Ladies
and Gentlemen
A little bit of snow this past week-end - a reminder of what’s
ahead. Also a memorable Remembrance Day ceremony
at the Cenotaph. It has to be the
largest crowd that I can recall. A large contingent from Base Borden, our veterans,
air and sea cadets, school children, a sprinkling of politicians and lots of townsfolk.
The freedoms we enjoy do not come without cost.
A sincere thank-you to all veterans and to those who serve. We will
never forget.
Monday November the 16th has two meetings for
you. The Audit Committee meets at 2:00 pm at Town Hall. Perhaps of greater
interest is the Official Plan Review meeting at the NSSRC at 7:00 pm. This
meeting is part of the regular 5 year planning cycle where all citizens are
asked to provide input on the future of their community - what should it look like?; what services
should be provided?; how it should grow? Please come and provide your views on your Midland
community.
On Wednesday the 18th is one of my favourite
duties as the children from Huron Park School will tour Town Hall and the
Police station. It is always a lot of fun answering their questions, including that
perennial favorite – “Does the mayor get to boss everyone around?”
Thursday the 19th will see the North Simcoe mayors
gather to discuss bringing fibre optic infrastructure to our area. With modern
business and citizens becoming more and more connected, having high speed
access in no longer a “nice to have”. The four municipalities are working together
to ensure it is coming to North Simcoe soon. Look for more information in the
days ahead.
At 6:00 pm the Syrian Refugee committee meets in the basement
of Midland Library.
The theme is "$5 Pizza Night"...pizza, salad
and can of soda, cookie/sweet for $5. All funds raised will help the cause. You
are welcome to come along and show your support.
On Friday I travel to the Nottawasaga Inn for a full day
meeting with the County. This meeting will give County councilors a rare chance
to really discuss topics such as service delivery, economic development and active
transportation.
Weekend
Saturday
- 9:00 am Candy Cane Bazaar at our Legion until 2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm Habitat for Humanity dedicates its new home in Penetanguishene
- 6:30 pm Martyrs’ Shrine lights up its Christmas tree. This 85 foot spruce is considered to be the tallest Christmas tree in Simcoe County
*****
The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP) will be collecting coats and winter apparel at their
main office in Midland, as well as the Penetangushene office. Donations can be
made during regular business hours from Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. from November 5 to November 30, 2015.
‘Midland’s Best’ Maple Butter Tart Ale is Ready! Our
award winning beer should be on LCBO shelves by December 4th.
You may recall that Midland along with11 other area municipalities
entered the Muskoka Craft Beer Festival in Bracebridge this past August.
We won that contest and as a result, the reward was having our beer concept
made a reality and sold in regional LCBO stores. Look for a media launch
at Ciboulette et Cie on Friday, November 27th
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Bold Action - 2015
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