June 2010

The Paisley Advocate June 2010 Page 1
P roud of Our Co mmunity, P ro ud of Our He ritage
Paisley & District Chamber Of Commerce
June 2010 - Volume 92
This spring has been a great one for hitting the river, as this family prepares to do just below the Teeswater dam.
If You go Down to the Woods Today...
...You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely down in the woods today
But safer to stay at home.
T
here have been a lot of reports of
bears in the area, but these are the
first pictures we’ve seen. Bernice
MacKinnon sent these photos of a
bear that was seen in Eldon & Judy
MacKinnon’s front and side field on
the night of May 22nd around 8:30
pm. She says, “Two neighbours
watched it as it walked through the
field and into the bush…these photos
were taken by the neighbour who lives
around the corner on the B-line.”
So if you should have a close
encounter of the bear kind, what do
you do? The following suggestions are
from the Ministry of Natural
Resources website:
• If the bear is not paying any
attention to you, slowly and
quietly back away while watching
the bear to make sure it isn't
following you
• Do not approach the bear to get a
better look
• If the bear obviously knows you
are there, raise your arms to let the
bear know you are a human. Make
yourself look as big as possible.
Speak in a firm but nonthreatening voice while looking at
•
•
•
the bear and backing away
Watch the bear to gauge its
reaction to you. Generally, the
noisier the bear is, the less
dangerous it is, providing you
don't approach the bear. If a bear
huffs, pops its jaw or stomps its
paws on the ground, it wants you
to back away and give it space
If a bear closely approaches you,
drop any food you are carrying
and continue backing up
If the bear continues to try to
approach, stand your ground and
be aggressive - use your whistle or
air horn, yell, stand tall, wave
your arms and throw objects
•
•
•
If a bear keeps advancing and is
getting close, continue to stand
your ground. Use your bear
pepper spray and anything else to
threaten or distract the bear - bears
will often first test to see if it is
safe to approach you
Do not run or climb a tree. Bears
can run faster and climb better
than you
If the bear makes contact, fight
back with everything you have
And if none of those things work, be
assured that we do have one of the
best healthcare systems in the world.
Craig Budreau
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Art Show Features Local Artists
O
n May 22 Nature’s Millworks
held an opening reception for
Inside Paisley, a show and sale
featuring artwork and crafts made by
25 people who live in Paisley. This
show is a mere sampling of the
incredible wealth of amazing talent in
our area.
The artwork pictured above, from
top left: Gift Boxes and Cards made
by Moiken Penner; Saugie Stocking
made by Cindy McKenna; Bird House
made by Malcolm Rombach; Hose
Tower drawn by An ne-Mar ie
Vanhaelemeesch Ruest; “Paisley
Farm” painted by Cindy McKenna;
“Winter Tie-Up - Owen Sound”
photo by John Thompson (this work is
a digital photograph that has been
manipulated using a computer to make
it look more like a watercolour); this
Figure-8 Cello is made and designed
by Sibylle Ruppert using indigenous
and European woods. The viola is
made by her husband Greg Walke.
The exhibition runs from May 21
to June 6.
Diane Eaton
In Praise of Farmers’ Markets
I
t’s fresh produce time once again
and I, for one, am thrilled that
Paisley has the fledgling beginnings of
a permanent Farmer's Market (yes I
know the market has been around for a
few years, it’s just that I hope it will
continue to expand.) I am grateful that
there are local farmers who are willing
to become vendors one day a week so
that we villagers and the visitors to our
town can have access to fresh, local
food.
It is true, I am from “away”, but I
am not from any big city (though, as a
newly transplanted ruralite, I do
identify with the term “citidiot” as I
am regularly reminded I often haven’t
the foggiest notion how to survive in
the country!) I grew up in Guelph
where the farmer’s market is one of
the most successful, enthusiastically
patronized, and well-stocked markets
in Ontario.
It is mobbed every
weekend bringing parking revenue and
much- needed sh op pers to t he
downtown area. On market day, the
coffee shops are crowded, the
luncheon spots are over-flowing and
visitors are moved to visit galleries
and make purchases at this festive
time. Studies show that in the villages
that host farmer’s markets, all the
existing merchants do well on market
days, even the local grocery stores
increase their sales. What is not to
like about that?
For any town to thrive it is crucial
to have a diversity of businesses, be
they restaurants, coffee houses,
clothing stores, grocers etc. People
will be more likely to visit a spot that
has several sources so that, if what is
wanted cannot be obtained at one
location, it can surely be found next
do or. Var iet y bree ds greater
patronage.
In Guelph, dozens of produce
sellers sell side-by-each and rather
than believe they are taking sales from
each other, they be lieve t he
competition and variety helps them all.
The large selection of produce and
farmers means people make the effort
to get to market because they know
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there is enough from which to choose
and that their trip will not be
wasted. It is my hope that we all come
to see value in our weekly market
especially now that Buying Fresh and
Buying Local is a trend that is not
going to go away.
With the addition of colourful
tents and awnings, plentiful and
visible produce, abundant flowers and
plants, and bold signage, the market
becomes a destination in and of itself,
giving passers-by just one more reason
to stop in our fair village and time to
explore our unique offerings.
Micheline Mann
The Paisley Farmer’s Market opened on Saturday May 22nd with a special “Greet, Meat & Eat” event. It was a rainy day, but that didn’t keep the vendors or
customers away. The market runs every Saturday morning behind the Arena.
CB
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Brockton and Area
Family Health Team
Equestrian Trainer Visits
Whitaker Stables
WARTS
By Danielle Bannerman, B.Sc
(Hons), D. Pod M.
ne of the most common
complaints seen in a chiropody
office is plantar warts. These are
noncancerous growths caused by the
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
Different strains for this virus will
result in different types and patterns
of warts. While they may die naturally
within two years, they may need to be
removed sooner if irritating, painful,
or if they continue to multiply.
Because the incubation period for
warts is 1-20 months, it is impossible
to tell exactly when the virus was
introduced into the body.
Anyone can contract the Human
Papilloma Virus but plantar warts are
most often seen in children and young
adults. Incidence is also higher in
people who share common bathing
areas such as gym members and
swimmers. In essence, HPV invades
the body through tiny cuts or breaks in
the skin. Normally, antibodies in the
blood will destroy the virus but
sometimes it takes refuge in the skin
resulting in a plantar wart. Therefore a
plantar wart is more likely to develop
with repetitive HPV exposure or a
weakened immune system because of
certain drugs or illness.
Warts can be firm, rough, bumpy
lesions with tiny pinpoint dark spots
inside or they can have a smooth
surface with a grey-yellow or brown
appearance. They can occur anywhere
but those located on areas of pressure
or bony prominences tend to be the
most irritating. Some strains will
result in clusters called mosaic warts.
Most often, a health care
professional will apply a mild topical
acid to treat plantar warts. This may
include salicylic acid or cantharidin.
These treatments usually require
O
Amy Wathke receives jumping instruction from Ite O’Higgins-Young
A
world renowned horse trainer
recently visited the Paisley area!
Irish-born Ite O'Higgins-Young,
an international dressage trainer
enjoyed her visit to Whittaker Stables,
just south of Paisley.
While she was here, she worked
with many of our local riders
including Paisley's Alyssa Guta,
Chesley's Lauren Monk (daughter of
PCS teacher Joanne Klein) and 14
year old Amy Wathke of Desboro.
I had the opportunity to speak
with Amy and she said that she got
involved with horses rather by
accident. When she was 5 years old,
her grandparents gave her one riding
lesson. “It was love at first ride.”
Since then she has taken every
possible opportunity to be with
horses. In September, she began
coming to Whittaker Stables because
she has made a decision to make a
career out of her passion and “there is
such a high level of training here in
Paisley.”
Ite O'Higgins is enjoying working
with riders of all ages. She has been
enjoying working with horses for over
50 years. Amo ng her ma ny
achievements are winning the 1989
Canadian Grand Prix Championship
and her 1990 participation in the
World Equestrian Games. She teaches
students worldwide. Ite says that there
is a need in the sport for more
experienced riders to give back by
training young riders. She says that
there is a very receptive group of
young people in this part of the
country.
Ite specializes in teaching
dressage and creates a strong
foundation upon which all other skills
can be built. Anita Whittaker, the
owner of Whittaker Stables, says she
hopes to have Ite come at least once
per quarter.
There must be something very
rewarding about taking a new horse
and rider, diamonds in the rough, and
polishing their every move until they
sparkle in the international arena. We
are so lucky to have this opportunity
offered to our area riders.
Sandra Blodgett
multiple applications over the course
of several weeks. They work by
disintegrating viral cells to allow
healthy tissue to replace them.
Cryotherapy involves freezing the
wart with a very cold solution such as
liquid nitrogen (sodium nitride). This
destroys the virus, causing it to turn
black and fall off within a few days.
This treatment is ineffective in some
cases, as the solution cannot penetrate
deep enough to completely destroy the
virus. Other treatments include laser
t h e r a p y , d e b r i d e me n t , a n d
immunotherapy. With any wart,
expect a minimum of three treatments,
as warts can be very persistent. The
sooner a wart is treated, the better the
treatment success.
Many simple habits can help
prevent contracting a wart. Avoid
walking barefoot whenever possible
especially in public shower rooms.
This predisposes the foot to cuts and
scrapes and allows better exposure to
HP V. C heck c h ild re n’ s fee t
periodically. Avoid direct contact with
warts on other people or other body
parts. Do not ignore growths or
changes in the skin. Keep a strong
immune system with a balanced diet,
adequate sleep, non-smoking, and
good stress management techniques.
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The Brockton and Area Family
Health Team (BAFHT) provides many
elements of care for a variety of ages
and stages of life. Whether you are
trying to quit smoking, prevent or
manage a chronic medical condition,
learn more about a health issue,
medications or exercise, or obtain
counselling, we can help. You can
pick up a copy of our Community
Programs Calendar at your local
pharmacy, library, or medical clinic,
o r
on
th e
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a t
www.th eh ea lth l in e.ca, “h ea lth
events” section.
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519-353-5707
[email protected]
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right here at home
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Secrets of the Treasure Chest
Toys and Games
W
hat was your favourite toy?
Before the 20th century,
children had few toys and those that
they had were very precious to them.
Many children didn’t have a lot of
time to play; they were kept busy
helping Mom and Dad with chores on
the farm or jobs around the house.
The toy makers were often the
father or grandfather who carved dolls,
boats, whistles, and toy trains from
wood. Mothers made cloth dolls and
clothes from rags and scraps of
material for the girls. Always a delight
was the wooden rocking horse, there
again, most likely made by Dad or
Grandpa. Children could rock for a
long time dreaming of faraway places.
Most toys were homemade and
provided a lot of fun for both the
maker and user. In those days you
made your own entertainment.
Children delighted in having the tin
figures like a camel or lion which
were mounted on cast-iron wheels.
There were vehicles like fire-fighting
wagons and some farm machinery, but
the favourite remained the animals.
Another popular toy was paper
dolls. Children cut out the dolls and
clothes from special books.
Do you remember p lay ing
Marbles or Jacks at school? Marbles
were made of stone, pottery, clay or
china. Many had colourful swirls as
well as bright colours. A bag of
marbles was considered a treasure and
if you lost, it was very disappointing.
Maybe the expression “lost your
marbles” began as the result of an
angry loser.
Jacks was played with small, sixpronged pieces. The first player started
the game by throwing the jacks on the
ground. The other players then took
turns tossing one jack into the air,
picking up another from the ground
and then catching the flying jack as it
came back down - all with the same
hand. Later a rubber ball was bounced
into the air instead of throwing a jack.
Skipping rope challenges like Double
Dutch were another school activity at
recess.
Mechanical banks were popular
toys in the late 1800`s and early
1900`s. These were called Automata,
as their parts moved. Banks, parents
felt, could help teach children to save
peering in, children could see
wonderful patterns. Also in later years,
many will remember the Viewmaster
where one could insert a reel and see
the world.
Board games also proved a
favourite pastime for children. Chess,
checkers and backgammon were
designed for the whole family. Board
Toys! The thrill of a new doll house shows in the eyes of young Maryse Gaudet
(that’s her sister Gisele in the playpen.) Maryse is now an inval uable assistant at
the Treasure Chest Museum.
money. Most banks were made of
heavy cast iron.
Another automated toy was the
ever popular Jack-in-the Box. Just
imagine the child’s surprise when they
turned the crank and up popped a
scary or funny looking head.
The kaleidoscope was invented in
1818. It looked like a telescope and by
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Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
‘til Midnight - Bar Menu
games had two types of play namely
strategy and racing. The first board
game was invented by Milton Bradley
and called the Checkered Game of
Life. Of course today, one of the most
popular games is Monopoly and dates
as far back as the early 1900`s with a
game called the Landlord`s Game. In
1904, Elizabeth Magie patented the
game which was to teach economic
principles and property ownership. In
1933 Charles Darrow copyrighted the
game of Monopoly and began selling
it to make a profit. Today it has been
produced in 15 languages and more
than 100 million sets have been sold
worldwide.
In the 1890’s and 1900’s toy
companies began producing toys like
farmyards, zoos, cowboys and Indians
and railway figures, as well as trains
and Meccano sets.
With World War II, toy making
came to a standstill and homemade
toys once again were popular.
Today children have many
electronic toys like computer games
and battery operated items, and even
their own cell phones to play games
on. Younger children still delight in
the Barbie dolls, doll houses, tea sets,
Thomas the Tank engines, trucks,
building blocks, board games and even
the teddy bear.
Remember at Christmas when you
would look to see if the child was
enjoying their new toy ,and what were
they playing with? The box the toy
came in!
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The Treasure Chest Museum is
featuring TOYS AND GAMES OF
YESTERYEAR for the July Exhibit.
Do you have a favourite TOY or
GAME you would like to loan for the
exhibit? If so, please call the Museum
at 519-353-7176 and leave a message.
The Museum is now OPEN Saturday
and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm until July 1
and then Summer hours are 7 days a
week from 1 to 4 pm.
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The Friends of the Museum thank
everyone who attended the History of
Hats and Treasures and Heirloom
workshops. Visit your Museum this
summer and enjoy the Treasures it has
to offer.
Friends of the
Treasure Chest Museum
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Bruce County Historical Society Road Trip
O
n May 20, the Bruce County
H is t o r ic a l S o c ie t y a n d
guests enjoyed a day in the Cargill
area to learn more about Henry Cargill
a n d t h e Gr e e n o c k S w a mp .
In the morning the group gathered in
the Cargill Hall where Shannon Wood
from the Saugeen Valley Conservation
Area gave a wonderful s lide
presentation to explain the history of
the Greenock Swamp and its role in
present day ecology of the area.
Mary MacKay recruited seven
c o mp e t e n t a c t o r s f r o m t h e
membership for the play she had
written about the life and family of
Henry Cargill. It was preformed on the
stage for the enjoyment of all.
Following a tasty soup and
sandwich lunch prepared by the local
Cargill ladies, the group boarded a bus
for a tour of the Greenock Swamp
area.
The first stop was at the beautiful
big "White House” originally the
home of W.D. Cargill, now the home
of Lisa Campbell. Although the house
has been sold and Lisa will be moving
the end of the month, she kindly
On the left, the Society visits the former home of D. W. Cargill. On the right, (L to R) is Doug Lennox, pl aying the part of Sir
John A MacDonal d; Bill Stewart, as DW Cargill, Henry's onl y son; Mary MacKay, narrator; Marguerite Cal dwell, as Henry's
youngest daughter. Henrietta who married Wilson Southam owner of the Southam news paper Syndicate; Eleanor Thompson
as Marg aret, Henry's ol dest daughter who married Senator William Humphrey Bennett; Anne Marie Collins, Curator of
Bruce County Archi ves as the interviewer Opera-Anne-Marie; Brian O' Hagan, Walkerton, playing the roll of Henry Cargill;
and Audrey Webb, Cargill, as Henry's wife Margaret Davi dson.
invited the group to tour the grounds
and some went inside.
The three-hour bus tour then
continued with Anne-Marie Collins,
Curator of the Bruce County Archives
as commentator. A few memorable
highlights were the walk in to Schmidt
Lake, and seeing the remnants of the
canal system and the roads built from
digging the canals. A few of the ruins
of sheds built for stabling horses
overnight were seen but there is
nothing left of the camps where the
loggers stayed. Some good sized pine
trees have grown up along the trail and
beautiful orchids and other rare
flowers were seen in the swamp.
The group also enjoyed hearing
several myths and stories about the
Greenock Swamp although they didn’t
see any pits of quicksand or holes, big
enough to swallow a truck. No one
was eaten by a man-eating plant or
was even lucky enough to find a still
from prohibition days!
Mary MacKay
Hardy Plants, Hardier People
T
he Beautification Committee of
the local Ratepayers group held
their third annual perennials sale in
the village square on May 8th.
Jan Marsh said, “The first year we
held the sale in April and we nearly
froze. Last year we moved it to May
and it poured rain.”
Not to be outdone this year,
Mother Nature arranged to have the
weather both cold and rainy.
But the plants didn’t seem to
mind. And neither did the buyers; the
sale brought in just under $300.
A big thank you to the Committee
who work hard to ensure the village
looks its best, and to all those who
came out and supported them on a
nasty day.
Pictured above, dressed for the
weather, are Jan Marsh, Mary Cottrill,
Mary Gail Johnston, Sibylle Walke
and Helen Crysler.
Craig Budreau
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One for the Birds
J
im and Gail Dalman had a little
extra decoration on their front door
this spring.
Two house finches built a nest in
a wreath there in mid-April and by the
end of the month, four eggs had
hatched. On Thursday May 13, Jim
and Gail were away from the house
for an hour and when they returned,
the young birds had all flown the nest.
The photo is a view from inside
the house. The nest is on the left, and
a momma (or papa) bird is perched on
the right side of the wreath.
“We really enjoyed watching
them,” said Gail.
Quilt Raises Funds
for Skating Club
A
hand made quilt pieced together over the winter at Lox, Sox, and Burrow
was offered in a silent auction to raise funds for the Paisley Skating Club.
Pictured above, Becky Maus, left, the president of the Skating Club accepts the
cheque for the proceeds from Feliciana Keyzer of Keyzer’s Fruit Farm, who
placed the winning bid for the quilt. In the back is Sandra Blodgett, the
proprietor of Lox, Sox and Burrow.
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Mary Ellen’s Healthful Hints
Diabetes Part 4
S
o, now you’ve talked to your
dietician and have pages and
pages of information to wade through.
how are you supposed to know how
much of your dietary sugars are being
absorbed, and when?
Well, that’s where your glucose
monitor comes in. And, I’m gonna do
my best to change your view of these
marvellous little machines.
Unfortunately, most people think
of their glucose monitoring as a
negative thing: little tattle-tale listing
of all your little indiscretions and the
treats you’ve snuck; a means that your
doctor can use to keep you under his
thumb. You feel like someone’s
looking over your shoulder, ready to
give you a blast if you slip. That’s not
the way to view it. Think of your
monitor like the your speedometer on
your car. You wouldn’t think of
driving the highway without a
functioning speedometer. When we
drive, we automatically monitor our
speed, and make small adjustments on
the accelerator, depending on the
need. Well, that’s exactly what your
glucometer does - it monitors the
current level of sugar in your
bloodstream. This information is
crucial so you can adjust your diet and
exercise to keep things in the proper
range.
So, where do you get one of these
a mazing mach ines? Your local
pharmacy will have a selection to
choose from. In most cases, the
monitor is free with the purchase of a
box of test strips, and since the strips
are pretty much all the same price,
price doesn’t really come into play
when choosing the model you want.
So, your choice will come down to
size, ease of use and what bells and
whistles come on them. Today’s
meters require just a tiny drop andof
blood and will give you a reading in a
matter of seconds.
All meters come with a lancet
device that pricks your finger. These
devices are spring loaded and can be
adjusted for depth of puncture (for you
tough skinned workin’ guys). Your
pharmacist will go through the
procedure for taking a sample.
The first order of business is to
check the expiry date on the strips;
outdated strips may not read
accurately. Using warm soapy water,
wash your hands well. To get adequate
blood to your fingertip, let that hand
hang down at your side for a
min u te , o r ge nt ly
massage the fingertip.
Always use a new
lancet. Remember
a new lancet
means a sharper
blade and a
sharper
blade
means less pain.
Insert
the
strip into the
meter, and confirm
calibration
code
fro m the
me ter
matches that on the bottle
of strips (if necessary). Using
your lancet device, lance the fingertip,
preferably at the side where there are
fewer pain fibres than in the centre.
“Milk” the blood from the base of the
finger to the tip, until you’ve obtained
a nice droplet of blood. Touch the
blood to the end of the strip, and then
wait for the reading. All readings
should be written down in an
accompanying log book (if you run
out of room, your pharmacy can
supply these free-of-charge).
So, what’s a “good” reading?
Well, fasting (before eating) we’re
aiming for 4 to 7 mmol/L and two
hours after eating we aim for 4 to 8
mmol/L.
How often should you test? Well,
that depends on the medications
you’re taking. If you’re a type 2
d ia b e t ic , c o n tr o lle d o n o ra l
medication, testing daily is probably
fine, but it’s a good idea to take it at
different times of the day to get a more
accurate picture of what’s going on in
your body.
If you’re type 2 and are using a
combination of insulin and oral
medications, more frequent testing is
advised: at least once daily, but preand post- insulin would be better.
And for diabetics that only use insulin,
testing should be done immediately
before taking your insulin and again 2
hours after.
So, if I do everything the
d ietician to ld me,
monitor my sugar
regularly, and take
my
medica tion
properly, there
should be no
p rob le ms,
right? Well, as
in all things in
life, it seems
ma n y
o the r
factors come into
play. Many, many
times I hear people
say, “yesterday I ate (such
and such) and my blood sugar
was (a number) and then today I ate
the exact same thing and my sugar is
(another number). How can this be?”
Many factors can affect your
blood sugar levels, particularly food,
activity level, medications and stress.
So, even though you’re doing
everything right, there will be
occasions where you end up with high
or low blood sugars.
Everyone diagnosed with diabetes
and their family members must learn
to recognize the symptoms of low
blood sugar. A blood sugar level of
less than 4mmol/L is considered to be
low (hypoglycemia), and you can
experience sweating, shaking, feeling
hungry, nausea, and/or a fast heart
rate. You may experience headache,
mood changes and irritability or even
a tingling or numbness in your tongue
or lips. If not corrected, low blood
sugar can very quickly lead to loss of
consciousness, seizure, and ultimately
death. It is crucial, at this point, that
you get something to eat and use the
Rule of 15: 5gm of carbohydrate, wait
15 minutes and retest. If still low,
repeat. And what’s 15 grams of
carbohydrate? Well, the preferred
choice is 15 grams of glucose tablets
(available from your pharmacy), but in
a pinch you can get 15gm in three
teaspoons of sugar dissolved in water,
¾ cup of fruit juice or regular pop, six
Life Savers, or one tablespoonful of
honey. If your next meal is more than
an hour away or you’re going to be
active, a snack such as a half of a
sandwich or cheese & crackers would
be a good idea (something with 15 gm
of carbohydrate, but also containing
protein which is more slowly
absorbed, to last until your next meal).
Now that you understand the
basics of sugar control in the body
next month we can move on to the
medications commonly used in
diabetes and some of the pitfalls to
watch for. In the meantime, have a
happy, healthy month.
Mary Ellen Budreau, Pharmacist
Summer Jobs
WHAT IS THE SERVICE CANADA
CENTRE FOR YOUTH?
W
ith the goal of promoting and
facilitating youth employment,
the Walkerton Service Canada Centre
for Youth (SCCY) is opening its
doors for the summer! The SCCY is
looking forward to another successful
summer of helping young people find
work and employers find enthusiastic
employees.
The SCCY invites employers and
homeowners to hire young people this
summer. Young people are affordable,
hard-working, skilled and ready to
work full-time, part-time or on a casual basis.
Through the Walkerton SCCY,
youth have access to a variety of services, including assistance in résumé
writing and job interview preparation.
Youth may also take part in workshops on effective job search techniques, offered by the SCCY’s Youth
Services Officers (YSOs), who are
students themselves. In addition, registering in the Odd Job Squad is an
excellent opportunity for them to
build their résumé while earning extra
money.
The SCCY has a valuable resource library, which offers information on effective job search techniques, the labour market, health and
safety in the workplace and other
Government of Canada programs and
services.
The Walkerton SCCY, located at
200 McNab Street is open Monday to
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can reach the centre by phone at
(519) 881-2305, by fax at (519) 8810377or
b y e - ma il a t
[email protected].
Job postings are available online at
www.jobbank.gc.ca, under “Student/
Youth Job Search”, “Ontario” and
then “Walkerton and area.”
For more information on the Government of Canada’s programs and
services, call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY:
1-800-926-9105) or visit servicecanada.ca/sccy.
The Paisley Advocate June 2010 Page 9
New Awnings at Big Dipper a Functional Nod to the Past
I
f you walked down Queen Street
one hundred years ago, most
storefronts were decked out with large
canvas awnings like the billowing
sails of so many ships.
In the heat of the day, the awning
shielded the storefront display
windows and the sidewalk from the
baking sun. On a rainy days they
provided dry spot where passers by
could stop to talk with neighbours and
friends, or wait for a break in the
showers before dashing off to the next
store.
Recently the Big Dipper Bakery
and Café added new awnings, benches
and potted plants to their heritage
storefront. The building looks great,
the streetscape is improved, and those
tables inside the front windows will
be cool and shady.
I guess those old-timers had it
right!
Craig Budreau
Local Skater Carries Flag
in Mississauga
T
Neighbours
Y
ou can always count on your
neighbours. When Jim Dalman
was laid up this spring, his wife Gail
had plenty of help cutting the grass on
the “back 40.”
Pictured above with Gail are two of
those who helped out, Jim Rowley (left)
and Bill Karcher (right). On the right is
another helpful neighbour, Jim Blue.
h e Ma r ga re t Gu n d e rs o n
Memorial Ice Show recently held
in Mississauga was in honour of a
woman who spent over 50 years
building figure skating clubs in
Central Ontario. Sadly, one year ago,
she succumbed to cancer. In memory
of her, famous Canadian figure
skaters were invited to put on a most
amazing show.
Before a big-city crowd, 102 flag
bearers waved the flag of their home
town, representing their local Figure
Skating Clubs.
How proud we felt to have Laura
Blodgett representing Paisley. How
good it felt to see Paisley put on the
map before such a large audience.
Laura was awed by the opportunity to
skate on the same ice as Patrick Chan
and Vanessa Crone & Paul Poirier
( 2 0 1 0 C a n a d ia n O ly mp ic
competitors). She collected many
autographs and got lots of ideas to
bring home for our own annual
Skating Carnival.
Many thanks goes to a long list of
dedicated executive members who
founded our club and have maintained
it for over 50 years.
Special thanks goes to Becky
Maus, our current local president,
who offered this opportunity to Laura.
Sandra Blodgett
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The Paisley Advocate June 2010
Mary MacKay’s Window on the Past
A Prominent Pioneer
Citizen of Paisley
The Paisley Carriage Works, built
in 1893 by John B. McArthur on the
site of the present Hope and Leader
Insurance business, was one of
Paisley’s early, very successful
businesses.
J oh n B. McA r th u r wa s
phenomenally successful in making
plows with a form of mould board,
which he designed, patented and
manufactured in his shop. Under
present day methods of specialization
it would have made him a fortune
because this mould board became
known as the Prizewinning McArthur.
No plowman would risk a match
without one of these plows as they
invariably won first in all plowing
competitions in the area. Old Country
makers even adopted it.
About the turn of the century
when it was becoming more difficult
to get steady workers in his factory
John McArthur sold the rights of
manufacturing his famous plow to the
Fleury Plow Co. of Aurora and turned
h is a t t e n t i o n mo r e t o t h e
manufacturing of carriages.
He
became famous for his handsome and
durable carriages, buggies, democrats
and other wheeled rigs, producing
about 50 buggies and rigs of different
kinds each year. These he finished in
the best of style and captured all the
red ribbons wherever exhibited at
local and county fairs.
John B. McArthur was born in
Ardtainaig, Perthshire, Scotland in
1832. He learned the trade of
blacksmithing with his father in that
village. At about 22 years of age he
came to Canada and went into
business with his oldest brother,
Donald, in Kenmore, Ontario (near
Ottawa). Later he was at Dunbarton
(near Pickering) for a year, then
Fergus for a couple of years and from
there he came to Paisley in 1867. He
was 35 years old, married with three
children. Two more were born in
Paisley.
of Elderslie, which he continued
owned until shortly before his death.
However, upon reaching Paisley
he decided to go into business at his
trade (as a blacksmith). In order to do
this he had to make a trip to Montreal
to purchase a stock of iron. The men
w h o u n lo a d e d t h e b o a t a t
Southampton expressed their curiosity
as to who was such a fool as to bring a
shipment of that size to the new and
unheard of industry in Paisley.
John McArthur’s optimistic view
A sketch of McArthur’s from the Paths of Paisley book
Before coming to Paisley John
had his brother-in-law, J.C. McIntyre
buy him a farm on the 4th Concession
of the future was not a mistaken one.
He purchased a plot of land on Goldie
Street at the east end of the bridge that
Simon Orchard had built over the
Saugeen in 1859. He built his first
shop on the road that ran along the
river and moved into the log house
already erected there, until recently
part of the property of late Bill and
Lois Johnson.
Almost as soon as he could have
his shop ready and the iron hauled
from the lake by farmers of the
locality, he experienced a trade boom
and his stock of iron was used up in
one year. Peter Reid, of Elderslie, the
writer’s great-grandfather, was the
first man at the anvil in the new shop.
John Deans was the painter. John and
Thomas Wright were the first wagon
makers employed. They worked long
hours filling the demand for plows,
harrows and other equipment for
tilling the virg in soil of the
surrounding country.
In August 1892 McArthur hired
R. Dewer to build him a new
blacksmith shop and carriage works
on Queen Street and by Nov. 16, 1893
he began carrying on his carriage
business in the commodious new shop
on Queen Street. He later sold the
Goldie Street property where he had
been for 26 years and built a house on
Victoria Street, south.
McArthur’s sons also worked with
him in his trade. His oldest son,
Duncan, stayed in the business until
about the time the new shop was built.
Then he purchased a stationary and
book store on Queen Street which he
operated until 1910 when he bought a
larger store and became manager of
the telephone exchange. He left
Paisley in 1924 and moved to Meaford
where he became manager of the
telephone office, a position he held for
the rest of his life.
McArthur’s younger son, John A.,
carried on the carriage making for
some time and then in the early 1900’s
ob ta ine d a fra nch ise t o se ll
McLaughlin Buick touring cars. John
A. lived to be 103 with the distinction
of being the oldest living IOOF
member in North America having
been a member of the Oddfellows for
78 years.
His life was not without heartache
as his oldest daughter and youngest
son both died in their twenties.
His second daughter married and
went to live in the United States.
Anot her son , Hu gh ie , was a
bookkeeper in Carleton Place and later
in Toronto.
John B. McArthur was an
outstanding figure in the life of Paisley
for over half a century. He became a
Sunday school teacher in Knox
Presbyterian Church the first Sunday
after his arrival here and did not cease
his labours until he had instructed
young people of two successive
generations.
He also served as
member of the Board of Management
for over fifty years, and only
relinquished his position as secretary
the January of his 87th year.
Not only was John McArthur a
“pillar in his church”, he was on
Council for eight years, a member of
the Masonic order and the Sons of
Scotland and a leader in the
Caledonian Society for years. He was
also one of those who organized the
Mechanics Institute, which is now our
Public Library system, and being an
extensive reader of good literature, he
continued to be a frequenter of the
library rooms to the end of his life. He
was one of the most active promoters
and exhibitors of the Fall Fair.
At 87 years of age John B.
McArthur died December 29, 1919
after having a slight stroke. He was
truly an outstanding figure in the
early days of the Village of Paisley.
New Banner for Paisley Farmer’s Market
The Paisley Advocate June 2010 Page 11
Tales from Lonefeather
GROUND HOG ATTACK!
H
i Folks.
I recall a day not so long ago
when I had the willies scared out of
me.
I was turkey hunting in my 5 x 5
foot camo pop up tent. It is the
greatest thing. You could be standing
right beside it and never see or know it
was there. There was a lot of turkey
action in the morning, but nothing
close enough for me to get a crack at.
About mid afternoon a very large
cream coloured coyote trotted across
the far side of the field about 200
yards out. He had just been at a kill
site because his front end was stained
with blood. Did I mention that he was
the biggest meanest looking critter I
have ever seen since my encounter
with that big bull
moose after dark.
As he passed, he
kept glancing over my
way. He KNEW I was
there as the wind was
blowing his way. He
circled behind me and
out of sight. I thought to myself, he is
going to circle around behind me and
try to come in the my decoys that I
had positioned about 20 yards out in
front of me.
!
Why Plant a Tree?
A
ny time there is a bucolic scene
on television, a movie or a print
ad of a home, there are trees in the
picture. Home is about a feeling of
security and stability, and trees,
especially mature ones, help to anchor
that feeling in us.
Trees are the unsung heroes of our
environment adding value to our
homes, reducing heating and cooling
costs, providing shelter from cold
winds and assisting our wildlife with
shelter and sustenance.
In our most attractive cities and
villages, trees are planted along the
city streets. These carefully located
trees can provide privacy, emphasize
attractive views or screen out
objectionable ones while reducing
glare and reflection.
Recently, a like-minded group of
Paisley tree-lovers gathered over a
potluck dinner hosted by Marilyn and
Lewis Coffman and located on the
second floor of Nature’s Millworks to
discuss how to get more trees into our
heritage village.
Those gathered
espoused the value trees bring to any
location and we discussed the
following:
• Trees improve air quality. Leaves
filter the air we breathe by
re mo v in g d u st a n d o t he r
particulates. Rain then washes the
pollutants to the ground where
they will be filtered away.
• “The net cooling effect of a
healthy tree is equivalent to ten
roo m-s ize a ir c on d it io ners
operating 20 hours a day.” -U.S.
Department of Agriculture
• Properly placed and intelligently
selected trees boost the market
value of your home by an average
of 6 or 7 percent. - Dr. Lowell
Ponte
Landscaping, especially with
trees, can increase property values
as much as 20 percent. M a n a g e me n t I n f o r ma t io n
Services/ICMA
• Shade from trees can save up to
$175 per year (per structure) in air
conditioning costs. - Dr. Lowell
Ponte
• The planting of trees means
improved water quality, resulting
in less runoff and erosion. This
allows more recharging of the
ground water supply. Wooded
areas help prevent the transport of
sediment and chemicals into
streams. -USDA Forest Service
Dear Paisleyites, among the many
meaningful and rewarding things you
do, may I suggest one other? Plant a
tree! However, be mindful that trees
do have their own natural shapes,
height and growing habits.
Choose your trees with their
natural habits in mind so that
excessive management becomes
unnecessary. Properly selected trees
do not need trimming or pruning
especially if you begin with the end in
mind. How tall will this tree be?
What shape will its canopy be? Are
wires, eaves or other overhangs going
to impede its natural growth? Will the
spreading roots present a problem for
foundation, walkways or septic?
Since renovating my schoolhouse,
I have planted five 14 foot evergreens,
three Autumn Blaze maples, three
Serbian spruce, four tall-growing
mugo pines and a mitt-full of cedars.
I know the acreage still appears barren
even with that effort but I look
forward to planting more with time
and to a day when I can sit under the
shade of one of my beloved trees.
Micheline Mann
•
Time-out at PCS Track & Field Day
I was in full alert. I had the
shotgun loaded with 3 super heavy
duty shells. My gun was pointed out a
small hole in the tent. My finger was
on the safety. I was ready
at any moment for action.
And action there was.
There was a scratching,
slashing sound in the back
of the tent. “Holy S—–,” I
said to myself, the coyote
is coming in after me! I
look down behind me to see what
doom would unfold.
And what do I see? A huge ball of
fur is all I can see in the dark
enclosure. A huge groundhog is in the
by Jerold Beech
tent with me and he is claiming his
domain. For you who don't know me, I
w a s s h a k in g i n m y b o o t s
(Parkinson's).
I can't shoot him or I might hit
myself. For sure I would deafen
myself. I remember there was snarling
and growling. I am not sure who was
chasing who. After about three or four
times around the tent, Willy exited the
same way he came in.
Susan is going to have to get some
Javex to bleach my shorts as there was
a stain on them for some reason.
Life is short, life is fine, enjoy it
while you can.
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The Paisley Advocate June 2010
Cargill Corner
G
lamis once had a newspaper.
There was at least one issue,
Volume I Issue I, dated June 11, 1900.
It was published and edited by F. H.
Leslie who had a printing office in
Tavistock, Ontario.
It was called the Glamis Maple
Leaf and its slogan was "The Land of
the Maple is the Land for Me." The
paper was four pages long, the same
length as the first issue of the Cargill
Area News. Page One contained a
history of Glamis and a number of ads
from Glamis businesses.
In the history column it was noted
the first families to come to Glamis
were the Allan Ross family and the
Duncan Campbell family. They came
in 1852. They were followed by the
MacLennan family in 1853. The early
settlers did not intend to call their
settlement Glamis. Instead they sent a
list of possible names to London,
England. The return mail informed the
residents that none of their choices
was selected and their settlement
would be known as Glamis.
This issue also contained two
poems by local poets. One, “Home of
My Childhood” was penned by Anne
Pickard. The other one by Reverend
Paul MacEachern was called "Canada
to the Empire."
What amazed me about the paper
was the number of ads, mostly from
the merchants of this thriving centre.
Williscroft Women’s Institute
H
elen Cumming was hostess for
the recent Williscroft Women’s
Institute meeting when fifteen
members and one guest heard Karen
Rhody, a registered nurse, speak about
foot care. She works part time in the
Paisley Medical Clinic as part of the
Brockton Health Care Team. Her talk
stressed the basics of good hygiene
which include careful washing, drying
and applying lotion or powder. A foot
soak with Epsom salt can be soothing.
Natural fibre socks are recommended.
Remedies such as apple cider vinegar
and tea tree oil may be helpful but
should be used with care. Karen
answered questions concerning
common foot problems such as
bu n io ns , t oe cra mps , f un g us
infections, oedema and arthritis. She
spoke of the preventative aspect of
foot care in keeping the elderly on
their feet and active and the overall
benefits to the health care system.
Following the Ode and Mary
Stewart Collect, president Judy
MacKinnon thanked the hostess and
Mary Dudgeon wh o pro v ided
refreshments for a delicious brunch.
The Minutes and treasurer’s report
were reviewed. It was decided to
support a proposed resolution from
Malcolm WI concerning the current
situation with local abattoirs.
A visit to a Drayton Theatre
production is planned for June 17.
Marilyn Perkins
Ads on the first page included one that
listed the hours of the Glamis Post
Office being from 8:00 am-8:00 pm.
Another was for Robert McFayden,
Issuer of Marriage Licences and
Collector of Accounts. His residence
was listed as 16 Gladstone Avenue,
Glamis. Ab McDonald, V.S. V.D.
advertised his veterinary services. He
was ready to serve his customers
"night and day."
Dr. Alex McLellan was a resident
doctor with a house on Main Street. A
dentist, Dr. G.T. Marrs came to
Glamis on the first and third Monday
of each month. He had an office in the
Flood Block in nearby Paisley. He
advertised "painless extractions". The
three churches of Glamis, the
Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist
also advertised on the first page.
A unique front page ad read
"You’ll have a fit if Wiegand the
Tailor makes your suit or overcoat.
Prices $3.50 and upward." H.B.
Somerville, the "Leader in Low
Prices" advertised a large stock of
prints for 5-15 cents per yard. Fancy
Gingham for 5-10 cents a yard, as well
as Fancy Muslin, P iques Demites,
Marcesis, Sateens, Parasols, etc. He
also advertised Gentleman’s Fine
Worstads, Whip Cords, and Scotch
Tweed Suits, "made to order on short
notice." He also carried hats, caps,
straw goods, boots and shoes.
N.C. MacFarlane advertised as a
shoemaker on the first page."Boots
and sh oes ma de to or der-f it
guaranteed." He had his shop on
Gladstone Ave. Thos. Sheane
advertised "Wooden Buildings-Moved
and Ruined. Reasonable Terms." Miss
M. Howson, Piano Instructor of the
Toronto Conservatory of Music,
advertised for pupils as did Miss C.H.
Cunningham, who offered "Piano and
Organ Instructions" in her home or in
the home of the pupil. Also on Page
One Mrs. G.K. Rowan advertised
"Millinery and Dress Making" as well
as a full stock of Ribbons and
Flowers. Her shop was located on the
corner of Main and Gladstone.
Another dressmaker, Miss E. Howson
advertised "Always a Sure Fit."
Throughout the paper many other
merchants promoted their businesses.
W.J. McKeeman began his ad in this
way; "Think on These Things." He
offered Dry Goods, Cleveland
Bicycles, Ready Made Clothing,
Millinery, Groceries, Boots and Shoes.
J. L. McKay advertised Page Wire
Fencing "Value High Price Low" on
Main Street. Angus Bhreh advertised
his blacksmith business with his
specialty being "Horseshoeing". Wm.
Att o n pr o mo ted h is Ge nera l
Tinsmithing business. "Our line of
stoves is complete" as well as
groceries and hardware. He would
take produce in exchange for goods.
An agent for McCormick Harvesting
Machines, Wm. Becton, offered
wagons, buggies, harrows, cultivators
and drills.
T. Pickard & Son advertised the
Glamis Mills, - Saw Mill, Cheese Box
Factory and Planing Mill saying
"Custom Work is our Specialty." T.J.
Cunningham of The Right House
offered wallpapers. The village barber,
N.C McFarlane, offered "the latest
haircuts or clean shaves at popular
prices."
R.Y. McFayden of 14 Gladstone
Ave advertised as a Contractor &
Builder. "Estimates given. Housework
our Specialty." Kenneth MacLennan
offered his bull For Service. It was a
thoroughbred Shorthorn. W.C. Inkster
advertised his Yorkshire Boar For
Service. His name was Insaleigh
Bruce."
I don’t know how many volumes
or issues of the Glamis Maple Leaf
went to press, but one thing is certain Glamis was a thriving centre in 1900.
“If at first you don’t succeed try
again. Then Quit. No sense being a
damn fool about it." -W.C. Fields.
Brian Raper
Baby Saugie?
C
ould this little guy really be a
baby Saugeen River Monster?
Sadly, no, he’s actually a yellow
spotted salamander. Those spots on
his sides are brilliant yellow. He’s
shown here a little larger than life
size.
Norm and Harriet Trepanier were
lifting their cracked basement floor
when they found him curled up under
the cement slab. How he got there is
hard to say, but he did seem to enjoy
the cool cellar on a hot day.
Now if you should happen upon a
real Saugie, be sure to send us its
picture. We love Saugie stories. CB
The Paisley Advocate June 2010 Page 13
A
ll these items are as they appeared
in the June 16, 1904 edition of the
Paisley Advocate.
The first item is the front page
notice of the June 12 death of Samuel
T. Rowe, one of Paisley’s founders.
Below the picture of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Rowe, a few more items
continuing our morbid theme including
the strange account of a suicide in Paris,
France.
The final item is from Mount Hope
and announces the passing of 36 year
old Minnie Peacock. The author went
all out in including symbolism of death:
“...she peacefully fell asleep and passed
through the portals where there will be
no more sorrow, pain or death...She
realized his presence continually, and
had no fear when she came to the dark
river...But the hand that is unseen was
guiding the ship of fate...May we all meet
her in the land where there is no night
but one eternal day.”
Craig Budreau
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The Paisley Advocate June 2010
Community Calendar
T h e Pa i s l ey A d v o ca t e ’s
Community Calendar is available free
of charge to non-profit community
groups. Submissions should be made
no later than the 20th
June 4 - Paisley Choir in concert
at Knox United Church in Owen
Sound at 7:30. Ticket prices are $10
in advance, $12 at the door, and $5
for children, available at Allen’s Timbr Mart and Nature’s Millworks in
Paisley, or from your favourite choir
member
June 5th - Paisley Choir in
concert at St. Paul’s United Church in
Walkerton at 7:30See June 4 listing
for info
June 6 - Paisley Choir in concert
at Immanuel Missionary Church in
Paisley. See June 4 listing for info
June 6 - BEEF BARBECUE at
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Paisley. Continuous sitting from 4:30
to 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults:$13.00;
Children:(6-10 yrs.) $7.00; Children 5
a n d u nd er f ree. Ta k e o u ts
available. Tickets available from
Scott Cumming: 519-363-9797;
Becky Maus: 519-389-4142(work);
Gail Fullerton: 519-353-5559.
June 9 - Information session
regarding the future of small
abattoirs in Ontario at Elmwood
Community Centre 8:00 to 9:30 pm.
Question & Answer, free admission,
refreshments.
June 11 - the film Digging
Water—a voyage by north canoe to
reenact the David Thompson Brigade
expedition of 1808 from Rocky
Mountain House to Thunder Bay—
will be shown at Nature's Millworks
at 7.30 pm $2 per person Please
reserve at 519 353-4017
June 11, 12, 13 - North Canoe
Weekend featuring encampment,
camping potluck, pioneer games,
padding demos, races, drumming,
fiddling. Participant can register
Saturday morning registration. This is
f un f a m ily e ve nt w he t he r
participating or just watching.
J une 16 - CROKINOLE:
@7:30 PM at the School House in
Scone. Lunch and prizes. Admission
$3.00 Come for the fun of it!! We
are playing the 3RD WEDNESDAY
of each month. Contact Clare @ 519934-1351
Church Directory
Anglican Church
(The Church of the Ascension)
251 Albert St, Paisley
Rev. Linda Nixon 363-2339
[email protected]
Services at 1:00 p.m.
Please call the office to confirm as
occasionally we worship with our
sisters congregations of Chesley and
Tara at 10:30.
Missionary Church
(Immanuel Evangelical)
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307 Balaklava St. Paisley
353-5270
[email protected]
Rev. Tony Geense
Service: 10:30 am
Sunday School every Sunday
morning starting at 9:30 a.m. –
classes for all ages
Worship Services begin at 10:30
a.m. every Sunday Morning
There will be a Junior Church
ministry provided for children
ages 1 – 5 yrs. during the
Worship Service
Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Evenings
Baptist Church
288 Church Street, Paisley
Rev. George Bell
Service: Sunday 9:45 am
with Sunday School
during service
www.paisleybaptist.org
Presbyterian Church
(Westminster- St. Paul's
Pastoral Charge)
Westminster:
260 Queen St. S, Paisley
Sunday morning worship 10:00 am
with Sunday School & Nursery
St. Paul's: CR # 15, Glammis
Sunday morning worship 11:30am
with Sunday School
[email protected]
Rev. Shelly Butterfield-Kocis
519-353-6020
June 18 - Paisley Hospital
Auxiliary Strawberry Luncheon at
Presbyterian Church, Paisley 11:30 –
1 p.m.
Salad plate, Strawberry
Shortcake, Beverage Adults $ 8.00
Takeout available – contact Winnie:
519 - 353 – 5686, Draw for Box of
Groceries
June 18 - Stay Active—Manage
Os te o arth ri tis Pa in , a free
interactive workshop by the Brockton
& Area FHT, to be held at Paisley
Health Clinic 10:00 to 11:30 am. Call
519-507-2021 ext. 24 or 1-866-5072021 ext. 24 for info or to reserve a
seat.
June 19 - Paisley Firefighters
annual Shave-Off for Cancer 10 am
at Paisley Foodland - contact Brent
Alexander 519-353-5415 for info or
pledge sheets
June 19 & 20 - Tiverton Gun,
Hunting, Fishing & Sportsman
Show at Tiverton Arena St. 9-4, Sun
9-3.
July 1 - The Treasure Chest
Museum is now open weekends from
1 to 4 pm. On July 1, The Museum
will be open 7 days a week from 1 to
4 pm. To ys and Games o f
Yesteryear Exhibit opens July 1.
July 30 to Aug. 1 - Paisley
BeefFest
Aug. 20 - 22 - BCHA Heritage
Farm Steam Show
Aug . 21 - HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL
WASTE COLLECTION at Bruce
County Highways Garage, 242
Canrobert Street, Paisley, from 8:00 –
11:00am
Sept. 11,12 - Paisley Fall Fair
Regularly Scheduled Events:
The Paisley Concert Choir weekly
practices are held at Paisley Knox
United Church Wednesdays at 6:30
p.m. New members are welcome. For
more information contact Helen
Crysler at 519-353-4017.
Legion Euchre Night - every
Monday at 7:30 pm sharp at the
Paisley Legion. Everyone welcome.resumes September 7
United Church
Bruce County
Genealogical Society
399 Goldie St. Paisley
353-5278
[email protected]
Pastor Judy Zarubick
Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. with
Sunday School during service.
Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.
The Paisley Advocate is published 11 times per year:
mid-January, then the start of each month fro m March to December by
The Paisley & District Chamber of Commerce
1800 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 (includes GST) per year.
Ed itor: Craig Budreau; Co -editor: Mary Ellen Budreau; Staff Writers: Diane Eaton,
Sandra Blodgett, Melissa Kanmacher; Advertising: Jen Harris.
The Paisley Advocate,
P. O. Box 579, Paisley, ON. N0 G 2N0,
519-353-5707 (Craig), or email: [email protected]
For Advertising call 519-353-1805 (Jen) or email [email protected]
All Classifieds, Announcements, Births, etc. cost $7.00 (includes GST) - Obituaries and Community
Calendar events are free.
Check out back issues of the Paisley Advocate online at
paisleyvillage.ca - click on Paisley Advocate
Seniors Coffee Break at the
Legion e very Monday from 10:00 am
to 11:30 am
Paisley Rotary Club meets every
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Stewart
Dudgeon for more info.
Paisley Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets every Tuesday at
the Anglican Church of the Ascension
hall 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.
Friendship Coffee Break – this
ministry for ladies runs on the third
Tuesday of every month from 9:30 –
11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Missionary
Church
Senior’s 55+ Luncheon - runs
on the last Tuesday of every month
starting at 12 noon at Immanuel
Missionary Church
Regular Legion Meeting is held
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8
pm, (Executive meet at 6:30 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. 1-800-265-9013.
A WAN A K i ds C l u b a t
Immanuel Missionary Church begins
on Wed. Sept. 23, 2009. For info
contact Joe Bourget at 519-353-5371
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.
Saugeen Speakers Toastmasters
International Every 2nd & 4th
Tuesday of the month. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Port Elgin Independent Community
Room, Car pooling available from
Paisley (6 pm) Learn to Speak with
Conf idence & Clarity. http ://
saugeenspeakers.freetoasthost.info/
Call 519-353-1805 or 519-353-6021
for more info
M
arie Charbonneau who was a
former president of the Ontario
Genealogical Society presented an
informative program to members and
guests of t he Bruce C ou nty
Genealogical Society.
Her topic was French Canadian
Research: Looking for your Quebec
Roots. She suggested that original
church records which have been
compiled by the clergy offer a wealth
o f ge nea lo g ica l in f o r mat io n .
D irec t or ies of b u s ines s a n d
professional societies are another
excellent resource. The Family
History Centres of the LDS Church
can assist in locating these records.
Surnames may be found to have a
number of variations and are
common ly hyphenated. Maiden
names for women were consistently
recorded on church documents.
Locating a couple and determining a
location and date can get a researcher
started on a successful search.
Ancestors may have left Quebec and
journeyed to Ontario, including the
Grey/Bruce area, Western Canada or
the USA for land or work or simply
for adventure. A comprehensive hand
out ind icated numerous online
resources for Quebec and American
French Canadian research.
Members were reminded of the
June 14th Forgotten Lives Bus Tour
and the Peninsula Photo Scavenger
Hunt o n J u ne 1 7 th . More
in f o r ma t io n is a v a ila b le a t
www.rootsweb.com/~onbcgs.
Marilyn Perkins
The Paisley Advocate June 2010 Page 15
Obituaries
Norman Dryden
Clive Nicholson
David (Dave) Catto
J
an 19/1932 – Mar 14-2010 Died
peacefully at Bruce-Grey Health
Center, Chesley, in his 79th year.
Predeceased by his parents Esline and
Estella (Rowley) Nicholson, Clive
was born in the home of his parents,
Greenoch Twp. near Paisley, Ont.
He is survived by his former wife
Louise (MacDonald) his son Robert and
daughter Dawn Hirt le, both of BC, also
lovingly remembered by four granddaughters Katrena, Heather, Eryn and
Sarah Nicholson fro m Win field, BC and
Krista Kirt le fro m Coldstream BC and
one beloved great grand-daughter Alexa.
Clive was loved and will be great ly
missed by two surviving brothers, Jim of
Chelsey and Lawrence (Shirley) of Owen
Sound. Also, nine sisters Phyllis Young
(To m) Arkell (Herb) of Cargill, Ruby
Friar (Jim) Paisley, Sybil Esplen (David)
Owen Sound, Vina Thomso m (Stewart)
Miller (Bill) Paisley, Dorothy Colford
(Allan ) Klages (Pete) of Orillia, Gwen
Rossiter (John) Barrie, Anne Gibson
(Jack) Owen Sound, Barbara Ferguson
(Bob) Shallo w Lake, Violet Swannell
(Bob) Owen Sound. Predeceased by one
sister Urilla Vance (Elmer) and three
brothers, Lloyd, Hanover, Clarence
(Sheila) of Co ldwater and Stanley of
Woodford. Also lovingly remembered by
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Clive worked hard his entire life, first
as a summer labourer at age 11 years on
the farm o f a neighbour. His wages for the
summer was a quart jar fu ll of pennies. He
thought he was a millionaire. As a child
many a Sunday afternoon was spend with
his Dad on the old back porch, as he
listened spell-bound to the tales his
Uncles told of the gold rush days in the
Yu kon. Long before he grew up, he knew
the North was calling h im loud and clear
and he has enjoyed an interesting and
prosperous career as a gold miner. While
still in his teens, he and his dog, driving
an old truck left for the Yu kon, and he
never looked back. Dawson City and the
“Klondike” became h is home. For some
years he operated a giant “dredge” on the
Klondike river emp loying about 40 men.
Some Monday mornings, there would be
Anniversaries
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as few as seven men show up for work,
but, the operation went on, slowly!! Clive
began mining for h imself in 1970, in the
area of Lovett Gultch on the Klondike
River and he has worked this area every
year since. His crew of four emp loyees
average ten hours a day of sluicing during
the season. While wo rking eighteen feet
below surface one day with the front end
loader, Mammoth tusks and bones were
found. Clive brought two large tusks
home in the back of h is truck one fall, just
to show his friends. These were over eight
feet long and at least a foot across at the
large end. He had these tusks placed in the
museum in Dawson City along with a
large assortment of the tusks and bones
which had been found over the years.
Quite impressive!! Clive spent the
summer months in the Klondike River
area mining gold and he spend the winter
months at his farm near Paisley often
working at logging in his bush.
Funeral services were conducted at
Westminster Presbyterian Church Paisley,
with Rev Shelley Butterfield-Kocis
officiating. Intern ment Lovat Cemetery
Paisley Ont. Pall bearers were Clive’s
nephews Don Thompson, Ron Klages,
Aaron Knapp, Harry Young, Kim Young
an d
Les l ie Yo u n g . M e mo r i al
Contributions to the Cancer Society
would be appreciated as tokens of
sy mp athy . “Th an k yo u” to th e
Westminster Lad ies for the luncheon and
Kent Milroy Funeral ho me for all
arrangements.
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Obituary
Donald Wm. Hagedorn
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Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Of
Andy and Verna Cormack
Their Children, Grandchildren
And Great Grandchildren
Request The Pleasure Of The
Company
Of Family And Friends
At An Outdoor Come And Go
Reception
Sunday June 27th
2 - 4 pm
374 Queen St S Paisley
Your Presence Is Your Gift!
onald Hagedorn, age 69, passed
away peacefully at his home in
Gravenhurst on Thursday, February
18, 2010, with family by his side.
Beloved father of Stephen of
Stratford, Jason of Gravenhurst and
Jonathan of Stratford. Loving
grandfather of Jonathan, Brynn and
Kaleb. Also survived by eight
brothers and sisters and extended
family. Predeceased by his parents
Norman and Ina (McKinno n)
Hagedorn of Paisley and one sister.
Cremation has taken place.
A Time of Remembrance to be
celebrated at the Royal Canadian
Legion, corner of Goldie and Queen
Streets, Paisley, on Sunday, June 6,
2010, from 2-5 p.m. In memory,
donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society or to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario would be
appreciated by the family.
N
orman McBeath Dryden, of
Tiverton, at South Bruce Grey
Health Centre – Kincardine, on
Monday, May 3rd in his 94th year.
Beloved husband of Elma Dryden
(née Daniel) for 67 years. Dear father
of Katharine and Hugh Watt of
Listowel, Norma and Dick Smith of
Erie Beach, Bill and Dawn Dryden of
Nanaimo, BC, and Betty and Dorne
Fitzsimmons of Tiverton. Lovingly
remembered by his grandchildren
Lisa and David Harding, Brad Watt,
Julianne and Todd Paine, Aislinn
Dryden and Ryan Bissenden, Bri
Dryden, Rob Fitzsimmons, and Amy
Fitzsimmons.
Great Grandpa to
Stacey Harding, Curtis Harding,
Morgan Paine, Kate Paine, and Jayse
Bissenden. Remembered fondly by
many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Survived by a sister, Elizabeth
Dryden of Guelph, and a brother, Jack
Dryden of Edmonton. Predeceased
by his brother Jim, sisters-in-law
Barbara Dryden and Marion Dryden,
and a grandson, Rhys Dryden.
Always community minded,
Norman was a former Greenock
Township Councilor, and S.S.#8
Jackson’s School trustee. As a
longtime Rotarian, Norman was a
Paul Harris Fellowship recipient. He
and Elma also owned and operated
one of the first stores in the Home
Hardware chain.
The funeral service was held at
the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home,
Kincardine, on Saturday, May 8th
wit h Rev. Jeanette F leisc her
officiating. Serving as flowerbearers
were grandchildren Brad, Julianne,
Stacey, Rob and Amy. Pallbearer for
his father was Bill Dryden.
Interment, Tiverton Cemetery.
Announcements
M
emorial Day at P urdy
Cemetery June 13, 2010 at
2:00 pm
Guest speaker Pastor David
Williams.
Receipts issued for donations for
ten dollars and over.
T
his year's Ambassador of the
Fair competition will be held on
Saturday, September 11, 2010. We
encourage all young people between
the ages of 16 and 22 to participate in
this year's competition.
Contact
Becky Maus 519-353-4062 for more
info!
eacefully with family by his side
at St. Mar y’s Hos p ita l,
K it c he ne r , o n F r id a y , M a y
21st , 2010 in his 65 year, Dave
Catto of Cargill. Dave leaves to
mourn his loving wife Earlien (nee
Noble). Loving Dad of Darren and
his wife Mary Pat of Cargill. Stepdad
of Karen and her husband Tom Kani
of Windsor. Proud Papa of Jayla and
Colson Catto. Dear Grandfather of
Tami Kani, Duane Steward, Rick
Steward and Tim Steward. Dear
brother of Doug Catto and his wife
June of Cargill. Dear uncle of Scott
Catto and his wife Jennifer.
Predeceased by his parents Melvin
and Marian Catto.
Friends were received at the W.
Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel on
Monday, May 24th from 2:00 to 4:00
and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral
service was conducted in the chapel
on Tuesday at 1:00 pm with the Rev.
Linda Nixon officiating.
Inter me n t Do u g las H ill
Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation or St. Joseph’s Hospital
London would be appreciated by the
family.
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Branch 295 Rental - Auditorium
Hall (upstairs) Great for parties
of 100 people or less. Bartender
provided. For information and
bookings please call Marg Smith at
519-353-5752.
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machinery, t in , cast, copper,
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single cord (pickup), $210 bush cord
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The Paisley Advocate June 2010
One of Paisley’s Sons Comes Home from War
Chris Gaudet, son of Marc and Cindy Gaudet of Paisley is back on Canadi an soil. Cindy sent these photos of Chris being welcomed home by his own son Connor. Cindy
writes, “With great excitement, pri de and relief, Connor Gaudet welcomed his Dad, Cpl . Christopher Gaudet, safel y home. Cpl . Gaudet has just completed a 7 1/2 month
tour in Afghanistan and returned home to Petawawa just in time to celebrate his fiancée's Best Birthday Ever on May 20, 2010. Happy Birthday Danielle. Welcome Home
Chris, thank you for havi ng the courage and dedication to Serve and Protect.” I’m sure everyone in Paisley welcomes the news of Chris’ safe return.
PCS Track & Field Day
Paisley Students
Jump for Heart
P
aisley Central School is proud to
have a hard working, great
performing Skipping Team. They call
themselves the Paisley Peppers.
There are 27 kids from grades 2 to
grade 5 that travel all around Bruce
County performing at schools like
Saugeen Central, KTTPS, Hanover
Heights and lots more! When they go
to the schools they're trying to get kids
to go into Jump for Heart. The kids
that do get people to pledge money
and at the end all they all come
together and jump rope for an hour
and a half.
Paisley Central had their very own
Jump for Heart event on Wednesday,
May 19, 2010. There were about 47
C
kids from PCS that participated. All
together they raised $3200.
This is the Paisley Peppers fourth
year representing the Heart and Stroke
Foundation. The Skipping Team
started putting the routine together in
September 2009 and they've come
very far since then.
The Paisley Peppers would like to
give a big warm thank you to Mrs.
Cin dy Frost. Because of her
leadership our team can represent the
Heart and Stroke Foundation, promote
healthy lifestyles, and raise lots of
money for Heart and Stroke research.
Congratulations to Paisley Central
School students for making a
difference!!!
Lauren Maus
hase Houston shows his fine skipping form in the annual Jump for Heart at
PCS. If they could just bottle some of that energy…
photo: Becky Maus
On the left is Madison Bryce, on the right is Kassidy Gregg. She got this second
pl ace ri bbon for runni ng long jump.
O
n Friday, May 21, 2010 Paisley
C e ntr a l Sc hoo l ha d a
fantastic Track and Field meet. Each
and every student had a wonderful
time! Students got their friends
together, set out a blanket, went to
their events, and had fun!
Each student was expected to do
at least 4 events. The track events
were 100m (half a lap), 200m (1 full
lap), 400m (2 laps), 800m (4laps), and
1500m (8 laps). The field events were
Running Long Jump, Standing Long
Jump, Ball Throw, High Jump, and
Triple jump.
The participating grades were
separated into three groups. Grades 3
and 4 were tyke, Grades 5 and 6 were
juniors, and Grades 7 and 8 were
seniors.
The people who got placed 1st
and 2nd go to Kincardine school to
compete in the Regionals. Not
everyone gets to go but everyone tried
their best and had fun and that's the
only thing that matters!
The day was ended with fourperson relays. The last relay was the
Teachers against the Sr. Boys and
there was a big take down between the
teachers. Mr. Mason was handing the
baton over to Mrs. Frost and she
tripped over Mr. Mason and fell. She
rolled and then got right back up again
and ran. When it was over she had a
big green stain on the side of her
shorts!
Paisley Central School is very
thankful to have had the best track and
field day ever! And it was definitely a
day to remember!
Lauren Maus
More Track & Field Action
photos Sandra Blodgett,
Melynda Henschel