Fall 2013 - The Town Of Clarenville
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Fall 2013 - The Town Of Clarenville
www.clarenville.net Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 MEET YOUR NEW COUNCIL Frazer Russell - Mayor Frazer Russell was born in Winter Brook and moved to Clarenville as a teenager in 1962. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education Degree. After a 30 year career in education, Frazer became an entrepreneur and established several small businesses in Clarenville, which he continues to operate today. He has been involved in many aspects of life in Clarenville for the past 40 years including Chair of the 1994 NL Winter Games, Chair of the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital Board, Chair of the Clarenville Events Centre Building Committee and the Clarenville Caribous Hockey Club. He has been a driving force behind the national Allan Cup Tournament being hosted by Clarenville next April. Frazer has served on Council for 12 years, with the last four as Deputy Mayor. HOLIDAY GARBAGE SCHEDULE Ashling Avery - Deputy Mayor Bill Bailey David Harris Ashling Avery was raised in Clarenville, and apart from periods away for education, she has lived here all her life. She earned her pilot’s license and a college diploma in Aviation Technology and later finished a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy). In 2010, she returned to Clarenville where she now works as a community pharmacist. Ashling regularly supports charities such as the Clarenville Area SPCA, Clarenville CrimeStoppers, & the Heart & Stroke Foundation. She has done volunteer work with the Clarenville Events Centre and has volunteered with the Red Cross in Moncton following the events of 9/11. Ashling has also donated her time to contribute to the education of pharmacy students by serving as a preceptor. This is Ashling’s first term on Council. Bill Bailey was born and raised in Shoal Harbour and has lived in the Town of Clarenville for more than 60 years. He is a Certified Level 4 Claims Adjuster and has almost 40 years of experience in that field. He has owned and operated an Adjusting business in Clarenville for over 25 years. Bill is a retired member of the Clarenville Fire Department, a previous Vista School Board Trustee, a previous member of Clarenville Rotary Club and a Certified Minor Hockey Coach. Currently he is Director of Trail Grooming with the Clarenville Nordic Ski Club, the Isthmus member for the Eastern Newfoundland Waste Management Committee and Chairperson of Arts Under the Stars program. This will be Bill’s third Term as a Councillor. David Harris grew-up in the nearby community of Goobies and has lived in the Clarenville & Shoal Harbour area for most of his adult life. He has been employed with Eastern Health since 2002 in a Regional Infrastructure Management position based in Clarenville. David brings 16+ years of engineering and project management experience. He has earned the international “PMP” (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute and is also an Engineering Technologist & Power Engineer. David is an active member in community activities such as serving on the Riverside School Council and has been involved with Scouts Canada as a leader for the Clarenville Beavers group. This is David’s first term on Council. Jill Russell-Monk Heber Smith Paul Tilley Jill Russell-Monk was born and raised in Clarenville and she holds a Bachelor of Primary Education, Bachelor of Special Education and a Masters of Education. She is presently employed as the Assistant Principal of Riverside Elementary. Jill is a very active member of her community and is presently Vice Chair of the 2014 NL Winter Games and 2015 Allan Cup National Hockey Tournament organizing committees, Vice Chair of Clarenville Area Athletic Association, Clarenville Minor Softball and Clarenville Minor Soccer Association. She is also a Director on the Clarenville Area Minor Hockey Association and Sr. Caribous Executive, a Sunday School teacher at St. Mary’s Anglican Church and recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This is Jill’s first term on Council. Heber Smith has been a lifelong resident of Clarenville and has been employed with Service Canada as a Business Expertise Advisor for 34 years. Heber was a member of the 1994 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Host Committee, a member of the 1997 Canadian Midget Boys National Softball Championships Host Committee, President of Golf Newfoundland and Labrador 2002, and NL Mission Staff Member for the 2007 Canada Winter Games, Whitehorse. He is presently a board member of Golf NL, Eastern representative for Golf Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame Committee, Chair of Registration and Results for 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games and member of the 2015 Allan Cup Host Committee. Heber is starting his 4th term on Council. Paul Tilley was born and grew up in Buchans, Newfoundland. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts and later a Masters in Business Administration. In the early 1990’s, Paul moved to Clarenville for a teaching position with the Clarenville campus of the College of the North Atlantic. He was part of the Torngat Award winning Economic Development Committee in 2006, chair of the committee that won TIDY TOWNS in 2009 and continues to be an active participant in this community. Paul has and continues to serve on several boards and committees. He is Host of the community oriented OUR-TOWN – CLARENVILLE Facebook and Blog and a committee member of the Clarenville2014 Winter Games Host Committee. This is Paul’s second term on Council. Clarenville Town Hall 99 Pleasant Street Clarenville, NL A5A 1V9 Tel: (709)466-7937 Fax: (709)466-2276 info@clarenville.net Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter www.clarenville.net Monday - December 23rd – Clarenville Tuesday – December 24th – Shoal Harbour Wednesday – December 25th – Holiday Thursday – December 26th – Holiday Friday – December 27th – Shoal Harbour Monday – December 30th – Clarenville Tuesday – December 31st – Shoal Harbour Wednesday – January 1st – Holiday Thursday – January 2nd – Clarenville Friday – January 3rd – Shoal Harbour TOWN HALL HOLIDAY HOURS In light of the Christmas season, the Town Hall will be closed as follows: Tuesday December 24th – Closed at 12:00pm Wednesday December 25th – Closed Thursday December 26th – Closed Friday December 27th – Closed Tuesday December 31st – Closed at 12:00pm Wednesday January 1st – Closed The Town Hall will resume its regular hours on Thursday January 2, 2014. ONLINE SERVICES Visit www. clarenville.net for: Advisories and Updates Regulations and Permits Forms and Zoning Maps Events Calendar Town News Business Directory MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR I n September, the residents of Clarenville elected their Council for the next four years. As mayor, I am honoured to provide leadership to this eager and diverse group of councillors who are committed to building a town we can all be proud to call home. Clarenville is one of the pre-eminent municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a town with many amenities which offer its citizens an excellent quality of life. Our Town is at a crossroads in its history, and our future success and prosperity will depend much on the decisions made during this important term of your Council. The crossroads that we find ourselves at are defined by both the pressures of growth and limited resources. During the past three or four years we have made significant improvements to our municipal infrastructure, despite limited funds. We have, one-by-one, taken care of many serious road problems, drinking water issues, sewer problems and flooding concerns. However, many more infrastructure deficiencies exist, and we intend to tackle them as funds become available. Clarenville has many exciting things that will happen in the very near future. We will be hosting the 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in March which will bring 2000 visitors to our Town for the weeklong sporting event. Our new Winter Tourism Strategy is a new approach to improving winter tourism in the Clarenville area. Also, in 2015, Clarenville will take the national spotlight when the Caribous host the prestigious Allan Cup Championship in April of that year. As we move into the future together, I envision a Clarenville that engages its citizens and its local business community while working with its new Council to help secure the bright future that we all deserve. Frazer Russell, Mayor NEW CHALET T he Town of Clarenville has started construction of the Bill Davis Chalet at Elizabeth Swan Park. The creation of the project came as a result of the community support shown when working at and successfully winning one of the ten prizes of the 2012 Kraft Celebration Tour. “All citizens should feel a great sense of pride in this project as this new facility is the result of the great community spirit and pride that was displayed when the Town of Clarenville won $25,000 and hosted TSN’s SportsCentre live during last summer” says Councillor Jill Monk. “This prize money was used as the catalyst to initiate partnerships with ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), the provincial government and the Town of Clarenville to provide the funding for the new Bill Davis Chalet.” The new chalet will be a multi-purpose facility that will be used by a variety of organizations in the community for local events and recreation programs. Construction is expected to be complete by the spring of 2014. “The new Chalet” says Monk “is a testament to our commitment to maintaining and expanding our recreational facilities in our Town.” www.clarenville.net Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 WINTER TOURISM IN CLARENVILLE Follow us on Facebook Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 AGE FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE T he Clarenville Regional Extended Seniors Transport (CREST) system is a partnership between the Town of Clarenville and Random Age Friendly that is committed to providing appropriate and affordable transportation for people over sixty years of age and people confined to wheel chairs. As a three year pilot project that is funded by the Provincial Government, the partners are excited to be able to offer this type of service to the Clarenville area. T he Town of Clarenville and the White Hills Resort are excited to partner with the businesses and organizations in the community to launch www.gottaloveourwinter.com The new winter tourism site provides information about: • Skiing and Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Entertainment VOLUNTEERS DRIVERS, ASSISTANTS AND BOOKING PERSONNEL NEEDED! • Accommodations • Shopping If you are the kind of person who willingly spends time helping others who may be less fortunate, then please contact the Town Hall to find out how you can join us in this enterprise. • Restaurants and Dining If you have any questions or are a business or organization who would like to participate with the winter tourism campaign, email info@gottaloveourwinter.com It’s our plan to launch the service in the spring of 2014! TOWN OF CLARENVILLE - PUBLIC NOTICE WINTERTAINMENT 2014 PUBLIC WORKS IN 2013 Residents of Clarenville are advised that as per section 172 (1) & (2) of the Municipalities Act: 013 was another great year for public works projects. In conjunction with the provincial Municipal Multi-Year Capital Works Program, the federal Gas Tax Fund and the Town’s tax revenues, approximately $3.5 million in road upgrades, water & sewer projects, storm sewer installations and sidewalks were completed. These include: Effective immediately, vehicles parked on the roadway that “hinder or impede the ploughing of or removal of snow or ice” from the streets may be towed and impounded by Council. Gather up the whole family and join us as we host the 26th Annual Wintertainment from Friday, February 7th to Sunday, February 16th, 2014. 2 • Forest Road: road upgrade and storm sewer • Island View Drive: road upgrade and storm sewer • Cormack Drive: water & sewer upgrade, road upgrade, storm sewer and sidewalk • Viking Place: water & sewer upgrade, road upgrade, storm sewer and sidewalk • Memorial Drive near TCH: road upgrade and storm sewer • Shoal Harbour Drive: sidewalk In addition, the Town purchased a new portable Variable Message & Radar Sign (VMS) that makes drivers aware of how fast that they are travelling in an effort to help reduce excessive speeds in the community. All such vehicles are subject to ticketing by the RCMP and any costs associated with removal and storage of the vehicle will have to be paid by the owner prior to the vehicle being released. Also, residents and businesses removing snow must do so such that it does not impede traffic by being left in the road. It shall not be placed to cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties by causing an unwanted snow build up in drive or walk ways as a result of snow clearing activities by the Town. In the event that snow removal creates a nuisance for neighbouring properties, the Town will remove the snow such that the problem is corrected. The resident causing the problem will be billed for the Town’s work at a base rate of $70 per hour with a minimum charge of $70. Pokey is so excited to see you and will be around to have lots of fun with everyone! Don’t miss out on 10 days of fun filled events from our annual “Battle of the Brains” to the ever popular “Family Fun Night,” there is sure to be something for everyone! Your taste buds are sure to be tempted as you enjoy the many breakfasts, lunches & dinners that are offered throughout the whole winter festival! Good ol’ Newfoundland cooking can’t be beat! So come on out and embrace the winter side of life, you’re sure to have lots of fun. Check out the Town’s website at www.clarenville.net for updates to the schedule of events! www.clarenville.net Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 WINTER TOURISM IN CLARENVILLE Follow us on Facebook Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 AGE FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE T he Clarenville Regional Extended Seniors Transport (CREST) system is a partnership between the Town of Clarenville and Random Age Friendly that is committed to providing appropriate and affordable transportation for people over sixty years of age and people confined to wheel chairs. As a three year pilot project that is funded by the Provincial Government, the partners are excited to be able to offer this type of service to the Clarenville area. T he Town of Clarenville and the White Hills Resort are excited to partner with the businesses and organizations in the community to launch www.gottaloveourwinter.com The new winter tourism site provides information about: • Skiing and Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Entertainment VOLUNTEERS DRIVERS, ASSISTANTS AND BOOKING PERSONNEL NEEDED! • Accommodations • Shopping If you are the kind of person who willingly spends time helping others who may be less fortunate, then please contact the Town Hall to find out how you can join us in this enterprise. • Restaurants and Dining If you have any questions or are a business or organization who would like to participate with the winter tourism campaign, email info@gottaloveourwinter.com It’s our plan to launch the service in the spring of 2014! TOWN OF CLARENVILLE - PUBLIC NOTICE WINTERTAINMENT 2014 PUBLIC WORKS IN 2013 Residents of Clarenville are advised that as per section 172 (1) & (2) of the Municipalities Act: 013 was another great year for public works projects. In conjunction with the provincial Municipal Multi-Year Capital Works Program, the federal Gas Tax Fund and the Town’s tax revenues, approximately $3.5 million in road upgrades, water & sewer projects, storm sewer installations and sidewalks were completed. These include: Effective immediately, vehicles parked on the roadway that “hinder or impede the ploughing of or removal of snow or ice” from the streets may be towed and impounded by Council. Gather up the whole family and join us as we host the 26th Annual Wintertainment from Friday, February 7th to Sunday, February 16th, 2014. 2 • Forest Road: road upgrade and storm sewer • Island View Drive: road upgrade and storm sewer • Cormack Drive: water & sewer upgrade, road upgrade, storm sewer and sidewalk • Viking Place: water & sewer upgrade, road upgrade, storm sewer and sidewalk • Memorial Drive near TCH: road upgrade and storm sewer • Shoal Harbour Drive: sidewalk In addition, the Town purchased a new portable Variable Message & Radar Sign (VMS) that makes drivers aware of how fast that they are travelling in an effort to help reduce excessive speeds in the community. All such vehicles are subject to ticketing by the RCMP and any costs associated with removal and storage of the vehicle will have to be paid by the owner prior to the vehicle being released. Also, residents and businesses removing snow must do so such that it does not impede traffic by being left in the road. It shall not be placed to cause a nuisance to neighbouring properties by causing an unwanted snow build up in drive or walk ways as a result of snow clearing activities by the Town. In the event that snow removal creates a nuisance for neighbouring properties, the Town will remove the snow such that the problem is corrected. The resident causing the problem will be billed for the Town’s work at a base rate of $70 per hour with a minimum charge of $70. Pokey is so excited to see you and will be around to have lots of fun with everyone! Don’t miss out on 10 days of fun filled events from our annual “Battle of the Brains” to the ever popular “Family Fun Night,” there is sure to be something for everyone! Your taste buds are sure to be tempted as you enjoy the many breakfasts, lunches & dinners that are offered throughout the whole winter festival! Good ol’ Newfoundland cooking can’t be beat! So come on out and embrace the winter side of life, you’re sure to have lots of fun. Check out the Town’s website at www.clarenville.net for updates to the schedule of events! www.clarenville.net Town of Clarenville Municipal Updates - Fall/Winter 2013 MEET YOUR NEW COUNCIL Frazer Russell - Mayor Frazer Russell was born in Winter Brook and moved to Clarenville as a teenager in 1962. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education Degree. After a 30 year career in education, Frazer became an entrepreneur and established several small businesses in Clarenville, which he continues to operate today. He has been involved in many aspects of life in Clarenville for the past 40 years including Chair of the 1994 NL Winter Games, Chair of the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital Board, Chair of the Clarenville Events Centre Building Committee and the Clarenville Caribous Hockey Club. He has been a driving force behind the national Allan Cup Tournament being hosted by Clarenville next April. Frazer has served on Council for 12 years, with the last four as Deputy Mayor. HOLIDAY GARBAGE SCHEDULE Ashling Avery - Deputy Mayor Bill Bailey David Harris Ashling Avery was raised in Clarenville, and apart from periods away for education, she has lived here all her life. She earned her pilot’s license and a college diploma in Aviation Technology and later finished a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy). In 2010, she returned to Clarenville where she now works as a community pharmacist. Ashling regularly supports charities such as the Clarenville Area SPCA, Clarenville CrimeStoppers, & the Heart & Stroke Foundation. She has done volunteer work with the Clarenville Events Centre and has volunteered with the Red Cross in Moncton following the events of 9/11. Ashling has also donated her time to contribute to the education of pharmacy students by serving as a preceptor. This is Ashling’s first term on Council. Bill Bailey was born and raised in Shoal Harbour and has lived in the Town of Clarenville for more than 60 years. He is a Certified Level 4 Claims Adjuster and has almost 40 years of experience in that field. He has owned and operated an Adjusting business in Clarenville for over 25 years. Bill is a retired member of the Clarenville Fire Department, a previous Vista School Board Trustee, a previous member of Clarenville Rotary Club and a Certified Minor Hockey Coach. Currently he is Director of Trail Grooming with the Clarenville Nordic Ski Club, the Isthmus member for the Eastern Newfoundland Waste Management Committee and Chairperson of Arts Under the Stars program. This will be Bill’s third Term as a Councillor. David Harris grew-up in the nearby community of Goobies and has lived in the Clarenville & Shoal Harbour area for most of his adult life. He has been employed with Eastern Health since 2002 in a Regional Infrastructure Management position based in Clarenville. David brings 16+ years of engineering and project management experience. He has earned the international “PMP” (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute and is also an Engineering Technologist & Power Engineer. David is an active member in community activities such as serving on the Riverside School Council and has been involved with Scouts Canada as a leader for the Clarenville Beavers group. This is David’s first term on Council. Jill Russell-Monk Heber Smith Paul Tilley Jill Russell-Monk was born and raised in Clarenville and she holds a Bachelor of Primary Education, Bachelor of Special Education and a Masters of Education. She is presently employed as the Assistant Principal of Riverside Elementary. Jill is a very active member of her community and is presently Vice Chair of the 2014 NL Winter Games and 2015 Allan Cup National Hockey Tournament organizing committees, Vice Chair of Clarenville Area Athletic Association, Clarenville Minor Softball and Clarenville Minor Soccer Association. She is also a Director on the Clarenville Area Minor Hockey Association and Sr. Caribous Executive, a Sunday School teacher at St. Mary’s Anglican Church and recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This is Jill’s first term on Council. Heber Smith has been a lifelong resident of Clarenville and has been employed with Service Canada as a Business Expertise Advisor for 34 years. Heber was a member of the 1994 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Host Committee, a member of the 1997 Canadian Midget Boys National Softball Championships Host Committee, President of Golf Newfoundland and Labrador 2002, and NL Mission Staff Member for the 2007 Canada Winter Games, Whitehorse. He is presently a board member of Golf NL, Eastern representative for Golf Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame Committee, Chair of Registration and Results for 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games and member of the 2015 Allan Cup Host Committee. Heber is starting his 4th term on Council. Paul Tilley was born and grew up in Buchans, Newfoundland. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts and later a Masters in Business Administration. In the early 1990’s, Paul moved to Clarenville for a teaching position with the Clarenville campus of the College of the North Atlantic. He was part of the Torngat Award winning Economic Development Committee in 2006, chair of the committee that won TIDY TOWNS in 2009 and continues to be an active participant in this community. Paul has and continues to serve on several boards and committees. He is Host of the community oriented OUR-TOWN – CLARENVILLE Facebook and Blog and a committee member of the Clarenville2014 Winter Games Host Committee. This is Paul’s second term on Council. Clarenville Town Hall 99 Pleasant Street Clarenville, NL A5A 1V9 Tel: (709)466-7937 Fax: (709)466-2276 info@clarenville.net Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter www.clarenville.net Monday - December 23rd – Clarenville Tuesday – December 24th – Shoal Harbour Wednesday – December 25th – Holiday Thursday – December 26th – Holiday Friday – December 27th – Shoal Harbour Monday – December 30th – Clarenville Tuesday – December 31st – Shoal Harbour Wednesday – January 1st – Holiday Thursday – January 2nd – Clarenville Friday – January 3rd – Shoal Harbour TOWN HALL HOLIDAY HOURS In light of the Christmas season, the Town Hall will be closed as follows: Tuesday December 24th – Closed at 12:00pm Wednesday December 25th – Closed Thursday December 26th – Closed Friday December 27th – Closed Tuesday December 31st – Closed at 12:00pm Wednesday January 1st – Closed The Town Hall will resume its regular hours on Thursday January 2, 2014. ONLINE SERVICES Visit www. clarenville.net for: Advisories and Updates Regulations and Permits Forms and Zoning Maps Events Calendar Town News Business Directory MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR I n September, the residents of Clarenville elected their Council for the next four years. As mayor, I am honoured to provide leadership to this eager and diverse group of councillors who are committed to building a town we can all be proud to call home. Clarenville is one of the pre-eminent municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a town with many amenities which offer its citizens an excellent quality of life. Our Town is at a crossroads in its history, and our future success and prosperity will depend much on the decisions made during this important term of your Council. The crossroads that we find ourselves at are defined by both the pressures of growth and limited resources. During the past three or four years we have made significant improvements to our municipal infrastructure, despite limited funds. We have, one-by-one, taken care of many serious road problems, drinking water issues, sewer problems and flooding concerns. However, many more infrastructure deficiencies exist, and we intend to tackle them as funds become available. Clarenville has many exciting things that will happen in the very near future. We will be hosting the 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in March which will bring 2000 visitors to our Town for the weeklong sporting event. Our new Winter Tourism Strategy is a new approach to improving winter tourism in the Clarenville area. Also, in 2015, Clarenville will take the national spotlight when the Caribous host the prestigious Allan Cup Championship in April of that year. As we move into the future together, I envision a Clarenville that engages its citizens and its local business community while working with its new Council to help secure the bright future that we all deserve. Frazer Russell, Mayor NEW CHALET T he Town of Clarenville has started construction of the Bill Davis Chalet at Elizabeth Swan Park. The creation of the project came as a result of the community support shown when working at and successfully winning one of the ten prizes of the 2012 Kraft Celebration Tour. “All citizens should feel a great sense of pride in this project as this new facility is the result of the great community spirit and pride that was displayed when the Town of Clarenville won $25,000 and hosted TSN’s SportsCentre live during last summer” says Councillor Jill Monk. “This prize money was used as the catalyst to initiate partnerships with ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), the provincial government and the Town of Clarenville to provide the funding for the new Bill Davis Chalet.” The new chalet will be a multi-purpose facility that will be used by a variety of organizations in the community for local events and recreation programs. Construction is expected to be complete by the spring of 2014. “The new Chalet” says Monk “is a testament to our commitment to maintaining and expanding our recreational facilities in our Town.”