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Measles clinics are opened in Chilliwack Jennifer Feinberg The Progress No “significant” spread of measles has been reported outside Chilliwack and Agassiz, say health officials. This comes five days after Fraser Health reported the disease was occurring in the general populations of those communities, on the heels of a cluster of cases at Mount Cheam Christian School in Chilliwack. Measles vaccine clinics are set — for kids under five only — at the Chilliwack Health Unit, starting Tuesday, March 18, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 28. “Fraser Health is still working very hard to contain the outbreak, and to prevent further spread of measles in these communities,” said Dr. Lisa Mu, medical health officer for Fraser Health. “We appreciate the cooperation we have received so far and want to make people aware of the vaccination clinics that will be occurring daily.” Fraser Health will be offering vaccine clinics for children under five at the Chilliwack and Agassiz Health Units, since that age group is the most at risk of serious disease from highly contagious measles, and the most vulnerable to it, said Mu. These clinics are by appointment only so call in advance. No appointments over the lunch period, unfortunately. About 80 to 100 cases of measles have been reported in the Fraser East coverage area, mostly in Chilliwack. The Progress learned on March 8 that two cases were confirmed at Mount Cheam Christian School, and health officials are working Continued: MEASLES/ p7

Jason Layton and his Poomba’s Smokehouse will be one of 20 food trucks at the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival in Chilliwack on April 12. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

Food truck festival motors into Chilliwack Jennifer Feinberg The Progress It’s going to be a great way to experience the whole food truck phenomenon in the ‘Wack next month. The first Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival is Saturday, April 12 with a focus on food, live music and family fun. So far there are about a dozen trucks signed up, said organizer Laine Ogilvie, an event planner from Maple Ridge. She’s hoping to have 20 trucks on display by the time the festival starts, and they’re offering admission for a toonie. “It’s a festival for food trucks, and a gathering for foodies and families.” People can purchase samples,

and truck owners can build followers. Food truck culture has exploded across North America with the advent of food tv shows like Eat Street. They are holding another similar food truck festival in Cloverdale on April 26 to see how it goes from there. “If successful, we’ll build on this and bring it to different communities,” Ogilvie said. The only Chilliwack food truck entry is Poomba’s Smokehouse offering house-smoked pulled pork by Jason Layton. Layton is thrilled about the idea for a festival based around food trucks, and he said he’ll be glad to be there. Live music will be by the Johnson

Brothers, a five-piece country and classic rock act from Abbotsford. There will be a beer garden on-site as well. The Food Truck events in Vancouver and New Westminster later this summer are always a huge draw, said Layton. “We were at Celtic Fest and had a blast,” he said. Layton built his Poomba’s pulled pork truck and smoker to be mobile, and enjoys doling out tender pulledpork sandwiches and sliders, with his homemade Carolina style barbecue sauce, and a side of homemade cole slaw. “It’s more tangy than sweet since it’s a vinegar based sauce,” he offers. Poomba’s will be at the Chilliwack Air Show and Party in the Park, as well as the Classic Car Show.

“I go wherever I can, but Chilliwack events get first priority with me since that’s my hometown.” From everyone he’s chatted with, they want access to more food trucks. “It’s a great way for folks to try out some different food.” At the festival, confirmed trucks include Big Red Poutine, Slavic Rolls, Fijian Fusion, The Place Next Door, and Wilkyz Grill. “Quite a few of the vendors have been talking about the Chilliwack event and numerous food truck guys asked me about it since it’s a first time event.” For the kids, there’s face painting, balloon artist, mini putt, bean bag toss and bubbles. jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno

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Medical marijuana users ordered to stop growing But growers may not comply and cities may not enforce Jeff Nagel Black Press Medical marijuana home growers have been ordered by the federal government to provide written notification by April 30 that they’ve halted production and destroyed any leftover pot. Authorized personal grow-ops for approved medical marijuana users become illegal April 1 as their licences expire and the country switches instead to a system of regulated commercial production. Health Canada said in a statement March 14 it will notify law enforcement of any users who fail to comply with the notification requirement, an apparent shift from past refusals to disclose loca-

tions to local authorities on privacy grounds. The new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation allows licensed medical marijuana users – more than 16,000 of them are in B.C. – to buy dried pot only from approved commercial producers via mail order. Many B.C. municipalities are keen to stamp out medical marijuana home grows, which they say often pose an electrical fire risk to neighbours and may leave mould and other safety hazards behind for future residents. But most also don’t want to take on the burden of fixing what they see as a problem created by the federal government. Mission Mayor Ted Adlem doesn’t support sending police in to enforce compliance with the new medical pot law, even in cases where Ottawa discloses users who have failed to send their notification.

“I’m not interested in throwing people in jail for growing marijuana,” Adlem said. “Who’s going to foot the bill to close these people down who have not notified and ceased to operate? I’m far more in favour of being able to have my fire inspector check the place out for electrical safety.” He predicts many other B.C. municipalities will also have little interest in making it a policing project. “I think most mayors are concerned about the cost of doing this. Is it something we really want to be spending our policing budget on? I don’t think so.” Mission already knows the locations of about 100 of an estimated 800 local licensed medical growers, he said. Adlem noted soon-to-be-illegal growers may lie on the federal form and keep growing in defiance of the law. He said Health Canada’s han-

dling of the issue has been “a joke” and the warning that law enforcement will be notified is vague. Sensible BC campaign director Dana Larsen accused the government of reneging on promises of privacy for medical marijuana users. “There are going to be some people who lie about it, absolutely,” Larsen predicted. “It puts patients in a difficult position where they have to lie to the government on an official form or defy the government and not send the form in.” He said it’s unreasonable to force approved users to throw away “perfectly good medicine” under threat of prosecution and then buy more from new corporate dealers. The order to destroy unused pot also applies to users who buy from other small growers designated to grow for them under the old system.

Vintage bridal show hits the runway in Yarrow Jenna Hauck The Progress It’s like planning for a wedding. There’s the organizing of the food, the decorations, the noteprepping for the emcee, and the fitting of the dresses — all 40 of them. It’s all part of Two Centuries of Bridal Fashion, a vintage fashion show and luncheon, hosted by the Yarrow Volunteer Society this Saturday. “We thought it would be a different event to bring to Yarrow,” says Cheryl Tarbet, YVS member and one of the organizers. “A lot of people are into vintage, and it seems to be quite popular.” She first had the idea to bring a vintage bridal show to the area after seeing one a few years ago by Karin Edberg-Lee of Mission. Edberg-Lee, a professional seamstress, has been collecting the dresses since 2000. She owns about 80 gowns, half of which will be in this weekend’s show. The dresses will be worn by 12 models and will feature mostly bridal gowns, but also mother-ofthe-bride dresses, and bridesmaid dresses. Fellow organizer and YVS member, Carol Bell, also has fond memories of attending a vintage fashion show a number of years ago. “Back when I was a teen in Ontario, I remember my church putting one on. I remember the oohs and ahs quite vividly,” she recalls. “There was a flapper gown, and everyone’s jaw hit the floor” when it was shown. Two Centuries of Bridal Fashion will feature dresses from as far back as 1900, and as new as 2000.

“It’s putting a lot of fear into patients,” Larsen said. “If they don’t send this notice back or if it gets lost in the mail when they send it back, Health Canada is going to send cops to their door.” Larsen said a national protest is planned for April 1, when cannabis reform supporters will bombard Health Minister Rona Ambrose’s office with phone calls and emails. New commercial pot producers won’t be allowed to supply medical marijuana dispensaries or compassion clubs. That leaves Larsen, who operates a Vancouver dispensary, in the position of continuing to buy and sell illegally grown pot under the new rules. “We’re not really too worried about sourcing medicine for our patients,” he said. “The City of Vancouver recently announced they intend to make dispensaries the lowest priority and not bother us.”

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decorations. There will be Mason jars covered in lace with broaches, bottles holding single flowers, six archways decorated differently for each era, and Kleenex flowers. They all agree that weddings were once a simple do-it-yourself event that didn’t burn a hole in one’s pocket. It wasn’t until Lady Diana and Prince Charles got married in 1981 that intricate details in weddings came about. Edberg-Lee will be emceeing the event and giving everyone a fun history lesson on each of the

They didn’t want the fun to end in high school. A group of alumni from Sardis secondary’s drumline has formed a community drumline in the hopes of continuing to entertain Chilliwack and beyond. The only thing, they don’t have any drums. The newly formed drumline, X-Corps, is crowd funding for instruments. From now until April 11, X-Corps is running an Indiegogo campaign with a goal of raising $1,200. Indiegogo is an online crowd funding platform. “We wanted to throw a group together during summers to keep the spirit of drumline going,” said member DJ Lochead, a 2012 Sardis secondary graduate. “It was a lot of fun during high school; we didn’t want that to end.” Chilliwack has a celebrated history with drumline. Some of X-Corps’ members performed at the Olympics, for the Seattle Seahawks during halftime, at the Davis Cup, an international tennis tournament, in front of the Great Wall of China, and as hired performers at the Pacific National

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From left, Carol Bell and Cheryl Tarbet, both Yarrow Volunteer Society members and fashion show organizers, and dress collector Karin Edberg-Lee, are hosting Two Centuries of Bridal Fashion at Yarrow Community Hall on Saturday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

All the gowns are true vintage with no reproductions. “I think the most special one to date is the 1923 wedding dress,” says Edberg-Lee. “It was tailored in Norway and came to Canada with the family. It came with the groom’s hand-tailored suit, shirt and tie. No one in the family wanted them and so they came to me because they would be appreciated and used in the shows.” The event is something completely new to YVS. Typically, they’re known for organizing Yarrow Days, plant sales, and the

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Every effort made to contain measles: Fraser Health People with symptoms of measles are asked to stay home in and health officials are isolation. Anyone who working closely with is seriously ill is asked school officials to get to contact their doctor, the students back to public health unit, or classes at the affected emergency school. depar tment “We are prior to arrivasking for ing in order patience and cooperation, We respect the religious li i b beliefs li f off these h groups, to prevent the spread of as Fraser however for others we strongly recommend that the disease to Health may other vulnerneed to conthey vaccinate their children since the risk of able patients. tact them again to gathmeasles disease is many more times greater than See more at the BC Centre er the most risk associated with the vaccine for Disease up-to-date Control webinformation,” ~ Dr. Lisa Mu site. said Dr. Mu. T h e Only one Chilliwack case of meaPublic Health sles, linked Unit is located to the origiAt least one nine- at 45470 Manhole Road Those who have only nal outbreak, was a person who attended BCIT had one dose of mea- year-old child was at 604-702-4900. These clinics are for classes earlier this sles-containing vaccine admitted to hospital month on two specific to date, should obtain a but has since been children under the age of five, who require occasions. So health booster dose as soon as released. officials were alerting on-campus contacts who may have run into this individual. They were advised to return to school only if they had two doses of vaccine, were born before 1970, or if they had the measles in the past. “The risk to the general BCIT student population is low, as most of the population are in the age group that would have received two doses of measlescontaining vaccine,” said Fraser Health officials in the press release of March 17. “At this point, there has been no significant spread of measles outside of the Fraser Valley East communities.” The measles outbreak has been linked to Mount Cheam Christian School, which has “traditionally low immunization rates.” Does vaccine resistance in religious communities impact the public health message being broadcast by Fraser Health? “We respect the religious beliefs of these groups, however for others we strongly Chilliwack Cultural Centre 9201 Corbould Street recommend that they

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It didn’t take long for the furor to erupt after it was learned the source of the latest measles outbreak in Chilliwack was a local Christian private school. The school – and the church that supports it – has been in the spotlight before over its aversion to vaccinations. Past outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have all been tied to the community. And that association once again drew an immediate and stinging rebuke from people across the country. And rightly so. Religious freedom is a fundamental part of our Canadian identity. But that freedom should not excuse parents from denying their children the simple tools that can protect them from life-threatening, or life-altering diseases. More so, choosing not to vaccinate has implications that extend beyond one community. It leaves others – particularly children too young for vaccination – vulnerable to a disease they might otherwise escape. But while it was a particular religious community that has drawn the most fire over the outbreak, it cannot be overlooked that others are also guilty. Fraser Health estimates the percentage of the population in the Chilliwack area with adequate immunization is around 70 per cent. That leaves a significant chunk of the population either choosing not to vaccinate, or failing to ensure their inoculations are up-to-date. There are no good reasons for either. Fears that vaccinations carry some harm have long been exposed for what they are: paranoia cloaked in junk science. The bigger concern is complacency. We’ve come to expect that the childhood diseases that were once so common have disappeared. What we forget is their absence is due to a stringent vaccination regime. By failing to maintain that regime we are welcoming back illnesses that we have fought long and hard to protect our families from. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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VICTORIA – Canada’s sleek, imported green propaganda machine rolled into the capital last week for a couple of days of meetings. You wouldn’t have heard about it, because they didn’t stage any protests or press conferences. Instead they met quietly with selected reporters as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle. They didn’t invite me for some reason, but from what I can gather, it was a friendly networking session. When I speak of our U.S.directed environmental movement, many people still don’t know what I mean. They see the signwaving on TV and assume it’s all spontaneous, driven by passionate volunteers. Nuke the Whales for Jesus, as we used to joke in the 1970s. It’s an industry now, and as with our automotive industry, Canada is a branch plant of the U.S. The Victoria event was an annu-

al conference called Organizing for Change, sponsored by Tides Canada. Thanks mainly to the work of B.C. researcher Vivian Krause, this offshoot of the U.S. Tides Foundation now at least identifies itself while it pulls B.C.’s political strings. Organizing for Change currently Tom FLETCHER includes Ecojustice, Greenpeace, Sier ra Club B.C., ForestEthics Advocacy, ForestEthics Solutions, Georgia Strait Alliance, Dogwood Initiative, Pembina Institute, West Coast Environmental Law, Wildsight and Seattle-based Conservation Northwest. Tides is itself a front for wealthy charitable foundations based mostly in Seattle and California, funded by billionaires who see “saving”

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B.C. as their personal eco-project. Their hired activists met with Environment Minister Mary Polak to discuss her just-introduced Water Sustainability Act. This was to demand heavy fees and choking regulations on water used for “fracking,” that nefarious gas drilling technology so demonized in fake documentaries and celebrity protests. Tides no longer attempts to hide its strategy of targeting energy development in B.C. and Alberta. Its tactics are well known, too. Environmentalists need high-profile wins, and the economic pain is best inflicted outside of the U.S., the biggest polluter in world history. Organizing for Change’s stated priorities for the year are the “last stand of the Great Bear Rainforest,” the “Sacred Headwaters” and the Water Sustainability Act. Professional protesters are mainly just taking credit for the 2012

buy-back of Shell’s coalbed gas licences around the headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Tahltan Central Council declared that territory theirs in 1910, and having pros roll in with slogans and graphics wasn’t exactly crucial to the outcome. Their greatest marketing success so far is the Great Bear Rainforest, which is continually portrayed as being in peril from hunting, logging and of course, oil and gas development. One of the documents Krause unearthed is a 2008 plan entitled “Tar Sands Campaign Strategy 2.1” that has proven remarkably prophetic. As Greenpeace, Sierra and ForestEthics were negotiating the 2007 Great Bear land use plan, other network members were preparing to “raise the negatives” and market Alberta as a unique threat to planetary integrity. I’ve written before about the distortions and evasions required to

present such a fossil fuel fairy tale. Suffice it to say that while we have busloads of protesters in B.C., you don’t see them in those benevolent petro-states Angola, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Kuwait or Algeria. They’re not saving the whole planet, just the safe and lucrative parts. And as I mentioned after the protester-staged Neil Young concert tour, it’s amazing how American oil and gas interests and Alaska oil tankers remain invisible to this sophisticated network. NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert met with the green machine too. He wants all of B.C.’s groundwater mapped and measured deep into the Earth’s crust. That should take a while.

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We have been guardian angels the last few years and have had the privilege of getting to know a few of the players. Each of the players has spoken with such high regard and respect for Harvey and his wisdom. Harvey and Mrs. Smyl, I don’t know if you will read this, but please know that you will be missed. I have often thought of the families behind the coaches. So many games away and busy schedules means family sacrifice. Mrs. Smyl and family, please know from our house we extend our thank you. Thank you for sharing your husband and dad with us as fans.

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City must attract more investment Re: Running out of pockets to dig into. (Friday, March 14.) Mr. Raboin’s letter hit the nail on the head. I am sure most people feel the same way. City council, get out of the real estate business. That’s not your mandate. If you want to improve the economy of Chilliwack, then attract business investment. Tearing up Mill Street to widen a side-

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Impact of measles nosed. The doctors said there is no cure for this disease. Measles prevention is the only cure. My in-laws continued caring for him at home for two years, a traumatic burden which affected the whole family. He was just 17 when he finally passed away. More information on subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is available at the U.S. National Institutes of Health website at http://www.nlm. nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/ article/001419.htm Ruth Bahri Victoria, BC

The same thing should have applied to The Empress Hotel, but we paid for it all, and the owner walked. So far I don’t see anything the city council has done, that will attract new investment that will really help to revitalize the City. Quite frankly, I think what we really need is a city manager, because there isn’t anyone on council that has a clue.

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Echo Room adds Angry Chef offerings Echo Room Night Club is trying out a little tasty transition for its customers. They are partnering with downtown eatery The Angry Chef to see how a little synergy works in creating a lounge atmosphere starting in the afternoons at the night club. It all came together after Echo Room manager Danny Brooks tried out the restaurant’s fare shortly after it opened recently at Princess and Young, and declared it tasty. Then they set up meetings with the Angry Chef peeps, and bada bing, bada boom, they’re now trying something new. “As a family run business, we made the choice to take it to the next level in terms of what we can offer,” said owner Dan Brooks. “It’s working out smoothly so far.” They’re actively seeking the 30+ demographic of bar patrons in particular, who might come into the Echo on Main Street after work for a few drinks and a snack, or to watch a game on the big screen television. They are

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A good starting place when doing a spring decluttering is to take a good look at your closets and other storage systems.

Starting the spring cleaning By Kerry Vital Spring has arrived, and the time-honoured tradition of spring cleaning can begin. The best place to start might be your closet. If you’re not sure where to start, having a professional come in and take a look might be a good option. “We see our closet every day and it can be overwhelming,” says Michelle Carnaby, manager

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Like clothing, decor is subject to trends. This spring, old is new again and hot new colours are coming to the forefront. “One of the hot colours this year is called Rare Orchid,” says Sheryn Calvert of Calvert Design Studio. “It’s a purplepink colour that we’re also seeing in fashion.” Calvert notes that fashion is always a big inspiration for home decor, whether it’s colours or fabrics. “Fashion is ahead of us,” she says. “We look to them to see what’s coming up.” Sarah Antonich of Beyond Beige Interior Design is also seeing shades of pink and orchid, along with other floral colours. However, these colours aren’t just for little girls; shades of pink can be easily incorporated into adult furnishings as well, or perhaps via a piece of art or other wall decor item. Another currently trend is all shades of blue, especially navy. Homeowners can incorporate it into their home with accents such as toss pillows. “It’s easy to incorporate trends with small items,” says Calvert. “You don’t have to redo everything. Changing up a few accessories is not that costly.”

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The Georgie Awards are presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. Many first-time winners took home the golden statue this year at the gala ceremony, which honoured the best in both new home construction and renovations. Brian Dennehy photo

Georgie Award winners take home the gold The best in British Columbia’s residential construction industry are honoured at the annual Georgie Awards. By Kerry Vital Taking home a little golden statue isn’t just for Oscar winners. On Feb. 1, British Columbia’s best residential builders, renovators, designers and marketers were honoured with their own golden prizes at the Georgie Awards. The Georgie Awards are presented by the

Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, and recognize the best of the best in B.C.’s residential home construction industry. “The excellent work from the winners – and indeed all the finalists – demonstrates that B.C. is truly the leader when it comes to innovative design and quality construction,” says CHBA BC President Rob Capar. This year’s gala ceremony took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, emceed by broadcaster Wayne Cox. Among this year’s big winners was Portrait Homes, who took home five awards. “We have an incredibly talented team that design and build great homes in fantastic

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Development award for their condominium project Avra in White Rock. Forge Properties was also a big winner at the Georgies, with four awards for Best Advertising Campaign, Best Sales Centre, Best Salesperson of the Year in New Home Construction for Adriana Cikojevic and Marketing Campaign of the Year, all for their condominium project Royce. Among the renovators honoured at the Georgies was Shakespeare Homes for Best Residential Renovation over $800,000 for their Mountain Highway project in North Vancouver and reVISION Custom Home Renovations for Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $799,999. Blackfish Homes and Construction took home the award for Best Custom Home valued under $750,000, while Tamlin Homes received the award for Best Custom Home valued between $750,000 and $1.5 million. In two of the more exciting categories of the night, Atira Women’s Resource Society won the awards for Best Innovative Feature and Best Environmental Initiative,

The gala awards ceremony took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, and was emceed by Wayne Cox. Portrait Homes was among the big winners, taking home several awards for Hampstead, below. Martin Knowles photo above, Portrait Homes photo below, Brian Dennehy photos below left and left.

both for their development built out of recycled shopping containers. Located in the Downtown Eastside, the homes provide safe, affordable housing for women in the neighbourhood. For a full list of winners and finalists, visit www.georgieawards.ca.

for Stor-More Closet and Blinds. “You may want to close the doors and just ignore it. Sometimes getting a fresh set of eyes is a good thing.” She suggests emptying the closet completely and taking a look at everything you’ve pulled out of it. “If you haven’t worn it in 12 months, you’re not going to wear it,” Carnaby says. “People can be sentimental about their clothes, but if you have a fresh new organizer, why would you put back something you don’t use?” Organizing a closet, or indeed almost anywhere in the home, is about more than functionality. Closet storage has come a long way from the plain white metal shelving and plastic boxes that many grew up with. Now doors, baskets, shelving, rods and racks are all available in a variety of finishes and colors. You can even find dedicated racks for ties, belts, pants and more. Shoe collectors can keep their favourite and most beautiful pairs on display while keeping the others tidied away. “You can also find pull-out laundry hampers, for example,” says Carnaby. “It’s possible to organize almost anything.” However, just because something looks good doesn’t mean it will work for everyone.

“Sometimes something that looks pretty isn’t necessarily the most functional,” says Carnaby. “If you have 20 pairs of shoes, you don’t want storage for only 10. You need to have a game plan for what you’re storing.” Storage is also about more than just clothing and shoes. Carnaby says that she often sees people requesting storage for crafting materials, home decor such as holiday decorations, and wrapping paper and bows. “A professional can take your ideas and work with them,” says Carnaby. “There are so many things you can do with a closet now.” Another benefit of having a professionally organized closet is being able to get rid of furniture pieces that can clutter a room by installing drawers and shelving in the closet itself instead of having to store clothing and other items in a chest of drawers. “The possibilities are endless,” Carnaby says.

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“ from page.19 It’s also the best way to add a pop of colour if you’re not sure of how it will look. Changing a pillow or drapery can be a lot less expensive than purchasing a brand-new chair or sofa in the season’s latest colour that may no longer be popular in a year. “Switching out toss cushions and throws to a bright vibrant colour is a simple and costeffective way to brighten up your space,” says Antonich. “Wallpaper is also an instant game changer.” Wallpaper has come a long way since the fussy florals and patterns everyone shudders at the thought of. Now, you’ll find plenty of options for any taste, from muted stripes to bold patterns and textures. When it comes to decor, old textures are new again. “We’ve come full circle with 60s Mod textures,” says Calvert. “It’s coming back in a big way.” She’s also seeing a return to velvet, though this one is different than the ones many saw growing up. “It’s a velvet with no sheen, sort of a matte finish,” she says. “We’re also seeing more sophisticated fabrics like wools and other suiting fabrics.” Patterns are also going back in time, with herringbone showing up in many applications, including flooring, fabrics and stone, among others. “We’re still seeing a lot of eclectic design,” says Antonich. “A mix of modern, traditional and rustic with an international flair.” “We’re also seeing big architectural lights, like pendant lights,” says Calvert. “They’re simple, refined and not fussy.” Even the metals used in home decor are changing. “Copper and brass metals are coming back,”

Calvert says. “But you have to be really careful with that. You don’t want to put in brass faucets in the kitchen for example. You have to use them in a refined, very selective way.” She recommends adding the metals as an accent on a piece of furniture. She recently saw a copper sink that she describes as “stunning” as well as a copper hood fan. “You wouldn’t do the whole house,” she says. “It’s also a more subdued metal than in the past. It’s more of a soft matte brass rather than the shiny one we had before.” Antonich is also seeing a return to oldfashioned metals such as copper, gold and rose gold. “Gold hardware in the kitchen including hood fans” is something new for spring, she says. In the bedroom, Antonich suggest crisp white linens to enhance the airy feeling of a room that should be made for relaxation. Decluttering is the best way to renew your home for spring, Calvert says. “Spring is about rebirth and renewal,” she says. “A William Morris quote that I like is ‘Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.’ I think that says it all. You want your home to be a refuge.”

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Opening your space to the world By Kerry Vital Even with the at-times cold and snowy winter that hit Metro Vancouver this year, there’s not much that can beat our climate. Entertaining outdoors can take place throughout much of the year, and indooroutdoor living is especially prevalent in the spring and summer months. In order to facilitate this, installing a door that seems to almost disappear might be just the thing you’re looking for. Often called an accordion door or bifold door, the panels fold up flat against each other and are often used in living areas and master suites with outdoor access. “You can really expand your house to the outside with these,” says James Stobbe of Loewen, a leading Canadian manufacturer of windows and doors. “They’re great for party situations.”

The doors involve a large amount of glass and thus maximize the views from your home, even when closed. They’re also amazing at letting natural light into your space, so even on the cloudiest day your home will be bright and airy. Another benefit of large bifold doors is to open up the home to a breeze and cool off the room in the warmer months without the need for air-conditioning. Bifold doors can be installed in a straight line similar to a regular sliding door, or in a corner to open up your space completely. Stobbe notes that 90-degree corners are most common, but other configurations are possible with the help of a professional. “You need to work with your own unique situation,” says Stobbe. “I’ve seen shorter styles (that are) more like windows, as well as openings 12, 15 feet wide.” The doors stack to the exterior of the home,

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lines they’re looking for,” says Domenic Oppedisano, chief operating officer for Caesarstone. “We’re also seeing thinner edges and thinner countertops in general. This gives the homeowner the clean look they’re looking for.” He also notes the increase in waterfall-style countertops, which pour over the edge of a section of cabinets or kitchen island and reach to the floor. “Contemporary style is getting stronger and stronger,” says Peter Raimondi, branch manager for White-Wood Distribution Vancouver. “People are looking

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This month he’ll be performing March 31 at Bozzini’s, backed by bass player Keith Lowe. There were a few tickets left at press time. Dawson filled The Progress in on what he’s been up to since moving to Nashville. The answer is that he’s continuing to do what he does best, create and record honest music. “I wanted a change of scenery,” he says about the move to Nashville. “I’m hoping that people will come down here and work in my studio,” which called the Hen House. Dawson has always been rather partial to the raw and unadorned sound.

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UFV Theatre presents a contemporary version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at UFV’s Performance Theatre (45635 Yale Rd.) now until March 23. Performances are March 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m., and March 23 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $11 to $23, and available by phone at 604-795-2814 and online at www.UFV.ca/theatre.

Ballet Kelowna brings its performance, Innovation, to the Cultural Centre stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $32/adults, $29/ seniors, $27/students and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Local artist Marie McGill brings her solo exhibition, British Columbia Inspirations, to the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum March 8 to April 17. Gallery hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $3/adults and $2/seniors and students.

FRIDAY Tara Travis performs the one-woman theatre production Til Death Do We Part: The Six Wives of Henry VIII at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604391-SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Note: features adult situations and material. May not be suitable for all audiences. The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has live music Friday and Saturday with dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. This weekend it’s Rhythm Street.

Unexpected Garden features paintings and constructions by Ross Bollerup at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre from March 13 to April 26. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during theatre performances. Free admission.

SUNDAY Classical Ballet Academy presents Ballet Workshop par Excellence with former European ballerina Vera Babakova from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For talented students aged 9 and up. Free. 604701-0173. The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has karaoke today from 2 to 6 p.m.

TUESDAY The Ultimate Tribute to the King is at the Cultural Centre today at 7:30 p.m. featuring three Elvis tribute artists: Chris Connor, Ted Torres and Brandon Bennett. Tickets $43.35 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

WEDNESDAY The opening reception for the Cultural Centre’s Lobby Art Exhibition is at 6 p.m. Meet the artists whose work will adorn the large walls throughout the facility for the 2014 calendar year.

Ballet Kelowna brings its performance, Innovation, to the Cultural Centre stage on March 22. See Saturday’s listing at left for more info. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Coming Up The Chilliwack International Film Series runs April 2 to May 7 every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Films include Philomena, The Lunchbox, The Invisible Woman, Like Father, Like Son, Cas & Dylan, and Le Week-end. Series pass is $30 in advance at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) and The Book Man (45939 Wellington Ave.), or $6 per film at the door. 604-769-ARTS (2787).

Seven Days is a free A&E listing published every Wednesday. For more information, phone 604-702-5576 or email all information, including a contact phone number, to photo@theprogress.com.

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The BC Government is proposing to ofﬂoad the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efﬁcient program that costs taxpayers less.

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that proﬁts will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

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Falcons fall to Crusaders in provincial semi-final Eric Welsh, The Progress Last week, when asked what his team’s goal at provincials was going to be, Sardis head coach Kyle Graves said something surprising. “The team has chosen a top four finish as their goal,” he said. “Make it to that semi-final game and see what happens once we get there.” “Not winning it all?” your friendly neighbourhood sports reporter queried. “It goes back to my old UFV coach when we were making national finals all the time,” Graves said. “His approach was just to make the finals, give yourselves a chance and let the cards play out.” Friday night at the Langley Events Centre, the Falcons accomplished their main mission, tipping off against the Holy Cross Crusaders in a final four match. But their provincial title hopes were dashed by the private school, which prevailed 73-68. The first quarter couldn’t have gone worse for the locals, who trailed 22-7 through 20 minutes. Jonathan Kongbo led the way for Holy Cross with 10 points. The big forward was a rebounding machine, and absolutely lethal with his spot-up shooting. Just 3:55 in, Sardis trailed 11-2, punctuated by Henry Maduabueke’s two-handed dunk off a fast break. Graves was forced to burn a time-out. His team’s shooting was ice cold. “I think it was a tiny case of nerves,” Graves said afterwards, nursing a hoarse voice outside the Sardis dressing room. “I only played a couple games in my career in front of crowds like this. For our 16 and 17 year old kids, they didn’t air-ball too many shots, which some kids do. We had a lot of missed layups that they normally put in.” With big guns Hayden Lejeune and

Eric Rogers both blanked in the opening quarter - how many times does that happen? - it was left to Cam Servatius to provide the offence. He stepped up with seven points, but the Falcons faced a steep uphill climb as the second quarter began. Sardis closed the gap quickly with Rogers leading the way. The senior led a 7-0 run that created valuable momentum. The dynamic forward led off with a three ball, then started slashing to the hoop. Grayden Northey stepped up with a long range bomb during a 16-2 run that got the Falcons within four points. “I think it just clicked in their head that they weren’t facing NBA players,” Graves chuckled. “They were just regular high school boys that could be out-worked. We used our skill and teamwork to get back into the game.” Sardis actually held the lead for a 20 seconds or so as time ticked down, but the Crusaders scored the final five points in the first half, and the first 12 of the second half, pushing their lead back to 16. “In the first three minutes of both halves they worked hard and we didn’t come prepared to withstand the work ethic they brought,” Graves said. “I’m going to tell a lot of people I thought we out-played them for 35 minutes of the game, and that just happens sometimes in basketball. You can out-play a team, but they make the shots, get the steals and the turnovers.” Sardis wasn’t going to climb out of the hole a second time. They did try though. Three balls from Northey and Kellington keyed a run that got the Falcons within five with 3:45 to go. “If this had been a 42 minute game, we might have been able to catch them,” Graves said. “But time ran out.” Continued: FALCONS/ p32

Sardis Falcon Eric Rogers draws the hoop and harm, sinking a jump shot while Kelowna Owl Navtej Sandhu goes flying in a first round provincial game. BOAZ JOSEPH/ BLACK PRESS

TransCanada basketball goes for grassroots with U-6 program Eric Welsh, The Progress TransCanada Basketball is going for the grass-roots, with expanded offerings this spring. The popular hoops program, headed up by GW Graham’s Jake Mouritzen, is introducing programs at the U-6 and U-8 age levels.

“Our kids at four and five years old have hockey sticks and soccer balls, so I figured we may as well throw a basketball in their hands.” The youngest group will play Friday afternoons from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., with a focus on fun. They’ll be coached by Sarah Mouritzen. “We’ll bring the hoops

down to eight feet and we’ve got smaller balls for them,” Jake Mouritzen said. “It’s a lot of dribbling and passing, running around, playing tag and discovering how fun it can be.” Practices for the other age groups run Mondays and Wednesdays from April 7 to June 1. Jake Mouritzen leads a large coaching staff

that includes but isn’t limited to Greg De Vries, Lisa De Vries, Mike Mannes, Adam Smith and a trio of TransCanada alums, Jesse MacDuff, Jake Creasey and Lucas Mannes. “The first six weeks is what we call our training camp, and those who are really keen can continue on through June and July with

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our travel teams,” Mouritzen said. “It’s for kids who’ve never played before and kids who dream of playing in the NBA.” Those who carry on into the summer will have the chance to travel to tournaments in BC and Washington State. A trip to the Anaheim area of California is also in the

works. “Kids at the elite levels need to be playing 10-12 months of the year,” Mouritzen said. “We’re going to offer this opportunity, and hopefully lots of kids and families can take advantage of it.” Get more information and download registration forms online at tcathletics.ca.

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Of Tomorrow Marlee Fisher is an intelligent and hard-working young woman who brings with her a big bubble of contagious enthusiasm to everything she does. She is an inquisitive learner and effective leader. In addition to successfully managing a heavy academic schedule, Marlee shows tremendous commitment to helping others and serving her school and community. Marlee is actively involved in the Sohl Key Club at our school, organizing, and participating in, a multitude of activities to raise money and awareness for different charities and causes. Marlee always displays excellence of character; she is friendly and respectful to all staff and students, and is well-liked by her peers. She is someone who truly cares about others and will go the extra mile to help them in any way she can. Others are always able to trust and rely on her, and appreciate her sense of responsibility to herself, her school, and the community. Congratulations Marlee on being selected as GW Graham’s “Leader of Tomorrow”. We are extremely proud of you and want you to know that you will be sorely missed after graduation.

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excellence at school and in our community Jessica has achieved many accomplishments in the last three years in which she has attended CSS. Jessica is an academically inclined student who completed Advance Placement Biology in grade 11, the equivalent to first year university biology. Jessica not only works hard to achieve good grades in school but finds time to participate in many extracurricular activities. In grade 10, Jessica and some fellow students raised money for the Canadian Cancer Foundation through a cupcake sale. She also volunteers monthly at Ruth and Naomi’s Mission. Jessica’s real passion is the environment. She has led the Chilliwack Secondary Environmental Club for the past 2 years. She has worked with the Fraser Valley Water Shed Coalition to plant more than a 1,000 native trees in the Fraser Valley and also helped organize a native tree planting with the Fraser Valley Regional District. She organized a cleanup of the riparian area of Hope River in Conjunction with World River Day in September. Jessica has also been a member of the CSS Envirothon Team for the past 3 years. The team has won the BC Envirothon Competition in both 2012 and 2013, qualifying them to compete in the North American competitions which they competed in both years. She is currently working with her team to prepare for the BC Provincial Competition in May 2014. Jessica definitely possesses qualities that make her a selfless leader. She has the drive and determination to complete her goals while helping those around her achieve their goals as well. Jessica Layton is a dynamic young lady whose advocacy and concern for the environment is matched only by her care and compassion for her fellow citizen.

Craig Burt is described by his teachers as a person of solid character, involved, affably friendly, charismatic, helpful and down to earth. He has a sincere desire to make a difference at his school and in our community through service and leadership. A French Immersion student with a solid academic record, Craig is a multitalented individual who enjoys being involved in school life in a variety of ways. He is an athlete, playing, refereeing and coaching baseball and hockey in the community. He participated in our recent Sardis Strongman competition. Craig is also passionate about theatre, appearing in Sardis Secondary’s recent production of Legally Blonde. As a member of the student leadership class, he has helped organize a myriad of different school events from spirit weeks to school dances. Craig is also a member of the grad committee charged with organizing a number of events to bring the grad class together as well as facilitating the traditional year end graduation celebrations. Congratulations, Craig on being selected Sardis Secondary’s Leader of Tomorrow for February 2014.

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ROTARY MOTTO: Service above Self!. The strongest emphasis will be put on: Excellence in community service (within the school or externally). Also excellence in Trades, Academics and Sports.

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Sports Cascades make history with bronze win Through the highs and lows of a long season, University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball coach Al Tuchscherer’s message to his players was constant. They were working, he told them, towards playing their best basketball of the season at the end. That vision crystallized on Sunday at the University of Windsor, as the Cascades knocked off the Saskatchewan Huskies 69-57 in the bronze medal game at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship tourney. It’s the first-ever CIS medal for the UFV women’s hoopsters, and the second overall for the Cascades athletic department since the basketball and soccer teams moved up from the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) to the top post-secondary sports league in the land in 2006. The women’s soccer squad won national bronze in 2010. The Huskies had beaten the Cascades in two previous meetings this season – 77-57 in a regular season match-up on Nov. 23, and 67-56 in the Canada West final just eight days ago.

But UFV got over the hump on the third try with an incredible showcase of offensive depth. Only two Cascades – player of the game Kayli Sartori (13 points) and Courtney Bartel (12) – scored in double figures, but eight players notched at least five. “It was a total team effort,” said Tuchscherer. In the Canada West final, UFV had led 34-30 at halftime, but Saskatchewan opened the third quarter on a 16-3 run en route to victory. On Sunday, the Cascades found themselves in a nearly identical situation, leading 30-27 at the break. But this time, UFV owned the third quarter – they outscored the Huskies 25-13 in the frame as they got hot from long range. Nataliia Gavryliuk drained a three-pointer on the Cascades’ first possession, Bartel rained down a trio of triples in quick succession later on, and Sarah Wierks ended the quarter with a buzzerbeating trey. UFV kept the suspense to a minimum in

the fourth quarter, never letting the lead shrink below nine points. Tuchscherer was especially pleased for his graduating fifth-year seniors – Luyken, Bartel, Nicole Wierks, Sam Kurath and assistant coach Alexa McCarthy, who had her playing career cut short due to injury. After enduring some lean years early on,

the UFV women have advanced to the Canada West Final Four in each of the past four campaigns, and to the CIS Final Eight in each of the past two. “It doesn’t seem like it’s been that fast to me – it feels like it’s been a long, hard time coming,” Tuchscherer said with a chuckle.

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for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation - supporting programs for Women & Children at Chilliwack General Hospital Sunday, May 11, 2014 9:30 a.m. Event Start 10:00 a.m. Race

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UFV Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd., Chilliwack The Chilliwack Progress

invites the friends and families of this year’s graduating class to

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send a message of congratulations in

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our Grads of 2014 section May 21, 2014

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• elementary school • middle school • high school • college & graduate school

Join us for this fun family event! 8K Road Race (timed) + Walk/run + 1K Kids’ run Proceeds to Chilliwack General Hospital Maternity for 3 Enotonox Systems for the delivery rooms Challenge other businesses & clubs to match or beat your total!

MAY 16 at 5:00 PM

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Entry Form

Grad’s Name: _____________________________________

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• Get a group of coworkers, friends or family together • Pick a ‘family-friendly’ team name • Register your team • Collect pledges • Win prizes, bragging rights, our gratitude....

Collect LOTS of pledges and your team could earn a beautiful commemorative plaque! Collect the MOST pledges of any team and you get to keep the Top Fundraising Team trophy for a year and your team name stays on it forever! ... and we get to buy equipment for the Maternity Department at CGH!

The Chilliwack Progress

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TEAM CHALLENGE...

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014, The Chilliwack Progress

IN MEMORIAM

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VENDORS are coming together to display their products, and business opportunities and raise money for Multiple Sclerosis too. Admission is free. The fundraiser will be a raffle for door prizes featuring products from the participants. The event will be held March 23 from 1:30 PM to 6PM at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Avenue, Coquitlam, BC email: vendoreventhq@gmail.com

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ATTENTION

CHS Grads of 1964 it’s our 50th High School Reunion HELP US FIND OUR CLASSMATES!

Coyne, Mary Josephine Lorraine, Mary was born March 10, 1931, Vancouver, passed away March 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, William & Lorraine Stevenson, husband, Tim and infant son, Michael. Survived by daughter, Tricia (Anthony), son, Vincent (Kristin), brothers in-law Vin (Jean), Jim (Marion), Terry (Linda), sisters in-law, Nora Cameron (Ted), Beth Dunbar (Derwyn), Debbie Mellenger (Doug) and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, March 28th, Morgan Creek Golf Course, 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey. Thanks to staff of Weatherby Pavilion and a special thank you to Sandy Gates. Mary will always be remembered for her colourful muumuus and appreciation of a good martini. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA appreciated.

Mr. Ross Martin Conlin passed away at the age of 85 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre on February 23, 2014 after a brief stay in hospital with pneumonia and influenza. He is survived by his wife Norma, son Wesley, daughter Corrine and sisters-in-law Margaret, Louise and Ellen. He was predeceased by his brothers Stuart, Rex and Lloyd and sisters Vera and Donna. Ross was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta where he started a career working as a clerk with the City of Calgary after he graduated from high school. After getting his credentials in municipal administration he left the City of Calgary and moved to various communities in B.C. including Williams Lake, Comox, Duncan, Nelson and Agassiz, where he eventually retired. He and Norma moved to Abbotsford after retirement. He played piccolo and flute in the Calgary Boy’s Band and Stampede Band in his youth and enjoyed marching band and bagpipe music. He loved spending time with family and relatives, camping and cheesecake. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:00 am at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home at 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC with Major Lynda Richardson officiating. Interment will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Agassiz, BC. Friends and relatives wishing to do so may make a donation to the charity of their choice in lieu of flowers. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

We would like them all to know about our 50th CHS Grad Reunion in September 2014 Please help us get the word out that we would like any member of our class, even if they left before graduating, to please contct us by email at CHSClassof1964@hotmail.com

OBITUARIES

Feb. 8, 1949 - March 4, 2014

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In loving memory of our dear husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Henk Neels. He was born Feb. 8, 1949 in the Netherlands and passed away on March 4, 2014 in Rosedale, BC at the age of 65. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Bonnie; daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Peter Droppert (Nora, Loreena, Emmelien and Ivanna); son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Wilma Neels (Shannon, Steve, Lea, David and Richard); son Jonathan Neels; mother, Mrs. C. Neels (deKok); brothers, John (Bea) Neels; Wim (Dien) Neels; Gerald (Adrie) Neels; Jan (Joanne) Neels; Jack (Cobi) Neels; Frank (Thea) Neels; sisters, Ina (Bert) Oostenbrink; Janna (Metske) Elgersma; Joanne (Dirk) Poorvliet. As well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Reformed Congregation of North America with Rev. A Geuze officiating.

Ross Mary

(nee: West) Mary Ross (Matson) was born May 2, 1931 in New Westminster and passed away in the arms of our Lord at home, in Agassiz on March 11, 2014, with family at her side. She was predeceased by her first husband Merv Matson and grandson Jammie Flottvik, brothers, Glen West, Calvin West and Jack West. She will be misssed by her husband of 49 years Gordon Ross; brother, Reg West; sisters Connie and Marg; daughter, Lori (Steve) Flottvik; stepson Ken (Joanne) Ross and family; stepdaughter Maureen (Don) and family; granddaughter Mary-Ann (Karl) MatsonFlottvik and all that were on Nanny’s pray list. What Mary loved most about life was the Lord, Pa and her family. A memorial service will be held at Harrison Gospel Chaple, 514 Lillooet Ave, Harrison Hot Springs at 11:00am on March 21, 2014.

Tychynski John, Nick

Jan. 29, 1930 - Mar. 16, 2014 John passed away peacefully on Sunday morning March 16, 2014 at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack, BC. John fought a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Moose Jaw, Sask and moved to BC at the young age of 18. Awaiting John in the light are his beloved wife Kim (Gladys); son John (Doug); sisters, Mary, Annie, Ruth and brother Tony. He leaves to mourn his sister Cassie of Moose Jaw, Sask; 3 sons Mike (Keremeos), Rick (Cheryl) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Glen (Vancouver); his daughter Theresa (Brett) of Agassiz; step daughter Carolyn (Ken) of New Westminster, BC; many grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as a very special companion Martha Miller of Chilliwack, BC. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 20th, 2014 at the Chilliwack Senior Vets Society, 9233 Main Street, Chilliwack, BC at 1:30pm. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Cascade Hospice for their wonderful care of our father. Thanks to Chilliwack General Hospital 4th floor nurses and doctors; and a very special thank you to Dr Paul Basson for the extra care and support he provided for John, our dad during his illness. Dad will forever be in our hearts, for the kindness and love he showed to all that knew him. He will always be loved and missed. Thank you to “John’s Angels” Martha, Marwayne and Mae Love who spend many hours playing his favourite card games. Words cannot express or describe how much it meant to the family that you loved him so dearly. On behalf of the family - thank you!

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OBITUARIES

RUTHVEN

www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

Wiebe & Jeske 604.824.1324

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(nee English) June 4, 1942 - March 12, 2014 Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, she was raised on the family farm until the family moved to Chilliwack in 1959. In 1961, she married Gordon Posein and together they owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Eileen loved and was loved by family and friends. She is survived by her children; Becky(Ian), Clarence(Nicki) and Connie(Aaron) and her grandchildren; Ashley, Desi, and Adam plus siblings; June, Gordon(Lenore), Wayne(Evelyn); also numerous nieces and nephews. Eileen showed great courage in her seven year battle with cancer. Her family and friends were a great support to her during this time. She will be remembered as a kind, generous and fun loving person. As well as being very active in her church all her adult-life, she was an avid gardener who loved flowers, soft colors and pretty jewelry. Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday March 20th, at First Ave Christian Assembly, 46510 First Ave (at Broadway), Chilliwack, BC. Graveside Service will follow directly at Chilliwack Cemeteries, 10010 Hillcrest Dr. Chilliwack, BC. Reception and light lunch immediately afterwards to celebrate her life at First Ave Christian Assembly Church. Flowers are appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Smith in Princeton, BC and Dr. Bull, Chilliwack, and the skilled compassionate staff and volunteers at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. Henderson’s in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

June 21, 1925 - March 13, 2014 Henry Artur Wiehler went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 88. Henry was born in Fischau, Eastern Germany, the oldest of 5 children. During WWII, the family was forced to flee their home and settle in West Germany. Henry met and married Edelgard in 1951 and in 1952 the opportunity to start a new life in Canada became possible. With a new baby, Barb, they came by steamer to Montreal and by train to Chilliwack. They first settled in Rosedale, where Henry was a farm worker for several years. Shortly after Heidi was born, the family moved to a small dairy farm in Agassiz. Sons Bernd and Peter were born here. Henry supplemented their farm income with jobs working in the lime quarry and construction on the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge and Highway 401. Later he worked at Burgess Feeds and finally at the Agassiz Research Station, where he retired in 1990. After retirement, they moved to Chilliwack. Henry was very involved in church, doing behind the scenes jobs, like literature distribution, helping with fundraisers and other activities. Volunteering with MCC was also a big part of his life. We will miss seeing Henry with his walker along Chilliwack Central and Redwood Manor greeting friends. We miss you Dad, Opa and Opapa. The family would like to thank the paramedics, Dr. Rawstrom and the staff at Chilliwack Hospital Emergency Department. Henry is survived by his wife Edelgard of 62 years; Barb (Mel) Peters, Heidi (Irv) Rempel and daughter-in-law Sharon Wiehler; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant son Bernd and son Peter. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Eden Mennonite Church, 46551 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack; Pastor Rob Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCC. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca.

ALLIANCE

FULL GOSPEL

9:15 am - Sunday d School for all ages

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Meet every Saturday at 12 noon at Homer’s Restaurant, for more info: 604-824-0185 cell: 604-316-4540 marghamm@shaw.ca www.chilliwackfgbmfi.com

10:30 am - Celebration Service Sanctuary & Video Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

July 11, 1945 - March 6, 2014 And we will remember you forever and a day and forever after that. Bill passed away March 6, 2014 at Cascade Hospice with his devoted wife Evelyn by his side, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Bill was predeceased by his mom Blanche, his dad Leslie, and infant sister. Left to celebrate his life is his soul mate and wife, Evelyn and little buddy Dusty, sister Debbie (Bob) Walters, brother David (Lynn) Thrower, step father, William Thrower, children Cathie Doherty, Jeanette (Adrian) Waite, Rick L’Ecluse, Ed (Jenn) L’Ecluse, Brenda (Wayne) Almas, Barbara (Murray) Malacko, as well as 14 grandchildren, one great grandson, many nieces and nephews and a host of very special friends. Bill grew up in Woodstock, Ont., and moved with his family to the states to complete his grade 12 at Parkersburg, W. Va. Upon completion Bill joined the Marines and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N. Carolina and San Diego, Ca. Returning to Canada, Bill started work with Thomas Bus in Ontario, he was transferred to Edmonton, Alberta in 1972 and shortly thereafter he joined the Blue Bird school bus team, working for many years in Alberta. Bill moved to N. Vancouver in 1990 for a few years before moving to Chilliwack to attain his dream job of managing the Blue Bird bus franchise for B.C. In 2007, after 40 years in the school bus business, Bill retired and completed his dreams of traveling across Canada and south to Arizona for winters where he met many new and wonderful friends. After a full but too short a life, Bill passed away peacefully, after having the chance to say Thank You to nurses and doctors and all who came along on his journey. Bill we will miss your smile, your knowledge of trivia facts and the urge to go down one more road to see what’s on this scenic route. The family wishes to Thank Dr. Locke, Dr. J. Bright and Dr. Bull, as well as the nurses on the 3rd and 5th floor of Chilliwack Hospital. Thank you to the nurses, staff and volunteers at Cascade Hospice who made Bill’s last days such a pleasure for him. A Celebration of Life was held on March 10 at Promontory Lake Estates Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Cascade Hospice, Canadian Cancer society, or a charity of your choice. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home

45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555 Online condolences can be left at www.Woodlawn-MtCheam.ca

MENNONITE

COMMUNITY

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 45625 South Sumas Rd.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

www.sardiscommunitychurch.com 604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH 604-792-6013

CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH 46420 Brooks Ave.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Gospel Hymns & Christ-Centered Sermons Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. New Life Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road.

SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00am BCP Communion 10:15am BAS Family Service, Music and Communion 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

REFORMED

CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

BAHÁ'Í FAITH “There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God.” Baha’u’llah

Pastor: Rob Brown

Ph. 604-792-0311

“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield”

ANGLICAN

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Sunday School – 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555

ROCKETT William (Bill) A.

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