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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-01-22, Page 7Wednesday, January 22, 2014 • News Record 7 Web tips feature catching on at Crime Stoppers January is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month Paul Cluff Goderich Signal Star Since Crime Stoppers started in Huron County, police have cleared 925 cases, laid more than 450 charges, taken 540 weap- ons off the street and seized $6.7 million worth of drugs. Those figures speak volumes of the work that the public can contribute to without ever having to speak to police, provide evi- dence, or testify in court. Simply picking up the phone, or, nowadays, following a link on a website, can help police with difficult criminal investigations. The biggest challenge is educating the public," says Ron Plas- schaert, chair of the 11 -member Huron County Crime Stoppers board of directors. Misconceptions remain about how the program operates. Crime Stoppers is not a police operation; it is a registered charity run by volunteers, with an OPP officer, Al Penn, seconded as the organization's police coordinator. There is no call display and no call answer. Even the web tip link on the website is filtered by a company in the U.S., so IP addresses don't show up in correspondence. Penn said there could be web dialogue back and forth between Crime Stoppers and a tipster. "Our end is also filtered out." The web tip option allows Crime Stoppers to inform a tipster if they will receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. A member of the public who called in a tip would have to call back to find out, he noted. ME/Camryn Oesch Cole Chagnon Nathan Roth 444 ti Wyatt Kerr Owen Kerr Connor Ward Autumn Fleming McKenzie Stevens Lucan Preszcator Mira Carter Emma Dixon Kirsten McIntosh Faith Lockie Jan 22nd Jan 23rd Jan 23rd Jan 24th Jan 24th Jan 24th Jan 24th Jan 25th Jan 25th Jan 27th Jan 28th Jan 28th Jan 28th Call our In -Store Bakery to Order BIRTHDAY CAKES OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE • MAGIC CAKES • CHARACTER CAKES • • BIRTHDAY CAKES • Moore,Made to your specification. D 6 Mary St., Clinton • 482-9341 SIG'�:.d1�4�nid. a. 1. e?'.• 0..{'. :'..�+}whLtR!�:a'kS Most of the calls are for drug matters, because "people don't want it in their neighbourhood," Penn said. Other criminal offences include domestic violence, impaired driving, cruelty to animals and driving without a license. Not all tips lead to arrest or charge but could lead to a reward. Penn noted a call about a schoolyard fight. A police officer in a vehicle arrived and tumed on his lights and it was enough to dis- perse the crowd and stop the altercation. The caller was eligible for a reward. "If it looks like someone is doing something wrong, you can call us and we can talk about it," Penn said. Callers are also moti- vated by the financial reward, which is fine, because "that's what we're here for," said Plasschaert. Crime Stoppers holds a number of fundraising events during the year, including, barbecues, the Jail and Bail and a golf tour- nament, this year on July 12 at Bluewater Golf Club in Bayfield. They pay for expenses including a vehicle, an office (in Seaforth) and payouts for tips. Crime Stoppers are also looking for new board members. There is an application on the website: www.hc-cs.ca. Volun- teers would attend meetings once per month and help with fun- draising events. Penn also does community presentations and can be reached at the office at 519-527-1353. "The bottom line is we are making our community a better place to live," said Penn. Bayfield Town Hall hosting events Bayfield Town Hall will host several events during February. On Sun., Feb. 16, residents are encouraged to join a Family Day week- end tradition with "Soup's On" from 2 to 4 p.m. Soups prepared by a number of local community groups and restaurants will be available for tasting. There will be a vote to determine the favourites. On Sat., Feb. 22, the "Those Were the Days" cabaret fundraiser is at the hall at 7:30 p.m. This event will feature music from the 50's to 90's brought to life by some familiar faces. There will also be a cash bar and dancing. Tickets are $15 each and available by calling 519-565-2572, 519-565-4404 or at http://www.ticketscene.ca/ events/9891/ Bayfield Town Hall is located at 11 The Square in Bayfield. Jt;lbiinfl,4141,r 61(i N9ill Ve lftu.ete ,(Aa "7a Vend* at 7ee lIttea ekadted., Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street Minister Rev. Randy Covey Director of Music: Louise Dockstader Church Office: 519-482-9553 www.clintonunited.ca SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE NURSERY & SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY FEB. 2 ANNUAL MEETING EVERYONE WELCOME Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E., Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2014 10:00 AM- Morning Service 7:00 PM- Combined Service in Vanastra Thursday's- 7:00 pm Girls and Boys and Boys Ages 9-13 Gems and Cadets "0 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!' Psalm 8 vs 1 All Visitors Welcome!! St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Clinton The ReverenciKarine A. Farmer BA, M.Div organist & choir Master: Dana Prouse SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 WORSHIPAT 11:15 AM EVERYONE WELCOME COUNCIL MEETS WED. JAN. 22 AT 7 PM TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL C H R I STY 519-4$2-3443 clinton.c assifieds@ sunmedia.ca BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 JANUARY 26, 2014 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! Heartland Community Church (52 Victoria Street, Clinton, Ontario) For information see www.heartlandemc.com Church 519-606-1015 SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2014 10:00 AM FAMILY SERVICE : Worship,as a family with us. Then the chil- dren enjoy their program while adults are blessed by a message for them. 7:00 PM SHARE & PRAYER SERVICE Expect a welcome and a blessing! Fellowship Bible Chapel 220 KING ST., LONDESBOROUGH www.fellowshipbiblechapel.ca SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014 9:45 am: Breaking of read 11:00 am: Family Bible Hour ALL WELCOME! First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014 MORNING SERVICE 1O:3OAM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM