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* OPINION w ‘AepHud Y14AVAG IHL Perhaps Constable Michalski summed it up best at his reception when ‘he commented,"It seems I work with them more than people in blue suits." Are you in favor of the Junior Kindergarten program for Halton schools? Yes: 15 No: 1 While the two stories are not similar in content â€" Michalski‘s deals with a single act of heroism while Van Vliet‘s deals with a long term commitment to solve a deepâ€"rooted problem â€" both exemplify the respect the village constables have earned from their respective commuâ€" nities. While a pool tournament will not solve all of the problems on kerr Street, it at least gives the youths a constructive outlet for their energies. It also gives them a common goal with both the police and the residents and merchants of the Kerr Street area â€" that of showing pride in themâ€" selves and their neighborhood. Besides the tournament, the youths are holding a fundraising car wash this Saturday, and are planning a Cleanâ€" Up Day on June 5th. eflect with pride in our community and the people in it. The two stories are about two of the Halton Regional Police Service‘s vilâ€" lage constables in Oakville â€" Constable Ellie Van Vliet (Kerr Street) and Constable Mike Michalski (Bronte). Tvo stories in today‘s newspaper once again give us reason to r In Michalski‘s case, his act of heroism in saving a drowning youth from the frigid waters of Bronte Harbour gave the town, and in particular the Bronte community, an opportunity to give thanks for the hard work and community involvement the village constable has exhibited over the past few years. The other story deals with the dedicated work of Constable Van Vliet who is trying to solve the complicated problem of juvenile crime in the Kerr Street area. While the problem is far from solved, Constable Van Vliet has made strides in the past few months. Over the winter, the village constable‘s office on Kerr Street was plagued with incidences of graffiti on the walls and rocks through the windows. But slowly through Project YUTE and with the help of the Kerr Street Consultation Committee, Constable Van Vliet has come to the point where she is meeting with many of neighborâ€" hood youths, not to plan a truce, but to plan a pool tournament as part of a neighborhood celebration on June 11th. Through their dedicated efforts both Constables Michalski and Van Vliet are demonstrating the value of the village constable program. Rather than isolating officers from the community in their patrol cars and central headquarters, the village constable program allows the police to become a part of the community. Not only does it help the police in understanding the problems and interests of the neighborhood, it allows the residents to put a human face on the police serving the community. Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Tim Coles Production Manager At a reception held for Michalski on Monday night his wellâ€"wishers included not only the usual group of superior officers and politicians, but residents of the Bronte area â€" young and old â€" who took time from their busy schedules to honor him in person. All of these projects are helping to put a positive image on Kerr Street and many of the youths who frequent the area. 1ail â€" L Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Lid. grotp _of suburban nowspapors wl wfi mc les: Ajaxâ€"Pickering News Advertiser, Barrie Advance, Brampton Gua.rd on Post. Coll Connection, Etobicoke Guardian, Acton Free Klngsl(;n This W«% Lmdsa;xl:hnsc n:ik' s finnfl and Sun, Stoutfville/Uxbridge Tribune, Milton Canadian Champion, issa Nem. Newmarketâ€"Aurora Eraâ€"Banner, North York Mirror, Oakville Beuvugra es o e Reatned ht Aflmamlwunhadhlmmkvlhfleev«swmedodby%w Tim Coles Production Manager reproduction in whole or in part of this material is strictly forbidden consent of the publisher. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertising space by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signal ture, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement wil bepa!d!or at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to categorize and reject advertising. in the event of typographical error, ndvenw goods or services at the wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Adwrmu-msnmelyanoflamsalland y be withdrawn â€" _ i _ EDITORIAL __ Community policing pays off RESULTS OF LAST WEEK‘S 467 Speers Road, Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4 845â€"3824 Fax: 845â€"3085 Classified Advertising: 845â€"2809 Circulation: 845â€"9742 or 845â€"9743 The Oakville Beaver, ished ev , Wed one of the Matront npie c on snn Callers have until 12 noon Thursday to register their vote. Results of the poll will be published in the next Friday edition of the Oakville Beaver. Would you give the Ontario NDP governâ€" ment a passing grade for its latest provinâ€" cial budget ? Cast your ballot by calling 845â€"5585, box 5008 to vote. Adrian Rowland, a 12â€"yearâ€"old boating enthusiast, may even be the youngest CPS member of all time, but Oakville officials aren‘t making that claim as MLS sales accounted for more than $2 million this year, almost doubling the 1963 sales during the same period, which amounted to $1.3 million. One of the youngest of all members of the Canadian Power Boat Squadron received his graduaâ€" tion diploma as a member of the Oakville Squadron. The Oakville Real Estate Board is building its way to an allâ€"time record of $10 million worth of sales, and is presently leading all other Boards in Canada for 1964 sales. The jump in sales figures was attributed to the Multiple Listing Service. Though the largest boys‘ groups were interested primarily in engineering, the counsellor was surâ€" prised that quite a few asked to go to a woodworking plant and a wood lot with a ranger from the Land and Forests Department. This muchâ€"applauded news was released at the Oakville board‘s 10th Anniversary meeting . While 50 girls gathered details of an air stewâ€" ardess life, at Malton Airport, another group of 50 toured Western Hospital to find out about bed pans, pains, probies and other details of the nursing profesâ€" sion. Hodgkins was particularly pleased when 13 girls and two boys asked to visit local public schools. Another pleasant surprise came when 17 headed for Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, to ascertain what physiotherapy and occupational therapy meant. Guidance counsellor C. J. A. Hodgkins, director of the oneâ€"day invasion of the outside world by 400 students split up into 33 groups, was the busiest man in Oakville. 40 YEARS AGO A careerâ€"day field trip saw most girls heading to the hospital or airport for a visit. Ontario premier announces plans for multiâ€"million sports centre 20 years ago * PAGES OF THE PAST #A 2 Alook back at the events that made headines in Oakvile. "I think it‘s fair," he commented about the settleâ€" ment. he said differences over this year‘s budget helped to bring the confrontation between himself and the board "to a head." As well, he will receive letters of reference "as needed," he said, and remains on paid leave of absence until July 6. He was placed on an extended leave of absence on April 6th and had the keys to his office taken away by the library board. Oakville‘s chief librarian Richard Moses was fired and given his 1983 salary of $41,700 as a lump sum settlement, ending weeks of speculation about the future of the director of the library. Minister of Government Services Jim Snow (Halton East MPP) said later phases of the complex, expected to be completed within the next four to five years, will include an arena, gymnasium, indoor track, outdoor track and field facilities, and accomâ€" modation for athletes. Davis said the complex would provide a provinâ€" cial centre for all athletes and sports personnel. 10 YEARS AGO Ontario Premier Bill Davis announced a multiâ€" million dollar sports and recreation centre would be built in Oakville. Speaking at the Ontario Sports Achievement Awards, Davis said the complex which would be built in phases in conjunction with Bronte Creek Provincial Park, would be the site of the 1981 Canada Summer Games. The first phase, costing an estimated $3.7â€"milâ€" lion, calls for the construction this year of an Olympicâ€"regulation swimming pool, complete with 10â€"metre diving tower. records can‘t bear out his achievement. With close to 150 people on hand at the Oakville Club, Commodore Ab Ackerman said of Rowland‘s graduation," it is a shocking occurrence, people of 12 years old are just not supposed to pass these