Orillia OPP Staff Sergeant Chuck Vessey, right, presents Doug Abernethy President of Orillia Against Drunk Driving with the Award of Excellence for Fighting Crime with Mayor Ron Stevens.  Doug Abernethy, whose 15-year-old  brother Tim, was killed by a drunk driver, was recognized for his persistence in persuading Ontario to introduce the alcohol ignition interlock device. Inspector James R. Dixon of the Ontario Provincial Police made the nomination to the Ontario Crime Control Commission for Doug Abernethy's work in getting the interlock used in Ontario, and for his efforts with various anti-drinking driving campaigns.   The presentation was made on July 15th 2002, at Orillia City Council. In receiving the award Doug said  " It is a great honor to receive this award, and most importantly  "The alcohol ignition interlock will greatly impact the drinking and driving problem in Ontario." "We have all seen the devastating toll of destruction drunk drivers have unleashed on our roads."  "The countless number of victims that have been seriously injured and killed in twisted crashes caused by people who persist in driving after they have been drinking is heartbreaking."--Doug Abernethy

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