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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" There's no time to play for Atlanta-bound cop By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star; Durham Regional Po- lice Constable Paul Wil- - liams left for Atlanta over the weekend, but he will have no time for fun and games. The local officer, who works out of 26 Division, was chosen by the Olym- pic Committee to be a part of a special security team during the games. Constable Williams said he heard about the se- lection process during a hockey tournament in Boston last year and de- cided later toapply. Some 60,000 officers worldwide applied with 1,000 being chosen for the positions. "It's kind of exciting. I can't wait to go. I only have two shifts left," he said last week. A six-year veteran with the Durham force and a former Metro Police offi- cer, he believes his experi- ence was what landed him the opportunity. Constable Williams was the co-ordinator of this year's annual Torch Run and he also worked securi- GAMES ple] |W. a > =F La é Donna Berry, of Interim Personnel, a corporate sponsor of the Olympics, presented Constable Paul Williams with a gift prior to his departure for Atlanta. The local police officer will be on special security duty : at the games. ty detail at Toronto Argo and Blue Jay games, along with concerts during his four yearsin Metro! The fact that he had worked sporting events and large venues was " probably what clinched his appointment, bé said. He will receive no wages for his three weeks of duty, and must pay his COMING JULY 26, 27, 28 Port Perry - Uxbridge NOW OPEN 1869 Scugog Street (Next to Beckers) You've Got Questions. We've Got Answers. RadioShack Authorized Dealer New Expanded Selection to Serve you Better * Portable Stereos * Walkmans + Portable CD Players * Parts and Accessories Phone 905-985-9862 Fax 905-985-2462 own way to and from At- lanta, but the officers will be supplied with room and board. To take the trip he had , to take holidays from the force. Although he won't receive much personal time during his stay, working six of seven days, he plans to enjoy every minute of his trip. MILITARY TATTOO omens Festival Days pl: Just days after the conclusion o this year's edition of Festival Da s 1997 marks the 25th year of the popular mid-summer fair, held each year in Port Perry. It's hoped that the past can be drawn on to help chart the future, said Don Mbt Festival Days chair this year.- : oe He hopes past Festival Days chairs, as well as past directors with the Chamber, will come forward with their ideas for next year's event. Directors have so far discussed having differen themes for each d the three-d festival, he added. Discussions have also includ examination of the 1996 edition of tl Festival Days, which took place in Cham Port July 4 to 6. chan! Service and Parts Dept. under new management - Come in and give us a try WE HANDLE BRAND NAME TIRES AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES Covm Lag AL | BEAT THE HEA We Beat the Hot Weather Combo Special............ for only 1. LUBE, OIL CHANGE & FILTER : 2. COOLANT FLUSH foie ei Flush & refill cooling system, check hoses and clamps, 3. AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE TR Includes check for leaks, performance test system, belt if required, clean debris from condenser, repairs required. 2 g