TPS Community Alert: Support Our Troops

33 Division members have always supported our troops in Afghanistan in the past, and this year is no exception. In fact, some of our very own members, including Sergeant Stu Kellock and Staff Sergeant Jim Gotell, have left from 33 Division to embark on their peace keeping missions. We need to show our support to them and all the other brave men and women who are in Afghanistan, by sending them a little love and support from home.

Over the next few weeks there will be two large green boxes in the front lobby of 33 Division labelled "Support Our Troops". We are asking community members to make a donation of any items from the list below. Although there is no deadline for shipment, we are hoping to collect and package all the items no later than November 25th in order that the soldiers receive their care packages in time for Christmas.

Thank you in advance for all your generous and caring donations!

Best Items to Donate for Military Care Packages:

Hand & Face Wipes (#1 item)
Lysol Wipes
Deodorant
Shower to Shower Body Powder
Jelly Beans
Disposable camera
Rice Krispie treats
Altoids / Mints
Beef Jerky
Snack Mixes
Sunflower Seeds
Ch ewing Gum
Nuts
Ziploc Bags
Coffee
Gatorade
Hot Cocoa Mix
M&M's (Plain or Peanut)
Newspapers / Magazines
AA & D Batteries
Air Fresheners
Stress Relief Squeeze Balls
Paperback Books
Disposable Razors
Word Puzzle Books
Air Activated Heat Wraps for Sore muscles
Foot Powder
Jaw Breaker Gum
Poker Games / C hips
Playing Cards / Dice
Footbag / Hackysack Games
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Inflatable Pillows
Cookies (Individually wrapped)
Dominoes & Board Games
Pringles Potato Chips
Licorice (Individually wrapped)
Microwave Popcorn
Disposable Shower Towels
Cereal / Granola Bars
Soup Mix
DVD's & CD's
Sewing Kit
Ink Pens
Icy/Hot Patches
Foot Massager
Vitamins

This message was sent to you by 33 Division's Crime Prevention Officer.

Statement from David Caplan, MPP

The following statement is from David Caplan, MPP Don Valley East.

It has been a tremendous honour and privilege to serve as Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. Over the last 15 months, I have worked hard to strengthen and improve Ontario’s health care system. I am proud of the progress our government has made and the results we have achieved.

Ontarians need their government to continue to drive for results in reducing ER wait times and increasing access to family health care. Ontarians also need to know that their government is using their tax dollars responsibly and that their politicians hold themselves accountable when that does not happen.

I have had the opportunity to review the Auditor General’s final report on eHealth Ontario. It is clear from the Auditor General’s report that the Electronic Health Record initiative has not had the level of oversight that I, and the people of Ontario, would expect.

It is for this reason that I have informed Premier Dalton McGuinty that I am stepping down as Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, effective immediately. This was not an easy decision to make, but it’s the responsible thing to do.

Ontarians should have tremendous confidence in their health care system. Our health professionals are some of the most dedicated and qualified in the world. It has been an honour to work with them on behalf of the people of Ontario.

Yours, David Caplan

TPS Community Bulletin: Amendment

It has been brought to our attention that the article in the October 2009 bulletin regarding Break and Enters advising people to contact 911 should they see any suspicious behaviour/activity in their neighbourhood.

The article should have advised people to contact Police at the

Non-Emergency telephone number at 416-808-2222.

Please call 911 for emergencies only.

This message was brought to you by PC Kelly Downie, 33 Divsion's Crime Prevention Officer.