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Unusual pets - Toronto’s Hands on Exotics animal shelter employee Amanda Corbett and shelter resident Velcro, an African crested porcupine, were part of the Stars of Africa interactive presentation, held at the Drayton library on July 5. Unlike his Canadian counterpart, Velcro’s quills are not barbed. He fans out his quills, rattles his tail and runs backwards, keeping his quills intact while warding off predators. The “Wild” themed summer program at the library will operate throughout the summer with a number of activities for local children. photo by Caroline Sealey
Roundabout at ‘S-bends’ under consideration by Patrick Raftis GUELPH - Wellington County’s roads department is considering postponing construction on a planned roundabout at Teviotdale in favor of installing one at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9. On June 30, county council approved a roads committee recommendation to proceed
with a roundabout feasibility review for the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9. Known locally as “the S-bends,” the intersection is shared with Perth County, meaning an agreement would have to be reached with Perth if a roundabout were to be constructed, as 50 per cent of the cost would be paid for by Perth.
A staff report from county engineer Gord Ough notes that during the annual spring road tour of Mapleton Township, the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9 was reviewed due to a high incidence of accidents and a fatality in 2015. “The intersection has poor geometry wherein Wellington Road 8 approaching Wellington Road 9 has an ‘S’ curve that
continues through the intersection and onto Perth Road 91,” Ough noted in his report. “The ‘S’ curve creates less than optimum sight lines at the intersection and may contribute to driver error and, in turn, the higher incidence of accidents.” Ough said attendees on the road tour agreed the intersection should be reviewed for the Continued on page 6
by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council here wants to ensure local development charges don’t become an impediment to small business growth in the township. At the June 28 meeting, council directed staff to consider options to reduce development charges for projects such as workshop construction in rural areas. Council was reacting to correspondence from Mapleton resident Elmer Bearinger, whose family operates a small welding/repair shop in the Moorefield area. Bearinger had applied for a building permit for a planned new workshop but was stunned to learn the project would be subject to $35,000 in development charges. “We were led to believe that we were now at the final stage and cost - the building permit. The actual cost of the permit at $4,700 we feel is very fair and we will gratefully and willingly pay it,” states a letter from Bearinger. “But when we were informed that our permit is ready, we were told the total amount is $40,000. This was quite a shock and our first thoughts were that there must be a mistake somewhere. After being informed that the added $35,000 was for development charges, we felt deceived, as we had not ever been informed of the possibility of being subject to these charges.” Bearinger notes he runs a small operation involving only two or three workers and, although he has tradesmen lined up to begin the expan-
sion, he is considering cancelling the project because of the development charges. “Perhaps $35,000 is considered as a small amount in the figures you are used to dealing with, but it is hard for a small business to justify this and simply absorb it. We are presently, and have for quite awhile, been paying commercial taxes. The proposed expansion would increase that amount substantially of which we are aware of and accept,” he states in the letter. Councillor Marlene Ottens asked “why this particular business is getting these heavy development charges and not other rural businesses?” CAO Brad McRoberts explained “in this case Mr. Bearinger is not being specifically picked out because of the type of business, but because it (the workshop) is new. New business is going to create a certain amount of service needs.” Councillor Lori Woodham wondered how the township could ensure future applicants don’t end up getting surprised by development charges. “How can we ensure that this doesn’t happen again? How can we be more transparent or open or how can we communicate this to the applicants that come in?” she asked. While noting he would be reluctant to provide a specific figure when an application is filed, McRoberts said, “we could make a person aware there is a development charges bylaw.” Mayor Neil Driscoll read a resolution directing staff to Continued on page 6
Grant and Edith Schieck recognized for 60 years of volunteer service by Caroline Sealey DRAYTON - An appreciation evening celebrating Grant and Edith Schieck’s 60 years of volunteerism in the community was held on July 7. The Schiecks received the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s Long Time Service Award. Presented for the first time, the award recognizes society members who have dedicated many years of volunteering for the organization. During the presentation treasurer Arlie Zantinge commented everyone always knew who to call when things needed to be done at the fairgrounds. The couple could always be counted on, she said.
They were also acknowledged by the Township of Mapleton with a certificate and a letter of recognition presented by Mayor Neil Driscoll A letter read by Mayor Driscoll congratulated the couple on their commitment currently and over the years to serving on a variety of committees. Their service with organizations and community groups “is outstanding” said Driscoll and the couple were thanked for giving so generously of their time as volunteers. The letter also stated that, “As true community leaders, volunteers are role models for youth, through your example
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Lifetime of volunteering - An evening celebrating Grant and Edith Schieck’s 60 years of volunteering in the community was held on July 7. Edith, left, and Grant, centre, received the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society’s inaugural Long Time Service Award from treasurer, Arlie Zantinge. The couple were also recognized with presentations by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies and the Township of Mapleton. photo by Caroline Sealey
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‘Aspire, Inspire’ theme of 2016 Terry Fox Run DRAYTON - The theme for through directing all funds for PAGE EIGHT The Community News, Friday, August 13, 2010 the Sept. 18, Drayton Mapleton cancer research,” states a press Terry Fox Walk/Run/Cycle release from the local committee. event is “Aspire. Inspire.” Sittler recalled in an interOrganizers offered “many thanks to this generous commu- view with Lance Hornby of nity” for supporting 193 par- Sun Media, cited by local orgaticipants raising over $30,000 nizers, that during his lengthy in 2015. This was the largest public-appearance career, he total over the last five years and encountered many fans who organizers state “it was heart- get tongue-tied in his presence. warming to see everyone pull However, as he rode the elevatogether for the fight against tor of the Four Seasons Hotel 30 summers ago, he wondered cancer.” Organizers often take their what on earth he’d say to a Tanis Cowan knew a great MYC’s remarkableinteractive young mansystem from inspiration from the insightful and engages parents music of opportunity she motivates British Columbia who was words Terry Fox,when but this children, nurturing family saw itarefive yearstheago, after passing through Toronto and year, sharing words of and and to delivering being to a As unique had asked meet thevaluable famous an areaintroduced hockey great. for- bonds experiences program called for co-learning Maple Leafs captain. while But mer Toronto MapleMusic Leafs cenfirm, popped fundamental Young Children the perfecta line into tre Darryl Sittler (MYC). recounts of his developing Having taught private Sittler’s head. of music. interactions with Fox, his piano emo- understanding A unique aspect MYC is lessons 15 years, Ms. Tanis, “He had no idea Iofwas comtions arefor clear. He was inspired the parent learns along with the as her students call her, was by Fox’s commitment to run- ing, so I just poked my head so looking to expand her teaching in his because room andthey said,are ‘Who ning a daily marathon, totaling child involved. In fact, Ms. Tanis horizons and her music studio, 5,373 km between April 12, wants to go for a run?’” Sittler credits ofmeet the proand found it through MYC. recalled.the “I success wanted to him 1980 and Sept.1, 1980. gram to the parents of stuMs. Tanis recognized the to meet “The efforts were not self- as much as he wanted her program’saspotential it had me. He was sitting on the end serving, Terry since aspired to dents. “I am the teacher once a never been offered in Drayton, make cancer a distant histori- of the bed and his eyes really it was fun for students, parents week; they are the at-home cal issue for future generations, lit up. and teacher, and it offered a ‘coach’ several days a week,” piano-keyboard program for she said. An initial goal for each of children as young as 3½ in a Ms. Tanis’ students is to develgroup setting. “I loved the idea of group op the happy habit of practiclessons, since it’s always more ing. She encourages her stufun to explore and learn in a dents to practice by giving a group, regardless of the topic,” special “super duper” sticker each week. explained Ms. Tanis. “Practicing doesGENERAL not need to She also liked that it was a 15 minutes a day program that was tested, tried be long; 10 toCONTRACTOR and true, being taught by more to start,” she said. RESIDENTIAL Ms. Tanis’ creativity shines than 800 teachers to over 24,000 students on three differ- through by offering several incentives ent continents and touting extra practice COMMERCIAL P 519-638-5462 DAVID MARTIN Canadian origins, being found- throughout the year to ensure 8th Line students attain their musical ed8012 in 1980. C 519-895-6234 AGRICULTURAL RR#2 MYC’s mission statement goals. Once students have colF 519-638-3833 Drayton, ON is to “provide the best quality lected enough stickers on their N0Geducation 1P0 NEW BUILDINGS thermomemusic to young chil- “happy practice dren by blending pleasure ters,” they have a party. This Check out our the website: RENOVATIONS the 2010 and the joy of music making year, to celebrate www.stirtonconstruction.ca with sound instruction.” Olympics, students earned
“I had worn a T-shirt and pair of shorts, so away we went. Someone just emailed me an old picture of us before we started and we’re standing there with our curly hair.” The Mapleton Drayton Terry Fox organizing committee looks forward to “this awesome community’s continuing and growing spirit” for the 2016 Terry Fox event. Participants are invited to walk, run or cycle down a two- or 10km path to continue to make progress in the battle against cancer. Alternatively, area residents are encouraged to challenge friends or family to train over the summer for the 10km run or bike or extend the healthy competitive spirit to a sponsoring challenge. If interested, let organizers know and they will ensure your recognition on Sept. 18. In the upcoming weeks, participants may pick up sponsor forms from these supporters: Drayton and Moorefield Royal Bank locations, Blooming
Dale’s, Drayton Food Market, Gourlay’s Store and Dobben’s Hardware. “In our experience, when community members are approached to support the Terry Fox project - they reach generously into their pockets. To know that donations are applied to research rather than burdensome administration costs, puts Terry Fox Foundation ahead of other organizations that struggle with this challenging balance. The Terry Fox Foundation scores an A+ on The Money Sense’s list of charities, which run most efficiently,” organizers state. This year also brings some evolving change. Key local Terry Fox organizers remain steadfastly supportive, but are looking for new volunteers. Many on the committee have provided over 20 years of volunteer service. The process for organizing this annual day is well established and committee members are ready to pass the
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Weather watcher - Storm chaser Bailey Allard of Glen Allan is part of the Stormview Live team, which received the Miami Valley Council, Ohio Organization of the Year Award for its work in bringing an awareness of tornado and severe weather safety to the community. The group recently spoke to over 800 boy scouts across Ohio in hope of increasing safety during inclement weather. Allard is hoping to bring the program to Ontario and across Canada in the near future. photo by Carolne Sealey
Local storm chaser working with Stormview Live to educate public by Caroline Sealey GLEN ALLAN - Village resident Bailey Allard’s fascination with the weather began at a young age. On her sixth birthday she received an Audubon book on weather. Allard began predicting the weather and made plans to be a storm chaser when she grew up. On a hot, humid, still day that turned colder, Allard told her mother that it felt like there was going to be a tornado. Her instincts were correct when an EF 3 tornado hit the Arthur area. Educated in atmospheric science at the University of Waterloo, she continually upgrades using online resources provided by CanWarn and Met Ed. In 2014, her dream of becoming a storm chaser became a reality. Allard joined a group of American friends who stream their chases across North America live under the name Stormview Live. By live streaming they are able to get advanced warnings out to the National Weather Service and sheriffs departments and, in turn, increase public safety. “I wanted to do something exciting as I’m an adrenaline junkie. I’m passionate about the weather and have the skills and training to help other people,” Allard said. Her team uses a myriad of laptops, cell phones and various other technology when tracking storms. “We do a lot of waiting and repositioning as storms progress, always keeping safety first. Live streaming of weather systems are sold to television networks like ABC and NBC,” Allard explained. “Weather is so unpredictable and can really test your limits. Each team member has emergency management training and are usually first on the scene after a tornado has touched down. “Through my work I’m finding that people don’t take tornado warnings seriously and don’t know what to do if a tornado is approaching.” Because of that, the team has started hosting presentations on tornado safety, raising awareness around the issue in the United States. Recently the group spent one week teaching over 800 boy scouts in Ohio about weather preparedness. Donations of shirts, toys and blankets for storm and disaster relief were accepted from the
Boy Scouts of America in the Miami Valley. The storm chasers were also presented with the Organization of the Year award from the Miami Valley Council while speaking at the Boy Scout camps. The city of Dayton, Ohio has asked the team to set up a weather preparedness program for children throughout Ohio. Also, they would like Allard’s team to develop a course module and train firefighters and police officers on how to implement the program. “As we are in the height of severe weather across Ontario, I am looking to expand our area of reach into Ontario and across Canada,” Allard said. “In southern Ontario the Great Lakes influence our weather patterns making it hard to forecast accurate weather in the area. Conestogo Lake is the direct centre of the Great Lakes and is situated in tornado alley. “Thirty one years ago we had a series of tornados. This year we had the earliest tornado in Canadian history on March 16,” which touched down in the Clifford area. Allard instructs individuals in a tornado warning situation to go to the lowest room in the building, putting as many walls as possible between them and the tornado. Bathtubs and closets are secure places. Keep away from windows, doors containing windows, and mirrors. Cover yourself with a mattress and wear a helmet if available, she suggests.
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ommends the retained lands be rezoned back to agriculture as the uses do not require agricultural commercial zoning. Zoning relief is also required from the township’s zoning bylaw, which requires a 121.9m setback from any portion of an AC use to a residence on an adjacent lot. The weigh scale on the severed parcel is about 70m away from the residence on the retained lands. The planner also noted the well servicing the severed parcel would be separated as a result of
the consent application. Mayor Neil Driscoll declared a conflict of interest on the matter and left the council chambers while the consent to sever application was dealt with at the June 28 meeting. Councillor Michael Martin was appointed as chair in the mayor’s absence. Driscoll later told the Community News in a telephone interview the severance will clear the way “if there is ever a potential sale or a need for a sale … so we have options available.”
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A slippery slope Mapleton council should tread carefully with plans to open up their development charges bylaw for revision on the basis of a single complaint. At the June 28 meeting, council directed staff to consider options to reduce development charges for projects such as workshop construction in rural areas. Council was reacting to correspondence from Mapleton resident Elmer Bearinger, whose family operates a small welding/repair shop in the Moorefield area. Bearinger had applied for a building permit for a planned new workshop but was stunned to learn the project would be subject to $35,000 in development charges. Certainly the township needs to do a better job of communicating the existence of development charges and their potential to significantly impact the cost of a project. It appears Bearinger was caught by surprise on the charges after the building permit for the project had been processed. It would seem a simple enough matter to point out to those permit applicants to whom charges would apply that the township does impose development charges and provide the rates. Developers can take it from there to determine potential charges. Bearinger’s situation is complicated by the fact his operation is at least following the required procedure for business expansion, while many in Mapleton apparently just proceed without any regard for regulation. “The biggest thing is they were doing it right and there’s so many business in our municipality that are operating illegally ... and some of them brag about it, but we didn’t see it happening,” said Mayor Neil Driscoll at the meeting. If disregard for building regulations in the township is that widespread, perhaps that’s an issue that needs to be tackled, perhaps even retroactively, before development charge rates are revisited. Not much point in having charges of any kind if you can’t enforce payment. While the Bearingers’ situation seems unreasonable at first glance, development charge rates were set after considerable study and it would have been a matter of simple multiplication at the time to determine how much they would impact projects of this nature. The situation was foreseeable. It’s also hard to reconcile a township desperately juggling its budget each year to pay for infrastructure maintenance with one reluctant to collect payments designated for exactly that from local businesses. Development charges hit many types of construction projects hard, and council may have started down a slippery slope by agreeing to considering exception for one. Patrick Raftis
Letter to the Editor Strong and principled stand Dear editor: Kudos to Mapleton Council for taking a strong and principled stand on the issue of Sunday gun hunting. The council listened to both sides of the argument, and then debated among themselves. They arrived at a conclusion that will be a relief to many in the township who value peaceful Sundays and they were willing to vote against the superior forces of specialinterest groups. That in itself
took guts. I am one of the many in the township who value a peaceful Sunday, and I would like to think the issue has been safely put to rest. However, the pressure to “secularize” further the Sabbath will only increase as the population grows and becomes less and less religious. Nonetheless, Council has demonstrated its democratic integrity through its vote, and this citizen is grateful. Ricahrd Giles RR1, Alma
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Saving energy - The Township of Mapleton was recognized through Hydro One’s Save on Energy Program for reducing energy use by installing LED streelights. Gregory Gawne, centre, of CLEAResult, a delivery agent for Hydro One, presented a certificate of recognition to Mayor Neil Driscoll, left, and CAO Brad McRoberts at the June 28 Mapleton council meeting. submitted photo
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‘Just try it’ area farmers say about usage of cover crops CAMBRIDGE - Keep it simple, and keep an open mind. This was some of the advice provided by local producers, who participated in the Grand River Conservation Authority’s Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP) and received an incentive payment this spring for their overwintering cover crops. The program offers an incentive of $100 per acre on up to 30 acres per applicant, in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. “The benefits of a cover crop are numerous: it can reduce erosion, build better soil structure and increase soil moisture retention potential - an important benefit for dry growing seasons like this one,” said Louise Heyming, supervisor of conservation outreach at the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Cambridge-area producer Mark Hermann is one farmer who is pleased with the effect of cover crops in his fields. “We always get a better yield where we’ve used cover crops. They improve the water
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Grilling good time Drayton Kinsmen held their second annual Smoke’n Sounds Festival at the fairgrounds and ball diamonds in Drayton. There were 17 teams participating in the barbecue competition on July 9. TOP: Kirk Walters puts meat on the grill for Hanging Bellies BBQ. ABOVE: From left, Fred Snow, Jen Snow, Jenna Stevens and Tom Stevens from Pig Casket BBQ travelled to Drayton from Paris, Ont. to compete in their second competition ever. LEFT: From left, Lorna and Laverne Martin came to Drayton from Hawksville to enjoy some barbecue on July 9. photos by Jaime Myslik
users mainly kept it simple and predominantly tried oats, rye or a two- or three-way mix. Authority officials note that this past spring, farmers were asked to share their experience and provide advice to other producers thinking about trying cover crops. Many responded with “just try it” and added that it was worth trying since farmers need to experiment to find what is best for each individual operation. Applications for the cover crop program can be submitted now for payment in spring 2017. The Grand River Conservation Authority administers the Rural Water Quality Program, which is funded by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the County of Wellington. More information about the Rural Water Quality Program is available on the GRCA website or by contacting the GRCA at 519-621-2761.
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Obedience I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. (Ezek. 36:26-27) So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. (John 5:19) I have often been in situations where I have acted solely because I was told to act by
someone in authority over me. In these situations my will had to yield to the explicit instructions from that authority figure. Not to be confused with compliance, which is behavior influenced by peers, or conformity, which is behavior intended to match that of the majority, those were times when prompt, active and precise obedience to my superior was necessary. In heaven you will act wholly and exclusively under the authority and righteous will of Jesus Christ, whose reign will have been permeated with a holy honor beyond comparison or imagination. There you, and all who dwell there, will yield to the specific directives of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You will act, not
Roundabout considered FROM PAGE ONE feasibility of a roundabout. “It was also decided that if a roundabout were to proceed at the intersection of WRs 8 and 9, that the proposed roundabout at the Teviotdale intersection would be rescheduled to a later year to allow for the WRs 8 and 9 roundabout to proceed first,” the report states.
“The appropriate adjustments of the 2017 budget and five-year capital plan would be made to account for the change in projects.” Staff were also directed to commence conversation with Perth County about partnering on a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Roads 8 and 9 (Perth Roads 140 and 91).
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heart and mind so that God’s law is literally contained in your “inward” parts, the source of all action and motivation. Now, whenever poked or prodded, your actions demonstrate clearly what God would do. When you speak, it is what God would say. When you play, it is how God would play. When you make choices, you make them the way God would. The reality is that now, the Holy Spirit having been poured out upon you to indwell, fill and teach you, you have been empowered to know and perform the perfect will of your heavenly father in any and every situation. Satan has been bound to you and God now resides unbound within you.
As a result your social, religious, economic, and political systems are free from Satan’s influence and authority but wide open to God’s stimulus and mandate. You see eye to eye with your fellow believers as you dwell harmoniously together. You do battle together, play together and work together as you each give meek and unhindered service to the King. Thoughtless opposition to God’s will is no longer present as you and your comrades have become thoroughly submitted to the authority of Christ. Now God’s people everywhere are living the consequence of hearing from God and simply doing what he tells them to do. Whenever and wherev-
er there is an effort made to advance God’s kingdom rule, there is success. Eyes are opened, bodies are made whole and souls are redeemed from the ravages of sin as God’s people hear and follow specifically the leadings of the Holy Spirit. You are now doing what Jesus did, expressed in his words to John’s disciple, “The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” (Mat. 11:5) And it is effortless, as God’s people everywhere possess a natural awareness of his love-motivated will and have become fully intent on and gloriously effective in bringing it about.
Area youth theatre company set to stage Hayley Rogers and the Escape from Summer School HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) seventh annual summer youth production is an original comedy/adventure with a time-travel twist. The play, Hayley Rogers and the Escape from Summer School follows the trail of two best friends stuck in summer school after failing an English exam. “They get whisked away on an adventure in Arthurian times by a young enchantress, Morgana le Fay, and have to navigate King Arthur’s court,” explains GWTG member Megan Raftis, who wrote the play and is co-directing it with Peggy Raftis and Dan Bieman. The show features 21 actors between six and 15 years old, from Minto, Mapleton, Howick and Walkerton. It is the seventh summer production staged by the guild entirely with youth actors.
Youth theatre - Sierra Martin, centre, of Mapleton, rehearses a scene from the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild youth theatre production of Haley Rogers and the Escape from Summer School with Caitlyn Aasman, left, and Kathleen Faris. submitted photo “It’s definitely a comedy,” Raftis explains. “A light-hearted summer romp - kind of a
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audiences will enjoy the highenergy, humourous production because, “I think the kids are really enjoying themselves and that always conveys well to the audience.” While the main goal is creating a play that’s fun for young people to be involved in, the youth theatre program is designed to give budding actors the chance to shine on stage. The youth company shows also provide an ideal opportunity for parents or grandparents to introduce children to theatre by bringing them to watch the production. Hayley Rogers and the Escape from Summer School runs July 22, 23 at 7:30pm and July 24 at 2pm at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are a family-friendly $5 the door or from cast members. Call 519-338-3681 for information or go to greywellingtontheatre.com.
Council rethinks development charges due to huge fee for shop FROM PAGE ONE consider options for reducing development charges for similar projects. “Frankly the impact this business is going to have on our roads, on our fire system, it’s minimal,” said Driscoll. “The biggest thing is they were doing it right and there’s so many business in our municipality that are operating illegally ... and some of them brag about it, but we didn’t see it
happening.” The mayor also pointed out, “We have other buildings that are being built in Mapleton every day and they aren’t being charged any development charges and they’re using our roads with their manure tanks.” Councillor Michael Martin questioned the need for extensive development charges. “I understand what they’re for, but I almost feel that perhaps they’re used as a revenue
generator at times ... I don’t believe that the township will have any added costs if this workshop is constructed, or any workshop is constructed out in the rural area.” McRoberts explained development charges can only be used for development-based projects “for example if a road needs to be upgraded because of growth leading to increased traffic.” Councillor Dennis Craven
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said, “The best way to keep business from coming to the municipality and driving them away is to have huge, huge development charges.” Martin expressed concern the resolution as worded could lead to a solution going forward, but wouldn’t help the Bearingers. McRoberts explained any changes to the development charges bylaw couldn’t be made to apply retroactively to the Bearingers’ situation. However, he noted Bearinger could cancel his application and reapply under the new regulations. Councillor Lori Woodham noted “it could still be a long process to correct it.” McRoberts said council could probably look at the development charges bylaw towards the end of September or in October. Council approved the resolution directing staff to consider options for reducing development charges on projects of this nature. Under a development charges bylaw passed in April of 2015, fees for commercial and industrial development were set at $3 per square foot of gross floor area in urban areas and $2.61 in rural areas. Those rates represented a reduction from the previous rate of $3.21 per square foot for both urban and rural projects.
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Police kept busy on long weekend
New location - Tucker Industries of Palmerston recently had an official opening of their new facility in the Palmerston Industrial Park. Founded in 2010 the company provides automated systems, specialpurpose tooling and mechanical and electrical design for the manufacturing sector. Mayor George Bridge and owner Jason Montgomery cut the ribbon at the opening held on June 23. submitted photo
Police inundated with CRA scam calls ORILLIA - Last month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warned the public about the ongoing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam that policy say is “running rampant” throughout Ontario. On July 5 the OPP issued a press release stating provincial communications centres are being inundated with calls from
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WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County OPP officials say police were kept busy over the Canada Day long weekend. Officers responded to about 185 calls between July 1 and 3 - and OPP officials say they are pleased to report that there were no serious injuries or deaths on any Wellington roads or waterways. The local OPP results from the weekend are: - 108 speeding charges, - 19 traffic violations; - 12 seatbelt charges; - four speeding charges; - one charge each for distracted driving and impaired driving; and - one three-day licence suspension. Police say “proactive patrol” hours included: - 340 hours with cruisers; - 27 on bicycles; - 26 on foot; and - seven via marine unit.
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BEADLE, Amanda
BEYER, Chelsea
BROOKING, Kyle
BROWN, Rachel
COGHLIN, Chloe
de GELDER, Grace
DENNISON, Russell
Norwell
District Secondary School 2016 Ontario Scholars BROWN, Samantha
BUCHANAN, Eric
BUHROW-HAYES, Madison
DOBBEN, Jordan
ELLIOTT, Jacob
ENGLISH, Nicole
FRANKLIN, Alexander
FROESE, Martha
GERTH, Samantha
GILMORE, Michayla
GRANDY, Ryan
HENDRICK, James
HERGOTT, Abby
HERRFORT, Chayse
HESSELINK, Cassandra
HODDER, Jasmen
HOFFELE, Brooke-Lynn
HOLLINGER, Joel
HUBERTS, Kelly
JOHNSTON, Ethin
KEUNEN, Benjamin
KLAASSEN, Liam
KOEPKE, Vanessa
KORBER, Marika
KUPER, Haylee
LENSELINK, Alex
MARTIN, Jessica
MEULENBELT, Marina
MITCHELL, Samantha
MOCK, Jeffery
MOORE, Drew
MORGAN, Emma
PRIDHAM, Mackenzie
RAFTIS, Erin
REIDT, Jorin
ROUBOS, Tyson
SCHOLTEN, Jordan
SOEHNER, Travis
STEVENS, Reid
STORMS, Michael
VOLL, Kelsie
WAKELIM, Krystal-Ann
WEBER, Alecia
WEPPLER, Natasha
WILSON, Quinn
WINTERMEYER, Jackie
ZABEL, Nicole
ZURBRIGG, Kristin