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The Stouffville Amateur Hockey League presented a fundraising cheque to the Mayor for the Whitchurch-Stouffville Emergency Care Fund. Council approved a staff recommendation to limit the use of bottled .water in municipal facilities, where appropriate, and to promote the use of municipal tap water. This initiative includes the elimination of purchasing bottled water for the Town municipal office. The Town supplies clean, safe potable water to users connected to the water distribution system. Benefits include cost savings and reducing the amount of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles entering the waste processing stream. Karen Ewart joined the Town on May 4‘“ as Deputy Clerk. Karen has over 15 years experience in Clerk’s Department functions and municipal elections processes from the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Aurora. She is a member of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), nearing completion of her Certified Municipal Officer accreditation. ' Town staff continues to seek out both Federal and Provincial grants and funding as they relate to current or future Town projects. Council approved moving forward with the application to Emergency Management Ontario who administer the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) on behalf of the Federal Government. Funding is .made available to municipalities in an effort to support or enhance the readiness and ability to deal with large scale emergency incidents or natural disasters. Council also approved the application to the Enabling Accessibility Fund Program (EAF) introduced by the Federal Government for small projects enabling accessibility. IEPP AND EAF FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATIONS REDUCE P.E.T. WASTE (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE): DRINK TOWN WATER FUNDRAISING CHEQUE PRESENTED DEPUTY CLERK APPOINTED Council Chamber 37-Sandiford Drive, 4" Floor The Town has commissioned the preparation of a Community Improvement Plan for the Downtown Area. The objective of the Plan is to assist in the enhancement or redevelopment of a specific area of the Municipality'which is in need of assistance, leadership and/or rejuvenation. The proposed Community Improvement Plan sets out strategies and programs that are intended to strengthen and revitalize the downtown core and immediate environs within the Community of Stouffville. Please plan to attend the Community Information Meeting to learn more about the Plan. The Town would welcome your participation and comments on the draft document. For more information on the draft Community Improvement Plan, please contact Andrew McNeely, Director of Planning 8: Building Services at 905-640-1910 ext. 270 or via email at andrew.mcneely@townofws.com. Tender documents for the supply of a new front deck mower for the Leisure Services Department, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, are available at the Municipal Offices, Clerk's Department, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4‘“ Floor, Stouffville. The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch~Stouffville reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, including the lowest bidder. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is now accepting applications for Instructors for the spring session, in the following positions: Tenders will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Teaching experience and first aid certification is required for both positions. Classes begin Thursday May 28 through to Thursday June 18, 2009 Please send résumé outlining relevant qualifications and experience to: Human Resources, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4‘h Floor, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5 For more information, contact )en McEachen at 905-640â€"1910 ext. 288 ofjen.mceachen@townofws.com. TENDER WS-T-09-l3 SUPPLY OF A NEW FRONT DECK MOWER Wednesday May 13", 2009 6:30 to 8:30 pan. Presentation: 7:00 pan. Town Munkipal Offices, Council Chamber Skateboarding Instructor Beginner and Intermediate Levels :30 v 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Calling a" Youth! Come out and dance to the hottest mix of new music. 11â€"13 years of age 7:00 to 9:00 pm. 14-17 years of age 9:00 to 11:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebovic Leisure Centre until 6:00 pm. Friday May 8”. or at the door at Latcham Hall for $10.00. For more information, contact len McEachen at 905-640-1910 ext. 288 or jen.mceachen@townofws.com DEMO/COMPETITION SKIPPING TEAM SPRING TRYOUTS at St. Mark Catholic School Tuesday May 19‘“, 2009 (Barcode â€" 12515) Registration is required The Stouffville Steppers is a demonstration/competition skipping team for advanced skippers who attend various fundraising events and competitions throughout York Region. No experience necessary, instruction will be .given at the tryouts. To register, please call the Lebovic Leisure Centre at 905â€"642-7529 extension For further information contact Ien McEachen at 905-640-1910 ext. 288. The Province of Ontario is committed to improving high speed internet access acrossQOntario. High speed (Broadband) is defined by the Province as internet access with a minimum data download rate of 1.5 megabits per second. Areas without this download rate are considered ‘unserviced'. ' The Town is working with York Region 8: King Township to identify ‘unserviced' areas in our respective municipalities in a new project known as Whitchurch-Stouffville King Connects. All residents 81 businesses that are unable to receive high-speed internet service are encouraged to participate. The findings will be used to work with Internet Service Providers to identify new servicing opportunities. There are three ways to participate in the Whitchun'hâ€"Stouffvillc Kinky Connects project: 1. Phone mailbox: 903640-1910 ext. 506 2. Complete the online survey at: www.t0wnofws.coni “News Events" 3. Email: wskingconnects@bellnet.ca Please provide your municipal Civic address (street number 8: road name) and the reason service is not available For Public Works/Leisure Services Emergencies please call 1-800-997-9377 Animal Control: 1-800-898-8606 Fire 8: Emergency Response: 911 Please note that due to the holiday, Yard Waste Collection is scheduled for Saturday, May 23". DO YOU HAVE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET? W/S KING CONNECTS MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL WE ROCK - AUDIO DANCE PARTY Friday May 8‘”, 2009 Latcham Hall