continued from p.1 Death a shock to Mississauga firefighters "It's shocking, very, very shocking," he said. "All of us who knew Paul are just It was a big shock to all of us. Paul floored." was ready to retire. He had a plan. He Fire officials say Van Zutphen moved up the ranks with the fire department, becomwas an extremely healthy guy. ing a district chief several years ago. One of the highlights of his career, firefighters say, John McDougall was watching his nephew, Kyle Van ZutMississauaga Fire Chief phen, follow in his footsteps and join the fire department in 2010. Mississauga firefighter Steve Holleran service with Van Zutphen in 1980, said he tweeted Friday that Van Zutphen was, "One was in good shape. Van Zutphen was an avid of the best district chiefs" in the fire departsquash player and golfed regularly. ment. 3 | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Insp. David Welch of the Royal Barbados Police Force said Van Zutphen was swimming off Crane Beach when two lifeguards were called to help him as he appeared to be having difficulty in the water. Police are treating the case as "an unnatural death," Welch said. Funeral arrangements have yet to be made, as a coroner in the Barbados will perform an autopsy this week. "It's a big shock to all of us," said Mississauga Fire Chief John McDougall, who worked with Van Zutphen for five years in the 1980s. "Paul was ready to retire. He had a plan. He was an extremely healthy guy." McDougall said Van Zutphen was a "leader" and will be sorely missed. Deputy Chief Greg Laing, who joined the Paul Van Zutphen inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Listen UP Canada, Onward Manufacturing, Techo Bloc Targeo, RONA Full Delivery: Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money Voted Number 1 Financial Planner 10 Years 6 18 Artscene Classified 16 21 Home Depot, Staples/Business Depot, Formula Publications, Sears Canada Partial Delivery: For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Let's Play Bingo! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 483 Speers Rd. Oakville,(905) MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner Peter Watson SINCE 1991 www.deltabingo.com 842-0876 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com Don't Compromise on Driver Training UPCOMING COURSES · 20 hours in class · 10 hours online · 10 hours in car (automatic) OR · 12 hours in car (manual) · MTO Approved Beginner Driver Education Program Provider April 13,14,20,21 Sat & Sun 2 Weekends 9:30am to 3:30pm April 27, 28 May 4, 5 Sat & Sun 2 Weekends 9:30am to 3:30pm May 11,12,25,25 (skips Victoria Day) Sat & Sun 2 Weekends 9:30am to 3:30pm www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200