RANKED #1 IN CANADA. Pages 12-14 The Paris Independent Y o u r C o m m u n i t y N e w s p a p e r The Paris Independent Saturday, September 3, 2022 Y o u r C o m m u n i t y N e w s p a p e r Proudly Serving Paris & Area THIS WEEK In Sports HONOURING WILTON DAWDY. Pages 4-5 A MUSICAL RIDE! Pages 17 19 In Community FAIR AMBASSADOR CROWNED PDF Emailed $3.99/month In Entertainment Are you ready to make a Move ? Contact me, Your Experienced Local Realtor! Paris Fair September 1st to 5th www.Parisfairgrounds.com for schedules, midway, and ticket details Bronwyn Monkhouse was crowned Paris Fair Ambassador 2022 during the opening night of the Paris Fall Fair on Thursday. The 18 year old St. George resident was sponsored by the St. George Women’s Institute. Pictured with Bronwyn is Bella Todd, the 2021 outgoing Paris Fair Ambassador See more on this story, as well as pictures from the first two days of the fair on pages 9 11. Photo by Michelle Malvaso
SOCIETY 50TH ANNIVERSARY – Join us on September 18 at Lions Park from 1 pm to 4pm as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. Live music, displays, guest speakers, historical discussions, period costumes, face painting, and free draws. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon. Everyone is welcome.
VOLLEYBALL DROP IN Want to have some practice time? Want to learn new skills? Want to play some fun games of Beach Volleyball? Join us at Green Lane Sports Complex for a new drop in and clinic programs starting August 10th at 6:30 pm and runs EVERY Wednesday until September 28th Hosted by Beachwave Volleyball, cost is $10 per session.
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The Dawdy Park official opening drew a small crowd last Saturday as residents welcomed the addition of a new park in Paris’north end. The official opening also gave the Optimist Club the chance to honour the late Wilton Dawdy, who dedicated 48 years to the club. He passed away in 2016. “Wilton was a very soft-spoken integral part of various aspects of the Paris Optimists. He lived up to the Optimist Creed in every aspect of his life,” said Marilyn McCulloch at the park opening She spoke on behalf of about 10 Optimist members present for the plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting “He was a very gentle man who was greatly respected and appreciated by everyone who knew him,” McCulloch continued “The naming of this park in his honour is a very fitting tribute in recognition of all Wilton Dawdy did for the youth in Paris ” McCulloch also noted that Wilton also found time to coach minor hockey and was chairperson of the Paris Blood Donor Clinic at the Paris Fairgrounds Wilton’s daughter Nancy shared a few words at the August 27th dedication, and she was joined by several family members She helped unveil the plaque in her father’s honour Kathy Ballantyne, Director of Parks and Recreation for the County of Brant, explained that McCulloch actually nominated Wilton when the county put a call out for potential park names
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Nancy Dawdy, supported by family, unveils the park plaque in honour of her late father Wilton Dawdy. The Hartley Avenue park was named after Wilton (pictured right), who dedicated 48 years to the Paris Optimist Club.
Photo by Michelle Malvaso
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Just down the road, Woodslee Linear Park is under construction and should be completed by late fall. This park will be accessed at 106 Woodslee Ave and connects to Hartley Ave. It runs parallel with the new Oak Avenue extension. This park will also feature a meandering path, Zen gardens, as well as a rock climbing feature and a swinging bench.
Above (left to right): Ward 2 Councillor Marc Laferriere, Finn, Optimist Marilyn McCulloch, Nancy Dawdy, Mayor David Bailey, Ellie, Ward 2 Councillor Steve Howes and Kathy Ballantyne cut the ribbon at last Saturday’s park dedication. Also pictured above, Optimist member Marilyn speaks about park namesake member Wilton Dawdy as Mayor Bailey watches on. To the right, Ward 2 Councillor Steve Howes participates in a healthy ping pong match with Ward 2 candidate Jay Arora. All photos by Michelle Malvaso
“The equipment may be added in future years.” For now, the spacious park features three pickleball courts, a basketball court, a ping pong table, play equipment for kids and seating. Ballantyne said many residents at the grand opening commented on the size of the park, the variety of activities available and were particularly happy with the walking loop/path featured through the park.
Other names approved during the ‘Name your park’ call out included Jay Wells Park, Summit Park and Mile Hill Meadows Park. When a new park opened off Scenic Ridge Gate this summer, Ballantyne said that Juliet Wolverton Park, was drawn from the list. She added that residents with suggested park names can submit them at anytime. Dawdy Park is complete, except for a bench that should be delivered soon. “We initially planned to install some fitness equipment, but this aspect was delayed due to budget considerations,” said Ballantyne.
“This is the first time that the county has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and we are beyond excited to provide a local family the opportunity to own their own home,” said Mayor David Bailey at the start of the project. “The County of Brant is a special place to live because of the people in this community. They are kind hearted, generous and giving people. I would like to thank Habitat for Humanity for their excellent work and for helping families to build a strong foundation in this community.
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The Ripley family home at 28 Willowdale is not the only Habitat project underway in this region. In December 2021, ground was broken on a 56 unit housing development in Brantford on Brantwood Park Road. Once construction is finished (planned in three separate phases) the building will be home to 32 Habitat sponsored families. To apply and learn more about the program, visit www.habitat4home.ca/own a home/program information/
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Mayor David Bailey presents Kayla Ripley and her children with a certificate celebrating their new home ownership on August 26th
The Paris Independent Kayla Ripley and three children are thrilled to move out of their tiny two bedroom apartment and into their new single detached home in the Oakhill Community. The Ripley family were joined by Habitat for Humanity co ordinators, volunteers, local dignitaries and contributors on Friday for the official key ceremony It marks the end of the eight month long build that started late last year. This new build was made possible by Habitat for Humanity’s Heartland Ontario Brant Norfolk Chapter. It features an innovative collaboration with Makers, a group of passionate and community minded producers coming together to combine sustainability and affordability within Habitat’s affordable homeownership program. The build was championed with early support from Reciprocal Opportunities Incorporated, and was designated as the Kent Dixon Memorial Build. The County of Brant transferred the land to Habitat in July 2020, marking the first County Habitat collaboration.
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GrandBridge Energy’s in-kind donation helps power Habitat for Humanity home
GrandBridge Energy representatives Ian Miles, President & CEO (left) and Umar Waqas, Vice President, Engineering & Continuous Improvement (right), congratulate Kayla on her new Habitat for Humanity energy efficient home. GrandBridge Energy moved an existing wood pole and installed two new poles to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to the home. Submitted photo
“GrandBridge Energy and Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario both believe in supporting communities and helping to build a sustainable future. For these reasons and more, GrandBridge Energy was pleased to provide our services and the poles as an in-kind donation to the Brant Norfolk chapter of Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario,” said Ian Miles, President & CEO of GrandBridge Energy. Last Friday’s Key Ceremony was very rewarding for everyone who participated in the project, according to the local utility.
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GrandBridge Energy was honoured to join Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Brant Norfolk on August 26th for the Key Ceremony at 28 Willowdale Street in Brant County. Kayla Ripley, and her three children, were welcomed into their new home last week. Construction on the four bedroom home started in late 2021. GrandBridge Energy supported the build with an in kind donation in order to deliver a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the home.
The Key Ceremony is our brightest day, moving future homeowners into their homes. Because of partners like you, Kayla and her family will be able to live in a beautiful, safe and environmentally responsible home," said Alan MacKinnon, Chair, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario.
According to a press release, issued by GrandBridge, it all started when the BrantNorfolk chapter of Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario reached out to GrandBridge Energy for assistance with powering a home, located near the municipal airport in Brant County. An existing wood hydro pole needed to be removed and two new poles installed in order to deliver safe and reliable electricity to the Habitat for Humanity home and the surrounding neighbourhood.
“Thank you to President & CEO Ian Miles and GrandBridge Energy, for your commitment to health and wellness, child and youth development and families.
“GrandBridge Energy is proud to contribute to this unique Habitat for Humanity project, which provides a local family with a sustainable, affordable home while maximizing energy efficiency,” added Miles This Upstart Project is Canada's first Habitat for Humanity single family home built this way The collaboration between Habitat for Humanity, Makers, education partners and researchers at the University of Waterloo has served as a model for others across the country to integrate Passive House elements, sustainability and resiliency in affordable housing However, the true beneficiaries are future generations as build materials and techniques are selected to reduce construction's carbon footprint and pass on energy savings of up to 90%.
To create lighting for walkability and safety, the County of Brant, in partnership with Brant Municipal Enterprises, has installed lights powered by solar energy on the Mechanic Street bridge and along the pathway at Paris Lions Park. The off grid lights use renewable energy and is a great way to light up a beautiful park in the evening.
Lighting the way to Lion’s Park!
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Introducing the 2022 Paris Fair Ambassador Ms. Bronwyn Monkhouse! The 18 year old St. George resident was crowned Fair Ambassador during Thursday evening’s contest. She competed against 17 year old Grace Aulsebrook Smith of Paris to claim the title. Bronwyn’s duties as Ambassador begin immediately as she will make several appearances at various events throughout the fair weekend. Brant MPP Will Bouma sent out congratulations to Bronwyn on social media Thursday, following her win. He will be hosting Bronwyn and her family as special guests at the Ontario Legislature next month. Bronwyn was sponsored by the St George Women’s Institute. She plans to attend college and study fire science to follow in her father’s footsteps by teaching fire safety and public education Her father, Dave Monkhouse, passed away in January 2019. He was a Fire Inspector with the Mississauga Fire Department and also District Chief of the Cainsville Fire Station. Bronwyn said she strives to create a positive environment for those around her and she’ll spread that positivity this weekend as she greets fairgoers You might even find Bronwyn at the grandstands watching some demolition derbies some of her favourite Paris Fair memories include watching the derby with her brothers and her dad. First runner up Grace Aulsebrook Smith will attend the University of Guelph this fall to Major in Family Studies and Human Development. Grace was sponsored by Women Inspiring Women Women’s Institute (Paris). Handing over the reigns after a very successful year of Ambassador duties is Bella Todd, of Paris. She was crowned in the 2021 contest and was sponsored by the Paris Lions Club.
Introducing your 2022 Paris Fair Ambassador
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Mayor David Bailey congratulates 2022 Ambassador Bronwyn Monkhouse, pictured above. Below, is 1st Runner Up Grace Aulsebrook Smith, of Paris. Photos by Michelle Malvaso
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Retired OPP Officer Barry Hussey and retired District Fire Chief John Emerson were the surprise guests of honour who helped open the 2022 Paris Fair on Thursday evening. All photos by Michelle Malvaso Pictured above are some of the instrumental faces behind the scenes of the Paris Fair. They delivered some opening remarks to officially open the fair.Laughter filled the fairgrounds Thursday night as fairgoers enjoyed all the classic rides and games offered by Campbell’s Amusements.
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September 3, 2022The Paris Independent 11 INSIDE THE PARIS FAIR Thursday Night Demo Derby underneath a stunning sunset.
It’s always an amazing view from atop the Ferris Wheel.
Photo by Chris Whelan Photo by Chris Whelan above and left by Michelle Malvaso Photos by Michelle Malvaso
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Paris resident Shelley Kingma Kitchen will play in the local Brant Flight #2 tournament on her home course, where her disc golf journey started just over 2 years ago. Submitted photo
By Casandra Turnbull As amateur disc golfers of all ages prepare to compete in Paris on September 17th in the Brant Flights #2 C Tier Tournament driven by Innova, Paris resident Shelley Kingma Kitchen hopes to improve her rating and hold on to her #1 ranking in Canada. Kingma Kitchen is just one of many players who will descend on the Dwayne Bereziuk Memorial Course at Green Lane Sports Complex for the one day tournament, hosted by the Brant Disc Golf Club. She’s heading into this tournament ranked # 1 in the female amateur 50+ year division, and ranked 7th globally, and boasts an impressive rating of 760. She’s won four tournaments to date, including the Niagara Women’s Global Event held in St. Catharines on August 7th . She achieved a rating of 864 during her first round and 822 in the second round, far higher than her normal achievements. Her scores were inputted into a Women’s Global Event database, along with the scores of 3,000 other women who competed in 126 tournaments worldwide on August 6th and 7th. It was one day after her Niagara win that she learned of her #1 ranking in Canada and 7th worldwide. It’s all very impressive considering she just picked up the sport in 2020 during the pandemic. Now she’s competed in 11 tournaments with three more planned before the end of the season. She’s excited to compete on her home course this month, acknowledging it’s where it all began.
“My wife Linda and I started going for walks downtown We stopped in a Wendy’s Variety regularly and kept seeing these discs on display,” she recalled After a quick inquiry and an investigation of the course at Green Lane, Shelley and Linda ended up buying a putter, mid range and driver, and the rest is history, so they say
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“We hit trees and laughed,” she remembers of that first round. The most challenging aspect of learning a new sport, she said, was “understanding that Rome was not built in a day, and neither were my skills with throwing discs. Hitting trees is inevitable and understanding the techniques to drives, upshots, putts take time. You must remember to laugh and have fun.” With the right mindset in place, Kingma-Kitchen started to see all the benefits of Disc Golf it’s inexpensive, you can play year-round, it’s great exercise and you can enjoy it with your family and friends in an informal or competitive format.
Brant Flights #2 takes place at the Paris Disc Golf Course on September 17th featuring competitors from the Junior 15 division, recreational division, intermediate division, amateur division and advance divisions. It’s the first tournament to be hosted in Paris since 2019. Online registration for the event closes on September 14th .
The Brant Flights #2 tournament will take place at The Dwayne Bereziuk Memorial Course in Paris Sept. 17th .
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“The thing I enjoy the most is knowing I can escape from the world and be with nature with my discs and calm the stresses of life,” she said. She’s picked up many lessons on the course, over the last two years, but one in particular she’s applied to everyday life off the course. “Play your own game, stay focussed on what you want to achieve. This can be applied to your life ambitions as well.” Kingma Kitchen credits her wife Linda, brother Chris, parents Wendy and Terry, niece Jacqualine, newphew Lance, cousins Janice and Eric and close friends Chris Derus, Mike Lucek and Sandra Bartlett for their support and encouragement over the last two years. She also acknowledged her many friends in the disc golf community, coach Zac Joliffe for introducing new throws and building her distance and Jane Anderson-Renton for strengthening her mental game.
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If your child loves soccer and wants to take their game to the next level, take notice of an upcoming grassroots discovery session hosted by the Paris FC executive and coaches The sessions begin on September 7 and teams will be formed/selected by mid September Both boys and girls in U8 (born 2015) to U12 (born 2011) are welcome to register The local club is also hosting tryouts for U13, U14 and U16 Boys’ teams plus U13, U16, U17 and U18 Girls’ teams. “We are building our Paris FC teams for long-term development,” explained Melissa Ostrowercha, who operates Paris FC along side her husband Rob and an executive staff. “We are looking for children who are interested in the ‘next level’ of soccer play, who would like to step up from a traditional house league,” she added. The discovery session is intended to evaluate the skill level of the group and assess if the club can have more than one team at any particular age group. Most grassroots discovery teams will have three to four training sessions, which are basically like soccer practices, said Ostrowercha. Paris FC is a member of the Ontario Soccer Association, so they follow the long-term player development pathway (LTPD) model. This model, called Grassroots Discovery, focuses on introducing the youngest players to competitive play. Continued on page 15
Paris FC hosting sessions/tryouts next week, register now
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SPORTS Grassroots Discovery sessions introduce children to competitive soccer
Photos above taken during a U8 Festival held at Green Lane Sports Complex in Paris August 6th. Young players who are interested in competitive soccer, are encouraged to register for the club’s upcoming Grassroots Discovery Sessions, beginning September 7th .
Photos by Melissa Ostrowercha
The U16 Paris FC girls are the MJ league Cup champs after a powerful 6 1 win in the championship game held last weekend. This group of Paris FC U8 girls participated in the Serbia U8 Festival. Everyone had a great time and learned some new skills. Paris FC photos It ensures that all young players interested in competitive play can grow within the game at age and development appropriate stages. “So, although we are introducing them to travel soccer (playing in district and some travel experience through soccer festivals), it is still intended to be non competitive until U13, which is when tiered play, competitive standings and tournaments begin,” said Ostrowercha. Parents are encouraged to register their child now online www.parisfc.ca to ensure their child is assigned to a roster. The club is scouting players to join the U13 (born 2010) boys’ team to complete their roster as they move into a full competitive year of soccer. “Their coach, Peter Pollilo, is an excellent mentor and fantastic coach, and he is excited to continue development with this team,” said Ostrowercha. “We are also looking for additional players to allow us to roster a U11 Girls and U11 Boys’ team (born 2012). We have motivated coaches for both of these teams, and a core group of kids. We are looking for some additional strong players to round out the roster.” Paris FC in partnership with Ulysee Soccer Training, is also offering co ed indoor development programs in 2022/2023 and is already close to 80% full. This programming is designed to provide Paris FC youth with a strong base in soccer fundamentals as well as fun interactive programming. The 16 week schedule begins the week after Thanksgiving and continues throughout the fall and winter seasons.
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Photo by Michelle Malvaso
The Paris Figure Skating Club registration opened its fall/winter registration to all skaters this past week and the executive is excited at the prospect of an uninterrupted year of skating. They’re celebrating with some special events, including the return of the Teen/Adult learn to skate program on Saturdays. It’s open to anyone over the age of 13 looking to learn the fundamentals of skating or for those who wish to practice independently. “This program is structured with more flexibility than the traditional CanSkate program,” explained Lisa Campbell, Paris Figure Skating Club President. The Club will host three assessment days during the fall/winter session, to test skaters’ progress, but also have lots of fun events planned, including a Halloween trick or treat skate, a holiday showcase and the always popular year end gala. Parents and caregivers can sign children up for the Preschool/Pre CanSkate and CanSkate programs between now and September 16th at noon. After that deadline has passed, new registrations will be considered if space allows. Registration for all other programs (a complete list available on their website) will close on September 30th . The fall/winter session runs from September 20th to March 24th . The year end gala is scheduled for March 25th .
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It’s time to lace up those figure skates!
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Traditionally, new skaters start in either Preschool/Pre CanSkate or CanSkate programs where Skate Canada certified coaches and program assistants incorporate all elements of the CanSkate program. Typically, skaters in the Pre CanSkate program are aged 6 and under and have minimal to no skating experience. These sessions last 40 minutes and include a warmup, group lessons and a cool down time. Skaters are awarded ribbons and badges once they’ve achieved the fundamentals in balance, control and agility. Once skaters pass CanSkate Stage 5 they advance into the Star program where levels 1 5 focus more on developing skills such as edges and turns, freeskate where jumps and spins are preformed and ice dance performances. It's not unusual to see children join the beginner programs to get the fundamentals of skating under their belts before moving into other sports.
“The fundamental skills of skating are taught by the trained coaches Sometimes in other sports, there is so much focus on learning the game that skating skills are sometimes missed Our programs can fill that gap for hockey and ringette players to become better skaters, which in turn will assist them in their hockey or ringette seasons,” said Campbell To learn more about the club or to register visit wwwparisfigureskatingclub org or email parisfigureskatingclub@live ca CanSkate program skaters at the year end gala last March.
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September 3, 2022The Paris Independent 17 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Spectacular RCMP Musical Ride captivates audience at Burford Fairgrounds
A crowd of more than 2,500 people made their way to Burford last Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of the RCMP Musical Ride. Attendance numbers far exceeded expectations set by the event organizers, the Burford Agricultural Society.
The highly anticipated RCMP Musical Ride took place on Sunday August 28th at the Burford Fairgrounds and close to 2,500 people braved the heat to watch the iconic Canadian event. The Burford Agricultural Society agricultural society hosted the event which was almost 10 years in the making. The BAS board first applied eight years ago but the Musical Ride only visits certain provinces each year and shows are grouped based on geographical location. The ride wasn’t scheduled for this part of Ontario for the first couple years after applying so their application was pushed back again and again.
The pandemic then delayed things further until February of this year when the RCMP team in Ottawa reached out with an offer to perform a truck show in Burford, also known as a one day event. Continued on page 18
All photos by Michelle Malvaso
The Musical Ride was last in Burford, during the 1996 Fall Fair on Thanksgiving weekend. Despite the long road leading up to the event, the show itself was a great success Nancy Spierenburg, a BAS board member, shared her thoughts on the outcome of last Sunday’s performance “It was the perfect day! Everything fell into place seamlessly with the help from our amazing committee and volunteers Our turnout was outstanding! We were hoping for 2000 and ended up well over that Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the show and how smoothly the day went,” she said “The Brantford pipe and drum band lead our opening ceremonies, which was followed by our guest of honour presentation We also had our local dignitaries as part of our VIP section and acknowledged the county of Brant fire for their work in our communities,” added Spierenburg
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The current RCMP Musical Ride season is dedicated to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years of her service as the queen to the Commonwealth.
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“On behalf of the Burford Agricultural Society we want to thank our committee, volunteers and supporters. Without them the event wouldn’t have been possible! Thank you to the community for coming out and supporting future projects at the Burford Fairgrounds,” concluded Spierenburg. Proceeds from Sunday’s event will go towards ongoing maintenance at the Burford Fairgrounds, as well as future events. If you missed this show and want to find out what all the hype is about, you can catch them at the Rockton Fairgrounds on September 18th .
The show did not disappoint. Thirty two riders, and members in charge, executed a variety of calvary drills choreographed to music and accompanied by interesting historical facts about each maneuver preformed. Folks who attended admired the composition, beauty and intricacy of the RCMPteam.
The RCMP Musical Ride performing at the New York World's Fair in June 1939.
Paris Past
By Chris Whelan
Equitation training in Ottawa Musical Rides were cancelled in 1914 at the outbreak of the First World War and were not held again until 1920 The now Royal NWMP absorbed the Dominion Police and became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP headquarters were then moved to Ottawa, Ontario, and "N" Division was established in nearby Rockcliffe. "N" Division immediately organized a Musical Ride and performed at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on May 24, 1920 and in Brockville on July 1, 1920. In the 1930s, a third Ride was organized in Vancouver, B.C., (known as "E" Division), with five performances in Vancouver. The Ride began performing in the United States and overseas: in 1930, the Ride made its first trip to England to perform at the Wembley Exhibition in London; in 1934, the Ride performed for the first time in the United States, with "N" Division in New York City and "E" Division in Portland, Oregon. By this time, the Ride had become an established attraction, and in 1939, new stables were built in Ottawa: a one-story brick-veneer structure designed by local architect W.C. Sylvester. The horses had previously been lodged at Lansdowne Park and then in a wooden building in Rockcliffe. In 1939, the Ride was a great success at the World Fair in New York. However, any plans for the future were shelved when the Second World War broke out; there would be no further performances until 1948.
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A world-famous show, the Musical Ride has played an important role in the RCMP since 1873 From its inception in 1873, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) relied on skilled riders to carry out police duties across the Prairies. Patrolling the vast and sparsely inhabited area, NWMP members were frequently the only government officials new settlers would encounter and were essential to preventing prairie fires To break the monotony of endless riding drills, members of the Force commonly competed amongst themselves and performed tricks on horseback. In 1876, some of these tricks and exercises were performed at Fort Macleod, Alta. This is believed to be the first public performance of what would eventually evolve into the Musical Ride. In 1901, the Ride performed in Brandon, Manitoba and Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. After this time, Rides were performed occasionally at agricultural exhibitions, fairs and horse shows. On July 28, 1908, a Musical Ride was performed in Quebec City as part of that municipality's 300th anniversary celebrations. The Prince of Wales attended, becoming the first member of the Royal Family to witness the Ride. This was also the first time a Musical Ride was performed outside of Western Canada. Musical Rides continued to be performed for the public until the start of the First World War in 1914.
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Photo of the Paris-Burford Rough Riders performing circa 1900. Cavalry in the centre of the dirt street, surrounded by crowds of women, men, and children on the street and sidewalks in front of stores. The Paris-Burford Rough Riders were a local cavalry unit that became a common feature of many Parisian parades in the 19th century to demonstrate their prowess.
Photo credit: Paris Museum and Historical Society Paris had its own “Musical Ride” the Paris Burford Rough Riders
RCMP MUSICAL RIDE AT TWO NEARBY FAIRS IN 1961 Immediately after they finished at the CNE the RCMP Musical Ride troupers performed at fairs at Galt and London Ontario. The Mounties appear at the Galt Fair September 6th to 9th and at the Western Ontario Fair London September 8th to 16th . Pictured on the left, the 32 scarlet clad riders and their coal black mounts are inspected by RCMPInspector Joseph Downey
Best friends for more than 13 years, Nylund and McColl make the perfect team. “I think we are very lucky we get to work together and have a friendship that can be both business and personal. Kelly has the most incredible work ethic and she pushes me everyday to be better,” said McColl. Continued on page 23
On a recent visit downtown, you may have noticed a party of bubbles floating down Grand River Street North. If you follow them back to their source, you’ll land on the doorstep of one of Paris’ newer businesses which just celebrated its first anniversary last weekend. Fizz Soakery makes self-care easily attainable, offering guests an array of homemade products from bath bombs and bath products, to candles and event jewellery. To help celebrate a successful first year in operation, the two owners, Kelly Nylund and Courtney McColl hosted some special festivities last Saturday from face-painting to cotton candy, mimosas, donuts, and of course some exclusive deals. Reflecting on how the business begun, Nyland explains, “I started Fizz Soakery out of my home in January 2020 and we grew a lot over the pandemic. I was working out of my kitchen, making all the products myself. I was having online sales once a month that were selling out in minutes.”
Fizz Soakery celebrates first anniversary downtown with some fun-filled activities
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The high demand for her products led her to search for a larger workspace. The location right in the heart of Paris was the perfect answer, offering both retail space on the main floor and workspace in the basement. That is when her best friend McColl came on board to help make products and run the store.
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Pictured upfront, Courtney McColl, middle left to right, Kelly Nylund, Brenda Sumnall and Louisette Ntaganzwa and back row, Lynda & Ivan Lockyer. Submitted photos
“We love being a part of Paris and met so many wonderful people We love seeing our regulars that come in every couple weeks to stock up Our favourite thing is when our customers come in and their eyes light up when they see the store and all the fun products we have! Kids and even adults love the bubble machine we have out front
Nonetheless, the making of this dream come true requires a team effort Nylund’s stepdad Ivan (Ivy) Lockyer is their go to handyman, building everything they need as well as fixing things, hanging shelves, and even packaging and wrapping products Nylund’s mother Lynda Lockyer on the other hand, has become quite a professional at painting bath bombs “We are very much a family business and couldn't do any of this without the help of our friends and family,” shares Nylund In addition to their hand made bath bombs, bubble bath, lotions, bath salts, and jewelry, which are all made right downstairs, Fizz Soakery offers home decor and accessories Also at the store is a unique selection of hand made candles by Louisette Ntaganzwa, who is also Nylund’s best friend and partner in that business Inspired by everything around them, things such as food, nature, people, and art are reflected in their creations “When I hear Kelly say, " I have an Idea!" I always think oh no, what has she thought of now! She is the most creative person and never stops thinking about how we can stay unique and fresh ” explains McColl “We want to stand out from the crowd, and we like to be bold in our choices We are unapologetically loud and colourful in everything we do,” she adds
Already selling wholesale to retail stores all over North America and Europe, they hope to continue growing, making new products, hosting fun events for the community, and the duo looks forward to many more years in Paris
Watching people take photos and run through the bubbles give us so much joy,” expresses Nylund So where is Fizz Soakery headed? With the goal to keep growing and getting better, aspirations for a second location, perhaps in 2023, come to mind
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“We just want to say thank you to everyone in Paris for welcoming us and supporting our business We love it here so much, it’s not only our home but where we have our flagship store So, thank you, and if you haven't been out to visit us, please come see us soon! Look for the bubbles!” concludes McColl
Reflecting on their first year, Nylund shares it has been a whirlwind of a learning experience that has flown by Running a business, managing employees and navigating the challenges of a retail store, has been an adventure
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What’s that taste in my beer?
As you have figured out by know I love beer. Occasionally though this is not the case! As I began to dive deeper into the world of beer and learn more about the tasting notes of styles, I eventually took an “off-flavour” course, which was a blessing and a curse and wanted to share some of this information with you so that you can identify, hopefully rarely, what your beer should not taste like. I occasionally send back a beer not because I don’t like the style but because it contains an “off flavor” an unpleasant taste or smell that in most cases shouldn’t be present. Although brewers do their best to release perfectly made products, sometimes a beer can develop an unintended flaw at some point during brewing, packaging, storing, transporting, or serving. I strongly believe that breweries should be able to identify these off flavours by tasting the beer throughout the process and even more strongly believe they SHOULD NOT be packaging it for consumption Yes, dumping beer sucks and is costly but so is your reputation. Though it is true a few things can develop once it leaves your facility and is being served at a bar or restaurant, servers should also be educated on this. So, here’s a quick guide to a few off flavors associated with beer with a reminder that some off flavors have their right place in at least one or two beer styles 1. Acetaldehyde Tastes/smells like: green apple, tart (when the style shouldn’t be) or acetic cider During fermentation, yeast converts starches into alcohol and carbon dioxide (CO2) in part by reducing acetaldehyde to ethanol. Though low levels of acetaldehyde can be present without causing trouble in some styles, like bière de garde. The compound can manifest at inappropriately high levels when a brewer pitches too much yeast into the fermentation tank, ferments too quickly, ferments at unacceptably high temperatures, or takes the liquid off the yeast before the acetaldehyde converts to ethanol 2. Butyric acid Tastes/smells like: Baby Vomit (nasty) Commonly produced by a bacterial infection developed during brewing, butyric acid can also arise from poor sanitation during packaging and as you may guess NO detectable amount of butyric acid is acceptable. With the growing popularity of kettle sours, you may encounter this off flavor more frequently with this style because sour mashing provides an ideal environment for the bacteria that cause butyric acid to grow. Trust me there will be no doubting it when it’s there. Diacetyl, which tastes and smells like buttered popcorn (think movie theatre!) is common in some wines, like chardonnays, but not beer!
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5. Lightstruck Tastes/smells like: skunk
Lightstruck is caused by a chemical reaction between daylight or artificial light, riboflavin in the beer, and hop alpha acids. Think of any clear or light green bottle you have had a beer from. Even when drinking a patio beer as we have been doing this sunny summer keep your bottle or glass out of direct sunlight especially if it’s heavy on the hops as it takes a very short time to start the reaction and once started there’s no way to stop it. Though it won’t make you sick, beer is never supposed to smell like a skunk, and any detectable level means that the beer has already been lightstruck. Therefore most Brewers tend to bottle in brown glass or cans!
4. Dimethyl sulfide (aka DMS)
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I am SO sensitive to this one for some reason and can smell it across the room. It is acceptable in small doses in a style or two and even those I have trouble with but enough about me ;) Though winemakers welcome diacetyl in their buttery Chardonnays it’s considered an off flavor in pretty much every beer style. During fermentation, yeast produces precursors to diacetyl called vicinal diketones (VDKs). Toward the end of fermentation, the yeast absorbs the VDKs, but if the brewer cuts the process short, the remaining VDKs will lead to diacetyl. Though more commonly, especially when found in draft beer (hello dirty beer lines!), diacetyl is a by product of a bacterial infection. Keep those beer lines cleaned regularly and stop rushing your beer!
Tastes/smells like: Canned corn, cooked cabbage. I have trouble identifying this one still, perhaps as I love canned corn, haha. While DMS can provide a signature flavor to pilsners, it most often provokes concern over the quality of pale malts (which carry high amounts of a compound that’s produced during barley germination and breaks down into DMS during mashing or boiling) or due to the boiling rate of the wort. Malt, particularly malt that hasn’t gotten kilned long, releases DMS during the boiling stage of brewing, while at the same time, the hot water boils it away. Be aware though as wort chills, it can start to build again at temperatures between boiling and 140°F, so it’s important [for the brewer] to chill quickly!
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3. Diacetyl Tastes/smells like: Buttered Popcorn, think movie theatre!
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6. Metallic Tastes/smells like: meat or blood I’ve read the most common source of metallic off flavours in beer is contact with metal components in the brewery perhaps older water pipes, especially from wells, can also impart metallic flavours to the water they carry which is also the main ingredient in the beer Usually, they will then treat the water.
7. Oxidation Tastes/smells like: cardboard, more specifically wet cardboard. Canned and bottled beer will typically show signs of oxidation after aging. As much as oxygen is avoided during production, there will always be a small amount on the final product. Warm temperatures will accelerate the effects of oxygen; retailers and consumers can slow and reduce this by keeping the product STORED COLD and retailers should rotate stock regularly. Oxidation is a normal part of the aging process and not the most awful of off-flavours. In higher abv, darker beers, it can present itself with notes of honey and a vinous character which can tend to be complementary at times to that style. What to do? Well, don’t start overanalyzing each beer you have, or return each beer you are unsure of then message me that I’ve ruined your life. But having a better sense of what causes off flavors in beer and being able to identify them can help you and servers understand when a beer needs to be replaced and how to communicate the problem in a knowledgeable way that benefits the overall customer and beer drinking experience. If you are interested in understanding more about this and to actually have the chance to taste real off flavour beers search for a nearby Off Flavour course being offered, purchase a DIY off-flavour (sensory) kit or grab one of the fantastic beer books available and read up on more info. Cicerone.org is a great resource for this Unfortunately, most flaws in beer develop between the brewery and storage, which means that by the time they’re identified by a customer or server, nothing can be done other than to pull the beer and notify the manager who should then notify the distributor.
Sagittarius: November 22 December 21 (Fire)- You have paved the path for a real love connection. You want to build something solid Love is a great gift and can finally be a reality for you. You will have an opportunity coming for you to take a nice trip. Stop finding all the excuses to say no and just go.
Capricorn: December 22 January 19 (Earth)- If you are single it is time to start looking for something more serious. You have avoided making a commitment to anything lately. Your work needs consistency and a bit more of your attention also. Stand up and be present this week.
Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air)You have lots of energy. How will you use it? You could do more work and make financial gains, or you could turn it into romantic energy You will need to use it
Libra: September 23 October 22 (Air) You will have tons of support this week. Keep those people close, you may need them. Your lack of communication the past few weeks has now caught up to you Now you have to face the issues that this has caused in your life.
This summer is ending with lots of projects and opportunities. Be excited.
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Taurus: April 20 May 20 (Earth)- Love is pure for you. But your serious trust issues are preventing you from enjoying this. Do not bleed on the people that did not cut you The summer is going to end with lots of social gatherings. You just want to have tons of fun.
Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire)Looking for true love? You want a connection that makes you forget everything else in your life You are very distracted and your career will suffer for it. You need to find focus
Coming out of moody week. You now will be more open to new relationships. Work issues will be persistent. In order to get through all the drama, you will need to be calm and communicate clearly
It is a nice change and it is needed.
Pisces: February 19 March 20 (Water)- Be bold. Ask your crush out on a date, or ask for your much deserved promotion. You need to use the new found confidence you have this week Which area in your life needs change the most right now? Think carefully before you choose because this is a rare gift
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Cancer: June 21 - July 22 (Water)- Your emotions are up and down. You have past issues you still need to face The feelings that constantly come up will have to be dealt with. They will not go away. You need to find a balance as you are putting your career ahead of everything and everyone.
Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water) This week brings you some relief. You have been go, go and you need to sit and relax Your career is finally slowing down Your love life will be drama free, finally.
Horoscopes with Tina EnergyGrazianoReader
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Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire)-
Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth)- You and your lover are not on the same page You need to do some serious date nights Find your romance again. Look at your finances carefully and see if a few things can be cut out of your bad spending habits.
Aquarius: January 20February18 (Air)- Shine bright. Your energy is addictive This can be so great for you Use this to your advantage. You have created beautiful things this summer and you want to continue this into the fall. This leads to new projects soon.
Spider Man: No Way Home 12:50p.m. 2:20p.m. 6:00p.m. 9:10p.m.
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Minions: The Rise of Gru 1:30p.m. 4:20p.m. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero 2:00p.m. 4:40p.m. 7:20p.m. 10:10p.m. Jurassic World Dominion 9:30p.m.
Thor: Love and Thunder 12:20p.m. 3:30p.m. 6:40p.m. 9:40p.m. Beast 6:50p.m. 10:30p.m.
The Invitation 1:40p.m. 4:30p.m. 7:30p.m.10:20p.m.
Showtimes for Galaxy Cinemas Brantford For Saturday September 3, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick 11:50a.m. 3:00p.m. 6:20p.m. 9:30p.m. Bullet Train 11:20a.m. 4:10p.m. 7:20p.m. 9:45p.m.
The Adventures of Tintin11:00a.m. https://www.theoxforddrivein.com
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DC League of Super Pets 11:20a.m. 12:40p.m. 3:40p.m. 6:30p.m.
