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Copies of the Draft 2009 Budgets were released to the public on January 6th, 2009 and can be viewed at the Town Oflice, Library and bnline at www.townofws.com. Review of Town Grants to Boards, Committees, community and other entities/individual recipients - February 3, 2009 at 3 pm. in the Council Chambers. Any requests, comments and/or questions can be forwarded to: Marc 1. Pourvahidi, Director of Finance/Treasurer 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 245 or email marc.pourvahidi@townofws.com. Review of 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets and the Five Year Forecast â€" February 10, 2009 at 9 am. followed by Special Council Meeting in the Council Chambers. Any comments and/or questions can be forwarded to: Marc J. Pourvahidi, Director of Finance/Treasurer 905â€"640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 245 or email marc.pourvahidi@townofws.com. 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 curbside by 7:00 am, Please note that collection crews will not dig out a tree or climb a snow bank to retrieve one. The Town is requesting your cooperation in clearing 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. If you are disabled or over 65 years of age and physically unable to shove] snow and have no othet able bodied persons living in the home, please contact Public Works at 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 306. 2009 BUDGET 8r AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 3RD, 2009 AT 3:00 RM. 2009 BUDGET 8t AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 10TH, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. Stouffville Sun-Tribune I Thursdays Ian. 8. 2009 PUBLIC HEARING MEETING 7:00 RM. CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION FOR ALL AREAS WILL BE ON M AY ANUA Y T NLY The Town is accepting expressions of interest for naming rights of interior spaces in this new cultural facility opening May 2009. For further information, please contact Dorie Billich, Manager of Culture 8! Museum Services, 37 Sandiford Drive. 4th floor, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5. Deadline: lanuary 31, 2009. Did you get engaged over the holidays? You have until Friday, January 9, 2009 to enter the Nuptials at Nineteen on the Park Contest. For further information, please visit our website at www.townofws.com/Nineteen.asp. The Public Works Department is seeking applications from individuals who would be available for stand-by crossing guard duties. Interested persons shall be able to work on an “on-call” basis at one of the eight crossing locations in the Community of Stouffville. Interested persons are invited to' submit their resume, appropriately marked as to the position applying for to the Public Works Department. For further information, please contact Lori Boyd, Administrative Assistant, Public Works Department at 905-640-1910 ext. 247 or lori.boyd@townofws.com. Application forms are available at the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal Offices, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is now accepting applications for Instructors for the winter session, for the following position: Teaching experience and first aid certification is required. These programs begin the week of February 2, 2009. Please send résumé outlining relevant qualifications and experience to: For more information, contact len McEachen at 905-640-1910 ext. 288. Human Resources, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th floor, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 7X5 Please note that during the winter period, December 15th to April 15th, roads in the Stouffville Cemetery will be maintained only on Dec. 24th and on the 4th Friday of each month following. Roads should not be accessed by vehicles at other times, except during Town authorized interments. Contact Colleen Clarke at ext.225 for further information. Daytime Skating Instructors SMART is a Provincial government initiative created to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Ontario manufacturers. Join the upcoming information session on the importance of continuous improvement and how to succeed in the most competitive business environment of this decade. Companies will learn more about the SMART Program and the productivity Improvement projects eligible to take advantage of this $50,000 funding opportunity. IT service providers and industry consultants are also welcome. Everyone should have a 72-HOUR EMERGENCY KIT so you can survive at home on your own for at least 3 days without power and outside sources of food/water. Include one change of clothes and seasonal outerwear with boots or shoes for everyone in the family. To register, eligibility, and find out more about the program go to: http://cme-smart.ca/markham. ' For more information on the 72 Hour Emergency Kit and being prepared for an emergency please visit one of the following web sites: Spots are available in the Tuesday and Thursday swimming programs..P_le.ase call 905-642-PLAY for details ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BABYSITTING COURSE @ YOUR LIBRARY Saturday, March 21 9:45 am. - 4:45 p.m. Age 11% + Cost $55.00 Pre-registration is required! There is still some space to register in winter aquatics, lifestyle, and community programs. Don’t delay, register now either on the Town website at WSPLAY. .. Online or in person at the Lebovic Leisure Centre. In case of an emergency THINKING OF TRIATHLON TRAINING? Date: Tuesday February 10, 2009 Time: Registration 5:30 p.m., 6 pm. start Location: Holiday Inn Hotel 8( Suites, Markham Cost: FREE for manufacturers (Others $50.00) Whitchurch-Stouffville Emergency Preparedness www.mwnofws.com/emergency_prepare.asp WINTER PROGRAMS HAVE STARTED SMART PROGRAM OFFERS UP TO $50,000 TO MANUFACTURERS Emergency Management Ontario www.cmergencymanagementontario.ca Are you prepared?