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BOOK REVIEW

Shock tactics work

THE GILDED GHETTO by Sydney Sharpe.
Women and Political Power in Canada. (1994
hardcover). Available at the Castlegar and District
Public Library.

This author says: “emotionally, intellectually

well in Gilded Ghetto

Positive track record of electing women to parlia-

ment: seventeen in four decades (1921-1964).
This author has delved very deeply into the his-

tory concerning this issue and the overall facts may

bring all women
there are rules and ci
dedicati

in Canada to the conclusion that
such as comph

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this book.

Women and politics is a gender thing and the
reader can’t miss the many gender shots in this
book. I don’t believe the Gilded Ghetto would be
as enlightening or funny if the author were a
man. The sarcasm and shock, tactics work well in

There is insight here that the media did not or
could not tell us, gossip in a sense, but done taste-
fully. Kim Campbell and Judy Tyabji are included.

The ‘Women's Movement’ history is detailed
here for those who are interested.

Agnes Macphail learned in Ottawa “that men
think women inferior”. Canada does not have a

is
always be minorit
and culturally, women's political enclave remains a These - i y.
gilded ghetto surrounded by the larger, dominant
world of male politicians.” She adds: “There is
only one way for women to infiltrate the male
power structure and stay there: to elect large num-
3”

out to be awful.
Sheila Copps said, “Men have an advantage

P that you will

Canadian women in politics did

Some good, because in 1972 the National Action
Committee on the Status of Women was created.
Trudeau's time in office (1968 -1984) is well
ited here.
Also, there is the fact that we have Chretien to
thank for the first woman

because of their closer links with the business com-

munity and with their higher average income.”
harpe has successfully shown the reader how

women have been, and are still, tolerated and not

expected to make waves or 80 for the gusto in poli-

tics. The research here is extensive and would

appeal to both men and women interested in Cana-
dian politics or, if your fetish is facts.

6.

Wednesday, November 16, 1994

The Castlegar Sun

Margaret Pryce

Festive Treasures

At the National Exhibition
Centre two exhibits will be
Starting on Nov. 18. First,
Festive Treasures, a similar
Christmas show as last year.
You will find unusual hand-
done by local artisans and
some new works produced
by craftspeople from as far
away as Quebec.

The most critical of decisions

Choosing quality child care is
a critical decision for parents.
They have the obligation to find
the care they think is best for
their family. C iderations

the world and helps them see

themselves as part of the world.
Incompetent caregivers can

harm children. It is absolutely

include the child's physical,
social and emotional well-
being, cost, transportation,
meals and schedules.

Caregivers often share eight to
ten hours each work day with
your child. These “substitute par-
ents” can have a tremendous
influence on a child's growth and
development. Good quality care
helps children feel good about
themselves, teaches them about

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essential that parents make
informed choices on this issue.
Are you satisfied with your cur-
rent child care arrangements?

answer when choosing or review-
ing their child care.

As you decide on child care,
make time for a personal visit
with the caregiver. Ask questions
and check references carefully.
Take you child along. Watch the

and your child. ~
Look for a calm, friendly and
Patient manner. Plan your visit
well before beginning care to
reduce your child's fears. Talk
with your children about the
choice you have made. Calmly
explain the routine they can

Does you child’s seem

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Challenge of Change

In the large gallery is Mary
Elliott's show called the
Challenge of Change. Mary
has been painting for nearly
30 years. She paints in
acrylic and watercolour and
expresses her love of bright
colours. She is inspired by
landscape and flowers “giv-
ing memory of a special
moment or emotion.”

NEC open house

There will be a public open-
ing reception for both exhibits
on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the
NEC. Everyone is invited to
attend this festive event. The
Kokanee String Quartet will
be playing, which everyone
enjoys so much.

Weavers and Spinners
The Selkirk Weavers and
Spinners Guild is having an
exhibit and sale of handwo-
ven works at the NEC on
Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Satur-
day and Sunday from noon to
4:30 p.m.. Refreshments will
be served and there will be a
raffle for a “Picnic for Two”.
This weaving show is an
Opportunity to see just what
the weavers have been creat-
ing recently, so do try to visit
this show.

On Stage

The Trail Community Arts
Council will present On
Stage—music for the 90s.
Jan. 26 is the Andrew Lloyd
Webber show; Feb. 25 is
Shari Ulrich, the west coast
singer and songwriter; and
March 26 is Garnet Rogers,
the Canadian folksinger. The
Price of individual shows are
$15; the season cost is $45.

Passmore Faire

The Passmore Community
Hall will be the site of the
annual Passmore/Vallican
Christmas Craft Faire Dec.
3 from 9 am- 4 P.m. There
will be a large hamper raffle
to which every crafter will
be donating. The admission
fee gives you a chance at
one of the many door Prizes.
Items for sale will include
handwoven rugs, jewelry,
hats, stained glass, wreaths,
silk and dried flower
arrangements, novelties and
Christmas ornaments. The
faire is the major fundraiser
for the Passmore Communi-
ty Hall and helps with the
hall upkeep.

Kootenay donations impressive

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for Rwandan relief efforts

International Red Cross
relief operations in Rwanda
and surrounding countries are

food, shelter and medical
needs continue.”

Ockenden said that in
recent months, the Red Cross
has distributed 29,000 tons of
food, 300,000 blankets and

side Rwanda. ’
Ockenden noted that dona-
tions from the USCC and the
UNA began when Lynn Orstad,
a Red Cross relief worker,
spoke at the Brilliant Cultural

Although this year has been noted for producing
giant-size edibles, Phyllis Antignani of Castlegar was
none-the-less pleased with this tomato grown in her
garden. She estimates it weighs about three pounds.

far from over and although the
media focus has dwindled,
local residents continue to
donate funds, says the area's
Red Cross director.

“Kootenay area residents
raised more than $25,000 for
Rwanda relief in August and
September and there has defi-
nitely been a slowing down of
support,” says Gary Ockenden.

“However, the Union of
Spiritual Communities of
Christ and the United Nations
Association have continued
to keep their members.
informed of needs and we
have received more than
$1,000 from these folks in
recent weeks.”

Several million civilians
continue to be at risk in Rwan-
da and area and it will be some
time before repatriation of
refugees is completed and the
rebuilding process is under-
way, Ockenden said.

“This is often the most diffi-
cult stage for relief agencies,”
he said. “Public and govern-
ment support drops off as the
media backs away, but the

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There are three main elements
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need to look for:

+ A caregiver who provides
warm, loving care and guidance
for the child.

+ A setting in which the child
can be safe, secure and healthy.

+ Activities that will promote
the child's mental, physical,
social.and emotional develop-
ment! 1";

Apart from arrangements with
family members or close friends,
Parents can choose from three
types of care:

+ In-home care provides care
for your child in your own
home. This arrangement can be
very convenient for parents and
does not require the child to

do so. Be alert to how well your
child adjusts to any child care sit-
uations. Providing your child
with quality care is an essential
Part of every concerned and
responsible parents. Whether you
decide upon in-home, group or
centre-based care for your child,

Provincial government. Parents
should always ask about this
requirement when they visit.

* Centre-based child care.
Some centres are run as small
businesses or as part of a large
chain. Churches, parent groups,
companies or community centres
may also operate them. Licensing _be sure to get the facts first, and
is required in most cases. This trust your instincts.
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be available for you to review.
The cost of child care in centres
is usually directly related to the
child/staff ratio.

If you are not comfortable with
a Caregiver or setting, keep look-
ing. Trust your feelings. If at any
time after beginning care, you
feel the need to make a change,

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adjust to a new setting. In-h
care, however, is usually rela-
tively expensive.

+ Family day care homes pro-
vide care in the caregiver's home.
This arrangement generally is
less expensive and is more readi-
ly available. Homes caring for a
number of children are usually
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current snow removal procedures.

The City has 80 kilometres (50 miles) of roads to maintain. Under normal snowfall
conditions snow removal procedures can be concluded on all priority routes within 12 hrs.
As indicated above City streets are maintained on a priority basis (to address safety
concerns). Established priority routes include:
#1 Priority: + Collector Streets (high traffic volume such as Columbia
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* School Bussing Routes * Commercial Core
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