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.4 MADD kicks off Durham chapter 19 alcohol-related deaths in Durham so far this year BY LEE BAILIE Special to The Statesman The newly minted Durham chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants to change the meaning of 'tying one on' this holiday season. Durham College hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for MADD's Project Red Ribbon-Tie One on for Safety Safety campaign, and the message message being sent was clear. Connie Heron, victim services services board member of MADD Durham and sister of president Nancy Codlin, lost her daughter Amanda when she was killed in a drunk driving accident in 1998. She asked the public to, "please consider the horrific results of drinking and driving." driving." Ms. Heron's words had a strong impact on some of those in attendance. "It puts a face on the issue. It made me feel like taking up the cause," ' said Sylvia Pelham, an Office Administration teacher at Durham. The most important objectives objectives of this campaign are, "to stop drinking and driving and to support the victims," said Ms.Codlin, president of the new Durham chapter of MADD. "Each of us wearing a ribbon ribbon must go out as disciples against drinking and driving," driving," said Durham MPP John O'Toole. The executive of Durham chapter of MADD was formed on Oct. 26, in response response to residents' growing concerns about the number of impaired driving accidents during the spring and summer summer of 2000, according to a press release. . "There have been 19 deaths in Durham this year related to vehicular fatalities involving alcohol," said James Foster, vice-president of the Durham chapter of MADD. According to MADD's press release, on average 4.5 Canadians aie killed and more than 125 are injured every day due to alcohol alcohol related crashes. MADD encourages people people to tie a red ribbon to their vehicle's antenna, side, mirror mirror or other visible area, in order to promote awareness of drinking and driving. For more information on MADD's red ribbon campaign campaign and other events contact contact Geoff McCombe, co-ordinator co-ordinator at 987-1949 or Nancy Codlin at 655-8873. KING STREET CAT HOSPITAL !Durfmm's Onhj 'l/etcrimnj Cfinic 'Exdusivehj for Cats! Open House SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FROM 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. 850 KING STREET WEST (AT THORNTON) 579-MEOW (6369) r . : • ■ ZEBA SHAHEEN SIDDIQUI CHIROPODIST Is pleased to announce the opening of her practice in the Clarington Rehabilitation Clinic Inc. in association with Carlos De Sousa TOTAL FAMILY FOOT CARE!! ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF: • Painful Feet • Toenail Care • Custom Made Foot Orthotics • Fool And Leg Ulcers • Low Back Pain < • Diabetic Foot Care • Children's Foot Problems • Nail Surgery i ; NO REFERRAL NECESSARY NEW PATIENTS WELCOME WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 234 King St. East, Bowmanville PLEASE CALL: (905) 623-8202 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 15,2000 PAGE A3 ■gigÉig >. m * * • Af- ,, xr r- 1 - 4 • Zv-JVfiE ' • ."DA- I fcc, Balloons were released outside the main entrance of Durham celebrated the launch of a Durham chapter. So far this year, 19 College Friday, as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) alcohol-related deaths have occurred in Durham Region. Clarington The Com munity With Fu ture THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON WILL BE CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO FORTHCOMING VACANCIES. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE FOR THE TERM OF COUNCIL AND WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,2003. BOARD/ COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION COMPOSITION FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS REEMUNERATION Abandoned Cemeteries \ Board To care for abandoned cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington 5 positions As required - Animal Advisory Cortimittee To promote responsible pet ownership and excellence in animal care 6 positions Monthly - Bowmanville Museum Board To operate a Museum in the former Town of Bowmanville on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington 7 positions As required - Clarke Museum Board To operate a Museum in the former Township of Clarke on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington 7 positions As required ■ Clarington Traffic Management Committee To review existing and future traffic management practices and make recommendations 2 positions per ward As required Committee of Adjustment To review requests for Minor Variances in respect of the land, building or structure or the use thereof 6 positions Twice monthly $30.85 per meeting Fence Viewers To arbitrate and settle fence disputes 4 positions As required $29.43 per viewing Game Commission To buy and release pheasants and sell Hunting Licences for designated areas 6 positions As required Livestock Valuers To evaluate livestock damage caused by wolves and dogs 2 positions As required $32.21 per evaluation + mileage Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee To make recommendations on the preservation of structures of historical and/or architectural significance 10 positions Third Thursday evening of each month Newcastle Arena Board To operate an arena in Newcastle on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington 9 positions Third Tuesday evening of each month Orono Arena Community Centre Board To operate a community centre in Orono on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington 2 positions Applicants from the Township of Clarke Minimum 4 times per year Pound Keepers To provide a facility on appropriately zoned land to house livestock until claimed by the owner 2 positions As required $54.58 per call + mileage Property Standards. Committee To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within the Municipality of Clarington 5 positions As required $30.85 per meeting Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee To assist the municipality and Ministry of Natural Resources in the management of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area 11 positions Monthly If you wish to be considered for appointment to one of the above Boards of Committees, application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. If you are interested in serving oh more than one Board of Committee, please list these in your order of priority. Completed application forms must by received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 8, Appointments will be made by Council in January, 2001 at which time we will advise the successful applicants. Please note that a Public Information Forum regarding all the Boards and Committees of Clarington, will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex located at the comer of Regional Road 57 and Highway #2. The Chairman of each Board/Committee will be in attendance to meet you and answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you there. Come out and become a participant! We need you! Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMMII Deputy Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Telephone: 623-3379 Dates of Publication: Nov. 15,22,29 & Dec. 6,2000 .1 M