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He was also a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and held a degree in busi- ness and economics. Following retirement, Basse continued in public service as a member of the Ontario Parole Board, a position he held for nearly eight years. He was a mem- ber of the Kitchener-Con. Basse was born Oct. 29. 1932 in Kelstern, Sask. He came to Kitchener in 1951 and joined the City of Waterloo police department two years later. During his tenure, Basse served as president of both the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. He was chairman ot the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario for five years. and served as a member of the original Race Relations Cen- tre in Ottawa. Former Waterloo region- al police chief Harold Basse died Saturday at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife Mary. three children and three step-children. He worked his way up through the ranks and in 1965 became the youngest ever chief of police in Cana- da. When municipal forces were combined in 1973, Basse was appointed to the rank of deputy-chief of the newly formed Waterloo regional police service. He then became chief of the regional police service in 1979 and held that position until his retirement Sept. 30, 1992. Basse was one of the longest serving chiefs in Canada. Former police chief Harold Basse dead at 70 omimhnztmw Van-a. mm estoga Rotary Club, and the Kitchener-Conestoga Probus Club. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Governors for Luther, wood School for Troubled Youth. Among his many accom- plishments. Basse will be remembered for moderniz- ing policing in Waterloo region and for the establish- ment of the new police headquarters at 200 Maple Grove Rd. in Cambridge. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, located at 171 King St, S inWaterloo. Waterloo Chronicle employees and their families hit the streets during the Santa Claus Parade Saturday morning to hand out candy canes and copies of The Chronicle's holiday songbook _. a book filled with lyrics to dozens of Christmas carol favorites. Those who didn't receive a copy may pick one up at the Chronicle office in Waterloo Town Square. Church groups, seniors residences and other community groups are also welcome to pick up copies of the songbook Large groups should call ahead at 886-2830 to confirm availability. The funeral will be held Thursday at l p-m-, at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 22 Willow St. in Waterloo. t369 King Street, St. Jacobs 664-310 _tupper level) 70031:sz -r. “mmub-mls‘mmmmwnm mom-mm m ED VAN DAM THE DOCTORS OFFICE Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Sunday - Closed No appointment required 725-1514 CLINIC HOURS 170 University Ave. W. Waterloo, On Nfl 359 Thursday, November M 6:30 pm Thursday-, December 5 6:50 pm Seminar Room: Ste. 101 - 80 King St. S.,\ Member CIPF Plan now to attend a fee semmar on Investing In Income Trusts Your Host: Steven Cage 886-1060 mehnm m-__-tr. (no lawman-mm 585-1 MO www. canadianplumbens. com FROM NOW ON, YOU’LL NEED A DOCTOR'S NOTE TO MISS WORK. INTRODUCING THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE C-CLASS. When you mm a mm CCIass w-th all~whee‘ time. bad weather doesn't create a atom Or, fur that matter. a valid - wo ds "M Erectmoic Incite" Sys rim Wrrsl and Electronic s1atrilrty hogan (ESPL you ”In Impmvea handling In almost every weather com: Im mun-hie So come In to: a test drive. no excuses Mercedes-Benz You're may Victoria Star Motors MmTederBenz Kitchener 1450 Victoria Street North (5”) 57F4460Tormtto i4r6) 777 Mm www VittorhSlir aim ., Waterloo Reserve Now NO Seating 15 Limited