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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 3, 1998 Section Two Page 6 Bowmanville Toastmasters B o w m a n v i I I c Toastmasters welcomed an unusual guest to their May 26,98 meeting. Chairman Toastmaster Brian Forrest chose babies as his theme and Toastmaster Marilynn Dow surprised us with a baby lamb. In Table Topics session Toastmaster Dow asked members to identify by name and talk about the offspring of various animals. Eagle Chicks, Comity and Calamity, won the Table Topics Trophy for Toastmaster Karen Martin. In a mock television interview interview Toastmaster Carol Wonnacott interviewed Toastmaster Denise Marck the 1997 World Puzzle Champion who will host the 1998 Championship in Sydney, Australia. Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann delivered the final speech to accomplish her A.T.M. Bronze for which she received a rousing ovation. ovation. There will be no meetings at our regular meeting place, Darlington Information Centre, from June 9 until July 7, 98. Our reduced summer schedule includes July 7, 21, August 4, 18. Regular weekly weekly schedules resume on September 8,98. Conic and join us Tltcsday evening, 7:30 - 9:30 to see Toastmasters in action. Knights Give Generously To the Clorington Project CHEQUING IN -- From left arc: Laura-Lcigh Moore, Ken Auger - representative from Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Council #6361, Jamie Weir, Nicole Manganaro, Dominic Cromwell, Warren Lamondin - Facilitator of Day Activity Centre and Candy Goodwin. The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Council #6361 Bowmanville have once again shown their support to the Clarington Project with a cheque presentation presentation recently for $5,000. The mission mission of the Clarington Project is to provide provide the framework for an integrated community that enhances the lifestyle of people with developmental disabilities. Many of the individuals from the Day Activity Centre, located at 132 Church Street in Bowmanvillc, were on hand to accept the Knights' donation. The Knights of Columbus were one of the original partners to help the Clarington Project, which supports children children and adults who have a developmental developmental disability and reside in the Clarington area. These funds, much of which is raised through the Knight's TV Bingo, will assist the day activity centre, supported supported employment program and individual individual support. If you would like further information or would like to volunteer with the Clarington Project, please call Warren Lamondin at 623-6814 or Suzanne Nobcs at 576-3261, ext. 304. Solina Hosts W.l. District Meeting The Solina branch of the Women's Institute hosted another successful and enjoyable enjoyable District Annual in the Community Centre on May 14, 1998. Brenda Metcalf capably opened the meeting. Solina Branch extended a welcome to all, followed by the reply from Providence Shaws. Agnes Foster was present from the Area and conducted Newcastle Lions Club Tours Metro Toronto Zoo The May 27th regular meeting of the Newcastle Lions Club was in the form of our annual "Wild Goose Hunt" with 38 members and 7 Lions from other Lions Clubs travelling travelling 'to an unknown destination. destination. Visiting Lions were Pres. Jim Coombes, Jim Cryderman and Ken Bragg of the Bowmanville Club; Tom and Gail Hodgson of the Port Hope Club and John and Jane Ogden of the Bewdley Club. Other guests of the Newcastle Club were Jean and Lana Rickard. This group assembled at the Newcastle Community Hall for 5:30 p.m., destination destination unknown. A bus, as well as a couple of private vans, were required . to transport the contingent. This evening's trip was fairly smooth, as the bus headed west on 401 Hwy. and didn't stop until it had reached its destination; the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo. Here the Lions and guests were ushered aboard a sightseeing train for a ride through the grounds. Everyone had the opportunity opportunity to see the animals in a habitat close to that of their natural home. The tour ended at the polar bear display where the animals animals could be viewed from the surface or under water. It was quite impressive impressive and it seemed that the animals were being kept in, as close as possible, their natural environment. On return to the administration administration building, the group enjoyed a delicious steak and chicken dinner, with all the trimmings, catered by Kings Court Caterers of Bowmanvillc. While waiting for the meal and during the meal, small groups were given a special special tour of the medical and quarantine facilities, where most had their hand licked by a cheetah in the quarantine section, handled handled a snake and saw a quite docile alligator. The groups were shown the different ways to tranquil- ize and control the animals needing medical services, even to trying out a blow gun. The size and scope of the medical facility was a surprise to all the people who participated in the tour and most agreed that this was the highlight of the evening. After dinner, Pres. George Rickard presented Pat McCarthy of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo a $350 cheque for the White Lion Program and thanked those in charge for their hospitality. The return trip to Newcastle was noisy, but speedy, arriving home at 10:30 p.m. The next regular meeting meeting of the Newcastle Lions Club will take place at the Newcastle Marina on June 10. This will be the Annual Installation of Officers with spouses invited. a formal ratification of district district directors, after which the directors turned in the branch collection of pennies lor friendship. Roll call was answered by the directors by reporting the number of members present, the number of members in the branch, telling of a special event in their branch in the past year and two copies of their branch program. Minutes of the 1997 District Annual were approved, correspondence taken care of and Marjorie Prescott, treasurer, gave the financial report. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the five branches had made donations to charities, totalling $6008.00. The financial financial examiners report was given by Helen Millson, finding finding the books in order and Ruth Carrigan reported that there were no resolutions in 1997. A slight break in pace now, while we sang Agnes Foster's "Women's Institute theme song" which she had written. We were led in song by Carol Thornton, who started started out with some stretching exercises. She also read a very humerons reading entitled entitled "The fat girls prayer" and another "Did You Forget?" After we settled down, Agnes Foster brought information from the area - The Ontario Convention is in Belleville this year on July 3, 4 and 5 and the Central Ontario convention convention is October 16 and 17. All donations re: the ice storm in eastern Ontario and Quebec should go through the F.W.I.O. The A.C.W.W. project is a donation to send cows to Uganda. Joan Folkard also brought greetings from Central Ontario Area. She asked that each branch make five bags from a fabric to be 8" x 9" to put information in for each member at the convention. convention. Bowmanville branch conducted conducted an in memoriam service service for two members who passed away in the past year - Sharon Buttery, Ncwtonville and Janet Mantel, Blackslock. Convenor reports were heard. Scholarship committee reported that four applicants were eligible and arc now being assessed. Names to be published later. Three "For Home and Country" History books of the Women's Institute are to go to Bowmanvillc, Scugog Shores and Clarke Museums. We again called on Agnes Foster to ratify the following officers for 1998: Past President - Brenda Metcalf, President - Barbara Kaptcyn, 1st Vice President - Vi Ashton, 2nd Vice President - Marjorie Prescott, Secretary - Bernice Watson, Treasurer - Marjorie Prescott, Public Relations Officer - Dora Martyn, Alternate P.R.O. - Jean Van Camp, Curator - Lois Ycllowlces, Assistant Curator - Alma Langmaid, Financial Examiner - Helen Millson, Irene England, Resolutions - Pat Sleep, Program Coordinator Loveline Cathead, Alternate Program Co-ordinator - Sien Eikcns, Scholarship - Blaikie Rowscll, Shirley Brown, Education - Betty Lou Locke, Agriculture - Carol Thornton. Blackslock expressed a vote of thanks to the Solina Branch and issued an invitation invitation for all to come to Blackslock next year. 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