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J o PAGE A2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 26, 2003 www.durhwn region.com Clarington Leading the Way 905-623-3379 A Message from The Clarington Emergency and Fire Services WATCH YOUR Allow the ashes from your woodstove or fireplace to cool before emptying them into a metal container with a tight fitting lid. -v Keep the container outside. YOUR CHIMNEY Remember to check your chimney regularly for signs of corrosion or deterioration. Have all chimneys cleaned and inspected at least once a year. urrv Ensure that a WETT Certified Chimney Sweep cleans and inspects your chimney annually It is the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms. The Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommends you install one on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your alarms regularly and change the batteries at least once a year. If a fire does occur in your home, everyone must get out as quickly as possible. Develop a fire escape plan and practice it with your entire family. REIGNING CATS AND DOGS », PfevS-, •'ni? Elsabeth is a beautiful adult female cat. She is an unusual brown orange tabby colour. She is clean and calm and would make a great companion. Our shelter is currently full of cats and kittens in need of good homes. This should be the last of the 2003 kittens. So if you were looking for a small furry friend, please come down to the shelter. Please remember that both dogs and cats are required to be kept safely at home. Dogs are required to be leashed when walked, their owners are also required to stoop and scoop after A/ o. their pet. s < For information on this and , i other animals please call : £ 905-623-7651 or visit us at p 33 Lake Rd„ Bowmanville. v TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the envelope envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. Tender No. CL2003-31 RENOVATION TO THE VISUAL ARTS CENTRE, BOWMANVILLE Closing Time and Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) Monday, December 8th, 2003 SCOPE OF WORK This work includes but is not limited to the following. Bidders may bid on either or both Part "A" and Part "B". * Part "A" - Fire Escape * Part "B" - Handicap Access NOTE: Any queries regarding detail specifications are to be directed to Chris Earle, Barry Bryan Associates. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, Ext. 402 Barry-Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd. 11 Stanley Crt„ Whitby, ON L1 N 8P9 905-666-5252 info@municipality.clarington.on.ca Young Heritage Leaders Program 2003 he Ontario Heritage Foundation's Young Heritage Leaders Program is designed to recognize the outstanding contributions that young people are making to local heritage preservation. Whether serving as volunteers for local heritage organizations or initiating initiating their own projects, these young people are demonstrating demonstrating a commitment to preserving and protecting the heritage of our communities. Any resident of Ontario 18 years old and younger who has made outstanding contributions to their local community community in the area of built (heritage structures/research on heritage buildings, etc.), cultural (museums, research, etc.) or natural heritage (conservation area, wetland, etc.) preservation is eligible for nomination. If you wish to submit nominations for this award, please contact the Municipal Clerk's Department, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3A6, by Friday, December 12, 2003. Enjoy lots of fun activities with the whole family! Election for two (2) members Newcastle Village Community Hall Board lections for two (2) members will be held by the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board at their meeting to be held at the Newcastle Auditorium on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in seeking election to this Board for a two year term, please attend the meeting. For further information regarding the Hall Board, please call Gabrielle Worsley at 905-987-3856 or contact her by email at: gabrielle.bell@sympatico.ca Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM III Deputy Clerk ' • Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Date: December 6th 2003 Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Place: South Courtlce Arena (Prestonville Road Courtice) $5.00 Per person. For Ticket Information please call or visit your closest ONTARIO EARLY YEARS SITE: Bowmanville: 905-697-3171 Newcastle 905-987-7767 Board and Committee Appointments T he 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, 2006. BOARD/COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION COMPOSITION FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS REMUNERATION Abandoned Cemeteries Board To care for abandoned cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington 5 positions As required - Animal Advisory Committee To promote responsible pet ownership and excellence in animal care 6 positions Monthly - Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee To provide representation of various farming interests 11 positions Monthly - Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee To review the need and justification for the Highway 407 extension and the environmental, social, cultural, and economic issues associated with the proposed highway 2 positions per ward Monthly Clarington Museums and Archives Board To manage the Clarington Museums and Archives - Bowmanville and Clarke Branches 2 positions per ward As required - Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee To review existing and future traffic management practices 3 positions per ward Monthly - Committee of Adjustment To review requests for Minor Variances in respect of the land, building or structure structure or the use thereof 6 positions Twice monthly $33.70 per meeting Fence Viewers To arbitrate and settle fence disputes 4 positions As required $32.16 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 $35.20 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 Tuesday 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 $59.64 per call + mileage Property Standards Committee To review matters relative to the prescribed prescribed standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within the Municipality of Clarington 5 positions As required $33.70 per meeting Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee To assist the municipality and Ministry of Natural Resources in the management management of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area 11 positions Monthly If you wish to be considered for appointment to one of the above Boards or Committees, application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Customer Service Desk, Municipal Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario and also on the municipality's web site www.municipality.clarington.on.ca If you are interested in serving on more than one Board or Committee, please list these in your order of priority. Completed application forms must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2003. Appointments will be made by Council in January, 2004 at which time we will advise the successful applicants. Please note that a Public Open House regarding all the Boards and Committees of Clarington, will be held on Wednesday, November 26,2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex located at the corner of Regional Road 57 and Highway #2. A representative 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 I Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM III Deputy Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 www.municipality.clarington