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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 24,1996 rovidence-Stiaw's W.l. Enjoys Informative Speech Abo Providcncc-Shaw's W.l. held their regular meeting at the hoirie of Sylvia Payer on January 14th. Meeting opened by President Marilyn Dow January' business proceeded with treasurer's report by Betty Lou Locke. Letters of appreciation appreciation were read from Bowman- villc Memorial Hospital, with the Institute Ode sung in. Oshawa General Hospital and Canadian Club Welcomes Distinguished Speaker Members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club welcomed Dr. Abe Shcnilzer to their meeting on Wednesday, January 10th. Dr. Shcnilzer is the only member of his family to survive the Nazi death camps of World War Two. He was a professor of mathematics at York University from 1969 to 1988. He currently spends much of his lime writing and lecturing. Shown above, from left, arc: Bill Hasiuk, a member of the Canadian Club, who thanked the speaker; Dr. Shcnilzer; Rev. Nancy Knox, minister at St. Paul's United Church; Lloyd Down, who introduced the speaker; and Club President President Dr. Ted Mann. Holocaust Survivor Discusses "Many Faces of Evil » by Mary Fraser In a fascinating speech to the Men's Canadian Club at St. Paul's United Church on Wednesday, January 10, moral philosopher and humanitarian, Abe Shcnilzer, challenged his audience to recognize the many faces of evil in the world today. "Evil begins when any individual individual or group of people arc classified as outsiders," said Dr. Shcnilzer, whose own youth in pre-war Poland was plagued with cruel prejudice. He was contemptuous of a Prime Minister who disallowed violence against Jews but saw no evil in stripping them of economic economic power or segregating the Hebrew students at university. university. "When prejudice comes from the top, from the intelligent, intelligent, the intellectuals, the heads of government and stale, then it is very dangerous," he Stilted, adding that this kind of evil within the empowered was responsible for the rise of Nazism Nazism in Gcnnany. It is responsible responsible today for the horrors in Rwanda, Bosnia and the Middle Middle East. Dr. Shcnilzer denounced the hypocrisy of some Jewish religious leaders who, incapable incapable of violence themselves, nevertheless affirmed the assassination assassination of Jewish Prime Minister Yizhak Rabin as a necessary act. Many Messianic Jews, lie believes, arc convinced convinced that God intended one tiny piece of land to belong to them forever, regardless of the human suffering involved in keeping . it, and any Jewish leader who dares to change God's law in order to end that suffering, deserves to be done away with. Quoting from an article which appeared in "The New Yorker", Shcnilzer said, "When you get into the Messianic Messianic mood, you get away from democratic thinking... (and)... the greatest contribution contribution religion can make to the conflict in the Middle East is to get out of it. Politics must be based on human reason." Shcnilzer also recommended recommended another article in "The New Yorker" entitled 'The Rise of Nco-Nazism in Germany', the story of the miraculous conversion conversion of a young Neo-Nazi who is now seriously undermining his own organizations. . Commenting on the situation situation in Bosnia,.he condemned General Mladic and Bosnian Serb leader, Dr. Karadzic, who holds, ironically, a P.H.D. in psychology, as evil and subhuman. subhuman. But, quoting an article in the "New York Times", January January 4, 1996, he went on to say that these men arc now under attack from intellectuals who arc just as evil in their own way, as their objections arc based not on moral outrage at the bmtal rape and slaughter, but only on the failure of such tactics to succeed. Dr. Shcnilzer is the only member of his family to survive survive the Nazi death camps. After After witnessing unspeakable horrors in six different camps he was finally liberated by a British regiment and spent the remainder of 1 'the war as an N.C.O. because of his linguistic linguistic abilities. After the war he moved to the U.S.A. where he received his doctorate in mathematics from a New York university and later went on to Canada to become a professor of mathematics mathematics at York University from 1969to 1988. Married, with two grown* daughters, Dr. Shcnilzer is now the editor of "The American Mathematical Monthly" magazine magazine and spends much time writing and lecturing. A humanist, with little use for a "helpless" supreme being and even less for organized religion, religion, Shcnilzer believes humans humans must listen to the "moral sense within". He docs not believe believe that suffering necessarily creates a virtuous person capable capable of wise political decisions, but docs contend that trials of Nazi war criminals must continue, continue, not out of vengeance but because "the passage of time does not diminish the evil that was done, and the world must never forget, nor allow these atrocities to happen again." "For good to triumph over evil", said Dr. Shcnilzer, "all people everywhere must be helped to feel successful. I am convinced it is when people arc made to feel like failures who do not belong that resentment resentment grows into an ocean of anger that threatens to drown us all." unison, who then presented a quiz, testing our knowledge of the names of our presidents at the levels of branch, district, area, province, Canada and the A.C.W.W. 'Associated Country Country Women of the World'. The minutes of the previous meeting meeting were read and approved. At this point attention was directed to the December meeting, meeting, report of which did not reach the press. The Christmas noon luncheon was held on the coldest, stonnicsl day of the season with icy conditions predicted predicted for afternoon. Yet, our members turned out as always and enjoyed pot-luck food, carol carol singing and a small gift exchange. exchange. Donations of the day were made to Bcthcsda House. Our roll call asked for the thoughts of each member on what; Christmas would bring in our future. Most everyone agreed that it would depend on us as individuals individuals to keep Christmas meaningful and sacred to create memories for our children. children. the Federated Institutes of Ontario. Ontario. Discussions involved (i) Project Rose Bush, one plant to be available for each branch to be ordered by March 1. (ii) Tea Towel Contest which called for designs to be submitted, the best and final choice to be manufactured and for sale at Conference '96, proceeds to be used to fund the Centennial Anniversary in '97. (iii) Wool for Zambia, either either in skeins or knitted small squares, to be made into coverlets coverlets for undcqirivilcgcd areas - sec Home and Country issue Fall '95. In view of the increasing increasing load of business, details of which take up much time at regular meetings it was moved, seconded and carried that the executive should bring recommendations recommendations on issues to our general meeting to be approved or otherwise. Roll Call was answered by naming tilings unique in the operation of railway trains. Gail Guthrie, our speaker with a wealth of background involving involving railroading brought us an excellent presentation of its history over the last 300 years, its operation, its romance, its importance and its changes in our modem times. Much information information concerning local lines, now long gone, yet evidence still remaining. She brought along and explained signal lanterns, lanterns, oil cans, an unusual water water can and a replica of the 'last spike'. Sylvia Payer presented the motto which completed the program and the meeting closed with the Mary Stewart Collect. Highlight of the social lime was a birthday cake, suitably lit and served with ice cream, to honour the birthday of the P.R.O. who later after boasting somewhat of having gained her senior's driving licence backed out of the Payer Yard and over of all tilings a railway lie! which marked the edge of the driveway! Fortunately, two young men in a pickup passing by noticed this incident, promptly drove in and happily moved said vehicle into happier happier tracks. "Thanks, fellows". Faith in humanity now more than ever intact. P.R.O. A. Rickard The Egg Came First, Toastmasters Decide After Spirited Debate Cancer Society Thanks Police for Fund-Raising Effort On Tuesday January 16, 1996, the Bowmanville Toastmasters Toastmasters departed from its usual format to hold a debate resolved resolved that the chicken came before the egg. After Chairman Toastmaster Toastmaster Marilynn Dow presented the rules, a spirited, humorous debate ensured. Toastmasters Connie Nelson Nelson and Carol Wonnacott upheld upheld the resolution and Toastmasters Toastmasters Laura Childs and Gordon West argued for the negative. A one-vote margin decided this conundrum in favour of the negative. This unusual meeting formal formal was such a positive learning learning situation and so much fun ihtil the assembly voted to have another debate in the near future. future. In what other forum could you learn and practice this aspect aspect of thinking and speaking on your feet? In addition, Toastmasters receive continuous continuous practice and evaluation. Toastmasters promotes improved improved communication and presentation skills and develops develops members' self-confidence. Members follow a ten-speech program in the Communications Communications and Leadership Manual. Each assigned speech stresssed one particular facet of Competent Public Speaking. When the speeches arc completed completed the member cams a C.T.M. (Competent Toastmaster) Toastmaster) designation indicating completion of the basic manual. manual. Following the C.T.M., members proceed to work toward toward the A.T.M. (Able Toastmaster) Toastmaster) designation. To cam this level members must complete five speeches from three separate manuals. A variety of areas of interest is available, ranging from entertainment entertainment to management. Come and join us for an evening evening of fun and watch Toastmasters Toastmasters in action. We meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the "Darlington Hydro Infonnation Centre". For more infomiation please call 623- 2243,623-3527. Christmas at TOPS Club Willi'33 members in attendance attendance Bowmanville Tops Chapter WON870 was served a delicious turkey supper by the Lions Club conveners on the eve of December 14th at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. Alfrcda Wheeler, our leader, leader, thanked the members for their helpful hands in decorating decorating and setting up the tables. • Constable Mike Marks (left) of. the Durham 1 Regional ijipSèS 10 '" l juThotp<tigvainmheiii followed lion plaque on Friday, January 19th from the'Cancer Society:' Making the presentation 1 3 our .plccigc, f aiKl- boautirul- are Audrey Bate, (centre) president of the Clarington Cancer Society branch, and volunteer volunteer Mary Tillcock. Last year, the police organized a curling bonspiel in memory of Oshawa police inspector Tolcy Wozniak who died of cancer. The 2nd annual memori- um bonspiel will be held on Saturday, March 16th at the Whitby Curling Club. Teams interested in supporting a good cause can contact Constable Marks at 16 Division. Iridologist Addresses Wl Meeting Bowmanville Branch Women's Women's Institute met on January 4, 1996. President Vera Downing greeted 15 members of our W.l. and opened the meeting with the singing of O Canada and the Institute Ode. Louise Bell and her group presented a very interesting program. Louise read a thought-provoking poem to ponder - If I had my life to live over again - Our motto for January was presented by Lyra Flintoff - "Hard work is the yeast that Ebenezer UCW News On Tuesday, January 9, 1996, fifteen ladies met in the Ladies Parlour at Ebenezer United Church at 1:30 p.m. With the familiar lines, T said to the man who stood at the gate of the year ", Presi dent Greta Down opened the meeting and we repeated the Lord's prayer. Greta then read the report of the nominating committee and our minister, the Reverend Ann Foster installed installed the officers. Treasurer Joan Down presented presented the 1996 budget as recommended recommended by the U.C.W. Executive. Executive. This was discussed Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 200 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Claringlon/Courticc Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement for 1/2 Price a Value tip to $20.00. Limited lo one coupon per customer. Hurry! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanville tiLattafr iatt g ta teaman 62 King St. West 623-3303 Bowmanville. -- : -.-IF and accepted by the members. Joan Pickcll was in charge of the worship service and reminded reminded us that January 6 was Epiphany Day and marks the coming of the wise men and the return of the wise men to their homes carrying tlie news of Jesus to the rest of the world. With Eileen Down at the organ, organ, we sang 'I am the Light of tlie world' which emphasized Joan's introduction. The Bible reading was from Isaiah 6: 1-6. We celebrate the fact that this one God has been revealed in countless ways to many people people at different times bill for the Christian, the revelation of G ml came to us through the person of Jesus who was recognized recognized by foreigners who were led lo his home by a star. We sang "Twas in the Moon of Winter Time" which is the Indian description of the Christ Child's birth. The beautiful beautiful words of the Maori version version of the Lord's Prayer closed the devotional. Joan extended extended her New Year's greeting greeting and Greta led us as we said the Mizpnli Benediction. Ilev liaison and Greta Down served us a very tasty lunch and we look advantage of that time of fellowship. The Congregational Pol Luck Supper will lx- held Saturday, Saturday, January 27 and will be followed with games. A Presbyteiial Study Day will lie held at Prince Allx-rl on Tuesday, January 23. This is for all interested ladies and will include a Book Display, raises the dough". In her motto she challenged us with the question "Where would we bo if we hadn't had hard word from our forefathers and the belief passed on to us that "the harder I work, the luckier I get". Louise Bell introduced the speaker for the meeting - Mrs. Iris (Brad) Hockin who became became a certified Iridologist in 1994, after much study and preparation. The ladies gave close attention attention to Iris's delightful manner of impressing upon us the secrets secrets of keeping our bodies healthy and correcting common common problems with wholesome diet, exercise and essential supplements. supplements. She agrees that growing older does not mean "getting old", but that it is possible possible to maintain vigor, and mental alertness into advanced age. Iris also presented each of us with a "Chart to Iridology" explaining how she delects health problems by looking directly directly into the eye. On behalf of the group and the ladies present Mary Tough thanked our guest and presented her with a token of appreciation. Our business meeting followed. followed. Helen Millson read the minutes of the December meeting meeting and presented our financial statement. Roll Call was well answered with "Mad or glad about a recent purchase you have made." 4" sq. knitted blocks were collected for Zambia. Zambia. It was agreed that Mrs. Irene England would mail these blocks and our W.L would pay the expenses. It was decided to send our annual donation to the Bow- manvillc Memorial Hospital. The meeting closed with the Mary Stewart Collect which urges us to keep from pettiness and to be large in thought, word and deed. The group in charge served a delicious lunch - a great beginning to 1996. Our next meeting will be February 1. Motto "Blending of the Nationalities" and Roll Call will be answered by "A country I would like lo see or visit." See you at Trinity February I P.R.O. Bernice Puk. ly done script by the executive entitled "Abyncczcr Huge" and "Boy". The program really livened livened up with the very talented Sullivan children, Mark on the fiddle and his sister Elke assisting assisting him on the piano. It just showed us that wc have some fabulous talent right here in Bowmanville. The Country Cloggcrs then put on a very peppy performance |t which made us all feel tired. Very well done, girls. Joyce Cowan, our special poetess, read a very humorous poem "The Birth Of A Candy Bar". Elke Sullivan then played a piano solo "Bankable Cannon." Next, we had the honour of Kitty Wells joining us all the way from Nashville (Melvcna '■Vtitcrsjp Shtirs'ûïi'gAa solo and with her talentsishe wjllrsoon have a hit record. Some of the girls then joined the Magtc- lancs, led by Elke Sullivan. It was really enjoyable lo watch for some of us older folks. A good time was had by all and wc were all so glad to sec our chapter member Christine Jones back after a lengthy illness. illness. • Helen Cook CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 93-144 FORMAL NOTICE TO CLEAN SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS Occupants and property owners are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of, and bosido their properties within 12 hours after a fall of snow, freezing rain, or hail and to keep them clear. Those roquiromonls apply whether or not a house or any other building is erected on the property. II you fail to clear and keep clear the entire surface of sidewalks abutting your property, the Municipality will remove the snow and ice and charge the cost of such removal to the property owner's really taxes. Clearing snow and ice makes the Municipality's sidewalks safer for ALL pedestrians. Your co-oporallon In keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice AT ALL TIMES will bo appreciated, J3L MUNICIPALITY OB CS-Ind, 0740 minglon ONTAIIIO (iUI>, THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE The Municipality of Clarington intends to designate the following land and premises as historical structures in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18.: • 1498 Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road), Hampton, Part Lot 34, Concession 5, former Township of Darlington • 1467 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, Part Lot 33, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington • 68 Centre Street, Bowmanville • 5 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville 1498 Regional Road 4 - Constructed circa 1885, the house was designed with influences of the Second Empire style. It includes such architectural features common to the form as the fretwork verandah, the paired bracketed eaves and the buff brick quoins and window details. 1467 Prestonvale Road - The Gothic centre gable farmhouse, built of coursed fieldstone, would have been constructed circa 1860. The two French doors at the front suggest that the original format may have contained a verandah. 68 Centre Street - This vernacular Italianate house was constructed in 1871. The existing wide eaves, semi-circular headed window of the front porch and segmentally arched windows on the second floor are all elements depicting its architectural style. A distinctive feature of this dwelling is its interior door casings and front window frames which have been built with decorative Italianate column trims. 5 Beech Avenue - In 1877 this property was purchased by Abraham Younie, a former Mayor of Bowmanville, The Queen Anno revival house was constructed in two phases. Its bay windows and Italianate design details date the original two floors to the mid-1870s, Sometime later, it was modified by W.C. King, son-in-law of Younie and a former Postmaster of Bowmanville. King altered the verandah, added a third floor addition and a curved balcony. Any person may, within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, send by Registered Mail or deliver lo the Clerk ol the Municipality of Clarington, notice of Ills or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant lacis. II such a notice ol objection is received, the Council ol the Municipality ol Clarington shall refer the mailer to the Conservation Review Board lor a hearing. Dated at the Municipality ol Clarington this 24th day of January 1996. _______________ Patti L. Barrio, A.M.C.T, MUNICII'AI.IIYOL ' pj 0l t . ... , . . / CJÊ h M Municipality ol Clarington I Jar inn l OU 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario ONTARIO L1C3A6 Date of First Publication: January 24,1990 CS-5775