 "Birmingham Evening Mail (England)")
|
George keeps crooks at bay.(News)
From:
Birmingham Evening Mail (England)
| Date:
February 4, 2004
| COPYRIGHT 2004 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
|
Byline: LISA McCARTHY
A 74-YEAR-old grandfather who has been looking out for his neighbours for the past 15 years has won a top award.
George Carter, of Alum Rock, who is still climbing ladders to fit house alarms for residents, has won a Chief Constable's Neighbourhood Watch Award.
The sprightly pensioner was honoured for gaining the trust of the community, increasing Alum Rock and Nechells NW's membership and slashing the number of repeat victims...