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4 I I PAGE 2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, February 19, 2003 www.durhamregion.com INFORMATION CENTRE THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY The Municipality of Clarington, in conjunction with The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is undertaking a study dealing with the restoration of Bowmanville Creek between Jackman Road and the Goodyear Pond (approx, boundaries). The project is being considered in order to address issues relating to erosion, protection of infrastructure and sjltation, as well as impacts on aquatic habitat, recreation, and cultural features. The Municipality of Clarington and CLOCA would like to invite you to attend a Public Information Centre on February 26, 2003. At this Information Centre, a series of five different alternatives for restoring restoring the stream will be presented. Your comments/input are welcome. welcome. Wednesday, February 26,2003 Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Council Chambers Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This Study is subject to the Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood arid Erosion Control .Projects approved for this type of undertaking. Your input will be incorporated into the planning and design process for the project. Youth Basketball Drop-In C ome play some FREE pick-up basketball in a supervised supervised and relaxed atmosphere. Ages: 12 - 18 yrs. Courtice High School Gym Wednesday Nights 5:00 -7:00 PM Newcastle Public School Gym Thursday Nights 8:00 - 10:00 PM Cost is>*EFtEE" W /-dtiVi&S ! ff i ' v ô - V W> ♦, \>>$l ■e Brought.to y.ou by the Municipality of ClaringtoniGommunity Service ' - Department and The ClaringtonYouth AdvIsbrÿCommittee (C.Y.A.C.) Clarington Public Library Board T he Municipality of Clarington is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Clarington Public Library Board pursuant to the Public Libraries Act for the balance of the term of council. The Board is responsible for the administration of the public library service in the Municipality of Clarington. Service is voluntary citizen participation and there is no remuneration. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian Citizen and a resident of the Municipality of Clarington. If you wish to be considered for appointment to the Clarington Public Library Board as one of the members nominated and appointed by Council, application application forms are available at the Reception Desk of the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville and on the municipality's web site, www.municipality.clarington.on.ca . Completed application application forms must be received in the Municipal Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2003. fsESS SSBMpRf®, ATTENTION CLARINGTON RESIDENTS T he 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 from roofs 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 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 MAIL. v • 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 MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AT 905-623-3379, EXT. 239 2003 INTERIM TAX BILLS have been mailed DUE DATES: Residential, Farmland, Managed Forests and Pipelines (All Non Capped Classes) FIRST INSTALLMENT: SECOND INSTALLMENT: Thursday, February 20,2003 Thursday, April 24, 2003 Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial classes and sub-classes (All Capped Classes) FIRST INSTALLMENT: SECOND INSTALLMENT: Thursday, February 27, 2003 Thursday, April 24, 2003 Due to the renovations at the Municipality of Clarington, the Tax Department is temporarily moving to the south side of the building on the same floor. In spite of the disruptions the renovations may cause, we are still committed to delivering delivering Excellent Customer Service.. To avoid line-ups please choose one of the various payment options listed on the back of the tax bill that is convenient for you. If you are responsible and have not received your Tax Bill, please contact the Municipal Tax Office. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does NOT eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. 2002 COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS VACANCY REBATE: Applications are now available. To be eligible completed forms and supporting documentation must be filed at our office by February 28, 2003 for the tax year 2002. For applications or further information please contact our office. Tax Department (905) 623-3379 Bowmanville - Westside Marshes Management Plan Public Information Centre T he Municipality of Clarington and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority are working together to prepare a Management Plan for the long-term management and enhancement of the Bowmanville and Westside marshes and the lands that surround them. You are invited to a Public Information Centre to review the background information, including including the data collected on natural heritage features during a four-season inventory inventory of the marshes, prepared by Niblett Environmental Consultants. The background information together with the information from the May 2001 workshop, will be considered during the next Management Plan workshop: Goals, Objectives & Management Options, scheduled for April 2003. DATE: Thurs. February. 20th, 2003 TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PLACE: Upstairs at Bobby C's Dockside Restaurant 70 Port Darlington Rd., Bowmanville, Ontario For information on the study please contact: Cynthia Strike, Planner, Special Project Branch, Municipality of Clarington 905-623-3379 Ext 219 or email: cstrike@municipality.clar- ington.on.ca or Don Wright, Director of Environmental Approvals and Planning, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, 905 579-0411 or email: dwright@CLOCA.com COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT i 0emil C€)/rtionaO r •:«# <•' A Warm up the winter months with the hottest pre-teen Dance EVER! Come help us celebrate this optional semi-formal dance. Friday February 21st at the Courtice Community Complex from seven to nine Grades 5 to 8. Tickets go on sale at the Courtice Community Centre on Friday February 14th 2003. The cost is $5.00 Don't be disappointed get your tickets early!!!! " ' Presented and supervised by Clarington Community Service staff. FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (Part Time) Please quote File No. #07.-03 Reporting to the Fitness Coordinator, the successful successful candidate would be required to conduct a variety of fitness classes for the Municipality of Clarington. Qualifications: • Current First Aid and CPR • Current Fitness Leadership Training (OFC, CanFit Pro, YMCA or equivalent) • Personal Training Certificate would be an asset • Enthusiastic and self motivated • Minimum of 3 years experience in teaching fitness fitness classes • Strong public relations and customer service -skills • Strong communication skills in both verbal and written Salary: $23.00 per hour Interested candidates should submit an application application and resume no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, February 21,2003 to: Human Resources Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act for the purpose of job selection. We thank all applicants (or their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Waste and Littering E ach year the Municipality of Claringlon spends between $40,000 and $50,000 picking up garbage and litter that has been thrown in the ditches and roadsides across the Municipality. Garbage and leftover debris from fast food restaurant take-out, bags of household household garbage, old tires and shingles cost the citizens in municipal time and resources. Illegal dumping is a serious problem for the Municipality and the environment. environment. So what can somoono do? If you are moving it may bo possible lo arrange for a special garbage pickup. Please contact the Region of Durham Public Works Department 1-800-667-5671 to discuss your situation. situation. If a special or separate pickup is not appropriate, llioro is another altornatlvo. Did you know that it costs only $5.00 to take up to 55 kg (123.2 lbs) to the Regional Waste Disposal Site, located located at 1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa? The Region will accept up to 1,000 kg of mixed garbage per visit. This can include up to 5 vehicle tires and up to 50 litres of household hazardous waste. The fee increases by $1.00 for every 11 kg lo a maximum maximum of $90.00 per visit. Compared lo the Municipal By-law fine for illegal dumping of $5,000, plus the actual cost of the removal of the garbage tills is a small price to pay for a safer, cloanor environment. For more Information on the Region of Durham's Public Works Department Waste Program, visit Iholr wobsilo at hllp://www.roglon.durham.on.ca and follow tho links. The Clarington Waste Management Transfer Site operates an independent independent waste transfer site for non-haz- ardous residential and commercial waste disposal at 178 Clarke/Darlington Townline Road in Clarington. Phone 905-697-2145. Hours of operations: Monday lo Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tho cost is $7.00 for up to 1000 kg of garbage. If you have witnossod an incident of illegal dumping and can positively identify tho persons responsible, you can conlact tho Municipal Law Enforcement Division at 905-623- 3379 oxtonslon 239. Your complaint will bo Investigated and if possiblo, chargos will bo laid. As a witness you will bo roqulrod lo attend court and glvo ovldonco. www.municipality.clarington.on.ca