this week in barrie - october 7, 2010
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This Week in Barrie - October 7, 2010TRANSCRIPT
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October 7th
Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]
this a class project and send in entries. The winners will be invited to read their poems at the Friday Fright Night at the library on October 29.
October 4 Investing for Women7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Angus Ross RoomMany women today are busy with career and family and not taking the time to learn about finances and a workable investment plan. This informative session will assist women in setting appropriate financial and investment goals.
October 5 – December 1 Circle of Readers6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Angus Ross Room ORWednesdays: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Oro District Lions Programme RoomThis programme is aimed at building reading skills of 6 - 9 year olds. Parents are reminded that they are to stay in the library while their child(ren) enjoy the programme. Please call or drop by the Children’s Information Desk at (705) 728-1010 ext. 7019.
October 12 Osteoporosis, Bone Health, and Falls Prevention 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Angus Ross Room
Join Monica Menecola, a manager at Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy and Sarah Orr-Shaw a Public Health Nurse with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to discuss this hot health topic. Monica and Sarah will talk about early signs of Osteoporosis, what you
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September 27 - October 15Spooky Poetry ContestDo you love to write? Are you between the ages of 7 and 12 years old? Then we are looking for your entries for our third annual spooky poetry contest. This contest is open to children from Barrie and Oro-Medonte and prizes will be awarded in the age categories of 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Each child may submit up to two entries in their age category. Poems must be original, previously unpublished, written by one person only and no longer than 40 lines.
To submit your entry, please include your name, school, age and phone number and send:
• Bye-mailasaMicrosoftWorddocumentto [email protected]
• Bymailto: BarriePublicLibrary Attention: Jane Salmon 60WorsleyStreet Barrie,OntarioL4M1L6
• Byfaxto(705)728-4322attentionJaneSalmon• InpersonattheChildren’sInformation DeskintheLibrary.
All entries are appreciated but only the winners will be notified. Schools are welcome to make
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can do to increase your bone health and delay onset of problems, and how you can decrease chances of bone fractures and falls in your daily life. Individual general questions are invited. All adults are welcome.
October 13 Powers of Attorney - Understanding Consent, Capacity and the Substitute Decisions Act, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.A seminar on Powers of Attorney and what needs to be put in place to protect the interests of your loved ones.
October 14 Favorite Poem Morning NEW10:00 – 11:00 p.m., Angus Ross RoomAll of us learned poems in school. Some were loved and memorized. Join us as staff and community members present their favorite poems. If you wish you may bring along your favorite poem and either have staff read it or read it yourself. Come hear and enjoy many well-loved poems.
October 20Drive Wise: The Driver’s Refresher Seminar for Mature Adults2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Angus Ross Room,An on-duty O.P.P. officer will provide valuable suggestions and safe-driving strategies for Canadians 50 years of age and older. Drive Wiseisafreerefreshercoursethathelpsseniors preserve their right to drive.For more information call Elizabeth at (705) 728-1010 ext. 7078 or visit the Drive Wisewebsiteatwww.drivewise.ca.
October 8 – 11Images Thanksgiving Studio TourBarrie and area studios, (705) 835-6213 www.images-studio-tour.comVarious artists and artisans open their studios for the public to view and purchase unique art and hand-crafted items.
October 15 – 2413th Annual Barrie Film Festival (705) 481-1004, www.barriefilmfestival.caFeaturing the finest of Canadian, IndependentandWorldcinema.Includesguest Q&As, parties, short film competition and Director’s Brunch.
October 16 Department of Culture Grant Writing for Dummies Workshop10:00 am – 12:00 noon Sir Robert Barrie Room, second floor City Hall , 70 Collier Street
In an effort to assist the arts community in buildwing sustainable practices The Department of Culture offers workshops on a year round basis that are designed to educate both individual artists and arts organizations. Please read about our upcoming workshops for the Fall of 2010 and register early by emailing Onalee Groves at [email protected].
Please register prior to October 1, 2010.Remember to bring with you a pen and some paper for taking notes.
Nominations for Order of the Spirit Catcher
Award and Youth Spirit Catcher Award
The City of Barrie is seeking nominations for Outstanding Individuals for The Order of the
Spirit Catcher Award (19 years of age plus) and the Youth Spirit Catcher Award
(12 – 18 years of age).
Nomination Deadline is October 15th. For furtherinformationcall(705)739-4220
ext. 4780 or visit our website www.barrie.ca.
Volunteers at the City of Barrie 55 + Centres Allandale and Parkview 55 + Centres are volunteer based centres and are always looking for enthusiastic people with skills and talents to share. Our volunteers are caring and independent people, who are the driving force in our community.
Opportunities currently exist to assist with: • Special Events (daytime or weekend shifts available)
• Outreach Day Program (daytime shifts only)
• Desk Services
To find out more about current volunteer opportunities visit www.barrie.ca.
Why Volunteer?Volunteering builds your community. Volunteers may require proof of Police Records Check at no cost to them or proof of insurance. For more information please call:
Recreation Programmer, Heather Kenehan (705)739-4220ext.4773 Recreation Programmer, Ian Sutherland (705)7394220ext.4591
L ooking for ways to boost your small business to the next level? The City of Barrie has partnered with the Greater Barrie Business
Enterprise Centre and the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce to bring you 3 information-packed days of events to help you on the road to business success.
Barrie’s Small Business Week Summit will take place on October 19th through 21st, at Fendley Hall on 565 Bryne Drive. This three day event is loaded with practical business tips and tools that will enhance your business. It will also give you the opportunity to network with other small business owners and learn how others have attained the success you dream of.
The Summit’s first day event starts with a breakfast and runs till lunch. It tackles key business-growing topics that affect small enterprises today, such as using Social Media, youth employment, funding, tax credits and the environment.
Day two, experts come to answer your questions in all areas of business development, including marketing, strategic planning, accounting, and much more.
On day three, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch and be inspired by a fellow Canadian Frank O’Dea, known as Canada’s Serial Entrepreneur. O’Dea presents “From the Bowery to the Boardroom”, explaining how he transformed his life from homelessness to co-founding The Second Cup and more.
Read below for a quick peek of what the Barrie Small Business Week Summit has in store for you:
Day 1 (8am-12pm) • MorningKickoffEvent • Hotbuffetbreakfast • NorthernLightspresentationon‘Making your Business Accessible’ • Roundtablediscussionsonkeybusinesstopics including: How to Utilize Social Media to Grow your Business, Tips on Working with Youth Employees, Marketing on a Budget, Taking Advantage of Tax Credits, and so much more!
Day 2 (3pm-7pm) • Paneldiscussionwithexpertsfrom GBBEC’s Entrepreneur’s Club Team of Experts with advice on: accounting, marketing, e-commerce, and so much more! • Chamber’sBusinessAfter5 NetworkingEvent
Day 3 (12pm-3pm) • FrankO’Dea’sinspiring“FromtheBowerytothe Boardroom.” A gifted speaker, Frank has been helping companies and associations for over eight
years. Discover how he transformed himself from a young homeless person living in 50-cent-
a-night flophouses to co-founding The SecondCup,Pro-shredSecurity,SamaritanAirAmbulanceServices,StreetKids
International and becoming a recipient of the coveted Order of Canada. •HotBuffetLunch
Full contest details and official entry forms are available from the Mayor’s Office and
the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Finished art should be submitted in person to the Mayor’s office at City Hall, second floor.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:Thursday, October 14, 2010.
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Special NoticeBarrie Transit will not be operating on
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11, 2010
Regular Regular Service will resume onTuesday, October 12, 2010
For more information call Barrie Transit at(705)739-4209or
visit: www.barrie.ca/btransitNORMAL COLLECTION DAY REVISED COLLECTION DAY
Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 Friday, Oct. 15, 2010
Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on
Monday, October 11, 2010in the City of Barrie.
TheLandfillSiteisclosedonSundaysandMondays. Barrie residentsare reminded to havetheir materialsat curbside by7:00 a.m. on their collection day.
For more informationplease call theCity of Barrie at(705)739-4219
ThanksgivingHoliday Schedule
for Curbside Waste Collection
Correction NoticeOvernight Parking
RestrictionsBy-law 2007-209
PleasenotethattheinformationprintedinanadintheExaminer
onThursday,October7,2010thatread,“Residentsarereminded
thatfromNovember1toApril15eachyear,parkingofavehicleon
any street or part of a street within the City of Barrie between the
hours of 12 midnight and 7 a.m. is prohibited between the hours
of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.,” was incorrect. The ad should have read, “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 fine. Within the Downtown Business Improvements 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.ParkingisprohibitedoversidewalksandtheCityboulevards.
We would also like to acknowledge the correct spelling of Ingrid
Peters,DirectorofLegalServices.
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.
Collection during the week of this holiday will occur ONE day later throughout the
week as follows:
Calling all Artists!Submissions WANTED for Our
Annual Christmas Card Contest!
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The Summit is sold as a three day package for
only $75 or by individual event.
Go to www.barrie.ca for
more information and to register or call
(705) 720-2445.
PURCHASING BRANCHBID OPPORTUNITIES
DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone (705) 739-4220 Ext 4538 or Ext 4709 or by Email at [email protected]
Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2010-110Q
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR MAPLE AVENUE
PARKING LOT #3 OIL / GRIT SEPARATOR INSTALLATION
The City of Barrie is engaging in the Request for Quotation process for Construction services for supply and installation of an Oil/Grit Separator within the Maple Avenue Parking Lot #3, located on the west side of Maple Avenue between Ross Street and Dunlop Street West, within the City of Barrie.
The work includes, but is not limited to the following: supply and installation of a CDS PMSU20_25_6 Stormwater Treatment System, including removal
PURCHASING BRANCH
Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.
THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS.
and restoration of concrete sidewalk, interlocking stone pavers, concrete curb and gutter, and asphalt.
A non-refundable document fee of $55.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 14, 2010.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-117P
CONSULTING SERVICESFOR THE BARGAINING UNIT COMPENSATION
REVIEW
The Corporation of the City of Barrie is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for the review and updating of the Corporation’s CUPE / bargaining unit job evaluation plan and system mechanics.
A non-refundable document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 14, 2010.
GEORGIAN BAY AREAPUBLIC PURCHASING
CO-OPERATIVEREQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(RFQ #: 2010-07)SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF
SCREENED WINTER SAND
On behalf of the Georgian Bay Area Purchasing Co-operative the City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified bidders for the Supply and Delivery of Screened Winter Sand for the following participating agencies:
• City of Barrie• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury• Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology• Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 21, 2010.
REQUEST FORPRE-QUALIFICATION
# FIN 2010-124PQSERVICE PROVIDERS FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL
SERVICES FOR LOW DOLLAR VALUE PROJECTS
AT VARIOUS CITY OFBARRIE FACILITIES
& PROPERTIES
The intent of this Request for Pre-qualification is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications, and their relevant experience for industrial electrical services to be performed at City of Barrie facility and site locations. The City of Barrie requires a number of qualified companies on an “as required basis.” The successful pre-qualified contractors will be placed on a registry, which corporate staff will use to solicit competitive quotations for specific projects and emergency services.
A non-refundable document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 21, 2010
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-003P
BARRIE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Barrie invites submissions for its prestigious waterfront opportunity for a hotel complex with associated mixed use development; strategically located at 1 – 15 Bayfield Street.
The site is located within the Promenade District as envisioned in the City’s Downtown Commercial Master Plan, featuring uninterrupted exposure and views of the Kempenfelt waterfront and marina area, with excellent vehicular and pedestrian access.
Respondent Note:OPTIONAL INFORMATION MEETING is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 20, 2010, at the City of Barrie, Sir Robert Barrie Room, 2nd Floor City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON. Bid Documents will not be available at the meeting.
A non-refundable fee document fee of $20.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, November 25, 2010.