Mayors’ Choice – Element5
Now celebrating 79 years, the New Sarum Diner remains a beloved local landmark rooted in tradition and hospitality. Mayors’ Choice – Mike Choi (Country Grocery Inc.) Country Grocery in Shedden is a beloved local staple, offering the warmth of a small-town market with the convenience of a full-service grocer. Known for carrying everything you need in one stop, it has become a favourite for families looking for fresh produce, quality meats, and everyday essentials. The store’s delicious ready-made meals – including hot pizza, crispy wings, and homemade treats – make it the perfect place to grab dinner on the way home. With the added convenience of an in-store LCBO outlet, Country Grocery continues to serve the community with friendly service, great variety, and true rural hospitality. Inspirational Women – Julia Margetts and Samantha Daniel (Our Place Respite Inc.) Founded nearly eight years ago by Julia and Sam without any initial funding, Our Place Respite is a registered non-profit and Country Grocery
Element5 is a leading North American mass timber manu- facturer, providing integrated design consulting, structur- al engineering, precision pro- duction, and expert assembly for high performance timber
structures. Founded in 2015, the company has become a driving force in the mass timber movement, operating from its Toronto offices and advanced manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario. Producing CLT, glulam, CLIPs, nanoCLT and more, Element5 delivers sustainable, high-quality solutions that are transforming the construction landscape. As a proud member of the HASSLACHER group – an innovation leader with over 120 years of expertise - Element5 embodies the shared commitment to advanced timber technology and the belief in creating wonders from wood.
Mayors’ Choice – New Sarum Diner
Hometown St. Thomas April Cover Welcome to The Mapleridge, a Quick Possession Home from Doug Tarry Homes located at 31 Snowy Owl Trail. Submitted photo.
The New Sarum Diner, proudly known as Elgin County’s oldest diner, has
been a cherished family-style restaurant since its founding in 1943. Owned and operated by the White family for more than 50 years, it offers a warm, nostalgic dining experience surrounded by charming antique memorabilia. Open daily at 8 a.m., the diner serves hearty breakfasts along with complete lunch and dinner menus and is fully AGCOlicensed. With adjacent banquet facilities accommodating up to 80 guests, it welcomes bus tours, celebrations, and community gatherings.
Your Local Choice. Rooted in your Community Since 1881.
Now Serving St. Thomas from TWO Locations
3oo Elm St. 226-570-0029
965 Talbot St. 519-633-3123
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Proudly serving the area since 2003
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(519) 631-0333 24 First Ave., Unit #6, St. Thomas www.thewinemakersofelgin.com
Sunday - Thursday 10:30am-12:00am Friday - Saturday 10:30am-1:00am
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