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durhamrcgion.com Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ March 8,2006 Qanagtm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 MAYOR'S CORNER TRAFFIC SAFETY Traffic safety in Canada is a collaborative collaborative effort among Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of government, as well as you, the driver. As a result of this combined effort fatalities resulting from traffic collisions across Canada have decreased by 33% since 1984, even while the number of licensed drivers has been increasing. Despite this effort however, approximately 30 people are killed each year in the Durham Region as a result of motor vehicle collisions, many more people are injured seriously enough to require hospitalization. At the municipal level we are responsible to design, construct and improve roads so that they are safe for all road users. We maintain maintain roads to keep them safe year round, and work hand in hand with police, safety organizations and community volunteer groups to address concerns and to develop innovative and appropriate community based solutions that make our roadways safer, ease congestion and reduce injuries. Traffic engineering and road design is where traffic safety all begins begins and roadways are designed to provide operational efficiency, comfort, safety and convenience for the motorist. The roadway, vehicle, and individual users are all integral parts of transportation transportation safety and efficiency. On our existing road system the Municipality continually monitors all of these characteristics and makes improvements as conditions and traffic volumes require. As well, when the Municipality considers upgrading an existing road, we-always take that opportunity to review the current design and to make improvements where possible. Once the road is in place the number one safety issue is the condition of the roadway and our Operations Department operates operates in accordance with the Ontario Minimum Maintenance Guidelines to inspect and maintain Clarington's roads. During the winter months, depending on temperature and the desired result, materials are chosen to ensure that the roads are kept clear of snow and ice. We conduct regular road and sidewalk inspections and make repairs where necessary. We also provide appropriate pavement markings and road signage that maximize safety. Further to traffic engineering and road maintenance we also work with important traffic safety partners such as the police, our local Road Watch Committee and the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee which is comprised of staff, Council representation, representation, police, Region of Durham staff and voting members of the public who work together to address safety issues. Finally, however, there really is no substitute for a defensive driver who observes the rules of the road because it is true that "Seatbelts Save Lives" and that "Road Safety is No Accident". info@clarington.net COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Council of the Municipality of Clarington is seeking applications from interested individuals to fill the following positions: Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee -- to advise Council on accessibility related issues within the Municipality - meetings are held the first Thursday evening of every month - 3 positions (in accordance accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, the majority of committee members shall include people with disabilities) Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee - to review existing and future traffic management practices - meetings are held the third Thursday evening of every month - 2 positions for Ward 1,1 position for each of Wards 3 and 4 Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee - to make recommendations recommendations on the preservation of structures of historical and/or architectural significance - meetings are held the second Tuesday evening of each month -1 position Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee - to assist the municipality and the Ministry of Natural Resources in the management of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area - meetings are held monthly -1 position 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 - meetings are held monthly -1 position for Ward 2 If you wish to be considered for these appointments, please submit an application to the Municipal Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2006. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Administrative Centre Customer Service Desk, in the Municipal Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario and also nn thp municipality's weh site, www.clarlnaton.net. Community Corner TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temper- ancë StreeL Bowmanville, Ontario,; t1C'3A6,-aré invited arid will 'be received on the forms and in the énvelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Ï Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville,-ON. , Tender No. CL2006-9 - WATER PIPING REPLACEMENT l GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX 2440 King Street West, Bowmanville, ON. Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 PM (local time) TUESDAY, MARCH 21 ST, 2006 On Site Visit: 2:00:00 PM (local time) THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2006 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 TENDER SEALED TENDERS for the Contract specified 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 by the Clerk until the specified closing time and date. Tender No. CL2006-7 - BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY PARK, SCOREBOARD CONSTRUCTION, BOWMANVILLE, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 PM (local time) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the construction construction of a structure to house a new scoreboard at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Community Park, approximately 12 m wide by 8 m high. The predominately steel structure will be supported by concrete posts and concrete caisson foundations with a 2.4 m high by 12 m wide masonry wall surrounding the concrete posts. The scoreboard will feature steel signboards and a 4.9 m by 1.8 m scoreboard supplied by the Municipality. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $50.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. 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 Mr. Ron Albright, P. Eng. TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division St., Cobourg, Ontario. K9A5G6 Telephone: 1-800-463-8046 CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following following position(s). For complete job descriptions please visit Part-Time Cashier Receptionist (Temporary) - Please quote File it20-06 To be considered, all applications must bo submitted to tho Human Resources Division of the Municipality of Clarington. Failure to do so may result in an application not being received in time for consideration. ; 'I i : i ■[ l it NEW ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR AQUATIC FACILITIES Beginning April 1,2006, the Municipality of Clarington will implement a number of changes to its admission criteria for Aquatic Facilities (to be known as Pool Admission Policy). .These changes are a result of a Coroner's Inquest, and have been recommended by the Lifesaving Society of Canada and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, to enhance the safety of young children in aquatic environments for the Province of Ontario. Changes will include the following for all Family and Public Swims: Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian 14 years of age or older, who is responsible responsible for their direct supervision. Direct supervision is defined as "within arms reach." Maximum ratio of children to guardians is 3:1. Children aaed 8 and 9 years who cannot pass the facility swim test must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian 14 years o( age or older, who.isiresponsible for theiçÿifefct.sppëryisidn./.Maxi- , mum ratio of children to guardians hs 4:l/ ; 'Tv-T- • -- r " ■ v \ l ;V yv : •. Guardians or group leaders are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility and must directlyjsupervise the children at all times. Direct supervision for this purpose means "jn the water." ! A l . i i ' ■■ , ■ . ■ Facility Swim Test: \ • ; \ / v j Submerge entire head'underwater in any comfortable way, including face, ears, and back of headjln'a relaxed manner, swim continuously two (2) widths of the pool on front using any form of propulsion (arms/ legs or combination). Maintain near horizontal body position. ; Swim in one direction, turn and then swim in the opposite direction. * Children aged 8 and 9, upon successful completion of the facility swim test, will receive a facility identification card. Upon presenting presenting this card at the reception desk prior to a public swim, children will receive a wrist band which identifies them as being able to swim without parental supervision. To assist parents with this new criteria, Swim Testing dates for children children aged 8 and 9 will be held at both the Clarington Fitness Centre and the Courtice Community Complex, at no charge. Please bring identification for your child to verify their date of birth. Clarington Fitness Centre Tuesday, March 21 and 28 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, March 23 and 30 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday, March 19 and 26 3:30-5:00 pm Courtice Community Complex Monday, March 20 and 27 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, March 29 5:00-7:00 pm Saturday, March 25 ' 10:00 am-1:00 pm For more information on new Admission Requirements, please contact contact the Clarington Fitness Centre at 905-623-3392 or the Courtice Community Complex at 905-404-1525. CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER PETER LOVE TO SPEAK IN DURHAM DSEA hosting networking breakfast, Mar.14 Start your morning with an energy boost: Join the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance for its second in a new series of breakfast seminars on Tuesday, March 14 with Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Conservation Officer within the Ontario Power Authority. The Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) is pleased to welcome welcome Mr. Love to Durham. Mr. Love will speak about the energy conservation plans for Ontario. • • The breakfast takes place Tuesday, Mar. 14 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Tosca Banquet Hall, 800 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa. Directions: Hwy. 401 east to Thickson Rd exit, north to Champlain Dr' east on Champlain - TOSCA is on the North side of the road. Cost: $40 per ticket, $350 for a table of 10. Agenda: Registration and buffet: 7:30 a.m. Speaker / Q&A: 8:10 - 8:45 a.m. • Conclusion: 9 a.m. "KIDS" MOVIE NIGHTS AT NEWTONVILLE COMMUNITY HALL Admission $4 / child (includes food S^drinks) Saturday, March 11 at 6:30 PM -Yours, Mine and Ours (PG) (Comedy) Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM - Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire (PG-13) ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM'S ARTS OF CHINA EXHIBIT visits Clarington i clarington Museums and Archives is pleased to host i this traveling exhibit that has been developed by The ROM in collaboration with the Chinese. Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. The special exhibit Will run from 1 MARCH 8 UNTIL APRIL 20,2006 at the Sarah Jane r Williams Heritage Centre, 62 Temperance Street, i Bowmanville. For more information or to book a group tour for your school or community organization call the, Museum Office at 905-623-2734. DURHAM EAST SOFTBALL -REGISTRATION ! MARCH 10.6PM-9 PM, CAW Hall Oshawa and : MARCH 11,10 AM - 2 PM, Courtice Community j (Thmpifty www.durharneast8oftball.com CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION | . Self-defense for Older Adults - Tuesday, March 14,6:00 PM -8 PM ; St. Patrick's Social isa and Winter Art Exhibit, I ; Thursday, March 16,1:00-3 PM ..T ! Social Dance - Friday, March 17,1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ; For more information, please contact Jo-Anne at the ; Clarington Beech Centre 905-697-0739 EAST COAST RENDEZVOUS - 9th Annual Gala and Silent Auction 0 l Hosted by the Clarington Project, Semi Formal t ' j SATURDAY, MARCH 18, Garnet B. Rickard Recre- j ation Complex. Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM, Dance ( following. For Tickets call Darlene/Warren at . : ... 905-623-6814, $35/person INTERESTED IN PLANTING TREES ON 1 YOUR PROPERTY THIS SPRING? i We may be able, to help! A tree seedling purchase; program is available to local land owners (more than I 2 acres) within Central Lake Ontario Conservation's ; watersheds at significant savings. Tree orders must be j , f placed by Fri. March 12,2006 - Quantities limited. 1 Info: For tree order forms/ species available visit ; ! www.cloca.com or contact ; M ; Jonathon Staples, ext. 138, or Jamie Davidson, ■ 1 ext. 114, at the Authority Office 905-579-0411. < •jt / r Branch on Monday, March 13th at 10:30 am. This v acclaimed children's author will delight all ages as she enthusiastically performs her rhythms and \: rhymes, featured in books like "Dirty Dog Boogie", ■ "Cabbagehead" and "Zig Zag Zoems". Don't forget to check out other March Break i programs taking place at your public library! i For more information call 905-623-7322 or visit wvfoclaririo^ 1 Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS IT S THE LAW OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL Registration forms can be downloaded at Karen Hunt at 905-666-6259 /1 -877-338-3360. lor call: The Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) is comprised of business, government and educational institutions working together for the advancement of initiatives that address the challenges facing Durham Region, Ontario and Canada, as well as being an active participant in the global quest for clean, affordable energy solutions. Visit our Web site at wtOLStMÊdGÈ www.clarington.net t Check out the 2006 Spring Community-Guide OF online: wiyw.ciflflnfltoanet/htdoct/fflcfffltionJrtml MARCH BREAK CAMPS March 13-17th : Trip Camps, Sport Camps, Day Camps : : v ■ ; ; MARCH BREAK HISTORY CAMP At Glaring, .ton Museums and Archives For more information or to ; register, please call the museum office at 905-623-2734. Corns snd Explore an Ancient Civilization at the Mussuml FIVE DAYS IN MARCH march break ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Visual Arts Centre of Clar- ; Ington March IO- March 17, For further Information call 905-623-5831 or email XlUllUbUKUGa ;W""'- r ' -- : -- : • ' ' : ft*#? m "BOREDOM BUSTERS" Clarington Publie Library's March Break, Free drop-in programs .from l | March 10th through to March 17th. A complete listing of ;| programs can be found at WWW.rtaflngrtfl^HilflfY **** - or by calling 905-623-7322. ; u 'df&Ativiijr "