Ladies
and Gentlemen
The weekend weather was beautiful and Midland was out having
fun on the water - our Midland Bay Sailing Club launched their season with a
sail past; Bayport marina hosted its first in-water boat show; and Sunday I sailed
the HMS Badger back to Penetanguishene dressed as Samuel de Champlain. We truly
live in one beautiful place.
On
a more serious note there were two major developments on the healthcare front this
week. GBGH announced it would be closing
its Penetanguishene site within two years. The closure is seen as the only solution
to deal with the 1.7 million dollar operating deficit at GBGH. In-patient
programs will move to Midland within the next five months. The eight dialysis
stations, the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre and Hospice Huronia will be
moved to Midland by 2016. Plans are
already underway to ensure that the legacy of PGH will be remembered at the Midland
location.
This past Thursday saw some 500 seniors gather to start the
discussion about what we need in healthcare services in North Simcoe. Key
healthcare challenges were introduced by Drs. Dan Scanlon and Marty McNamara.
Karen McGrath answered questions about the recent hospital closure announcement.
But most importantly hundreds of our seniors provided input on how they see the
future of our healthcare in North Simcoe. This information will form the basis
of a “healthcare charter” that the area mayors are pulling together. Look for
further information in the day ahead.
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Monday June 2 - a good day for giving. Best Western
Highland hosts an all-day blood donor clinic. Blood donations become all the more
critical during the summer season.
At 5:30 pm the Town will hold a closed meeting to discuss
the pending purchase of the Unimin lands. At 6:30 pm is a GI Jane movie themed
Zumba Class to support of the Midland Drive In as they convert to digital
technology. The event takes place at
Victoria Harbour School, 1 Mackenzie Cr. Victoria Harbor. A suggested minimum
donation is $10.
At 7:00 pm that evening the Guesthouse will host its own
meeting at the NSSRC to better inform the public about its intentions for their
proposed 522 Elizabeth Street location.
Tuesday June 3rd will see Councilors attend an
all-day strategy session at the County of Simcoe. At 6:30 pm the BIA hosts its June
meeting at the Shopmidland location.
You will want to start your Wednesday June 4th
at Tim Hortons in support of Camp Day. All funds will go to Tim Horton Children’s
Foundation. At 6:00 pm there will be a
special Council meeting at Town Hall to vote on the Guesthouse re-zoning. Then
at 7:00 pm is the regular Planning and Development Committee. Please check the
website for the agenda as it was not available at the time of writing.
Thursday at 1:30 pm will see the Waypoint AGM at
Waypoint. And lighter fare for the evening with the opening of Peter Pan at the
Kings Wharf Theater. Lots of local
youngsters are involved – tickets are on sale.
Friday June 6th will feature a meeting of our
Waterfront Steering Committee at11:00 am at the Town. The Vasey theatre group
puts on an evening of entertainment at the Vasey United Church in Vasey
starting at 7:00 pm.
Weekend
Remember those days when there was nothing to do in Town?
Saturday
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Kids fishing derby from 9:00 am to noon at
the Town dock
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Bike rodeo from 9:00 am to noon at the Town
dock
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Blessing of the boats at the Town Dock at 11:00
am. This event is organized by
Parkbridge and Martyrs’ Shrine
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Midland Lions Royal Canadian Air Cadets Review
at 2:00 pm at the NSSRC
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“Tango of Poetry” – a celebration of dance and
poetry at the MCC at 7:00 pm
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Doors Open returns allowing you to tour 25 unique
area homes from 10:00 am to 4 pm. Take a
look at http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Huronia.aspx
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Sunday
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Doors Open continues - 10:00 am to 4 :00 pm
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Drumhead Ceremony at St. Margarets/St. Marks cemeteries
at 2:00 pm
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Penetanguishene is conducting a survey about a possible new
transit service in Penetanguishene. This
service may connect to and help Midland residents traveling to/from
Penentanguishene. If you wish to take the survey you can find it at http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/finance/town-of-penetanguishene-transit-survey/
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Making Decisions - 2014
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