The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

L Page A2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ October 4, 2006 durhamregion.com Claringtm Leading the Way 905-623-3379 CALLING ALL CLARINGTON TOURISM PARTNERS! Whether you are a provider of accommodations, attractions, restaurant or retail, your business can benefit from the resources available at this seminar. 'More Than You Expected Seminar' Tuesday, November 7, 2006 - Kingsway Arms, Bowmanville Featuring keynote speaker TODD LUCIER, founder of Tourism Clicks Visit www.clarington.net for more details! MAYOR'S CORNER THINKING OF PURCHASING A HOME? Buying a home is probably the largest and most important purchase most of us will ever make in our lifetimes. Before you buy a home it is essential to do your research! If you are purchasing a new home speak with others who have purchased from the same builder. Ask them if they are satisfied with their home and with their experience with the builder. If you are purchasing in a new subdivision, visit the show home/sales office, ask lots of questions. The research you do before you buy will allow you to make the type of informed choice that will protect you well into the future. Verify what you have been told and observed about the subdivision with the Planning Services Department; don't assume the vacant field will remain that way or become a park. The Municipality strongly encourages prospective purchasers to visit or contact the Engineering Services Department and Planning Services Department (both are on the third floor of the Municipal' Administrative Centre at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville) prior to finalizing their choice of property. Engineering Services staff can provide advice on certain lot features such as sloping, retaining walls, sidewalks, walkways, parking, driveway widths, catch basins, drainage easements, noise barriers, drainage patterns, etc. Planning Services Staff can advise on the requirements for additional features such as, garden sheds, decks and pools and acceptable land uses. We recommend that you become very familiar with these sites: •Tarion Home Warranty: www.tarlon.com/home/ Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: www.cmhc-schit.gc.ca/en/co If you are purchasing a home that is in an older subdivision or has existed for sometime, having a home inspection provided by a professional is a good safeguard. In addition, determining whether improvements to the home have been made in keeping, with the Building Code and Zoning By-law are some of the items that the Planning Services and Engineering Services staff will be able to assist you with. Doing your homework, in advance, can save you from disappointment and/or surprises at closing time and for years to come. Don't miss out on Clarington's sporting event of the yearl This year's fourth annual Clarington Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is on Saturday October 21*' and Is sure to be an entertaining and memorable experience for all. This year we have the pleasure of having Brian McFariane as Master of Ceremonies and Dick Irvin as guest speaker! The honourees being inducted this year are Doug Brown, Pete Landers, Lynne Jo-Anne Robson Bagneil, Breslln Red Raiders 1946-47 Hockey Team and the Newcastle Merchants 1954 Baseball Team. Clarington Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tickets are available for $55 at the Rickard Recreation Complex. Make sure to pick up your tickets eariyl Please call 905-623-5728 for more information. ONTARIOrOWER STMAKYS UmiIrngthTwiiCy TOTAL HOCKEY ► TOTAL HOCKEY WANTS YOU! We're looking for volunteers to get involved in TOTAL HOCKEY, working within the facility during its hours of operation, acting as guides during tours and assisting during special events, This is a great opportunity to involve yourself in both the community and hockey in a meaningful way. You will be fully-trained and work hours that fit around your schedule. An information session for volunteers interested is being held on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00PM at the Rickard Recreation Complex. Enjoy refreshments as Brian McFariane talks about his fascinating career in hockey and we further discuss how you can get involved as a volunteer at TOTAL HOCKEY. If you are interested please contact Kevin Shea, Curator/ Programmer At 905-623-5728 or kghea@clarlngtQn,net, info@clarington.net Fall Active! ealth Fair and Open House Non-Members Welcome! You're invited to our Fall Active Health Fair and Open House! When: Saturday, October 21 Where: Courtice Community Complex Time: 12:004:00PM * The Newcastle Lions Club in hosting thelM2th Annual n. Free i i at 8:00 AM, walk starts at EVENT TIME/LOCATION Foyer Activities 12:00-3:00PM Passport to Health! • Blood Pressure Checks • Stress Checks • Flexibility Test • Grip Strength Test • Nutrition Check BRING THE KIDS!! ACTIVE FAMILIES! Hall A/B 2-3:30PM • Face Painting • Games • Races • Prizes! Get Active EVENT TIME/LOCATION FREE SWIM! 2:304PM EVENT TIME/LOCATION TAI CHI WORKSHOP! 1:30-2:30PM EVENT TIME/LOCATION Mini Classes - Aerobic Studio 12:00-12:30 Spin 12:00-12:30 Impact Mix 12:30-1:00 Yoga Stretch -OCTOBER 10 -9PII ries : for each Walter and their Welcome. 'VMK your best Mend for aomeone that needs one" For more Information ça* Jean 905487-3900. Durham Regional PoHee -Tdwn Mali Meeting - < GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX 6 PM Community members and the medta are confiaBy invited to attend a series of Town Had meetings being held by DRPS Chief VwnVWte.-fopicsWta discussed in these open forums will include community safety, police response and future issues. For more Information caH Dave Selby, Director, Corporate Communications at 905-579-1520 ext. #4277. with everytWng we ever wanted to know aboutTea". Please cup. AH are welcome. For membership information, Wednesday,OCTOBER11,2006 at11 AM. Mayor John Mutton and Members of Council Invite you to join them at the future site location, Highway #2 and " - " ON. For more information call 90M23-337^ext. ^ . r,, r. r, >., U, 0 u V>\ nj *. A 1 * % utf A# former Sea Cadets & Navy League are welcome. Reunion this Fail! ! BEEHIVE REBEKAH S LODGE BAZAAR f ; , f Y / \ 1 ; Saiuiday, OCTOBER 21,11 AM - 2 PM, 140 Queen St., Bowmanville. Bmny , ' " tabte.quiHdraw.lurxh.Proceedsgotocharity. CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following position(s). For complete job descriptions, please visit www,clarington.n'et/htdocs/careers.html Fitness Instructor PT1 Please quote File #68-06 (2) Part-Time Cashier Receptionists (One Temporary) Please quote File #85-06 Engineering Technician III Please quote File #86-06 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. TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, 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, ON. TENDER CL2006-60 SUPPLY, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION OF VARIOUS TREES Closing Time & Date: 4:00:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18,2006 . Further information / specifications may be obtained by contacting Liz Mitchell, Buyer 1. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Liz Mitchell Purchasing Manager Buyer 1 Telephone: 905-623-3379, ext. 402 Telephone: 905-623-3379, ext. 250 DISCOVER THE COSMOS AT CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Stars, Galaxies, Nebulae, Globular Clusters, Planets and other cosmic delights are waiting for you to explore! Learn how to get started in astronomy by attending a free seminar offered by the Durham Region Astronomical Association. Everyone is welcome to attend on Wednesday, October 11th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Courtice Branch of Clarington Public Library (in the Courtice Community Complex): Viewing of the night skies will take place following the seminar, weather permitting. For more information contact the library at 905-623-7322 or visit www.clarlnqton'llbrary.on.ca, BOWMANVILLE APPLE FESTIVAL Free Service on Durham Region Transit Saturday, October 14,2006 ' The Bowmanville Apple Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the wonders of the fall season. This year Clarington Council would like to help you enjoy the festivities without the need to find parking downtown. On Saturday, October 14,2006 local area residents will be invited to use Durham Region Transit FREE of charge, compliments of Clarington Council.. Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM. and continuing until approximately 10:00 PM, ride the bus on us! ; \ \ .y. V / . • For a fuli schèdule of the service we will be providing please visit Durham Region Transit online at http://www.durhamreqlontranslt.coin/ or call 1-866-247-0055. ; ■ ' 1 ' CORRECTION NOTICE CLARINGTON BURNING BY-LAW BY-LAW 2001-113 Outdoor or open air burning is prohibited in urban areas in the Municipality of Clarington. Rural property owners with a minimum of 10 acres may apply for a burning permit from Clarington Emergency & Fire Services. Certain restrictions apply. ' Violators of this By-law will be assessed for the cost of manpower and firefighting equipment used to extinguish the fire. Appliances solely designed for cooking purposes are exempt from this by-law. SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY WINDROW SNOW CLEARING PROGRAM SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED The Municipality of Clarington is offering senior citizens 65 years of age ; and ovèr and the physically disabled a snow clearing service on municipal sidewalks and for driveway windrows adjacent to single family dwellings, which includes semi-detached, link housing and row housing in the urban areas of Bowmanville, Courtice, Orono, Newcastle Village and in the Hamlets of Bond Head, Newtonville, Tyrone, Leskard, Haydon, Kendal, Solina, Hampton, Burketon, Enniskillen, Maple Grove, Enfield, Mitchell Corners and Kirby. ■ The snow clearing service on municipal sidewalks will start after a snow fall ends and only when there is more than 1 inch of snow on sidewalks. The resident/homeowner must provide material (sand or salt) on the sidewalk as needed. The driveway windrow snow clearing service will not be undertaken until the snow ploughing on all Municipal streets has been completed and are not called out for 6 inches or less. If vou require access to vour driveway or sidewalks before our service is activated, it is the home owner's responsibility, To be eligible for this service, applicants must be 65 years of age or older or be physically disabled, occupy a single family dwelling which fronts onto a Town street in the specified urban areas of the specified hamlets, and have no able bodied persons under the age of 65 years residing on the property. Senior citizens must provide a photo copy of a birth certificate or Senior Citizens Card; physically disabled applicants must provide a doctor's certificate each year. Application Forms can be obtained from the Operations Department, 2320 Taunton Road or at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Customer Service Reception Desk at 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville, or by calling 905-263-2291. If you wish to verify that you qualify for the service, please contact the Operations Department at the above phone number. All applicants who were approved last winter will receive a 2006/2007application in the mail, All applicants must reapply each winter season and provide the appropriate documentation. All applications should be completed and returned to the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department on or before October 13,2006. Applications may not be accepted after that date. CLmmmN Votes 2006X MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 13, 2006 Vote-by-Mail Kit Coming Soon!!!! Electors within the Municipality of Clarington will be voting by mail again this election. Each eligible elector included on the Voters' List, as of September 29,2006, shall receive a Voté-by- Mail Kit in the mail. Electors may return their ballot to the Municipality of Clarington by the following means: 1. BY MAIL V Prepaid return envelopes will be provided in the Vote-By- Mail Kit. The last day to mail your ballot in order to ensure that it is received by the November 13 deadline is November 3,2006. 2. BY BALLOT RETURN STATION Voters who choose not to use the mail may deposit their ballots at the Ballot Return Station located at the Municipal Administrative Centre during regular business hours or in the mail drop box located at the north entrance of the Municipal Administrative Centre. Ballots will be tabulated at .the Municipal Administrative Centre immediately after the close of voting (8:00 PM) on Voting Day, November 13,2006. Unofficial results will be posted at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario and on the Municipality's website, www.clarlngton.net. What if I don't receive a Vote-by-Mall Kit? If you have not received a Vote-By-Mail, Kit by October 27,2006, and you are a qualified elector for the Municipality of Clarington, .you are encouraged to visit the Municipal Clerk's Office to have your name added to the Voters' List and to receive a Kit. Elector Qualifications - Who Can Vote? A person is entitled to be an elector in the Municipality of Clarington if he or she, on Voting Day, is: ✓ A Canadian citizen. ✓ At least 18 years old. ✓ A resident of the Municipality of Clarington or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Clarington, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant. ✓ Not otherwise prohibited by law from voting. Persons prohibited from voting: The following are prohibited from voting: X A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution. X A corporation. X A person acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity. X A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice described in Subsection 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, if Voting Day in the current election is less than four years after Voting Day in the election in respect of which he or she was convicted. NOTE: Qualified electors may vote ONLY ONCE in a local election within a given municipality. Electors who own or rent more than one property in the Municipality of Clarington may appear more than once on the Voters' List and may, therefore, receive more than one Vote-By-Mail Kit. The onus is on these electors to vote ONLY ONCE. The ballot must be cast for the Ward within which the elector maintains his or her permanent residence. REVISION OF THE VOTERS' LIST Commencing September 5, 2006 the Voters' List for the 2006 Municipal Election will be available for inspection at the Municipal Clerk's Department, Municipal Administrative Centre. The Revision Period runs from Tuesday, September 5,2006 until the close of voting at 8:00 PM on Monday, November 13,2006. Electors are encouraged to examine the list as soon as possible after Séptember 5,2006. If your name does not appear on the list and you feel you qualify as an elector or if any wrong Information appears on the list, applications for additions, corrections or deletions to the list may be obtained from the Municipal Administrative Centre during regular office hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 13,2006. Information related to these requirements or any other issue related to the Municipal Election may be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's Department by calling 905-623 3379. If you are aware of anyone who requires assistance with the election requirements, please refer them to the Municipal Clerk's office. Visit www.clarington.net Ms! , iv, 1 ii ■, > «te B'.i'ii; it')i '.til■ vif