Dedication of Midland Peace Garden - main page of bluetyger.ca

- text and photos copyright William J. Gibson 2003

On June 21st, 2003 a dedication ceremony was held for Midland's new Peace Garden.

Some remarks were given by Elizabeth O'Connor (Peace Works), Midland Mayor George MacDonald, representatives of M.P. Paul De Villier's and M.P.P. Garfield Dunlop, Nina Pruesse (Green Party).

2 small dedicators

 

Music was provided by the Raging Grannies of Orillia. Katie Austin, and Bob Bruer and the M.H.C. Band. Dedication prayer was led by Cliff Pendlebury

Raging Grannies of Orillia sing

Mayor MacDonald, MC Pat File (microphone) and other speakers

Nina Pruesse

Katie Austin

About 100 people were in attendance. The Peace Garden is located at the waterfront park in downtown Midland, Ontario, not far from the waterfall.

Dedication attendees