28
Price 60¢ chilliwacktimes.com Chiefs make most of weekend games 17 T U E S D A Y INSIDE: Salvation Army opens new local clinic to help addicts Pg. 3 November 8, 2011 NEWS, SPORTS, WEATHER & ENTERTAINMENT Candidate once nailed for growing marijuana Senior dies in mobile home fire Vets get to vent BY TYLER OLSEN [email protected] H undreds of veterans and their support- ers marched Saturday to their MP’s office to demand better treatment. And whereas last year, then-MP Chuck Strahl had missed the march, prompting dis- appointment and harsh words from organiz- ers, this time the veterans’ voices were heard. Strahl’s son and successor as Chilliwack-Fra- ser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, attended the rally, listened to the veterans’ pleas for com- pensation reform, and spoke to the crowd. His presence was welcomed by veter- ans. But Strahl was also handed some stern BY PAUL J. HENDERSON [email protected] C hilliwack city council candidate Garth Glassel was convicted of pro- duction of a controlled substance in connection with a marijuana grow operation on his Abbotsford property 10 years ago, the Times has learned. And while Glassel admits he made a mis- take, he says that mistake was being a slop- py landlord renting to bad tenants. “I rented out a garage to some people that we don’t want to get involved with,” Glassel told the Times Monday. “Unfortunately they did something that they weren’t supposed to do and the only one left standing was me.” Glassel was charged with production of a controlled substance in Abbotsford on Sept. 2, 1999, and his first court appearance was Sept. 16. He was found guilty on Jan. 22, 2001 and, according to Glassel, was issued a $1,000 fine. When asked by the Times if those who rented the garage from him had ties to gangs, Glassel would not elaborate, which, he says, is precisely why he felt forced to plead guilty. He said he didn’t know the renter of the double garage on the back of his Abbotsford property was growing marijuana and he didn’t know how many plants were growing. But when the police came and “the thing See GLASSEL, Page 3 A Chilliwack senior died Friday from injuries suffered in a mobile home fire the previous morning. Odelle Bouchard, 72, and her husband Ray were airlifted to hospital Thursday after sustaining serious burns and smoke inhalation in an early morning fire. Crews from the Chilliwack River Valley volunteer fire department were called to a fire in the 50000 block of O’Byrne Road just after 3 a.m. Thursday. They arrived to find a mobile home and a vehicle fully engulfed in fire. The flames were also spreading to a nearby mobile home. The Bouchards made it out of the fire on their own, but not without injury. They were flown to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where Odelle died the following day. Ray Bouchard remains in the VGH burn unit. The seniors’ mobile home and the adjacent vehicle sustained heavy damage, but crews from both the river valley and the City of Chilliwack, were able to snuff out the flames spreading to the adjacent trailer, which suffered smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is still unknown but, according to RCMP, is not believed to be suspicious in nature. -Staff See VETERANS, Page 11 Submitted photo A local senior died after a fire tore through a mobile home Thursday in the Chilliwack River Valley. The occupants, a 72-year-old woman and her husband, were sent to hospital, where Odelle Bouchard died the following day. WEB FIRST First reported on chilliwacktimes.com 604-792-2754 DL#5952 WWW.OCONNORGROUP.COM 02124924 FREE 143 PT pre-owned inspection FREE 143 PT pre-owned inspection and one year membership! and one year membership! only at 8645 Young Street, Chilliwack 604-792-5151 www.jadamandsons.com 06198229 Plumbing Service Department

Chilliwack Times November 8 2011

Tags:

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

Chilliwack Times November 8 2011

Citation preview

  • Price 60

    chilliwacktimes.com

    Chiefs make mostof weekend games17

    T U E S D A Y

    INSIDE: Salvation Army opens new local clinic to help addicts Pg. 3

    November 8, 2011

    N E W S , S P O R T S , W E A T H E R & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

    Candidateonce nailedfor growingmarijuana

    Senior diesinmobilehome fire

    Vets get to ventBY TYLER OLSEN

    [email protected]

    Hundreds of veterans and their support-ers marched Saturday to their MPsoffice to demand better treatment.And whereas last year, then-MP Chuck

    Strahl had missed the march, prompting dis-appointment and harsh words from organiz-

    ers, this time the veterans voices were heard.Strahls son and successor as Chilliwack-Fra-ser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, attended therally, listened to the veterans pleas for com-pensation reform, and spoke to the crowd.His presence was welcomed by veter-

    ans. But Strahl was also handed some stern

    BY PAUL J. HENDERSON

    [email protected]

    Chilliwack city council candidateGarthGlasselwas convictedofpro-duction of a controlled substancein connection with a marijuana

    grow operation on his Abbotsford property10 years ago, theTimes has learned.And while Glassel admits he made amis-

    take, he says that mistake was being a slop-py landlord renting to bad tenants.

    I rented out a garage to some people thatwe dont want to get involved with, Glasseltold theTimesMonday. Unfortunately theydid something that theywerent supposed todo and the only one left standingwasme.Glassel was charged with production of a

    controlled substance in Abbotsford on Sept.2, 1999, and his first court appearance wasSept. 16.He was found guilty on Jan. 22, 2001 and,

    according to Glassel, was issued a $1,000fine.When asked by the Times if those who

    rented the garage from him had ties togangs, Glassel would not elaborate, which,he says, is precisely why he felt forced toplead guilty.He said he didnt know the renter of the

    double garage on the back of his Abbotsfordproperty was growing marijuana and hedidnt knowhowmany plants were growing.But when the police came and the thing

    See GLASSEL, Page 3

    AChilliwack senior died Friday frominjuries suffered in a mobile homefire the previousmorning.Odelle Bouchard, 72, and her husband

    Ray were airlifted to hospital Thursdayafter sustaining serious burns and smokeinhalation in an early morning fire.Crews from the Chilliwack River Valley

    volunteer fire department were called to afire in the 50000 block of OByrne Road justafter 3 a.m. Thursday.They arrived to find a mobile home and

    a vehicle fully engulfed infire. The flames were alsospreading to a nearbymobile home.The Bouchards made

    it out of the fire on theirown, but not withoutinjury. They were flownto Vancouver GeneralHospital (VGH), where

    Odelle died the following day.Ray Bouchard remains in the VGH burn

    unit.The seniors mobile home and the

    adjacent vehicle sustained heavy damage,but crews from both the river valley and theCity of Chilliwack, were able to snuff outthe flames spreading to the adjacent trailer,which suffered smoke andwater damage.The cause of the fire is still unknown but,

    according to RCMP, is not believed to besuspicious in nature.

    -Staff See VETERANS, Page 11

    Submitted photo

    A local senior died after a fire tore through amobile home Thursday in the Chilliwack RiverValley. The occupants, a 72-year-old womanand her husband, were sent to hospital, whereOdelle Bouchard died the following day.

    WEB FIRSTFirst reported onchilliwacktimes.com

    604-792-2754DL#5952

    WWW.OCONNORGROUP.COM

    02124924

    FREE 143 PT pre-owned inspectionFREE 143 PT pre-owned inspectionand one year membership!and one year membership! only at

    8645 Young Street, Chilliwack604-792-5151

    www.jadamandsons.com

    06198229

    Plumbing Service Department

  • A2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    10254140

    UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGSEVERY DAY

    We carry all major brand contact lenses.See store for details and prices!

  • UpfrontWEB EXTRASThe Times online

    chilliwacktimes.com

    NewQR code Scan this QR code with yoursmart phone to get to ourwebsite even quicker.

    Pumpkin Pics With Halloween now over,check out those favouritecarved jack-o-lantern photossent in by readers.Submit-ted pics are on our website atwww.chilliwacktimes.com.And,if you havent already sent inyour favourite pics, theres stilltime as well add them to thegallery for the next little while.

    Photo Galleries Our photo galleries giveyou many more looks at localevents, like the Model Trainand Hobby Show.

    Pet Pics Send us your favourite petphoto and well display it inour Your Pet Pics gallery.

    DidYou Know . . . Our website carries a Busi-ness Directory? Find the linkunder ourQuick Links bar.

    Putting your communityevent on our digital calendaris as easy as scrolling halfwaydown our homepage, findingCommunity Events and thenhitting theAddYour Event tab

    Sending us photos is easy. Justvisit our website, go to theQuick Links tab, then click onthe Send Us Your News tab.

    BY TYLER [email protected]

    Af t e r more than a yea r o fpreparation, the Salvation Armyhas opened a new counsellingclinic to assist those trying to overcomeaddictions.Fireside Addiction Services will

    provide an intensive six-week addictiontreatment program featuring bothgroup and individual therapy. In theevenings, it will provide family supportand ongoing meetings to alumni of theprogram.Fireside opened the door to its

    downtown Chilliwack offices Tuesdayand has begun signing people up for itsfirst intake.Were ecstatic, Salvation Army

    executive director Larry Farley toldthe Times. Its been a year in theplanning.Last year, the Salvation Army closed

    its 172-bed residential treatment centrein Mission. To replace those services,the organization has opened treatmentprograms in Chilliwack, Victoria,

    Kelowna andVancouver.Every six weeks the Chilliwack

    programwill take in between eight and12 new patients. The first intake willconsist only of men, but thereafter theprogramwill be co-ed.Farley said that treating patients in

    the community has some advantagesover the residential treatmentof those with addictions.Many times not l iving

    at home and being at aninstitutional setting affectsthe overall success rate of theprogramand the transition andlife choices that they make, hesaid. Now they have supportof family and friends, and thesupport of a qualified counsellor andchaplain.Farley also hopes that the program

    will appeal to those who wish to kickan addiction but who are reluctant toleave home.The benefit of our program will

    be that not only will we address theaddiction issue with the client, but wewill also give support to the family, he

    said. We will be operating workshopsfo r the commun i t y f o r ange rmanagement and those types of issuesthat are associated with an addiction.Bob Ratcliff, who was executive

    director of the Salvation Armys now-closedMiracleValley residential centre,will work as chaplain at Fireside. Jim

    Ligertwood,whowasaprogramdirector at Miracle Valley, willundertake a counselling role.While the new centre is

    non-residential , much ofthe programming is basedupon philosophies whichhave proven succe s s fu lfor thousands of men whoattended Miracle Valley over

    the years, said Ligertwood in a pressrelease.The Fireside program focuses on

    Motivational enhancement, cognitiverestructuring and 12-Step supportwith a strong spiritual component,according to the Salvation Army.

    For more information, or to get help,call 604-702-9879.

    Tyler Olsen/TIMES

    Jim Ligertwood (right) and Bob Ratcliffe will provide counselling and chaplaincy services, respectively, at the Salvation Armys newclinic for those trying to overcome addictions.

    New Salvation Army clinictargets Chilliwack addicts

    WEB FIRSTFirst reported onchilliwacktimes.com

    Rented towrong folks

    went down he was the onlyoneon theproperty.It was a mistake that I got

    into and something that a lotof landlords get into, he said.Unfortunately it was on myproperty. . . . Im not the firstguy to get caught.The first-time council can-

    didate said his experiencetaught him a valuable lessonabout being a landlord andgetting involved with a cer-tain type of people.Given the potential reper-

    cussions of naming suchpeople, Glassel said his law-yer recommended he pleadguilty andmove on.Glassel also said he learned

    asa landlord that rentalprop-erties and buildings such asthe one he owned should bechecked every twomonths.Ive learned from other

    people that it takes aboutthreemonths to growa crop,he said.After theTimes asked Glas-

    sel about the convictionMonday, he issued a pressreleasewhere he said hewasvery sure that this was goingto be put forth as a charac-ter assassination so I wentto Elections BC tomake sureI was able to run for council.They cleared me as beingable to run.A criminal conviction does

    not disqualify someone run-ning for office, according tothe B.C. Local GovernmentElection act. A candidate isonly disqualified if he or shehave been convicted of anindictable offence and are incustody.He added that he sup-

    ports a bylaw that requireslandlords to inspect proper-ties every two months andhe supports the removal ofmedical marijuana out ofresidential areas.I dont smoke marijuana,

    or anything else for thatmat-ter, but I also dont believe inprohibition, it never workedin the 1920s, hewrote. Whatyou do to your own body inyour own home, is your busi-ness. As long as youdont hurtor affect your fellow neigh-bours, it is notmy or the gov-ernments concern.

    GLASSEL, from page 1

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A3

    swarmjam.comGet in on the Buzz

    09204344

    Buy today! Enjoy tomorrow.Large Selection to choose from!

    Young Street South

    Hocking

    Avenue

    Chilliw

    ackCentral

    ChilliwackAllianceChurch

    YoungStreetStation

    J. Adam& Sons

    Your #1 Trusted Dealer for Hot Tub Sales and Service!

    Free Water Testing New Hot Tub CoversLarge selection of chemicals Great Gift Ideas

    #1 Hot Tub Technical Support

    FINANCINGAVAILABLE

  • The Times asked the 20candidates for Chilliwack citycouncil eight questions thathopefully will provide some insightinto the people looking to form thenext local municipal governmenton Nov. 19.Over four editions we will run the

    candidates answers to the first twoquestions:1.What can you tell voters about

    your background and experience that will

    prepare you to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?2.What issue or issues have

    motivated you to run for counciland how do you think you can help?The final six answers on topics,

    including: downtown, futuregrowth, transit, policing andpersonal history are available atwww.chilliwacktimes.com.Here are the answers from the

    next five candidates who responded.

    News

    City council Q&A

    VOTElocal

    2011

    Brenda Currie1.What can you tell voters

    about your background andexperience that will prepareyou to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?I have been a business-

    woman in real estate for 21years.

    See CURRIE, Page 12

    Ken Popove1.What can you tell voters

    about your background andexperience that will prepareyou to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?Most recently I have

    served on the board of thedowntown Chilliwack BIA

    Mitchell Nosko1.What can you tell voters

    about your background andexperience that will prepareyou to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?The business I operate is

    more complex thanmostbecause I deal with

    See POPOVE, Page 12 See NOSKO, Page 12

    A4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    45681 Yale RoadWest 604-792-1361DLN 30898

    YourCommunityMindedDealer

    1025

    4210

    See www.chilliwackford.com for complete inventory

    Contractor Special LeaseContractor Special LeaseContractor Special LeaseContractor Special Lease

    was $34,039

    BRANDNEW

    2011 FORD E150CARGO VAN

    *Plus taxes, based on a 48 month lease with $2,550 down. Total of $3,835 due on deliverywith a buyout of $9,050. Annual percentage of 5.99%

    $$25,90025,900$$25,90025,900 $$399399$$399399ORPurchase for Lease for

    #95-B00773

    month*

    Only$$399399

    + tax

    Inside

    Vedder Crossing Plaza #15-6014 Vedder Rd, Sardis 604-824-9602Check out the details and more instore or at www.divinewines.ca

    Why should thewealthy 1%have all the fun!!

    1101

    2682

    Estate QualityWines1/3THECOST - A FRACTIONOFTHEHST

    COMPLETE SATISFACTIONGUARANTEEDORYOURMONEYBACK.

    You have to make your wine NOWto drink it at Christmas.

    2011

    7 TIMEWINNER!

    THE NAMESAYS ITALL!

    If you are part of the 99% that is overtaxed and underpaid,we can help you have quality affordable wines.

    THEREARE 3 CHOICES FORCHRISTMASWINE

    Dont have any Pay high liquor store prices

    Make your wine at...

    Remembrance DayOpenHouse

    Celebration

    Chartwell Seniors

    Housing would like

    to thank all of you for

    the sacrifices you have

    made to make this a

    better place for us all.

    At Chartwell we

    are proud of all the

    comforts that we offer,

    but what we are most

    proud of, is our staff.

    They were chosen for

    their compassion, as

    much as their skill.

    Visit us online at www.chartwellreit.ca

    Join us for an afternoon ofentertainment and refreshments in

    celebration of our war heroes

    45555 Hodgins Avenue,Chilliwack, BC

    Call 604-703-1982

    November 10th 1:30 - 4 pm

    11087411

  • NewsAudrey Stollings1.What is themost impor-

    tant challenge facing Chilli-wack public schools today,and howwould you addressit as a trustee?

    Ibelieve that themostimportant challenge fac-ing our public schools inChilliwack is funding.With-out proper funding we have

    a shortage ofEAs who helpto bridge thegap betweenchildren withspecial needsand educa-tion; shortageof proper

    custodian time to clean ourschools; shortage of class-rooms, teachers, bussing,administrators, clerical staff,andmaintenance for ourschools and grounds.

    Barry Neufeld1.What is themost impor-

    tant challenge facing Chil-liwack public schools today,and howwould you addressit as a trustee?

    Inmy opinion, the discord,lack of collaborative prac-tices and lack of consensus

    on the Boardis negativelyimpactingthe wholedistrict. Ibelieve thatundermi-ning a board

    decision after it has beenmade is unethical and selfdefeating. This ultimatelyhas a negative impact on thestudents and communitywho the board is attemptingto serve. Above all, if it is tofulfill its mandate, themem-bers of the boardmust workas a team.

    Brett Lawrason1.What is themost impor-

    tant challenge facing Chilli-wack public schools today,and howwould you addressit as a trustee?

    The most important chal-lenge facing the Chilli-wack School District, ishow do we provide a qualitypublic school educationthat maintains standards,increases student achieve-ment and at the same timemeet the diverse needs ofall our students so they canbe ready for the challengesfacing them after gradua-

    tion and have success in aever changing future?The existing Strategic

    Plan if followed by allschools is a good start. TheStrategic Plan has beenformulated and steeped ineducational research.Weas a Board need to have arealistic approach usingthe Strategic Plan as ourcompass, work with ourteachers and admnistra-

    tors to iden-tify, develop,and fundappropriatestrategiesand pro-grams thatare effectivelysupporting

    our students diverse needs.Good teachers and teachingpractice is the solution andsupporting their concernswith class size and compos-tion is a move in the rightdirection.

    Dan Coulter1.What is themost impor-

    tant challenge facing Chilli-wack public schools today,and howwould you addressit as a trustee?

    Themost important issuefacing the Chilliwackspublic schools is inadequatefunding. Inadequate class

    sizes andcomposi-tions as wellas busing aresymptoms ofpoor funding.To begin towork on theseproblems we

    must first work on gettingthe funding. To accomplishthis I will lobby the provin-cial government for morefunding. I will also supportthe B.C. Supreme Courtsdecision on class size andcomposition bargaining forteachers. I will urge othertrustees and the BCSTA to

    support the teachers right tobargain on this as well. Get-ting funding for proper classsize and composition willgo along way to addressingmany other issues.

    Darlene Wahlstrom1.What is themost

    important challenge facingChilliwackpublic schoolstoday,andhowwould youaddress it as a trustee?

    Themost importantchallenge facingChilliwackpublic schoolstoday is graduation rates.

    As a trusteeincreasinggraduationrates in thedistrict is acontinuouswork inprogress.As board

    membersweneed tohaveongoing conversationwiththe superintendent about

    graduation rates. It is vital tohave conversationwith staff,parents, students and thecommunity around studentachievement. All these thingscombined, in time,willincrease graduation rates.

    David Russell1.What is themost

    important challenge facingChilliwackpublic schoolstoday,andhowwould youaddress it as a trustee?

    Themost important issuefacing thedistrict today isthebudget crunch.The everincreasing costs of educationhavebeen eating into our

    resources formany years.Theprovincialstrategy offorcing thestudent/teacherratio up isoverwhelming

    our teachers anddegradingthe learning experience forstudents.Theboardwill haveto take a long look atwhereandhowwewe spendourmoneywith the overridinggoal of gettingmore teachersinto classrooms.

    Don Davis1.What is themost impor-

    tant challenge facing Chil-liwack public schools today,and howwould you addressit as a trustee?

    Chilliwack boasts themost trustee candidatesin any B.C.municipalitythis electionwith 24 citizensvying for seven school boardseats Nov. 19.The Times asked each of

    them six questions to find outwhere they stand on issues

    related to Chilliwack publicschools.Their answers to one

    question (What is themostimportant challenge facingChilliwack public schoolstoday, and howwould youaddress it as a trustee?) will bepublished over three editions

    of theTimes.The rest, including answers

    to questions about busing fees,school district accountabil-ity and the role of the schoolboard, havebeenpostedonlineatwww.chilliwacktimes.com.Here are the answers from

    the next eight candidates.

    School trustee candidates Q&A

    VOTElocal

    2011

    See TRUSTEES, Page 10

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A5

    Wednesday, November 1610 am - 6 pmCottonwood Mall,

    45585 LuckakuckWay, Chilliwack(604) 858-8347

    Please ask if you qualify fora free flu shot.

    SeSeasonalasonalasonalasonalasonalasonal FlFluVaVaccccinainainationtiontiontion ClClinicinicinicinic

    Visit or call our pharmacy to book your appointmentwith a London Drugs Certified Injection Pharmacist.

    Some exceptions may apply. Please speak to our pharmacist for more details.

    We can also administer immunizations such as Hepatitis A/B, Shinglesand Tetanus. A nominal injection fee will be charged.

    Book yourspot today!

    The Valleys PremierBridal Publication

    Call 604-792-9117

    valleybride2012

    www.chilliwacktimes.com

    bride2 0 1 2valleyLets

    Elopeyour

    guide to

    getting hitched

    secondtime?

    married for the

    look inside forGREAT TIPS

    the

    Budget30ways to save

    Valleybride magazine is designed to generate results and protsall year long for your business. Building on 14 years of successthe Times will be publishing a magazine in full coated stock to be

    distributed in January 2012

    Extra promotion: The Times will run a promotional campaign all yearadvising readers where to pick up a copy of the 2012 Valleybridemagazine. Only those businesses purchasing advertising will have

    copies available for their customers.Also available at local bridal shows.

  • NewsBY PAUL J. HENDERSON

    [email protected]

    Diane Janzen went from Chilli-wack school board to Chilli-wack city council to a failedbid to represent the local riding inOttawa.Nowshewants to go toVictoria.On Sunday, Janzen announced she

    will seek the nomination to replaceBarry Penner as the BC Liberal can-

    didate in Chilliwack-Hope in the nextelection.Penner stepped down as attorney

    general on Aug. 18 and announced hewouldnot run in thenext election.There has been speculation about

    his replacement ever since.I am committed to winning the

    nomination and earning the oppor-tunity to represent all citizens in thegreat riding of Chilliwack-Hope,Janzen said in a press release issued

    Sunday. My work as a city councillorand school trustee has taughtme thatwhen all levels of government, com-munities and the private sector worktogether great things happen.We do things differently here.We

    roll up our sleeves, co-operate, workhard and just get the jobdone and thisis exactly the attitude that I want tobring toVictoria.The BC Liberal party said Monday

    that no nominationmeetings are cur-

    rently planned for any ridings. UnlessPremierChristyClark calls anelection,the next provincial vote is scheduledforMay 14, 2013.Janzen said she announced her bid

    now to begin the job of getting peoplesignedupwithpartymemberships.A lot of work needs to go into get-

    ting nominated, she told the TimesMonday.Itsdependentongetting themostmemberships and having thosemembers goout and vote for you.

    JanzenwantsPennersMLA job

    A6 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    NOW ITS EASYTOOWNWINTERWITHGREATOFFERS LIKE

    bcford.ca

    2011F-150SUPERCABXLT4X4

    $28,999OWN FORONLY

    INCLUDES $8,500 IN MANUFACTURERREBATES AND $1,550 FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

    *

    10.5L/100 km 27MPG HWY**15L/100 km 19 MPG CITY**

    PLUS

    2011F-150SUPERCABXLT4X4

    +TOWARDSMOST NEW FORD VEHICLES.

    THISOFFER IS INADDITIONTO INCENTIVESCURRENTLYOFFEREDONQUALIFYINGVEHICLESOFMODELYEAR2005OROLDER. INCENTIVESRANGEFROM $500TO $3000.

    VISITWWW.FORD.CAFORDETAILS.2011 SUPERDUTYDIESELAMOUNTSHOWN

    UPTO

    FORD LETS YOU RECYCLE YOUR2005OROLDERVEHICLE &GET

    $3,000%

    INMANUFACTURER

    REBATES

    $10,000UP TO

    Available in most newFord vehicles with 6-monthpre-paid subscription.

    ELECTRONICSTABILITYCONTROL

    TRACTIONCONTROL

    Hurry, winters coming. Visit your BC Ford Store today.

    ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERSGET $2,500RECYCLE YOURRIDE INCENTIVE

    AVAILABLEEcoBoost

    2011 RANGER SUPER CAB SPORT 4X2

    $14,999*OWN FORONLY

    INCLUDES$6,000 IN

    MANUFACTURERREBATES AND$1,450 FREIGHT.

    ELIGIBLECUSTOMERSGET $1,000

    RECYCLE YOUR RIDEINCENTIVE.

    PLUS

    9.8L/100 km 29MPG HWY**13.5L/100 km 21 MPG CITY**

    MP3/USBCOMPATIBLE

    AVAILABLEFOUR-WHEELDRIVE

    TRACTIONCONTROL

    2011 F-250 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4 WESTERN EDITION

    $39,999*OWN FORONLY

    INCLUDES $8,000IN MANUFACTURER

    REBATES AND$1,550 FREIGHTAND AIR TAX.

    ELIGIBLECUSTOMERSGET $3,000

    RECYCLE YOUR RIDEINCENTIVE.

    PLUS

    AVAILABLESYNC

    ELECTRONICSTABILITYCONTROL

    TRACTIONCONTROL

    AVAILABLE BEST-IN-CLASSFUEL ECONOMY

    bcford.ca

    WISE

    BUYE

    RSRE

    ADTH

    ELEG

    ALCO

    PY:Ve

    hicle(

    s)may

    besho

    wnwit

    hopti

    onale

    quipm

    ent.D

    ealerm

    aysel

    lorlea

    sefor

    less.L

    imited

    timeo

    ffers.

    Offers

    mayb

    ecan

    celled

    atan

    ytime

    witho

    utno

    tice.Se

    eyou

    rFord

    Deale

    rforco

    mpleted

    etailso

    rcallt

    heFo

    rdCu

    stome

    rRela

    tionsh

    ipCen

    treat

    1-800

    -565-3

    673.*

    Purch

    asean

    ew20

    11Ran

    gerSu

    perCa

    bSpo

    rt4X2

    /2011F

    -150S

    uperC

    abXLT

    4X4/2

    011F-2

    50Su

    perCa

    bXLT

    4X4W

    estern

    Editio

    n/2011

    F-350

    CrewC

    abXLT

    4X4L

    ariat

    diesel

    engin

    efor

    $14,99

    9/$28,

    999/$

    39,99

    9/$57,9

    99aft

    erTota

    lMan

    ufactu

    rerRe

    bate

    of$6,00

    0/$8,5

    00/$8

    ,000/$

    10,00

    0ded

    ucted

    .Taxes

    payab

    leonf

    ullam

    ount

    ofpu

    rchase

    price

    afterM

    anufa

    cturer

    Reba

    teha

    sbeen

    dedu

    cted.O

    ffersi

    nclud

    efreig

    htan

    dairt

    axof

    $1,450/$1

    ,550/$

    1,550/$

    1,550b

    utexc

    ludev

    ariab

    lecha

    rgeso

    flicen

    se,fue

    lllch

    arge,i

    nsuran

    ce,reg

    istrati

    on,PP

    SA,ad

    minis

    tratio

    nfees

    ,anye

    nviron

    menta

    lcharg

    esor

    fees,a

    ndall

    applic

    ablet

    axes.A

    llprice

    sareb

    asedo

    nMan

    ufactu

    rers

    Sugge

    stedR

    etailP

    rice.M

    anufa

    cturer

    Reba

    tescan

    beuse

    dincon

    junctio

    nwith

    mostr

    etailcon

    sumero

    ffersm

    adea

    vailab

    lebyF

    ordof

    Cana

    daat

    eithe

    rthet

    imeo

    ffacto

    ryorde

    rord

    elivery

    ,butn

    otbo

    th.Ma

    nufac

    turerR

    ebate

    saren

    otcom

    binab

    lewith

    any

    eetcon

    sumeri

    ncenti

    ves.

    Recei

    ve$6,00

    0/$8,5

    00/$8

    ,000/$

    10,00

    0inMa

    nufac

    turerR

    ebate

    swith

    thepu

    rchase

    orlea

    seof

    anew

    2011R

    anger

    Supe

    rCab

    Sport

    4X2/2

    011F-1

    50Su

    perCab

    XLT4X

    4/2011

    F-250

    Supe

    rCab

    XLT4X

    4We

    stern

    Editio

    n/2011

    F-350

    CrewC

    abXLT

    4X4L

    ariat

    diesel

    engin

    e.This

    offerc

    anbe

    usedin

    conjun

    ctionw

    ithmo

    streta

    ilconsu

    mero

    ffersm

    adea

    vailab

    lebyF

    ordof

    Cana

    daat

    eithe

    rtheti

    meof

    factor

    yorde

    rord

    elivery

    ,butn

    otbo

    th.Ma

    nufac

    turerR

    ebate

    saren

    otcom

    binab

    lewith

    any

    eetcon

    sumeri

    ncenti

    ves.

    Based

    oncom

    petiti

    veda

    taava

    ilablea

    ttheti

    meof

    testin

    gusin

    gFord

    drive-

    cyclet

    ests(i

    nacco

    rdance

    witht

    hegu

    ideline

    softh

    eSoci

    etyof

    Autom

    otive

    Engin

    eersS

    tanda

    rdJ13

    21)of

    compa

    rablye

    quipp

    edmo

    dels.C

    lassis

    Full-S

    izePic

    kupso

    ver8,5

    00lbs

    .GVWR

    .**Es

    timate

    dfue

    lconsu

    mptio

    nrati

    ngsfo

    rthe2

    011Ra

    nger4

    X24.0

    LV65

    -speed

    Manu

    altran

    smissi

    on:[1

    3.5L/1

    00km

    (21MP

    G)Cit

    y,9.8L

    /100k

    m(29

    MPG)

    Hwy]/

    2011F

    -1504

    X45.0

    LV86

    -speed

    Autom

    atictr

    ansm

    ission

    :[15L/

    100km

    (19MP

    G)Cit

    y,10.5

    L/100

    km(27

    MPG)

    Hwy].

    Fuelc

    onsum

    ption

    rating

    sbase

    donT

    ranspo

    rtCan

    adaa

    pprov

    edtes

    tmeth

    ods.A

    ctualf

    uelco

    nsump

    tionw

    illvary

    based

    onroa

    dcon

    dition

    s,veh

    icleloa

    dinga

    nddri

    vingh

    abits.

    Rem

    embe

    rthat

    evena

    dvance

    dtech

    nolog

    ycan

    noto

    vercom

    ethe

    lawso

    fphys

    ics.Its

    always

    possib

    letolo

    secon

    trolof

    aveh

    icledu

    etoina

    pprop

    riated

    riverin

    putfo

    rthec

    ondit

    ions.

    Some

    mobile

    phon

    esan

    dsom

    edigit

    almed

    iaplay

    ersma

    ynot

    beful

    lycom

    patib

    leche

    ckww

    w.sync

    myrid

    e.com

    forali

    stingo

    fmob

    ileph

    ones,

    media

    player

    s,and

    featur

    essup

    porte

    d.Drivi

    ngwh

    iledis

    tracte

    dcan

    result

    inloss

    ofveh

    iclecon

    trol,

    accide

    ntan

    dinjur

    y.Ford

    recom

    mend

    sthat

    driver

    suse

    cautio

    nwhe

    nusin

    gmob

    ileph

    ones,

    evenw

    ithvoi

    cecom

    mand

    s.Only

    usemo

    bileph

    ones

    ando

    therd

    evices

    ,even

    withv

    oicec

    omma

    nds,n

    otess

    entia

    ltodri

    vingw

    henit

    issafe

    todo

    so.SY

    NCiso

    ption

    alonm

    ostne

    wFord

    vehicle

    s.

    2011S

    iriusC

    anad

    aInc.

    SIRIUS

    ,theS

    IRIUS

    doglo

    go,cha

    nneln

    ames

    andlo

    gosa

    retrad

    emark

    sofS

    IRIUS

    XMRa

    dioInc

    .anda

    reused

    unde

    rlicen

    ce.

    Progra

    mine

    ffectf

    romOc

    tober1

    ,2011t

    oJan

    uary3

    ,2012(

    thePr

    ogram

    Perio

    d)To

    qualif

    y,cust

    omerm

    usttur

    nina2

    005m

    odely

    earor

    olderv

    ehicle

    thatis

    inrun

    ningc

    ondit

    ion(ab

    letos

    tarta

    ndmo

    vean

    dwith

    outm

    issing

    parts)

    andh

    asbe

    enpro

    perly

    registe

    red/pl

    atedo

    rinsur

    edfor

    thelas

    t3mo

    nths(t

    heCr

    iteria

    ).Eligi

    blecus

    tomers

    willre

    ceive

    [$500

    ]/[$1,0

    00]/[

    $2,50

    0]/[$3

    ,000]

    toward

    sthep

    urcha

    seor

    lease

    ofan

    ew20

    11/2012

    Ford

    [Fiest

    a(exc

    luding

    S),Fo

    cus(ex

    cludin

    gS)]/

    [Fusio

    n(exc

    luding

    SE),T

    aurus

    (exclu

    ding

    SE),M

    ustan

    g(exc

    luding

    Value

    Leade

    r),Esc

    ape(

    exclud

    ingXLT

    I4Man

    ual),T

    ransit

    Conn

    ect(ex

    cludin

    gEV),

    Rang

    er(exc

    luding

    Regu

    larCa

    b4x2

    XL),E

    dge(

    exclud

    ingSE

    ),Flex

    (exclu

    dingS

    E),Exp

    lorer(

    exclud

    ingba

    se)]/[

    F-150

    (exclu

    dingR

    egular

    Cab4

    x2XL

    ),Exp

    editio

    n,E-Se

    ries]/[

    F250-5

    50]

    allRa

    ptor,G

    T500,B

    OSS30

    2,and

    Mediu

    mTru

    ckmo

    delse

    xclud

    ed(ea

    chan

    Eligib

    leVeh

    icle).

    Taxes

    payab

    lebefo

    reReb

    ateam

    ount

    isded

    ucted

    .Toqu

    alify:(

    i)cust

    omerm

    ust,at

    thetim

    eofth

    eElig

    ibleVeh

    iclesal

    e,prov

    idethe

    Deale

    rwith

    (a)suffi

    cient

    proof

    ofCrit

    eria,an

    d(b)

    signe

    dorigi

    nalow

    nersh

    iptran

    sferrin

    gcust

    omerv

    ehicle

    tothe

    Autho

    rizedR

    ecycle

    r;and

    (ii)Elig

    ibleVeh

    iclemu

    stbep

    urcha

    sed,le

    ased,o

    rfacto

    ryorde

    reddu

    ringt

    hePro

    gram

    Perio

    d.Offe

    ronly

    availab

    letor

    eside

    ntsof

    Cana

    daan

    dpaya

    bleinC

    anad

    iando

    llars.O

    fferis

    transf

    erable

    tope

    rsons

    domi

    ciledw

    iththe

    owne

    rofth

    erecyc

    ledveh

    icle.O

    fferca

    nbeu

    sedinc

    onjun

    ctionw

    ithmo

    streta

    ilcon

    sumer

    offers

    made

    availab

    lebyF

    ordat

    eithe

    rthet

    imeo

    ffacto

    ryorde

    rord

    elivery

    ,butn

    otbo

    th.Off

    ernot

    availab

    leona

    nyveh

    iclerec

    eiving

    CPA,G

    PC,or

    Daily

    Renta

    lReb

    atesa

    ndthe

    Comm

    ercial

    Fleet

    Reba

    teProg

    ram(CF

    IP).Li

    mited

    timeo

    ffer,s

    eede

    alerfo

    rdeta

    ilsor

    callth

    eFord

    Custo

    merR

    elatio

    nshipC

    entre

    at1-8

    00-56

    5-3673

    .20

    11Ford

    Motor

    Comp

    anyo

    fCan

    ada,L

    imited

    .Allrig

    htsres

    erved

    .

    GETWINTERREADYWITHSAFETYFEATURESLIKETRACTIONCONTROL,AVAILABLE4X4,ANDTRAILERSWAYCONTROL.GETWINTERREADYWITHSAFETYFEATURESLIKETRACTION

  • BY CORNELIA [email protected]

    Trustee hopefuls wereput to the test lastweek during two all-candidates meetings hostedby the Chilliwack DistrictParent Advisory Council.But althoughDPAC hosted

    both meetings, teacherconcerns were front andcentre at the first meetingWednesday at Chilliwacksecondary.Teachers at the meeting,

    wh i ch d rew abou t 75audiencemembers,p r e d om i n a t e dboth in terms ofattendance andquestions.I did get some

    surpr ises, somepositive, some notso posi t ive andlook forward tomarching to thepolls on Nov. 19,said Chilliwack TeachersAs soc ia t ion pres iden tKatharinMidzain.Of the 22 pre-submitted

    questions posed to trustees,more than half were relatedto teacher concerns.Fo u r t r u s t e e s w e r e

    queried about their viewof a recent Supreme Courtdecis ion on Bi l l 27/28(legislation dealing withclass size and compositionlimits, which also impactedspecialist teacher ratiosonce embedded in teacherscollective agreements).Four more were asked

    questions related directlyto teachers co l lect iveagreements and bargaining.A n i n f o rm a l T ime s

    po l l showed teache r soutnumbered parents in theaudience two to one.Employees of the school

    district, including teachers,d i s t r i c t s t a f f , s c hoo ladministrators and CUPEstaff, outnumbered parentsmore than three to one andmade up more than half theaudience.Governance and the role

    of the trustee was the hottopic at the second DPAC-sponsored meeting in frontof about 80 people at Sardissecondary Thursday.

    Many candidates weighedin on the issue, whether theywere asked about it or not.Our job is to develop

    policy, budget, strategicplan, vision and missionand then turn the operationof the district over to thesuperintendent and hisstaff, said incumbent DougMcKay, who touched on thetopic every time he spoke.Governance has been a

    contentious issue for thecurrent board, with trusteesl ike McKay attr ibut ingconflict around the table toa misunderstanding of the

    trustees role.Other trustees,

    likeHeatherMaahs,however, say theschool board hasabdicated its rolebyhanding so muchresponsibility overto school districtexecutives.I dont own a

    rubber stamp, she said at themeeting. The parents, theeducation community andthe taxpayers are who I takemymarching orders from.Maahss view was echoed

    by f e l l ow i n cumben tMartha Wiens but was inthe minority among newcandidates.My role as a school

    trustee is to take a viewfrom the ba lcony, notmic romanag ing , sa idcandidateWalt Krahn. Letslet our great staff, well paid,highly expertise staff andteachers, work with ourstudents.S im i l a r v i ew s we r e

    reiterated by other newcandidates while DavidRussell combined a hands-off role for trustees with acall for greater cohesion onthe board.I really want to work with

    fellow trustees to build aconsensus, to make a planand then to take that planto the district staff, who aregoing to make it come tolife, he said.Candidates Neil Whitley

    and Tammy Brown wereabsent from both meetings,while Karen Conway missedthe second because of amedical appointment.

    Teachers showup in force forall-candidates

    News

    VOTElocal

    2011

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A7

    EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION:

    FOR IDENTITY BC I.D. Card Drivers Licence Social Insurance Card Credit Card / Debit Card Old Age Pension I.D. Card Passport / Citizenship Card BC Care Card / BC Gold Care Card Continued Assistance Form SDES8 Owners Certicate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration

    FOR RESIDENCY BC I.D. Card Drivers Licence Utility Bill or other similar Credit Card Statement Real Property Tax Notice or BC Assessment Notice Owners Certicate of Insurance and Vehicle Registration

    ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held at City Hall, 8550 YoungRoad, Chilliwack, BC on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, and Wednesday,November 16, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day.

    GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualied electors of the City ofChilliwack on Saturday, November 19, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 amand 8:00 pm at the following locations:

    CHILLIWACK Chilliwack Middle School Gymnasium, 46354 Yale Road

    Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street

    GREENDALE Greendale Fire Hall, 6485 Sumas Prairie Road

    PROMONTORY Promontory Heights Community School, 46200 Stoneview Drive

    ROSEDALE Rosedale Elementary School Gymnasium, 10125 McGrath Road

    SARDIS Sardis Senior Secondary School Gymnasium, 45460 Stevenson Road

    VEDDER Watson Elementary School Gymnasium, 45200 Watson Road

    YARROW Yarrow Community Hall, 4670 Community Street

    William M. StorenChief Election Ofcer

    CITY OF CHILLIWACK2011 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

    Saturday, November 19, 2011

    Proof of Residency and Identity is Required

    11089761

    DOYOU HAVEYOURIDENTIFICATION READY?

    2 Pieces of Identication are RequiredAt least one must have a signature. In combination, theidentication must prove both residency and identity

    COUNCILLOR

    VOTE RONRONBROWNEBROWNE

    Certified General Accountant Member of several Boards of Directors

    for more than 25 years.www.RonBrowneforChilliwack.ca

    1108

    9024

  • The solution to downtownsmalaise, as has been notedby one council candidate,is indeed for people to shopthere more.Alas, getting peopleand

    especially Sardis residentstodo so will require muchmorethan a sales pitch, a newmarket-ing campaign, or a belief thatshopping downtown will, even-tually, promote positive change.To get people to behave dif-

    ferently, one needs to make it intheir own best interests to do so.Take me. I know that driving

    my car contributes to climatechange. But I do it anywaysbecause a) I need to get places;and b) alone, Im not going tomake a difference (sorry, but itstrue). But when gas costs $1.30/litre, I press the accelerator witha lot less enthusiasm.To get people downtown, we

    need to give people an earnestdesire, not a feeling of obliga-tion, to shop near Five Corners.Obviously more shops and,especially, restaurants, bars andcafs, would provide such anincentive. But then the questionbecomes: how does one con-vince businesses to set up shopdowntown?I had a long Twitter conversa-

    tion with Jason Lum about just

    this issue.He suggests that the city

    should give breaks on develop-ment costs to make it more cost-efficient to redevelop problembuildings downtown.Thats one approach. But I

    think it may be too optimisticand coloured by the fact that itwould be a politically popularand easy move.Instead of more carrots, maybe

    we need to haul out a stick.Chilliwack has an oversup-

    ply of commercial and retailspace and even new commercialspaces are sitting vacant. Justdown from theTimes office is arelatively new, but nearly com-pletely empty, strip mall. Outsidemy downtown apartment build-ing, construction is under wayon another pair of chain-store-ready retail outlets.The oversupply of retail space

    drives down prices, which isgood for business owners andlikely brings new businesses and

    jobs to town. But the low rentalcosts also give downtown prop-erty owners little incentive toinvest in sprucing up, or redevel-oping, their buildings.The city already issues no-

    occupancy orders on certainbuildings. It would be nice if itcould issue no-no-occupancyorders to penalize owners ofvacant buildings. But Lum saysthe city doesnt have that power.Instead, if Chilliwack really

    wants a vibrant downtown, itmay have to accept the fact thatits business-friendly policiesare partly to blame. Slowing thedevelopment of new commercialbuildings elsewhere in the citywould give downtown propertyowners a reason to upgrade theirbuildings and force businessesto consider locating downtown.But it would also be unpopularamong developers and likelydrive some potential investorsaway from Chilliwack.Economically it may make

    some sense. Politically, its prob-ably toxic.That said, the easy solutions

    have so far failed. The chiefquestions for politicians and vot-ers is howmuch they want a citywith a vibrant downtown and theprice they are willing to pay toachieve it.

    Rememberwhat theystand forI

    ts hard to imagine anything less con-troversial than poppy sales duringthe lead-up to Remembrance Day.And yet, it seems, every year someone

    finds a way to disrespectoften uninten-tionallythe poppy and what it means tothis countrys veterans and its heritage.Every year, it seems, we hear of someone

    somewhere who has stolen a donationbox . . . or a business that has refused thesimple courtesy of allowing veterans a bitof spaceon a counter top, or outside thefront doorto sell their poppies.Every year, it seems, we run into people

    who have forgottenor perhaps theynever had the opportunity to learnthemeaning of those poppies sold by veteransand local legion branches.Poppy sales have a two-fold purpose:

    they raisemoney to help veterans in need,but they also remind us of the depth ofsacrificesmadeor at least riskedforthis country, and for others around theworld.The red paper or plastic poppies sold by

    veterans and legionnaires and others onstreet corners or in front of businesses, ormaybe available through donation boxeson store counters, represent themasses ofpoppy flowers that grew and bloomed onthe Flanders battlefields in Belgium andFrance.Artillery fire and other FirstWorldWar

    activityincluding grave-diggingawak-ened poppy seeds that had lain dormantin the soil, resulting in explosions of beau-tiful colour in themidst of war.The flowers figure prominently in the

    famous poem, In Flanders Fields, pennedby Canadian physician and LieutenantColonel JohnMcCrae.They are a reminder of the tens of thou-

    sands of Canadians who have died in war.They are a reminder of the risks and

    injuriesphysical and emotionalendured by hundreds of thousandsmore.Themoney goes to projects to care for

    those whose lives were altered by the risksand injuries.Thats something worth remembering,

    next time you see someone selling pop-pies outside your door.

    Opinion Email: [email protected]: 604-792-9117 Fax: 604-792-9300 Our view

    Opinion

    Easy solutions have failed

    TYLEROLSEN

    Win,LoseorTy

    This weeks questionDo you think the long gun registry should beabolished?

    VOTE NOW: www.chilliwacktimes.com

    Your view

    The Chilliwack Times is adivision of Postmedia Commu-nity Publishing, located at 45951Trethewey Ave., Chilliwack, B.C.

    Who we are

    Publisher

    Editor

    Nick [email protected]

    Ken [email protected]

    AdministrationShannon Armes

    ClassifiedsArlene Wood

    AdvertisingJeff WarrenBrian RumseyMarni de Boer

    EditorialPaul J. HendersonTyler OlsenCornelia Naylor

    DistributionLisa EllisBrian MoffatMarylyn Jacobson

    Contact usSwitchboard 604-792-9117Classified 604-795-4417Delivery (24hrs) 604-702-5147Fax 604-792-9300

    Visit our websitewww.chilliwacktimes.com

    Twitter@ChilliwackTimes

    Facebookwww.facebook.com/pages/chilliwack-timesEmail [email protected] us a letter45951 Trethewey Ave.Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1K4

    A8 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

  • Editor:It would seem that a lot

    more of us are aware of theproblems related to thoseSmartMeters (SM) that areforcibly being installed onour houses, but BCHydrowants people to believe oth-erwise by stating that onlya thousand or so are com-plaining. Meter readers arereporting that lots of peoplein Chilliwack are refusingthe installation of a SM ontheir house. People doingso refuse to give BCHydrotheir consent to install thosepotentially harmful surveil-lance devices on their prem-ise. Otherwise people are, infact, giving BCHydro theirconsent to install those SM.Obviously, those people

    have done their duediligence by doing properresearch on the subject. Thisis not the case of our electedrepresentatives. Just likethe Chilliwack Chamberof Commerce, they invitedsomeone from BCHydro toprovide themwith informa-tion about the SM. Dontthey know that BCHydro isrunning their PRmachinefull throttle on this? Theyhave been known to twistthe truth by doing dishon-est comparisons to otherwireless technologies. Theirclaims have been debunkedby numerous people.Wouldourmayor, councillors andthe Chilliwack Chamber ofCommerce invite someonefrom the tobacco industry totalk to them about how greattheir products are?One of their most dubious

    BCHydro fact is the emis-sion power, and we are noteven talking frequency yet.The Itron smart meters theywill install emit at 1W. Thisis an average and privatemeasurements in Califor-nia, Ontario and Richmondhave shown that they oftenemit in a burst muchmorepowerful than this value.Of course BCHydro hasmanipulated this numberby dividing it by the wholesurface of your body andadding a distance factor.They then compare theirmanipulated value to thatof cellphones permittedpeak emission value of 2W.In reality and under normalconditions, cellphones emitat about 100 to 200MW. Ifthey truly emitted all thetime at their peak power,their batteries would not lastvery long.Municipal elections are

    around the corner. Lets hopethat the new councillors cando proper due diligence;tell that ourMayor has noclothes on this issue andmove to protect the popula-tion of Chilliwack, like themajority of themunicipali-ties, with themajority votingfor amoratoriumon the SMinstallation until thewholetruth ismade public.

    RaymondBelangerChilliwack

    Youth voice islost in electionEditor:A time for change is now,

    young people currently havelittle voice in Chilliwack.A good example of this

    is where our young peoplehave no voice inwhobecomes our school trustees.We, the students, have nochoice inwho represents us.Is this a problem?Yes. Is

    there a solution? Of coarse.Let us vote, give us a voice.Think about this: by the

    time I amold enough tovote, I will have no ideawhatitems need to be addressedin the school, or what theneeds andwants and priori-ties of the students are. Sohow could I possibly votefor someone tomeet theirneeds.This is clearly a flawedsystem. Itmust be acknowl-edged and addressed.I am a 15-year-oldwho

    would like a voice. Is anyonelistening?

    Aaron PeteChilliwack

    What are peopletrying to hide?Editor:I amwonderingwhy a

    preemie is called ababy, butin thewombababy is stillcalled a fetus or a blobofcells nomatterwhat the age.When I studiedbiology in

    Grade 10nothingwith a faceandabeatingheartwas everreferred to as a blobof cells.Babies can survive as young

    as 22weeks.Doctors doeverything they can tomakesurepreemies survive.Why?Because they are humanbeings.What differencedoes itmakewhether babiesare inside or outside of thewomb? I certainlywouldnotcall you ablobof cells or feel Ihave the right to end your lifejust because you are inside.Newborns clearly have

    feelings.They crywhen theyare hungry, tired, neglected,or hurt. I know this fromexperiencebecause I havesix younger siblings. I can-not give you a list of scientificdata to prove it, but I amsurethat babies donot auto-matically go fromnothingto apersonwith feelings andemotions all at oncewhen

    theyre born.Sowhat are people trying

    tohide?The evidence is allright there. Please realize thatbabies are people bothbeforeandafter they are born.Thereis nohiding that fact.

    Valerie FlokstraChilliwack

    The reoffenderepidemicEditor:Some people, and politi-

    cians, claim longer prisonsentenceswill protect thepublic from the reoffender.That is not fully true; the factis, it does notmatter howmuch time the courts give thereoffender, someday, unlessthe reoffender is incarceratedfor life, the reoffender is goingtobe released again fromprison.Lockingup the reoffender

    is not going to solve the reof-fender problems, as therewillalways be reoffenders gettingout of prison to replace thereoffenders going intoprison.To address the reoffender

    issue, theparole boards andthe community has to startprovidingmore reintegrationassistance for reoffenderswhen the reoffenders arereleased fromprison.Bynot providing commu-

    nity support and reintegra-tion assistance, theparoleboard and the communityare settingup the reoffenderto reoffend again and therebyputting the community andthe reoffender at greater dan-ger and risk.Right now theparole board

    provides virtually nothing forthe ex-reoffender, nomoney,no food stamps, nobustickets, no job referrals, nohousing, nothing; and inter-fereswith the reoffendersemployment resulting in lostemployment opportunities.Employmentlook at it

    from the reoffender position.Visualize the job interview:the ex-offender says, yes sir/maam, I reallywant toworkfor you, but I need to taketimeoffwork one to threedays aweek to seemyparoleofficer and apsychologist:And, oh yes, before I forget,if youdohireme,myparoleofficermaywant you to go totheparole office for an inter-viewanda security check onyou, your employees, and

    your business.Under the above circum-

    stances,would youhire thereoffender?The reoffender goes to

    social services for assis-tance andgets a one-timechequeof about $150 and isdenied further social servicesbecause the reoffender isdeemedhealthy towork.Without a job andahome,

    the reoffender is soon livingon the street and sleeping incity homeless shelters sur-roundedbyother reoffenderscaught up in the same reof-fender cycle.Withnoperma-nent housing, nomoney, nojobprospects, panhandlingillegal, the optionopensup tobecome reinvolved in crime.Just dumping the reoffend-

    er on the streetwithnohous-ing and support is a recipe fordisaster.Thefederalgovernment

    issayingtheyaregoingto fixeverythingbypassinga lawthatwill lockupreoffendersyoungerandlonger.Thenewlawswillnot fix thereoffenderproblem,becausethereality is,unless thereoffender is lockedupfor life, thereoffender isgoingtobereleasedonedayandwill reoffendif there isnocommunitysupport for thereoffenderwhenthereoffenderis releasedfromprison.

    MichaelHodgeChilliwack

    Mayor needs to get smart onmetersLetters

    Send us a letterTO INCLUDE YOUR LETTER, use our onlineform at www.chilliwacktimes.com, contact us by e-mailat [email protected], fax 604-792-9300 ormail us at 45951 Trethewey Ave, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1K4.Letters must include rst and last names and yourhometown and should be fewer than 200 words. Toview our letters/privacy policy visit our website at www.chilliwacktimes.com.

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A9

    11089871

    All-CandidatesMeeting

    hosted by

    THE DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACKBUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

    Tuesday, November 8th7:00 pm

    EVERGREEN HALL

    Questions for thecandidates can be directed to:[email protected]

    facebook.com/downtownchilliwackTwitter.com/ChilliwackBIA

    *'&""&(%#$ +)!

    JET PUMPS SUBMERSIBLES PRESSURE TANKS

    HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS SEWAGE PUMPS/SYSTEMS

    WATER TREATMENT - UV & CHLORINATION SYSTEMS

    Proud dealer of

    We service what we sell!We service what we sell!

    AJPUMPS andWATER TREATMENT Ltd.

    46170 Airport Rd 24hour/7 day service

    E.O.C.P. Certied 604-795-2568

    1108

    6095

    ANDY JOHNDARRYL ROB

    AJ PUMPSandWater Treatment Ltd.

    Tips of theMonth!#1. Test your sump pump by

    adding water. Ensure you haveenough discharge hose/piping.

    #2. Check your watersoftener clock for correct time.

    Water SoftenersStarting

    at $1100 plusinstallation

  • Themost important issuefacing schools today is thelack of classroomsupport forstudents. Many classroomsinChilliwack schools, acrossall grade levels, have exce-eded the legislated class sizeand composition limits.Ourdedicated teachers deservemanageable class sizes,more

    education assistants to helpdeliver the curriculumand

    adequateresources tohelp our stu-dents learn.As a trustee

    Iwill supportmeasuresto reduce

    class size limits and institutecommon sense classroom

    compositionof students. Iwill strongly advocate forsufficient levels of educationassistant support to ensurethat our students can get theeducation that theydeserve.

    Jack Bass1.What is themost

    important challenge facingChilliwackpublic schoolstoday,andhowwouldyou

    address it asa trustee?

    Theboardmust learntowork as a team tomeet theneeds of a qualityeducationbasedonmeetingthe aspiration that eachstudent be given the tools toachive their full potential.Thetrusteesmust seek to knowandmeet thepublic demandfor directionof publiceducationbalanced against

    the constraints of thebudget.The challenge ofmeeting

    theaspirationsof allstudents andparents onlegitimate butcompetingbudgetdemands

    startswith knowingwhatthose demands are compared

    to resources available.For example todaywehave students inneedofa breakfast and studentsinneedof a challenge viaenrichment programs.Teamworkon theBoardand teamworkwithparentsand stakeholders is the keyto allocating the resourcestomeet these legitimateinterests.

    NewsTRUSTEES, from page 5

    A10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    TOTALTIRECARE

    Wewontbe undersoldon tires!

    $100in Manufacturer Mail-In Rebates.

    See your Service Advisor for details.

    $5999(14 steel wheel)Upgrade to aluminumwheels.

    60%Up to OFF

    For addedconvenience,let usstore yoursummer tires.**

    Availableatparticipating locations.

    Dealermaysell for less.

    ASKABOUTOURWINTERSAFETYPACKAGEHelp prepare for winter withselect brand name tires, wheels andtire pressure monitoring systemdesigned by Ford for your Ford.

    THE

    WORKSFuel Economy Package

    $5999

    Motorcraft

    BRAKEPADSORSHOES

    With installation

    Enjoy the stops along the way. Neverbuy another set of Motorcraftbrakepadsorshoeswith our lifetime warranty!!

    DIESELWORKSFuel Economy Package

    THE

    INCLUDESUPTO87-POINT INSPECTION, PREMIUMOIL AND FILTERCHANGE*ANDTIREROTATION.

    Winter preparation that can saveyou up to $350% a year on gas

    WITHPURCHASE." INSTALLATION INCLUDED. $35RETAILVALUE. SEEDEALERFORPACKAGEPRICES.

    Full service winter preparation for yourdiesel engine.

    FREEBOTTLEOF 5SHOTANTI-GEL&PERFORMANCE

    IMPROVER^WITHTHISSERVICE

    All offers expire December 14, 2011. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. In order to receive a competitors advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must presentthe competitors advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only anddoes not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers (including Costco) and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time withoutprior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. Rebate offers are manufacturers mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone (AMEX branded prepaid card), Dunlop, BFGoodrich, Continental, Pirelli, and Yokohama tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations duringthe respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms andproof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. Dealer may sell for less. Additional parts and service charges may apply. Excludes installation. Valid on most vehicles, makes, and models. Wheel compatibility is dependenton vehicle model and optional accessories. Please see your Dealer for tments and pricing. **Storage term is at the dealers sole discretion, up to a maximum of one year. Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible.Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highwaydriving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines.Ford Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and lighttrucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the rst 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs rst) after the date ofinstallation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations Offer applies to single rear wheel vehicles. Taxes and disposal fees extra. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) excluded. Dual rear wheel models qualify at additional cost. Up to 16 litres of oil. Disposal fees extra. ^While supplies last. Limit one(1) bottle per Diesel Works Fuel Economy Package service. 5 Shot Anti-Gel & Performance Improver (PM-23-B) treats 473 litres of fuel.While supplies last. Limit of one (1) set of Motorcraft Wiper Blades per Motorcraft Brake Pads or Shoes service.

    Trust the expertswho know your Ford best: Ford-Trained Technicians.The National Tire Event ends December 14th, 2011, so visit your BC Ford Store or ford.ca today.

    FORONLY

    NO-CHARGEMotorcraft WIPERBLADES

    ANDRECEIVE

    Up to

    Steel wheels starting from

    OR

    Getagriponwinter driving.

    With Total Tire Carefrom Ford, my car isready for winter andI didnt even get myhands dirty.

  • News

    BY PAUL J. HENDERSON

    [email protected]

    The Skwah First Nation has orga-nized a protest march onmunic-ipal election day to fight backagainst drugs and gangs.The Skwah bands Walk for Peace is

    scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 19, andhas garnered support from the City ofChilliwack, the RCMP, the FraserHealthAuthority as well as a number of localsocial service agencies and businesses.We are symbolically taking respon-

    sibility to take back our community,said Skwah Chief Robert Combes ina press release issued Friday. We aretired of all the activities involving drugsand gangs that take place.Were doing

    whatever we need to put a stop to thealcohol, drugs and crime.Members of the Skwah community

    have marched on reserve a number oftimes in recent years, stopping to iden-tify homes and individuals who con-tribute to neighbourhood problems.This year the band approached Chili-

    wack Mayor Sharon Gaetz, who hasgiven the support of the city.The City of Chilliwack is honoured

    to be invited to join in this Walk forPeace, Gaetz said.The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at Five

    Corners, where guest speakers willaddress participants. Marchers will

    then proceed alongWellington Avenueto the Skwah Reserve where refresh-ments will be served.Already the Skwah has the support

    of the Sto:lo, Seabird and Squiala FirstNations along with the River SpiritCanoe Club. Participating local agen-cies include: Triangle CommunityResources Society Inc., Alcohol-DrugEducation Service, Ann Davis Transi-tion Society, Salvation Army and Chilli-wack Addictions & Prevention Services. Other community groups and indi-viduals are invited to participate bycalling JustinWilliams at 604-798-5009,or Austin Underwood at 604-897-7456.

    Skwahwalking for peaceTired of drug and gang activity

    Tyler Olsen/TIMES

    MP Mark Strahl addresses protesting veterans Saturday.

    orders by Joe Beauchene,one of the rallys organizers.Mr. Strahl, Beauchene

    said at the conclusion of theevent, we want you to goback to Ottawa, roll up yoursleeves and support us, notthe party line.Wewant you tosupport your constituents.Fellow organizer Claude

    Latulippe echoed the senti-ment.We can ill afford to have

    veterans fall through thecracks, hes a i d . Weowe i t t othem and allmust thankt h em f o rtheir contri-butions tothe nation.Thats whywere here.I n h i s

    speech tov e t e r a n s ,Strahl had pledged his gov-ernments support of Cana-das veterans.While it is true that every

    single government depart-ment, including VeteransAffairs, is being asked to findefficiencies in their budgets,not one penny will be cutfrom veterans benefits, saidStrahl, referring to a conver-sation with the Minister ofVeterans Affairs.The main issues raised by

    veterans, however, dealt withongoing problems with howthe government compen-sates veterans after they endtheir service.Strahl told the crowd: If

    there are veterans here todaywho feel that they arenot get-ting the federal governmentbenefits that they are entitledto they should contact myoffice using the phone num-ber up on this sign. I will notrest until every veteran herehas every single benefit thatthey are entitled to.He also promised veter-

    ans that theNew Veter-ans Charterwill evolveto addressc h a n g i n gneeds.S t r a h l

    d i d n ta d d r e s ssome of thekey concernslaid out byorganizers of

    the rallyincluding pensionclawbacks, compensationfor injured soldiers, and theappeal process for those dis-satisfied by their payments.But after his fathers no-

    show a year before, manyveterans were happy just tohave theirMPpresent.I think he was fairly

    straightforward and I thinkhe will support the veterans,KoreanWar vet Marvin John-ston told theTimes.Ive heard it before, said

    retired paratrooper Bud Brit-ton, of Strahls speech, butmaybe new blood in the sys-temwill refresh the argumentand bring common sense.

    Strahl thereto listen

    VETERANS, from page 1

    Mr. Strahl,we wantyou to go back toOttawa, roll up yoursleeves and supportus, not the partyline.

    Joe Beauchene

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A11

    Visit our website at www.bigochilliwack.com

    1108

    7049

    3 MONTHS FREE FINANCINGAVAILABLE CALL FOR DETAILS

    ARE YOU READY FORARE YOU READY FORWINTER?WINTER?

    14 TIME14 TIMEWINNER

    45829 Yale Rd West604-792-8686

    Snow Chains

    & Cables

    for Passenger &

    Light Truck

    Winter SteelWheels in stock14, 15, 16, 17

    Great stock ofWINTER TIRESWINTER TIRES

    in stock NOW!

    Tread patterns may vary

    Get Your Winter Tires Before the Snow Flies!Get Your Winter Tires Before the Snow Flies!

    We carry a large selection ofnew and used car and lighttruck tires.

    2011

    Winter MagWinter MagWheel &TireWheel &TirePackagesPackagesfromfrom

    $695$695+tax+tax4mags, 4 tires4mags, 4 tires

    CHILLIWACKS BESTCHILLIWACKS BESTTIRE STORETIRE STORE

    FOR TIRES, WHEELS, BRAKES,ALIGNMENTS, OIL CHANGES,

    BATTERIES, SHOCKS AND MORE

    Quality Hotel Vancouver - THE INN AT FALSE CREEK1335 Howe Street, Vancouver | 1.800.663.8474

    www.qualityhotelvancouver.com

    Christmas shopping season has begun,and the Quality Hotel Vancouver

    the Inn at False Creek wants to inviteyou for a shopping Getaway!

    ~ Steps from Vancouvers Shopping District ~~ Minutes from the Citys Biggest Attractions ~

    $69 Special City GetawayPlease mention the NOW Newspaper when booking.

    Subject to taxes and availability.

    110111

    onlinechilliwacktimes.com

  • I have knowledge withthe isuues concerning theofficial community plan,zoning, housing, commer-cial development. I havechaired bylaw commities,I have been a director onmany boards and servedon a board that represents49 charities, and non profitgroups-both locally and atthe provincial level.

    2.What issue or issues have

    motivated you to run forcoucil and how do you thinkyou can help?Iwasmotivated to run for

    council because Ihavealwayshadapassion forChilliwackandhavingbeenbornandraisedhere, Ihavehad theopportunity towatchChi-lliwackbecome thecommu-nity it hasbecome. I feel thatwithmyexperienceandbac-kground Ihaveagreatdeal tooffer thecitizensofChilliwack.

    for 10 years and as thepresi-dent for thepast four yearsrepresenting 350downtownmerchants.Dealingwithmanyof the issues thatremain current includingsecurity, growth, densifica-tion, traffic andparking andbusiness attraction.With theBIA I sat on theChilliwackEconomicPartnersCorpora-tion (CEPCO),which focusesonbusiness and investmentattraction, business retentionandexpansion, employmentand training. In addition Isat on theCultus LakeParksBoard for three years. I haverunmyown tire shop, cel-ebrating 18 years thismonth,which remains the onlyindependently ownedandrun shop inChilliwack andoneof only two in the FraserValley! I havebeen anactivecitizen, encouraging commu-nity growth through supportof arts, culture, charitableand sporting events. I haveworkedwith city hall andChilliwack city council andunderstand thepossibilities,

    limitations and challengesfacingChilliwacks economic,social and environmentalfuture.

    2.What issue or issues havemotivated you to run forcouncil andhowdo you thinkyou canhelp?Mymainmotivationwas

    tocontinuefosteringandenablingrelationshipswithcurrentandfuturecommunitymindedindividuals,groups,businessesandcorporationstoallowChilliwacktobecomemorecompetitiveanddesir-able to live,work,playandinvest in. Ihavetakenprideinthiscommunity, theyhavesupportedmeforyearsandIfeel that thiswouldbea logicalvenueformyefforts inreturn-ingthe investment theyhavemade.AsacouncilmemberIwill strive tobepartofadiverseandwell-roundedteamwithfocusonbringingtherightindividuals to thetable toover-comechallenges.The impos-sible just takesabit longer,asmydadwouldsay.

    provincial and federalgovernment oversight,the effects of increasedtaxes and increasing fuelcosts all while maintainingcompetiveness on a globalmarket. Marketing to attractnew customers locally andglobally requires inventivethinking and a constantsupply of new ideas whilebeing fiscally responsible. Ihave a proven track recordin dealing with these typesof problems and I canprovide the city councilwith unique solutions to theneeds of Chilliwack.

    2.What issue or issueshavemotivated you to runfor council and how do youthink you can help?I decided to run for

    council becausemanyfriends and businesscolleagues, some of whomare elected officials, havetoldme that I have somevery good ideas andsolutions for solving some of

    the problems facing our city.All of the candidates seem tohave the best intentions forimproving our communitybut very few seem to haveany ideas on how to do it.Chilliwack needs solutionsto solve its problems notjust people willing to discussthem.

    Ron Browne1.What can you tell voters

    about your background andexperience that will prepareyou to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?My record of leader-

    ship includes: member ofChilliwacks Mayors Com-mittee onHealth Issues forthe past three years; mem-ber of the Rotary Club ofChilliwack and chair of itsHealth Awareness Commit-tee; active inmy church andchair of its council; memberof the administration com-mittee of ElderCollege; Dep-utyMinister of Health andSocial Services (now retired);over 15 years experience asa hospital chief executiveofficer at two different hos-pitals; over 25 years experi-ence as a trustee of variouscommunity, provincial,and national organizationsincluding past chair of theboard of a provincial CGAAssociation.My education includes:

    master of business admin-istration from Ivey School ofBusiness, Certified GeneralAccountant, Certified HealthExecutive of the CanadianCollege of Health Leaders.

    2.What issue or issueshavemotivated you to runfor council and how do youthink you can help?I ammotivated to help

    others. That is why I chosea career in health careman-agement. I will bring thatknowledge to city counciland work hard to:Jobs: Help Chilliwack

    prosper by working throughthe Chilliwack EconomicPartners Corporation to cre-atemore jobs in Chilliwackand attract new businessesto our great city;Taxes: Maintain low rates

    of property taxes for resi-dents and businesses;Crime: Strengthen crime

    prevention includingmoreCitizens on Patrol, BlockWatch and crime freemulti-housing;Health: Support people

    who want to take charge ofimproving their health incollaboration with FraserHealth and increase youthinvolvement in health pro-motion andmental healthliteracy.

    Sue Attrill1.What can you tell voters

    about your background andexperience that will prepareyou to sit on Chilliwack citycouncil?I have 30-plus years of

    solid business experience. Ihave served onmany boardsinChilliwack. I amextremelyinvolved in the communityand have volunteered fordozens of fundraisers andevents. I am comfortablemaking decisions and I bringa balance of fiscal and socialcommon sense to play. Ihave worked on many com-mittees as an incumbentcouncillor in Chilliwack andI am looking forward to see-ing those initiatives through.

    2. What issue or issues

    have motivated you to runfor council and how do youthink you can help?I love the quality of life we

    enjoy in Chilliwack. I lovebeing a city councillor andhaving a say in the future ofChilliwack. That motivatesme every day.

    News

    CurrieCURRIE, from page 4

    PopovePOPOVE, from page 4NoskoNOSKO, from page 4

    A12 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    Nov 9 to 26 at 7:30pmin the theatre on theChilliwack campus

    Half-price previews Nov 9& 10Matinees:Nov 21 at noon& Nov 20 & 27 at 2pm.

    Call: 604-795-2814Email: [email protected] www.ufv.ca/theatre

    University of the Fraser ValleyTheatre Department Presents

    THE ARABIAN NIGHTSADAPTEDBYMARYZIMMERMAN

    1809

    -16

    Chilliwack Alliance ChurchA Special Remembrance

    Day ServiceSunday, Nov. 13 @ 10:30 am

    8700 Young Rd. Ph: 604-792-0051

    There will be a ag ceremony presented by Royal CanadianLegion members. This will be a special service honouringveterans, promoting peacekeeping and a lesson from oneof the great soldiers of the Bible.

    All veterans, cadets and military service personnel, pleasedress in full regalia and muster in the lobby at 10:00 am.All are welcome, come on out!

    To honour those who gave, and those whocontinue to give so much to preserve the

    rights of freedom we enjoy today

    11087510

    Hot Tub Repair

    Call Blake604-795-1792 11128229

    QUALITY USED HOT TUBS FOR SALE

    On site service and repairsto all makes of Hot Tubs.

    2 Songs for $99!Beat Productions will record2 Karaoke songs includingprofessional mixing and one CD.You provide the track, some restrictions apply.Offer good until December 31, 2011

    Phone: 604-792-6222beatproductions.org

    11089847

    KenPopoveFor Chilliwack City Council www.kenpopove.com

    11089503

    all you need to know in 140 characters!@ChilliwackTimesNews

  • News

    An Abbotsford man is facing weaponscharges after police seized guns andammunition following an alleged theftearlyMondaymorning.Police say the victim of the theft followed

    the suspect from her Cultus Lake home,where a generator had just been stolen.Mounties caught up with the suspects carand arrested the man on InterprovincialRoad. A spike belt had been deployed on theroad but was not used.Mounties say they are happy to get the

    guns off the street, but urge the public not totake the law into their own hands.The victim in this case followed the

    suspect vehicle, said RCMP spokespersonConst. Tracy Wolbeck. With the firearmsthat were in the vehicle this could have beena very different situation. Thankfully nobodywas hurt in this case and we were able toapprehend the suspect peacefully.The suspect, a 22-year-old man from

    Abbotsford, was due to appear in courtMondaymorning.

    Rosedale Traditional CommunitySchool held a Moving DedicationOpen House on Nov. 2 in preparationfor their move into the newly constructedschool.Rosedale Junior has been welcoming and

    educating students since 1960. The schoolsfirst principal was Richard Hesketh, withRuss Dyer the schools vice-principal. Ahandsome book of the schools storied pastwas compiled by former teacher LucilleDyer, under the direction of Lois Dickinson,historian and news reporter. Dickinson alsotaught at Rosedale for six years.

    They were some of the happiest times ofmy 37-year career, she said in a letter sentto the school for the historic occasion. Icherish those memories and value the asso-ciations wevemaintained over the years.On hand for the open house were several

    past Rosedale principals including: RickJones, Peter Brown, DanHeisler, Rohan Arul-Pragasam andDavidMacAulay.A tour of the school was conducted and a

    dedication of a historical chest was also partof the special program. See www.chilliwacktimes.com for photo gal-lery of the Moving Dedication.

    Theft leads to guns, ammo

    Rosedalemiddle celebrates

    Three more all-candidates meetingsChilliwack city council candidates havethree chances in three nights to struttheir stuff and earn your vote Nov. 8 to 10. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. the all-candi-dates meeting is at Evergreen Hall (9291Corbould St.) sponsored by the ChilliwackDowntown BIA.

    Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. theChilliwack Library (45860 First Ave.) hoststhe second of two informal meet your can-didates nights. Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. thereis an all-candidates meeting at the YarrowCommunity Hall, 4670 Community St.

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A13

    604.792.7717604.792.7717Airport RoadYo

    ungRo

    adSo

    uth

    Mertin Nissan

    FriendlyMikes Pub

    S

    N

    Airport

    8247 YOUNG ST8247 YOUNG ST (across from the airport)(across from the airport)

    Friendly Mikes is the place to buyFriendly Mikes is the place to buyyour Cold Beer & Liquor at Governmentyour Cold Beer & Liquor at Government

    Liquor Store PricesLiquor Store Pricesall the time.all the time.

    Cod & Chips ..................$5.99Local Bottle Beer..........$3.35

    MondaysSpecials

    Mug $2.49 Pint $3.49 Jug $8.49Wings (The Full Wing)...........45ea

    ThursdaysSpecials

    Cod & Chips ..................$5.99Tall Cans of Beer...........$3.95Prawns...........................39ea

    Fris & SatsSpecials

    Bar Hi-Balls ...................$3.95Shooters ........................$3.75

    SundaysSpecials

    All Day Bar Hi-Balls ......$2.00Select Meals..................$5.99

    $1.49Day Mikes Draft Beer by the Glass

    Tuesdays Specials

    1108

    7030

    Coronas .....................$3.99Burger Dinner ...............$2.99Steak Dinner .................$6.99

    Wednesdays Specials

    11087374

    GetYourFLU SHOT

    lling prescriptions is just a small part of what we dolling prescriptions is just a small part of what we do

    Youll love our convenience:No appointment necessary FREE for eligible patients*Available onMon,Tues,Thurs. & Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    DIABETES CLINICWITH A CERTIFIED DIABETES NURSE

    Thursday, November 1710am - 2pm

    FREEA1CTesting FREE Starter Kits

    *ask Pharmacist for details

    1515%%OFFOFFall over the count

    erall over the count

    erproducts forproducts for

    customers attending

    customers attending

    the clinicthe clinic

    UNIT 103-45744 GAETZ ST.(Behind the Mark Strahl ofce)

    (604) 846-3603

  • A14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    Never Open on Sundays

    See www.chilliwackford.com for complete inventory

    SALES LEASING PARTS SERVICE45681 Yale Road West, Chilliwack 604-792-1361 1-888-386-3366

    11089304

    TRADES WELCOME FINANCING AVAILABLE

    2011 FORD F-250 DIESEL CREW CAB

    2011 FORD TAURUS SEL

    MSRP ............................................ $62,304Less Ford Canada Rebate .............. $10,000Less Chilliwack Ford Rebate ............ $4,000Less Recycle Your Ride Rebate......... $3,000Total DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ...... $17,000

    NO EXTRA CHARGE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE - UP TO $1,800 (MSRP) VALUE

    $$45,30445,304includes freight

    and air tax#85-7515

    NOW ITS EASYTOOWNWINTERWITHGREATOFFERS LIKE

    +TOWARDSMOST NEW FORD VEHICLES.

    THISOFFER IS INADDITIONTOINCENTIVESCURRENTLYOFFEREDONQUALIFYINGVEHICLESOFMODELYEAR2005OROLDER. INCENTIVESRANGEFROM$500TO$3000.VISITWWW.FORD.CAFORDETAILS.

    UPTO

    FORD LETSYOURECYCLE YOUR2005 OR OLDERVEHICLE &GET

    $3,000INMANUFACTURER

    REBATES

    $10,000UP TOONMOSTNEW2011/2012VEHICLES

    BRING OLD MANWINTER TO HIS KNEESWITHBONUS REBATESOF UP TO$4000ONLY FROMCHILLIWACK FORD

    DLN 30898

    2011 FORD FUSION SE

    FORD F-SERIES

    Best Selling Truck*Best Selling Vehicle

    6.7Litre Diesel 4x4 XLT-4X4

    MSRP ............................................ $26,429Less Ford Canada Rebate ................ $3,500Less Chilliwack Ford Rebate ............ $1,500Less Recycle Your Ride Rebate......... $1,000Total DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ........ $6,000

    $$20,42920,429includes freight

    and air tax#41-1725

    MSRP ............................................ $39,179Less Ford Canada Rebate ................ $4,000Less Chilliwack Ford Rebate ............ $2,684Less Recycle Your Ride Rebate......... $1,000Total DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ........ $7,684

    $$31,49531,495includes freight

    and air tax#65-0531

    FORD FUSION

    Best SellingMid-Size Car!

    2.5L 4 cyl - auto

    FORD TAURUSLoaded V6 Leather MoonroofTechnology Package

    NO EXTRA CHARGE WINTER SAFETY PACKAGE - UP TO $1,800 (MSRP) VALUE

    *See store for details on all offers

    CHILLIWACK

    BONUS! WINTER

    BONUS! WINTER

    TIRES & WHEELS

    TIRES & WHEELS

    BONUS! WINTER

    BONUS! WINTER

    TIRES & WHEELS

    TIRES & WHEELS

    1414AVAILAB

    LEAVAILAB

    LE

    22AVAILAB

    LEAVAILAB

    LE

    55AVAILAB

    LEAVAILAB

    LE

  • The Green Exchangekeeps useful items outof the landfill throughfrugal creativity. It is runonmost Tuesdays. You arewelcome to submit concise,money-free listings. To placelistings please callMeaghanMuller at 778-241-6448 orthrough e-mail [email protected] orTerri Dar-gatz at 604-791-3590 or emailher at [email protected]. Please remember toput Green Exchange in thesubject line (youmust alsopick up the items yourself).

    FreeI have three screen doors

    to dry your walnuts or hazel-nuts on. Call 604-858-1781.Two, 16 x 20 extra large

    furnace filters. Call 604-792-4953.Everbearing raspberries.

    Call 604-858-0156.Couch and twomatching

    chairs/beige floral design.Large red/dark brownwoodentertainment unit withglass cupboards and CD/

    DVD storage on both sides.Girls white desk with threedrawers. Older stepper typeexerciser. Boys hockey net.Ladies bike. Am looking forexchange or for free: Doublemattress/boxspring in goodcondition with or withoutframe(boys). Contact info:text or call 604-819-7118.Boxspring andmattress

    good shape, double. Call604-858-3019.One love seat, and one

    sofa in excellent condition,leather cream colour. Mustpick up yourself. Call 604-796-1060.

    WantedThirty-five-feet of 4-foot

    or 3-foot fence wire couldexchange for whatever I mayhave that youmay want.Call 604-792-4953.

    Everything to start overas water damage ruinedeverthingmy teenagers andI owned and no insuranceto pay for anything.We needfurniture, household items,computer and somuchmore. Call 778-982-3554phone or text.Any old razors for an

    experiment. Call 604-858-1781.Looking for a bread

    machine paddle. Call 604-846-6512.Used band instruments

    for learning repair techni-cian. Email [email protected].

    ExchangeSenior would like walnuts,

    hazelnuts or filberts, cleanand dry and I will crackthem for a 50/50 exchange.Gentleman on Prest Roadwhowanted hazelnutscracked, I now have timeso please call the nutman.Also, the gentlemanwithwalnuts I also have time foryou. Call 604-858-1781.

    The Green Exchange

    Community

    Starting over, need everything

    Soroptomists meet

    The Soroptomists, an international volun-teer organization for womenwhowork toimprove the lives of women and girls locallyand internationally, is seeking applicants forits womens opportunity award program,which provides $2,500 to provide trainingand education to women in college or a

    trades programwho are a financial providerfor themselves and dependents. For moreinformation call 604-858-7389. The clubinvites newmembers tomeetings on thesecondWednesday of eachmonth (Nov. 9) at6 p.m. at Rendezvous Restaurant. For moreinformation email [email protected].

    CHILLIWACK TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 A15

    WASHER4.5 cu.ft.IEC washer(3.9 cu.ft. DOE)

    1300 RPM Spin

    NSF CertiedSanitary Cycle

    1000 WattBuilt-In WaterHeater

    MHWE450WW

    Ray Wolbers Mark BlessinStore Manager Sales Manager

    11089833

    with savings on

    SALE PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30/11WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL!

    DRYER7.5 cu.ft.capacity

    IntelliDry

    Sensor

    Gentle BreezeDrying System

    ReversibleSwing Door

    YMEDE400XW

    Stackable

    $75 BCHydroRebate

    PAIR PRICE$159999

    MSRP $2048.99

    OVER THE RANGEMICROWAVE2.0 cu.ft.

    1000 Watts

    Precision Cooking System

    YMMV4203WW

    MSRP $399.99

    SALE$29999

    FRIDGE17.6 cu.ft.

    2 fresh lockcrispers

    Spill catcherglass shelves

    Reversibledoors

    M8RXCGFXW

    MSRP $699.99

    SALE$59999

    RANGE4.8 cu.ft.

    XL Window

    Self cleaning oven

    Precision Cooking System

    YMER7651WS

    MSRP $949.99

    SALE$69999

    DISHWASHERJetclean Wash System

    Silverware Blast

    Duraguard Nylon Racks

    MDB6709AWW

    MSRP $649.99SALE

    $49999

    Made inGermany

    11010767

  • A16 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

    Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Tuesday, November 8 thru Thursday, November 10, 2011. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities.Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only.

    Advertised prices do not include GST. Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. ExtremeSpecials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limiteditems one time during the effective dates. A household is dened by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household canpurchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specied advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY

    ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

    NOVEMBER

    Prices in this ad good through Nov. 10th.

    8 9 10TUES WED THURS

    Buy your tickets at participating Safeway Stores and

    SAVE MORE THAN 50%!

    ea. TM

    CanadaSafewayisProudtobeaPremierPartneroftheVancouver2011GreyCupFestival

    Celebrate 2011

    The SafewayGrey Cup Festival Parade is on Sat, November 26th.The SafewayGrey Cup Festival Parade is on Sat, November 26th.Visit 2011greycupfestival.ca for details.Visit 2011greycupfestival.ca for details.

    Green PristineSeedless Grapes

    Signature CAFESoups

    Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade. Or Chili. Assorted varieties. 625 mL.

    CLUB PR ICE

    169lb3.73/kgCLUB PR ICE

    449ea.Package of 6. Made fresh in-store.Bakery CounterDonuts

    Cut from 100% Canadian beef.LIMIT THREE.

    BonelessTop Sirloin Steak

    CLUB PRICE

    399lb8.80/kgPRICE!

    Long EnglishCucumbers

    AquafinaWater

    Product of Canada/Imported.No. 1 Grade.

    24 x 500 mL. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable.

    WhatsHOTthisWEEKFor even more great specials see our weekly yer on safeway.ca

    CLUB PR ICE

    $52for

    CLUB PRICE

    $32forCLUB PR ICE

    1FREEBUY 1 GETEQUAL OR LESSER VALUEfffo

    PRICE!

    B

    EQUPRICE!

  • BY TYLER [email protected]

    After scoring anovertime vic-tory onFriday, andwrestlingtwopoints away from theVernonVipers on the road the fol-lowingnight, theChilliwackChiefsfind themselves in aplayoff positionat the quarter-point of the youngseason.Anovertimepenalty shot goal by

    TrevorHillshis secondOTmarkerof the seasonlifted theChiefs to a4-3 victory over thePrinceGeorgeSpruceKings Friday.With the teamsplaying three-

    on-three in the secondovertimesession, anypenalty results in anautomatic penalty shot. Itwas ahead shot byPaul de Jersey thatgaveHills the opportunity towinit for theChiefs. But de Jerseymayget a pass byhis coach, given thathewas the only reason the SpruceKingsmade it to overtime in the firstplace.De Jersey opened the scoring in

    the first period.Then, after goals byDerekHuismanandGarrett Forstergave theChiefs a 2-1 lead,De Jerseyhelped set up the tying goal late inthe second.TheChiefs once againretook the lead in the thirdperiod,whenDavidBondrablasted a rocketpast SpruceKings goaltenderKirkThompsonon thepower play. ButDe Jerseywhonowhas 16 goals in16 games for PrinceGeorgetiedthe gamewith a littlemore than twominutes left.Smylwasunhappy that his power

    playwhichwent two-for-nine onthenightwasunable to capitalizeon four chances in the first period,but said themanadvantage isshowing some improvement.TheChiefs hit the road thenext

    day to take on theVernonVipers,whohad lost just once at home.But theChiefs blastedout of the

    starting blocks,withHuisman scor-inghis fourth goal in five gamesjust 56 seconds into the first.TheChiefs extended the


Chilliwack Times April 9 2013

Chilliwack Times April 9 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times, December 03, 2013

Chilliwack Times, December 03, 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 27 2012

Chilliwack Times November 27 2012

Documents
Chilliwack Times March 26 2013

Chilliwack Times March 26 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times - October 5, 2010

Chilliwack Times - October 5, 2010

Documents
Chilliwack Times April 2 2013

Chilliwack Times April 2 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times May 14 2013

Chilliwack Times May 14 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 5 2013

Chilliwack Times November 5 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 7 2013

Chilliwack Times November 7 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 15 2011

Chilliwack Times November 15 2011

Documents
Chilliwack Times January 29 2013

Chilliwack Times January 29 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times December 24 2012

Chilliwack Times December 24 2012

Documents
Chilliwack Times January 17 2013

Chilliwack Times January 17 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times July 16

Chilliwack Times July 16

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 06 2014

Chilliwack Times November 06 2014

Documents
Chilliwack Times July 28 2011

Chilliwack Times July 28 2011

Documents
Chilliwack Times October 22 2010

Chilliwack Times October 22 2010

Documents
Chilliwack Times, November 13, 2014

Chilliwack Times, November 13, 2014

Documents
Chilliwack Times October 22 2013

Chilliwack Times October 22 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times April 18 2013

Chilliwack Times April 18 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times, November 26, 2013

Chilliwack Times, November 26, 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times July 27 2010

Chilliwack Times July 27 2010

Documents
Chilliwack Times October 24 2013

Chilliwack Times October 24 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times December 10 2013

Chilliwack Times December 10 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times December 17 2013

Chilliwack Times December 17 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times, November 06, 2014

Chilliwack Times, November 06, 2014

Documents
Chilliwack Times November 26 2013

Chilliwack Times November 26 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times December 3 2013

Chilliwack Times December 3 2013

Documents
Chilliwack Times December 13 2012

Chilliwack Times December 13 2012

Documents
Chilliwack Times July 24 2012

Chilliwack Times July 24 2012

Documents