PAGE 2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, February 5, 2003 www.durhamregion.com.- (hrington Leading the Way ' 905-623-3379 FIT FOR HEART EVENT Aerobathon Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Location: Rickard Recreation Complex, Hall Time: Registration / Sign In: 4:30-6PM Event: 6:00-9:00PM V Massages: 4:30-9:30PM *10 minute sessions 'Minimum $5 donation (all proceeds to Heart & Stroke Foundation) Provided by Jen Smith, R.M. T Call the Fitness Training Facility at 905-404-1525 to book your appointment! Book nowI m Therese Casgrain Volunteer Award D uring the International Year of Volunteers 2001, Human Resources Development Canada announced the launch of the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award. The purpose of this award is to commemorate the work of Thérèse Gasgrain and Honour those who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to volunteering. The award is presented annually to two Canadians, a man and a woman, to recognize the voluntary contributions of men and women from communities communities across Canada whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and persistent endeavors have contributed significantly to advancing a cause and the well-being of their fellow citizens. If you are interested in submitting a nomination for this award, please contact the Municipal Cle.rk's Department 905-623-3379 for more information. The submission deadline is March 1, 2003. A Friendly Reminder To All Our Pet Owners I mportant information about your Community Animal Shelter You can adopt a dog for $75.00 or a cat for $45.00 and provide a good home for your new pet. Location Your Community Animal Shelter is located at 33 Lake Road, Bowmanville (At Liberty, South of Highway 401). Hours of Operation Monday - Friday Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Telephone Number: (905) 623-7651 Responsible Pet Owners' By-law The Clarington By-law requires that every dog and cat in the Municipality be licenced annually. Please note that there is a limit of up to 3 dogs/cats per residence. Lost Pets Help us to return your lost pet. Save the worry and the cost of impound fines and additional board fees. We regularly return licenced pets home without needing to impound them. We encourage you to buy your annual dog/cat licence. Microchipping You can purchase a lifetime licence for your microchipped dog or cat upon providing proof of microchipping. DID YOU KNOW? THE MUNICIPALITY WILL ISSUE A RECEIPT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES FOR YOUR FINANCIAL DONATION TO THE MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTER! Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM II Deputy Clerk fv-C TV'-'ir ATTENTION CLARINGTON RESIDENTS T he Municipality of Clarington has in effect By-law 93-144 as amended, a By-law which regulates the clearing clearing away and removal of snow and ice from roofs of buildings and from sidewalks sidewalks within the Municipality. By-law 93-144 states: • EVERY OWNER/OCCUPANT IS TO ENSURE SIDEWALKS 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 AWAY SNOW WILL BE EXTENDED TO 36 HOURS. . IF THE SIDEWALK REMAINS SLIPPERY, SLIPPERY, SUITABLE MATERIAL MUST BE SPREAD TO ALLEVIATE THE HAZARD. 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, CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED HANDICAPPED AND ANYONE WHO HAS OCCASION TO USE THEM DURING 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 M mmm What's on this page • Public Notices | • Reigning Cats and Dogs • Upcoming Municipal Events • Road Closures TïïWlÉl Cen,res v« 'fe%pfi*/U0b:f?ostings dip i nf o@m u n ici pai r HEALTHY HEART MONTH Schedule of Events CPR Clinics Information only, no certification. Adult / Child / Infant procedures will be covered. For all ages! 'Saturday, February 15, 2003 1:00PM Courtice Complex, Aerobics Studio OR Register using Barcode # 13818 'Sunday, February 16, 2003 1:00PM Courtice Complex, Aerobics Studio FREE! Register using Barcode #13819 Heart Disease Prevention Workshop Conducted by Pharmasave. Discusses risk factors & ways to prevent heart disease. For all ages! * 'Monday, February 10, 2003 FREE! ■ T:v-: iV \ 1:30-2:30PM Courtice Complex, Hall A Register using Barcode # 13820 Low Fat Tasty Cooking Workshop Provided by the Region of Durham Community Food Advisors program. Learn how to prepare tasty low fat food! Food demonstration provided. Ages 16 years & up. 'Monday, February 10, 2003 6:00-7:0OPM Rickard Rec Complex, Hall A FREE for Fitness Members / $5.00 for Non Fitness Members Register using Barcode # 13825 Easing into Healthy Living A program offered by the Clarington Older Adults Association at the Clarington Beech Centre will be hosted this date only at the Rickard Rec Complex. Adults 55 years & up 'Wednesday, February 12,2003 10:00-11:00AM Rickard Rec Complex, Hall D FREE! Register using Barcodé # 13826 Indoor Triathlon An individual triathlon event - bike, walk & row (cycles, treadmills & rowers). Prizes for top finishers! 'Thursday, February 20, 2003 7:00-9:0DPM Courtice Complex, Fitness Facility FREE! • Register using Barcode # 13821 "■^SWSSBwawwsW!- ■: : ' - ~ :" ' " Treadmill Team Relay • . This is à team event - teams of 4. Prizes for top finishers! 7:00-9:OOPM Courtice Complex, Fitness Facility Register using Barcode # 13822 (register one person from team only) Older Adults Day A day of activities for older adults! Adults 55 years and over may work out in the facility free of charge this day! 'Friday, February 14, 2003 Courtice Complex, Fitness Training Facility *9:30-10:30AM CPR Clinic (information only, no certification) Register using Barcode # 13823 *10:30-11:30AM 55+ Strength Training Class Register using Barcode # 13824 To Register: 'Use EazyReg at 905-623-3299 or www.claringtoneazyreg.ca (using Family Account Number & Personal Client Barcode) 'Visit the Clarington Fitness Centre, Courtice Community Complex or Rickard Recreation Complex to register in person 'Completion of a Health Questionnaire may be required prior to participation Brought to you by: Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham Durham Lives! Heart & Stroke Foundation Pharmasave ClamglM Leading the lWry '--' Fitness Training Facility Clarington Your new waste collection service starts the week of February 11, 2003 Residents of Clarington, receiving curbside waste collection, should now have received a curbside "Green Bin" at their door. Inside were the following: • 2003 Waste Information Guide &, Calendar, • Kitchen food waste container, • A box of 30 bio-degradable liner bags, • 5 paper yard waste bags. Check the 2003 Waste Guide for your garbage collection day and recycling weeks. They may be changing. Get ready to recycle more in your Blue Box and to start separating your food wastes for composting. Let's strive to do better and reduce the garbage we send to landfill. V ir Gcun Fin renew (omiwtinG or more Infor minion contact: Durham Region Works Department al ('>(15) 579-5264 or l-800$6MO'fcfl' V " rcglon.durhM)I^M^|^;t:-:. www. municipality.clarington.on.ca