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Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ July 12,2006 durhamregion.com Clarington Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 Clarington Farmers Market 2006 Every Sunday, June 25 - October 15, Newcastle Arena, 103 Caroline Street, South wO»en! ■ Local,homegrown produce and value added products. > Freshness, Abundance and Quality - Championed and supported by the Clarington Board ofTrade tOiOO AM - 2:00 PM Stinging the Goodness of Clarington to your table! - < - :■ ;-V ;v ' m- MAYOR JOHN MUTTON MAYOR S CORNER BUILDING PERMITS: A HOMEOWNERS GUIDE During the course of owning a home many homeowners decide to upgrade, renovate, or repair their dwellings. Home improvements often involve significant time, money and effort on the part of the homeowner. They may also require a building permit from the Municipality. WHAT IS A BUILDING PERMIT? A building permit is your permission, from your city, to begin -,construction/demolition. Before receiving a building permit your plans must be approved, and must comply with all applicable laws, including the Ontario Building Code. WHY l$?A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? Permits are required for many important reasons, including the protection of yourself and others. A building permit will ensure that your construction is safe, and legal. It will ensure that all fire, structural and building standards are met, and that your project complies with the zoning by-law. Building permits exist to protect you, future homeowners, building occupants, and the community. WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? Under the Ontario Building Code Act, a building permit is required to construct, demolish, renovate, alter, install or change the use of a building. The following are typical projects or situations that require the issuance of a building permit; • Construction of new buildings • Building any detached structure larger than 10 m2 (108 sq. ft.) • Building any addition to your home • Raised Porches/Decks* •Carports/Garages • Structural alterations • Moving/Lifting your house • Installing a woodstove/wood burning fireplace • Partitioning a basement or adding a basement entrance • Creating an apartment in your house • Altering/adding any plumbing • Demolishing a house • Enlarging window or door openings or adding new windows/doors To find out what projects do not require a building permit or to get more information, please contact the Building Division at 905- 623-3379 ëxt. 240 or email: enaineerinq@clarinoton.net. 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 documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario TENDER #02006-41 Tender CL2006-42 Closing Time & Date; THREE (3) 2007 9,200 GVW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB PICK-UP TRUCKS C/W PLOW AND SANDER EQUIPMENT C/W ELECTRIC REAR TAILGATE TWO (2) 200716,000 GVW CAB AND CHASSIS C/W DUMP BODY & HOIST C/W SNOW PLOW AND SANDER 2:00:00 p.m. (local time . Y, JULY 27TH, 2006 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C 3A6 Tel: 905-623-3379 Liz Mitchell Buyer 1 Tel: (905) 623-3379, ext. 250 CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following position(s). For complete job descriptions, please visit mvw. clarlnaton.net/htdocs/careers.html , Part Time Bartender Please quote File # 60-06 . Part Time Concession Staff Please quote File # 61-06 Part Time Facility Operators Please quote File # 62-06 Part Time Attendants - Pro Shop Please quote File # 63-06 Part Time Maintenance Staff Please quote File # 64-06 Part Time Fitness Trainer Please quote File # 66-06 Various Aquatic Positions - Assistant Lifeguards/Assistant Instructors, Lifeguards/Instructors, Head Lifeguards/Head Instructors Please quote File # 67-06 Administrative Assistant Clarington Board of Trade To be considered, all applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Division of the Municipality of Clarington. Failure to do so may result in an application not being received in time for consideration. DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE Working hard to serve you better... 2,777 provincial tickets have been issued by the Durham Regional Police, Clarington office. Please take the time to consider others when driving on our roadways and avoid being part of ' our year-end statistics. Constable Keith Richards - Durham Regional Police www.drps.ca to 1 ' « - % y , info@ciarington.net PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PASSING OF A BY-LAW UNDER THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997 TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 26th day of June, 2006 the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed By-law #2006-160 to amend Development Charge By-law #2005-108 under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Municipal Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington on or before the 7th day of August, 2006, at the address shown below, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection. The development charges imposed under the by-law will apply if development of the land requires any. one or more of the following actions or decisions: 1. the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment thereto under section 34 of the Planning Act, 2. the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act, 3. a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies; 4. the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act, 5. a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act, 6. the approval of a description under section 50 of the Condominium Act, or 7. the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 in relation to a building. The amendment to the Development Charges By-law adds a definition of "hotel" as follows: "a building providing overnight accommodation with a minimum of 85 overnight accommodation rooms which include a bedroom and a bathroom combination, which is not a dwelling unit or dwelling units contained in a single-detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, a townhouse (row house) dwelling or a multiple dwelling and which have a common entrance from street level, common halls, stairs, elevators and that is three stories or greater in height. Convention meeting space facilities that are constructed within the hotel building,,on the same lot as the hotel or an abutting lot, are deemed to be part of the hotel" and adds "hotel" to those public .and other buildings exempted from development charges imposed by By law 2005-108. This by-law applies to all lands within the geographic area of the • Municipality of Clarington. The complete by-law is available for inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 12th day of July 2006. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Municipal Clerk The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 1 Clarington Public Library Rotary Park, Bowmanville - Thursday Evenings JULY 13-SWING STREET Three time winner of "Best Big Band" awards JULY 20-8 WING CFB TRENTON PIPES AND DRUMS A special Invite,to all RCAF Veterans Newcastle Parkette - Tuesday Evenings JULY 18 - REFLECTIONS - 50's, 60's Jazz & Variety JULY 25 - CHUCK SIMMS - Newfoundland, Irish and Country Tunes Orono Gazebo - Wednesday Evenings (at the Gazebo behind the Library) JULY 19 - CLARINGTON CONCERT BAND JULY 26 - JANETTE DESOUSA Visit www.clarington.net JULY IS SENIORS MONTH! - CHECK OUT EVENTS GOING ON AT CLARINGTON BEECH CENTRE Saturday, JULY 15 - Euchre Extravaganza (Fundraiser) 3:00 PM, $10/ttcket : 12 games of euchre are played followed by a delicious BBC) dinner -great prizes too! Friday, JULY 21 -COAA Baseball Tournament © 9:00 AM : Come out and support the team. Bring your noise makers and cheers. Located at Clarington Fields For more information on any of these events, please contact the Beech Centre at 905-697-2856. CHRISTMAS IN JULY - PORT OF NEWCASTLE Saturday, JULY 15 Full Turkey Lunch and Dinner, Christmas music all day & a visit from Santa too! 905-987-5251 KENDAL DAY Saturday, JULY 15 at Kendal Community Centre, FREE admission and parking, Rain or Shine,Parade at 12 noon, magician show, pony rides, Talent Show, entertainment and much more followed by Kendal Day Jamboree Dance featuring Mike Pollard & Stetson with special guests. Roast Beèf Dinner & Jamboree Tickets [ - $15/person (limited tickets), Dance tickets $12/person, rough camping available- $20/unit (very limited space) Tickets available at Kendal Post Office 10:30 AM-4:30 PM or by calling 905-983- 5204 and 905-983-9615 PORT OF NEWCASTLE Saturday, JULY 22. All day event, free admission, free boat cruises, dockage and vendor space available. For more Information, contact AHson Woollacott at 905-987-5251. FIRST ANNUAL CAR RALLY Tuesday, AUGUST 1, Clarington Beech Centre REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY TUESDAY, JULY 25 JOB POSTING MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REQUIRES AN ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD A PAID POSITION IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE COURTICE AREA SALARY: $344.32 (January 2006 rate) Bi-weekly throughout the school year If you are safety minded, outgoing, like working in an outdoor environment environment and would enjoy assisting students, you may be suited for this position. Persons interested in obtaining more information or interested in this position are asked to contact the following: Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, • Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3A6 Attention: Dianne Fernlund, Crossing Guard Coordinator Telephone: 905-623-3379 (Ext.214) We thank ajl candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SUMMER READING CLUB Unleash your child's superpowers this summer by signing them up for the TD Summer Reading Club at Clarington public Library. Children can sign up at any branch during the summer and receive a cool poster, an activity booklet and stickers. The Club meets weekly and children can. drop-in to enjoy fun - filled activities throughout the summer! Call 0 905-623-7322 for more information or visit * www.clarinaton-library.on.ca. 9:00 AM Registration and Rules : 9:15 AM 1st Car departs 12:00 PM BBQ lunch ï $7.00Zperson (paid In advance) and $5.00 registration per car (paid at rally) For the first time the COAA will be holding a car rally. Members participating In this event will be given a map, questionnaire sheet with directions and specific questions pertaining to the area for example (turn right at the stop sign. What is the name of the street?) The group who returns to Clarington Beech Centre with the correct amount of kilometers and the most correct answers, WINS!! 2 person minimum, 3 person maximum i per car. Kilometers count, not your time! Come to the Clarington Beech Centre with a full tank of gas and a sense of direction! Fun prizes to be won! For more info contact Jo-Anne 905-697-2856, 26 Beech Ave. Bowmanville. CHECKYOUR WATERSHED DAY Saturday, JULY 22 at 9:30 AM Free Information Session: Thursday, JULY 13 at 6:30 PM Both at Wllmot Creek Outdoor Education Centre through the utilization of specialized adaptive technology. For futher program information or to register your child please call Clarington Services, Joanne Simpson -1 -866-503-3303 WOULDN'T IT BE GREATTO BE A KID AGAIN? We can make that happen. By volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you can once again experience the magical moments of life, and you and a child will both be forever changed by the experience. Even better than that, it's easy to get involved, it's fun, and there's no experience necessary! Children are waiting! I Bring the magic of mentoring to a child's life! Call 905-623-6646 1 or visit our website at www.biabrothersandsisters.ca MEDIEVAL HISTORY CAMP - July 24 - July 28 Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling all children from 6-12 years old to attend a full week, full- day programme. Enrol for any number of days, with a discount for full week registration. Themes include: Castle Life, Medieval Warfare, Magic, Myth and Alchemy, Medieval Faire,, and Inventions and Explorations. , a Clmogtoi Medieval Tournament at the J M si cum end of every day! Ik/ud Archive* Call to register, 905-623-2734 ATTENTION RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS "OUR 2006 DOG AND CAT LICENCE DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGN Currently 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 owners if the animal is wearing a current tag. • Public education initiatives in schools and within the community. • The feeding, sheltering and safe keeping 1 of impounded or surrendered animals. • Our pet adoption program. Be sure to protect your pet by purchasing your 2006 licence! If you require any further information, please contact our Clarington Animal Shelter at 905-623-7651. Turtle is a wonderful chubby neutered male Orange tabby cat. Turtle likes to hide under his blanket or bed If life gets stressful. He loves catnip and secretly likes his toys. He needs a special urinary diet. Hirtle does not like other pets. He would do well as an "only pet". Please contact the Clarington Animal Shelter at 33 Lake Road, 905-623-7651. U li \/ 4 V | I. r