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Fc i tt A ey "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" Foodgrains Bank is seeking PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 - 5 Beach still posted as bacteria levels new land for charitable crop By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The Canadian Foodgrains Bank project in Scugog Township has been very successful, but organiz- ers are seeking new horizons. They're currently looking to rent between 20 and 40 acres in the area to continue with a chari- table effort that has made a signif- icant contribution to the fight against world hunger. Epsom-area resident Don Asling said that after growing a crop in the same Regional Rd. 8 field for - the past four summers, organizers are looking for new land. "We need that land if we're going to continue," said Mr. Asling. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank effort here. was spearheaded by local churches, and is supported by area farmers, as well as the Co-op in Sunderland, and grain elevator operators in Pontypool. Begun in Manitoba, the initiative sees a communal grain crop grown, har- vested and then either sold or sent to Third World countries where hunger is an issue. For the first three years, corn was grown on the 35 acres rented by the local group west of Epsom. But a change had to be made this season to accommodate thé need for crop rotation. "This year we're growing soy- beans because we couldn't contin- ue with corn," said Mr. Asling. He noted that while much of the required, labour, equipment and materials necessary to produce the crop are donated, money must be raised to cover some costs, such as field rental. "I have to admit we have been Don Asling checks out the Foodgrains Bank's bean crop. The v "3 J 5 4 H Br 44 FLT «x 4 wd hy 4 AN; . . E 2 Tax ¥ 3 PP kb So 8, PY ¥ creer group seeks new land to continue its work next season. very fortunate in our success," he said last week. "It's a community effort. It's not just a church effort. "Over the past three years, we have produced over $40,000 worth of corn. "That's no small feat." Project organizers are searching for land in which they can plant next year's crop. It is preferable if it is in the Manchester, Greenbank or Uxbridge area, so that imple- ments can easily be moved to the field for planting and harvest, said Mr. Asling. If you have land that's suitable, you're asked to call Ross Evans at 852-5411. Organizers hope to continue with the effort, which has grown to include communities across the country. A Foodgrains project has also been undertaken the last cou- ple of years by Blackstock farmers. Through the project aid is sent to numerous countries. Relief efforts most recently have been focused on North Korea, and other Asian nations facing food shortage crises. And' there is always a need for such an effort somewhere in the world, said Mr. Asling. "I think it's a worthwhile pro- Ject, and by the sounds of things we will need to supply food for some time," he said. Many people have no idea what it's like to be in these countries," he said. "What it's like to be starving." ® FORDER-PARKS SURANCE BROKERS IN ane McChee on the increase Signs warning swim- mers against entering the waters of Lake Scugog at Kinsmen Beach in Port Perry remained in place this weekend. Bacteria levels contin- ued to rise, according to tests conducted by the Durham Region Health Department, which is responsible for issuing water quality warnings during the summer. Samples taken at Kinsmen Beach last week showed 282 parts of e.coli bacteria per 100 ml of water. That's up from readings of 116 parts e.coli, which prompted posting of the popular beach just before the long weekend. Provincial guidelines call for posting of beaches when bacteria levels - reach 100 parts per 100 ml of water. The news for swim- mers is better at Lakeside Beach on Scugog Island, where readings showed 51 parts e.coli per 100 ml of water. That beach has remained open through- out the summer. Most other swimming spots in Durham also checked out okay, accord- ing to the health depart- ment. The only other posting 1s at Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, where bacteria levels have soared to 1,000 parts e.coli per 100 ml sample. The posting of Kinsmen Beach is not unusual; high bacteria levels usually bring about warnings at least once each summer. proudly representing the following companies: * Pilot Insurance Company * Economical Mutual Insurance Company * Hamilton Township Farmers Mutual * National Frontier Insurance Company 34 Water Street, Port Perry ; 1e: 905-985-8471 Fax: 905-985-981. sonal attention to all your insurance needs Stonemoor Day Care Centres Inc. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-0800 Openings now available for all ages Registration gionemoor 0, ka A 2, ? Gare gennst? 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Caffeine can make you feel more alert, may keep you awake, temporarily raise blood pressure and cause diarrhea. Caffeine affects all individuals differently and can be addictive. Heavy ugers who decrease caffeine may experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, depression, restlessness and fatigue, however, these symptoms quickly disappear Tannins are another substance found in tea/coffee that can be harmful to one's health. Tannins lower the rate at which the body can absorb iron from foods. Common sources of caffeine are coffee, tea, cocoa. chocolate, cola's and some medications. By comparison the amounts of caffeine in mg. in common foods are as follows: Tea - weak 20-45 mg. * strong 70-110 mg. Coffee - perked - 75-140 mg. « filter 110-180 mg. Pop - can 6-38 mg. » Chocolate bar 40-50 mg. sourced by health news, 1985 So remember. drinking coffee and tea in moderation is acceptable but too much may cause you a restless night. 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