Ladies and Gentlemen
Hard to argue that it’s not winter when it is snowing
outside. Focus on the sunshine. We will get to spring yet.
The
Week Ahead
Monday the 9th starts with a
ceremony of remembrance for those who took part in the Battle of Vimy
Ridge. We will assemble at Base Borden
at 7:30 am for a moving ceremony, including a tour of the practice trenches
created at Borden to help our soldiers prepare for the trials they were to
face. Lest we forget.
At 7:00 pm you are invited to the April General Committee
meeting at Town hall. A lengthy agenda including:
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Proposal for the environmental assessment of
the Town’s Parks Depot on Fourth Street and the Operations Yard on Ontario
Street. The assessment is a necessary
step in converting the lands to other uses, including possible sale
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A protocol agreement between the Town and
Beausoleil First Nations. This is an important first step as we build a more
solid and trusting foundation between the Town and our First Nations
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Staff report on the need for a new aerial
fire apparatus
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Budget considerations, including the funding
for safety of our Library and downtown
Tuesday also starts early in the morning, 7:45 am,
with the opening of our new Winners location at the Mountainview Mall. Then at
9:00 am our Midland Bay Landing Steering Committee and Council meet in a
workshop to discuss the new “development corporation” that will guide the MBL
project. You are welcome to attend the
workshop at Town Hall.
Wednesday April 11th is a Day
of Hope. The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is opening its doors from 8:30
am to 3:00 pm to raise awareness of the emotional, physical, social, spiritual
support and education it offers to the North Simcoe community. Please
drop in at 15 Jeffery Street in Penentanguishene.
At noon the Town meets with the Provincial Facilitator in
Midhurst to provide comment about the recent changes to the planning process
and what it means for municipal infrastructure – for example, “Where will new water
treatment plants be located?” At 3:00 pm
at Town Hall our Official Plan Review process continues with a meeting of the
Steering Committee.
On Thursday the 12th our Economic
Development Corporation of North Simcoe holds a Manufacturers Roundtable at
TRW. This provides an opportunity for area manufacturers to work together on
shared challenges. Then at 7:00 pm at the Library, “The
Real Deal Student Info. Series” returns with “Advice to My Younger Self”. Hear
from our panel of young professionals and recent post-secondary graduates about
their experiences post-graduation. How have the choices they made during their
post-secondary years affected their career paths and life journeys? Register to
attend this free event at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-real-deal-student-info-series-advice-to-my-younger-self-tickets-42988067467 or visit
the main Library desk.
On Friday (the 13th!) at 5:30 pm
ReStore has its grand re-opening in their new location on Balm Beach Road. The store opens for business on Saturday at
9:30 am.
Week -
End
Saturday April 14
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9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Georgian College,
Midland hosts an Open House. Learn about Georgian’s
programs and services, win some great prizes and meet some wonderful people
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9:00 am to 3:00 pm - All Nations Water
Ceremony at the prior Site 41 location, 230 Concession Road 2 East, Tiny. In response to the concern about a
water-taking application at the Teedon pit, the ceremony intends to bring about
healing through the water, to lift each other up and to create greater
awareness.
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9:00 am to 11:00 am - Welcome to the
Territory by Chief/ Council of Beausoleil First Nation
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11 am to 11:30 am - Open Mic and Water Walk
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11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Dance and Water
Ceremony
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2:30 pm to 3:00 pm - Potluck Feast and
Fellowship
Bring a copper water vessel,
a feast bundle (plate, bowl, cup, utensils), a reusable water jug, snacks and a
contribution of food or donation to cover costs of the feast
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1:30 pm - Sistema Huronia Music academy holds
their fundraising concert at the Midland Alliance Church, 829 Yonge Street. You
will be entertained by our talented local children. Free will offering.
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7:30 pm - Green River Revival. A attribute to
CCR at the MCC
Sunday April 15
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5:00 pm - Mayors Mac N Cheese at Phil’s Pub
and Eatery. Two seatings - 5:00 pm and
6:45 pm. Advance tickets at WATV offices
at 486 Hugel or online at www.watvnew.com or talk
to your mayor. Good food, entertainment by the children and a chance to meet
your local mayors. All proceeds to We Are the Villagers, a children’s charity.
Council
Issues Update
Library
A lot of coverage this week about inappropriate behaviors
at our Library and the subsequent concerns by some Councilors about funding Library
security. Like many towns (and libraries) we face the reality of dealing with
socially unacceptable and sometimes criminal behaviors on our downtown streets.
Safety is clearly the primary concern but we also have a responsibility to
ensure that the offending individuals are provided with the help they need.
Town staff has recognized this need for a balanced
response and will be presenting Council on Monday with a plan that addresses
the security needed by our Library while also asking us to address the long
standing challenge of safety in our downtown. It is time for a full examination
and a long –term solution.
GBGH
Our
hospital received an award this past week from the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN.
It recognizes the innovative and cooperative obstetrics program between our
hospital and Orillia’s Soldiers Memorial Hospital. By joining forces these two
hospitals are able to provide a comprehensive obstetrics service to our area. A
great solution allowing our expectant mothers to confidently turn to our own GBGH.
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Our
Economic Development Corporation invited author Doug Griffiths to Town recently
to give a talk on the topic of “13 Ways to Kill your Community”. A lot of great community lessons. The link
below takes you to a short video of the talk prepared by our own Midland Film
Company.
And finally Quest
Art School + Gallery
has launched their Spring Fundraising
Campaign.
They are looking to raise $5,000 by April 14th.
Donate $50.00 or more for a chance to
win a $200.00 gift card and help their Children and Youth programs. Please
donate at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/quest-art-school-gallery/
Gord McKay
The
Year for Forging Our Future - 2018
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