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Although the Town has a long-standing practice to replace lead pipes within its distribution system, there may be some privately-owned lead pipes connected to the Town’s water system which homeowners have not replaced. Also, there may be lead pipes or plumbing present within a. home. If you would like to participate in the Program, please contact the Public Works Dept. at 905-640- 1910, or 905-895-5299 ext. 272 or visit the Town’s website www.townofws.com. Testing is to take place in both the communities of Stouffville and Ballantrae/Musselman’s Lake and residents are encouraged to take part in the Town’s voluntary lead testing program. Priority will be given to older homes which may have private lead water services or plumbing. This program will involve testing tap water twice a year in the volunteers home. All sampling will be undertaken by identified Town waterworks staff members. COMMUNITY LEAD TESTING PROGRAM The Town is seeking assistance from residents to meet new provincial water quality legislation. The legislation requires that private residential plumbing and municipal water systems be tested for the presence of lead. If you are disabled or over 65 years of age and physically “unable to shovel snow and have no other able bodied persons living in the home, please contact Public Works at 905-895-5299 or 905 640-1910 ext 261. REMOVAL OF SNOW 8: ICE FROM SIDEWALKS The Town is requesting your cooperation to clear away snow and ice from sidewalks abutting your property. Town regulations provide that snow and ice be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours after a snowfall. ' Trees greater than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height are to be cut in half for easy disposal. PLASTIC BAGS AND DECORATIONS MUST BE REMOVED. Please have trees placed curbside by 7:00 am. CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION Christmas Trees will be collected on Monday January 14th, 2008 only for all areas. Any comments and/or questions may be forwarded to: Marc J. Pourvahidi, Director of Finance/Treasurer 905-6404910 ext. 245 or email marc.pourvahidi@townofws.com At the January 29th meeting, Council will review the 2008 Operating and Capital Budgets as well as the Five Year Capital Forecast. Council will also consider an amendment to 2007 User Fees By-law. Stouffville Sun-Tribune I Thursday, Ian. 10, 2008 Council Clumber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor Thesday January 15th at 3 p.m. Regular ClC Meeting followed by Council Tuesday January 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Meeting Tuesday January 29th at 9:00 a.m. Budget Committee Meeting followed by Special Council WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE , ' "Cqu Closeto the Town of Additional information is available online at www.townofws.com or phone 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 306 Please have garbage, green bins and blue boxes to the curb by 7:00 am on your collection day. GARBAGE COLLECTION Residents are reminded that garbage is now collected biâ€"weekly and there is a maximum three-bag limit per household. Additional bags will only be collected provided a “Garbage Bag Tag” is affixed to each bag. Please refer to page 6' of your collection calendar for locations where these tags can be purchased. Removal of these items would aid with the road and sidewalk plowing operations and prevent damage to these property improvements. The Town, at its discretion, may request the removal of these obstructions. / NOTICE TO RESIDENTS ”' MUNICIPAL ENCROACHMENTS The Public Works Department reminds residents that the Town is not responsible for any damage caused during our winter maintenance operations to items such as gardens, fences, posts,~interlocking brick work, concrete and wood curbs that have been placed on Town property. OVERNIGHT PARKING During the months of December through March, no parking is permitted on Town roads between 2 am. and 5 am. to allow for snow removal. Vehicles parked on roads during this time will be issued a parking infraction notice and fined $35.00. CIVIL MARRIAGES The Town is pleased to offer civil marriage ceremonies‘held on available Fridays between 9:00 am. and 4:30 pm. in the Council chamber at the Town offices. For more information please call 905-640. 1900 or visit our website at www.townofws.com/civil_.maniagcs.asp Thank you for your co-operation in licensing your dog For a downloadable application form, go to www.townofws.com, click on Resident Services â€" Other Services â€" Dog Tags then click on the “Dog Tag Application Form” link. Questions may be directed to the Licensing Officer at 905-640â€"1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 225 Tags are also available year-round at the Municipal Offices, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor (payment by cash, cheque, debit, Visa or MasterCard). Or by mail: (payment by cheque only) to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville ON L4A 7X5 Tags are available at the following locations until Apr 30th annually: Global Pet Foods, Pet Valu, Mayer’s Pet Shop, OSPCA (Woodbine Ave s of Vivian Rd.) Ballantrae Animal Hospital, Ballantrae Plaz'a Vet Clinic, Town Country Animal Hospital, and Stouffville Veterinary Clinic. $30 as of March lst Small amounts of shredded paper are accepted in your green bin. Larger amounts should be placed in your garbage. Additional information is available online at www.townofws.(om or phone 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 306 STANDARD FIRST AID/ CPR C (WSIB APPROVED) Start the new year right and learn what to do in an emergency situation. This comprehensive course includes basic first aid, rescue breathing techniques and CPR for adult/children and infant victims. Great to have the certification now to put on your applications for summer employment. WSPLAY...ONLINE, INTERNET REGISTRATION COMING THIS SPRING 2008 Be a part of our pilot program, check out the winter programs online, search your family PIN and personal Barcode and if you would like, actually register for a winter program online. For details, contact leisure.services@townofws.com There is still time to register for Community, Lifestyle and Aquatics programs for the winter session. All registration is done at the Lebovic Leisure Centre. All our great programs are listed in the Fall / Winter Leisure Guide and on the Town website. January l4,l6,21,23 6:00 pm â€" 10:00 pm Lebovic Leisure Centre Registration is ongoing at the Leisure Centre. For details call Yorick Tong at 905â€"642-7529 x 320 TUESDAY STORY TIME @ YOUR LIBRARY Tuesdays, January 8 â€" March 25 10:30 â€"1 1:00 am Age 3 â€" 6 years FREE LEISURE SERVICES WINTER PROGRAMS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2008 PIKE-SCHOOL CRAFT @ YOUR LIBRARY Friday, January 11 10:30 â€" 11:00 am Ages 3 ' 6 yrs (lost $2.00/child Pre-registration is required. AUTHOR VISIT @ YOUR LIBRARY Wednesday, January 16 7:30 pm â€" 8:30 pm B.W. Powe will read from Mystic Trudeau: the fire and the rose Free Admission. AUTHOR VISIT @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, January 17 7:30 pm â€" 8:30 pm Allan Amos will read from The Volunteer Free Admission. SATURDAY STORY TIME @ YOUR LIBRARY Saturdays, January 5 - March 22 _ 10:30 -11:00 am Age 3 â€" 6 years FREE! Get the inside scoop @ Your Library Saturday, January 12 1:00 pm â€" 4:30 pm Cost: $32 plus gst in advance . $36 plus gst on the day. NOTE: This program may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Please register early. HOW TO GET PUBLISHED: