Who wouldve thought that AFTER the election campaign, things got busier for me. Pat had a list of things for me to do when it was all said and done and I’ve really enjoyed spending time with Anthony…catching up on all those missed bedtime reading sessions.
A few things have changed since the election. One being that I will be moving on from my current employer and starting with a new company on December 4th. Oddly enough thats the date of the first inaugral council meeting…that starts at 7:30 pm on Monday and is quite the ceremony. I’ll be there to pass on my best wishes to the new council for 2007-2010.
This past weekend was the Milton Santa Claus Parade and it was quite frankly the best one yet. I have attended the last 5 parades and this year tops the charts with close to 100 floats if my counting was correct. Great job done by the organizers and I hope everyone had a chance to make a donation as they came by with the buckets. This organization doesnt get any funding from the Town and its all private donations and sponsors so be generous. If you want to get more information on how to get involved for next year the website is www.miltonsantaclausparade.ca
Someone uploaded a video on YOUTUBE.com of the Milton Santa Claus parade…watch it to see if YOU are there. Great job!
The next years parade will have a 150th Anniversary Theme to it. SPEAKING of the 150th Anniversary celebrations, plans are now reaching a fever pitch and things are falling into place. The 150th Anniversary calendar will be reaching households very soon and seeing some copies last night that came in hot off the presses…you will be AMAZED! If anyone ever says “theres nothing to do in Milton”…show them this calendar and prove them wrong.
The website for the 150th is located at the Town of Milton home page or click HERE and bookmark. Coming up this month, on New Years Eve will be the ceremonial bell ringing at Victoria Park by Town Hall with Mayor Krantz, Rose Brooks (winner of the 150th Theme contest) and Michelle Job (winner of the 150th mascot contest Milly the Millstone). It starts at 11:45PM so bundle up, bring some hot chocolate and ring in 2007!
In case you havent seen Milly yet, here she is. She will be at many of the events in Milton throughout the year. If you are having an event and you would like Milly to attend to help promote it, go to the 150th site and let us know.
And while viewing the YOUTUBE Santa Claus parade, here is a video made by in downtown Milton with a song from a local band called The Most Serene Republic. Great songs by some local talent. Check it out HERE
Thats it for the update for now. More stuff with the 150th and Campbellvilles Santa Claus parade in a few weeks. New job starts next week.