Executive 2004

President: John Goverde

Vice President: Ed Otto

Treasurer: Pat Simiana

Secretary: Alanna Coles

Directors: Pat Atikinson, Bob Cumming, Donald Outram, Douglas Knox, Florence Wilson, Melvin Smith

2003 Annual Report

The Association had a busy yet quiet year, with 56 calls, down from last year’s 61.

We celebrated our tenth anniversary this year. Where has the time gone? WAPVA was started in August of 1993 at the request of the OPP and under the leadership of officer Ron Buchanan and officer Ken Wesley.

Members were out assisting First Response on four occasions by directing traffic at some accidents, as well as assisting in the search and recovery of a 6 year old boy who was found after being lost for four hours. WAPVA also received two calls for assistance from the OPP.

WAPVA members found a snowmobile and a burned out car, both discoveries were reported to Police.

Numerous calls regarding alarms going off were reported this year, most were a direct result of the power outage, however all reports were checked out and the owners were notified. During the power outage, members patrolled the town and checked on the residents at the Maple View complex to make sure that everyone was alright.

One call no one wants to hear is ‘’Officer Down”. Our members were the first ones on the scene, along with First Response. WAPVA assisted the OPP with the investigation and search for the vehicle involved. Thanks to all the information and help of the public, an arrest was made a couple of days later.

Members provided security during Country Good Times and the Agricultural Fair. There were some problems during the set-up of the Fair, as someone was uttering death threats, Police were called and the suspect was taken into custody.

Our annual Roast Beef Dinner was a huge success. We had to close the doors early, as we were completely sold out. Thanks to all that came out and showed support. This year we also held a raffle on a load of logs that were donated to us, in order to raise some funds to offset the increasing cost of our operations. WAPVA would like to thank the person who made the donation. The draw was held during Country Good Times and the winner was Mr. Tallman of Peterborough, congratulations.

Members were out in full force in Wilberforce and Harcourt during Halloween to make sure all the children were safe and having a good time. Mission accomplished.

WAPVA members were also out a great deal checking and tagging Cottages. Places that were found to be open were locked up, and the owners were notified.

It was heart breaking after spending all day on Farquhar Lake checking cottages, to hear the next day that there were four places broken into and completely vandalized. Thanks go to the neighbor that was awakened during the night by the noise and who called the police. The two suspects were taken in to custody. WAPVA President, John Goverde went over to see what happened, and apologized to the owners who were nevertheless appreciative as to what WAPVA does and asked that the association please keep up the good work, knowing often members are checking the area.

After ten years some of the members are getting older, and this Cottage Check is a big job to monitor 1600 seasonal residences. WAPVA is looking for some new, younger people that would like to join the organization and help make a difference.

Please lets all work together so we can make a difference in keeping crime down and enjoy a Quiet, Safe and Peaceful Community.