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; I w Ù Of.f / 12 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, February 8,2006 CORPORATION OF THE _ MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 8 Www.clarmgton.net » MAYOR'S CORNER HELP TO OUR FARMERS There have been many articles and initiatives over the last number number of years across the Province and indeed across Canada-to lobby for aid for our sensitive agricultural community. _ Closer to the local community level, two municipalities have recently announced a new policy to give a break to farm households households by deferring tax due dates for 2006 until September 30. This, however, is only a deferral of taxes, in that, no interest will be charged on farm property taxes until October 1. The Municipality of Clarington, at the request of our Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, took a much more beneficial route for the agricultural community community in an effort to reduce local farmers' actual tax burden. In my position as the Chairman of Finance for Durham Region, who has authority over setting tax policy, policy, and with the assistance of Clarington Agricultural. Advisory Committee member Gerald Browii, we reduced the tax ratio on farm properties from 25% of the residential rate to 23 1/3% of the residential rate. We will ultimately reduce this to Council has also focused on other initiatives to support our agricultural community through the work of our Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, including the establishment of a farmers market to promote and assist the farmers in Clarington. It is very important that all residents recognize the importance of Clarington's agricultural community. Uu s 1 M m t % /)A 'gm 'ÊÊm We are trying out a Yoga class Tuesday afternoons in the Fitness Facility at the Courtice Complex! Drop in and give it a try! | Cost: FREE for members / $6.00 (adults) and $3.00 (seniors 65 & up) per day for non-members ! OR register for the remaining classes for as low as. $4 (adults) or $2 (seniors) per day! Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30PM Dates: January 3 to March 28, 2006 (no class March 14) Barcode: #21650 . Call 905-404-1525 for more information L k If m •s You are invited to attend a meeting of creative minds || at 7:00 PM, Tuesday February 21,2006 at the , S , Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (Simpson Avenue; IS Bowmanville). We are investigating the opportunity of f j creating a "Clarington Guild of Artists & Artisans" to 'M promote our artistic community and to determine the j, | I interest in developing an Arts Festival in Clarington. j J | ' Pléase mark this date on your calendar and join us y to explore the possibilities. I HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION Æ , v ™ I |i 1 ■" WÊÊmÈM ,v - , l | (i Y; AEROBATHON 1 AQUAFITATHON Courtice Community Complex Aerobics Studio WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2006 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Registration 6:00-7:00 PM Contact: Erica Mittag and Angela Evelyn Courtice Community Complex Pool . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16,2006 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Registration 6:00-7:00 PM . Contact: Tracey Leonard and >| Robin McDonnell 'A Pledge forms available from Fitness Trainers or Lifeguard Office 905-404-1525 DUE DATES: Residential, Farmland, Managed Forests and Pipelines (All Non Capped Classes) FIRST INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23,2006 SECOND INSTALLMENT: THURSDAY, APRIL 20,2006 METHODS OF PAYMENTS ACCEPTED From the Convenience of Your Own Home: internet & telephone banking payments are accepted at most Financial Institutions. We are listed as "Clarington Tax" and your 15 digit Roll Number beginning and endin; with zero is required for setup. ' : : : L x , Banks: Tax payments accepted at most Financial Institutions - a banking fee may apply. 3A6. Postdated cheques ARE accepted. For your convenience convenience there is a drop box on the north side of the building. (Church Street Entrance) In Person: You may pay your taxes at the Municipal Administrative Centre. .We do accept interac/debit payments. payments. Please present your entire tax bill for receipt. Pre-Authorized Payment Plan: The Municipality of Clarington allows realty tax payers the opportunity to pay their taxes on a monthly basis free of administration fees. Pre-authorized payments are deducted from'the tax payer's account on the 1 st day of each month. Some 2005 COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS VACANCY REBATE: Completed forms and supporting documentation must be filed at our office by February 28,2006 to be eligible for the tax year 20Û5; For applications or further information information please contact our office. . Failure to receive a Tax Notice does NOT eliminate the responsibility for. the payment of taxes and penalty. If you are responsible for paying Property Taxés and do not receive a bill please contact the Tax Department at 905 623-3379. COMING EVENTS HELP SEND AFRIKA TO AFRICA FUNDRAISING EVENT FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10 - 7:00 PM ■ : V' This event will help 15 year-old, Bowmanville resident Afrika Nieves-Bentley volunteer in Kenya with "Leaders Today", an international youth leadership program tip? >artnered with "Free the Children". Speaker: Major Brent Beardsley ¥-' r Topic: Witness to Genocide , Major Brent Beardsley, a UN Peacekeeper and Lt. Jg§§ he lessons lessons learned during the Rwandan Genocide of 1.994l§|r Where: Clarington Central Secondary School, 200 --. . . rs : 'll. Clarington Blvd., Bowmanville ffir? Ii§pi SSêa&w-. SS .-V-. _ .. . . - Cost: $20 ($10 for students) Tickets available at Violet Door Books -185 Church St., Bowmanville - 905-623-0706 / ■ BRING YOUR SWEEtHEARTI VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 TYRONE COMMUNITY CENTRE 8:00 PM-1:00 AM DJ, Buffet and Door Prizes Cost: $12.50 per person * | For tickets or information call: 905-263-2357 or 905-263-8842 "WARM UP YOUR WINTER" with FRIENDLY FIRE SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 11 - ORONO TOWN HALL Live band, licenced dance, classics old and new Doors open at 8:00 PM, Tickets $10 at the door or Contact Tim Calhoun 905-438-0343 or timcalhoun@rogerp.com KENDAL LIONS CLUB VALENTINE PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE 9:00 AM TILL NOON. Adults $5.00, ' Children 6 -12 yrs. $3.00 Children 5 yrs. and under FREE! - 1 - I NEWCASTLE SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS AT NEWCASTLE l/AI ETAITI»«C DCOIDC Hrnr w/inr rarinû nff I at Yummy Pleasures - 423 King Ave. W., Newcastle, before Feb. 14. Winners will be announced Feb. 24. www.newcastle150.com I SATURDAY. FEB. 11 - VALENTINE'S LUNCH AM 1 BAKE SALE .from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, $6.00 at the * tk --* * --Mill c+i-'ÿw 1 1 . ' j-L . --«-«.I'-.r-.Y-.-v.'r-rj---' : . ' ' i. ' ' • ■ ' !' . . . tüéÉÊÊik ' ' Clarington Winter WonderLearn! A dav of FREE FAMILY FUN where you can play and L learn through indoor and outdoor activities hosted by ■ local community organizations. : The Courtice Community Complex will be transformed into a family learning festival on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH ■ from 11am to 3pm ||# Attend interactive workshops meet Franklin the Turtle at the library, enjoy a horse-drawn . wagon ride and much more. For more information, contact Clarington Public Library at S 905-623-7322 or visit www.clarington-library.oh.ca www.clarington,