Events Affecting Ward 1 Residents
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Thornhill Terry Fox Run 2008 - Sunday, September 14th .......
This year’s Terry Fox Run in Thornhill is taking place on:Day: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Thornlea Secondary School - 8075 Bayview Avenue, North of Willowbrook Road, South of Highway 7 and 407.
For more information:
http://www.terryfoxrun.org
Natural Lawn Care workshops in September .....
Did you know that fall is the best time of year to prepare your lawn for next spring?The Town of Markham is offering free natural lawn care workshops at Markham Public Libraries during September.
Spring 2008, the Town offered a successful series of Lawn Care workshops and each workshop was booked to capacity. By attending a workshop you can learn how to maintain a healthy lawn following natural lawn care techniques. Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener this 'how to' workshop will expand your knowledge of pests, weeds, and lawn maintenance. Local organic lawn care experts will share their expertise and answer your questions.
All workshops run from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. as follows:
Markham Village Library - 6041 Highway 7, Thurs., Sept. 4
Angus Glen Library (NOW FULL) - 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive, East Tue., Sept. 16
Milliken Mills Library - 7600 Kennedy Road Thurs., Sept. 18
Thornhill Library - 7755 Bayview Avenue Wed., Sept. 24
Unionville Library - 15 Library Lane Tues., Sept. 30
Please call 905-477-5530, or visit www.markham.ca to reserve your spot!
John Street open for traffic at 2:00 p.m. today ...
John Street is scheduled to re-open on August 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m so that all the work is done and it is safe for drivers, pedestrians and wild-life.John St bridge opening Tuesday, September 2, 2008.......................
Join Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and the Members of Council to celebrate the Official Opening of the John Street Bridge.Tuesday, September 2, 2008
at 2:00 p.m.
Ceremony in the park next to the bridge
between Bayview and Henderson
A Trees for Tomorrow planting will be part of this event
Refreshments will be served. Please park at Pomona Tennis Courts
Summary of the Markham Noise By-Law ......
By-Law Guide for Markham HomeownersNoise By-law
The following is a brief and legal summary of the Town of Markham's Noise By-law taken from the Town's By-law Guide for Markham Homeowners (see Related Links for By-law Guide topics).
It explains, in plain language and with information links, what residents must know about specific Town services and operations, which may affect a Markham homeowners' property.
NOISE BY-LAW SUMMARY
In Brief
All of us have the right to live in peace, free from unwanted noise. By-law 2003-137 protects our home-life from loud noises and vibrations that become a nuisance.
What You Must Know:
A Permit (permission) must be obtained for all outdoor functions occurring on private property; noisy parties and other loud activities are not allowed. If you live close to Shouldice or Markham-Stouffville hospitals, you may be in a quiet zone with extra rules against noise—contact the By-law Enforcement and Licensing Department at 905-479-7782 for more information.
Please note that each year the Town authorizes public activities to occur on Canada Day and Victoria Day, for Markham’s Fair and Heritage Days, and during the Thornhill Village and Unionville Village festivals.
A General Noise Guide
.Fireworks, guns and rifles, and toys that use a combustion engine (such as model airplanes and cars, and track bikes, snowmobiles and other riding toys that are not allowed on city streets) must never be used on your property or in your neighbourhood. Quiet, electric or battery-driven toys are allowed.
.If you keep an animal on your property, you must not let it continue to make noise, such as barking, calling or whining, for long periods of time. Wind chimes must be taken down from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the next day, every day.
.Playing loud music outdoors is not allowed from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. the following day (9 a.m. on Sundays). Shouting, whistling and singing is not allowed after 11:00 p.m.
.All other loud noises, such as honking horns and electronic sounds, are not permitted after 7 p.m. or on Sundays or statutory holidays (federal- or province-wide holidays).
.The same is true for operating construction equipment or noisily moving around containers and materials of any kind (except for moving your household belongings).
Anti-Idling Information
Cars, trucks and motorized machinery must not be idled for long periods, except:
* engines or motors that are essential to a basic function of the vehicle or equipment, such as ready-mixed concrete trucks, lift platforms, refuse compactors and heat exchange systems
* when weather conditions justify the use of heating or refrigerating systems for the safety and welfare of the operator, passengers or animals, or to protect cargo
* during low-temperature conditions that make longer idling periods necessary after starting up certain motors or engines
* when homeowners are performing their own, reasonable maintenance on their cars or trucks. See Parking and Anti-Idling By-laws Summary for more information about operating vehicles in the Town.
Step By Step: Noise
Operating motorized vehicles in such a way that they squeal, produce banging or clanking noises, or the engines race is not allowed, nor is honking the horn without a good reason, except in an enclosed, sound-muffling enclosure.
Combustible engines means fuel-driven engines of any type that don’t have proper mufflers. They cannot be operated in residential areas. This includes small, noisy toys such as airplanes and cars and construction equipment.
The noises produced by Town equipment, fire trucks, ambulances and railway crossing bells are allowed.
When in doubt, check it out! Help is always available.
For more information call the By-law Enforcement and Licensing Department at
905-479-7782 or email customerservice@markham.ca
ID plan: check website for more information ....
For your information:Residents can find more information and add your voice to the debate of new securities cards at:
http://www.Idforum.ca
Support our new local business ..... Green lane Animal Hospital
GREEN LANE Animal HospitalPlace: 79 Green Lane, Thornhill
just east of the CN rail track
Phone: 905-597 7373
Dr. Tara Sermer is a Thornhill resident and she is
providing preventive medicine, dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, boarding and digital radiology at this location.
Check the opening times at:
http://www.greenlanevet.com
EXTREME HEAT ALERT .......
Extreme Heat AlertTown's Extreme Heat Alert Plan will be put in effect immediately and continue until Sunday July 20 at 6:00PM.
Cooling Centres that may be opened are;
Angus Glen Community Centre, 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East
Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison Street
Milliken Mills Community Centre, 7600 Kennedy Road
Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Avenue
Centennial Community Centre- 8600 McCowan Road
The hours of operation of the cooling centres will be determined on a case by case basis however, in general terms the centres will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Outdoor Pools
Outdoor Pools that may be opened are;
Morgan Park Pool, 11 Parkway Avenue
Rouge River Community Centre, 120 Rouge Bank Drive
The hours of operation of the outdoor pools will be determined on a case by case basis however, in general terms the pools will be open Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Water Play Areas
Water Play areas that may be opened are;
Ashton Meadows Park, Unionville – Woodbine and Calvert Road
Beaupre Park, Milliken Mills – Denison, north of Coxworth Avenue
Benjamin Marr Park, Cornell – East of 9th Line, south of Pascoe Drive
James Edward Park, Milliken Mills - Elson Street, east of McCowan Road
Simonston Park, Thornhill – Simonston Boulvard and Don Mills Road
Milliken Mills Park, Milliken Mills – 14th Avenue, east of Birchmount
Millennium Park, Markham – Town Centre Boulevard and Cox Boulevard
Tomlinson Park, Boxgrove – Boxwood Crescent, west of 9th Line, south of 14th Avenue
The hours of operation of the water play areas will be determined on a case by case basis however, in general terms the water play areas will be open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk.
Water and Energy Conservation Measures
Throughout any Heat Alert, Markham residents will be encouraged to conserve water and energy during this period.
Sale up to 40% off at The Jewellery Gallery .....
Support our local shopsSale: Up to 40% off at The Jewellery Gallery
Beautiful and exclusive jewellery and gifts
7355 Bayview Avenue (at the Longo's Plaza)
phone: 905-882 7350
Orienteering ..... July 6, July 23, August 13 .......
Orienteering in the classical sense is "cross-country running using a map and a compass." Often called "cunning running" or "adventure running", this is a thinking sport where you have to navigate a preset course of "control" locations in a park or forest using only your map, compass and your wits. The controls are visited in order but you choose your own routes between controls based on your navigational skills and physical condition. Although orienteering meets are typically competitive events, you can also enjoy the sport as a recreational activity - navigating a recreational course at your own pace either individually or in a group. A beginner's clinic is usually available an hour or two before the first start of an event.Next clinics in 2008 summer:
July 6, July 23 and August 13
For more information for time and places, go to:
http://www.toronto-orienteering.com/toc/home_frame.htm
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