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Leadership torch officially passed to new police chief By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff hen Peter Campbell was ‘ first selected Halton‘s l‘ VÂ¥ new police chief he maintained that the region was a safe community in which to live. After formally being sworn in to his post Wednesday, he reiterated that belief and vowed to repeat the stateâ€" ment five years from now. [ 110 Fine Stores and Services Just north of the Q.E.W. and Trafalgar Road. 842â€"2140 Continuity was a theme running all through the ceremony. After all, almost every speaker made referâ€" ence to a smooth transition of power and the way in which ‘Campbell will develop the work already accomplished by former chief James Harding. This is no accident, says Police Services Board chairman Barry Quinn, who explained board memâ€" bers saw Campbell as a "man of vision" who would continue to mold and shape what Harding had begun. Despite a difficult selection process, Quinn added, their decision was unanimous. "The board is very much looking forward to working with Peter," said Quinn, who later saluted a visiâ€" bly moved Harding. tss d1 Regional Chairman Peter Pomeroy agreed, saying "We‘re extremely excited about having Peter here." The swearing in took place in a standing room only Regional by Campbell‘s friends and family as well as OPP, Halton and RCMP officers in full dress uniform. Looking on were area and provinâ€" cial politicians and members of the Board. A piper ushered in a flagâ€" carrying honor guard and â€" followâ€" ing a rousing welcome by Town Crier Betty Kading â€" the Halton Regional Police Chorus sang O Canada. Harding â€" who later joined the chorus for two numbers â€" echoed Quinn‘s sentiments regarding Campbell and outlined how pleased he was with his selection. "As the "trauma of my retirement" began to dawn on him, Harding said, he hoped they would choose a "visionâ€" e Bd + Â¥ ary, entrepreneurial and professional police officer" to build on past achievements. He also hoped his successor would possess a "sincere, Open Mon.â€"Fri. 9:30 am â€" 9 pm Saturdays 9:30 am â€" 6 pm Sundays 12 noon â€" 5 pm New Halton Police Chief Peter Campbell and retired police chief James Harding. sensitive and caring nature." "In picking Peter Campbell, all my cares and worries were disâ€" pelled," said Harding. "I am pleased, delighted and happy at the choice of Peter Campbell as chief of police." en s omm This done, Campbell said he had reached a "level of achievement" he hopes to justify every day he‘s on the job. Eager, excited and even scared by the responsibility, he said his wife and family and former colâ€" leagues in the OPP were all sources _0 went an t Harding then pledged to support Campbell as both the former police chief and "heavy taxpaying citizen of Halton." Thén, as Campbell held up the Bible, Judge Joseph Scime led the new chief through his oath of office. Thieves will have no problem reaching out and touching someone after they stole a score of telephones from Bell Canada last week. According to Halton Regional Police, the thefts took place overnight Feb. 2nd at Bell‘s compound on Cornwall Road. From tracks left in the snow it was determined two culprits scaled a fence then smashed the sliding door windows of six vans and took 22 phones worth $8,000. Phone thieves ring up Bell for $8,000 AT SLATS BLINDS THE PRICE IS CHEAP, THE MERCHANDISE ISNT. Mon.â€"Wed. 10:00â€"5:30 _ Thur. 10:00â€"6:00 _ Fri. 10:00â€"8:00 _ Sat. 9:00â€"5:00 | "ONTARIO‘S LARGEST VOLUME DISCOUNT BLIND OUTL 410 SPEERS RD., Oakille, 338â€"2603 CUSTOM MINI BLINDS Our Best Value 130+ Decorator Colours Lifetime Warranty SAVE UP TO PATIO DOOR VERTICAL BLINDS Special Purchase. Good fabric and colour selection. In stock and ready to go. Includes all hardware and valance. Fits up to a 7‘ door. Reg. to $553.00. Your Choice! $87.21 â€" ‘114.76 60% a Ta BLINDS LESS This done, Campbell said he had reached a "level of achievement" he hopes to justify every day he‘s on the job. Eager, excited and even scared by the responsibility, he said his wife and family and former colâ€" leagues in the OPP were all sources of strength. Campbell went on to say that he has been "astounded and overjoyed" by his welcome over the past month from the officer on the beat to the Board. CUSTOM VERTICAL BLINDS Canada‘s best selection of colours, fabrics and textures. The Decorators Choice! Our entire collection is now... _A retirement dinner for Harding will be held April 8th. 590 on