The Paris Independent
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December 30, 2023
YEAR IN REVIEW - 2023 **As the Paris community grows, so does diversity in **The inaugural (Unofficial Official) Paris Pride the area. To celebrate this, Paris District High School celebration pop up over three days and it was amazing (PDHS) hosted a Food and Cultural Fashion Show on to see this type of grassroots energy be accepted, June 1st. Organized by PDHS students, the successful attended and supported by the individuals, local event showcased an array of cultures through a fashion businesses and the community at large; it was show while also providing a taste of various cultural invigorating to feel a different kind of Paris pride. Paris foods donated by local businesses Pride 2023 spanned over three days and had a focus on: connecting, celebrating and reflecting - three core things **Paris District High School presented the 2023 awards for better mental, physical and spiritual health. for Outstanding Athletic Achievement and Distinction (left to right pictured below) Ryan Burroughs, Ethan **The Paris Mounties PJHL Hockey Team announces Lewis, Carson Brown, Jack Ward, Emma Ahlberg, an official change in ownership. Over the past several Serena Gambacort, Kelly Mantel, Claire Livingston. months, Todd Wood, Owner and President of the Paris Mounties, had decided to take a step back from the day**The 5th Paris Embers unit had an out of this world to-day operation of the Team and began to consider experience last weekend as they participated in the first select bids to purchase the PJHL franchise. After an Girl Guides overnight camp held since pre-pandemic extensive review process, Titan Hockey Canada, LLC days. The Galaxy themed campout took place at Camp was selected to take over ownership of the franchise Impeesa just off Trussler Road outside of Paris. But it following the PJHL board approval on May 26th 2023. wasn’t just the 5th Paris Embers – it was all Guiding Titan Hockey Canada is led by owners Mike Christian units that enjoyed a special weekend full of memories! and Jon Clark both originally from the Hamilton/Ancaster area. Continued on page 23
CORRECTION! In last week’s Paris Independent, the photo accompanying the story about the Paris Horticulture Society Christmas dinner contained an error. The President’s Award to Pat Moore was for organizing the Flower Show, not the annual plant sale. Nancy Burkholder and Carol Reansbury deserve the credit for the resounding success of the plant sale that takes place at the Syl Apps Community Centre in. We apologize for the error.
