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Annual Alma Car Show a hit Sun and shine - The annual Alma Optimist Car Show at the Alma Community Centre drew a good crowd of classic cars and spectators on Aug. 26. ABOVE: Jim Maracle came from Barrie and picked up his three-year-old grandson Henry Wright from Fergus before bringing his 1962 Chevrolet Nova to the Alma show for the day. LEFT: Elwin May of Belwood brought his 1951 Chevrolet stake bed truck to the show. Photos by Jaime Myslik
MOOREFIELD – Mapleton council has authorized staff to reduce the scope of renovations at the Maryborough Community Centre here and to re-tender the project. Council made the decision to proceed with a two-stage renovation process at the Aug. 22 meeting. On June 6, council directed staff to proceed with the tendering of the Maryborough Community Centre project, based on pre-tender estimates and an approved budget of $599,120 plus a $72,000 contingency. Those amounts were combined with provincial grants and debenture funds to comprise the overall approved budget of $834,120. Staff was directed to design tender documents to allow council to choose between base and optional items once tenders are submitted. In January the township learned it was successful in obtaining $259,800 through the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program for the hall in Moorefield, which was built in 1967. The township budgeted $266,700 for the project in 2017 and a further $10,000 is anticipated from a Wellington County accessibility grant.
Another $175,000 was diverted from other capital project budgets. However, if the project goes ahead with all options presented, a debenture of $210,000 beyond what is currently budgeted would be required to reach the total project budget of $834,120. The original tender for the project closed on July 25. However, submitted bids were substantially higher than the budget amount council had authorized. After consultation with staff and the project architect, VG Architects, The Ventin Group Ltd., reasons cited for the unfavourable tender results were a shortage of available capacity by contractors to do the work and the wide scope of work to be completed within a short time frame due to provincial grant funding guidelines. In an Aug. 22 report, public works director Sam Mattina explained the intent of the re-tendering is to identify the project’s base components as submitted and approved under the Ontario 150 grant, and to complete that base component work within the provincial grant timeline. The provincial grant funding has a project completion date of March 31.
“Subsequent to the provincial grant programs’ completion, a second tender (or negotiated procurement process) would procure ... ‘additional items’ in winter January 2018, with plan to complete that work by spring 2018,” Mattina states in the report. Staff and the project architect recommended reducing the scope of the overall project and re-tendering it in two phases in order to allow for work to be performed this fall and in the winter of 2018. “This will allow conformance to the provincial grant funding timelines by completing the base project work before the grant expiration date of March 31, 2018,” Mattina explains in the report. The revised base project will include only the necessary work to complete a substantive renovation that will comply with legislative requirements and qualify for the approved provincial grant funding. The revised base components include: - accessibility ramps, inside and outside of the building - a new entrance canopy; - lighting upgrades; - accessible washroom upgrades; SEE PROJECT » 3
Township garners public input on urban design guidelines By Caroline Sealey DRAYTON The Township of Mapleton has moved a step forward in preparation of urban design guidelines for Alma, Moorefield and Drayton. A community information session on the guidelines was held at the PMD Arena Complex on Aug. 17. Stempski Kelly Associates design planner Sean Kelly offered an overview of the process to councillors and about a dozen residents. “Urban planning is initiated to encourage investment in the downtown, to create jobs, to retain existing jobs and to improve the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the downtown,” Kelly said. “The outcome of the guideline process includes financial investments, busi-
ness expansions, physical improvements to private buildings and a reduction in vacancy rates.” In March, Mapleton council adopted a Community Improvement Plan. The first goal of the plan is to meet, find new investments, encourage new business startups or the expansion of existing businesses, and to retain and support existing businesses. The second goal of the plan is to establish improvements, find functionality in buildings and property, and ensure improvements are consistent with the township’s vision and goals. As part of the program, signs must promote Mapleton Township. The township’s role is to encourage private sector investment by participating
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in community improvements. “ Y o u must realize that rural communities have urban content,” SEAN KELLY Kelly said. “Constituents tend to say that a community has lots of green space because it has parks. Green space is not limited to parks. Communities need to celebrate and promote their rural space.” Kelly continued, “In urban planning, streets matter and are a vital public space. A balance is needed between the needs of the constituent and communal needs. “Communities need to rely on rural open space with surroundings that are fresh,
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clean, accessible, have character and are open for business.” Entry corridors are critical to urban design, said Kelly. Corridors include the main street, side access streets, gateways, portals, focus places and markers. Products that support these critical elements are site furnishings, greening, lighting and pavement. Communities need to decide if their downtown is a thoroughfare or a destination. Eight challenges have been identified in this decision-making process. The first four are using place character as inspiration, mixed aesthetics within streetscapes, deferred maintenance plans and challenges between pedestrian and
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vehicular use. The last four are past efforts, references to the past, less appealing pedestrian environments and poor building to street relationships. Kelly suggested decisions need to be made around what embraces/promotes community. Downtowns need consistency in their aesthetics, he explained, noting projects by private individuals or the municipality should not be pushed off. Accommodations need to be made between vehicular and pedestrian uses. Less appealing pedestrian environments need correction. Building to street relationships should focus on easily identifiable entrances. “Past efforts need to be put into perspective by respecting the past, understanding the present and anticipating
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the future,” Kelly said. “Embracing the legacy is important. References to the past are a large stumbling block in communities.” Those in attendance were asked to complete a visual preference survey to provide input into the urban design project. Photos of businesses outside of the Mapleton area were shown and participants were asked to rate each photo. Photo categories included signs, awnings, secondary treatments, colour, window dressings and streets. “Results of the survey will be available to Mapleton Township approximately two weeks after the meeting,” Kelly stated. “From there the township will work to promote the Community Improvement Plan with implementation in 2018.”
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Theatre guild casting for new comedy HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is set to cast the comedy, Things My Mother Taught Me as the guild’s fall production. The play by Katherine DiSavino is a full-length comedy requiring a cast of seven: - one male in his late 20s, plus one male and one female to play his parents; - one female, late 20s, plus parents (one male and one female); and - one male or female 40-plus. A read-through of the play will be held on Sept. 5 at 7pm at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. The casting, open to everyone regardless of experience, will be held on Sept. 6 at 7pm at the theatre. Production dates will be Nov. 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 and 25. For further information contact director Peggy Raftis at 519 338-3681 or gwtg@ wightman.ca.
ing mansard roof; - replacing or refurbishing existing sloped metal gable roof; - replacement of exhaust, renovation of exhaust hood, duct work and controls in kitchen; - new mop sink and associated plumbing, drainage and exhaust system; - replacement of the electrical service equipment in the existing electrical room; - benches on the new concrete patio; and - painting of existing storage room and corridor adjacent to kitchen. A report on the results of re-tendering is expected to be presented to council by Sept. 26. If approved, work on the base project will begin on Oct. 10, with an anticipated completion date of March 15. “Staff will ensure that the maximum grant amount is expended by March 31, 2018. Any additional expenditures beyond March 2018 will be expended from the additional budget allocated beyond the original $536,500,” the report explains. Councillor Lori Woodham expressed concern about putting windows in the “additional items” category. She also wondered whether re-tendering would result in additional consulting fees and if it would create more opportunity for local con-
tractors to get involved in individual elements of the project. “I kind thought that was in the original plan, to brighten up the lower hall,” Woodham said of the additional windows. Mattina replied the windows were “one of the extras to the project” and “in order to keep the costs down … we’re proposing that as an additional item.” However, he noted additional natural light would still enter the lower hall through new sliding patio doors, which are still in the base project plans. Mattina indicated council would have the option of letting some of the contracts for additional items separately, rather than in one large contract, which could provide more opportunity for local contractors. Regarding consulting fees, Mattina said, “Should things go as planned, there’s no indication at this point … there will be any costs incurred.” “Are you going to do the roof work regardless of anything?” asked councillor Dennis Craven, who pointed out the roof at the hall was leaking when he attended a function there in June. “Yes, the roof repairs are in the base project,” Mattina replied. “They are required to update the HVAC system.”
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It’s time to tell your boss you won’t stand for, umm, well, standing. News reports last week detailed a study of Ontario workers aged 35 to 74 which concluded risk of heart disease was higher among those who mainly stood on the job compared to those who mainly sat. So sit down, right? Well, not so fast. It was only a few months ago the same media outlets were full of stories about a British study that found the amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and death. So what’s the big deal? Just get up and walk around a bit. Maybe not. Spend too much time at work away from your desk wandering aimlessly around the office and you’re liable to get fired, which means no money for food or shelter, which is associated with a higher risk of starving or freezing to death. So what to do? One study (which admittedly consisted only of me posing the question to myself) suggests that rather than going to work at all, it might be best to just curl up in the fetal position and go back to sleep. I can do that this week because by the time you read this, I will be on holidays (which by the way, explains why this column is so short, as I had to write it quickly before I left. Also, I wrote it sitting down, which now makes me nervous). However, I will soon be required to return to work where the answer to “Where’s Pat?” had best not be “Home in bed” or we’re back to the “no job, no money, no food” scenario. Another solution to the problem of news reports containing conflicting health studies might be to stop reading newspapers. But for obvious reasons, I can’t advocate that approach. So we’ll see you next week - hopefully.
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Successful show - The Minto Optimist Car and Pickup Show was a hit with classic vehicle enthusiasts on Aug. 27 at Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston. ABOVE: Durham residents Dale and Mary McKean display their 1919 Buick H44 Whiskey Six Roadster. Of the 7,839 Roadsters produced, only 176 were exported out of the United States. The Buick was the vehicle of choice for running illegal alcohol throughout Canada and the United States and across borders during Prohibition in both countries as it had twice the horsepower of the Model T cars used by police forces. ABOVE RIGHT - Kathy and Jim Revie of Shelburne ride in style in their cabriolet style 1930 Ford Model A. RIGHT - Two months ago Rob Clark of Listowel purchased this 1926 Model T Old School Hot Rod named “Rat Rod”. Clark purchased the vehicle as he likes old stuff and wanted to increase his collection. He also owns a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. Photos by Caroline Sealey
The power of the pulse - add a mighty powerhouse to your diet By Gwen Simms Nutritious, inexpensive, and versatile with a nutritional profile associated with improved health. Have you heard about pulses? And are you incorporating these powerful food ingredients in your diet? What is a pulse? The terms ‘pulse’ and ‘legume’ are often used interchangeably, but what exactly are they? Is there a difference? Legumes refer to plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod, such as peanuts, soybeans, and fresh beans. Pulses are part of the legume family, but refer only to the dried seed. Dried beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils are collectively known as pulses and are the most common varieties. Good for the environment, wallet and country Both legumes and pulses are nitrogen-fixing crops. This means that they fix
nitrogen into the soil, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. This plays a role in improving the environmental sustainability of cropping systems. Pulses are also an inexpensive addition to your grocery cart. Whether you choose to purchase canned, frozen or dried beans and peas, you won’t be spending more than a few dollars for a nutrient-packed food. Did you know Canada’s large and diverse agricultural land is ideal for growing a wide range of pulses? Canada’s pulse production averages between 4.5 to 5 million tons per year. Due to this, Canada has emerged as the world’s largest exporter of peas and lentils, and one of the world’s top five exporters of beans. Something to be proud of! Nutrition facts In many cultures, pulses tend to be underestimated and are even known as “pro-
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tein for the poor.” So what’s all the hype about? Pulses are an excellent low-fat source of protein, fibre and many vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and iron. Pulses increase satiety (fullness) and help to stabilize blood sugar by reducing spikes after eating. This is beneficial for managing both diabetes and weight. Pulses can also help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol. This is associated with their excellent soluble fibre content. Pulses are also a great source of insoluble fibre, which helps keep our digestive system healthy and regular. Pulses are sometimes associated with bloating, flatulence and a long cooking time. However, GI symptoms can be avoided by slowly increasing the amount of pulses in your diet and drinking adequate water. If cooking dried beans is a nuisance for you, there are other options. These nutrient-dense little beans are definitely worth adding to your diet a few times per week to help prevent and mange many chronic diseases. How to use? Most people are intrigued when they learn the nutritional benefits of pulses and want to try incorporating them into a healthy diet, however many people don’t know how to use them. Pulses can be a quick and easy addition to any meal as they require little preparation – especially if you buy them canned (just rinse and enjoy).
You can also now find black beans and chickpeas in the frozen vegetable section, which can come in handy too. If you choose to use dried pulses all you need to do is soak them overnight and then boil them in fresh water until tender. Here are a few easy ideas to get you experimenting with pulses: 1. Add a can of beans to your favourite homemade soup, stew, or stir-fry. 2. Blend chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil together to make your own hummus for dipping vegetables or spreading on sandwiches. 3. Make a lentil curry with vegetables and serve on basmati rice. 4. Try substituting half (or all) the ground beef in tacos, chili, or hamburger patties with beans or lentils. For more recipe inspiration, check out Pulse Canada’s website: www. pulsecanada.com. Sign up for the half-cup habit challenge and enjoy the power of the pulse! For more information about any of the free services offered by the MintoMapleton Family Health Team, visit www.mmfht.ca or call the Drayton office at 519638-2110 or the Clifford office at 519-327-4777. Like us on Facebook (Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team) and follow us on Twitter (@ MintoMapleton) for healthy living tips and information on upcoming programs and events in the area. Gwen Simms is a registered dietitian with the Mount Forest Family Health Team.
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Hollen Cemetery The Mapleton Historical Society is always interested in receiving pictures, articles and letters, as we seek to document and preserve local history. A couple weeks ago, we received a letter from former Mapleton resident Gwen Stanners, whose family is still a part of the township. Her letter contained some history about the Hollen Cemetery. Located at 8051 Hollen Road, Conc. 6, Lot 17 of the Maryborough side of the township, it was established in 1854. The two-acre plot is situated on the side of a hill just northwest of the village of Hollen. Many early settlers are buried here. The first plot was purchased by William Leslie and the first burial was that of a small child of the George Henderson family.
Stanners writes, “It is surprising what a day brings and the nice scenery of the cemetery in the village of Hollen. My daughter noticed that her dad’s tombstone had been shifted when she was there, so her brother and I went to see the problem. “Bob got it all adjusted and we took a walking tour through the cemetery grounds. Lots of old memories there. Back in 1931, my grandmother was buried there. “When my aunt was buried there, it was a wet spring and on the roadway in the front of the cemetery, cars got stuck so a neighbour man nearby had his team of horses pull several cars out. “A man from Dorking was buried there in 1932 because it was the closest cemetery to their home at the time. When the family moved to Elora, they got a plot there
for the other members and they got someone to dig the grave up at Hollen so they would be together in Elora. It was Andrew Sr. and Andrew Jr. Stanners who dug the box out. The Elora funeral home took the body and casket. Nobody wanted the mud and the hole so Andy Sr. and Andy Junior filled it in and kept it for the family. The Patterson family tomb is close to the Stanners’ and Mr. Patterson was the boys Sunday School teacher for the Hollen United church.” Stanners continued, “There is a lovely black iron fence facing the front of the cemetery and a cedar hedge up the side where several older tress and scrubs grew. The lawn was well cut and groomed. A job well done and with the large stone gate posts built by a man from Elora in 1880.” Mapleton Township has
39 recognized cemeteries, both active and inactive. A listing of each cemetery and a map of each cemetery’s location can be found on the Mapleton Township website www.mapleton.ca. For a listing of cemeteries and the people buried there, check the Wellington County Genealogical society website at http://wellington. ogs.on.ca/wellington. Digital photographs of each tombstone have been recorded and the originals are held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. The museum’s website is www. wellington.ca. On Sept. 9 at 3pm, the Mapleton Historical Society will be hosting a tour of the Bethesda Cemetery on Wellington Road 8, just west of Wellington Road 10. Bethesda Cemetery was affiliated with the Bethesda Methodist Church, which sat
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on the property until 1920. The first burial at the site was in 1862, long before the village of Moorefield existed. After the Bethesda congregation disbanded, the cemetery was transferred to the care of the Moorefield United Church. Over a number of years, a private Board of Directors has assumed that role. Research done before a Cemetery Tour is time consuming. Often people attending the tour offer further
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We need to be ready Sometimes I wonder if we are going to make it! The bible says that signs and wonders will mark the end of the world. That there will be wars and rumours of wars, red suns, earthquakes, famines, plagues, upheavals, tyrannies and other signs. Listening to the news sounds like listening to the bible. 2 Peter 3:3-4 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say: “Where is this coming he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” … v. 10 But the day of the Lord will
come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar the elements be destroyed by fire, and everything in it will be laid bare. Peter then asks a probing question: V. 11 Since everything will be destroyed this way what kind of people ought you to be? The answer given is that we are to be a holy and godly people who look to the day of God and speed its coming. What I see happening in Canada in the last six decades concerning our personal morality is one of decline, especially around questions of human sexuality. We have become the people spoken of in the Old Testament who call good evil and evil good. The end result of that is our destruction. It seems like all is going
well but evil gnaws in hidden ways at the personal and social spirit until life drains away and we no longer recognize what is good and what is evil, what builds up and what tears down. I love Canada. I enjoy our freedoms, our wealth, and our beauty. I think the variety of nationalities and cultures within our borders enriches us but I grieve that the nation made strong and built by our Christian principles is slipping badly. We are, as a people, less concerned about spiritual matters and there is a serious disregard about the Bible’s authority to guide us in being the true north strong and free. The Bible is given not as a book of arbitrary rules that we are free to take or leave as we please without consequences.
I believe the Bible is God given to enable us to live life to the full. God who made us knows how we tick. When he tells us how to live he is telling us how to flourish. He also foretells that there will be times when people do mess things up and there will be consequences. Sometimes we can repent and be saved. To repent means we change and go the other direction. To be saved means we get on the path to health once more. The bible also warns us that at some point there will be no more chances. At some point the world ends and there is no going back, no remedial action, and no rescue. This will be the final judgment. It seems to me that we are dangerously close to the end. Global warming, increase of
nuclear danger, war-producing flashpoints, and overpopulation are but a few of the obvious signs. If you think I’m just a religious kook and this is just “fake news,” then consider the words of the most influential human being who ever lived. Jesus’ words are recorded in the Bible in Matthew 24: NIV 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. ... There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains. 9 Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will
turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people…, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved…42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. The timing of the end is uncertain, but two things are certain. The first is that we need to be ready – we need to be sure our lives and our spirits are at peace with God so when he comes we are ready. The second thing is we need to be faithful in encouraging our family, friends and nation to be doing the things that will be greeted by Jesus with a smile when he comes. He made us to enjoy the life He planned for us – to do otherwise is to not be ready.
Drayton tractor pull rated best in Ontario by participants By Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Mayor Neil Driscoll commended members of the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society for the success of the recent Drayton Fair, held Aug. 11 to 13. “It really went very well,” said Driscoll at the Aug. 22 council meeting. “Great organization, great bunch of volunteers. From what
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ume and the number of participants that were there and the track conditions … It’s nice when you can say this is our hometown and we’ve got the best tractor pull.” Driscoll explained the distinction was awarded in a poll of members of the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pullers Association and the Southwest Tractor Pullers Association. Members of both groups participate in the Drayton event, which Driscoll notes “is very unusual. They all love to pull on our great Mapleton clay track,” the mayor stated in an email. Rick Chief Fire Richardson noted the pull, which has sometimes finished as late as 2am, was wrapped up by 10:30pm this year, which “will make it easier to get volunteers.”
Great event - Derek Bruder drove Freight Train, owned by Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, at the 2017 Drayton Fair Tractor Pull. The local pull has been rated the top such event in Ontario in a poll of participants from two different pull associations. Photo by Caroline Sealey
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OBITUARIES DOBBEN, Lukas of Moorefield went home to be with his Lord suddenly at his home on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Dobben for 61 years. Loving father of Lukas John and Patrica Dobben of R.R. #1 Moorefield and Elizabeth and Jim Walter of R.R. #1 Palmerston. Cherished grandfather of Scott and Lindsey Dobben of Oshawa, Sasha and Hugh Shannon of R.R. #3 Listowel and the late Michael Dobben in infancy; Bob and Jenn Walter of R.R. #2 Moorefield and Katrina and Greg Schnieders R.R. #2 Arthur. Great grandfather of Austin, Hailey, Madison, Milliscent and Magnolia. Brother of Fenna Plat of London and Geesje Fulton and husband Stephen of London. Brotherin-law of Ernie Roberts of B.C, Betty
Dobben of Drayton, Roely Slot of the Netherlands, John Reinders of Moorefield and Rikus “Bud” Reinders and his wife Lorna of London. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Albert Dobben and Bertus Dobben, sister Margaret Roberts, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law John Plat, Hennie Dobben, Lorna Dobben, Margaret Dobben, Henry and Meintje Reinders, Mina and Sam Glazema, Randy Reinders and Mans Slot. The family received friends at the Drayton Reformed Church on Sunday, August 27, 2017. The Funeral Service was conducted in the Drayton Reformed Church on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Drayton Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers donations to the Palmerston and District Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Anglers and Hunters would be appreciated by the family. www.heritagefuneralhomes.ca
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Fun in the sun - There was a great turnout for the Palmerston Fair, which ran Aug. 25 to 27 with the theme Plains, Trains and Grains. There were many family-friendly activities on Aug. 26. ABOVE LEFT: Ayla Scholten, 2, of Drayton practices milking a “cow” at the fair. ABOVE RIGHT: Gilbert Ibbotson, 5, of Hanover prepared to show his holstein calf, Candee, in the Tiny Tyke Dairy Show. BELOW: Nyomi Langenhuizen, left, on Good Night, is lead by Linda Glass Ward, while Nyomi’s brother Jakob, on Ariel, is led by John Ward. The horses are part of Glass Ward Equestrian. BOTTOM: Bethany Baarda from the Palmerston area takes a turn walking an alpaca. Photos by Jaime Myslik
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7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax: 519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248 www.mapleton.ca
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION ZBA 2017-10 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-80, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as Lot 10, Concession 1 (Peel), with a civic address of 6381 Wellington Road 12. The property is approximately 53.4 ha (132 acres) in size and is occupied by a farming operation and a home industry (metal shop). The location of the subject land is shown below. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit a 334.4 m2 (3600 ft2) expansion to an existing home industry (metal shop). The proposed expansion includes an office, expanded workshop and generator building. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning Bylaw Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.
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