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1 > t PAGE 2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, January 22, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Am Leading the Way Seminar ake advantage of your money by attending a free financial seminar at Clarington Public Library. Greg Rowden, a Financial Advisor with the Investors Group, will be leading a workshop on "Investing for a Lifetime". This workshop will help participants understand investment planning. Greg will be happy to answer any of your financial questions, including those pertaining to RRSPs. The Courtice Branch of Clarington Public Library, located in the Courtice Community Complex, will be hosting the workshop. Plan on attending Thursday, February 6th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. | / _. =:,;=05™ ,,on Clanngton Master Fire Plan A public meeting is being held for Dillon Consulting, the municipality's consultant, to provide information related to the development of a Master Fire Plan. The plan will address the municipality's Fire Services needs from the present to 20 years in the future. Members of the public are invited to attend and discuss the initial findings and make your concerns known to the consultant for their consideration. The meeting will be held: Date: January 30, 2003 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM Location: Courtice Community Complex Michael G. Creighton, AMCT, CMMII Director of Emergency Services Community Emergency Management Coordinator Winter Safety Poster Contest Please submit entries to any Municipal Facility by Friday, February 7th, 2003 Categories: Ages 6-8 and Ages 9-12 Design a poster based on winter safety, use one of the ideas below or come up with one of your own! >o Winners will receive a Clarington gift bag, including a free pool membership, good at either the Clarington Fitness Centre or the Courtice Community Complex. For more: information please call 905-623-3379 Ckirington MJu u mm iUJ 1 WIKBiBiiaiiM cipality.clari ngton. on. ca 2003 Municipal Elections Notice to Candidates Are you interested in running for Municipal Council or School Board Trustee? The Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, prescribes that each person who intends to be a candidate in the 2003 Municipal Elections must submit a . nomination paper to the Municipal Clerk who is responsible for the conduct conduct of the municipal elections between January 2, 2003 and Friday, September 26, 2003. If you intend to be a candidate in the 2003 Municipal Elections, you must submit your nomination paper before you are allowed to raise or spend funds for your electoral campaign. If you have not submitted your nomination nomination paper, your campaign organization organization cannot accumulate savings or incur expenses. Also, you cannot spend your own money or that of your spouse prior to submitting your nomination form. The appropriate forms and information information can be obtained from your Municipal Clerk. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 Avis aux Candidats/Candidates Etes-vous intéressé à vous présenter pour un Conseil scolaire scolaire de langue française? La Loi sur les élections municipales, modifiée en 1996, prescrit que chaque personne qui a l'intention de devenir candidat aux élections municipales 2003 pour un Conseil scolaire de langue française doit déposer une mise en candidature auprès du Secretaire Municipal qui est responsable pour la tenue des élections entre jeudi le 2 janvier 2003 et le vendredi, 26 septembre 2003. Si vous avez l'intention de vous presenter presenter aux élections municipales 2003, vous devez déposer une mise en candidature auprès du Secrétaire Municipal avant de dépenser ou de réunir des fonds pour des activités de campagne électorale. A moins que votre mise en candidature soit déposée, votre organisation d'une campagne ne peut pas réunir des fonds ou engager des dépenses. De plus, vous ne pouvez pas dépenser votre propre argent, ou celui de votre ' époux/épouse, sur votre campagne avant de déposer votre mise en candidature. candidature. Les formulaires de mise en candidature candidature et reseignements connexes peuvent peuvent être obtenus du Secrétaire Municipal. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Secrétaire Municipale The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 P.A. Day Public Swim The Community Services Department will be holding a P.A. Day Public Swim: Date: January 3.1, 2003 Time: 1:30-3:30 PM Location: Courtice Community Complex & Clarington Fitness Centre For more information, please contact Community Services at 905-623-3379 A * ° p 0 o 1 W&ïiïKrMiï'ïfriï Sms Durham Central Agricultural Society (Orono Fair) Annual Meeting Saturday January 25th, 1:00 PM Orono Arena ê RAV HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Fit Fo>r Heart T Event Wednesday, February 12,2003 Registration/Sign-ln: 4:30-6pm Event: 6pm to 9pm Where: Rickard Recreation Complex - Hall Working together for a healthier community! Fit For Heart is an active event, which incorporates a variety of aerobics programs. A wonderful opportunity for trying out a sample of programs programs while raising money.for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Pledge forms are available at Courtice Community Complex - Fitness Training Facility, Clarington Fitness Centre and Rickard Recreation Complex. Please call Erica or Shari at 905-404-1525 for more information! Healthy Heart Month in the Municipality of Glarmgtcm! February 2003 Jfi Fit For Heart Event Workshops • Indoor Triathlon • CPR Clinics •Treadmill Relay Call 905-404-1525 for more information! Get energized with exercise and feel good about yourself! Clarington i.ciuliitfi Ihv H'fi.v v--/ COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Please quote File No. #01-03 The Municipality of Clarington requires staff for the March Break Day Camp and Trip Camp programs at the Courtice Community Complex and Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Successful candidates may also be considered for employment in the summer camp programs. Positions available: CAMP SUPERVISORS CAMP COUNSELLORS March Break runs from March 10th to 14th, 2003. Candidates must be 16 years of age, exhibit maturity and responsibility and be qualified with basic rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid. Experience dealing with children would be an asset. Successful candidates will be required to complete complete 8 hours of training prior to March Break. Anyone wishing more information should contact contact the Community Services Department at 623-3379 ext. 272. Interested candidates should submit an application application and resume no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, January 24th, 2003 to: Human Resources Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING™ A I.ifvsaving Society program accredited by Canadian Coast Guard The rules have changed! Did you know that as of September 15, 2002, anyone operating a powered boat less than 4 m in length - regardless of age - is required to hold a Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO) card? ■ Register for our upcoming BOAT course. Already have your PCO card and want to become an instructor of the program? Register for our BOAT instructor coursel ; S. B.O.A.T. Course Dates: January 22nd 5:30-9:30 pm & January 25th 1:00-5:00 . Fee: $58.00 including materials B.O.A.T. Instructor Course Dates: January 30th 5:30-8:30 pm & February 8th 10:00-5:00 Fee: $150.00 including materials For more Information, contact Tracey Leonard at 623-3392 or Community Services Department at 623-6562. - aHBaafflWM ATTENTION CLARINGTON RESIDENTS T The Municipality of Clarington has in effect By-law 93-144 as amended, a By-law which regulates the clearing away and removal of snow and ice Irom roots of buildings and from sidewalks within within the Municipality. By-law 93-144 states: • EVERY OWNER/OCCUPANT IS TO ENSURE SIDEWALKS ABUTTING ABUTTING THEIR PROPERTY ARE CLEARED OF SNOW/ICE WITHIN 12 HOURS AFTER A FALL OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. • IN THE EVENT A FALL OF SNOW HAS AN ACCUMULATION IN EXCESS OF 20CM, THE 12 HOUR TIME FRAME FOR CLEARING CLEARING AWAY SNOW WILL BE EXTENDED TO 36 HOURS. • IF THE SIDEWALK REMAINS SLIPPERY, SUITABLE MATERIAL MUST BE SPREAD TO ALLEVIATE ALLEVIATE THE HAZARD. • SIDEWALKS MUST BE KEPT FREE OF SLIPPERY SURFACES, SNOW, SLUSH OR ICE, BETWEEN FALLS OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. • THE MUNICIPALITY MAY HAVE THE WORK DONE AND THE RESULTING COST ASSESSED AGAINST THE OWNER. • NO NOTICE NEED BE GIVEN PRIOR TO ANY WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. WITH EVERYONE'S ADHERENCE TO THESE REQUIREMENTS AND EVERYONE'S DILIGENCE IN CARRYING CARRYING OUT THE NECESSARY WORK, OUR SIDEWALKS WILL REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE FOR CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED AND ANYONE WHO HAS OCCASION TO USE THEM DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CLARINGTON MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AT 905-623-3379, EXT. 239 -*v