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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 7, 1992 ee rit i' Bate i CS de "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" By Scott Anderson A number of changes within the Durham Regional Police Ser- vice will mean a new officer in charge at 26 division in Port Perry. Inspector Ross Smith will be moving up from the southern portion of Durham to become - Staff Sergeant. He will replace Staff Sergeant Bill VanDole- ~~ weerd who will be moving to Po- lice headquarters in Oshawa to serve as a staff sergeant at the Operational Command Centre. Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd says the move to Oshawa is just another progression in his 28- year career as a police officer. "It's just another challenge," he said. "I'm going to enjoy it." Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd has served as 26 division's leader for two years, responsible for de- Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd leaving tachments in Port Perry, Ux- bridge and Sunderland. In 'his new capacity he will serve as a staff sergeant at the newly revamped Operational Command Centre. He will be one of four commanders responsible for the unit which will be respon- sible for the implementation of special units such as the tactical unit. He says a canine unit.could be introduced shortly. - Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd says he is"going to enjoy the new position, pointing to the fact that it will give him added responsi- bility. "It's just another challenge," he said. "A change is just like a rest." Although he is leaving 26 divi- sion to take command of this pla- toon, it is not without hesitation. He says he has some "marvellous memories up here." He says there is a difference between being an officer in the northern portions of the region and policing the lower areas of the region such as Oshawa and Whitby. > Due to the population differ- ences between the two areas, he says officers in the north have the opportunity to investigate in- cidents in more detail, as op- posed to just taking reports which is often the case in the' southern portion of the region. The change in personnel at 26 division will not be the only change. As of Jan. 20 most of the Durham Regional Police Service will be switching to 12-hour shifts, from the present eight- hour shifts. . According to Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd, Durham Region Police 'will be experimenting with this system for a 12-month period, and will review the sys- tem before the end of the term to decide whether they will contin- ueit. : The move won't affect 26 divi- sion too dramatically, Staff Ser- geant VanDoleweerd says other' than the addition of six officers, two each in Port Perry, Uxbridge and Sunderland. Staff Serfieant VanDoleweerd says the move to 12-hour shifts was needed to increase the pres- ence of officers on the road due to the growing population across Additional officers for 26 Division the region. He says the number of calls for service has increased significantly. : The 12-hour shift has worked "to other police forces' benefit. Po- lice forces such as Orillia, Peel Region and the Ontario Provin- cial Police are currently operat- ing on a 12-hour shift. Staff Sergeant VanDoleweerd says he has heard nothing but good response from the forces which currently use it. He con- templates it working for Durham as well. "I think once we get into it and we get the manpower wé require, it will work out fine," he says. Sales not exceptional, but okay, say retailers A slumping economy meant lower than normal sales at local businesses during the Christmas shopping season. The Star spoke to several retailers. Although they said sales were down in comparison to the good years, most retailers were pleased with the response from local shoppers. "It wasn't as brisk as last year," said Chic Carnegie of Home- stead Furniture and Appliances on Highway 7A. Mr. Carnegie said he didn't notice a shift in what people were buying, adding both large and small ticket items were selling. Walter Kay of JD Fishing and Archery Supplies said "people are still a little reserved about the economy." Sales at the Water Street business were "nothing exception- al," he noted, adding the weather and the amount of ice on Lake Scugog plays a big role in their sales. "Ice fishing is a good business in this area," he said. Minnow sales were high, but sales on rods and reels were slow. JD Fishing and Archery Supplies will continue its 40 per cent off sale on all rods and reels until the stock is depleted, Mr. THE DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION Pre-Register Now for Kindergarten Applications for Kindergarten classes beginning September 1992 are now being accepted from parents whose child will be five years of age on or before December 31, 1992. If the number of pupils registering exceeds the accepted class limit of 23 pupils, some students may be transported to another school for the program. Individual schools will arrange for formal registration at a later date, when proof of the child's age (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport) and the child's immunization record must be presented. Kay said. = Cartwright Central P.S. 986-4227 Although shoppers at Pentland Jewellers were buying "dif- Greenbank/Epsom P.S. 985-2567 ferent things" this season, Joanne Nitchie said they were Prince Albert P.S. 985-2877 J pleased with their Christmas sales. R.H. Cornish P.S. 985-4468 ; She added the federal goods and service tax did not hurt S.A. Cawker P.S. 985-4491 their sales too much over the year. Tracey Strong of The Framer's Gallery said sales at the Queen Street business were "pretty steady." "We're pleased about it," she said, adding, "We're satisfied with what we've been able to accomplish this year." "David 3 Auirsty lng 257 Queen St., Port Perry. 985-7101 ~ David's Hairstyling is pleased to announce the return of Shelly Billings to their staff. David, Lisa, Larry, Chris & Dave welcome Shelly back. Shelly invites all her clients to join her at Davids. Please note that, at this time, the Durham Board of Education does not offer a Junior Kindergarten program. 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