Saturday December 3, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen

You know that something is out of whack when you hear the sounds of lawnmowers while on your way to the Civitan Santa Claus parade. Fabulous parade by the way.

On Monday a special event takes place in Midland.  The YMCA is hosting its annual “Gifts to Give” event. Unused “re-giftable” items are made available to persons who may not be able to buy their own Christmas gift.  Last year over 300 individuals were helped by this community exchange. If you have a quality item that you would like to donate please take it to the NSSRC on Monday December 5^th between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. If you are in need and would like to choose a gift, please go the NSSRC between 2:00 and 6:00 pm that same day.

On Tuesday December 6^th at 6:30 pm at the Midland Library, La Maison Rosewood Shelter will remember the tragic events of 1989 when 14 young women lost their lives. Please come and participate in this national day of remembrance and action on violence against women.

Wednesday December 7^th at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall is the Planning and Development Committee meeting. The meeting will not consider the site plan application for the recycling plant at 1001 Franke

Kindred Road

. What it will address is;

-          an OMB appeal for the property at

281 Cranston Rd

-          a proposal to cut trees for a new development in the south end of Midland

-          an update on economic development in Midland, including a “healthcare summit”

On Friday December 9^th you may wish to drop by the Midland Area Reading Councils offices at

67 Fourth Street

for some Christmas cheer. All are welcome.

And on Saturday December the 10^th I hope that you have your tickets for the first annual Victorian Christmas Home Tour. This event, sponsored by the Midland Heritage Committee, opens six beautiful Victorian homes in our area all decked out in Christmas garb. The tour runs from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are just $10 – contact Town Hall at 526-4275.

Gord McKay