The Paris Independent

21/09/2024

Congratulations to our newest County of Brant Sports Hall of Fame Inductees, who were honoured Thursday night at the Brant Sports Complex:
🏈 Steve Fergus (Builder – Football)
🥋 Ronald Hampson (Athlete – Judo)
👟 Richard Ward (Athlete – Special Olympics)
🏀 The 1995 Paris District High School Panthers Senior Boys Basketball Team (Team)
The Sports Hall of Fame was created to acknowledge the athletic achievements of those in the community. Nominations are accepted year-round until November 30 in the categories of Individual Athlete, Teams or Builders of Sport.

On Thursday, September 19th , friend and family gathered at the Brant Sports Complex to recognize and applaud the efforts of local athletes who made a mark in their field, showcasing sports excellence and defining true athleticism.

21/09/2024

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19/09/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the final First Lady of Paris Joyce Ivy Grace Bawcutt (neé Wood-Gaines), the wife of the last Mayor of Paris Jack Bawcutt before amalgamating into the County of Brant.

The Bawcutt family has greatly enriched our community, and The County of Brant is proud to honour their legacy by restoring the original Town Hall now called the Bawcutt Centre. Their daughter Linda Schuyler and her husband donated the 1 million dollars for the purchase of the building.

We extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Bawcutt’s family and express our gratitude for her tireless efforts in helping to shape and support our community. Her contributions will not be forgotten.

Read this Saturday's Paris Independent for the full write-up about this amazing woman and her family who will never be forgotten.

Joyce is survived by her four children; Linda Schuyler (Stephen Stohn), Tony Bawcutt (Tracy), Barb Graham (Rob), Michael Bawcutt (Lori Brook). She is beloved ‘Nana’ to Max, Erika, Carter, Patrick (Meghan), Christopher, Garrett (Amanda), Kyle (Jess), Matthew, Heather (Pat), and ‘Great Nana’ to Austin, Hannah (Jacob), Mason, Madison, Scarlett, Leighton and Willow.

Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Friday September 20, 2024 from 5-7 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at Paris Presbyterian Church on Saturday September 21, at 10:00AM with Rev. Joel Sherbino officiating.
Private Family interment Paris Cemetery.

Special Thanks to the team at Telfer Place who cared for Joyce so devotedly in her final year; and to the team at Stedman’s Hospice who offered final comfort.
Donations to Paris Presbyterian Church or the Bawcutt Centre (https://webforms.brant.ca/Finance/Donations) would be appreciated.
Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp 519 442 3061.

Photo: Joyce Bawcutt (centre) Linda Schuyler (left) Barbara Graham (right) on the occasion of Joyce's 100th Birthday Celebration (last year at Telfer Place).

18/09/2024

The Secret of Life 🐄💡

A farmer once told his children, when they were young:
“When you turn 12, I’ll reveal to each of you the secret of life."

When the eldest turned 12, he anxiously asked, “Okay dad what is the secret of life?"

His father replied:
“You must promise not to tell your siblings first”

“Okay, I promise” the boy said

“The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk."

The boy, confused, asked, “What do you mean?”

“Exactly that,” the father said.
“The cow doesn’t just give milk. You have to get up very early, walk through the mud and manure, tie up the cow, sit down, and milk her. You have to do the work.”

👉 The cow doesn’t give milk. You either put in the effort, or you get nothing.

Today, many believe that things should just come to them with no effort. If they wish, they ask, and they receive. But life doesn’t work that way.
Happiness and success come from effort.
Lack of effort? It leads to frustration and entitlement.

It’s important to teach this lesson early:
🔑 Nothing in life is automatic.
🔑 You must work for what you want.

Share this with your children, your friends, and remind yourself:

**Cows don’t give milk. You have to work for it.**

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What do you think?
Do you believe the secret of life is you will get out of life what you put into it? Let’s discuss below! 👇 Photo credit: Michelle Malvaso taken at The 166th Paris Fair

15/09/2024

Paris, Ontario - A sneak peak at today’s Paris Terry Fox Run, Walk or Roll from our amazing Editor and her family as they participated in today’s event! For all the deets be sure to read next Saturday’s paper. To donate go to: https://terryfox.org/

14/09/2024

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10/09/2024

UPDATE: OG SOLD OUT - NEW DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED

10/09/2024

The new iPhone app for On The Grand Radio is live and available for free in the app store! Works great!

09/09/2024

🚸📸 AS REPORTED IN SATURDAYS' PARIS INDEPENDENT 🚦🛑 In the County of Brant, road safety around our schools is a top priority. Keep an eye out for new road signs with the program starting in Ward 2 along Silver St (by North Ward School) to enhance safety for students and residents. If the program is successful it will be rolled out in more areas.

These state-of-the-art cameras will uphold speed limits, reducing the need for constant manual enforcement while ensuring round-the-clock compliance. 🚓✅

Starting this year, The County of Brant will inform the community about this program's initiation. The cameras will gather speed data, with ticketing slated to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Let's work together to make our school zones and community safety areas safer and more pedestrian-friendly! 🚸🚦🏫

09/09/2024

UPDATE: SOLD OUT NEW DATES ADDED https://www.eventbrite.com/d/canada--brantford/downtown-paris-ghost-walk/

DOWNTOWN PARIS GHOST WALK: space is limited - Friday the 13th of September and October 25th - Rain or Shine- Ghosts of “Paris Past” with history columnist Chris Whelan & Haunted Shoppe Owner Emery Silva. Learn the real history of downtown Paris’ most haunted spaces. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or at Le Petite Marche, or show up and pay cash. Meet outside Le Petite Marche at 7 and Walk for approx. 90 minutes of spooky time. It is recommended for 18+. Warning: There could be Flashing lights and some noises that may trigger some people.

09/09/2024

19-YEAR-OLD HAS VEHICLE IMPOUNDED FOR 14 DAYS

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) - A driver had their licence suspended for 30-days and their vehicle impounded for 14 days after they were caught driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit in a 80km/h zone.

On Thursday September 5, 2024, at approximately 2:02 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County detachment initiated a traffic stop on Ayr Road in the County of Brant.

The officer was conducting speed enforcement when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped after travelling 139 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Police have charged a 19-year-old from Kitchener with the following offences:

· Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - excessive speed and

· Speeding - 50+km/h Over Posted Speed Limit.

The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

07/09/2024

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07/09/2024

MOVIE IN THE PARK🍿 🎥 Great night Friday, September 6, 2024, at Forest Drive Park, Paris and it appears by all accounts that a good time was had by all!

It turned out to be a beautiful night for families to enjoy Movies in the Park @ Forest Drive in Ward 2! 🍿

Thank you to County Staff and Sponsors who make these events happen! 😊

06/09/2024

MOVIE NIGHT TONIGHT: Let us know how much you enjoy the Garfield Movie in Forest Drive Park, 31 Forest Dr, Paris. Please let us know and even post some pics in the comments if you get a chance! 🎥🍿 "

🎥✨ MOVIE NIGHT IN PARIS: Get your popcorn ready! 🍿 Join our community for a magical evening under the stars at County of Brant's Movies in the Park! 🌌🎬 Experience the charm of outdoor cinema as we gather the community for a FREE family-friendly screening. 🌳🌟

📅 Date: Friday, September 6
🕤Time: Movie begins at dusk (Approx. 8:15 pm)
📍 Location: Forest Drive Park, 31 Forest Dr, Paris
🎬 Featured Film: The Garfield Movie

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment! Remember to bring your own snacks, lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy evening out. See you there! 🌙🎥

06/09/2024

UPDATE: SOLD OUT - ***NEW DATES ADDED*** https://www.eventbrite.com/d/canada--brantford/downtown-paris-ghost-walk/

DOWNTOWN PARIS GHOST WALK: Friday the 13th of September and October 25th - Rain or Shine- Ghosts of “Paris Past” with history columnist Chris Whelan & Haunted Shoppe Owner Emery Silva. Learn the real history of downtown Paris’ most haunted spaces. Tickets are available on Eventbrite (link in the comments), at Le Petite Marche, or show up and pay cash. Meet at Le Petite Marche at 7 and Walk for approx. 90 minutes of spooky time. It is recommended for 18+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. not suitable for young children or the faint of heart!

04/09/2024

This past weekend No Frills took great pride in loading up the Salvation Army van with multiple loads of needed product.

They were able to provide just over $5,000 in fresh, frozen, and pantry items to help fill the shelves of the food bank for those in need!

04/09/2024

🎥✨ MOVIE NIGHT IN PARIS: Get your popcorn ready! 🍿 Join our community for a magical evening under the stars at County of Brant's Movies in the Park! 🌌🎬 Experience the charm of outdoor cinema as we gather the community for a FREE family-friendly screening. 🌳🌟

📅 Date: Friday, September 6
🕤Time: Movie begins at dusk (Approx. 8:15 pm)
📍 Location: Forest Drive Park, 31 Forest Dr, Paris
🎬 Featured Film: The Garfield Movie

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment! Remember to bring your own snacks, lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy evening out. See you there! 🌙🎥

03/09/2024

TODAY AT BRANT SPORTS COMPLEX: pre-season exhibition game Paris Titans against the Glenbrook Rangers!

03/09/2024

📚🚍 Attention, drivers in the County of Brant! It's back-to-school season, and it's crucial to keep our children safe. 🎒✨

would like to remind drivers that when you see a school bus with flashing amber lights, it's a signal that the bus driver is preparing to stop and pick up or drop off children. Remember, speeding up to avoid stopping is not only dangerous but also illegal. 🚫🚍

FIRST OFFENCE: Fines range from $400 to $2,000 and 6 demerit points. Each following offence: fines range from $1,000 to $,4000, 6 demerit points and possible jail time of up to 6 months!

It's essential to understand the gravity of failing to stop when the bus's red lights are flashing. The consequences can be severe, including serious penalties and, worst of all, the potential for injury or even loss of life. ⚠️❌

Let's prioritize the safety of our children over saving a minute or two of travel time. Their well-being is worth more than any fleeting convenience. 🕛👫

Take these important steps to ensure the safety of our young students:
🚸 Slow down and be prepared to stop when you see a school bus with flashing amber lights.
🛑 Always come to a complete stop when the bus's red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended.
🚧 Observe and respect the rules of the road to protect our children.

Together, let's create a safe and secure environment for our students as they embark on a new school year. 🎓🚌

02/09/2024

SOAPBOX DERBY DAY: Another great turnout for the 68th Edition of the Labour Day Soap Box Derby on Ring Road in Brantford. Sponsored by The Brantford Labour Council donations of food for the Paris Food Bank were also collected.

01/09/2024

- September 1, 1980 - near Thunder Bay, ON

As Terry ran through intense pain, hundreds of supporters gathered along the highway cheering him on, saying, "Keep going, you can do it!" and "We're all behind you." Refusing to let anyone down, he took a break hoping the pain might subside. Terry ran another mile until he couldn't see any more people, returned to the van, and asked Doug to take him to a hospital. Terry called his parents in Port Coquitlam and told them the cancer had returned. The following day he flew home to begin further treatments. Terry had run his last mile of the Marathon of Hope.

The day he stopped was the day we started. Continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer by joining the on September 15. Register, fundraise, and donate today: https://run.terryfox.ca/56006

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01/09/2024

Join us at the Paris Fall Fair 🍂🎡🎶
📍 139 Silver St. Paris, Ontario
📅 SUNDAY, September 1st, 2024
🕗 8PM
🎤 Brett Kissel Concert 🎸

Don't miss out on an unforgettable night of music and fun at the Paris Fair! See you there! 🎉

01/09/2024

166th PARIS FALL FAIR: Incredible photos of RCMP Musical Ride captured by The Paris Independent's amazing photographer Michelle Malvaso. Check out more incredible photos on her Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/1doublemphoto/

31/08/2024

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