Ladies
and Gentlemen
The days getting longer and the sun is getting down-right
warm. You may want to go out and shovel some snow while you still have a
chance.
This past Thursday brought together ten elders and mayors
representing communities on the shoreline of Georgian Bay. The meeting developed
a plan of action for dealing with the impact that we are all experiencing from declining
water levels. To date the elders and mayors have pulled together a statement of
the harms that we are now seeing in each municipality. The attention will now
be turned to meeting with our provincial leaders at the municipal conference in
Toronto at month’s end. Look for a public “town hall” at the start of March
where we will update everyone on progress.
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Monday should be quiet as we all enjoy Family Day.
Tuesday February 19th will start with a closed
meeting at 6:30 pm to discuss appointments to the Seniors Council, naming of a
ball diamond and the Fire Department vacancy. The regular Council meeting
follows at 7:00 pm. A busy agenda with:
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Presentations for our Heritage Awards for
Merit and for Appreciation
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Two deputations; one on Human Rights and a
second on the 17077 Hwy 12 property
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Our request to County for leaf pick-up
On Wednesday Feb 20th at 12 noon, the Ontario
Chiefs of Police is sponsoring a crime prevention event entitled “It starts
with you”. Askennonia will be hosting the event at the NSSRC. This is a public event.
Then at 7:00 pm that evening Council
will hold a closed meeting to discuss the Unimin property.
On Thursday February 21st at 9:30 am the
Unimin Steering committee meets in the Council Chambers to receive the results
of the recent public meeting and decide on directions to include in the final
report. You are welcome to attend.
Later that day, at 2:00 pm is the Simcoe County Food
Charter launch. It will take place at
the Simcoe County Museum. Then at 5:00 pm the Heads of Council meeting takes place.
The four Huronia mayors will meet to discuss common challenges including area tourism
and Georgian Bay water levels.
On Friday February 22nd at 6:00 pm the Gateway
Learning Centre will be holding their Winter Blues dance at the Native Friendship
Center. Certain to be a good time. Friday also sees the start of Huronia
Players production of Ropes End. Tickets are available at the MCC for some of
the remaining dates.
I close the week with a story. I will be at the Gateway Learning Centre offices
on Saturday at 11 am to read a book to the younger folks. If you want to come
along and take part if a fun event, you are most welcome.
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For
your future planning, the County will be hosting public information sessions
for its new waste management systems- specifically improvements to heavy waste
pick-up and leaf collection. Public information
sessions will be in many locations including:
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March 12th from 6:00
to 9:00 pm Brian Orser Hall, Penetanguishene . (Note: the County will provide
free public skating that day at Brian Orser from 2:00 to 4:00 pm)
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March 26th from 9:00
am to noon and again at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the County offices in Midhurst
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Getting Involved - 2013.
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