B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 22, 1996

A HELLO to everyone near
and far. I thought for this
week I would send greetings
to all the friends of Janet
Felber.

I'm sure many people out
there remember Mrs. Felber
very well from her time
living in Terrace as a mem-
ber of one of our pioncer
families. Mrs. Felber was a
music teacher here, and later
this year I hope to tell you
about her family’s history.

Mrs. Felber’s son Sydney
Sent me her picture in
amongst some information
they sent me about Helga
Skinner, a woman whom I
recently profiled,

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This week I’d also like to
convey thanks from the Ter-
race Beautification Society,

So many people in Terrace
have helped make our
events this year a success,
from the garbathon, to judg-
ing the cleanest school yard
to our latest event — the
perennial sale.

Volunteers in our society
work very hard to help
make Terrace a better place
to live. Thank you all.

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Last week on Monday did

How about a car show?

HERE -“N. THERE.
YVONNE MOEN

anyone happen to see the
antique cars parked at the
Sandman Inn?

A motorcade of 34 cars
from around BC and the US
drove up Vancouver Island,
came across the ferry to
Prince Rupert and stayed
ovemight in Terrace on their
way to Prince George for
the annual antique car show.

While they were here I
beard the drivers paid a visit
to Don Hull ont at Lakelse
Lake, who apparently has
some antique cars himself.

Maybe we sould see
about putting on a bit of
show since they're in town
anyhow, next year,

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Life’s a picnic
MAY IS Child Care Month and the Early Childhood

Educators of BC and the SKeena Child Care Support pro-
gram are celebrating with a picnic at Elks Park on Agar on

May 29.

And for those who can never wait til] lunch, this picnic

has an early 9:30 a.m. start

All child care providers, children and parents are invited.
There will be lots of activilies, and a small snack will be

provided,

ARE YOU A WOMAN IN MID LIFE?

women in Terrace.

Are you a woman between 40-59 years of age?
If so, your participation would be valued in a
survey ta assess the health needs of mid life

IF you are willing to participate, please call the
following number for information. Names of
callers will not be connected to information or
opinions given. Results of the survey will be pre-
sented to the local health agencies and will be
available to participants upon request.

TERRACE VETERINARY
HOSPITAL

4613 Parke Avenue, Terrace
635-3300 or 635-9444

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Attention Pet Owners

Spring is finally here and along with it comes
cute litle puppies and kittens. Terrace Veterinary
Hospital is announcing a “Healthy Pet Awareness
Program” for your pet's health care needs. “Pup-
thet include an examination,
all vaccines and worming for the first year are
being offered at a reduced price.

Due to the populority of the spay/neuter/vac-
cine pragram Terrace Veterinary Haspital contin-
ues to offer these services at a reduced price for
cats and dogs six months of age or older,

For an appointment or more information regard-
ing these programs please call 635-3300 or 635-
9444,

JANET FELBER comes from one of Tarrace’s
criginal pioneer families. She sends greetings to all
har old friends here.

WOMEN'S

‘Coming to your

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YOU BE THE JUDGE

Why didn’t you warn
me to “Shape up or
ship out”

Giorgio burst into the kitchen, his arms
straining with colorfully wrapped gifts. He
threw them on the counter, grabbed his wife
around the waist and began. dancing -her
around the room. - a

“I gol it, J got the job. We won't have to
tighten our belts ever again.”

His wife was breathless. “It had been a Jong
time since she had done:any dancing... That

had ended when- ‘Giorgic's paving business™

started going down the'drain.

“Giorgio, Giorgio, that's wonderful, but
aren’t you celebrating alittle bit.too early?
Right now. you've got the 90 day trial period
contract. Shouldn't: we wait until they sign
you up on the fivé year contract?" 0.

Giorgio kept on whirling his wife around

the room. “My'darling wife, nothing to worry .

about. I'm the best in the business. ‘The pav-

ing company thal hired me can’t do without

me. Now, let’s make dinner”
Three months later, faces were glum around
the company board room... Maxwell, the vice-
president of personnel was getting the grilling
of his life. © “Max, why on earth'did you sign
up Giorgio for five years? He can't meet our
high standards, We've cornered the ‘market
with our unique paving process. ~.We're the
only cones who can simulate brick patterns in
asphalt. Giorgia is going to mess-it all up. We
could have gotten tid of.him right ‘at the end
of the 90 day trial period. Why didn't you
fire him then?" °° fos
Max wiped the perspiration off his brow.
“Listen guys, Giorgio’s got a great. reputation.
The men like working for him. -If the results
haven't been good it’s because of bad weather
and time constraints. Trust.me, it'll work out.”
The President spoke with a scowi on his

by Claire Bernstein

Based On Actual Court Cases

face. “T wish I cowtld share your confidence.
You. better keep reminding him uboul our
high standards.”

*-Four months later,~a tired looking Giorgio,

opened the kitchen door. His wife took one-

look:at him and ran to give him a hug. “Gior-
gi0; you look so unhappy, what’s the matier?”

“They fired: me.” . '

His wife exploded, “But how could they do
that? -They never.gave you warning. Come
Giorgio, .. we're going straight to the lawyer,
Nobody can treat my Giorgio like that act.”

In ‘court, Giorgio argued passionately, “J
knew of the company's high standards. They
potated out problems with my work, Bul they
never ‘tald me my job was-on the-line. “J
worked. hard to meet those standards. If they
weren't satisfied they should have told me. 1
deserved a chance to do it the way they want-
ed it”. . Be
- “The campany.was not going to let their rep-
utation be. ue ; ‘
damaged. :

_ “Your honor, Giorgio was told repeatedly -

about our high standards. .
Things didn’t change. We didn’t have (0 tell
him that if things didn’t get better he would be
fired,” We fired Giorgio for cause. If we hadn't
our business would hae gone down the drain.
Should the company pay damages to
Giorgio for wrongful
dismissal?: YOU BE THE JUDGE. Then look
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“Mr, Company, pay Giorgio half of his five year contract. You should have made it
clear to Giorgio that if his work did not meet the standards, he would be fired. You didn't

give him a fair chance.”

YOU! BE THE JUDGE is based on actual court cases. Today’s decision is based on the
facis of the case and the law of British Columbia. Claire Bernstein is a lawyer and syndi-
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