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O'iirtrli'vyrni a 'r B8 FRIDAY, JUNE 03. 2005 CITY ALBERTA EDMONTON JOURNAL Marilyn Monroe for rent r'i Oilfield service blamed for workers death Six charges laid two years after ATV fatality SARAH O'DONNELL Journal Workplace Writer EDMONTON Drug company breathes $1M into respiratory study GlaxoSmithKline money will be used to create research position at of A ') Two years following an oilfield service worker's death after beingpinned under an all-terrain vehicle, Alberta prosecutors have charged his employer with six workplace safety violations. The incident happened on June 4, 2003, as survey workers loaded an ATV onto a flatbed truck at a site northeast of Sylvan Lake. The worker was driving the vehicle up the ramp onto the truck when the ATV flipped backwards and pinned the worker, 1 -f D' (f a i i 1 i tt Ijj Dr. John Dillon, GSICs chief medical officer and vice-president of research and development, said the Uof A's new research position is an "easy fit" with his company's goals.

"It's a continuation of the efforts we make to ensure that there's good, high-quality research in Canada," Dillonsaid after Thursday's announcement. "Our whole purpose is to allow patients to do more, feel better and live longer, and this really very much aligns with that initiative." Health Canada estimates 2.5 million Canadians suffer from asthma, a commonly recognized respiratory illnesses that causes attacks of breathlessness and chest tightness. Each year, more than 500 Canadians die from the disease, according to the Lung Association. COPD, also known as "smoker's lung," is an irreversible lung disease with shortness of breath, cough and sputum production that affects nearly 750,000 Canadians, especially elderly people. According to the Lung Association, COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death in this country; one Canadian dies from the disease every hour.

Itis expected COPD sufferers will increase in time because of the aging population. The of A is still in the early stages of filling the research position. Areas of study will be decided after the candidate has been chosen. ewitheythejournal.canwest.com ELIZABETH WITI1EY Journal Staff Writer EDMONTON The University of Alberta has received a $l-milIion boost for respiratory disease research from pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. The donation, announced Thursday, will be used in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to create a new research position to advance the understanding and treatment of lung conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

of A president Rod Fraser said the endowment to create the GSK Chair in Airway Inflammation demonstrates the university's "mantra" of working with the community, including the private sector. "We will make sure your money drives us to the frontier that we want to be at," Fraser said to GlaxoSmith Kline representatives in his address, after thanking the company for supporting the university's research efforts. The donation comes from the Pathfinders Fund for Leaders in Canadian Health Science Research, a GSK initiative that supports health science research and innovation at Canadian universities. The fund has helped establish 16 research positions across Canada, including a chair in virology at the of established in 2000. said Occupational Health and Safety spokesman Chris Chodan.

He was taken to Red Deer Hospital, but died from his injuries. Octane Energy Services an oilfield service and supply company formerly based in Innisfail, faces six health and safety of a worker and failing to ensure that he wore protective headgear while operating an ATV. Prosecutors allege thatthe company also failed to ensure that equipment used at the worksite was properly maintained, would safely perform its intended function and was free from obvious defects. They also charged the company with failing to ensure that equipment was restrained to eliminate movement that might endanger a worker. Each charge carries a maximum fine of $500,000 or six months in prison.

Representatives from Octane could not be reached for comment ATV safety is an important issue, Chodan said, as they are a tool used by many Albertans working in remote lo-cations. The company is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on? July 22. sodonnellthejournal.canwest.com JOHN LUCAS. THE JOURNAL jayden Shaw, 2, takes in a statue Thursday of a famous Marilyn Monroe pose in front of Tiffany's on Whyte Avenue. The statue can be rented for $50 a day.

Auto insurer fined $20,000 for failing to issue rebates High-risk rapist to spend time in psychiatric hospital BROCK HARRISON Journal Staff Writer EDMONTON complaints, about 1,600 customers of Traders General Insurance in Alberta did not receive the five-per-cent reductions nor rebates as ordered. The Toronto-based property and casualty insurer, formerly GAN-Canada, had revenues of nearly $425 millionlast year, and profits of $4.9 million. The superintendent of insurance, which is part of Alberta Finance, said the company is "correcting the problem" and will bring itself into compliance immediately. Consumers with questions or concerns about their insurance are urged to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance at 780-422-1592. Journal Staff EDMONTON The Alberta government showed Thursday it will crack down on auto insurers that have been slow to issue premium rebates and rollbacks ordered last year.

Traders General Insurance Co. was fined $20,000 and given 60 days to compensate its customers for not having complied with premium rebates and reductions ordered last October, just weeks before the provincial elections was called. According to the government's investigation, which stemmed from public been using other drugs that night. McCoy asked the girl to smoke more in his car. They got in and drove downtown to an apartment building near 103rd Street and 98th Avenue.

The girl tried to leave after realizing there weren't any more drugs but McCoy attacked her. He put her in a headlock, causing her to almostlose consciousness. She kicked out the car's passenger window in the struggle until he threatened to kill her if she didn't have sex with him. "He seemed like a nice guy but then he changed, like a demon taking over his pact statement read by Crown prosecutor Allison Downey. Tve never felt so abused.

It made me want to die." A psychiatric assessment presented in court shows McCoy, who has been in and out of prison the past 15 years for various assaults and robberies, has se- -vere mental problems and is border- 'l line schizophrenic. "There's no help out there and this boy has problems," said McCoy's father, Dan. "Hell be lucky if he lives through this." bharrisonthejournal.canwest.com A man who raped a teenage girl and is viewed by both his own lawyer and prosecutor as a high risk to reoffend will spend part of his 34-month prison sentence in a psychiatric hospital. Chad Jason McCoy, 32, and a 16-year-old girl who had run away from home smoked marijuana in a small park near 80th Avenue and 109th Street near midnight on June 1, 2004. They had both ft a UIU remembering.canada.com Births Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries BALDWIN, Edna JEVNE, Morris For information on placing a birth announcement, Phone: 780-428-1 234 On June 1 2005, Edna Baldwin of Fort Saskatchewan, who was born in the UK In Memory of GALLANT, Mary Therese (Terry) April 8, 1 926 May 1 7, 2005 On Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Mrs.

Mary Therese (Terry) Gallant of Sherwood Park. GRUDEN, Pauline Mary Margaret October 1 4, 1 923 May 27, 2005 Left to cherish her loving memory are her daughter and son-in-law Diana and Bob Faltin; granddaughters Jillian and Lisa; Dave Billey, Raven Plenty and her and came to Canada as a War Bride in On May 26th, 2005 life time resident of the Wetaskiwin area, Alberta pioneer and long time advocate of social democracy, Morris passed away at the age of 90. 1946, died at the age of 89 years, after short illness. GUMMER, AB passed away peacefully in her sleep at Left to cherish her memory is Harry, her me age oi a years. Andrew Natalie, (Czar)are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious daughter, EVA loving nusoana or almost t2 years: her many good friends and neighbours.

She is predeceased by her husband Joseph (1997). Pauline cherished her life. She survived iwo aaugmers ana tneir spouses, Patricia lerry wa (lain Parker) and Gwyneth (Murray Lyle! RENEE, born May 2, 2005. Proud grandparents are: Gido Nick Czar, Grandma Kathy (Bob) Harrison, Grandpa Grandma Keith Els predeceased by her her son, David, and beloved hard times during WWII and escaped Daoy sistei Josephine; parents, Gummer, Special thanks to everyone who grandchildren, Michael and Gillian Lyle Edna was predeceased by daughter, Morris is survived by his sister Margaret (Edwards); son Nets (Dawn); daughter Ronna (Allen Eng); and daughter-in-law Sharon. He was the proud grandfather of Brett, Terri Jane (Blackwell), Adam, Lucas and Ali (White); and step grandfather of Cathy (Kienzle), Barbara (Bonthoux), helped us before and after delivery, the meals, Napoleon and resents and visits were much aDDreciated.

tnzaoetn ana grandson, uameron Lvle. Josephine: son 06B377 Terry; step-son, T.C. communist tyranny with her husband and daughter by walking from Czechoslovakia to Germany in 1948. After 12 years of farming in England the family moved to Canada. In later years Pauline moved from Ontario to Edmonton, a place she truly loved and Respecting Edna's wishes no formal service will be held.

Interment will be in the Ft. Saskatchewan Legion Field of grandchildren, Alana, Charmaine Obituaries i-ionour. Donations may be made to Ft Sask. Handivan, Special Transportation and Kyle; father of her children, Richard. Terry is survived by bervices bociety, 1U212-1U0 Avenue, Ft, called home.

Her kindness radiated and brought a smile to all that met her. She loved making new friends, young and old. Saskatchewan, T8L 1Y7 or Western James (Eng), Glen (Reid), Terry (Reid) and Ereat-grandfather of Thomas, Dana, ryce, Joshua and Oakley; and step estranged nusband I Gallant The following obituaries are published in today's Edmonton Journal. Guide Dog 14550-116 Avenue always remarking on how nice people Edmonton, AB T5M 3E9. were.

ne win truly De missed. great-grandfather of Cameron, Wade, children, Ann (El), Rick, Fran (Kelly), Alice (Kelly). Verna (Arnie). Karl (Cathy), John Serenity Funeral Service. 5311 81 Cremation has taken place.

A family St. 450-0101. Condolences (Janice Jeff. Ron.Uoanne). Joe IChrisi Memorial Service to be held at a later View online condolences at remembering.canada.com www.serenity.ca Your Community pru luevini, joni (Uarv): stec-chi dren Owned Not For Prom society junn icuenj.

inaron (uennis), Kevin date. Donations in memory of Pauline may be made to Strathcona Place Senior Citizen Centre Outreach Program, 10831 University Avenue, Edmonton. AB ranachildren, Sherri, Cheryl, Jerry helly, Shane. Danielle. Terrenre -Ir Notice may not appear alphabetically du to tpaco requirements.

Corrine, Racheal. Adam. Brand! Gordon T6E4R1. Harmony Funeral Services In care of arrangements. 433-7335.

Joanne, Tammy, Tabatha, Alicia, Megan, Brandon and Brett. He was uncle to three nieces nephews. Morris was predeceased by his wife Jacquie; his son Tom and his sister Mabel. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

4218 56 Avenue, Wetaskiwin. Memorial donations may be dnt to the Hope Foundation of Alberta, 11032 89 Avenue, Edmonton. Alberta T6G0Z6. IflSiMPLV Cremations tla Fun eral Services (780) 465-6363 Edmonton's CRf nation Service Poid BETKOWSKI, Or. Jerzy (George) P.

July 23, 1 91 7 December 1 3, 2004 Fondly Remembered iassanara. Angel, Bryan, Kathleen Jennifer, Aaron. Chelsev. Staria Ahhw acnrey, Ty-Lynn, Alisha. Raeann, Danielle, Elizabeth.

Samantha, Derry-Lynn, James. Amber-Dawn. Jessica anrf A Celebration of His life will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2005. at the Jasper uary great-grandchildren, Shayla, Chantelle, Katie, Janice. Christy, Tyson, Baldwin Malarsky Betkowski Olssan Eriksson Parker Gallant Remillard Gruden Robins Hart Sanford Hotzer Sikora Hunter Squire Jevne Stebtyk Johnson Stout Kieman Sturt La Vergne Turcotte Laxorufc Vallee Lindsay YaWtfnchuk Activity Centre, Jasper, AB, at 1 :30 p.m.

An invitation is extended to all whose lives he touched. Flowers are gratefully rvaein, wnnstine. Mllev. Uhavse. ustice.

Kyler. Alessandra. Zacherv oeclinea. Aryianna, Faith and Keara; great-great Hidiiuniiigren, uanixa ana Dallas: iblings. Margaret.

Gladvs. Delnhine JOHNSON, Custav (Cus) Lona time resident of Rich Valley and HOLZER, Robert Helen. Kenneth, Lawrence and Gurtrude; HART, Ethel May Barrhead passed away peacefully May numerous nieces, nephews and cousj.ts. Memorial Mass was held at OO On June 1, 2005, Mr. Robert Hotzer.

of 3 1 2005 at the age of 98 years. Edmonton, passed away at the age of 90 On May 30. 2005 Ethel Hart passed on Friday, May 20. 2005 in St. Albert Catholic Church, 7 SL Vital Avenue.

St. Gus leaves to mourn three daughters away, peacefully, at the age of 83. Albert. AB. In lieu of floral tributes Isabelle (Ken) Cume.

Leona. Lesher. Lois Donations may be made to the Alberta (Cart) Outst; one daughter-in-law Betty; Lung Association or Make a Wish Foundation. Hainsteck's years. He is survived by his loving wife Anna: son Bob (Sheila): daughter Susan Hach; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on fan' Predeceased by ly her husband Can and daughter Carol. Ethel -I survived by her Funeral Heme Crematorium 440-299. ERIKSSON, Herbert On May 30. 2005 Mr. Herbert Eriksson passed away peacefully at the age of 93 WTO tons, Jim, ion (Gloria) and Brian 13 grandchildren: Z4 greatgrandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Valma: two sons Flonan and Leny; parents GuUick and Louisa; two brothers Ben ana Oie; four sisters Gurtt, Ella. Came and Ruth. Funeral Service win be held Saturday. June 4. 2005 at 1 00 p.m.

at the Pich Valley Community Church with Rose Mane Benesch officiating. Interment wiB years. (Teresa) and two A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday. June 4. 2005 at 9 30 a m.

at Gienwood Funeral Home, south of Wye Road on Range Road 232. Sherwood Park. Robert's final re sting place will be at Gienwood Memorial Garoens. If friends so desire, donations to the Cantas Hosprtal Foundation. 3C60 11111 -Jasoer Lt us I p.

daughters. Rose (Dennis) and Barb (Jim). In lieu of a memorial service. Ethel wishes were to be cremated and follow in the Rich Valiey Community Cemetery, Memorials may be made to the Jfjlx L. Avenue.

T5K 0L4. in memory of Rich VaUey Htoncal Society. Rich Saturday. June 4. 2005 al 1 1 OO a.m.

srt Augusta na Lutheran Church, 901 107 Street. A prfvate famiry inurnment will take place earlier, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to August ana Lutneran Church. Serenity Funeral Service, 5311 SI Street. 4S0-C1C1 Condolences: www.eeeenft y.a Yew Community Owi4netFerPrefWSeeety Robert Holzer. would be her ashes mined with her husband Can appreciated.

Valley. Albena TOE 1 AO. Peace Ceresw Favtteral Chapels, Onoway car of arnomen bob Drector and stwead on the family The family would le lo thank te staff of the Good 447-3337 Sam Stony iam to the escelient ca i (783, -67-3383 sece-ved Fa-'y Qwneg Funera Prowdfr i.