By Michael Armijo Walnut-Diamond Bar – At last Wednesday’s Volunteer Recognition Dinner, seven honorees received awards and recognition for their hard work, dedication, and service to the Walnut Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station. “This room is filled with volunteers and it’s a great feeling to see so many of you here tonight,” said newly appointed Walnut Sheriff Captain Jeff Scroggin. “You all are great watchpersons and good stewards to our community.” The annual event, which was held at the LA Royal Vista Country Club this year, is hosted by the Walnut Sheriff Booster Club, which holds annual fundraisers to support the volunteers, explorers, and reserve deputies. “By your volunteerism, if you place it into numbers, you have donated over $280,000 worth of service,” said the evening’s host, Gil Rivera, of http://www.sellyourcasa.com. A number so large, that it amazed the crowd. Rivera is also a board member on the Sheriff Booster Club. Those who were honored were: Station Volunteer of the Year – Tim Boktor; Walnut Volunteer of the Year – Lynda Woodstra; Diamond Bar Volunteer of the Year – Jorge Torres; Rowland Heights Volunteer of the Year – Frank Duquite; Reserve Deputy of the Year – Ed Boktor; Explorer of the Year – Philine Tran; and Disaster Communications Services Volunteer of the Year – Joe Almada. “Our annual fundraising efforts support the many items that are NOT on the LA County Sheriff’s budget,” said Booster Club President Dr. Jeffry Lowe, a Chiropractor at Lowe’s Chiropractic in Diamond Bar. “Our next fundraiser is our annual Variety Show, next Sat., May 4 at Walnut High School, beginning at 6 pm. If you cannot attend, at least purchase a ticket. 100% goes towards the station. The site for our ticket website is http://www.seatyourself.biz/sheriff.” The money raised goes towards Sheriff Reserve Officers needs, Volunteer supplies, and Explorer fees and costs, according to Dr. Lowe.