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12 -Oron Wcedy lmesWedesday, November 19, 1997 Nuclear Generating division named WHC rookie of year Ontario Hydro's Darlington Nuclear Generating Division in Bowmanville, Ontario, received the Wildlife Habitat Council's Rookie of the Year award for its corporate wýildlife program at WHC's9h Annual Symposium, Sustainability: Corporations & Communities, In Bethesda, Maryland. "Ontario Hydro is a leader in enhancing wildlife habitat on privately held lands, and the Darlington program is outstanding", said William W. Howard, WHC President. "Corporations continue to lead the way in flnding inno- vative and sensible solutions to envlronmental concerns. WHC is proud of these envi- ronmental innovators and the work they, their employee wildlife teanis, and their com- munity partners do on behalf of wildlife". The Rookie of the Year award is given wildlife pro- grains that have not been cer- tified by WHC before; previ- ously certifled progranis are eligible for the Corporate Habitat of the year award. Amoco Chemical Company's Decatur (AL) plant was named Corporate Habitat of the Year. An independent panel selects the wlnners. The Darllngton Nuclear Generating Station includes 1,200 acres of land and shoreline lots east of Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Prior to construc- tion, the land use was large- ly agricultural crops with some remnant forest and hedgerows. Sînce the slte's construction, many environ- mental progranis and reports have been completed to mea- sure Ontario Hydro's impacts on the environment and wildlife. Included in the reports are annual monitor- ing of deer populations, sur- veying of aquatic life along shoreline portions of the site, measures of fish habitat and health, and a professional mnventory of plants and ani- mals found on site. These efforts have since been expanded to include addi- tional employee volunteerism, community outreacli, and habitat enhancement efforts at the Darlington NGD, Extensive employee activi- ties began in 1995 withi the renovation of a Public Information Centre which includes environmental dis- plays, an annual tree plant- ing on the west side of the site, the revegetation of a landfill, the completion of a site nature trail fiat links to fie regional Waterfront Trafit and the installation of a rooftop peregrine falcon nest box. Many of these programs were expanded upon to include additional pro jeets in 1996 and 1997. l'îe -lariul tree plantling on thei westerni site continues, a setflinig pond associated with fie landfïll is being enhanced f'or wildlife. fdie nature trail wias enhanced wvith signis, and an environ- mental education program developed to inform visitors of Ontario Hydro's efforts on behaîf of the environment. Employees also keep wildlife inventories current and assist elementary and high school groups build bird boxes for purpie martin and wood duck along the nature trail. The Darlington site is one of 33 programs newly certi- fted fils year; 55 programs were recertified. Certification offers third-party validation for meanlngful wildlife man- agement and environmiental education programs on pri- vately held lands. WHC certi- fication began in 1990; flere are now 1941 qualilying pro- granis. Habitat enhancemnent pro- grams must be establishied a minimum of one year to apply for certification, WHC biolo- gists verify and guide enhancement efforts throughi a s3ite -visit during the certifi- cation process. To retain WHC certification, sites must apply for recertification peri- odically to ensure that WHC's stringent standards for wildlife management are maintained. The Wildlife Habitat Council is a nonprofit, non- lobbying organization that works to increase the amount of quality wildllfe habitat on corporate, private, and public lands. There are WHC pro- jects in nine countries. WHC works with corporations and conservation groups to create solutions that balance the demands of economic growth with the requirements of a healthy and diversely endowed enviromnent. District health council DHC restructuring The Ministry of Hecalfli lias confirmied fiat fie Durhamn Region District Health Council (DHC) will be amal- gamated wifi fie Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge District Health Council to form a new Council serving bofi areas. Ail DHC staff were given notice on October 15, 1997. A tranisitioni teani wil be formed shortly to decide on thfe com-i position and location of fie new Council. Ray Kearns, Chair of Durham Region DHC, states -we look forward to participatlng in an effec- tive transition process that will meet the planning needs of bofi communities". BO'nARDmup AND CO0M MIT T EE APPOINTMENTS THE COUNCIL 0F THE CORPORATION 0F THE MUNICIPALITY 0F CLARINGTON WILL BE CONSIDERING APPOINTMVENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST 0F THE 'BOARDS AND, COMMITTEES AND PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO FORTHCOMING VACANCIES. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE FOR THE TERM 0F COUNCIL AND WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2000. COMMITTEE/ BOARD Property Standards Committee Fence Viewers Pound Keepers Livestock Valuers Game Commission Orono Arena Community Centre Board Abandoned Cemeteries Board Bowimanville Memorial Hospital Board Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Bowmanville Museum Board Clarke Museum Board Committee of Adjustmnent DESCRIPTION TERM To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within the Municipality of Clarington. To arbitrate and settle fence disputes. To provide a f acility on appropriately zoned land to house livestock until claimed by the owner. To evaluate livestock damage caused by wolves and dogs. To buy and release pheasants and selI hunting licences for designated areas. To operate a community centre in Orono on behaif of the Municipality of Clarington. To care for abandoned cemeteries n the Municipality of Clarington. Board of Directors (Appointments to be made in June, 1998). To make recommendations on the preservation of structures of historical significance. To operate a Museum in the former Town of Bowmanville on behaîf of the Municipality of Clarinigton. To operate a Museum in the former Township of Clarke on behaîf of the Municipality of Clarington. To review requests for Minor Variances in respect of the land, building or structure or the use thereof. 5 positions 4 positions 2 positions 2 positions 6 positions 2 positions Applicants f rom the former Township of Clarke 5 positions 2 positions 1 Year Term June -June 10 positions 7 positions 7 positions 6 positions FREOUENCY 0F MEETINGS As required As required As required As required Minimum 4 times per year As required Monthly Third Tuesday evening of each month As required As required Twice.monthly REMUNERATION $28.26 per meeting $26.96 per viewing $50 per caîl & mileage $29.51 per evaluation None None None Nonle None None None $28.26 per meeting If you wish to be considered for appointnîent to) one of the above Boards or Gommttees, application forms for appointment are available at the Municip al Administrative Centre, Clerks Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmaniville, Ontario. If you are interested in servîng on more than one Board or Committee, please list these in your order of priority. Completedaplcto forms must be rcaived by 4:.30 p.m., Friday, December 5, 1 997. Dates of Publicatiýon: Novembe-r 12, 19 & 26, 1997 Marie P. Knight, C.M.O., CMM Il Deputy Cîerk Cor.poration of the Municipaly of Clarington 40 Temperance Street, F, ,manville, Ontario Li C 3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 PO #5117i e * Wedding Cakes *Cakes for ail Occasions e *Pastries-Donutts-Pies & Tea Room Bed&Bn Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker 983-9779 Main Street, Orono Closed Sunday & Monday 7 77Mý mm