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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 14, 2010 · 2 Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada Make your move challenges you to complete 60 activities this summer. )or every 20 activities you complete anG recorG, youoll get a free swim/skate/climb pass (up to a maximum of 3 passes per person , courtesy of the Town of Oakville anG YMCA of Oakville Sign up now at www.oakville.ca/makeyourmove.htm Or pick up your Junior Summer Active Challenge Activity Log at any Town of Oakville community centre or the YMCA of Oakville. June 1 ­ September 1, 2010 Great prizes to be won! Including: H Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts show passes r Oakville Gymnastics program r Oakville Skating Club program r Oakville Soccer Club prize pack r Oakville Gallerieso P.A. Gay program r Conservation +alton anG %ronte Park pass Get active your way, every day! C'mon Oakville... Power Pledge Today! By making a small commitment, you can save money and electricity while helping the environment. Earn 20 Air Miles reward miles just for signing up! Learn how at powerpledge.ca Take the July 16, 6 p.m.­ midnight July 24, 10 a.m.­2 p.m. RETHINK, REPLACE, REDUCE According to the Lifesaving Society of Canada, drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in Canada for people 60 years of age and under. In fact, year after year the data shows that the majority of people who drown had no intention of going into the water -- their immersion was sudden and unexpected. To reduce the risk of a potential drowning, residents are required to apply for a permit for all types of bodies of water where the depth capacity exceeds 60cm (2 ft), including above-ground, in-ground and inflatable pools, as well as backyard landscaping ponds and hot tubs - often overlooked as potential safety threats. All pools must be enclosed by a fence, restricted by a lockable gate and adhere to the appropriate setbacks from the property line. Residents who have enclosures do not need to renew their permit, however a new permit is required if they are altering or replacing their enclosure. The one time permit fees are $72.50 for inflatable pools, and range from $110 to $415 for other types of pools. The town would also like to remind existing pool owners that per By-law 1977-15 they are not to discharge the water from their pools in their yard but to let it drain into the storm sewers. For residents in new subdivisions as yet still unassumed by the town that wish to install pools, please visit www.oakville.ca/poolbylaw.htm for information. For a full list of fees or to download a permit application form visit www.oakville.ca/poolbylaw.htm Residents can also call Development Services at 905-845-6601 ext. 3033. Protect your pool, protect your family 'iG you know that a permit is reTuireG for any pool Gepth that exceeGs 2 feet" Before you install your new pool this summer, the Town of Oakville encourages you to learn about the town's Pool Enclosure By-law 2006-071 including fencing requirements and permit regulations.