Whitby Free Press, 19 Oct 1994, p. 47

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>Whitby Free Press, Wodnosday, Otober 1. 1994 ,Page 47 Internai pro be resuits in worker, dis- missai FROM PAGE 1 ded by the internai review, one source described them as beinjg s0 harsh that "an effiloyee can t even accept a cup of coffee from a developer.» Wlorks committee chair John Aker agreed-that the recommen- dations wiIl make for a tighter operation' in the works depart- ment. Aker, an Oshawa councilior, coafirmed that "we made changes in personnel" and that the firing Uwas part of it,» but he declined to elaborate. (Ia my view an incident occur- red within the works.departmeat that happens probably once in a 1-year time frame," said Linda Dionne of Oshawa, a committee member. "Every so often you have to review what goes on and as a resuit new, ver stringent poli- cies were adopted she said. "I think it's good that this muaicipality and governing bodies that spend taxpayers' money review their policies." Dionne, however, would not indicate whether the f»iring 'or recon-mendations , vindicated Brunelle. "I can't comment on anythinq with regard te Marcel -Brunelle, she said. Last June, regional couacil took the unusual ste p of award- ing a contract for road and sewer ,work in Brooklin to the second- Iowest bidder. Novacor Construction of Queensvilie received the contract even tho ugh its bid was about $10,000 more than Pachino Con- struction Co. of Stouffvilie. Council's action foliowed Bruaelle's- questioninig of staffs recon-mendation te give the job to Pachino. Due to Brunelle's queries and other information, the contract ~At the resource -centre LEADERSIP TINING A course designed ta train group facilitators for parent study groups, develop leadership skills and an uaderstanding of group dynamnics, wiii be. offered at the Ministry of Revenue building, 333 King St. E., Oct. 26, at 6 to 9 p.m., for seven sessions. The cost is $80 per person. Pre-registration is required. For further information cali 433-0386, ext. 26. RESOLVING CONFLUIS The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offring an eight-session study group for parents of teenagers. This group wilI bo offered at Bowmanviile Senior Public School, 105 Queen St., starting Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 7 ta 9 p.m. The cost is $48 per person, plus a textbook fee of $13.50. For information 'and to register cali 433-0386. Pre-registration is required. LIVING WITH TODDLERS A workshop, to help parents foster. confidence and cooperation in their toddiers by introducing effective' strategies for dealing with common conceras including tantrums, toilet training, and meaitime behaviour, will bè held at Kirark Child & Famiiy Services, 1916 Dundas St. E., Whitby, starting Thursday, Oct. 27, fromn 7 ta 9 p.m. The fee is $8 per person. Pre-registration is required. To register cal 433-0386 ext. 26. STUDY CROUP The study group, 'Positive Discipline for Single Parents,' will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena Schooi, 15 Bennett Ave., startiag Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., for eight sessions. To register, caîl the Famiiy Education Resource, Centre of K(inark at 433-0386, ext. 26. PARENTING CHILDREN A discussion group to help parents understaad their young children and gain skills for effective pnrenting, wili begin Tuesday, Oct. 25 (eight sessions) at St. Paul Catholic >School, 200 Garrard Rd., Whîtby. The cost is $48 per- person plus a book fee of $18 .50. Pre-registration is required. For further informnation and to register caîl the centre at 686-6459 or 579-2021. POSITIVE DISCIPLINE The Famidly Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offring an eight-session study group at Knox Presbyteflan Church, 147 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa starting Thursday, Oct. 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The focus wiii be on understanding why children behave the way they do and learning positive practical ways for redirecting misbehaviour and encouraging childrea. For more information and to register caîl 433-0386, ext. 26. PRACTICAL PARENTING The Family Education Resource Centre of. Knark is offering for parents an eight-session discussion group which wiii focus on understanding children's behaviour and iearning positive and practical slis for redirecting misbehaviour and encouraging chiidrea. The group will meet Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning Oct. 27,y at Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen St. The cost is $48 per person and pre-registration is required plus a textbook foc of $18.50. For more information and ta register cal the -centre at 433-0386, ext. 26. was put on hold and police noti- fied. A fraud unit investigation of alleged improprieties between work s staff and com panies that tender on'Region contracts came' up empty. Although police found no evi- dence of criminal wrongdoiag, Durham officiais waated, to determine if there was aay viola- tion of the Region's code of ethics or evide-nce of unacceptable con- duct. reëom men dations. Durham chief administrative officer Carry Cubitt said "an action plan was iastituted» and that accounting 'pceus withia the department were chariged. But he.: tan rsefused ta nia- oneither the firing or council's borate, saying it wais a "confidea- J~eIpg laii(i adoption of the internaI review tial personneli matter.» Need a ride? f Whitby 'Community Care O fand nrnning provides transportation ta, seniors and -disabied adults for medical personai business. Volunteers will drive to both local and long distance destinations for a nominal fée. Ail service is arranged through the office and consists of a client being picked up, escorted to their destination. and returned home. In order to receive services individuals must* qualify to be registered clients* of Whitby Community Care. For more information, cali 668-6223. Wômen meet The Durham Business and Professional Women's Club wili meet on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Osh- awa. For National- Smali Business Week, Tri-Ad International pre- sident Linda Collier wiil be guest speaker. Tri-Ad is a freight-forwarding company with representation in 57 companies. Cost is $25 for members and guests, $30 for non-members, for the dinner meeting. For more information, cali Karen Graham at 427-6930 or Nancy Bone at 723-3000. 11 Do you know oleà? Do you*know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is .contributing, while living with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, with Bell Canada as the patron, is looking to recognize these "good kids"; the young people of our province who show a commitment to making lite better for others. To nominate an individual or a group of- young people for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this newspaper or the OCNA at 905-844- 0184. Nominations for this year's awards wiIl be accepted until October 31, 1994. Every nominee wiII receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group wiIl be the recipients of a plaque presénted by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,-an Ontario Junior- Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200 and a family portrait' with the Lieutenant Governor. NOMINTIONFORMS - are available by contactîng this community newspaper or OCNA at 905-844-0184 -ontarlo commuriity newspa pers association Bell PROM PAGE i Allan Guan, Whitby's third in- cumbent trustee, wili not seek a second terni. However, if Guna had rua agaitn, it Was guaranteed that at least one of the three would noôt be back.. In a cost-cutting move earlier this year, public school trustees reduced their numbers by five. Whitby and Ajax will have two trustees each instead of three, while Oshawa will drop from se~en to five and Scugog Town- ship.from two to one. The other municipEnliies are not affected., Chai enging Bowmian and GuI- liver are Jack Bremer, Jamie Currafi ,former trustee George Milosh an d Doug Ross. At ieast one new person wil represent Whitby on th e Durham separate school board after Nov. 14. Incumbent Joe Bugeili is not seeking re-election,- thus creating a vacancy in Whitby's comple- ment of three trustees. Former board chair Tom Old- man, a trustee since 1985, and rookie trustee Judy Morris wil aîZain be candidates. II~ Port, Perry resident Mary An:n Martin currently represents Osh- awa on the separate. school board. However, Martin's family is. moving te Whitby in December, s.she wiil attempt te convmnce local Catholic ratepayers to send her back for a second term. Aiso running are Frank Can- nataro, Luciana J >ovânolvic, Maureen Licsi and Silvia Raponi. Incumbents Robert Boisvert and Louis-Arthur Langlois arç seeking re-election to the two French language positions on the board. Opposing themn are Jean Marc, Leclerc, Elaine Legault and Dany Poitras. French -speaking ratepayers in Whitby, Oshawa, Scugog and Brock Township are grouped together l'or electoral purposes. Finally, there w ill be at least one new face on the, Whitby Hydro-Electic Commission. Veteran commissioner Gerry Cox will not seek another term. Incumbents Ralph Blank, Bill Lawler and Don MacMaster are ruaning again. They are opposed by Michael Cohen John -Hughes and Mark Michaikoff. THE CO RPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY PROCLAMATION "WASTE REDUCTION WEEK"V TAKE NOTICE THAT October 17-23 1994, Is hereby proclaimed as WVaste Reduction Week" I and for lhe Town of Whltby. Citizens of -Whtby are encouragc to' support the valuable communlty work of the Recycllng Clouncil of Ontario. DATED at Whhtby, Ontario this l2th day of October, 1994. T.J. EDWARDS, MAYOR How you choose to pay tribute to a life lived or make an expression of remembrance is a personal choice. Your Municipal Cemetery serving the- Town of Whitby and surroundin g area. Located on the east side of Highway #12, north of Taunton Road.ý For information please cail: 905-655-3493 G VS~DE Ko__ M UN ICI1P AL CEMET ERY L

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