A10 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 News in Brief Bears not asleep yet CONSERVATION OFFICERS with the environment ministry are reminding residents to take care of their garbage because not ail the bears have bedded down for their long winter’s nap. Officer James Hilgemann says thal some of the younger bears that aren’t as experienced in fattening up for the winter are still looking for snacks. “'There’s still a few around,’’ he says. ‘And they’re hungry.” Hilgemann reminds people to keep their garbage put away for another couple of weeks until the bears are all sound asleep. It’s been a particularly busy year for bears in the area, Beam us down A PIECE of equipment used by pilots to guide them- selves inta the airport is back on line, The localizer went out of action the beginning of Oc- tober and with it went the ability of pilots to descend to 500 feet before having to make visual contact with the runway in order to land. It was fixed by the end of October bul a special Transport Canada plane used to test the repairs wasn't ready for flight until earlier this month. MLA pay under review HOW MUCH should politicians make? When it comes to members of the provincial legisla- ture, a five-member panel of people from around the province has the matter under review. It was set up by a legislative commitice. earlier this year and now that it’s dane some research, it is looking for the opinions of all other interested people. Members of the Legislative Assembly now receive $49,218 a year, one-third of which is a tax-free expense allowance, This packet increased by .6 per cent this spring and is the first hike since 1989, Some MLAs do receive more, depending upon other duties assigned to them. Skeena MLA Helinut Gies- brecht, for inslance, receives an additional $6,000 to act as the parliamentary secrelary to small business, tourism and culture minister Jan Pullinger. You can give your opinion by writing the Citizens’ Panel, c/o Craig James, Clerk of Committees, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4. Threat results In jail time A LOCAL MAN was cen- victed last week of failing to keep the peace and of utter- ing threats, David Harry Edwardsen, 33, was sentenced to . 30 days in jail and six months of probation. -~°~ ‘Conditions of the ‘proba- fion laid down by provincial court: Judge Ed . de Walle state that Edwardsen is not to have any contact with his common-law wife Shelley Houston, visit her home or go to GiGi’s Pub in the Ter- race Holel when she is working. Judge De'Walle also or- dered a judicial stay of pro- ceedings on charges of pos- session of mazihuana and hashish pending against Ed- wardsen. That means the crown prosecutor will not proceed with the charges. DeWalle cited delays in the system for his reasons. “You Killed Your Wife? Ohhhhhhhhh, You're Single?!” Bubble was in seventh heaven as she was whizzed around the dance floor of her club's annual singles dance in the arms of this tall, ramrod-straight, handsome stranger. He looked as if he had possibilities as a fourth husband. “So what do you do for a living?” Bubbie said hopefully. YOu BE THE JUDGE by Claire Bernstein Based On Actual Court Coses BEAR COUNTRY Gi Affilated with tha Northem Mator inn. Out with the Old and INN with the New. ; Yes Terrace, we have our new name!! . | The Bear Country Inn, a name that you can equate - with quality and service. You can count on us for the same standards you have come to expect at the Northern Motor Inn. Our restaurant has new expanded hours and delicious new - menu features. Give us a try today. We serve breakfast all day on Sundays, ° Our restaurant fs available for CHRISTMAS PARTIES, book early to avoid disappointment, to the citizens of Terrace, | will serve you well. RICHARD Thank-you McDANIEL = iti iy in ie 7 an a hy mA US OUT! Hot Styles, Cool Prices Check us out! We carry the latest and greatest fash- ions for teens, including brand names such as Ikeda, E.N.U.F., Gasoline, Basic Red, and many more. Stretch your money buy the best for jess. We now offer student cards - for teens aged 13 to 18, with each purchase you recieve a discount and your card is stamped, when your card is full - YOU GET A FREE GIFT CERTIFICATE! Pick up your student card today, from the Family Fashions Department and check “I'm in prison. I'm here on a weekend- pass,” . Bubbie looked a little puzzled. “So why did you go to prison?” "| killed my wife.” “SOOOOOOOOIIITIT you're single?” Bubbie's hopes rose a notch, but then something struck her: “Do you have any money?” “| would have if | could afford a lawyer, My wife ieft a $500,000 estate. Under the law, I'm entitled to $200,000.” Bubble couldn't believe her good - fortune. “Don't worry, I'll have my cousin Bernie, call you. He's a lawyer, and I'tl pay the bill: Wait a minute, where are you going?" “It’s midnight. Got to get back to my cell,” The next day, Vlado was asleep on his bunk when the guard ordered him to wake up. “Your lawyer is here to see you. " As Viado was led away, Jimmy the guard turned to his buddy. “What's 4 gentleman Ilke that doing in prison?" “Same gentleman. His wife tells him she's divorcing him after 21 years years. and splitting her property and thé guy goes nuts and slashes her throat and the throat of his daughter. That's a mean killer. Here for life.” - Vlado met with Bubbie's lawyer cousin and told him the story. Bernie shook his ‘head, “No way you can inherit under your wife's will, Not when you were the one to Kili her, But maybe you're right. Under another law you might be able to get something. Maybe, Let's go to court and find out.” In court, Viado argued, “Our marriage broke down in 1991. At which time | became entitled to an equalization payment under the Family Law Act. Approximately $200,000 of the $500,000 net family property belongs to me. It belonged to me in 1991, So when {killed Nada In 1993, | already owned $200,000. No where does the law say you can deprive a wrongdoer of what belongs to him before the murder,” Viado’s son, the administrator of his mother's estate jumped to his feet. “Your honor, my father wants to benefit from the fact that he killed his wife. He has silenced her voice. She's not here today to plead, that there are exceptions under the law, that it’s against all that this society believes into allow him to benefit from murder.” Should Viado receive an equalization payment? YOU! BE THE JUDGE. Then look below for the decision of the court. SPONSORED BY ook’ ~~ “Helping People Cope with the Legal System” #2 A623 Lakelse Ave. , Terrace, B.C. ® Criminal Law Divorce & Family Law Child Custody Personal Injury Adoptions Impaired Driving Immigration Wrongful Dismissal Wills Small Claims 638-1764 Fax 638-7249 sa @ eeeseese ss 8 @ YOU BE THE JUDGE - DECISION "NO Way, VLADO,” the judge ruled. "Based on public policy considerations, yau cannot be allowed to profit from your wrongdoing. Sure the law gave you rights the moment she died. But you can't benefit from those rights when you were responsible for the events © that resulted in her death,” Today's decision Is based on the facts of the case and the law of Ontario. Claire : Bernstein is a lawyer and syndicated columnist. Copyright 1996 Haika Enterprises. b6}-2 eter yy lf. es you've run out of new ideas. You're tired! of the scime old hustle and bustle - long line ups and in experienced sea- sonal help. 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