‘AB - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 7, 2001 ET News In Brief RCMP seize heroin QNE MAN has been charged with one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and one covnt possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking, say police. They say RCMP drug unit officers were acting on information received on hand March 1 when they arrested Johnny Jay Flores, 21, of Vancouver as he got off the afternoon coach, According to police, they seized roughly 230 grams of cocaine and approximately 60 grams of heroin destined for the Terrace area. The drugs have an estimated street value of any- where between $11,000 and $16, 000, said RCMP. He was in court March 2 at which point the judge granted him bail and ordered him to surren- der any cell phones and pagers as well as his pas- sport or other travel dacuments he might have, The man will appear again in a Terrace court- room April 20, 2001. Students give thumbs up to tuition cut piedge THE NDP's pledge to cut tuition fees by five per cent and create more than 5,000 new spaces in colleges and universities drew praise from students and college officials. The promise was part of Premier Ujjal Dosanjh’s 30-minute televised address last week that essenti- ally kicked off the election campaign. Tuition fees have already been frozen for a num- ber of years. But more money is desperately needed for equipment, infrastructure and library resources, said Northwest Communily College president Ste- phanie Forsyth. “What remains to be seen is how much of this new money will actually filter down to our college,” Forsyth added. Correction A FEB. 28 letter to the editor by Michelle Williams left out some relevant words about her comments on kinder- garten registration. Below is the correct text outlining her central theme. “When | asked about the full days, I was told that be- cause my son was not a special needs, or a native student, he didn’t qualify. . I don't have a problem with special needs children and the last thing I want to come across as is prejudice, but I have to wonder why it is that native children should get this privilege. Even though my son would benefit from full days, he doesn’t qualify. If everything is supposed to be equal, then why doesn’t my son and all other children get the same equal time in school? Can someone please answer, this for.me?” Trave. ADVISORY HIGHWAY 16 Carwash Rock - Highway 16 Motorists travelling between Terrace and Prince Rupert are advised that rock blasting and construction equipment will be operating 48 kilometres west of Terrace on Highway 16 from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm for the remainder af March in the Carwash Rock area Two hour closures fo accammadate blasting and clean up will be advertised in advance as needed, Motorists will encounter flag par- sons directing single lane traffic around the project site. Please adjust your schedules oppropriately, observe the posted construction speeds and take the time to enjoy this beautiful part of the world, Contact the Northwest Region, Ministry — of Transportation and. Highways ot (250) 638-6440 for further Barish information. we COLUMBIA Ministry of Transpertation and Highways ayn City buys land for new firehall THE CITY will spend $245,000 this year to buy land for a future new fire hall, The land is east of Kenney St. and between Park and Davis Ave. [t was once the location for the highways ministry’s works yard and then began the base for Ne- chako Northcoast, the area's road and bridge maintenance contractor. City chief administrative officer Ron Poole said the city had to buy the land now — even though it won't build a new fire hall there for a number of years — be- cause the province’s lands branch was preparing to sell off the land to other bidders. “The land was for sale and they gave us the first option to buy it,” Poole said of the B.C. Assets and Lands Corporation. “We're jumping at it before somebody else does,” he said. “A piece of property that size in that location is not easy to come by.” Actual construction isn’t on the horizon far at least the next two or three years, he said. He said it’s not clear yet whether the city would build the building or else have someone else do it — such as the province’s B.C. Buildings Corporation or a private developer ~ and lease it from them. “We're looking at it possibly being a shated emer- gency services building that could involve the ambu- lance, search and rescue ~ those kinds of groups.” A deal for the property could close “fairly soon,” Poole added. The property is seen as the best potential site because of ready access to the horseshoe. It’s also closer to routes up onto the bench, where the city expects most residential growth in future years. The land may be more than the city requires, and that means the city could look at subdividing part off for something else, Poole said. The city is drawing $110,000 from its land and park teserve fund for the purchase, with the remaining $135,000 coming from general revenue. Rion Poole Resine for managing weight 1 part physical activity 1 part healthy eating 1 pinch doctor's advice Mix and enjoy. Serve often, Goes great with friends. . a) 2 wt peotcipection.com You BE THE JUDGE BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN So...Is She Jewish? “Oh David, I'm 50 nervous, Meeting your mother for the first tima.,..at her big party!” Katharine cringed as they walked to tte door, "What have you tald her about me?” David kissed her hand. “That you're smart, gor- gcous, and the love of my life.” “And that I'm not Jawish?” Katherine asked. “So | skipped a small detail." David soncen- trated on adjusting his bow tia “SMALL DETAIL! I's not bad enough that | was your secretary and that I'm not much oider than your sons?" “tl be fine.” Oavid reassured her as he rang’. the doorbell, "You're just lucky my. father's not around,” David's 70 year old mother Esther came to the door. “Welcome!” “Mother, this is Katherine Lavin,” David made the formal introductions.- - moms Katherine smiled sweetly. “Lavin....” Esther pondered. “What was {t origi- nally? Lavinsiein? Lavinsky? | know a Or. Lavinosky...a wonderful Internist. Any relation? Hrmm...yau're blande. Polish, { presume?” Katherine's [aw dropped, “Uh,, actually...” David swiftly led his mother into the kitchen. “t think the knishas are burning...” . Katherine waited anxiously in the hallway. "SHE'S NOT JEWISH?!" Esther's voice boomed through the kitchen door. All ihe guests stopped in their tracks. "HOW GOULD YOU 00 THIS TO ME? TO YOUR FATHER'S MEMORY! TO THE WHOLE TEMPLE CONGREGATION! ITS NOT ENOUGH YOU DIVORCED A PERFECTLY GOOD JEWISH WIFE..." Katherine was dying of embarrassment as Esther's tirade continued, “WHAT? MARRY HER? DO YOU WANT ME “70 DROP DEAD RIGHT HEA BASED ON actuaLcourr f/f CASES £. E ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR?!" ; Despita Esther's objections, Cavid and Xalherine tied tha knot two months later. Everyone cama to celebrate - except for Esther who sat at home in the dark, shaking her head. Esther callad har lawyer. “Sidnay, | want to transfer my late husband's astate over to my grandchildren.” - "Look, | know you're upset about David's mar- riage but...” > “$Sidney, you're my lawyer, nol my shrink. As trusiee of the estate, | have lull power to do this.” Aftar the honeymoon, David got the shocking news, "She can't take away my inheritance! |'m ving!” . in court, Esther avoided looking at David. “Your Honour, my late husband gave ma full dis- cration to distribute his estate for the benefit of my grandchildran. They need this money for school and to gat somewhere in the world” David rushed to his feet. “How could my chil- dren need $800,000? My mother is just angry becausa | married a nan Jaw. My father lak me a 280, interest in this money. She's Irying to deprive me of that.” Esther huffed. “My husband wouldn't hava laft David a dime if he'd lived to see this disgraceful mariage, So what's the difference?” Can the grandchildren keep the $800,0007 Youl Be The Judge. Then look below for the court's decision. SPONSORED BY Phone: 638-0354 WRIGHT & MARDIROS TRIAL LAWYERS Serving the Pacific Northwest TERENCE WRIGHT 15 years experience DAVID MARDIROS Criminal and Family Law Civil Litigation Aboriginal Law Free Initial Interview for LC.B.C, and Personal Injury Claims 4730 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1T2 Fax: 635-2919 YOU! BE THE JUDGE - DECISION: “The money goes back to the estate,” held Tudge Loutse, “If Esther's husband were alive, he could have done what he wanted with fis money, But the trustee of hls estate doesn’t have the same absolute discretion, The mals reason Esther transferred the money was David's Inter faith mariage. Allowing a trustee that kind of discretion offends modern comemunity standards.” Today's cnlumnn is bived on 4 case frum the pres of Gntario ff you have asimitir peublem, please consult Wright & Mictlirus in yaur province, We are qieoud to bring jou sume of the current kegs tionalized the names, the characters and the scenarios In the ease. Ar ines from across the country for discussion and debate. To provide crmmpelling entertainment, we have fic- resemblance to real people is purely cnincidentil, In the interest of arity and brevity, the ley? issues in the case have been preatly reduced and simplifies. 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