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L Page A2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ October 11,2006 durhamreglon.com 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.ciarington.net for more details! MAYOR S CORNER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - HOW DO THEY WORK? Development Charges are fees levied against new development to pay for the capita! costs of servicing new development. The overriding principle is that 'Growth pays for Growth' so that the financial burden of servicing new development is not born by existing taxpayers. Capital costs that are eligible to be recovered are those that result from the expansion of services to meet the needs of new development. This is how we are able to build things such as the new Newcastle Aquatic Facility, new fire halls and new arenas without putting the burden on the existing property tax owner. Categories of capital costs include: Roads and related, Emergency/Fire, Library Services, Indoor Recreation, Park Development, Parking, Transit, General Government (growth related studies), and Operations Building and Fleet. A study is undertaken every five years to identify projected growth, the capital costs required as a result of that growth, and the resulting development charge per unit to be charged. There are some services excluded under the development charges legislation, such as museums, parkland acquisition, hospitals, administration buildings etc. There are also certain limitations èstablished in the legislation that all municipal development charges by-laws must comply with. The Municipality must prepare a growth forecast that must anticipate the type, amount, and location of development. Costs relating to benefits to existing development must be removed from the charge (for example, replacement of an existing facility). Historic service levels form a key basis for calculating the charge. Currently, the charge for a single family residential unit is $8,777, the charge per square metre of gross floor area for non-residential is $36.60, and the charge for industrial is $20.15, per-square metre. These funds are accumulated in specific reserve funds for each type of capital cost and the status of the reserve funds are annually reported to Council. Xf ★ Ï ¥ Don't miss out on Clarington's sporting event of the year! 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 McFartane 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 Bagnell, Breslin 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 early! Please call 905-623-5728 for more Information. OHOruwiR Oertmglon Nudew - STMARYS CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following position(s). For complete job descriptions, please visit www.clarington.net/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 (Inspector) 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. KNOW WHER "RIDE <; *' £'.'*** . fl • t-v'vT">T' -/ V 4'.^ v ' ' ] ^ | ? 'v 'K-" * k f I STAY on the TRAILS! ■'>*. >r-iv mu system ip Durham Region desviMU-c* ' jr A - . •: iisp -s m the ' ■;)•(. it rts-in Pores! n; Clarington. Vos ore not ri'ioved to ode ATVs on roads or 'oad-allownnces in Durham Region (except on some Township of Brock roads between Dec. 1 ' and March 3T the following year, subject to a number of rules) ATV HÜ i ■ Durham Region ATV Safety Coalition 4- GANAHUKA MOON H ROCK ° >ssnr,XIX)NAmi,0WIY \ 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 McFarlane 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 kshea@claflnqton.net. Fall Active! Rsf ealth Fair and Open House 7 Non-Members Welcome! You're invited to our Fail Active Health Fair and Open House! When: Saturday, October 21 Where: Courtice Community Complex Time: 12:004:00PM info@clarington.net wMmmmmmmm & EVENT TIME/LOCATION Foyer Activities 12:00-3:OOPM 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 this Fall! EVENT TIME/LOCATION FREE SWIM! 2:30-4PM 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 *8EISIBeVS8HN#lS5M#Psr THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF U^^n>WO^N(CFUY0, Oshawa and District Club, will meet on OCTOBER 11JH at 7.3(7 PM. The meeting room is at the Centennial Retirement Home, 259 HiHcroft St., Oshawa (comer of RrtsonRoad and HHIaott). The speaker forthe evening will provide us with everything we ever wanted to know about Tea". Please bring your favourite cup. All are welcome. For membership information, caH 905-668-9719. BUY A HOME IN BOWMANVILLE DISCOVERY DAYS -OCTOBER 14TH&15TH . at the Garnet B. Rickard Centre, Bowmanville. See six builders in one FREE info session! learn how to own for as little as 1% DOWN! FREE expert advice! FREE refreshments! You could even win a FREE 27 flat-screen TV! Register now as space is limited. Visit www.movetobowmanvllfe.cA.br call 1-888-499-0557. BOWMANVILLE APPLE FESTIVAL AND CRAFT SALE, Saturday; October 14TH t Downtown Bowmanville 9AM until 5PM. FREE Admission and FREE Parking or use the Bowmanville Bus FREE 9AM- 5PM (Courtesy of the Municipality of 19TH ANUUAL HARVEST BALL "SNOW BALL Friday, OCTOBER 20TH, 2006. Clarington Beech Centre, Bowmanville. Champagne Reception 6:15 PM, Dinner 7:15 PM, Cash bar - Dancing- Silent Auction - Tombola. $130.00 per ticket. Memorial Hospital Foundation - BowmanvHle's Signature Fundraising event in support of a telemetry ) for Bowmanville's Special Care Unit. Tickets are available from the attondficeorphone 905-623-3331 ext, 1880. United Church, 1778 Nash Rd. E., Courtice is "CELEBRATING THE CASAVANT' featuring renowned _ Mark Toews and accompanied by Kimberley Bnggs, Soprano on Sat., OCTOBER 21 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20.00 at me door or phone 905- 448-1320 to reserve: All former Sea Cadets & Navy League are welcome. Reunion dinner and dance. Saturday, OCTOBER 21ST. Bowmanville Legion Mali $20.00 ea. For tickets and information, caH 905- Msa. Qanngtm Leading the Way v-V STEVENS ROAD EXTENSION BOWMANVILLE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED The . Municipality of Clarington is undertaking a Municipal Class ' Environmental Assessment for an extension of Stevens Road from Regional Road 57 to Green Road in Bowmanville. The extension of Stevens Road is being considered to provide more .capacity to deal with traffic volume in the Bowmanville West Main Central Area. The Study Area for the project is illustrated below. • OCTOBER 2STH 21,11 AM-2 PM, 140Queen St., Bowmanville. Penny draw, lunch. Proceeds go to charity. The Rotary Club of Courtice will be hosting a "Fun-Raiser" at the Hilltop Restaurant and Banquet Hall at 1540 Highway 2, Courtice. Proceeds from this fun filled event will be directed to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer t evening. mperl by^oyObi 8 ^ ° f , " l ^? peli . zef ! s - s | K3 ^ ri n9 ' iv cunrert cancer patients and survivors. Tickets are available from Gloria Moring 905-623-4811 or at the door. I REGION! gion's 1st , , • on Saturday, OCTOBER 28TH, 2006. For more information on tournament registration, cV-"; 0 ^ EMERGENCY 4. F WE This project is being planned under Schedule "C" in accordance with the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects. A Public Information Centre will be held in early 2007 to review Study progress. At that time, interested persons will be given the opportunity to review alternative solutions and design concepts for the preferred solution and provide written comment to the Municipality for incorporation into the planning and design process of the project. In advance of the Public Information Centre, the Study Team is 1 interested in hearing any comments or concerns from individuals or groups about this project. In this regard, please forward written comments to either of the following individuals: Mr. Bruno Bianco, P.Eng., Design Engineer Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C3A6 Phone:905-623-3379 - Mr. W. McCrae, P.Eng. Totten Sims Hubicki Associates 513 Division Street Cobourg, ON K9A 5G6 Phone: 1-800-463-8046 HEY KIDS, WANT TO BE THE BOSS? This is your chance to rule at Fire Station #1. Pick up your entry form at your school, the Bowmanville or Newcastle McDonald's Restaurants, Fire Station #1 in Bowmanville and Fire Station #4 in Courtice and you could be "Fire Chief for the Day". It's that easy. The winner will be contacted mid October. The contest winner will be picked up in a Clarington Emergency & Fire Services fire truck and spend the afternoon as the Fire Chief of Clarington. At the end of the day, the winner and their family'will enjoy a dinner at McDonalds Restaurant plus receive great prizes. 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 thé 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! For a full schedule of the service we will be providing please visit Durham Region Transit online at http://www.durhamreqiontransit.com/ or call 1-866-247-0055. 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 over 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 you 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 aae 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. READERS' CIRCLE RECEPTION Are you interested in meeting others who share your love of reading' Drop by the "Readers' Circle", Clarington Public Library's book discussion group, on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Celebrate Canadian Library Month with treats supplied by the library and stay for a discussion of the book "The Mosquito Coast" by Paul Theroux. All are welcome to attend this program that takes place around the fireplace at the Bowmanville Branch (163 Church Street). Reserve your côpy of the book, or to find out more about the "Readers' Circle", by calling 905-623-7322 x 731. DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE School Buses With the return to school and school bus traffic, the Durham Regional Police are asking area motorist to take extra care and attention during both the morning and evening commute, Failure to respect school buses with lights flashing may result In a $500.00 fine and 6 points Constable Richards, Durham Regional Police. For more Information go to dip&çn Win with Clarington Tourism! Visit our booth at the Bowmanville Apple Festival - October 14 rawKs vvw m v wmM m M ' ' : r