Town News

March 26 has been proclaimed as Purple Day for Epilepsy Day. 10,000 people in NL have epilepsy. The Town will show individuals and families who face Epilepsy that we understand, and they are not alone: we will wear purple.

Volunteer Week 2015

Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to express gratitude to the many dedicated volunteers in our community who give freely of their time.

This year’s theme is “the many faces of volunteering.” Anyone can be a volunteer.

The Town is sending an invitation to all volunteers to join them at a volunteer ‘Thank You’ event during the week of April 13 -17, 2015. The event will be held at the Gerry Byrne Room starting at 6:30 pm. Finger foods will be available along with certificates for individuals in attendance. The date will follow in the next few days.

If you will be attending please contact the Town office at 457-2413 to have your name added to the list.

Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, Feb 3 at 7:00 pm.

Regular Council Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 3 starting at 7:00 pm
Green Moose Centre

Congratulations are extended to the Mayflower Hotel on celebrating 40 years in business.

Applications are being invited from qualified candidates for the position of

GET MOVING COORDINATOR

for Roddickton-Bide Arm Recreation Get Moving Program for Children and Youth.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:
• plan and organize recreational activities for Children and Youth
• organize presentations on topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, drug/alcohol abuse and bullying
• office duties

The position is for approximately 14 weeks at 35 hours per week starting as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Hours of work are flexible. The successful person will have to provide a code of conduct to work with kids.

Please apply in confidence to the attention of the undersigned in person, by mail, email or fax. Resumes must be received by 4:30 p.m., Nov 14, 2014.

Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Fax: (709) 457-2663

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is exploring the idea of developing a subdivision at ‘Camp Cove’. The lots will be approximately 40 metres x 100 metres. Any persons expressing an interested in purchasing a lot at that location, please call the Town office at 457-2413 by Friday, November 21, 2014.

The Roddickton-Bide Arm community bonfire is this evening starting at 6:30 pm at the Arena Grounds.

FREE Hot Chocolate, S’more’s, Wieners & Glow Stick For Kids!

Don’t forget to bring your roasting stick and a non-perishable food item.

Sponsored by the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm and Roddickton-Bide Arm Recreation Committee

By-Election Results
November 4, 2014

Demoss, Della 114
Reid, Kenneth 80

Returning Officer
Denise Adams

The next regular council meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct 29, 7:00 PM at the Green Moose Centre.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm has received COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM funding and is seeking workers.

The expected project start date is: December 1, 2014

• The rate of pay is minimum wage ($10.25).
• All positions are open to both men and women.
• Workers must be currently unemployed to be eligible to work on the project.
• Workers can be employed for a maximum of 400 hours.
• Individuals who require more than 400 hours of project employment in order to obtain EI Benefits are not eligible to participate.
• Individuals must qualify for EI by the end of the project. Further information regarding EI eligibility is available from Service Canada.
• All ROE’s (verifying hours obtained to date) must be submitted.
• MUST HAVE ATLEAST 20 HOURS BEFORE WORK BEGINS

Please submit a resume along with the number of hours that you require by Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014 at 4:30 pm.

Please apply in person, by mail, email or fax.

Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Fax: (709) 457-2663

Individuals who have submitted their names when the Town was trying to determine interest please contact the Town Office if you have received:

– employment to have your name removed.
– additional hours towards EI. Provide the revised number of hours you require.

Invitation to Quote

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is now accepting quotes from any organization, business or individual for the supply and serving of soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee (all condiments), pie and ice cream for 150 people on Nov 11, 2014. The quote should include the supply of bowls, plates, cutlery, napkins and glasses.

Any additional information can be obtained by calling the Town Office at 709-457-2413.

Quotes clearly marked “Quotes – Remembrance Lunch” should be addressed and forwarded to the undersigned no later than 4 p.m., Oct 31, 2014.

THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED.

Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P. O. Box 10
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Fax: 709-457-2663
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com