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Joan Godley recently retired from her position as Candy Striper co-ordinator at the Community Memorial Hospltal. See story. . ¥ All at Guaranteed Low Prices! FAMOUS 73 Levolore VERTICALS * VENETIANS PLEATED SHADES Largest Carpet Selection In Scugog Tawnship and a member of the largest carpet buying group in Canada. HOMESTEAD by Ballard & Carnegie HWY. 7A EAST - PORT PERRY 985-2451 or 985-2157 Se sec ul Christmas at an Irish Pub? ... YOU BET! Join us for an after work Christmas stop. We have Free Christmas appetizers from 4 to 7 PM daily. We also have many Holiday Food Specials featuring our famous Fish and Chips for only $5.50, all Christmas Week To help you have a safe and happy holiday, we offer Free non-alcoholic beverages for designated drivers; and 10% of Taxi Service from Comfort Ride Taxi. We will be closing at 6 PM on Friday, December 24th and Closed Christmas Day. We re-open at noon on Sunday, December 26th. The Antrim House Pub Good food. Good drink. Good times. 56 Water Street 985-8853 Monday to Saturday 11 AM to 1 AM; Sunday Noon to Midnight After ~ being volunteer coordinator of the Adult Volunteer Program for ten years at the Community Memorial Hospital, Joan Godley resigned in 1992. But two months later she was back in action again, this time as the coordinator of the candy striper program. "I could see there was a definite need for a coordinator to promote this worthwhile program" says Joan, "and it's turned out ta be a very one." These 18 caring young women have all shown admirable qualities and the program is becoming increasingly more popular, so much so that there are now seven girls on the waiting list. The hospital held a mother/daughter dinner in its library on Monday, December 6, to honour these girls but it was also a time to say farewell to Joan Godley, too. Due to failing health Joan is retiring from her position. "T've had a very lucky life" says Joan, "really happy, and I accept anything that comes my way. Life has its compensations." Joan has always enjoyed working with people and after she resigned from teaching piano a few years ago she decided she'd like to work with people who weren't as fortunate as she, It was then when she volunteered to work at the hospital, and it wasn't long before she Became the coordinator of the adult volunteer pi "Being a volunteer in such a worthwhile program (adult and Joan Godley retires youth) gave me a good lift" says this spunky lady. "I've had some wonderful times and have never seen a hospital before where there's so much activity!" Many hugs and tears were exchanged at the dinner as Joan said her farewell and received a standing ovation. If there are any girls between the ages « of 1n and 18 that are d in hospital vol work, then give Ruth Wilkins, Staff Education Coordinator, a call. Ruth has worked alongside Joan for years, and the latter says, "she's been such a wonderful help in the program". The new coordinator of the Candy Striper/Youth Program will be announced in the new | = The hosphtal honoured its many 'Candy Stripers and youth a ---- at a dinner on December 6. in photo front from left are Leslie Howsam, Brooke McLaughlin, Leanne Holt, Bree Crowe and Jillian Howsam. In the back Pamela icole Barton, Courtney Chase and Katie Armstrong. Absent are Ann McClelland, Dawn Brown, Andrea Edgar, Joanna Shepherd, Amy Bertrand, Jullanne Brownson, Sarah Pike, Tanya Latrellle and Colleen DeKoning. LUCYK RENOVATIONS um. Ontario Professional PORT PERRY 985-8569 Renovators Association, Serving the Scugog Area for Over 20 Years STANLEY 8 AUTHORIZED AGENT for STANLEY DOOR SYSTEMS BW STEEL CLAD, EXTERIOR, INSULATED DOOR SYSTEMS OSHAWA 434-0517 December & January Special FREE FACTORY rinaaald Call John fora Free Estimate on . how to beautify your home and make it more energy efficient.