2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast June 4th.

 On June 4, 2010 we celebrated with an outdoor pancake breakfast at the A Channel in Ottawa. The pancake breakfast raised $2000.00 towards The Weekend to End All Women's Cancers.

Some of the celebrity flippers included Mrs. Laureen Harper, Mr. John Baird Ministry of Transport, Mr. Jim Watson, Mr. Larry O'Brien Mayor of Ottawa, Mr. Vern White Police Chief.

Hope to see you next year at this fun filled event.

2010 Fundraiser at Fulton’s

Our annual Fundraiser was a success Thanks to Our Community $7200.00 was raised! $6500.00 was donated to Sydney’s family to help with medical costs and $700.00 was donated to Mississippi Mills Fire Department Station 1 &2.

Sincere Thanks to volunteers, staff, friends, family, local businesses and people who came to enjoy the day and gave generously.

Special Thanks to:Mississippi Mills Fire Dept. 1 & 2, Margaret Dennis (MAGnificent Meetings & Events), Almonte Civitan Club, Almonte Junior Civitan Club, Pakenham & District Civitan Club, R. Tait Mckenzie Public School, Caring Clown Connection, Ziebarth Family (fiddlers & step dancing), Billy Armstrong (guitarist), David & Sue Sale (silent auction organizers), Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer, Gamble Funeral Home, White Light Retreat (Lilly our Fairy), Ho Ho’s Restaurant (Balloon Artist), Chris Van Zantan (Glass Artist), Chef Jacques Chauvet (Sugar Blown Sculptures).

Shirley, Scott & the Fulton Deugo Families

TV Cogeco

Whimsical Cakery Featured on TV Cogeco

Jennifer Wooldridge of Whimsical Cakery and D.F.I. (Director of First Impressions) of Fulton’s showcased her skill creating beautiful custom made cakes & cupcakes. These are perfect for any special occasion and are custom decorated for the happy recipient.  For more details...

Maple Chocolate Truffles Featured on “Taste of the Valley”

This summer TVCOGECO producer Jeremy Charbonneau created 4 episodes of “Taste of the Valley”; a food & travel program based throughout the Ottawa Valley. 

Community produced by host Bruce McIntyre, the program visited unique food locales and its host created and sampled interesting food and dishes that are specific to our neck of the woods.  Some of the food and locations that were highlighted this season were very unique.  Including Maple Chocolate Truffles at Fulton’s Pancake House made by Lynn Mayer-Jones.

Look for “Taste of the Valley” to air on TVCOGECO coming in the fall. And don’t forget to check out Taste of the Valley on their brand new website at TV Cogeco (will not be active until mid-September).

Japanese Company at Fulton’s

TV Cogecos’ Jeremy arrived to film the production company Taiyo Kikaku Co filming. Parker is thrilled to be able to see him-self being filmed. Thanks Jeremy.  To see video clip...

Rogers TV

Shirley and Jennifer were guests on Rogers TV November 11, 2009 to promote the upcoming Jingle Bell Tour Nov. 14th & 15th.

The weekend of September 11 to 14, 2009 was an exciting and busy one at Fulton’s with a Japanese film crew arriving to film a language educational video. It is for 1st grade children titled “Meet the World”.

The publishers’ aim is that Japanese children learn English and Canadian culture. The Canadian location for this production was at Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush and Gatineau Park. Parker Deugo 6th generation of the Fulton Family was the Canadian boy chosen to be featured in this educational film. Through his daily life (with help from his brother Tyson and Cousins Julia and Madeline and adult family members) the Japanese children will learn English and Canadian Culture.

This was an honour for our family to be chosen and it was a great pleasure to work with the fabulous crew. Watch for the unveiling of the finished product in early 2010. The Fulton-Deugo clan would like to thank everyone involved. Publisher: Benesse Corporation, Japan, Production Company: Taiyo Kikaku Co., Ltd, Japan, Contact in Canada: Wonderland Tours Inc., Vancouver, BC, Neil Fennell (who played the Park Ranger), Mike Bull (Ottawa Tourism) and our great staff and friends who helped out.

Thank You

Shirley Fulton-Deugo & Scott Deugo

New Lanark Local Flavour Sign

Watch for Madeline (Shirley’s Granddaughter) on Highway 7,  boundary of Lanark County at Sharbot Lake. Click here to see photo.

Maple Flash from Fulton’s 

2009 ONTARIO MAPLE SYRUP AWARD THE DEUGO FAMILY

The Deugo Family have been carrying on the maple tradition of the Fulton's since 1980. This family operation, now in the 6`" generation, is continuing to produce maple syrup on this site started over 150 years ago.

Shirley's parents, Len and Hazel Fulton started modernizing their operation in the early 1960's by installing the first plastic tubing in the area and by building a Pancake House in 1969.

In 1980, George moved his plumbing business and Shirley left her nursing career and moved to the farm to help her father and mother with the maple operation.

Over the years, George was able to make many innovations to improve the equipment. Shirley has always had the ideas to further promote maple and the energy and perseverance to carry them out. The facility has grown from a small personal production sugar camp to a 4 Season International Canadian destination. It now is home to national and international group tours, teambuilding/training and personal development camps, corporate retreats and conference center, banquet facilities and special occasions as well as the traditional spring maple syrup season.

Over the years, Shirley has served as a director and president of Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers Association and as a director of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association.

The Deugo's greatest accomplishment has been the promotion of maple to the thousands of people coming to the pancake house and sugar bush. For several years they have hosted charity events that have raised money for Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO); the Almonte Hospital; Firemen and many other worthy causes.

Since George lost his courageous battle with diabetes in October 2007, Shirley along with the support of her family continue to honour his memory and keep contributing to the maple industry in Ontario. Their family con­sists of daughter Lorraine, her husband Scott Downey and their daughters Julia and Madeline, Cedar Hill; son Scott and his wife Brenda and their sons Parker, Tyson and Logan, Cedar Hill; and daughter Pamela and her husband Grant Martin and their sons Todd, Neil, Adam and Graham of Listowell.

Tom Affleck & The School Box Program in Nicaragua

On a bright Sunday morning in February, the congregations of The Pakenham Pastoral Charge, Zion United Church, and St. Andrew’s United Church, joined together for worship at Fulton’s Pancake House. Both of these congregations celebrate and give thanks for the wonders of God’s creation, and so what a wonderful place to worship on a little piece of heaven right here in Cedar Hill. Surrounded by the towering maples, warmed by the touch of the sun, sharing laughter with friends the congregations experienced the embrace of God’s Spirit.

The Pancake house filled with delighted voices of children: a grand cathedral could not have sounded sweeter, as many voices joined singing songs of praise and thanksgiving, accompanied by fine musicians on the keyboard and oboe.

A highlight of our worship time together was having Tom Affleck share his stories of his work in Central America. Tom spent time as a youth in Cedar Hill; we are all proud of his accomplishments. He now heads up The School Box Program in Central America. This organization is committed to supporting the right of every child to a basic education. Tom spoke of his encounters with children in Nicaragua, he spoke of work being done to build much needed schools, he also spoke of the training that is given to the people of Central America so that they will be able to reshape their future. Tom offered a message of hope to those of us concerned about our brothers and sisters who live in other parts of our shared world. Because of the work that Tom does, and because of the work of so many committed people, there is cause to be hopeful even within these challenging times.

The Fulton-Deugo Family provided lunch for the congregation (delicious pancakes of course!) $1200.00 was donated to assist School Box. The generosity of these congregations surpassed all expectations. A gathering of worship at the local Pancake House in Cedar Hill made a remarkable difference to some children in faraway Nicaragua. It was a good reminder to never underestimate the possibilities!

Following our time of worship, folks had a wonderful time on the wagon ride, and youngsters played in the familiar playground. All and all it was a grace filled day that overflowed with blessings of every kind.

We extend our gratitude to Shirley, Scott, and Brenda for sharing their special part of the world with us. We extend our gratitude to Tom for the work he does in living out the Gospel message.

Please know that all will find welcome at Zion United Church in Cedar Hill on Sunday mornings at 9:30, and at St. Andrew’s United in Pakenham on Sunday mornings at 11:00.

Peace and Blessings to you all.

Rev. Debbie Roi