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Crime Stoppers Celebrates 20 Years and Thanks Partners
In order to help celebrate Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg’s 20th anniversary, the program held its annual appreciation due on April 3, 2008, at The Greens At Renton. The crime fighting program used the event to thank vital members of the community, the media and the police for all their commitment throughout 2007.
Gord Little, Chairperson for Crime Stoppers said, “Crime Stoppers has achieved great success over the last 20 years because of the support the program has received from the various communities and partners in Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg.” He added, “This event not only allows us to thank many of our major sponsors and community supporters, but it also gives us a chance to showcase everything that the program has achieved.”
Special guest at the event was Ontario Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Chris Lewis. Deputy Commissioner Lewis addressed the group of more than 100 people and spoke of the success of the Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers also used the event to present its annual awards to supporters.
The “Tom Stackhouse Memorial Award,” which celebrates corporate sponsorship, was presented this year to CD 98.9 fm for all of the work that the station does for the Crime Stoppers program. Station manager Blair Daggett accepted the award on behalf of the station with CD 98.9 fm morning show host and MC for the event - Gerry Hamill.
Crime Stoppers awarded its “Bill Courtnage Memorial Award,” which celebrates outstanding civilian commitment, to Howard Yin, owner of the Greens At Renton. Yin was recognized for his support of the program’s overall fundraising goals and was also thanked for his service as a past board member with the program.
Also presented at the event was the annual “Law Enforcement Recognition Award.” This year’s recipient was the Ontario Provincial Police’s Detective Constable Tammy Plummer who was credited with investigating anonymous tips throughout 2007 which lead to the seizure of thousands of dollars worth of illegal narcotics.
Dunnville Secondary School Student – Brianna Dickson – was also presented with a cheque for $500 for being the winner of the Crime Stoppers 20th Anniversary Logo Contest which was held last fall in secondary schools throughout the area. Dickson designed the winning logo which is currently being used on all the program’s promotional items and communication.
Members of the media were also presented with individual plaques from Crime Stoppers in appreciation for all the work they do to promote the crime fighting program throughout the area. Crime Stoppers drew particular attention to the various awards which were received by local media in 2007 including international awards for CKOT; The Port Dover Maple Leaf; The Tillsonburg News and Rogers TV; and a provincial award for the Haldimand Press.
Several other members of the community were thanked for their commitment to the program in 2007 through participation in various fundraisers, special events and donations.
