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t Clarington Council Briefs Speed Reduced on Townline Road In response to ongoing public concerns about traffic in the vicinity of King Street and Townlinc Road, the Durham Region has decided to reduce the speed limit between King Street and Nash Road from 60 km/h to 50km/h. As well, the Durham Region and the municipality municipality will be looking into remedial solutions, such as full median closures, to solve traffic problems in the area. International Year of Older Persons The United Nations has declared 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons and as part of the celebrations the province has set up a Community Partnership Projects Program offering each constituency constituency $20,000 in special funding to plan local or regional projects for next year. Projects arc to reflect the year's inlergcncrational theme, "Ontario, A Province For All Ages." Communities arc expected to contribute to each project by providing at least 15 per cent of the project's cost in funding or in-kind contributions. A information package outlining the program is available in the Clerk's Department. Hospital Tag Days May 14, 1999 has been proclaimed Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanvillc Tag Day. Nuclear Station Licence Approved The Atomic Energy Control Board has approved the renewal of the operating licence for Ontario Hydro's Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, for a period of two years ending, Nov. 30, 2000. Athletes Honoured Members of the Kendal Midget Royals, All Ontario E Midget baseball champions; The Kendal Pee Wee Royals, All Ontario E Pec Wee baseball champions and the Newcastle Square Boys, All Ontario O.M.H.A. Pee Wee hockey champions, were honoured by Clarington Council Monday. Mayor Diane Hamre presented team members with certificates honouring their accomplishments. accomplishments. "We're very proud of all our young people," she said. "They make so many contributions to our community. community. This represents so much more than winning. It's the dedication, the hard work, and the fun." Orono Arena in Need of Renovations The Orono Arena needs to expand to accommodate the growing demand for its services. Ray Bester, president of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, told Clarington Council Monday that the arena needs $225,000 worth of renovations - including two. new dressing rooms, a bigger locker room and a meeting room. As in the past, the money will be raised through fund-raising projects and donations. To date, the arena board has raised $51,000, but will not proceed with the renovations until it has reached the $100,000 mark. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 25, 1998 Paac Michelle Campbell, of the King Street Bar & Grill, displays the trophy she received for raising the most money in the Big Brothers "UGLY" Server Contest. The contest raised a total of $14,384 for The Friendship Program from all participants, participants, In the competition, servers from nine local pubs and restaurants competed competed to raise funds for the Big Brothers. The UGLY (Understanding, Generous, Lovable You) Server Contest ended with a wrap-up party last week. At that time, the trophy was presented to the top fund-raiser. Final Tally Gives Big Brothers $14,384 Wrap-Up Party "Gets U.G.LY. // by H. Jill Booker Staff Writer A wrap-up party for the Big Brothers U.G.L.Y. Server Contest was held last Tuesday at the King Street Bar & Grill in Bowmanvillc. It brought to a close the first-ever contest of its kind. Over a six-week competition, nine teams raised a total of $14,384 for the Friendship Program offered by Big Brothers of Clarington. The Friendship Program offers three programs: one-to-one matching, in-school mentoring and Big Bunch/Chum activities for Little Brothers who are on the waiting list. The U.G.L.Y. (which stands for Understanding, Generous, Lovable You) Server Contest was such a success, success, organizers plan on having more in the future. At the wrap-up party, first place winner Michelle Campbell, of the King Street Bar & Grill, was presented with a trophy featuring one teddy bear figurine figurine for each letter in U.G.L.Y. She was also presented with some other gifts. Campbell raised $5,006 for the contest. contest. Also at the party, Santa Claus hats were presented to the brave volunteers who agreed to have their heads shaved to raise money for the contest. School Board to Set Policy on Conflict of Interest by Michelle Wyton Slaff Wriler The Kawarlha Pine Ridge School Board has decided to develop a new policy on employee con flict of interest and the acceptance of gifts and gratuities. The request was made at last Thursday's board meeting by Trustee Bob DURHAM REGION Public Information Centre Long Term Waste Management Strategy Plan As part of the Region of Durham's Long Term Waste Management Strategy Plan, the first in a series of Public Information Centres is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 1998 in the Main Lobby of the Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Information will be provided on the current waste management system and residents will be given the opportunity to comment on possible future waste management options as well as other waste issues facing the Region. All residents are encouraged to attend. V.A. SILGAILIS, P. ENG. COMMISSIONEROFWORKS |eee| ^ ti Willsher, chair of the ad hoc policy committee which is reviewing the policies of the amalgamated amalgamated board. "There is no one issue that has prompted this," he said. "I've had a personal awareness and concern around these issues for some time and want to get a comprehensive policy set out." "It's important that Get Ready For 1999 Now Cell Bowmanville KidFil Centre 697-1473 We are located at 83 Mearns Court East of Liberty St., South of Baseline We have programs for everyone from 6 months to 106 When it comes to Kids and exercise, it's got to be fun! And Bowmanville KidFit Delivers! f Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 100 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Clarington/Courtice Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement i for 1/2 Price Value up in $20.00. Limited in one coupon per customer. Iluriy! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanvillc Cfitiabtau iWiuatt 62 King St. West 623-3303 Bowmanvillc N Î- . . --vr- r:--J MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WINTER flQüfITK REGISTRATION The registration process for all those interested in registering their child(ren) in the winter session of Aquatic programs from Aqua Tots 1 to Aqua Quest Level 12 may do so as follows: FITNESS CENTRE - BOWMANVILLE LOCATION: GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX - COURTICE LOCATION: COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5,1998 TIME: 9:00 TO 11:00 A.M. NOTE: Ongoing registrations will be accepted commencing on Monday, December? at the Community Services Department. A late fee of $5.00 will be assessed as of Monday, December 14, 1998. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE REGISTRATION DATE: COMMENCING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1998 TIME: 8:30 A.M.TO 4:30 P.M, LOCATION: COMMUNITY SERVICES -TOWN HALL '•PLEASE NOTE - PROOF OF CLARINGTON RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUESTED (DRIVER'S LICENSE, TAX OR HYDRO BILL)** FOR INFORMATION CONTACT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 623-3379 CS-6822 MUNICIPALITY OF Jjflai'inqton OJ.P. employees understand clearly what the board's expectations on their behaviour is," he added. "The other thing that is important is that the community community knows what is happening." happening." The board currently has a three-part policy, set in April of 1993, that governs the acceptance of gifts and hospitality, but Trustee Nancy Coffin says it needs to be updated. "Part of the reason for revising a new policy is due to the government's encouragement of partnerships partnerships between the businesses businesses and school boards," she said. "Corporations sometimes do business on the golf course and we need to anticipate that. The policy needs to be reviewed so that employees employees know exactly what is expected of them." Administration will research current policies and practices used by other government organizations and businesses to develop a recommended policy and administrative regulations. The draft policy will be presented to the ad hoc policy committee which will, in turn, present its recommended policy on employee conflict of interest interest and acceptance of gifts and gratuities at the last meeting of the Board in February 1999. School Board Bans Laser Pointers Laser pointers have been banned from schools in the Kawarlha Pine Ridge District School Board after one teacher was injured. Human Resources Superintendent Ernest Morrison says one of the board's teachers was flashed in the eye and had to take a couple of days off to recuperate. recuperate. "We became aware of the situation due to a workers' compensation claim," lie said. "It was two weeks before the discomfort was serious enough to report the incident. The teacher missed two days of work and, fortunately, there was no serious damage done." The laser toys arc used like a flashlight and many have interchangeable lenses to shape the beam. "These toys arc an occupational occupational health and safety hazard," he said. "They are no longer allowed on school property." "I would like to think that some higher authority would be looking at these things as a hazard," he added. School Trustee Bob Willsher said he had never heard of the toys until the issue came up in Toronto. He says the toys arc widely available and fairly cheap. "They were widely available available at the Canadian National Exhibition and I understand they sold a great number of them," he said. "I am amazed that when they have the potential to cause damage, controls were not placed on their use. Parents need to be aware that these things are out there and that they are capable of doing damage. It's certainly a risk to children on the school yard." The ban comes on the heels of similar action by the Durham school board and the Toronto Transit Commission. Clarington Fitness Centre P.A. DAY SWIMS Friday, December 4,1998 Public Swim 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Public Swim 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun fdled afternoon with our friendly Sigweed the Sea Snake THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE CONTACT NUMBER FOR 1998 - 99 WINTER SEASON NOVEMBER 30, 1998 TO APRIL 4, 1999 The Public Works Department can be contacted for emergencies relative to road maintenance or conditions at the following telephone numbers during the 1998-99 Winter Season: ALL AREAS 623-3379 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 623-5126 Don Patterson, C.E.T. Manager of Operations Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 /7\ . MUNICIPAUTY OF Vjlarinqton CS-6240A COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX P.A. DAY SWIM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4,1998 PUBLIC SWIM 1:30 PM. - 4:00 P.M. WATERSLIDE WILL BE OPEN CS-6831 -1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Health and Social Service Committee of the Regional Municipality of Durham invite the general public to attend a Land Ambulance Service Review orientation session at any of the following locations: Thursday Dec. 3,1998 Wednesday Dec. 9,1998 Thursday Dec, 10,1998 Uxbridge Public Library (Gould Room) Oshawa Public Library (auditorium) Pickering Town Hall (Council Chamber) 9 Toronto Street, Uxbridge 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa 1 the Esplanade, Pickering 7 to 9 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. The purpose of these meetings is to provide residents with preliminary information and to receive comments about the options being considered for municipal governance, funding and administration of land ambulance services in Durham Region. This Information Is also contained in a Land Ambulance Service Review discussion paper. To obtain a copy of this document please contact Linda Kehoe at the Health Department 1 (800) 841-2729 or (905) 723-8521 ext. 2101. 0jr ,