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Aaron Douglas trial likely delayed until 2017

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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amily and friends of the victims of accused double murderer Aaron Douglas now have a long way to go to see justice and they may have to wait until 2017.

Douglas is charged with the Aug. 7, 2014 murders of Richard Blackmon and Tyler Belcourt in a downtown Chilliwack apartment.

He is also charged in the attempted murder of a woman Aaron Douglas who survived the alleged attack.

Douglas appeared in BC Supreme Court in Chilliwack Monday via video for what was supposed to be a pre-trial conference.

At the hearing, his lawyer, Ken Beatch, said the jury trial should not be held in Chilliwack because the “high profile, notorious” case has been on the front page of the local paper. He even pointed out the attendance of the Times in the courtroom.

“It makes much more sense if we agree to go to another venue,” Beatch said.

We need to get the ball rolling right now if we want to make sure our rich military history is preserved

BY KEN GOUDSWAARD kgoudswaard@chilliwacktimes.com

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arol Law is rallying the troops to help save the future of our military past.

She may seem like an unlikely candidate to be spearheading the charge, as someone who never served in the military, but she’s a passionate advocate for those who did.

“I love history,” says Law. “And I love the Legion. I see the passion in the men and women for the wars they fought.”

And now she’s willing to fight the

good fight to build a permanent military museum complex on the former Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack lands.

The assault on Chilliwack’s military history is being waged on many fronts. The Canadian Military Education Centre (CMEC) was closed due to redevelopment in the Canada Education Park this October. The

Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society (CFBCHS) works out of two buildings with separate leases that could change at any time.

And, future road widening along Vedder Road has put Vedder Golden Legion No. 280 on notice that it may have to seek another location.

The ripple effect of the Legion moving means groups that meet

there monthly, such as Bornewest Branch No. 8 and the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), would be displaced. Even No. 1725 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp, which is sponsored by the Vedder Golden Legion and currently housed in a building on base, has been asked to start looking for new premises.

For Law, this perfect storm of unfavourable circumstances has her working double time in an effort to secure a new, one-stop building that could be a home for all things military. She’d like { See MILITARY, page A32 }

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Citing a passion for history and the folks who fought to keep our country free, Carol Law is rallying the troops to help preserve our military past.

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Wendy Lacosse-Standcumbe and some of the full purses she’s been handing out to women on the streets in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope.

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Friday, when she found herself on the floor of a trade show. At first it seemed like a migraine or the flu, but soon she was in the intensive care unit (ICU) at CGH, then off to Abbotsford’s ICU. She endy Lacosse-Standcumbe thinks she should CHBC.15OND.MEN10.GS.EARLUG.indd was on a respirator and a feeding tube then put be dead.

Insertion: Dec. 03 coma suffering from meningitis. into an induced At least she could have been, and because she’s 2.5” xthought 1” Her daughter and husband maybe this not, because she says a miracle saved her life, the 1 2.5” x 1” was the end.

50-year-old local entrepreneur is committed to givNone -But after a brief three weeks ing back every Christmas season.

None she went from 100% paralysis to walking out of the hospital.

After recovering so fast from viral meningitis a Production:Studio:GM:zzVan...HBC.15OND.MEN10.GS.EARLUG.indd General MotorsGeneral Hospital that she surThat “miracle” may have changed her life, but year ago at Chilliwack Helvetica 10448605 she’s had her life changed before. Raised in difprised even seasoned caregivers, Wendy went back 11-30-2015 4:29 PM ficult circumstances in Victoria, by the age of 16 to the hospital 11-30-2015 4:29 PM in December she was living on her own “from couch to couch 2014 to give gifts from her spa Espiritu, Dinno (CAL-MCL) to couch,” as she puts it. product company to the varBlack Then she heard of a place called The Mustard ious hospital staff involved in Seed. She heard it was for people who were alone her remarkably quick recovery. and had no food, so she called. Next thing she “I was on life support,” she knew, a guy came along to the motel she was at says. “Waking up was a miracle. with a small box of food and even gave her $20.

The way I was treated in the “It was the best Christmas I ever had,” she said. hospital was just amazing.”

Now, a successful entrepreneur with a husNow, a year later, the sucband and family and a nice home in Laidlaw, she cessful woman recalled her knows that dreams can tough upbringing and looked come true. As for the to contribute again, this time in women she wants to a direct way to women on the “We have an give a little something streets. amazing generous to, she also knows how And recognizing she, like close she came to being many people, has so much community out destitute and living on “stuff” in her house she didn’t there. I noticed the streets. need, her idea was to take “I could have been gently used purses, pack them many people giving one of these women,” up and hand them out to vulshe says. nerable women in Abbotsford, in so many ways.

So out she went this Chilliwack and Hope.

I love the Fraser weekend to give away From scarves to chocolate to her purses. She drove Tim Hortons gift cards to beef Valley. Such good jerky to luxury moisturizer from around Hope for several kind people. I think hours but says she only her company, the purses are found one woman to filled with things anyone could more people want to donate to. use, particularly those forced to give, but are afraid But in Chilliwack she live on the streets and resorting had more success and to prostitution. to approach people. is getting donations to She only has 15 purses this I feel honoured to be keep the giving going. year, but she wants this to “My trunk keeps getspread. the one who gets to ting refilled,” she says.

“I want to have 100 purses “So cool!” do it.” next year,” she says.

Once she started givHer first stop was Abbotsford - Wendy Lacosseing, the response she last week where, she said, she has found from others came across remarkably few Standcumbe who want to pitch in has women on the streets. She did been remarkable. find a few and one woman’s “We have an amazing generous community out reaction made it all worthwhile. there,” she said. “I noticed many people giving in “Just the look in her eyes,” so many ways. I love the Fraser Valley. Such good she said. “She was ready to run kind people. I think more people want to give, but when she saw me. Then when are afraid to approach people. I feel honoured I gave it to her she said, ‘I can’t to be the one who gets to do it. I was there once believe it, I was praying for myself, so I know how powerful it is when somegloves. I’m so cold.’” one helps you.”

Giving something away, Giving a little something personal in a face-tosomething you don’t need or face way, that’s as important to her as giving in better yet something you are the first place. sacrificing makes a change. It’s “It’s that personal touch. You are saying to nice for the person you give it to, but that’s not who them, ‘I see you.’” it changes. What Wendy has learned is the effect is Wendy says she and members of her team from much greater on the person doing the giving.

BeautiControl will continue to pack purses and “That’s who it changes.” give them away to women in need, but she has a challenge to anyone with unused items and backSecond second chance packs and bags in their closets.

Not only did Wendy survive what could have “Go into the closet, find what you can give and been a deadly or at least life-altering illness, but give it away,” Wendy says. “I challenge the people she came from a childhood of real poverty. of Chilliwack. . . . We all have so much stuff.”

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Chilliwack gangster with a long criminal history faces serious charges in connection with a drug trafficking syndicate working in B.C.’s north.

Clayton Archie Eheler was arrested in Richmond two weeks ago by B.C.’s anti-gang agency, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), after a long investigation into a Fraser Valley crime cell dealing drugs in Fort St. John.

Also charged is 59-year-old Raymond Morrissey of Chilliwack and 29-year-old Mathew Thiessen of Chilliwack. As of Wednesday, both men were at large and wanted by police.

The investigation that led to the December arrest began in August 2014 when the CFSEU-BC began investigating a drug distribution network out of Chilliwack.

In March of this year, the unit announced the seizure of cash, weapons and more than $5 million worth of illegal drugs, including fentanyl. Then on May 8, CFSEU-BC’s North District investigators intercepted Morrissey, an alleged drug runner, as he drove into Fort St. John.

After observing him meet up with two other people in an isolated area just outside town, the CFSEU investigators, with the help of the Fort St. John RCMP, took the

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Clayton Eheler was arrested in Richmond two weeks ago by the province’s anti-gang task force. three into custody.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.8 kilograms of powdered cocaine, 1.6 kilograms of crack cocaine, and just under $138,000 in cash.

The recent arrest of Eheler in Richmond and these new charges against the three men were part of a complex, multi-jurisdictional investigation, according to CFSEU-BC spokesperson Const. Jordan McLellan.

“The removal of potentially deadly street drugs like fentanyl makes our communities safer,” McLellan said in a press release.

“Our investigations span the province and the arrests and seizures we have had in Northern B.C. are further examples that the CFSEUBC will turn its attention anywhere criminal activity is taking place.”

Eheler is charged with one count of possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He was released from custody on conditions and is due in court in Chilliwack on Jan. 5.

Eheler is well-known to the criminal justice system in Chilliwack and is a former associate of the Bacon brothers with connections to the Independent Soldiers gang.

He has, however, tried his hand at a number of presumably legitimate businesses as well. He was involved with a Chilliwack used car dealership, a promotional ad for which features Eheler and his partner posing as if in jail with the tagline: “Prices so low, we should be Behind Bars!”

And earlier this month he was listed as general manager of a business in Abbotsford called “yup, it’s free!” that was promoted on Facebook. “Whole new concept that’s never been done before,” said the invite to the Dec. 12 grand opening, which was later cancelled after his arrest. “You buy a membership with a monthly fee. Then come once a week and get a load of free stuff that u want.”

Together, Chilliwack residents donated food items valued at $1,500 as well as $2,800 in cash to the Salvation Army Food Bank.

A special thank you to Emterra for matching the first $2,000 of community cash donations for a combined event total of $6,300!

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Cameron Leon of Agassiz was on statutory release after serving a two-year federal sentence for the rape and assault of a young woman in an alley in Chilliwack in 2012.

A Canada-wide warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to return to his halfway house on Dec. 1.

Three days later, Mounties attended to Mosquito Creek near Fell Avenue and 17th Street in North Vancouver where Leon was found deceased.

sy later determined foul play.

The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and officers are looking for information from anyone who might know anything.

At this point there are no suspects in Leon’s death.

“Every effort is being made by IHIT to piece together the details of events that preceded this suspected homicide, but as with many of our investigations, public information is key,” said Sgt. Stephanie Ashton, media relations officer for IHIT. “We are asking anyone who may have been in contact with Mr. Leon between the time he went missing on Dec. 1, and the time he was found deceased in North Vancouver. ”

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Chilliwack Mountie has denied six allegations of misconduct, including alleged sexual incidents, which were outlined in a conduct hearing Monday.

Before Monday’s hearing, Const. Daniel Marshall of the Chilliwack RCMP submitted a written denial of six allegations of misconduct, including allegations of inappropriate sexual encounters both on- and off-duty. Three further allegations against him have been withd raw n , b e c au s e o n e c o m plainant recently died.

RCMP Insp. James Knopp, who is chairing the hearing, read out allegations that Marshall had “engaged in discreditable conduct in a manner that is likely to discredit the force.”

Marshall is not facing any criminal charges, according to B.C.’s online court-records system, and none of the professional misconduct allegations against him have been proven.

Knopp, the hearing chairman, said Monday: “We are dealing with, effectively, the very first contested hearing under, shall

we call it, the new RCMP Act.” Amendments to the act, which came into force late last year, Knopp said, are intended “to streamline the process” and “enhance the accountability of the RCMP.” Marshall is currently suspended with pay, said RCMP spokesMark van Manen/PNG man Staff-Sgt. Rob Vermeulen.

RCMP Const. Daniel Marshall leaves an RCMP disciplinary hearing in At the start of the hearing, Vancouver on Monday.

Knopp read out descriptions of Over the next two weeks, parking lot, and she recognized the alleged incidents, including one that began with Marshall Marshall allegedly “returned him from his earlier visit to the allegedly attending a woman’s several times to (the woman’s) group home where she lived.

The young woman testified residence residence while off-du- Marshall looked her up on his in Septem“As a police officer, ty and while police car’s computer system, ber 2014 in on-duty and and asked her questions about response to a it’s his job to e n g a g e d i n her own background, includcall about her protect and help. I s e x u a l a n d ing a sexual assault during her mental health.

The womjust thought he was r o m a n t i c youth. The encounter, she said, c o n d u c t , made her feel “really, really an talked with caring and kind. I i n c l u d i n g , scared” and caused her to have Marshall about but not limit- nightmares. her “menjust felt like I was Marshall’s counsel, Colin ed to, sexual tal health manipulated” intercourse,” Gusikoski, said the constable and her subK n o p p s a i d , will testify that key aspects of her stance-abuse - Complainant r e a d i n g o u t story were “made up,” which she issues,” Knopp disputed. the allegation. said, and MarA second complainant testified Two comshall returned to her home later that day to fol- plainants testified Monday, their she contacted police in October low up, finding the woman unre- names covered by a publica- 2014 to report a stolen bicycle, sponsive in her bedroom. She tion ban. The first complainant, and Marshall responded. was transported to hospital by a t e e n , t e s t i f i e d Ma r s h a l l { See MOUNTIE, page A26 } approached her last year in a emergency crews.

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Remembrance Day curbside collection stays

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Over those last six years the city received a small h o u l d g a r b a g e number of complaints b e p i c k e d u p o n siting a lack of respect for military and service perRemembrance Day? That’s the dilemma sonnel. But it was this year Chilliwack city staff and when there were several complaints and city council faced a letter from the as they receive Royal Canadian complaints when Legion Branch garbage isn’t colNo. 280 asking lected on Nov. 11 the city to stop and they receive EB IRST curbside colleccomplaints when First reported on tion on Rememit is.

From 2004 to chilliwacktimes.com brance Day. At the Dec. 2009 the city did not provide collection on 15 meeting, and in a Remembrance Day, but split decision, city counin 2009 there was a sig- c i l a p p rov e d a s t a f f nificant increase in com- recommendation to conplaints, according to a tinue curbside collection staff report received by city on Nov. 11 with the contractor stopping between council Tuesday.

That’s because many 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Speaking against residents missed out, not realizing their collection Remembrance Day collection, Coun. Chr is day had moved.

Then, in 2010, city Kloot said he has been council approved col- approached and he thinks lection on Nov. 11 with the logistical challenges a pause between 10:30 faced by city staff and the a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to { See GARBAGE, page A26 } honour the minute of

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National inquiry is a vital step

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The statistics are staggering.

While native women make up four per cent of Canada’s female population, 16 per cent of all women murdered in the country between 1980 and 2012 were indigenous.

Indigenous women are three times more likely to report experiencing violence.

Another report indicates that 55 per cent of the cases involve women and children under the age of 31.

But statistics aside, these women are sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, co-workers and neighbours.

That’s why the federal government’s decision to move ahead with an inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women is so important.

There is a need to know why indigenous women fall victim more to violence than other women, whether it’s at the hands of a loved one or a stranger.

It also must be determined if there are systemic influences that lead to indigenous women being potentially treated differently by the police and courts.

We must also know if age-old stereotypes within the broader society have helped create these situations.

Nobody should have illusions that an inquiry will immediately stop abductions and murders overnight. But what the process says is that all lives matter, that it’s not acceptable for these tragic circumstances to be so prevalent.

There’s long been a division among First Nations and the rest of the country, and now is the time to close that gap.

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ne thing you have to learn quickly as an elected official is that it is nearly impossible to make everyone happy at the same time; in fact, some of the things that you do to please one group can just as easily turn off another. This is certainly true of the many different methods I use to communicate with my constituents.

Some prefer social media and stay connected with me via my Facebook and Twitter accounts. They love online debates and relish the cut and thrust of the comment sections under their posts. Others cannot understand why anyone would want to engage on social media with people they do not know, and either aren’t online or refuse to use the platform to engage in political discourse at all. So, a social media presence doesn’t reach everyone, no matter how much effort is put into it.

Some faithfully read our local newspapers cover to cover (you’re doing it now!), read the political coverage and may even write a letter to the editor from time to time. On the other hand,

MP MARK STRAHL Be Our Guest there are some who never find time to read the local paper unless they know that they or one of their family members will be starring in an upcoming edition (shocking, but true!). So, a column or letter to the editor in the local paper reaches many people, but is lost on others.

My regular “Have Your Say” surveys are valued by some and recycled by others. Hundreds of people respond to each one and I’ve had many constituents, especially seniors, tell me that they appreciate the information contained in them and the opportunity to provide feedback on the issues of the day. Others take the time to respond to the surveys, but only to colourfully relay the view that they are a waste of paper. Same brochure, very different response.

I’ve learned as well that what may

demonstrate “accessibility and availability” to some constituents does not do so for others. Over the last four and a half years, I’ve met thousands of people at events in all corners of my riding and have held hundreds of meaningful, one-on-one conversations with people in my office. I’ve had overwhelmingly positive responses from those who have taken advantage of these 30-minute meetings, which can be arranged by contacting my office, however, it is clear that some people don’t feel comfortable coming in to my office and would prefer to share their questions or concerns in a less formal, more public setting.

While I’ll always be available to meet with people for in depth discussions in my office (I have a dozen such meetings scheduled this week), some want to meet me face to face in a different place.

So, in order to serve those folks who might not want a sit down meeting but still want to stay in touch, I’m going to try something new. As I promised during the recent election campaign, I’m going to start hosting

regular “Coffee Connection” meetings. The first such event will be combined with my Christmas Open House this Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at my MP office at 102-7388 Vedder Rd. in Chilliwack.

I hope that many of you will join me and my staff for a cup of coffee and some Christmas baking. This is another opportunity for me to communicate with my constituents, gather feedback and offer answers and assistance regarding federal questions or concerns. Future meetings will be held in different locations around the riding and will be advertised on social media and in our local newspapers.

Now, I know from experience that they won’t be for everyone, but I certainly hope that for some constituents these Coffee Connections will turn out to be their cup of tea. If I don’t see you this Saturday, I want to take this opportunity to say, from my family to yours, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! ◗ Mark Strahl is the Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Hope.

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Hope staff have a better new year Editor: Thank you to the now unemployed staff from She’s Fit Chilliwack for shedding some light onto the situation.

Several people have contacted head office and the only response is “Management made

the decision to close the gym.”

No notice was given to their clients and obviously to their staff. If that’s the way She’s Fit treats people, I and many of us would never join one of their gym’s again.

To the girls, Aleah, Shanni, Kristy, Kayla and Brookelyn, who are all out of work just before the Christmas season I wish you all good luck and hope you can have a Merry Christmas and a better New Year.

Sheila Magill Chilliwack

Thanks to MP for being uncorrect Editor: Finally, a politician who recognizes that we live in a country that celebrates Christmas, and is not afraid to publicly say it.

My wife and I just received a Christmas card from Conservative MP Mark Strahl, a real Christmas card.

Not one of those politically correct Happy Holiday or Seasons Greeting cards.

Thank you Mr. Strahl.

And from my family to yours Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Kim Moore & Sandy Potter Chilliwack

Check out their Christmas lights Editor: Our Christmas light display is bigger and better than last year, and very different.

This year Santa has parked his full-size metal sleigh in our front yard (6932 Coach Lamp Dr. in Chilliwack), and Santa will be waving at all who pass from an upstairs bedroom window.

Thousands of lights and even a train decorate our yard this year, along with lots of woodland animals. Even Olaf is here this year.

We welcome everyone to enjoy our gift to Chilliwack once again. Last year was so gratifying for us when we watched the Christmas Light Tour bus stop at our home. Our display is truly a labour of love.

Jim and Brit Finley Chilliwack

WorkSafeBC rates high, still can learn

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n 1917, a historic compromise was reached between workers and employers when the Workmen’s Compensation Board of British Columbia was created (the name was changed to Workers’ Compensation in 1974 and is currently referred to as WorkSafeBC). Workers gave up the right to sue their employers or fellow workers for injuries on the job in return for a no-fault insurance program fully paid for by employers.

Fast forward to today and the core ideas behind Workers’ Compensation have not changed, although coverage has expanded to more of the workforce (76 per cent of B.C.’s private-sector payroll is now subject to WorkSafeBC rules, the highest percentage of all provinces).

How well the system serves employers and employees is an important question, particularly since government-mandated monopolies do not have the strong discipline of competitors pushing them to better serve clients while keeping costs as low as possible. Small businesses, in particular, can find their obliga-

LAURA JONES Be Our Guest tions challenging both from the perspective of getting good value for the premiums they must pay and dealing with their regulatory obligations.

To help assess how workers’ compensation systems across Canada are serving their small business clients, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) recently released the second edition of a report that ranks the 10 provincial systems based on 35 indicators in seven major areas: cost of premiums; claims management; experience rating; classification and assessment; coverage; long-term fiscal sustainability; and customer service.

How does B.C.’s system stack up? It is in fifth place overall, with a score of 5.7 out of a possible 10 points on the index. Since the first edition of the report in 2011, B.C.’s position has slipped two ranks from third place overall.

One of B.C.’s worst scores is in

the important area of customer service, where it rated a 1.8 out of the possible 10 points. P.E.I. scored highest with 8.6, while Ontario had the lowest score at 0.5. The service scores are based on survey results rating workers’ compensation systems on everything from accessibility and knowledge of staff to the user-friendliness of the websites.

The results are well worth a deep dive for WorkSafeBC staff.

B.C. received its highest scores in the areas of long-term financial sustainability and experience ratings. Experience rating takes into account a business’ claims history when determining its annual assessment. B.C.’s high score is a reflection that it is better than average at rewarding businesses that have good safety records with lower premium rates.

Relative to many other provinces, WorkSafeBC has a good relationship with small business, and CFIB has found them a willing partner on projects such as the Small Business Primer: A Guide to WorkSafeBC. But the current customer service results should be taken as a wake-up call against complacency.

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The haughtiness displayed by them is quite astounding.

Imagine being able to limit the food of plants: carbon dioxide. What happens when a volcano blows its top and spews CO2 into the atmosphere. Never mind those minor details, for the moment the nations are on a “high” over this one. Too bad they couldn’t agree on establishing peace on Earth.

What is going to happen when things don’t work out the way they hope it will, and in a short time it’s revealed that the Green religion hasn’t delivered the goods?

Indeed, the kings of the Earth had their gathering and taken counsel together but in the end they will find that they don’t have the power to alter climate, which over thousands of years has had its highs and lows and puny man will find that he is just that: a puny man with no power over the forces of nature no matter how conceited they are. Pride goeth before destruc-

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that I had with former WorkSafeBC president and CEO David Anderson. I was complimenting him because he was referring to the businesses that pay WorkSafeBC premiums as “customers.” I commented that his “customers” had no choice in the matter since there is no competition, but I still really liked his use of the word. He reminded me there is always the threat of competition if the organization does not perform well. In this sense, he did feel the WorkSafeBC needed to act as if it did have competitors.

Its current executives would do well to heed that advice because in answer to the question, “Should businesses be allowed to buy their workplace disability insurance coverage for employees from a private insurer (not the workers’ compensation system)?”, more businesses said yes (48 per cent) than no (35 per cent). The rest were undecided. ◗ Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at laura. jones@cfib.ca. Follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.

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resh on the heels of Metro Vancouver’s cancellation of its plan to build another garbage incinerator, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) received approval for its solid waste management plant from the Environment Ministry.

“We applaud Minister [Mary] Polak’s decision which will allow for the establishment of policy and regulation that will encourage private sector investment, innovation and competition, while meeting the plan’s target of 90 per cent diversion in the next 10 years,” said FVRD chair and Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz

said in a press release.

The FVRD’s plan focuses on mixed waste material recovery, a sophisticated way to divert as much as possible material from the waste stream and improve recycling.

“By working together with the private sector, and taking advantage of economies of scale, the FVRD hopes to lead by example and implement a true Zero Waste management system in British Columbia,” according to a press release issued Tuesday.

The FVRD release reiterated that mixed waste material recovery is more cost effective than garbage

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Gaetz and other FVRD leaders have been vocal for years in opposition to Metro Vancouver’s plan to build a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the region.

On Dec. 10, Metro announced it discontinued the procurement process for a WTE plant “due to uncertainty around future waste volumes and continued reduction in residual waste.”

“Metro Vancouver remains committed to waste-to-energy as the most sustainable technology solution for deriving benefits from resid-

ual waste after all efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle,” said Greg Moore, Chair of Metro Vancouver in a statement. “Given our collective achievement in recycling and waste reduction, the timeline for requiring additional capacity has been pushed forward by several years, enabling us to scale-up over time based on a growing population and predictable waste volumes.”

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“Continuing to invest in antiquated methods of waste reduction and greenwashing it with the term ‘waste-to-energy’ is rather disingenuous and a shameful waste of resources,” she said. “Quite simply, incinerating garbage is not efficient, clean, or safe. The toxic byproducts of burning garbage include known carcinogens. The FVRD is committed to supporting true Zero Waste strategies such as those found in material recovery facilities.”

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t was a good weekend for the Chilliwack Chiefs who won two road games in Prince George decisively and another at Prospera Centre against Merritt, boosting them ahead of Wenatchee by three points as they hold top spot in the Mainland division.

The wins on Thursday (7-3) and Friday (6-1) against the Spruce Kings proved the Chiefs travel well, and the return home on Sunday to beat the Centennials 5-2 brought their most recent streak to three.

On the Chiefs’ first night in Prince George team captain Jordan Kawaguchi made a statement, scoring the first four goals for Chilliwack—all of them assisted by Darien Craighead.

By the time his teammate Austin Adam broke Kawaguchi’s streak toward the end of the second period Prince George had also scored three times, making it 5-3 Chiefs going into the second intermission.

Two more Chilliwack goals in the third frame from Kohen Olischefski and Eric Benshadle (a shorthanded, empty-netter) made the win imminent (7-3) for the visiting Chiefs.

And it was more of the same the

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Chilliwack Chiefs Darien Craighead (top) holds one of the many teddy bears tossed to the ice after the first Chiefs goal was scored in Sunday’s game at Prospera Centre. The Chiefs took their winning streak to three in a row with a 5-2 victory over Merritt.

following night in Spruce King territory, but with a different shooter in the spotlight.

Vimal Sukumaran scored his second hat trick of the season on Friday night at the Prince George Coliseum, all of them in the first period.

The Chiefs scored the first five goals of the game before 14 minutes of action.

Prince George’s Corey Hoffman made it 5-1 before the first intermission, stealing a shutout from Chiefs goalie Aidan Pelino.

Kawaguchi scored the game’s final goal on a power play in period two, and both teams were unable to put points on the board in the last frame.

Pelino notched two more wins in Prince George stopping 51 of 55 shots and is now fifth in the league by goals against average (GAA 2.28, SV% .919, GP22).

After a day off the Chiefs returned to Prospera ice, hosting Merritt on Sunday.

The first period ended with the score at 2-2, but the Chiefs outshot Merritt 37-18 over 60 minutes, putting three more pucks past Centennial goalie Cole Kehler to end the game 5-2. { See CHIEFS, page A13 }

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is the final Chiefs report prior to the New Year, so back by popular demand (Not really, but I heard Bob & Doug Mackenzie’s version the other day and thought it would be fun to write another one of these), “The Chilliwack Chiefs, 12 Days of Christmas.” It is recommended that you sing along with me using a C note.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: 12, the number of scholarships that the Chiefs will have on their roster this season, with the next commitment.

Currently a whopping 11 players have secured NCAA division 1

to watch list for the 2016 NHL Draft On the ninth day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: nine of 15 road games remaining versus Mainland Division opponents.

Chiefs Report On the eighth day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: eight “schollies.” goals for Kahnawake, Que. product On the eleventh day of Christmas Kale Kane who leads the Chiefs in my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: 11 penalty minutes with 40.

THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY regular season home games remain- FRIDAY On the seventh day of Christmas ing at Prospera Centre. my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: sevOn the tenth day of Christmas my en game-winning for speedster DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER goals DECEMBER DECEMBER Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: 10 pen- Vimal Sukumaran. alty minutes for Kohen Olischefski On the sixth day of Christmas who along with Dennis Cholowski is my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: on the NHL Central Scouting Players $6 tickets for everyone who brings

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On the fifth day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: five combined shut-outs for netminders Matteo Esposito and Aidan Pelino.

On the fourth day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: four away games in a row in Wenatchee versus the second-place Wild. Two this Friday and Saturday and a twin bill on Jan. 2 and 3.

On the third day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: three points more than Wenatchee with Chilliwack holding two games in hand.

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On the second day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: two players that have 41 points to lead the Chiefs in scoring: Captain Jordan Kawaguchi (23 goals and18 assists) and Vimal Sukumaran (22 goals and 19 assists).

On the first day of Christmas my Chilliwack Chiefs sent to me: One Mainland Division first-place team.

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› Sports The Valley Huskers football team announced their 2016 spring camp will take place May 13 to 15 in the new year at Exhibition Stadium. Local players pay $75 which includes a T-shirt, two lunches and two dinners. Out-of-towners pay $150, but also get two breakfasts and two nights at a hotel. If interested, contact head coach Jason Quinter (jquinter@gmail. com) or general manager Moe Agagnier (moeagagnier@shaw.ca) for more details.

Have any lacrosse questions?

There are still three more dates for in-person questions for the upcoming Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse season. Members of the organization’s executive will be at the Chilliwack Mall outside of Sport Chek on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Go to www. chilliwacklacrosse.com to find more information and links to online registration and fees.

{ CHIEFS, from page A12 } Chiefs goals came from Olischefski, Zach Giuttari, Linden Hora, Jesse Lansdell and newcomer Aaron O’Neill.

After their eventful weekend, Kawaguchi and Sukumaran are tied for ninth in points (41) in the

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For a donation to the food bank, The Yard Baseball Academy is providing two days of baseball clinics to tadpole, mosquito and peewee age kids over the holidays. The Chirstmas Camps are open to the first 20 players who register by emailing battersbox22@hotmail. com. Sessions will be held on Dec. 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (tadpole), 12 to 1 p.m. (mosquito) and 1 to 2 p.m. (peewee). Throwing, hitting and defence will be taught to players of any level.

Minor baseball sign ups

Chilliwack minor baseball is open for 2016 registration for returning players online (cmb.goalline.ca) and will open in January for new players. Those who are new to the league are required to attend

BCHL. In all three games, the Chiefs kept their opponents off the scoreboard in the third period. ◗ The Chiefs have a cross-border, two-game road series coming up this weekend as they travel to Wenatchee.

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Local efforts could bring as many as eight Syrian families

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here could be eight Syrian families coming to Chilliwack in the coming weeks if all goes as planned.

City council heard about the local effort to bring refugees to the community in an update at Tuesday’s meeting.

Speaking to Mayor Sharon Gaetz and council was Vern Tompke of Vineyard Community Centre and Julia Dodge from Refugees and Chilliwack (REaCH).

Tompke’s umbrella group Chilliwack Cares is, in his words, a vehicle to

cheerlead for the fundraising efforts for those hoping to sponsor refugees.

Tompke told council that he and others recognized the need to try to help suffering that is unparalleled since the Second World War. “I am so proud about the response that I have seen,” he said.

Dodge told council about her group REaCH, made up of her, Eleasha Sabourin, Amber Point, Daris LaPointe and LaPointe’s mother. The group had a goal of raising $30,000 to sponsor a family of four to come to Chilliwack, and before their fundraiser held at Society Gathering House Wednesday night they had

already surpassed that goal.

“This is a sublime example of how community development works at its best,” Dodge said.

The group has received donations from across the community and from as diverse places as family members in other provinces and “children walking into The Book Man with their piggy banks.”

“I think it’s been a great example of how people of all ages can get involved, how a community can pull together in such an incredibly short period of time,” Dodge said.

Gaetz said she was proud of the response seen so far in Chilliwack.

“I love that it didn’t have to be organized by city hall,” Gaetz said. “People just said, ‘We are doing it and get out of our way.’”

While REaCH has attained its fundraising goal, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still huge need through them or other organizations.

Anyone interested in getting involved has a number of options: Check out REaCH’s website at www. refugeesandchilliwack.com. They are on Facebook too at www.facebook. com/refugeesandchilliwack. Or check out www.facebook.com/groups/ChilliwackRefugeeSupport, a clearinghouse for all things happening locally.

Another option is the Eastern Fraser Valley Refugee Committee, a group formed by a number of local churches.

The group is made up of the Agassiz, Rosedale, Mount Shannon, Chilliwack, and Carman United Churches, Christ Lutheran Church, and other partners.

Congregation members are urged to donate through their respective congregations, but other donations can be made through Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Rd. Anyone with questions can call Chilliwack United Church (604-792-4634), Mount Shannon United Church (604-792-7299) or Carman United Church (604-8583223).

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This year’s letters are provided by the students at East Chilliwack and Unsworth elementary schools

Mrs. Yolkawski’s Grade 2 class at East Chilliwack elementary Dear Santa, I went to Kamloops and in Kamloops I saw some cubs. Can I please have a zoom kitty and money to spend when I go to Mexico in January? My birthday is in december 24th. How are the reindeer doing? I hope you enjoy your Christmas.

Your friend, Tailor Dear Santa, are your reindeer doing good?

How is rudolf doing? Is rudolf’s nose red and bright for Christmas?

I am in grade two now. I live in promontory now. I live in a suite but on January 4th I’m moving into a new house. I am hopping for a cling set, a phone, crayola krver I would like lego I would like

a zoomed kitty I would like a stuffy I would like a chocolate pen and a new back pack. I hope you can go on a holiday after Christmas.

Your friend, Kelly Dear Santa, How are the has rudolf beeng good this year? I will not for get your cookies this year how are your elves doing this yea? Can you sat hi to mrs claus for me. Has she been making good food for you? Has she been making cookies for you? How many reindeer you have? How many elves? Can I please have a chocolate pen Can I please have a new ballet outfit?

Can I please have a lego set that is a barbie? If I am good can I get all of this stuff I wonder if you will

get a day off of work fly safe.

Your friend, Melanie Dear Santa, I hope your having a good year so far How is Rudof doing? I bet Okay How you doing up in the north pole? I bet it is cold Thank you for nintindo ds that you got me a couple of years ago. My day is going good so far! how is your day gowing? I am in grade two my class is mrs yollkowski is my teacher. May i plea have ps3 with mincraft. and may i plea hav a air hogs toy Your friend, Kadon { See SANTA page A16 }

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Wishing you and yours a blessed

Christmas and a Happy New Year!

John Martin, MLA Chilliwack

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{ SANTA, from page A15 } Dear Santa, This i was good. I am asking you questions. How are the reindeer?

Are of toys finished? is Rudolf behaving? This year would like a crayola carver and hockce Lego I also would like a Lego police station This year I am in hockey How is Mrs. Claus? I hope you have a good trip around the world How many elves do you have? I hope have a good rest.

Your friend, Logan Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doin have they been good? Where are you plannin to go first? I am in hockey now. I am really good. My year has been good. I also went to disneyland for the first time. Santa have you been helping your elfs with toys Thank you Santa for the iPod that you made for me. Santa I’m hoping for a remote control race car with a race car track and two controller and two cars if you can please. Santa I can’t wait to go to Mexico. Its hot so you shut come. I hope you have a good holiday.

Your friend, Zach Dear Santa, I’ve been good thus year. Are the toys done? I hope theres one for me. How is rudolf doing? I hope he’s been good So how much time

does it take to make a xbox Thank you for the lego and video game.

I’m going to Disneyland. My elf is the goofiest elf in my family she’s around the fire place and we open presents I want a jet remote control a norf gun and one more thing an iPad. Ireally want that stuff.

Your friend, Aiden Dear Santa, dear santa how many reign deer do you have. How heavy is your sleigh with the sack in it How many houses do you go to normally Have the rein deer been behaving I want ever busy to have holiday gifts thank you for the 3d book I really read it thank you for the decoration Id really like a remote control thats in the mall I’m excited for christmas Have you ever built a snowman before Do the elfs only eat sugar or are they healthy Have you had a candy cane before How much wrapping paper roles do you have ever made a ginger bred houses before Your friend, Logan A Dear Santa, Does Rudolfs now relley light up.

What is it like at the North Pole. I liked playing sooner this season. thank you for the AG bed Santa. I am going to be home. P.S. place go through the front for. P.P.S. the carits are for you and your ran der.

Your friend, Jillian

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Dear Santa, Havbe the reindeer ben nice to rudolf? Are the toys ready? This year I am grade two. I have made a present for my mom and dad.

Thank you for the present last year.

This year I am hoping for an iPad to read. Santa remember to use the front door because our chimney is small.

Your friend, Marena Dear Santa, I hope youev been having a grate day. I really want to see you. I am having a Christmas covert. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Are the reindeer being good? I do not know if I am going some where. I am going to see you in the mall. I love turtles.

I love candy canes. Me and my family might mack your favourite cookies we might give a carrot to rudollf. Thank you for the bow and arrow. It is really fun to play with it. Some day my dad might grow a beerd lik you. We might go to the mall. Can I pleas have a pet turtle and some mack up please Your friend, Nathlia Dear Santa, Have the reindeer been good?

Also are you excited for Christmas?

I have been wondering if me and Sierra are on the good list. We are really excited about Christmas. Are { See SANTA, page A20 }

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Dear Santa, How cold is it? Has there been any snow storms? How are the elves? I’v had a good year with my family. I went to my cabin. I learned how to water ski. Thank you for all the presents from you. Santa I would really like a zoomed kitty and a computer that is blue and trauize. I would like new skis. I am excited for the holidays and also just remember to not knock the christmas tree because it’s wobbly.

Heres some advice go out the front door. Also remember to tell Alfred that he is the best elf in the whole universe. Have a safe trip around the world. Hope you like the cookies.

Your friend, Abbigail

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› Letters to Santa { SANTA, from page A16 } most of the toys done? Me and Sierra are up to making presents for are Mom and Dad. Last year we made a snowman out of white clay. I can’t wait until Christmas.

Thank you for all the gifts that you gave me last year. What I’m hoping got is a 12 pack of Shopkins.

Also I would really like a Barbie & the dream house. I would really like a zoomed puppy please. I hope you have a safe trip around the world. Say hi to Mrs. claus for me and please say that I say Merry Christmas for me if you have time to. Have a Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas. Have a very fun hailday.

Your friend, Montanna Dear Santa, How do you fly around the world in just one night? Do you feed the reindeer carrots? How is rudolf doing? This summer I went to Maui and it was fun there. I got a bird this summer and her name is Clover. Thank you for the Octanots toy I’ve played with it a lot this year. I am really hoping for a

bunny and one other thing with is a laptop. I am really excited for the christmas consert at my school We are going to sing. I hope you have a great time flying around the world.

Your friend, Abby Dear Santa, I hope you have had a great year.

How are the reindeer? Is Rudolf behaving? have the other reindeer been treating rudolf nicely? How is Mrs. claus? been felling? Thank you for all the presents you got me I love them. This year I so badly want legit Charlie Conway jersey with the C and last name too. P.S. The legit socks that match the jersey too please. I hope you get around the world safely this year.

Thank you again.

Your friend Dane Dear Santa, I hope you had a great holiday with Mrs Claus. How are the reindeer? Are the elves doing a lot of work at the work shop? All I want for christmas is a fire fighter lego

set and some books. Watch out for a baby crying so cover jour ears.

I am in soccer and I love soccer I have a baby sister and I have an older sister I am in grade 2. Thank you for my present from last year I played with it all the time. I hope you have a great holiday with Mrs. Claus, rudolf and the other reindeer. How are the snow blizzards in the north pole? Is anything damaged around there? Do you have a small fireplace? I am excited for Christmas with my family and friends and friends and cousins. I like decorating the tree and having dinner.

Your friend, Oliver Dear Santa, How do you deliver all the presents in one night? How is Mrs. Claus? Does anybody get you a presents? I s anybody being good?

I have been good this year. My hus has three fire plices. I joined soccer and hockey. I have had a good year. Thank you for all the toys at Christmas Your friend, Riley

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Your friends: Shayla and Samantha from Ms. Hannah’s students Dear Santa, I love you so much. How many elves do you have? How old are you? I would like a make-up vanity please.

Your friend, Ava Larsen Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I think I am been nice this year. List this year. This year I

am wishing for lego, Jurassic World velociraptors, cars, toy elfs, and new fishing rod and bait.

Your friend, Wyatt

My name iOS Lincoln and I am 5 years old. I have been a good boy.

Could I have Lego, Your friend, Lincoln

Dear Santa, Could I please have these items for Christmas: 1. Ipad mini 2. Lego friends cruise ship 3. Disney Infinity Inside out playlet 4. Tracing paper 5. Mixels 6. A pretty dress 7. Warm socks 8. Chapetr books And last of all to be HAPPY! Oh and Rudolf I really like your nose.

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Dear Santa, I love you. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. What do your elves talk like? For Christmas I want a Frozen art set.

Your friend, Hannah

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Dear Santa, I think I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like a: 1. Crane with a wrecking ball 2. lots of lego 3. electric tractor with a bucket Love Aiden { See SANTA, page A23 }

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he votes are in and former principal and district administrator Bob Patterson has won the Chilliwack School District trustee byelection by a wide margin.

Patterson garnered 833 votes in the Dec. 12 vote beating out Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra director Paula DeWit, who finished second, with 197 votes.

Patterson is a retired superintendent of schools who worked before that as a teacher,

Wide margin of victory for former principal

a vice-principal at Chilliwack Junior (now CMS) and Sardis secondary, and a principal at Mt. Slesse middle and Sardis secondary.

Eighteen-year-old Chilliwack secondar y school graduate Megan Praat finished third in last Saturday’s byelection with 186 votes.

There were a total of 1,905 ballots cast, a turnout of just three per cent of eligible voters, according to the unofficial results.

This was slightly better than the 2013 byelection in which Dan Coulter won with 520 votes out of a total 1,427. With approximately 63,000 eligible voters that’s a turnout of just 2.3 per cent.

After Patterson, DeWit and Praat, former educator and administrator Marion Mussell was fourth with 155 votes. RCMP officer Angelina Gosselin garnered 154 votes, two-time school board trustee Lisa Thébault got

120, three-time candidate Karen Jarvis received 113, business owner Brian Mielke earned 63, nurse and businessman John Edwards received 35, mortgage advisor Perry Sherstobetoff had 25, UFV student Alisha Atkinson got 15 and two-time previous candidate Rob Stelmaschuk finished 12th with nine votes.

The byelection was held to fill the vacant seat created when longtime trustee Martha Wiens died.

New trustee has already affected change

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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efore former school principal Bob Patterson was even elected in Saturday’s Chilliwack trustee byelection, he already affected school board policy.

During the campaign, questions were raised about the appropriateness of him shooting election videos inside Mt. Slesse middle school, and the school board has now disallowed the practice in the future.

The series of short videos appeared on his campaign page, “Bob Patterson for School Trustee,” although they were later removed.

When first asked on Nov. 25, School District 33 secretary treasurer Gerry Slykhuis said via email that Patterson did not ask permission to use the facility.

“The Board did not authorize and did not receive a request from any of the candidates to use any school district space,” Slykhuis said.

“We would expect that anyone using a school in this way would ask the Principal or the District for permission first. That did not hap-

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A screenshot from the video filmed inside Mt. Slesse school posted on the Bob Patterson for School Trustee Facebook page, but later deleted. pen in this case.”

When asked by someone else about whether the videos didn’t violate rules, Patterson responded that schools are facilities “encouraged to be used by the public” and he pointed to some of the new community schools that are specifically designed with additional public space.

“The protocols for permission

were to seek permission from the Board office and then to receive permission from the administration of the school,” Patterson wrote on Facebook on Nov. 12.

Chief elections officer Carol Friesen said she fielded a call about the videos, but according to Elections BC there is nothing in the legislation that forbids a candidate from campaigning

anywhere they like.

The whole issue may have been a matter of miscommunication, as Slykhuis later confirmed that Patterson received permission not from senior administration and the principal of Mt. Slesse, but from a “booking clerk” at the district office and the vice-principal of the school where he, too, once served as vice-principal.

Since the videos, the district’s Education Policy Advisory Committee recommended changes to policy 906, which guides community use of facilities.

And at its last meeting before the byelection on Dec. 8, the school board approved the addition of one line to policy 906: “Schools will not be used for any individual’s municipal campaign purposes.”

For his part, in a telephone message asking for comment in November, Patterson said the issue about the video was “growing out of proportion and it seems to me like very petty politics.”

Patterson won the Chilliwack School District byelection on Dec. 12 by a wide margin, garnering 44 per cent of the votes cast out of 12 candidates.

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hope all of Chilliwack would do at the same time.”

Both Gaetz and staff suggested more effort could go towards communicating the stoppage to homeowners around 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day. “The recommended format allows the city to continue to uphold its commitment to providing an efficient and reliable curbside collection service that also respects active service members, veterans and fallen soldiers,” the staff report concluded.

The recommendation to continue with status quo curbside collection on Remembrance Day passed five to two with Gaetz, Couns. Stam, Ken Popove, Sam Waddington and Jason Lum in favour, and Couns. Kloot and Attrill opposed.

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contractor pale in comparison to the challenges facing those who fight for their country.

“They don’t ask for a lot and I think this is something we can look at,” Kloot said.

Coun. Sue Attrill agreed.

“I understand one of the reasons why we continue is that it is not considered to be an official national holiday,” she said. “That in itself, I think, is a problem in this country.”

Mayor Sharon Gaetz and Coun. Chuck Stam, however, spoke in favour of the recommendation to continue service with the one-hour break in service spanning 11 a.m. on Nov.

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wChilliwack city hall decided Tuesday to continue to collect garbage on Nov. 11 with a pause between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. despite complaints from some, including the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 280.

11. Stam pointed out that many other businesses remain open on Nov. 11 as do city recreational facilities. “Shutting it down for an hour is very respectful,” he said.

Gaetz said no matter what they do, it can never

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After some time, she went with him to his cruiser, she said, where he allegedly used his police computer to look up information on her background.

Marshall gave her his card, and left. Some time later, she texted his cellphone to invite him over, she testified, “because I trusted him and because

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The officer returned to her home around 11 that night, in plain clothes, she testified, and they allegedly had sex.

A few weeks later, she contacted the police, because after she reflected on the incident, she said, “it just didn’t seem right.”

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n the Dec. 10 Chilliwack Times article “ALC kills cemetery owner’s request to expand plots” it was stated that the Carman United Church Cemetery is only open to members of the church.

This information came from the proponent’s ALC application, but a representative from Carman stated the cemetery is open to all community members regardless of denomination or faith.

The Times regrets any confusion this may have caused.

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ohn McDermott is an international recording star and household name and will perform April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Besides his stellar musical career—platinum, double-platinum, triple-platinum albums and multiple Juno nominations —he is also known for his commitment to veterans’ causes—the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honour Society’s Bob Hope Award, the Ted Williams Globe & Anchor Award from the USMC and, here at home, a commendation from the Minister of Veteran’s Affairs for this ongoing work, which includes his foundation McDermott House Canada, dedicated to improving care in the final stages of terminal illness and providing a warm, welcoming place to stay for Canada’s veterans, military, first responders and their families.

In concert, whether he is sharing the stage with a topnotch group of musical friends or touring the world as part of the famed Three Irish Tenors, McDermott continues to enchant audiences with his beautiful voice and sensitive renditions.

Though time and travel have introduced him to a wealth of new material and experiences, he manages to incorporate that diversity into his performances, while retaining the beguiling sense of humour that endeared him to audiences from the beginning. This tour features songs from his latest release, Traditionally Yours, as well as a variety of favourites from his vast recording catalogue.

A delectable evening of story and song, delivered with charm and grace by the consummate craftsman himself, John McDermott.

◗ Reserved seating tickets for John McDermott ... Traditionally Yours April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre are $44 to $47.50 (tax and facility fees included; handling charges extra). Call 604-391(SHOW)7469 to order tickets.

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› Showtime JOIN THE CIRCLE

Chilliwack Drum Circle gather every first and third Fridays monthly (Dec. 18) at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre starting at 5 p.m. When there is a heart beat, there is rhythm. Chilliwack Community Drum Circle welcomes everyone to join us for free improvisation, musical social, sound meditation and unison drumming.

No prior music experience required.

Bring your special drum and percussion or use ours.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

A Celebration of Christmas takes place at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, available at the Box Office, at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by phone at 604-391-7469(SHOW).

CHILLED FUNDRAISER

Chilliwack band Chilled Clarity wants to give back this holiday season and is headlining and organizing a fundraiser at the Rickshaw Theatre (254 East Hastings St., Vancouver) on Dec. 20 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 at the door with a non-perishable food item or $15 at the door with a percentage going to the Vancouver Food Bank. Opening for Chilled Clarity is Micke Machado Trio, Strip and Uncle Sid. Secondary Characters Musical Theatre Company hosts a Christmas Cabaret and Family Sing Along at St. Thomas Hall (46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack) on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are only $10 per adult and $5 per child 10 years and under, and include cider, hot chocolate, cookies, and some top notch Christmas entertainment from members of Secondary Characters. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling 604-795-4780.

SUNDAY IS FUNDAY

Anavets Unit 305 on Yale Road hosts its infamous Jam Nite on Sundays. Many of the area’s best performers from all genres come out to entertain themselves and the masses. Live music starts at 4 p.m. and continues till everyone’s too tired to dance anymore.

OPEN MIC AT MIKE’S

There will be an open mic at Friendly Mike’s Pub every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

Dickens 17th Annual Animated Doll Christmas Village is now open Monday to Saturday until Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Share in the magic of Christmas and walk down Candy Cane Lane. See the Teddy Bears Picnic, the Pet Shop, Santa’s Forest, Mickey’s Christmas Party, the Penguin Playground, Nik’s Workshop and visit with Santa in

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Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents THE LONELY - A Tribute to Roy Orbison on Wednesday, March 2 at the Hub International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. THE LONELY delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison. Veteran Mike Demers leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of the Caruso of rock. THE LONELY - A Tribute to RRoy Orbison approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut. Tickets are just $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Doors at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.

Emma’s Nursery. Admission to the Village is by donation. Visit www. dickenssweets.com for Santa’s hours or telephone 604-793-1981.

DISTILLERY FESTIVAL

The Chilliwack Academy of Music will hold the inaugural Fraser Valley Distillery Festival at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Jan. 29. Tickets are $45 and are available now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. They may be purchased by calling 604391-7469 or by visiting The Centre’s website at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. This is a 19-plus event.

ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s brand new range of arts and crafts classes begins in January. For the full picture of what’s available visit www.chillliwackculutralcentre.ca/ classes. You can also call The Centre

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TOWERS AND TREES

Towers and Trees will play the Acoustic Emporium on Friday, Jan. 8 following the release of their first full-length album, The West Coast. Known for Montreal and infectious online covers, Towers and Trees is led by lead singer/sole-songwriter, Adrian Chalifour.

MCDERMOTT CONCERT Reserved seating tickets for John McDermott ... Traditionally Yours are $44 to $47.50 (tax and facility fees included; handling charges extra), and on sale for the April 14 show at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more info, pictures, and audio clips visit www.shantero.com or www.

PICTURES WITH SANTA

Happy Orthodontics plays host to a Pictures With Santa fundraising event where 100 per cent of the proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. The pictures are by donation. The dates for the event are Friday, Dec. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. The photo sessions take place at Happy Orthodontics, located at 1-45840 Yale Rd. in Chilliwack.

WILMAS FUNDRAISER

Wilmas Transition House therapy dogs will be at Raining Cats & Dogs 6640 Vedder Rd. Dec. 19 from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to host a photo booth. For a donation you can have your picture taken with the therapy dogs: an English Mastiff and a Bloodhound wearing Santa hats. All proceeds will go to the children and women at the long-term, secondstage facility.

YOU’VE GOT A 50/50 CHANCE

Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association’s (CRJYAA) newest fundraising initiative is “The Longest Running 50/50” which will run Dec. 31. Tickets are 10 tickets for $10 or 30 tickets for $20. The funds raised will be used to expand CRJYAA programs in schools and help at risk youth in the community. The winning ticket will be drawn at noon on Dec. 31 at Cottonwood Mall. ◗ Compiled by staff

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Traditional Danish folk musicians Kristian Bugge, Sonnich Lydom and Morten Alfred Høirup will play Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge on Jan. 16.

Diverse musical fare at Bozzini’s LYDOM, BUGGE & HØIRUP

A Night of Traditional Danish Folk Music is set for Jan. 16. Direct from Copenhagen three of Denmark’s leading folk musicians—Sonnich Lydom (accordion, harmonica, vocals), Kristian Bugge (violin) and Morten Alfred Høirup (guitar, vocal)—will take you along on a tour around the music traditions of their home country. Visit www. trad.dk/ to learn more about this amazing trio.

• Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge - Jan. 16. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604-792-0744 to reserve.

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• Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604-792-0744.

JEFF LANG Called “Australia’s best roots-music artisan” by Rolling Stone Melbourne’s Jeff Lang effortlessly blends rock, roots, ballads and the blues. Touring in support of his exclusive Canadian EP Running by the Rock, Jeff is visiting Chilliwack for the first time.

• Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge on Feb. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604792-0744 to reserve. Visit www. bozzinisrestaurant.com.

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› News { DOUGLAS, from page A1 } Crown Counsel Allan Mandell said he didn’t object to moving the trial to New Westminster, in part because of better security availability in that courthouse.

“My concern is delay,” Mandell added.

The trial is expected to last six to 10 weeks, there are outstanding pre-trial

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Douglas trial expected to last six to eight weeks and voir dire matters to resolve, a witness list to complete and Beatch said his “calendar is booked up.”

Beatch also told the court he hasn’t even met with his client yet.

He told the court his co-counsel on the matter has no availability for a trial of this length until 2017.

Mandell said he wanted to make it clear on the record that the delay in getting the case to trial is purely as a result of Douglas’s own lawyers.

He said the Crown will be ready to proceed in the spring or fall.

“It’s up to Mr. Beatch,” Mandell said.

“Spring or fall of what?” Douglas

asked over the video link.

“Next year,” Mandell said.

Further complicating the case is the fact that Crown tried to get Beatch kicked off the case last month because he represented one of the Crown’s witnesses on another matter. The application to have Beatch removed

was dismissed, but the judge ordered that he not be allowed to cross-examine this particular witness. For this reason, Beatch got co-counsel to defend Douglas.

“It’s [co-counsel’s] calendar that would push this into April [2017],” Beatch said.

The case is due back in court in New Westminster on Jan. 25 to fix a date for trial.

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Carol Law is fighting to preserve our military past.

Wants the city as partner { MILITARY, from page A1 }

project and would be available to use for military reunions, community to see it on property adjaevents such as weddings cent to the Vedder cenoand memorials and, espetaph . . . and she’d like to cially, fundraisers. see the City of Chilliwack Law is also excited play a lead role in making about the recently elected it happen.

Liberal government that “I want the City of has vowed to reopen vetChilliwack as a partner in erans affairs offices. this,” she says.

“What better communiSo far, Law has been ty than ours to open one,” pounding the pavement Law says. seeking support from the And even a tourist various military groups bureau could be housed and organizations. It’s in the new building something she feels she’s because of its proximity good at because she’s not to Cultus ex-military.

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Digital Media Representative Black Press | Surrey, BC Black Press Community Media is the largest independently-owned media company in Canada, with more than 80 titles and websites in British Columbia.

Digital Sales We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as a Black Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth.

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TRANSPORTATION 836

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

WINTER SPECIAL --$25.00 OFF. Columbia Cleaning Service is providing Cleaning Service, and Home Organization. We clean construction sites, and industrial areas as well. Columbia Cleaning Service will provide you with exceptional results. For more info call us at 778927-1326 www.columbiacleaningservice.ca

THE ESTATE OF WAYNE KENNETH HAUGEN Any person having a claim to the Estate of Wayne Kenneth Haugen formally Chilliwack, B.C.

Please contact Carol Wilson 604-859-1270

Competition closes: December 31, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LOOKING FOR WITNESSES for a multi vehicle accident, westbound on Hwy#1 near the Glover Road overpass on October 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. A road rage incident started a chain reaction accident involving a white pickup, brown and black SUVs. Please contact Chris at 604269-85120 File no. 23421.

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Vladimir Krejcik is indebted to George Pilgram for storage and towing on 1999 20’ Campion Boat with Reg # 6K16161 s/n ZBI56548I899 Trailer with VIN #: 1ZEAAVNAXXA008883 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $10,500.00 plus any additional costs of storage and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of January, 2016 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at 169 - 51075 Falls Court Chilliwack BC. The Vehicle was placed in storage in January of 2013.

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The Real Estate Weekly, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to contribute to an award winning product.

The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Your customer service will be second to none. You will be experienced in cold call selling, creative marketing planning and experienced with digital. You will also be proficient in Excel and Word programs.

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Competitive Base Salary, Commission and Benefits.

A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

If you are up to the challenge, please email your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Lisa Farquharson Publisher: REW Chilliwack lisa@blackpress.ca Competition closes December 22, 2015

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Real Estate Weekly is the trusted source for real estate information in the Fraser Valley. With a weekly delivery to over 173,000 households, our publications are the premiere resource for real estate and the most cost effective way to reach home buyers in the Fraser Valley.

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