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Wednesday. May 9, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C3 J M o w k r 's D j t y N a t io n a l O u ts ta n d in g M o th e r Class of2001 r | n e nomination of the National Outstanding Mothers, not even a It a l i a n Le a t h e r f o r S p r i n g Located in Beautiful D ow ntow n Oakville, 209 Lakeshore Road East (905) 845-2031 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Qosed Sunday generation old yet, has already become a national institution and an 1 gen X influence inti for good on a generation of people both young and old. Initiated in 1979. the Outstanding Mother Award, at 22 years old has been conferred on the famous and near famous alike and has been coveted by some of the nation's leading advocates. Women selected to carry forward their leadership roles in society are contemporary thinkers and doers, whose actions influence the direction of the way the population works and lives day in and day out. This year's nominees, all Mothers of Achievement, were honored at a luncheon sponsored by Levi Strauss in the Sheraton New York Hotel. The event was presided by Jane Hanson who acted as the Mistress of Ceremony. Receiving the honor among about 400 guests and friends were: Kathy Ireland, model and actress: Nancy Kerrigan, world class figure skater; Karen Murray, president of Claiborne brands; and Jane Seymour, author and award-winning actress. In addition to supporting a mother's role as homemaker, the M other's Day Committee seeks to interpret the needs and interests of today's mothers and address their concerns for their futures and their family's needs and hopes for tomorrow. The Committee takes an active position in raising funds for breast cancer research and in fund raising activities that could bring the twin goals o f awareness and eradication to everyone. Among those mothers honored in previous ceremonies are: New York State senator Hillary' Clinton, Barbara Bush, Marylyn Quayle. Katie Couric, Madeline Albright, Cokie Roberts. Loida Lewis and Ann Curry. The role of mother has evolved since the first Mother's Day was observed in Grafton, West Va. in 1908. Back then, mom's place was in the home, cooking, baking, sewing and gleaning. Today. 48 per cent of the work force is female and 75 percent of today's mothers work outside of the home. But with progress, new obstacles may arise. Mothers may recog nize these problems but it takes mom and dad working in concert to reach satisfactory solutions. One important way out is education that enables many mothers to join the work force, another is equal pay for equal work. These issues are defi nitely in the spotlight at the Outstanding Mother Award cere monies. Conversely, dads have learned that it is compensatory to help with chores and child-rearing. If it takes two incomes to pay for a higher standard of living, one should Jane H anson expect that it surely takes two to pitch in and make ends meet. - MS M istress o f cerem ony lix o v -- D o n 't forget M u m s o n M o th e r's D a y W e're A ll A b ou t F R E S H N E S S _____________ Mother Geraniums ml . x 0 9 9 f (2 gallon pot) < 4 Large Mixed Planter f - » f l 9 9 (15" pot) " . J & great sh o p s <Si s e r v i c e s T h e B a m iM a rk e ts 280 North Service Rd. West at Dorval Drive T h e Abbey G rill The B a ra B lazer F o r Men Card 'N Party C az's F ish & Chips Chapters D iscou n t N utrition The D octor's O ffice D ollaram a F am o u s P layers Fu tu re Shop Glen Abbey F ram in g and Fine Art Im ages International Sp a & Salon Im perial D ry Cleaners Licks The Liqu or Sto re Total Travel M icroplay M oore's S u its Napoleon Home & C om fort O akville Dental Oakville S ig h t & Sound Pet Valu Pizza Hut P ro G o lf Prudential Town Centre R ealty S co tia B an k S p o rt Chek Taco B ell Tim H orton's Toys R Us Worth S erv ic eR d . TOW N 'C E N T R E Q B |i f \a k c n lle (Oakville Towne Centre I) HOURS: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday 7a.m. -10 pan. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (9 0 5 ) 3 3 7 -9 7 5 9 f THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE Mon.-Thurs. 1Gam-8pm Fri 10am -5pm SaLStn&HollOanrwlpm G e n e r a l F a m ily P r a c t i c e b y a p p o i n t m e n t W a lk - I n P a t i e n t s W e l c o m e E x te n d e d H o u r s f o r y o u r c o n v e n i e n c e 2 8 0 N o r th S e r v i c e R d . W . O a k v ille OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE I 3 3 8 - 3 7 3 0 * yC ^ 0 v f / / e / 'k Q )a t/ Exclusively at Glen Abbey Framing & C Fine Art: (9 a A o t//e <Pce/i&s F R A M IN G & F IN E A R T Oakville Town Centre I (near Chapters) 270 North Service Road W. 338-1854 Bronte Marina Also available: · Oakville Harbour · Paradiso Restaurant · Seasons · Bronte Harbour Summer In Downtown Oakville C O N V E N IE N T L Y L O C A T E D A T T H E Q E W & DORVAL DR.