Sunday October 12, 2014

Ladies and Gentlemen

Its election time.  And whether you are still deciding on whom to vote for or just tired of the whole thing, this is a critical election for Midland. You have 27 candidates to choose from and your vote will decide where Midland is headed.   

This week there are three advance polls all at the NSSRC:

-       Wednesday October 15, 2014, between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

-       Thursday October 16, 2014, between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

-       Saturday October 18, 2014, between 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Election Day is October 27th. Your vote does matter.

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Monday October 13^th is a day of Thanksgiving and a chance to enjoy some turkey with family and friends. It’s also the start of the County yard waste and leaf pick-up in Midland – check your County calendar.

On Tuesday October 14^th it’s back to the regular fare – more meetings.  County Council meets at 9:00 am in Midhurst.  At 6:00 pm Council has a closed meeting at the Town Hall.  The meeting will address the OMB appeal respecting the Guesthouse rezoning and labour relations.

At 7:00 pm that evening is the October General Committee meeting. A relatively light agenda including:

-       Authorization for the Town to host the Ontario 55+ Seniors Games

-       Discussion on hosting Watercross 2015 on Little lake

-       Request for direction on the Fire Department’s aerial ladder truck

-       Notice of a winter farmers market at NSSRC

Wednesday the 15^th will see the Police Service Board meeting at 4:00 pm at Town Hall.  Then at 7:30 pm, A Day in the Life takes the stage at MCC featuring Marlene Smith.  Marlene has been producing theatre shows for 55 years including Godspell and the original 1985 version of Cats.  If you like theatre, this is your evening.

Thursday is senior’s day.  At 10:00 at the NSSRC is the monthly Seniors Council meeting. I will be there to update on recent developments from our area’s healthcare discussion. Also from 10 a.m. to noon, more than 30 health organizations from North Simcoe will offer displays and information. Lunch will be served at noon and will be followed by guest speakers Dr. Glenn Cameron and Kristy Murphy from Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. All taking place in the Askennonia room.

Weekend

Saturday

The 9th annual Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation Gala presented by "Your GBGH ER Docs" will whisk you away to vibrant Brazil, for Carnival - Night in Rio! – 7:30 pm at MCC.  You'll be able to sample the tastes of Carnival prepared by the top local chefs as part of our chefs' showcase; samba in the famed Sambordromo Parade; and eat your sweets atop Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset while sipping your Brazilian coffee.

Gord McKay

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