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The Paris Independent for Friday, December 31st, 2021
LOOKING BACK AT 2021: YEAR IN REVIEW - PAGES 6-14
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Friday, December 31, 2021
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THIS WEEK
In Community
LOCAL OFFICER IS 10-7 Page 3 - 4
In Community
WINTER WONDERLAND Pages 18-20
In Donation
SNOBELEN FARMS Page 23
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C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
CONSTABLE RETIRES AFTER 37 YEARS SERVING & PROTECTING
Pictured to the left is Barry along side Inspector and Detachment Commander Angela Ferguson. Above is Barry during the Paris Policing days. Picture on page 4 is of Barry and his wife Nancy.
By Casandra Turnbull
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Y E A R I N R E V I E W
Photo credit Steve Howes
-Councillor Marc Laferriere announces that he will not seek re-election in 2022, after 15 years in community politics.
-The Paris Agricultural Society hosts drive-in community BINGO, back by popular demand.
-Project Safe Trade is now in the County of Brant thanks to space available at new OPP station. This is a safe location to pick up items purchased from online social media platforms
Photo credit OPP –West Region
Y E A R I N R E V I E W
-Residents were treated to an afternoon thrill show that featured two exhilarating sports: bull riding and motocross. The country-style actionpacked afternoon raised money for Help a Child Smile.
-The Ford Motor Company of Canada announces that Paris will be home to its newest distribution centre with a state of the art 52,000 square foot building off Rest Acres Road and Highway 403.
Photo credit County of Brant
-The Paris Curling Club, affectionately known as the Friendliest House in Town, opens its doors to members and invites residents to try the sport during two ‘Learn to Curl’open houses.
Photo by Michelle Malvaso
Above photo & football Photo by Michelle Malvaso
Y E A R I N R E V I E W
-District Fire Chief John Emerson retires after 47 years of service
Pictured above: Scarlet, Zoe, Violet, Maxwell and Lucas Photo credit Stephanie Holt
Without the help of up to 100 volunteers, the Christmas Hamper program would not be the success it is today.
Photo by Casandra Turnbull
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SOME NOTABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM PARIS PAST
Above: Chief Thomas Bean, 1929 to 1964 was well known and well respected. While he had little time for written reports, Chief Bean had a remarkable memory. This coupled with the fact that he knew almost every resident in Paris, made it very difficult for any stranger to go unnoticed, or to commit a crime and escape Beanie’s apprehension.
Above: Police Chief Jack Watts with the Paris department’s new 1966 Dodge Cruiser
Paris Constable Dave Maxwell shows off the new moving radar detector.
Above: Paris Police 1952. From left to right are Constable Laird McNeilly, Constable Don McArthur, Sergeant Dave Jack, Chief Thomas Bean and Sergeant Ken Stephenson.
Above: Last Paris Police Force c1998 from left-to-right, front-to-back, front row: Dispatcher Micki Watkins, Constable John Alway, Chief of Police John Cain, Sergeant David Maxwell, Dispatcher Heather Smith. Second row: Clerk-Typist Claudia Boaz, P/T Dispatcher Susanne Ayres, P/T Dispatcher Wendy Kipp, Dispatcher Jennifer Williamson, Dispatcher Wilma Harrower. Third row: Constables David Ely, Mark Trinaistich, Ron Yorksie, Tim Comely, Barry Hussey, Linda Montvajski. Back row: Constables Dean Pottruff, Andy Packer, Harold Coffin, Art Williams, Jeff Bund.Absent: Sergeant Dan Hurst.
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Blake takes his first ride on a G.T racer. Photo credit Jen Lynn
Paisley and her grandfather prepare for a rip down the hill.
Elf Blake stopped to make a snowcone snack during his Christmas Eve Day toboggan. Photo credit Ashley Dinsmore (below and right)
Ares was thrilled to go down the slopes – his brother Atlas – not so much. Photo credit Stephanie Kershaw
Bryce Fisher makes his first attempt downhill on a snowboard. Photo credit Lindsay Joy
Adelyn Robinson and Emery Allgood prepare to launch down the hill.
Brent proves sledding isn’t as easy when you’re an adult –much to the delight of his daughter Bella. Photo credit Carrie Howarth
Brake & Brady Bethune enjoyed a sled ride, with minimal work required!
Photo by Stefanie Leigh
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Mason and Dylan-Rose couldn’t wait for a major snowfall, they hit the slopes a week earlier making the best of light snowfall. Photo credit Jade Jacqueline
Lewis and Marigold Graham opted to bundle up and explore the banks of the Grand River by Optimist Park on Christmas Eve. Photo credit Franny Cooper Graham
Caleb Lamb was a snow buddy on Christmas Eve, helping neighbours shovel out their driveway and walkways. Photo credit Kelly Lamb
Lucas Baldwin enjoyed a Christmas Eve walk to look at local lights. Lucas is pictured in front of Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex’s home, famous for their elaborate Christmas decorations Photo credit Julia Baldwin
Olivia & Ben Turnbull make the long haul back up the hill behind PDHS
First Retail Cannabis Store Opens in Paris
