Friday, August 30, 2019 5Brooklin Town Crier Meet Your Local Merchant Hills Nolan BARRISTERS • SOLICITORS • NOTARIES 106 Stevenson Road South, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5M1 www.elliottandhills.com email:sophie@elliottandhills.com Sophie Hills B.A.A.,LL.B. Proud Brooklin Resident since 2000 The lawyers and staff of Elliott & Hills are thrilled to announce that Helen Nolan is now a managing lawyer and the firm is carrying on with Family Law, Real Estate, and Estate Law practice as Hills Nolan. 905.571.1774 Toll Free: 1.877.272.5220 Fax: 905.571.7706 • Real Estate • Wills and Powers of Attorney • Collaborative Family Law Family & General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Oral Surgery Periodontics • Orthodontics www.brooklindentalcare.com 5969 BALDWIN ST. S., BROOKLIN 905.655.7117 TurnerMoore LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Licensed Public Accountants Alan Hogan CPA, CGA 62 Winchester Road E., Brooklin Providing a full range of professional accounting & taxation services. 905.655.8556 • www.turnermoore.com Brooklin Heritage Society The Medland's Store By Jennifer Hudgins To the Medland family, every day at their store on Campbell Street was an adventure. From the constant stream of customers, to kids passing by on their way home from Meadowcrest School who would stop to play with the kittens and eat lollipops, Medland's was a place that fostered a sense of community. The scent of feed sacks and molasses hanging in the air, John would warmly welcome each customer and take the time for a chat, making sure to ask about their lives and families. In 1987, when Barb began to work full-time at the store, she and John would carry out heavy sacks of seed and water softener salt to customers' cars. It was not just a business; at Medland's, everyone felt like family. John Medland, "the feedman," was born on October 27, 1927. His wife, Jean Gimlet, a Columbus farm girl, was born on January 19, 1932. The couple married in 1953 and John took over the family business at W. J. Medland and Son Ltd. when his father, Bill, retired. John and Jean had two children - a son Bill and a daughter, Barbara. As a lifelong resident of Brooklin, John was a life member of Mount Zion Lodge, A.F. & A.M. 39 Brooklin G.R.C. and a recipient of the William Mercer Wilson Medal in 2007. In 1996, Medland's made music history the day the Tragically Hip set up their instruments on the loading dock and filmed the song 'Ahead by a Century'. Much Music Video Awards went on to choose it as its 1996 Best Video. In, the spring of 2013, Brooklin experienced a huge loss when W.J. Medland and Son Ltd., its oldest business, finally closed its doors. On April 16, 2017, John passed away leaving behind a legacy of customer service that could never be replaced. The Brooklin landmark was recently commemorated by artist Jody Edwards in a painting depicting the store in its heyday, keeping it forever alive in the town's collective memory. Matt Doran Releases First Album Brooklin singer/songwriter Matt Doran's first full album "Can You Hear Me" is now available on iTunes and other platforms. The 17-year old versatile artist, comfortable in both alternative rock and pop worlds, continues to push boundaries with "Can You Hear Me". Doran is humbled by the comparison to Imagine Dragons, Panic! At the Disco and Twenty-One Pilots and takes nothing for granted when it comes to his success. His songwriting skills are also being noticed in the industry. Famed Gold Record, Socan #1 Awarded producer Murray Daigle took the rising artist under his wing, teaching him the ropes of recording, mixing, and producing his own music and together they produced the album. The album touches on a range of genres from the dark gothic ballad of "Chemicals", the upbeat nightclub track "S&1WC" to the clean, pop vibe of the title track "Can You Hear Me". Doran's fan base has exploded after a few small releases on YouTube, Spotify, and CD Baby. Optimist Club Hosts Brooklin VS Meet the Rose family. Mom Julie brought the idea of the Brooklin VS event to the Optimist Club of Brooklin which made it happen on Sat., Aug. 24. The Club and local businesses and community partners were on hand to provide entertainment, activities, games and treats for children and families. It was a carnival-style event and fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the Patient Amenities Fund, a source of assistance for families with limited financial resources and whose child is being cared for by SickKids. The Fund reimburses families for expenses not covered or only partially covered by public health insurance and community resources. These include travel, food, accommodation, drugs, and medical equipment.