NE a TAT TMT LAR parm te Ways sought to foil local store robberies COPPERSIDE FOODS is considering locking the doors of their stores at night after being the target of three of four recent rob- beries. An electronic system will enable employees to let in people, but only after get- ling a good look at them. That’s one way of pre- venling masked intruders from slippiug inside, says Copperside retail operations manager Chris Molden- hauer, “My staff have rights and these people have violated them beyond _ belief,’’ Moldenhauer said. He said that while rob- beries are nothing new to Copperside, the number of incidents-in one week is un- usual. “We had something com- parable. two: years ago but that person was caughl very quickly,” he said. Copperside as already limited cash in its tills to a $50 maximum and will refuse to make change for more than $20, Molden- hauer said, On July 9, RCMP arrested William Pearce, 19, while he was driving his vehicle in Staff Sgt. Bob Solvason the area, Terrace RCMP Constable Liz Douglas said she could not discuss what narrowed the search to Pearce, Pearce is from Ontario and has been in the area since early July, say RCMP. Pearce was to appear in court Monday, July 12 on two counts of armed rob- bery, two counts of robbery and four counts of using a mask to disguise his intent. He was also charged with breach of bail recognizance on Ontaric-based arson charges and is wanted on an Ontario warrant. The robberies began July 2, when a male pulled a knife inside the Kalum Strect Copperside store at 1:09 a.m, Three days later, July 5 at 1:42 am., the same -store was the scene of a second robbery, when cigareties and limited amount of cash were slolen, That same night, the Chevron at Clark and Hwyi6 East in Thornhill, was hit at 5:42 a.m. The Copperside store on Hwy16. West near Kenney Street was robbed next at 2:10 a.m. July 8. **He was definilely watch- ing,’” he said, ‘RCMP copied store video footage of the incidents and used a police dog to track the scent of the bandits shortly after each crime, but came up empty. Staff Sgt. Bob Solvason recommended stores to ward aff trouble by keeping limited amounts of cash on hand. His advice to merchants in similar circumstances is to play it safe. “Don’t fight them,”’ Sol- vason said. “Give them the money, take a good look and call the RCMP as soon as possible.”’ Come on in for your chance to win! TOTE r The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 14, 1999 - A? Has ) Moved!! Find us at 2-32.15 Eby Street (under city hall) Hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday “Greater” Selection of TERRACE VOLUNTEER BUREAU \ our Used Book Fundraiser Py, The organizing committee of the Terrace District Beaveree held at Furlong Bayon June 12th and 13th would liket to thanif the 43 lawing groups and businesses for their wonderful support: The Terrace Downtown Lions Safeway Canada (Terrace) Terrace Chrysler R.C.M.P. (Terrace Detachment) LC.B.C. (Terrace Branch) Dairy Queen Restaurant McDonald's Restaurant Jail sentence delayed A TERRACE man wha pleaded guilty to one of the northwest’s largest drug busts is being allowed to work to raise money be- fore being sentenced Nov, 26, David Harry Edwardsen pleaded guilty in February to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after a second man, who is now in jail, was arrested near Smithers with a kilogram of cocaine Oct. 6, 1996, Edwardsen was originally scheduled to be sentenced March 15, but that was put off aller Edwardsen fired his lawyer. His new Vancouver lawyez, Phil Rankin, asked that any jail sentence be deferred un- til after logging season so Edwardsen can earn child support moncy. Judge Peter G. Fraser agreed, Federal crown prosecutor Brian Sedgewick said Edwardsen has also recent- ly had jewelry seized to pay arrears on child maititenance. Edwardgen’s case took longer than aver- age 10 reach court after a lengthy : preliminary bearing in Smithers and a Van- couver trial, Al one point, Sedgewick said, the case was in danger of being dismissed because of time delays. He said a deal — to put Edwardsen and Brien Burchell, who was arrested with the cocaine, behind bars and to stay charges against a third man, Stanley Homeniuk — had to be made to secure a guilty plea. Edwardsen will most likely be given a nine-month sentence as was the case wtih Burchell who pleaded guilty to a similar charge Feb. 16, said Sedgewick. Edwardsen and the others were arrested after RCMP taped a multitude of conversa- tions between Edwardsen and Burchell over a six-month period. RCMP in Smithers arrested Edwardsen when Burchell was stopped on Hwy16 west of Smithers with a kilogram of cocaine. RCMP say Burchell was en route here with the cocaine stashed in the rear scat cushion of a rented grey 1996 Ford Ex- plorer to drop the high quality cocaine off to Edwardsen, Douglas case delayed -A TERRACE man accused of driving the vehicle that hit another vehicle June 12 in an accident which killed two grads ap- peared in court July 6. Aaron James Douglas, 18, faces nine criminal charges including two counts of criminal negligence causing death of Linda Lee and Renaud Fontaine, impaired driving causing the death of both students, posses- sion of stolen property and breach of proba- lion. eith: Ave Drive-Thru Douglas recently hired Surrey lawyer, Craig Sicotte, of the law firm Sicotte and Associates. The case was adjourned to July 19 to give the defence time to prepare ils case, Possible charges against Douglas’ pas- senger, Jeffrey Louis Payne, arc stili being reviewed, said Crown administrator Paul Kirk last week. Douglas remains in custody in Prince George until the July 9 court date. 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Marie-Josee Banville Lakelse Lake Provincial Park is home to a wide variety of animals, Many visitors to the park do not get the opportunity to observe a moose or a bear, Many animals are usually shy and like ta slay away from humans. However, birds are always In the park among the visitors. Instead of visiting the park to swim or boat in the lake, why not come bird watching? | have been told by bird watchers that the best location at the Lakelse Lake is the south end, There are lots of creeks, marshes and shallows jocated at the south end that attract birds all year round: Unless you enjoy making your own trail or have a canoe, the south end of Lakelse lake may nol appeal to many people. So for easy bird watching come and visit the campground, the plenic site or Gruchy’s Beach. At the campground you will have the opportunity to walk through an old-grewth coastal rain forast of western red cedar, Sitka spruce and western hemlock. The campsites, roadways, and some selective logging have created openings in the dense canopy. Gruchy’'s Beach Trail is a pleasant walk along Williams Creek. Under the forest canopy you will find a variety of wildflowers, berry bushes and alder trees. Add the shoreline to this variety of habilat and you will understand why many birds are attracted to this area. It's hard to make a fist of what birds you may see on a bird watch because different seasons attract different birds. Here is a short incomplete list of whal you may see anywhere at Lakelse Lake Provincial Park: Osprey, Bald Eagle, Steller’s Jay, Belted Kingfisher, Song Sparrow, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Commen Merganser and Trumpeter Swans. We Invite you to coma to Lakelse Lake Provincial Park with your binoculars to enjoy the variety of birds who make this park their home. somy\ LAKELSE LAKE PROVINCIAL Parks J PARK VISITORS PROGRAMS THURSDAY JULY 15 Animal Woodsies. Come and talk about animals in the park and make your own to take home. Children's Craft. Plunge In! Explore tha homes and habits of the aquatic bugs that live in BC Parks. You may get wet. 3:00 pm 7:00 pm FRIDAY JULY 36 Tweeter Feeder. Every year millions of people discover the pleasures of attracting birds with bird feeders. Bring amply margarine containers or milk cartons if you have Ilham. Children’s craft. 3:00 pm Great Bug Hunt What is the best way to learn about insects? Collact and observe them in their natural environment. 7:00 pm PARKS DAY See parks Day schedule Jerry Ranger’s "Tree Friends"See the forast without your eyes. Nature Nut, Children games. Bear Aware. A special presentation of bear prevention and how to avoid conflicts. All are welcome. Programs are FREE! All programa will be held in the Amphitheatre unless otherwise posted, \ Bom ~ | Parks ¢ CANADA'S PARKS DAY LA JOURNEE DES PARGS DU GANADA CELEBRATE CANADA’S PARK DAY & “TAKE A HIKE” 1999 July 17 is Canada’s Park Day and Lokelse take Provincial Park invites you to parlicipate in a family scavenger huni, a vari: oly of races and games, Pecch volleyball, sand critters competi: tion and to watch the Kitselas Elders ond Dancers, Nationally coardinated by tha Canadian Parks Partnership, Canada’s Parks Day ond “Take A Hike” events ore designed to celebrate the wonders of Canade's National, Provincial, Territorial and Municipal porks and historic sites, For more informatian visil the Canada’s Parks Day wel site of www.parkscay.ca, Parks and historic sites are ours lo enjoy and ours to protect. Canada's Parks Day is the perfect time to become actively involved in the preservation and enhancement of your local park. Lokelse Lake Provincial Park was established to presarve on old- growth coastal rain forest. BC's ald growth coastal rain forests are believed to have started growing aftar the ka Age anded about 12 O00 years ago. 12 C00 years is plenty of time to develap a complex habitat, On the national level Canadian Parks Parmership coordi: nates Canada’s Parks Day and "Take A Hike” with the support of the Federal Provincial Parks Counci! and Parks Canade. Canadian Parks Partnership is the national alliance of over 65 non-profits “Friends of" groups dedicated to the support, enhancement and protection of Canaclo’s parks and historic sites. We would tike'tg thank tis year’s proud sponsors: Shell Canada, The Home Depdt Canada, Outdoor Lila: Network, Air Canada, Rools Canada, Hallmark Canada, Kodak Canada, and Tilley Endurables for their support of Canada's Parks Day and “Take A Hike" activities, July 17 is Canada’s Parks Day and Lakelse Lake Provincial Park invites you and your family to participate, Tiam-12pm = Scavenger Hunt. See if you can find same of the moro interesting things in the park. Prizes. Meet at the amphitheatre, 12pm-ipm = = Beach Volleyball. Located on tha beach at the volleyball net near the baal dock. ipm-3pm Parks Day Races. Challenge your friends and family to the follawing races: water balloon toss, water relay, spoon relay and the 3-legged race. Prizes. Located on the beach, 3pm-4pm Sand Critters, Make your favorite sand critter on the beach and win prizes. Bring your own equipment. Mast at the picnic shelter. ; Kitaelas Elders and Dancers. 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