Minto welcomes new businesses with grand-opening celebrations

Smokin’ Pig - On hand for the recent grand opening of the Smokin’ Pig in Clifford were, from left: Minto deputy Mayor Dave Turton, Chamber of Commerce representative John Burgess, Chamber representative Terry Cormack, restaurant staff membes Abi Tremblay and Austin Landry, owner Catherine Graham, Mayor George Bridge, MPP Randy Pettapiece, MP John Nater, Minto CAO Derrick Thomson.

Barrel House - A grand opening was held recently for the Barrel House, located north of Harriston on Highway 89. From left: Minto deputy mayor Dave Turton, Minto Chamber of Commerce representative John Burgess, chamber representative Terry Cormack, MP John Nater, owners Pete and Marla Bradford, Mayor George Bridge, MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minto CAO Derrick Thomson.

New building - Krown Rust Control Palmerston recently celebrated the official opening of a brand new building as part of a two-day blitz of business opening celebrations around the Town of Minto. From left: Minto deputy mayor Dave Turton, Minto Chamber of Commerce represenative Terry Cormack, councilor Ron Elliott, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Krown owners Cheryl and Fred Donkersgoed, Mayor George Bridge, MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minto chamber representative John Burgess, Minto CAO Derrick Thomson.

Minto Grand Openings - A number of businesses in Minto, including several new eateries, recently held grand-opening celebrations. The Minto welcoming committee was in full force for two days of ribbon cuttings for these new Minto businesses. Domino’s Pizza Harriston was one of the businesses celebrating its grand-opening. From left: Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, MPP Randy Pettapiece, Minto Mayor George Bridge, Vaibhav Bathla, Minto Chamber of Comerce representtive John Burgess, Deputy Mayor Dave Turton, councilor Judy Dirksen, Minto CAO Derrick Thomson. Submitted photos

Kettles in Clifford - Kettles Back Home Cookin’ recently celebrated the grand-opening of a Clifford restaurant. From left: back, MP John Nater, Dennis and Nancy Lahn (parents and previous Redwood owners), Dan and April West (owners), Jean Litt (original Redwood owner and grandmother), Angela Lahn (owner), Mayor George Bridge, Minto CAO Derrick Thomson, MPP Randy Pettapiece. Front: Minto Chamber representative John Burgess, deputy mayor Dave Turton, councilor Judy Dirksen.