PROTESTERS called Gor- ‘Sticks and stones ......” says Campbell The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - A3 Premier ducks protesters don Campbell a coward last week, after the pre- mier managed to avoid them outside the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club. As dozens of B.C. Lib- eral party members and others partook of munchies inside, a group of about 70 people lined the driveway of the golf course, hoping the premier would be dri- ven past. Many were local tea- chers who had received layoff notices earlier that day. Instead, it’s believed Campbell was escorted in- side through a different en- trance without the pro- testers’ knowledge. It wasn’! long before the group realized the premier had already made it inside. ‘Gail Murray of the Ac- tion Coalition of Terrace called Campbell a coward for “sneaking in the back door.” “Pathetic. Pathetic,” Murray said, shaking her head. “It honestly is.” “What kind of a person would do something like this?” another woman wondered. When the protesters grew tired of waiting for Campbell, they gathered ‘up their picket signs and walked over to the club- house entrance, where they were met by three uniformed RCMP officers. One began using a video camera to record the demonstrators. Another three uniformed officers patrolled the grounds and roadway. After Murray spoke briefly with RCMP offi- cers, the group took the protest around the oulside of the building, chanting, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Gordon Campbell has got to go.” ' ‘They paused near the patio as people inside gazed out at the commo- tion through large picture windows. “You're afraid, sir!” shouted Skeena Junior o a ERRNO PROTESTERS GATHERED at the Skeana Valley Golf and Country Club May 9 to meet and greet Secondary teacher Greer Kaiser, who learned she was laid off May 9. “You should be ashamed.” As she placed a “pink slip” letter addressed to Campbell on the patio steps, the crowd hissed, “Shame, shame.” Campbell later told The Terrace Standard the “coward” label doesn’t bo- ther him — he’d rather up- hold public safety. “I’ve been told, ‘Sticks and stones will break my bones but aames will never hurt me’.” He defended his deci- sion to avoid the Terrace protest. “Protesters are going to have to understand they’re going to have to improve their behaviour.” The premier has boos- ted his level of personal securily lately, after scv- eral incidents with pro- testers. Two weeks ago, Camp- bell was heckled by Hos- pital Employees’ Union workers during a flight from the Okanagan. The commotion continued after they’d left the plane. Campbell described a recent incident in Victoria where he walked through a group of demonstrators who were calling him names. “The protesters didn’t think that was good enough,” Campbell said. “They decided to rush the door and hit someone in the face with their camera. I’m not putting the public into that position.” He suggests people write him letters instead or take part in government consultative forums. Campbell has also invi- ted people to email him at Premier@gov.be.ca Coalition member Maureen Bostock, mean- while, doubted the pre- micr’s safety was at risk during his visit in north- west B.C. “They don’t want the communily to express our opinion to [Gordon Campbell},” Bostock said, adding her group continues to have difficulty meeting with Skeena MLA Roger Haitis: ** “It's an insult and I don’t think it has anything to do with his safety.” Premier Glen Campbell. But the premier somehow eluded them in order to spend time with supporters. ¥ ai a Ee mis Sat ye: VIC WOULDN'T give his last name but his sign car- rled a message he hoped would get through te Premier Gordon Campbell May 9 at the golf course. | News In Brief New SCI names sought THE NEW owners of Skeena Cellulose are inviting ° northwesterners to help rename the company. “We want our new name to originale from the people closest to the businesses and responsible for manufacturing our product,” said Daniel Veniez, president of NWBC Timber and Pulp. “The time has come for a fresh start for all of us.” He said the renaming plan will help renew the company and put the past behind it. Veniez said the name will reflect the resiliency, determination and character of northwest communities. Kitimat court saved PEOPLE IN Kitimat won't have to drive to Terrace for court, at least for now. Although the court registry in Kitimat will close as scheduled May 31, a travelling group consisting of a judge and court officials will visit the com- munity for 60 days afer that, It’s part of an attempt by attarney-general Geoff Plant to respond to protests by communities an- gered at losing their courthouse and by judges. Plant said his officials are working out arrange- ments with communities to share in the costs of providing cour! services past the 60-day period. In the north, Kitimat and Vanderhoof will re- ceive the services of what are called circuit courts, an established practice already underway in more smaller and remote locations. All told, 12 commu- nities are in line for circuit courts. 5 billionth tree planted PRINCE GEORGE celebrated the planting of the 5 billionth tree in B.C. last Friday, May 9. The event was atlended by community and indu- stry leaders, as well as Premier Gordon Campbell and forests minister Michael de Jong. Although a billion trees have been planted in the past five years, it took 51 years from the time the first seedling was planted in B.C. in 1930 to reach the first billion in 1981, illegal guide fined SMITHERS RESIDENT Gordon Duane Judzentis was fined $6,700 after pleading guilty to two counts of illegal guiding. Judzentis admitted to working illegally on the Buckley River on Sept. 10, 1998 and on the Kwi- namass, April 20-21, 1999. Terrace conservation officer Bob Butcher says the charges are important considering the number of puide operations in the Terrace area and should be taken seriously. “We want to establish that we’re aware of people doing illegal things,” he said. illegal guides make it difficult for !aw-abiding guides to run legitimate businesses, says Butcher. The charges against Judzentis were the result of. an undercover operation by the Smithers ‘conserva-— tion office, and the Special Investigation Unit in Victoria. From the Kitimat-Terrace & District Labour Council Get the Principal out of my Pock Tyler slammed his focker shut. “That datention was endless. And for one lousy spit ball. Hey, there’s Jerry. Lets sae if he wants to shoot some hoops.” “He's talking ta same kid from Northmount Junior High, Lat's sneak up on him,” Cameron sald, The guys quietly approached. “Whoah," Tyler whispered. “Shhhh... Listen...” “I'l get il to you tonight for the dance, Jerry,” the Northmount sludent was saying. “This stulf is top quality pot. You'll see. They'll be bagging for more." Cameron and Tyler tiptoed back to their lockers. “Maybe we should tell semeone,” whispered Cameron, looking around nervously. “Won't da much good,” Tyler responded. “He’s nat the only drug dealer in this school.” Cameron was torn, “But I'm worried about Jerry.” “And squealing on him is gonna help?” The next day, Cameron came to school after a sleepless night. He went to the principal's office, “['m neo snitch but...” The principal closed the door. “I assure you na one will know.” After Cameron left, the principal called the police, “Looks like ane of our 13-year-olds will be selling drugs at the dance tonight,” the princlpal sighed. “He was a pratly good student too. Such ashame.” At the dance, Cameron kept checking the door. “| wondar if Jarry's coming...” Tyler scoffed. “Are you still hung up about the drug thing?" “No way,” Cameron baiked, Jarry walked In. The principal Immediately pounced. "Come with me.” ets er tel You! BY CLALTE GERNSTEIN "| haven'l done anything!” Jerry panicked. “We can do this quietly ar not. Yaur choice,” the principal said. . In his office, the R.C.M.P officer was waiting. “Do you have drugs, Jerry?" the principal asked. “What?I" “I'm going to search you now,” said the prin- cipal, "Empty your pockets.” “| don’t have tol” “Do what he says," the officer said. There was nothing in his pockets. “Take off your socks," the principal demanded. . ’ ; He found the marijuana in litte plastic bag- gies, squashed in Jerry's socks. The principal shook his head sadly as the officer arrested Jerry. Jerry was led out of the school, yelling. “| know my rights! I'm gonna suel” In court, Jerry argued that the search was illegal. “Your Honour, the school can't just search students whenever they feel like il! They have to gat a warrant. This is an abuse of power.” The prosecutor fought back. “Your Honour, schools have a right to maintain order and dis- ciptine. You can't expect them to get a warrant avery time they nead to search a student.” Was the search illegal? You! Be tha Judge. 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Any resemblance to real people Is purely colncldental, In the Interest of clarity and brevity, the legal tssies In the case have beer! preally reduced and simplified. Claire Bemstein {s a Lawyer and nationally syndicated columnist. Copyright 2001 Halka Enterprises, C28-9 ne country for discussian and debate, To provide compel- Thank You To: all unions (B.C. Government & Services Employees Union, Canadian Auto Workers, Canadian Union of Public Employees. International Woodworkers of America, Hospital Employees Union, Terrace & District Teachers’ Union, B.C. Nurses’ Union, Office & Professional Employees’ International Union, Communications Energy & Paperworkers, Carpenters Union) who participated with the information tables, donated food, prizes and equipment for our May Day Celebration. To: the Terrace Musicians Association for donating the sound and technical Crew who provided the support for all the great musicians we had out: Eden Oliver & Fraile Reidy © Magpie Marmalade Brad North Fableway Samsarha Fish To: NWCC Day Care staff, the Action Coalition of Terrace, Kitimat Community Coalition, NWCC Student Association, the Family Place and BC Forest Services. Special Thanks to: Terrace businesses who donated to our free draws: Elan Travel Shadez of Hair Dr. Burtch Dr. Nenninger Tim Horton's (Keith Ave] Tellers Save On Foods Best Western Terrace Inn _- Safeway Dairy Queen Northwest Community College Dr Tabata Haryana’s Restaurant City of Terrace, Recreation Department — Dr. Fisher Despite the cold weather, the contributions of all of the above individuals and groups made our May Day Picnic in the Park a'wonderful success for the community, especially the kids who had free hot dogs, free balloons, free face painting and lots of chances to-win prizes.