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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-10-27, Page 8,'I I le: I Ilii ir,t Page 8 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 27, 1993 LUCKNOW & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Dabber Bingo Lucknow Community Centre NEXT BINGO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31/93 $1000 - Jackpot Winner Ross Saunders Walkerton Community Centre opens at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts'at 7:15 p.m. Mom Pat Everson October 30th Here's to 5 perfect 10's Love Frpm Your Family HALE MOON 'I('L(YI'I IES FOIL IIER" WALKERTON announces that for two days only •FRI., OCT. 29/93 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. SAT., OCT. 30/93 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Every DRESS and SWEATER in the store will be on sale for 25 0 OFF regular price Come in and take advantage of this great sale. Why not start your Christmas Shopping early this year? Don't forget, members may shop for this sale on Thursday,,Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.' PRICE YOU SE! IS PRICE YOU PAY! ENTIRE .STOCK OF -FINE FURNITURE, BEDDING, CARP-E_T_ _ROLL_EN.QS, AREA RUGS Who is this man Jean Chretien? by Tim Cummings • thirty years later, he is indeed the Canada has a new prime minister and his name is Jean Chretien. Who is this man whci must steer Canada's ship' of state through such dangerous economic waters? Before Pierre Elliott Trudeau ever walked 'through the halls of Par- liament Jean Chretien served in government. Speaking barely a word of English, Chretiendecided that real power lies in money and proceeded to learn not only the new language of English but the new language of Finance. He proceeded to become Canada's first fran- cophone Finance Minister. In fact, Chretien didn't even support Trudeau in his leadership bid but initially supported a conservative anglophone cabinet minister, Mitchell Sharp. He was born • eighteenth of nineteen children (nine of whom survived infancy). He had a birth defect which left him deaf in his right ear and distorted his mouth. This has made him an easy target for caricatures and was even ridiculed in a Tory ad carnpaign during the '93 election. His political infancy was spent in working-class Shawinigan where he spoke against the regime of Maurice Duplessis. When he first ran for Parliament at the age of 29 in the 1963 election his carnpaign slogan was, perhaps ironically, "Jean Chrctien...The man of tomorrow." Canadians may well be asking if, 'man of tomorrow' or 'yesterday's man.' He has proven himself to be a competent Constitutional negotiator, an effective cabinet minister and public speaker.. but can he find solutions to the complex -problems of 1993? As Finance Minister under Pierre Trudeau he oversaw a period of overspending and high inflation. Is this what we can expect from Canada's twentieth prime minister? Will he inflict on Canadians old, interventionist ideas which will bog down the country in debt? Or will the pragmatic politician adapt to the fiscal realities of today? Jean Chretien won the 1993 elec- tion, at least in part, because Canadians wanted to protest the Tories •but did not want to fracture the Canadian Parliament. He also won because he promised hope while the Progressive Conservatives promised the status quo. He will be judged on the basis of these high expectations. Is the 'hope he promises shallow rhetoric or can he provide the competent leadership Canada needs so badly? In the mid -1980's Chretien was charismatic, popular figure, writing a best-selling autobiography and winning the hearts of many Canadians with his passionate, folksy speeches about Canada. Since returning to politics, however, the magic seems to have been lost. Much like John Turner before him, he seemed to grow rusty because of his departure from public life. His election victory was not so much an endorsement of him and his ideas as it was a decision not to support the alternatives. Who have we elected: the old Jean Chretien or the new Chretien? Did he change, or did we just change our perception of him? Canada's fourth francophone Prime Minister has overcome great adversity to reach the highest post in Canadian politics. He has literal- ly served in every senior cabinet post in Canada. His past success may not count for as much, though, if he fails to address the ominous challenges he faces for economic renewal an n•_tional unit Jean Chretien The Bruce County Unit of the Capadian Cancer Society met for the annual meeting in Lucknow last week. The 1993/94 executivd includes back row, left to right, Yvonne Benninger, Formosa, treasurer; Molly McDowall, Southampton, communications; Lesley Barnes, unit secretary; Ruth Mayhew, Walkerton, patient services. Front row, Jean Meisenheimer, Port Elgin, vice president; Elaine Palmer, Port Elgin, president; Vicky Hammell, Teeswater, past president; and Gretta Gill the regional president of Georgian Lakelands. (Pat Livingston photo) Healthy diets lead to healthy living FURNITURE BOYS will pay the GST/PST on your behalf FURNITURE BOYS a dvt ,' ofCmylan Fum two end Carpel Ltd 574 GODERICH Sr, PORT ELGIN (519) 389.4454 The Lucknow Branch,. of the Bruce County Unit of the Canadian. Cancer Society, hosted the annual meeting of the county unit last week. Out -going president Vicky Hammell said the Unit started moving . meetings ' to various branches this year. This gave all, members an opportunity to see exactly what is involved at the Unit level. Mrs. Hammell said the dedication of volunteers makes it possible for the Cancer Society's mission statement to be realized - "...the eradication of cancer and the enhan- cement of the quality of life of people living with cancer." Volun- teers are always welcome to the Unit. The Bruce County Unit comprises Lucknow, Cheslcy, Hanover, 'Kin- cardine, Neustadt, Paisley, Port Elgin and. Walkerton. During the 1992/93 fiscal year, the Unit raised $248,841 through canvasses and other fundraising efforts, with another $25,289 received in be- quests. June Emorid, of Kincardine, was the guest speaker. She gave a presentation on Diet and Cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society's Ilealthy Eating pamphlet says "There are numerous studies to indicate that the choices you make at the table each day can influence your chances for good health:" An estimate of 35 per cent of all can- cers are related to what we eat. "Diet, including alcohol, has been linked to cancers of the breast, colon, mouth, stomach, pancreas and prostate." While diet is' considered a key risk factor in the development of cancer, it isn't the only one. Others with significant risk factors include alcohol use, tobacco use, workplace hazards, family history of cancer. .and exposure to sunlight. Using Canada's Guidelines for Healthy Eating, Mrs. Edmond demonstrated how there is nothing difficult about healthy eating. The amount of food consumed each day from the four food groups and other foods depends on age, body sizc, activity level, whether you arc male or female, and if you arc pregnant or breast feeding. The Food Guide gives a lower and higher number of servings for each food group. Other recommendations for heal- thy eating include lower fat dairy products, leaner meats- and foods ' prepared with little or no fat. "High fat diets may be connected with colon, breast and prostate," said Mrs. Emond. Mrs. Emond said fibre seems to help in protecting from cancer of the colon and rectum. One theory, she explained is the decreased tran- sit time from ingesting to waste product. There are many fibre rich foods that can be added to diets. However, Mrs. Emond cautioned that those increasing fibre in their diets do so gradually and drink ,plenty of fluids. Salt, alcohol and caffeine should be used moderately. Mrs, Emond recommends trying to eat well 80 per cent of the time and emphasized to shoppers to "read the labels." The Ilealthy Eating booklet has a multitude of good nutritional infor- mation in it. Those interested in obtaining a copy should check at their local health unit or contact the Bruce County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society at 881-0341.