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Optimist Walk In The Park

Mike Cluett

Happy Fathers Day everyone!  I hope all the Dads, Grand Dad’s the Dad’s to be had a great time on Sunday.

Speaking of Sunday, it was the first annual Optimist Club Walk in the Park in Milton and it was a great success.  Many people came out to enjoy the great weather and the fun activities as well.  There was some cricket for those willing to try…tougher than it looks folks…some great races for the kids, playground and splash pad as well as one of the newest Toronto Blue Jay (and Milton’s own) Nathan DaSousa was on hand to toss the ball around and help kids with some baseball skills.  Councillors Colin Best and Rick Di Lorenzo also attended and had a great time.

Many thanks to the organizers of the event (Kim, Joanne, Steve, Angelo et all) for putting on a great time for the kids AND the Dad’s as well.  Looking forward to next year being even bigger!

 

Administration & Planning Standing Committee Meeting June 18 2012

Mike Cluett

This coming Monday night June 18th will be the Administration & Planning Standing Committee meeting at Town Hall starting at 7pm.

This Committee consists of five Councillors and the Mayor. Committee members review all reports, formulate policy and make recommendations to Council on matters over which Council has authority under the Municipal Act, the Planning Act and other legislation. Recommendations are made in the areas of corporate administration, personnel, legal issues, planning and finance.

The Administration and Planning Committee reviews the operating and capital budgets as well as various financial matters affecting the Town of Milton.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here.

Some of the highlights include:

As always you can watch online on Monday night at 7pm.  If you have any questions or comments for any of these reports, please email me mike@mikecluett.ca

Milton Strawberry Fair June 23rd

Mike Cluett

Its that time of year again folks. The best combination is summer time and strawberries.

On June 23rd will be the 32nd annual Strawberry Fair at the Milton Fairgrounds in support of the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary.   For more details you can visit this page.  Thousands of people attend every year for some strawberries and ice cream as well as sample from vendors across the region.

Fun for the whole family – bouncy castles, games, prizes, baking, vendors marketplace, rides, entertainment, strawberries, ice-cream, shortcake and daiquiris all day!

Strawberry pancake breakfast by The Optimist Club of Milton

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience one of Milton’s great traditions and make sure you attend this years Strawberry Fair in support of the Milton District Hospital.

Calling All Communities – From FCM Conference Saskatoon 2012

Mike Cluett

As per my video newsletter, I promised a link to the presentation and workshop put on by the FCM Conference in Saskatoon this past weekend. It provides some more information regarding cell towers and the need for more involvement with local municipalities and the telecommunication companies as we move forward. There will always be a need for cell towers with society’s ever increasing demand for data and cell services and we all need to be proactive, instead of reacting to individual applications to maintain transparency.

Its over an hour, which includes the question and answer session and provides more information and a good debate. Enjoy.

Watch live streaming video from bambooshootslive at livestream.com

Milton Mutt Strutt Fun

Mike Cluett

Many thanks to Hamilton TigerCat Yannick Carter for attending and supporting the Oakville Milton Humane Society today.  The weather cooperated with us for the walk as Yannick led many pooches along with their owners on a 5km walk around Milton’s downtown area.  The fairgrounds were packed with vendors, silent auctions and a special appearance by Chance the dog.

If aren’t familiar with Chance, he was the dog left abandoned and abused at JM Deynes School in the winter.  Hes definitely back to good health and getting better every day.  Way to go Humane Society.

The Milton Mutt Strutt was a great success.  We wish him and the rest of the Cat’s nothing but the best for this 2012 CFL Season and a trip to the 100th GREY CUP in Toronto!!!! OSKEE WEE WEE!!!