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Firefighters receive gold medal from Governor General Four of Midland's firefighters have received a fire services exemplary ser- vice medal from the governor-general. Jack Pardon, Fred Grigg, Peter Staruck and Doug Hebner, received their medals last night during a town council meeting. Jack Pardon became a volunteer firefighter on June 2, 1942. He has been a spare since May 2, 1985. Fred Grigg has been a volunteer since Dec. 7, 1953. Peter Staruck became a volunteer on Jan. 1, 1957, and has been a fulltime firefighter since July 20, 1959. Doug Hebner has been a volunteer since Nov. 3, 1961. given by the government of The medal is recognition high risk professions Pardon, Grigg, The fire services ex- Canada on behalf of the of individual long and which provide public Staruck have received a outstanding service in the security. emplary services medal is governor-general. Peter Staruck Jack Pardon Four new faces The result of a membership drive by the Midland Rotary Club is four new names on the club's roster. Joining the club last week Minister Minister of Citizenship 'and Culture Lily Munro might be in Midland on May 11. The minister tentatively is scheduled to be present for the official opening of the renovated Midiand Public Library. She also likely would be meeting with the North Simcoe Arts Council. The official opening of the library will be held on May 11, whether the minister can attend or not. The opening will be at 5 New VP The son of Liberal can- didate Ken Black is the new vice-president com- munications of the Ontario Liberal Party. Greg Black, 32, was ac- claimed during the party's annual general meeting held at the end of March. Black assumed the posi- tion by acclamation. He is the director of communica- tions for the Muskoka- Georgian Bay Liberal Association. ; Dixon. were, from left, Norm Gar- Celebrate Easter in full glory. Send the FTD® Glory of Spring™ Bouquet. Faster Sunday is April 19. Just call or visit us today. cia, Dave Hamilton, Kamran Khozan, and Geoffrey 321 King St., Midland 526-7844 ® Registered trademark FTDA Fred Grigg and medal from the provincial government, in recogniion fire services long service of 25 years of service. Doug Hebner Summer completion If the Ontario govern- ment gives their seal of ap- proval, Tay Township's Parks and Recreation Com- mittee hope to have a Master Plan Study of the municipality completed by August of 1988. At last Thursday morn- ing's session, the five- member council gave their support to a proposal, put forth by committee Chair- man Barry Norris and Vice-chairman Helen Swailes, calling for the council to apply to the Ministry of Recreation and Tourism for funding and approval of such a study. In his presentation to council, Norris said the goal of the study is to pro- vide the most feasible parklands and recreational programs for the residents of the the township. The study which would take. approximately one year to complete is estimated at costing close to $30,000. With the Ministry fun- ding up to 50 percent of the venture, township officials would be responsible for a maximum of $15,000. Last year, council budgeted $8,000 which has been kept in reserve until now for such a study. The chair- man also requested the ad- ditional money required come out of the parkland reserve account. Norris told council, the major benefit behind undertaking such a study is the grants available to municipalities with a master plan study in place. Without the study, the chairman explained, the township would not be en- titled to grant money from the province. The chairman added the study could be a money making venture for the township, if it is found the municipality has excessive parkland that could be sold off. After Thursday's meeting, the council will now write a letter of intent to the ministry asking for approval and funding for the study. Umpires North Simcoe Umpires Association are hosting a Rules Clinic (O.A.S.A.), April 26, 9 a.m., Regent School, Midland, corner of Russell St. and Ellen St. The Clinic is open to new umpires, players, coaches and is a must for veteran umpires. Contacts for more information: Ed Cramn - 526-5358 John Wadge - 534-3350 Doug Gradsby - 526-4686 By GoocccccccccoocooocoocooocoooocsoosooocooooooooooocooosooooooooosooCe Brought To You at Highland Inn King St. and Highway 12, Midland 526-9307 Featuring the Hilarious Comedy WALLY' SAM BOBRICK and RON CLARK SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Dinner: 7:00 p.m. y Tickets available at Watson's Camera Shop Johnstone's Music Land Highland Inn $25.00 per person, plus tax Ppp EEE TEE PEETEEE EEE PRODUCTIONS Prccccccccoccocococcccoooocoecoosocococoocoooooccoes > CAFE Show: 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1987, Page 7