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Whitby Free Press, 31 Aug 1983, p. 2

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PA'MGE 2, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31,1983, WHITBV FREE PRESS FressPress office clo'ses L'abor Day Inl honor of the Léabor Day holiday, the offices of' the Whitby Free Pres, vI be closed on Monday, Sept. 5. Trhe deadline for display advertlslng will be Friday at 4p.m. The deadline for classtfied and em- porlum advertising as well as editorlal con- tributions wlll le Frlday at 12 noon. For- more Infor- mation, contact our of- fice at 668-6111. Cilearance Cen tre -Whithvi PORT PERRY FAIR The 1903 Port Perry Agricultural Pair wil be held from Sept. 3 to 5.' Wlth hundreda of categorles to enter, the Port Perry Pair - one of the largest and most successful of the Class B Ontario Fairs - is dedlcated to par- ticipation. There will lie three buildings of exhibits and dally demonstrations. The fair parade and baby show are featured on Saturday, a fiddling contest on Sunday and blue grass entertain- ment on Monday after- noon. A range of horse and cattie events are plan- ned throughout the weekend, concluding on Monday with 'the On- tario County. hoistein show and the exciting horse drawlng com- petition.. Pari-mutuel betting aiso returus to the Port Perry Fair on Sunday, September 4. Post Urne is 2:00Op.m. Blue -Light Brigade The Labatt's Blue Liglit Brigade swept through town lust week in'a blitz, promotlng the newest addition to the liglit beer market. Plctured left to right are: Barbara Bernhard; Geoff Ackland, a Whltby resident and Labatt's area sales rep; Steve Cardwell, a Whitby resident and Labatt's District Sales Manager; and Joan Rawlin. Free Press Staff Photo Durham Police. Chief tackles big chore BY TIM BAINES Communlty Editor Durham~ Regional Poice Chef Jon. M. Jenkins is about to tackle a -mucli bigger chore., Jenkins was èlected President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police at their 78th annual convention Friday in. Calgary, Alberta. Jenkins, a 53-year-old Oshawa resident, voiced concerns in lis accep- tance speech over the pliglit of, victirns of crime and legislations affecting them and the conditions police of- ficers face in their day- to-day duties. He notedý the gover- nment appears intent on amending many aspects of the Criminal Code. "iTMs association Must continue to make constructive suggestions and representations regarding the furm and substance of these amendments,"1 he said. "The street (police) officer- today faces many constraints and regulationis wMich are sometimes frustrating. We must do our utmost to help them to underst- and that in many cases the constraints are a necessary part of society controlling its police force," he added. "On the other hand, we should vigorously op- pose regulations that seriously hamper the success of our part in the criminal justice system."y Whitby Mayor Bob At- tersley accompanied Jenkins to Calgary and upon returning home lauded in the new president. "Ican't speak highly enouglit of hm," -said Attersley. 'm nsure it'l improve Mis position as Chief of Durham Regional Police. Attersley, chairman of the Durham police commission, believes the election resuit- will also be a positive reflec- tion of our force right across Canada. He says there was really nu question in Mis mind that Jenkins would ho elected. "He has a way with people from the east coast riglit across Ca.flnada," said Atter- sley. The Chief's new duties include presiding over a 17 member Board of Directors. Jenkins, a member of, the Canadian Association of Chefs of Police since 1969, was elected as-a Director in 1977 and as a Vice President in 1980. The Association con- sists of over 600 mem- bers, made up of representatives from every major police for- ce in Canada and also included members from large security firmns and security *heads of various corporations. After joining the Durham force in 1954, Jenkins was made Deputy Chef in 1968 and Chief in 1969. 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