mom. day? training transient at best. ‘Basically I was feeling pretty bad. I just shot myself.’* North Vancouver resident Viadimir Czamek, after he shot himself in the chest with a .22 rifle. **You've got all the gun powder and gasoline there ready for an explosion.”’ North Vancouver School District assistant superintendent Pat Bell, commenting on the “‘explosive’’ Burrard View School situation. “We're just about on the verge of World War II over this.’’ Burrard View parent Sue Ged- des, venting frustration over the Burrard View School situation. “‘We're being criticized for over- servicing. I ask the politicians, Publisher .. 6 ~ Sunday, May 13, 1990 - North Shore News OR most of us, mothers have been our mnurturers, teachers, private deserve to be treated. psychologists, nurses, morale- boosters and security blankets. They’ve seen us through trying times, happy times and low times. When we’ve got a problem, who do we turn to? Sometimes it may be a friend, but most often it’s mom — good old dependable So what do we do to repay her on this We burden her with enormous day- care costs, we deny her adequate child support, pay her substantially less than we would a man for the equivalent work, ments. and make funding to such vital services as counselling, housing and employment .Peter Speck EY ae Y t Mothers’ reward This is hardly the way today’s mothers “SNEWS QUOTES.OF THE WEEK?* ‘Who should we turn away?.’” Dr. Tony Chan, a general and vascular surgeon at Lions Gate Hospital, commenting on the dilemma facing B.C. doctors. “I was this far from having my face look like a dart board — and that is not a nice feeling.’’ Caulfeild area resident Jill Mingay, describing her close brush with flying rock after a March 27 blasting mishap in the Caulfeild area of West Vancouver. “Flying was just one of his biggest joys. He was a super dad and was always an inspiration. They were the most ideal family I know.” Margarita Wilde, a_ single THE VINEE OF HONTH AND WEST VANCOUVER Oaly when mothers win equality both at home and Mother’s Day be truly worth celebrating. While the word mother may conjure images of a happy bread-baking home- maker, most stay-at-home mothers have fong been overworked and _ largely overlooked — making up society’s larg- est group of unpaid full-time workers. Rather than shower them with flowers and chocolates one day of the year, mothers need to be applauded and sup- ported 365 days of the year. They need to be treated with respect and sensitivity not only by their children, but by bosses, co-workers and govern- in the workplace will mother and a friend of the family of Bob Ivings, commenting on the North Vancouver man’s tragic death after his para-glider crashed into the ground at Ambleside ark. “He said, ‘Come over here Red,’ and shackled me to a shower.”’ Red Robinson, describing a playful encounter with Elvis Presley. “‘Only two people on this film are from the U.S. — the cameraman and the editor, which says a hell of 2 lot for Canadian talent now."" North Vancouver’s Bob Gray, co-producer of Look Who’s Talk- ing, commenting on the develop- ment of local film industry talent. Display Advertising 980-0511 Classified Advertising 986-6222 to do the The six-week time frame runs to June 23, by which date the accord must be ratified by ail 10 pro- vinces, or die. But even if the premiers of Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland came on side by Victoria Day, ratification of such a major con- stitutional amendment could take up to a month to get through their respective legislatures. In which case the rea] deadline may be May 23. For the past month six of the other seven premiers have bent over backward with suggestions for solving the crisis. A Commons committee has held nationwide hearings on N.B. Premier McKen- na’s proposed “‘companion’’ ac- cord, which would marginally im- prove the effect of Meech Lake without making any changes to it. If you find this a bit hard to grasp, simply imagine a ‘‘compa- nion’’ agreement for a house pur- chase which lets you do things you're not allowed to do in the in- terim agreement proper! Meanwhile, rumor has it that last week’s conference of western premiers — concentrating on the most urgent issue for the West, Senate reform — looked at a possible ‘‘sunset clause’’ solution. cord itself unchanged. But if, after June 23, progress on Senate reform eventually bogged down, the absolute veto which Meech gives to each individual province would be thrown out and approval of constitutional changes would revert to the present method: ac- ceptance by sever provinces with §0 per cent of the population. As the clock ticks on, however, all these sincere anglo efforts are becoming academic. Quebec Premier Bourassa remains ada- mant that Meech must pass exactly “sas is’? — let alone accompanied by any ‘“‘companions’’ or “‘sunsets.”” Is he just playing a reckless game of chicken right up to the final swerve? Don’t bet your grocery money on it. The longer he hangs tough, the less his chances of political survival if he finally weakens. Add to this the March poll that asked joes Bourassa plan This, again, would leave the ac- « PQ's job? L HATE to Jet Meech spoil Mother’s Day. But with now less than six weeks at most — and possibly only 10 days — to the deadline, the monster refuses to back off and lie down. BOURASSA ...separatist agenda? Quebecers the same sovereignty- association question as the 1980 referendum. Then, 40 per cent said “‘no.’’ This time 67.5 per cent said “yes,” One could conclude from all the above that Bourassa’s real agenda has nothing to do with Canadian unity — that his true goal is to neutralize the separatist Parti Quebecois by doing its job himself and then blame anglo Canada for Quebec’s departure. We'll soon know. Enjoy the rest of Sunday! zak MOTHER OF THE YEAR honored by North Van’s Fraternal Order of Eagles is longtime North Shore resident Iris Remis. Describ- ed as a tireless community worker and “always a giver,” she nursed the sick and handicapped in her younger years, and today con- tinues to knit, sew and bake for all the needy she meets. Add three children, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and you have one REALLY busy mom — whom you may sometimes find in Safeway helping some ‘‘older per- soh’’ carry her groceries. Way to go when you’re 82 yourself! want WRAP-UP: Unanimously elected last month as 1990-91 president of the West Van Kiwanis was Derrick Humphreys, together with veepees Tom Little and Robert Lowe, secretaries Gordon East and Paul Johannes, and treasurer Bob Iskandar ... Salute our gallant cops at the annual ‘Take a Police Of- ficer to Lunch’? meeting hosted by North Van Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 17, at 12 noon in the North Shore Winter Club — Managing Editor Timothy Renshaw Associate Editor Noel Wright Advertising Director Linda Stewart SUNDAY + Wi . North Shore News. tounded in 1969 as an independent s FORESORY © FmIDAS Suburban newspaper and qualitted under Schedule 111 W Paragraph tll of the Excise Tax Act. is Oublishee each hen asdale Avenue. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by North Shore Free couver, B. Press Lid. and distributed to every door on the Noih =V7M 2H4 Snore. Second Class Mai Registration Number 3885 Subscriptions North and West Vancouver, $25 ner year 99,170 (average, Wednesday Mailing rates available on request Submissions ate = Friday & Sunday) welcome but we cannot accept tesponsibity tor y unsoncited maternal including manuscripts and oictures e which should be accompanied by a stamped. adcressea envelope SDA DIVISION Newsroom 985-2131 Distribution 986-1337 Subscriptions 986-1337 Fax 985-3227 call 987-4488 to reserve ... And save a life tomorrow or Tuesday, May 14-15, 2:30-8 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital blood donor clinic. MEMBER eke WRIGHT OR WRONG: A very happy day to all mothers — especially those paying their son for breakfast in bed by giving him the car keys tonight. Entire contents © 1990 North Shore Free Press Ltd. All rights reserved.