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2018 Community Builder Hall of Famer cares about community

Mar 22, 2018 | 5:00 PM

Doris Young and her family have officially called Meadow Lake their home for 48 years, and in that time they’ve built businesses and become integral parts of the community’s fabric. Last night, Young was celebrated for all the effort she has given back to the community in that time.

Young owns and runs Ron’s Plumbing and Heating, as well as the Bear’s Den restaurant and Meadow Lanes bowling alley in the city. She said it’s been important for her whole family to be cheerleaders for the community in a number of ways over the years, including volunteering, donating and sponsoring various causes, and supporting commerce endeavours.

Her late husband Ron was an avid volunteer and philanthropist as well, and said she feels wonderful about receiving the 2018 Community Builder Hall of Fame nod at the Meadow Lake Business Excellence (MLBEX) awards last night.

“I feel great about it,” Young said. “You have to take a chance, and that’s what we did when we moved to town with our business.”

Young has been heavily involved in a number of sporting-related endeavours over the years, from teaching young people bowling to her involvement with the Meadow Lake Golf Club.

“I started teaching bowling when we weren’t even owning the bowling alley,” she said. “I’d take a half day off work and come teach. We have a golf tournament in memory of my husband, and the money goes to cancer [causes]. I just want to see everything growing, and I’m proud of Meadow Lake.”

Young said another recent cause she’s been involved is the Northland Pioneers Lodge fundraiser, which has a goal of $2.5 million. Her mother lives in the current facility, and said she looks forward to the day the new building is erected. She is donating to an upcoming gala event for the organization.

At last night’s event, she was proud to have her family and friends be there for her as well. 

 

kathy.gallant@jpbg.ca  

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