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TIOW Program – Englee

NOTICE FROM DORIS RANDELL, TOWN OF ENGLEE

THE TOWN OF ENGLEE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 8 PARTICIPANTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 55-64 UNDER THE
TARGETED INITIATIVE FOR OLDER WORKERS,

THE PROGRAM PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL WILL BE FOR A PERIOD OF 18 WEEKS, 9 OF WHICH WILL NOT BE INSURABLE AND 9 WILL BE INSURABLE.

PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2009-2010 TIOW WILL NOT QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.

THE PROGRAM WILL TRAIN PEOPLE TO PRODUCE
GLASS ART.

IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION CALL DORIS AT:
709 866 2711.
RESUMES INCLUDING PROOF OF AGE TO CAN BE SENT TO:
Doris Randell, Town Clerk/Manager
P.O. Box 160
Englee, NL A0K 2J0

DEADLINE FOR RESUMES: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2013

People from anywhere in the area are free to apply for this program. As it says in the ad there are spaces for only 8 people but that does not stop you from putting in a resume if you are interested. Just to make sure that people are under no illusions this is not a make work program but a program to train people to make glass products. Also, the first 9 weeks are not insurable . Only the last 9 weeks will be insurable. Looking forward to seeing what kind of interest there is out there. Unfortunately people who participated in the previous TIOW are ineligible to participate in this one. Have a good day all!

Community Enhancement Employment Program 2013 – 2014

Community Enhancement Employment Program 2013 – 2014

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm has received community enhancement employment program funding and is seeking workers.

Residents that will be requiring hours to be eligible for insurable benefits should adhere to the following:

• The rate of pay is minimum wage.
• Workers can be employed for a maximum of 400 hours.
• Individuals must qualify for EI by the end of the project.
• All ROE’s (verifying hours obtained to date) must be submitted.
• Individuals who require more than 400 hours for employment (from all sources, including this program) in order to obtain EI Benefits are not eligible to participate.
• MUST HAVE ATLEAST 20 HOURS BEFORE WORK BEGINS

If you are currently on an EI claim and have more than 9 weeks of EI left then you are not eligible for employment on this project.

The deadline to submit a resume along with the number of hours that you require is Nov 1, 2013 at 4:00 pm.

Please apply in person, by mail, email or fax. Applications received after that time or date may not be considered.

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 start date has not been determined.

Canada Day

The Town Office will be closed, Monday July 1 in observance of Canada Day. We will re-open Tuesday at 8:30 am.

However, Councillors and Town Administrators will be participating in Canada Day celebrating that begin at 10:00 am from the Green Moose Interpretation Centre.

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Municipal Taxes

Reminder to all Residents:

Tomorrow, June 30, 2013 is the last day to receive a discount on 2013 taxes paid in full. Any questions on the discount can be directed to the Town Clerk by calling 457-2413.

Canada Day Celebrations 2013

Celebrate Canada Day
Monday, July 1, 2013
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm

Parade starts 10 a.m. at the Roddickton Green Moose Interpretation Centre proceeding around the loop via Harbour Drive and will finish up at the Playground.

Ceremony will be held at the Playground.

(In the event of rain, celebrations will be held at the Fire Hall.)

Decorate your bike or stroller and WIN A PRIZE!

Refreshments & Hot Dogs will be served.

Face Painting

Sponsored by: The Department of Canadian Heritage.

For more information call the Town Office at 457-2413.
Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes

Thank You to Minister Sullivan

Minister Sullivan,

On behalf of Mayor Norman, Deputy Mayor Reid and Councillors,

We wish to extend our appreciation for your attendance and involvement at the Senior’s Supper and Roast to Mr. Earl Pilgrim. We are truly appreciative that you were able to acquire time in your busy schedule to visit our community knowing that you were only in the area last week. It was an honour to have you. In addition, it was most pleasurable to have Ms. Shelley Abbott and Mr. Scott Barfood in attendance with you. Thank You.