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MILTONVALE PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2016

CANADA DAY

Celebration &

Free BBQ

Community Park

413 Sleepy Hollow Road

11:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Friday, July 1st Opening Ceremony - 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy barbequed hot dogs, hamburgers, baked potatoes, beverages, ice cream & Canada Day cake.

Entertainment by Bryson Guptill

& John MacAllar

Presentation - Miltonvale

Park Volunteer Award Fun, games & a bouncy castle

for the kids!!

Wear red & white and be crowned

“Best Dressed”!

Stroll around the walking trail at the park.

Bring equipment for outdoor games such as

kites, softball, croquet.

Enjoy time with your neighbours!

If the weather is REALLY inclement, the celebration will be

at the Milton Community Hall (7 New Glasgow Road-Rte 224). Call 902 368-3090 or check Facebook or

www.miltonvalepark.com to confirm location. The park will close for the rest of the day after

the Canada Day Celebration.

The Canada Day Celebrations are funded in part by the

Department of Canadian Heritage. La Fête du Canada est

financé par Miltonvale Park et le ministère du Patrimoine

canadien,

Community Park Updates

Park Supervision: Full time supervised park hours

will begin on June 29th. The park will be open from

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m. Please note that the park staff will NOT

be supervising children during the half hour lunch

break each day. The last day for park supervision will

be August 26th. Park hours are subject to change and

will be posted at the shelter and on the website -

www.miltonvalepark.com. The park will be open for

use by the public until dusk daily (including

weekends). The phone number at the park is 902 - 368-

7587.

Book the Park The park shelter can also be used for

family celebrations or other events that

fall outside regular park hours. There is

no charge for residents, but a damage deposit is

required. Call the office 902-368- 3090 or park 902-

368-7587 for more details.

Carolyn Crane will be back this summer as

Environment and Community Living Coordinator for

the Community Park, and she has lots of ideas for

events, activities for rainy days, recreation programs,

and more! Check with her at the park at (902)368-

7587, the Miltonvale Park Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/miltonvale.park, or the

community website for more information on activities.

Ball Schedule:

The West Royalty Softball Association has booked

the ball field at the Miltonvale Community Park for the summer evenings from Sunday-Friday as well as

Saturday mornings. The park will still be open for use throughout the summer even when the ball

teams are around. For a full ball schedule, go to

http://miltonvalepark.com/calendar.php .

New Additions to the Park

We will have some new additions to the park for the

coming summer. A “Swirl” musical toy and an

accessible U-swing will be added to the playground.

In addition, the park shelter also now has a bathroom

with an outdoor entrance. This bathroom, located at

the rear of the shelter, will be open for park go-ers to

use at any time.

http://www.miltonvalepark.com/


https://www.facebook.com/miltonvale.park

http://miltonvalepark.com/calendar.php


The “Drop-In” Summer

Park program

The “Drop–In” Summer Park Program:

is for school-aged children;

is so parents can let children go to the park

knowing that there is a responsible person keeping

an eye out for the children;

is a drop-in program (i.e. NOT all day everyday);

the park program is not a babysitting service;

does not provide snacks or meals;

Park staff are not responsible for preschool

children - they should be accompanied by a

caregiver.

Parents and Caregivers:

Please send children with sunscreen.

Please encourage children to be respectful of park

staff and other park users.

Feel free to send a snack with your child and make

use of the refrigerator to keep it cold!

Ensure your children have a safe way home when

the park is closed.

Please fill out a registration form, so staff are

aware if there are allergies or issues, and leave

emergency contact numbers, for every time your

child is at the park, in the event you are needed.

Thank you Faithworks Center!

Last summer, two swings were

stolen from the Community

Park. Thanks to the generosity

of the Faithworks Center

Church on the Loyalist Road,

the swings have been replaced

for the coming summer.

Community Garden

There is still a little bit of space left for residents at the

Miltonvale Community Park. If you would like to

reserve a plot in the garden this summer, contact

(902)368-3090 or email miltonvalepark.staff@

gmail.com. Park staff has planted some of the garden,

and residents can weed, or nibble from it as grows.

There is gardening equipment available, such as

tomato cages, hoes and rakes, and a watering can.

Computers Have You Confused? The summer students at the Community Park and the

Milton Community Hall are willing to lend a hand to

help seniors figure out Facebook, email or other

computer issues. It is best to call ahead (Park –

902.368.7587 or Hall 902.566.3154) and set up a time

to drop by to get help, to ensure sure computers (and

students!) are available.

Internet Update Discussions are continuing with several internet

providers as the community works to obtain improved

internet services for the area. There are a number of

factors to consider. Fiber op has a very high

installation cost, as a number of electrical poles would

need to be replaced, adding significantly to the total

cost. A new internet provider is investigating costs and

servicing options for a combination of wi-fi zones, as

well as residential services, which have several plans

available – one with a very affordable rate for people

who may only need service to one or two devices. We

hope to have more progress to report soon!

Chase the Ace Congratulations to the members of the North River

Fire Department and the Kingston Legion on their very

successful, ongoing Chase the Ace Fund raiser. Alan

Crane, of the Crabbe Road is the president of the

Legion Branch. Their volunteers have been putting in

many, many hours over the past forty weeks – and

funds raised will support both worthy local groups!


Upcoming Community Events

For an up-to-date listing – check out

miltonvalepark.com or miltoncommunityhall.ca or

become a Facebook friend. Some events may require

registration. To register for an event at the

Miltonvale Community Park, please email

[email protected] , or call 902-368-

7587. For more information on events happening at

the Milton Community Hall, call 902-566-3154, or

email [email protected] .

Weekly Events:

Mondays and Fridays -10 a.m. Drop into the

Milton Community Hall for “Coffee Club” –

Admission by donation of coin or snacks.

Thursdays – until September 29, 2016- Card

Parties at the Milton Community Hall from 7:30

p.m. Light lunch served -$3.

Special Events:

● Fri., June 24th: Touch of Country Concert –

7:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall – Join

us for a night of traditional old time country

music. Featuring musicians Mary Smith, Theo

Wiegers, Fern and Laurie Belliveau. Canteen

available. Touch of Country will also be playing

at the Hall on Fridays - July 22nd, August 19th,

and September 9th. Mark your calendars!

● Fri., July 1st: Canada Day Celebration & Free

BBQ - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Miltonvale

Community Park. Rain location – Milton Hall.

● Sat., July 9th: Bark in the Park - Presentation

by Kim MacMillan from Courteous Canines -

10 a.m., Miltonvale Community Park - Kim

will be presenting information that dog owners

should know before bringing their dogs to dog

parks. Registration required. FREE.

● Tues., July 12th: Strawberry Social

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Milton

Community Hall – Hosted by the

North Milton Women’s Institute.

Drop by for some strawberry treats! Tickets are

$10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under, and free

for preschoolers.

● Fri., July 15th: Superhero

& Royalty Day - 1:00

p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the

Miltonvale Community

Park - Games, crafts and

more! Come dressed like your favorite Disney

Royal or Superhero. Registration required.

● Mon, July 25th: Christmas in July - 1:00 p.m. -

4:00 p.m. at the Miltonvale Community Park-

For the third year in a row, Christmas comes

twice this year! Featuring pass the present,

decorating the tree, cookie decorating, carols and

more. Registration required.

● Fri., August 5th: Olympics in the Park - 1:00

p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Miltonvale Community

Park - To mark the start of the Summer

Olympics in Rio, we will be having our own

Olympic Games at the Park! Wear Canada colors

and try out different events. Registration required.

● Mon., August 15th: Teddy Bear Picnic - 1:00

p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Miltonvale Community

Park- Bring your favorite stuffed animal for

treats, dress up and games. Registration required.

● Wed., August 24th: 4-H and 50+ Field Trip -

9:00 a.m. Join members of the Wheatley River

4H club on a field trip to Orwell Corner and the

Belfast Mini Mills. Open to anyone 50+. Cost is

$10. Please register by Wednesday, August 17.

● Fri., August 26th: Mad Science Day - 1:00 p.m.

- 4:00 p.m. at the Miltonvale Community

Park- Do you have a budding scientist at home?

Stop by the park for a crash course in Mad

Science. Registration required.

● Fri., August 26th: LAST DAY FOR

SUPERVISION AT THE MILTONVALE

COMMUNITY PARK. Children should not be

left unattended at the Park following this date.

● September 10th: Annual Draw Down Lottery

Fundraiser – Milton Community Hall 7:30

p.m. – Want to be $5000 richer? Or to win one of

$5000 worth of smaller prizes? Get your ticket on

this year’s Draw Down! Tickets are $100 each.

mailto:[email protected]



Dog Run and Proper Pet-iquette

Last summer a Dog Run was installed at the

Miltonvale Community Park. If you’ve never brought

your dog to a dog park, you may be unsure of how your

dog should behave. Kim MacMillan from Courteous

Canine has provided us with some important tips for

Dog Park Etiquette:

Dog parks can be wonderful, but your dog’s safety

is your responsibility

Supervision: Keep your dog in your sight at

ALL times. Monitor his or her behaviour.

Not every dog is a dog park dog.

Your dog is not a “bad” dog simply if he doesn’t

enjoy playing with other dogs at the dog park. All

dogs are individuals.

Your dog should truly

enjoy the company of

other dogs. Know your

dog. Pay attention, and

listen to what your dog

is saying.

It is normal for dogs to stop enjoying rough and

tumble play as they reach maturity.

A dog park is for socializing, NOT socialization.

Know the Park Rules - and Follow them. Be a good

citizen. Scoop Your Poop. See someone who needs

a bag? Share! Toss all garbage - even if it is not

yours. Safety First. Make sure your dog is in good

health, vaccinated, and free of parasites.

On your very first visit, it is best to choose a quiet

time of day when the park is not crowded. Let your

dog get familiar with the location, and meet a few

other appropriate dogs.

A Dog Park is not a playground leave young

children at home –or under supervision at the

nearby playground.

Remove Choke Chains, Prong Collars, or Shock

Collars in the park. If your dog has a good recall,

remove all collars. Remove harnesses and seat belt

straps too.

Before you enter the park scan for safety. Do this

EVERY time, no matter how long you attend.

Red Flags at the Park:

High tails - the higher and stiffer the tail, the

higher the arousal.

Stiff bodies - stiff bodies are not happy bodies.

Dogs hunching, slinking, or hiding behind

owners - these dogs are overwhelmed and

need space.

Hot pursuit - dogs should not be permitted to

gang up on other dogs, or relentlessly chase

smaller, weaker dogs. Small dogs can be seen

as prey, and accidents in the dog park can

happen if very small dogs get hurt and squeal.

Owners- Not paying attention - or absent

altogether. Owners not stepping in when

needed. Owners micromanaging situations,

when they don’t need to.

Vertical play - when two dogs are interacting,

both on hind legs - high arousal. This sparring

can easily turn into a fight.

ALL leashes must be off

inside the park. This is for the

safety of all dog park users.

Keep your leash in your hand

or pocket, in case everyone

needs to collect their dog in an

emergency.

Toys are best left at home.

First greetings at the park are often brief and

circular (nose to tail) and often followed by a shake

off, and take off (or play bow). When greeting,

allow a few seconds to greet, then call your dog

and invite them to move into the park.

What is a Bully? One who targets the small, weak,

young, or shy dogs.

Not Sure If Your dog is being a bully? Perform the

Bully Test. Call your Dog away from play (or go

collect your dog from play). Wait and See what

the other dog does. If the other dog continues to

engage your dog, it was probably fine - let the

dogs play. If the other dog shakes off, walks away,

or looks relieved to have a break - you were

probably right in separating them. This can be

done more than once at a given play session.

Don’t let dogs “work it out” if the dog is fearful.

If there is a fight:

First - Don’t panic! Owners whose dogs are not

involved should collect their dogs

and leave the immediate area.

Avoid collar grabs - you will get

bitten. Dogs reflexively bite

whatever grabs at them in a fight

- even owners.


Insert an object between the dogs if possible - a chair, pooper scooper, umbrella, blanket,

etc.

Pour water over them.

If this doesn’t work, the safest way to separate

dogs is the “wheelbarrow” technique. Get

behind the dog and grab the hind legs. In one

smooth move, lift up and swing the dog away

from the fray. - Lean back and keep face away

from the dogs. - If the dog swings around to

bite at you, LET GO! Keep moving dogs away from each other until

you are able to contain the dogs.

Trust your Gut - If it feels unsafe, it likely is.

At the end of the day, both you AND your dog

should leave the park smiling.

For more information go to http://miltonvalepark.com/

http://courteous-canine.com/ http://drsophiayin.com

or join us at the park, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. for an

informative dog park presentation by Kim MacMillan.

Call (902)368-7587 or email

[email protected] to register.

Get Active this Summer

Have you been considering beginning an exercise

program, but are unsure of where to start? Not sure

how active your kids should be? The Canadian Society

for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has created easy to

read guidelines for people of all ages. The Canadian

Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAGs) were released

in January of 2011 (who knew?!) and are based upon

countless hours of research. These guidelines are

known as the minimum physical activity requirements

to see health benefits.

What are the guidelines? The CPAGs are made for

five different age groups: for the early years (ages 0-

4), for children (ages 5-11), for youth (ages 12-17), for

adults (ages 18-64) and for older adults (ages 65+).

Each age group has a different exercise requirement to

maintain a healthy lifestyle and their own benefits.

Infants (aged less than 1 year) should be physically

active several times daily – particularly through

interactive floor-based play. Toddlers (aged 1–2

years) and preschoolers (aged 3–4 years) should

accumulate at least 180 minutes of physical activity at

any intensity spread throughout the day, including: A

variety of activities in different environments;

Activities that develop movement skills; Progression

toward at least 60 minutes of energetic play by 5 years

of age. More daily physical activity provides greater

benefits. Meeting these requirements can help

youngsters maintain a healthy body weight, improve

their movement skills, increase their fitness, build

healthy hearts, have fun and feel happy, develop self-

confidence and improve learning and attention.

For health benefits, children

and youth ages 5-17 should

accumulate at least 60 minutes

of moderate- to vigorous-

intensity physical activity

daily. This should include:

Vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days per week

and activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least

3 days per week. Children meeting these requirements

will see improvements in their health, do better in

school, improve their fitness, grow stronger, have fun

playing with friends, feel happier, maintain a healthy

body weight, improve their self-confidence and learn

new skills.

The requirements for adults (ages 18-64) are as

follows: at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous

intensity aerobic physical activity per week in bouts

of at least 10 minutes long. Adults should also add

activities that strengthen muscle and bone, using major

muscle groups at least 2 days per week. Again, these

are just minimums, so doing more is always better.

Adults meeting these requirements will enjoy a

reduced risk of developing seven

chronic conditions (like heart

disease, stroke, hypertension, and

Type 2 Diabetes), reduced risk of

premature death, and can improve

their fitness, mental health, and

strength along the way.

The dog run is open at

the park daily for public

use… Please pick up

after your pooch!

http://miltonvalepark.com/

http://courteous-canine.com/

http://drsophiayin.com/



Finally, the guidelines for older adults (those 65+) are

also to accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate-

to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per

week in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Older adults

should also add muscle and bone strengthening

activities using the major muscle groups, at least twice

per week. In addition, older adults with poor mobility

should perform physical activities to enhance balance

and prevent falls. Meeting these guidelines will help

older adults to reduce the risk of developing chronic

disease and dying prematurely, but also to maintain

their functional independence, mobility, bone health

and mental health. Furthermore,

meeting these guidelines can

help older adults to improve

their fitness and improve or

maintain their body weight.

What is moderate to vigorous

intensity? Moderate-to-vigorous intensity is the most

difficult aspect of the guidelines. Many people think

they are sufficiently active, however, they are not

working at a moderate-to-vigorous rate, and therefore

they do not see the benefits of their exercise.

Moderate-intensity exercise includes activities that

cause people to sweat a little and breathe harder, such

as brisk walking, riding a bike, gardening, skating, or

playing. Moderate-intensity exercise can also be

measured using heart rate – 60% of your maximum

heart rate is considered to be moderate-intensity

exercise, or using a walking cadence of at least 100

steps per minute for adults and at least 116 steps per

minute for older adults.

Vigorous-intensity exercises are

activities that will cause people to

sweat and be out of breath like running,

swimming, roller blading, cross-

country skiing, or swimming. Most

sports will be enough to reach vigorous

intensity. You can also measure your

heart rate to determine if you’re

reaching moderate to vigorous

intensity! A heart rate at or above 80%

of your maximum is considered to be vigorous

intensity. Don’t be afraid to work hard - the more you

work at a vigorous level, the more improvements

you’ll see in your body’s fitness.

What types of activities strengthen bone and

muscle? Resistance training, such as weight lifting, is

the best type of activity to target the major muscle

groups of the body. Other good ways to strengthen

muscle and bone could be to play an impact sport such

as soccer and hockey, or daily chores like shoveling,

mowing the lawn, or carrying groceries.

Why 10 minutes or more? The 10 minute minimum

associated with the guidelines comes from experiment

results which found that only those who did at least 10

straight minutes of exercise saw health benefits.

Remember that doing some is good, but more is

always better - 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous

exercise is the bare minimum to see health

improvements.

What types of activities improve balance and

prevent falls?

Want more information about the guidelines or what

type of exercise might work for you? Call or email

Carolyn at the Miltonvale Community Park at

(902)368-7587 or [email protected],

or go to http://www.csep.ca/en/guidelines/get-the-

guidelines . Fitness classes for the 50+ will resume in

early October on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. at

the Milton Community Hall.

Currently, only 13% of Canadians meet all the

guidelines for their age-groups.

Let’s improve that in Miltonvale Park!

APM Centre Communities 13 Inc. is a not for profit charitable

organization incorporated to own and operate the APM Centre multi-use recreational complex. Each resident

of the 13 communities (which include Miltonvale Park) is a member of the organization. Check out what

is happening at the rink/gym at http://www.apmcentre.com.

Thank you to the Central Region Sport

and Recreation Council! The Central Region Sport and Recreation Council

funded some of the recent chair yoga classes held at

the Milton Community Hall. The CRSRC has many

events going on that promote wellness! Go to

http://www.peiregionalsportandrecreation.ca/ and

click “Central Region”.


http://www.csep.ca/en/guidelines/get-the-guidelines

http://www.csep.ca/en/guidelines/get-the-guidelines

http://www.apmcentre.com/

http://www.peiregionalsportandrecreation.ca/


Do THREE for MVP

What is THREE for MVP? THREE for MVP hopes

to make the Community of Miltonvale Park a better

place by encouraging people to get more involved in

the community. Residents are asked to – before the end

of December – do three things that help to improve the

community or the life of people in the community. The

thing could be BIG - like volunteering to organize a

community Hallowe’en party, a community skate, or

block party or small – like picking up litter that is on

the roadside, weeding in the community garden – or

anything in between!

Need some ideas to get you started?

Paint, hold an event (workshop,

speaker or activity) at the hall or

Community Park – hold a games

night, music lessons, cooking classes,

or share your talent… dog lessons, walking club, meet

your neighbour night, car show, Art in the Dark, start

a club (Poetry, sewing, etc.), host a community yard

sale, make a rink at the park, lend a hand, shovel snow

for the neighbour, join WI. For the community –

volunteer for socials, help at the hall … THE SKY IS

THE LIMIT!

Need some help getting your project going? Council

has approved a limited number of “Mini Grants” to

help residents fund their THREE for MVP projects!

You can also hold an event at the park shelter (free rent

for residents) or at the hall (for reduced rent). The grant

can be used for snacks, publicity, honorarium, rent, or

supplies for events which involve more than three

families/households. Grant money will not be given

for events that involve alcoholic beverages.

Grant Amount: $50; There may be more funding

available for larger events involving more residents,

at the discretion of the Community Council

For more information on how to take advantage of this

funding, go to miltonvalepark.com or call the council

office at (902)368-3090.

Share your success and WIN! Share your story of

your three good deeds with us for a chance to win

prizes! You can tweet us (@3forMVP), share to our

Facebook page (“3forMVP”), or email your story to

[email protected]. If you or your

business would like to donate a prize to the “Do

THREE for MVP” project, contact the council office

at (902)368-3090. Thank you to Tom Scully (T S

Welding & Machinery Repair) and Gordon Ramsey

(Milton Convenience Store) for their contributions

towards cash prizes for those who register their good

deeds!

MVP Mind & Body

The Community of Miltonvale

Park is delighted to announce

the “MVP Mind and Body”

Program. There are a number of

aspects to this project that involve seniors before the

program wraps up in March 2017: ten more chair yoga

classes (which started this spring but are on a summer

hiatus until the fall), mindfulness classes; healthy

eating classes; and three community kitchen activities.

The goals of this program are to get older adults more

involved in events and classes in our community, help

them to improve their flexibility, learn more about

healthy eating and cooking, and practice mindfulness.

Another goal is to have older adults visiting their

neighbours and interacting with youth from the area.

There will be many opportunities to be involved, have

fun, and learn something new for adults in the area



who are fifty and older. For more information, contact

the Council Office at (902)368-3090 or

[email protected].

This project is funded in part by the Government of

Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

4-H and 50+ Field Trip: The motor coach has been

booked for a group excursion to

Orwell Corner and the Belfast

Mini Mills on August 24th as part of the MVP Mind

and Body Program. The trip will involve a bus ride,

tours of both Orwell Corner and the Belfast Mini

Mills with activities throughout the day and a picnic

lunch! Cost to attend is $10 per person to help

supplement the cost of the bus and day passes for

Orwell Corner. We would love to have residents over

50 years of age join the members of the Wheatley

River 4-H Club for a great day! The bus will be leaving

from the Milton Community Hall (7 New Glasgow

Rd) at 9:00 a.m. Register for the visit by calling

(902)368-3090 or email at

[email protected]. Registration is due by

Wednesday, August 17. If space permits, non-

residents would also be welcome.

Mindfulness classes are being organized – probably

for October - November. If you might be interested in

attending – drop us a note so we can adjust the

scheduling so it will work for residents.

The Community Kitchen Cooking Days are also

planned start in the fall, so we can take advantage of

the fresh produce. Watch for details – or email

[email protected] to get your name on our

“email list” for sporadic reminders of events and

community news.

50+ Fitness Classes Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. fitness

classes will resume in October. Until

then -Slip on a shirt, Slop on the 30+

sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade

or shelter and enjoy the great

outdoors… and maybe slap bugs!

Traffic Reminder:

Watch the speed limit

and pass cyclists with

care!

Want a sign to remind drivers to take care? Pick up a

road sign at the Council Office at Milton Community

Hall!

Community Council Meetings Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month

at 7:30 p.m. in the Council boardroom at the Milton

Community Hall. The

next meeting is July 20 at

7:30 p.m. Residents are

encouraged to attend Council meetings. If you wish to speak on an issue,

notice has to be given one week prior to the meeting to be included on the agenda. Minutes are posted on-line,

after they have been approved at the following Council meeting.

Please note that if no new business arises, the summer

meetings may be cancelled. Check the website or call the office to confirm meeting dates.

Donations from Council If you are representing the area or province in an out-of-province competition, workshop or event, or other

worthwhile endeavor, please submit a letter to Council

requesting support at least 5 weeks before the event.

Recently, Council made a donation to Sheila and Orville Curtis, who competed at the Atlantic Wood

Carving Competition and were very successful! Congratulations Sheila and Orville!




Support Local Businesses

In May, a Business Expo at the Milton Community

Hall recognized local business owners and provided

them with an opportunity to meet and showcase their

operations. The following businesses either attended

or expressed interest in the Expo.

Ann Marie’s Family Hairstyling: Located at 17294

Rte 2, Milton Station, Ann

Marie provides aesthetic

services including haircuts,

colors and washes for men,

women and children. Call and

book an appointment today at

(902)892-2882.

Coles Moulding and Woodworking Ltd: Located at

189 New Glasgow Road, manufacturing solid wood

mouldings, components and baseball bats Contact

Alison, at [email protected] or 902-368-

1690.

GD Construction and Restoration: Doing a

renovation or need a restoration? Call 902-626-5266

for free estimates on commercial or residential

projects. Located at 2715 North York River Rd.

JE Matheson’s Construction: Maintaining a strong

reputation with emphasis on

providing economical and viable

options to owners and developers,

J.E. Matheson Construction Inc. has

been a part of a multitude of

commercial, industrial, institutional

and residential projects; an indicator of their diverse

building capabilities.

Spruce Grove Landscaping: Located at 17035

Veteran's Memorial Hwy, Milton Station, Spruce

Grove Landscaping has been providing premier

landscaping and interiorscaping services in the greater

Charlottetown area for over 25 years. They are capable

of managing every aspect of landscape construction

and maintenance, for both commercial and residential

properties. Contact them at 902-626-8123, email at

[email protected] or check out their website

http://www.sprucegrovelandscaping.com/.

Tim’s Crane offers steel and precast erection,

machinery moving, house and boat lifting, heavy float

service, man baskets and concrete buckets. Contact

Tim’s Crane at (902) 892-7618.

T S Welding & Machinery Repair: Located at 311

Rustico Road, Tom will fix up your rig and get you

going again! Call him at (902) 368-2902.

Turner’s Pryority Service Ltd.: Robert provides

Electrician Services as well as installing and

inspecting oil tanks since 1998. (902)368-2419

Water Tight Plumbing and

Heating: Water Tight is a fully

licensed plumbing and heating

company serving Prince

Edward Island. Committed to

the quality of our work, and the

needs of their customers, they specialize in residential,

commercial, agricultural, and aquaculture plumbing

and heating projects offering 24/7 emergency service.

Contact Water Tight at (902) 621-0667 or check out

their website: http://www.watertightph.ca/

Want to have your local business promoted in the

next Community Newsletter? Contact the Council

Office at (902)368-3090 or email Shari at

[email protected]

Child Bursary Program All parents/guardians of children who live in Miltonvale Park can receive up to $75 per child, per year, to reimburse costs incurred for their child(ren)’s extracurricular cultural or sporting activities, camps, or lessons. A receipt (or

acceptable copy) must be included with the application form which is available from the office or online at

www.miltonvalepark.com. (>council information>on-line documents).



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Official Plan and Bylaws What can I do with my land? What can my neighbour

do with his? Accessory buildings? Businesses?

Windmills? Apartments? Stores?

Check out the NEW and APPROVED Official Plan

and Bylaws for the Community of Miltonvale Park.

They now have Ministerial approval (as of May 31,

2016), and are now in effect.

Bylaws: http://miltonvalepark.com/files/366.pdf

Official Plan http://miltonvalepark.com/files/365.pdf

Zoning Map http://miltonvalepark.com/files/367.pdf

Future Land Use Map:

http://miltonvalepark.com/files/368.pdf

Fees http://miltonvalepark.com/files/371.pdf

New Development Application Form:


New Subdivision Application Form:


What is a “Bylaw”? The Council bylaws are always available online at http://miltonvalepark.com/ and give you information about what is or is not permitted in the community, or in the particular zone where you live. They also contain information on setbacks, and requirements – or feel free to contact the council office to speak to the Development Officer to get your questions answered. NEW Application forms are also available from the Council Office or the website.

Have an ISSUE, IDEA or CONCERN? Contact the office - [email protected] or

(902)368-3090. If you would like an item placed on

the agenda for a Council meeting, written submissions

are to be received at the office one week prior to the

meeting.

DID YOU KNOW?

Burying and burning of wastes is not permitted on PEI. Visit

www.iwmc.pe.ca for information.

Be Respectful of Your

Neighbours…. PLEASE!

As the weather gets warmer and people rush to get out

the ATVs, dirt bikes and lawnmowers, and to host

summer get-togethers, please remember to be

respectful of your neighbours. Be mindful of noises

you make - especially between the hours of 9 p.m. and

7 a.m., (or earlier if your neighbours have young

children!). Councillors have received some noise

complaints, and respectfully remind folks to consider

their neighbours, so everyone can enjoy the summer.

Planning to Build or Subdivide? Sandy Foy, Miltonvale Park’s Development Officer,

works for the community on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. during spring-fall, at the Hall.

YOU NEED A PERMIT TO i. Change the use of a parcel, structure or building;

ii. Commence development; iii. Construct or place a structure or building;

iv. Make structural alterations to a structure or building;

v. Make a connection to a central or municipal water supply or sewerage disposal system;

vi. Make an underground installation such as a fuel

tank, foundation wall or other installation; vii. Move or undertake the demolition of a structure

or building that is: a. Greater than 20 m2 (215.3 ft2); b. Affixed to a foundation; or

c. Connected to a water supply and/or sewerage disposal system.

viii. Establish or operate an excavation pit; ix. Construct a highway;

x. Place or dump any fill or other material; or

xi. Subdivide a parcel or parcels.

A PERMIT IS NOT NEEDED for the following

i. Laying paving material for a patio or sidewalk; ii. Constructing a fence 1.22 m (4 ft.) in height or

less;









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iii. Installing clotheslines, poles, and radio or television antennae, except satellite dishes over 0.61

m (2 ft.) in diameter; iv. Growing a crop or preparing land for a crop;

v. Making landscaping improvements; vi. Constructing ornamental structures smaller than 6

m2 (64.6 ft2) in surface area; vii. Replacing a deck with a new deck of the same

area, height and location;

viii. Conducting routine maintenance; or ix. Erecting a tent under 11.15 m2 (120 ft2) for

temporary, personal use.

NEW FEES:

Development Permits Application Fee Residential $0.15/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $1,000) Commercial $0.20/sq. ft. (Min $50 - Max $1,000) Agricultural/Forestry $0.10/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $200) Institutional $0.20/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $1,000) Wind Turbine $2.00/$1,000.00 construction costs (Min $25 - Max $1,000) Accessory building $0.10/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $1,000) Deck, pool, fence, tent or awning - $25 Change of use -$50 Demolition/Moving- $25 Excavation Pit -$200 Temporary Permits- $50 Other -$50 Variance, Amendment, Rezoning Variance-$50 (no public meeting) + associated costs* $200 (public meeting required) + associated costs* Official Plan Amendment $300 + associated costs* Bylaw Amendment/Rezoning $300 + associated costs*

Subdivision Application Fees Subdivision—up to 4 lots per subdivision $250 (1 lot) + $100/additional lot Subdivision 5 or more lots per subdivision $600 (5 lots) + $20/additional lot Lot Consolidation $100

Agreement Fees Development or Subdivision Agreement $150 Other Agreements $75

General Fees Permit Extension (prior to expiration of permit) $20 Permit Renewal (after expiration of permit)-Full Fees after 12 months Copy of the Official Plan - $5

Copy -Zoning & Subdivision Control Bylaw $10 Permits obtained after work has started-Double the regular fee *Associated costs shall be actual, quantifiable costs incurred by the Community in order to process the application (e.g. hall rental and advertisement costs). Policy for Refunds for Applications -A processing fee shall be retained for permits or approvals where staff, Planning Board or Council have carried out work on the application. The minimum processing fee of $25 and with a maximum refund to be 25% of the fee paid where staff, Planning Board, or Council have acted on an application and the application was withdrawn, abandoned or otherwise discontinued. The amount of any processing fee shall be determined by Council.

RECENT PERMITS ISSUED: Permit No. 2016-02 issued on 2016-04-12 at 1202 Loyalist

Road at PID 0281295 to extend a deck and erect an above

ground swimming pool.

Permit No. 2016-03 issued on 2016-04-29 at 621 Crabbe

Road at PID 0675868 to extend a deck (approximately 132

square feet)

Permit No. 2016-04 issued on 2016-05-10 at 813 Rustico

Road at PID 0281691 to demolish three farm buildings.

Permit No. 2016-05 issued on 2016-05-10 at 23 Heather

Drive at PID 0478487 to extend a deck (approximately 230

square feet).

Permit No. 2016-06 was issued on 2016-05-17 at 843

Crabbe Road. PID 0589432 to replace part of a deck.


Route 2, PID 283044 to erect a deck.


Crabbe Road PID 0589432 to erect a 160-square foot

private storage building

File No. MPS-278 was given final approval to subdivide

1.03-acres and append it to Parcel #44920720 on 16-05-07

at 17213 Route 2, PID 0624395


The province has a website called PEI Planning Decisions, which can be reached from

www.miltonvalepark.com, to publicize all permits and give information to the public if they feel an appeal is

warranted. Permits are listed within a week of being issued and are also posted at the Milton Community

Hall. There is a 21 day appeal period to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC).

If you have a concern about permits issued, or any development in the community, contact the office at

(902) 368-3090 or [email protected].

Outdoor Swimming Pool Bylaw Regulations:

SWIMMING POOLS A swimming

pool shall be permitted in the MHP,

RS1, R1, A1 and O1 Zones subject to

the following conditions:

1. A 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) fence shall be

constructed in such a manner so as to

impede unauthorized persons from

entering the swimming pool and the fence shall be

aesthetically presentable to Council, which shall give

preference to fences constructed of wood;

2. The gate in the fence shall be capable of being

locked;

3. Water from the swimming pool shall be de-

chlorinated and disposal shall be either through the

sewerage disposal system or carried off the lot by truck

unless otherwise authorized by Community of

Miltonvale Park;

4. The owner shall satisfy any other conditions related

to the maintenance and safety of the swimming pool

required by Council; and

5. The swimming pool shall not to be located in a yard

that abuts a highway.

“Swimming pool” means any outdoor structure, basin,

chamber, or tank used or which may be used for

swimming, diving, or recreational bathing and having

a depth of 60 cm (1.96 ft.) or more at any point or with

a surface area exceeding 10 m2 (107.6 ft2 ). Apply for

a permit at the Council Office.

NOTE: Check with your insurance company, too!

Green Initiative Rebates Low Flow Toilet - $50 Rebate Residents of Miltonvale Park can still receive a $50 rebate for each approved low -flow toilet purchased this year as a replacement for a 13L toilet (maximum two per household) and installed in the community. Look for a WaterSense Labeled High-Efficiency Toilet. These are certified to meet WaterSense criteria, which means you can expect exceptional performance while reducing your water use. Look for the logo, ask a local retailer, or drop into the office to get a list of approved models. Toilets are the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption. Replacing toilets could save 15,000 L of water per toilet each year.




Low-flow showerheads - $25 Rebate Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use – for the average family, and that adds up to nearly 150 L per day. By retrofitting your showerheads with WaterSense labeled models, an average family can save 11,000 L of water annually (plus the electricity that would have been used to heat that water).Standard showerheads use 2.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm). Water–saving showerheads that earn the WaterSense label must demonstrate that they use no more than 2.0 gpm.

High Efficiency Washers -

$50 Rebate -High efficiency

washers can save up to 70% in

energy costs. If you purchase a new

HE washer, you are eligible for a

$50 rebate.

You must include the original receipt, along with the

completed Green Initiative Form available from the

office or the Council Information page on

miltonvaepark.com.

Sleepy Hollow Servicing Update

About half the home owners in Sleepy Hollow have connected to the municipal water and sewer system,

and Meadowvale Park has been connected to the sewer systems. This infrastructure was turned over to the

City of Charlottetown shortly after construction.

Residents who chose to connect become direct customers of the City’s Utility, and will pay the same

25% surcharge, as all other customers located outside

City boundaries. Most homes in the serviced area are eligible for a $700 rebate from Island Waste

Management Corporation, once they are connected to the municipal water. There is no expiry date on that

rebate. Contact the Council Office to apply for a permit to connect to servicing and see if you are

eligible for the IWMC connection rebate.

The rates for all new customers to the City are metered,

so residents are billed according to their water usage.

Serviced Area Residents

If you are a customer of the Charlottetown Water

& Sewer Utility and your existing showerhead uses

more than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or 9.5 litres

per minute (lpm), you are eligible to participate in the

showerhead exchange program. Newer showerheads

have the flow etched in the face or on the side but, if

the flow is not indicated, you can do your own flow

test. For more information on the flow test and the

program, visit the webpage

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/showerrebate.php or

contact the Water & Sewer Utility office at 629-4014.

You may also be eligible for a rebate of $100 on a new

efficient dishwasher or clothes washer. See details

here:

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/dishwasherrebateprogr

am.php http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/clotheswasherrebateprogra

m.php

Seasonal Water Use Restrictions for Charlottetown

Water & Sewer Utility Customers

(Effective June 1 - September 30)

Permitted 5am-10am OR 7pm-1am-max 2 hr/day

Lawn watering (hose or sprinkler) -New sod is exempt

from restrictions for first 30 days.

Allowed anytime: Spot watering for gardens/ hanging

baskets; Filling or topping up swimming pools or hot

tubs; Car washing; Kiddie pools/water toys

Prohibited at all times -Hosing hard surfaces

(sidewalks, driveways)

During times of water shortages, further

restrictions can be put in place.

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/wateruserestrictions.php has more information on Charlottetown water

restrictions

Milton Community Hall Update Milton Community Hall, Inc. is made up of all residents in Miltonvale Park. The hall is governed by a volunteer board of directors, led this year by President John Hooper.

The newly renovated hall continues to be really busy. Activities are posted on the miltoncommunityhall.ca website, which also contains information about booking the hall. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the hall, please contact the hall at 902- 566-3154 or [email protected].

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/product_search.html?Category=4

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/about_us/watersense_label.html

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/about_us/watersense_label.html

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/showerrebate.php

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/dishwasherrebateprogram.php

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/dishwasherrebateprogram.php

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/clotheswasherrebateprogram.php

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/clotheswasherrebateprogram.php

http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/wateruserestrictions.php



The Hall has been very fortunate to receive federal and provincial funding for two student positions: Heather Crane and Matthew Halman have been hired to work at the Hall this summer. The Association of Rural Community Halls also received summer student funding and hired Cara Stevenson, who will also be based at the hall.

The hall’s very successful drawdown lottery is back for its fourth year– with $10,000 in prizes being drawn for at the hall on September 10th. Tickets have sold out every year –pick yours up soon from the hall, or committee members! Tickets are $100 – and purchases can be shared between friends, families or groups.

HOT FLASHES! The Milton Community Hall will be making some

improvements over the next few months. The “Hot

Flashes” project includes the purchase and installation

of a heat pump for the main auditorium, the installation

of exterior light poles and exterior lights for the

parking lot, and the replacement of the double oven

propane stove, for the Milton Community Hall.

After the recent renovations, the hall is very busy with

many community events, and these improvements

should improve the comfort and safety of people using

and visiting the hall. The back parking lot will soon be

well-lit, and the main parking area will be also be

brighter. It is hoped that patrons will not park along the

sides of either Route 7 or Rte 224.

The heat pump will help to keep the full houses

comfortable, during the hot summer months.

The new double oven propane stove was installed in

early June, thanks to the New Horizons for Seniors

Program grant received.

These upgrades will allow seniors to continue their

meal activities, theatre and exercise classes. The North

Milton WI also contributed money fundraised through

the quilt raffled last year, which was made by Alida

Callaghan and Nanne Garnham.

This project was funded in part by the Government of

Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Help the Milton Community Hall Drop refundable/returnable cans and bottles at the home of Gail

Ling & John Coles (597 Rustico

Road) where they will be sorted and taken to a recycling depot.

Monies received are donated to the Milton Community Hall. Tax -deductible

donations may be made to the Community of Miltonvale Park, and directed to the hall. The board of

directors and hall volunteers are working hard to pay down the loan which remains after the major

renovation, and are making commendable progress!

Vesey’s Flower

Bulbs Fundraiser Help support the Milton Hall

this fall, while also

beautifying your yard. The

Hall will be doing a Fall Bulb

order as a fundraiser. For

more information, drop into

the Hall, or contact the Hall

by email at [email protected] or

(902)566-5134. Bulb catalogues will also be available

at the blue Community Notice Boards near the

community mailboxes. Orders will be taken until mid-

September.

Emergency Measures Miltonvale Park is most likely to experience weather related emergencies, although

hazardous chemical spills from a traffic or farm accident could be other likely scenarios in the community. Tragedies like the recent fire in Fort McMurray should be a reminder to always be prepared in case of an emergency. This summer, The Weather Network anticipates an upswing in Hurricane Activity in Atlantic Canada. Here



are a few tips to help you be more prepared for Hurricane Season:

Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate,

know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay.

Contact your local emergency management agency for more information. The Milton

Community Hall has a generator and can function

as a warming station. Put together a disaster supply kit, including a

flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to

evacuate If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate

and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water

for several days and you are not able to leave due

to flooding or blocked roads. Make a family emergency communication plan.

Know the Community’s Emergency Measures Plan

Council is continually updating its EMO plan and making a list of resources and people who might be

able to help out in the event of an emergency, or who may require assistance. If you are a ham radio operator

or have first aid or medical training and would like to help out during an emergency, PLEASE give the office

(902 368-3090) a call. If you have a generator, ATV,

snowmobile, chainsaw, or heavy equipment or you are interested in being involved with the Community’s

EMO planning, Council would also like to hear from you.

Visit www.getprepared.ca to learn how to look after your family for 72 hours or call the office for a

pamphlet.

Looking for Land The Open Bible Baptist Church, which

currently meets at the Milton

Community Hall, is looking to purchase

land in the area. Please contact Pastor Chris Gallant at

902-388-7222, if you might have property for sale that

could be suitable for a church. (Note: Land would have

to be able to be rezoned to Institutional, and meet

adequate site distance and other requirements of the

province and municipality).

Buzz Off! The community has increased

spraying for black flies this year.

Spraying was done in waters in

near the Loyalist Road and

Crabbe Road to help keep the

pests at bay throughout the

community. Garlic oil will also be sprayed around the

Miltonvale Community Park to help with mosquitos

there. Garlic oil is a natural insect repellant that can

be used on your own property.

Connect with the Council Like us on Facebook, visit us at the

Milton Community Hall or online at

Miltonvalepark.com.

Seniors Secretariat Funding The PEI Seniors Secretariat is accepting applications

for funding for community programs for seniors

throughout the province. This funding can be used for

Intergenerational Programs (i.e. programs

encouraging youth and older adults to work together),

programs reducing isolation of seniors, and Men’s

Sheds. Men’s sheds are gathering spots where men

watch sports, build things, and hang out. Council will

be applying for funding, and is now finalizing project

ideas, such as working towards a community history

book (by visiting seniors around the community and

gathering together to share stories).

We are still open to ideas and input from residents. If

you have any ideas to try in Miltonvale Park, or you

would like to be involved with a program for older

adults, contact the Council Office at 902-368-3090 or

[email protected].

Amalgamation, Regionalization and

Cooperation There has been much discussion since the late Judge

Ralph Thompson released a report on Land and Local

Governance in late 2009. Recommendation #38 was



“That the provincial government, through a process of

public information and consultation determine the

consensus of Islanders in relation to the incorporation

of some or all of the province into municipalities

having a population and tax base sufficient to provide

effective and sustainable local governance on matters

which are local in scope.” The document outlines a

population of 4000 and a tax base of $200 million

dollars as a minimum size. Miltonvale Park’s

population is about 1150, and the tax base is $74

million. The Province and the Federation of PEI

Municipalities are encouraging municipalities to have

discussions with neighbouring municipalities and

unincorporated areas with a view to working together

to make stronger, more viable municipalities, and a

province which has a form of local government to

represent all Islanders.

A new Act to replace the Municipalities Act is

expected to be introduced this fall. Municipalities are

expected to receive more powers and have more

responsibilities than they currently wield. This may be

the beginning of a time of great change for many

municipalities.

At this point, representatives for the Community of

Miltonvale Park have been invited to several meetings

with other communities in the area for very

preliminary discussions about cooperation, and

amalgamation.

Residents will be kept informed, as information is

gathered and discussions progress.

Stay in the Loop Check out the Community Notice Boards. They are

located at the Milton Community Hall Parking Lot (7

New Glasgow Rd), at the community mailboxes at the

Rte. 2 end of the Crabbe Rd and down the North York

River Road, and at the entrance to Meadowvale

Community off the Sleepy Hollow Road.

The notice boards can be used by residents to post

flyers (looking for

work, help around

the house, finding a

babysitter, etc.) The

notice boards also

have information

about upcoming

events in the

community, and

copies of the most

recent Community

newsletter, and

forms you may

need. Make sure to stop by!

Community Council Who’s Who

Chair Hal Parker - Member of all committees,

Planning Board Chair

Tamsyn Cosh-MacKenzie - Vice-Chair of Council,

Environment & Community Living Chair

Sheila MacKinnon –Environment and Community

Living, Planning Board Member

Sheila Curtis- Chair of EMO, Member of

Environment & Community Living, Planning Board

Phil Hooper – Chair of Finance and Personnel

Committees

Helen Shaw – Finance and Personnel Committee

Denise MacDonald-Vail – Planning Board,

Emergency Measures

Staff: Administrator – Shari MacDonald

Development Officer –Sandy Foy

Staff: Administrator – Shari MacDonald - Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00 -11:00 a.m., and by chance or appointment. The office is open approximately 24 hours/week. (902) 368-3090. Fax (902)368-1152 Email [email protected]

Development Officer –Sandy Foy Regular Hours -Monday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. [email protected]



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