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School district superintendent Corinne McCabe set to retire BY CORNELIA NAYLOR cnaylor@chilliwacktimes.com

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he Chilliwack school district is losing its chief administrator. Superintendent Corinne McCabe, who has held the top spot since August 2007, announced her retirement (effective November) last Tuesday at an in camera board of education meeting. Although the announcement took trustees by surprise, McCabe said her commitment when she first came to Chilliwack was to stay for a minimum of three years and she is now in her fourth. She cited personal reasons for bowing out before her first five-year contract with the board expires in July 2012. “This is the end of my 36th year of teaching, so it’s just time,” said McCabe, who turns 57 this summer. “It’s not because I’m not enjoying the work, but my husband’s been retired for a long time, and I want to enjoy Chilliwack and the surroundings, and I want to do it while I’m healthy.” McCabe came to Chilliwack after 32 years of educational experience in the Edmonton public school system, first as a math and science teacher, then as department head, vice-principal, principal and finally assistant to the superintendent as executive director. She also spent five years working on mathematics and science assessment and curriculum for Alberta Education. See MCCABE, Page 4

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A monarch butterfly rests on a dandelion held by five-year-old Sebastian Gonzalez. The St. Mary’s kindergarten student and his classmates released about 30 butterflies at the church by the school Tuesday after a month of watching them transform from caterpillars to butterflies for a class project.

uildingownersandoccupants who freely waste valuable Chilliwack Fire Department (CFD) time because of false alarms will now pay for that time. City council approved a policy directive at Tuesday’s meeting that will allow it to enforce its recentlyadopted false alarm bylaw with an ever-rising schedule of fines. The first false alarm in a given year will cost $100. That goes up $100 per occurence, up to $400 for the fourth and subsequent violations of the bylaw. The CFD responded to 705 fire alarms in 2010, which accounted for 31 per cent of all calls—the single largest response type for the department. That number is up 17 per cent from 2003. Because of that, council passed a bylaw in April that requires building owners to maintain their systems in accordance with the B.C. Fire Code, requires security alarm monitoring companies to verify alarm signals by telephone before fire and/or police are dispatched, and requires property owners to pay a fee for fire or police service attendance at nuisance fire alarms. Fire alarm systems account for 68 per cent of all fire alarm responses by the CFD, according to a staff report prepared by Fire Chief Rick Ryall. See ALARMS, Page 4

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He still doesn’t remember crossing the line. He planned to drive home on Easter, but after speaking to wife Caroline, he headed to an emergency room, as she had advised. Maybe doctors could give him something to dull the pain, Caroline told Neil. On Monday night, though, doctors called Caroline and told her that her husband had been moved into the intensive care unit and was undergoing tests. Doctors called again the following evening, at 7 p.m. BY TYLER OLSEN “They told me to get back as soon as I tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com could, that they were doing surgery and early a month after he almost they didn’t think he was going to make died, Neil Blakney lies alone it,” said Caroline. Doctors had concluded that Neil had in Calgary’s Peter Lougheed Centre hospital, fiercely necrotizing fasciitis, commonly-known determined to get back to his family as flesh-eating disease, an ultra-serious in Chilliwack and thank all those who infection that usually leads to death if not treated. (Flesh eating disease is have been praying for his health. The Chilliwack truck driver describes actually a misnomer; it’s an infection, a gaping hole in his left leg which, not a disease, that doesn’t eat flesh but surgically sliced from the ankle bone rather releases toxins that cause tissue to just below the knee, has yet to be to die.) They still aren’t sure how he may patched up as doctors watch for infec- have picked up the infection; Neil was tion. Six-to-12-inch-long scars on his told that it may have lain dormant for other limbs speak to the sudden feroc- an extended period, and that its sudity of the bacteria that causes flesh eat- den emergence could have been triggered by something ing disease—which as simple as a bump nearly killed the 58- “I look at the hole in to the leg. Aggressive year-old grandfather my leg and say,‘Holy surgery to remove the of six. infected tissue is the “I look at the hole in Jesus, I’m friggin’ only treatment. my leg and say, ‘Holy lucky to be alive.’” By the time CaroJesus, I am so friggin’ line got to Calgary lucky to be alive,’” he Neil Blakney Wednesday morning, told the Times from Neil was out of surhis Calgary hospital gery and alive, but not room. “It’s scary, but there are so many people out there who out of danger. He was unconscious, his I want to thank. But I have to thank breathing assisted by a machine. It’s a memory that is not easily forgotthem in person for all their prayers and their hopes and everything else. This is ten by his wife. “He was in ICU then and they had what keeps me going as well.” Blakney is happy to be alive, but iso- him everywhere,” she said, choking lated and lonely in a city of strangers, back tears. “The doctor came in and he as his wife desperately tries to find a said ‘We made it through that surgery, way to bring her husband back to the but he’s not out of the woods. His life is still in danger.’” Fraser Valley. The infection had spread to Neil’s joints, so doctors had been forced to Started off as just a sore ankle It started with an ankle that itched slice into his arms and legs to remove and throbbed as drove his truck the deadly bacteria. He would undergo through the Northwestern United five surgeries that first week, with the States just before Easter. He thought he total count eventually reaching seven. Fortunately, while an infection has had twisted it earlier, or banged it earlier in his trip, but as he drove through prevented doctors from sealing his leg Montana north toward the Canadian with skin grafts, a test has since showed border, he began to feel ill, as if he had no sign of remnants of “flesh-eating” bacteria. the flu.

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Neil Blakney is desperate to get back to his family in Chilliwack, where he and his wife care for three of their grandchildren including four-year-old Andrew (above).

On Monday, a doctor told Caroline that, physically at least, Neil is starting to improve, although progress will be slow. However, on the mental side of things, “he’s not doing good at all,” the doctor told Caroline. Three of Neil and Caroline’s grandsons—aged seven, four and 18 months—live with their grandparents, and Caroline frequently babysits her other three grandchildren while her daughters work. That has forced Caroline to return to Chilliwack, leaving Neil—who doesn’t have any family or friends in Calgary—alone in his hospital room with a TV, a phone and four torn-up limbs. “We phone him quite a bit every day, but it’s not the same,” she said. The separation of seven-year-old Daniel from his grandfather has been especially stressful. “It is very, very hard on me mentally wise, to know that he can’t come and visit,” said Neil, noting that the price of gas has made it prohibitively expensive for his family to visit. Daniel, meanwhile, See FLESH, Page 18

“standard review” has been initiated after Mounties fired shots to try and end a police chase in Chilliwack Monday afternoon. Police say a man with a gun stole a 2010 black Mercedes from a Richmond car detailing shop around 10:15 a.m. Mounties eventually used “pings” from the man’s cell phone to trace him to the Chilliwack area, and members from the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and general duty officers from Richmond, Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Traffic Services all took part in the police response. The car was spotted on Chilliwack Lake Road shortly before 2 p.m. and three spike belts were set up. The suspect avoided two belts, and police began a pursuit. The Mercedes ran over a third belt that was set up at the intersection of Chilliwack Lake Road and Vedder Road, but the car carried on, heading north toward Chilliwack, then east on Keith Wilson Road. He ran into a dead end and turned around to head west. At that time, the suspect “rammed two Police Dog Service vehicles as he tried to escape, heading for more populated areas,” according to an RCMP press release. “Shots were fired by police, striking the suspect vehicle.” The vehicle was finally stopped after a police car pushed the Mercedes off the road. “It is standard procedure to conduct an operational review in this type of situation,” said RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Peter Thiessen.

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Yarrow gets brand new skatepark

City approves $147,500 contract

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

hilliwack city council made a decision on Tuesday that should put a smile on the face of Yarrow skateboarders. Council awarded the designbuild contract to build the new

skatepark to EHR Mechanical Ltd. for $147,500. EHR’s bid came in just under the $150,000 bid from Newline Skateparks and included “substantial donations and other methods of adding value,” according to the

staff report. The $150,000 budgeted for the development of the new skatepark is half the total budget of $300,000 for the capital project to redevelop Yarrow Central Community Park.

Learning at all levels

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Superintendent Corrine McCabe announced her retirement, effective November, last week. during her time as the district’s chief education officer. “There’s lots of assistant superintendents,” she said. “There’s lots of directors of instruction that are sort of in-training. There isn’t necessarily that same succession-planning piece in place for secretary-treasurers. The finance people don’t often have the desire to do the board work.”

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Taking on her first superintendent’s position in B.C. came with a sharp learning curve, she said. “The political climate in B.C. is very different than Alberta,” she said, noting the union situation, contracts and legislation. “I had a lot more to learn than I thought I would.” Although there are a number of projects and initiatives she will be sorry to leave behind (like the completion of the new Chilliwack senior secondary) she said she feels good about where the district is at. She believes her biggest contribution has been to encourage learning at all levels. “I think we’ve really looked at learning—everybody’s learning, not just the kids’ learning but the teachers’ learning, the principals’ learning, our learning as a senior team.” But challenging an entire district to re-examine how the business of education is done and

how it can be improved, isn’t always easy. “She has been an incredible change agent, and whenever you do that you ruffle feathers,” said board chair Doug McKay, whose stints as the head of the board have bookended McCabe’s tenure as superintendent. But McKay believes McCabe’s work will pay dividends in the years to come. “If we continue on the path that she has set for us, I say her legacy will be increased student achievement, increased graduation rates.” McKay and the rest of the board met with a representative from the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) Tuesday to begin the process of finding McCabe’s replacement, something that could involve enlisting the services of a consultant. According to McCabe, however, finding a new superintendent should be easier than finding a new secretary-treasurer, something she has had to do twice

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The redesign of the park will also include a “natural play” area with a number of play features for kids of all ages, according to information in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department’s first quarter results. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

Although McCabe plans to take the first part of her retirement off to “enjoy life,” she also intends to take up volunteer work and isn’t ruling out some part-time involvement with the school district in the future. Will retirement agree with her? “I don’t know,” she said. “I guess we’ll find out. I’m pretty high energy.”

Once the CFD attends a false alarm, notices are issued to building owners or occupants to make sure alarms are repaired and/or serviced. “In several instances building owners/ occupants choose to ignore fire department orders for servicing and the fire department may return to many false alarms in the same building multiple times over a short period (days, weeks or months),” Ryall wrote. But security alarm companies that have been upselling systems to include smoke alarms make up the rest of alarm responses and in 99 per cent of incidents simply waste fire department. Ryall said that even when keypad mistakes trigger alarms, security companies often call the fire department before any attempt is made to establish phone contact with the home’s occupant. “Of the 717 residential security alarms to the fire department since 2007, a total of five were the direct result of smoke and/or fire in the home,” Ryall wrote. Of that five, three were pots left on stoves after a homeowner left.

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our Mexican nationals found last week at a Chilliwack marijuana growing operation have all been ordered deported from Canada. One man was sent home immediately without a hearing before the immigration board. Three others, including a man who also holds American citizenship, all agreed with an immigration board adjudicator Monday that they had entered Canada illegally and were therefore inadmissible. Antonio Andrade-Lomeli and his brother Israel Lomeli-Molina are expected to be sent back to Mexico later this week and will remain in detention until then. Immigration board member Lynda Mackie heard how the brothers had slipped into Canada last December without going through a port of entry or presenting themselves to a Canadian border guard. Lomeli-Molina admitted that he had been working illegally and had no family, friends or connections in B.C. Mackie also heard that the siblings’ mother in Mexico had sent their birth certificates to the Canada Border Service Agency by courier so they can get travel documents and be sent home within days. In a separate hearing Monday, dual Ameri-

can-Mexican Orlando Aurelio Owings admitted he walked across the Canada-U.S. border on Jan. 11 after being turned back by the CBSA at the Douglas Border crossing. “He entered through a park on foot,” CBSA delegate Denise Reid told Mackie. “The minister is asking that an exclusion order be made today.” Owings, who had an interpreter present but spoke English, agreed with Mackie that he was conceding to all the minister’s allegations against him. “That certainly simplifies matters,” she said. “All aspects of the allegations have been established.” Reid asked that Owings be held in custody until escorted to the border given that he came to the attention of immigration “as the result of police involvement with respect to a marijuana grow-operation in Chilliwack.” He was escorted to the U.S. border later Monday. Because none of the Mexicans challenged the allegation they had entered Canada illegally, no information was presented at their hearings about how they came to be at a large marijuana grow-op where police found 20 kilos of B.C. bud, 600 plants and a gun. Neighbours had called police May 11 after hearing shots fired. Three local men, including the renter of the house in the 6800-block of Unsworth Road, were also arrested.

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now be free, but Cultus Lake Park—the area most day visitors attend on weekends—is not a provincial park but rather an independent jurisdiction governed and managed by an elected board. The park does not receive funding from BY PAUL J. HENDERSON the provincial government and pay parking phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com offsets the park’s maintenance costs. Most aying to park a vehicle in the Cultus funding for the CLPB comes from campLake area this long weekend may be ground revenues and both commercial and residential lease fees. surprising and confusing for “Parking revenue directly goes some visitors. toward services beneficial for visiWhile the government eliminated tors, helping Cultus Lake Park pay all pay parking in B.C. provincial for facility maintenance and a safe parks as of May 3, the Cultus Lake EB IRST and clean environment for families,” Park Board (CLPB) is introducing pay stations in the park that should First reported on said CLPB board chair Sacha Peter chilliwacktimes.com in the release. be in place by Friday. The first two parking meters are The CLPB issued a press release Wednesday with the aim of pre-emptively expected to be in place before the long explaining what might lead to questions weekend with one in each of the two parking lots. Rates will be $1 for one hour, $2 for from some visitors. Parking at Cultus Lake Provincial Park may three hours and $5 for the day.

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h no! The world is going to end! Are you one of those folks who believe the end of the world will arrive in a little more than a year and a half, on the Winter Solstice of 2012? Well, you can stop your worrying. We’ll never get that far. The end is sooner than even you believed possible. I have it on good authority (an anonymous email) that the beginning of the end of the world will begin this Saturday, May 21. And it will all be over in exactly five months—on Oct. 21. That’s 2011, folks. This fall. That’s considerably more than a year before previous most-optimistic predictions that have been based on the most up-to-date ancient Mayan technology. The end of next week is the beginning of the end of the world. And it’s going to be a rough ride. It all starts, I am assured by my inside sources, with an earthquake “so big than you can ever imagine.” OK. His grammar needs a bit of cleaning up. But his logic is sound. He points out that there are “many proofs in the Bible” pointing to the return of Christ on May 21. And since just about anybody has been able to prove just about anything with one or another perfect quote from the Bible, that

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Be Our Guest sounds perfectly logical to me. It’s the same kind of profound logic that I find in the following: “You have nothing to lose if you take action on this. If you ignore this, you may lose everything including your life.” Uhmmm, if the world is ending, there’s indeed nothing to lose . . . except everything . . . which you’ll lose when the world ends . . . whether you do anything or not. So if you ignore this whole thing about the end of the world, you’ll lose your life . . . which you’ll lose when the world ends, whether or not you ignore it . . . so you’ll have nothing to lose, once the world ends . . . Arrrghhh! My head hurts. But take heart. We can avoid the end of the world altogether. And past experience has shown me that it takes only the effort of one courageous man to avert disaster, for logic dictates that, if just one of us keeps the world going, we all benefit. This is not the first time we’ve visited the edge of the abyss,

stared into the darkness of our final moments, stood on the verge of the world’s end. Prophesiers have prophesied the end many times. And we’re still here. How can it be? Take the case of an old acquaintance of mine. We’ll call him Tom. When we were told the world was going to end at 6 p.m. one summer day in the 1980s, Tom refused to lie down and accept doom. The first thing Tom did was get good and drunk—it helped his powers of reason, he reasoned (and who am I to question that, given the results of his reasoning?). Tom reasoned that, if the world was to end at 6 p.m., all he had to do to miss the end of the world was to miss 6 p.m. So he headed east to Alberta, where time is an hour ahead of us. He crossed into the Mountain Time Zone 15 minutes before 6 p.m.—directly into 6:45 p.m.— missing 6 p.m. altogether. By saving himself from the end of the world, Tom saved us all. Okay, I can’t prove that he saved us from the end of the world. But you can’t prove he didn’t. He’s my hero! ◗ Bob Groeneveld is editor of the LangleyAdvance.

t’s little surprise the Canada Safety Council designated May 17 to 23 as National Road Safety Week. It is, after all, prime road-tripping time. With that in mind, we implore our readers to set a few minutes aside before piling loved ones into your preferred people mover. Before loading the first tent peg, backpack, or kayak, start with some maintenance basics. Checking oil and fluid levels in your driveway is a lot more fun than frantically filling and spilling highway-side with tractor trailers roaring past. Likewise, properly inflated tires are much more likely to stand up to the rigours of the road than anything low on pressure or pumped too full. We know you know this; but that doesn’t make these routine checks any less vital, Drive defensively. This is a long weekend after all—featuring a hard-earned day of deserved rest and relaxation. So do exactly that. Breathe. Relax. Don’t rush. Remember: you’re on holiday. Even though you know where you’re going, be absolutely certain of how to get there. Transport Canada strongly suggests checking road and weather conditions here: www. th.gov.bc.ca/SeasonalDriving/plan.html. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive—it doesn’t hurt being early. Packing the bulk of your clothes and supplies the night before, then setting them by the door allows more flexibility on travel day; plus it allows you to sleep on what might be missing.With the new and sometimes confusing highway access changes around the Lower Mainland, getting off on the open road can be stressful enough without digging through a rucksack for that possibly forgotten can opener with one hand while steering and peering for a U-turn exit all at the same time. And please, remember no matter how far you travel this weekend—whether it’s to the tip of Vancouver Island, or just the first tee of your favourite golf course—don’t drink and drive. Because while a flat tire might put a damper on your weekend plans, we promise a serious driving violation will curtail your asphalt adventures for a lot longer than three days in May.

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Editor: Re: Cale Esau’s letter dated Tuesday, May 17. I somehow agree with his concern using graphic images to display or to get a point across regarding abortions. Some of these graphic displays are enough to make anyone have a nervous breakdown, especially someone who has had an abortion and is repenting the decision. But Cale is wrong in saying that having an unwanted baby is a punishment from God for having premarital sex. Having babies is a natural consequence for anyone who is able to have children whether married or not. The only difference is that when married, the couple consider them as a blessing. It is my opinion that ProLife is trying to say; to do away with something which

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was conceived in love is a sacrilege against all life. Maybe before deciding to have an abortion one should ask this question: “Where would I be if my mom had believed in abortions?” As for trying to make things better for single moms, I believe Pro-Life doesn’t assist as much as possible in these matters. Sylvia Commerford Chilliwack

Tired of same old HST spin Editor: Why are Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney afraid of local voices? The B.C. government has announced it will hold HST public dialogues featuring speakers from the No and the Yes sides in 10 different communities across the province. It is clear that the intent was to have local participation from both sides so that attendees would have access to information that is relevant to them and their communities. The STA wants local participants to provide information and raise awareness of the jobcreating and job-protecting benefits of the HST. While we applaud the government for holding these dialogues, we believe they should have gone a step

further and required both sides of the debate to actually provide local speakers from these communities. Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney vigorously opposed this request. Vander Zalm and Delaney should participate in these dialogues to defend their position. They should simply participate in their own region and let others participate in theirs. Why should taxpayers foot the bill for their road show? The public deserves to hear from real, local voices from both sides to truly understand how the HST impacts their community and the people who live and work there. People are tired of hearing the same old rhetoric and spin on the HST. Let’s open up this discussion to other voices. What are they afraid of? Woody Hayes, FCA Spokesperson, Smart Tax Alliance Duncan Editor’s Note: The letter to the editor that appeared in the May 12 edition of the Times entitled “Bruin support wasn’t there” was not written by Peter Jennings, a salesperson at Mertin GM, but rather by someone with the same name.

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University of Lethbridge, took over the position this week from retiring director June Murphy. Richards acted as secretarytreasurer in Clearview Public Schools in Alberta for five months

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per cent) and the South Thompson (110 per cent). The weather over the rest lood fears have been of May and into June will rising with the melting determine the flows in the snowpack across B.C., Fraser River but considering but for the Fraser River even the much-higher-thanwatershed in the Chilliwack that normal snowpacks in area, the threat is lower than 2007 didn’t cause flooding locally, the risk this year is low. it was four years ago. Te m p e r a t u r e s a c r o s s In 2 0 0 7 , s n ow p a c k i n b a s i n s t h a t i m p a c t t h e the province have been Fraser at Chilliwack were rising and with significant at 138 per cent of normal, precipitation in the Quesnel area, the leading to Cottonwood s e r i o u s River has spilled concern in the its banks. community. This week, This year, the Transportation snow in those Ministry workers basins is in the down what 110 per cent First reported on tore was left of a range. W h i l e t h e chilliwacktimes.com house before it completely fell L ow e r Fr a s e r snow basin—which includes into the Cottonwood River. Chris Duffy, executive the Harr ison River and Chilliwack River valleys—is d i re c t o r o f E m e r g e n c y at 150 per cent of normal, Management B.C. (EMBC), that water adds less than said provincial response 10 per cent to the flow at m e c h a n i s m s h a d b e e n Mission, according to David a c t i v a t e d t o d e a l w i t h Thompson of the B.C. River flooding. EMBC has attempted to Forecast Centre, who held two conference calls with bolster stocks of sandbags a n d g a b i o n s b u t t h e re media this week. The snow basins where 90 has been “considerable per cent of the Fraser River p r e s s u r e” o n s u p p l i e s water comes from in the b e c a u s e o f f l o o d i n g i n Chilliwack area include the Manitoba and Louisiana. Nechako (109 per cent), the ◗ The latest flood advisories Upper Fraser (109 per cent), and warnings are posted at the North Thompson (103 bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca.

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Chilliwack man mourns fiancée’s senseless death

Her life cut short by female driver who police suspect was driving drunk

“You were perfect in every way.” Despite his immense loss, Schlamb pleaded with the mourners not to be consumed with hatred for the woman who crashed into his fiancé. Rather, he asked them to honour Kaulius’s memory “by just loving each other a little more.” Her sister, Miranda, asked all the mourners to pledge never to drink and drive. She said BY TOM ZYTARUK her family has been “completely humbled” by Surrey Now the support they’ve received from loved ones and strangers alike after her sister’s death. t was a celebration of life for a bright “I used to call her my Barbie doll,” she young Surrey woman who clearly had said, describing her as “a girly girl one mineverything going for her. ute, and one of the boys the next. About 1,000 mourners, joined by about 30 “Kassandra meant everything to me,” Mounties dressed in red serge, packed Lang- she sobbed. “My heart will never be whole ley’s Christian Life Assembly Church last again.” Thursday afternoon to say goodbye to KasKaulius’s mom, Markita, described her sandra Kaulius, 22, who was killed on May 3 daughter as a “gentle soul” whose father Vicwhen her sedan was T-boned by a speeding tor doted on. “At 22, he would still cut the van driven by a 34-year-old woman suspect- crusts off her sandwiches,” she noted. ed of being drunk behind “This tragedy has affectthe wheel. ed an entire community.” By all accounts, Kaulius It’s high time, she said, that was a model citizen whose society says “no more” to best part of my life. life, though short, was well drunk driving. “We owe spent. The youngest of a it all to her to change the You were my world, large family of Lithuanians, laws of Canada and have and now you’re going the scholarship-winning zero tolerance for drinkto be my inspiration. softball pitcher and coach ing and driving causing was deeply loved by her You brought so much death. Our family asks that family and friends, several you all stand not behind us joy.” who spoke at the podium but beside us as we try to beside a large heart-shaped changes the laws. Cody Schlamb wreath made of pink roses, “If you stand beside us, her No. 15 softball jersey then the criminals that and a white teddy bear. cause these accidents will Rob Upton, a coach for the Surrey Storm not be able to get through the walls of jusSoftball Association, said Kaulius never had tice. a bad word to say about anybody and was “We should all be outraged, and we should the “ultimate definition of a team player.” speak up,” she said, “and do something “Boy, she loved to pitch. Number 15 will about this so no other friends, or family never be replaced,” Upton said. “She’ll be on or community has to go through this. And the field with us every game.” speak up, speak for Kassandra and all the The mourners heard that Kaulius led a others who no longer have a voice.” well-balanced but busy life, holding down Kaulius’s cousin Dan echoed that. two jobs while studying at the University of “Like dogs on a meatball, we’re not going the Fraser Valley to be a teacher, coaching to let this go,” he said. and playing sports, and spending time with The driver of the van that struck Kaulius’s her fiancé Cody Schlamb, who clearly loves car, at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue, has not her deeply. yet been charged. “Last week, I lost the best part of my life,” “She is facing charges,” Surrey RCMP Cpl. he said, flanked by two friends who would Drew Grainger said. “The charge has not have been his best men. “You were my world, been approved by Crown yet.” and now you’re going to be my inspiration. Her name has not been released. You brought so much joy. tzytaruk@thenownewspaper.com

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A12 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 CHILLIWACK TIMES

Faith Today BY SCOTT STREET Chilliwack House Churches

friend of mine recently told me of a study he had heard about. In this study, a wide variety of people, who made a wide variety of money, were asked how much more income they would need to be happy. Interestingly, the most common response from people from all parts of the financial spectrum was that they would need about double their current income to be happy. My wife and I have also had this conversation many times as we look to the future and discuss our goals, dreams and desires. One thing that we are both convinced of is that it is very easy to get caught up in always looking

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ahead of you and up the financial chain. There are always nicer clothes you can buy, or a house that is a bit bigger, or a car that is a bit nicer, etc, etc. When does it stop? When would I really be satisfied? To put it another way, if you aren’t happy making what you make today, what will change with money that will make you happy? So, what am I trying to communicate here? I think there are a couple things that are important. First, people think that money will solve their problems. I think

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important to give away part of my income to other causes. It reminds me how fortunate I am, it helps ground me, and I think giving back is a very important part of living in community with others. Where in our community can you give to make a difference? Third, there is a great saying from Jesus that I have found to be true in my own life on many occasions. Jesus said, “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in

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that is a lie. I think it changes what you are stressed about, but I’m not sure it changes much more than that. I think that is one of many reasons why lottery winners typically lose their money. Their character has not grown at the same time as their finances. What character work can you do? Second, for some reason Jesus spent a lot of time talking about money. I have a sneaking suspicion that he understood how important money was to people and so spent a lot of time on that issue. Because of this (and for many other reasons) I think it is

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CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011

News

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Open house set for May 31

he Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) hosts an open house on May 31 to give the public a chance to comment on the region’s draft solid waste management plan. Residents can expect to see an

updated vision that jibes with changing attitudes and encourages a shift towards less waste being created. “A lot has changed since the original plan was adopted in 1996”, said FVRD chair Patricia Ross. “The regional district’s population h a s s u b s t a n t i a l l y i n c re a s e d , which means we’re creating more garbage, but at the same time, we’re becoming more aware of the need to reduce, reuse and recycle.”

The draft plan hopes to address this shift by focusing on making the recycling and reduction of our garbage as accessible and convenient as possible. The draft plan identifies focal points that will help the Fraser Valley achieve the plan’s vision. These include: regionwide composting; expanding recycling opportunities for all sectors, including businesses, institutions, and industries; and

continuing to emphasize the need for all residents to take personal responsibility for the garbage they create. Two specific targets are identified in the plan. The first calls for a 25 per cent reduction in the amount of residential garbage left out at the curb on collection day. The second target challenges all sectors to divert at least 70 per cent of their material from landfills by 2016, working towards zero waste.

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“This is our region’s plan,” said Ross. “We’re all in this together. We’re fortunate to live in a region rich in natural beauty. To keep it that way, we each need to do our part to preserve it by taking responsibility for the amount of garbage we individually produce.” ◗ The open house takes place May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chilliwack Fire Hall No. 1, at 45959 Cheam Ave.

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Opportunity to Join our Team As a Thrift Store Volunteer The Chilliwack Hospice Society is a community based volunteer organization which accepts death as a part of life. We support individuals and families during the dying and grieving process. We are seeking volunteers to join our team at the Thrifty Boutique located at 260 – 45428 Luckakuck Way. Volunteering at our store promises to be full of opportunity, rich with creative possibilities and personal connection. The Thrifty Boutique not only generates revenue for the Chilliwack Hospice Society but is also an outreach to those in our community that may not feel comfortable coming to our Centre. The support given by Thrifty Boutique volunteers is a vital part of our Society by offering warm smiles, the comfort of being with others, ﬁnding Thrifty treasures and making new friends. If you feel you would like to support your community and not sure how….. This could be your calling! If you like: • designing displays • organizing • identifying treasures • meeting new people • working as a team member If you feel this may be a ﬁt for you, please contact Tammy Genzale at 604.795.4660 or email tammy@chilliwackhospice.org. If you would like to help but are unable to volunteer, donations of furniture, household items and gently used clothing would be appreciated. Please drop off donations to Thrifty Boutique’s Donation Drop-Off room, Monday – Saturday ~ 9:30 – 4:30 at 230 - 45428 Luckakuck Way. (In the BCAA shopping plaza)

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On Deck Whitecaps play in Chilliwack Chilliwack FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps Women May 27 at Townsend Park. The Whitecaps will face the Colorado Rush. See some of the best women soccer players in North America play a regular season game. Clinics for young ticketholders will be held prior to the game. Tickets cost $10, with all proceeds going to the fight against cancer. For tickets email chilliwackfcinfo@gmail.com or call 604-792-0090.

G.W. Graham golf fundraiser

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G.W. Graham Athletics hosts its first Spring Swing Golf Tournament fundraiser May 28 at Cultus Lake Golf Club. Cost is $65 per person or $240 for a foursome. Register at gwgraham. sd33.org. Prizes and fun for everyone, with proceeds going to the school’s athletics department.

Rugby tryouts for Valley Titans The Chilliwack Rugby Club is sponsoring the Upper Fraser Valley Titans to compete in the U16 division of the BC Rugby Union Provincial Regional Championships. Trials are open to Fraser Valley athletes born in 1995 and 1996. Contact youth@ chilliwackrugby.com for more information.

Sailing club open house Cultus Lake Sailing Club hosts an open house and barbecue on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the club and go for a sail. Turn left at the foot of Sunnyside Boulevard at Cultus Lake. ◗ Compiled by staff

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Chilliwack’s Eastern District Cricket Club beat United II in B.C. Mainland Cricket League Division 2 play last Saturday.

hilliwack’s Eastern District Cricket Club topped United II in British Columbia Mainland Cricket League Division 2 play Saturday at Meadowbrook Park. Shaun Miller anchored the innings with 74 runs for Eastern District, which elected to bat first and finished with 180 runs, all out. Marcus Akhtar added 31 runs. United bowled out for 83, with Eastern District bowler Neal Toulson taking four wickets for 25 of nine overs. The men play every Saturday afternoon at Meadowbrook. Eastern District’s women’s squad plays their first game Monday at 2 p.m., also at Meadowbrook Park, behind A.D. Rundle middle school.

Meeting could determine local hockey future BY TYLER OLSEN tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com

he group that hopes to bring the British Columbia Hockey League back to Prospera Centre is still negotiating with the league on the pending move of the Quesnel Millionaires. The Chiefs Development Group, w h i c h ow n s Pro s p e ra Ce n t re, has agreed to buy the struggling

Chiefs group hoping to bring Millionaires here

Millionaires from their owners. But moving the club is dependent on gaining league approval, something that has still not been resolved. The BCHL’s franchise committee met Monday to discuss the issue. CDG consultant Glen Ringdal said the committee has “some very interesting ideas” about what the

league would get out of the move. Asked what the league is looking for, Ringdal said, “No, as you can expect, everything comes down to money. So we don’t know which way they’re going to land at this point. You never know. It could be good, it could be bad.” Duncan Wray, who owns the Vernon Vipers and chairs the league’s

The Chilliwack RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately at 604-792-4611. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Remember: all of the listed people are innocent until proven guilty in court. KELLY Robert James Alexander

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he Sardis secondary senior girls soccer team secured a provincial championship berth Monday, beating Fleetwood Park 3-2 in the fourth round of the AAA Fraser Valley Championship. Playing at home, the Falcons saw a 2-0 lead (with goals by Dani Rushke and Alyssia Mitchell) evaporate in the last five minutes of regular time after Fleetwood Park put in two quick goals (the second a questionable shot that hit the crossbar and ricocheted onto the goal line, according to Sardis coach Justin Heinze). The iffy goal sent the game into overtime and then penalty kicks. A key save by Falcon’s keeper Danika Ferris during Fleetwood Park’s fourth shot set the Falcons up for the win. The last local team standing in the postseason, the Falcons faced Charles Best at home Wednesday, but no score was available by press time. A win would mean a chance to play either Centennial or Lord Tweedsmuir for third place Thursday. A loss would mean a battle for fifth place, but since the Fraser Valley has six berths to the provincial championships this year, even two more losses wouldn’t end their playoff run. Chilliwack secondary, meanwhile, was knocked out of the Fraser Valley tournament last Thursday, losing a 1-0 heartbreaker to South Delta. In AA action, G.W. Graham’s championship hopes were dashed Monday after a 3-1 loss to Archbishop Carney. The Grizzlies had kept themselves in the tournament earlier in the week by trouncing Abbotsford Traditional 5-0.

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Chilliwack Mountie reprimanded after cash stolen from his vehicle

Chilliwack FC will begin registration for the Fall 2011-12 season. Registration on now and will close on May 31st. Registrations received after May 31st will be placed on a waiting list and will be subject to a $50 late fee. Registration can be done online at: www.chilliwackfc.com or in person at our ofﬁce. Fall registration fees will be:

of character; however, members must be vigilant in properly processing exhibits. The public and the courts expect nothing less than Chilliwack Mountie’s police work was perfection,” the disciplinary board ruled. It wasn’t the only problem the board had anything but textbook the day he made an arrest in a street-level drugs with Wright. In July 2007, months after he reported the missing drugs and money, the and money bust. Const. Matt Wright, a former military man Mounties discovered he had purchased a who served as a peacekeeper in Bosnia, nev- rifle but didn’t have a firearms certificate. er fully documented the bag of pills and wad Wright had purchased a 1973 Winchester RCMP Centennial rifle from a retired memof cash he seized. ber in 2005. At the time, he asked a colleague Then two months later, after to register it while he tried to get a working late at the Chilliwack firearms certificate. detachment, Wright, left with a box Two years later, his supervisor containing files, his notebooks, learned Wright had a rifle in his posRCMP identification card, and the session that was not registered to seized money and drugs. EB IRST him. And Wright still didn’t have a He loaded the box into his personal vehicle and later that same night First reported on firearms certificate. His supervisor seized the gun and reported it had been stolen from chilliwacktimes.com Wright—who is still a Mountie in his car. Everything was recovered, except the drugs and money. It is impossible Chilliwack—was charged with disgraceful to know what kind or the exact amount of conduct under the RCMP Act. The constable drugs because they were never fully docu- was docked an additional three days pay for mented, nor was the cash. Wright says it was having a firearm without a licence. The disciplinary board stated: “We commit a bag of about 50 blue pills and a “thin wad” of cash, that contained at least one $20 note to uphold the law and by acquiring a firearm without the proper licensing, Constable on the outside. In an internal disciplinary ruling in Ottawa Wright is breaking the very law he swore to dated March 28, Wright, who admitted the enforce.” Wright apologized to the disciplinallegations, was docked two days pay for ary board and has shown remorse and regret for embarrassing the national police force. neglect of duty. “The lapse of judgment in the proper care, He also assured senior Mounties that he now control and storage of an exhibit may be out processes crime exhibits “meticulously.”

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$1.5 million resurfacing contract has pan of the corridor and ensure the public’s been awarded for a 13-kilometre por- infrastructure is maintained to a high stantion of Highway 1 between Chilliwack dard, the release said. “Improved highway safety in our and Hope. area is something that benefits everyThe Ministry of Transportation and one in the eastern FraserValley,” ChillInfrastructure awarded the contract iwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner said. worth $1,514,653 to Lafarge Canada “This project will extend the lifesInc. EB IRST pan of the road, and make driving this The improvements will increase safety and ride comfort for drivers First reported on section of highway easier and more using the highway by providing a chilliwacktimes.com comfortable.” The resurfacing will be done on a smoother pavement surface, according to a Liberal caucus press release issued portion of the highway between Jones Creek and Bridal Falls. Work will begin in June and is Monday. The project will assist in extending the lifes- expected to be completed by August.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps Women FC return to Chilliwack on Friday, May 27th at Exhibition Stadium

to take on the Colorado Rush in W-League action. Kick-off is 7pm. The theme for this game will be Chilliwack FC and The Vancouver Whitecaps Women FC Help Cancer, with all proceeds from the game going to both the Canadian Cancer Society and the BC Cancer Foundation. To commemorate this event the Whitecaps Women FC will be wearing a special jersey which will be auctioned off at the end of the game. All tickets for this game will be $10 with $1 going back to cancer research. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! To purchase your ticket please contact Chilliwack FC by email at chilliwackfcinfo@gmail.com or by calling 604-792-0090. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Hugh Hamilton at hhamilton@whitecapsfc.com

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Wikipedia’s Canadian Forces casualties in Afghanistan begins by noting that Canadian military activities in Afghanistan have resulted, thus far, in the highest number of fatalities for any single Canadian military mission since the Korean War between 1950 and 1953—a total of 155 killed since 2002.

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Cedric Hughes Wikipedia’s Coalition casualties in Afghanistan breaks down these statistics: those resulting from enemy action —132, those from ‘friendly fire’— 6, and those from ‘accidents or noncombat circumstances’—17.

The last category is further broken down: “6 in vehicle accidents, 2 in a helicopter crash, 2 from accidental falls, 2 from accidental gunshots, 2 suicide deaths, 2 unspecified non-combatrelated deaths and 1 death from an illness. Injuries since April 2002 are reported at 615 soldiers wounded in action and 1,244 from ‘non-battle injuries’. The first-mentioned article lists by year, name, rank, unit and ‘circumstance’ all of the personnel who have died. Units frequently cited are the various battalions of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). The PPCLI distinguished itself in both World Wars, Korea, in numerous operations in support of the United Nations and NATO, and now in Afghanistan. The PPCLI, one of the three Canadian Regular Force infantry regiments is comprised of three Regular Force battalions: the First Battalion, garrisoned in Edmonton, Alberta; the Second, in Shilo, Manitoba; and the Third, in Edmonton, Alberta. In the early hours of Sunday May 1st, 2011— around 12:30 am —four soldiers from 2 PPCLI were in a 2003 Ford Escape travelling

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Young soldiers dying in non-combat circumstances, particularly in vehicle crashes, is hardly new. In 1954, U.S. President Eisenhower, along with securing the funding to start construction on a national interstate highway system also sponsored a White House conference on traffic safety. At least in part the US military was behind this initiative having discovered that by 1953 “more service men were dying in road accidents than in the Korean War.” Among the suggested solutions: — the adoption of the relatively inexpensive seatbelt, the use of which, one study claimed “could save more than 5,000 lives a year.” Cedric Hughes L.L.B. Leslie McGuffin L.L.B.

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Act appropriately when camping this weekend

he May long weekend marks the official kick off to the camping season. And as camping numbers are expected to increase at B.C.’s provincial parks this long weekend, guests are reminded to act appropriately in order to ensure that the parks remain a memorable destination for all to enjoy. Certain activities are prohibited in provincialparks under the Park Act and may result in fines, evictions, and the potential for criminal charges. Noise causing a disturbance and consumption of alcohol in public places are prohibited as are the damage, possession or removal of any natural resource. Over the long weekend, provincial compliance and enforcement teams including park rangers, RCMP, conservation officers and park facility operators will be patrolling the campgrounds. This is in an effort to ensure that all guests have an enjoyable time at the parks and

that B.C. parks continue to be one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the summer with family and friends. This new camping season also brings various upgrades to several B.C. Parks aimed at enhancing the visitor’s experience. These upgrades include newly renovated washroom facilities at Cultus Lake. In addition to traditional camping facilities, the fully-furnished trailer at Chilliwack Lake is available for rent, providing a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy the outdoors of B.C.’s parks. For all those looking to take advantage of camping in B.C. this summer, reservations can be made at www.discovercamping.com Sea to Sky Park Services is the park facility operator for provincial parks in the Chilliwack, Hope and Agassiz area and includes parks such as Chilliwack Lake, Skagit Valley, Bridal Veil Falls, and Coquihalla Canyon.

FLESH, from page 3 can’t understand why his grandpa is in hospital far away. “He thinks that his grandpa is dying, that’s why he’s not with us,” said a tearful Caroline. “He keeps making pictures and toys out of his legos, wanting me to bring it to [Neil] so he can get better.” The solution would seem simple: fly Neil from Calgary to Abbotsford, where plastic surgeons are able to do the grafting and where family could make regular visits. The problem, however, lies in the fine print of medical insurance. BC Medical won’t fly Neil home because they don’t cover transportation costs. Alberta Health Services won’t move him because he’s not a resident there. And while Neil has extended medical insurance through his work, that only covers transportation from the United States to Canada or within British Columbia, not between provinces. “Everybody knows that they should read the fine print on their medical and nobody ever does, and this is how insurance companies get away with it,” said Neil. “We’re paying all this much money into this insur-

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ance company, and they’re not willing to do anything about my condition, help me out whatsoever.” Another organization, called Hope Flight, may be able to pick up some of the tab, but with Neil no longer working, Caroline can’t afford her rent, let alone the share of a cost for a 600-kilometre medical flight. Still, while the logistics of returning home are proving challenging, Neil is happy to have gotten to Calgary before the flesh-eating disease took over his body. “I just landed in an excellent province with excellent health benefits,” he said. And he has high praise for the medical professionals at Peter Lougheed Centre. “They’ve been treating me really good. They know my situation at home; they know I’m bound and determined to get out of here,” he said. “The only way I want to get home is standing five-foot-11 above the ground, instead of six foot below the ground.”

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SPECIAL INFORMATION FEATURE

Royal Canadian Mounted Police UPPER FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DETACHMENT

2010 YEAR IN REVIEW A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICER IN CHARGE

OF THE UPPER FRASER VALLEY RCMP SUPERINTENDENT, KEITH ROBINSON

elcome to the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment’s (UFVRD) year in review for 2010/2011. This report will provide an overview of our policing programs, projects and crime reduction initiatives that are active in your communities.

Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment area The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP Detachment area consists of Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope and Boston Bar, including outlying areas. We operate under a regional policing model allowing resources to be deployed where and when needed throughout the regional detachment area for major incidents and investigations. This allows for effective policing services to be provided throughout the region. Community safety and providing excellent service delivery in the policing we do is a top priority of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP.

In 2010, we continued to focus our attention on the success of our Crime Reduction Strategy which has significantly reduced the frequency of crime and promoted public safety through targeted and intelligence-led policing enforcement. The goal of the Prolific Offender Management Program has been to decrease the number of calls for service. This goal has been achieved and will continue to be a priority throughout the next year in the UFVR Detachment area. Over the past year I encouraged our members to raise our police visibility in the communities they serve. Many of our members are involved as coaches, volunteers and mentors to youth. They have led and participated in some significant community events including the Billiards Pool League for youth, Cops for Cancer, ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ food drive fund raisers to name a few. I am proud to lead the officers and staff of the UFVRD as they continue to provide an excellent policing service in an ever changing, challenging and, at times, dangerous world. I am also looking forward to bringing the directives of our three-year Strategic Plan to fruition. This will be accomplished by continued support and encouragement of our members as they work toward the success of the objectives that we have set out in the Plan. I look forward to our continued relationships with our partners and the citizens of our communities. Our successes are a reflection of the community support and engagement which help us reach our goal of “Safe Homes, Safe Communities”. - Superintendent, Keith Robinson

LOWER MAINLAND DISTRICT RCMP SUPPORT SERVICES

As part of the Lower Mainland District, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment receives the support and expertise of many specialized integrated teams and services. These specialized services provided from the Lower Mainland District RCMP ensure that even the smallest communities are provided policing services that any major urban centre would have. These teams are fulltime specialists in their respective areas who receive training to the highest standard. Services provided to all communities of the Lower Mainland include the use of the RCMP Helicopter Air 1, Police Dog Services (PDS), Forensic Identiﬁcation Services (FIS), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), BC Integrated Gang Task Force (BCIGTF), Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Services (ICARS), and the Regional Duty Ofﬁcers who provide district level support on a 24/7 basis across all public safety jurisdictions.

With the integration of Hope, Boston Bar, Chilliwack and Agassiz, all communities have access to any and all specialized sections operating in the Upper Fraser Valley. One benefit to this approach is cost savings to our communities without sacrificing the excellence in policing services we wish to deliver. When a serious situation occurs anywhere in the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment, any number of resources can be mobilized. If officers are working a regular shift then this is at no extra cost to the communities of the Upper Fraser Valley. Another added feature of the regional policing model in the Upper Fraser Valley is a key supervisory role played by our Upper Fraser Valley Duty NCOs. The Upper Fraser Valley Duty NCOs work throughout the Upper Fraser Valley providing 24-hour coverage to the area, monitoring all major incidents, providing supervision and direction, and ensuring that proper resources are available and deployed to respond to major incidents and investigations.

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CHILLIWACK TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011

UPPER FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DETACHMENT

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

2010 YEAR IN REVIEW

CRIME REDUCTION

ENHANCED POLICE VISIBILITY Our key police visibility and community relations initiatives were: • Non-vehicle patrols (foot/bike/boat/ATV) • Seasonal policing enforcement & education • Road safety and trafﬁc enforcement • Auxiliary Constable Program

ne of our 2010 police visibility initiatives was the creation of a seasonal policing enforcement team to provide a dedicated response to our busy seasonal recreation areas. This initiative has been well received and provides an effective approach to ensuring our recreation areas remain safe, family friendly environments. High visibility ‘Zero Tolerance’ enforcement was carried out in Cultus Lake, Chilliwack Lake, Chilliwack River Valley, Harrison Lake, Silver Skagit Valley, Jones Lake, local provincial parks, and many other busy seasonal recreation

Our key crime reduction initiatives were:

areas. In total 3389 violation tickets were issued. Of those, 14 impaired drivers and 15 prohibited drivers were charged. Also issued were 124 Shipping Act warnings and 474 liquor seizures. There were 33 drug seizures made, that included a 46 pound marijuana seizure. Over 1390 Motor Vehicle Act violation tickets were written for a variety of offences. Our seasonal policing enforcement team will be active during the summer of 2011, providing public safety through proactive foot, boat, bicycle and ATV patrols.

• • • • •

TARGETED AND INTELLIGENCE LEAD POLICE ENFORCEMENT:

ntelligence lead policing is a key element in crime reduction; ensuring Targeted & intelligence-led our policing resources are used in a police enforcement. way that will have the greatest impact on reducing crime in our community. Proliﬁc offender The crime reduction initiative focuses management. on three main tenets: proliﬁc/priority Public education. offender management, identifying crime hotspots, and identifying crime causation Internal training & education. factors. All calls for service are important to the police, but as we move COMPSTAT forward with crime reduction strategies, our focus will be on developing more targeted approaches to reducing criminal activity.

PROLIFIC OFFENDER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

FIRST NATIONS POLICING Community partnerships have continued to be maintained and strengthened to help address crime issues in the First Nations Communities. The UFVRD RCMP First Nations Police Unit conducted over 30 boat patrols on the Fraser River. The UFVRD RCMP First Nations Police Unit was selected to do a pilot project for the Aboriginal Shield Program which is similar to the DARE program, but with First Nations content and involvement.

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SECOND ANNUAL CHILLIWACK RCMP “STUFF THE CRUISER EVENT” The Second Annual Chilliwack RCMP “Stuff the Cruiser” Event was again a huge success with the generous help of the community. The Chilliwack RCMP collected $8,724.88 in cash donations and 9210 pounds of food. Several police ofﬁcers volunteered their time and were onsite at three Overwaitea Foods locations throughout Chilliwack.

Boat naming ceremony.

The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment RCMP Prolific Offender Management Program was launched in Chilliwack in February 2009 and is now a regional program which expands to Agassiz, Harrison, Hope and Boston Bar. Great successes have been realized since the program was initiated. Here are some of the successes: • One Prolific Offender completed probation and after years and years of being off and on probation due to many breaches, he finally completed all programs and has now had no contact with police for at least 8 months. He used to be very active in the drug world and seems to have possibly realized some sense to his life; •

A second Proliﬁc Offender is still on probation, however is actively working on Vancouver Island and has been at least for the past year;

• There are 12 Proliﬁc Offender’s that have left the area and/or province who told police if they stayed in Chilliwack they would continue to re-offend just because of their contacts, lifestyle and associations. Some are seeking a new life in the sense of not wanting to get into trouble and are either working or looking for employment. In fact, 5 are employed at this time and have maintained that status for

some time now. However, a few have left town but continue to re-offend in other jurisdictions thinking the local police would not know them and would not feel the “heat” as they did in Chilliwack; • There are 9 Prolific Offenders currently in custody; • There are 24 Prolific Offender’s who are currently in the community on court imposed conditions. The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Crime Reduction Unit delivered a media “life” story last August on a 49 yr old female Prolific Offender who is a chronic shoplifter and drug user. There was a large newspaper article as well as a 2 1/2 minute story on Breakfast TV. The UFVRD RCMP believes there has been some success in the Prolific Offender Program and a few offenders have gained employment. Some have seen the light and left the criminal lifestyle; some have felt the extra attention given to them by police due to their level of criminal activity and decided to leave town and go somewhere where they will not be known by police. Others have left town and started afresh by getting away from their “friends” and the only lifestyle they knew.

PUBLIC AND INTERNAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A U X I L I A R Y C O N S TA B L E P R O G R A M Chilliwack has a very active auxiliary policing program with 27 active volunteers. Each auxiliary member is required to volunteer 160 hours per year. For 2010, the auxiliary members volunteered over 7,000 hours. The RCMP is very proud of the dedication and hard work that these individuals put into keeping the streets safe. Auxiliary Program Purpose: The purpose of the Auxiliary Constable program is to strengthen community and Police partnerships by providing volunteers with the opportunity to perform authorized activities in support of strategies to address the causes of or reduce the fear of crime and disorder.

Mandate: Chilliwack Auxiliary Constables are uniformed volunteers under the command of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The primary purpose of this program is to participate in community policing activities throughout the Upper Fraser Valley relating to public safety and crime prevention. Auxiliary Constables participate in community policing programs and ride on patrol with police ofﬁcers. The ridealong program provides the Auxiliary Constable with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and expertise in law enforcement. Auxiliary constables have peace ofﬁcer status while on duty and work under the direct/indirect supervision of a member of the RCMP.

Media Relations Ofﬁcers Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth and Cst. Tracy Wolbeck

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Providing timely, accurate, and educational information to the community on current policing trends and issues is important to the RCMP. We are proud to have developed a strong partnership with our local media to keep our community informed. In 2010 hundreds of media releases were posted about crime trends and public safety concerns in your area. Being connected to our community is something we take great pride in, and we are committed to keeping the public well informed and educated about the ways in which they can help solve and reduce crime, protect themselves, and be involved in promoting public safety.

Public education is a key component of our overall crime reduction strategy. As we identify trends that are occurring in the community, we can provide real time information and education on ways the community can protect themselves and help prevent crime from occurring.

In 2010, we also focused on educating our own police ofﬁcers to provide them with additional training and development, so they have the skills and tools needed to fulﬁll our crime reduction goals.

COMPSTAT “COMPSTAT” means “computerized statistics” or “comparative statistics”. The use of “COMPSTAT” in a local policing model is a crime control and quality of life strategy. The UFVRD began using COMPSTAT in September 2010 and it has proven to be an effective tool in reducing crime. Unit heads and Superintendent Robinson attend monthly meetings to develop tactics and share ideas. The purpose of COMPSTAT is to identify and reduce crime by directing members to target areas where and when concentrations of crime are occurring. The area crime analyst identiﬁes crime hotspots

which help to dictate where police resources are allocated. Through COMPSTAT we have seen an increase in patrols and street checks which focus exclusively on crime hotspots. The focus of the model has been to develop persons of interest and identify and arrest suspects involved in criminal activity. This has been successful and we will continue this directive throughout the year.

MARIHUANA GROWING OPERATION TAKE DOWNS: Chilliwack: In 2010, the Chilliwack RCMP Drug Section once again had a targeted enforcement approach to identifying and disrupting marihuana growing operations. There were 32 marihuana growing operations identiﬁed and dismantled. Agassiz/Harrison: In 2010 the Agassiz RCMP disrupted ﬁve marihuana grow operations in the Agassiz, Popkum and Harrison area. Hope: 8 marihuana “grow ops” were taken down in the Hope area in 2010 totaling 3,138 plants.

ORGANIZED CRIME AND DRUGS: Several charges were recommended in connection with grow operations. Twenty people were charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking, 11 arrests for theft of hydro and 22 arrests for production. The charges laid are as a result of the hard work of the Chilliwack RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and have had an impact on the street level drug trade in the Chilliwack area and an overall impact on organized crime in our community. There were several “crack shacks” dismantled through various means including No Case seizures, By-law assistance or door knocks from police. Four of the residences were taken down via warrant and two of those resulted in charges. Drugs seized from the residences were Crack, Crystal Meth, Heroin, and Ecstasy. The Opium Poppy field that was discovered earlier in the year consumed a great deal of time and resources. Two warrants were executed on the property with approximately 65,000 Opium poppies seized. It’s the first time raw Opium poppies have been seized in Canada for the purpose of trafficking. The value is still being tabulated by experts but an early estimate suggests between $500,000$1.5 million. Two men were charged in this file and the matter is before the Court.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police UPPER FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DETACHMENT

2010 YEAR IN REVIEW

POLICING SERVICES AT A GLANCE

The Upper Fraser Valley has a total of 153 regular RCMP members. While we operate under a regional policing model each detachment has dedicated police resources that live and work in the communities we serve (Agassiz 13, Hope Boston Bar 21, and Chilliwack 112). The UFVRD also has an 8 person First Nations Policing unit, 78 Support Staff, 33 Emergency 911 dispatchers, and hundreds of volunteers without whom we could not deliver our policing services with the high standard that we are proud to provide.

C H I L L I WA C K 1500 1200

RCMP UFVRD - POLICE FILE COUNTS

2010 CALLS FOR SERVICE: Chilliwack area - 30552

CPO Name

2009

2010

Agassiz/Harrison area - 3062

Chilliwack CPO 26145 32760 31353 Agassiz/Harrison CPO 2905 3597 3310 Hope/Boston Bar CPO 5902 5494 5132

30552 3062 5219

Hope/Boston Bar - 5219

CRIME REDUCTION SUCCESSES

2007

2008

09/10 07/08 08/09 % Change % Change % Change

25% 24% -7%

4% -3% -7%

2009 2010

900 600 300

-3% -7% 2%

AUTO THEFT

B&E BUS

B&E OTH

Our general duty ofﬁcers form the front line of our policing service. They are responsible for attending a wide range of calls for service from the public on a round-the-clock basis, and are often the ﬁrst on the scene of any crime that occurs. They are the initial investigators to all calls for service and often follow through with their investigations to the end of the court process. These calls range from barking dogs, thefts, assisting persons in distress, sudden deaths, and searching for missing persons. We consider our general duty members to be the “back bone” of our organization because they impact safety at the street level. Our GD members are present in Chilliwack, Agassiz/Harrison, Hope, and Boston Bar. They call upon specialized units for support when required.

TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION Chilliwack CPO has an eightperson dedicated traffic services section that provides a combined enforcement and education approach to improving road safety in our communities. In 2010, the number of impaired drivers were decreased by 7% in Chilliwack, decreased in Agassiz/Harrison by 44% and decreased in Hope/Boston Bar by 34%. This is significant as the Fraser Valley Traffic Services, who patrol all highways in the Upper Fraser Valley area, are continually focusing on a proactive approach to safer streets.

CRIME PREVENTION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (CPOS) Chilliwack CPO is dedicated to delivering crime prevention and youth initiatives to the community, and Agassiz and Hope CPO have one shared position that compliments GD ofﬁcers in the detachment areas.

SERIOUS CRIME UNIT Each detachment in the UFVRD has a complement of Serious Crime Investigators comprising of our most experienced and highly skilled police ofﬁcers. These ofﬁcers are mandated to investigate all serious crimes including attempted murder, serious sexual offences, robberies, arson, and extortions.

GENERAL INVESTIGATION SUPPORT TEAM (GIST) The GIST unit was created last year to respond to complex investigations, and ensure transition of investigations from front line officers to specialized units. This unit has provided an excellent opportunity to train and mentor police officers. With this experience they have an opportunity to work with a number of specialized sections. The inception of this unit has reduced overtime call outs of Serious Crime Investigators helping to significantly reduce costs.

CRIME REDUCTION UNIT (CRU) The Crime Reduction Unit at the Chilliwack CPO is made up of three dedicated teams; a drug team, a property crime team, and a proliﬁc offender team.

FIRST NATIONS POLICING (FNP) Our FNP unit is the largest of its kind in the province consisting of eight ofﬁcers. They provide combined crime prevention and operations support service to all of the First Nations communities in the Upper Fraser Valley.

COMMUNITY POLICING The Chilliwack Detachment provides a wide range of policing services from patrol and investigations to proactive services. Operational support is enhanced by support staff (municipal employees, public servants and regular members) fulﬁlling roles as prisoner guards, records management clerks, court liaisons, front counter clerks and other administrative assistance.

• Crime Stoppers • Restorative Justice • Speed Watch

The DCPO sub-station is operated by the Chilliwack Community Policing Society, which receives a signiﬁcant amount of funding from the City of Chilliwack. For the year, this ofﬁce saw 3,000 hours of volunteer time and would not be able to function adequately without the dedication of its volunteers. All of these employees and volunteers are committed to making Chilliwack a safe place to live and work. In 2010, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment hosted their annual Youth Academy. There were 50 graduates from Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope, Squamish, Surrey and Maple Ridge. The students are exposed to the real life police training atmosphere. The Youth Academy experience incorporates academics, rigorous physical activities, as well as learning to work as a team and not as an individual.

A LOOK BACK AT PROPERTY CRIME IN CHILLIWACK: Since the implementation of the Proliﬁc Offender

Management Program in Chilliwack, the City and its surrounding areas (Chilliwack River Valley, Cultus Lake, Lindell Beach, and Chilliwack First Nations Reserves) have experienced signiﬁcant reductions in property crime. Chilliwack CPO’s policing jurisdiction experienced a decrease in reported property crime in 2010 compared to 2009 (B&E’s, auto theft and theft from vehicle). Crime Reduction is a signiﬁcant focus of the Chilliwack RCMP and this dedicated unit (CRU) has made an impact on crime in the last year. Business B&E’s decreased by 21% which is down from 12% in 2009, residential B&E’s decreased by 13%, auto theft decreased by 18% and theft from vehicle has increased by 6%.

Offence Category

% 2009 2010 Change

AUTO THEFT

512

419

-18%

B&E BUS

320

253

-21%

B&E OTH

165

130

-21%

B&E RES

533

465

-13%

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

1232 1306

TOTAL PROPERTY CRIME

2762 2573

-7%

80 70 60

2009 2010

50 40 30 20

Another key area of support comes from over 141 volunteers who work out of the Downtown Community Policing Ofﬁce (DCPO) which houses: • Victim Services • Block / Grow Watch • Citizens on Patrol

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

AGASSIZ

10 0

AGASSIZ CPO

GENERAL DUTY (GD)

AUTO THEFT

B&E BUS

B&E OTH

B&E RES

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

% 2009 2010 Change

Offence Category AUTO THEFT

B&E BUS

-38% 4%

B&E OTH

-25% -17%

B&E RES

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

TOTAL PROPERTY CRIME

187

162

-13%

HOPE/BOSTON BAR 200 150

2009 2010

100 50 0

HOPE & BOSTON BAR CPO

UNIFORMED POLICING UNITS

CHILLIWACK CPO

*Files do not include FVTS*

They provide a targeted enforcement approach to our most active criminals with the main goal being to reduce drug and property crime in our community.

B&E RES

AUTO THEFT

B&E BUS

B&E OTH

Offence Category

B&E RES

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

% 2009 2010 Change

AUTO THEFT

B&E BUS

-2%

B&E OTH

-32%

B&E RES

-2%

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

125

151

21%

TOTAL PROPERTY CRIME

292

309

Overall property crime is down for the whole of the Upper Fraser Valley area. Data (collected using the “most serious offence” scoring method) compiled from select PRIME BC ﬁles and is subject to change due to investigational and date quality processes.

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At Home

Safety first when building backyard playground for kids

Parents must consider a host of safety factors when building a backyard playground for children.

ew things are as enjoyable for parents and grandparents as watching their children and grandchildren play. As cherished as such playtime can be, it can quickly turn into a memory adults and children alike would prefer to forget if an injury occurs. Playground accidents vary in severity. Some produce just a scrape or a scratch, while more drastic accidents can lead to broken bones or even death. And where those accidents occur might come as a surprise to parents. Ten years ago, a study conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission discovered more deaths occurred on backyard playground equipment than on public playgrounds. A 2009 study from the CPSC found that 40 deaths were associated with playground equipment between 2001 to 2008, the majority of which were the result of hangings or asphyxiations. Naturally, parents aware of such statistics are concerned, particularly those who want to erect a playground for their children on their own property. When building a home playground for

children, parents should consider the following factors. Location, location, location A home playground’s location is very important. When deciding where to put a playground, consider its accessibility. Is the playground easily reached should an accident occur? Can children be seen playing from a nearby window? Should an accident occur, is the playground within earshot of the home? Kids often play on a home playground while their parents are inside, so be sure to locate the playground close enough to the home where you can see and hear your kids from the house, and in a spot that’s easy to get to should an accident occur. Equipment Though most parents would love to build their children a home playground that rivals the nearby amusement park, some equipment has historically proven to be more dangerous than others. A 2009 report from the CPSC indicated that climbers were associated with 23 percent of all playground injuries while swings were

associated with 22 percent. Surfaces According to the CPSC, 67 per cent of playground accidents between 2001 and 2008 involved falls or equipment failure. Most kids are going to fall once or twice when playing on the playground. Parents can plan for such falls and minimize their child’s injury risk by installing impact-absorbing surfaces beneath the playground. Such surfaces are the standard at many public playgrounds and can make the difference between a simple fall or one that results in broken bones Inspection Kids often like to play rough, and as a result, playgrounds commonly take quite a beating. Even if equipment was sturdy at installation and installed to the letter of the manufacturer’s instructions, parents should routinely inspect equipment to ensure it’s holding up to the wear and tear of children. ◗ For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov.

Protect your patio furniture from wear and tear

atios are typically the go-to spot for warm weather outdoor meals. Whether hosting friends or simply enjoying a relaxing meal under the evening sky, homeowners tend to spend as much time as possible on the patio once the weather warms up. Because it’s such a high-traffic area, the patio should be protected from wear and tear. Wear and tear can result from Mother Nature or be a byproduct of all those spring and summer evenings spent relaxing outdoors. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways homeowners can keep their patios looking pristine through the summer party season. ◗ Stain the concrete. Staining concrete protects it from natural elements, which can cause the color of a patio to peel or flake. Concrete

stain penetrates deep and infuses the concrete with a permanent colour that’s less likely to fall victim to the elements. Stains are generally solid-colour stains or acid stains. Solid-colour stains, as their name suggests, provide a more even and solid look, while acid stains provide a more marblelike appearance. While neither are likely to fade or peel quickly, over time an additional coat or stain might be needed to counter natural factors like sunlight. ◗ Cover the furniture. Patio furniture can vary significantly in price and quality. Homeowners who picked up a few plastic chairs at the nearby grocery store might not feel furniture covers are worth the investment. For those with more expensive patio furniture, durable furniture covers that can withstand

Summer can be rough on patios and patio furniture. Homeowners can take several steps to protect their patios from wear and tear.

year-round weather are a sound investment. Waterproof and heatresistant fabric is ideal, as the furniture will be vulnerable to spring rains, summer showers and high temperatures during the summer party season. Covers should also fit snugly around the furniture to provide optimal protection. ◗ Consider retractable awnings. Retractable awnings might cost a little money, but they can also pay homeowners back over the long haul. First and foremost, retractable awnings protect patio from sunlight and ultraviolet rays in hot weather. A retractable awning can also protect friends and family members should an unexpected summer shower appear or keep them safe from sunburns during summer afternoons when the UV index is high. When placed near a window,

retractable awnings can lower energy bills. Such awnings can keep sunlight and ultraviolet rays from entering the home. This lowers the temperature indoors, which reduces reliance on air conditioning units to maintain a comfortable temperature. These awnings can also extend the life of furniture, which tends to fade when placed inside windows that get heavy sun exposure. ◗ Plant trees. An eco-friendly way to maintain and add to a patio’s aesthetic appeal is to plant trees around the patio. Trees can protect the patio from sunlight and ultraviolet radiation while providing shade for friends and family members who want to spend quality time outdoors on hot afternoons. In addition, trees can create a serene setting for a patio.

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vegetable dishes and also for herb tea. For delicate filigree foliage, dill is a fast-growing foil for more solid plants. Uses include salads and sandwiches. Dill makes masses of seeds which volunteer freely outside and store well for kitchen use. Intricate and useful leaves make the curly-leaf parsley a nice edging for flowers or a container of herbs. It’s a biennial: making leafy growth one year and flowering the next. Like dill, it’s a rampant self-seeder and also a bee favourite. Rosemary is a must-have herb producing aromatic spiky leaves for meat and vegetable dishes and lovely blue flowers in early spring. It’s best in well-drained containers because it almost always needs to be brought inside for winter. Hardy Arp rosemary stands an average winter outside, but not a severe one. Bergamot is a tea plant that bees and humming birds love. It prefers sun and moist soil and produces some of the most spectacular flowers for borders: mopheads in crimson, various pinks and mauves. Kinds are now available that resist mildew.

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How to fight insects the eco-friendly way E Biting Insects Mosquitoes, biting flies and other insects can be a nuisance when the weather warms. Though many bites create a mild reaction that subsides after a few days, some insects are harbingers of serious diseases. Malaria and West Nile virus are just two of the many maladies that can be hiding inside of the common mosquito. According to Mosquito.org, only female mosquitoes feed on blood and bite their victims. The males feed on plant juices and nectar. Females need blood to feed their eggs and reproduce. When a mosquito bites, she injects chemicals to prevent blood from clotting and reduce pain. Afterward, however, these same chemicals can cause topical irritation. Like mosquitoes, female tabanids, or horse and deer flies, also bite. Most prefer warm seasons and the warmth of daytime, but some species are most active at dawn or dusk. Tabanids bite deep and hard, potentially causing a lot of irritation. Especially in early summer, swarms of small black flies can make life difficult for those who venture outdoors. Again, females of this species bite, but males may hang around and swarm when a female is nearby. Black flies need running water to feed larvae, so they differ in this respect from mosquitoes and other insects that grow from larvae in sitting water. Biting occurs during the day and may intensify before a thunderstorm. Repelling Insects The standard bug repellent is one that contains the product DEET. It was originally developed in 1946 for military use, but some have questioned its safety. The EPA says it has been associated with seizures in children, but this claim hasn’t been fully substantiated. Still, many people prefer to look elsewhere for their repellents, preferring natural products. There are oils that can be extracted from different plants and herbs that provide short-term protection against many biting insects. Citronella is one of the more effective natural repellents. It has been used for more than 50 years as an insect repellent and as an animal repellent. The oil is taken from dried, cultivated grasses.

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or chess board. For those with more time and creative stamina, use large stones to paint on letters and make an outdoor Scrabble board for fun times with family and friends. ◗ Painted flower pots: If the colors and designs at the local garden center don’t fit with a particular design scheme, buy unfinished terra-cotta or plastic pots and paint them with the designs and colors that coordinate better. Getting crafty doesn’t have to mean knitting sweaters or decoupaging hat boxes. By making items that can be put to use outdoors, families can usher in the spring season a little early and reap the rewards for months to come.

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here are a hundred reasons why May long weekend, and not Easter, marks the unofficial start to the camping season. The weather is inevitably better, the days are longer, the water is warmer and the likelihood of rain and/or extreme weather slimmer. And you are far less likely to encounter snow, sub-zero temperatures or 100-kilometre-an-hour windstorms that knock down trees across the lone highway that can take you to your destination. May long weekend is the safe bet, if such a thing exists: Easter is the equivalent of putting $1,000 down on 7 at the roulette table. But the roulette table is exciting, if illogical, so as you head out on your May long weekend, I will recommend a destination for this year and a timetable for next sure to leave you with a story to tell, if nothing else. The last two Easter weekends, my fiancee and I have enjoyed (and occasionally suffered) two weekend trips to the west coast of Washington’s Olympic peninsula jammed with enough thrills, chills and hills to last us through June. For a pair of semi-rubes from the Interior of the province, the open ocean is almost mythically devoid of land.ThebeachesofKalaloch,Hobuck and Shi Shi are long and flat, punctuated here and there by enormous sea stacks that rise like enthusiastic excla-

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Shi Shi Beach, just south of Cape Flattery, features a mile of sand bracketed by monolithic stones rising from the sand. mation marks out of the ocean. To get there, you head through Sumas to Bellingham, drive half an hour down I-5, then swing west towards Whidbey Island. The spectacular Deception Pass Bridge serves as an entrance to the pastoral island, which features a myriad of bed and breakfasts and artisans perfect for those who want a

sleepy vacation. But you’re not one of them. Instead, you head to Fort Casey, from where a 45-minute-long ferry ride will take you, for $12, across Admiralty Inlet to Fort Townsend. For those who leave Chilliwack in the evening, Fort Casey makes a great place to set up camp; and visitors can walk around the fort and

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west coast of the peninsula boasts two major sea-side attractions: the beaches and stone monuments surrounding Kalaloch campground and resort two hours to the southwest, or Shi Shi Beach and Cape Flattery, the most northwesterly point in the continental United States. Both are well worth the trip, although you’ll get the same types of things in each location: surf, wind, waves and open spaces. But you know how to work Google, so I’m not going to waste your time or my precious space here going over the sights to be seen out there. When you go camping, the destination is only part of the attraction. Last year, for example, our trip happened to coincide with a fierce storm that pelted us with snow in Port Townsend and pine boughs closer to Kalaloch. At one point, a tree had fallen diagonally across the Olympic Highway but fortunately the tree had fallen in just such a way that my tiny Toyota Echo could slip through a gap at the side of the road. Any RV would have been stuck for hours, but we continued on to our campsite which was almost—but not completely—devoid of fellow humans. There were a few RVs in the campground, their generators plugging away, but no tenters. And there was a reason for that. The next day the wind whipped at us as we shivered our way across beaches and gaped at the sheer nothingness that stood between us and Japan.

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UFV’s Mawson debuts new play tions including The Rez Sisters and King Lear. Jude’s long-suffering husband Hank is played by Ray Syrnyk, who is also making his debut in a UFV production. The role of Bob, Ken’s father, is taken by Mawson. Lighting design for this production is by Sandy Tait, with sound design by Claude Dorion, set design by Bryan Cutler and costume design by Jody Cameron. ◗ A Little Unfinished Family Business runs May 26, 27, 28 and June 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees May 29 and June 5 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre on the Chilliwack campus. Tickets are $10 each. For reservations call 604-795-2814. Or email at theatre@ufv.ca and visit www.ufv.ca/theatre.

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Chilliwack-raised Vancouver Island musician Rockland Moran plays at the Crazy Fish in Harrison Hot Springs on May 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Moran has four CDs to his credit and plays a wide mix of blues, folk, jazz, and roots music labelled as fusegrass. He has recently spent countless hours recording original acoustic singles especially to perform at house concerts. For more on Moran visit www.rocklandmoran.com.

Buds ‘n’ Bloom

Come on down to the Agricultural Pavilion at the Agassiz Fairgrounds on May 21 for the 13th annual Buds ‘n’ Bloom Plant and Garden Sale. Buds ‘n’ Bloom takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a wide range of plants including specialty perennials, trees and shrubs and some vegetable starters. Crafts range from herbal teas to jewelry, pottery and garden ornaments. Buds ‘n’ Bloom is a fundraiser for the Harrison Festival Society and the Kent Harrison Foundation. Proceeds go to local events produced by the festival society and provide the foundation with operating capital. Admission to the sale is free. A raffle, silent auction and concession will be available. For more information, call the Harrison Festival Society at 604-796-3664.

German Cowboy

Chilliwack writer Rolf Zeller will be at Coles at the Cottonwood Mall May 21 from noon to 3 p.m. for a booksigning

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Gogo at Bozzini’s

Bozzini’s brings back blues whiz David Gogo to the upstairs lounge for a solo accustic show May 21. He’ll be performing songs from his nine albums as well as previewing the soon-to-bereleased Soul-Bender. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dinner and drinks, show at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604-792-0744. Lowen at the Duke

Local singer-songwriter Matt Lowen performs his original music with guitar and harmonica at the Duke of Dublin (9254 Nowell St.) May 21 from 8 to 11 p.m. Visit www. mattlowenmusic.com for more information.

Harrison Arts Show 2011

The fifth annual Harrison Art Show will be held in Harrison Hot Springs on May 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the newly renovated Memorial Hall on Esplanade. The show will include 29 artists and in excess of 200 pieces of artwork in watercolour, oil, acrylic, photography, pastel and fabric design. David Maclagan, featured artist/ author, will be in attendance. There will be plants for sale, violin music played by a talented young musician, art demos and door prizes. An onsite cafe will be available for your convenience. Come and enjoy the art show and the beautiful viewscape of Harrison Hot Springs.

Forever Young?

The Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society invites everyone to come, listen, sing along and tap their toes to the songs and music of the war years played as they were then on a 78 rpm record player. Can you name that tune? Have a coffee and snack, talk with other interested folks and peruse the display rooms. Event is May 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society at 45905 Hocking Ave. (Masonic Hall).

Unfinished Family Business

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Unfinished Family Business, a new play by local writer and theatre department member Rick Mawson. The play runs May 26, 27, 28 and June 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m., with two Sunday Matinees May 29 and June 5 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre on the Chilliwack campus. Tickets are $10 each. For information and reservations, call 604-795-2814 or email theatre@ufv.ca. UFV theatre department’s website is www.ufv.ca/theatre.

SoleMates in Harrison

The Kent-Harrison Arts Council presents “SoleMates” at the Ranger Station Gallery on now until May 27. This art show is an installation piece that transforms space. Viewers will take a stroll through present day dating rituals as well as take a look at the past. Refreshments will be available for the opening. You can also visit the Ranger Station Gallery during regular hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Anavets events

At the Anavets Unit 305, 46268 Yale Rd., the entertainment runs six nights a week, Tuesday to Sunday. Three’s Company plays May 20 and 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every Sunday is jam night with Trevor MacDonald at 8:30 p.m. Monday night poker at 7 p.m. sharp. Every Friday steak draw at 5.30 p.m. Saturday meat draw every half-hour from 3 to 5 p.m.

Shadows at Museum

The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association group show Shadows is in the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum from May 24 to July 14. Shadows involves work in a wide variety of media using different techniques to explore the theme. Gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Opening reception is May 28 from noon to 2 p.m.

Métis jigging

Artist/dancer Lisa Shepherd hosts ongoing Tuesday night (May 24) Métis Jigging from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kekinow Common Room, 45555 Knight Rd. (behind the old Walmart). All are welcome. Grab your Métis sash and come on out. For more information visit www. chilliwackmetisassociation. ca or call Les Mitchell at 604-

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The deadline approaches for the the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association’s (CVAA) call for entry for solo, partnered or group exhibitions for 2012. Each artist is to submit five-inch-by-seveninch photographs or CDs of recent work, in any medium, for consideration in the 2012 exhibition year. Subject to approval of your application, exhibition space will be allocated in one of the venues utilized by the CVAA. Deadline for completed entry forms with CDs or photographs of recent work is May 31. All work must be original and the artist’s own creation. For more detailed information visit www.chilliwackvisualartists.ca and open the “Call for Entries” page. Application forms are also available at the Chilliwack Art Gallery.

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What’s on

The Waverly Seniors Village is holding a craft market on June 4 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at 8445B Young Rd. Open to the public. The organizers are looking for participants. Anyone interested in setting up a table to sell crafts or giftware contact Lorraine at 604-7032102 for more information.

Landscapes at Woodside

Chilliwack artist Marie Anne Dick brings the landscapes and colors of the Fraser valley to life on canvas with a show at Dehlia Simper’s Woodside Gallery June 3 to 27. A reception will be held June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. with refreshments. Woodside gallery is located at 2226 Lougheed Hwy., Mount Woodside, Harrison Mills. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. For more information on this show or Woodside Gallery visit www.woodsidegallery.ca. ◗ Compiled by staff

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Cornerstone Art Gallery (8810 Young Rd.) hosts Art with Heart, a selection of paintings, photography and sculpture from more than 30 talented local artists until May 28. The show and sale of art is unique in that partial proceeds of all artwork will be donated to Chilliwack Community Services. Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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A collaborative show of innovative art pieces in both fibre and clay, featuring the work of 12 Lower Mainland textile artists and potters, is the next show at the Chilliwack Art Gallery, 9201 Corbould St. from May 18 to June 23. Come meet the artists at a reception May 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. and during some theatre shows and special events.

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NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN For this permanent union position, you preferably have: • Secondary school graduation supplemented by a Computer Network Systems Diploma from a recognized technical college, or a Microsoft Certiﬁed Engineer or equivalent training and experience • Minimum of three years related work experience • Ability to perform skilled diagnostic repair and maintenance, alteration and installation tasks on an array of computer systems, networks, software, telephone and other audio visual equipment • Experience with various types of server management local and wide area networks and related equipment • Expertise in Windows operating systems and software • Working knowledge of Exchange • A working knowledge of email and internet systems • A valid BC Driver’s licence

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Although many things remain to be handled in money areas, life starts to lighten up. A restless feeling enters for the next four weeks, as do short trips, errands, lots of conversations and casual meetings. These weeks bring your first opportunity in some months to make peace with someone who has been quietly but strongly opposing you. You should make peace, or come to some understanding (especially Monday, Friday/Saturday) because this person has the upper hand, and will for some time. It might even be your mate! Happiness early, weariness midweek, then energy Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead emphasize money, earning and spending, possessions and memory work/learning. (Dante said there’s no learning if you understand but don’t remember.) Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Despite a wee frustration Sunday morning, most factors line up for success, especially Monday. Happiness, social joys and optimism enter midweek! But retreat Friday evening to Saturday – rest, plan, contemplate. Employment or health matters could face an obstacle Friday. Patience and thinking will show the way past it. Your charisma keeps shining, right into June: continue with projects. Gemini May 21-June 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness climb over the four weeks ahead. Start important projects, tackle chores that intimidated you, ask favours, chase someone. Through June 3, life (and your efforts) can bring social breakthroughs, light love, freedom, or bring you a true mate, a lucky relocation or a beneficial contract! But by subtle stages, now to June 2012, you’re turning toward quiet solitude, charity, governmental links, institutional connections, and administrative tasks. These will be lucky. The hustle-bustle world won’t be. Joy has barriers Friday, none Saturday!

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Pets - Other

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Legal, cultural, love, international, higher education, far travel and publishing themes enter until late June. In addition, the next two weeks might bring (or further) a life-mate attraction or a major opportunity. But don’t lean too heavily on this entire (legal to publishing) zone, for it might promise more than it delivers. Simultaneously, through the weeks ahead, an accent grows on secrets and secret action, sexual desires, lifestyle changes, investments, commitments: these will benefit you greatly from June to June 2012! Romance frustrates Sunday day, but night’s magic! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The bulge of work that piled on you over the last half year (and last summer) is quickly ending. Now through June 2012 your efforts will be rewarded with opportunities. But you might briefly lose direction during the few weeks ahead. Some advice: for two weeks, continue to accept responsibility, extra work. For four weeks, be wary of committing yourself deeply, whether it’s a financial, sexual or lifestyle commitment. (E.g., moving to Alaska is a lifestyle commitment.) Wariness is warranted in these zones right into August 2012. For four weeks, don’t fight. Midweek, romance. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Both opportunities and opposition face you for a few weeks. A romance might turn to life-mate decisions. Relocation, agreements, contract negotiations, litigation, these arise. But be wary of all these: now through August 2011, they might contain pitfalls. If you feel you’re chasing an always-elusive or ever-receding goal, opportunity or relationship, turn your back on it, completely. If it just falls into your lap, accept. Soon work duties will expand, maybe hugely, to fill the 12 months ahead. Huge success could follow! Steady your nerves; learn to work without stress.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The four weeks ahead emphasize work, health and machinery concerns. Don’t give everything to this area – especially, don’t bury yourself in work to avoid other, scarier things such as romance. Romance, creative and speculative urges, pleasure, beauty, sports and games – these mildly intensify now, and will grow to huge proportions during the 12 months ahead. During the same year ahead, you’re going to meet good luck in administrative, governmental or institutional situations. Careful with money Sunday – chase it Monday. Nice friends midweek. Home irks Friday, soothes Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A month of romance, creativity, pleasure and beauty starts now. Kids will charm you, you’ll excel at sports and games. You’ll ride a winning streak! But many matters at home, or affecting your security, intensify now. This can bring friction as well as affection, talk and action. Use these weeks to prepare, if possible, for an extended (year-long) period of good luck in this zone, which will arrive June 4. Study real estate ads, for example, or retirement plans, or get repair/reno quotes. Your energy and charisma soar Sunday/Monday. You might attract love! Money, midweek. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The weeks ahead feature security, your domestic situation, real estate, rest and recuperation, Mother Nature, nutrition, gardening. Do what you must, but don’t plunge wholly into these areas, and don’t begin big important projects here. You might want to end some associations and projects, and to begin others – but this would probably cause a lot of talk, and lead nowhere. Some very interesting trips and lively new friends are on the horizon, but they aren’t here yet. Rest, meditate and plan Sunday/ Monday. Your energy rises nicely midweek. Money irks Friday, succeeds Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Houses - Rent

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2007 MERCEDES 350 CLK, convertible, 2 dr, auto, 34,000 kms, dark blue, fully loaded. very cond, $45,000 obo. Must go 778-999-3654

9145

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Rear Diff. Assys. ........... $6995

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DAILY DRIVERS

Alternators..................... $1795 $

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Front Diff. Assys............ $9995

2 BDRM Yarrow 5 appl., lge yard. $1100/m, dog nego., No smoking. Avail June 1. Ph 604-823-2490

Call Stephanie for an instant approval on your next auto loan

9125

Starters ......................... $1795

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Scrap Car Removal

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

May 21 - May 27, 2011

1200 sqft Store Front & 575 sqft office space for lease busy complex. (Cwk) M.Y. Mini Storage 604-703-1111

9145

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1 BR. grnd flr ste. Sardis. 1 mature person only, ns np, $625 incl util, Avail now. 604-858-4356.

3 BR upper suite, all appls. laminate flrs. 1300sf. Agassiz, $1200, June 1, np, 604-309-6491

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9105

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8250

Roofing

Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. % given to local SPCA. 604-856-4999

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