AAore tan our brinc is finely sazsenad THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Police board in cruiser purchase c By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff After a lengthy debate over the relative merits of buying Fords or Chevrolets, the Halton Regional Police Services Board has decided to split the difference and buy some of both. "It‘s the old Solomon trick," laughed Board chair Barry Quinn, who said members authorized the officer‘s car is hours a day, he said, and relayed their preference for the Crown Victoria â€" a predilection Board member Fred Oliver said was echoed provinceâ€"wide. The OPP and RCMP recently bought 300 Fords, he said. LaFleur suggested the Board P buy Fords. Even though the Crown Victoria is made in St. Thomas, he maintained that purchasing them would create indirect economic benefits to Halton. Police Chief Peter Campbell agreed with LaFleur‘s points, but said that since the Caprices would November 9, 1994 ompromise cost approximately $30,000 less ($707,274 total) it made sense to buy them from a "strictly fiscally responsible point of view." "We can‘t continually recoms mend Fords given the financial considerations," he said. Deputy Police Chief Wayne Jessop said officers prefer the Crown Victoria‘s sightlines, han> dling, comfort, performance and other factors. He also explained; Our setting is too. purchase of 16 Ford Crown WOlfe‘White Oaks link pl that, as a rule, the Fords last The newly renovated Glen Abbey Club House and Restaurant embraces VlCt'OI'IaS and 15 Chevrolet an longer with fewer problems tha{] the beauty of the seasons with its serene country surroundings. Listen to birds Caprices. the Chevs. 6 Staff will also report back after IOOking fOI' some public input Board member Lucy Quaglia ‘Then come inside and indulge in our exquisite Brunch. one year from delivery with a perâ€" pointed out that the superior mainâ€" serenading swans on the pond. Stroll through our picturesque gardens. @ Our floorâ€"toâ€"ceiling glass walls bring the scenery with you. formance comparison of both If you ‘are a student, parent or community member of the General tenance costs of the Fords could: Please join us for Sunday Brunch with seating models. Wolfe/White Oaks Secondary Schools area, your input on the administraâ€" possibly offset the upfront $30,000 from eleven a.m. until one p.m. for only $18.95 per person. GIEE,}F'%PREY ‘The Board had been set to buy _ tive linking of the two schools, is being sought prior to Nov. 14th. _______ price difference in the long run. . Glen Abbey Resiaurant, A beautiful setiing awaile you. _ Oskille 31 Caprices when member Paul Written or oral submissions are invited to the September 1995 Linking "It‘s very cut and dry," said y Tel: (905) 844â€"1800 LaFleur began questioning the leadership team. Jessop. "The GM car is cheaper to 6 wisdom of the move. A police For information call WOSS at 845â€"4284 or General Wolfe, 845â€"8662. buy. The Ford is cheaper to run." . . Expect more from Sears Twin set ‘Carmela‘ Searsâ€"Oâ€"Pedic® sleep sets with 5 comfort layers are approved by the International Chiropractor‘s Association. Sets come with deluxe bed frame (Sears reg. 49.99â€"59.99.) and 10â€"yr. limited warranty‘!. #74510 ser. } Double set...................... $447 : Queen set...................... $497 {Complete warranty details available at Sears | ONLY ‘TIL SUNDAY _ t SALE PRICES END SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1994, WHILE QUANITITIES LAST. Copyright 1994. Sears Canada Inc. i SEABS i Expect more from Sears : Visit Sears Oakville Place | Monâ€"Fri 9:30am â€"9:00pm Saturday 9:30am â€"6pm Sunday 11am â€"5pm