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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 25, 1998 Section Two ♦ Sell-out Crowd Honours Oshawa YWCA 1998 Women of Distinction Winners • Over 350 guests were on hand to pay tribute to Durham's outstanding females at the Oshawa YWCA's 17th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner. Held at LVIV Hall in Oshawa on November 18, the sell-out crowd congratulated the eight award winners and 18 nominees for their exemplary achievements at home, work and in the Durham community. "It's fantastic to have such a terrific turnout for this event," said Jill Walters, President of the Oshawa YWCA. "The support received from the community has been tremendous and is greatly appreciated." This year's winners were chosen for their accomplishments in the areas of social, educational, business, health, community and cultural contributions. contributions. From the 18 nominees the following were named Women of Distinction in recognition of their achievements: Young Woman of Distinction (awarded to recipients 18 years of age or younger), Devon Christie, Whitby; Business, Joanne Ferguson, Oshawa; Education, Training and Development, Margaret Greenley, Oshawa; Community Service, Carol Keyes, Whitby; Professions and Trades, Jennifer Morrison, Oshawa; Arts, Linda Paulocik, Whitby; Health, Lise Raymond, Ncstlcton; Recreation, Colkn Wingrove, Oshawa. Also attending as guest speaker was Barbara Underhill, world champion figure skater and spoi l commentator, whose moving address was a tribute to the human spirit and a message of courage and determination. Also presented at the dinner was the 1998 Ka\ Buffett Scholarship, which was awarded in Christine Lcmcry, a recent graduate of Brock High School in Cannington. Administered by Bui ten Taylor and Associate Ltd., the Kay Bullet: Scholarship honours the late mother of Bull' ; Taylor's Chairman, Ed Buffett. 0 1/iêWiïjL) "o VyW y. ;.V. r 'a. ; a,... iVliÉiÉtêâassliâ jji §fg id¥' : a ; SS : al .. - v . /ovY ■ mmmm t!-; t '< 1 ■"/ <»p , b mmm n ; yd -a . .• ■■ ; . ■ , , 0, ay'a' 0., :.'"a S' m i 1 mmam MÊSm IIS** ti'-V'.-v 'il,, ;/?,'/-/ ;( , f t 'pi 111 II Willlil- i i."'ll -n ,; ' 'i a d,-" ' I. [ L ytti ■ fmÊmÊÊæ i *1 i 98 ÿr. VrV- :Lar.yaVy Help us make sure no child wakes up Christmas morning to find Santa has passed them by. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and we'll give you a 1 month subscription. We need your help this holiday season. Toys will be collected by the Salvation Army for distribution to local children. You can make sure Santa doesn't miss a single child in Clarington. V #• • Give to the Statesman Toy Drive and light up a child's life! | tSHUtta e X*iV*2*à