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4- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 aE Eases "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" The search Is on We're looking for local heroes as we hold | our annual Citizen of the Year event By Chris Hall Port Perry Star The search for the 1998 Citizen of the Year is on, and The Port Perry Star is asking for your help. In the second year for the award, The Star will honor a special member of the community, or someone who has an out- standing deed or achievement to their credit. We are presently seeking nomi- nations for the award. The Citizen of the Year award provides deserved recognition to individuals who have performed noteworthy deeds within the community. Busy volunteer Frank Fielding, was given the inaugural award last July at a special Canada Day cere- mony in Palmer Park. \. It's these outstanding achievements, extraordinary displays of compassion, dedicated volunteers, and acts of courage by individuals that The Star feels deserve recognition, and will rewarded. Those honored will exemplify values such as resourcefulness, courage, inge- nuity, and selflessness. In our search for that special person, 'The Star is asking that the community forward nominations for individuals who have been involved in worthwhile community service endeavors, have overcome debilitating physical or physi- ological handicaps to match or exceed their fellows, or have performed acts of heroism, perhaps endangering fheir own lives. i Nominees must have lived in Scugog Township during the past year or the act they are being nominated for must have taken place within the township. Forms are available at the Port Perry Star office -- 188 Mary St., Port Perry Ontario LIL 1B7 -- and will be accepted until noon on Monday, June 8. The 1998 Citizen of the Year will be selected within a couple of weeks after that and will be honored at this year's 'Canada Day celebrations along with the other nominees. : Tips sought to help prevent tragedy egl under the Child and Family Services Act of Ontario, will investigate all informa- tion pertaining to alleged child neglect orabuse. "er If the need for intervention is estab- lished, Children's Aid will protect victim- ized children by creating changes in the child's circumstances or by bringing ~~ Last year Children's Aid inve: Se; and physical abuse referrals. Children: stoppers teams with ( estigated 288 sexual cannot always protect themselves. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court and the program does not use Call Display. The numbers are 436-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Sergeant Kevin Slaney is the coordi- nator with Durham Regional Crime Stoppers program. CHRIS HALL/PORT PERRY STAR WHAT'S IN THE CARDS: Close to 75 seniors were out at the Latcham Centre last week as bridge tournament was held as part of the Durham Senior Games. The winner of the Port Perry tournament advanced to the Ontario Finals which will be held in Windsor between August 17 to 26. Here, Port Perry's Norm Caswell enjoys a friendly game with a few pals last Wednesday (May 20). By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star Twenty years of "neighbors helping neighbors" were celebrated recently, when Scugog Community Care celebrat- ed its 20th anniversary and honored its many volunteers. "No tax dollars could ever duplicate your value and contribution to the com- munity," Mayor Doug Moffatt told those gathered at the Latcham Centre May 14. "To keep an organization going and growing over the past 20 years is com- mendable." Guest speakers Elizabeth Fulford -- the first Community Care administrator -- and Diane McKinzey, a member of the original advisory committee and a vol- unteer for 20 years, shared their experi- ences with the full house. "We've come a long way since our first office opened in the old arena," Mrs. Fulford said. "Twenty years ago Lawrence Malcolm was mayor. Since then we've always had excellent support from every elected council." "We got involved because we were dedicated to a service in the community," Mrs. McKinzey said. «Community Care was the new kid on the block 20 years ago," she said. "We had a dream for the future and with the excellent guidance we've had since Community Care's inception, we've Community Care marks 20th anniversary In Scugog had an excellent track record." Durham East MPP John O'Toole pre- sented 20-year service certificates to Joanna Kersten, Margaret Ann Lamb, Marion Larmer, Helen Jewell, Mar) Jackson, Dora Martyn, Diane McKinzey, Anne Wanninkhof, Jean and Carl Adams. "Money can never replace the services of a volunteer, and I commend you for the dedicated service you have provided in your community," Mr. O'Toole said. Others recognized for their years of volunteer service were Doris Hill and Bob Martin (15 years) and Helen Mathieson and Carolyn Menzies ( 10 years). Those who have given five years of their time are James Dutton, Margaret Hiemstra, Ross Muir, Jim Rider, Ron Spicer and Donald White. Community Care's volunteers provide clients with transportation to medical appointments and shopping, assist with help and maintenance in and around their homes, and provide telephone security checks. Volunteers also deliver Meals on Wheels, visit clients who are lonely or isolated, and provide foot care clinics. The community mental health pro- gram, COPE, offers a support system to adults with emotional or psychiatric problems. Volunteers are trained in communication and life skills work. ee 2 i Ln \ ; 2, Scugog Community Care marked its anniversary recently, and recognized volunteers who have devoted the past 20 years to service with the organization. In front are Joanna Kersten (left), Marion Larmer, and Helen Jewell. In back are Anne Wanninkhof, MArgaret Ann Lamb, Marj Jackson and Diane McKinzy. Absent were Dora Martyn and Jean and Carl Adams. oo