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WARM WISHES, a message from the Governor General and a
cake from the city helped make Harvey Doll's 104th birthday on
Dac. 21 a festive affair. The resident of Terraceview Lodge gree-

“You're just a darn show off, you know”

Harvey celebrates 104th
with cake from the city

TJERRACE’S Harvey Doll, a man old en-

. ough to have seen both the start and the

close of the 20th century, celebrated his

- birthday in style Dec. 21, with a gathering

of family, friends and well wishers at Ter-
raceview Lodge.

Doll wore a crisp, white baseball cap
he’d been given for the occasion.
_ In bright read lettering it proclaimed: }
am 104.

Reaching the age of 104 years is a rare

distinction - one that earned-the notice of |. :

Canada’s Governor General, who" sent’:

Dol! special birthday greetings.

Doll also received warm birthday

wishes, and a large birthday cake, from
Terrace city council.

His longevity certainly makes him

something of a superstar ia Terrace,
where he now holds the title as oldest ci-
tizen.

“I'm 90,” Vesta Douglas kidded Doll.
“Your being 104 — you're just a darn show

<The’ party was ‘ol@inized “by ‘the Ter-
‘ide Regional Hisioheal Seid 4 °

ted friends and relatives alike. Top photo, lodge recreation co-or-
dinator Bonnie Gasault reads birthday greetings while below, on
the right, great grandson Kelly helps Harvey cut a piece of cake.

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The Terrace Stondard, Wednesday, January 3, 2001 - AS

News In Brief

Gitxsan fight logging fine

A GROUP of Gitxsan hereditary chiefs are going to
court to contest fines of $150,000 levied against
them far illegal logging.

The Bear Lake and Sustut area chiefs are dispu-
ling the decision of the Forest Appeal Board that
logs were cut by the Wil’dahl’ax Development
Corporation without the authority of the Forest Act.

“{t is government hypocrisy to penalize us for
occupying our territories when the law requires us
to do so if we are to make claims to rights and
title,” said Thomas Patrick, one of the plaintiffs.

“The government is trespassing and according to
our jaws the consequences are serious,” added
Rena Benson, a chief of Ni} gyap house. “Maybe
the Supreme Court might provide some leader-
ship.”

Ice causes crash

ONE PERSON was injured Dec. 20 after black ice
10 kilometres west of town on Hwy 16 put four ve-
hicles in the ditch.

RCMP said two oncoming vehicles. spun out of
control on the black ice around 1:15 p.m.

One ended up in the snowbank, but the other -a
westbound Toyota 4 Runner - spun into the oppos-
ing land and was hit by an eastbound tractor trailer
chip truck, Both those vehicles ended up in the
ditch, police said, and the driver of the Toyota was
taken to Mills Memorial Hospital by ambulance
with non-life-threatening injuries.

Spousal assault alleged

A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with as-
saulting his wife after police were called to a dis-
turbance at a home on the 4600 block of Graham
Ave, at 10:34 p.m, Dec. 21.

RCMP said the 35-year-old woman was not in-
jured. The accused was arrested and released after
promising to appear in court in February.

New members appointed

FOREST RENEWAL B.C. has appointed three new
members to its board of directors, Smithers mayor
Brian Northrup is one of the three. He and the other
new members are expected to bring more com-
munity and northern representation to the board.

As of Dec. 31 all provincial politicians will be
removed from the board and will be replaced by
the new members who will serve a one year term.

Pedestrian hit by truck

FIETY-FIVE year old Beverly Gertrude Nemeth of
Prince Rupert was struck by a truck and fatally in-
jured on Dec, 22.

Nemeth was crossing 2nd Avenue West at 7th
Street in Prince Rupert at 7 p.m. when she was
struck by an eastbound truck said police.

__ Neither alcohol or speed were factors in the in-
cident, said’ police’ The investigation is ongoing.

The three account executives were silting in the
cafeteria at the advertising agency, gossiping as

usual.

“Hey girls, took whos a couple.”

Sondy cosuclly swept the room. “All | see is
Amy ond Danica sharing a dessert.”

Melanie grinned. “Exactly.”

Sandy stared in disbelief. “You mean theyre...”

"Get out of the dark ages.” Adriana speared an
olive from her plote. “Ever hear of Ellen
DeGeneres? Amy and Danica ara a lesbian cau-
ple. No big ceal,”

aver.”
The executives concentrated on their greek

salads.

“Can we join you?’ Amy asked.

Sandy brake into a big smile, “Oh hil We didat
notice you. Have a seat.

"Guess what?’ Amy was bubbling. "Im buying
a house and Danica and | are moving in toge er,
Its only natural since weve been friends tor so

long.”
the executives tried lo lock — cool.
"Congratulations!"
Melanie whispered te Adriano. “Such a shame
fo ruin a nice relationship with domesticity!”
A few years later, Amy and Danica come up
with another announcement,
“Were leaving the agency and starling our own
business at home.“
“Congrotulations|”
Adrione whispered fo Melanie. “Mixing busi-
ness and a relationship! Can you say disaster?”
Aber @ hopeful start, Amy and Danica ware
soon struggling win their new business.
Danica sat in thair home office, sulking. “Weve
-lost onother client. { cant take this.” She ran fo the

YOu BE THE JUDGE
A Wife Too Many

Sandy hushed everyone up. “Theyre walking

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kitchen to calm herself with an herbal tea.
Amy called alter her. "Youd be a lot calmer if
‘ou golan the phone to round up some more
usinass. Like I'm doing!"

The sitvation continued to worsen.

Amy cursed as she read the mail, “Its a law:
yers letter from one of our suppliers, Weren't you
su to negotiate o payment schedule?”

Danica pouled, “You blame me for everything.

I'm doing my best,”
_— Wallits not good enough” Amy exploded. “I
put all my money info the house and the busi-
ness, and youre barely lifting a finger. And now
the creditors are hounding us.“

Donica walked out in a huff.

The next week, Amy got another lawyers let-
ter. “Great. Another angty crediter, Wait a min:
ule...its from Banical Shes sing ma for spousal
support? Wall, sha can forget itl

In court, Danica was nervous, "Your Honour,
the law provides for support whera a couple has
been together for over three years. Im entitled to
support considering the work and effort that |
have contributed.”

Amy stormed to her feet. “Your Honour, that
law also stales that 9 couple means a mon anda
woman, Had the legislator wanted same sex
couples to be treated in the same manner, she
would have said so.”

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