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8- Orono Weekly imes, Wednesday, January 17, 1996 Getting Closer To Their Goal The Bowmanville Thursday Night Men's Town League got into the giving spirit and made a $500 donation to the Orono Ice Resurfacer Fund. Here League Treasurer Dave Wright presents Ray Bester, President of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association with the cheque. Bowmanville Toastmasters The inclement weather and icy roads did not damp- en the enthusiasm of Bowmanville Toastmasters as we resumed meetings on January 9. Chairman Toastmaster Marilynn Dow chose as her theme the importance of giving a prop- er toast. Members of her head table all gave sample toasts to greet the new year. Their approaches to the toast were varied, but each was appropriate. Toast- master Mike Sullivan pre- sented 'profuse' as the word for the night. In her role as Table Topics Master, Toastmaster Laura Childs presented a challenging review of 1995 as she select- ed a different phase for rem- iniscences from each speak- er. Toastmaster Childs competently explained that each speaker is expected to address the topic, have an opening body and conclu- sion and to fill at least one minute. The assembly was enter- tained by Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann as she relayed a Tale about a faulty gauge. For her efforts she was selected as best speaker. Toastmaster Connie Nelson, with an educational talk, challenged those present to think about neans of improving members satis- faction with the meetings. Toastmaster Nancy Barnes was presented with the best evaluator trophy. Toastmaster Sher Leetooze captured a double header winning both the Spark Plug trophy and the Best Table Topics award. In his thorough analysis of the meeting Toastmaster Gordon West from Baltimore provided both positive and humourous feedback on the evenings activities. Chairman Toastmaster Marilynn Dow was profuse in her thanks to the well pre- pared head table. Come and join us Tuesday 7:30 for cof- Operatiori Afghan The staff and volunteers of Big Sisters Newcastle- Oshawa-Whitby ·' are embarking op an "under- cover" activity of sorts called Operation Afghan. That's right, they<re making afghans -- colourful, rustic creations designed to keep the Inuit chitlren of Davis Inlet warm. The finished blankets will be presented to Innushare for distribution later in 1996. Innpshare is a Whitby based registered charitable tru§t dedicated to aiding the woinen and chil- dren of Davis inlet, Labrador. Big Sisters, Little Sisters, agency staff ard volunteers are knitting aud crocheting 6"x6" squares in chunky or 4-ply knittfing worsted acrylic yarn, but some help is needed. If you can donate wool left over from other pro- jects this army of knitters will work it into squares. Or turn those scraps or any inexpensive wool into valu- able squares to help build some blankets. Call 725- 9300 and ask for Susan if you'd like to help. fee and cookies at the Darlington Hydro Information Centre. For more information please call Toastmasters at 623-2243 or 623-3527. Bowl For Millions with Big Brothers The Big Brothers of Clarington will be holding their 1996 Bowl for Millions Campaign during the week of February 17 to 24. We are seeking the active support of the community for this fundraiser. We invite you to take part in the Celebrity Day Bowl on Saturday, February 24 at Liberty Bowl, Baseline Rd.' in Bowmanville. Bowling times are 4:00 or 5:00 and if necessary at 6:00 p.m. as well. Please call the office, 623-6646, for sponsor sheets and to register for the time you Wish to bowl. Participants are encour- aged to solicit flat rate pledges and to bring the money on Celebrity Day. A t-shirt donated by the Orono Weekly Times and other businesses will be given to participants tuming in total pledges of $50 or over at Celebrity Day. Winners of the two major adult prizes will be drawn from partic- pants turning in total pledges by 2 p.m. on Thursday February 29. Your choice of one night's accomodation for two at a Toronto hotel plus breakfast or two tickets to Beauty and the Beast. Prizes donated by Bowmanville Travel and Walt Disney Theatrical Canada Inc. A Raptor wrist watch will be given to a youth bowling on Celebrity Day who turns in the most money by 2 p.m. or Thursday February 29. (Please note that Youth Bowling League participants and Little Brothers are rewarded for their participa- tion in Bowl for Millions with other prizes). Several challenges are already organized for Celebrity Day and Big Brothers of Clarington invites the community to particpate in the parent and child or school representa- tive challenges. Also, indi- viduals, professionals and businesses are invited to participate - just call the office at 623-6646 for pledge sheets and registration. If you wish to support Big Brothers but are unable to bowl a donation may be made to the Bowl for Millions Campaign. Join in the fun on Celebrity Day and support Big Brothers of Clarington. Last year the Orono Weekly Times beat the Canadian Statesman to win the newspaper challenge, and we look to do so again this year. We are already assembling our team to go and bowl, but if you would like to make a pledge for our team you may do so at our office. Also, any business that would like to be includ- ed on the back of the t-shirt should contact Troy Young at 983-5301. Cost for the placement is $100.00 for a business card sized spot. 100 t-shirts are being made. Any additional funds raised will be given to the Bowl for Millions Campaign on behalf of all of the sponsors on the shirt.