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4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 3,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" KELLY LOWN/PORT PERRY STAR Community Memorial Hospital held a staff recognition day on April 28 to thank members of the staff for their dedicated service over the years. Several employees were given pins for thelr years of service. Pictured (from left) Kent Farndale, Chairman of the Hospital Board, Tina Demmers, Director of Rehabilitation, 10 years service, Bette Hodgins, Director of Special Services, 15 years service, Maureen Derrane-Tesolin, Health Records Techni- cian, 10 years service and Dave Brown, Chief Executive Officer. SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR Community Memorial Hospital honored its long-time employees at a Staff Recognition Day on Thursday. Those receiving pins included Debbie McGarry, Hospital Foundation manager (10 years), Gail Wallace, Food Service Aide (25 years), Kent Farndale, Hospital Chairman who made the presentation, Gail Verwoerd, RN (10 years) and Dave Brown, Hospital Administrator (20 years). Missing from the picture are Marie Stephenson (15 years) and Rae Robson, chief nursing officer (10 years). Palliative Care director overwhelmed by response Officials at Uxbridge Pallia- tive Care are "overwhelmed" with the response to a recent course it offered. "We were thrilled with the re- sponse. In fact we were over- whelmed." said Betty Bignell, Executive Director. . The response was so over- whelming that Ms. Bignell was forced to turn people away from the seminar. Twenty people had registered in advance, but 43 came to the first class on April and a community directory. tion. Scugog Leisure Guide to be distributed next week The Township of Scugog Parks and Recreation Department will be releasing it's 3rd Annual Recreation and Leisure Guide soon. Watch for the guide in the Thursday, May 12 edi- tion of the Scugog Shores News. The Leisure Guide gives township residents an overview of recreation in Scugog. Included in the guide are sections on Summer Camps, Birdseye Pool programs, Scugog and Black- stock Arena programs, a yearly calendar, cultural interests Hang on to the guide to use as a reference for the entire year. Any community organization wishing to be included are encouraged to contact the Township Office for more informa- 25. "The response shows a won- derful support and interest in the Scugog community," she said. The 10-week course is for prospective volunteers who would like to work with termi- nally ill individuals and their families, as well as for anyone seeking to increase their aware- ness of issues facing individuals and families when dealing with a terminal illness. The course will cover all as- pects of palliative care includ- ing facing death, grief and be- reavement, and spirituality and the care of dying. A number of guest speakers and panelists will be utilized. Ms. Bignell said the partici- pants could serve as palliative care volunteers in the area after completing the course. Twelve now serve in the area for Ux- bridge Palliative Care, soon to be renamed Hospice Uxbridge- Scugog. By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star More than 60 people have al- ready inquired about partici- pating in this month's Talk It,. Walk It, Stock It walk-a-thon to benefit Operation Food Bank. The 10-kilometre walk-a- thon, organized by Maggie McDonald of Port Perry, is be- ing planned for May 15. The name of the walk-a-thon represents getting people talk- ing about the event and walking in the event to stock the shelves ofthe food bank. Residents who like to walk are invited to take part in the fundraising event, which Mrs. McDonald would like to see be- come an annual event, with a different benefactor each year. Several prizes are up for grabs, for those who bringin the most pledges. Prizes to date in- clude two Toronto Blue Jay tick- ets, donated by Paul's Plumbing Marguerite and Allen Bea- cock greeted all the members at- tending our meeting which was held on April 27. Following the singing of our National Anthem and a enthusiastic greeting by our members to one another, Alan Pollock, Recreation Co- ordinator for Scugog, spoke on the improvements that are planned for the Latcham Cen- tre and the recreational activi- ties we can enjoy this summer. Minutes of the previous meet- ings and the financial report were read by Mary Cannon and Min. Martin respectively. The various committee members re- ported on their activities and plans. The meeting closed with all present reciting the Mizpah Benediction. After some light refresh- ments, we enjoyed a bingo game which most members partici- pated in. A delicious pot luck dinner completed our day. The next meeting which will be held on May 11 will have a Hawaiian theme so be sure to Scugog's * | Interest is high | for walk-a-thon later this month Service, dinner for two at the Murray House, dinner at the Pizza Delight as well as gift cer- tificates for the Settlement House and Strawberry Threads. Residents wishing to partici- pate in the walk-a-thon can pick up a pledge sheet at Strawberry Threads, Port Perry IGA, Set- tlement House, Immaculate Conception Church or at the Royal Bank. Anyone wanting more information can call Mrs. McDonald at 985-8551 during the day and 985-3187 in the evenings. Volunteers are also needed for the day of the walk-a- thon. There is no administration fee to take part in the worth- while cause, participants are asked to just raise as much in pledges as possible. The 10-km walk will begin at Palmer Park and take in many streets in Port Perry, a route de- signed by local historian Paul Arculus. | Seniors meeting wear those island colors and dress. A few tickets for the Wood- bine races are available. Call the Martins at 985-8146 for in- formation. See you at the next meeting. Spring clothes on sale Operation Scugog presents a sale of childrens spring and summer clothing, toys, shoes, bikes and more at the Masonic Hall this weekend. The sale takes place Friday, May 6 from 7-9 p.m. and Satur- day, May 7 from 9-noon. The fifth annual sale benefits Operation Scugog. Past sales have raised $2,500 to date. SCOTT ANDERSON / PORT PERRY STAR A spring Palliative Care Awareness course was attended by more that 40 people last week. The 10-week course touches on all aspects of palliative care from facing death to caring for the terminally Ill. Pictured are B Bignell, executive director of Uxbridge Palllative Care Service, and Anne Wanninkho,f a board member. I en TENS PRA AR nl + So et. SEIT epuii ~ a