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] | 10- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Knife-wielding thief robs gas station Crime Stoppers and Durham Regional Police are asking for your help in solving a robbery that occurred in Pickering on Dec. 12 of last year. Around 9 p.m. an employee at the Penny Gas Bar located at 478 Kingston Road had occa- sion to be standing inside the gas pump service booth. A male party armed with a knife yanked the service booth door open. Demanding money, the suspect ordered the employee to open the till, then get down on the floor. As the victim complied, the robber helped himself to a quantity of cash. He then fled the area on foot headed in a northerly direction. The suspect is described as male, white, 5' 10" tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black zippered sweat shirt, faded blue jeans DURHAM REGIONAL and black toque. The gas bar attendant was not injured in the incident. The knife used by the culprit is described as an eight inch butcher knife. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not use call display. If you have information regarding this crime give us a call at Durham Regional Crime Stoppers. Our numbers are: 436- 8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Hospitals honor staffers Long-time service recognized at ceremonies last week A Staff, Physician, and Volunteer Appreciation Week was held Jan. 12 to 15 at North Durham Health Services to say "thank you for a job well done." Staff service recognition awards - a lapel pin of the new logo - were presented in Uxbridge and Port Perry to long-service staff. Volunteers were honored at recep- tions in Port Perry and Uxbridge, organized by the staff in appreciation of their work. This year, Dr. Bob Allin received a 30 year service award. As well, staff and physicians who have worked at the Port Perry and Uxbridge Hospitals for 25 years include: Sheila Kennedy, Cook; and Bev Brown, RN; and Drs. Andreas Haralampides, Bill Cohoon, Tom Millar and Ralph Price. Those who received 20 year awards are Tina Sulev, Physiotherapist; Winnie Armstrong, RN; Gayle Cordingley, RPN; Lynn Bernier, RPN; Marilyn Stroud, RN; Cec Barr, RN; Mary Brinkman, RN; Chris Cliff, RN; Jan Jankowski, RN; Mary Lynch, RN, Faye Tait, Purchasing Clerk and Dr. John Stewart. Fifteen years of service were recognized for John Gibbons, Manager of Maintenance and Engineering; Jim Perrault, Maintenance Mechanic; Rossalyn Taylor, Human Resources Advisor; Vicki Dawes, Physiotherapist; Vicky Sheridan, Stores Clerk; Neil Gibson, Housekeeper; Sharon Munro, Admitting Clerk; Fay Torrance, RN; Heather Wilson, RN; Dr. Brian St. John, Irene Glendenning, RPN; Marion Johnston, RN; Donna Pinguet, RN; Lynn Yorke, MLT; and Betsy Convery, RN. Receiving their award for 10 years of service are Mary McFarlane, Accounting Clerk; Mary Pearsell, Health Records; Marlene Abrey, RN; Debbie Taylor, Dietary Aide; Lynn Pedersen, RN; Dr. Brian Batten, Dr. Tom Stefopulos, Joanne Trotter, RN; Lori Nicolai, RPN; Sue MacMillan, RPN; Gail Bailey, Physiotherapist, Sue Dickson, RN; Leisa Foote, RN; Joanne Free, RPN; Annelise Greier, MLT; Yvonne Holland, Finance Clerk; Joan Hood, Diabetes Education Dietitian; Wendy 'Johnstone, Dietary Aide; Marilyn Locke, Cook; Brenda Manns, Financial Analyst; Adrienne Patterson, RN; Marie Powell, RPN; Mary Ross, RN; AnnMarie Svendsen, RN; Cheryl Harrison, RN; and Dr. Paul Puckrin. Thanks were extended by Guy Kirvan, Chief Executive Officer, for the many hours of dedicated work given by physicians, staff and volunteers. Hospital board chair Frank Pinguet, brought a message of appreciation from the board. "It should be remembered that our board members are also volunteers, and give freely of their time and talents," said Guy Kirvan, Chief Executive Officer. "Volunteers and staff, together with our physicians, provide excellent care and service to the people of our community, and we sincerely appreciate the contribu- tions of all members of the team." sl A I i,.. z TT A --_---- = " mm Enjoyercise ACTIVE LIVING FITNESS CLASSES oe First Week FREE tapires ven. 303 MONDAY 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM FRIDAY 9:30 AM eee oon Jl EGS DROP BY UTICA HALL, or CALL LESLIE HARRISON cexperienced instructor) at 832-3190, or KINI NMNOCOANN (certified instructor at YS3-0864. Classes are conducted on a hardwood floor, and suitable for all levels of fitness. Bring a towel, mat, water, and a friend. 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