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OnWely-Ivrim, Wedncsd4, May 2h1, l 97 - Volunteers To Manitoba from Toronto Newcastle Lions celebrate 5Oth anniversary May lOth A large group ofw-,ell--wish- ers g5athered at th-e Newcastle Commiunity Hall on May loth to help the Newcastle Lions celebrate their Sth Anniversary as a comniiuniity service organization. Head table guests ýniclded repre- sentatives rom ail levels of Govrnmntand Lions International. Lion Murray Paterson, head of the Anniversary Comittee acted as Chair-man and the -banquet was ably catered by St. Saviour's congregation from Orono. Ater dinner, President Terry Graham welcomed the one hundred and ighty peo- ple who ljad, come to help the Newcastle Lions celebrate. Lion Ron Locke introduced the head table, Lion Edmond Majer introduced the past District Officers and present Cabinet and Lion Frank Hoar introduced the vlsltlng clubs with special empliasis on Bowmanville Lions club, who were the spons ors of the Newcastle Club 50 years ago. The guest'speaker, Past internationai Director, Lion Bruce Murray was introduced by Lion Brenton Rickard. Lion Bruce is a wýidely sought after speaker and lias been the speaker'at the Newcastle Lions 3th and 4th Annîversaryý. PID Lion Bruce gave a very humorous and thouglit provoking presenta- tion. Thanks was given by Lion George Rc~r with a presentation of, rsonal gift and a donation in ..us naine to the Lions Foi-iation of Canada. Certificates anuL plaques were presented along with kind words from Mayor Hamre, ME, Alex Shepherd and ÔMPP Johin 0OToole. Tlhese mementos wýere accepted by President Lion Terry who thanked the representatives from ai l evels of government for their support over the last 50 yea7rs of LIionism in Newcastle and for their pres- ence at the Anniversar. Lioness Preside'nt, Marilyn Mart-in presented the Lions with a newi set of world table flags froite Lioness Clubt of Newcastle. Marilynl. was thanked by P1-resident Terry. The Newcastle Lions attemupt to- present Melvin Jones Awards which honour the founder of Lions Club International to one or two of their members each year. IMelvin Jones Awards are the most prestigious award that any Lion cani receive and the club chose this time to pre- sent this year's awards. Lion Ron Locke was the recipient of the first award, presented by Lion Howard Quinney and the second award ,vas pre- sented to Lion Pat Blaker by Lion Edmond Majer. Another Lion Brenton Rickard, who received one of the first Melviii Jones awards was pre- sented with a Judge 'Stevenson ' Award thus becoming the first Newcastle Lion to have received both ofe these prestigious awards. During the evening the ClreHigli School Band playedý( varlous selections to Ihe- dliglit of the audience. Af'lert'he la-st selection, Chairman Lion Murray Platerson-, presented the bandà leader with a donation to hieip the band with special needs. WITH LOVE! The Manitoba FlJood Relief Fund wlll be the beneflciary of net proceeds from a f'und- raising concert to be held at Toronto's Winîter Garden Theatre on Tuesday, June 10o, as.the final eveni.n the 1997 Michelle Wright Chevy Thunder Tour. With assistance fromspon- sors General Motors of Canada and its Toronto area Chevy Truck dealers and Toronto's new country radio station, CISS-FM, Michelle Wright is staging the benefit concert with profit.s being directed to the Canadian Red Cross for distribution to Manitoba flood victims and their families. Many of those inivolved with the s how will be doniating their services. "! feel 1 have to do some- thlng to help the people in MLanitoba," Michelle said, mn offering to donate lier time. "We're calling it To Manitoba From Toronto With Love, and it will be our way of saying that we care about the folks out there and that we want to help as they try to get their lives back to normnai." Michelle, who was forced to rescliedule a Winnipeg con- cert In early May due to the flood crisis, said, "I saw thie water cresting and the dam- age to the land and the com- munities as 1 toured -Western Canada and 1 heard and saw first-hand the concern people had for their familles, their DUR'HAM EASTJ R. DAIRY '-,CLUB The Durham East Jr. Dairy Club held their second meet- ing May 5, 1997 at the farmnof Ron V\,ice. T'he meeting com- menced at 17:45 p.m.i when the club sald the 4H pledge and Morgan Milson, the club secretary took attendance and read the minutes for the last meeting. We then answered the roll cal! whlch was, "WVhat does every calf need to live healthuly? The members then dis- cussed ban ventilation and bedding before the club lead- ers Ron Vice and Angela Martin expanding the tactics to judging dalry cattie. We were lead on a tour of the barn whie we dlscussed the differences between the venti- 1lation -for young *calves and full grown cows. ,To finish the meeting, we judged a class of 2 year old mlilklng hoîstein cows. The meeting was motîoned to ad'journr and second before finishaing. We were lead into the milk-h-ýouse and served r-efreshments suppied by the Vice family. The next meeting will be hosted by the Larmer failpily on Wedniesday, June 4, 1997. Wxtten by Melonie Allun Durham East Jr. Dairy Press Reporter relatives, their neighbours and friends." "As it's the wrap--up of the tour, this concert also gives u5 an opportunity to say thanks to ail those who attended the Chevy Thunder Tour concerts during the past several weeks,- sald the Ontario-born, "Country Female Vocalist of the Year," Juno Award %,inner.Il lias been a wonderful exý,perience for ail of us." Dave Hepburn, president of GM of Canada's South Central Ontario Dealer Marketing Aýssociationi, rep- resentirng more than 70 Chevrolet dealers, said, "Michelle and lier special guest performer, New Brunswicker Jullan Austin, have visited 37 communities across Canada and presented 44 performances since mid- April. We are delighted to ha-ve the concert series end here ini Toronto with a benefit event to raîse funds for flood relief in Manitoba." ne eded Hospital Library If you are outgoing, like hielping people, have good computer keyboarding skills, and a fewv hours a week to spare, Memorial HospDitai's librariy needs you. Volunteers are needed for the library on Mondays. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.. Accurate keyboardung skills would be an asset. Ini addition, ideal candidates would be people who are used to working independently, as they will mostly be on their own, and have good "people skills.- Training for the work would take place Tuesday mornings for two weeks. For more information, con- tact Mary IMcDiarmid, Coordînator of the Hospita's- lbayat 623-3331, ext. 5218 between 9 a.m. and 1 ,.. -In Durham Elect Sam Cureatz Social Pro grams WVe as Canadians see our common values reflected in our social programs which include Health Care, Social Assistance and Pension & Elderly benefit programis. Personal Safety and Security WVe must ensure that for our own safety and security we have a justice systemn that deals with the unacceptable levels of crime in our community and must amend the required legislation to address youth crime. Education and Training Education and Training are critical to ensuring that Canada will have the competitive labour force t needs to compete as an equal in global markets, including youth training and the devel- opment of individual skill enhancement. Your Vote Does Make a Difference June 2, 1997 4 S È P Progressive Conservative Party of Canada mu Parti progressiste-conservateur du Canada Assistance Required? Contact the Sam Cureatz Action Centre at Veltri Complex, 68 King St. E, Bowmanville, ON Li C 3X2 Phione (905) 623-8726 Authorized by Joe Dalèymple, Officiai Agent for Sam Cureatz -J