As published in The Peterborough Examiner, October 26, 2011.
Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams, John Bruce honoured Monday
By Examiner Staff
The Rotary Club of Peterborough awarded Paul Harris fellows Monday to Ann McIlmoyle, Erica Cherney, Bill Lockington, John Mackle, Jill Adams and John Bruce.
The fellow, established in 1957, recognizes people who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
McIlmoyle, a retired teacher, won the vocational service award for her association with teacher education at Trent University, the University of Waterloo, Dalhousie University and Lakehead University.
As a teacher, and in retirement, she has worked with students and teachers at schools including Adam Scott Collegiate, Lakefield District Secondary School, Kenner Collegiate, PCVS and Holy Cross
Secondary School.
Erica Cherney and Bill Lockington both won the Community Service Award.
Cherney, a local businesswoman, volunteered with the United Way of Peterborough and District for seven years in a number of roles including as president. Cherney also sat on the board of Trent University for nine years including four years as chairwoman. Cherney was also chairwoman of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area and has volunteered for the Peterborough Symphony, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Fleming College, Beth Israel Synagogue and the Trillium Foundation.
Lockington is a founding and past chairman/director of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation.
His has offered long-time support for the Jr. Lakers Lacrosse, the Art School of Peterborough and
the Peterborough Collegiate Foundation. He also served the YWCA's Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign, St. Joseph's Health Centre, the Festival of Trees and Showplace Peterborough.
Most recently, Lockington has helped establish the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. He is currently chairman and director of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster.
John Mackle, the former education director of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, won the Community Service and Vocational Award. He has been co-chairman of the United Way of Peterborough and District campaign. He was unable to attend Monday's ceremony and will receive his award later.
Jill Adams, a retired nurse, won the International Service Award. Adams has been on a series of overseas missions including four months at an orphanage in Mexico; she is also an active fundraiser for Sleeping Children Around the World.
Teacher John Bruce won the New Generations Service Award. Bruce has taught around the world including in Peterborough and has volunteered coaching varsity hockey at the high school level.
He has also volunteered for Jamaican Self-Help during his summer teaching breaks.
