Ladies
and Gentlemen
Christmas is barreling down on us and now we have snow to
contend with along with all the Christmas errands. A recommended stress
reliever is to take a few moments out of your schedule to help someone in need
at this time of year. The Out of the Cold program can always use a small
donation for those with no place to live.
Please drop by Knox church any day after 5:00 pm. The Midland Police Cram
a Cruiser program will be at Valu-mart, Foodland, Superstore and Canadian Tire
on December 14th and 21st from 8:00 am till 2:00 pm. All donations
will be given to the Salvation Army. Take time to participate in the spirit of
the season.
On Monday Dec 9th Council will be holding three
public meetings at the Town Hall. At 6:00 pm we will have a special meeting
where an investigator will provide a report on a “Bill 168” investigation. These
investigations deal with complaints of harassment and safety in the workplace.
At 7:00 pm is the December General Committee. A short agenda including;
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A presentation of the Huronia Museum business
plan. Council will use this information to decide what level of long term public
support is appropriate for the museum
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A new policy on holding large public events
on town property
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Report on improved signage to deal with the traffic
and safety of children around Bayview Public school
Following
the General Committee meeting Council will move into a special meeting of
Council to decide on applying for funding for our Source Water Protection Plan.
Tuesday
Dec 10th at 6:00 pm will see the regular BIA meeting (open to the public).
Topics such as the recent Santa Claus parade and the upcoming Butter Tart
festival will be discussed. The meeting will be held at the ShopMidland
location at Hugel and King. I encourage you to drop by and see this new hub of
activity in in our town centre.
That
same evening an important meeting for our Town is being held in Penetanguishene.
The Simcoe District School Board is hosting an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)
series of meetings. The ARC process is occurring because of declining enrollment
in our high schools. The question currently before the meeting is to determine
whether PSS or MSS should be closed. The
unfortunate aspect of the meeting is that it pits our two communities against
one another. A better course of action needs to be identified that works for Midland,
Penetanguishene and our entire area. The meeting is at 7:00 pm at the
Penetanguishene High School.
Early
on Wednesday Dec 11 you want to get over to Foodland to meet the 104 the DOCK morning
crew. The DOCK bus will be there until 9:00 am to collect food donations for
our local food bank.
Then
at 7:00 pm that evening the MCC will present the compelling story of the famous
WWII escape from Stalag Luft III
(and a surprising truth avoided in Hollywood’s telling) A young man from Penetanguishene named Alfred Burke Thompson was one of these
who escaped. Mr. Thompsons grandson will recount the adventure. Tickets are $19
at Box Office or online at www.yourmcc.ca
On
Thursday you are invited to a special musical performance at St Paul's United Church.
The Juno award winning Ensemble Caprice will delight you with selections from
Europe, Mexico and South America performed on period instruments. For 20 years
Ensemble Caprice has received national and international acclaim and is
regularly invited to participate in prestigious festivals around the world.
To
close the week, on Friday at 7:00 pm Huronia Players will host their season
special “Christmas on Broadway”. Please check with HP at the Midland Cultural Centre
to see if room is still available.
Weekend
Saturday
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Vox Huronia Community Choir’s A Big Band
Christmas at St. Paul’s United Church at 7:30 pm. Tickets are
$15 for adults, kids 16 and under are free
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Midland Heritage Committee
brings you the Victorian Christmas Tour. From 5-9 pm tour six beautiful Christmas
homes. Tickets are available by contacting the Town
Sunday
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We Are the Villagers is hosting a fundraiser. Please join them for an enjoyable turkey
dinner buffet from 5-7 pm at Library restaurant. Ticket price is $30
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Getting Involved - 2013.
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