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s Page 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 9,1999 Legion wants you Plenty of fun activities planned BOWMANVILLE -- Bowmanville's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 wants you. The local organization has plenty planned for Legion Week, which runs from Sunday, Sept. 19 to Saturday, Sept. 25. Quite a number of the events are aimed at getting a new crowd into the Legion's building at 109 King St. E. 'The Legion is not a closed organization," organization," says Roger Leetooze, who does public relations and youth education for the local branch. "It's a major service club within the community." The group, which will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Bowmanville next year, raises funds for a number of causes, causes, including Lakeridge Health Bow- manville. As well, it sponsors a huge number of youth activities, such as sports teams. More importantly, the Legion works to ensure each generation of Canadians recalls the men and women who have served their country. "The Legion is not about glorifying military conflict. Our objective is to remember people who made the supreme sacrifice," says Mr. Leetooze. Bowmanville's Legion Branch currently currently has about 1,000 members. But president Steve Oke says the group needs some new "younger, active members. members. There's a lot of fun here if people' wanted to come," says Mr Oke. Membership in the organization used to be limited to those who had served, or were related to someone who served, either in the military or with a police force. But recently, the organization has added a new type of member. People who do not have a direct link can apply as an affiliate member, though they do not receive voting rights within the organization, organization, nor can they run for office. The Legion also includes a Ladies' Auxiliary, which raises funds for charities. Mr. Leetooze says the organization has a lot to offer to new members. "The Legion provides a real social atmosphere for its members," he says, adding members can visit Legions across Canada, and, in fact, around the world, and always feel comfortable. "It's a home away from home. Ninety-five Ninety-five per cent of the time, you won't sit alone in a Legion," says Mr. Leetooze. What's on The Royal Canadian Legion, Bowmanville Bowmanville Branch 178, has plenty of activities planned for Legion Week Sept. 19-25. The week kicks off Sunday, Sept. 19 with a roast beef dinner. The social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, cribbage will be played, starting at 7:30 p.m. Afternoon darts takes place Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bingo is played Wednesday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, from 1 p.m. to closing time, the Legion offers an open house. The Ladies' Auxiliary will be serving a salad lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday's events include a meat roll at 6 p.m., and entertainment at 8:30 p.m. . Saturday, a steak barbecue will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment kicks off at 8 p.m. Ray Yates takes careful aim during a dart game at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Legion hall. There are plenty of activities being planned for Legion Week, set for Sept. 19 to 25. Photo by Jason Liebregts School break-in Durham Regional Police are investigating a break-in to a Bowmanville High School classroom over the holiday weekend. Police reports indicate the culprits culprits managed to enter the school through a window window overnight Sunday. They then pried open a door to a photography photography classroom and got into the camera storage area. , Police are uncertain how much equipment is missing after the incident. Health Council meets ; Members of the community are invited to attend the first Annual General Meeting of the Durham, Hal- i b u r t o n , Kawartha, and Pine Ridge District District Health Council. . The meeting takes place Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Admiral Admiral Inn, 1754 Hwy. 7 West in Lindsay. The guest speaker is Wendy Graham, MD, ' CCFP, FCFP. The topic of the presentation presentation is 'Toward Primary Care Reform in Ontario.' • RSVP by Sept. 22 to the council office at 1-800-833-7543. Where's ; the : beef? ; The Zion United Church is holding its annual' annual' beef barbecue and corn roast on Saturday, Sept. II. !• The dinner ipcludcs all-you- can-cat roast beef, lots of corn and a bottomless cjip of coffee or tçu. For tickets call 725-4985 or 623-7028, if it at •urifry Club icramble Format Golf Full Day - $125 per player Includes Carts, Dinner and Live Auction a.,*. \ ) v " y , m* Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville The Memorial Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization which raises capital funds for building expansion and equipment purchases that are not funded by the provincial government. Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health is given directly to the hospital and is specifically for the cost of operating the facility. The Foundation serves a population of approximately 66,000 people in Clarington. The Foundation's role as fundraiser for Lakeridge Health Bowmanville increases in importance as resources from government funding shrink. We thank you for your support. Proceeds from this event will be utilized to purchase equipment for the Operating Rooms at Bowmanville Hospital. SPECIAL THANES TO OUT. SPONSORS... Without you P woulfn'i happen! 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