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2 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 23,1994 eaion ntr Durham Region Council confirmed confirmed the appointment of Alexander Alexander L. Georgieff as the Commissioner Commissioner of Planning on Wednesday, July 20. Georgieff replaces Dr. Mofeed Michael, who is retiring from the post. He has served as Commissioner Commissioner since 1978. Georgieff, who will assume his new duties Aug. 22, 1994, comes to Durham from the Region of Hamil- ton-Wentworth where he recently held the position of Director of Regional Regional Planning. Following graduation from the University of Toronto (B.A., 1973) and McGill University (Master of Urban Planning, 1975), Georgieff joined the Proctor and Redfern Group as an urban and regional planner, commencing his work in the Hamilton area in March 1978 where he held positions of increasing increasing responsibility. He assumed his current position in January 1992. Georgieff and his wife, Janet, are looking forward to their move to Durham Region. In welcoming Georgieff to the Regional administration, Regional Durham Region Launches Internal Employee Review Stalking the Purple Loosestrife Michael Woodman of Markham, Ontario, shows what purple loosestrife loosestrife looks like as he gets ready to cut down this stalk. He was one of a dozen children who took part in a walk-about at Darlington Provincial Provincial Park on Saturday morning, July 16. Steam Exhibit Comes to Scugog Shores Museum From trains to tractors to canoes, Durham Region will have it all this month. On July 23 and 24, Scugog Shores Museum will present Steam and Railway Days. The two day show will feature displays and demonstrations demonstrations of steam machines throughout the ages, from model railways railways to full-scale threshing equipment. equipment. Steam tractors, traction machines machines and wood and shingle cutters will be among the various types of machinery. There will even be a scale model of the steam-age Port Perry Waterfront. For anyone with interest in Durham's rich history, this event is not to be missed. Call (905) 985- 3589 for more information. Tapatapatapa-boom! Chop! Wham! Sploosh! Paff! Crack! The sounds of tire 62nd Annual Regatta will be coming from the township of Scugog from July 29 to August 1, beginning beginning with a children's parade on Saturday from the charming .old Scugog Scugog Fire Hall to the park. Karate demonstrations will later provide a lively spectacle. Running races for all ages will bum up the roads of Scugog. Scugog. The Township's strongest arms will be spiking metal as the nail driving driving contest gets underway. A further display of bmte strength will dominate dominate the events when the tug of war begins. Spiking of a different kind will be seen during a volleyball match, followed by a horseshoe pitch and baseball game. Then spectators an competitors alike will enjoy the swimming and canoe races. As if all that wasn't enough, there will be a dance on the Saturday evening. For more information, call (905) 986- 0181. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Padamjit Ohsfptrir !! iari Singl - Gimp l, F.R.C.S.(C) wiiHeittifirio unc< 2 a chari office w isional I:-;-:-: op of arirlrpçç Effect ive August 9th Scugog Pr< the ofes ill be located at the Building, 98 King £ )t. W., Bowi Ttanville Telephc Eli;:. bZ6-Zb An internal review is to take place within the Durham Regional government following allegations of questionable conduct by some employees employees in the Works Department. In a media release on Wednesday, Wednesday, July 20, from the Regional Chairman's office, it is stated that the Durham Region Police Service was asked to investigate. While the police did so, the region's internal review process was suspended. However, with the police having finished their investigation, the internal internal review process has begun. The news release states, "In conjunction conjunction with the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, Regional Chair Gary Herrema has ordered the Region's own internal review to be completed. completed. "A senior management committee committee drawn from several regional departments departments will examine the involvement- involvement- and transactions of certain employees in the Works Department to determine whether there has been any violation of the region's Code of Ethics or evidence of unacceptable unacceptable employee conduct. "It is expected that employees and other persons claiming to have knowledge of the issue will be contacted contacted for the purpose of the review." review." Chairman Herrema noted it is important important for the full review to run its course and be completed as directed. directed. Regional councillors have been asked to give the Internal Review Committee their full support and cooperation. When the committee has completed completed its review, it will report its findings to the CAO Garry Cubitt and Chairman Herrema. Chair Gary Herrema also paid tribute tribute to Dr. Michael's years of service to the residents of Durham, "Dr. Michael Michael has played a key role in shaping shaping the region as we now know it, ensuring an unparalleled lifestyle for all, now and in the future. "He will be sorely missed but we are confident that Georgieff will fill his shoes well. Implementation of the new Official Plan will undoubtedly undoubtedly be his prime focus in the near future." The new Commissioner of Planning Planning commented that he is "looking forward to coming to Durham Region. Region. "I realize there is much to do, especially, especially, as the Chair has said, with implementation of the Regional Official Official Plan being my first priority. Of course, we will also be available to assist the area municipalities as required, in bringing their zoning by-laws into conformity with the new Official Plan." Another priority of Georgieff's will be to "ensure that Durham's position position within the Greater Toronto Area is secure and that we get our share of the developing infrastructure." infrastructure." CORRECTIONS FOR CANADIAN TIRE We wish to draw your attention to the error in our current "GREAT CANADIAN OUTDOOR SALE" Flyer Page 7 Fire Extinguisher, 46-0048X Flyer should read: Save up to $6.00 not Save $6.00 We wish to draw your attention to the following in our "3 DAY EVENT" flyer Page 2 Citizen 2-Head VCR, #45-2107-0 Flyer reads: Reg. $229.99 Sale $199,99 Save $30 Should read: Reg. $229.99 Sale $198.84 Save over $30 We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Canadian Tire Hwy. No. 2, Bowmanville U PICK or WE PICK Some Strawberries still available : Beans "-PICK Broccoli «OURS Romaine Lettuce Sun. to Frl. 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