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According to Halton Regional Police Sergeant Joe Prasad, who presented her with the commenâ€" dation, Van Vliet has had a major "As far as I‘m concerned it‘s a community award, not just for me," said Van Vliet. "The comâ€" munity has to be commended for its participation and backinge." Later, Van Vliet explained that such an award is not earned by a single individual but by people in the area who have volunteered their time and talents. "I accept this award on behalf of the community in which I work and the people with which I work," she said, receiving a standing ovation. The Town‘s Crime Prevention Committee bestowed the award on Van Vliet, Kerr Street‘s popuâ€" lar Village Constable, in a brief ceremony prior to Monday‘s Council meeting. Even after her many achievements were outlined _ Constable for elected officials and the pubâ€" _ Ceremony. lic, Van Vliet typically deflected the honor toward those whom she impact in tl serves. enmetimeaec [(~p. eing named Crime ' , Prevention Officer of Year may be a "very humblmo experience" for Constable Eleanor Van Vliet, but given her accomplishments she has every right to feel proud. On Dec. 6, 1989 at Montreal‘s L‘Ecole Polytechnique, 14 women candlelight vigil â€" "From Horror to Hope" is _ being held on Tuesday, Dec. 6th at St. John‘s United Church to remember the women killed in the Montreal Massacre five years ago. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Vigil to remember the Montreal Massacre Crime Prevention Officer of the Year Village Constable says honor belongs to Kerr Street Community A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 32 No. Limited Edition Collector‘s Mug Van Vliet, fresh from workâ€" shops on youth violence held in Hull, Quebec and Florida made the effort to bridge the gap between young people and police She developed Youth Utilizing Their Energy (YUTE) a program which established a variety of recreational and communityâ€"oriâ€" ented activities. impact in the Kerr Street area â€" sometimes using her offâ€"duty hours to do so. In years past, he explained, Kerr Street was facing a general "neighborhood decay" including vandalism and noise which â€" for seniors in particular â€" created an atmosphere of fear. A zero tolerance policy resulting in a number of charges only proâ€" duced an air of confrontation. Constable Eleanor Van Vliet entertains a youngster during last Friday’s Kerr Street Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremany After killing 14 women and wounding 13 other students â€" nine women and four men â€" were killed when 25â€"yearâ€"old Marc Lepine, armed with a semiâ€" automatic rifle, stormed the uniâ€" versity‘s engineering department and opened fire on a packed secâ€" ondâ€"storey classroom. C stt i enR While quantities last. at participating stores. KISSES is a registered trade mark of Hershey Canada Inc.HERSHEY is a registered trade mark, Hershey Canada Inc. Licensee. vu PIincd wIln ners 22211 TV Ia â€" neg Makes a 8_l'°eat Stocking Stuffer or ffice Gift! Gift Wrapped Filled with Hershey{sKIgSESTM C s In a show solidarity, everyone from representatives of the Kerr Street Merchants Association to Police Chief Peter Campbell took part as well. While she understands the need for law and order, Van Vliet also empathizes with the presâ€" In June, for example, she orgaâ€" nized the successful Kerr Community Youth Pool Tournament. On hand were memâ€" bers of the selfâ€"styled Kerr Street Posse (KSP) who had changed their name to Kids Showing Pride, a moniker which allowed them to retain their acronym. To participate in the tourney, youths had to participate in a cleanâ€"up of Kerr Street. Similar vigils are being held in communities across Canada. The candlelight vigil on Tuesday will mark the 5th anniversary of this senseless tragedy. Lepine turned the weapon on himâ€" self. Last year‘s vigil at George‘s (See ‘Policing‘ page 8) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1994 Halton Police Constabl Eleanor Van Vliet A Native Blessing will be perâ€" formed and both the Appleby College Choir and the St. Mildred Lightbourne‘s Choir will sing durâ€" Keynote speaker for this year‘s vigil is Bev Lefrancois, of the Halton Rape Crisis Centre. Square attracted about 60 people, inlcuding a few men and children. (Photo by Peter Thompson} 36 Pages _ 75 Cents (GST included) FRIDAY 10 BUILDERS..........................17â€"20 CHURCH DIRECTORY..22â€"23 26â€"27 28â€"29 CLASSIFIED..................... ..30â€"33 How sweet it is! Honeymooners take the stage at the Oakville Centre St. John‘s United Church is located 262 Randall St. The Vigil is coâ€"sponsored by various local religions organizaâ€" tions, women‘s organizations and community groups. Paper ing the evening. N. JOâ€"ANN McKINNON B.Sc. D.V.M. MR.CVS. Canadian Publications Mail Product Agreement #435â€"201 For more information phone SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS The Bay, Ashbrooks, New Homes, Overdrive Partial Delivery: Let‘s Go Bananas Page 10