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=p 12 -- Scugog Citizen - Tuesday, August 23, 1994 pr A Many changes at bank over last 25 years by Heather McCrae When Joan Beare was hired as a teller at the Royal Bank 25 years ago she never anticipated making a career in the banking industry. But the years rolled by, and she's worked her way up through the ranks to her present position of Manager, Customer Service Last week tie staff took Joan out for supper to celebrate this milestone, 'royally' entertaining their supervisor with skits and songs, presenting her with the Royal Doulton figurine, "Forget Me Not" Speaking to the Citizen, Joan recalled the day she was hired August 12, 1969. The bank was hiring and had contacted PPHS inquiring if they had any students who were looking for an office job. Fresh out of school at nineteen years of age, Joan was referred to the position and after an interview with Al Pacey, the manager at the Royal at that time, she was hired the next day and the rest is history The time when Joan was hired was the pre-computer era, when 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The family of FRED & RUBY GRIFFIN cordially invite friends and relatives to a 'Come & Go Tea' from 2 to 4 PM; 'Dance' from 8 PM to 12 September 3rd, 1994 | Tyrone Community ; Centre. Best wishes only Mr. & Mrs. Don Jenkins of Pontypool and Q = 2 S S \ Z Q S : QQ tv banking hours were from 10 am 3 pm Monday through Friday and when interest and postings were done manually When Joan initially became employed with the bank, it was situated where the Children's Den clothing store is today and the LCBO occupied the space where the bank presently stands. Throughout Joan's banking career she has also worked for managers George Proctor, Bill English, Tom Mullen, Norm Tetlock and the present manager, Marva Collins In Joan's present position of Manager, Customer Service, she's literally in charge of the office and its employees, making sure everything runs smoothly, and in an organized way - right down to ensuring the toilets flush properly! In order to assist the smooth running of the office, If you see PAUL August 28th, 1994, wish him a Happy 50th Birthday! Love - Donna, Tracey & Todd Peer Pressure presents ... the staff also presented her with essential tools, in case a breakdown occurs, mechanisms such as pliers screwdriver, hammer and silver covered toilet plunger! Joan told the Citizen she considers many of the staff her friends and part of her family as "I've worked with some for twenty years." I've had a lot of fun over the past twenty-five years" she said "l never asked for a transfer Why would | want to commute when | can walk to work, and enjoy the employees and customers as much as | have" Joan Beare of the Royal Bank, Port Perry. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Van Ryswyk of Blackstock . are pleased to announce [= T. {ed GIF Jo] [e]e]N Citizen the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, | LISA MARTE BLOWOUT! | | classifieds K ARLN OEL 50% OFF as SUMMER STOCK son of Mrs. Dianne Kru 25% OFF al BACK-to-SCHOOL STOCK / and the late Hans Krav School's Back'in Two Weeks! Draw for $25. Gift Certificate THEY WORK! of Malagash, N.S 'Wedding to take place P P 36 Water St, eg EER PRESSURE Port Perry chstock End ure "clothing for the young and young at heart" 98 112 WATER ST., PORT PERRY 985-0046 5-6397 FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE OPEN 7 DAYS a WEEK. Across from Ball Diamond. w A) AS Ce (2 +S pecial Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Phillips of Blackstock are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, 11 CAROLINE to LLOYD DAVID E og I son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Adams of Hamilton. The weddi ill take place in Dundas, Ontai on Sakuma Sephember Jan 1954 J SAL, AUGUST 27h - » 0 4: Plan to attend our 'Special Pen Delfin Event' It you have a Special Family Matter that yo A repr fative from / EE EEN Va RIRY IY] would like to share with our Citizen readers Pen Delfin will be af please call 985-6337 for more information Pentland Jewellers to Wish your special little person a Happy 1st Birthday: introduce this special Congratulate your post-secondary school graduate figurine, available only Announce your wedding engagement. Congratulate AA anniv wh . 25 or 50 cing Ine special oven. Pronounce your weddi 'mony you're not a member PE wing for Family Matters is 5 PM Friday of the Pen Delfin Family NTLAND EWELLERS [cle eIlale Realy] [ofa h photos are - - righ i nae ge Circle - Plan to join! 174 Queen Street, PORT PERRY 985-7641 a *® di ) -