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0 PAGE 2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, October 2, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Leading the Way NOTICE OF DESIGNATION ■ DESIGNATION OF 5311 ACRES ROAD AS PROPERTY OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL VALUE The Council of the Municipality of Clarington, at their meeting held on September 16, 2002, passed By-law 2002-135 to designate 5311 Acres Road as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.0.1990, Chapter 0.18. This random-coursed fieldstone farmhouse was constructed in the Regency style for Roger Cole in approximately 1855. It is one of three similar stone houses along Acres Road, all built for members of the Cole family. The house sits on a 100-acre lot which has been farmed for generations. The building has been restored and modified to provide modern ' conveniences while still maintaining many of its original architectural elements. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk AN AUTHOR COMES TO CPL AN AUTHOR COMES TO CPL Don't miss out on an opportunity to hear author Frieda Wishinsky read from her many, children's books. The Courtice Branch of the Clarington Public Library will be hosting Frieda Wishinsky on Friday, October 4th at 10:30 AM. Frieda Wishinsky promises to delight children with her fun storytelling. Her books include: Oonga Boonga, Why Can't You Fold Your Pants Like David Levine?, Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone, Each One Special and Give Maggie a Chance. This is a free event, made possible through a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts. Drop by the Courtice Branch,' located in the Courtice Community Centre, on October 4th for this special treat. For more information, call 905-404-0707. 1/ rary NEW DRAMA PROGRAM NEW DRAMA PROGRAMS IN CLARINGTON! After a fantastic week of summer drama camp this August, the Municipality of Clarington is proud to partner with The Drama Club, Southern Ontario's most popular provider of theatrical training for young people, to present a fall program. The Drama program instructors are all certified teachers who use a specially developed curriculum, allowing children to progress through introductory and advanced levels of dramatic training. JUNIOR DRAMA (5-8yrs.) Designed for primary-aged children, it introduces young actors to theatre, music, art and dance through a series of activities activities based on the theme of the day. Each session begins with a story to introduce the theme. Guided role playing, drama games, creative movement, and a related craft extend the theme. By the end of the session, the children are performing their own version of the story! SATURDAYS 9:00AM -10:15AM-10 Weeks commencing October 5th -Courtice C.C. $96.00 Bar Code #11547 DRAMA FOR KIDS-INTRO (9-14 yrs.) This program examines the basic elements of theatre: Tableaux, Mime, Movement, Voice, Characterization and Improvisation. It will provide participants with the basic skills to move into the production of a play. The winter session will focus on the preparation of a play which will give each participant a significant role in character and a chance to use the skills developed in the fall. The performance will be presented onstage with lighting to the delight of family and friends! SATURDAYS 10:30AM-11:45AM -10 Weeks commencing October 5th -Courtice C.C. $96.00 Bar Code #11548 For more information or to register call the Community Services Department at (905) 623-3379 ext.272. Registration is also available through EazyReg (905) 623-3299 y CLARINGTON ART EXHIBITION A. A. Drummond An exhibition to celebrate the work of the Orono painter Will take place at Clarke Museum and Archives, Kirby, Ontario. September 22 to November 3, 2002 Free Admission The life of a working artist in Orono will be represented by some rarely seen local sketches. For further details, contact Mary Lofthouse at 905-983-5188 or hillen@sympatico.ca or Clarke Museum 905-983-9243 PHOTO CONTEST PEOPLE AND PLACES PHOTO CONTEST A sunset, a day at the park, a bird watching location, a trip to the zoo, a carnival, a relative, holidays, a sporting event...these are just a few Ideas that could win you an amazing prize in the People and Places Photo Contest. The contest runs from Aug. 6 to Nov. 8, 2002 and photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. To obtain an entry form, the rules and regulations and to submit photos visit the Clarington Tourism Office located at 181 Liberty Street South or the Customer Service Desk at the Municipal Offices. If you have any questions, please call (905)623-3379. Be sure to chock out tho grand prize at tho Customer Servlco Desk at the Municipal Offices. 5-623-3379 5th Annual Durham Children's Groundwater Festival AX to October 4 Camp Samac, Oshawa ** i v Making environmental awareness fun! 100 Whiting Ave., Oshawa 905-579-0411 Ext.42 CROSSING GUARDS ■ TWO (2) PAID POSITIONS ARE NOW . AVAILABLE FOR THE COURTICE AREA Salary: $303.85 bi-weekly throughout the school year If you are safety minded, outgoing, like working in an outdoor environment and would enjoy assisting students, you may be suited for this position. Persons interested in obtaining more information or interested interested in this position are asked to contact the following: Planning Services Department Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Attention: Dianne Fernlund, Crossing Guard Coordinator Telephone: 623-337 (Ext.214) We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PET OWNER NOTICE To ensure the health and safety of Clarington residents and their pets the municipality has enacted the Responsible Pet Owners by-law 99-90 that requires; All residents must license their dog or cat annually. Licenses expire December, 31 each year. The license is required to be affixed to the pet's collar. Lifetime licenses are available for pets that are spayed or neutered, microchipped and have their rabies vaccines. Animals are not permitted to run at large or trespass within the Municipality of Clarington. When off the owner's property, property, pets must be under control on a leash. You are also required to stoop and scoop after your pet. Clarington pet owners are also held responsible if their pet is found to be making persistent noise that disturbs other residents. There are also provisions in the by-law to require extra restraints on an animal that has an Order to Restrain issued following an attack or bite incident. The by-laws also limit the number of dogs and cats per residence residence and prohibit the keeping of exotic animals. Failure to comply with the Clarington by-laws may result in the following fines upon conviction. Fail to license dog $65.00 Fail to license cat $55.00 Fail to affix license dog $35.00 Fail to affix license cat $25.00 Allow animal to run at large $65.00 Allow animal to trespass $130.00 Fall to remove dog excrement $155.00 Allow or permit animal to make noise that disturbs residents $130.00 Operate a kennel without a license $180.00 Fall to maintain a kennel in a sanitary condition ....$195,00 Fall to restrain a dog for which an ordor to restrain has been Issued $245.00 Keep too many dogs or cats on residential lands ..$105,00 In tho case of more serious or repeat Incidents higher linos may bo requested upon conviction, II you have any further questions about tho Responsible Pol Owner's By-laws, ploaso cunlacl our oflico at 623-7651, www.municipality.clarington.on.ca