Small Towns Changed

As little as a decade ago small Ontario towns had little to offer and residents relied upon nearby larger towns for everything from food to education. The last economic boom has changed many things and now even a town as small as Ingersoll – 12,000 – people has businesses and services to meet most needs. A food superstore now offers everything from gourmet delicatessen foods . . . . . .

. . . to garden exotic flowers. . . .

. . . and there is a trendy restaurants offering nachos and guacamole.

And a library that offers a free high speed Wifi zone, a wide selection of DVDs, 20 computer terminals, and quiet corner with gourmet coffee and a wide selection of newspapers.

The old foundations of social sanctuary are still at work including the Lion’s Club . . . .

. . . . the Masonic Lodge.

. . and many churches . . .