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PAGE A2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ DECEMBER 22,2004 durhamregion.com Qaringtm Leading the Way 905-623-3379 info@municipality.clarmgton.on.ca It's hard to believe that Christmas is just a couple of days away. Time just seems to fly by. it's a sign of how quickly things are changing ... for the better. This has been an exciting year for Clarington. Although the community is growing we are able to hold onto those things that we hold most dear. As I did my Christmas shopping, I was impressed with the friendliness and assistance that was available at the various stores I went to. Walking down the street, I found people smiling and wishing each other, even total strangers, a Merry Christmas. Who says the Christmas spirit has died. It is alive and well in Clarington! I believe that Christmas is a time for family and friends. For this reason, the Municipal Administrative Centre will be closed from 12 NOON on Friday December 21 st until 8:00 AM on Monday January 3 rd . If you require Emergency Assistance you can call 905-623-5126. For Police/Fire/Ambulance, call 9-1-1. On Sunday January 16, 2005 I am hosting the Annual Mayor's Levee in Council Chambers (2 nd floor of the Municipal Administrative Centre). I invite you to drop by between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM for some hot cider and other seasonal delights. It will be an opportunity for us to talk and share ideas and good wishes. I know that I will look forward to seeing you there. Finally, on behalf of all of us in the Municipality of Clarington, I wish you and your families the very best that this Holiday Season has to offer. For the New Year I wish each of you health, happiness happiness and prosperity. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season and I will see you in the New Year. 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: The followb $30.00 ANNUALLY ing discounts are available: Save $13.00 off fee with proof of altering Save $5.00 off fee with roof 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 $30.00 for lifetime. 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 roof 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. annual dog/cat licences with discounts. There are several outlets selling Municipal dog/cat licences for your convenience: Newcastle Veterinary Clinic Clarington Animal Hospital East Oshawa Animal Hospital Durham Veterinary Clinic Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic MichelleVGrooming, Newcastle Courtice Pet Clinic Driver & Vehicle Licence Burearu Municipal Administrative Centre Clarington Animal Shelter Morrison's Hardware Store, Orono It is very important that you bring proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination vaccination when you come to purchase your dog/cat licence! If your dog/cat has been microchipped, please bring proof of microchipping. PLEASE NOTE: The Responsible Pet Owners' by-law requires a pet owner to immediately remove and dispose of all excrement left by the dog on any property other than the dog owner's property. Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, if found guilty, is liable to a maximum fine of $5,000.00 DID YOU KNOW If two adult cats are allowed to breed uncontrolled, and two of their kittens per litter survive to breed.... Announcing a new program and partnership! INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS for kids and youth with special needs Grandview Every Friday starting January 14th thru March 11th, 2005 '"/LEUÏ' 5 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 905-728-1673 or 1 800 304-6180 ext.265 Visit us at www.grtc.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT - BULK FUEL STORAGE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. PROPOSED ZONING DETAILS The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would eliminate bulk fuel storage tanks and related uses as a permitted use in the General Industrial (M2) Zone and all relevant M2 Exception Zones where bulk fuel storage is permitted. Should the zoning amendment receive approval, bulk fuel storage would only be permitted in future by site specific zoning amendment. Planning File Nos.: ZBA2004-056 PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed development. development. The public meeting will be held on: DATE: Monday, January 24, 2005 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday January 31, 2005, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Clerks Department by the Wednesday noon, January 26, 2005 to have your name appear in the Agenda. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Bylaw Amendment, you must submit a written request to the Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6. ' Additional information relating to the proposal is available for inspection inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Planning Services ...Department, 3rd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario . LiC"3A6, .or by calling .'Susan Ashton at (905) 623-3379 èxterision 218 or by e-mail at sashton@municipality.clarington.on.ca APPEAL If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 16th day of December, 2004. David Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Year 1....... 8 cats Year 2 32 cats Year3....... 128 cats Year 4 512 cats Year 5 2,048 cats Year 6 8,182 cats Year 7 32,768 cats Year 8 131,072 cats Year 9 Year 10 2,097,152 cats OVER 2 MILLION CATS IN 10 YEARS III!! Even if you 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????? Where Is the Municipal Animal Shelter located? In Bowmanville at the corner of Lake Rd and Liberty St S. It is adjacent to the easibound 401 ramp at Liberty St exit. Can I adopt a pet there? The Clarington Animal Shelter has dogs and cats available for adoption. 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. What other services do you provide? We take lost and found ads for dogs and cats, and try to help return them to their owners. We pick up stray dogs and care for them until they are re-united re-united with their owners or adopted.We sell municipal dog and cat licenses. We enforce Clarington by-laws that relate to animals. We provide information, suggestions tonelp with compliance, warnings and do charges. We can provide provide suggestions for problems with nuisance wildlife. What do I do if an animal bites me? Animal bites should be reported to the animal shelter. We can direct your information to the Regional Health Department and deal with situation as circumstances circumstances dictate. What do the by-laws require of me as a dog owner? Dogs 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 walking walking 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 by-laws require of me as a cat owner? Cats are required to be licensed annually. They are required to be kept on their owner's property. The limit is 3 cats per residence, unless they are all neutered microchipped and kept indoor only, then you may own up to 5 cats. Can I have my pet neutered, vaccinated or euthanised at the shelter? We do not provide veterinary services at the shelter. Please check the yellow yellow pages for a veterinary clinic near you. Are "NEW" items appearing in your home? Recently the DRPS had a theft investigation where police learned the location location of the stolen items. When police contacted the parents of the suspected suspected teen who had the stolen property, the parents had * been told that a friend had given them the new 03 The reality Is that kids rarely give these things away. ^ CAREERS Full job descriptions are available at www.municipality.clarington.on.ca/htdocs/careers.html CAMP COUNSELLORS Please quote: File #130-04 Department: Community Services Qualifications: Candidates must be 16 years of age, exhibit maturity and responsibility and be qualified qualified with basic rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid. Experience dealing with children children would be an asset. March Break runs froirrMarch 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 complete 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: PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR - CLARGINTON MUSEUM Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in archival or museum studies • Minimum three years experience in the museum field - Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently • Excellent public relations skills including an ability to provide quality customer service • Demonstrated experience working with children, adults and seniors • Working knowledge of computer software including word processing, and daU • Thorough knowledge of Ontario and Canadian "history » knowledge of collections management, including basic conservation treatments and archival systems • Knowledge of local history would be an asset • Fifst Aid and CPR training would be an asset • Available to work some weekends and holidays Applications will be accepted up to and including December 28,2004 and must include a current resume. Human Resource Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 If NEW things are appearing In your home, you need to ask some tough questions, Together, we can solve crime. 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 Hall 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 Municipal Administrative Centre. For further Information regarding the Hall Board, please call Gabrielle Bell at 905-987-3856. Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM II Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington '40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 Dates of Publication: December 15 and 22, 2004 Dec 23i 30 - Free Public Skating 11 am -1 pm at Newcastle Memorial Arena Attention Clarington Veterans To obtain a Veterans License Plate For more information contact John Greenfield, Tel: 905-623-3151, Veterans Service New Years Eve Country DJ With a TWist of Rock ; Kendal Community Centre 8:00 pm-1:00 am ? \ Light Lunch Tickets $12.0C/pereon Tickets sold at Kendal Post Office & Di's Pizza Are you home for the holidays? Enjoy these fun and free programmes. Registration is not required. , For more information call 905-623-7322. I Winter Scavenger Hunt 1 Got the Winter Blahs? Children ages 8 and up can come to i Clarington Public Library for a scavenger hunt full of winter dues. i Newcastle Village Branch Tuesday, December 28th 2:00 to 2:45 pm ; Main Branch-Bcwmanville Wednesday; December 29th 2:00 to 2:45 pm h LastTrtvta Contest of 2004 Who plays Count Olaf in the movie Lemony Snickers A Series of I Unfortunate Events? What is the title of the next Harry Potter book? If you know the answer to these questions, we want you to test { your trivia skill in this the last trivia contest of 2004. For children ; ages 10 and up. i Courtice Branch - Thursday, December 30th - 2:00 to 2:45 pm CHECK CHIMNEY Remember to check your chimney regularly for signs of corrosion or deterioration. Have all chimneys cleaned and inspected at least once a year. 1 L 1 <p ' d Waste Collection in the Municipality of Clarington Bulky Waste collection must be scheduled. Call 1-800-667-5671 for service. i household furniture i TV sets » carpet, underlay » mattresses, box springs Metal Goods are collected each week on regular garbage day. =559 m | i household appliances i household metal items i electronic equipment, computers i VCR's, stereos, radios For more information call the Region of Durham 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 waste@region.durham.on.ca The Municipality of Clarington would like to congratulate and thank Kathy Willman, Sharon Blake and Linda Welch for 15 years Service as a Crossing Guard. www.montcip ty.clarington.on.ca * V' •"< f< 'f < < V "