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Campbell assumes command Jan. 1st (Continued from page 1) Harding himself had no doubts Campbell â€" whom he said possessed a "visionary" approach to policing â€" would build on his own successes. "I have always been impressed by his depth of caring. We couldn‘t have chosen a better person," said Harding, who presented Campbell with a gold cap badge. "The service has a police officer that will lead you to greater and better things." Campbell, who starts his new job Jan. 1st, said his first priority is to learn as much as he can about Halton, its police and its people. Talking specifics about any changes he might make would be "presumptuous" at this time, he said, since Harding‘s seat isn‘t even cold. He said his basic phiâ€" losophy is communityâ€"based policing and that he will continue to reach out to the public for input. Recognizing the new challenges posed by new laws and court rulings as well as shrinking budgets, Campbell said he will do his best to set the record straight about the perâ€" ceived increase in crime. "Frankly one challenge will be dealing with the hype around crime," said Campbell, outlining how he plans to put the "real facts" before the peoâ€" ple to show them that Halton remains a safe community in which to live. 1395 Abbeywood Drive e Oakyville, 827â€"7636 He said apprehension about violent crime is a Canadaâ€"wide problem but maintained that the chance of "any one of us being victimized by crime is small." Campbell should be wellâ€"aquaintâ€" ed with the needs of the region, havâ€" ing lived in both Acton and Burlington. He now resides in Oakville with his wife Elizabeth and family. Their community activities have included volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society, minor league sports and the Bereaved Families of Ontario. As deputy commissioner of field operations for the OPP, Campbell is currently responsible for the direction of 16 OPP districts. Peter Campbell * Additional product purchases required. Details on $3 00 rebate offer are packed inside each videocassette box (initial shipment only). THE Jhoâ€"® ‘Frankly, one challenge will be dealing with the hype: around crime.‘_ Offer only available in Canada. lan Oliver Publisher of The Oakville Beaver is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Wall as Advertising Features Coâ€"ordinator. Don is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario with a degree in economics and has written for numerous publications in Southern Ontario. For the past seven and one half years he served as Editor of the Abbey Oaks News, in Charge of editorial for the weekly newspaper in northern Oakville. Don brings with him a vast knowledge of the Oakville market and a special interest in the business community. Don is married with two young children. Don will be working in the advertising department reporting to. the Oakville Beaver Ad Director Bob Glasbey. unper SE1G funecral Bome We take a great sense of pride in providing the quality, caring service you expect for your loved ones. As dedicated, trustworthy professionals, we feel it is our responsibility to accommodate you with a broad range of services. We will take care of all the details and complexities, making sure we provide a memorable, meaningful service. Our service does not end after the funeral. We are available to help you, and can provide informative literature on coping with grief. If we can be of assistance in helping you make funeral and cremation arrangements or simply answer any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to call. A silent oath to service. TERRY COOKE ) MANAGER 56 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6K 1G7 (416) 8422252 SHAUN WEBB FUNERAL DIRECTOR DON CLARKE FUNERAL DIRECTOR