@ Litter patrol SKEENA JUNIOR Grade 10 students Bree Kelly, left, and Candice Tomas add a running shoe to a collection of garbage they picked up outside and inside the school last week. UNBC names new northwest chair By JENNIFER LANG THE UNIVERSITY of Northern B.C. has chosen a new top administrator for this region. Dr. Judith Lapadat, an associate professor of edu- cation at UNBC who has strong roots in thé “north, | F has been appointed regio- nal chair. She has extensive ex- perience planning and de- livering regional courses. She has taught several courses at UNBC’s Ter- Tace campus. Lapadat was born and raised in Smithers, She is -also a painter, a published poel - and. a speech-lan- guage pathologist. Her academic specialty is lan- guage and literacy. She replaces UNBC’s previous northwest regio- Judith Lapadat nal chair, Leslie King. Lapadat visits the Ter- race UNBC campus.today for the official announce- ment. She takes over in July, giving her time to complete professional commitments back in Prince George. Police Briefs in 1952. lion, the time of the raid. Officer honoured A TERRACE RCMP officer received one of the province's top honours for service last weck, Constable Edward Luscombe was given an award for meritorious service far compassion in ¢s- tablishing a memorial for 36 American servicemen who died in an aircraft accident in Sandspit, B.C, He established the memorial while he was sta- tioned at the Qucen Charlotte Cily detachment. Luscombe is one of 21 police officers from RCMP and municipal detachments throughout the province who were cited for their exemplary per- formance in the line of duty. Police looking for bar brawl witnesses TERRACE RCMP want to talk to anyone who may have seen a fight between a Hanky Panky’s cm- ployee and a drunk patron at the nightclub Nov. 21. The fight happened at about 10:55 p.m, Police say the patron suffered several cuts and abrasions to his head and face which needed medical alten- If you witnessed this fight please contact Ter- race RCMP at 638-7400. Usk pot plants seized TERRACE POLICE took a CN Rail train to North Usk Nov. 21 and returned with pot and guns. The tiny community is accessible by ferry across the Skeena River, but it was nol running al Police say they used a search warrant at a house, seizing 30 marijuana plarits and more than 2,000 grams (four pounds) of dried and frozen pot. The mid-afiernoon drug bust also resulted in the seizure of a rifle, a shotgun and ammunition. A 28-year-old inale Usk resident, who was pres: ent at the lime of the search, was nol arrested or taken into custody, but police say they will be rec- ommending several charges agninst him. The past month has been a busy one for seniors. The Happy Gang had their regular meeting with nomination and election of officers & board members with very few changes. The fall bazaar entailed a lot of work but was quite profitable considering the present economy. Prize winners were: 1. J, Philpot - Afghan - $200 3, Name N/A - Wooden Bowl - $38 9. Diana Tenior- Food Basket - $200 4. Mr. Devcie - Picture - $34 Many seniors took advantage of the free flu clinic. The Happy Gang had a potluck dinner and costume party for Hall Qwein. Some interesting costumes. | liked Fred & Wilma Flintstone. Many were saddened by the passing of Jimmy Gordon, a cook at Terraceview and a baker for some time. Late November early December as usual will have many bazaars, concerts and activities for our enjoyment. The Tree of Lights-Buy a Light, in memory of a loved one and help the Child Development Center. A lovely 5th Anniversary Socials for Senior very well attended at the Pentecostal Senior Tea Party. onl Vas ( ele ‘SENIOR OF THE MONTH ° e Jim MKenzie Jim was born October 15, 1938 in Locke Port, Nova Scotia. He just turned 65 this year, 2003, making him able to I collect his Old Age Pension. In 1952, when Jim was 14 years old, along with his brother Ed, who was 10 years old, moved to Vanderhoof to join their Mother, Evelyn; who was living there. The two bays were accompanied by two nuns who were traveling from Halifax to Prince George. Shortly alter, the family moved from Vanderhoof to Hazelion where Jim attended school and recalls his teacher in Grade 9 was Dave Barrett. Then in 1956, the family moved to Terrace where Jim aHended Skeena School. Jim got a job working for Terrace Transfer, later he worked for Skeena Beverages. In 1961, Jim went to work at the Old Skeenaview, but at the time Skeenaview was vacated and Terraceview Lodge was opened, there was a period when Jim wasn’t working. However, Jim did return to work af Terraceview Lodge from where he retired in 1999, Over the years in Terrace, Jim has been a very active volunteer worker. Jim delivers Meals on Wheels, helps in the Happy Gang Centre kitchen twice a week. On Wednesdays, he volunteers at the Bingo Games for-palients in Terraceview Lodge. In 1962, he joined the Kinsmen and in 1984 was honoured as a Life Member. He is also a member of the Canadian Legion. Jim is an active member with the Citizens on Patrol. Over the 47 years that Jim has lived in Terrace, he has been a very valuable citizen of the city, has always contributed many hours of his time as a volunteer and is always ready to give a helping hand. MacCarthy Motors (Terrace) Ltd. 250-635-4941