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PAGE B6THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 21,1999 Local organization holds poetry contest Calling all poets The.Writers' Cirele of Durham Region (WCDR) has announced the annual 'Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry Contest.' Contest.' ; The contest was established established to recognize and promote the original work of poets in Durham Region. • Work will be accepted in. three categories: Children Children (up to age 12), youth ("up to age 18) and adult. > Poems must be unpublished unpublished and may be on any subject matter. Three ijfonetary prizes will be ^(warded in each category. >* Entries must be received received by Feb. 28, 2000. Winners will be announced announced on May 13, 2000. More information on the Dan Sulalivan Memorial Memorial Poetry Contest can be found on the WCDR web site at www.wcdr.org or send a stamped, self-ad dressed envelope for complete rules to: The Dan Sullivan Memorial Contest, do The Writers' Circle of Durham Region, Region, P.O. Box 323, Ajax, Ontario, LIS 3C5. Decorate your own cookies The Durham YWCA is holding its 4th Annual Gingerbread Factory at the Oshaxva Shopping Centre, 4P) King St. W„ Oshawa. Children can decorate their own Christmas siinuerbread cookies or $l. Icing and jellybeans will be supplied. supplied. All proceeds will benefit Oshawa YWCA programs and the APPLE (Ajax Pickering Protected Living for Everywoman) Projeet. The Oshawa YWCA is Durham Region's only provider of emergency housing and shelter for women. The gingerbread factory will be operating until Dee. 23 during mall hours. Church Christmas Social Hampton United Church invites members of the community to its Christmas Social. The event takes place Dee. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Scugog Street church. It will feature a Nativity play by the Hampton- Eldad Youth Group, a visit from Santa Claus and The Visitors from the North Pole, a guitar pick-in with Rev in Bob and Betty Munro on piano, violinist Kelly Wall raff, as well as other local entertainers. Donations for the United Church Mission and Service Fund for earthquake victims and the Hamplon-Eldad Youth Group would be appreciated. For information, call Mark Matheson at 263- 8573. Wishing you a holiday filled with magic. Hope your celebrations really stack up. Thanks for being such a good customer. It's been a pleasure serving you. 113 King Street E. Bowmanville 623-1233 I CknUtmaA from the Staff and Board of Directors of the * - I. Durham Farmers Co-op kv Orono ■ k We appreciate your patronage and look T ■ forward to serving you in fV the New Year X.-: \ THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CLERK'S DEPARTMENT lci tin ci Ion -- ONTARIO REQUIRES A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNION POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MUNICIPALITY OF 2. Reporting to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, the successful candidate will be required to investigate, administer and enforce the provisions of all by-laws of the Municipality as well as applicable provincial statutes. Duties include investigation of complaints and complaint areas, case file management from start to end, inspections to determine compliance with the Municipality's Regulatory, Zoning and Property Standards By-laws, preparation of general correspondence and Orders to Comply, preparation of material for court, attending and giving evidence in court as well as conducting prosecutions if required, conducting First Attendance Parking Hearings, liaison with various municipal and provincial agencies, research and preparation of reports on investigation matters and proposed by-laws for Council as well as other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. 2. (a) (b) (c) The successful candidate shall be a graduate of the training systems of the Ontario Police College or other recognized police training facility, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer's Association or, a Community College in the field of law enforcement. The successful candidate shall possess the following: Designation as a Certified Property Standards Officer or the willingness to undertake and successfully complete the required training. A working knowledge of the standard practices and procedures of the Ontario Court system, the Provincial Offences Act, The Building Code Act, the Municipal Act, the Line Fences Act, the Criminal Code of Canada as well as the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and other related federal and provincial statutes. A minimum of two years field experience as an enforcement officer in a municipal setting or other government agency. (d) (e) (I) The ability to prepare and prosecute matters before a Justice of the Peace in court. Strong investigative skills as well as excellent oral dlls. and written ski The ability to deal effectively and positively with the public, appointed and elected officials in a professional and confidential manner. A keen sense of accuracy, urgency, thoroughness and sound judgment. A valid driver's licence in good standing and use of a reliable vehicle. A clean Criminal record. (|) Working knowledge of computer software applications including word processing, databases . and spreadsheets. Salary: Code 9 of the Inside Collective Agreement, $34,435 ■ $42,943 per annum, Applications will bo received in confidence until 4:30 p.m., January 14, 2000. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 40 Temperance Slrool BOWMANVILLE, ON. L1C3A3 Please quote file 1/50-99 Write us W Canadian Statesman welcomes letters to the editor. Letters Letters should be limited to 150 words and signed with a full first and last name OR two initials and a last name. Letters must include a telephone number number for confirmation confirmation purposes. Unsigned letters will not be printed. printed. FAYthem: 623-6161 EMAIL them: statesmn ©durham.net MAIL them: 62 King St. W., Bowmanville, ON L1C3K9 1 VANS VENTURE ASTRO/SAFARI 1999 Venture LS Red, 4 door, RWB, power seat. 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