The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 6

A6 THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Wednesday, December 6, 1989 An 'unequalled' yeair The light of a good character surpasseth the light of the sun and the radiance thereof. One righteous act is endowed with a potency that can so elevate the dust as to cause it to pass beyond the heaven of heavens. It can tear every bond asunder, and hath the power to restore the force that hath spent itself and vanished DAHA'I WOULD FAITH Info: 792-0306 "The Official Community Plan review has been ongoing throughout the year with the assistance of the Advisory Planning Commission. Both council and the APC look forward to reviewing the drafts of this document, which will set the stage for the future growth of the district." Les thanked all members of council for their teamwork and dedication, and for their leadership of council-appointed committees. He also thanked district staff.

"With the phenomenal increase in building activity that we have witnessed this year, our staff, particularly in the planning, building and engineering departments have been extremely busy. "We have had almost a doubling of the workload with only very minimal increases in staff and yet the work is being completed in a timely manner." The mayor also pointed out the ef It's called a 'statutory' meeting, and is marked by reflections on the past year and looking ahead to the year to come. District Council held its annual statutory meeting on Monday, as required under the Municipal Act. Mayor John Les called 1989 "an extremely active and busy year probably unequalled in the district's history." The district saw considerable growth, and although the district welcomes that growth, "we must be careful to ensure our community retains its unique flavor, its livability and also its agricultural heritage." The major capital works project in the last year was, of course, the construction of the CN-Yale Road rail overpass. "This structure, which is now only a few weeks away from completion, will be a major transportation assest" for years to come, he said.

"It is satis- urden Bearers (Chilliwack) COUNSELLING CENTRE ft fying to note it has been achieved without the requirement of borrowing money. "We have been able to continue with major upgrading works at the "We must be careful to ensure our community retains its unique flavor, its livability and also its agricultural heritage" Les forts of a man who works largely behind the scenes, Bill Ligertwood, who is in charge of economic and business development for the district. "I know it was personally satisfying to him and to us as well that the FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND PERSONAL COUNSELLING KEVIN WILDEMAN COUNSELLOR Telephone: 792-4341 203 45625 Hodgins Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C V2P 1P2 1 J4f sewer treatment plant, both to ex- pand its capacity and increase its environmental acceptability." That work will continue in 1990, he said. The district continued to expand and improve on Townsend park, with the construction of several ball diamonds and an additional soccer field. "One of the highlights of the past year was undoubtedly the very successful 1989 B.C.

Festival of the Arts," which Chilliwack hosted in a "very professional and enthusiastic manner." During the past year, the district also introduced several legislative initiatives that will have a major impact on the community, Les said. One of the these was the Development Cost Charge Bylaw, which was adopted Monday night. Another revenue-generating iniative is the planned introduction of gravel royalties. Salish Place Hotel construction finally got under way in September. The development of the Promontory area will be a major priortity in the coming year.

"We must ensure that it is done properly with appropriate forethought so that this area can become a prime residential area." The district will be developing comprehensive plans for a new aquatic centre. "These plans together with location and financing proposals will be put to the electors in a referendum" to be held along with municipal elections in November 1990. Major road works could include upgrading of Evans Road in Sardis and Yarrow Central Road. Les left council's committees virtually unchanged. "It is my belief that the committees have worked very well and therefore I see no need to change at this point." KIWANIS Power plant considered for We urge you to support The Salvation Army Christmas Sharing Campaign Drop a donation in the Christmas kettle as you pass by area following by public input meetings next spring.

Mayor John Les said his concerns are "mainly environmental." He said the plant would not only affect the air quality here but it might impact air quality for points to the east and west depending on the prevailing wind. A LEADING COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB" W.D. Stothert said Tuesday that sites being considered for the plant are the East ChilliwackRosedale area, the Nicola Valley near Merritt, and 100 Mile House. The natural gas fired thermal plant would produce power for export. He said the Chilliwack site is ideally near a major B.C.

Hydro substation and well as the West Coast Transmission vided those who may have possible success in society. Mr. Fraser, I believe it is time to look at why you must attack a group of people, who are not responsible for your situation. Name withheld Editor's Note: Due to concerns by this Corrections employee that this public statement may result in job or inmate action, the identity of the writer was protected. fThe Revolutionary "Easy Walker" offers assistance to those who require support while walking.

ff'Je There are many additional features such as: 1 Removable shopping 1 basket "ll Adjustable height Vyl Rear wheel brakes i Folds for storage Traffic be" 1 Lightweight (Qbituaoriesi CLUB OF SARDIS Prescriptions Carrying complete Home Health Csire Products, all in one convenient location. 9181 Main Chilliwack 795-9488 Volunteer Service Medal, and the War Medal 1939-1945. Private family arrangements were made. Cremation, Valley Crematorium. He is survived by his sisters Jean Nason of Fredericton, N.B.

and Betty. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Children's Hospital in Vancouver. Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. GERALD JOHN SMOKER Gerald John Smoker, late of Rosedale, passed away Dec. 1, 1989 at New Westminster, at age 35.

He was born July 3, 1954 at Chilliwack. He was a laborer. Funeral service will be held Dec. 9, at 1:30 p.m., from the chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home, with Rev. Dennis Williamson officiating.

Interment, Carman Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Joe Smoker, Fred Smoker, Frank Smoker, and Bill Smoker. He is survived by his son John Jr. brother Nick; uncle and aunt Joe and Lucy Wotypka; cousins Joe, Bill, Fred, Gordon, Phil, Linda, Loretta, and Wanda; and by his friends Garry and Patricia Victor. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Smoker, and by his cousin Robert Smoker.

Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. OBITUARIES IN BRIEF MAINGUY, Marie Hermine Passed away Nov. 26, 1989. Mass of Christian burial Nov. 30, from St.

Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment, Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria. WHEELER, Kenneth Alvin Passed away Dec. 3, 1989. Funeral service Dec.

7, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home. Interment, Valley View Cemetery. D'ANDREA, Angeleen Passed away Dec. 3, 1989. No service by request.

Cremation, Valley Crematorium. ir HENDERSON'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "People Helping People" 45901 VICTORIA AVE CHILLIWACK 792-1344 HOPE 4 AGASSIZ ZENITH 7255 gas line. Stother said a gas turbine plant would produce power for export and a steam generating plant would run on the exhaust gases, providing an economical steam supply for industry. Together they would employ up to 24 people.

He said they and other companies have filed expression of interest with B.C. Hydro which will in turn be issuing terms of reference about February or March. Stothert said environmental impact studies will be conducted on behalf of Selkirk Power Partnership, to be IN MEMORY IN HONOUR The Canadian Cancer Society in B.C. and Yukon supports research, education and patient services. Mail gifts co Barb Young, 8767 Pearson Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 5S1.

Please Include name of person being honoured or name of deceased, and where to send cards. Donation envelopes also available at Henderson's Funeral Home. DM12 ccs life member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans 305. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Mass of Christian burial will be held Dec.

9, at 10:30 a.m., from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Father Tim McCarthy officiating. Interment, Royal Canadian Legion Cemetery. Active casketbearers will be members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4. Honorary bearers will be Allan Yon, Billy Yon, Mike Yon, Charlie Yon, Greg Yon, and Gerald Yon.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law Peter and Mary McGirr of Chilliwack, Thomas McGirr of Chilliwack; daughters and son-in-law Margaret Yon of McBride, Rose and Bob Stephenson of Toronto, Kate Travis of Toronto; 19 grandchildren; and by 15 greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by 13 sisters and five brothers. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Parkholm Lodge, or to the charity of their choice. Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. JACOB 'JACK' FRIESEN Jacob 'Jack' Friesen, late of 9682 Epp Chilliwack, passed away Dec.

4, 1989 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at age 52. He was born July 14, 1937 at Gruenthal, Man. He was a Dairyland truck driver for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held Dec.

7, at 10 a.m. from Evergreen Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Dressier and Pastor Len Strelau officiating. Interment, Odd Fellows Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Otto Schultz, Ed Froese, Lance Shepherd, Walter Millershon, Chris McGrath and Doug McCracken. He is survived by his wife Regena; son and daughter-in-law John and Carmen of Regina, daughters and sons-in-law Tammie and Bill Westmacott of Regina, Carol and Keith Lee of Chilliwack; grandchildren Bethany, Jana, Sarah-Lynn, and Brandon; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Anne Friesen of Sardis, Nick and Susan Friesen of Richmond, Peter and Anne Friesen of Delta; sisters and A Vancouver-based consortium is considering Chilliwack as a possible location for a $75-million gas-fired power plant.

The venture, known as the Selkirk Power Partnership, involves the Stothert Group Inc. of Vancouver, General Electric Co. of New York and Mission Energy Company of Irvine, Calif. (from Page A5) Canada, federally and provincially is The total adult tax-paying population in Canada is 18.7 million. Each one of these taxpayers facilitate the $775 million it takes to protect every community in Canada.

Not only do we bear the cost of these individuals, in many cases we subsidize the living costs of their families on social assistance. The average monthly number of inmates conditionally released into our communities exceeds Mr. Fraser, you speak of inmates being used as scapegoats in labor disputes. You allege the union is taking "other people's lives and freedoms and possible success in society as hostages." You are sadly mistaken if you believe your plight will generate public support. Remember, it is the law-abiding citizens whose lives are at stake, whose freedoms are limited out of fear and are really the ultimate hostages in Canadian society.

It is time you face up to reality. Inmates are in prison because they have been convicted of crimes. Yes, we chose this particular occupation and accept certain inherent dangers associated with our line of work. However, inmates in most cases have chosen a criminal career and lifestyle. I guess you could say union labor disputes are an occupational hazard for those in this line of work.

Mr. Fraser, I do not believe you are qualified to comment on union contract negotiations on wages. Especially for example when the Canadian taxpayer shelled out $43.9 million in 1988 for Health Care and $72.2 million employed and training inmates. Or how about the $185.3 million they paid through counselling, in an effort to encourage you all to become "law-abiding citizens?" Increased wages and improved benefit packages attract or at least retain highly qualified trained professionals. Hiring additional staff would lessen the existing caseloads, thus providing proper supervision of inmates on conditional release for currently incarcerated in prisons.

Perhaps then we could avoid tragedies which have resulted in the releasing of inmates into society who never should have been. Through years of experience, I know that a great number of inmates are not truly sincere in coming to terms with their problems. They refuse to accept responsibility for their own actions. On the surface, they appear to be progressing well; to be released as soon as possible, by any means, is their main concern. The more inmates on an officer's caseload reduces their ability to maintain close supervision and mistakes are made.

I do not believe there is an inmate who wants to be closely monitored. Little wonder, you care more about releases being delayed because of contract negotiations, than the quality of counselling pro LETTERS ADOLF SCHRAMM Adolf Schramm, late of Chilliwack and formerly of Vegreville, passed away Nov. 23, 1989 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at age 98. He was bom June 28, 1891 at Cetatio-Alba, Tarutino, Beresina, Romania, and lived in the Chilliwack area for 57 years. He was a retired dairy farmer who enjoyed farming, and planting his garden.

He was active in his church especially singing. Funeral service was held Nov. 29 from Chilliwack Alliance Church with Pastor J.T. McNair and Pastor Terry Froese officiating. Active casketbearers were Tom Pink, John Salary, Hans Pink, David Doyle, Garry Schramm, and Brad Schramm.

Honorary bearers were John Kuest, and Fred Wegenast. He is survived by his wife Helen; children Gottfried Schramm of Vernon, Ida Salary of Delta, Helmut and Frieda Schramm of Chilliwack; seven grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; nephew Gottfried Wegenast of Chilliwack; numerous other nephews and nieces; stepchildren Margaret and David Doyle of Abbotsford, Elisabeth and Tom Pink of Surrey, Agnes Jeckel of Abbotsford; and by three step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Clara in Romania in 1921; his son Benjamin in 1958; and by first wife Bertha (nee Wegenast) in 1961. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Gideon's Bible Society. Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements.

JOHN WILSON CHOO-CHOO' TRAIN John Wilson 'Choo-Choo' Train, late of Chilliwack and formerly of Vancouver, passed away Nov. 30, 1989 Chilliwack General Hospital, at age 69. He was born Nov. 5, 1920 at Scotland and lived in the Chilliwack district for 13 years. He was a retired bartender who enjoyed baseball and hockey.

A veteran of the Second World War, he was one of the first to be sent overseas by ship and, because of his injuries, one of the last to return. His theatres of service included Canada, Britain, Central Mediterranean Area, and Northwest Europe. His medals and decorations included the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian brothers-in-law Kay and Rudy Thiessen of Abbotsford, Mary and Frank Olson of Surrey, and Magda and Ron Williams of Sardis. He was predeceased by his first wife Marilyn Friesen in 1983; and by his son Ross Friesen in 1988. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to the Evergreen Baptist Church Building Fund.

Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. KATHLEEN 'KITTY' HELEN SMITH Kathleen 'Kitty' Helen Smith, late of 45746 Wellington Chilliwack, passed away Nov. 28, 1989 at Chilliwack General Hospital, in her 80th year. She was born in Surbiton, England, and lived in the Chilliwack area from 1952 to 1960, and since 1964 having resided in Trail, Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle, Albany, and Burnaby. Her family, relatives, friends, and acquaintances everywhere knew her as a gracious lady under all circumstances.

She is survived by her husband Murray; son Gerry Taylor of Victoria and daughter Janice Damkier of North Vancouver from a previous marriage to the late Wilfred Taylor. Immediate and loving family include Lynne, Oskar, and grandchildren Alexis, Seth, Krysta, and Christian; sister May Bell of Chilliwack; step-family Vivienne, Don, Heather, and Christine. Funeral service was held Dec. 1, from Cooke's Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kerry Mclntyre and Rev.

Doug Anderson officiating. Interment, Royal Canadian Legion Cemetery. Casketbearers were Nick Wawryk, Jim Jess, Tony Roper, Abe Pauls, Seth Taylor, and Christian Damkier. Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. MAIZIE ISOBEL CLARE Maizie Isobel Clare late of Chilliwack, passed away suddenly on Nov.

30, 1989, in Chilliwack. She was born Sept. 16, 1914. She is survived by her husband Jim; brother Jack Collette and his wife Margaret; sisters Eugenie and her husband Gordon Armstrong, Pauline and her husband Jack Rose; also nieces, nephews and cousins. No service by request of the deceased.

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements. JACK J. ANDREWS Jack J. Andrews, late of 9477 Cook Chilliwack, passed away Dec.

1, 1989 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at age 83. He was born Nov. 19, 1906 at Courtenay, B.C. He was a milk Andrews tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. before he went into dairy farming and was a member of the Jersey Cattle Club.

As a poultry farmer, he became president of the Egg Marketing Board, manager of the Egg Co-op of Abbotsford, represented B.C. in the Canadian Plowman's Competition, served as a 4-H leader in the 4-H Swine Club and was an alderman for the municipality of Chilliwack. For many years, he served with the Chilliwack Fair Board as its director and president. He was also a member and treasurer of the Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre. In his youth, he enjoyed soccer and badminton.

Service of Remembrance was held Dec. 4, from the chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home with Rev. David Robinson officiating. Cremation, Valley Crematorium. He is survived by his wife Vera; children Barbara (Bud) Silvester of Vernon, Map' Williamson of Vernon, Eric (Diane) of Prince George; 10 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son-in-law Ted Williamson in 1989; and by his brothers Leslie and Eric. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Chilliwack General Hospital Memorial Fund, or to the B.C. Lung Association. Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements. ROSEANN ARMSTRONG Roseann Armstrong, late of 9090 Newman Chilliwack, passed away Dec.

3, 1989 at Chilliwack General Hospital, at age 91. She was born Sept. 26, 1898 at Glasgow, Scotland. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, and a J..