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wy 18 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, December 20, 1994 Community rallies behind Debra-Ann Taylor by Heather McCrae Debra-Ann Taylor has always felt the people of Scugog make this community a wonderful place to live and work. But now she's positively sure as over a hundred people attended a luncheon and silent auction at the Port Perry Lions Club Hall in Manchester, held in her honour on December 13. Debra-Ann was one of the victims shot in the bank robbery on October 20 at the Port Perry plaza. Three members of the Durham Regional Police Force, Detective Paul Mooy, Constables Warren Ellis and Mark McConkey, along with Bank of Montreal manager, Al Knight were wounded in the robbery. Debra-Ann was the only one of the five without income protection while off work from her real estate job, recovering from her injuries. It was for this reason the Port Perry Lions Club and members of the real estate profession in Scugog teamed together to stage this fundraiser in the form of a luncheon and silent auction. The hall, filled with. members of the real estate profession and other businesses and friends came to support this worthy cause. Because of their concern and donations from several businesses towards the auction, the entire benefit was a success. Two draws,one having a first prize of $1,000., supported by the Lions Club, and another draw for a Walter Campbell Limited SEASON'S JOYTO ONE dll fixed up with love, laughter and happiness. We're proud to say our business Is built on the support 4 and trust+ of our loyal customers. From all of usat Scugog Equipment Rental 4g Sales & Services Edition print, Autumn Hunt, donated by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, with the co- operation of the Framer's Gallery, were also made at the event. "Today is overwhelming" Debra said in a trembling voice, as she spoke into the microphone. "I'm really fortunate to have friends like you" she said, as she looked misty-eyed over the crowded hall. Debra was also presented with cheques from Terry Coyne, Treasurer of the Scugog Mens' Slow Pitch and Lions Club member Harry. Sisson representing the Honeydale Women's Institute. The winner of the $1,000. was Dean Ballingall and Gwen Taylor, no relation to Debra- Ann, won the limited edition print that had been personally family will be moving to Port Perry in the Spring and we want you to be our agent!" Already, a date has been set for Debra-Ann to show the family properties next month. signed by the artist when he was a guest at the Framer's Gallery last month. Mrs. Taylor was elated with her prize, saying this is her first piece of Campbell's art. Debra-Ann hopes to be back to work in the new year and there's one client she's looking forward to meeting already. While she was convalescing in hospital she received a phone call from a man in Burlington. After seeing an interview with her from her hospital bed and learning of her plight, he phoned to ask if she was the wounded real estate agent he had seen on his TV. « "Do you still consider Port Perry to be a safe place to live?" he asked. "You bet I do" she replied. "Good", he said, because my A benefit luncheon was held recently for Debra Taylor, one of the shooting victims of the Bank of Montreal robbery in October. Two cheques were presented to Debra from the Scugog Men's Slo-Pitch League and the Honeydales Women's Institute. In top photo from left are Terry Coyne, treasurer of the Slo-Pitche League; Harry Sisson, representing the Honeydale W.I.; Debra Taylor and Gord Brown, president of the Port Perry Lions which organized a raffle draw. In second photo are Gwen Taylor (right) winner of a framed print for the Chamber of Commerce draw on Debra's behalf. At left is Debra with Tracey Strong of Framer's Gallery and Brenda Casteels, Chamber of Commerce vice ident. In total, these fundraising efforts for Debra UST WHAT THE . DOCTOR ORDERED Colleen and Twyla at HERBALLY YOURS Here's our prescription for the holidays Take an extra dose of health and good fortune and enjoy the season! have generated more than $10,000. She was left without income protection after the shooting in October, and won't return to work full time until will into the new year. See story at left. MANY TANKS TO YOU! When it comes to the holidays, fill 'em up with the best fuel oh a. ace and joy. We wish you all the cause you are the best. RAY'S TOWING 985-8707 -