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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 17 -- You can bank on these kids Seven probes in six months SIU probe clears Durham cop By Rik Davie Port Perry Star A veteran Durham Regional Police officer has been cleared of any wrong doing in a carefully word- ed statement by the province's Special Investigations Unit. The 26 Division officer became the subject of an investigation by the province's police watch- dog agency after a traffic accident occurred at a roadblock on Regional Rd. 23 near the intersection of Blue Mountain Rd. on Aug. 18 of this year. ~ The officer had been blocking and directing traf- fic after a serious accident Several motorcycles travelling at a high rate of speed came over a hill and one of the riders slammed into the marked cruiser with such force that it moved the full-size Chevrolet several feet. According to a release by the SIU, which has come under criticism for overstepping its mandate to investigate matters were civilians are killed or injured as a result of police actions, the officer did nothing wrong. Director Peter Tinsley of the SIU concluded "the involved officer was not in any way negligent in the manner in which he posi- the roadway." The Durham Regional Police association called the investigation need- less. There have been six such investigations in Durham Region by the SIU in the last seven month period. So far no wrong doing has been alleged against any officer. The 27-year-old motor- cyclist suffered multiple fractures, but no life threatening injuries, as a result of running into the cruiser. At the time of the accident the cop car was preceded by orange traffic. cones and had its emer- gency lights fully activat- on the road earlier. . tioned his cruiser across ed. BECAUSE FALL IS JUST A NICE WAY TO SAY WINTER IS ON ITS WAY. RIK DAVIE/ PORT PERRY STAR The kids of Immaculate Conception Catholic School came to the aid of the Operation Scugog foodbank in a big way last week as they brought in a whole van load of food. The kids from the junior kindergarten class, from left, Jenny Perrin, Ally Fracz, Joshua Lanteigne, Blair Parker and Niall Hickey, help teacher Sandra Consiglio push a load of food. The kids from the Grade 2 class won the contest to bring in the most food and the whole school wants to remind all of Scugog to give to the foodbank at the bins at local food stores. DON'T WAIT TILL WINTER TO LET US HELP YOU GET BACK ON THE ROAD AND STAY THERE SAFELY. FALL MAINTENANCE PACKAGE S 95 Plus tax INCLUDES AN ELECTRONIC BATTERY TEST. Lube, oil and filter * 15 point inspection including antifreeze, tires, wipers, hoses & belts e Tire rotation * Brake inspection * Top up fluids © Set tire pressure ALL-IN-ONE TIRE EVENT Starting from S 95 Plus tax Tiger Paw ASC" P18¢/75R14 ALL BRANDS IN ALL SIZES TO SUIT ALL YOUR NEEDS. HUNIROVALE IIIT] Goonfveam BPGgodiiol} Price includes: Installation, balancing, valve stem, lifetime inspection and rotation every ." 10,000 km. See dealer for road hazard protection and treadwear warranties. 'OUR COMPUTERIZED ALIGNMENT SERVICE WILL HELP YOUR VEHICLE PERFORM BETTER AND TIRES LAST LONGER. y ; | A Time for Sympathy, Understanding and Resolve Right. On time. Al your 6M Dealership. www.goedwrench.gmeanada.com 1-800-6M-GRIVE 4km. south of Utica, 4km. north of Ashburn on Ashburn Road - follow the signs. From 416 area code: 905.649.6212 * From Port Perry: 905.985.8390 www.golfoakridge.com Limded time only Participating GM Dealerships may set indradual prices LOF includes up 10 50 of GM premum motor od Offer vahd on most GM vehicles Offer available to retard customers onty See Serace Advisor tor offer conditions and mare details ar call * 800 GM DRIVE "An official trademark of the Prosance of Ontano used with permission