Ladies
and Gentlemen
As we head into the summer season things seem to be
getting busier in Midland. Lots of visitors, many homes being sold and our
building permits are up substantially this year. Thanks to the efforts of many,
Midland is starting to take flight.
Monday is the first day of June. At 3:30 pm you are invited to the Wendat location,
at Dominion and Second, to celebrate the start of construction for their seniors
residence in Penetanguishene.
Tuesday June 2nd and another launch
announcement for our area. At 10:30 am
Chigamik and Catholic Family Services invite you to hear about their new walk-in
counselling service. The event will take place at the Chigamik location at 845
Kings Street.
Wednesday turns out to be the busiest day of the
week. At 10:00 am is the regular
Downtown Safety committee meeting at Town Hall. The committee is in the middle of
defining the safety model for our community to ensure a better downtown for
all. Then at 1:00 pm it’s the Downtown Master Plan Steering committee. The meeting will discuss the final draft
report from our consultants before it goes to Council. You are welcome to
attend.
6:00 pm will see the Rendevous Champlain launch at the Penetanguishene
museum, 13 Burke St. in Penetanguishene. This event is the first of many
Champlain events in our area, leading up to the Rendevous on the August long
week-end. And lastly, at 7:00 pm the June Planning and Development Committee
meeting takes place at Town Hall. Items include:
-
Public meeting to discuss zoning changes for
the Hanson lands (you may speak)
-
Update on the Downtown Master Plan
-
Update on the Waterfront Plan as it relates
to noise abatement with ADM
On Thursday June 4th, at 11:00 am Martyrs’
Shrine celebrates the first mass to be held in what was to become Ontario with
a mass at their location. You are also invited to attend the Waypoint AGM to be
held at 1:30 PM at the Waypoint Atrium building.
Friday June 5th includes the Waterfront Steering
committee at 10:00 am. Then at noon, the
Physician Recruitment committee hosts a BBQ on the Waypoint grounds for this
year’s group of visiting medical students. And to close the day, at 6:30 that
evening I attend the Chancellors Dinner at Lakehead University in Orillia.
Weekend
Saturday
10:30 am Martyrs’ Shrine
hosts their AGM and Thank You Awards ceremony at the Shrine
1:30 pm the Midland
Lions Royal Canadian Air Cadets conduct their year-end parade at the NSSRC
Sunday
9:00 am Midland
harbor sees our annual kids fishing derby and bike rodeo. A lot of fun for the
family
At noon, drop by the
Salvation Army on Second St. to say good-bye to Geoff and Linda Groves who are
moving on
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Two
upcoming items for your calendar. The
Pan Am torch will be in Midland on June the 10th – ceremonies are at
12 noon at the NSSRC. And get ready for the 3rd annual Best Butter Tart
festival on June 13th. It promises to be bigger and better than
ever.
Gord
McKay
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