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5 | Friday, M arch 3 , 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Women are more than enough: Candy continued from p.4 Before pursuing entertainment full-time, she directed First Nations education for the Nova Scotia Department of Education for a decade. She is currently working on a Masters of Education at St. Francis Xavier University and has taught in the Transition Year program at Dalhousie University. When asked about her message of the power of love, kindness and acceptance, Palmeter says everywhere we turn, women are being told they are not enough -- thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. "We are more than enough," she said. Palmater will, as is typical, begin her keynote in Halton with a brief introduction about herself, so people can get to know her. She calls herself a "redemption baby" born after her parents already had six kids. It was also after her dad, who was an alcoholic, had gone sober. "That's when I came along," she says, adding that since her siblings were grown up, it was like having a family of parents instead of two. Palmater was raised in northern New Brunswick, where her father, who died a few years ago at age 87, had opened a HarleyDavidson dealership. When Palmater' s mother died about a year ago, Palmater was struck by the realization that her parents were gone. Her siblings quickly rallied around offering love and support, she said, and in return, Palmater says she lives her life trying to earn all the love she' s been given. Palmater originally pursued a career in law with the goal of giving voice to those who don't have one. But being a lawyer "fit like a bad suit," and she left the profession to become an entertainer. Palmater remembers calling her parents to tell them she was leaving law to become a comedian, and that she broke up with her boyfriend because she was gay. In response, her parents were loving and supportive, she said. When Palmater talks to youths, she said she tells them to expect two things in life: you will die; and, you will fail spectacularly at some point in your life. When you fail, that's when you know what you're made of, she said. "Failure is part of life," she said. "You don't learn when there is a win." Women of Halton Action Movement and the Zonta Club of Oakville are hosting The Dinner Party 2017, at the Burlington Convention Centre. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. In addition to Palmater's address, there will be a silent auction and a formal dinner. Tickets cost $60. For more information, visit www. thedinnerpartyiwd.ca. This year, all proceeds will be donated to three organizations; Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan; Halton Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services Halton; and, Zonta International. A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? CALL FOR AN APPOiNTMENT 905-632-1414 w w w .fo o ta n d h e a lth c lin ic .c o m 7 2 8 B u rlo a k D rive Oa k v il l e o w n 25 Y E A R S IN O A K V ILLE __ *S B C om plete Cars from $ 1 1 9 .9 5 MARCH SPECIAL $15 off and with the optimum in vehicle rust control and much more! free fast wax NEW CARS, USED CARS, RUSTY CARS... WE DO IT ALL with this ad. Offer expires . March 31, 2017 Protect your Investment! <g!!» 9 0 5 .8 2 7 .7 8 7 8 For coupons and specials visit... hamutoh tohqmio . V V *V * V /R T C T 7 7 T W y T 7 T I 1490 U N IT # 5 S P E E R S R O A D , O A K V IL L E Bhandari Family Dentistry returns to Oakville BRiNG iN YOUR FAMILY FOR A CHECK-UP AT OUR NEW MODERN CLiNIC Dr. Bhandari is an advocate of oral health w ith 31 years of experience. He and his team pride them selves fo r th e ir professional and com prehensive approach to dentistry. Dr. Bhandari has proudly w orked w ith a num ber of celebrities th roug ho ut his career, helping them m aintain th e ir red carpet w o rth y smiles! Custom er care is ou r core concern. W hether you're looking fo r general maintenance, regular check-up tre atm ents o r cosm etic dentistry, we can help. Give Dr. Bhandari a call to book your appointm ent o r consultation. DR. Bh a n d a r i BSc DIH DDS This patient went from a consultation to finished teeth in just a couple weeks! We can change lives... Call us to set up your free consultation. Thinking of Retiring... Someday? Let's Talk. Visit our website to sign up for a free consultation. DR. VINEET BHANDARi BSc DIH DDS Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Jennifer Watson B.A. 220 Randall Street, Downtown Oakville 905-842-2100 peterwatsoninvestments.com M ond ay to Friday 7 :3 0 - 5:00. Evening and Saturday appointm ents available. Palermo Professional Centre 2 5 2 5 Old Bronte Rd., Suite 4 7 0 Oakville (at Dundas Street) · www.bhandaridental.com