The Terrace Slandard, Wednesday, December 25, 2002 - A3 - Winners light up season One homeowner imported snow IT TOOK nearly two hours, the but the judges of this year’s Christmas lights contest finally found some snow during their rounds on Dec. 18. It was in the front yard of the Erin McCabe residence of 4922 Scott and for that, McCabe was awarded first place in the best ef- fort category of the contest. Judges were impressed with the effort that went into supplying a goodly amount of the white stuff in the spirit of the season. More than 30 entries were on the list when the judges from the Greater Terrace Beautification Sociely and from local real estate agencies began their task. Placing second in the best ef- fort category was the home of Don “Pokey” and Colleen Maitland at 5041 McRae Crescent. And running close behind was the residence of Manuel and An- gela Dias at 5031 McRae and the Marg Stanvick residence at 4926 Lazelle Ave. Best home was the Durand re- sidence on the corner of Munroe and Dairy on the bench, It featured a nativity scene with the word “Rejoice” running down the chimney of the home. Lloyd Nelson of 40 Spokechute Road at Kitsumkalum placed sec- ond in this category. Nelson not only had the front of his house decorated, but lights and props were prominently fea- tured in his back yard. Judges had a very difficult time selecting the first place winner in the best apartment/best mobile category. The winners hete are Rick and Michelle Williams of 5-4625 Gra- ham Ave. who have moving sheep anda moving snowman that doffs his hat, A very close second in this ca- tegory goes to their neighbours, Tom and April Spisak of 72-4625 Graham. The best commercial category winner goes to Woodmel Wands, one of the companies that decora- ted one of the cabins at Heritage Park. Judges were impressed with the 4 unique feel of the display and en- : cburage people who are out and . about over the holiday season to tour the park and yiew the lights THE MCCABE residence at 4922 Scot! proved to be a delightful surprise for the judges from this year's Christmas lights decorating contest. Although there was no snow to be found on judging night Dec. 18, judgies arrived to find the front iawn covered in the white stuff. The snow and the fights were enough to have the residence come first in the best effort category. From the left are Chris Hansen, Myrna Rolfsen, Lisa Godlinski and Viv Steele. Christmas spirit ranged from se- niors Bud and Pat Kirkaldy of 4707 Weber to young people Charlotte, Justin and Jessica Nut- ter of 5214 McConnell who dres- sed up their home as a Chrisimas present, complete with a large bow on the roof. Jim Allen’s recreation of his home village of Youghal, ireland in the front yard of his home at 5134 Agar was also festooned with lights. Judges also enjoyed several houses which weren't entered. In particular, the home at 4915 Halliwell had lights in various places throughout the yard, giving the effort an almost three-dimen- sional feel. There was no category for best street, but judges encourage people to check out portions of Crescent St. in Thornhill, portions of the 4700 and 4800 blocks of Tuck, the 4900 block of Labelle, the 4900 block of Scott and Mc- Rae Crescent, AL] are in the horseshoe. Judges say a tour of the area is WOODBMEL WANDS won best commercial with their decoration well worth considering over the Of a cabin at Heritage Park, including this flaming cauldron, The holiday season. cabin is the first one to the left as you enter the park. Judging is based: ontheme, § ——— colour scheme, props -and amount: “tary Public, Terrace Interiors,"Ca- | A van for the judges was provi-_. of lights. . wHadidn Tire, the Greater Terrace, ded by Terrace Totem Ford and Sponsors of the contest this year Beautification Society, Appraisals plaques for winners are provided News In Brief Grinch was at work POLICE are trying to nail down the holiday grin- ches responsible for stealing several hundred dol- lars fram the Terrace Scouting Christmas tree out- jet at Canadian Tire Dee. 14. “When they cashed out they realised the trees sold versus money accounted for was short a sig- nificant amount of cash,” said RCMP Cnst. James Bos, He said the group had no problems balancing their cash on any of the previous days the Christ- Mas tree operation had been running. Bos would not say exactly how much money was stolen but indicated it was several hundred dollars, but less than $1,000. “It’s a fundraising tool for the boy scouts so that money is coming straight out of the boys scouts’ ability to operate,” Bos added. There are no suspects in the case so far, and Bos said it’s possible the theft may have been carried out by more than one person. Anyone with information about this.incident is asked to contact the local detachment at 638-7400 or Crimestoppers at 635-8477. Cyclist hit by car LOCAL police are still investigating an accident which left a local cyclist injured after being hit by a car. The accident happened when the driver of a four-door sedan, heading south on Kenney St,. at- tempted to make a left hand turn onto Highway 16 when it collided with the northbound cyclist. The accident occurred in the intersection at 4:15 p.m, Dec. 13, said Cnst. Natasha Stultz. “Il was at night time so it was difficult to see and it was raining thal night,” Stultz said, adding though the man had reflectors on his wrists they were dull. He was wearing a helmet. The injured cyclist was taken to Mills Memorial Hospital by the B.C. Ambulance Service. He was later released with minor injuries and a concussion. No charges are pending in the accident. Police are reminding the public that poor road conditions are an ongoing issue in the Terrace area and drivers need to slow down to avoid accidents. Cupboard bare for bears THE CITY isn’t volunteering to contribute money to the region’s Bear Aware program. Skeena Region Bear Aware rep Deidre Price told Terrace council of the program’s efforts to get residents to reduce bear altractants. Although Prince Rupert and Kitimat both contributed $5,000 this year, she got no similar donation from Terrace. Just one bear has been destroyed within city li- mits so far this year, Price said. That’s down from three last year and six the previous year. She also said the number of bear complaints here is down. Price said much of that may be a result of a change of the reporting system, which results in re- , Sidents’, calls being answered by a call centre jin Victoria, rather than.a.local conservation. officer. . . ““]t‘may not be realistic numbers this year,” she ° said. and displays. are Keenleyside Insurance, Steve Northwest and The Terrace Stan- by the Bear Trophy Den, | | Judges also noted that the Cullis Appraisals, Julie Siegel No- gard You! | Can't Live with Chicken Wings! “Oh Angala, what a view of the mountains! This condo is perfect for youl” Angala furrowed her brow. there's a whole commercial floor downstairs, | including a restaurant! I'd go nuts with cooking | } “But Stacie, smells.” Stacie laughed. “My friend the vegetarian! It looks like a harmless café." “Let's check It oul.” _ As they entered the restaurant, Angela's face brightened. ‘They serve health food, That can't be too bad.” The owner was reassuring. "No cooking here BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN the deck. “Smell this...” Stacle grimaced, “Fried onions.” ‘it's disgusting. | can no longer enjoy my deck.” Stacie followed Angela inside. “At least you get the view through the window. Wait...” she sniffed the alr. ¢ HEAD LAMPS «. — strictly sandwiches, Have a tofu on rye, on the house.” Angala bit into her sandwich. "Mmmm...| | think I'l be doing a fot of eating hera,..so close to my new home!” Stacia cheered. “And S'll come by daily to visit the view...and you tao of course!” Two months later, Angela was relaxing on the deck with Stacie. “This is the life. Great Neighborhood, fabulous view, and the gentle smell of mint tea in the air." “Acerrnererencecee|” Angela jumped. “What's that racket?” Stacla looked over the balcony. “They're Installing some huge contraption right under “We're Installing a fan for the rastaurant's fry- ers," answered a worker. Angela ran to the restaurant in a fury. “You sald no cooking! Wait a minula.. .who are you?” “| took over the lease,” said lhe naw owner. “Do you want a coupon for free chicken wings?” Aweek later, Angela brought Stacie oul onto “AUGHH! It smalls here too! And | can hear the horrid fan!” Angela grabbed the phone and called the owner of the commercial part of the building. “! can’t live with chicken wings!” “Sorty. | gave permission for that fan in the new restaurant's lease.” - Angela slammed down the phone, “i'm sell- Ing this place.” Angela sold her condo for lass than she'd paid for It two months befora. She sued the owner ta cover the loss. 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BE THE JUDGE - DECISION: “Pay up, owner,” held Judge Gabrielle, “Angela was a city dweller ona major comnverclal street and coukin't expect absolute peace and quiet. But the overpowering preasy smells and tire nolse from the fan severely affected Angela's enjoyment of her property.” ! Today's column Is based on a cave from Beitish Columbia, tf you have a strallar problent, please contact Terence Wright or another lavger in your prov- : : current legal Issues fram across the country for discusdan and debate. To provide cumpelling reali, we ; have fictlonalland the names, the characters and the scenarlos Ini the case. 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