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J Page A2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ June 7,2006 durhamregion.com Qaringtm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 o' 1 nk mU *4* Q&iAbh Tour 9 Exquisite Clarington Gardens . BBQ, Raffle, 40 Artisans Saturday June 17th, 2006 Tickets are $15.00. Please call 905-987-5664 Proceeds benefit the Hearth Place Cancer Support Center www.hearthplace.org ; MAYOR S CORNER ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN On Saturday, June 17, 2006, the Artists in the Garden Committee are holding their 7th annual fundraising event from which all proceeds go to support Hearth Place, Durham Region's Cancer Support Centre. This event is growing in popularity every year and to date has raised approximately $60,000 for Hearth Place. This year's Artists in the Garden boasts a tour of 9 unique and beautiful gardens throughout Bowmanville and Newcastle. In each garden local artists and musicians will be on hand displaying and demonstrating their particular talents and selling their work. Tickets are available for purchase locally at The Potting Bench in Bowmanville at 905- 623-8888 and Bloom Field Farm in Newcastle at 905-987-5664 at a cost of $15.00 each. Come view the talented and creative artists displays along with some of the most beautiful gardens residents of the Municipality of Clarington have to offer. TRAFFIC NOTICE Baseline Road and Holt Road Right-of-Way Change to All-Way Stop The physical change will take effect Wed. June 7,2006 at 10 a.m. (note: if the above date is a severe weather day such as heavy rain, fog etc., the conversion may be delayed until the following day) Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has approved an all-way stop condition for the above noted intersection. Posts and advance warning signs will be installed in advance but covered until Wednesday June 7,2006 at 10:00 a.m. to give motorists time to adjust to the coming change. For further information please contact: Ron Baker Traffic Coordinator, Engineering Services Phone 905-623-3379 ext 403 PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Planning Committee have proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) that incorporate amendments related to the Population, Employment and Urban Land Component of the Regional Official Plan Review. A copy of the amendment is available online at www.reqion.durham.on.ca. Among other things, the proposed amendments include Urban Boundary Expansions as shown on the map.. . : •. /I Proposed Urban Are* Boundary Expansion A Staff Report on this matter will be considered by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on: Date: Monday, June 19th, 2006 Time: 9:30 A.M. ' Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville. The staff report regarding this matter will be available by noon on June 15th from the Planning Services Department. Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee • Meeting commences. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, June 26th, 2006 commencing at 7:00 p.m. ATTENTION RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS OUR 2006 DOG AND CAT LICENCE DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGN BEGAN MARCH 22 nd ! Effective March 22, 2006, Clarington dog and cat licences are being sold door to door by a sales representative of Animal licencing Services Inc. Every sales representative shall have " their municipally issued identification card prominently displayed. Payment at your door will be accepted in the form of cash or .cheque. The Clarington Animal Services By-law requires that all dogs and cats be licensed each year. Responsible pet ownership is encouraged.with reductions in the licence fee for neutered/spayed, ' rabies vaccine and microchipping. "Licensing revenues assist us in providing the following valuable services: • Easy reuniting of dogs and cats to their 1 owners if the animal is wearing a current tag. • Public education initiatives in schools and within the community. • The feeding, sheltering and safe keeping of impounded or surrendered animals. • Our pet adoption program. Be sure to protect your pet by purchasing your 2006 licencel If you require any further information, please contact our Clarington Animal Shelter at (905) 623-7651. mfo@clarington.net PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED AMENDMENTTO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will consider an amendment to the Development Charges By-law #2005-108, under Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended. The proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law is intended to provide for an exemption to development charges fees for new hotel facilities as specifically defined. PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law. The public meeting will be held on: DATE: Monday, June 19, 2006 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, ON ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose, and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, June 26th, 2006, commencing at 7:00 PM. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Municipal Clerk's Department by Wednesday noon, June 21st, 2006 to have your name appear in the Agenda. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law, you must submit a written request to the Municipal Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6. Additional information relating to the proposal is available for inspection between 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6, or by calling Patti Barrie at 905-623-3379 ext. 254 or by email at pbarrie@clarington.net. APPEAL If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision for the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law to the Ontario Municipal board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Development Charges By-law amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 18th day of May, 2006. . r C. Anne G reentree, B.A., AMCT , , ; 40 Temperance Street , ' -, . . ', ; v : \ : ; j Deputy Clerk y Bowmanville, ON Municipality of Clarington, L1C 3A6 PUBLIC INVITATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce its 4th' "Supplier Information Night" to be held on: Tuesday June 27th, 2006 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Courtice Community Complex, 2950 Courtice Road North, Courtice, Ontario. The evening will include a variety of speakers with topics such as: changes to the Municipality of Clarington Purchasing Policy, Gn Line Tenders, Fair Wage Policy, Workers Compensation Insurance Additional Coverage, Purchasing By-law, CRIC (Criminal Policy Investigation Check) and Upcoming'Capital Projects. Both current, and prospective suppliers alike will receive valuable information with respect to current projects, tendering procedures, the' competitive local advantage, as well as other issues of topical interest. An overview and update on the construction of both the Newcastle Library and the Newcastle Recreation Facility will be provided. As an added feature this year, Detective John Van Seters from the Major Fraud Unit of the Durham Regional Police will be making a presentation on Fraud Awareness and the latest scams that businesses should be aware of. Representatives from the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, the Clarington Library as well as the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board will also be present. Refreshments will be served as well as all pre-registered guests will be entered into a draw for some great door prizes. Don't miss out on this unique "no charge" opportunity to learn about the bidding process, ask questions, and increase your business potential. For further information or to register for the event, please contact Kim Macdonald, Purchasing Division, Municipality of Clarington at 905-623-3379, ext. 267. MAM MMOIVOfl HHJNOATION Communit l Mill 1 •frrl BAS ; UPCOMING BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING (B.O.A.T.) : }. All Canadian recreational boaters will require the Pleasure Craft I Operator card (PCO) to drive a boat with a motor. The Canadian | Coast Guard PCO card is earned by scoring 75% on a test of basic boating safety knowledge. To view more information on j upcoming courses, please go online to www.clarlngton.net/ j !' htdocs/recreation/ to view the Clarington Community Guide, ; page 28 or call 623-3379 ext. 272 JUNE IS SENIORS MONTH! - CHECK OUT EVENTS GOING ON AT CLARINGTON BEECH CENTRE Tuesday, JUNE 13, Senior Canadian Idol. 1:00 PM Free to j everyone! Come enjoy the talents of the Clarington Older Adult Association members. Wednesday; JUNE 14, World Elder Abuse Awareness at 1:00 PM Free! Abuse hurts at any age. Learn more with small live rformance and video. riday. JUNE 16, Social Dance from 1:00 - 4:00 PM Enjoy an ■ afternoon of dancing to live country music. Everyone is welcomed to join in the fun! Refreshments available. ; $3 / members, $4 / non-members Saturday, JUNE 17, COAA Huge Yard and Bake Sale (Fundraiser) 9*00 AM ' ' ' ! Wednesday, JUNE 28, Strawberry Social,. 2:00 PM. $5 - Members, $6 - Non-members Enjoy delicious dessert and entertainment - provided by Gokten Rainbow Singers. For more information on any of these events, * 1 **" Beech Centre at 905-697-2856. contact the TYRONE SPIRIT DAY - 30th Anniversary of the Tyrone baseball and horseshoe tourneys, jumping castle, dunk tank and much more! Fun for the whole family. 70's Dance starts at 8:00 PM. $5/dance tickets - call Michelle at 263-2664. , PRE-TEEN VIDEO DANCE at Courtice Community Centre, JUNE 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. $8/ticket Teens grade 5 - 8. Parents must come into the complex to pick up their child(ren). 7TH ANNUAL ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN (IUNE 17, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Tour 9 exquisite Clarington gardens. BBQ, Raffle, 40 Artisans. Tickets are $15 Proceeds benefit Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. Tickets available , «1*» DlMAm \ /ill#-» M/V:: ft S ÎNl* i« î M IA Support Centre in Oshawa. For more information please call 905- :-579-4833 or visit our website www.hearthplace.org emi ITCr AMAHA _UIECT IM IDU*II nlCTDI/<TAll UfCI I ■ AMO SCOUTS CANADA-' : is holding a fundraising Yard Sale Saturday, JUNE 17, AM - 2:00 PM, Salvation Army Community Church Parking lot on Liberty Street. Bake Table & Refreshments. NEWCASTLE RATE PAYERS ASSOCIATION MEETING CLARINGTON Tl CHARTER and A RSSIWANNiyERSARY Tuesday, JUNE 20 at Kingsway Arms, 6 - 9 pm rv, at g.gg BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BETHESDA HOUSE would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, JUNE 1, l.&' 'Êïît£:ÏÏ* rtrikPM AT. TUP Mi mininal A^minSolrotiwa ' Come one, come all!!! Calling all children ages 4 to 14 who want to have FUN!!! Check out our AWESOME camps this summer. Choose from Day Camp, Sports Camp, Trip Camp, Skateboard Camp or Leadership Camp, or stop by one of our Mobile Playground drop-ins. We have something for everyone! For further information pick-up a copy of the Spring/Summer Community Guide or.online at 1 www.clarington.net/htdocs/recreation.html Be sure to see the Community Recreation and Leisure Guide enclosed with this publication. Rotary Park, Bowmanville - Thursday Evenings JUNE 15 - THE LINCOLNAIRES - Dance Floor! Listen and dance to the sounds of the Fabulous 50's era. JUNE 22 - THE FIDDLEHEADS Traditional and contemporary Celtic and Maritime music. Newcastle Parkette - Tuesday Evenings JUNE 20 - COUNTRY STRINGS - featuring Arlene McLellan JUNE 27 -BAINSTONE - 50's and 60's songs Mark Sunday, June 11th, 2006 on your calendars to participate in a great family afternoon, The goal of this event is to provide a family fun- filled event and raise money to support spinal , tt , cord injury research. Ri(StN(NI5«n As an added bonus 40% of monies raised will come back to our community to support accessibility projects! GRAND OPENING OF CLARINGTON FIELDS BALL COMPLEX 2375 Baseline Road (at Green Road),'Bowmanville 1 SATURDAY JUNE 10, 20Ô6 )i i \j Official Opening Ceremonies -12:00 Noon Displays, instructional clinics and games to.follow, including; • Hitting, fielding and pitching clinics 1:00-2:00 p.m. • Autograph Session with former major league players. • Displays from tftjfCanadian Baseball Hülliof Fame and Total Hockey Museum*T< - Join us at: The Bowmanville Creek Valley Roenick Drive and Highway 2 Registration 1pm Enjoy the afternoon with live music, barbeque and activities for the kids, Come prepared to Walk or Roll individually or as a team to raise money to Initiate quality life improvements. For further information contact us at: Sheila Hall 905-623-3106 or Tim Hick 905-697-0607 Find more Information at: www.rlckhansen.com V FREE Hot Dog Lunctv For additional Information call Donna at (905) 623-3379 ext. 207 For Information call 905-404-1525 Nominate Your Favourite Front Garden! 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