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Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ August 9,2006 Ganngton Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 ^OUCOuid Q-tcrf&j^DauidsoH Soffai Get a HOLE-IN-ONE at the Mayors (golf Classic durhamregion.com ch. Golf. Cart. Dinner. Prizes & Hockey Trivia . ■ V *' V Sm v. r. . M !'. Iv.H k.>. r.„, K. 1 .' 1 T t ii[-n. \ t I I l 1 XV. ■' W $150.00 / golfer . Advance tickets only r Information & tickets call Becky at 905-623-5728 August 23, Bowmanville Golf & Country Club MAYOR'S CORNER PROVINCIAL-MUNICIPAL FISCAL IMBALANCE There is a great deal of press these days surrounding equalization payments and the federal-provincial fiscal imbalance. For those not familiar with the issue, what it boils down to for Ontario taxpayers is that we are footing the bill in Ontario for other Provinces to use funding from equalization enhancements to increase spending and make tax cuts to make them more competitive in attracting business. There is a spillover however onto what is referred to as the provincial- municipal fiscal imbalance. Significant social services costs rest on the property tax base in Ontario (approximately $8 billion). In fact, social services account for 25% of the municipal property tax base in Ontario. In municipalities outside Ontario, such costs only account for 1.2% of municipal expenditures. Approximately $5 billion is returned to municipalities through provincial cost sharing agreements, federal contributions and user charges. This results in a fiscal gap of $3 billion dollars. This number continues to grow annually as social services related costs increase. Ultimately, Ontario municipalities are unable to keep up to capital infrastructure needs because of the costs of social services programs paid for through property tax dollars. The Province has indicated that the fiscal gap between the Federal and Provincial governments must be solved before solving the Provincial and Municipal governments' fiscal gap. It appears that, as long as the Province of Ontario is funding equalization grants to other provinces, little improvement can be made on the property tax front in any Municipality in Ontario. Do you know your code? i Fall program registration is just around the wuri corner! Make sure you are prepared by calling ahead for your barcodes! Registration begins Saturday, August 26,2006 at 12:01 am. online at www.clarinatoneazyreq.ca and by touchtone phone at 905-623-EAZY (3299). In person registration begins at 8:30am on Saturday, August 26,2006 at the aquatics facilities (Clarington Fitness Centre & Courtice Community Complex). Call today for your family's barcodes: Clarington Fitness Centre . Courtice Community Complex South Courtice Arena Rickard Recreation Complex Community Services Department 905-623-3392 905-404-1525 905-435-1061 905-623-5728 905-623-3379 ext 272/404 Clarington Garbage Bag Tags Now Available ! for Sale at 7 Locations In Clarington t FOR USE ON ALL GARBAGE BAGS OVER I THE WEEKLY BAG LIMIT OF 3 Clarington Uxbridge Scugog Brock GARBAGE BAG TAG FOR USE ON ALL GARBAGE BAGS OVER THE 5 WEEKLY BAG LIMIT OF 3. ° o • Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville (905) 623-3379 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm • Clarington Fitness Centre 49 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville (905) 623-3392 Hours: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm • Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville (905) 623-5728 Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12:00 -1:00 pm) • Hampton Operation Centre 2320 Taunton Road, Hampton (905) 263-2291 Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm • Courtice Community Complex 2950 Courtice Road North, Courtice (905) 404-1525 Hours: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm • Courtice South Arena 1595 Prestonvale Road, Courtice (905) 435-1061 Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 1:00 - 2:00 pm) • Rona Hardware Newcastle (NEW) 15 King Avenue West, Newcastle (905) 987-4560 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm Cost: $1.50 per tag or $15.00 per sheet of 10 5# Clarington sail Uxbridge Scugog Brock GARBAGE BAG TAG FOR USE ON ALL Cj GARBAGE BAGS OVER THE 5 WEEKLY BAG LIMIT OF 3. ° CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the , following positions). For complete job descriptions, please visit www.clarington.net/htdocs/careers.html Recreation Programs Supervisor (10-12 hrs/wk) File # 69-06, Deadline: Aug 21,5:00 PM Guitar Instructor File # 70-06, Deadline: Aug 21,5:00 PM Hip Hop Dance Instructor File # 71-06, Deadline: Aug 21,5:00 PM Fall/Winter Recreation Programs Staff File # 72-06, Deadline: Aug 21,5:00 PM Skate Patrollers File # 73-06, Deadline: Aug 21,5:00 PM Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector File # 77-06, Deadline: Aug 25,5:00 PM 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 lime for consideration. info@clarington.nfet TENDER SEALED Tenders for the Contract specified below, submitted to the Corporation 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 CL2006-45 ORONO STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT - RAILING CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) Wednesday, August 23th, 2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the Director of Engineering Engineering Services, involves the removal and replacement of existing tube railing with approximately 90 lineal meters of decorative metal railing as well as surface sandblasting of existing low concrete retaining retaining wall in downtown Orono. Plans, Specifications aqd Tender Forms will be available as of Wednesday, August 9,2006 at the Office ofTSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-refund- able fee payable to TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT. Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C3A6 Tel: 905 623-3379 TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street , Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 5G6 Tel: 1-800-463-8046. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 402 Liz Mitchell Buyer 1 Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 250 Hot Mix Asphalt Granular'A' 4000. 7500 Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street ' Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C 3A6 Tel: 905 623-3379 TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 5G6 Tel: 1-800-463-8046 Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 402 Liz Mitchell Buyer 1 Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 250 ICfrmmuntvCoriw VICTORIAN TEAS ON THE VERANDAH AUGUST 30 (every Wednesday afternoon) Bowmanville Museum AUGUST 13 -THINGS UNSEEN BY TODD TREMEER •Visual Arts Centre of Clarington AUGUST MIDNIGHT MADNESS AUGUST 11 - Downtown Bowmanville CORN FESTIVAL . AUGUST 12,13 - Courtice Flea Market DECORATION DAY LAKEVIEW CEMETERY IN NEWTONVILLE ; Held on Sunday, August 13 at Lakeview Cemetery in Newtonville. ■ SUMMER A VEGETABLE SHOW and meeting on Thursday. AUGUST 17, at 7:30 PM at the Orono United Church. Speaker for the evening - Brenda Daniel - Remedies From The Meadows. Refreshments will be served. All Welcome. - CANADIAN HORSE SHOW AUGUST 26,27 - Orono Fairgrounds Saturday, AUGUST 28,11:00 AM -4:00 PM, Ochonski Road / Station Street Entrance TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements 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 provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. TENDER CL2006-47 SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF BOILER FIRE/COURT BUILDING, 132 CHURCH STREET, BOWMANVILLE Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) Friday, August 24th, 2006 Further information / specifications may be obtained by contacting Liz Mitchell, Buyer .1, Telephone: 905-623-3379, Ext. 250 or Fax: 905-623-3330. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. AUGUST 19-OCTOBER 31 - Pingle's Farm Market BETHESDA CEMETERY DECORATION DAY SERVICE AUGUST 27 AT 2 PM at Cemetery (If rain, service will be held at Tyrone U.C.) CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE and membership registration event on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:00 AM - 2:0 " ~ 1 - ^ Register for a men and women i and be entered into a dreàw to win a 172 CLARINGTON AIR CADETS SEPTEMBER 12,6:30 - 9:30 PM, Bowmanville High School • • • 1 ■"* ' ' ■ " '"'v 1 TENDER SEALED Tenders for the Contract specified below, submitted to the Corporation 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 CL2006-50 ASPHALT REHABILITATION-VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PHASE 2, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) Thursday, August 24th, 2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under, the Director of Engineering Services, involves the placement of approximately the following quantities as well as other works associated with urban and rural Asphalt Rehabilitation: For young men and women, 12-18 years of age. Learn responsibility and discipline in a fun and exciting way. Returning Cadets to come in summer dress. For more information call 905-410-3172. SEPTEMBER - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO 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! Bring Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Thursday, August August 10, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An 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. W' (CONCERTS) IN THE PARK 7:00 P.M. 1 Rotary Park, Bowmanville -Thursday Evenings AUGUST 10-THE NATIONAL BAND OF THE NAVAL RESERVE Special invitation extended to all former Navy/Merchant Navy Personnel AUGUST 17- NOTHING SERIOUS Newcastle Parkette - Tuesday Evenings AUGUST 15 - JOHNNY BURKE - Traditional Country Singer AUGUST 22 - OSHAWA HORSELESS CARRIAGEMEN Orono Gazebo - Wednesday Evenings (at the Gazebo behind the Library) AUGUST 16 - THE JAZZ CATS AUGUST 23-THNEED TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements 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 provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville,.Ontario. TENDER CL2006-56 ONE (1)2007 6,000 GVWTWO WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX PICK-UP TRUCK TENDER CL2006-57 ONE (1) 2007 9,200 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE CREW CAB PICK-UPTRUCK TENDER CL2006-58 ONE (1)2007 6400 GVW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB LONG BOX PICK-UPTRUCK Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) . Thursday, August 24th, 2006 Further information / specifications may be obtained by contacting Liz Mitchell, Buyer 1, Telephone: 905-623-3379, Ext. 250 or Fax: 905-623-3330. . The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. SMOKE AU B* - YOUR • COTTAGE Just like your home, your cottage or traiter should have working smoke alarms. BUSINESS BY THE LAKE ST. MARYS CEMENT Join us at: Wednesday August 9th, 2006 Location: St. Marys Cement 400 Waverly Road South, Bowmanville 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. At our August Business by the Lake hosted by St. Marys Cement, the Clarington Board of Trade will be mixing It up at Clarington's well known Industrial Business. Come out and have a blast as you cement business relationships! Networking is free for members and $5.00 for perspective members, members, which will be collected at the door. Promotional tables are also available for members at $25.00 this is a great way to promote promote your business. Complete and fax to 905-623-3413 or register online at www.cbot.ca. For further information please contact the Clarington Board of Trade office at 905-623-3106. Visit www.clarington.net