Day: October 22, 2010

Grand Opening of Tiger Jeet Singh Public School

Mike Cluett

 

I just returned from the opening of the Tiger Jeet Singh Public School and to echo some of the comments from people in attendance… WOW!

Hundreds of people came out to support the Singh family in this unprecedented opening of a new school in Milton.  Principal Rick Nodwell and the staff of the school were beaming with pride as the children chanted “TJS…TJS…TJS” showing pride in their school and their community.

Overhead a plane flew over the school as the children and people in attendance waved Canadian flags and cheered.  Inside the packed auditorium people listened to the dignitaries from other countries who flew here today for this event.  It was a highly emotional day for the Tiger family as a grin formed from ear to ear when it was announced the school mascot was “TIGER!”

The childrens choir got up to sing a very powerful song about being Canadian and they did a wonderful job as many in the crowd felt the emotion in their words.  In another emotional moment, Tiger Ali Singh, former WWE Superstar got up to speak.  He quickly broke into tears as he detailed the reasons why his father is a great man, and his personal hero.  Chants of TIGER filled the room when he came up to the podium to speak and you could quickly see how this school has become very tight knit and proud of where they go.  It was amazing to say the least.

Tiger Jeet Singh offered words of advice to the students before he  finished.  Stay in school, stay Tiger-fit and stay away from drugs!  A great message from a great man.

Its a wonderful accomplishment for this highly decorated individual who has never forgotten his roots, both in India and here in Milton.  Wherever he goes, whatever he does hes a Miltonian through and through.  Congratulations Tiger!  This is an honour well deserved by a wonderful man and a great family as well.

I’ll see you at the doors.

Momentum is building

Mike Cluett

With only a few days left in the campaign, I have a good feeling that the momentum is building.

When either myself or one of my campaign team knocks on a door, many know who I am, what I stand for, what I have done over the last few years and what I will do for them if elected.  If comments received at the door are any indication we should have a good turnout on the 25th.

Every moment counts now up until the polls open on Monday and I am spending as much time as possible knocking on doors speaking with as many ward 6 residents as I can.  Chilly nights (and they have been chilly) don’t stop me because its important to reach as many people as I can to hear what your thoughts are in the direction of Milton, the plan I’ve put forth and what we can do together to improve the quality of life in Milton.

If you haven’t made your decision yet, please take some time to review my “WHY MIKE” section, watch the videos of the Thanksgiving Debate, my Milton Today TV interview and my TV Cogeco statement.  Call or email me if you have any questions at all because I’m interested in what you have to say.

With so many changes happening in Milton over the next few years and beyond, its important that you have a say on the representative sent to council to speak for you.  I have been in this campaign from the beginning and over the spring and summer, I have knocked on doors to find out what you have to say.  My decision to run for this position wasn’t made at the last second…its been constant.  My service to Milton didn’t begin the day my name went on a ballot…its been constant.  And it will continue to be constant after October 25th.  Its important that you vote.

Three more days remain until the polls open at 10am Monday so until then, I hope to see you at the doors.