MIDLAND OSPCA UNVEILS MEMORIAL GARDEN

the cemetery is no longer in use, residents can visit to remember lost pets.

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ing, simply because we are so out of practice in dealing with crowds," said Glen Canning, who owns the store with his wife Susan. "It has been a long time since we have seen that many faces."

Whilethefirstfewhours of the day were a little slower than expected, once it pickeduptheCanningsand their staff were going nonstop.

"A butter tart festival, andanyfestival,isfantastic because guilt takes the day off and you can eat what youwant,"saidCanning."It was a rough day for us just in terms of the amount of work it was, but it was good work. It was needed. (The event) is such a driver for the town."

Karen Mealing, manager of culture and community with the Town of Midland,whoorganizedthefest many people show up.

"When we were planning,weweren'tsureifpeople would be hesitant to come because of the pandemic or if we would have a huge crowd because people were excited to get out and do something," said Mealing, who was happy it was the latter.

"We had a stellar crowd. It was unbelievable."

An estimate on the approximate size of that crowdhasyettobecalculated. However, many people believe it was similar to the 60,000 to 65,000 that showed uptothelastfestivalin2019.

STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Reporter Andrew Mendler decided to check in with businesses to see how they fared during the return of Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival — the first large event held in Midland

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has unveiled a new memorial garden at its animal centre in Midland.

The garden marks the site of a cemetery where membersofthepublichave laidtheirpetstorest.While

"Ourgoalwastocreatea beautiful and welcoming spot where someone can come and reflect on the happy times they've spent with their furry friends," said Caytlynn Crosier, manager of the Midland and District Animal Cen-

Donors, dedicated volunteers, and the expertise and contributions of the Midland Garden Club made the garden possible.

"We are so thankful to the volunteers, staff and loyal supporters who came together to roll up their sleeves and revitalize the memorial garden," added

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has partnered with the Robbie Dean Counselling Centre to present a free, online pet support group. The group meets virtually on the secondTuesdayofeachmonth from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit ontariospca.ca.

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