine Fellowship for
55+: every last Tuesday 12:00 pm
United Church
399 Goldie St. Paisley
353-5278
knoxunited@bmts.com
Pastor Judy Zarubick
Worship in Paisley at Knox United
Church at 10:30 a.m.
for February, March and April
Worship in Pinkerton at Harmony
United Church at 10:30 a.m.
for May, June and July.
Baptist Church
Church Street, Paisley
Pastor David Cooke
Contact persons:
Mairi Karcher 353-5771 or
Vicky Abbs 353-5223
www.paisleybaptist.org
Service: Sunday 9:45 am
with Sunday School during service
Paisley Farmers Market - Fresh
in-season Produce, Meats, Baked
Goods, Canned Vegetables &
Fruits, Honey & Maple Syrup.
Open every Saturday beginning
May 17 until mid fall, from 9 am –
1 pm. Located at Beach Way
Burgers, Paisley. If you are
interested in being a vendor call
519-353-4113
Custom Sowing, grain or beans
with JD450 26 run drill double disc
grass seed & fertilizer $15 per
acre. Joel Martin 519-353-5083
Pasture raised Chickens—available
soon. Omega3 Eggs - $2.50 per
dozen produced from pastured
hens. Frozen Organic Beef – Call
for complete product list & prices.
Weber’s Farm – 519-353-4113,
Bruce County Rd. 11, Closed
Sundays
Loader Attachments New &
Used, Buckets, Manure Forks, Bale
forks or Custom made. Stainless
Steel Waterer's For 2 & 4 Head of
Cattle or Horses, Insulated, Uses
underground plumbing, Various
options available Kintyre Metal
Craft, David Weber, 519-353-4113
More
Things I Learned
from Noah’s Ark
Anglican Church
(Westminster)
260 Queen St. S,
353-6020
westminster.stpaul@bmts.com
Rev. Shelly Butterfield-Kocis
Births
Zettler
Tara Mennonite
Choir
in concert
Classified Ads
Rates for Classified Ads: $7.00 for 20 words, + 20¢ for each additional word,
R
yleigh Marie Zettler, born
Thursday April 17, 2008
weighing in at 6lbs 9oz. Very proud
parents are Alisha McNeill and Joel
Zettler of Mildmay.
Spoiling privileges go to Nana
& Papa Leeann & Ken McNeill and
Joyce & Russell Zettler and Aunt
Brittany & Sarah. Ryleigh is the
first great grandchild to Lawrence
& Mary Gregg & Ron & Freda
McNeill.
1. Build your future on high
ground.
2. For safety's sake, travel in
pairs
3. Speed is n't a lwa ys an
advantage. The snails were on
board with the cheetahs.
4. When you're stressed, float a
while.
5. Remember, the Ark was built
by amateurs, the Titanic by
professionals.
6. No matter the storm, there's
always a rainbow waiting.
Submitted by Donelda Beech
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