"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" = PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 29, 2000 - 9 Region throws support behind university plan Regional councillors threw their support behind a university in Durham last week during their regular monthly meeting. Durham College president Gary. Polonsky went before Regional Council last Wednesday (Feb. 23) to brief councillors on his plans for a university in the Durham area, and received their unanimous support. Mr. Polonsky said it is high time for a university in the Durham Region. "All one has to do is look at our huge economic base, our population... and then look at areas like Kingston and London to see that the, time for this is at hand," he said. , As for Polonsky, who has guided Durham College through major growth over his 11 years at the helm, he plans to stay around for Durham University. "I have been offered other things, but here is where 1 am happy and this is a goal of mine and my staff," he said. "It was a thrill to get so much support from coun- cil, but regional council has always supported this col- lege and I have been blesséd with a staff who feel as strongly as I do about this area's needs. * "I have no interest in running for office, or in the pri- vate sector, and," he laughed, "I have come to the con- clusion that God does not intend for me to be rich so | will be here as long as they will have me and | will work towards the betterment of the college." And, if that takes the form of the University of Durham, you can count on Gary Polonsky being there to cut the ribbon. Scugog Chamber of Commerce FIRST ANNUAL RAFFLE First Prize - $10,000 ~ 25 Prizes of $100 " Proceeds for Canada, Festival Days and Santa Claus Parade 2000 Winring ticket wil be drawn under the supervison of Roger B. Moase, Chartered Accountant Number of Tickets: 600 © Tickets $60.00 Tickets available at the Port Perry Star License #M144038 NUTRITION PROS* VEGETARIANISM - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? By Joan Hood, RD, CDE You've decided to become a vegetarian. Most vegetarians eat all types of food of plant origin and some eat certain foods of animal origin. The four types of vegetarians are: * lacto ovo - avoid all animal - use eggs and dairy * lacto - avoid all animal - use dairy and eggs * vegan - avoid all animal, dairy and eggs * semi-vegetarian - include limited amounts animal products The basic roles of a healthy vegetarian diets are: * enjoy a variety of foods to ensure adequate amounts of over 50 nutrients the body needs * choose cereals, breads, other grains, fruits and vegetables * choose low fat dairy products, dried beans, peas, lentils * limit salt, alcohol, caffeine * achieve and maintain a healthy body wt w/regular physical activity and healthy eating. Following Canada's Food Guide is a great guideline for all eating plans For a vegetarian, replace meat and dairy w/soy milk, tofu, peanut butter. nuts, seeds, beans, peas or lentils Getting enough protein is not usually a problem if a variety of foods are eaten Certain nutnents that may be limited in the eating routine could include Calcium, vitamin D, BI2, available in zinc, and iron Supplements are available, however, natural food sources are better Remember vitamin C enhances Fe absorption. Beware of iron inhibitors that decrease absorption such as coffee and tea. 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They want to take a look at the scene again before finish- ing their report." An outside agency will reconstruct the evening's events, she said. "Besides that, the investigation is nearing completion... it is in its final fe Getting professional advice could help stages. The final written report will be passed along to SIU director Peter Tinsley, who will render a decision on whether charges will be pressed against the officer. SIU investigators were called to the intersection of Hwy. 12 and 48 near Beaverton around | a.m. on Dec. 20 after Warren Frank Mclvor 'was shot three times -- once in the stomach and twice in the upper arm -- by Durham Regional Police Const. Paul Williams. The incident allegedly began at the Great Blue Heron Casino on Scugog Island. A 50-kilometre pursuit ensued from there, ending at the intersec- tion after the suspect's car ran over a spike belt near Beaverton. While it is unclear what happened after that, three shots were fired through the passenger side of the front windshield, striking Mr. Mclvor. Const. Williams was designated as a subject officer in the shooting, while four other Durham officers and one Ontario Provincial Police officer have been named as witness officers. Two Mnjikaning First Nations Reserve police officers from Rama have been asked to provide state- ments as well. While recovering in hospital from his wounds, Mr. Mclvor was charged in conncection with the incident. He faces one count each of dan- gerous driving and failing to stop for police, and two counts of breaching recognizance. Last week, during an appearance in an Oshawa court by Mr. Mclvor, Durham Police laid three more charges. 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