Chief calling it quits after 41-year y career After 41 years of policing, Halton Crowell is a member of the Regional Police Service Chief Gary Canadian Association of Chiefs of f Crowell is calling it a career. Police (CACP), the Crime Crowell announced his intenPrevention Committee, the tions to retire during Thursday's National Child and Youth meeting of the Halton Regional Protection Advisory Committee Police Service Board. and the Halton Poverty His retirement will be effective Roundtable. June 2, 2012. He also served on the Joseph Crowell's decision to retire Brant Hospital board of governors comes as Halton was once again for nine years. recognized by Maclean's s magazine Crowell is the recipient of the Gary Crowell as the safest regional municipality Police Exemplary Service Medal, in Canada, something Crowell the Order of Merit, the Gold Medal reflected on during his remarks. for Excellence by the Human Rights and Race "With the excellence of the service team and Relations Centre, and the Ontario Women in Law many volunteers, our community partners and Enforcement's first President's Award. Halton citizens, I am proud that Halton has been "The board is proud of the chief's many able to maintain its recognition as the safest accomplishments attained over the years. regional municipality in Canada," he said. Through the leadership, integrity and decisive"I will continue my commitment to the ser- ness of Chief Crowell, the police service team, the vice through to June, 2012." Region of Halton, and all community members Crowell began his career with the Royal have benefited from his contributions," said Canadian Mounted Police and served with the Halton Police Board Chair Bob Maich. Peel Regional Police Service before being hired as "The board looks forward to his continued a deputy chief with the Halton police in February leadership through this transition period." of 1999. The board will meet early in 2012 at which He was promoted to Halton police chief in point it will consider a strategy to appoint a new 2006. chief. 5 · Friday, December 16, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com LET CHARTWELL CLASSIC OAKVILLE HELP YOU ESCAPE WINTER Spend your winter with us. A winter stay at a Chartwell residence is like a vacation from winter! Leave the shoveling and winter worries to us. Enjo n y delicious meals, great company n and daily activities in a place you will feel right at home. And with our private shuttle, outings are a stress free ride on the winter roads. Better than Granite... Granite Transformations 6 MONTHS NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST O.A.C. Call today for your personal visit and complimentary lunch in our dining room! *Short term stays are available for a minimum of 30 days, unless otherwise approved. Prices effective until December 2011. With the purchase of cabinetry & countertops from Granite Transformations May not be combined with other off f ers or discounts. Expires Dec. 31, 2011. FREE SINK RATES STARTING AT ONLY Done in a day. Beautiful for life. When you want granite, the choice is clear. Our granite with Forever Seal© offers superior durability and a fast clean installation, usually in a day. Our innovative granite surfaces bond permanently over your existing countertop, wall surround, shower or bath. They're maintenance free, never need sealing and backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Granite Transformations also offers cabinet refacing! For a FREE in-home design consultation and FREE sink offer, call us at: 1.888.232.1363 529 Speers Road, Oakville www.granitetransformations.com © 2010 Granite Transformations. Some restrictions may apply. Please see store for complete details. $ 85 00 PER DAY ASK US ABOUT OUR TWO MONTHS FREE PROMOTION! Call Jamie at 905-257-0095 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakvil v le Visit us online at www.chartwellreit.ca