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4 stouffville suntribune thursday may 29 2003 ttottchdr close to the city election free election seminar session dinformarion gratnite sur les elections thursday june 12th 2003 700 pm to 900 pm regional municipality of york administrative centre 17250 yonge street newmarket west side between eagle street and davis drive understanding the rules on campaign contributionsexpenses and related financial statements this seminar will be conducted by the ministry of municipal affairs and housing and is available for any candidates in york region wishing to run for any office in the upcoming municipal elections there have been changes to the municipal elections act 1996 as a result all registered and potential candidates for the 2003 municipal elections are encouraged to attend please note that the presentation will be conducted in english only to register for this free election seminar or for more informa tion please call dianne barnes at 905 6401910 ext 222 or 905 8955299 ext 222 seating is limited so please register early ce document est egalement disponible en fraincais au bureau du secretaire aux bureaux municipaux de la ville de whitchurchstouffville library the library is looking for a copy of the national geographic november 2002 to complete our set if you can help please drop off a copy at the information desk books on wheels new program at the library for shutins this program is a biweekly service and can be on an ongoing basis or short term basis if youre recovering from surgery call for more details 905642read 7323 bm 18886034292 registration begins now for the upcoming childrens programs for more information contact the library at 905642read volunteers are needed to assist with the summer reading program route for reading going places at the library july 2 august 23 if you are a mature age 12 and have some time to donate please contact anne at the library 905642read 7323 ext 228 lets get fit with the ontario early years centre thursday may 29 1230 pm age 46 yrs free recognition of athletes to be hosted by me town of whitchurchstouffville thursday june 19th 2003 please contact barb scaife with any names of teams or individuals that have been successful in achieving first piace provincially in an athletic sport 9056401910 ext 287 meeting notice a special council meeting is scheduled fon wednesday june 11 2003 at 700pm at the vandorf community centre 14663 woodbine avenue to consider the introduction of a maintenance fee bylaw with respect to internal roads north shore community of preston lake business directory the town of whitchurchstouffville business development office and the chamber of commerce have coproduced a business directory copies can be purchased for 2000 gst 2140 from the chamber of commerce train station main street stouffville or the town offices 37 sandiford drive 4th floor stouffville the 48page directory lists 900 businesses and includes maps and demo graphics tire amnesty pay saturday june 7th 2003 1000 am to 200 pm stouffville arena 12483 ninth line ballantrae community centre 5592 aurora road the town is pleased to offer residents an opportunity to dispose of vehicle tires at no charge tires stored outdoors are a prime source as a breeding area for mosquitoes residents of whtcliurchstouffville can bring a maxi mum of six 6 tires norims to the above locations for tire disposal at no charge proof of residency such as a drivers license will be required no commercial businesses allowed for further information contact the town at 905-640- 1900 or 9058952423 bylaw enforcement notice to property owners to destroy weeds notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land in accordance with the weed control act rso 1990 chapter w5 sections 3 16 and 23 that unless the nox ious weeds or weed seeds growing on their lands within the town of whitchurchstouffville are destroyed by june 15th 2003 and throughout the season as often as it is neces sary to prevent the ripening of their seeds and dispersal of their pollens the council of the town of whitchurch stouffville has appointed a weed inspector to cause said weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such manner as he may deem proper and that the expenses mcurred by the said weed inspector in the discharge of his duties shall be placed on the collectors roll of the municipality against the respec tive lands concerned and that such amount shall be collected in the same manner as taxes although dandelions burdock and gpldenrod are not con sidered noxious weeds with the town of whitchurch- stouffville under the weed control act the cooperation of all citizens is solicited in the elimination of these nuisance weeds the cooperation of all persons concerned is earnestly solicited water estrictions for the communities of stouffville ballantrae and musselman lake water distribution system section 1 11 no person shall use the municipal water of the town of wluchurchstouffville from a hose pipe sprinkler or perma nent water irrigation system for the purpose of watering any lawn garden or the washing of vehicles sidewalks or driveways or the filing of swimming pools except as follows a an even numbered address may use water outdoors only on even numbered days of the month b an odd numbered address may use water outdoors only on odd numbered days of the month c outdoor water use is only permitted between the hours of 600 am to 1000 am and 600pm to 1000pm this use of municipal water from a hose pipe sprinkler or perma nent water irrigation system outside these periods is a contravention of the bylaw d that these conditions be in place between may 15th and september 30th of each yean exemptions to these restrictions are provided in schedule a e section 2 stage 1 outdoor water use advisory 21 e f g where the director of water and wastewater of york region gives notice that a stage 1 outdoor water use advisory is declared all persons will be requested to refrain from using munidpal water from a hose pipe sprinkler or permanent irri ganon system for the purpose of watering lawns and gardens washing vehides sidewalks or driveways filling of swimming pools 22 exemptions to the stage 1 restrictions are provided in schedule a stage 2 outdoor water use ban 21 where the director of water and wastewater of york region gives notice that a stage 2 outdoor water use ban is dedared no person shall use munidpal water from ahose pipe sprinkler or permanent irrigation system for the purpose of e watering lawns and gardens f washing of vehides sidewalks or driveways g filling swimming pools schepulea exemptions and special cases exempted users 1 the provisions of the bylaw shall not apply to persons who owns operates or carries on the following operations which r ely on the steady supply and use of water a nurseries b all weather playing fields if failure to water will result in a per manent loss of plant material or adversely affect public safety c washing exterior building surfaces including windows park ing lots driveways or sidewalks prior to the application of a product such as paint preservative stucco or the preparation of a surface prior to paving or rejoining of bricks or if required by law to comply with health and safety regulations d commercial car washes and car dealerships e town operated recreational facilities f other uses as identified by the town from time to time all users 2 a person during a stage 1 advisory or stage 2 ban may water flowers shrubs tree or vegetables on days other than and induding their designated watering day provided the watering is done using a handheld container 3 a person may water new trees and shrubs during installation and for 24 hours following planting any subsequent watering must comply with the provisions of this bylaw 4 a person may water new sod or seed for up to one month fol lowing planting 5 a person may refill a backyard residential pool for maintaining the integrity of the filtering system warning failure to abide by these watering restrictions may result in a fine of up to 500000 as per municipal bylaw 96187 z 37 sandiford drive 4th floors stouffville l4a 7x5 905 6401900 fax 905 6407957 905 8952423 website wwwtownofwscom automated lines 905 6401910 905 8955299 drop off box at west entrance m sijiz