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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 9 Veteran 26 Division officer subject of SIU investigation From Page 2 The cruiser, manned by a veteran 26 Division offi- cer, had been directing traffic around a serious accident scene for several hours when the second incident occurred around 6 p.m. SIU investigators are in the early stages of the investigation, but Rose Hong, spokesperson for the SIU, did confirm six Durham officers were des- ignated as witness officers and one Durham officer was designated as the sub- ject officer. A spokesperson for the Durham Regional Police Association (DRPA), which represents rank-and-file officers in the Durham area, said it intends to bring the matter up with the Provincial Police Association. "This will be brought up at a provincial level," said 2001 season in question From Page | weather patterns over the past five years which have resulted in varying prod- uct yields and quality. The summer of 1997 was dry, but nowhere as near as bad as the current one, recalled Mr. Frew. Both 1998 and 1999 pro- duced excellent crops, and were followed by a less-than-stellar growing season in 2000. "We're looking at two back-to-back years of bad crops, and that's going to affect everybody at the end of the year,' he said. "Most farmers are going to take a financial hit." Mr. Frew estimated that the majority of farmers may lose as much as 50 per cent of their projected yields, and some may even face a loss of up to 70 per cent. That's because a lack of rainfall has meant that soybeans aren't flowering and little moisture has resulted in either small or even no corn on stalks. "It's going to be a bit of a disaster for a lot of farm- ers," said Mr. Frew. Facing the same dire situation is David Barry, who heads up the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture. - "I'm going around the clock watering," said Mr. Barry, who produces a variety of fruits and veg- there. Nobody really knows how it's all going to turn out until harvest time, so until then every farmer has hope that things will turn out for them. "Right now though, it doesn't look good." With random sprinkles of rainfall here and there and with staggered planti- ng, some farmers may be able to reap some quality yields, he said. "Plants can amaze you with how much they can compensate for lack of moisture and other prob- lems; there's a chance some farmers out there will have a good year" said Mr. Barry. Karen Yellowlees, another local farmer who also sits on the region's federation of agriculture, noted that aid in the form of cash from the Ontario government could be on its way. She noted that Premier Mike Harris last week made note of the condi- tions farmers in his province are facing and may look into some form of disaster relief. Calls made by The Star to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farm and Rural Affairs were not returned. Insured Annuities Constable Mark McConkey, an executive member of the DRPA. "We feel that they (SIU) are overstepping their man- date in this matter. We have an accident here that is on the borderline of the mandate at best and sim- ply serves to justify their (SIU) existence." According to sources close to the story, two ~ other motorcyclists travel- ing with the rider who hit - the cruiser managed to Job Finding Club program offered in September slow their machines in time to avoid a collision. Neither the SIU nor Durham Regional Police Service officials will say if speed was a factor in the crash. According to Const. McConkey, the officer man- ning the cruiser is the sub- ject officer. "That is our understand- ing, yes. The officer is doing well under the cir- cumstances and he has council in the matter. He is Gain creative Meta Vocational Services Inc. in Bowmanville is offering a ries you do eat. | prebaked 9-inch pie shell Filling: 5 tbsp. all purpose flour 3/4 cup water 4 cups blueberries 3/4 cup sugar | tsp. lemon juice ture into pie shell. ping has browned. Enjoy! Summer Foods Abound! by Joan Hood RD CDE As the summer trails on, fresh fruit and vegetables still abound us. It is now blueberry season so here is some blueberry trivia and a great blueberry almond crumble pie recipe. According to ancient folklore, blueberries are chocked full of chemical called anthocyanosides which can kill E. coli bacteria, a common cause of infectious diarrhea. Nutritional analysis also shows that a significant part of blueberry's fibre content is in the form of pectin, which has been found to lower blood cholesterol levels. This same fibre also helps you absorb fewer of the calo- Topping: 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped alinands 3/4 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup all purpose flour Filling: Make a paste of the flour and 1/4 cup of the water in a saucepan. Add | cup of blueberries, sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 3 cups of blueberries and add lemon juice. Pour mix- Toppings: Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over fill- ing. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until top- For more information send questions to Box 5283 Pont Perry or call 985-6946. *By Nutrition at Work, a group of Port Perry Dietitians providing individual and group counselling. This message Sponsored by Hometown Increase Your and effective job search skills in the Job Finding Club. being cooperative with the SIU through his council," he said. "We are confident that this will be a short investi- gation given the circum- stances," Const. McConkey said. SIU spokespersons would only say that the 27- year-old Toronto man rid- ing the motorcycle suf- fered a fractured leg and was transported from Uxbridge hospital to Sunnybrook Health three week job search program from Sept. 10 to 28. : hidden job market, effec: Sciences Center by air ambulance. The SIU had an accident reconstruction officer at the scene and is appealing to the public for witnesses. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call the SIU at 1-800-787-8529. The DRPA is expected to bring forth a complaint through the Provincial Police Association at the, earliest according to McConkey. opportunity, Const. tive interview skills, preparing resumes and 25 cover letters and more. In this program you will "learn how to access the. For more information please" contact Cathleen Lycete. at 905-697-8887. Directory of Coming Events Every Second Wednesday Louise Patterson Craft Guild meets every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church basement. Bring your lunch. New mem- bers welcome. Ruth 985- 3422. Every Monday Tai Chi Club of Port Perry, PA. Comm. Hall, 19 Jeffrey St. - 7:30 p.m. Info. 985-9024. Yoga - Port Perry Instructor Marg Smith - 7-8:30 p.m. Call 985- 1655. Sundays & Wednesdays Youth strengthen & conditioning classes - ages 12-17 - Kinsmen Hall. Info. 242-5417. Every Third Monday Hospital Auxiliary meets - 1:30 p.m. - Education Rm, - in the hospital. TOPS Take off pounds sensi- bly Every Tuesday - 6-8 p.m. - Port Perry United Church. For information 985-9454. Classes Develop strength, flexibility, speed, power - great for all sports - ages 12-18 - Mon. & Wed. 6-8 p.m. Kinsmen Hall - §25/month. Call 242- 5417. Boys Choir of Durham The Boys Choir of Durham is looking for new members (Grades 3-7). Call Erwin Stroobach 905-342-5207. Wednesday, Aug. 29 Children's Vacation Bible Camp - | day - Zephyr Missionary Church. Grades SK to Grade 6. Call 905-852- 7144 to register. Friday, Aug. 31 Terri Clark - perform- ing at Sunderland Arena -8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 Round Up Sunday at Zephyr Missionary Church - 10:30 a.m. Pot luck lunch. Call 905-473- 3696 for info. Saturday, Nov. 17 Eastern Canadian Gelbvieh Association sponsored sale . Lindsay Sales Arena - 2 etables. 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