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Jailbirds Strike Gold at Crime Stoppers “Wild West” Fundraiser
Pictured in their “Wild West” outfits are “The Number Posse” from Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh being brought into the kangaroo court by OPP Special Constables at the 5th annual Crime Stoppers Jail or Bail fundraiser at the Simcoe Town Centre on June 25, 2008. The “saloon gals” were arrested and brought to the kangaroo court to answer to the mock charge of “Trafficking in hot lead specials” in accordance with the “Home, Home On The Range” Act. More than 30 participants raised an estimated $18,000 for Crime Stoppers in the event.
Wild west jailbirds definitely struck gold for Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg at the program’s 5th annual Jail or Bail fundraiser by raising an estimated $18,000 to help fight crime in the local community. Held on June 24, 2008 at the Simcoe Town Centre Mall, the theme for this year’s event was “The Wild West” and saw jailbirds in the form of cowboys, cowgirls and saloon girls being sent to the “crowbar hotel” to try and raise money for the crime fighting program.
More than 30 participants were charged with offences such as “Conspiracy to double dog dare you” and “Hog tying lily livers” in accordance with acts such as the “This Town Ain’t Big Enough ‘Fer The Both Of Us” act and the “I’m Packin An Iron And It Ain’t ‘Fer Doing Laundry” act. Most jailbirds came dressed in western costumes or brought props to assist with their trial (Popeye cigarettes, water pistols and toy horses) which added a tonne of fun to the day! After appearing before celebrity judges and lawyers and being “fined” for the kangaroo court style offences, jailbirds were “sent to jail” to make phone calls to try and raise bail money.
“Crime Stoppers wants to thank all our jailbirds, supporters, volunteers and donors for making this year’s event another hugely successful one for our program,” said Crystal Washik, Jail or Bail Committee Chairperson. She added, “The community never ceases to amaze our program with their outstanding support – more than $12,000 was turned in by jailbirds on Tuesday and another estimated $6000 is yet to be collected in pledges.”
In addition to thanking jailbirds, Crime Stoppers would like to thank volunteers, donors and corporate sponsors who include Carman’s Foto Source, Bell Mobility, Giant Tiger, Country Coffee, Food Basics, Christien’s Restaurant, Sears, Good Humor/Breyers, the Simcoe Town Centre Mall and the Simcoe Lions for making the day a great one.
The Jail or Bail event is the second major fundraiser of the year for Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg, who this year celebrates its 20th anniversary of fighting crime in the community. Because Crime Stoppers is a community based and owned program, the board of directors is responsible for privately raising all the funds needed to run the program. The final major fundraiser planned for this year is the annual golf tournament on August 21, 2008.
Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg is a community based program whose main goal is to reduce incidents of crime in the community. Since 1988, Crime Stoppers, together with the media, the community and law enforcement has worked to make Haldimand, Norfolk and Tillsonburg safer communities.
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