MONTAGUE - The cancellation of a beauty pageant here is disappointing but town Councillor Janice MacBeth says but it doesn't entitle a prize donor to seek a refund.
"It's unfortunate that we had to cancel, but we just don't have enough volunteers to pull off as many events as we might like to,'' said MacBeth.
"Every other business that
provided a donation has graciously accepted this turn of
events."
MacBeth, who is working on the upcoming Summer Days festival, was responding to comments levelled by a Main Street businessman last week.
Dylan Lowry was miffed the town wouldn't reimburse his costs after he purchased over $600 worth of tiffany style engraved jewellery as prizes for the contestants.
Lowry, who operates His and Hers and a national mortgage company, said he was promised
a certain amount of advertising and promotion as a prize
donor and sent an invoice to the town.
He didn't know the pageant was cancelled until he called the town hall to inquire.
"I'm offended by what has happened. I lived up to my part of the bargain, but they ignored me,'' he said in an interview earlier this week.
The individual who handled the donation from Lowry is under investigation by the RCMP for alleged town hall thefts and since been fired.
MacBeth says the pageant pickle is unfortunate, but the festival only exists through the work of many volunteers.
"If I donate a fire extinguisher to a benefit and the event is cancelled due to weather I wouldn't send a bill for the fire extinguisher."
Beauty pageant cancellation does not entitle prize donor to refund, Montague councillor says
- Published on June 14, 2010
- Published on July 8, 2010
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- New to the Area
- - September 1, 2010 at 08:58:09
I am new to the island and just wondering why no one wants to do business in Georgetown? Is there some story there?
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- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 20:02:22
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
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- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 19:30:48
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
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- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 19:23:31
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
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- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 19:00:21
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
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- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:48:27
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:42:00
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:28:41
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:21:24
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
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- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:19:02
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:14:56
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 18:04:38
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 17:29:19
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 17:17:28
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
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- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 17:16:08
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
-
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 16:51:24
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
-
- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 16:50:17
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 16:27:05
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
-
- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 16:17:37
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 16:01:47
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
-
- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:59
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
-
- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:47
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
-
- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:46
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
-
- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:42
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
-
- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:40
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:38
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:36
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:35
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
-
- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:34
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:34
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:32
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:24
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:22
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
-
- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:22
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
-
- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:17
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:17
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
-
- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:12
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
-
- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:10
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:08
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
-
- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:05
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:52:04
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
-
- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:51:12
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
-
- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:51:05
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
-
- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:51:04
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
-
- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:59
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
-
- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:56
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:55
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:52
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:51
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
-
- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:50
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:50
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:47
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:39
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:36
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
-
- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:36
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
-
- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:31
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:31
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
-
- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:26
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
-
- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:23
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:20
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
-
- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:18
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:50:17
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
-
- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:49:42
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:48:38
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
-
- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:48:31
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
-
- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:48:30
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
-
- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:59
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
-
- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:27
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:25
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:23
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:21
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
-
- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:20
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:19
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:17
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:09
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:07
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
-
- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:06
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
-
- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:01
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:47:01
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
-
- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:56
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
-
- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:54
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:51
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
-
- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:49
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:48
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
-
- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:40
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
-
- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:33
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
-
- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:31
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
-
- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:26
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
-
- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:23
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:21
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:19
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:17
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:17
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
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- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:16
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:13
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:05
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:02
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
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- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:46:02
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
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- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:56
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:56
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
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- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:55
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
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- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:51
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
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- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:49
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:45
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
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- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:43
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:42
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
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- wondering
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:18
Mr Lowry... you got more then your $600 worth of advertising by complainting.... so suck it up princess and enjoy your necklaces
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- to patty and others
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:10
If you want to give an opinion fine. If you want so slander someone have the guts to put your real name.
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- Montague
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:08
Montague is going to become the new Georgetown, a place no one wants to go to do business.
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- speedy
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:03
Its unlikely the fire extinguisher would cost $600.00, I wonder how many other town councils would like to start some kind of a benefit and gather in some prizes and then because of some excuse or other cancel and keep the prizes, no fire extinguishers by request.
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- lou lou annie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:01
Very Poor business ethics Montague very poor.
How you keep justifying it all is pathetic too. The man just threw away money trying to do a business deal with you and you pulled out and left him holding the bag. Very poor ethics, regardless of how many times you try to say it is not your fault. In my world, your word is your bond, apparently your word means nothing, regardless of what your reasons were for backing out. -
- Islander
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:45:00
Been a business person myself and if my community pulled this on me I also would not support anything they had going on ever again.It was bad enough to have to cancel but to not contact the sponsors is just plain unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- The Truth
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:57
http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/businessman_fed_town
Here is the story on this issue in last weeks Eastern Graphic, it indicates that he only lost the cost of shipping on the prize. About 30 dollars. -
- to quiet observer
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:56
You obviously don't have to worry about it if you are not located in montague. The rest of the people commenting like to find something to complain about. If you people live in Montague then volunteer your time to make the summer festival better. If you don't live and pay taxes in Montague, then it is of no concern of yours and maybe you spend your time making your own community better.
-
- I'm
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:55
First, the dbacle with Mayor McGowan....now this. Once again, Montague has managed to portray their beautiful town in a negative light.
Do those in power not realize the damage they may be creating?
What business owner, in hisher right mind, is going to want to contribute in future community events?
More importantly, what right-thinking business person, is going to want to open a business in Montague -
- Quiet
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:54
Thank goodness my business is not located in Montague.
As a business that frequently sponsors events, if the City of Charlottetown, did that to me they would never see another penny of support from my business.
Thank goodness Charlottetown has more respect for the business community than Montague does. -
- jd
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:52
Mr. Quiet observer I see your comments on here on a regular basis so it is impossible for you to live in every area each story originates from. But you always have something to say. YOU DON T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
As far as the town of Montague goes I wouldn't look for any support any time soon I think you may have burnt your bridges! Poor, poor judgement. -
- patti
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:45
Since Janice Taylor MacBeth joined the
Council,and asked for the portfolio Town
Promotion ,Montague has been the brunt
of sooooo many jokes.This latest fiasco
could have been handled in a professional
way,and both parties would have come away happy.
Remember,former Mayor McGowan spent
most of last year in hospital and couldn't
defend herself from C.McBeth's attacks. -
- Angie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:42
Funiest story yet Beauty pagent in montague thr is no beautys in montague lol:)
-
- outraged
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:41
never bite the hands that feed you...and if you are to busy on other projects thats your own fault..pay the man off and issue a public apology..anytime you put your town in negative spotlights the lights only get brighter!
-
- Really
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:36
Well it's like this....
In the future, if Montague wants people and businesses to 'donate', the town should smarten up and be willing to compensate for times like this or nobody or businesses will want to take part in fear of being ripped off.
The old saying goes, 'Make 1 person happy, they tell 3 more, Make 1 person mad, they tell 20 more'.
Good luck in finding future donations, I know I will never help out after this. -
- Marie
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:36
If someone on the council bought someting for $600.00 to donate and it wasn't needed,I am sure they would get their money from the council fund.What is this man supposed to do with his donation now that it has been engraved?You may need this man's help in the future,will you have the nerve to ask him for it?
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- Mell
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:31
If I was a business operator in this town, I would never sponsor anything the town is putting on- they cannot honor their end of the participation or their word. They should have been more informative to those willing to sponsor this pageant. This pageant will forever leave a foul taste in the mouth for this town now. This is a disgrace to a town that is already struggling to attract businesses to come there. SHAME ON COUNCIL!
-
- tea for one
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:29
Quiet Observer...for someone who runs
their own business,you seem to spend a lot of time posting on this site.
Guess that's what it means to be the boss,eh. -
- zx6r
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:25
Will people not let this die. Mr Lowry is not out $600. From the picture of jewlery in the last article I doubt it cost $6. As for the town of Montague its no different from any other small town no matter what you do nothing is good enough. There are to many people who love to spread rumours. Who dont wanna do nothing for the community but slander it. If you think you can do better run in the next town election and strut your stuff. For all out siders it doesnt affect you so look at your own town first before you criticise.
-
- huh?
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:23
Since when do you have to live in the area before you can comment on something that happened there?
That should eliminate about 98% of the comments on any comment page... -
- appalled
- - July 8, 2010 at 15:44:22
As a business operator in Montague I would not support the town in any future endeavours if this happened to me. I believe quiet observer to be correct in their take on the situation. The retort back to them obviously was a jab because they understand how a bussiness owner feels when scammed out hard earned monry.
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