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6 - Orono Weekly Times. Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Clubs Orqanizations Bowmanville Toastmasters Bowmanville Toastmasters enjoyed a creative and fun- filled evening at their October 6, 1998 meeting. Chairman Toastmaster Brian Forrest chose contests as his theme and emphasized that the real competition is always with ourselves. Table Topics Master Toastmaster Karen Martin challenged us with various roles in an impromptu radio program. Toastmaster Pat Le Blanc presented a historical and current look at Guiding with her speech entitled "More Than Cookies." The coveted best speaker trophy was the reward for her efforts. Join us any Tuesday evening 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at "The Information Centre" of Darlington Hydro. Come and observe. Participating is not required. Please cal Irene Konzelmann 983-9423. The show consists of 17 operating layouts from all over Central Ontario, static displays, craftsman corner with modelling displays and approximately 70 model rail- road sales tables with new and used product. If you are looking for bar- gains or wish to see and learn what the Hobby of Model Railroading is all about, be sure to stop by the Soper Valley Railroad Club's Twelfth Annual Model Railroad Show at the Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville on October 17 & 18, 1998. Scoutinç Your Orono Scouts have been very busy since our last report. On the 5th we held our Investment ceremony. The Investment ceremony is how scouting officially wel- comes all new members to the pack. In Beavers we welcomed the following: Kyle Flauder, Christine Graham-Atkins, Brendon Johnson, Brittany Parkinson, Robert Way, Shawn West and Kevin Wybenga. The Cubs are pleased to welcome Matthew Bruce, Christopher Grant-Lupel, Branden Howe, Jeremy Johnson, Kody Kroontje, Matthew Smit, Sheldon Thomson, Micheal Thomson, Cameron Wadsworth, Aaron West and Thomas and Trevor Wybenga. The Scouts Invested Daniel Adams, ~ Katie Adams, Lawrence Tyler-Harris, Jody Petddar, Kyle Secord and Ricky Worsley. The Orono Beavers were also pleased to reaffirm Andrea Wallis as one of their leaders. On October 1Oth the Cubs The Show will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18th. Admissions are: Adult - $3.00, Senior $2.00, Child - $2.00 and Family - $6.00 A great hobby that pro- motes fellowship among per- sons having a common inter- est in any phase of the hobby of model or prototype rail- roading. Our objective is to promote the hobby and an interest in the history of rail- roading in our surrounding communities. in Orono and Beavers participated in Apple Day. Apple Day has been a long standing scouting tradition where all scouting members of scouting go out into the public and sell apples as a method of fundraising. We are pleased to say that the people of Orono were very generous in their support of Apple Day and we thankyou. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Orono I.G.A., The Donut Gallery, the C.I.B.C., the Village Bakeshop, Country Style Donuts and the Orono Arena for allowing us to sell our apples outside their busi- nesses. Also we would like to thank Fred's for their assis- tance. On October 18th the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be at their new location on the Sonbon property and we will be starting construc- tion of our new camp site- meeting location. If anybody has any unneeded building materials such as plywood, lumber, posts, concrete, nails, doors or anything of that nature Preparations underway for take our kids to work"'day As many as 1,800 Grade 9 students from some Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board schools are preparing to enter the work- force. For one day, the students will experience the world of work as they participate in the annual Take Our Kids to Work DayTM day on Wednesday, November 4, 1998. Take Our Kids to Work DayM is a Canada-wide pro- gram that enables Grade 9 students to go to work with a parent, relative, neighbour or volunteer host for a day. It provides a direct link between classroom learning and real world experience and gives students the opportunity to recognize the importance of education in securing a job. "Both students and their parents benefit from their participation in this pro- gram," says Richard Wndolf, Co-ordinator of Co-operative Education, -Guidance and Partnerships for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. "It gives the student the opportunity to learn more about their parents' work experience, and provides them with insight on some of the skills and education they may need in the future. For the parents, this day provides a chance to strengthen the bond between parent and child and it encourages a family discussion about work and career planning." Schools and students are in the midst of preparing for the day, holding discussions on career planning and work IT P-AYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE ORONO WEEKLY TIMES 983-5301 please call Doug or Cathy at 983-8276. Our last bit of news is that on October 26 and 27 we again will be hosting a Haunted House at The Orono United Church on Park St. from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00. This has been a popular event in the past and we have every rea- son to believe it will be again. So come out and be pleasant- ly spooked. skills before the day. Students and teachers will then discuss their experi- ences in the workplace after- wards. "We are very fortunate to have the support and partic- ipation of so many business- es in the community," says Windolf. "Students get to experience a variety of jobs and careers, and learn more about the jobs and responsi- bilities held by their own par- ents." 9e/ /Iem Ilere a! /e 7mes. Choose From Our Book By Rainbow Invitations Or Have Us Design One Unique For You! FUNERAL CHAPEL SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 FUNERAL SERVICES PRE-ARRANGED & PREPAID "'Were'Professiona[Etiquette is important' Funeral Directors Paul R. Morris Robert E. Williams Gary M. Conway Doug R. Rutherford ANSWERING YOUR CALL 24 HOURS 623-5480 4 Division St. Bowmanville .....AT TE N TIOe N Clarke High School Parents Pleasejoin us for Parent's Night Thursday, October 15, 1998 from 6-3o to 9.:OOp.m. Grade 9 to OAC )- - - - - - - - - 12th annual model railroad showm October 17 & 18 r-00,09