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continued from p.4 and asked the staff to call the police after she saw a man get out of the vehicle and start looking through the windows of nearby cars. When the resident left the club, she heard a window smash and saw a man reach inside a vehicle and remove a purse. Murray recorded the suspect's licence plate and later that evening police made an arrest and recovered a quantity of stolen property. Jennifer Hartman received an award for devoting countless hours to serving as a Neighbourhood Watch block captain. Police also recognized Sharon McGregor for passionately speaking during their impaired driving campaigns about the death of her 17year-old son Matthew, who was killed in 2010 in an impaired driving accident. Other heroes singled out during the evening Citizens, officers recognized for bravery at police awards included constables David Ellsworth and Ken MacDonald and nurse Coleen Williams. In the late evening hours of Nov. 21, Ellsworth and MacDonald were called after a distraught 63-year-old man fled Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. The nurse followed the man and provided constant updates regarding his location. Ellsworth and MacDonald caught up to the man at the foot of Allan Street as he waded into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario. After attempts to talk the man out of the lake failed, Ellsworth entered the chest-high water as MacDonald monitored closely. Ellsworth restrained the man and brought him ashore. "The officers and Ms. Williams all played very distinct roles in the successful outcome of this incident," said Cross. "Their intercedence resulted in the saving of a 5 | Friday, May 10, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The officer and Ms. Williams all played very distinct roles in the successful outcome of this incident. Sgt. Dave Cross, Halton police man seemingly intent on ending his life." The life-saving actions of sergeants Brian Lowe and Barry Hughes and constables Kevin Alexander, Mark Pidberezny, Matt Proulx and Mike Tidball were also recognized. On April 22, 2012, shortly after 8:30 p.m., po- lice were called to the train trestle overtop Cross Avenue where a man was threatening to jump. Constables Pidberezny, Proulx and Sergeant Lowe got to the scene and began speaking with the man. The officers were able to keep the man talking until a team of trained negotiators (Hughes, Alexander and Tidball) arrived. These officers took over communications with the man and eventually convinced him to accompany them off the bridge. "All the officers are commended for their teamwork and combined communication skills that made for a successful outcome," said Cross. inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Partial Delivery: Dell Computers, Holland Park Garden, Alexanian Carpet, Home Hardware, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Rabba, New Homes, Integra Tire & Auto Centres, Sears, Stone Link, Q.S.I. Windows & Doors, Bass Pro Shops, Toro A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist 6 30 Artscene Classified 28 36 · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com Royal Oak Clinic Female and Male doctors accepting new patients FAMILY PRACTICE WALK-IN CLINIC LAB WORK · VACCINES "Switching was easy. So was saving $485 on insurance." ­ Mario & Michelle R. At BrokerLink, we've helped thousands of people save on insurance while making sure they have all the coverage they need. Speak with one of our advisors today about getting insurance that will actually cost you less. To see more on how we helped Mario and Michelle and others save, visit brokerlink.ca. If you'd like to speak to an insurance advisor, call or stop by our office at 102-1320 Cornwall Road, Oakville. DR. STEVE CHOI SKIN CLINIC · Acne, Psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and rosacea treatments · Narrow Band UVB light treatment · Wart, Skin Tag and Mole Removal · Botox, Fillers, Chemical peels and IPL Photo Rejuvenation OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 7PM SATURDAY 10AM - 2PM 905.827.7000 2524 Third Line, Unit C2 Oakville. ON L6M OG8 Call, Switch & Save. 905.337.7968 ville Oak House n Ope 13 Jun 20 e 6, Pharmacy next door Seniors Discount Waive $2 Copay for eligible patients 905-469-8830 FREE DELIVERY www.BrokerLink.ca Annual savings from an actual customer who switched to BrokerLink. Your savings experience may differ. Services available in Ontario through Canada Brokerlink (Ontario) Inc. TMBrokerLink & Design is a trademark of Canada Brokerlink Inc. used under license. © Copyright 2013 Canada Brokerlink Inc. All rights reserved.