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s PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, FEBRUARY 11, 2004 www.durhamregion.com dariagm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 2004 Interim Tax Bills (have been mailed) DUE DATES: Residential, Farmland, Managed Forests and Pipelines (All Non Capped Classes) FIRST INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004 SECOND INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, APRIL 22,2004 Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial classes and sub-classes (All Capped Classes) FIRST INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26,2004 SECOND INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, APRIL 22,2004 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 for property taxes and have not received your Tax Bill, please contact the Municipal Tax Office. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does NOT eliminate the responsibility responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. 2003 COMMERICAL and INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS VACANCY REBATE: Applications are now available. To be eligible completed completed forms and supporting documentation must be filed at our office by February 29, 2004 for the tax year 2003. For applications or further further information please contact our office. Tax Department (905) 623-3379 • . info@municipality.clarington.on.ca ATTENTION: All Clarington Transit Riders C an' Hall to purchase your transit passes? Sounds like you? Please read on! 2 "seTur 1 clarington Clarington Transit, in on-going efforts to provide its ridership with excellent customer service, is listening. Starting February 20, 2004, you will be offered the added convenience çf purchasing your Clarington Transit.Monthly, 10-Ride, and Restricted passes - not including school board issued passes - at the Clarington Fitness Centre. So, if 8:00 am to 5:00 pm doesn't fit your schedule, schedule, try these hours:' Saturday & Sunday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30 am to 10:00 pm Tuesday s Thursday - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm The, Clarington Fitness, Centre is located at,49 Liberty Street ■ ■'North; right' next"door to the' BowmanYille Hi^ Clarington Transit during normal business hours at 1 (905j 623-3379 ;ext. 280 or the Clarington Fitness Centre at (905) 623-3392.' COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Thérèse 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 Casgrain and honour those who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to volunteering. The award is presented presented annually to two Canadians, a man and a woman, to recognize recognize the voluntary contributions of men and women from communities across Canada whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and persistent endeavours have contributed significantly significantly to advancing a cause and the well-being of their fellow fellow citizens. If you are interested in submitting a nomination for this award, please contact the Municipal Clerk's Department for more information. The submission deadline is March 1 2004. Apply to be a Member of the: Durham Enviromental Advisory Committee S ' i nce its inception in 2001, the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee has provided advice to Regional Council on a number of Regional initiatives including the Oak Ridges Moraine; the Durham Region Transportation . Master Plan and the Durham Region Official Plan Review. Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee S ince its inception in 2002, the Committee has provided advice on a number of initiatives, including the Nutrient Management Act and Regulations, and the Durham Region Official Plan Review. In addition, the Committee has been involved in agricultural awareness and outreach activities, activities, including the 2003 Durham Farm Tour. If you have an interest in protecting and enhancing the Region's natural environment or agricultural resources, and wish to be considered for membership, please submit a brief request explaining why you are interested and how you feel you can contribute along with other relevant information. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail with your submission. Public Information Centres Clarington ( M ove your body, exercise your mind and shake off the winter blahs by participating in a new outdoor/indoor event that celebrates the Clarington community & the family learning opportunities that thrive here! Clarington Winter WonderLearn, presented by a broad community community partnership, will feature interactive demonstrations and displays set up by local organizations and businesses (activities include wagon rides, x-country ski clinics, story times, animals from the Bowmanville Zoo and much morel). This free event takes place Saturday, February 21st from 11am to 4pm at the Courtice Community Complex (2950 Courtice Road). For more information, call Clarington Public Library at 905-623-7322. v x Your expression of interest should be received no later than February 13, 2004 addressed to: A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner'of Planning Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department Box 623, . Lang Tower, West Building, 1615 Dundas Street East Whitby ON L1 N 6A3 phone: 905-668-/711 fax: 905-436-6612 website: www.planning@region.durham.on.ca. Appointments will be considered March/April 2004. For more information please contact Chris Darling at the address above or visit the Region's web-site at www.region.durham.on.ca. DURHAM REGION Fitness Instructor (Part-time) Please quote File No. #05-04 Reporting to the Fitness Coordinator, the successful candidate candidate would be required to conduct a variety of fitness classes 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 classes • Strong public relations and customer service skills • Strong communication skills in both verbal and written • A current (within last 90 days) Criminal Reference Check . ("CPIC") is required at time of interview. Salary Rate: $23.69 per hour King Street East, Bowmanville Mall Access ^.. . , v^J^,.S;.pafLQtthe.Bropdsecl 2004 capital works programme, J '■ ÆJk,; the Municipality qfClarington plans to carry out improvemérits tojhe^accesses to the Bowmanville Mall at 243 ! King Street East, including signalization and adjust- . ment of lane configuration on King Street between Simpson ' Avenue and Mearns Avenue. The Municipality is holding a Public Information Centre to - present design proposals and obtain feedback and comment from area residents, merchants and interested stakeholders prior to proceeding with detailed design and construction. The Information Centre will be held on: Date: Wednesday February 11,2004 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Building 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Improvements and Signalization Staff from the Municipality of Clarington and TSH, Consultants for the project, will be in attendance to answer questions. For further information on this project, please contact: Mr. A.S. Cannella, CET Director, Engineering Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6 Telephone (905) 623-3379 E-Mail tcannella@municipality.clarington.on.ca or Mr. Will McCrae, P. Eng. Project Engineer TSH (Project Consultant) 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5G6 Telephone (905) 372-2121 E-Mail wmccra.e@tsh:ca Hunt Street Reconstruction - Baseline Road to Albert Street and Duke Street and Baseline Road Intersection Improvements A s part of the proposed 2004 capital works programme, the'Municipality of Clarington plans to reconstruct Hunt Street from Baseline Road to Albert Street. The Municipality is also considering operational improvements to the intersection of Baseline Road and Duke Street. Staff from the Municipality of Clarington and TSH, Consultants for the project, will be in attendance to answer questions. Recreation Programmer (Part-time 24 hours per week) Please quote File No. #06-04 Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Programmer will assist with the planning, promotion, implementation implementation and supervision of recreation programs and services services offered throughout the Municipality. Qualifications: • Diploma or Degree in Recreation or a related field or a combination of appropriate education and experience. • 1-2 years related programming and supervisory experience • Ability to work independently and be self- motivated • Strong Customer Service Skills • Current certification in Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR • Experience in computers applications, specifically Microsoft Office 2000 • Access to a reliable vehicle would be an asset • A current (within last 90 days) Criminal Reference Check ("CPIC") is required at time of interview. Salary Rate: $17.31 per hour A base plan survey for Hunt Street, and several alternative cross section proposals have been prepared and will be on display for review and discussion. Conceptual configurations for Duke Street and Baseline Road intersection will also be on display. The Municipality is holding a Public Information Centre to obtain feedback from area residents before proceeding with detailed design for the reconstruction of the street and intersection intersection improvements. The Information Centre will be held on: Date: Wednesday February 18,2004 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Building 40.Temperance Street, Bowmanville For further information on this project, please contact: Mr. A.S. Cannella, CET Director, Engineering Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6 Telephone (905) 623-3379 E-Mail tcannella@municipality.clarington.on.ca or. Mr. Roy Kempton, P. Eng. Project Engineer TSH (Project Consultant) 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5G6 Telephone. (905) 372-2121 E-Mail rkempton@tsh.ca King Street Lighting Improvements and Associated Streetscape Works Scugog Street to George Street A s part of the proposed 2004 capital works programme, the Municipality of Clarington plans to replace the existing aging street lights on King Street West between Scugog Street and George Street. In addition, Phase I of the downtown streetscape improvements will also be undertaken on King Street West between Silver Street and Division Street. Staff from the Municipality of Clarington and TSH, Consultants for the project, will be in attendance to answer questions. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume no later than 5:00 p.m., February 13, 2004 to: Human Resources Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6. Personal Information Is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of Job selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted. The Municipality Is holding a Public Information Centre to obtain feedback from area residents, merchants and interested interested stakeholders before proceeding with detailed design for the street lighting and streetscape improvements. The Information Centre will be held on: . Date: Tuesday February 17,2004 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Building 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville For further information on this project, please contact: Mr. A.S. Cannella, CET Director, Engineering Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6 Telephone (905) 623-3379 E-Mail tcannella @ municipality.clarington.on.ca \ or Mr. Ron Albright, P. Eng. Project Engineer TSH (Project Consultant) 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5G6 Telephone (905) 372-2121 E-Mail ralbright@tsh.ca www.iDui9ieipalifir.cldrington.on.ca