Yearly: 2013

20 Dec

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THE MLRA WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

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Please Try To Think Of Those Less Fortunate At This Time Of Year And Give To A Local Food Bank.

Whitchurch Stouffville Food Bank www.wsfoodbank.com

15336 9th Line, Whitchurch-Stouffville, L4A 7X4

905-640-4704 Or  905-640-3640

 

Frosted Christmas Tree at Musselman's Lake. Photo Dan Wigmore

Frosted Christmas Tree at Musselman’s Lake. Photo Dan Wigmore

 Thank you for supporting the MLRA in 2013 and we look forward to seeing you at the Winter Carnival on Sat. Feb. 8th 2014!

 

19 Dec

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THE CLOSING DATE FOR OUR COMMUNITY PARK HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM DEC.19, 2013 to APRIL 3, 2014.

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Talks with Canada Revenue Agency once more delay finalization of Community Park

Please be patient as the deal is still proceeding. Although the Park Plan deal was to have been closed this month, extensions are a common occurrence when you have three parties involved with three lawyers.

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THE UPDATE

The Town has extended the closing date once more to allow discussions to continue between the Coultice Estate and Canada Revenue Agency.

Apparently the sticking point in the whole negotiations boils down to the Community Park. The CRA is at this time is satisfied that the donation of 135 acres of environmentally sensitive land will be handled under the Eco Gift program. However the C.R.A. has ruled the 4-5 acres of land for Community Park does not qualify as a donation under the Eco Gift program. It now appears there is a way out by splitting the applications and putting the Community Park under the Community Gift Program.

The Town is still working with the Coultice Estate and the C.R.A. to divide the applications and make this happen. April 3, 2014 was arrived at as a date reasonable for all the lawyers to file the correct paperwork to satisfy all parties.

All partied involved in this transaction are motivated to close the deal so we are certain that it won’t be long now. The deadline extension doesn’t really delay the park too much as work The Park could not have been started until spring anyways.

We would also like to THANK the Town Staff and especially Councillor Bannon for not giving up on this idea.

 

Councillor Bannon has asked us to share this email with everyone.

Dear Residents of Ward Two,

This is a matter that is close and dear to my heart. It has been a long journey to get where we are today. Discussions with the James Coultice Estate are still very active. Work continues on their submission/negotiations with Revenue Canada for the Eco-Gift valuation for the dedication of the environmentally sensitive lands and the parkland block to the Town. The Agreement has been extended to April 3, 2014. The determination of the land valuation is a critical component of this process.

Staff are hopeful that this phase of the work program will be wrapped up by April, so that they can initiate community consultation on the design and the identification of features/facilities within the park block.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Regards,

Phil Bannon

 

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13 Dec

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WHISTLE RADIO COUNCILLOR INTERVIEW 5/5

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The Whistle Radio Show “Stouffville Now” with Host Sarah Newton Interviewed Councillor Phil Bannon

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This very informative interview has been broken down in five segments for your listening convenience and we will be posting one segment each week.

Segment titles will be as follows:

  1. Why did you want to become Councillor? About Ward Two
  2. Business, Community, Safety and Corporate Sponsorship
  3. Park, Seniors, Day Care and Community Centre
  4. Stewardship, Community Events and Corporate Sponsorship
  5. Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council

This week we are posting the fifth and final segment.

Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council

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06 Dec

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TOWN COUNCIL’S DECISION BENEFITS OUR COMMUNITY

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Town Council approves United Soils Management’s Permit Application 

Lee Sand & Gravel Pit site circa 1950 prior to excavations

Lee Sand and Gravel Pit Restoration Project will be returned to the way it was in this circa 1950 photo thanks to efforts by United Soil Management and the Town of Stouffville

United Soils Management’s  Fill Permit application to restore the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit back to farmland with a woodlot was approved by Town Council on Tuesday, December 3rd. We will gradually be saying good-bye to the hole in the ground and hello farmland.

We must thank United Soils Management for taking all possible measures to ensure that the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit Restoration Project will have minimum daily impact on the community and virtually no impact on weekends. Mr. Alec Cloke, his team of experts and the Town Staff are all to be commended for working together diligently to develop a very comprehensive set of rules governing the restoration of a pit operation.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alec Cloke owner of United Soils management knows this is a man of his word whose commitment to the communities in which he carries out his business is nothing short of amazing.

Here is just a partial list of organizations and events that United Soils graciously sponsors in our community. They include Food Bank, The Legion, Local skating club, Local Hockey, Winter Carnival, and the Fall Fair. In addition they sponsor at least four contests a year for kids that require them to think about Canada and/or their families.

In conclusion United Soils Management is not only setting the Gold Standard in Pit Restoration but also the Gold Standard in being a great corporate citizen. In other words a great addition to our community.

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06 Dec

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WHISTLE RADIO COUNCILLOR INTERVIEW 4/5

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The Whistle Radio Show “Stouffville Now” with Host Sarah Newton Interviewed Councillor Phil Bannon

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This very informative interview has been broken down in five segments for your listening convenience and we will be posting one segment each week.

Segment titles will be as follows:

  1. Why did you want to become Councillor? About Ward Two
  2. Business, Community, Safety and Corporate Sponsorship
  3. Park, Seniors, Day Care and Community Centre
  4. Stewardship, Community Events and Corporate Sponsorship
  5. Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council

This week we are posting the forth segment.

Stewardship, Community Events and Corporate Sponsorship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwH-hvYP_3s

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Interview Part 1 of 5

Interview Part 2 of 5

Interview Part 3 of 5

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05 Dec

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DON’T TAKE A CHANCE WITH YOUR LIFE!

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Know The DANGERS Of Ice

Ice Thickness

Ice Safety – Know The Dangers of Ice

Ice Factors

Many factors affect ice thickness including: type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as:

  • Water depth and size of body of water.
  • Currents, tides and other moving water.
  • Chemicals including salt.
  • Fluctuations in water levels.
  • Logs, rocks and docks absorbing heat from the sun.
  • Changing air temperature.
  • Shock waves from vehicles traveling on the ice.

Ice Colour

The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength.

  • Clear blue ice is strongest.
  • White opaque or snow ice is half as strong as blue ice. Opaque ice is formed by wet snow freezing on the ice.
  • Grey ice is unsafe. The grayness indicates the presence of water.

Check with local authorities before heading out. Avoid going out on ice at night.

When You Are Alone On Ice

If you get into trouble on ice and you’re by yourself:

  • Call for help.
  • Resist the immediate urge to climb back out where you fell in. The ice is weak in this area.
  • Use the air trapped in your clothing to get into a floating position on your stomach.
  • Reach forward onto the broken ice without pushing down. Kick your legs to push your torso on the ice.
  • When you are back on the ice, crawl on your stomach or roll away from the open area with your arms and legs spread out as far as possible to evenly distribute your body weight. Do not stand up! Look for shore and make sure you are going in the right direction.

When You Are With Others On Ice

  • Rescuing another person from ice can be dangerous. The safest way to perform a rescue is from shore.
  • Call for help. Consider whether you can quickly get help from trained professionals (police, fire fighters or ambulance) or bystanders.
  • Check if you can reach the person using a long pole or branch from shore – if so, lie down and extend the pole to the person.
  • If you go onto ice, wear a PFD and carry a long pole or branch to test the ice in front of you. Bring something to reach or throw to the person (e.g. pole, weighted rope, line or tree branch).
  • When near the break, lie down to distribute your weight and slowly crawl toward the hole.
  • Remaining low, extend or throw your emergency rescue device (pole, rope, line or branch) to the person.
  • Have the person kick while you pull them out.
  • Move the person to a safe position on shore or where you are sure the ice is thick. Signal for help.

Canadian Red Cross

29 Nov

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WHISTLE RADIO COUNCILLOR INTERVIEW 3/5

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The Whistle Radio Show “Stouffville Now” with Host Sarah Newton Interviewed Councillor Phil Bannon

whistle-radio

This very informative interview has been broken down in five segments for your listening convenience and we will be posting one segment each week.

Segment titles will be as follows:

  1. Why did you want to become Councillor? About Ward Two
  2. Business, Community, Safety and Corporate Sponsorship
  3. Park, Seniors, Day Care and Community Centre
  4. Stewardship, Community Events and Corporate Sponsorship
  5. Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council

This week we are posting the third segment.

Park, Seniors, Day Care, and Community Centre

RELATED POSTS

Interview Part 1 of 5

Interview Part 2 of 5

 

 

22 Nov

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WHISTLE RADIO COUNCILLOR INTERVIEW 2/5

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The Whistle Radio Show “Stouffville Now” with Host Sarah Newton Interviewed Councillor Phil Bannon

whistle-radio

This very informative interview has been broken down in five segments for your listening convenience and we will be posting one segment each week.

Segment titles will be as follows:

  1. Why did you want to become Councillor? About Ward Two
  2. Business, Community, Safety and Corporate Sponsorship
  3. Park, Seniors, Day Care and Community Centre
  4. Stewardship, Community Events and Corporate Sponsorship
  5. Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Council

This week we are posting the second segment.

Business, Community, Safety and Corporate Sponsorship

 

RELATED POSTS

Interview Part 1 of 5

21 Nov

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GRAVEL PIT RESTORATION PERMIT

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Town Council To Make Final Decision On United Soils Management’s Permit Application At Council Meeting On Tuesday December 3 at 7:00 pm

United Soils Management’s  Fill Permit application to restore the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit back to farmland with a woodlot comes before Town Council for final approval. If all goes well we can say goodbye to the hole in the ground and hello woodlot.

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  LINK TO PDFs

Paperclip icon Site Alteration Permit Application: 14245 Ninth Line 

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20 Nov

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NEW NAME NEEDED FOR IMPROVED AND SAFER CORNER

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With Your Help We Are Going To Rename “Bang Up Bend”

Send us your suggestions for a new name for the corner/bend

Send us your suggestions for a new name for the corner/bend

Now that “Bang Up Bend” has been made safer, the Musselman’s Lake Residents Association (MLRA) is reaching out the community for their assistance in renaming the revamped corner. Please email us your suggestions and at a later date we will have an on-line vote for the most popular names submitted. One name already suggested is “Cadillac Corner” because it is now a first class corner. Maybe something like, “Safety Bend”  as now that corner/bend is safer with all the new safety features. Or…how about “Eco Corner” in reference to the environmental aspect of the improvements such as filter socks that  filters run-off and the Green Fabian retaining wall that stimulates vegetation growth on it.

Send us your suggestions to mlra@musselmanslake.ca