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CottageCountryNow Article: Deaf camp still missing summons for charge
A local camp for deaf children still hasn’t received a summons, more than a week after allegedly being charged for making too much noise.
The summons stems from a charge against the Ontario Mission of the Deaf - which operates the Ontario Camp of the Deaf (OCD), a summer camp that hosts motocross events - for allegedly exceeding provincial noise regulations during a motocross race at the OCD on September 19.
“I still haven’t been served. I have no idea what’s going on. We’re just sitting tight until we get informed,” said Derek Rumball, the camp’s director.
Attorney Eric Gillespie, who is prosecuting the case, said he filed court paperwork Friday, Sept. 24, and provided the summons to the Toronto Police Services to ensure proper delivery.
“We’re not sure where it is in the process or how long it will take,” said Gillespie.
The charge follows a summer of scrutiny from residents surrounding the OCD who are concerned that the motocross activity is affecting the environment.
If proven, the charge could carry a minimum fine of $25,000 with much larger fines possible on a first conviction, according to Gillespie.
Coun. Alex Chidley of Ward 1 in Seguin Township, where the OCD is located, said many private citizens are involved in the charge, not just cottage associations.
“The ultimate objective is to make it a reasonable amount of noise,” said Chidley, who said he corresponds daily by phone and email with complainants involved in the charge.
Chidley, a long-time critic of some of his council peers who is now seeking re-election, said a memorandum of understanding that Seguin council passed in June has allowed the camp to continue racing without a proper zoning amendment. He said the onus is now on ratepayers to take matters into their own hands.
“The big disappointment is with the township for not taking it’s leadership role,” he said.
Although the camp and the township are working toward establishing a sound protocol that will enable racing events to continue in accordance with provincial noise regulations, in the wake of the charge, Rumball is considering avenues against Chidley for printing and striking out images of children from the deaf camp in an election pamphlet.
“That’s not about aggressive campaigning, that’s bad decision making,” Rumball said.
Chidley roiled over the accusations, saying that Rumball was responsible for publicizing them in the first place.
“It’s typical of Derek Rumball. He wants to deflect everything,” he said.
A local camp for deaf children still hasn’t received a summons, more than a week after allegedly being charged for making too much noise.
The summons stems from a charge against the Ontario Mission of the Deaf - which operates the Ontario Camp of the Deaf (OCD), a summer camp that hosts motocross events - for allegedly exceeding provincial noise regulations during a motocross race at the OCD on September 19.
“I still haven’t been served. I have no idea what’s going on. We’re just sitting tight until we get informed,” said Derek Rumball, the camp’s director.
Attorney Eric Gillespie, who is prosecuting the case, said he filed court paperwork Friday, Sept. 24, and provided the summons to the Toronto Police Services to ensure proper delivery.
“We’re not sure where it is in the process or how long it will take,” said Gillespie.
The charge follows a summer of scrutiny from residents surrounding the OCD who are concerned that the motocross activity is affecting the environment.
If proven, the charge could carry a minimum fine of $25,000 with much larger fines possible on a first conviction, according to Gillespie.
Coun. Alex Chidley of Ward 1 in Seguin Township, where the OCD is located, said many private citizens are involved in the charge, not just cottage associations.
“The ultimate objective is to make it a reasonable amount of noise,” said Chidley, who said he corresponds daily by phone and email with complainants involved in the charge.
Chidley, a long-time critic of some of his council peers who is now seeking re-election, said a memorandum of understanding that Seguin council passed in June has allowed the camp to continue racing without a proper zoning amendment. He said the onus is now on ratepayers to take matters into their own hands.
“The big disappointment is with the township for not taking it’s leadership role,” he said.
Although the camp and the township are working toward establishing a sound protocol that will enable racing events to continue in accordance with provincial noise regulations, in the wake of the charge, Rumball is considering avenues against Chidley for printing and striking out images of children from the deaf camp in an election pamphlet.
“That’s not about aggressive campaigning, that’s bad decision making,” Rumball said.
Chidley roiled over the accusations, saying that Rumball was responsible for publicizing them in the first place.
“It’s typical of Derek Rumball. He wants to deflect everything,” he said.