Ladies
and Gentlemen
Dawn
over Georgian Bay was graced by two trumpeter swans landing with delicacy and
purpose. It pays to get up early on these beautiful days. And make sure you
take time for Mother’s Day this Sunday.
Midland’s
traditional start of the shipping season Top Hat ceremony takes place at the
Town dock this Monday May 14th at 10 am. We will welcome the skipper of the Frontenac
in fine style. At noon, still at the dock, we officially open our new Visitor
Information Centre. You will also hear about our official Tourism Midland logo,
phone number, email, website, Facebook and Twitter initiatives to help us
provide timely information for our visitors.
At 6:00 pm that
evening is a closed meeting of Council.
Then at 7:00 pm is General Committee.
A long agenda including:
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Consideration of a number of new parking fees
– Town Dock, Pete Peterson, NSSRC
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Consideration of the leases with organizations
who occupy Town facilities/property – YMCA, Huronia Players, Lawn Bowling Club,
etc.
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Selection of the firm for the Town’s operational
review
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Discussion of the Museum’s leaking roof and a
request for a new lease arrangement
On May 16th
and 17th Georgian College hosts its second annual trades showcase.
Georgian brings in students from across Simcoe County and Muskoka to give then
a hands-on understanding of a trades career. This year’s event will be twice
the size of last year’s success.
At 5:00 pm on the 16th
I will appear on Roger’s Politically Speaking. Your chance to ask questions of
your Mayor. Then at 6:30 pm is the Annual Civic Night dinner sponsored by the
Midland Lion’s Club.
Thursday May 17th
sees a number of special celebrations:
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2:00 pm, County Councillors gather in Barrie
for the opening ceremonies of the RVH cancer centre
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6:30 pm at St. Pauls church is a ceremony
honoring the achievements of our young ladies in Girl Guides.
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7:00 pm that evening I attend a Citizenship
Awards ceremony at the Community Centre in Port McNicoll
Saturday is your
chance to celebrate with our neighbours in Port McNicoll. Portarama starts at 11:00 am in Port with a
parade followed by a day full of fun and activities for all.
*****
This is Police Week. Please
take time to say thank you to our excellent men and women who serve you in
policing.
Gord
McKay
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