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Leading the Way CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON www.clarington.net 905-623-3379 MAYOR'S CORNER WHAT TO DO THIS SUMMER? I don't know about you but, I am having having a hard time believing that our kids I will be out for summer vacation in about six weeks. As a parent, I know | that summer vacations do not just happen. They require co-ordination and planning! The Community Services Department has put forward a wide-ranging list of choices for you and your children to consider. The Summer Community Activity Guide will be delivered delivered to each household in Clarington in the June 1st edition of the Canadian Statesman. The Day Camp, a traditional favourite, is back in the line up for this summer. Activities include sports, games, swimming, trips, special events, arts and crafts and much more. There is also a trip camp that has a line up of excursions that will interest, excite and challenge. Skateboard Camp is back and will be visiting a location in your community beginning July 4th. You can find the location schedule in the Community Guide. There is also a drop in program every afternoon at the Rickard Complex. The new Indoor Soccer/Lacrosse Bowl facility is hosting a Sports Camp that is intended to help develop participants' participants' athletic skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment. environment. For individuals interested in pursuing their leadership goals, the Leadership Camp is back and is now two weeks. For those who enjoy more artistic endeavours, I encourage you to check out the returning returning Drama Camp. In addition to these programs, you can also check out the programs being offered by our partners - the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, the Clarington Museums and the Clarington Public Library. A new entry in the summer program line-up is the "Kids in the Marsh" summer program. These are all described in the Summer Community Guide. The Community Guide is your source for program descriptions and registration information. Other useful information, such as camp-hours, extended care (to assist working parents) and what each camper should bring with them, is also detailed in the Guide. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Community Services Department. Staff is available to answer your questions and help you and your child make the right choice for this summer. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT BUILDING SERVICES I The Operations Department requires a Building Services I, maintenance person. The duties and responsibilities of the Building Services position are performed under the supervision of the Director of Operations. The successful applicant must be willing willing to work evenings, nights and weekends. Responsibilities: Maintain the Municipal Administrative Centre, Main Branch Library and the Fire and Court Building in a clean and orderly fashion Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass Duties may include but are not limited to performing routine maintenance activities including exterior maintenance I Note: This position requires moderate physical exertion and weékend/shift work is required in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement. (Qualifications: Experience and knowledge of custodial and building maintenance and ability to follow assigned work routines is essential Current First Aid Certificate, WHMIS training and familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act will be considered an asset. Salary Range: Code 1 of the Outside Collective Agreement $14.79 - $17.25 an hour ($30,763 - $35,890 per annum) Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2005. Please quote: File # 50-05 ROAD WATCH* WANTED! Volunteer for Road Watch program. Must be available during business hours Please contact: Ron Radcliffe 905-987-3099 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Council of the Municipality of Clarington is seeking applications from interested individuals to 111 the following positions: Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee - to advise Council on accessibility related issues within the Municipality - meetings are held the first Thursday evening of every month - 2 positions (in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, the majority of committee members shall include people with disabilities) Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee - to review existing and future traffic management practices - meetings are held the third Thursday evening of every month - 1 position for each of Wards 1,3 and 4 (applicants must reside in the ward they represent) If you wish to be considered for either of these appointments, please submit an application to the Municipal Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 3 2005. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre Customer Service Desk, in the Municipal Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario and also on the municipality's web site,www.clarington.net, ■ COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SKATEBOARD INSTRUCTOR |The Municipality of Clarington, Community Services Department is looking for energetic, active and knowledgeable staff with the ability to provide leadership leadership in a safe and enjoyable environment, for the following summer program: Required Qualifications; Must possess and maintain G2 driver's licence Must hold current qualifications in Basic Rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid Skateboard and/or in-line skating experience is mandatory Must possess the ability to instruct basic skateboard skateboard techniques and skills Must enjoy working with children and youth, experience experience working in a camp environment would be an asset Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately |with young program participants, peers and the general public Experience driving a pickup truck or van with trailer Iwould be an asset Must be mature, responsible, confident and able to |work with little supervision Daytime, evening, and weekend work is required Rate of Pav: $12.28 [Successful candidates will be required to attend staff training (40 hours) prior to the commencement of the summer programs. Applications will be received in confidence until May 27, 2005. Please quote File #48-05 |ah applications to be sent to: Human Resources Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 PLEASE CHECK www.clarington.net : OR FURTHER DETAILS ON CAREER LISTINGS COMING EVENTS IBETHESDA HOUSE ANNUAL SPRING \FUNDRAISER DINNER AUCTION Thursday, May 26 (Doors open at 6 pm) Clarington Beech Centre Tickets $50 (reserved tables of 8 available) For tickets or to donate items for auction, please contact Wendy 905-623-6045 \CLARINGTON PRE-TEEN DANCES (Teens Grade 5-8) Friday, May 27, 7 - 9 PM, & J- Friday, June 17, 7 - 9 PM, Courtice Community Complex I $7.00/ticket/dance FRUIT WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Saturday, May 28, 12 - 5:00 PM \ Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery An afternoon of food, wine & jazz! I For more information contact Archibalds at 905-263-2396 \ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET CORPS #279 \ANNUAL REVIEW Sunday, May 29 at 1:45 PM Newcastle Arena Public Welcome! For more Information call 905-623-3151 GROUP OF SEVEN B & B'S - ANNUAL COUNTRY BED & | BREAKFAST/GARDEN TOUR Wednesday, June 1 @ 10 am - 4 pm Rain or Shine I Participants are Our Valley View B & B, Willow Pond Countryj B & B, Hillcrest Inn B & B, Country Living B & B, Brookside Cottage B & B, Maple Grove B & B and Model 'A' Acres B & B. Artisans, wood carvers and musicians will have their best work available along the way. For more information, contact Lynn at 905-263-2405 or Luverne at 905-263-4319 \EATING DISORDERS SEMINAR Dr. Skevoulla Xinaris, Psychologist and Clinical Leader of the Eating Disorders Program at Lakeridge Health, will be at (the Main Branch, Clarington Public Library to discuss: •Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and binge eating disorders disorders •Challenges faced by adolescents today •Available treatments for eating disorders (Thursday, June 2, from 79:30 PM For more information call 905-623-7322 HERPTILE DAY - GANARASKA FOREST CENTRE Saturday, June 4,1:00 - 4:00 pm Investigate the lives of frogs and other amphibians and reptiles. reptiles. Pre-registration is required. Rate $12/family, $6/adult or $4/children, students and seniors. book launch and book signing \a corner for the preacher By Sherrell Branton Leetooze The story of emigration from Cornwall and Devon to Ontario and other places using the Bible Christians as the protagonists. Bowmanville Museum, June 4, 1 - 4:00 PM \CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY- PUBLIC MEETING \PLANNING YOUR NEW BRANCH LIBRARY Monday, June 6 at 7:00 PM Newcastle Village Community Hall, 20 King Avenue W„ This is an opportunity to voice your opinions about future (library services in Newcastle. We will also be looking for your thoughts on the criteria that should be used to evaluate a potential new site for the library. For more information contact: \Linda Del Grande, Manager of Library Services, |T: 905-623-9742 / E: ldelgrande@clarington-library.on.ca OR Todd Brown, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants T: 1-888-252-0720 / 519-681-1690 / E: tbrown@mbpc.ca PROTECT YOUR MONEY FROM SCHEMES AND SCAMS This session at Clarington Public Library (Main Branch), |hosted by the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat, will discuss: •Common investment and consumer frauds •Signs that warn you to scams •Strategies Seniors can use to avoid becoming a victim (Wednesday, June 8, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM For more information call 905-623-7322 \CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE - \GOLF TOURNAMENT Wednesday, June 8, Shotgun starts at 12:30 PM The Bowmanville Golf & Country Club, 3845 Middle Rd N Spend the day, networking & building contacts while you (enjoy a great game of golfl Tickets are $125/person. Sponsorship opportunities are available and prize donations are always welcome. For further information check our website website at www.cbot.cn or contact the Clarington Board of Trade at 905-623-3106.