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ations were of no value because the community members
were not privy to the offenses that occurred at home.

Defense counsel D. Zack said that two contributing
factors to Holman’s behaviour are gone now. Holman
had a drinking problem but he has joined Alcoholics
Anonymous and no longer drinks. He is also separated
from his wife.

In handing down Holman’s sentence Judge J.B.
Varcoe said, “The idea that men abuse young children
is abhorent, repulsive and not to be accepted.” He said
society has indicated time and time again that in cases
of sexual abuse of young children jail sentences must
be imposed.

He added, ‘We must keep in mind the protection
of the public, the affect of the crime on the victims,
and the possibility of rehabilitation of the accused.”

Judge Varcoe added, “I take note of the psychiatric
report of Dr. Davis which says...if he (Holman) remains
sober...he can solve his problem.”

Judge Varcoe then sentenced Holman to eight
months in jail. Holman can apply for a six month leave
of absence from his work and could be parolled before
six months has passed, thus not losing his employment.

Victor Wells, the band supervisor of Good Hope Lake
who had pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault, was
sentenced to 22 days in jail at the Terrace Correctional
Centre, plus 50 hours of community service work. The
jail sentence will be served a week at a time beginning
March 3rd followed by incarceration the weeks of March

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Tender documents may be obtained from B.C. Build-
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For further information please call Tony Maude in
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50 Ib. or
22.680 kg.

Cut-up Frying Chicken
Roasting Chicken
Pork Chops
Pork Roast
Pork Steak
Pork Cutlets
Bacon, sliced, homemade
Chuck Roast, boneless
Blade Steak
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Rib Steak
Sirloin Roast
Beef Stew
Ground Beef, lean
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Meat Loaf for baking
Swiss Sausage

17th and March 31st. The final day of sentence will be
served one year from the date period. Wells was placed
on one year’s probation and ordered to attend psychia-
tric counselling.

The charge arose out of an incident involving a 12
year old boy in Good Hope Lake on April 1, 1985.
During the trial the crown counsel indicated the boy had
not been seriously traumatized by the incident.

The defense called on Clary Poitras, the Alcohol
and Drug Counsellor at Good Hope Lake, to testify on
Wells’ behalf. Poitras said that he and Wells worked
closely together and that Wells was very dedicated and
could always be counted on to give a helping hand at all
hours of the day and night. Poitras said the band employ-

ees did not want to see Vic off the staff and that most _—

Good Hope Lake residents wanted Vic to remain in
the community.
He said, ‘‘He’s (Wells is) a very committed worker,

reliable, responsible and ...the community has learned
to lean on him a bit.”

In passing sentence Judge Varcoe said the incident
was an isolated event and only one unlawful act had
been committed. He added that Wells has shown contri-
tion and has accepted responsibility for his offense.
Wells’ presentencing report indicated no psychiatric
disorder. Judge Varcoe said that in cases involving the
sexual assault of young children a jail sentence is
customary. He then sentenced Wells to 22 days in jail.

In other court news:

KEVIN CHARETTE,;.who was charged with assault,
failed to appear and a warrant has been issued for his
arrest.

The case against NEWTON CARLICK on a charge of
assault has been adjourned to April 17th.

CHARLES QUASH was found guilty of failing to
leave a licensed premise and was fined $200.

LEO. JOHNNY pleaded not guilty to a charge of
assault causing bodily harm. The case was adjourned to
April 17th.

NORMAN RIVET pleaded guilty to possession of a
narcotic and was fined $200. The charges arose after
Rivet’s residence was searched on the night of December
9, 1985. Two mature marijuana plants, some marijuana
stalks, a bag and a can of seeds were seized during the
search.

The case of PORTI NITTI, charged with possession
of cocaine, has been adjourned to April 17th.

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75 lb. or
34.020 kg.

100 Ib. or
45.360 kg.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1,

The case of GEORGE JOHNSTON, charged with
three counts of sexual assault, has been adjourned to
April 17th.

HARRY ST. ELOI, charged with driving a motor
vehicle with no insurance, pleaded not guilty. The case
was adjourned to March 1 Ith in Dease Lake.

The case of HEATHER RATTRAY, charged with
driving with undue care and attention, has been adjourned
to April 17th.

JEFFREY QUOCK, charged with driving a motor
vehicle with no insurance was fined $25. The charge arose
after a single vehicle accident on Highway 37 in which
Quock was the driver. During the investigation it was
discovered that the license plates on the truck belonged
to another vehicle. Quock, who had been asked to drive
some friends in the vehicle to Dease Lake, was unaware of
the switch and thought the vehicle was licensed.

JANET MINNIE CREYKE, charged with impaired
driving and driving in excess of .08 alcohol in the blood,
did not appear in court. She has been ordered to appear
at the next court sitting on April 17th. If she fails to
appear at that time she will be served with a warrant,
for her arrest.

KENNETH NIGH pleaded guilty to impaired driving
and driving in excess of .08 alcohol in the blood. He was
fined $400 and his drivers’ license was suspended for
six months.

The case of BRUCE KING, charged with uppaiiee
driving, was adjourned to June 19th.

The case of MARVIN QUOCK, charged with assault,
possession of a firearm dangerous to the public peace and
failure to comply with the conditions of an undertaking,
was adjourned to April 17th.

NEWTON CARLICK, 21, WILLIAM JOHNNY, 19,
and VICTOR HENYU, 21, all of Good Hope Lake,
pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property. The
charges followed a breaking and entering at the Kaska
Dene Council buildings in Lower Post on December 16th
in which some tools and a 45 gallon drum of gasoline were
taken.Each of the three men has a record of previous
offenses.

The men said they had been drinking heavily the
night of the incident. Everything was returned to the
Kaska Dene Council.

Judge Varcoe fined the men $500 each, in default
six months in jail.

150 lb. or
68.040 kg.

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