Ladies
and Gentlemen
Its
fall, though the weatherman promises more warm days ahead. The new season sees
lots going on with Keewatin now open to the public and our new Tim Hortons
ready to launch in mid-October. Still….summer
will be missed.
Council
will convene Monday September 24th with a closed session at 6:00
pm. The closed session will address
labour and personnel matters. At 7:00 pm
that evening in the Town Hall is the regular Council meeting. The agenda includes:
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Two deputations; one dealing with the
property at 17077 Hwy 12, the second on the Town Waterfront Study
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We will receive a second Ombudman’s report;
this one finding problems with our closed meeting process
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A request from our neighbours to help keep the
Trent Severn locks open for the full boating season
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An offer by the YMCA for us to participate in
a youth engagement initiative
Wednesday
September 26th at 9:30 am the four Huronia municipalities will be
hosting a unique event at the MCC – our first Prosperity Summit. The Summit is a key element in our growing economic
development initiative. It brings together
area business and economic leaders to better steer our economic future. The conference
will be highlighted by an address from Dr. Kevin Stolarick and showcase our new
Huronia Economic Alliance website.
Later
that same day, at 6:30 pm, is the Community Living Huronia AGM at
Brooklea. Then at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall
is the second of our Ward meetings. This is the chance for those from Ward
Three to meet your Councillor(s) one on one.
Thursday
September 27th sees two important gatherings:
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The Huronia Community Foundation holds its
AGM at Martyrs’ Shrine starting at 11:45
am
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At 7:00 pm that evening at Town Hall we kick
off the budget cycle with a special type of meeting. This new meeting gives citizens an opportunity
to talk to Council about what they would like to see in the 2013 budget. Please
come and give us your views on our next budget.
Friday
the 28th is the start of the Coldwater Fall Festival. Come and join
me for the parade staring at noon in Coldwater.
Saturday
will also be a busy day.
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It’s our last Treasure Day of the season.
Please put your re-usable items out to the curb after 8:00 am and have unclaimed
items back in before 4:00 pm
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Big Brothers Big Sisters host their Home Tour.
Tickets to gain entry to the many fine homes are $35.00. More information at www.KidsDo.Matter.com
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At 5:30 pm is the Midland Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees Ceremonies and dinner at the NSSRC. A great event for our community –
tickets required.
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s exciting Year of Having Fun - 2012.
1 comment:
Hey Gord: Thanks for identifying the start time of the Summit tomorrow. Its the only online place I could find it. See you tomorrow.
-Wendy
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