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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 9, 2000 - § By Rik Davie Special to the Star A "cold case" investigation that police sources say was on the verge of conclu- sion has been shut down and the two homicide detectives in charge are back in uniform 'while an investigation into alleged professional misconduct is probed by the Durham Regional Police Service professional standards unit. Senior Detectives Greg Heasman and Tom Whiteway have been transferred to uniform duties while the force's profes- as "a really old one." Terry Ryan, president of the Durham Regional Police Association, told The Star he was "shocked and surprised at the allegations," and "taken aback" by the transfers. "I'm not sure what to tell you," Mr. Ryan said late last week. "This really came out of the blue." Spokespersons for the Durham Regional Police declined to comment on the matter, referring it to senior brass. Sources within the force did say that a Deputy Chief of Operations Jim Adams confirmed that a Cobourg Crown Attorney asked to look into the matter found no cause to warrant an investiga- tion by his office. "However," said Deputy Chief Adams, "as a matter of course this has to be prcbed by our professional standards branch as a matter of procedure." Deputy Chief Adams also confirmed reports that the transfer of the two homi- cide veterans to patrol duties was carried out at their own request. Detectives sought transfer during probe: Deputy Chief been called into question and this was their reaction to that, | guess." Deputy Chief Adams expressed sup- port for the two well-known investigators. "These are two high quality police offi- cers with excellent long-term service records, that much | can say." The vacancies left by the two will have to be filled as soon as possible. "We are not short of quality candi- dates for such' positions," he said. Deputy Chief Adams noted that homi- cide investigations are amongst the high- est stress jobs on any police service. The case on which the allegations rest is on hold, according to sources at DRPS. sional standards branch looks into what is described as a "procedural matter", stemming from their work on an Oshawa murder described by one police source Crown Attorney looking into the matter "They (Heasman and Whiteway) had decided that no criminal charges requested the transfer" said Deputy were warranted. Adams. "They felt that their integrity had The old heave-ho NUTRITION PROS* Cool and refreshing Suntea by Bronwen Tuck RD Port Perry man among winners as lottery luck strikes here A Port Perry man and his family are $60,000 richer after claiming the second prize of a April 14 Super 7 draw. James Saunders, 49, told Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation staff that he plans to pay off bills, invest and share with + his family after picking up his $60,618.30 prize recently. "I couldn't believe it. I was shaking when | found out how much | had won," he said. The local truck dri- ver purchased the win- ning ticket at the Utica General Store. Daniel Clements of Uxbridge also had rea- ~ son to celebrate last month after winning a total of $87,313.50 in a April 29 Lotto 6/49 draw. "I went nuts! | was jumping up and down after realizing that | had won," said Mr. Clements, a 36-year-old self-employed horse- trainer. He and his wife Mary plan on banking the prize, which was won on a ticket pur- chased at Main.Milk on Main St. North. Within the last week it feels as though we have been plunked right into the middle of summer. So cool and refreshing, iced tea is the perfect summertime drink and when you make your own you can use any variety of tea. Try making it this easy way while the sun shines. An American tradition from my husband's family, "suntea" makes itself while you go about your gardening or other summertime activities. Ina 16 cup (4 L) glass jar or jug, pour cold water over 10 tea bags. Cover and let stand in a sunny place for about 6 hours or until tea is of desired strength. Do not stir as it will make the tea appear cloudy. Remove tea bags and sweeten to taste if desired. Try adding fruit juice concentrates or the juice of | lemon or lime and sugar or sweetener to taste. Experiment with regular or flavored black tea, green tea, or herbal. Teas such as raspberry or mint ne nice or add fresh herbs you may have in your garden such as mint, chamomile or lemon balm. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon, mint or cinnamon sticks and enjoy! 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