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Complimentary Hearing Tests (55+) Orangeville Bolton Alliston 54 First St. 316 Queen St.S 24-180 Parsons Rd 519-942-9428 905-857-5183 705-435-4356 Fundraising for a new playground Ernest Cumberland Elementary School (ECES) is fundraising for a playground. “Due to infrastructure changes as a result of fluctuations in our school population, our students have been without playground structures over the past three years,” read a note sent home with students in late 2016, as signed by Brieanne Robson and Nancy Young, ECES school council co-chairs. “Our goal is to offer opportunities for students to enhance their fitness levels, well-being and positive peer relationships through play.” As outdoor playground equipment is considered an enhancement, and not funded by the province, the onus of raising the required funds ($50,000) falls on the school council, and although students and parents at ECSC have been fundraising through various activities and events, it will likely be three years or more before the playground equipment can be purchased. The School Council is looking to partner with members of the community to help them reach their fundraising goals faster. Donors will be acknowledged in the school newsletter, and any donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt. For more information, contact Brieanne Robson at [email protected], or Nancy Young at [email protected]. Shown above, the playground, now completely empty, will be the site of the future outdoor playground once fundraising is complete. Photo by Wendy Gabrek 11 Mill Street East 11 Mill Street East Tottenham, ON Tottenham, ON 905 936 9111 Pat Shannuna 905 936 9111 ORDAN &J SALES REPRESENTATIVES ItalianItalian Grille Grille www.timo.restaurantwww.timo.restaurant 905-729-3000 www.patjordan.ca Page 2 – January 26, 2017 – The TIMES Tottenham water a topic of debate at council By Eric Penkala volves extending the Geor- greatly increased from the contains high levels of tri- the fact that blending Tot- people have done to put the gian Bay water pipeline, plant in Collingwood, not halomethanes, iron, lead tenham well water with ball in motion.” Tension was high in the which already services enough water would make and chlorine. the pipeline water would The ministry will decide council chambers Jan. 9 as Alliston and Beeton, into it to Tottenham. “The idea of a pipeline significantly reduce the whether to follow through Tottenham resident Nancy Tottenham. The pipeline “If we don’t have any coming to save us is, I be- level of chemicals, and ex- with the Part II Order McBride voiced her dis- would serve as a primary extra water from a new lieve, a lot of smoke and pressed his frustration with within the next eight to 12 pleasure with the town’s source of water for the plant in Collingwood,” mirrors,” said McBride. McBride’s order causing weeks. If the order does go plan to fix the water prob- community, with blend- McBride told council, Councillor Chris Ross another delay in the proj- through, the project’s esti- lem in her community. ing of water from the Tot- “we’re really not going to openly disagreed with Mc- ect. mated completion date of McBride told council tenham wells taking place get any water coming from Bride’s statements, saying “It’s very disappoint- 2020 could be delayed by that she had filed a Part when the pipeline water is Alliston and Beeton.” that the town’s plan was ing when I see a report like up to two years. II Order with the Ontario in shorter supply. McBride fears that this carefully researched and this, to tell you the truth,” Ministry of Environment McBride addressed plan requires too much re- provides the best possible said Ross. “Very disap- and Climate Change, council to explain why she liance on the Tottenham solution to Tottenham’s pointing that one person which would lead to fur- felt this plan was not good well water system, which water problem. He stressed could stop what a lot of Historical ther investigation of the enough for the community, Society events town’s proposed solution. saying that unless the pipe- The town’s plan in- line water capacity was sure to please By Helen Yielding Public input sought One of the best New Year’s resolutions you could make would be into New Tecumseth to join the Tecums- eth & W. Gwillimbury economic strategy Historical Society and here’s why: we are a friendly group dedi- Council has approved the development of an cated to exploring lo- Economic Development Strategy to ensure con- cal history; we have tinued support to the Town’s existing businesses very interesting pro- as well as to future investments. grams. To help guide the Town’s economic develop- On Monday, Feb. 20, ment efforts, they are asking for your input to hear how the Cham- assist with creating this Strategy and the action bers family researched plan that will be implemented over the next sev- eral years. and restored their 1845 The following online survey https://www.sur- home in “Surviving a veymonkey.com/r/NewTecumseth is open and House Restoration.” they encourage everyone to take the opportunity Come on a virtual to have their say. This is your chance to be heard tour of Beeton with and we want feedback from residents, business Bert Platt on Monday, Shoppers Drug Mart staff help to raise funds for women’s healthcare initiatives through March 20. For April owners and local community groups. The survey the Growing Women’s Health Campaign benefitting Stevenson Memorial Hospital. closes Feb. 3. 17 enjoy a glimpse Following the survey, the consulting firm of of “mourning prac- McSweeney & Associates have been retained to tices” of the past with assist in the development of a comprehensive Shoppers Drug Mart Alliston & Beeton guest speaker, Virgin- strategy that will be connecting with key stake- ia Van Vliet. holders through a series of interviews and focus raises over $2,200 for local health care “Quilts and other groups. comforts” with June The information collected through these vari- Shoppers Drug Mart Alliston and Beeton locations presented a cheque for $2,241 to Chambers headlines ous community engagement activities will di- Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation from their Growing Women’s Health (for- our May 15 program. rectly impact New Tecumseth’s priorities mov- merly Tree of Life) Campaign. And, to finish the sea- ing forward. In total, Shoppers Drug Mart has raised over $29,400 for Stevenson Memorial Hospi- son in style, join us as The success of this new Strategy is dependent tal. This year’s contribution will go directly to support the Women’s Health Clinic at the we picnic at the Cham- upon everyone providing their input - please par- hospital to assist in the purchase of vital equipment needs. bers‘ home on Sunday, June 4. ticipateSST by -Blithe completing Spirit_Tecumseth.pdf the survey today. 1 2016-12-07 6:18 PM During the fall months, customers were able to purchase symbolic leaves, butterflies, apples, and birds for the tree displayed on the store window for $1, $5, $10 or $50 to Be resolved to come support women’s health initiatives. at 7:30 p.m. on the Shoppers Drug Mart’s national campaign has raised over $29 million since 2002 with aforementioned Mon- 100% of all proceeds benefiting local women’s health ranging from improving services days and enjoy a social at local hospitals to supporting mental health programs. hour afterwards in the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation is grateful for Shoppers Drug Mart’s con- Tec We Gwill Hall in tinued support to raising much needed funds to support excellence in local health care. 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