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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 13 ,2 01 8 | 20 Halton Crime Stoppers is taking aim at impaired driving. In the wake of a fatal Nov. 5 accident in Oakville that saw a 27-year-old Mis- sissauga man killed and a 22-year-old Welland man charged with impaired driving causing death, Crime Stoppers of Halton is asking residents to help police get impaired drivers off the streets. The non-profit, non-po- lice organization that en- courages members of the public to anonymously communicate information regarding criminal activi- ty, in exchange for cash, emphasized that if resi- dents suspect an impaired driver on the road they should call 911 to report it directly and immediately to police. However, if residents know of or suspect a habit- ual impaired driver and wish to report them, but re- main anonymous they can contact Crime Stoppers. Halton Crime Stoppers director David Wood noted that so far this year, im- paired driving tips to Hal- ton Crime Stoppers have resulted in licence suspen- sions, criminal charges, ve- hicle impoundments, and several other Highway Traffic Act offences. He argued those tips di- rectly helped improve the safety of local roads and communities, and may have prevented the next horrific, heartbreaking and completely prevent- able tragedy. "Our mission is to re- duce crime in Halton Re- gion through community education and engagement in partnership with the public, the police, and the media, and by providing citizens the ability to pro- vide information with guaranteed anonymity to deter and solve crime, with rewards offered for tips that lead to an arrest," said Wood. "We appreciate the im- paired driving tips we re- ceive from the public and are proud that these tips can and do directly trans- late into effective action by Halton police to get im- paired drivers off our roads." He said there are no shortage of reasons for res- idents to participate with Halton police, noting there have been 500 impaired driving arrests in Halton so far this year- a number that is only expected to increase as the holiday season ap- proaches. Tips can be submitted to Halton Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.haltoncrimestopper- s.ca. NEWS SUSPECT A HABITUAL IMPAIRED DRIVER IS OPERATING IN HALTON? YOU CAN REPORT THEM ANONYMOUSLY Local author and para- normal investigator Peter Roe presented Lloyd McIn- tyre of Heritage Acton with a copy of his debut book, Haunted Town Halls, Tues- day, Dec. 4. The Acton Town Hall Centre is featured among five other town halls The Searcher Group investigat- ed throughout southwest- ern Ontario over a two-and- a-half year period. On Dec. 5, Roe conducted a paranormal presentation at InSpirit Centre on Main Street in Georgetown, where he also signed copies of his new publication for visitors. CONTRIBUTED PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR PETER ROE PROMOTES NEW BOOK 'HAUNTED TOWN HALLS' Roe presents Lloyd McIntyre, of Heritage Acton, with a copy of his new book. Peter Roe/photo SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA It's Lonely at theTop! Cell: 416-996-9338jay@hilltoptreecare.cawww.hilltoptreecare.ca 905-877-5279 Georgetown's trusted choice for hearing care 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Georgetown (In the Knolcrest Centre) 905.877.8828 ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Come in and have your complimentary hearing consultation today! Bring your savings together Call today to get a quote. I S NOW Desjardins Insurance refers to Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company, underwriter of automobile and property insurance or Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, underwriter of life insurance products. Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. State Farm branded policies are underwritten by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company. ®State Farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, used under licence by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates. Lora L Greene CIP, Agent 211 Guelph St Unit 6 Georgetown ON L7G 5B5 905-873-1615 www.loragreene.ca lora@loragreene.ca