EVENTS B2- HEREBY CHOICE.” FAE COLLINS MOON EY Democracy and udder things T’S scary, In the June issue of Scientific American I read this — ‘“Those lightly organized minorities whose purpose it is to obtain special privileges at the . expense of the public are exerting pressures that are pushing our democratic government out of alignment and causing it to function with im- paired efficiency,’’ This is the observation of Stuart Chase, author of Democracy Under Pressure, a book he wrote 50 years ago, It was in the June 1945 issue of Scientific America that the above excerpt ap- peared. . _ /Pparently. Mr. Chase had a number of “cogent proposals for curbing the pressure groups and Jobbies.” = Here we are, fifty years later. As for demo- " cracy.. On to udder things, Like the genetically enginecred bovine growth hormone (BGH) awaiting approval for use in Canada. Like what? you ask. Exactly, It seems genetic engineering of our food supp- ly is not a news priority in this country and most ‘Canadians just. are not, informed,. according - to Rhody Lake, editor’ of Alive’ magazine. © In last-Month’s iss She Observed that news on this controversial substance is close to nif and news of the scary state of affairs south of our border is udderly missing. If our government decides to legalize the use of this growth hormone, it will result in the first such genetically engineered food to be released and will ultimately set the precedent for more. Scary, Do we know what we're doing? Or is it just a strong lobby by a powerful minority? Our ignorance, wrote Ms, Lake, works for the drug companies, like Monsanto, the company marketing BGH. ‘‘It’s not great for either the milk producers or the miik conswmers,’’ she writes, It gets scarier and scarier. One concerned Canadian expressed it this way. “Studies show injection of BGH shortens the life span of cows, makes their bones: soft and increases udder infections (mastitis). That means more pus in our milk. And for what? More milk production, But, .. farmers are al- teady producing too much, In fact most farmers are opposed to BGH because more milk will put small] farms out of business. They won't be able to buy into this new technology.”’ Not to mention what all this means in terms of human health. All for the sake of increased profit for a few? Too bad nobody listened to Mr. Chase. . In that great country south of us, the biotech foods lobby ‘‘unfortunately appears to extend all the way to the White House,’” stated the June issue of Alive. This lobby is fighting hard and mean to prevent labeling both in the U.S. and internationally. ‘Unable to convince the majority. . . that un- labeled BGH and biotech products are a good idea, Monsanto and their allies have been forced ‘to resort to intimidation.”’ Even prior to FDA approval in the States, “farmers and companies (were warmed) that labeling their product as ‘BGH:free’ was un- lawful. . . They would very likely be sued by Monsanto, “Once BGH was approved, 1 many state agri. culture officials, aided by the FDA, began citing the memorandum as ‘proof’ that no one was al- lowed to label their products as free fom genet- ic engineering.” Monsanto stepped up its altack, ‘suing two dairies for advertising their products as BGH- free. The company also sent out 2,000 threaten. ing letters to dairies and grocery chains. All of this occurred in the most democratic country in the world. In this country, concerned Canadians wonder whether chemical companies are funding the federal or provinclal departments of agriculture, It’s a scary thought. For if they are, then _.Where does that leave democmcy? Today Mr, Chase's claim seems all the more frightening! ‘When it comes time for the Cansdian govern- ment to make a decision on the legalization of BGH in Canada, will the decision be: an -un- biased one, based on the behalf of the health of |. Canadians? Will the health of the people epeak . louder than money? =: ~ Like I said, it?s scary. TERRACE STANDARD “The Terrace. Standard, Wednesday, July 12, 1995.- B1 ~ Just a taste of local THE DELICATE petals of an » iris, the soft, curve of an owl’s head, a striking view of 4@ mountain... you can see them all just by taking a visit to the art gallery. The Terrace Public Art Gallery is hosting its 12th annual summer _ Show of local artists. : Until the end of August, the - ‘public is invited to view a stun- ning collection of works by artists who might be your next door neighbours, Watercolours, ils, photog- raphy, pottery and even dried flower arrangements are featured at this year’s show. The following is a highlight of some of the artists participating in this year’s show. kk kik Hf you sce a dainty sprite peek- ing out behind a flower, you're looking at one of Maureen Worobey’s paintings. She's developed her own unique type of watercolour paint- ing, combined with ink drawings, “When I start a painting, I don’t necessarily know what I’m going to paint,’” says Worobey. ~ “Usualty I start by-laying ‘on the colour. Once it dries I can see the © image. — you have to have a vivid imagination,” she confides. Once she sees the image behind © the colour, she brings it out with — * pen and ink, so those of us with | Tusty imaginations can see. what shes at. s+ 2 oO For the first time in its history, the summer art show includes pottery. Pat Irving, Jude Hardcastle and Kae Williams have contributed a colourful array ofsome of their favourite pieces: , The ‘three women have been : . working together for over 15 years, selling at local craft shows. . Hardcastle also teaches pottery ‘courses, and has her own kiln. She says opening up the kiln is just like Christmas morning, be- cause you never. know what you'll get when you open the door again. SECTION B CRIS LEYKAUF 638-7283 POTTERS PAT IRVING and Judge Hardcastle are taking part for. the. first’time in ‘the T ~ Gallery's summer show. Aiso featured at the show are. works by: ‘potter. Kae Willams, and d paintings, Photographs and dried flower arrangements By many. other talented local artists. . kk te tek Gail Sears has dabbled in paint- ing for most of her life, but began to take it seriously about six years ago... Although oil ‘colours were the mediun she started with, she started using watercolours: ap- - proximately five years ago... Landscapes and flowers “are favoittite subjects, and provide an ongoing source of inspiration. *: Her. paintings -have ‘recently. been shown at: the: REM ‘Lee -' = Theatre and ata show in’ a: local restaurant. ° “Painting frees something in my soul,” says Sears. “It’s like listening to music, It’s actually very similar to micditation, ” he RR te Sears has recently shared | her : new love for watercolours with venient, and -also have their own | _ an oil painting friend, Randy Lynne: Penner. (not the Randy Penner: who works ‘for . highways, ‘she says) was born int Terrace, and: Says: she’s always discdVEring | a hew scene or image i. in the area to paint... ~ “Byerywhere | you took there’ sa gorgeous landscape wailing to be done.”” “She prefers ‘oil: for way’ ‘they A can recreate. the ‘vast , array. of. _ colours in the local. scenery, for example the mauve tones: in cloudy sky. But she adds oils are. Watercolour are more - con- soft tones... With watercolours I can sit on a riverbank somewhere, and paint . it right there,” she says. “I can capture how the mists look as ‘they roll off the river.” "mo awe. You have till the end of. ‘Ainjus =. “to view works: by these and many other local artists. The art gallery... - is open Tuesday to Saturday from: 12-3 pm. and Sunday from ‘1-4: : ptt, and is in the library. base- ment at 4610 Park St. Romy Maikapar Kylie Oman ” Roberta Allan Nine teens vie for Miss Terrace ON AUGUST 5, a new Miss Ter race will’ be crowned, amidst Riverboat Days festivities, The new Miss Terrace will take over from’ last year’s Terrace Youth Ambassador Maggic Bothelo. The Terrace contest is switch- ing back to its old format, due to the . cancellation of the PNB Youth Ambassador Competition, - Terrace 4s following the lead of other B.C. communities, which are changing back to the tradi- tional ‘form of the contest this year, due to a lack of male’ con- testants, -But in Terrace, .a number of » young men did- express interest in the ‘pageant, particularly due. to | the available scholarship monies and travelling: opportunities. oe sie Osei-Tuta - entered . pageant, and eventually: was named 2nd ambaisador, Although the name of the con- Good citizenship and leadership qualities are very important, Judges also look for a talented, well rounded individual who will represent Terrace well.- che The public will have a chanes to meet the contestants during the talent night and speak-off on July. . 29 at the McColl Playhouse on ©; Kalum. Crowning night will fol- low on August 5 at the REM Lee ot Theatre, Tickets “for “both events | are’ e available fom: the. contestants: ROMY MAI KAPAR: She ‘entered the. Miss Torace Contest because she says, “‘I am very proud of Terrace, and would ‘like to ‘tell others what a great place it is.”” ~ Tf she achieves her goals of | ~ travelling, she’ll have plenty of opportunity to tell others. about our beautiful city. “KYLIE OMAN | Kylie. entered — the ichool she hopes to continue et education, first learning mote about’ Terrace, and: then. going. A ‘recent high school ‘graduate . from Caledonia, _-Romy,: i)... ‘sponsored by. the "Terrace Shop- _ : ping Centre, and Works . at, . _McDonatds. : Her future: gorls inchidle travel. and she is interested in misslon- ~ary work, Romy is also involved ° “ina youll group and enjoys aing- _ test: his changed, the “qualities: ing. : “judges are ‘searching for have not. onto post-secondary education. :: She: plans. Kylie ‘is sponsofed. by crrk . and has -a job playing thé piano |. for ballet classes at the Northwest ° Academy. of. Performing | Arts, She“ is’ atso active’ .in “Terrace “Minor Softball and the Alliance Church youth group. “contest hoping: to ‘develop her public: : _ ppeaking skills, . ~* Now