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Tim
Hortons restaurant on Newton Street in Fall River was the site of a
grand opening celebration on Saturday morning, May 19, 2007, that
brought in over 100 people to celebrate owner Tom Medeiros becoming the
first owner of the Canadian-based franchise in Massachusetts. A retired
Fall River firefighter, Tom has worked hard over the past several years
to make the business work. "I believe in what Tim Hortons is trying to
offer," stated the burly 43-year-old. "They advertise freshness, and
they mean it," he added about the menu that offers coffee and pastries
but also a range of healthier foods like wraps and yogurt. Nutritional
information on all of their foods is available on their
website
and information is available on substitutions, vegan diet choices and
low-sugar items for diabetics. Members of the Family Service Association
Big Friends Little Friends program, of which Tom is a big supporter,
were on hand to help him celebrate. Tom and his staff also participate
in walking events in the neighborhood in collaboration with the Tru-Med
clinic across the street.
Click here to see the New York Times article published in the
New Bedford Standard Times.
Click here to see the other Fall River restaurants who are
participating in the Healthy Dining Program. For more information,
contact Tom at
508-673-9050. |
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(Top row, left) Madeline Mello and Linda Freitas of Fall River enjoy a cup of coffee on the house at the grand opening celebration. (Top row, center) Billie Jane Valente of the Family Service Association poses with Anne Hartnett, Kayla Niewola, Samantha Kerns, Big Friends Little Friends Director Ramona Turcotte, and Donna Frazier. (Top row, right) Pat O'Tot of Fall River fills out a ticket for a drawing to win free coffee for a year. (Middle row, left and right) Michael & Angela Lynn of The Balloon Animal create a variety of animals to the fascination of eight-year-old Sarina China and five-year-old Shawn Conlon. (Bottom row, left and center) Big Friends Little Friends Program Coordinator Ramona Turcotte praises Tim Horton's owner Tom Medeiros for his support of Big Friends Little Friends prior to the ribbon cutting by Samantha Kerns and Kayla Niewola. (Bottom row, right) Samantha, Kayla, Tom and his wife Deborah and District Manager Tim Bricault pose for a group shot. |
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