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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, Ja nu ar y 18 ,2 01 8 | 32 After two years, this week will mark my last week with the Independent & Free Press. Throughout my time here, I have grown as both an individual and a profes- sional. As they say, all good things come to an end, and so it is time for me to move on and pursue a career where I can invest my heart and soul. I take many skills with me, but as I move on I also bring with me countless re- lationships made possible by my position as a report- er. Through this position, I was able to meet some won- derful people in this com- munity who are real advo- cates for change, who are passionate about things in town, and who inspire me to do as much as I can, if not more. I have loved my time here at the Independent. I have made lifelong friends in my coworkers, and al- though I am sad to leave them, I know they are proud of me for following the direction my life is headed. I cannot say this enough: there are people living in this town who have truly changed my life for the better. For all of those people whom I've emailed on a regular basis, seen at meetings, taken pic- tures of or had a quick com- ment of hello while on a story, thank you for being so kind, generous and forthcoming with informa- tion. Thank you for calling me when I asked about a story, and thank you for be- ing patient when it came to publishing them. Although my life as a journalist has come to an end, there are many people whom I will never forget, and many of you live in this town. I wish every single one of you the very best, and know you will not soon be forgotten. OPINION My chapter as Georgetown Independent reporter ends Reporter Kathryn Boyle writes about her new career endevour KATHRYN BOYLE Column Volunteers, local media outlets and various busi- nesses that help fund Crime Stoppers of Halton will be recognized at an open house this month. Also at the event, Crime Stoppers will be celebrat- ing 30 years. The open house and theme launch will take place on Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre. "Crime Stoppers of Hal- ton has earned the respect of residents in the region through the efforts of the program to help Halton Regional Police solve crime and keep our neigh- bourhoods safe and se- cure," said Cal Millar, chair of Crime Stoppers of Halton. This year, Crime Stop- pers of Halton has added to its theme: "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers." According to a press release, the theme is designed to encourage peo- ple to contact Crime Stop- pers by calling, texting or submitting a tip through the web if they become aware of any information that will assist police to solve or stop crime. There will also be a cheque presentation by Rocco Neglia, a vice-presi- dent at Economical Insur- ance, which has contribut- ed $100,000 over the years to Crime Stoppers of Hal- ton, as well as an estimated $500,000 to various Crime Stoppers programs across Canada, to promote the crime solving program and create awareness of crime concerns to high school students. NEWS Crime Stoppers holding open house and theme launch Jan. 22 KATHRYN BOYLE kboyle@theifp.ca Please keep our community clean! GEORGETOWN LIONS CLUB is seeking GEORGETOWN CITIzEN Of ThE YEaR The Lions Club is accepting applications for the Georgetown Citizen of the Year for the year 2017. Please forward an application or resume to the selection committee before february 15, 2018. Send to Georgetown Lions Club P.O. Box 73 Georgetown, ON L7G 4T1 or email to doug1951.p@gmail.com for information or sample application please contact Lion Doug Penrice 905-873-8469 Don't let that special volunteer go unrecognized. award dinner to be held March 20, 2018. a community project of the Georgetown Lions Club.