North Van student wins Know No Limits award HANDSWORTH STUDENT Alim Jiwa was one of six B.C. youths to receive an award from the Kinsmen Rehabilita- tion Foundation during a cele- bration dinner Jast Thursday evening. By Layne Christensen Community Reporter The Know No Limits awards are presented te B.C. youths aged 13 to 18 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the ‘community. This was the first year for the awards. ‘Four hundred nominations were received in the categories of Community Service, Creative Arts, Environment. Sportsman- ship, Entrepreneurship — and Innovation, and Courage. Eleven North Shore youths were nominat- ed for awards. Jiwa, a Grade 12 student at Handsworth, was presented with the award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The 17-year-old has formed a company, Twilight - Entertainment, which organizes and promotes teen dance parties and concerts. Jiwa told the News he plans to study commerce at Ontario's Queens University or the University of Western Ontario when he graduates. Each award winner received a commemorative medal, limited- edition’ Robb Dunfield print and $2,000 scholarship. . The awards ceremony. held at the Enterprise Hall, Plaza of Nations, will be broadcast on « CBC-TV Monday, Jan. 15, 6:30 to Associates back Former Carson Graham instructor yA CHARACTER witness for a former Carson Graham teacher, who pleaded guilty to sexually touching a student, said g that falling in tove with her own teacher had “worked out” for her. By Anna Marie D'Angelo News Reporter “Heel a bit guilty because [was in (the com- plainant’s) position and it worked out for me.” said Louise McCormick in a police statement read out in North Vancouver provincial court on Friday. McCormick married her secondary school teacher Paul McCormick. She became a teacher as well. The couple have two children. . Paut McCormick is a teacher at Carson Graham secondary on Jones Avenue in North Vancouver. ; Louise McCormick said she and her husband are close friends of retired Carson Graham physics teacher Kurt Maxmillian Hueftlein. Hueftlein, 65, pleaded guilty to sexually touching a student over a two-year period in the late 1980s. The girl involved was Huefilcin'’s student. ‘The former student is now in her 20s, Her identity and information which may identify her is banned from publication by court order. Meanwhile. Hueftlein’s lawyer, Jim Jardine, called three character witnesses on Friday dur- ing sentencing proceedings in court. Louise McCormick said the complainant in the case had also been her husband's student. _¢ McCormick said she had entertained Hueftlein and the girl at their home. but was uncertain if that had occurred while the girl was in secondary school or kiter. Said Crown kovyer Bruce Cookson, “Would MEWS photo Brad Ledwidge LAST THURSDAY'S Know No Limits awards honored youths from across B.C., including 17-year-old Handsworth student Alim Jiwa. KURT HUEFTLEIN pleaded guilty to sex- ually touching a student. you have approved of having them in your home as a couple if she was in high school?” Replied McCormick, “I think at that point Kurt was a friend and he was welcome to bring over a friend.” She said she was unaware of sexual activity between the pair. Cookson suggested that her statement of feeling guilty related to her not trying to put a stop to the apparent relationship. Said McCormick, “I don't feel that is what | felt.” Cookson also suggested that her opinion that the two were in love was based on her personal recollections of her own relationship with her teacher and future husband. and comments made by Hueftlein. Cookson read out statements made by McCormick which said, “P too fell in love with iounties | hnonore for action Four risk lives to save man IT’S ALL just part of the job to four North Vancouver RCMP officers who saved the life of a man trapped inside a burning car, but from Bruce Campbell’s per- spective, they are heroic angels of Jife. By Michael Becker and Anna Marie D'Angelo Campbell. 24. lost contro! of his car at about 2 am. on Dec. 15, 1994. “L was coming from work ... and | guess [ was just going a bit too fast.” he said. He struck a light standard at Marine Drive and. McGuire Avenue. Campbell. drifting in and out of consciousness. found himself trapped behind the steer- ing wheel. The wheels of his Honda Civie were stil spinning hard and the car was on fire. Constables Dick Walton, Kim Ashford, Terrance Trytten and George Makowski will reccive the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery and the RCMP Commissioner's Commendation for Bravery in May for what they did next. “When [ got there ... it (the car) was wrapped totally around a teacher when I was a student in his class” and “If Kurt Huetdein is guilty of anything, he is guilty of Joving (the complainant) too much.” f McCormick agreed Hueftlein was guilty of | the offence and she agreed with Cookson’s sug- gestion that “loving her too much” was not an excuse, Cookson had filed the complainant’s victim impact statement in court proceedings last Wednesday. Earlier on Friday, Carson Graham physics teacher Maureen’ Murphy testified — that Hueftlein was an extremely well-liked and friendly teacher who was patient with students. Jardine asked Murphy about her view con- cerning a sexual incident between a teacher and student, “That is completely inappropriate.” Murphy. She said that extramarital sex was immoral, sccording to her religious beliefs. Murphy said Hueftlein has been under 24- hour-a-day stress since he was charged. “He talks about little else” said) Murphy about the allegations and Hueftlein’s recollec- dons of what happened. She said that Hueftlein kas talked about committing suicide on a few occasions. Character witness Allen Louie, who is retired from teaching at Carson Graham, described Hueftlein as a wonderful teacher. Judge Bill Rodgers adjourned the sentencing court proceedings until Jan. 30. Hueftlein was suspended from his teaching job at Carson Graham in September 1994, the same month in which the former student con- tacted the North Vancouver RCMP. While Hueftlein faced police investigation on sexually related charges involving the stu- dent. he retired from teaching on Dec. 31, 1994. He was charged less than (wo months later with one count. of gross indecency and two counts of sexual touching while ina position of trust. Cookson proceeded in court Wednesday with one charge of sexual touching. The Crown law yer and defence lawyers hive disagreed over statement of faets in the case. said the poles” said Const. Dick Walton. a 24-year RCMP veter- an. “You could see the driver was unconscious.” The Mounties were at a doughnut shop close to where Campbell crashed, They initially attempted to put out the fire. but it was out of control. They made the difficult deci- sion of pulling Campbell from the wreckage regardless of what injuries he may have sustained as a result. “He got caught.” said Walton. “We had him sort of half way out of the vehicle ... his legs were stuck under the steering wheel.” He added that “the flames were ferocious by this time.” They extricated him through a side window. Seconds. later, the car was a fireball. “We thought he was going to come out of there with no legs —. we were pulling that hard.” said Walton. ., Campbell sustained second- degree burns to his back and lower legs. Two of the Mounties suffered burned hands and smoke inhalation. Campbell now refers to the officers as his “heroes.” “They deserve a little bit more credit than they do get. I think.” he added. Winter Games help is needed — THE NORTH Vancouver Winter Games are coming to. town Feb. 22-25. ‘ Organizers are sull in need of many more volunteers to make the event a smooth success. Major cat- egories in) which to volunteer include accommudation, .adminis- tration, ceremonies, communica- tions, cultural and special events,. food’ services, Friends of the Games, medical. promotions, pro- tocol, registration-results, security, sport and transportation. For volunteer registration forms or more information call 981-1996. Here are a few fast facts on the effort: it's the first time the Winter Games are being held in the Lower Mainland; @ the Internet address for the games is ; @ organizers expect 20.000 specta- tors to attend the event; @ more than 200 businesses are participating as Friends of the Games; % about 9,000 » gallons of water will be consumed: 1 over 3,000 volunteers are antici- pated to support the program, 30 sporting events will be played outat [8 venues: $00 gallons of ice will be used for first-aid stations; 9,000 meals will be served per day. -