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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-08-28, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, August 28, 2013 McNaughton advocates for University of Ottawa Campus According to recent media reports, the University of Ottawa is exploring options for possible expansion into South- western Ontario. In response, Lambton- Kent- Middlesex PC MPI' Monte McNaughton recently wrote to University of Ottawa President, 'Ihe !follow - able Allan !sock to express his desire to work with the University of Ottawa in select- ing a suitable location. "My riding of Lampton -Kent - Middlesex is larger than the Province Of Prince Edward Island and covers over (1,400 square kilometres," wrote McNaughton. "We include parts of three counties including Stra- throy, Wallaceburg, (rand Bend and portions of Chatham" Southwestern Ontario has a bilingual community of more than 100,000, many of whom reside in l,ambton-Kent-Mid- diesex. University of Ottawa currently has satellite program with the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor. In joining Western University (London) and University of Windsor, a bilingual campus ?F` The Municipality of 1.anlbtotl Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events In your Community Administrator) Department - 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest. Ontario NON 1JO Tel 1 877 788.7335, 519 tab 7335 Fax 514 188 1135 [mai adndniskation0Iambtanhaes ca Visit our Web Site M www Ismbtonshores ca REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Fire Pumping Apparatus The Municipality of l ambtar Stxxes Is seeking profxnsaIs for Ibe supply of al Ire Pumping Apparatus Interested supplkws may obtain the proposal documents ordro a1 http:lhvww.Iambtonshores.cMee Mg/1oc *Igor inrnenV cepltalpxojecte tendereanddtps.htm The dosing date for submissions 4s Tuesday, September 17, 2013 0 11:00 am. at the F (ngl Munkupel Olhc:e with a public opening to follow The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepter! Munidpalny of lambkin Shores 7883 Amteleoorn Parkway, Forest, Ontato NON 130 T) 519-7882335 F) 519.786.2135 TENDERS - 2013 Capital Plan Tender documents are available at: http://www.lembtonahorse.caillvingilocalgovernm entkapkalprojects_tendcnandrfps.htm The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is requesting prequaimBed contractors to submit thele tender on the following W er. 1. Pearl Street & Pherrill Street (Thedford) Reconstruction This prated entails eN things necessary for sspha4 paving, concrete sidewalks, water naln replaoemenl, and general surface restoration wake. The dosing data is September 3, 2013 0 11:00 am. and tenders ere to be submitted to: Mu nldpal y of Lambkin Shores 7883 AmleNoorn Parkway, Forest. Ondsko NON IJO 2. Port Franks Rodd • Partial Reconstruction This prated entails eN things necessary for Nebel baa reconstruction, esphae pavng. and general surfed, reslor.Non works. The closing date for su bmkslons is September 10, 2013 • 11:06 alt, with a pubic opening to folksiest Muadk.Ipall y of lambkin Shores 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 130 M qussUor» release' to the above tenders should be directed to Mr. Jeff Wolfe (Pealed and Infrastructure Manager) 519243.1400 J Roof replacement at the former Forest Arena Building (6276 Townsend Line) The doing date is September 6, 2013 A 11:00 am, and tenders are to be subedited to Mu nidpaNly of t emblo n Shores 7863 Ambtsuom Parkway, Forest, Ontarto NON IJO M questions related to Pis tender should be directed to Mr. BIN Bentley, South Area Manager, 519.243.1400 Lambton Shores Communities in Bloom presents Mark Cullen - September 7th The Ce Committee Is thrilled to present Mark Cullen on Saturday, September 7. 2013 at 10 00am at the Legacy Reaeatlon Centre (Thomas HO), 16 Allen Street In Thedford Tickets ens Ste per person and are available from any Communities In Bloor11 Committee Member. For more Information, please call Catherine Ministry at 519-788.3329, Grace Geiger at 519-243-3058 or the Lambkin Shores Community Services Department al 1-866-943-1400 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Community Services Department - North Zone Area Manager The Municipality of Lambton Shores Is seeking a North Ione Area Manager. who will be responsible for the day-to-day supervnkHi of public works operations of the north zone in the Ccmnuniy services department, including the Villages of Grand Pend end Pon ►ranks Under the general direction M the Director of Community ity Services, the Area Manage supnrveses Operaloie n Ther dairy ecuvales 'mauling sale work precbces are montai nod. and carnes incl work necessary lex Oro maintenance o1 rho munldpal road network, Grand (lend beech, and Grand bond and Port Franks Mannas The successful candidate will have post secondary education In engineering or a related field, and the Codified Hard Supervisor (CRS) designation is considered an asset A preferred minkmum of the (5) years of management experience In municipal public works or a similar construction/protect menagoment based Aoki Is considered an asset Technical experience in the maintenance and operabons of public roadways 4s considered a strong ease/ F xceTerN interpersonal, oral and written communk-anon skills, strong analytical and business menegomenl skills Including budget development and control are considered assets Candidates should be able to manage severe! concurrent projects in N timely manner Working knoMedge of word processing, spreadsheet, GIS. Autocad, and financial software programs Is necessary A lob description is available for this position by contacting Karen Cameron Administrative Militant, Munkapaliy of Lsmbton Shores. 7883 Amtstecom Parkway, Forest ON NON (J0 a 5197882335 or ecknailltretitmeiIonitl(Onf(W» 44) Resumes will be accepted vla .amdl or regular mall until noon, Friday September 0, 2012 to the .mall soldress below: Part -Time Arena Attendant The Munlclpakly of lambkin Shores M looking fa dynamic, hIghy motivated and energetic IndivkiaNs that will be under the direction and supervision of the Arena Lead Nand and/or Supervisor and performs general custodial and maintenance duties in the legacy Centre and Stares Recreation Centre NI successes! candidates will have good Interpersonal .1444*, aganiratlanel skills and customer service skins es well as an ability to identity and resolve problematic situations Applicants vats require a CSA approved NNmet A satisfactory cmnnal reference and venerable sectors abed; MN be required from all successful candidates All positions require the successful candidate to work flexible hours, including Saturday and Sunday, holidays and special event skating as requked The Munk/paltry offers a mmpetltve clary and excellent benefit pian To explore this opportunity further, we invite qualMP d applicants to forward their resume and covMng letter In confidence via small or regular mall until noon, Friday August 30th, 2013 to the email address below: Part -Time Leisure Skate Patroller The Munkopairty of Lambkin Shores is laking for dynamic, highly motivated and energetic indMkduals 1ha1 will be responsible fur ensuring IM leisure skaters aro complying with the posted rules for public skating, monitoring the lobby. grand stands and dressing rooms and handle customer inquiries In a professional manner Skate Patrollers vNN be responsible for providing on ko supervision All successful candidates vada have the ability to skate, have good interpersonal skies, organizatlanal Skins and customer service skills as wall at an abi4My to Identify and rosolye problematic sltuabons Applicants *IN requke a CSA approved llelmsl. A satisfactory admnal reference and vulnerable Sadat dbedi will be required from ant successful candidates AN positions require the successful canddate to work flexible hours, including Saturday and Sunday, holidays end special event skating as required To explore this opportunity further, we ,Huffe quaiAed applicants to forward their resume and covering Patter In confidence via e-mail or regular null until noon, Friday, September 6M, 2013 fo the small address Dhow: Municipality of Lambton Shores 7863 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest ON NON 130 or administration®lambtonshores.ca We Mane sN *patents for thee etleevil, however, orly those being eenakder.d hot an kNevlew MHN 5. conted.d in accontence with the Municipal freedom of infonnalion end P'toledlon of Privacy Ad. personal information /s collected under the authority of the Municipal Ad, and will only be used for candidate selection could fill an important niche. "Understanding that existing uni- versities receive far more applicants than there are spaces available, it is my strong belief that the University of Ottawa will find not only a suitable location, but also a pool of extremely talented and motivated potential stu- dents here in Southwestern Ontario," said McNaughton. A national survey in 2011 deter- mined Southwestern Ontario is home to roughly 118,000 French speakers. it's estimated that by 2020, nearly half of the province's French-speaking population will be in Southwestern and central Ontario. The University of Ottawa is home to over 40,000 cur- rent students and 180,000 alumni and was the first (and largest) French immersion program among Cana- dian universities. University of Ottawa also has the largest law school in Canada. "1 look forward to welcoming rep- resentatives from the University of Ottawa to Lambton- Kent- Middlesex at their earliest convenience. There's a lot of exciting things happening in Southwestern Ontario, it's no wonder the university of Ottawa would look to capitalize on this," summarized McNaughton. Monte McNaughton File photo Happily, drownings in Southwestern Ontario are well down But it's oInly part of the story With summer winding down, and the fall's cool winds and temperatures on the horizon, the deadliest months for drowning will soon be over. in Ontario, the good news is 25 per cent fewer swimmers have drowned so far this year compared to Iast year, said Barbara Byers of the lifesaving Society. Deaths in the water in Southwestern Ontario — traditionally dangerous, with the Great Lakes nearby -- have been few and far between this year. No drownings have been reported at either of the region's two hot spots, Port Stanley on lake Erie and Grand Bend on Lake Huron, but a London toddler died in a private pool over the August long weekend. But despite the decrease in drown- ings from swimming this year, Ontario's total drowning toll for the year -- from all causes ---- stands at 83, compared to 80 at the same time Iast year. The increase is attributed to almost twice as many people drowning in boat- ing incidents this suinmer. Byers was at a loss to explain the jump. "Interesting. it's not so hot this year. More boating, less swimming? .... I don't know if that explains it," she said. Also up are what the lifesaving Society deems land, air or ice transportations -- incidents in which a car or plane, for example, crashes into the water. This year there have been 22, compared to five last year. Those numbers can be skewed: One van or plane filled with multiple passen- gers can quickly add to the total, said Byers. Quebec has noticed a similar trend — swinuning deaths falling significap but boating deaths on the rise. The dip doesn't have Byers celebrat- ing just yet. "I think it's always good, but I think i need a few years to feel confident." One of the other most concerning trends for water -safety officials is being driven by a surprising age group — aging baby boomers. More than twice as many boomers have drowned this year, compared to Iast, and the Lifesaving Society fingered the demographic as high-risk in its lat- est report on drowning. "1 think they're taking more risks than maybe they should," said Byers, adding: "You're probably not as strong as you were at 24 when you're G4." Boomers might also might be overly confident about their experience. "They're the type that say, 'i've been boating my whole life and I don't need a life jacket," she said. "The past is not necessarily an indication of the future.