The Chilliwack Progress Friday, February 11, 2011
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Residents must fight gravel plan Vedder Mountain/gravel pit, this is definitely not what we want as taxpayers. It’s what all levels of governments want and this includes the developer. We, as taxpayers, had better wake up to what is happening to our city, and give a strong message to our local government that we do not want this destruction and ugliness to take place on Vedder Mountain. What Mr. Kirkness wants to do to Vedder Mountain is disgusting and will be ugly and visible. I live in Websters Landing,
which is in Sardis, and I already see this mountain being stripped; I see it from the freeway and other areas of this city as well. Yes, I wonder how many of our good citizens will stand up and be counted against this being given approval. Where does our local government stand on this? We sure are not hearing anything from our elected officials. They are being awfully quiet despite articles and letters to the editor about this destruction (let’s call it what it is). This doesn’t just affect
Yarrow; it will have an impact on all of us. We, as taxpayers and residents, need to get a very strong message across to our local government that if they approve what this developer is trying to convince them – that this will be concealed – then they are burying their head in the sand like an ostrich, and they are doing a great injustice to all who live in this beautiful setting.
How refreshing to read about the “Made in Chilliwack” Spero homes, (Katie Bartel, Chilliwack Progress, February 1), being built under the direction of Jack Robertson, executive director of Spero. What a fine contribution by Teen Challenge, Yarrow [more Chilliwack] in the assembly and preparation for shipping these materials to Haiti of these 100 durable homes.
Also most refreshing to read about the generosity of the donor of “his aluminum and glass railing systems business, the society had its mission.” And more unusual even this generous person wished to remain anonymous. In reading this I was reminded of Blaise Pascal’s, Pens’ees, abridged and edited by James M Houston, “Mind on Fire”, quoting Pascal, “Noble deeds are most valuable when
they are kept secret. And the best thing about them is the attempt to keep them secret.” Pascal,1623-1662, was not only a brilliant physicist but also a major theologian of his day. As such Pascal was aware also of what Jesus taught about giving to the needy, Matthew chapter 6:1-4. I would guess that the kind donor of the aluminum and glass railings for the Spero homes must also have known about what
Jesus taught about not trumpeting one’s generosity. Further I also suspect that the energy of the Teen Challenge assemblers was likewise inspired by this example of generosity to also make their valuable contribution in the assembly and packing. Can you imagine the joy of the Haitian families for their new, durable homes. They will surely also give much glory to God!
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Drug dealer sorry for his actions For many months I lived a lifestyle that is completely out of character for me. I was a drug trafficker, preying on the weak and addicted for nothing more than financial gain, to support myself and my young son. I have dishonoured my family and friends, and feel guilt and shame to this very day for my actions. I acted stereotypically as someone who didn’t think they were doing harm to the community, with an attitude that, “If I’m not selling drugs, someone else will be.” Looking back at it now, I realize that my actions were completely wrong, and someone with my intelligence should never have done such a thing. I took the easy route to try and further myself financially
and it ended up costing me the better part of four years of my life. I am now going through house arrest, which although can sometimes be lonely, is better than sitting in jail, unable to see my son and contribute to his overall development. I hope that he never learns of my treacherous behaviour because I would never want a lifestyle like that for him or any other child for that matter. Once again, Chilliwack, I am very sorry for contributing to our quiet town’s criminal world. I will, however, use this experience to better myself and give back to Chilliwack, through work programs, even lecturing high school kids about the negative side of drug dealing. Being born and raised in Chilliwack, I
can’t fathom the impact I might have had on so many lives, and how ashamed I am that I would inflict this on a place I’ve called home for my entire life. I plan on raising my family here and will no longer stand for the tyranny of drug dealers and criminals in our community. For the town that has given me so much, Chilliwack, I’m sorry to all your citizens and I pray one day I too will make amends with myself for acting as a parasite, fueling the addictions of so many of your citizens. I will hold these thoughts close to my heart until the end of my days. Please forgive me. Andrew J. Morrison
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