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i P.igc S The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 MONDAY, JANUARY 4 LADIES NUTRITION AND LOW IMPACT AEROBICS -- Is getting lit part of your new year's resolution? Let our Ladies Nutrition and Low Impact Aerobics help you gel off to a great start. Each Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. beginning January 4th at Liberty Pentecostal Church, corner of Hwys. #57 and #2. Call 623- 5100. Suggested $2.00 donation. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 DURHAM'S CATTLEMENS' ASSOCIATION -- Holds the Annual Meeting on January 7, 1999. Social lime 6:00 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m. Charlie Gracie C.B.E.F., C.C.A., Nt'l. ID. etc. is the guest speaker. It will be held at the Clarington Hotel, (Flying Dutchman), in Bowmanvillc. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 50+ MOVIN AND GROVIN 1999 WINTER PROGRAM -- The 50+ Movin and Grovin Club's Winter Programs are Tai-Chi, Fitness, Line Dancing, Yoga and 'Sit & Be Fit'. Registration is Friday, January S, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will take place at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave.., Bowmanvillc. For further further information contact Mary Lane at 623-9732 or Jean Patrick at 623-4681. Newcastle and Orono Line Dancers may register the day of first class. Contact Marion West 983-5788 (Orono) or Mary Margaret Bonathan 987-4835 (Newcastle). SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S LEVEE -- John R. O'Toole, MPP of Durham East is holding an Annual New Year's Levee on Sunday, January 10, 1999 from l:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will be held at the Columbus United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N„ Columbus. Mr. O'Toole expects to say a few words around 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. For further information please call John R. O'Toole, MPP Durham East at 905-697-1501. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS -- More and more grandparents arc raising their grandchildren. Professionals and agency personnel can learn more about the latest research, edu cational programs and local projects to help support grandparents raising grandchildren at a national satellite video program co-sponsored co-sponsored by the Association To Reunite Grandparents and Families on January 12, 1999 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This will take place at 2850 Hwy. #2 East, Lambs Rd. Bowmanvillc. Contact Betty Cornelius at 905-697-3082. FRIENDS OF THE CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY -- Start off the new year by joining the Friends of the Clarington Public Library. The Friends CPL is a group of interested, energetic and concerned citizens with a view to promoting and enhancing the services and programs offered at the library. The next meeting is at the Bowmanvillc Branch on Tuesday, January 12th, at 6:30 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 FENG SHUI WORKSHOP -- Katherine and Ross Loader, Feng Shui Consultants, will give you an introduction to the ancient art of spacial design and placement...learn the history and art of balancing balancing your life energies in a living or working environment to achieve harmony and prosperity! This will take place at the Clarington Library Bowmanvillc Branch 623-7322, on Thursday, January 14, 7 - 9 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday , January 5. SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 GOSPEL CONCERT -- The Parkers, a dynamic young musical duo. At Crossroads Christian Assembly, Sunday, January 17, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Childcare provided. For more information, call 987-9955. Crossroads is located at 978 North Street, Newcastle. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 llth ANNUAL BURNS' NITE -- The Purple Hill L.O.L. 399 is holding its 11th Annual Burns' Nile January 23, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the Baseline Community Centre. Enjoy a Roast Beef Dinner and dance to D.J. "Then and Now Sound". Entertainment by the Bowmanvillc Legion Pipe Band and Scottish Dancers. The tickets are $25.00 per person. Please call 623-3521 (7 to 4) or 623-2405 (after 5 any day). FOR YOUR INFORMATION LADIES BOOK STUDY -- Becoming a Woman of Freedom. Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Childcare and rclrcshmcnts provided. provided. At Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North Street. Newcastle. To register or for more information, please call 987- 9955. DURHAM ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY RESPITE SERVICES SERVICES -- Is a non-profit agency, committed to families who are- caring for mi individual with a developmental or physical disability. disability. Presently Durham Family Respite Services is looking lor caring volunteers who arc able to provide a temporary break in their home for people living with a disability. A screening process is required and a small per diem will be paid to successful applicants. II interested interested please call 905-427-3541. cxl 306. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP-- Have you experienced the death of a loved one? No matter if you arc 2 or 102 years old, this loss impacts and can cripple you physically and emotionally. Please, if you arc experiencing grief, come share the understanding and encouragement of the Monday Night Mutual support group for men and women. The group meets Monday evenings 7:00 p.m. at Trull's Road Free Methodist Church and will commence a new session session covering the period January 25 to March 22, 1999. For further information or to register, contact Jack or Lori at 432-9281. No lee involved. Confidentiality assured. DUCA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION -- As a special Christmas giving effort, the DUCA Community Credit Union, 136 King St. E., Bowmanvillc, is urging citizens to join them to think about sharing during this special season. Non perishable food items and toys may be dropped off at their branch and all items will be kept in the community and distributed by our local Salvation Army. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated. ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES --The March of Dimes is gearing gearing up for the 1999 Door to Door Campaign in January. Funds raised by volunteer canvassers and Area Captains in Bowmanvillc and surrounding communities will provide assistance and encourage encourage independence for adults with physical disabilities. If you can volunteer some time for this worthy cause, please call the Area Coordinator at 987-3537. $ 11,000 to Preserve Our Heritage Bowmanvillc Museum Curator Charles Taws (right) and Museum Board Chair Arnold Bark (centre) recently accepted the province's Museum Operating Grant from Durham East MPP John O'Toole. The grant, given annually to help community-based organizations protect and promote Ontario's heritage through the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, amounted to about $11,000 this year. Animals Need Protection from Winter The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) warns pet and livestock owners to be aware of the needs of animals animals during the cold weather. Fluctuations in temperatures and precipitation can cause serious illness or possibly death to animals left outside outside with inadequate shelter; The. Ontario SPC A investigates hundreds of complaints a year concerning animals animals left unprotected from the harsh elements. "Failing to provide adequate care contravenes the Criminal Code of Canada and could lead to criminal charges," advises Terry Looker, Chief Inspector with the Ontario SPCA. The Ontario SPCA recommends that owners provide outdoor dogs with doghouses that are soundly constructed constructed of weatherproof materials and arc elevated, face away from prevailing winds and contain a door flap and bed ding of straw or wood shavings. Homeless cats and those allowed to roam may seek warmth under vehicle hoods in cold weather. Because this can cause serious injury or death, people people are encouraged to knock on the car hood and sound the horn before starting starting their vehicles. The Ontario SPCA strongly, recommends that cats be kept indoors at all times. Livestock have unique requirements requirements and should be sheltered from wind and precipitation. Shelter should at least consist of owners to be aware of other cold weather hazards, such as ethylene glycol glycol (a sweet substance present in antifreeze and brake fluids) poisoning. Very small amounts of ethylene glycol can cause serious illness or death. Also, some animals may require more calorics during bad weather to maintain maintain a comfortable body temperature. Owners are reminded that water freezes in winter and prevents the animals animals from accessing adequate amounts of water. a three-sided roofed structure that faces away from prevailing winds. Besides sheltering sheltering concerns, the Ontario SPCA would like animal Agriculture Calendar Jan. 5 8:00 p.m. York Region Federation of Agriculture Meeting, York Region Civic Centre, Newmarket. Jan. 6 7:30 p.m. Durham West Cattlemen's Annual Meeting, Ross Doble Inc., Sunderland. Jan. 7 9:30 a.m. York Soil and Crop Annual Meeting, Optimist's Hall, Newmarket. Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. Durham East Cattlemen's Annual Meeting, Clarington Hotel, Bowmanvillc. Jan. 8 10:00 a.m. Durham East Soil and Crop Annual Meeting, Solina Hall. Jan. 8 10:30 a.m. Ontario County Holstein Club Annual Meeting, Grcenbank United Church. Jan. Il 11:00 a.m. Durham Region Wheat Producers Annual Meeting, OMAFRA, Port Perry. Jan. 13 10:00 a.m. Durham West Soil and Crop Annual Meeting, OMAFRA Port Perry. Jan. 13 Markham Fair Annual Meeting, Markham Fairgrounds. Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. Region 4 Corn Producers Annual Meeting, Stroud- Innisl'ail Community Centre. Jan. 14 7:30 p.m. Shepherd's Calendar Meeting - Rearing Lambs, OMAFRA, Port Perry. Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. Durham West 4-H Dinner and Annual Meeting, St. Andrew's United Church, Sunderland (contact 905-852-52389). CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 93-144 FORMAL NOTICE TO CLEAN SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS Occupants and property owners are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of, and beside their properties within 12 hours after a fall of snow, freezing rain, or hail and to keep them clear. These requirements apply whether or not a house or any other building is erected on the property. If you fail to clear and keep clear the entire surface of sidewalks abutting your property, the Municipality will remove the snow and ice and charge the cost of such removal to the property owner's realty taxes. Clearing snow and ice makes the Municipality's sidewalks safer for ALL pedestrians. Your co-operation in keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice AT ALL TIMES will be appreciated. ST\ MUNICIPALITY OF ( y lat ing ton CS-Ind. 6057 ONTAHIO A Bear-y Good Cause Shortly before Christmas, students at The Pines Senior Publie School and Hampton Junior Public School eolleeted teddy bears of all sizes for children in crisis. The bears will he donated to Lakeridge Health Corporation for distribution whenever children need a special friend. Pictured above are: Sharon Trhovich, Principal at Hampton Junior Public School and Carol Yeo, Principal of M.J. Hobbs. Also shown are students Lauren Waite, Ben Mclivoy, Caine Elliott, Dustin Hinchey, Dakota Doyle and Roni Cochrane. 1*1 Human Resources Développement dos Development Canada ressources humaines Canada Looking for work? Collecting Employment Insurance? learn how to market yourself to employers using the TARGETED WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM from Human Resources Development Canada HRDC way provide your next employer with a wage subsidy of up to 60% to learn more, come to aTWS INFORMATION SESSION When: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Where: Oshawa Human Resources Ctr. 78 Richmond St. West, Oshawa Canada Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday i+l'MVI *-i , ■■■■ s.ÿïH'm', IP ! M i ' j (ÊÊMMBBSMÊmmÆ 166 King St. East Telephone 623-3396 ©J.P. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the Municipality of Clarington has recently passed a resolution directing staff to establish a contract for the hiring of a contractor to address the issue of the Port Granby low-level radioactive waste storage. The contractor would carry out a study examining options, at a conceptual level, for the development of a long-term low-level radioactive waste management facility within the municipality. The study would address such issues as facility siting and design, waste volumes and types, and potential land uses. Council has also decided that a local advisory committee is to be established to provide direction to the contractor and assist the contractor in the performance of the task by providing public input on the options under review. The results of the study would be submitted by the advisory committee to Council for review and decisions on the next steps. The duration of the project is estimated to be three to four monllis, beginning in February 1999. During this period, the committee will meet on a regular basis. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please forward an application to the Municipal Clerk at the address below by January 13,1999. Palti L, Barrie, A.M.C.T. (%S. Municipal derk^ " v - / ivi.«s-- ; Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Slrcel Bowmanville, Ontario 11 C 3A6 CS-Ind. 5156 Dale of Publication: December 30, 1998 January 6,1999 ©,i.p.