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FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2001 - "WEEKEND STAR" Township politicians want meeting on 'pits' area Scugog Township officials want to examine an area in the southeast cor- ner of the township known as The Pits. "Township works director Larry Postill has been asked by councillors to set up a meeting with all interested parties.on the issue. He told members of the works com- mittee on Monday morning that he had met with Durham Regional Police offi- cials, and that he had contacted the Ministry of Natural Resources. It was suggested a meeting should include local conservation authorities, Durham MP Alex Shepherd and his provincial counterpart, John .O'Toole, Clarington representatives, and home- owners from around the problematic area. - The Pits area have been used illegal- ly by all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts for years now. CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC CHEV TRUCK 852-3331 1+800°263+2000 BUICK PONTIAC GMC 852+3357 |*877+852+3357 TESTA Williamson PIZZA, SUBS © &WINGS Problems became acutely evident earlier this year when two motorcyclists were killed in the area. Scugog Township was named in a civil suit filed by the family of a 'Mississauga man who died in the acci- dent. "I'm concerned that if we don't push forward with -this, then another season will be over and it'll be winter," said Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce. "Unlike politicians, | hope staff works all summer, and | hope they can set up a meeting and report back to us in the fall." Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt also noted the urgency of setting up the meeting. "Inform all the agencies even remotely concerned," said the mayor. "We just need to jump in line and do it. Pick a time a go at it." Uxbridge BAL v Pi 905-985-8448 [Nee \ MOBODY BEATS BICFOOTY» New COO named for hospital in Port Perry Joseline M. Sikorski . has 'been named Chief Operating Officer for Lakeridge Health Port Perry. The announcement was made last week by Lakeridge CEO Brian Lemon. Most recently, Ms Sikorski served as Vice President Clinical Programs and Services: and Associate Clinical Professor McMaster University at St. Joseph's Health Care Hamilton. She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Toronto, and is a Certified Health Care Executive. "Ms Sikorski's understanding of crit- ical issues and challenges impacting rural hospitals will be invaluable to her role as COO at Lakeridge Health Port Perry," said Mr. Lemon. "She has an excellent history of developing strong relationships with staff, physicians, valunteers and the community, and we are very pleased that she has chosen to settle within the Township of Scugog." Ms Sikorski's professional activities include a federal and provincial appointment to 'help plan a new Canadian Blood System; a two-year term as President of the College of Nurses of Ontario; an appointment to the Ontario Hospital Association's Advisory Committee for Rural Hospitals, and an ongoing commitment to the Canadian Council of Health Services Accreditation as a surveyor. The new COO officially assumes her responsibilities Aug. 13. F : EVEN 2 FOR {DEALS CAN'T BEY BIGFOOT RRERERRPRERREREERE RRR BIRR] I akeside Restaurant "~~ eel] lee 22 ele Ie] EERE s Open! Mon. - Thurs. 11am. -7 pm. | Friday 11 am. - 9 pm. »" Saturday 9 am. - 9 pm. _J Outside Patio Sunday 9 am. - 8 pm. Great BD JANAL @ Bie. ...on the water begin June 30 LICENSED & GREAT FOOD! THINK BIG THINK BIGFOOT y= eras. wae 4 NORV, 7 - ¢ % | . | THEY TRY. BUY THE | COMPETITION JUST | CAN'T MEASURE UP TO BIGFOOT ! | every other week * "urriefBigroor 5699 BIGFOOT, Bion et BIGFOOT = 52199 DEAE). 56a RRR ERR ERIE RE RRO) Ta oo ) i A gn mm ta "a i a mt Pe oan ~------ a i Yar Sn A A I An REE AB nV -- ---- -- ------ ------- AL------------