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V t. > Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ March 29, 2006 Clariagtm Leading the Way 905-623-3379 durtiamreglon.com MAYOR'S CORNER TOWN HALL MEETING On Wednesday April 5,2006,1 invite you to come to the Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) to have a conversation conversation with me, Members of Council and our senior staff. This is your opportunity to have a frank discussion, with the people people working on your behalf, about topics/issues topics/issues that are important to you and your family. The goal of this program is quite simple. We want, and even need, to hear from you, our residents, about things that can and do affect your community. This is a chance for us to speak freely and listen to each other. Although this meeting is neither a problem solving or decision making opportunity, it is open to being issue oriented. Here is your opportunity to have a say in the direction the community community of Clarington takes. It is our opportunity to show you what strides have been made and the plans for the future. Basically, it is our chance to work together to ensure that the future of our community community stays focused and bright. In addition to all municipal departments being present, we have invited some of our community partners to participate. There will be displays and representatives from the Clarington Public Library, the Clarington Museums, the Older Adult Centre, the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, the John Howard Society and the Clarington Youth Advisory Committee/Firehouse Youth Centre. Representatives Representatives from Durham Transit and Durham Waste Management will also be on site. ' I encourage you to take this opportunity to work with us to build Clarington - a community we can all be proud of. Once again, the Town Hall Meeting is Wednesday April 5, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Municipal Administrative Centre - 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. If you have any questions, please contact the Communications & Marketing Office at 905-623-3379. The better the conversation; the better the community! TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. TENDER CL2006-3 SNOW CLEARING & WINTER MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, SIDEWALKS & PARKING LOTS PRE-TENDER MEETING: 11:00 A.M. (LOCAL TIME), FRIDAY, MARCH 31,2006 ; ; ' i \ . • IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE 40 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMANVILLE Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2006 TENDER CL2006-11 WATER PIPING REPLACEMENT GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX 2440 King Street West, Bowmanville, ON. Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 ON SITE VISIT: THURSDAY, APRIL 13,2006 AT 2:00 P.M. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 402 TENDER SEALED TENDERS for the Contract specified below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be received by the Clerk until the specified closing time and date. Tender No. CL2006-10 - GUIDE RAIL INSTALLATION, REID ROAD, NEWTONVILLE AREA, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 PM (local time) THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Operations, involves the following work: Steel Beam Guide Rail (all types) Private Entrance Treatments Extruder End Treatment Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of • Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Telephone: 905 623-3379 Mr. Ron Albright, P. Eng.' TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 5G6 Telephone: 1-800-463-8046 QUOTATION SEALED QUOTATIONS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Quotation documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. Quotation No. 2006-2 - JANITORIAL SERVICES, CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Closing Time & Date: 4:00:00 p.m. (local time) FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH.2006 The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379 info@clarington.net PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE 20 KING STREETTRANSIT SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND REHABILITATION OF KING STREET BRIDGE OVER BOWMANVILLE CREEK A Public Information Centre will be held to discuss the proposed construction of a transit shelter and associated community structure at the 20 King Street Parking Lot in Bowmanville and the proposed rehabilitation of the King Street bridge over Bowmanville Creek. Included in the rehabilitation of the bridge are improvements to the deck and replacement of the sidewalk and parapet walls. Proposed traffic staging and lane reductions along King Street during construction construction will also be on display for review and discussion. The Information Centre will be held on Wednesday, April 4,2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. You are cordially invited to attend the Information Centre. Preliminary Preliminary design drawings will be available for your review and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Your knowledge of the area and input can provide valuable information for finalizing the design plans. If you are unable to attend and require further information you may contact the undersigned with any input, questions or concerns. Bruno Bianco, P.Eng. Design Engineer, Engineering Services Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street BOWMANVILLE, Ontario. L1C3A6 Phone: 905-623-3379 NEW ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR AQUATIC FACILITIES Beginning April 1,2006, the Municipality of Clarington will implement implement a number of changes to its admission criteria for Aquatic Facilities (to be known as Pool Admission Policy). These changes are a result of a Coroner's Inquest, and have been recommended by the Lifesaving Society of Canada and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, to enhance the safety of young children in aquatic environments for the Province of Ontario. Changes will include the following for all Family and Public Swims: Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied hy a participating parent or guardian 14 years of age or older, who is responsible for their direct supervision. Direct supervision is defined as "within arms reach." Maximum ratio of children to guardians is 3:1. - Children aqéd 8 and,9 yearsi who cannot pass the facility swim test must.be 'accompanied by:a participating parent or guardian 14 years of age or older, who.is responsible for their direct supervision. supervision. Maximum ratio of children to guardians is 4:1. Guardians or group leaders are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility and must directly supervise the children at all times. Direct supervision for this purpose means "in the water." Facility Swim Test: Submerge entire head under water in any comfortable way, including face, ears, and back of head. In a relaxed manner, swim continuously two (2) widths of the pool on front using any form of propulsion (arms/legs or combination). Maintain near horizontal body position. Swim in one direction, turn and then swim in the opposite direction. * Children aged 8 and 9, upon successful completion of the facility swim test, will receive a facility identification card. Upon presenting presenting this card at the reception desk prior to a public swim, children will receive a wrist band which identifies them as being able to swim without parental supervision. To assist parents with this new criteria, Swim Testing dates for children aged 8 and 9 will be held at both the Clarington Fitness Centre and the Courtice Community Complex, at no charge. Please bring identification for your child to verify their date of birth. Clarington Fitness Centre Thursday, March 30 6:00-8:00 pm For more information on new Admission Requirements, please contact the Clarington Fitness Centre at 905-623-3392 or the Courtice Community Complex at 905-404-1525. Community Comer ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM'S ARTS OF CHINA EXHIBIT visits Clarington Clarington Museums and Archives is pleased to host this traveling exhibit that has been developed by The ROM in collaboration with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. The special exhibit will run from MARCH 8 UNTIL APRIL 20, 2006 at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. For more information or to book a group tour for your school or community organization call the Museum Office at 905-623-2734. GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - Upcoming Events Owl Prowl Program - Saturday April 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Ganaraska Forest Centre. Pre-registration is required - 905-797-2721 WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO BE A KID AGAIN? ; We can make that happen. By volunteering with Big : Brothers Big Sisters, you can once again experience i the magical moments of life, and you and a child will both be forever changed by the experience. Even better than that, it's easy to get involved, it's fun, and there's no experience necessary! Children are waiting! : Bring the magic of mentoring to a child's life! j' Call 905-623-6646 or visit our website at I yin«w«blgbrQihers9ndgj.9.te.rs t £a MAPLE SYRUP DAY at Ganaraska Forest Centre Saturday, APRIL 1 at 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM For more information call 905-797-2721. KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE SPRING HO DOWN , Saturday, APRIL 8 at 9:00 PM -1:00 AM. Featuring ; music by Friendly Fire. Tickets: $25.00/couple •; available from any Board Member. 1 DURHAM ÈAST SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION - REGISTRATION April 8,9 AM -1 PM - Courtice Community Complex | April 8, 8 AM-12 noon-South Courtice Arena ■ April 8,3 PM- 7 PM- South Courtice Arena April 8,10 AM - 2 PM- Newcastle Town Hall I ymALrhameast8oftball.com CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE is hosting their ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING r AND AWARDS CEREMONY on APRIL 13,2006 at ; ; The Clarington Beech Centre. What better way to h celebrate then honouring Business Longevity in U Clarington. If you haye. bqen operating your business ' in Clarington for 10,15,20,25 etc. years please | contact the Clarington Board of Trade office at , 905-623-3106 or email Chelsea at chelsea@cbpt.qa il by April 1,2006. For ticket informatKnd regiStration 1 for the dinner visit our website at www.cbot.ca or contact the Clarington Board of Trade at 905-623-3106. ORONO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY is celebrating their 85th Anniversary on APRIL 20 With a flower show and speakers, Scott & Jon Storey on 'What's New For 2006!" Orono United Church at 7:30 PM. Come & help us celebrate! LINDA LUNDSTRÔM & LEISURE LADY ! present "A Celebration of Friendship & Fashion", I Tuesday, APRIL 25 at 6:00 PM, Hilltop Restaurant & ;! Banquet Hall, 1450 King Street East, Courtice to bent- ; ©fit the Mammography Department Lakeridge Health i Bowmanville. Tickets $75 available at Leisure Lady 905-697-1963 and Hospital Foundation 905-623-3331 ext. 1880. Guest speaker: Linda Lundstrôm. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THE ? ,, / CLARINGTON PRE-TEEN DANCEHI Dance the night away with all your friends .2™ to the newest music!!! WOW... Fantastic Giveaways ...WOW , (' V Ages: Teens Grade 5 - 8 Date: Friday, March 31st, 7-9PM Location: Courtice Community Complex Price: $8 per ticket Parents/Guardians MUST come into the complex to pick up their child(ren) CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following following position(s). For complete job descriptions, please visit wwmclarlnaton.net/htdocs/careers.html Fitness Instuctor PIT - Please quote File #28-06 Full Time Clerk 1 (Engineering) Please quote File #27-06 Part Time Clerk 1 (Planning) - Please quote File #26-06 Part Time Clerk 1 (Finance) - Please quote File #24-06 Skateboard Supervisor - Please quote File #18-06 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, March 31 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, March 31 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, March 31 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, March 31 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 24 CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES ^ April 2nd, you set your clocks ahead one hour. When you change your clocks, change the batteries in your smoke alarms too. Mobile Skateboard Park Staff - Submission Deadline: Please quote File #18-06 Summer Camp Counsellors Please quote File #17-06 Summer Camp Supervisor - Please quote File #17-06 Summer Camp Lead Counsellor - Submission Deadline: Please quote File #17-06 5:00 pm,May 1 To be considered, all applications must be submitted to the Human Re sources Division of the Municipality of Clarington. Failure to do so may result in an application not being received in time for consideration. 5:00 pm, April 24 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, May 1 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 24 www.clarington.net