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optimistic about the relations between Canada and Pacific West
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RELIGIOUS PROCESSION OF
SIKHS ON 13TH SEPTEMBER
Sikhs will have their religious parade on 13th of September, on the eve of
the Establishment Day of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Khalsa Diwan
Society of Abotsford BC is pleased to invite everyone to participate in the
congregation and the religious procession arranged in. Abbotsford. The
singing of hymns and proceedings around the city as per route will take
place from 9:45a.m. to 6:00p.m.
BASEMENT ISSUE OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSION
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The city of Abbotsford will have an open house discussion on
basement suite issue on September 8th from 5.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This
was informed by counsellor Moe Gill who said a special discussion
would take place between the engineering dept. and planning dept. at the
council. The people concerned are free to express their ideas opinions
and grievances as well. The outcome of the discussion will be treated as
the yardstick to formulate the by-laws. "This is going to be a very
important discussion concerned with locals", says councilor Moe Gill.
He also spoke about a large scale development which would soon
take place at Straighten Bowl. By coming spring time some small park
trails, buildings of recreation might be finalized.
COUNCILLOR
MOE GILL
It was also pointed out
that some new lots would be incorporated with back alleys. He was very
hopeful about the airport development in future. He agreed that some of
the roads need to be widened due to airport. "We are starting with
Gladwin", he said optimistically. "Airport is serving us and this region,
West Jet is going to increase some more flights in near future and
possibly have network of service for Alberta and Saskatchewan. We are
trying our best to provide good service." A lot of people from Surrey,
Coquitlam, Mission, Hope, Langley avail flights from Abbotsford. He
said that the parking is free and it is an additional advantage for the
people.
Throwing light on coming Nagar Kirtan issue, which will take
place on 13th of September, he said the council has willingly approved
the procession issue. Only request was made to change the date of the
procession to avoid inconvenience for the business sector. The route
includes South Fraser Way - Gladwin west - Gladwin north - Maclure
west - Tretheway south - Boulevard (next to municipal hall) - South
Fraser Way back to Sikh Temple. He said Khalsa Diwan Society has
sought permission from fire, police and health department for the
approval.
#2 WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPION KARTAR SINGH SHAKES HAND
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PRESIDENT OF ABBOTSFORD SIKH TEMPLE
PUNJABI TOURNAMENT ATTRACTS
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The Sikh community of BC celebrated sixth annual Saheed Bhai
Bhupinder Singh Memorial Sports and Cultural Tournament recently in
the Rotary Stadium of Abbotsford. It included the games like Kabaddi,
Soccer, Volleyball, tug of war, races, weightlifting, ladies race, etc. Amid
the tight packed stadium, the spectators enjoyed the game with heavy
water laden clouds, that refused to outpour. It is estimated that there were
more than 2000 participants and they also came from India, U.K, U.S.A
etc. A couple of minutes before the final display, a feud took place
between Sher -e- Punjab and the Richmond club Kabaddi - both strong
opponents. This match was given adieu without any final results. The
prize distribution was done by Amar Singh Dhaliwal, Davinder S Brar,
Amarjit S. Brar, Manjit Dhillon, and owners of Pannu Brothers Trucking.
The Khalsa Diwan Society arranged langar and water distribution at
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Article V
(a) One is more easily and deeply affected by gurbani (the holy bani bequeathed
by the Gurus) participating in congregational gatherings. For mis reason, it
is necessary for a Sikh that he visit the places where the Sikhs congregate
for worship and prayer (the gurduwaras), and joining the congregation,
partake of the benefits that the study of the holy scriptures bestows.
(b) The Guru Granth should be ceremonially opened in the gurduwara every
day without fail. Except for special exigencies, when there is need to keep
the Guru Granth open during the night. It should, generally, be closed
ceremonially after the conclusion of the Rehras (evening scriptural
recitation). The Holy Book should remain open so long as a granthi or
attendant can remain in attendance, persons seeking darshan (seeking a view
of or making obeisance to it) keep coming, or there is no risk of commission
of irreverence towards it. Thereafter, it is advisable to close it ceremonially
to avoid any discrespect to it.
(c) The Guru Granth should be opened, read and closed ceremonially with
reverence. The place where it is installed should be absolutely clean. An
awning should be erected above. The Guru Granth Sahib should be placed
on a cot measuring up to its size and overlaid with absolutely clean mattress
and sheets. For proper installation and opening of the Guru Granth, there
should be cushions/pillows of appropriate kind etc. and, for covering it,
romalas (sheet-covers of appropriate size). When the Guru Granth is not
being read, it should remain covered with a romal. A whisk, too, should be
there.
(d) Anything except the afore-mentioned reverential ceremonies, for instance,
such practices as the arti with burning incense and lamps, offereings of
eatables to Guru Granth Sahib, burning of lights, beating of gongs, etc., is
contrary to gurmat (the Guru's way). However, for the perfuming of the
place, the use of flowers, incense and scent is not barred. For light inside
the room, oil or butter-oil lamps, candles, electric lamps, kerosene oil lamps,
etc., may be lighted.
(e) No book should be installed like and at par with the Guru Granth. Worship
of any idol or any ritual or activity should not be allowed to be conducted
inside the gurduwara. Nor should the festival of any other faith be allowed
to be celebrated inside the gurduwara. However.it will not be improper to j
use any occasion or gathering for the propagation of the gurmat (The Guru's
way).
(f) Pressing the legs of the cot on which the Guru Granth Sahib is installed,
rubbing nose against walls and on platforms, held sacred, or massaging
these, placing water below the Guru Granth Sahib's seat, making or
installing statues, or idols inside the gurduwaras, bowing before the picture
of the Sikh Gurus or elders - all these are irreligious self-willed egotism,
contrary to gurmat (The Guru's way).
(g) When the Guru Granth has to be taken from one place to another, the Ardas
should be performed. He/she who carries the Guru Granth on his/her head
should walk barefoot; but when the wearing of shoes is a necessity, no
superstitionsneed to be entertained.
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(h) The Guru Granth should be ceremonially opened after performing the
Ardas. After the ceremonial opening, a hymn should be read from the Guru
Granth Sahib. MM.
(i)   Whenever the Guru Granth is brought, irrespective of whether or not
another copy of the Guru Granth had already been installed at the concerned
place, every Sikh should stand up to show respect.
(j)  While going into the gurduwara, one should take off the shoes and clean
oneself up. If the feet are dirty or soiled, they should be washed with water.
One should circumambulate with the Guru Granth Sahib or the gurduwara
on one's right.
(k) No person, no matter which country, religion or caste he/she belongs to, is
debarred from entering the gurduwara for darshan (seeing the holy shrine).
However, he/she should not have on his/her person anything, such as
tobacco or other intoxicants, which are tabooed by the Sikh religion.
(I)   The first thing a Sikh should do on entering the gurduwara is to do
obeisance before the Guru Granth Sahib. He/she should, thereafter, have a
glimpse of the congregation and bid in a low, quiet voice, "Waheguru ji ka
Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh."
(m) In the congregation, there should be no differentiation or discrimination
between Sikh and non-Sikh, persons traditionally regarded as touchable and
untouchable, the so-called high and low caste persons, the high and the low.
(n) Sitting on a cushion, a distinctive seat, a chair, a stool, a cot, etc. or in any
distinctive position in the presence of the Guru Granth or within the
congregation is contrary to gurmat (Guru's Way).
(o) No Sikh should sit bare-headed in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib or
in the congregation. For Sikh women, joining the congregation with their
persons uncomfortably draped and with veils drawn over their faces is
contrary to gurmat (Guru's way).
(p) There are five takhts (lit., thrones, fig., seats of high authority): namely-
(I) The holy Akal Takht, Amritsar,
(II) The holy Takht, Patna Sahib,
(III) The holy Takht, Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur,
(IV) The holy Takht Hazur Sahib, Nanded,
(V) The holy Takht Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo.
(q) Only an Amritdhari (baptized) Sikh man or woman, who faithfully observes
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slip, enclosures of the takhts. (Ardas for and on behalf of any Sikh or non-Sikh,
except a fallen or punished (tankhahia) Sikh, can be offered at the takhts.
(r)  At a high-level site in every gurduwara should be installed the nishan sahib
(Sikh flag). The cloth of the flag should be either of xanthic or of greyish
blue colour and on top of the flag post, there should either be a spearhead or
a Khanda (a straight dagger with convex side edges leading to slanting top
edges ending in a vertex).
(s)  There should be a drum (nagara) in the gurduwara for beating on
appropriate occasions.
The English version of the Sikh Reht Maryada may be taken as a key to
the Sikh spiritual and social philosophy. It is not just a translation but a
totally exact version of the Reht Maryada. This English version of the
Reht Maryada is in a very real sense the product of a collective
endeavour.
This newspaper will continue from time to time provide excerpts of the
Reht Maryada which is published by Dharam Parchar Committee
(Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) Amritsar.
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Where there is a will there is a way. Ken Herar, resident of Mission and
free lance journalist, has successfully been conducting Herar Classic
Tennis Tournament since 12 years. This has been gaining momentum
every year. This year he had around 50m entries. Ken was lucky enough to
win the tournament himself. He defeated Mike Redekop of Abbotsford by
6-4, 6-2. Heara also partnered with Tok Herar, his father but lost to dual
champions Mica Thiessen and Jeff Wust of Abbotsford. Elizabeth Kurtez
won women single title. Junior, under 14 competition was won by Jarret
Duncan. Quite hopeful about the future of this game Ken added, " I've run
the tournament for 12 years and I find a marked improvement. Tennis has
always been a big part of my life. This tournament gives exposure to the
locals. I believe in recreation and sportsmen spirit. The involvement with
the community has always been a part of my family. I want to send top 20-
30 ranking players in the national level of Canada", says Herar.
Ontario! may run hydro
shortage by 2000ad
Ontario Hydro is seriously facing a crisis and it may undergo significant
power shortfall by the year 2000. The giant nuclear reactor which has
been holding the monopoly so far is facing mechanical problems in the
nuclear reactors. It may not be able to generate the stipulated power
and meet out sufficient demand. The present data shows that the utility
might suffer shortfall by 800 mega-watts by the year 2000. One megawatt power is sufficient enough to supply power to at least 1000 homes.
ANDREW, A NOTED CRIMINAL
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Richard Brain Andrew a noted criminal, who was escaping the police
dragnet was arrested in Golden Ears Park in Maple Ridge Friday. He
was making an attempt to kidnap a women with her 5 year old son. He
also made an attempt to attack her with a knife. He has been charged
with two fresh sexual attempts. He has long pending criminal records
since 1964. Most of them are relating theft, and break and enters.
Andrew had also been maintaining a low profile according to the
officials of Sumas Center. Now Andrew will again face the parole
board.
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McCullum road near the Mission, Abbotsford highway. The boys
friend tried to douse the flames but was unsuccessful in his attempts.
The boy will face charges, the police refuse to release any further
details.
BRAIN MATHOT FOUND W
Brain Mathot who was missing since long was located in the Value
Village shop of Maple Ridge. Brain was missing since August 18.
According to police sources he needs care and medication
JEAN CRETIEN IN DILEMMA
Prime Minister Jean Cretien paid a brief visit to Vancouver and he
exclusively spoke on fiscal policies. He also had to face rough weather
due to objections raised by some of the Asian communities who
claimed that they would leave Canada rather than pay heavy taxes.
PROMINENT INDIAN DOCTOR PLANS
TO SET-UP CANCER TREATMENT HOSPITAL
Last fortnight Dr. Hardas Singh Sandhu, a prominent Indian Surgeon
visited Canada to unfold the plans of his dream. The dream is not ordinary.
He wants to set-up a Cancer Treatment Hospital in Holy City, Amritsar,
Punjab India, which also happens to be his homeland. He is heading this
humanitarian project, being set-up by Sri Guru Ramdas Institute, which is
run by Siromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, the religious body of
the Sikhs. India has a large population with virtually no proper Cancer
treatment Hospital to treat the cancer patients. Dr. Sandhu wants to set-up
one. A renowned and dedicated physician, the Dr. himself bears the burnt
of tragedy, as he lost his beloved daughter due to Cancer ailment. Sandhu
has been an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 42 years, and also volunteers for
Guru Ramdas Health Care Center Society of North America. For this
noble cause of human suffering, SGPC, Amritsar has provided some 4
acres of land and RS 20 lac. Some assistance is also being provided by
Rotary International and Rotary District 3070.
Lot of donation is also being collected in India, as Indians are showing a
great enthusiasm for this project. But there is still a long way to go . Ranjit
S Grewal, son-in-law of Doctor Sandhu is quite optimistic that this project
will be a great success one day. This project will have Cobalt 60
Radiation Therapy Cancer Treatment Machine which is fortunately being
Imported from Canada. "I am sure this project will provide lot of relief to
the ailing patients", says Ranjit. It is estimated that nearly 10 million
population living in Northern part of India constitute of Cancer patients
and do not have access to the early detection or diagnose to Cancer in
early stages. Doctor Harjas Singh Sandhu is siliciting the community of
Canada USA and other European Countries for funds. As the equipment
is being imported from Canada, the donors are requested to send the funds
to' Guru
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SURREY TRUSTEES FACE FEUD OVER
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Some of the Surrey school trustees are objecting the questionnaire being
forwarded at the board meetings by the teachers, principals, staff, etc.
According to the proposal the employees have every right to pose the
questions weather it is relating executives, unions, or associations.
There were some complaints that the meetings were often delayed due
to comprehensive issues headed by pro-gay organizations.
CANADA POST STRIKE POSSIBLE
The unions associated with Canada Post have threatened the
government to launch a strike to fulfill their pending grievances.  The
verbal threat proved very effective and some 700,000 Canadians
received Government cheques. The cheques can be deposited directly.
Due to the threats the government has adopted pre-emptive measures,
and intent to go in for direct deposit rather than rely on mail delivery.
The direct deposit will take place in case of social assistance and
pensioners.
More aggressive cuts will cause financial
problems ^
Millions of dollars are planned to be cut by B.C's Ministry for Children
and Families have caused a serious concern to the Canadians . Further
plans are being chalked out to make more cuts in the near future. The
children's and families , drug addicts and alcoholics, street kids and
mentally disabled may likely face precarious situation. The ministry is
already pressurizing the agencies to pay back $6 million from $142 as
already contracted by the province. The ministry has also sounded a
warning that further 4 per cent cutback would be made with non profit
agencies. The children and the families will be the worst victim of this
cut. David MacPherson who is a contract manager for the ministry said
that some 150 agencies in Vancouver will be seriously affected with axe
falling more aggressively on children.
High speed chase leaves officers charged
Two of Abbotsford's finest have been charged in connection with an
accident following a high speed pursuit in March. Const. Jasbir Sangha
and Const. John Forster have both been charged in relation to the high
speed chase. The incident in which the two were charged occurred on
March 14 on Highway 11. The police officers were in pursuit of a stolen
vehicle north on Highway 11 when the stolen vehicle, the police car, and
another vehicle collided at the Townshipline Road intersection. No
serious injuries were sustained in the motor vehicle accident. A Court date
for the two officers has not yet been set.
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