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The case of a former bridal shop owner who was trafficking drugs to pay for her shop inventory has come to an end.

Gema G. Thomas was sentenced on Friday by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Burgess to 42 months in prison.

Darrell W. Dawson was already sentenced in January to 170 months in prison for his role in the attempted transportation and distribution of methamphetamine. Prosecutors say Thomas was paid $15,000 by Dawson for six ounces of meth that she received by express mail last July. Dawson peddled the meth in town and collected the proceeds that were intended for another six-ounce delivery. Six-thousand dollars was to go to another shipment while Thomas would pocket $9,000 as her fee.

Thomas is better known as the owner and operator of Peer Amid Beads and Southeast Artworks, and was the owner of the Bridal Gowns, Formal Wear, and Tuxedo Rentals that used to operate on Seward Street.

A plea agreement in the case was announced in December. Thomas will also serve three years on supervised release.

Also in U.S. District Court on Friday, 37-year-old Joshua River Riley of Juneau was sentenced by Judge Burgess to 30 months in a federal prison for trafficking heroin.

After his sentence was handed down, a co-conspirator, Bradley Arin Bethel,Memory Custom card reader / writer Assorted Colors No Color Choice, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on August 26th.

According to prosecutors, the two men arranged to move 106 grams of heroin from Portland, Oregon to Juneau through a courier traveling on a commercial flight in the fall of 2012.

The amount of participating artists, 36, exceeded all other years. The display of their artwork was truly fabulous. The committee, Lynda Anderson, Loretta Douglas, Linda Payette, Judy McKinnon, Barb Norris and Beth McCreary must be recognized. Their hanging of the paintings created a grand display to “show off” the works of these multi talented artists resulting in 33 paintings sold. Argyle Garden Market added the finishing touch with their selection of plants, trees and pots of flowering annuals thatThis RFID reader module is ideal for Custom UHF Reader / Writer. made the show pop.

Maxwell Newhouse, an accomplished artist, author, and illustrator, was a super addition to this event. He has received numerous literary awards and has been selected to speak at various functions. Maxwell was generous and approachable about sharing his knowledge of the art world. Maxwell’s paintings were both large in size and in quality.

Werner Streicek, Harrison Hot Springs resident, is a noted stone sculptor who displayed some remarkable pieces that caused great interest from the public.

Antoinette Wessels, jewellery artist, presented “one of a kind” pieces. She now makes her own beads that were used in some of the beautifully designed pieces. Her exhibit certainly showcased her creative talents.

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Jenny Belanger, operator of the Cafe, was recognized for her homemade food creating a place to relax and socialize with friends and new acquaintances.

The Harrison Arts Show Committee sincerely extends their gratitude to all the sponsors for their generosity and support.

Barb Norris, Rosedale (250 business cards from Agassiz/ Harrison Printers & Stationers Ltd.), Alex Hung, Vancouver (jewelry from Studio KiKaBoe),which can be Custom RFID key tag kinds of housing. A. Fessenden, Langley ($20 gift certificate from Julie Ann's Art and Custom Framing), Nancy Gale,your business can use Custom wooden card to stand out and make a good impression. Debbie Penner and Lynn Stefovich each won one hour non-power boat rentals from Killer's Cove Boat Rentals. Khalid Alorefi of Vancouver won Mary Kay products from Melanie Kennedy, John Fletcher and Eunice Yen won signed copies of Maxwell Newhouse's book.

Christy Chow of North Vancouver won a Muddy Waters Baskin Robbins gift certificate, and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory gift basket went to I. K. Butchart, of Agassiz.

Les Ewener, of Vancouver, took home a Select Images matted print. Pierre Lavalle of Burnaby won an Old Settler Pub gift certificate.

Mary Ann Fontaine won handmade gift cards from A. Fizz and P. Warren.

After months of planning and tweaking, it is so amazing to watch how the Harrison Art Show has evolved into an event that brings an art community together. It is refreshing to witness visitors from various parts of B.C. and the world who appreciate the value and experience the pleasure that art plays in society.