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JUNIOR DISC GOLF CHAMP
Meet the Ontario Junior Disc Golf Champion
Paris girl takes top honours for females ages 11-12 years old
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When eleven-year-old Brooklyn O’Krafka picked up a new hobby during the pandemic, no one imagined it would lead to a trip to the Ontario Junior Provincial Championships. The Paris girl was one of many who participated at the Professional Disc Golf Association tournament near Peterborough on October 1st. She brought home the top honours in the Female Junior 11/12-year-old division. Brooklyn played two rounds finishing with scores of 62 and 55. During a previous interview with The Paris Independent she stated, “Disc golf is fun. It’s a challenge but I get to see myself improve. ” Congratulations Brooklyn!
Young Paris Mounties team showing improvement
Last Friday the Mounties made their first visit to Woodstock to play the Navy Vets. Scott Rodrigue was the starting netminder, faced 40 shots on goal and was chosen the second star of the game in a 3-2 loss to Woodstock. Goals for Paris came from Tyler Hill-Griffeon and Sam Collins. According to the Mounties’ communication department, both the coaches and the team’s management agree the team is showing improvement and have the skills to play competitive junior hockey, they just have to pull it together during a game. Following the loss to Woodstock, Paris faced New Hamburg last Saturday night on home ice. Paris goalie Nick Barber faced a lot of action in net, making 44 saves as the Firebirds out shot Paris 48-12. Sam Collins, unassisted and short-handed, scored Paris’ lone goal to put the team on the scoreboard. Paris played the Norwich Merchants last night, however, details of the game were not available by press deadline. The Mounties are back in action on home ice tonight against the Woodstock Navy Vets. Catch some PJHL action as the puck drops at 7:30 pm at the Brant Sports Complex.
Highschool Football - Sr. Panthers nearly shut out the Blue Devils at McKinnon Park
By Chris Whelan No game in the last week of September for the Junior Panthers but the Senior Panthers were at McKinnon Park Secondary School on Thursday September 29th. In an Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk game, the Panthers almost shut out the Blue Devils with a 28-7 win seeing the Blue Devils scoring their 7 points with only 1:31 left in the game. Coach Kelly said he was pleased with their performance and feels confident the team has a good shot at the championship this year. Many players on this year’s team played in the 2019 junior final when the Panthers narrowly lost to St. John’s College. Paris and SJC Seniors are favourites this season. They played each other earlier last month with SJC Eagles winning 28-21. Both the Junior and Senior Panthers travelled yesterday to Pauline Johnston’s Kiwanis field to face the ACS Lions. Final scores were not available as of press time but will be reported online and in next week’s paper. Next games are at home against BCI Mustangs October 15th - Juniors at 11am and Seniors at 1pm. The Paris Optimists’ BBQ will be onsite serving up burgers and dogs!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 Willett Hospital Reunion
Paris Agricultural Society, Home of the Paris Fair
Doors open at 4:30 pm, Social 5-6 pm Supper @ 6 pm by Strodes Music by Flashpoint DJ Cash Bar Tickets $40.00 Contact Diane Hammer (519) 304-0292
Everyone welcome
Spooktacular Night Market!
All Canadian Events was back to light up the Paris Fairgrounds last weekend as the Fall edition of the Night Market returned. The event had a spooktacular theme, filled with plenty of scare zone selfie stations, a costume contest, a fire performer, a pie eating contest, plenty of vendors, live music and a special showing of Hocus Pocus under the stars. Pictured above enjoying some of the festivities are Olivia and Audrey (left) and Emery and Jace (right).
Let your holiday shopping begin!
Locally made soup & charcuterie snack gift boxes on sale now!
If you’re looking for a unique, practical and downright delicious gift, let us introduce to you The Raw Carrot Enterprise, which operates right out of Paris Presbyterian Church. This season they are bringing back a popular favourite from 2021 – The Christmas Gift Box. Dubbed ‘the gift that keeps giving’, these boxes include two homemade (with love) soups and hand-picked hand-picked products: Bright cheddar cheese, Finest Gypsy Sausage and Barrie’s Asparagus cracked wheat crackers. Deadline to order is November 1st. You can order online. Want the full story, read it in our September 10th edition. Pictured with the gift boxes are Heather Moore and Paul Schiedel.
Site plan approval sparks parking debate
County looking at ways to improve private and on-street parking in newer subdivisions
By Casandra Turnbull
A builder’s routine site plan approval has brought forth a larger issue that council hopes to tackle in its next term: a lack of parking, particularly within new townhome/condo subdivisions. Losani Homes (Paris) was before council last Tuesday night seeking approval on phase two of the Edgar subdivision, which consists of 101, three storey townhouse units. They will be built on the empty land that runs along side Rest Acres Road and Tom Brown Drive, adjacent to the Twin Pad Arena. Losani presented this site plan once before but at the direction of the planning committee, they went back to the drawing board to see if they could produce additional parking spaces. They returned before council, presenting a revised plan that has an additional nine spaces for visitors, an equivalent to a 35% increase in parking for the subdivision. There will be a total of 35 visitor spaces and each unit will be equipped with space for two vehicles. Council passed the plan because it complies with the County’s design policies, Brant’s Official Plan and the province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. All councillors supported the revised plan, except Councillors John Bell and John Peirce. The two Ward 3 Paris councillors are fighting what is currently an uphill battle when it comes to parking. Bell commented that while the site plan was well done and complies with current county bylaws, it falls short of reality.
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Losani Homes was before council on September 27th for approval on this 101 unit, three storey townhouse plan – phase 2 of the Edgar Subdivision off Rest Acres Road. Council debated whether the plan had adequate parking, before passing it in an 8-2 vote. Council is urging county staff to revisit its parking policies for future development in Brant.
“It’s hard to be supportive of something that will compound an existing problem,” said Bell, noting that Losani, a major developer in Brant County, has the capability to change this situation now and with future builds. “I think it would be appropriate for them to step back and say as a major developer we should lead by example and play our part as a good corporate citizen,” Bell added.
Dave Ashton, a representative of MHBC Planning and Urban Design, presenting on behalf of Losani Homes, reiterated, “We’ve provided a plan that meets the requirements and was reviewed by county staff in all aspects - engineering, waste, fire, planning, landscape – and what is being proposed is a plan that is recommended by staff,” he told councillors.
Councillor Peirce also weighed in. “I want to make it perfectly clear that is not a Losani problem. It’s not specific to any developer. They (Losani) have gone above and beyond what they are supposed to do. This is a bigger problem than that and we need to get in front of it. ” All councillors seemed to agree that the issue was not with this applicant but with existing county policies and rules that are outdated and not conducive to life today. With many families living in generational homes and driving more than two vehicles per household, the present bylaws are not meeting current needs.
To address the growing concerns, Councillor Bell presented county staff with a parking study review. Staff will review both private and on-street parking to better align with the needs of users. Staff will undertake a review of current policies and standards and make suggestions on how to improve the situation moving forward. The recommendations will be brought before council in early 2023 and once approved will be incorporated into the new Official Plan and Growth Plan.
Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire)Time to face your intense emotions. You have been frustrated all week. You have to decide when and where is the right time to release this. You will have to choose your words carefully or you may see negative backlash from your outbursts.
Taurus: April 20 - May 20 (Earth)-Light will set you free. Follow the positive. This will be hard to do, especially in your love life. You have to think about why the negative is coming up now? You do not have to live in the dark. You have so much light in your life. Turn around and look harder for it.
Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air)You have faced devastating news lately. You are healing and moving forward slowly. Let love back into your life. You have good career opportunities coming to you, this will increase your finances. This will help you to feel more secure.
Cancer: June 21 - July 22 (Water)- You are seeking change. You are open to any new adventures. Your love life needs some truth serum. Your career is settling down, but also maybe boring too. Make a list of the things you want to do before the snow comes. Go out and have a bit more sun and fun before it is too late.
Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire)You are being stubborn. You have to release and re-calculate. Your love life is starting to heat up. Your career is not moving forward, because of your unwillingness to compromise. You have gifts that you are not using correctly. This week you will see more of the full truth, this will help you to release stubborn feelings and heal. Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth)- You need more information. You will spend this week gathering information from everyone and everywhere. You just sit back and become a keen observer. Then by the end of this week you can make educated choices in love and career.
Libra: September 23 - October 22 (Air)- Your love is disconnected. How do you get it back to where you can have a true love connection? Only you two know that. Sit down and have an honest conversation. You will also have to do some soul searching and work on your health, mind, body and soul.
Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water)-Reality may suck this week. You will want more from your career, but you are doing nothing to change this. Having ideas does not make them so. Get up and work harder. If you are single you have to put yourself out there in order to find the one. UPS does not deliver love to your doorstep. Aquarius: January 20 February18 (Air)- Did you listen to your gut? You should. Your instincts are correct. Whether good or bad feelings, you are right. Do not let people in your work or love life that make you feel paranoid or crazy. You may exaggerate the actual truth of why you feel what you feel, but at the end of the day there is truth in those theories.
Pisces: February 19 - March 20 (Water)- Potential love interests just keep popping up for you. Even if you are in a committed relationship. Are you being tested or is the universe trying to tell you something? Take a long walk and clear your head. You know the answers already. If it is still unclear go talk with someone who you can trust. It will be clear by the weekend.
Horoscopes
with Tina Graziano Energ y Reader
Sagittarius: November 22 December 21 (Fire)- Emotions run high for you. You feel very up and down. You are not sure how to deal with this at all. You are just riding this roller coaster of feelings out. You can take control of this by mid week. Ask for help from the people that you trust the most. Honesty is what you need. It will set you free.
Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 (Earth)- You are feeling strong. This gives you the courage to make big choices in your life. In love, you may start a new relationship or take your existing one to the next level. In career, doors are opening for you everywhere. Do not hesitate. Use this new found confidence to make great strides. Tina Graziano was born an energy reader. She uses her gifts to heal and guide others as a life coach. If you need support and insight in life, contact Tina for an energy reading directly online at https://www.facebook.com /Tina.Graziano.Energy.Read er/?ref=page_internal
Showtimes for Galaxy Cinemas Brantford For Saturday October 8, 2022
Avatar 3D 12:50p.m. 4:40p.m. 8:30p.m.
The Goonies Standard 11:00a.m.
