One Woof of a Success…

Pineo’s Dog Spaw is a Centreville success story in more ways than one. 

What immediately came to mind when I began taking my border collies there to be groomed was that a building that had stood empty for some time has been successfully re-purposed.  On visits over the years the business became more and more impressive with the addition of a busy daycare for dogs and then boarding kennels.

Owner Amy Pineo was in my daughter-in-law’s wedding party last July.  She’s optimistic about the future and no wonder.  

This thriving business now employs several people right here in district 3 and it was built by Amy before she reached the age of 30!

Governments talk about ways to increase youth employment, while young women like Amy are actually creating it one small business at a time.  

I learned today that the youngest candidate in this municipal election is Emma Van Rooyen, District 2.  She’s 26-years old, and an Acadia graduate.

The contributions of this generation to our communities cannot be over-estimated.  

Emma's thinking that a municipal youth advisory committee for council could be established.  Just think, a Kings County Youth Advisory Committee with a 26-year old councillor as its Chair.  

I sure hope Emma will be sitting in council chambers after October 20.  What a thrill it would be to see this happen.  

I'll be at the Centreville Community Breakfast tomorrow morning.  Hope to see you there.