Sunday, October 22, 2017

Sunday October 22, 2017


Ladies and Gentlemen



Quite something when it’s October 22nd and people are out in shorts and sea-dooing on the Bay. But beneath it all is that feeling of apprehension – must be snow out there somewhere.  The reality of living in Canada.





The Week Ahead



A good start to Monday the 23rd with the official groundbreaking for the new downtown health centre at 11:30 am. You are invited to join the ceremony at Edge Hill Park, close to the corner of Manly and Bayshore.



At 5:00 pm Council goes into a closed meeting to discuss the sale of municipal property, security of municipal property and personal matters. At 7:00 pm you are invited to attend the October Council meeting. The meeting will include:

-       Two deputations;

o    Update by Sharon Vegh of EDCNS on what they have accomplished

o    Update on our North Simcoe Tourism initiative

-       Proposed tribute to Gord Downie scheduled for Little Lake Park on October 28th

-       Recommendation for heritage protection of the “Grand Mansions``  district on King Street

-       Interim report on the results of the Service Delivery Review project

-       A number of proposed changes to the Town`s financial arrangements, specifically reserve allocations and internal loans policies



Tuesday the 24th starts with County Council in Midhurst at 9:00 am.   The most interesting agenda item is the proposal to have all residents of Simcoe County use a standard sized garbage container. At noon Grandmothers Hands Huronia invites you to an afternoon of learning about their mission to the third world and celebrating their success -

12:00 pm. - African luncheon (Donations accepted)

1:00 pm. - “Powered by Love” book launch presentation and introduction of guest Grandmothers from Africa

2:30 pm.  Close of launch event

All this takes place at the Midland Legion Hall - 196 Queen St.



Wendat invites you to its AGM and social at 6:30 pm at its new residential location, 44 Dufferin Street in Penetanguishene.



Thursday October 26th the County starts its budget deliberation at 9:00 am. Midland is not expecting to start our own public budget process until January. At 5:30 pm Quest host a special evening for the whole community -

            5:30 pm – Dinner. Please call to reserve your spot at 705-526-2787

            6:00 pm – AGM and business meeting

7:15 pm - Screening of the 20 minute documentary of the North Simcoe Canada 150 Mural Project

8:00 – Screening of the French version of the documentary

This free-entry event (except for dinner - $20) is open to all at the Midland Cultural Centre at 333 King Street.



Also on Thursday at 6:30 pm, the County of Simcoe honors its newcomers with a series of awards. That  takes place at the Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton.





Friday the 27th sees the Grand Opening of the Brick at 9:00 am in its new location on Hwy 12 in the Walmart plaza. That evening at 7:00 pm Sharon Mackinnon invites you the opening of her new exhibition in the Quest Art gallery at the MCC.



Week - End



Saturday October 28



-       9:30 - 3:30 pm - Simcoe & District Maple Syrup Producers Association meets at Peter & Anne Lorriman's Windlee Farms Maple Syrup farm in Tiny to discuss maple syrup

-       2:00 – 9:00 pm - Proposed tribute to Gord Downie at Little Lake Park

-       6:00 pm - Midland Lions Club celebrates 80 years with a dinner at the Midland Legion



Sunday October 29



-       7:30 pm - Blues singer Suzi Vinnick graces the stage at the MCC.  Ms. Vinnick is a  10-times Maple Blues Award winner, 3-times Juno Nominee and finalist in the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis 



Council Issues Update



Downtown Health Clinic



Now that Council has approved the health centre`s site plan construction should start this fall.  They are looking to open by December 2018.





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Gord McKay





The Year for Getting It Done - 2017

                                                                                              




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