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i Rotarians Learn to Stay Fit -- Easily by Lorraine Manfredo • A visiting fitness instructor told local local Rotarians last week that they need only run 30 feel a day as part of a 15 minute daily workout to strengthen their hearts and muscles. Kevin Uscldingcr of lire Fitness and Motivational Institute of America explained how his company uses the isorobic principle of "variable resistance" resistance" in the design of its lightweight exercise machines. The isorobic concept concept was used in the development of exercise equipment for NASA astronauts. astronauts. Even back here on earth, the lunar exercisers arc ideal for busy people, said Uscldingcr. "How many of you would love to reduce stress, look better, feel better and be more productive?" The key lies in a strong mind/body connection, he said. "For a body to work well, it needs to be rested, fueled and moved. Most of us do a pretty good job resting and fueling. It's the moving part we need to improve." Uscldingcr says the Fitness and Motivation Institute exercisers have been perfect for companies wishing to set up regular exercise programs in the office. "In some companies, half of the employees complain about back problems. problems. Exercise will take care of about 60 to 70 % of these complaints." Office workers, especially those who sit at a computer all day, often complain of headaches, he said. "Most of those headaches start in the head, neck or shoulders. Just 30 seconds a day at this can reduce 20 percent of the headaches," Uscldingcr noted as he did a few back stretches using the exerciser. "Most of us sit for about 15 hours a day and could use some help tightening tightening the midsection." But sit-ups arc virtually worthless, Uscldingcr asserts. There is too much stress on the lower back. With the portable exerciser, the rope takes up the stress. Just three reps with the variable resistance exerciser exerciser standing against the wall replace 50 sit-ups, he claims. While hooked up to a "variable resistance" resistance" harness anchored to a doorframe, doorframe, Uscldingcr demonstrated how running against the pull of a cord intensifies intensifies the workout. "Have you ever seen someone run against an open parachute?," he asked while inciting forward in a jog. "This simulates running up hill. I run this 10 feet wide, 3 times a day. "Will this do the same for your heart as if you ran for an hour a day? No. But, the question is: How much are you willing to do?" The same device can be used to strengthen the arm shoulder, chest and abdomen muscles. Just ten seconds working at capacity capacity on the exerciser is equivalent to 10 or 12 barbell lifts. In addition to NASA astronauts, the Fitness and Motivation Institute of America has designed exercise programs programs for over 90 different sports teams including the San Francisco 49crs and the Chicago Bulls. The guest was thanked by Dr. Howard Howard Rundlc and presented with a token token of appreciation from Club President President Chuck Cattran. plied by guest Kevin Uscldingcr at the Thursday, November 3rd meeting. Uscldingcr is a fitness instructor from the Fitness and Motivational Motivational Institute of America. The FMIA designs exercise programs for major league sports teams, NASA astronauts, and companies. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 9, 1994 17 Clarington Woman Creates Black Bow Symbol of Hope (Editor's note: November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month across Ontario. The name of the interviewee has been changed to protect her.) by Laura J. Richards A Clarington woman would like to see a simple three-loop ribbon with a gold safely pin become the symbol of hope for battered women. Mora, a woman living in rural Clarington, hopes dial her black bow will catch the attention of people people who support the movement to end domestic violence. One of her dreams is to seethe bow gain national acceptance as a symbol. "The three-loop bow represents woman, man and child joined by gold -- the wedding band. It also is the physical, emotional and sexual abuse that is present in many marriages," marriages," Mora told The Statesman recently. One of her dreams is to sec the bow gain national acceptance as a symbol. It is through this dream and fundraiser fundraiser that she would like to realize another -- that of shelter in Clarington Clarington for older rural women who have been abused. "I am looking at the women who arc 40 to 60 years of age," said Mora recently. "These women have given 20 to 30 years of their lives in a marriage. A lot of them haven't got a lot of education education or skills to get a job today." Mora has a dream. She would like to sec a shelter in Clarington for older women who have suffered abuse from their husbands. She noted when these women finally finally decide to leave their husbands, they usually end up at a shelter that caters to younger women and their children. "I remember seeing the face of one older woman at a shelter. There were kids tearing around and I saw her face...she needed to be elsewhere, elsewhere, where she could have some peace." A house for rural women in a location location that would be away from the person who has abused them would go a long way in helping them, Mora noted. The situation for an older woman is not the same as for a younger woman, Mora said. The same can be said for die woman who lives in an isolated area like the country. For her, the isolation isolation is two-fold, she is miles away from a telephone booth where she can make an unmonitored call for help. Mora knows what it is like. She was physically and emotionally emotionally abused during all 18 years of her second marriage. When she finally began telling the truth, she said she was not taken seriously by the police. She was physically and emotionally abused during all 18 years of her second marriage. Even today, with more officers becoming in tunc with the idea of wife abuse and so-called domestic violence, there is still ignorance amongst the ranks, she says. So much so, that she has "lost (a lot of) faith in die police." As she deals with her past and her present, Mora has begun to look towards her future. She is following her dreams. One for a home for older battered rural women in Clarington. The other is for her three-looped black bow to become a national symbol for battered women. Mora believes both her dreams can come true. Canatriau statesman Your Community Newspaper Since 1854 A Weekly Agenda of Coming Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities James Publishing Supplying all your printing needs. 623-3303 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH ; CANDIDATE MEETING AT PORT DARLINGTON - The Port • Darlington Community Association will host a candidates' meeting on. Wednesday, November 9th. It takes place at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. All 17 people running for the position of mayor and Clarington councillors in Wards One and Two have been invited to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., a half-hour earlier than the usual meeting date for the Port Darlington Community Association. INFORMATION NIGHT AT DURHAM COLLEGE - A free Information Night takes place this evening at Durham College for people interested in die January intake program. A number of programs accept students in January and these students complete their work in lime to enter the second year in September. Areas of study which accept students in January include: Business Administration, Office Administration, General Arts and Science and Industrial Marketing. For details or registration for the evening, call 721-3046 ' BREAST CANCER INFORMATION - On Wednesday, November 9th, Memorial Hospital will present a Breast Care Seminar in Lecture Rooms C and D. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Topics include breast care and self-examination, mammography, diet, doctors' examinations and treatments. Registration is required. Please reserve your place by calling Memorial Hospital Bowmanville at 623-3331. Ask for Diagnostic Imaging, Extension 5400. NOVEMBER 11TH WE REMEMBER - Services of Remembrance will take place at the Cenotaphs in Bowmanvillc, Newcastle and Ncwtonvillc this Friday, November 11th. The service in Bowmanville begins shortly before 11 a.m. Ncwtonvillc and Newcastle services are at 10:30 a.m. All Legion members and other veterans arc invited to march and attend these services. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH UNITY IN DIVERSITY WEEK - The second week in November has been designated Unity in Diversity Week. This Saturday, November 12, there will be a multicultural celebration in the afternoon at the Bowmanvillc High School. Hours arc from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can enjoy multicultural food, music, costumes, songs and dances at the high school. Then, on Wednesday, November 16, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of Unity in Diversity. This discussion hikes place at 7:30 p.m, at Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanvillc. Panelists include a delegate from the Ministry of Citizenship, Dr. David Smith of the Hospital for Sick Children and a local representative. The Unity in Diversity Committee urges everyone to plan to attend these events because they benefit the whole community. If you would like to participate or receive more information, please call 623-2936. Hooper's Jewellers ... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing Wc use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. VV. Bowmanvillc Telephone 623-5747 Bulldozing & Excavating Sand and Gravel Sales Garry Tripp 985-3564 Terry Tripp @ ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR - The annual church bazaar is on Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will include refreshments, baking, craft tables, a white elephant table, and lois more. There will be draws for a number of prizes, including a queen sized quilt. The church is located at 3800 Courtice Rd. N. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH CRAFT SHOW - The semi-annual Norfolk Country Craft Show takes place Sunday, November 13th, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanvillc. (Comer of Hiehwav Two and Regional Rd. 57.) Hours arc 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■' - - ••••■•■«»**<*". -- . ... ... . . . . 4 STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is hosting a community presentation in conjunction with the International Year of the Family. The presentation takes place Sunday, November 13th, at 7 p.m. in the Bowmanville Chapel located on Hwy. Two, across from the Recreation Complex. Speakers include Mayor Diane Hamre; Dolina Smith, the President of Canadians for Decency; and Roger Boyer, Mission President of Canada Toronto East Mission. There will also be short workshops on genealogy and "Preparing for Challenging Times." Everyone is welcome. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH ELECTION DAY - Voting for mayor, councillors, school trustees and hydro commissioners takes place today throughout the municipality. Please remember to cast your ballot for the candidates of your choice. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH ACTIVITIES AT THE OLDER ADULT CENTRE .. The Clarington Older Adults' Association meets from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lions Centre in Bowmanvillc. On November 15th, Memorial Hospital nutritionist, Mary Bedi Walters, will continue her talks on nutrition for older adults. This program begins at 10 a.m. At one p.m., local author Slier Lcctoozc will talk about the history of Darlington Township over the past 200 years. For information, call Community Care at 623-2261. FOR YOUR INFORMATION WALKING PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS - The walking program for Clarington's older adults lakes place at 9 a.m. and also at 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Participants meet at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Avc., in Bowmanvillc. For information, call Doreen German at 697-1863. NEWCASTLE AL-ANON - This group meets each Saturday evening in the Newcastle Town Hall. Use the glass door with stairs off the parking lot. For information, call 728-1020. SUPPORT GROUP FOR SMOKERS - For smokers at every stage of quitting, the Durham Lung Association offers an ongoing group support program every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It lakes place in Ostiawa. For details, call 436-1046. INFANT/CHILD CPR - Memorial Hospital Bowmanville offers Infant/Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses (CPR) and CPR recertification programs. If you arc interested, please call 623-3331, Ext. 5181. WHAT'S NEW AT THE MUSEUM? - The Bowmanvillc Museum has opened a new railway exhibit and a doll display. In the Marion Wiseman Gallery, the museum is presenting a fascinating exhibition on railways, featuring many artifacts loaned by local collectors and enthusiasts. Unique photos of Bowmanvillc's three train stations arc also part of the exhibit, In the doll gallery is a colorful display of over 80 dolls from around the world, They range from recent dolls to ones dating back to the 1920's. Everyone who loves dolls will enjoy this display, The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 tun. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m, to 4:30 p.m. until mid-Dcccmbcr. For more details, call the Museum Office at 623-2734. TOYS, GAMES AND PASTIMES - An exhibition of over 50 examples of artifacts relating to playtime and hobbies from I860 to I960 is on display at the Clarke Museum and Archives. Dolls, puzzles, building blocks, tin toys, sleighs, wagons, a dog carl, toy kitchens, electric toys, musical instruments and plastic toys arc all represented. This feature exhibit will run through the winter months to the end of March, 1995. The Clarke Museum ami Archives is located in Kirby, at Regional Rd, 9 and I lighway 35/115, IN THE COMING WEEKS... STONE FARMHOUSE TOUR - On Sunday, December 10, the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will present a yuletide tour of historic stone farm houses. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature homes built by the Scottish stone masons who immigrated to Canada and passed through the countryside near Orono in the mid 1800s. They left behind a stunning architectural legacy as you can see from the tour. Tickets arc available locally at the following locations: The Apple Blossom Shop, Orono; The Book Studio, Bowmanville; and Sutton Group Dynamic Realty, Bowmanville. The homes will be enhanced by traditional decorations, food and music. As part of the tour, the Kirby United Church will serve a traditional turkey dinner at 4:30 p.m. and also a buffet lunch at noon. For further details, call Janie Dodds at 983-5926. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - Once a month, the COPE agency holds a Caregiver Support Group meeting in Trinity United Church, Bowmanville. Susan Haines, Program Director of the Caregiver Relief Program of Durham Region Community Care Association, has accepted an invitation to speak to the group on Monday, November 14th, at 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested in hearing more about in-home respite care for frail, elderly and disabled adults is welcome to attend the meeting For information, call Janice Kroft at 623-4123. Just Window Shopping? Carpentry & Contracting 23 Years in this Area • Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions • Decks • Store Renovations, etc. (905) 623-1101 Jr PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures • Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396