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Stouffville Sun-Tribune n www.yorkregion.com n Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, 2 TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z8 NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Council Meeting ­ 3 P.M. Public Meeting ­ 7 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ­ Alternate Public Meeting ­ Cancelled The agenda for these meetings will be available for review at the Municipal Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library and on our website at noon the Thursday prior to the meeting. The Calendar of Council meetings for this year is available on our website. Note: Starting February 18, Council Meetings will be audio-recorded and broadcast on Whistle Radio 102.7 FM. Council Chamber · 111 Sandiford Drive Customer Service Centre: 905-640-1900 or 1-855-642-TOWN (8696) Automated Lines: 905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-TOWS (8697) www.townofws.ca NOTICES 1st Installment Due ­ Friday, February 21 2nd Installment Due ­ Thursday, April 17 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INTERIM TAX bills have now been mailed. Ratepayers who have not received their bills should contact the Customer Service Centre as soon as possible. Failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate the responsibility for payment of taxes or the penalty charges for late payment. TAX PAYMENTS may be made at most Financial Institutions through tellers, banking machines, telephone and Internet banking, by mail or in person at the Municipal Offices. An after-hours drop box is available at the main entrance doors. APPEALING THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE ASSESSMENT on your property must be done before the deadline of Monday, March 31. Please direct questions regarding assessments to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-866-296-6722. VACANCY REBATE APPLICATIONS are available on our website or at the Municipal Offices during business hours, for any commercial or industrial properties that have been vacant for 90 consecutive days. The deadline for submitting the application for the 2013 taxation year is Friday, February 28. SUPPLEMENTARY TAXES ON NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED HOMES Owners have been or will be receiving tax bills for the value of the "land" only excluding building, until the house is assessed by MPAC. Once assessed, supplementary tax bills will be issued for the house, retroactive to the date of possession. To estimate the annual taxes, simply multiply the purchase price of the home x 1%. This process can take 2 to 3 years and the tax bills will be due within a short time period. Pre-payments on NOTICES CONT'D account or through a pre-authorized payment plan can be made two assist homeowners in planning for these future supplementary tax bills. For further information, please contact Customer Service. Brenda Van Essen, Manager, Revenue & Taxation Service 2014 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILLS RECRUITMENT The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is accepting applications for 2014 Spring/Summer positions. Please refer to our website for details. The Municipal Offices & Library will be closed on Monday, February 17. Visit our website for more information about Family Day closures, events and emergency contacts. The Municipal Offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 18 at 8 a.m. FAMILY DAY CLOSURE NOTICES Council will consider a report to repeal By-law 2004-229-RE, being a by-law to regulate horse riding establishments in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. For more information, please contact Karen Ewart, Deputy Clerk, at ext. 2321 or karen.ewart@townofws.ca. Budget & Audit Committee ­ Consideration will be given to all 2014 Grant/Donation Applications. Any comments and/or questions can be forwarded to: Marc J. Pourvahidi, Director of Finance/Treasurer at ext. 2245 or marc.pourvahidi@townofws.ca. FEBRUARY 18 COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, February 19 FREE, one hour, one-on-one consultation with a Small Business Consultant between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday February 19 at the Municipal Offices. Space is limited. Please sign up with Nirvana Champion at 905-640-1910 ext. 2301 or nirvana.champion@townofws.ca. Thursday, February 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come have your say at our First Public Consultation located at: EastRidge Evangelical Missionary Church, 12485 Tenth Line, Stouffville. For further details please contact Leisure & Community Services, ext. 2292 or WS Public Library, 905-642-7323. YORK SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE COMES TO STOUFFVILLE! LEISURE CENTRE AND LIBRARY EXPANSION W hat's On in Whitchurch-Stouffville WOWSWOWSWOWS WOWS Leisure & Community Services 905-642-PLAY (7529) leisure.services@townofws.ca FAMILY DAY Monday, February 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. *FREE* ­ Skating @ Stouff ville Arena sponsored by RBC *FREE* ­ Leisure Swim, accepting donation for the Join IN! Program Fitness & Swim schedules are available online. Lessons & Community Programs & Babysitting Service Cancelled. MARCH BREAK CAMPS 2014! We are offering a variety of camps/programs over the March Break including - Hockey Camp, Sports Camp, Junior Powerskating, as well as Family Learn to Skate. Museum FAMILY DAY SKATING PARTY Monday, February 17 12 p.m. ­ 4 p.m. 905-727-8954 or 1-888-290-0337 wsmuseum@townofws.ca "ENSLAVED AFRICANS IN UPPER CANADA" Through to March 31 MARCH BREAK CAMP: AMAZING RACE EDITION! INDOOR WALKING CLUB IN SOCCERCITY GET READY FOR SPRING REGISTRATION!! SoccerCity ­ 45 Innovator Avenue Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. SoccerCity, 6:30 p.m. ­ 9 p.m. Games, Activities, Movies, Hangout, Drop In Friday Nights (Bi-Weekly) Details online or call 905-642-PLAY Spring & Summer Leisure Guide now available Online Spring Registration for Residents begins online Tuesday, February 25. Guide also available at the Leisure Centre, or call 905-642- PLAY (7529) to have one mailed to you. YOUTH DROP-IN Celebrate family day with a skating party at the Museum! Enjoy hot chocolate, baked treats, and create a heritage craft to take home! Perfect for all ages! Pre-registration recommended. Visit www.wsmuseum.ca for more information! On loan from the Archives of Ontario, this exhibit is supplemented with artifacts from the Museum's own collection focusing on the ethnic backgrounds of those living in the early days of our community. Register Today! Visit www.wsmuseum.ca for more information! Currently Open Thursday - Saturday · 10 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. Booked groups Monday - Saturday · 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MUSEUM WINTER HOURS Bi-weekly series in Mandarin beginning Tuesday, February 4 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Moving to a new country is not easy. In this series, you will practice daily English using the Mango Language database in the library. For more information, call 647-721-7616 or email LSP@ccsyr.org Library 905-642-READ (7323) or 1-888-603-4292 www.wsplibrary.ca MANDARIN SENIORS' SUPPORT FREE TAX CLINICS · Saturday, March 8 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. GROUP SERIES ­ GO MANGO! · Sunday, March 16 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Income restrictions apply! Call the Library to reserve a 20-minute appointment. Latcham Gallery March 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 from 9 a.m. ­ 4 p.m. each day Sign up for 1 day or all 5! Pre-Registration Required 905-640-8954 www.latchamgallery.ca MARCH BREAK ART CAMP DAYS (4 ­ 10 YRS) NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH DOWNLOADING E-BOOKS TO AN E-READER OR TABLET? Visit the Library on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. ­ 5 p.m. and a staff person will be available to help you! March Break Programs at WSPL Tickets available beginning Wednesday, February 5! MAGIC, MOVIES, MUSIC, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!! HEAR US ON WHISTLE RADIO CIWS, 102.7 FM Catch Shelf Life ­ Tuesday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 9 a.m. Hear a short interview, book talk, or reading with links to library programs and collections. Monday February 17 Celebrate the family day holiday with a FREE art activity for the whole family at the Latcham Gallery. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. ­ 3 p.m. to see the current exhibition and to create your own artwork. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. FREE FAMILY ART DAY Nature of Form: Derek Evans, Laura Mitrow and Susy Oliveira Closing Reception: Saturday February 15, 1 p.m. ­ 3 p.m. Artist Talk & Tour with exhibiting artists: Saturday February 15, 3:30 p.m. ­ 5 p.m. A group exhibition that collapses the boundaries between sculpture and photography. CURRENT EXHIBITION CHILDREN'S SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION @ WSPL Begins Monday, March 3 at 6:15 p.m. Valid WSPL card required for all programs. Register today! Visit www.latchamgallery.ca for details. SPRING ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS February 22 ­ March 29 Opening Reception Saturday March 1, 1 p.m. ­ 3 p.m. A solo exhibition that references digital noise and traditional textiles. UPCOMING EXHIBITION: MARK STEBBINS: PICTURE FRAGMENTS