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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-03-14, Page 210 • 84 Woman of the Year, found h dely tented 0101kon. women's ,cheered by area farm **ten, itreen. .McTeer, a woman who CM hold many Mies after her name, not the least of whicli is wife of former Prime Minister Joe Clark, told Prat women that packed the St. Marys community centre on March 2 that Women have a "trump card" and they should play it. She said women have immense potential to succeed outside the home, particularly in areas such as farm organizations and in municipal We belong to a nation in the midst of transition," said Ms. McTeer in reference to Penne Minister Pierre Trudeau's recent retirement announcement. She pointed to the group of women in the room attending the second annual spring seminar for Women for the Support of Agriculture. The talent in the room, she said, has immense potential. Ms. McTeer told the over 250 farm women present that the farming operation is a true equal partnership and "the efforts of the omen cheer MeTeer , womenare crucialto-Sue *web defender of wOmen'S rights.p. Ms P.4cTeer said In moral women have less selkonfidenee in Making decisions than men do. Referring to farm organizations and politics at the municipal level, the author of "Residences" said, 90aper cent of the decision-rnaking is being made by men. "Most- farm women are. not involved," said Ms. McTeer. She said women can be found on "work committees" doing such chores as stuffing PTE".10P0q Reaction from the audience caused the farm -raised woman to quip, "I'rn not a bad guesser." But she said this kind of involvement is not negative. "They are useful duties of a limited kind. My only concern is when it's all we do," she stated. Ms. McTeer said it irritates her when women can't participate because there aren't facilities available to look after any possible children, or, when women use that fact as a crutch not to get involved. Questions from the audience swamped ion Confused about nutrition? Don't be! March is National Nutrition Month and a country -wide campaign has been launched to zero in on "Food Facts and Fallacies". The program is sponsored jointly by the Canadian Dietetic Association and provin- cial associations for dietitians and nutri- tionists across Canada. The objectives of the campaign are to raise the awareness of the Canadian con- sumer to sound nutritional practices and to increase the public profile of dietitians and nutritionists. At no other time in history has public in- terest in health and nutrition been greater. Unfortunately, with this interestcomes a Ms, MeTeerfollowing.stoodirgovation, The questions begged for Ms. McT€er'54 opinion on mm0* from .censorship to thtag09011,0010enta of the Canada Farm Sur0i0altst.Asseetation, ".Fm not a Strong 'proponent of censor Weida," MS, McTeer noted saying theyjust °writhe way for the black market. Her concern, particularly as it relates to pornography, is effect on children. She suggested that the amount of violence and sexhal kind of programming on television should be controlled through licensing con- ditions undek, the Canadian Broadcasting Act. As for the farm survivalists, Ms. McTeer acknowledged that she only knew what she read, but expressed concern for the tactics • used by the association. Ms. , McTeer said she thinks the agriculture sector is doing a good job.of lob bying the government for their needs, but she said, a bigger challenge facing agriculture is educating the consumer groups. "They are less susceptible to lobbying," said Ms. McTeer. deluge of misinformation. Many of the more common nutritional problems arise from misconceptions about food, food additives, "wonder" diets and "magic" vitamins and minerals. Does vitamin C prevent a cold? Is "natural" really better? Does margarine have less calories than butter? These are just a few of the misconceptions at the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately the consumer is ill-equipped to discern nutritional fact from fiction. Foods labelled "all-natural","additive- free" or "totally organic" usualy cost more but it is not only your pocket book that can suffer. Canada's Food Guide is a very sensi- ble and simple route to follow. It allows for the variety, moderation and energy balance that our diets must possess. During Nutrition Month there will be a number of presentations going on. You may receive a call sponsored by the Ontario Dietetic Assocation, comprised of a number of questions to survey consumer knowledge of nutrition. There are many reliable resources available that can help you through this maze of information. The Health Unit in your area has individuals ready and more than willing to help you. Health profes- sionals also have sound nutritional informa- tion. The staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is always willing to receive ques- tions from the public toe. Blyth Festival presents Comedy with Sears and Switzer "Comedy for modern life" is the specialty satirize modern politics, relationships and of Sears and Switzer who will be appearing .t4g_011iness of everyday life. at the Blyth Memorial Hall on Wednesday, Withtheir combined wit, Song arkillaribe; March 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the Blyth Sears and Switzer have charmed audiences Festival's Spring Series. from the Toronto cabaret scene to CFB Alert at the North Pole, from campus auditoriums to Massey Hall. Theresa and David have also performed regularly on a variety of TV and radio programs from Morningside, CBC specials, and TV Ontario to 'being resident comics on the Bob McLean Show, If you have fond memories of the comedy team of Gracie Allen and George Burns, or you can't get enough of Mike Nichols and Elaine May, this show is for you. Theresa Sears and David Switzer have created a melange of songs, skits and monologues that / _Keep Us in Mind For March...4 DANCE Saturday, March 17, 'VI Featuring - "EXPRESSIONS" $1 095 Per V. person Includes - Dinner and Entertainment flANNER THEATRE and DANCE Saturday, March 31, 1984 Featuring - "Paul Bros. and is Shirley" 10. per person includes dinner and Entertainment Tickets avian61e for dance only. Sunday Buffet .5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WHITE CARNATION Holiessaville 4112-922$ After Hours 524-4133 THE FAMILY OF Jim & Clara Blake Iwo" ye;iu*To AN OPEN HOUSE in honour of -their 50th Wedding Anniversa to he heidat MACKAY CENTRE North Street MARCH 18, 1984 2-5 pm Best Wishes Only at the SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUN1TY CENTRES SUNDAY Mar. 25 1 - 8 p.m. Adults 2.50, Students 1.00. Children under 12 FREE Sponsored By VAN EgMOND FOUNDATION Of Sears and Switzer, The Toronto Star said: "Their song and dance jibes and jests are cabaret at its best." The Globe and Mail called their work "witheringly funny, dap- perly executed." And from the drama critic for CBC's Stereo Morning: "They are strong and original talents - seeing their shows of the last few years has been among my most enjoyable experiences in the theatre.' Tickets for aa exciting evening of cabaret are now available at the Blyth Memorial Hall box office for $8 each. Sacred Music • .Concert PIDAY.,MARCH.16 . AT MO P.M. AT THE CLINTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH • FEATURING: "The Reformed Bible College Choir" of Grand Rapids, Michigan. ••••=3••••••••• 1.1.••••••••pr ST. PATRICK'S DANCE iiitGoderich Township Hall SATURDAY, MARCH 17 MUSIC BY "The Blackthorns" DANCING 9 PM -1 AM EARLYBIRD DRAW 10 PM ADMISSION '15. PER COUPLE SPONSORED BY ' St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus PROCEEDS TO K. OF C. 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