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Show Page %—THE HERALD. Provo. Ut. y, January 13, 1980 Intimidated Women In Citrus Industry Here's Looking at You Make Mine Music : = By RENEE C. NELSON tunately is changing, many men do Herald Women's Editor Somepeople who arenot into art music or drama, seriously question whether anyone truly enjoys these areas of cultural entertainment not consider it macho to derive And when you are young and exposed to finer music, you too maybe guilty of questioning people’s intent on attending such events when they applaud in the middle of a stirring number. But as you become older, and hopefully more mature and sovhisticated, you realize that there are many manypeople whodo enjoy and appreciate fine cultural entertainment. Thisis not just an affectauon. “Ta” Those who live in a cultural metropolis such as New York City or San Francisco mayfeelit is the upperclass ‘‘in’’ thing to be seen in attendance at the opera or symphonyevents. But the majority of people who becomeinvolved in such events do it because they sincerely enjoy the culturaluplift. And even if they begin with the idea of being seen at the right places they will ordinarily learn to appreciate such events through constant exposure. True Enjoyment Yes, Virginia, there really are people out there who love opera.It is not just an act they carry out to perpetuate an image. Ofcourse, in a marital union, one mate — normally the wife — may be moreinto cultural events than her mate. For some reason, which for- UMATILLA, Fla. (UPI) — A 70-yearold widow wasleft to manage acres and acres of orange groves when her doting husband died five years ago. So protective was he of this woman that she never even leamed to write a check. Her husband believed money matters werebetterleft to men. Now the woman has been bullied into selling pleasure in the arts her fruit through one particular citrus cooperative A deer, a beer and a football cieer are moreto theirliking She could do better marketing it herself. But officials of the cooperative warned she would be deprived of her social security beneeits if she sold her citrus any other way “It just makes me so mad I could But this doesn’t say much for broadening their base of appreciation. Music Habit A cultural habit can be devel just as easily as a sporting habit This is why so many children will enjoy sports when their parentsdo. But the well-rounded person can see the advantage of both But at any rate music is basic to every culture, and almost ever enjoys one form or another. Hopefully it will be one that is uplifting and not degrading to either the listener or to the parent who is often a victim of the child’s taste, simply by living in the samehouse. the caretaking business than in any pleated skirt lays flat on the hip line and white ruffled front crepe de chine blouse adds softness to the polyester suit. other,” says Mrs. Austin. ‘They make it seem like you need such a big brain. It's a rough and tumble male world, the citrus business. But they don’t know so much. These women shouldn't be afraid to show their ignorance.” Her husband, whom shecalls ‘‘Daddy” in the style of the old South, vigorously nodded agreement. “Most men are basically damnfools. They’re like little kids who say ‘This is mine. This is my work." Austin said. “She's driven big ol’ fruit trucks withoutblinking,and if thatisn’t man’s work, I don’t know whatis.”” More than once he has had to calm Mrs. Austin when growers call to negotiate and refuse tc speak with her. When she says her hus! isn’t in, they have taken to asking for her 27year-old son, Steve. “That really gets my goat,” says AZComMI In Our Women’s Fashion Shoes The Boot of Your Choice is Now O% ott We've got boots for walking, hiking, dancing or just relaxing. Whether you're looking for high or low,casual or fancy, we've got your boot andat a savings of 30%. Come in and be part Of this special event. You'll find our entire stock of women's boots reduced.It’s your choice, but hurry.In all ZCMI Women’s Fashion Shoes. .v ce ory ee Beatrice Ettinger says the women than many women in business today director of a countinuing education women managetheir own groves. They NAVY AND WHITEandthe look of linenis still the favorite for spring. The shaped, triple darted blazer is fully lined. Matching reluctant to run their own businesses grove owners are much less forceful “It's not true. not one word ofit. but used to turn the tasks over to a caretaker. “I do believe there are morecrooksin Spring 1980 Few womenin the citrus business are as outspoken as Becky Austin or as knowledgeable. She says the grove owners she meets at Seminars conducted as part of a unique programcalled ‘Womenin Citrus’ often are shy and She administers the WIC seminars as listen. And I can't name names because they'll get even. That’s how they do women in citrus. It’s tragic."’ Mrs. Austin and her husband, Elmer. own 150 acres of groves near the tiny town of Umatilla in the center of Florida. She set up a desk across from his 15 years ago to relieve some of the load when Austin required open heart surgery. She has been involved in the business eversince. The Florida Citrus Commission says womenlike Mrs. Austin own more than 70 percentof the state's citrus acreage, either directly or in partnership with their husbands. More and moreof these Parental Influence If parents become offended by their children’s terrible taste in music during their teen years, they should look to themselves for blame. If children had been saturated with what is commonly considered “high class” music when they were young, their taste for the same would probably have survived the teen years. do?” spit,"’ says Jeanette ‘‘Becky’’ Austin. they've got her so scared she won't There are somechildren who innately lean heavily toward art with no interest in sports. And woe be unto these children if the father insists that, “‘My son will play football.” The boy may haveneither the natural instinct nor physical ability, but still feel obligated through parental edict to do the football scene. Mrs. Austin, whose diamondear studs sparkle when she tosses her head which is often. ‘‘He's just started learn. ing the business fromus. It’s that male ego. They say to Daddy, ‘Are you oing to let a damn woman tell you what to program for women at Valencia Community College in Orlando. “In citrus. there are widows who have never written a check. The men are strong family caretakers. They leave very poorly prepared women. We tryto tell them they are not doingtheir families a favor when they leave them in this position,” said Mrs. Ettinger, who has groves of her own. Five years ago she started the WIC seminars with another grove owner who decided to do something about women who could not cope with their crops. She and Dorothy Shipes knew there was a need, but were surprised one April day in 1974 to find 130 women waiting to register to learn the basics of citrus maketing and management. The annual seminars now include role-playing and assertiveness training as well as agricultural information. The women pair off and take turns acting as caretaker and grove owner. “I’m going to have them practice asking the tough questions of the caretaker, who willof course be saying things like, ‘Don’t you worry bit,little lady, I'll take care of you,’” Mrs. Ettinger said. ‘Hopefully, the practice will give them courage to face up to the caretakers and other businessmen who give them a hard time.” Mrs. Ettinger has beenreceivingletters from female farmers all over the country. They write to ask for help in running their operations and finding other womento support their efforts. “Apparently, there is nothing like this anywhere else,” Mrs. Ettinger said. “It’s hard to believe. but that’s what they tell us. |