Paris Lions Club donates to Participation Support Services Sign,

During a Paris Lions Club meeting on June 6th , Doug Hunt (middle) was the guest speaker talking on behalf of the Participation Support Services. He discussed how they deliver programs and services to individuals in the community with physical disabilities and chronic health concerns. Following Doug’s presentation, the Lion’s Club presented him with a donation cheque for $1,500. Pictured is Lion Lorne Reid, Doug Hunt and Lion Chief Rod Laframboise

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A new 4-Way Stop was installed in Paris at the Silver Street, Oak Avenue and Mulberry Street intersection on Wednesday. The decision to install the four-way stop came during a February 21st Administrative and Operations committee meeting.

The reason, according to data collected through Brant Safe Streets initiative, is to slow down eastbound and westbound motorists on Silver Street. County staff collected data on this stretch of roadway from October 5-10, 2019. During the 40 km/hr time period (during school hours 8 am to 5 pm) data shows the average speed for eastbound motorists (heading towards Keg Lane) was 50 km/hr while the 85th percentile was calculated at 57 km/hr. The westbound speed (heading towards Grand River Street North) was 52 km/hr while the 85th percentile was 60 km/hr. For the purpose of this study, the 85th percentile is what 85% of the motorists are driving at or below the respected speeds. Outside of school hours, the average motorist is driving about 3 km/hr faster. One of Paris’ Ward 2 Councillors, Steve Howes, supports this four-way stop stating he’s confident it will contribute to increased safety on Silver Street. Photo credit County of Brant