PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1985, WIT Br(ok1in Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Cali 655-3679 wth Items for this columil There is an association here in Brooklin, part of a country-wide organization which seldom makes the headlines, but whose influence has been feit around the world. It is a peculiarly Canadian in- stitution, often thought of by others as a bit old- fashioned and fuddy-duddy but like its members, it has a quiet strength that has endured through the years. I arn speaking about the Women's Institute. Originally, it was started to keep isolated farm women in touch with each other and the world-at- large. Its effectiveness is demonstrated through its continuing today in spite of improved com- munications. Through the years it bas provided a media whereby women can voice their concerns over many issues and through sheer weight of num- bers influence government reforms to provide a better way of life for ail Canadians. Many of the institute's successes we now take for granted such as milk pasteurization, the centre line painted on ail our highways and even the see- tbrough packaging our bacon comnes in. These laws were enacted as a direct resuit of resolutions passed by Canadian Women's Institutes.. I have been provided with a copy of a recent resolution adopted by our Brooklin Institute on Jan. 16 of this year. It is as foilows: WHEREAS there bais occurred in today's society a partial breakdown in two main deivery systems to children of ethical values and human relations skills, these two sources being the home and religious institutions in generai; and, Whereas as a result of this breakdown there exists in Canada today a serious problemn with social and economie attitudes, where young people find it dif- Y FREE PRESS ficuit to find employment, where people of ail ages are frequently unable to maintain their family structure, where emotional and financial stress lead to divorce, depression and suicide; and, Whereas there appears to be a real link between these problems and the fact that many children are without a parent on a constant basis to give en- couragement and advice when the need arises, wîth the resuit that many are unable to accept their responsibilities to their peers, many go into the marketplace not knowing how to respond to authority or how to take instruction from someone in charge and into marriage not understanding the responsibility and the necessity of commitment to others; Therefore be it resolved that the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario request the Ontario government, through the Department of Education, to establish a course of instruction for ail grades, from kindergarten up, on learning to live with others on a moral basis; and that, in order to assist in the implementatioii of such a program, it is fur- ther requested that the government set up specialized teacher training courses, which would cover areas currently presented in the schools un- der the headings of "'Ethics"~, "Family Education"~, "Social 5tudies"', but in more expanded .and co- ordinated form. 1 would hope that those of you who endorse the sentiments voiced in the above will be willing to back the women in this endeavour. A.B.C. MEETING The Association for Bright Children in Durham Region is holding a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate (Stevenson and Rosslanid Rds. in Oshawa) in the theatre arts room. Ail interested parties are welcome to attend. GUILD MEETING Burns Kirk Guild will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. in the church hall. Guest will be Cathy Beavis and Ruth McHale of Ruffles and Classic Country Interiors. These ladies have turned a hobby into a thriving enterprise. Everyone is welcome to come out and gain some knowledge of spring redecorating. LIBRARY ADULT GROUP The aduit session on Tuesday afternoons is of- fering a movie on Jan. 29 entitled "What Is A Com- puter". This is a basic 'introduction through animation on how computers work. 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The Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Peter Perry Award night in the theatre of the Whitby Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S. The evenng will ha highlighted by a variety show under the direction of former Peter Perry winner Bert Heaver. Aniong the cast of performers will be these three charming young ladies (from ieft to right) Dana Slevin, Ruby Bhatia and Alison Carr who wili entertain with a dance routine. Tickets for the event, costing $5 each, are on sale at Middieton's Stationary in downtown Whitby. ~ er tf ht NDP holding seminar this week Workshops dealing with different aspects of politics wili highlight this year's annuai meeting of the South Central Ontario Area Council of' the New Democratic Party. The meeting will ha held on Jan. 26 at the United Auto Workers hall, 44 Bond St. E.. focus on municipal politics, women's issues and organizing an effec- tive telephone bank for use during an election campaign. Guest panelista par- ticipating in the workshops are Oshawa MPP Mike Breaugh, NDP municipal affairs Woodbine MPP Marion Bryden, NDP crltic for women's Issues and Len Harrison, political education director of the CanadianUAW. In addition to the workshops, the meeting will include the election of officers of the area council for 1985. Registration wiil take place from il1 to 11:30 a.m. with workshops to follow until 12:30' p.m. Lunch wili ha provided and then workshops resume at 1:15 p.rn. Closing session and election of officers to ha held from 3 to 4 p.m. There will 'then be a social hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcomne to attend the annuai meeting and take part in the workshops, however, only NDP members in good stan- ding are allowed to stand for ,office or vote during the executive elections. The outgoing president of the area council is Marg Wilbur of Port Perry. The area council comprises the provincial ridings of Oshawa, Durham East, Durham West, Durharn York and Victoria. 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