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TIDBITS from Newcastle Terry Beauvais, Blair bard at work on Monday. the Cenotaph. The Cenotaph Smnith and Daryl Reid three September 15 instailing the is to the west of the Newcastle of the Clarington's, Work new walkway that leads up to Community Centre. Departinent, employees were RCMP Officer Constable Michael Maclean gets a head shave from barber John Bavicic froma the John Michael Hair Design in Courtice. Jessica sits on Constable Michael Maclean's knee. Seven Bowmanville RCMP Offictrs whicb included the. detachment Officer in charge, InspectorAI Roney, Constable Konrad Sourie, Constable Peter Ready, Constable Bill Hopper, Corporal Mark Williams, Constable Dean Vincent and Constable Michael Maclean agreed to have their heads sh aved inian, effort to raise funds and awareness for the Bruce DeinnIston Bone Marrow Society in support of lîttle Jessica the 9 year old daugh- ter of a Bowmanville RCMP' Officer and a G.M. electrician. Jessica has bravely fought the terrible disease of leukemnia througbi numerous chemotberapy treatments anid is presentfly undergoing furtbier ceohea treat- ment in the hope of receîving a bone marrow transplant in the near future. Over the course of the past three months,, the RCMP Bowmanville Detachment bas organized a series of fund raising events and bas raised a, total of approximately $10,000 for the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society in support of little Jessica. To date, -the "head shave" pledges bave reacbed approx- imately $4.000. Thýe RCMP owanvll Detacbment also h-osted a giant yard sale on Saturdaiy September 6'tb, 1997 raisinig a total of $2,7000. Through a raffle held earlier this sumn- mier, the detach-ment was able to raise a total of -$800 and to date a weely barbecue being held at the Bowmanville Detacbment every Thursday bas raised $1 ,000. The week- ly barbecues will continue eacbi Thursday from 1 1:30 a.mi. to 2:00 p.m. until the end of September. They also raised funds from a barbecue which was held at Bakers Table located at 222 Bloor St. E. in Oshawa on Saturday, September l3th. They will also be raising funds from a barbecue which is to be beld-at the local IGA in Bowmanville on Saturday the 2tb of-September. The RCMP Bowmanville Detachrnent will be organiz- ing various fuind raisîing events over the next several montbs. In the mecantime, donations can be made, at anytime, through tLhe Bank of Montreal to the B3ruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society or by calling 1-888- DMIARROW. JOHN HOWARD SOCIET DURHAM lREGION Fundraiser for Clarington Youth Centre Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery is hosting a barbecue and wine, tasting event on Sunday, September 2l1st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to the barbeque the fundraiser wiil include wagon rides, tours of the orchard, wine tasting and live enter- tainm-ent. Ail proceeds will be donated to the Clarington Yout ýh Centre. Tickets are $12 .95 each, $22.95 a couple and $6.50 per cildc. They are available at0th Jiohn Howard Society, 132 Chumrch Street Bowanvlle(905) 623-6814 or Ar chibald Orchards, 6275 Liberty Street N., BowÀmaniviile (905) 263-2396. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ORONO WEEKLY TIMES 983-5301 Newcastle Lions News The first meeting for the new Lions year took place in the Lions Room at the Newcastle, Community Hall oný September 10 with President George acting as chairman. Twenty seven members and one guest, Troy Young were on hand along with the District Governor, George Fournier and three Lions from the Kingston Lions Club. Avery delicious dinner was prepared and served by Lion Peter Dedong and his family. During the formal part of the meeting a moment of silence was observed for Princess Diana. After dinner Lion Terry Graham gave a short talk on protocol with pointers on con- ducting meetings and treat- ing guest speakers and club officers. Another new feature of the mneetings for this year is the "members who's who" where a member of the club is asked to give a short biogra- phy of themselves. This timne it was new Lion Jean Graham who did an excellent job of presenting herself to the club. On bis officiai visit District Governor, Lion George Fournier, was introduced by Paul Bennett. He thanked the club for their hospîtality and for the work- the members do in the community. Gov. George spoke on Membership & Leadership, and specifical- ly Lions Intemnationals 5 Star Program for 1997-98. The 5 Stars are: Ist, increase mem- bership by 10%; 2nd, induct every new member using rec- ognxzed procedure; 3rd, club membership must maintain a zero drop, except for death or transfer to another club. Too many members have slipped out the back door, and with the new "Affiliate Membi-er" classification adopt- ed by Lions International; 4tb, club must hold 3 one hour orientation seminars or classes, 5th. club must place 5 articles of club activities in newspapers, not including regular meeting notices. Gov. George was tbanked by Lion Jim Brown and presented with the usual engravedjewel case. Lion Terry reported that the bingo tent at the Durham Central Fair in Orono was a great success and he wished to thank ail the Lions that helped as well as ail the bingo players that came by the tent to enjoy the gam-e and sup- port the Lions fund-raîing efforts. Lion Roy Hopkins report- ed that the Seniors Colour Bus Tour will be on Sunday, September 28tb, leaving at 8 a.m., and will take a new route, down #7 and up Hwy 41, around through Bancroft, and home. There will be no charge for the bus, but riders will have to look after their own lunches and refresh- ments.1 SLion Jean Graham, on October 4th Dog Walk-a- thon, passed out a sheet for the Lions to state what they would be volunteering for, walking, helping or not avail- able and to cal if more pledge sheets are needed. Lion Sierd DeJong reported that thie Annual stag bar- beque dinner will be held on Novemnber 21 at the Newcastle Community Hall. The tickets have ail been dis- tiibuted and everything is in order. President George present- ed Lion Roy Watts with bis certificate for completing the driver refresher course for mature drivers which, was held in the Lions Room earlî er this year. The Higbways wil now be safer. The next Lions meeting will be held in the Lions Room on September 24. Guests are welcome. Please caîl Lion Peter DeJong at 987-5293 for conformation. 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