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FIREFIGHTERS EXTRICATE DRIVERS AFTER COLLISION NORTH OF ELMIRA
A Kitchener woman was charged with careless driving on February 18 after losing control on her car on Arthur Street just north of Elmira. She collided with an Elmira woman, and both women were hospitalized with injuries.
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Wellesley seeks input on its rec. programs, facilities Township to hold forum on February 26 as part of consultations in its newly launched recreation master plan ELENA MAYSTRUK Parkland, culture, sports, service levels: there’s a lot of ground to cover as Wellesley Township launches a study of its recreation needs for the next 20 years. As part of developing a new recreation master plan, the township hopes to hear input about the
state of its current offerings. It also wants suggestions for future changes to programs and facilities when it hosts a community gathering forum at the Crosshill council chambers on February 26. “Basically, it’s an opportunity for community groups, representatives [like] the Optimist Club, recreation service boards
and individuals to come out and provide input,” said director of facilities Brad Voisin this week. Wellesley residents want to see developments in the township’s recreation offerings, Voisin suggested. “Whether that be maintaining present facilities or constructing new, how do we go about that? Are we staffed properly? Are
is the master plan will give us a guide,” Voisin said. The demand for parkland and other recreation space is also an important part of the equation. “It’s becoming bigger and bigger all the time: more facilities and more things to do. We’re finding, especially in the village of Wellesley, that we are out of space.”
we meeting the needs of the community? How can we improve? What are our strong points? Basically, giving the people an opportunity to tell us what they would like to see.” Part of the plan’s role is to provide a point of reference for budgeting for some of the possible future projects. “What we are hoping for
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