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4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. Wednesday. October 13.1993 Clubs and Organizations B & P Club Members Hear About Feminism in the '90s Carnival Helps Raises More Than $3,600 for SightFirst Several new members helped to start off an exciting new season for the Bowmanville Business and Professional Professional Women's Club at their September September meeting. Guest speaker, Nancy Nancy Bass, District Director of the club and longstanding member of the North Toronto Club, addressed a controversial controversial issue "Feminism in the 90's". Ms. Bass began her lecture with a definition of a feminist: "A person, male or female, who believes and supports the concept of equality". She assured the members that it is not men who arc standing in women's way and the concept, that feminists arc male-bashers is a myth. She stated stated that although it may be handy to blame men, we have to take collective collective responsibility for equality. Women Women have a responsibility as parents and employers to set an example. Ms. Bass advised the members of the necessity to exhibit a zero tolerance tolerance to violence and abuse. Ms,. Bass quoted statistics stating 90% of wom en in jails have been abused before the age of twelve. She also stated that there is much denial about being feminists. Feminism, Feminism, like racism, has gone underground. underground. And, although the laws in Ontario are the envy of other countries, countries, statistics show just as many problems in Ontario as anywhere else. Members were quoted some useful useful suggestions for success such as being positive, having goals and joining joining a women's group (outside your own profession). In conclusion, Ms. Bass said she feels strongly about B.P.W. Club because because of the positive attitude and sisterhood sisterhood of the organization. By being a member of B.P.W. Club, you can combine strengths and - abilities and work for equal opportunities opportunities and better understanding between between women. The primary focus of the club is education, employment and economic status of women. You have a chance to broaden your vision with the diversity of ages and occupations. occupations. On October 21st Mayor Diane Hamrc will address the club about "What's New in Clarington". The meeting will begin with a social time at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Guests arc welcome to make dinner reservations by calling Helen Devitt at 623-3915 by Monday, Monday, October 18th. Dinner tickets arc $20.00. Tickets include a buffet and guest lecture at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. As well this month, we all should take advantage of our democratic right to vote and lcam as much as possible about our local candidates' views and ideas before October 25th. One question that could be put forth for the candidates might be: What is your stand on a person being eligible for unescorted day passes after serving serving just two years of a 12-ycar prison sentence for three serious crimes? This is in regard to Francine Nicholas, Nicholas, (the local woman who was shot 5 times) whose husband might be eligible, eligible, in January 1994, for day passes. Another date to mark on your calendar calendar is Thursday, November 4th, when tire YWCA is hosting The 12th Amrual Women of Distinction Awards and Fund-Raising Dinner. Guest speaker will be Suncra Tobani, President of tire National Action Committee on the Status of Women. Contact the YWCA at 576-8880 for more information. Submitted by Carol Alder Bradd Anderson (right), president of the Lions Club of Bowmanville, expressed his sincere thanks to Pizza Pizza owner Ron Tricky after last Sunday's successful carnival to aid campaign SightFirst. A total total of $3,613.41 was raised for the cause which aims to end preventable blindness worldwide. Newest Salvation Army Captain Reminds Rotary to be Thankful Lifeline Volunteer Thanked for Efforts On October 25th VOTE Alex Shepherd Durham MJbcml Authorized by Ted Rytwinski, Official Agent for Alex Shepherd by Lorraine Manfredo Even in these tough economic times, Canadians can still find plenty of things to be thankful for, says Captain Captain Wilfred Harbin of the Salvation Army. In fact, most people in this country don't have to look far to find blessings in abundance, the captain told Rotary Club members gathered at the Flying Dutchman Hotel on Thursday. Captain Harbin and his family came to Bowmanville this summer to lead the local Salvation Army congregation. congregation. The local Salvation Army leader was invited to deliver the Thanksgiving Thanksgiving address at last week's meeting of the Rotary Club. "We have our families and our children to be thankful for," he said, adding that most of us have our health and excellent access to health care. "In Bowmanville, many of us arc within walking distance of our hospital. hospital. Wc think of health care as an inherent inherent right." That, of course, is not the case for the majority of the world's population. population. The material possessions we take for granted here are precious luxuries in other parts of the globe. Consider your home, he said, and your neighborhood. Compare them to the shanty towns in the Third World where open sewers and tin houses are the norm. "We can joke about our politicians, but we should be thankful for them too," he said. "Think of how fortunate we are to be living in a peaceful democracy. democracy. "Wc choose our leader in "We should be thankful to our forefathers who laid the foundation of this country, and be thankful for the country we have inherited." Captain Harbin explained why Thanksgiving Day has less commercial commercial spin to it than other major holidays. holidays. At Christmas, people tend to focus on the fairy tale image of Santa Claus instead of the religious significance of the day, he said. The same is true at Easter when the Easter Bunny and even the coming of Spring tend to overshadow the message message of Christ's resurrection. "But, at Thanksgiving there is no man-made object we can focus on, so wc tire forced, when asked the question: question: 'To whom do wc give thanks?' to focus on God." . Captain Harbin is originally from Newfoundland, and has worked with Bowmanville Lions Club member Don Marsden was presented with this plaque on October 4th from Memorial Hospital in recognition recognition of his contribution to the Lifeline program. Lifeline is an emer- . . gency response system ideal for elderly or cardiac patients who wish And wc should be grateful that wc : known around the world, said Rotari- l0 rema j n Hying independently at home. Presenting the award is Life- have freedom of religious worship in ■ an George Vice in his introduction of ]ine coon jj n ator Pat Kelly. The Lions and Lioness Clubs ofBowman- Canada ' ■ ^ gucsL ville support the program. , i the Salvation Army in Prince Edward this) Island, Bermuda, and Jackson's Point, country by election, and that choice I ' .The Salvation Army's reputation will not lead to armed conflict." for caring for people in need is well 'frit Pet of the Week IIIWili'mlMliii At this time of year, the cages at the Animal Shelter start to fill up with dogs and cats of all descriptions, all waiting for good homes. Jeremy, a six-year-old brown- and-whitc springer spaniel, would make an ideal companion companion for children or adults. 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