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10 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 19,1994 Gerontologist Speaks to Female Caregivers at Nov. 19th Workshop A workshop offering female caregivers caregivers insights into dealing with stress, accessing community resources, resources, discovering inner strengths will be given on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Ajax. Pauline Garvey a gerontologist from Peterborough said she will be "giving practical down-to-earth suggestions" suggestions" for people to find their inner strengths. The workshop is geared to "individuals "individuals caring for a spouse or child." It is also geared to those who may or may not do this for a living. During the seminar, caregivers will be able to participate in small group sessions. Garvey looks at the caregiving from a feminist view point. She offers • "women new insights into how to cope as caregivers in the 1990s. Over the years, generation after after generation of women have functioned functioned as caregiver in the 1990's," states Scott Young, an organizer of the seminar. "Women usually have had no experience experience for the aging caregiver role nor have they had time to prepare for the stress they will experience." Garvey has designed a workshop for women who feel the need to escape escape the stress of caregiving by taking control and using the supports that can help them take care of their own needs. The upcoming seasonal holiday is always a stressful time for caregivers. Young notes, "studies show that it is increasingly difficult to cope with the many demands of being a caregiver caregiver during the festive season. This workshop is designed to reduce some of the stress in being a caregiver during during this important season of die year." To pre-register caregivers can call Young at 623-6870. The day-long workshop will start at 9 a.m. with "The hidden sources of support." Next at 1 p.m. will be "Your inner self and strengths to survive and next at 3 p.m. is "How to relax amidst the role of caregiving." People wanting to attend are asked to bring pen and paper, a bag lunch and a personal coffee mug. Clarke High School Hosts Academic Heptathlon An academic heptathlon competition including schools from Clarington, Cobourg, and Port Hope, was held at Clarke High School last week. Teams from each school answered quiz questions in seven subjects. Pictured above are the members of the junior academic heptathlon team from Clarke. In the back row (1-r) are: Adam Brittain, Shauna Ellis, and Brandon Francey. In the front row are: Ceri Evans, Julie Harper, Jane Easton, and Andrea Etmanskie, and Sian Cranton. Need TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YoUR New COMMUNITY? Call Sandra Yates 623-5873 Bowmanville Area Maria Boone 987-5030 Newcastle - Orono Area Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. © J3L MUNICIPALITY OF arington ONTARIO PUBLIC NOTICE 1995 MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM The Municipal Grant program was initiated to fund programs organized by volunteers to provide services not provided by the Municipality. Applications for Municipal Grants are now available for local organizations that provide social, health, recreational and/or other services that directly benefit the Municipality of Clarington and its residents. Applications can be picked up at: Community Services Department 3rd Floor Municipal [ Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario APPLICATIONS COMPLETED ! IN FULL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY A 1995 GRANT IF RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1994 © MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON WILL BE CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THESE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO FORTHCOMING VACANCIES. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE FOR THE TERM OF COUNCIL AND WILL EXPIRE ON NOVEMBER 30, 1997, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. COMMITTEE/BOARD DESCRIPTION TERM FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS REMUNERATION Property Standards Committee To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within the Municipality of Clarington. 5 positions As required $28.26 per meeting $14.13 per inspection Livestock Valuers To evaluate livestock damage caused by dogs and wolves. 2 positions As required $29.51 per evaluation Fence Viewers To arbitrate and settle fence disputes. . 4 positions As required ' $26.96 per viewing Pound Keepers To provide a facility on appropriately zoned land to house livestock until claimed by the owner. 4 positions As required None Game Commission To buy and release pheasants and sell hunting licenses for designated areas. 6 positions As required None Orono Arena Community Centre Board To operate a community centre in Orono on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington. 2 positions • Applicants from the former Township of Clarke Minimum 4 times per year None Abandoned Cemeteries Board To care for abandoned cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington. 5 positions As required None Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Board Board of Directors (appointments to be made in June, 1995). 2 positions 1 Year Term June - June Monthly None Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee To make recommendations on the preservation of structures of historical significance. 10 positions Third Tuesday evening of each month None Bowmanville Museum Board •To operate a Museum in the former Town of Bowmanville on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington. 7 positions As required None Clarke Museum Board To operate a Museum in the former Township of Clarke on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington. 7 positions As required None Committee of Adjustment To review requests for Minor Variances in respect of the land, building or 6 positions Twice monthly $28.26 per meeting $14.13 per inspection structure or the use thereof. If you wish to be considered for appointment to one of the above Boards or Committees, application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. If you are interested in serving on more than one Board or Committee, please list these in your order of priority. Completed application forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 2,1994. Dales of Publication: November 16, 23 and 30 CS-Ind. 5057 Marie P. Knight, A.M.C.T., CMM Deputy Clerk Telephone: 623-3379 © CS - Ind. 4866