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t 20 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, July 18,1990 [Rotarians Learn About Importance of Big Brothers by Loraa Miller Big Brothers was the topic topic of the speech given to the Bowmanville Rotary Club at its July 12 at the Flying Dutchman Hotel. A teacher with the Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Public School, Don McArthur, has been with the organization for a number of years and he provided the club with an update of the Big Brothers Association. Big Brothers receives receives assistance from the Rotary Club. "The Big Brothers Association Association was the brainchild of a New York judge who foresaw foresaw the need for fatherless boys to have a mature, responsible responsible role model," he said. The Big Brothers Association Association was introduced in Canada Canada in 1913 and has grown nation-wide since its inception. inception. "The Big Brothers of Newcastle was instituted in 1976," Mr. McArthur said, "to provide boys who were without male role models the same chance in life as those boys with fathers. It saves some of them from future future brushes with the law and provides a stable atmosphere atmosphere for those who have experienced brushes with the law." Under the direction of the 13-member Board of Directors, Directors, a screening process takes place at which time prospective Big Brothers are matched with Little Brothers Brothers who need their guidance and care. The matching pro cess is crucial. There must be a correlation of interests between the two individuals before a match is set and a bondingprocess begins. The Chum Committee arranges arranges various activities throughout the year -- events which include picnics, picnics, swimming, fishing, circuses circuses and other activities of interest to both the Big and Little Brothers. "The Durham Regional Police have provided tickets to an upcoming circus for the Newcastle Big Brothers for which we are grateful," McArthur said. "We rely upon the generosity of individuals individuals and organizations for ball tickets, etc. and we appreciate all the help that we have been receiving from the community." The Public Relations and Recruitment Committee are responsible for keeping the Big Brothers in the public eye and recruiting new Big Brothers. As with all independent organizations today, the Big Brothers is constantly looking looking for finances to improve their programs. "The United Way donates $27,000.00 annually to the Big, Brothers but we need $39,000.00 to run the organization," organization," the guest speaker informed Rotarians. To compensate for this shortage of funds, the Big Brothers holds a Bowling for Millions' event each year, among other fund-raisers and recruitment events. "Last year we raised MOVING Ontario Legal Aid Northumberland County Office will be moving effective July 18 th 1 to 92B King St. W., Cobourg (rear of building) ."'V CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, at the meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, July 30, 1990, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., propose to pass a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of parts of the unopened unopened road allowance (s) described as Porter Street and Winn- stanley Street, in Lot 9, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle, according to the Porter and Bradshaw Plan, more particularly described as Parts 3 and 5 on Plan 10R-3726. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT before passing the said by-law, Council or a Committee of Council shall hear in person, or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law, and who applies to be heard. \ -- '*< lOANO* . f Newcastle Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates of Publication: July 4.11.18. 25.1990 $12,341.05 with this event," Mr. McArthur said. Other funding is provided through the auspices of. clubs such as the Rotary Clubs. Mr. McArthur singled out Rotarian A1 Witherspoon for his help in starting tne Newcastle Newcastle Big Brothers and he thanked the Bowmanville Rotary Club for their help over the years. "There are always more Little Brothers than Big Brothers," Mr. McArthur admitted. admitted. "So we are constantly constantly seeking more volunteers who would like to help a youngster in his formative, most impressionable, years." Also, donations of any sum are always welcomed. "Or, if you have the time, become become a Big Brother yourself. We are short six Big Brothers Brothers at the moment. We are also looking for volunteers for the vanous committees. So any help you can give, we will be grateful for," he said. Rotarian Tom Little introduced introduced the speaker and President President Bill Whyte thanked him. The Rotary Club welcomed welcomed guests from Aurora; Camrose, Alberta; Bowmanville; Bowmanville; Whitby and Lindsay. Rotarian Ken Hockin and his better half, Elva, received received anniversary congratulations. congratulations. Rotarian Don Welsh received received his attendance pin from Rotarian Jack Lander for seven years of perfect attendance. attendance. Rotarian A1 Strike again resisted the efforts of Rotarian Rotarian Don Staples to keep the sing-song in key. Rotarian George Vice is seeking any and all photographs photographs of past Rotary projects projects since 1924. Rotarian George is compiling compiling a photographic histo- ly of the club's activities since 1924 and would appreciate appreciate it if you would contact him if you have pictures, write-ups or any information information on this subject. Call him at 623-3960. That's all for this week from the Bowmanville Rotary Rotary Club. Wood Picnic The annual Wood Family Picnic was held at the Hay- don Communtiy Centre on June 17, 1990, with 54 present. It was a perfect summer day, and everyone enjoyed participating in the games which were exceptionally well organized by Steve and Angela Wood. First and second place' winners each received a prize. We now went into the hall where a delicious hot and cold buffet was being served after which the president, president, Jim Wood, conducted a short meeting, and the minutes minutes from 1989 picnic were read by Helen May. President President Wood and Secretary Helen May were re-elected to the same positions for next year, with a new Sports Committee consisting of Shirley and Darrell Ladd, and Sherry and Barry Wood. Sadly missed at this year's picnic were Wes and Myrtle Wood, due to illness, and Lewis Wood who passed away May 30th of this year. Everett and Wilhemina Wood arranged for the hall, and supplied us with coffee and-looked after table coverings, coverings, and have agreed to do the same for next year's picnic picnic to be held June 16,1991 at Haydon Hall. Organizers Report Excellent Results at Blood Donor Clinics President of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, Bill Whyte, (left) thanks Don McArthur, McArthur, Treasurer of the Newcastle Big Brothers Association, who spoke at the July 12 meeting. The Bowmanville Rotary Club has long been a supporter of the Big Brothers. At right is Tom Little, the Rotarian who introduced the guest speaker. This past year produced excellent results at our quarterly clinics held at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville: Bowmanville: May 1989 - 467 units collected. collected. Courtice H.S. -108 August 1989 - 437 units collected; November 1989 403; February 1990 441. I began the position of Blood Donor Chairman for the November clinic and would like to thank my predecessors, predecessors, Mrs. Kay Moore and Mr. Larry Wood, for their help. I would also like to thank committee members members June Siebarth (Registration), (Registration), Georgie Dalrymple (Awards), and Mary Ann Denar Denar d and Joy Schryer (Refreshments). (Refreshments). Rose and Walter Walter Piersma have now retired after many years of looking after publicity - many thanks to them and we wish them a happy retirement. retirement. The greatest satisfaction in working in the Blood Donor Donor Service is the knowledge that lives are being saved through our efforts - following following is a testimonial to that fact by a local man, and we thank him for expressing so clearly that blood can be the "Gift of Life". 1988: "At a pick-up hockey hockey tournament in Bewdley, Ontario, last March, my life was almost at an end. I accidentally accidentally tumbled onto an opponent's opponent's skate blade, severing severing my jugular vein and carotid artery. Teammates scurried me into a van and rushed me to Emergency at Port Hope Hospital, escorted part way by the Ontario Provincial Provincial Police. There were no life signs upon arrival, blood vessels had collapsed and blood was virtually pouring out. At that point, I last remember the doctors saying to take me straight down to surgery. surgery. After undergoing 4 1/2 hours of surgery, I was to be transferred to Toronto General General Hospital by air ambulance ambulance but, due to weather conditions, was forced to go by ambulance, where I underwent underwent six more hours of surgery. Fourteen pints of whole blood and two pints of plasma were. injected through my ankles. Neurosurgeons grafted " four inches of artery from:» my upper leg to resection •!( the severed artery and vein. > jj The entire process account- / ed for several hundred : j stitches. i jj My life was saved be- jj cause of the speed of my!V teammates, the amazing. skills and resourcefulness of ; the doctors and medical staff, and, just as vital, the ; generosity of blood donors. ! | During the years, I have j] donated 10 pints of blood i and will continue to do so, so ! that people in crisis situa- j tions such as mine can also ] have a chance at a new ful- i filling beginning, not a trag- : ic senseless ending." ; John Hogarth Many thanks to the blood j donors who made this possi- : ble, and we look forward to ; another successful year at ; the Bowmanville clinics. 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