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October 14th

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

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 18 Holistic and Alternative Health Panel 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Angus Ross Room Join registered holistic nutritionist Sandra Tavaglione-Grickites, psychotherapist Laura Cascagnette, and chiropractor Andrea Ryan as they discuss various aspects of holistic health. Each will explain what their specialty can do for your health and then they will invite general questions concerning the topics discussed. This is an informational session so individual diagnoses will not be given. All adults are welcome.

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 Wise is a free refresher course that helps seniors preserve their right to drive.For more information call Elizabeth at (705) 728-1010 ext. 7078 or visit the Drive Wise website at www.drivewise.ca.

SESSIONS ARE DROP-IN AND FREE

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.

Give Back To Local Artists

October 21Advanced Internet Skills

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , meet at the computers upstairs.For adults who have

done some Internet surfing but want to search more efficiently and learn new resources. Participants must be familiar with Internet Explorer

or Firefox and Windows. Space is

limited to 6 adults– first come, first served. For more info call (705) 728-1010 ext. 7020

October 22 & 29Beginner Internet

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.This 2 part workshop will cover the basics of the World Wide Web and searching techniques. You must attend part 1 to attend part 2. This workshop is geared to people who do not have Internet experience.

October 15 – 2413th Annual Barrie Film Festival (705) 481-1004, www.barriefilmfestival.caFeaturing the finest of Canadian, Independent and World cinema. Includes guest Q&As, parties, short film competition and Director’s Brunch.

November 5 – 6BarrieFolk: Roots Music FestivalGeorgian College, www.barriefolk.comBe entertained by some of the finest Canadian roots musicians with a mix of local and international performers.

November 7ChoralfestBarrie Central Collegiate, W. A. Fisher Auditorium (705) 739-4299King Edward Choir, Lyrica, Bravado, Eastview Secondary School Senior Choir and Huronia Symphony Orchestra present Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.

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 further information call (705) 739-4220

ext. 4780 or visit our website www.barrie.ca.

From home-grown bands rocking on a rooftop and Shakespearean plays engaging families on the Lakefront, local artists have been pushing

forward with their talent and creativity, adding color and life to Barrie. In return, you can give local artists the recognition they deserve.

As a fellow art lover, supporter to artists, or anyone who appreciates the benefits art brings to our City, you have another week to nominate those who have demonstrated excellence in the arts and made a special contribution to Barrie’s vibrant arts community, for a 2010 Barrie Arts Award.

For the past three years, Barrie has been holding the annual Arts Awards, a stellar event that celebrates the arts, recognizes local talent, and gives artists their deserved recognition – a key recommendation of the City’s Cultural Plan Building a Creative Future.

“This year’s celebration will focus on Barrie’s youth with a new award for the most promising in our community. We are hoping that the schools will become involved and teachers will nominate students that demonstrate potential in the arts. We are also looking forward to announcing Barrie’s first Poet Laureate,” says Barrie’s Department of Culture Officer Onalee Groves. “Don’t forget there will be lots of delicious appetizers and some dynamic performances from local entertainers.”

Winning an award opens many doors for an artist. It increases their profile, helps them to leverage funding from other levels of government, and gives them credibility amongst their peers.

Artists in various mediums can be nominated,

including those in the visual arts, the performing arts, the literary arts, and even those who help create art from a higher level such as performers, producers, and directors. Also, someone who has begun to develop a body of work in pursuing a professional artistic career can be nominated in the Emerging Artist category.

This year’s categories have been refined to include:

• Excellence in Arts Category for the established professional artist (living or deceased) who has demonstrated creative originality, professional maturity and artistic leadership;

• Emerging Artist Category for those beginning a professional career in the arts;

• Community Contribution Category for the individual who has played a significant role in developing the arts in Barrie;

• Most Promising Youth Category for an artist younger than 19 and currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution.

• Collaboration Award Category for two or more

individuals or organizations that have worked together to combine two distinctive art forms or collaborate on a specific project in an effort to build capacity in the arts.

• ThenewPoet Laureate Category where the recipient will act as Barrie’s literary ambassador and enhance all civic and community events with their prose.

While this year’s 2010 Barrie Arts Awards event will take place on November 18th at the Southshore Centre, you only have till Friday October 22nd to prepare and submit nomination forms.

The nomination process does involve completing a form and preparing some additional support documents. So make sure to review the necessary steps and allow ample time to complete the brief nomination package.

Find more details by clicking the 2010 Barrie Arts Awards link, centre page on www.barrie.ca. Any questions can be directed to culture@barrie.ca or (705) 739-4299.

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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.

“ONE LESS PLASTIC BAG”Canvas Bag Give Away

“Choose to Use” by picking up one of the City of Barrie’s canvas bags at the Farmer’s

Market at City Hall, 70 Collier Street.

City of Barrie residents may receive one bag per family Free on Saturday, October

23, from 8:00 am to 12 noon (while supplies last).

For more information please call the City of Barrie at 739-4219.

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 5163 or by Email at purchasing@barrie.ca

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 2010-138Q

CLEANING & INSPECTION OF OIL GRIT

SEPARATOR DEVICES

This Quotation is being called to solicit bids from experienced qualified Bidders for the provision of services for the Cleaning & Inspection of thirty-two (32) Oil Grit Separator Devices located throughout the City of Barrie.

A non-refundable document fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.

Closing: 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday October 28. 2010.

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.

REQUEST 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 OF BARRIE 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 HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFPQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 21, 2010.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION# FIN 2010-129I

SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE

AND SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE FLEET SERVICES

DEPARTMENT

The intent of this Request for Information is to solicit information from qualified companies outlining their capabilities, qualifications, and their relevant experience for Automotive Maintenance and Service to be performed for City of Barrie.

The City of Barrie is seeking information from qualified service providers who support an organization of similar type and size to ascertain a strategy to manage the City’s Fleet servicing and maintenance requirements.

The fleet consists of approximately 500 vehicles of varied sizes; light, medium and heavy. Please refer to attached list.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, November 4, 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 document fee of $20.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, November 25, 2010.

AUCTION SALE–SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

The City of Barrie will be placing the following vehicles in the local Public Auction Sale conducted by Northern Toronto Vehicle Auction.

FLOAT1991 35,000 Pound Float by JC Trailers2.55-75R22.5 Tires with 4,600 Gallon

Honda Powered Anti Ice Unit Installed in 2006

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION

DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 30, 2010ADDRESS: 3230 THOMAS STREET, INNISFIL, ON (Highway # 400 & Innisfil Beach Road)TELEPHONE: 1-866-229-2253WEBSITE: www.ntva.ca

Preview & Registration 8:00 AMSale starts 9:00 AM

The City of Barrie’s leaf and yard waste collection is collected every week on your regular collection day for the months of September, October and November.

For information on how to place leaf and yard waste at the curb, to ensure collection, please refer to the 2010 Community Information and Waste Reduction Calendar or visit www.barrie.ca. Materials must be placed curbside by 7a.m on their collection day.

If you have any questions please call (705) 739-4219.

Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

Opportunities currently exist to assist with: • Special Events • Outreach Day Program • Desk Services (daytime or weekend shifts available) (daytime shifts only) 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 Recreation Programmer, Ian Sutherland (705) 739-4220 ext. 4773 (705) 739 4220 ext. 4591

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.

You can vote in the City of Barrie Municipal Election, if you are:

• aCanadiancitizen;AND

• atleast18yearsofage;AND

• aresidentoftheCityofBarrieoranon- resident owner or tenant of land in the CityofBarrie,ortheirspouse;AND

• notprohibitedfromvotingbyanylaw

You must be on the voters’ list before you can

vote. You can be added to the voters’ list up

to and including the final voting day (October

25th). To make voting fast and easy, it is

always a good idea to check that you are on

the list as soon as the information is available

(September 1, 2010). To find out if you are

on the voters’ list, please visit www.election.

barrie.ca or call 728-VOTE (8683).

Anyone can vote early - It’s fast and easy!

20 voting locations will be set up throughout

the City to provide convenient access for

voters. You can vote at any of the voting

locations!

Please remember to bring acceptable identification with you when you vote.

www.election.barrie.ca

Who Can Vote?