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Many ways to contribute to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign ROBIN KRAFFT Post Contributor
The Tillsonburg Salvation Army will not be sending out their Christmas appeal letter this year, but there are many other ways to contribute. Traditionally, funds raised through the traditional mail out campaign amounted to 48 per cent of the goal, with 52 per cent coming from the kettles. Proceeds are used specifically for Tillsonburg and the surrounding area. "The Salvation Army Tillsonburg has traditionally sent out a local appeal letter as part of our Christmas efforts - wanting to thank the community for their incredible support and to make them aware of our ongoing commitments to service in the community, and need for financial support," said Major Denise Walker. "Naturally, we were concerned with the uncertainty surrounding postal services when we began planning for Christmas." When it was announced in November that unaddressed ad mail would not be processed or delivered, planning shifted to provide other ways to receive public support. While strike action has paused, a cheque can be sent through the mail, but donations can also be dropped off in person at the church office at 110 Concession St. W. or at the Thrift Store at 155 Broadway. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
THE MAGIC OF SANTA’S BELLS
(JEFF HELSDON PHOTO)
Kellam MacKenzie, right, was awestruck when he had the opportunity to ring Santa’s bells when the jolly old elf visited Annandale National Historic Site during the Christmas Open House on Friday night. Kellam's brother Jack watched the interaction. Santa’s appearance followed turning on the lights on the front lawn and the opening of the Pioneer Christmas display in the Pratt Gallery. Attendees also had a chance to see the Christmas decorations in each room, completed by volunteers. The exhibit runs until Jan. 6.
BIA expansion not proceeding JEFF HELSDON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A proposal to expand the boundaries of the Downtown Tillsonburg Business Improvement Association will not be proceeding. The BIA boundaries, which are confined to the downtown core have not been changed since the formation of the BIA in 1978. The proposed expansion would have stretched from the middle of Concession Street on the
north, along the Stoney Creek gully on the west to Otter Creek, across to Young Street on the south, and then up Vienna Road, crossing the Otter and towards Maple Lane. It would have added 30 properties to the BIA zone. Throughout a process that took several months, both BIA Executive Director Mark Renard and town Development Commissioner Cephas Panschow said the expansion would allow the possibility of more commercial land. However, Panschow did have concerns about the industrial land included in the boundary. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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