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12 - THE PORT PERRY STAR, Tuesday, February 20, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Bank employees devote time to worthy efforts Staff members at local banks aren't con- cemed solely with financial matters; they're also very involved in the community. At the Royal Bank's Port Perry branch, employees get into the act of volunteering in a large way. For. several years manager Susan Rabjohn has given of her time to support the Guiding program in Brooklin. And for the last five years, Shirley Polito has worked with Scouts Canada. The local branch was recognized recent- ly for its commitment to the Meals on Wheels program, with which it has been involved for 10 years. Several staff devote their time and efforts to the local Canadian Cancer Society, doing door-to-door canvassing, daffodil sales, and participating in the Terry Fox Run. One staff member fondly remembered for her countless volunteer efforts was Mary Lou Camochan. It was a very sad day in Scugog last month when Mrs. Camochan passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Our local hospital benefits from the commitment of Jayne Parry and Gillian Hardy, who give of their time regularly on a weekly basis. And when Mrs. Parry isn't doing her volunteer work at the hospital, you can often find her at the Scugog Shores Museum. Bank staff are also involved in fundrais- ing activities for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Big Brothers and Sisters, and the donation of the "Staff Dress Down Funds" to local initiatives which, to date, has amounted to more than $3,500 given to the community. Staff are also devoted supporters of the Operation Scugog food bank, and for the last 10 years have taken on a special project of providing Christmas dinner and gifts to two families in need. "The staff here at the bank are continu- ally giving of themselves to help make Port Perry a better community in which to live and work," said Ms Rabjohn. At the CIBC's Port Perry branch, manager Lee Fernandez says his staff goes beyond the call of duty in the community. "We're proud to have our employees help out in the community. They enjoy helping others." Staff members Ingrid Larmer, Jake Lopers, Maureen Whyte, Clyde Russell and Janet Howsam deliver Meals on Wheels. And Mrs. Howsam also volunteers her time and energy in the annual Run For the Cure for Breast Cancer, raising over $3,500 for this . event in 2000. Last year she was presented a . Community Service Award recognizing her involvement in the community. CIBC worker Kelly Olsen, who is a trustee with Operation Scugog, founded the Operation Scugog's Children's Clothing Sale seven years ago. The event is now run by Kate Archibald. At Christmas the CIBC employees sup- port Operation Scugog by raising money and supporting a family. Glenna Staniland also helps with monthly draws, with pro- ceeds going to the food bank. h J { a GREEN FEES: © BAN | GN 3 0 JN JN CJ = ~---- GOLF CLUB Lodge loans equipment to patients in need of it Can you picture yourself in this dilemma? You've just been released from the hospital after suffering an injury or illness, and suddenly are in need of home health care. You're probably think- ing you have to rent or pur- chase equipment from a health supply store. That's where the Oddfellows Lodge in Port Perry comes in. The lodge loans wheelchairs, crutch- es, hospital beds, canes, commodes and other devices out free of charge; it's one of the Lodge's many community services. While there is no fee for this assistance donations are always welcome, says Harry Hill, treasurer of the Humanitarian Department. "We generally receive donations anywhere from $5 to $50," he says. He recalls one time a $100 cash donation came in that warmed everyone's heart. "We received a letter from a young boy that read, in part, 'l want to thank you for the use of the wheelchair when | broke my ankles 'cause it allowed me to attend school'," said Mr. Hill. "It really made us proud that we helped this young lad out, and to think he gave us $100." The Oddfellows Lodge has been a presence in Port Perry since receiving its charter on June 27, 1871. Since 1965 Warner Lodge 75 has been located across from Lake Scugog Lumber. Community services include the free loaning of home healthcare needs; Harry Hill says the Oddfellows Lodge has Ae medical equipment it will loan to those in the :community who have need of it. donations to Central Seven; Operation Scugog; Community Care, and peo- ple who are sick and in dis- tress. The Lodge also sup- ports eye research at the University of Toronto, the Arthritis Foundation and Camp Trillium, which serves children with termi- nal illness. The ladies' lodge, Maybelle Rebekah Lodge 348, was established in 1948 and works in harmony with Warner many projects. Through donations from the public and fundraising events, such as the popu- lar beef dinners and Mother's Day and Father's Day breakfasts, Warner Lodge will be able to carry on its good work in the community, Mr. Hill says. "We're proud to have had the privilege of giving to our community for 130 years," he said. Lodge on