THORNHILL RESIDENT Anona Osborne casts her voie March 7 in the Kitsumkalum band council elections. A Supreme Court decision naw means that native band members who live off-raserve enjoy the same voting privileges as those who live ‘In the villages themselves. THE SIMPLE act of casting a vote was a his- tory-making exercise for Ancona Osborne last week. The 22-year-old Kit- sumkalum band member was one of dozens who live off the reserve but the first time Wednesday. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling last year or- dered Ottawa to open up kalum election was one of the first to proceed under the new rules. ' said Osborne, who lives in Thornhill. “I-pet to take part in who's going to run the band.” She said that’s impor tant to her because she works for the band-owned Kitsumkalum Tempo pas were allowed to vote in. band council elections for - voting to off-reserve band « Members and the Kitsum- . “It feels pretty good,” Collins returned as Kitsumkalum chief Band vote a piece of history Station, and the band council controls the future direction on issues from economic development to housing. “This is a big part of my life,” she said of vil- lage activities. Of 441 people regis- tered to vote, 211 voted, according to deputy retura- ~ ing officer Theresa Drake. Around 45 of the ballots cast were mailed in, some from far away although most came from within BC, Your emergency medical information on call 24/7 -@®MedicAlert © ALWAYS ON GALL. , Mwwimedicatert.ca ' Far.mora informotipn. * '1-BOO-668-1507 ‘GRIEVE | a Battle said. - Offering art, music, and li- School superintendent is off on sick leave ’ HERB FADER, superintendent of schools for the Coast Mountains School Dis- trict, has been on sick’ leave for several weeks, Fader, 60, is expected — to return to his duties © when his health permits, school board chair Linda Campbell said. “We are hoping for a speedy recovery,” Campbell said. “We anticipate his coming back healthy.” Details of his condi- tion have not been made public, but Fader has been off work for three to four weeks, vice chair Marj Brown said. Fader, who joined the school district last June, Herb Fader named Randy Smallbrugge acting superintendent ; in his” absence. Smallbrugge is one of the district's two assis- tant superintendents of schools, Fader-came from Innisfail, Alberta where he deve- laped a reputation as a person who could unite teachers and administrators. STOPPERS Terrace Crime Stoppers are asking tor your assistance in solving a theft that occurred at a residence near Copper River area, just outside Terrace, B.C. Sometime between 6:30 am and 4:00 pm on March 1st, 2001, unknown cuipril(s) attended the residence located along Highway 16, near the Old Kitselas Bridge, just west of Copper Fiver Bridge. Once on the property, the cuiprit(s) proceeded to steal an Arctic Cat 4 wheel drive ATV. During the theft, it is believed the culprits may have pushed. the vehicle from the property to the side of the highway. ‘ The All Terrain Vehicle is described as a green 1998 ‘454’ Arctic Cat 4 wheeler with a large black -bush guard at the front. ll is registered by it VINKAUSACAT1IEGWT013239. The ATV itself is valued at over $6,000,00. If you have any information about ihis or any criminal activity; or if you know the identity of the person or incideni(s}, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. persons responsible for this, or any other similar. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $1.000.00 for Infarmatlon leading to an arrest and charges balng lald against an individual In this or other unsolved crime. lf you have any Information call Grime Stoppers at 635-TIPS that’s 635-8477. Callers will not be required to reveal their identity ._| Mar, testify. In pourt, Crime Stoppers goes not subscrite to call 1-1) display: Call 635- TIPS Thornhill child care expands AFTER SCHOOL care for children is coming to Thomhill. The Terrace Daycare Society learned last week the Ministry of Social De- velopment and Economic Security has approved 20 spaces for a licensed child care pragram in Thornhill. Society representative Mark Battle told the Coast Mountains School District March 7 the society's Thornhill proposal has qualified for a $100,000 child care expansion grant. Right now, Thornhill only has two at-home day- care operations and no after schoo! care programs, Battle said the saciety’s two other proposals for child care programs in the Horseshoe and south side areca of Terrace were turned down. The society hopes to have the Thoznhill afier- school care program up and running this Septem- ber. At this point, it’s not known where the program would be located. Battle said the society is still figuring out whether the program will be joca- ted on school grounds or elsewhere. The school district’s operations committee will determine if portables can be used, : Battle: said the program would provide before and after school care for child- ren in kindergarten to age 12 in“a licensed facility, . teracy activities, “I'm excited,” Battle sald, “I know it's only 20 children, but at least it’s a start.” NEID ENTERPRISES LTD. “Your Recreation Specialist” | 4921 Keith Ave., Terrace, B.C. Phone 635-3476 Fax 635- 5050 | Sey memes Oo ge RI The new rules allowing off-reserve yates more thaa doubled the number of cli- gible voters. But the election didn’t change the political land- scape dramatically this time. Diane Collins was re- elected chief councillor — the band equivalent of mayor ~ with more votes than her three challengers combined. Elected to band council The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 1.4, 200 - A)3 were Diane Manion, John Christiansen Jr., Shirley Bolan, Stewart Bolton, Ni- cole Bingham and Mitch Adams, , The change did in- crease interest in band po- litics, drawing far more candidates than usual. Many other northwest bands vote under the new rules in April and May, and the Kitselas band based on Queensway Dr. votes June 9, Diane Collins Did you know, our 24-hour Emergency Room treats more than 35,000 patients each year? abla, DY, Xe, Children's Hospital ww kidstelethan.com On Graham Ave. “aq FREE SEMINARS: Starting Plants from Seeds Question/ Answer Period Saturday, March 17 * 2-3 p.m. Question/Answer Session Bring all your gardening questions Saturday, March 31 ¢ 1-4 pm. To Register. 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It's freez- Rob grabbed her hat. “it’s not that bad...” "Oh no? I'm thinking of replacing the dog with a “We're saving money and holping the environ- Sue groaned. “Just break out that electric In the bedroom, Rab laid out (he blanket. “It still warks after 15 years. Thal's quality far you.” Sue screeched. “YIKES Get your icy feet away Four hours latar, Rob woke up. “I think | smell Sue was dreaming away. “Can you rub suntan Rob iaughed. “She'll kilt me if! wake her from a beach draam. |'ll go downstairs and Investigate the Sue kept talking in her sleep. “You missed a Rob stopped in his tracks. “John?!” Rob searched the house but found nothing As he returned to the bedraom, Rab's heart jumped, Thera was faint smoke coming from tha id, YOU BE THE JUDGE BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN BASED ON ACTUAL COURT CASES “Sue! The blanket's on Fira!” Sue was sti! dreaming. “Finally, some real warmth." Rob shook her. “Wake up!!" Sue scrambled out of bed just as the blanket erupted in flames. “Aun! Hurry!" The coupie watched In horror ftom the side- walk, “Unbelievabla! Our bedroom is burning down because of that lousy blanket. We're suing the store." In court, Rob and Sue argued firmly. "Tha blanket causad the fire, Your Honour, It must hava been defactive. We hardly aver used it and took good care of it. Make the store pay aur $18,000 in damages.” The siote owner jumped up. “We can't be liable after 15 years, Your Honour. There was no evidence of a delact. And no other problems were reported with this model. In fact, Rob and Sue's blanket worked perfectly for many years. If the blanket caused the fire, they probably didn’t follow the instructions,” Sue painted out. “Show us these instructions)” The owner sighed. “We don't have them any- More. Anyway, an electric Dianket isn’t meant {o ‘last more than 10 years." Rob jumped up: “You should have said so when we bought it,” Should Rob and Sue get damages? Youl Be The Judge. Then look below for the court's decision. 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The blanket was used without inckdent for 15 years, Although the store didn’t prove misuse, you had the hurden of eliminating other causes for the fire, You can't just polnt to the fire and say: it must’ve been a defect In the blanket.” Today's column is based en acase fin the retina Ontario Hyou have a similar problen, plese consul Wight & Mardios In yuvir province, We are al issues frum across the country fur discussion anil dehate To provitle compelling entertainment, we Ihave fie- Honatized the names, the characters and the scenarios in the case. aay resemblance to cea) people 1 purely colicidertal. in the Interest ol clarity and brevity the legal issues in the case have keen greatly reduced and simpli fied. Claire Bernstein ds a lawyer and iyationally syrulicated col unis, Copyright