January 15 Candy Making4—5 pm @ The Holly Youth CentreFor youth 11-18yrsCandy has never tasted better when you make it yourself! Join us to learn the tips and tricks to candy making and take home a goodie bag!

Barrie Public Library

(705) 728-1010

www.library.barrie.on.ca

60 Worsley Street

SESSIONS ARE DROP-IN AND FREE

January 13 Around the World in 69 Minutes: Best of Egypt 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.Wendy Taylor and her husband recently

hosted a twelve day long tour of Egypt. Join us as she shares their visit to

The Valley of the Kings and Luxor and a cruise down

the Nile River. All adults are welcome.

Striking Committee

For information on news, events, and more visit us online at www.barrie.ca

Upcoming Events

December 30th

Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: cityinfo@barrie.ca

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL

Barrie City Council invites applications from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the various committees listed below. This is an opportunity for you to participate in the operation of your City.

Barrie Public Library Board - This board is responsible for planning and policy decisions related to the City's public library service. Individuals with marketing, financial, legal or planning expertise or who have a keen interest in the development of library services and facilities are encouraged to apply. Seven (7) citizens may be appointed for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

Barrie's first ever New Year’s Eve event in 1998

was known as "That Thing at City Hall". It

served as a practice run for the following year's

millennium celebration. Since then, the free

event snowballed into the annual Downtown

Countdown, including such festivities as outdoor

family fun, fireworks, and performances from the

likes of many top Canadian bands and musicians

such as Blue Rodeo, Sloan, The Trews, Jeff Healey,

Kim Mitchell, and April Wine. Once again, this

year’s celebration promises a perfect way for you

and your family to bring in the New Year.

The City of Barrie will be the place to be to ring in 2011! The rink, the stage, the vendors, all will begin setting-up on December 30th, in

preparation for Barrie’s big 13th annual New Year’s Eve celebration, which will feature Canadian rock band, Bedouin Soundclash.

This Juno Award-winning trio is one of Canada’s finest, blending pop, rock, punk and reggae. Bedouin Soundclash has toured internationally alongside such acts as No Doubt and they performed at the

2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Bedouin’s hit songs include 'When the Night Feels My Song', 'Walls Fall Down'

and their most recent release, 'Mountain Top'. They’ve just released their 4th album, Light the Horizon, and will be bringing their unique sound to Barrie for New Year’s Eve. Also performing are Final Thought, an

upcoming Barrie band, and Atlantis Blueprint, who deliver a sharp-edged set of riff-savvy anthems coloured by funk-jazz overtones, reggae-tinged stomps, and power ballads, recently sharing the stage with the likes of Thornley, Finger Eleven, April Wine, David Wilcox, Colin James, illScarlet, Grady, and The Arkells. The fun begins at 7:00 PM at Barrie’s City Hall, with Judy & David, a high energy, interactive show for families along with lots of other activities, including horse-drawn wagon rides, skating on the Circle at the Centre, and face

painting, all for free. You can also warm-up with hot food and snacks from various vendors. Most importantly, little ones don't have to stay-up late for the New Year fireworks. Kids can enjoy a special show at approximately 7:45pm! The traditional show will take place at midnight to welcome 2011 with a bang. To assure a hassle-free and safe New Year’s, Barrie Transit will offer free transportation from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Afterwards, service will be extended until 3:00am at the regular fare. Plenty of parking will be available throughout the downtown within short walking distance to the event. The City of Barrie will be the place to be!

Keep in mind there will be several road closures for the event. Collier Street (from Owen Street to Mulcaster Street) will be closed December 30th at 5:00am to January 1st at noon. Collier Street (from Mulcaster Street to Berczy Street) and Mulcaster Street (from Dunlop Street to Worsley Street) will be closed December 31st at 6:00pm to January 1st at 1:00am.

Downtown Countdown Schedule

7:00 p.m. - Judy & David

7:45 p.m. - Children's Fireworks

8:15 p.m. - Final Thought

9:15 p.m. - Atlantis Blueprint

10:30 p.m. - Bedouin Soundclash

11:59 p.m. - The Final Countdown to 2011

12:00 a.m. - Happy New Year Fireworks

For more on Barrie's Downtown Countdown, visit www.barrie.ca.

NoticeOvernight Parking

RestrictionsBy-law 2007-209

Residents are reminded that from November

1 to April 15 each year, parking of a vehicle on

any street or part of a street within the City

of Barrie between the hours of 12 midnight and

7 a.m. is prohibited and subject to a $20.00 fine.

Within the Downtown Business Improvement

Area, on street parking is prohibited between

the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Any vehicle found parked in contravention

of By-law 2007-209 may be

ticketed and/or towed.

By keeping the City streets clear of vehicles

during this period, you allow the City crews

access to help ensure that your roadways are

maintained and that large emergency vehicles

can get down the street. Parking is prohibited

over sidewalks and the City boulevards.

Special Notice

New Year's Eve Service

Special Bus Service will operate every 30 minutes from 6:00 p.m. to 3:45 a.m.

Barrie Transit Service on Regular Routes will be FREE from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

REGULAR FARE RATES ARE IN EFFECTFor extended New Years Eve Special Service from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The last Routes departing the Transit

Terminal leave at 2:45 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. There will be no bus service on

Saturday, January 1st, 2011.

For more information on

Barrie Transit Serviceplease call (705) 739-4209 or visit www.barrie.ca/btransit

New Year’s Holiday Schedule for Garbage, Organics, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection

Barrie Ready For 2011

Weather Proof Your

R E C Y C L I N GPlace materials at the end of your driveway on the right side (when facing the street).

Ensure materials are placed well out of the path of snow removal equipment.

Do NOT place materials on a snow bank.

Materials should be placed no higher than 2 feet above ground.

Communities in Bloom – This committee endeavours to help facilitate the development of Barrie, in the Communities in Bloom national municipal beautification contest, with a focus on flowers, landscaping, gardens, beautification and environmental awareness. Five (5) citizens may be appointed for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

Environmental Advisory Committee - The purpose of this committee is to promote the protection, maintenance and awareness of the environment within the community and to provide advice concerning environmental policy, planning and sustainability. Five (5) citizens may be appointed for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

Town and Gown Committee – The mandate of this committee is to

develop and enhance relationships, communications and policies between Georgian College, students, the City and the community. One (1) citizen may be appointed for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

Property Standards Committee - The purpose of this committee is to hear appeals from owners or occupants who are not satisfied with the terms of an Order issued under the City’s By-law 84-200, Minimum Standards and Occupancy By-law. Five (5) citizens will be appointed for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

Application forms are available on the City of Barrie’s website www.barrie.ca

Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointment may be

directed to the undersigned at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, L4M 4T5. Please return your completed application to the address noted below, in person, by mail, by email at deputation@barrie.ca or by fax at (705) 739-4243 no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

For further information, please contact, Nina Brancaccio at 739-4220, Ext. 4420.

Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authorities of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001.

Dawn A. McAlpine, City ClerkThe City of Barrie70 Collier Street, P.O.Box 400, L4M 4T5

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January 1Mayor’s New Year LeveeBarrie City Hall Rotunda, 70 Collier Street2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ring in New Year’s Day with Mayor Jeff Lehman and Members of Council at the Mayor’s NewYear’s Day Levee. Residents are invited to enjoy light refreshments and to meet the Mayor and Members of Council. This long-standing Canadian tradition is an opportunity to talk about issues affecting our City and discuss plans for the New Year. Don’t forget to bring your skates and enjoy an afternoon of skating at the Circle at the Centre!

January 7 FNYC are Back!4-8pm @ 3 locations – East Bayfield Community Centre, Allandale Recreation Centre and Lampman Lane Community Centre. For youth 10-16 yrsThe holidays are over and you are looking for something fun and free to do on a Friday Night. Come out to the Friday Night Youth Centre’s and there is something fun and free happening every Friday night! On January 7th check out the following events; Open Art Attack and Challenges & Treats!

January 8"Snowperson" Competition 4-5 pm @ The Holly Youth Centre Come out and build the best snowperson you can! The snowpeople will be on display outside of the Holly Youth Centre for the youth to judge the best creation!

December 30 TODAY Free Holiday Skate with Mayor and Council 3:00pm - 4:15pm Easview Arena, 453 Grove St., East (705) 726-4551 Join the Mayor, Jeff Lehman and Councillors at the newly renovated Eastview Arena for a free skating experience for you and your family! All are welcome. December 30 TODAY 2010 Jeopardy Challenge2-9pm @ The Maple Ave Youth CentreFor youth 13-19yrsDo you have what it takes? Are you up to date on 2010 happenings? If so then hit the Maple Avenue Youth Centre for 2010 Jeopardy Challenge and win a great prize!

Clearing Snow on Your PropertyThe City devotes a great deal of resources to

keep your streets and sidewalks clear

of snow and ice after a snow fall. Frequently,

residents push, throw or otherwise

deposit snow and ice from their property

onto the street or sidewalk not realizing

that this action contravenes municipal

regulations. This practice contributes to

unsafe driving and walking conditions

and increases the cost of providing

winter road maintenance.

You can make a difference. When you are

clearing snow from your driveway, please

keep this snow on your property. Your

efforts in helping us make winter driving and

walking safe for everyone are appreciated.

NEW Starting January 10 Please note that the Barrie Public Library is making a change to the online system to make it more secure for you. You will need to add a four (4) digit pin number to your card in order to access your account online. FAQ – PIN for Online CatalogueWhy do I need a PIN to access my account online?Effective January 10, 2011, the library’s online catalogue will prompt you for a PIN when you want to access your online account. A 4-digit PIN is similar to a password – using the PIN gives you additional protection on your account.

How do I choose a PIN?Please see the circulation staff at the library – tell them you want to update your account with your PIN. It must be 4 digits.

What if I didn’t choose a PIN before January 10, 2011?No worries – our system will have chosen the last 4 digits of your telephone number as your PIN. If you did not have a telephone number in your account, then your new PIN will be “1234”.

I don't use the online catalogue. Why do I need a PIN? Even when you are in the library, you are using the Online Catalogue. If you place your own holds or renew your own items, you will need a PIN. If you do not use the catalogue for this purpose, let the system set your PIN for you.

The City of Barrie Wishes

You and Your Family A Safe and

Happy New Year.

There will be NO CHANGE to garbage, organics, recycling, and yard

waste collection during the New Years holiday in the City of Barrie.

The landfill site will be closed at noon on New Year’s Eve.

The landfill site and the Household Hazardous Waste

Depot will be closed all day on New Year’s Day. The Landfill

site is closed every Sunday and Monday. The Landfill will

be open as usual on Tuesday, January 4th.

Christmas Tree CollectionWeekly collection of Christmas Trees in all

collection areas will occur throughout the

month of January, 2011. There is no yard

waste/Christmas Tree collection during

the months of February and March. Christmas

trees must be free of ornaments and tree

stands. Trees placed curbside in plastic bags

will not be collected. Please ensure that your

tree is not buried or frozen in a snowbank.

More info? Call (705) 739-4219.