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Oakville Beaver, 18 Mar 1994, p. 5

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"Most women if they‘re having problems are too shy to talk to neighbors and friends. They feel isolated," said Heather Greening, a downtown business owner. "But they can come here tonight and not feel ashamed to pick up that all important pamphlet." Dary]l Puffer was one of a handful of men who went to the event. "It‘s an enlightening experience," said Puffer. ‘"When I come to something like this, I realize there is an issue." This event was the first of its kind in Halton, but organizers are already talkâ€" ing about holding a similar one next year. "We wanted women of all ages and backgrounds to come together and see what we can do as women," said Corrie Galloway, one of the organizers of the event. "Women are very selfâ€"effacing, many don‘t recogmze their value and in society." Guest speaker Oakvilleâ€"Milton MP Bonme Brown encouraged her listeners ‘to keep working for chdnge for themâ€" selves, and for women in other regions of Canada and the world. "If we can‘t summon the patience and energy for meetings, then the status quo will preâ€" vail," said Brown. The performance, by the Woman to Woman Feminist Chorus last Friday, was the highlight of an inspirational evening organized by the various women‘s groups and social service orgaâ€" nizations in Halton to mark the end of International Women‘s Week. s the allâ€"women choir â€" clad in deep purple Tâ€"shirts â€" sang . about hope, dreams, justice, and strength the 150 women packed into the Howard Johnson‘s ballroom swayed clapped, and flnally stood in apprecnaâ€" tion. By KATY CLARK Special to the Beaver First Women‘, 8 Night will not be the last _ Loans * Lines of Credit *1st, 2nd 3rd mortgages *Residential Commercial *Plazas/Apt./Office Blags. *Up to 95% Financing *NO Upâ€"Front Fees *Inâ€"Home or Office Consultation *6 Days, 9 a:m.â€"9 p.m. 30% 70 Toryork Rd., Weston and 3636 Hawkestone Rd., Mississauga SALE CONDUCTED BY: WEEKEND ONLY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m As instructed by Price Waterhouse Limited, Receiver Consisting of: Building Hardware, Tools, Lumber, Building Supplies, Furniture, Fixtures Office Equipment, Forklifts, Trucks, etc. etc. AUCTIONS March 19th and 20th PRICES NO G.S.T.â€" NO PS.T. Everyone Welcome FAX: (905) 584â€"1218 PHONE: (905) 857â€"7766 TERMS: "CASH® OR "VISA" ONLY The Woman to Woman Feminist Chorus was one of the evening‘s highâ€" lights. (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) MY()U choose the fabric MYou choose the style Many oneâ€"ofâ€"aâ€"kind floor sample clearouts available; with floor sample sofal!oveseat set starting at $699. complete bed. Choose from a large selection of bedroom suites, crafted in cherry, oak or pine. All offering a full range of pieces, to custom fit your bedroom needs. $ Includes: 60" dresser, landscape mirror, ’ 1 night stand and If you haven‘t shopped H eritqge, ybfi 'i;é paymg too )huéh ’ % %Z'c?ze a%/m'/me || ESTABLISHED 1977 Il Solid Cherry Bedroom Suite ue 6 806 4205 Fairview St., Burlington 634â€"5298 Mon.â€"Wed. 10:00 a.m.â€"5:30 p.m., Thurs.â€"Fri. 10:00 a.m.â€"9:00 p.m Sat. 10:00 a.m.â€"5:30 p.m. Custom Sofa Sale Queen Anne Solid Cherr Dining Room Suite Incl.: Oval table (2x12" ext.), 6 Queen Anne side chairs. Buffet, hutch armchair available. Full collection of quality dining room furniture on display sale priced. Mon. Sunxio-s p.m. Tues.â€"Fri.*** 10â€"6 p.m. Sat 10â€"5 p.m. Fairview St. (beside Harvey‘s) Compare At 4205 Limited Time Only * "Once again, the membership of the Halton Centre Liberal Association has shown its confidence in Barbara Sullivan by acclaiming her for a third straight nomination," said association president, Erhma Ribble. "With an election to be called in the next 18 months, Halton Centre is ready when the Premier makes that call." Elston has also chaired the Caucus Committee on Rural Development and has served in a variety of Cabinet positions. Murray Elston, M.P.P., Official Opposition House Leader and Critic for Financial Institutions will be the guest speaker. Liberals acclaim Sullivan in Halton Centre The Halton Centre Liberal Association will be holding a nominaâ€" tion meeting on March 21st, 7:30 p.m., at the Oakville Holiday Inn. GENUINE PARTSs â€" 1291 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE Book your 12â€"Point Vehicie Inspection now! LIGHTING ENGINE BRAKES EXHAUST STEERING BATTERY Professional FREE j Installation Included â€" Inâ€"Home Consultation APPEARANCE TRANSMISSION . Sz ~ cooLing system U\ E AIR conpitioning _ =~ EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TIRES/SUSPENSION 1" 1/2" Riviera Monaco, Verticals ) ;

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