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durhamrGgion.com PAGE 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ DECEMBER 15,2004 Qanngtm Leading the Way '-- 7 905-623-3379 infn@municiDalitv.clarington.on.ca THE REGION'S BUDGET This week I am going to wear my hat as Chairman and Budget Chief of Durham Region Finance. The Region recently reviewed its five year economic forecast and budget guidelines.This has resulted : in the same picture, a 6 percent perennial perennial increase, being painted for 2005 as i that for the last couple of years. This is totally UNACCEPTABLE! I am going to tell you about where the Region needs to make program cuts and where the Provincial Government needs to correct certain disparities. Two years ago I coined a phrase called "stealth downloading . What is stealth downloading? This is where the Provincial Government decreases decreases the funding that it gives the Regions but ensures, through provincial rules, that we must maintain program expenditures at historieslevels. So the program still costs the same but now the Region must pick UP the portion portion that was funded by the Province from the taxpayer It is unseen by the taxpayer and hence it is "stealth". The Region gets the blame forthe tax increase and the Provincial government walks away unscathed until the public realizes this inequity. Another area of inequity is our residents paying for socia! assistance apd social housing in the City of Toronto as a part of Provincial pooling . As unbelievable as this may sound, the costs for the City of Toronto, recenF |y putting some of its residents in hotels, were covered by Durham tax cavers by 6.5 percent. I asked the Premier to honour his party s position when they were in opposition and that these costs be taken off the backs of Durham's property taxpayers. I will also tell you that I believe that Durham has areas where we can reduce expenditures on services provided beyond our mandata For example Durham is mandated under provincial legislation to operate one Home for the Aged. We have 3 which is providingan over senrice level of 2 homes and costs the Regional taxpayers between 15 to 18 mil lion dollars per year (5- 6 percent). What I have been suggesting for the Dast 3 vears which is finally getting the attention from some of my SndlSàgues is dkjhg 2 of Ihe homes to ,he prtote seobr which must provide sen/ice levels to provincial standards and he Region, through attrition, have no adverse staff impact. As a result, the residents at the Homes for the Aged enjoy the same service evels staff maintains their employment and the Region is able to free up 15 to 18 million dollars per year to reinvest into mandated responsibilities like roads and housing*Doing this also provides our taxpayers some well deserved tax relief. If you would like to share your valued opinion on this possible initiative, send me your comments via the Feedback section of the Municipality s web site (www.clarington.net/htdocs/feedback.html) Road Rage - Not me! Do you ever yell at another driver, but you know they can't hear you? Do you speed up to try to prevent someone from changing lanes or enter the roadway? If someone cuts in front of you, do you move right up on "their bumper to try to intimidate them? Have you ever given someone the finger because they cut you off? If you ever wanted to meet a police officer, things are looking up, because we're going to see you at an accident real soon. CALM DOWN, . . SLOW DOWN, Try being courteous, we'll all feel better A message by Durham Regional Police GRANDVIEW CIIII.DHr.HS CB NTH P. PUBLIC NOTICE TO OUR CITIZENS A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM CLARINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES PROTECT YOUR DOG(S) AND CAT(S) DOG AND CAT LICENCES ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE YEAR 2005 CLARINGTON BY-LAW #99-90 STATES THAT ALL DOGS AND CATS MUST BE LICENCED ANNUALLY DOG LICENCE FEES: $30.00 ANNUALLY The following discounts are available: , Save $13.00 off fee with proof of altering _ Save $5.00 off fee with proof of microchipping Save $2.00 off fee with proof of current rabies vaccine Save $2.00 off fee for early purchase (December 1 st - March 1st) With proof of microchipping, altering and current rabies vaccine $30.00 forTifetime. ' CAT LICENCE FEES: $20.00 ANNUALLY The following discounts are available: . Save $6.00 off fee with proof of altering _ Save $3.00 off fee with proof of microchipping . Save $2.00 off fee with proof of current rabies vaccine , Save $2.00 off fee for early purchase (December 1st - March 1st) With proof of microchipping, altering and current rabies vaccine $20.00 for lifetime. Helo us to return your lost pet. Save the worry and the cost of impound fines and additional board fees.^We regularly return licenced animals home without without needing to impound them, Clarington encourages owners to buy their annual dog/cat licences with discounts. There are several outlets selling Municipal dog/cat licences for your convenience: Michelle's Grooming, Newcastle Newcastle Veterinary Clinic Pm irtirp Ppt Clinic Clsrinoton Animsl Hospitsl. Driver & Vehicle Licence Bureau East Oshawa Animal Hospital Municipal Administrative Centre Durham v ®. te MrSS riinir Clarington Animal Shelter Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic Morrison's Hardware Store, Orono It is verv important that you bring proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccina- lion when you come to purchase your dog/çat licence! If your dog/cat has been microchipped, please bring proof of microchipping. PLEASE NOTE: The Responsible Pet Owners' by-law requires spet owner* to immediately remove and dispose of all excrement left oy the dog on any oropertv other than the dog owner's property. Any person who contravenes any 3 provision of this by-law, if found guilty, is liable to a maximum fine of $5,000.00 DID YOU KNOW u ^ t „ , If two adult cats are allowed to breed uncontrolled, and two of their kittens per litter survive to breed.... Year 2 32 cats Year 4 512 cats Year 6 8,182 cats Year 8 131,072 cats Year 10 2,097,152 cats Announcing a new program and partnership! INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS for kids and youth with special needs Every Friday starting January 14th thru March 11th, 2005 6 to 12 yrs - 6:30 to 7:15 pm 13 to 21 years - 7:30 to 8:15 pm Learn new skills, develop positive self-esteem and meet new friends. Black belt instructor Cost: $72/9 weeks South Courtice Community Centre To register: Call Grandview Children's Centre Recreation Services y 905-728-1673 or 1 800 304-6180 ext.265 Visit us at www.grtc.ca Quotation Quotations, prepared on the forms and sealed in the envelope provided, will be received by the Purchasing Manager, Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, until 4:00 p.m. (local time), Thursday, December 23, 2004. Quotation Q 2004-19 - Demolition Services -149 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville Supply all necessary labour, materials and equipment for demolition services. Further information, including quotation forms, envelopes and specifications specifications are available at the above address. Telephone (905)623- 3379 or Fax (905)623-3330. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Mis. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Jerry Barber, C.P.P.O. Purchasing Manager Buyer 1 Telephone: (905) 623-3379, Telephone: (905) 623-3379 Ext. 402 j Ext. 250 Community Corner Dec 23,30 - Free Public Skating 11 am-1 pm at Newcastle Memorial Arena Bethesda House Coming Events Festive Season Food & Gift Drop-Off At trailer parked at Canadian Tire parking lot Dec 2 -19. Donations of non-perishable food, New unwrapped toys and New clothing will be accepted donations Trailer hours: , _ Thursday, 5 - 9 pm - Friday, Saturday 11 - 9 pm - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm Volunteers Needed: • staff the donation trailer • sort donations • wrap gifts • pack hampers • entertain at the Children's Holiday Party Dec 21 Contact Wendy at 905-623-6045 or bethesdahousel @ rogers.com All donations will go to women and their children in our community who are dealing with issues of abuse. Attention Clarington Veterans To obtain a Veterans Ucense Plate For more information contact: John Greenfield, Tel: 905-623-3151, Veterans Service Sizzling Hot Winter Meltdown Clarington Pre Teen Video Dance Party Come heat up at the hottest Pre-Teen dance this winter! Ages: 10-12 yrs. Price: $7.00 per ticket Date: Friday December 17,2004 Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Courtice Community Complex Enjoy wall shaking sound, fantastic music and prizes!!! Tickets for the dance will go on sale at the Courtice Community Complex on Friday December 10,2004 Presented and supervised by Clarington Community Services New Years Eve Country DJ With a Twist of Rock Kendal Community Centre 8:00 pm-1:00 am Ught Lunch Tickets $12.00/person Tickets sold at Kendal Post Office & Di's Pizza Rotary Club of Bowmanville Centennial Gardens Project at the Visual Arts Centre Place your indelible mark in the Community by purchasing one or more engraved pavers. Price $65.00 For more information please contact the Visual Arts Centre at 905-623-5831. Year 1 8 cats Year 3 128 cats Year 5 2,048 cats Year 7 32,768 cats Year 9 524,288 cats OVER 2 MILLION CATS IN 10 YEARS III!! Even if vou find homes for a single litter from your cat, those are homes, which will not be available to other animals in need. Also can you guarantee guarantee that all of the new owners will spay or neuter their new pets?? Or have you contributed, more generations of unwanted cats <! lit Where is the Municipal Animal Shelter located? In Bowmanville at the corner of Lake Rd and Liberty St S. It is adjacent to the eastbound 401 ramp at Liberty St exit. APPOINTMENTS TO NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD The Council of the Municipality of. Clarington will be appointing three (3) members to the Newcastle Village Community Ha l Board for a two-year term. If you are a resident of the Village of Newcastle and interested in seeking appointment to this Board, please submit your application to the undersigned by December 23 2004. Application forms are available at the Mumcipa Administrative Centre. For further information regarding the Hall Board, please call Gabrielle Worsley at 905-987-3856. Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM II . Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C3A6 Dates of Publication: December 15 and 22, 2004 Jfcx Take the Plunge for Life Clarington Polar Bear Swim Saturday January 1st, 2005 12 noon at the Newcastle Waterfront (Mill Street South) Participants must complete a registration form. . Registration forms available at the swim site or online at www.clar- ingtonpolarbearswim.com The Clarington Polar Bear Swim is an event organized to raise awareness of the urgent need of organ and tissue donjons and to raise funds for the Canadian Liver Foundation in honour of Katherine McFarland (liver recipient) for research of biliary atresia. Take the Plunge for Life Be An Organ Donor For Additional Information visit www.claringtonpolarbearswim.com Or e-mail Clarington_polarbearswim@rogers.com. The cïaringtonAnimai Shelter has dogs and cats available for adoption. Can I adopt a pet there? The Clarington Animal Shelter has dogs Occasionally "pocket pets" are also available. What does it cost to adopt a pet? What does it include? The dogs cost $75.00, which includes taxes, a vaccination, and a municipal license for Clarington residents.The cats cost $45.00,which includes taxes, a vaccination and a municipal license for Clarington residents. We tàlæïost£^™found*ads1or^gslnd cals, andlry to hel^ return th^m to tv, il,c that miatn tn animals. We provide information, CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION L FONDATION CANADIENNE DU FOIE Canadian Transplant Asspciatiaa Dissociation canadionno do grolios -A enforce cïarinaton 'bv-lawsThat relate to animals. Wé provide information, suggestions toHielp with compliance, warnings and do charges. We can provide provide suggestions for problems with nuisance wildlife. Anfmafbites^hou'icfbe'reported "the animal shelterWacan diredyour information to the ReglonalHealth Department and deal with situation as cir cumstances dictate. what do the bv-laws require of me as a dog owner? Doas are to be licensed annually. They are to be on leash when off their owner's property. Owners are required to clean up after their dog when walk- inq off their property. Dogs are not permitted to make noise that will disturb other residents,You may own up to 3 dogs per residence. What do the bv-laws require of me as a cat owner? Cats are required to be licensed annually. They are required to be kept on thei^wnefs property The limit is 3 cats per residence, unless hey are all neutered microchipped and kept indoor only, then you may own up to 5 cats, Can I have mv pet neutered, vaccinated or euthanlsed at the shelter? We do not provide veterinary services at the shelter. Please check the yellow yellow pages for a veterinary clinic near you. Full job descriptions are available at www.municipality.clarington.on.ca/htdocs/careers.ntmi CAMP COUNSELLORS Please quote: File #130-04 Candidates must be 16 years of age, exhibit maturity and responsibility and be qualified with basic rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid. Experience dealing with children would be an asset. March Break runs from March 14 to March 18,2005. Salary Rate: $9.26 per hour Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory current (valid within last 90 days) criminal reference check at time of interview and com plete 8 hours of training prior to March Break. Anyone wishing more Information should contact the Community Services Department at 905-435-1061. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7,2005 to: Human Resource Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Lie 3A6 Every home in Ontario must have working smoke alarms -- it's the law. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas. Test the ^ alarms once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year. EM Mr t» «r§ f® MliVbM ?x MXppy %U ïïsiÜY C/ttayor C/Kullon C/fCeni/ets fGoune.il and all of as /cm al I/o C/Kuncd/milly ofGlarinylon JC/fx Office fflours Glowd ffrlday, ffecem/at iY at /'2:00 noon, telmtiny C/Honday, ffunuaxy 3rd 2005 for wyular office /enm WWW.municipality.clarington.on.ca