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Two-decade reign is over as Smyl leaves Chiefs Smyl reaction, page 32 Eric Welsh, The Progress After 21 years behind the bench of the Chilliwack Chiefs, Harvey Smyl is leaving the team. The BCHL squad announced Wednesday night that the long-time coach and general manager will not be renewing his contract when it expires at the end of May. “We met last week and I gave him a written contract proposal,” I got the very team president clear feeling Glen Ringdal Thursday that he’s just said morning. “I at that stage can’t talk about was in it, of life when what but the offer, change is in in my opinion, was very fair. It order wasn’t a situation where I low~ Glen balled him and Ringdal he got pissed off. I don’t feel that’s it at all.” t Smyl went to t Alberta for the weekend, returning to Chilliwack Tuesday morning. Smyl came into the Chiefs office and delivered the somewhat surprising news. “He said that it wasn’t a matter of countering the proposal or anything like that. It was just time,” Ringdal said. “I got the very clear feeling that he’s just at that stage of life when change is in order. To do a job for 21 years, the longest I ever did a job was for nine years and I was done.” Smyl is 52 years old and the youngest of his three children is graduating high school this spring. On a personal level, it kind of makes sense.

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Kim Lloyd (left) of Pacific Community Resources Society shows volunteers Leah Froese of Abbotsford’s Cyrus Centre (right) and Penny Robinson how to fill out forms for Chilliwack’s Homeless Count 2014. The two were among the 15 to 20 volunteers helping out on Wednesday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The chips, granola bars and fresh fruit were given out freely. Volunteers were busy conducting the 24-hour Homeless Count on Tuesday and Wednesday across Chilliwack. The snacks and water were like a friendly way to broach the topic of the survey. They were definitely more of an introduction than a bribe, explained Steve Esau, manager/counsellor at Chilliwack Addictions. “If they felt like filling out a survey — great!” he said. Esau was one of about 20 trained volunteers in the Homeless Count 2014 who

fanned out across Chilliwack on March 11-12, talking confidentially and with respect to street people, about their housing situations and much more. The region-wide count is held every three years, and has been ongoing in communities across Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. It provides a snapshot of the community homelessness situation, rather than an exhaustive study. “The survey helps us understand what is needed in our community in terms of services,” Esau said. They get feedback on which resources and services are being accessed in Chilliwack,

and which ones are most useful, and which may not be viewed as helpful by those they’re designed to serve. “We can speculate all we want, but the true voices we need to hear are from those actually going through it. This an opportunity for us to hear those voices,” said Esau. The results are compiled by FVRD officials while MCC officials in Abbotsford coordinate the planning. The 2014 count was completed with the help of about 100 volunteers across the Fraser Valley region, with about 20 per community, or fewer in smaller towns. Many of the people who volunteer for the count are indi-

viduals who already work for social service agencies and local non-profits who serve the target population of the survey, which include homeless or streetentrenched populations. “It’s a good mix of people who step forward to help,” said Ron van Wyk, associate executive director of MCC BC in Abbotsford. They used the same approach that they’ve always used. “We call it a survey,” said van Wyk. “Because it’s more than a count.” They do compile numbers on how many individuals self-identify as homeless, but they also seek to understand the reasons

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the opposition attack Wednesday, announcing at the start of question period that the contract with Les has been withdrawn. “It was a mistake,” Clark told reporters later. “I think the essence of leadership is not just making decisions, it’s also being able to course correct when you’ve made a mistake, and that’s what she [Anton] has done.” Anton said she discussed the issue with Clark Wednesday morning, and they agreed the expenditure for Les’ services was too high. The sudden reversal came as the appointment was being questioned by Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore, who said it was inappropriate for Les to take the job while lobbying for the company that operates the Cache Creek landfill. Les has been a vocal opponent of Metro’s garbage incineration strat-

Black Press VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark said Wednesday she didn’t hear about former Chilliwack MLA John Les’ appointment until it was announced, and the deal is off. Attorney General Suzanne Anton’s announcement Tuesday that Les would be paid up to $140,000 to lead an eight-month consultation on earthquake preparedness was greeted by controversy over his qualifications and other interests. NDP critics questioned whether Les’ experience as a mayor and solicitor general was relevant to the province-wide project he was to chair. The vice-chair, former director of California’s Office of Emergency Services Henry Renteria, is to be paid up to $100,000. Clark moved quickly to blunt

egy and has lobbied Environment Minister Mary Polak to reject Metro’s new waste disposal bylaw that would end the practice of hauling garbage to cheaper landfills outside the Lower Mainland. “It doesn’t make any sense,” Moore said Wednesday. “To now be representing government to work with us when he’s been so opposed to so much we’ve done – I don’t see how it can actually happen.” Les, who retired last year after 12 years as MLA, already has a threeyear contract to chair the B.C. Farm Industry Review Board, which pays $60,000 a year. Anton had argued that Les had unique experience as a former mayor and head of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as well as a former solicitor general in charge of B.C.’s emergency management program.

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A.D. Rundle students go global Model United Nations conference Katie Bartel The Progress

Rachel Ashley, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, speaks to students at Vedder middle school during an anti-bullying presentation on Wednesday morning. She has been spreading the word about the dangers of bullying through her own music and words for a year and a half, and has been to 225 schools across Canada. Rachel, a high-achieving student, was bullied for two years when she was in middle school. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Measles confirmed in general population Fraser Health is advising that measles cases have moved outside of the previous school and religious group areas and are now appearing in the general communities of Chilliwack and Agassiz. Fraser Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Paul Van Buynder has confirmed one child has been admitted to hospital to date. He reminds all residents of Fraser East that the best protection

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Trinity Redekop isn’t confident in public speaking, but she is confident in debating worldly issues. Next month, the Grade 9 student will be doing both at a Model United Nations (UN) conference held in Vancouver. Redekop is one of four students from A.D. Rundle middle school participating in the conference; the only school from Chilliwack. Model UN is a conference similar to the United Nations in which students participate as delegates for various UN committees where participants research and formulate political positions based on the actual policies of the countries they represent. This is the second year A.D Rundle is participating. Notably, the school will be of the youngest delegates in attendance. Most are in grades 11 and 12. “It is a quantum leap in terms of the rigours required of them; there’s a lot of academic thinking involved,” said vice principal and leadership teacher Galen Soon. “It’s a stretching experience, but rewarding as well. Last year two of our three students weren’t comfortable with public speaking, but by the end they were confident and had

done a fabulous job.” It’s also an opportunity for A.D. Rundle to promote the greatness of its school within the Chilliwack community and beyond. A school, that over the years, has been negatively labelled. Unfairly, said Soon. “We have some pretty great students at this school.” Last year, A.D. Rundle had 10 applicants and could only send three. Model UN is partly funded by the school’s Parents’ Advisory Council. This year, it had 30, and could send four. “It was tough selecting the students because we want to be able to take all the kids and provide them with this opportunity, but it came down to the dollar figures,” said Soon. For the conference, A.D. Rundle will be a part of the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) and will be representing Rwanda, Portugal, Netherlands, and Brazil. It’s a committee Trinity Redekop is sure she’ll excel in. Unlike many teens her age, rather than debating the merits of high fashion or celebrity gossip, Redekop prefers worldly issues, often bringing up high-brow topics like war and human rights with her peers. “I like to express my opinion on things and get my point across – I’m that person,” she said, smiling. Continued: UN/ p10

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Child poverty in B.C. a backdrop for fundraiser Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The child poverty rate in B.C. is the highest in Canada. It’s a statistic that BCNDP Chilliwack-Hope Constituency Association president Shon Bartok said he can’t overlook. Bartok toured the Meadow Rose Society headquarters in Chilliwack last week, where he launched a special fundraising drive. “We want to help B.C. families and to assist The Meadow Rose Society to meet the needs of those struggling in this difficult economy,” said Bartok. With one in five kids living in poverty according to 2013 Child Poverty Report Card, the numbers are at a “historic, tragic” level in B.C., said Bartok. The local NDP association will collect everything from diapers, and baby formula, to furniture, toys and cash, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to Meadow Rose. “What is very touching is the way they help women and children who are struggling in the community,” said Bartok. “They have a special way of reaching out at Meadow Rose and I found it inspiring.” His own family faced its own set

of struggles, so he can relate to those who are desperately trying to make ends meet, and have trouble affording staples like diapers and strollers, for example. Meadow Rose is focused mainly on helping parents and guardians of infants and toddlers. “Over the past two years we have been amazed by the growth of Meadow Rose and how we are meeting a need in our community,” said Kathereen Kessler, president of the Meadow Rose Society. They help people in a range of situations, from families on assistance, to working families, and even grandparents raising their children’s children. “You never know what life is going to throw you. You could be in their shoes at any time or your neighbor could be. “The outpouring of support from our community has been uplifting and we owe them our gratitude as they have helped us in many ways to meet our clients’ needs,” Kessler added. The fundraising ef fort for Meadow Rose is meant to build on the tradition of community outreach initiated by former Chilliwack NDP MLA Gwen O’Mahony, Bartok added.

Anyone concerned with how groundwater will be priced under the new B.C. Water Sustainability Act still has time to offer feedback online. It’s important to stay vigilant on this issue, and make sure the legislation “has some teeth,” said Sheila Muxlow of the Water Wealth Project. Industrial water-use pricing needs to be reformed to ensure large corporations like Nestlé “are no longer taking us for a ride and that water is being used sustainably,” Muxlow said in a release. The public has until April 8 to offer reaction to the water pricing details released with Bill 18, introduced in the legislature this week, updating the more than century-old Water Act. It’s seen by provincial officials as a major step forward for B.C. “Most notably, the new Act will bring groundwater into the licensing system, and will expand government’s ability to protect fish and aquatic environments,” according to the WSA release online. There is also recognition locally of what the new rules have achieved. “We are pleased to see that B.C. will finally regulate the use of groundwater and recognize that sufficient environmental flows are essential to the well-being of communities throughout the province,” said Muxlow. “However, this Act is

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head got to this place,” Ringdal countered. “I hope that didn’t play into it and I don’t think so. We were on the same page this season and I think he wanted to see how things played out too.” One final fly in the ointment might have been the potential for ownership changes. Ringdal confirmed that two people have kicked the tires on buying into the Chiefs, though nothing’s ever gotten beyond exploratory talks. But if Smyl thought himself unable to work with a new owner, that would be a plausible reason for his departure. “He does care who he works for and if we sold it to someone he didn’t appreciate, that would be tough and he wouldn’t want to be tied into that,” Ringdal said. “There’s an open invitation for local ownership to get involved and I think Harvey knew there were people interested. Did that play a part? I think there were a whole bunch of factors that led to this.” Ringdal doesn’t know what Smyl’s going to do next, or where he’s going to do it. He’s an Alberta boy. The AJHL perhaps? Ringdal does have assurances that Smyl won’t resurface elsewhere in the BCHL. “I think he’s probably looking for a fairly significantly different challenge, something he can sink his teeth into,” Ringdal surmised. “I understand that. You

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only live once, so don’t hesitate to follow your heart.” His departure leaves the Chiefs looking for new guy, something they haven’t done in a long, long, long time. Two new guys, actually, because assistant coach Doug Ast has also moved on. He had one resume arrive within an hour of the Smyl press-release going out, and two more have arrived since. Ringdal boils it down to four positions; general manager, head coach, assistant coach/teacher of fundamentals and recruiter. Of those four, he places the highest priority on recruiting. For that reason, Ringdal’s open to hiring two people to do what Smyl did on his own, one to coach and one as the GM.

“I want to know the guy has connections and the ability to scout effectively across North America,” he said. “I’m not against a dedicated GM at all, but I really don’t know right now how we’ll divide those four functions.” What about experience? Bill Bestwick, like Harvey Smyl a BCHL coaching legend, is currently on the outside looking in after being fired by the Victoria Grizzlies last season. Will Ringdal gravitate toward candidates with full resumes, or give a young gun his big break. “I think everyone applying for this job would appreciate that you better have a good network of connections,” Ringdal said. “If they don’t know how important recruiting is then they won’t be on

our short-list. We’re not going to hire a 22 year old who’s just finished his playing career, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the guy we hire is in his 30s.” Heading into the team’s 25th anniversary season, with the desire to put a strong product on the ice, Ringdal doesn’t believe this will hurt the team’s recruiting. Ringdal would love to have a new hire in place by mid-April, though he concedes that would be moving quick. “I think we have enough players coming that we’ll have a very good team next year, and I think Harvey was confident that he wasn’t leaving us with a lame team,” Ringdal said. “He didn’t feel he was leaving us with an empty sack.”

Count ‘contributes to a better understanding’ COUNT from Front accommodations, as well as details like where they come from and how old they are. “We find out what are the barriers they have to finding their own accommodations, and what medical conditions or health issues they may be dealing with,” he said. In 2008 they counted 98 people in Chilliwack, and the number of homeless went up to 110 at the last count in 2011. Over the past decade there has been a noticeable boost in supportive housing facilities in

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‘Amazing Chase’ inspires hope Katie Bartel The Progress It’s a race that Lilee-Jean Putt would have loved. Chilliwack’s sweet baby girl who passed away last September from brain cancer loved to run, dance, and explore the outside world. On May 3, the inaugural Chilliwack’s Amazing Chase for Children’s is a race raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital. Specifically for pediatric cancer research in the name of LileeJean. “With grief, there’s always so much guilt that comes, but we still need to live life and enjoy life,” said Lilee-Jean’s aunt Carolyn Putt, who, since LJ’s death, has tried to follow in her niece’s baby steps. “Even in her suffering and pain, Lilee was always smiling and dancing, she was so happy and full of joy.” Lilee-Jean’s paternal family organized the Amazing Race style competition. Just like the popular TV show, teams will be racing around Chilliwack competing in a vari-

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Liquor sales in retail stores are one step closer, with the provincial government unveiling some details about the standalone outlets which can be located within existing grocery stores. Liquor will not be sold in corner or convenience stores, which removes one of the concerns of those who opposed selling liquor beyond the existing sales network. Most convenience stores simply do not have the staff to oversee that the sales of such products conform to the desire to keep them out of the hands of minors. While it is true that such stores sell tobacco products, that is something they have always done, and they are being pushed much harder to ensure that tobacco products are not sold to minors. Still, infractions do occur. Those who currently hold private liquor store licences, which generally go to those with pub licences, will be able to move their licences (presumably via sale or lease) into grocery stores. The current restriction that licences must be for businesses within a five-kilometre limit will be lifted. Wisely, the government recognizes that this move gives an economic benefit to licence holders, and wants them to pay a transfer fee. The standalone stores will be in larger grocery stores, and within the same building – not in standalone buildings, as is the case in Alberta. This makes a lot of sense. Customers will be able to put groceries and liquor in their carts, but must pay for their liquor in designated checkout lines. This move brings an era of civility to liquor sales that we haven’t seen before in B.C. It wasn’t that long ago that people had to go into government liquor stores, ask for the product they wanted, and receive it in a brown paper bag, out of sight of prying eyes. Then we got government stores in shopping malls, and then we went to a mix of private and government liquor stores. One step towards promoting B.C.-made beer, wine and spirits it to allow for point-of-sale demonstrating, tastings and advice. While this does take place in liquor stores now, it can be expanded greatly within the confines of a larger grocery store selling a wide variety of products. Sales of liquor in grocery stores begin in 2015. B.C. is entering an exciting era of treating liquor as a product to be fully enjoyed with meals and in social settings, in moderation. ~ Black Press

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Time to get the vaccination conversation going There have been two cases of measles in the Upper Fraser Valley and another 100 suspected cases are out there. By all accounts the outbreak could be linked to a lack of vaccinations in school age children. What’s with that? There’s nothing nice about getting the measles. It is a highly contagious and potentially severe airborne viral infection. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever, and a red, blotchy rash. Thirty per cent of children contracting measles can develop complications that require hospitalization such as pneumonia which, for the very young, can be life-threatening. They can also develop diarrhea or ear infections that can permanently impair hearing. According to the Center for Disease Control, one in one thousand children may also develop

encephalitis or inflammation of the brain that can lead to brain damage. According to Fraser Health, one in 3,000 cases is fatal. The measles virus belongs to the genus Morbillivirus and it is most closely related to the rinderpest virus, a pathogen that infects cattle. Morbillivirus also includes canine Margaret distemper and viruses common to EVANS dolphins and porpoises. It’s thought that the measles virus evolved in an environment where people lived in close proximity to cattle and its infection rate accelerated with the widespread occupation of farming centuries ago. The virus diverged to become the distinctly human virus around the 11th or 12th cen-

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cent of Canadian children receiving vaccines for measles, polio and DPT3 (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus). Immunization has some dollar sense. Increasing vaccinations in72 of the world’s poorest countries could save 6.4 million lives, avoid $6.2 billion in treatment costs and $145 billion in productivity losses in the next decade. Measles is a reportable condition and any child showing the slightest signs of the infection needs to see a doctor quickly for treatment. It’s time to get the vaccination conversation going again. Health Minister Terry Lake may be a long way from making vaccinations mandatory for school age children but that could change – quickly – with more outbreaks. Meanwhile the health of unprotected children hangs in the balance.

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Tax rate nothing to celebrate: former mayor In a recent news story the mayor is quoted as saying the 2.44 per cent increase in property taxes in Chilliwack this year is the lowest annual increase since she was elected to council. Not so. Ms. Gaetz was elected as a councilor in 1996, a year when the tax increase was zero. In 1997 the increase was 1.85 per cent, and in 1998, 1.80 per cent. It’s also important to point out that the 2.44 per cent increase this year is more than double the current rate of inflation, which was 0.9 per cent for 2013. Every time the rate of property taxation increase significantly exceeds the rate of

inflation, the mayor’s fingers just edge a little deeper into your wallet! Keep in mind that all the new homes and businesses being built in the community also create additional annual new tax revenue. Curiously this is never highlighted. When you combine this new tax revenue with the tax rate increase, I predict the result is a significant increase of more than $2 million in spending, which is another useful way for taxpayers to understand what’s going on. I am aware that at least one city in the Lower Mainland is passing along a small tax decrease this

year. The mayor also delights in reminding us all that we enjoy low rates of taxation in Chilliwack. While that may still be true, it is important to compare apples to apples. Garbage collection is not included in our property tax bills in Chilliwack, but is collected with our water and sewer bills. In other communities, garbage collection is simply paid for through property taxation. So, for a true comparison, the mayor should add the cost of garbage collection to the tax bill to arrive at a fair comparison with other communities. John Les

Running out of pockets to dig into This is not the time for the mayor and council to pat their back, just because we have lower taxes then other out-ofcontrol big spending cities, which keep digging deeper into taxpayer’s pocket. This mayor and council are out of control and are spending our money like a bunch of drunken sailors in a foreign port. Why an increase of 2.44 per cent? It may look like a small amount to some people, but not for people on fixed income. A few per cent every year keeps adding up. The bank does not even pay that much in yearly interest. It’s not a problem for our council to spend millions on unnecessary roundabouts (A green

light similar to Sumas and Tyson, would have worked just as well) and I drive through there every day and it’s not a problem, or the stupidity of buying land downtown, or spending $190,000 for nice signs, just to name a few. If you don’t have the money then don’t buy it – that is what normal people do. It’s easy to balance the budget, when you can dig into everybody’s pockets to get the balance. Every year I hear the same thing, ‘It’s just a small amount and it’s much less than other places.’ Why is the city getting involved in real estate, when investors won’t? Some of the reasons they don’t are probably because of all the silly

rules this city has made, like dictating the colour that is acceptable for your building or make you pay extra if you don’t live in Chilliwack, but mostly because of the large amount of taxes business have to pay. If investors can’t make a go of it, why does the city think it can do a better job? This is not your mandate and please keep my tax money out of it. Most cities that have tried, have lost millions of taxpayers’ money doing it, just look at Vancouver. Why can’t we get a one per cent tax decrease in taxes? There is no reason why that could not happen, if we elect the right people for council. Wake up taxpayers and participate at the next election.

We need a tax revolt in this city and province. The lying Liberals say they do not raise taxes. I just received my gas bill for $50.78 worth of gas, and then added the delivery charges, carbon tax and GST for a total of $125.14. Thank you Liberal government. I can’t wait to get my Hydro bill and my ICBC renewal, every time I do, I remember the Liberals. So, for me, to balance my own budget, what can I do? I guess I can cut down on food, or maybe skip on my prescriptions, don’t license my car or just don’t pay my taxes; I just don’t have any other pockets that I can dig into like the city or the province. Louis Raboin

Criticism of teachers called unfair As a retired teacher I take umbrage at the attack Tom Brewer pummelled upon all teachers. During my years of teaching I would say 99 per cent of teachers do not fall into the category to which he is referring. There are many attacks he has made, so I would first like to address the issue of discipline and respect. Being outside in the public and being in the classroom demand the same level of respect and discipline. And this has to come from the home first. If children aren’t taught these basic rules of behaviour at home how are they going to learn? This is not the job of teachers. They have

a huge umbrella of jobs and more and more responsibility trying to cope with many special needs children in a classroom, children that come to school without a lunch or without a warm coat, to touch on just a few of the many issues. As to the comment about gold stars and lack of involvement I am appalled. Regarding the comment about how important it is for teachers to talk about strike action is unbelievable to hear. The very last thing teachers want to do is strike! They want stability and to be able to do their job. It’s not fun to only have an hour before and after school to plan and mark. Nor is it fun to

stand in front of your school with a placard. Professional development days were added on to the school calendar many years ago by the teachers so they could collaborate, learn and keep improving. There will always be the odd person – in any profession – who will take advantage of a situation to “golf” as you suggested. But this is not the norm. I will end by saying shame on you, Mr. Editor, for printing such a biased view of teachers. The public needs to know the truth. And that is not what you printed on March 7. Marilyn Jobson

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Participants at the March 7 meeting regarding expansion plans for the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline in Chilliwack. The event, which featured guest speakers like Andrew Nikiforuk, was hosted by the local PipeUp Network. CHRIS GADSDEN PHOTO

Where is our pipeline safety review? I have just finished reading an editorial from Burnaby, “Pipeline safety plans are long overdue” and so I am reflecting on what is being done in Chilliwack, at present. I am glad to hear that the work of preparing a stronger safety plan and clear emergency response language in local school emergency manuals about extreme toxic chemicals after pipeline ruptures has begun apparently, at the Transportation and Facilities level in our School District No. 33. But after hearing Andrew Nikiforuk, economist and award winning journalist from Alberta speak about the business of pipelines, I now have much bigger concerns about probable pipe ruptures than before. Mr. Nikiforuk stated that it is a well known fact among pipeline companies that the lifetime of a pipeline is 50 years. This TransMountain/ Kinder

Morgan old line is 61 years since it was put into the ground. In 1953, it was mostly farm country here; now we are heavily settled urban homes, schools and drinking aquifer/ river systems. When will this preparedness information be shared with our local parents of school aged children? The public deserves to know about appropriate response to the toxic chemicals that off-gas from a pipeline rupture. The public is becoming familiar with safety responses for the big earthquake. So then protection against benzine, PAH’s, hydrogen sulfide and other toxic heavy metals off-gassing from oil spills needs more public awareness right away, in my opinion. Diluted bitumen has been throbbing through the very old pipeline for quite some time already! Wendy Major

Teachers deserve better Re: Teachers need to set a good example (Progress, March 7). I found Tom Brewer’s letter to the editor offensive because I know how hard teachers work, and to see them be discredited like that is upsetting. I’m not sure what Mr. Brewer’s experience with being a teacher was, but his attitude towards them is appalling. I believe I have a better idea of what is happening in education today since I am a student, I talk to fellow students, I am taught by teachers, and I am a part of the school environment. I’m currently a student in Chilliwack and I happen to know for a fact that the government is not treating teachers with the respect they deserve for all their hard work. Of course, this means that teachers are going to have to fight for their rights but they are still doing a fine job teaching. I go to A.D Rundle Middle School which is a great school. All of

the teachers there are incredible. I learn a lot from them. They have taught me to share my opinions and stand up for things I believe in, like I am doing now. The teachers get involved and understand when someone is having a bad day. They help us, they joke around with students, they take time to actually get to know a little bit about each of us, and most importantly they teach us. This year my percentage in math has gone up due to my teacher’s extra help. My teachers put so much effort into making sure everyone understands the curriculum and they spend countless hours of their own time coming up with new ideas and methods of teaching that may benefit their students. I can see that you are most likely speaking from personal experience when it comes to kids’ behaviour out in public. But one bad experience does not mean that all youth behave like

this nor does it mean the situation was not later handled by the teachers appropriately. If students are not behaving in public and are blocking your path, you could politely ask them to move. I don’t see the problem. Everyone makes mistakes, and perhaps the students didn’t notice they were in your way. My teachers have been amazing role models for me and have taught me to show simple courtesy, kindness and respect. They have taught many other students these values as well. At my school we have detention and problems are being handled well. I see no lack of discipline or lack of good examples. I think people should do research and actually know a situation before jumping to conclusions and making uninformed statements. Teachers take their jobs seriously and to heart. They work to be good mentors and positive examples. Linda Clarke Harter

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Pastor Rod Heppell (centre) is getting ready to head to Haiti with his team from Sardis Fellowship Church, including (from left) Keith Barkey, Scott Matheson, Andre VanWoerden, Isabelle Chenail, Mike Whitaker, and Andrew Reeves. The church has partnered with Hungry for Life, and a ministry in Haiti under a five-year commitment to help better the lives of impoverished Haitians. The team will be bringing their tools of their trades — from dentistry to welding to construction — to Haiti in April. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Helping Haiti about more than money Katie Bartel The Progress Giving money was too easy. Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church had been looking for a service project to sink its good-willing teeth into for years, but all that looked promising never panned out. They could have sent the collection pot around, and handed a cheque over to one organization or another, but that seemed too easy, said Pastor Rod Heppell. They wanted to build relationships. They

wanted to educate. They wanted to help an impoverished, hurting community thrive. One church member, Dick Westeringh, had the answer: Haiti. Westeringh, who owns Westbow Construction and has two adopted children from Haiti, had completed several projects in the country, and most recently had been working on a university housing project with Haiti-based organization United Christians International (UCI). When Heppell joined

Westeringh on a working trip to the country last spring, he was sold. UCI wasn’t looking for handouts, Heppell said, it wanted partners. The Christian organization is located in Caiman, Haiti, a small village between the country’s major cities Port Au Prince and Cap Haitian. Founded in 2005 by Haitian Jean-Jean and his American wife Kristie Mompremier, the organization has worked to empower rural Haitians. It’s built homes for locals, replaced mud floors with concrete ones, built prop-

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So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada. Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1. It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here. All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space. While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle. And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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F-Sport, starts at $46,150 making it a very attractive alternative to buying a spendy German SUV. The F-Sport model is $55,400 but comes almost fully loaded, with only two options available, the Intuitive Parking Assist and Heads up Display, which brings the price to $58,850 Inside: The 2014 RX is a mid-cycle refresh of the model that was introduced in 2010. Unfortunately, Lexus didn’t refresh the inside of the cabin at all, keeping the updates to the exterior and driveline. Not to say that the inside is a disappointment, rather that some things could be tweaked. I’ll start with the positives. The cabin has plenty of room for a family of four with a big back seat and lots of legroom. The materials used are of the highest order and the RX put together well. The controller for the communications and navigation system is unique in the industry, mimicking a computer mouse. It feels very natural and drivers rarely need to take their eyes of the road. The array of buttons and their less than logical layout could do with an update. Drive: At the heart of all RX 350 models is a very versatile 3.5L V6 engine with 270hp. The F-Sport is made sportier by the inclusion of an 8-speed automatic transmission instead of the regular 6-speed unit. By adding two more

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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until March 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $87 with $900 cash back applied as a down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,340. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. 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A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 2.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,720. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. Stackable Cash Back offers may be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. 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Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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Five sport utility vehicles that are worth a long look By Ian Harwood

With the Vancouver International Auto Show just around the corner, I thought I would share my list of exciting new SUVs that are available.

Tough to nail down just one but I am sure one of these would spark some interest. 2014 Ford Explorer Sport is a performance version of its popular SUV. The headlights and taillights have been

blacked out to give it a sporty appearance. 20-inch painted and machined wheels allow room for the larger brakes that help it stop faster and improve performance when towing. The engine is an

impressive 3.5 litre, twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6, producing 365 horsepower and 350 pound feet of torque with a 6 speed automatic transmission. To say this is quick off the line is an understatement.

The Explorer also features a terrain management system that lets you select between sand, snow, mud, or hill descent. $46,999 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit equipped with

a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine putting out 240 hp and 420 lb ft of torque with an 8 speed transmission delivers excellent millage while provide exceptional comfort. Natura-Plus leather faced seating, wood

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trim with copper accents, and a 19 speaker, 825 watt Harmon/Kardon audio system keep you relaxed and alert. Up to date safety features such as enhanced accident response system, blind spot monitoring system, back up camera, engine immobilizer, hill start assist, and all speed traction control are just some of the many features this vehicle has to offer to keep you safe. Excellent value. Starting at $60,895 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a completely redesigned five passenger SUV that has a front end that will stand out from the crowd. A sevenslotted grille and razor thin headlights makes the Jeep truly unique. The engine is a 2.4L Tigershark Multiair straight 4 cylinder delivering 184 hp and 171 lb ft of torque mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission. It can tow up to 2000lbs. The trail rated Trailhawk version has an active drive lock 4x4 system with 4 low gear and a rear-locking differential. It also features a neutral mode for flat towing behind an RV. Sport 4x4 $25,895; TrailHawk $30,895 2014 Range Rover Sport is not just another luxury SUV; it is a fully capable off-road vehicle. The engine is a 510 horsepower, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 that puts out 461 lb-ft of torque @2500 RPM with a 6 speed automatic transmission. This transmission features Command Shift that actively responds to your driving habits and road conditions by reconfiguring the shift patterns for optimum drivability in all situations and is mated with a 2 speed electronically controlled transfer case. Four wheel electronic traction control, hill descent control, and four corner air suspension with terrain response not only makes this vehicle maneuver well on the road but can take you on some of the roughest back roads British Columbia has to offer. $125,575 2014 Toyota 4runner is as rugged and bold as they come. A legend in the off-road community, this 4runner does not disappoint. Powering this truck is a 4.0 Litre V6 dual valve timing V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 lb ft of torque. The 4Runner has 2 rows of seats, with an optional 3rd row, available on the upgrade and limited packages. An available sliding rear cargo tray holds up to 200 kg and comes in very handy when camping. The Toyota 4runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it. Standard package $37,900 ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30), 2014 GMC Terrain FWD (3SA), 2014 GMC Acadia FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †* The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. †Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Sierra with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ‡ 0% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Sierra 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 including Freight and Air Tax is $30,488 at 0% APR, $1,075 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $139 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,951, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,538. 0%/0.9% Lease APR available for 48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Terrain FWD 3SA/2014 Acadia FWD 3SA, O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. 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Mercedes-Benz Langley Spring Sale Take advantage of our well-appointed savings while supplies last. Save up to $7,500 on our most popular models! Visit our website for a full list of exciting offers.

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$75,290

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Local trades head to Haiti HAITI from page 17 The church’s first endeavor is next month when 14 of its members will be going on a UCI service trip to Haiti. The team includes a dentist and hygienist, a metal fabricator, farmers, construction workers, and a pastor. “The whole idea here is partner, partner, partner,” said Heppell. “We’re not throwing money at them, we’re working alongside them.” The team’s metal fabricator has prepared a selection of designs for a shelving bracket suitable for the university’s walls. He’ll be educating the Haitians on how to build those brackets for future need. Those with agricultural experience will be working with the university’s agricultural department educating them in dripline irrigation. The resident dentist will be operating a mobile clinic that’s she’s able to do with the mobile dental chair she recently purchased specifically for this trip. The team will also be working alongside local Haitians building houses for the 35-unit housing project that will be used for guest lecturers to stay once completed. “We want to work together,” said Heppell. “We want to help empower this community.” The team will be gone from April 1 to 11 at a cost of $40,000. In addition to the travel costs, the church has also committed to raising an additional $40,000 for the cause. A fundraiser earlier this month brought in $20,000, bringing the fundraising total up to $28,000. The church has also secured approximately $5,000 of donated items including dental supplies, building supplies, farming supplies and tools. “Our hope is to help stabilize this country and give it a better future for all people,” said Heppell. All funds donated go 100 per cent into the project through Chilliwack organization Hungry for Life International. Tax receipts available. For more information contact Sardis Fellowship at 604-858-8433. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

to our chefs and our retailers, and makes it easy to eat better.” Fourth-year student Sonja Hausmann’s project concentrates on the human papillomavirus — offering important information about a serious virus people might not know they already have. Her fourmember group is working hard to ensure all

the facts are available to share in an appropriate and educational fashion. “This experience as been pretty eyeopening,” Hausmann admits. “To find statistical data is challenging, but you need to be dedicated to gathering accurate information because the public is

counting on you. The Health Fair is a great way for us to prepare for accurately delivering a variety of delicate information to the public.” Building A of UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park is located on Caen Avenue, one block south of Keith Wilson Road.

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repare for an extravaganza of dance that promises to transcend your notions of ballet when the vibrant and incredible Ballet Kelowna returns to Chilliwack with their brand new production Innovation. With an eclectic repertoire that incorporates traditional ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, and original choreographies that promises to both amuse and allure, Ballet Kelowna has assembled a conceptually innovative and spectacular ballet experience coming to the Cultural Centre on March 22, 2014. David LaHay, Artistic Director and Founder of British Columbia’s blooming young dance company Ballet Kelowna, tells us he has crafted Innovation around “the highlighted moments of the Canadian dance legacy”, showcasing the fantastic choreography, artists, and musical compositions that have “put Canada on the map as a creative centre for dance”. This tribute to Canada’s amazing dance history spans six decades, beginning with an extract from 1949’s “Quatre études de Rythme”, by the icon of Canadian dance choreography Kay Armstrong, that took the ballet world by storm and demonstrated Vancouver’s wonderful dance talents. Complementing the classical with the contemporary, Innovation will also feature a brand new commissioned work by David himself, who is marking his final year as Artistic Director of Ballet Kelowna with a choreographed piece created to a unique jazz score by the famed Okanagan musician Neville Bowman. “The new piece isn’t the kind of work I’d ordinarily do”, David explains, “but with the dancers input the creative process led it to become something surprising to me and surprising for the audience. It’s a section

that really lets the dancers be creative and let loose, and is a fantastic way to close the performance; the audiences absolutely loves it!

These two contrasting borders of the performance are bound together by a star-studded selection of choreographers, dancers, and musicians, who each add their own distinct elements to the stylistic feast that is Innovation. There’ll be a nod to Ballet Kelowna’s own history with a remounting of their very first commissioned work, the touching and well-loved “I Remember You”, that David tells us is “a very dramatic and emotional work that resonates with the humanity in all of us”. Also representing Ballet Kelowna’s past will be their former dance star Raelynn

Heppell, who provides a comedic edge with a delightfully funny piece that David guarantees “will certainly have the audience finish the first act laughing and having a great time!” Fans of the traditional will also find some classical charm with a delightful pas de deux by Brian McDonald, while Quebecois singer-songwriter Gilles Vigneult has invigorated the final piece with a decidedly Franco passion and lust for life that “pokes fun at lumberjacks and flirtatious village girls!” With this extraordinarily eclectic medley, there’s only one thing you can be sure of – this is a whole lot more than tutus and tiaras! Whether you’re an aficionado or an amateur when it comes to knowing your allegros and adagios, Innovation promises to captivate and astound you with its immeasurable originality and overflowing artistic energy. With their dynamic rapport and ability to bring the spectacle from the stage to the audience, expect an incredibly intimate and powerful experience that will revolutionize your understanding of ballet when Ballet Kelowna brings Innovation to Chilliwack on March 22, 2014. Get your tickets early and experience some of the finest professional ballet in British Columbia. Innovation is generously sponsored by Best Western, Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council and The Province of British Columbia.

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to hone their skills in taking statistical data and applied theory and communicating it in a way that the public can understand and learn from. It also includes great giveaways and prize draws. “It meets students’ learning needs but also gives us an opportunity to provide a service to our local UFV community and the community as a whole,” explains Flynn. A new aspect to this year’s fair is a presentation by Dr. Lenore Newman, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment at UFV, and Agriculture instr uctor Tom Baumann. Titled ‘From Food to Health’, their talk delves into the production of food, following it from field to fork. “A healthy farm base leads to healthy people,” says Newman. “Our region is bursting with fresh healthy produce that comes right up the food chain

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UFV’s annual Nursing Health Fair is coming home. After years of setting up in malls, Bachelor of Science in Nursing students will unveil diverse displays dedicated to health promotion inside UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on March 19. Future nurses will be in the atrium of Building A from 9 am–6 pm, discussing health topics ranging from fad diets and detoxes to sleep deprivation, avoiding skin cancer, preventing Type 2 diabetes, and others. While the mall setup typically serviced seniors, co-organizer and nursing instructor Sandra Flynn hopes the move to CEP helps expand the Health Fair’s reach to students, area residents, staff, faculty, and even police from the nearby Pacific Region Training Centre. Preparing for the event allows students

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It’s hard to imagine a June garden without the mouth-watering flavour of strawberries, and the good news is, planted now, both the ‘everbearing’ and ‘day neutral’ varieties will produce fruit this year. For serious strawberry growers, however, the ‘June bearing’ varieties produce high volumes of very large flavourful fruit. Traditionally, main season strawberry varieties, planted now, will develop into good sized plants over the summer and fall, then produce great crops next year. You will get a few fruits the first year, but they’re just a tease for the next season. The flower buds of June berries are initiated in the shorter days of autumn, then produce good crops the following June. Some of the great ‘June bearing’ varieties for our area are:

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Totem: This very hardy variety, developed at the Canada Research Station in Agassiz, is still a favorite for productivity and good sized fruit. Honeoye: This variety produces a heavy crop of very firm fruits of superb quality and flavor and has excelBrian lent MINTER disease resistance. All Star: A vigorous, hardy variety that produces large glossy, sweet flavored berries. ‘Everbearing’ varieties have the unique ability to initiate fruit buds during both short and long days, providing more continuous crops. The ‘day neutral’ varieties will produce fruit under all day lengths and are perhaps the most productive, providing tasty berries all summer and into the fall. Another distinct advantage of

the ‘everbearing’ types is that they can flower and produce fruit and runners all at the same time. The runners will produce fruit even without rooting, and this unique ability makes them ideal for growing in containers, hanging baskets and other unusual garden situations. They will also provide good quality fruit the first year. Some of the top ‘everbearing’ varieties are: Fort Laramie:This variety is noted for its vast runner production and is often sold as a ‘climbing’ variety. It has good sized, very flavourful fruit. Quinault: Still one of the best ‘everbearing’ varieties, it has good sized, very flavourful fruit. Some of the top ‘day neutral’ varieties are: Tristar: This variety is still one of the most popular ‘day neutrals’. It has medium sized flavourful berries and is very disease tolerant. Seascape: This is a new introduction with high quality and flavourful fruits that are red all the way

through. Albion: A new variety with long conical fruits having excellent flavor and producing a constant supply of berries throughout the summer. Eversweet: The medium to large sized berries of this variety are noted for their high sugar content. For the best results, all strawberries need a sunny location and good drainage. Growing them in raised beds or hilled rows creates not only good drainage but also warmer soil. They love moisture, but it must drain away quickly to prevent root rot. Although slightly acidloving, working well rotted manures into the soil will help get strawberry plants off to a good start. When setting out the plants, it is very important to plant them to a depth that just covers the roots but not the stem. Planting strawberries too shallow or too deep can cause them to dry out or to rot. A good liquid starter, like Root Booster,

used as a side dressing, will help get them off to a good start. Once flowers set, use a fertilizer like 10-15-19 with micronutrients to really size up the berries. If we get a dry spell during the ripening stage, and this applies to the ‘everbearing’ and the ‘day-neutrals’, make sure you water thoroughly and deeply to keep the plants growing and to maintain their sweetness. Strawberries taste great, and they also do lots of other terrific things for us. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in their research on strawberries, discovered that a strawberry flavonoid, called fisetin, can stimulate signalling pathways in the brain, thus enhancing long term memory. Strawberries also lower systolic blood pressure and can reduce the risk of heart disease. March is a great time to begin planting, so find a spot in your garden and enjoy some wonderful flavors this year and for years to come.

Good Sport of the week! Name: KEIRA Grade: Preschool School: Little Bee’s Preschool Home Team: Creative Outlook Dance Hobbies: Colouring What I like best about Chilliwack: The nice weather & lake Favourite Song: Baby by Justin Beiber Favourite TV Show: Magic School Bus Favourite Pet: Daisy Favourite Food: Seaweed & Rice

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Celebrate your fitness successes Have you ever started an exercise or diet plan because you were unhappy with your appearance, or were worried about your health? Perhaps you wanted to move away from something negative, such as low energy levels or self-confidence, and embark on a journey to change. Unfortunately, all too often, we carry on this focus on the negative, even as we make positive Tanja changes. SHAW Quite often, when people self-report (to others or themselves) on their eating or exercise habits, they are quick to highlight the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;less healthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had three glasses of wine this weekend,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do well; I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose any weight this week.â&#x20AC;? We are our own worst critics, and for some reason when we start to make healthier choices, we sometimes criticize ourselves even more. The negative talk can spiral into negative thoughts and negative beliefs. You may think that you failed, or you determine your self-worth based on whether or not you had dessert, or if you lost any weight one week. You feel guilty when you indulge, and try to make up for it by running a few extra miles, or skipping your next meal. The goal of eating becomes to consume fewer calories, and exercise becomes a punish-

ment for poor eating. How do we abolish the negative beliefs and make the journey to health and fitness a positive one? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple. You need to revaluate your focus and goals, redefine success, and celebrate success. Change your focus and your goals

First, stop focusing on the number on the scale or the measuring tape. When we focus on weight loss, the goal of eating becomes to restrict calories, and the goal of exercise becomes to burn calories. Instead, shift your focus to feeling good and taking care of your body. Choose healthy foods to nourish your body. See exercise as an opportunity to energize yourself, and to be able to do more things in life, such as outdoor adventures, or playing with your kids. The thought process in the journey should be a positive experience. Focus on the action steps, and the results will follow. Redefine Success

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have days when you struggle a little, days when you eat foods that are not on your plan, or you miss a workout. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Success is not a number on the scale, being 100 per cent compliant to your eating plan, or making every workout. Improvement is success. Recognize when you make any healthy choice, and give yourself credit. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say, for example, you ate well all day, kept up with your food jour-

You need to revaluate your focus and goals, redefine success, and celebrate success, says Tanja Shaw.

nals and went for a long walk. That evening, your neighbours stop by with a sampling of fresh baked cookies. You ate dinner, and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hungry, and a cookie was not on your plan for the day. But the cookies smell so good; and you have two. You can either look at the day as a failure (and perhaps fall into the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I messed up so I may as well eat all the cookiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mentality) or as a success. I choose to see it as a success. You ate well all day. You went for a walk. Be proud! Give yourself credit

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Nominations sought for Betty Urquhart award commitment to changing lives and building community. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to nominate someone for the Betty Urquhart community service award, review the criteria and download a nomination

form at http://www. ufv.ca/boar d/bettyurquhart-award/ , or contact Lori Ann Waites at 1-888-504-7441 (local 2614) or by email at loriann.waites@ufv.ca . Deadline for nominations is March 21.

Tanja Shaw is the owner of Ascend Fitness Inc., a private training studio. Tanja and her team of expert fitness professionals work to inspire and educate Chilliwack residents to make positive and power changes in their lives through physical fitness and sound nutrition. For more fitness tips go to www.ascendfitnesscoaching.com.

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Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live? Those people who make everyday contributions to their community but may not be recognized? Consider nominating them for the Betty Urquhart annual community ser vice award. Betty Urquhart was one of the first employees of Fraser Valley College (now UFV) and believed strongly in the values volunteering and giving back to the community. While Betty passed away in 1995, UFV keeps her memory alive by honouring a person or group who exemplifies her commitment to life-long learning and community. The award is presented as part of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual convocation ceremony in June. Recognizing community volunteers at convocation inspires students to contribute and give back to their communities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of UFVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

brate. Out loud, give yourself credit. Say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did really well today, I made some great decisions.â&#x20AC;? Put your arms up and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am awesome!â&#x20AC;? (I am serious; do it!) How do you feel? Likely you feel a heck of a lot better than when you say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had that cookie!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Positive thoughts beget positive behaviours. Keep spiralling in this direction.

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Contract offer spurs Smyl’s departure The Progress Harvey Smyl said he intended to return as head coach and general manager of the Chilliwack Chiefs, and his departure has nothing to do with wanting a change. Smyl confirmed that Chiefs president Glen Ringdal tabled a contract offer late last week. Ringdal described the offer as ‘very fair.’ While Smyl wouldn’t delve into specifics, what he said made it easy enough to read between the lines. Clearly, he disagrees. “The contract offer is like a package thing, with more to it than just dollar figures,” he said. “There’s other things, like duration, and I think it’s a matter of opinion in terms of whether it was fair.” Length of contracts was, in fact, a huge sore spot for Smyl, who found it uncomfortable coaching this year, in the final year of a three year pact. Such situations are often characterized as ‘lame duck.’ “Getting into that position, that situation where you don’t have a contract for next year, that’s alarming,” Smyl admitted. “At any level or profession, it’s not a great situation to be in. And it doesn’t really help the program.” Smyl said his uncertain status became a topic of conversation with parents and prospects as he hit the recruiting trail. “I have to say it’s come up a lot over the last six weeks, and naturally it’s been in my mind as I’ve talked to these kids,” he said. “As your (Progress) stories have gotten out there, a lot of people in the hockey world are aware of it, and all I’ve said to parents and prospects is that it’s ‘in negotiations.’” Smyl’s personal situation changed this year, making it easier for him to walk away.

“When you’ve coached for as long as I have, I’ve been involved in lots of scenarios with franchises moving and ownership changing, and it’s always been a concern,” he said. “But my son (Cam) graduates this year, so everyone’s of age to move. The last couple days have been surreal, but the support I’ve received at home has made everything a lot easier.” In his comments, Ringdal suggested he’d received assurances from Smyl that he wouldn’t be coaching anywhere in the BCHL. “I don’t think Glen could say that,” Smyl said, obviously taken aback. “A man’s gotta work. Come June 1 (when his Chiefs contract ends), if it ends up being in the BCHL, so be it.” Having said that, Smyl said he has no idea what’s next. He wants to stay in the hockey business one way or another, though he doesn’t know what form that’ll take. “The big thing was to decide what I wanted to do here (with the Chiefs) first, and beyond that I really don’t know,” he said. “When you work for an organization for as long as I have, with the blood, sweat and tears that go into it, I was waiting to see what was going to be offered — whether it was fair, whether it was the right move.” Smyl leaves feeling the team is in good shape. Despite missing the playoffs for the first time in his BCHL career, Smyl feels the pipeline is full of promise. “The guys who will return next year, you saw some of them make huge strides late in the season,” he noted. “I think the team will be in very good shape with some of the things that we’ve done, and I hope they hire an ex-Chief to see it through. No matter what, my heart and soul still bleeds Chiefs.”

Harvey Smyl was all smiles when the Chilliwack Chiefs came back to town prior to the 2011-12 season. Now, he’s leaving the team he’s coached for the last 21 years. JENNA HAUCK PROGRESS FILE

Hoops tourney includes kids camp The date is set and teams are practicing — well no one is really practicing. The second annual Eagles and Chieftains Alumni Basketball Tournament will be held Apr. 11 and 12 at Agassiz secondary school. The response has been great again, according to Coach Kyle Dickey. Last year’s inaugural event brought the gymnasium to life with non-stop court action. “We are anticipating even more former Eagles and Chieftains this year,”

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Dickey said. This year, the tournament will feature a BBQ Friday night and Saturday, a kids’ basketball camp, a beer and wine raffle, and a number of basketball games. The kids’ basketball camp will be Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and coached by UBC coach Carrie Watts. All kids are welcome to attend. There is no fee, but they will be collecting donations during the kid’s basketball camp that will go toward a former Chieftain who lost

his wife earlier this year. The money raised with the beer and wine raffle will go to the same place. The fee for players is $30. The increase in price from last year will allow the organizers to order reversible jerseys for all players. Those will be used from year to year. Teams have been made, but there are still players being added so players might be traded. If you know of a former Eagle or Chieftain that would like to play or if you have any questions please

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Confessions of a Curber I was itching to sell another car. I‘d spent my first cash quickly. The new TV looked great in my living room. So I scrounged the dealer lots in my neighbourhood. I found the perfect car at a small dealership not far from my house. Gray with four doors. Everything was still intact, but it was priced low. The dealer gave me the car’s history right away. It had been in three accidents over its lifetime. Nothing too major, but damage was done and repaired. I couldn’t spot the repairs. So, I happily bought it and registered it. I didn’t want my wife and kids to know what I was up to, so I parked it around the block. I knew it would be gone in a few days. This time, I used Kijiji and Craigslist. “Car for sale. Served me well, but wife wants a new car. Accident and damage free. Looking to sell fast, low price. Cash only. Call cell for info.” I got a text message from a woman across town. I told her I’d meet her at a nearby gas station and would throw in a free tank of gas. She was thrilled. When I met her, she told me that she needed a cheap, dependable vehicle to get to her new job. She’dd been taking the bus for weeks and was tired of her commute. To my annoyance, she wanted to check the vehicle thoroughly. So I distracted her. I told her I was sad to let “my baby” go, but I

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Bergen, Frank Frank Bergen passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2014 at the Cascade Hospice, Chilliwack, B.C. Frank was born Jan 25, 1921 in Ukraine, Russia. He immigrated to Canada in 1926 with his family and grew up in various communities in Saskatchewan. Following his service in the Air Force during WWII, he came to B.C. and began his long career dairy farming in Chilliwack. He retired from dairy farming in 1999 and enjoyed travelling to visit his sons in Alberta each seeding and harvest. Frank married Louise in 1948. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Louise, children: Susan (Juergen) Krejan, Philip (Joyce), David (Darlene), Allen (Pamela), 5 grandchildren, and a large extended family. Viewing will take place Sunday, Mar 16, 2014 7pm 830pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 11 am at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack, B.C. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

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Patience Lauchlin Wallace Wallace passed away peacefully 101 years young. (August 28th, 1912 to March 7, 2014). Awaiting him in the light are his beloved wife, Evelyn; his eldest son Murray; his five sibling, Una, Velda, Herbert, Beaton and Lorraine and his cherished parents John and Mary Patience. “Wally” is survived by his son Wayne; his grandchildren Dell (Mae), Shellene (Benjamin), Michelle (Stan) and Michael (Tania); his great grandchildren Caitlin, Tori, Kalene and Kristine; his daughter-in-law Betty Lou and his sister-in-law Marge. Wally leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion and love and will be dearly missed by many. His and Evelyn’s celebration of life will occur this summer or fall. For anyone wishing to attend or to send any messages with thoughts, memories or condolences, please email them to the info@haidagwaiitrader.com. Thank you Wally for all the light and love you shared. May this same light surround your dear soul ever more. The Patience family would like to give many thanks to the Waverly caregivers at the Waverly Seniors Village. A special thank you for your exemplary contributions towards the quality of Wally’s last years of life. So many of you went above and beyond the call of your duties and words cannot describe how much it meant to those who loved him dearly.

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May Allen 1910-2013

Will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 2:00pm, “the Cross Wall”, Chilliwack Cemeteries. Followed by an afternoon Tea, at I.O.O.F. Hall, on Reece Ave., Chilliwack. Please join us and share your memories. - Mary, Erin, Eliane & Riley

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Celebrating Lives With Dignity CHRISTOPHER NIGEL BROWN

Willford, Irmgard Elisabeth Charlotte

August 13, 1960 - March 6,2014 On March 6th, 2014 our dear Chris passed away from cancer which he courageously fought right to the end. He was born in Huddersfield England and came to Canada in May 1967 with his family. He worked at Clark Trucking for 30 years and will be sorely missed by all those that had the privilege of working with him. Predeceased by his father Reginald, Chris is survived by his ever loving wife and best friend Coleen, mother Olive, mother and father in law Marg and Doug, children who he admired and respected Matthew, Chelsey (Mike), Nicole (Kyle), Mikayla (Kyle), his three grandchildren Addy, Evan and Logan, sister Janet (Keith), brother Rob, sister in laws Diana (Stewart), Simone, cousins, nieces and nephews and many good friends who were always there for him and will cherish his memory for ever in Canada and England. Chris was an exceptional craftsman who could turn his hand to anything woodwork, metalwork, machinery, there was never a challenge too big for him. His boat “The Hangover” is a legacy to Chris’s wonderful workmanship. He was a wonderful father, loving husband and grandpa who was the happiest when he was with his family nearby. He loved to entertain, travel to the sunshine and spend time at his pride and joy their home together on the lake. The family would like to thank Dr. Lee, all the nurses at RCH, CGH, Abbotsford Cancer Clinic, the home care staff and many others for the warm and compassionate care that they gave to Chris. He will be greatly missed by those he loved and by those who loved him. Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1pm at The Best Western Rainbow Inn on Lickman Road, Chilliwack.

Born: June 22, 1921Died: March 08, 2014

Our beloved Mother has peacefully gone to meet with our Family members who sadly led the way. She was predeceased by her husband Dennis Willford. Mom was born in Hannover, Germany, where she met our Father, a Canadian Soldier, married in Germany and brought four of their later 6 Children to Canada. Being in the Army, moved between Chilliwack, Victoria, Vancouver, and Germany, ending in Chilliwack were she spent many years with her hobby knitting and Crocheting Clothes and Doll Clothes. Irmgard is survived by: Sons: Peter Willford, Donald and wife Dianna Willford, her Daughters: Shirley and husband Dan Whelan, Bonnie Benedikt, Mary Charlton and Ava and husband Alan Eagle. She also leaves behind her beloved Grandchildren: Darlene, Rozalind, Micheal, Karl, Tanya, Desiree, Alicia, Angela, Jürgen, Amanda, Cheryl, Dennis, William, and Anderson. As well as 19 Great-grandchildren. She will always be loved and missed by us all forever. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Henderson’s Funeral Home Chapel, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

THOMSON

Ottolina “Lia” Johanna (nee Wierks) JANUARY 31, 1949 - MARCH 11, 2014

Lia Thomson passed from this life in her 66th year at Chilliwack General Hospital. Lia was born in Scheveningen, the Netherlands and has been a Chilliwack resident since she was six years old. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Alex Thomson and her children, Lisa (Rob) Koppert, Cathie Roos, Geraldine (Matthew) van Herk; Joe (Elly) Kerkhoff; step children, Lynn (Jean Guy) Richard, John (Leanne) Thompson, Amanda (Jason) Guenther. She also leaves her 18 grandchildren; Jason, Brandon, Katrina and Samuel Koppert, Arie (Marie), Brodie, Carlie and Darcie Roos, Tyson, Allison, Kyle and Riley van Herk and Casen Kerkhoff, Samantha and Justin Richard, Xander Thomson and Kayln and Carson Guenther; sisters, Geri Neissen, Corrie Boesterd, Dina Jones, Ryna Campbell and brother John Wierks, numerous nieces and nephews. Lia was predeceased by her parents, Gerrit and Lien Wierks of Chilliwack; her eldest sister Jo Nijhoff in the Netherlands, her brother Gerry Wierks, niece Leola Guliker and nephew Gerald Guliker. Viewing and condolences will be held between 7:00 and 9:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2014 with private family interment to follow. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Chilliwack General Hospitals Ward 5 North for the wonderful compassion and care extended to my wife and our mother during her brief illness. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd.

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LEE ROBERT E. (BOB) APRIL 29, 1910 - MARCH 8, 2014 Robert E. (Bob) Lee passed away peacefully on Saturday March 8th 2014, surrounded by his family. Bob was a fifty year resident of Chilliwack, and would have been 96 years old on April 29th. His parents emigrated from China in the early 1900s and settled in Saskatchewan, where they ran a laundry, restaurant and general store. Bob was born in 1918 in Wilkie, and grew up and went to school with his 4 siblings in Cando, where he met his future wife Sophie. They moved to Edmonton when they got married and raised 5 children, moving to Chilliwack in 1966. They were the owners of Rosedale Food Centre in the 1970s. Bob attended Chilliwack Alliance Church and was active for decades in the Lions Club, Shriners and Masons. Always open to new adventures, he did the English Bay Polar Bear Swim on New Year’s Day 5 times. At 93 years, 8 months and 2 days, he was the oldest Polar Bear ever! Active to the very end, Bob was often heard saying “Well, it was something different to do!” Predeceased by his wife Sophie in 1985 and his second wife Donna in 2009, he leaves behind his brother Henry Lee of Cloverdale; his five children: daughters Linda of Los Angeles, Shirley of Abbotsford, Gloria Lee-McGill of Los Angeles, and sons Robert and Barry of Vancouver; as well as 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A very special thank-you to the terrific care staff at Valley Haven Seniors Residence. There will be a memorial service at Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack on Monday March 17th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Chilliwack Alliance Church “Vision Fund” or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife and mother Norma McConnell on March 9, 2014. Norma was born May 20, 1937 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England. She spent a happy childhood there and then immigrated to Canada in 1965 settling in Edmonton, Alberta. There she met the love of her life John William McConnell and they were married in Chilliwack on December 1, 1973. To their union came two children, Shaun in 1975 and Shari in 1976. They joined Jayne, Norma’s daughter from a previous marriage and her three children were the “Bees Knees” to her. She was the loveliest and most gracious of mothers. Her children adored her; and John, Jayne, Shaun, and Shari were her world and her reason for being. While raising children was definitely a gift of hers, another was her secretarial skill and her ability to run an entire office. Norma had amazing typing and shorthand abilities. She worked as the personal secretary for the Minister of Advanced Education of Alberta and then as the executive secretary for The Faculty of Physical Education at The University of Alberta. Later after Norma and John had moved to Chilliwack they managed the Golden West Motel together for many years. They loved working along side one another. Norma was a perpetually happy and positive person always looking for the best in others. In fact she was nicknamed “sunshine” by her coworkers and this was what she brought to the life of everyone she knew. She loved to sing and hum. Norma also loved to read, knit, shop, spend time with family and go for long picturesque drives where she would enjoy not just the scenery but the beauty of each and every element of God’s creations. She especially loved the fall and the trees. Norma was thrilled at the birth of each and every one of her grandchildren. They were her “pets, chucks, lambs and loves”. She thrilled at everything they did and Dallin, Ashton, Jocelyn, Bryanne, Marin and Autumn knew how much they were adored and loved by her. Her joy was magnified as a great grandchild, Renne, was added to the family just over a year ago. Norma had great love and admiration for her two sons-in-law Steve and Troy as well as for her additional grandchildren, Tim and Katie. She leaves them all to mourn her loss as well as many other family and friends. Her beloved John will especially miss her. Despite his own battle with cancer he lovingly and faithfully took care of Norma right until the end of her earthly sojourn. A stickler for manners, Norma would want us to be sure we properly acknowledge and express gratitude for the exceptional and attentive care she received from the nursing staff at the Chilliwack Hospital, the nursing and volunteer staff at Cascade Hospice, Dr. Melanie Madill, and Dr. Bull. Thanks to each and every one of you so much. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday March 17, 2014 at The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 6300 Tyson Road Chilliwack, B.C. with Bishop David Robinson officiating. A reception to meet with the family will be held at the church prior to the service from 10:00am-11:00am. Interment will be at the Chilliwack Cemetery following the funeral. 3-14F OM14

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