Schep’s Bakeries Ltd. is generously donating 4,500 individually wrapped Stroopwafel cookies to be shared during this year’s Tillsonburg Christmas Parade.
Nov 04, 2025 • Last updated Nov 04, 2025 •
The Town of Tillsonburg property at 10 Lisgar Avenue. File
Schep’s Bakeries Ltd. is generously donating 4,500 individually wrapped stroopwafel cookies to be shared during this year’s Tillsonburg Christmas Parade.
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In a letter to the council, the new bakery received approval to feature the Town of Tillsonburg logo on each cookie to celebrate the event.
“This is simply a gesture of community support, a way for us to contribute to a great local event and help make it a little sweeter for everyone attending,” wrote bakery owner Jonathan Schep.
Surplus money sent to various reserves
Tillsonburg’s surplus funds amounting to $2.2 million have been allocated across several departments ahead of the new year.
A finance report presented at the Oct. 27 council meeting highlighted that the financial statements for 2024 showed a surplus of $2,248,391, which includes $197,150 in capital and $2,051,241 in operating surplus.
“The recommended transfers will have a positive impact on the town’s reserves, which will be utilized in future operating and capital budgets to mitigate levy increases,” said a council report.
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The allocation breakdown is:Asset management reserve – $197,150 Cemetery reserve – $90,493 Facility infrastructure reserve – $180,338 Fire department equipment reserve – $57,290 Fleet and equipment reserve – $121,834 Police reserve – $4,614 Tax rate stabilization reserve – $347,292.
Renato Pullia, the town’s director of finance called the $2.2 million “a good sizable number. It’s good to have a surplus and not a deficit.”
New park coming to Potters Gate subdivision
A play park will soon be developed in the Potters Gate subdivision.
At the completion of Phase 3 of the subdivision some land was transferred to the town as per its agreement with Oxnard Developments for development as parkland.
“Given community growth in the area and limited access to parkland it makes sense to have a municipal park in Potters Gate,” stated a council report. “Previously town staff did not identify this parcel as ideal for parks; however due to inquiries from residents and reviews from parks and recreation master plan this has been reconsidered.”
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Council may sell part of this land for an estimated amount between $550,000 and $700,000 with proceeds from sales being used for developing the park while also addressing asset management deficits within town finances.
“Selling some land while using proceeds from that sale could work well towards both goals,” noted their report.
“Additional funding sources like development charges or funds raised by selling other portions would also be considered if they meet trustee approval.”
“A park would really benefit this entire area so I think it’s an excellent idea,” said Councillor Kelly Spencer.
“I remember when potential parkland was initially developed there was only retirement homes nearby,” recalled Deputy Mayor David Beres. “As more younger families move into our community they need safe spaces instead of running onto church lawns.”
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