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Upgrade aimed at Greendale flood protection Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A big upgrade planned for the Collinson Pump Station might have residents of Greendale heaving a sigh of relief. City of Chilliwack got the news this week of federal and provincial funding coming down the pike for a $2.5 million pump station upgrade as part of the city’s flood protection plan. The Collinson Pump Station is near the city dike system, pumping water from the lower elevation areas into the Vedder Canal, which will protect the community from flooding from the Fraser River and Vedder River. The pump station upgrade was the highest priority project that a consulting engineer identified in a drainage study, in the wake of the unique January 2009 flooding event in Greendale which caused devastating damage. During the flooding, about 230 mm of rainfall was recorded over four days, along with rapid snow melt over frozen ground. The 2010 drainage study concluded several factors were at play, and not just one reason why the drainage system failed. It said $10 million to $19 million in improvements were required for enhanced drainage and flood protection. “The upgrade project will increase the pumping capacity of the station to ensure protection against a 1:100 year rainfall or flood event,” according to the press release. The funds will pay for bigger pumps and electrical motors for Collinson Pump Station, that will significantly increase the capacity. Diesel generators will also mean pump protection in the event of a power Continued: FLOOD/ p4

The Bicycle Transportation Plan, passed by city council last week, is geared to improve bike lanes in Chilliwack. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Bike plan geared to improving cycling infrastructure Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack is in the midst of playing “catch-up” on the way to becoming a more bicycle friendly community. Council approved the Bicycle Transportation Plan 2014-2024 at city hall last week. It features an updated map of all 180 km of bike lanes, paved shoulders and paths in Chilliwack, as well as a “vision” map with ultimate goals for a built-out network. “I think Chilliwack is playing catch-up on this,” said Chuck Stam, city councillor and chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee. “We were behind a

bit in terms of bike lanes, in the process of moving from being a smaller community to a larger one. But being a farm community and quite flat, we already attract a lot of bicycle tourism.” The bike plan is specifically geared to improving bike lanes, a “urban pieces of connectivity” between Chilliwack and the south side of the city. “That connectivity is what’s missing. So this bike plan is a good guideline to get us talking,” said Stam. For the first time the cycling public gets clarity on existing inventory of bike lane facilities and routes. Here’s the bike plan vision statement approved with the

bike plan: “That Chilliwack will become a safer, bicycle friendly community where cycling is not only for recreation but a viable green transportation alternative, offering energy conservation and promoting fitness.” The plan is a list of priorities up to the year 2024, for bicycle related infrastructure improvements, with an eye to improving safety, making the bicycle a viable transportation option, and ensuring respect for cyclists in the eyes of the motoring public. “It is not intended to drive spending,” reads the staff report, “but recommends improvement and maintenance priorities so as funding becomes available it can be focused as effectively

as possible to improve bicycle transportation facilities throughout the city It will bolster future applications by the city for provincial and federal funding. The plan, first created in 1999, was created primarily by a volunteer effort by the bike plan working group. “This is not a government document, and it’s not being crafted by staff and politicians, there was a lot of input from the community,” said Coun. Stam. “So thanks to them for the investment of time and wisdom to make this a realistic and workable plan.” TAC also gave its support in Continued: BIKE/ p10

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Cities move to close Chilliwack’s ‘llama loophole’ Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A couple of positive developments for Chilliwack came out of the recent Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference in Whistler. “We were two for two,” said Jason Lum, the LMLGA rep for Chilliwack and city councillor. He’s referring to two resolutions put forth by City of Chilliwack, which passed unanimously at the LMLGA Conference on May 7-9. One of the resolutions sought to have UBCM ask the province to amend the Assessment Act so that land could not be “reclassified” for

farm use if it’s already zoned for commercial, industrial or business purposes. That is it couldn’t be reclassified, unless the farm use “pre-dates the zoning, is the principal use, and the lands are continuously used for farm purposes,” according to the resolution. Municipalities have been discussing situations where this is happening, and how it’s impacting them. “The idea is for UBCM to request that the province close the loophole which would allow someone to claim farm status on land not zoned for that use,” he said. Going from industrial or commercial use, to farm use, would

result in a steep reduction in taxes. “If everyone did this, it would be potentially disastrous for B.C. municipalities,” he said. “The losses would have to be made up for in other tax brackets.” He said zoning bylaws should be respected, and said the resolution would empower local governments’ zoning bylaws to ensure the use is consistent with what the municipality envisions. “As local governments, we spend all this time looking at the long-term land use for our communities. If we’re just meant to tax on the land use, or the perceived use, and not look at the underlying zoning, what’s the point? It

undermines the actual intent of the zoning.” Coun. Lum gave the example of medical marijuana rules, which have changed. “In Chilliwack we will have special industrial zoning. But if someone were to apply for farm status under the current rules, they would receive it. What would happen is that taxpayers would be effectively subsiding that loss in tax revenue,” he said. The resolution preamble included the line: “Inequities between property owners may result because farm land is assessed at a significantly lower rate than commercial or industrial land.”

The second resolution from Chilliwack was that UBCM seek “greater funding” from the province for Restorative Justice Program to cost share in Restorative Justice programs across the province. They’re looking to secure stable and predictable funding for restorative programs, the value of which has been repeatedly recognized, in Chilliwack, and across B.C., the councillor noted. “This one was easily endorsed by the whole assembly,” he said. “We wanted to make sure we kept the momentum going.”

Truck fire closes hwy off ramp The Highway 1 off ramp at Vedder Road was closed for several hours Thursday morning, as Chilliwack fire crews dealt with a smoldering hay fire on a tractor trailer unit. The truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 1 when the driver noticed his hay load had caught fire. Firefighters called to the scene quickly contained the fire. However, special equipment had to be brought in before the smoldering material could be completely extinguished. The large bales were ripped apart by a backhoe, hosed down, and then later cleaned up. Traffic was rerouted to alternate highway exists.

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Firefighters extinguish a trailer full of hay bales that caught fire while travelling eastbound on Highway 1 near Vedder Road on Thursday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

High-risk driving targeted during long weekend Every year over the May long weekend, an average of two people are killed and 490 injured in 1,700 crashes across B.C. Seasonal policing efforts by Chilliwack RCMP start this weekend. “Our highways will be much busier over the long weekend as people head out of town on weekend getaways,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Before leaving on your trip, check drivebc.ca for road and weather conditions so you and your family get to your destination safely.” Whether heading out on a camping trip or visiting family, the B.C. government, police and ICBC are

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asking motorists to take time and focus on the road this long weekend. Police will be targeting all highrisk driving behaviours including failing to yield, speeding, following too closely and ignoring a traffic control device, as part of this month’s high-risk driving campaign. While some may consider these harmless, they contribute to almost half (44 per cent) of all policereported crashes that result in injuries or fatalities on our roads. ICBC tips: • Think ahead: If you’ll be taking a road trip, check the road and weather conditions for your entire trip at drivebc.ca before you head

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out. Even if the roads look clear, be realistic about your travel times since there will be more vehicles on our highways. Plan rest stops every couple of hours to avoid becoming fatigued while driving. • Get your vehicle ready: Long trips can be hard on your vehicle, so make sure it’s up to the drive. It’s a great time of year to give your vehicle a good check-up. Remember to check your engine oil, washer fluid and lights. Take a look at your tires too, including the spare, to make sure they are in good condition and properly inflated. • Watch out for vulnerable road users: Warmer spring weather encourages more motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians on our

roads. We all need to share our roads together safely. As a driver, we have a particular responsibility to help keep vulnerable road users safe so actively watch for other road users and make eye contact with them so they know that you see them. • Keep your distance: Whether you’re going on a long or short trip, always maintain a safe travelling distance between vehicles. Allow at least two seconds of following distance in good weather and road conditions, and at least three seconds on high-speed roads or if you’re behind a motorcycle since it has a much shorter stopping distance. For more icbc.com/road-safety.

Following up on a series of curbside mailbox breakins, the RCMP has made an arrest. A cooperative investigation between the RCMP and Canada Post led to Chilliwack native Candace Waller. She now faces charges of theft of mail, possession of stolen property and fraud. “The Chilliwack Property Crime section has been working hand in hand with Canada Post investigators on this and other investigations,” said RCMP Brock Rayworth. “Canada Post investigators have been paramount, as Waller is an employee of Canada Post.” The entire Upper Fraser Valley region has been dealing with mail-box theft, but Rayworth said a proactive approach has yielded solid results so far this year. “We have seen a decrease in mail thefts of close to 70 percent since January,” Rayworth said. “The members of the UFVRD Property Crime section have worked long hours on these time consuming investigations, and the end result has been a significant reduction in the thefts of mail in the Upper Fraser Valley.”

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Pump station gains funding PUMP from Front outage. So if power from the electrical grid was ever lost in a storm event, the stand-by generators could be fired up. Chilliwack reps indicated they are pleased that senior governments recognize flood protection is critical in Chilliwack.

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While incidents of drinking and driving are on the decline, thanks in part to the much tougher provincial rules about blood alcohol limits, the Tuesday, May 6 crash in Aldergrove illustrates that some people simply don’t care. A 32-year-old Abbotsford man, who has yet to be charged in connection with the crash, was seen by witnesses exiting his smashed vehicle, grabbing a case of beer, and heading to a nearby fast food restaurant — despite broken bones in his leg. The man had apparently been driving at a high rate of speed. Witnesses report him passing on the right at a high rate of speed as he was getting off the freeway at 264 Street. Shortly afterwards, he smashed into a minivan driven by a woman and carrying five small children. Thankfully, no one in the van was seriously injured. Langley RCMP are now reporting that the man has no valid driver’s licence, and the car he was driving was not insured. The case is sounding more and more like another one in Aldergrove, which ended in tragedy. Carly Regan, a 13-year-old girl, was struck and killed by Paul Wettlaufer, a drunk driver who also did not have a licence. He did not come forward, but hid his vehicle. It was eventually found, he was arrested, and eventually jailed. While such cases are thankfully rare, there are some people who have serious drinking problems and should never be driving. Often, they have lost their licences, but continue to drive. All the laws in the world won’t stop them. All that the rest of us can do is be vigilant, report to police anything that looks like a problem situation, and drive as cautiously as we can. ~ Black Press

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Canadians must stand up to Big Oil Having read both columns by David Black and understood his reasoning, I can see that his suggested solution is the best option I’ve heard of, short of cancelling the whole idea of pipelines and tankers altogether. I can’t see that happening in today’s business climate, with both federal and provincial governments pushing for acceptance of the idea. However, when I read the letter by Greg Stringham, from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, I immediately recalled the suggestion by Kinder-Morgan that a pipeline spill would actually be good for business, because it would give clean up crews a chance to make some money which would benefit the economy of the area.

That’s like suggesting that you burn your house down so that the firemen have work to do and that would contribute to the economy in wages, supplies, etc. It is illogical, at the very least. It also is an example of the arrogance of the oil companies and their spinoffs, like pipelines, tankers, etc. Mr. Stringham can spout all the scientific jargon he likes, diluted bitumen is a dangerous substance and should not be anywhere near our coastlines. A spill of this stuff, whether inland from a pipeline, or even worse, a tanker accident is a major threat to health and to the environment. No matter how you slice it, if an accident can happen, it will. So far big oil and big government have not

They meet as a caucus in Ottawa just as they did before. They hold the same titles and collect the same financial entitlements afforded recognized parties. They attended the recent Liberal Party convention and they continue to engage in partisan activities to support the Liberal Party. For example, well after Trudeau’s declaration, Chretien appointed Senator Mobina Jaffer attend-

ed a fundraising event for a Liberal riding association in Ontario. Would the Senator do the same for the Conservative association? It’s not likely. This is how the BC Senator described herself after Trudeau’s declaration, “I’m still a Liberal senator, not independent. I’m still a Liberal senator, but now we work within our own Liberal Senate Caucus.” We have a selfdescribed Liberal

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CMYO offers inspiration for youth Once again, I had my dose of music “a la creme “. Last night, May 10, the Chilliwack Metropolitan Youth Orchestra performance was stunning, beautiful and witty at times. They played light pieces like Postcards from Russia to “big” works of the Beethoven’s symphony no. 5 and Mozart’s symphony no. 40. These performers are very young and have busy school lives, from elementary to university levels. What is so amaz-

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convinced me, or I dare say, the majority of Canadians that they are telling the truth about these things. No, no pipelines. No, no tankers. Folks, are we going to let the corporations run our lives for us? Are we going to keep listening to people like Mr. Stringham? He may be as sincere as he can be, but look who he speaks for. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Does that sound like and organization that does not answer to the corporations? God help us, if the corporations are making the decisions for Canadians. We are doomed as a nation, if that happens. Democracy is “out the window”.

Liberals have little to teach about reform Re: Senate Reform is still possible How are we to trust Liberal MP Scott Simms when he says the Liberal Party is removing partisanship and patronage from the Senate? Back in January his party leader, Justin Trudeau unilaterally declared “There are no more Liberal Senators”. But while there may be no more Liberal Senators there clearly are Senators who are Liberal.

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Susan has been attending a StrongStart Early Learning Centre with her two boys for the past four years. She was introduced to StrongStart through her sister-inlaw, who had attended with her own children. They go for nature walks all year and really enjoy the crafts, reading and circle times. Susan could have paid to put her children in a preschool program, but she wouldn’t have interacted with her children nearly as much as she does. She has taken the skills she has learned and has used them at home. She enjoys it so much that she became a volunteer at her StrongStart each week. Her boys have made many friends, and it has made the kindergarten transition process so much easier as they are already familiar with the school. Susan can’t say enough great things about StrongStart and encourages parents to check one out in their neighbourhood! StrongStart is a FREE drop-in program for all Chilliwack parents or caregivers and their children ages 0-5. This program is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education and School District #33. For more information, contact Christy Brown at brownc@comserv.bc.ca or 604-793-7214.

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was in place from 1885 to 1923. After raising the tax to $500, Ottawa blocked most Chinese immigrants from entering Canada from 1923 to 1947. Clark said consultations with B.C.’s Chinese community led by International Trade Minister Teresa Wat confirmed the desire for a formal apology, but not individual compensation. “The community feedback that Minister Wat got didn’t generally favour compensation,”

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treating the two sources differently. That request came from Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. “I don’t understand how it’s cleaner to let garbage rot in a landfill than to burn it,” he said. Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac replied that garbage burned in an incinerator is gone – its carbon released to the atmosphere – while landfilled plastics remain there and could be mined as a resource in the future. “It is the end of the road when you burn it,” Glumac said. “I’m not saying one should be worth more than the other, but there is a difference.”

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Steve Anderson: Class of his own the techy and trades. “I wasn’t focused enough. I was a hyper kid. All of the teachers loved me but hoped that I wasn’t a student in their class,” he laughed. All through his senior year, Steve was gainfully employed. “I owned three cars and I had to pay for them somehow. I worked at Denny’s; I was a parts driver and worked construction. I did whatever I had to do,” he said. He owned a ’57 Chevy convertible as well as a 124 Fiat Spider that were completely overhauled. “My buddies and I did everything from the body to the engine and upholstery and anything in between. I also had a Vauxhall for driving in the winter. This thing was a total beater,” he chuckled. While Steve had never had a lot of focus in his life, he met his future wife in his graduating year and she was a major focusing agent. “Cathy was a gorgeous, smart young woman and she was so focused,” he said. He was also approached by one of his teachers who bluntly told him the way that it needed to be. “I’ll never forget this man. He was physically huge and he told me that I needed to get focused or he’d kill me,” he laughed. Steve began to get involved and started to organize many of the social aspects of school life. “I quickly found that it was something that I enjoyed and that I was good at,” he reflected.

Construction was something else that Steve was good at and he went on to own his own company. Still, his mother often told him that he’d make a good teacher, although he brushed her comments aside. Then, in the late eighties, quite of few of his friends began telling him the same thing. He decided to call BCIT to enquire about the possibility. “It’s funny. My construction company was so busy that I was up to my eye balls in work. To my surprise, they called and said that they’d created a seat for me in the program. I farmed out as much of the business as I could to other companies so that I could make it work,” he said. For one year, he commuted to BCIT and then went on to attend UBC for another five years to receive his teaching degree. Several years later, he decided to continue his education and received a Masters in Administration. For many years, Steve was heavily involved in our community and was part of the Bongo Boys, a group that presented a variety of large scale, local events. Today, his main focus, aside from his family, continues to be his teaching career and the young people that he has the pleasure of working with. “The kids are special and I’ll do anything for them.” Another one of his passions is working with The Wanted

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Steven Anderson talks about Nigeria foundation ANA from page 15 Children Foundation which was started by his daughter Courtney back in 2006. “She worked with a Christian organization called WYAM in Nigeria. When she returned to Canada, the need to go back was too great,” he said. The foundation works to provide a better life for some of Nigeria’s approximately 18 million orphans and vulnerable children who are going without the most basic needs of life itself. “Extreme poverty, lack of water and food, dis-

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The dogs also go through a full health check and X-rays to ensure they are healthy in order to be guides. It costs about $25,000 to train one dog at the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The Purina Walk for Dog Guides on May 25 is a fundraiser to help offset those costs. There are more than 200 communities across Canada doing the walk on that day, and Chilliwack is one of them, says Val Martindale, a Lions member and organizer of the local walk. “Anyone that has a dog can

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TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0.9%/0.9% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $79/$96/$136. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$711/$1,009. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD are $16,397/$19,182/$27,278. Prices include price adjustments of $1,197/$862/$1,316 and includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,197/$862/$1,316 available on in stock 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrice of models shown (with Price Adjustments): 2014 Elantra Limited/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Automatic/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $23,799/$26,727/$38,448. Prices include Price Adjustments of $1,445/$1,667/$2,446, Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795 fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GT L Manual (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †‡ΩʕOffers available for a limited time. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. The SiriusXMTM name is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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The good old bad old days of four-wheeling Luxury and hi-tech systems abound in the 4x4s that show up in the local media test fleets. When I stepped out of one of the more loaded examples the other I got to thinking about yesteryear. Some might refer to them as the good old days – judge for yourself. I remember – not that long ago – four wheeling in a truck when the standard transmission shifter was so loose, you didn’t know you were in gear or neutral. Anti-lock brakes were when you lost your master cylinder to a stick, while (independently minded) power steering kicked in when you hit the corner of a rock so hard it ripped the steerAutomatic fouring wheel out of your hand. wheel-drive was Traction control came in the shape of new tires. Automatic achieved by asking four-wheel-drive was achieved your passenger to by asking your passenger to step out and lock the step out and lock the front hubs. Off-road suspension front hubs. meant you spent more time hitting the roof with your head Ian Harwood and back than you actually spent on the seat, which if you were lucky had some remaining padding still in it. Your seat belts would tighten up on every bump and if you didn’t stop you would be suffocated. Wheel articulation really indicated your leaf spring was broken in half. Air conditioning was driving with your windows down and trying to breath in between dust clouds. GPS was your buddy screaming out, “I think it’s this road”. Most people used to sleep in the back of their trucks. However, I remember one time after a long day of four-wheeling pulling into an open area by a river where I found a nice sandy mound. It was about 5:30 am when I first noticed the red ants crawling all around my sleeping bag. I quickly climbed out of my tent to discover the soft sandy mound I found was actually a giant anthill. The vehicles of today have the capabilities of descending steep hills without even putting your foot on the brake and you could disconnect your sway bar end links to allow for more articulation. Ability to stop on a hill without rolling back is nice. Comfortable seats are really an improvement, especially on long trips. Although we can’t relive the past, it’s important to remember technology is there to help us. There is no replacement for common sense, so don’t let your truck drive you, drive it and be safe.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease, finance or purchase of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1WT/G80/B30/H2R), 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD Gas & Diesel. Freight ($1,695/$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 Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡‡ 2014 Silverado 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. 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Hey Chilliwack! July 3 to 6 brings the 2014 BC Soccer Association Girls Youth Provincial Championship to Chilliwack for the first time in approx. 20 years. This tournament is held every year and showcases the best that British Columbia has to offer in girls' soccer. Chilliwack has 6 teams entering the competition, 3 of these teams have just been crowned BC Soccer Coastal Cup Champions!

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There will 48 teams ages Under 13 to Under 18 from all corners of B.C. shooting for 'Gold'. Chilliwack FC would like to invite the community to get involved. We are actively seeking Sponsors & game day Volunteers. With an event of this size cash donations are in high demand as are game day volunteers, particularly people that have first aid training.

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The F.G. Lear y Fine Arts Elementary Fun Fair takes place on Friday, May 23 and runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the school (9320 Walden St.). There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy including 15 game booths, dunk tank, bouncy castles, sumo wrestling, face painting, puppet shows, pie-eating contests, splat balloon art, cupcake walk, silent auction, photo booth and train rides. There also will be a concession that

The Valley Huskers is having its Spring Metal Madness on May 24. This is a challenge to all of the residents of Chilliwack to join forces with the Valley Huskers and clean up the com-

The Sunshine Community Garden invites you to the garden’s Spring Launch Party on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features folks talking about vermaculture, honeybees and beekeeping, and how to organically amend your garden soil/environment. There will also be balloons, popcorn and craft for kids.

The inaugural meeting of the Food Matters Chilliwack Food Gardening Club is set for Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this club is to bring people together around backyard (or front yard) food gardening. They want the atmosphere to be casual and community-building. They are hoping that people will bring their successes and challenges in food gardening to each meeting. They will build discussion and, hopefully, be able to help each other navigate this tricky yet rewarding skill. Eventually, they would like to visit each others’ gardens to learn and celebrate our food growing skills. Everyone is welcome, but you must RSVP by emailing foodmatterschilliwack@gmail. com. Once you have confirmed that you will be attending, you will be sent the address for the first meeting.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 Chilliwack (9350 Mary St.) has its parking lot sale and Ladies’ Auxiliary Bake Sale on Saturday, May 24 starting at 9 a.m.

metal into cash to assist with club expenses. For convenience, items can be dropped off at Goodies prior to May 24, just mention the Valley Huskers fundraiser.

munity of unwanted scrap metal. If you have any old appliances, farm machinery, cars, rims, lawn mowers or any other such scrap metal you’d like to repurpose, you can drop them off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Major League 2 (45768 Gaetz St.) or Home Life Glenaire Realty (8387 Young Rd.). If you need assistance to get the items to the drop off stations phone 604-7929008 or 604-858-3084 and arrangements can be made for pick up. With assistance from Goodies Recycling Ltd. (8150A Aitken Rd.), they will turn the scrap

The Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association presents its Antique Tractor Show this weekend at the threshermen’s site (44146 Luckakuck Way, beside Heritage Park) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 17 and 18. The event features vintage engine displays, antique tractor pull, garage sale, museum exhibits, and food. Admission and parking are free.

will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, chips, popcorn, cotton candy and ice cream. Admission is free. Everyone welcome.

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Warmer weather prompts pet warning: SPCA With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is reminding the public to protect their pets against the dangers of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “When the days get warmer we get hundreds of emergency calls to rescue dogs whose lives are endangered because they are left in hot cars by their guardians,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “Many well-meaning guardians leave their dogs unattended in parked cars while they run errands. Tragically, this can lead to serious heatstroke and even death for their pets.” The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill a pet. Dogs have no sweat glands, so they cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. On summer days the hot air and upholstery in a vehicle can make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Dogs can withstand high temperatures for only a very

Chilliwack sheep farmer Martin Lubben shears a Dorset ewe during a demonstration at the annual Sheep to Shawl Competition at the Surrey Museum on May 10. The teams from local weaving and spinning guilds were given four hours to turn raw wool into shawls. BOAZ JOSEPH / BLACK PRESS

short time – usually just 10 minutes - before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. Pet guardians should be alert to heatstroke symptoms, which include: exaggerated panting (or the sudden stopping of panting), rapid or erratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of coordination, convulsions or vomiting, and collapse. If your dog shows symptoms of heatstroke, you should do the following: • Immediately move the animal to a cool, shady place • Wet the dog with cool water • Fan vigorously to promote evaporation. This will cool the blood, which reduces the animal’s core temperature. •Do not apply ice. This constricts blood flow, which will inhibit cooling. •Allow the dog to drink some cool water (or to lick ice cream if no water is available) •Take the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible for further treatment.

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Homegrown herbs offer easy way to spice up your cooking Along with the growth in our culinary diversity, there’s been quite a resurgence in the demand for fresh herbs to add new flavours and zest. They not only have delightful and useful foliage, but their fragrance Brian and flowers MINTER can also be a welcome addition to any garden or patio. One of the key things to understand about herbs is the difference between perennial varieties that come back year after year and annual herbs that are more tender and should only be planted out in mid to late May. Perennial herbs can be harvested all year round while most annual herbs will finish in late September or early October. In the new reality of small space and balcony gardens, herbs adapt easily to both situations. They are among the easiest of plants to grow and are incredibly tolerant of neglect. Even so, they

The secret to growing herbs indoors is to keep them cool, on the dry side and give them lots of light.

will perform and look far more beautiful with a little care and attention. I’m a big fan of growing herbs in containers and I love to combine them with annuals or perennials. One of the first considerations, however, is the style of the container. Size does matter, and the larger the better. Good sized containers hold more soil and more moisture and require less watering which is a bonus during the hot, dry months of sum-

mer. If you intend to grow the hardier herbs year round, make sure you purchase a frost proof container or at least ask for ‘well fired’ pots that will withstand modest to heavy frost. Move containers under eaves to minimize excessive moisture in the soil from winter rains and to prevent your pots from cracking. There is a huge trend toward growing organically, and it’s much easier today with a greater selection of

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organic products that are more reasonably priced and very effective. The soil you select for your containers should be both well draining and moisture retaining. I always look for professional blends rather than shopping price, and I add 20 percent organic matter, like composted manures. Many totally organic soils are now readily available, but make sure they will drain well. Two important considerations are nutrients and pest control. Weekly applications of an organic fertilizer will do the trick, but in hot summer weather an application at each watering will make a huge difference. Fortunately, most herbs are not troubled with many insect problems, except for aphids that can be easily washed off with a gentle spray of water or by a few applications of Safer’s Soap products. Powdery mildew is always a challenging disease for herbs, especially in wet weather. I’ve found good old fashioned garden sulphur is a great control. Keeping your plants a little drier, rather than too wet and watering in the morning so the foliage is dry at night is the best way to prevent diseases and keep your herbs clean and fresh. When choosing herbs, select the varieties you know and use most frequently. Parsley, both the ‘Double Moss Curled’ and the single leafed ‘Italian’, is delightful in a range of dishes from soups and stews to Continued: HERBS/ p31

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Create your own patio herb garden HERBS from page 30 lightly braised vegetables and egg dishes. It also makes a great garnish and breath freshener. Chives are some of the hardiest and most ancient of all herbs. I love garlic chives added to cheese dishes, salads, herb butters and sour cream dips. In spring the pink puffy flowers of chives are edible and nice to sprinkle on salads. Mint can be invasive but is better behaved in containers. Today we have varieties of mints

ranging from apple and chocolate to orange and spearmint, and they are very popular as garnishes and in drinks and teas. They will also spice up salads, soups and meats. Oregano and marjoram are plant cousins and very similar in flavour. Both are used in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines. Oregano is often used in potpourris. Thyme always has a unique perfume, but lemon thyme is becoming very popular because of its wonderful flavouring

in soups and sauces, especially in Italian dishes. Thyme will also enhance the flavour of fish, poultry and pork. Basil is the most sought after annual herb because of its great relationship with the tomato and all its sauces. Basil should never be planted out before mid-June as it needs to have hot, dry weather to minimize damping off. Rosemary is one of the most beautiful of all herbs with its many trailing and upright forms and captivating perfume. In

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it bolts, and it reseeds easily in containers. For a fresh supply, you need to keep planting every few weeks all summer long. As the arrival of winter puts an end to tender herbs, many folks put small pots of their favourites on a windowsill. The secret to growing them indoors is to keep them cool, on the dry side and give them lots of light. These are, by far, the most popular and delightful of all herbs, and it’s hard to imagine a small balcony or garden without them.

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A i advances Amazing d That’s when my student and I are in harmony. We both are seeing the same thing and know what we have to fix, writes Dick Whitlam In today’s column, Chilliwack Golf Academy instructor Dick Whitlam talks about some of the tech that’s available to help ggolfers. olfers.

Austin Atkins competes in the Move for Health Flatwater Kayaking Race on the Hope Slough on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence and the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association and was for kayakers of all skill levels, from beginners to pros. There were also slalom clinics in the morning taught by local whitewater racers and the Canadian National Team members who were in B.C. training for the world championships. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Prospera ticket system changes eting needs, but those of our fans and customers,” said Chiefs president Glen Ringdal. Prospera Centre and Chiefs ticket manager Andrea Laycock said the ShoWare system has many advantages and is easy to access and use. With ShoWare, hockey fans and concert goers

will have the ability to select not just the section but the exact seat they want to purchase. ShoWare of fers Facebook ticketing, allowing Chiefs fans to purchase tickets to the games of their choice right through their Facebook account, and let all of their friends

know that they’re coming to the game. When purchasing tickets online fans will be able to have their tickets scanned on their phone instead of having to print them off. And, starting with 2015 season ticket renewal, fans will be able to renew from home.

Pauls in hunt at Pitt Meadows major Aaron Pauls was the top Chilliwackian at the Vancouver Golf Tour’s third major of the spring, held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club. Pauls finished in a tie for seventh with a two round score of 140. At four under par, Pauls finished six shots back of tourney winner Ryan Williams (Hazelmere). Pauls competed as an amateur and didn’t pick up any prize money. Chilliwack Golf Academy instructor Brad Clapp finished in a tie for 14th. After a scorching opening

round (69), Clapp struggled to a 73 on Wednesday, carding a two under par 142. Chilliwack Golf and Country Club had five other golfers in the field. Chad McAdie tied for 24th with a two over par 146. Jared Rempel tied for 31st with a six over par 150. Matt Gudmundson tied for 33rd with an eight over par 152. Kaleb Fisher was 40th with a 14 over par 158 and Heath Stone was 49th with a 29 over par 173. Find the leaderboard online at vancouvergolftour. com

Dick Whitlam is a Class A golf instructor with the C.P.G.A. who teaches at the Chilliwack Golf Academy full time. Call 604-819-1141 or emaill d.whitlam@live.com to arrange a lesson. See chilliwackgolf.com forr academy info.

Fall soccer signup Registration for Chilliwack FC’s Fall Recreational Soccer is open. Players in the U-5 to U-10 age groups have a season that runs from the beginning of September to the end of November. Older youths (U-11 to U-18) start in early September and continue until February or March of 2015. Registration can be done in per-

son at the Chilliwack FC office at Townsend Park (45130 Wolfe Road) or online at chilliwackfc. com. The deadline is June 30. Anyone registering after then pays a $50 late fee and gets put on a waiting list. Phone 604-792-0090 or email chilliwackfcinfo@gmail.com.

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At the Chilliwack Golf Academy A cademy we specialize in swing analysis, with many ways w ays to break data down. First, we use just our eyes. After A fter teaching golf for over 30 yyears ears I have a pretty good eye for faults in a swing. Second, I like to slow the swing down for analysis with a V1 swing video analyzer. This T his way both myself and the student can go through every movement of the swing to see first hand, frame by frame, what w hat is happening in their golf swing. It’s amazing how easy it is to find the faults that are holding a player back when you slow things down. This technology can also compare another golfer’s swings to my student’s. For instance, a perfect swing like Adam A dam Scott’s can be used sideby-side and frame by frame for comparison. Almost always, my students have a revelation and realize what they need to work w ork on. I love that! That’s when my student and I are in harmony. We W e both are seeing the same thing and know what we have to fix.

Instructors should use whatever resources they have available. Swing plane machines, heavy clubs, whippy clubs, an array of flexible soft obstacles to mold the swing movement, putting tracks, etc. are all things that can help. Technology like Flightt Scope gives instant feed back k on the club head path, face angle, ball flight and manyy more important factors. This machine is capable of teaching you exactly what causes high, low or crooked ball flight. Amazing! Another wonderful teaching tool is called a k vest. This technology teaches you exactly what positions in your swing are correct, and it beeps at you when they are wrong. A session with this amazing technology can also teach a studentt about proper swing sequencing. In the end it usually takes flexibility exercises coupled with swing drills for improvement.

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Celebrity status for drivers at Agassiz Speedway Week three of the Agassiz Raceway season is Saturday night, with action starting at 7 p.m. Local racer Rob Adams checks in with thoughts on a dedicated fan base and a night of errors. Often I am humbled at the dedication fans show us at our racing events. They remind us drivers of why we are truly there. Coming from Vancouver or other far away places, they brave the cool evenings, bringing cushions and blankets to stay comfortable in the early part of the season. They stay through the time needed to clear wreckage, and at the end of the night they come down into the pits to say hi to their favorite driver and crew. I have known a few of them over the years and look for regulars and newcomers alike virtually every time I race. It makes your day

special when someone goes out of their way to come down to the pits to say, “We had an awesome time watching the races.” Even better is the ‘celebrity’ feeling you get when a family brings their children down to get their checkered flags signed. I want to truly thank all of those who take the ‘different road’ for their entertainment — rather than a movie or dinner out they pile in the car and come out here. For those of you coming out Saturday night, bring those cushions and blankets if it’s cool. And ear protection for the little ones. Opening day (April 26) was nerve racking as always, demonstrated by rookie mistakes from some very seasoned drivers in all classes. But we managed to pull off a complete day of racing with only one serious incident. Truly unfortunate, as

we may have misjudged the suitability of combining a very young and inexperienced driver with one of the fastest cars in the class. A wall hit resulted. The car was a total write off, and if the wall hit wasn’t enough, the fire department cut the entire roof and pillars off the car to extricate the driver. It was the best way to ensure the safety of the driver, who was taken to the hospital for observation and released with only bruising. As for me, using the black and copper No. 61, I avoided all contact in the Hornet race and won my heat. I settled for fourth place in the main race, which had 15 cars at the start line. On the downside, I also raced in the Hit to Pass that evening, (with my yellow No. 61) and forgot (rookie mistake) to secure a transponder to my car. That’s the electronic device that counts your

On track at Eagle Classic Chilliwack athletes turned in 10 top-10 finishes at last weekend’s Eagle Classic track meet in Maple Ridge. Kennedy Hall led the way for the Chilliwack Track and Field Club contingent, earning podium placing in shotput. Competing in the 11 year old girls division, her toss of 6.73 metres was good enough for third place. Hall was fourth in high jump (1.15m), fourth in long jump (3.57m) and sixth in the 600m run (2:06.12). Competing in the

same division, Kailea Fuller was sixth in shot-put with a throw of 6.33m. Tiffanie Childs had a good day in the 12 year old girls group. She was fourth in long jump (3.64m), fourth in the 200m dash (30.08 seconds), sixth in the 100m dash (14.33s) and eighth in the high jump (1.10m). In the 13 year old girls division, Savannah Semple placed eighth in high jump with a leap of 1.20m. Cale Giles competed in three events in the 11 year old boys division.

He clocked a time of 18.05s in the 60m hurdles. He soared 2.06m in long jump and tossed the shot-put 4.43m. Ian Giles and Dean Van Gerven competed in the 12 year old boys group. Giles ran the 80m hurdles in 21.22s, soared 2.01m in the long jump and tossed the shot-put 4.65m. Van Gerven threw the javelin 12.69m and leaped 3.13m in the long jump. He ran the 200m dash in 35.44s and the 800m in 3:03.13. See chilliwacktrackandfield.teampages.com

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First loss for Wolfpack

The NWO Wolfpack suffered their first loss of the roller derby season, falling 147-116 to the Okanagan-Shuswap All-Stars. The bout was held last Saturday at the Hope Arena.

The junior NWO Honey Badgers lead off, taking on the Seattle Derby Brats. The NWO Outsiders follow at 7:15 p.m., taking on the Doomsday Bunnies. Admission is $8 for a single ticket or $12 for two. Find NWO information online at nworollergirls.com. Email them at NWOrollerderby@ gmail.com and find them on Facebook.

In a tight defensive struggle, jammers from both sides had trouble breaking through the blockers to score points. The outcome was still very much in doubt at half-time. NWO’s next event is May 24, an event they’re calling ‘Little Dead Riding Hood.’ The doors at the Landing Sports Centre swing open at 4 p.m., with action starting at 5 p.m.

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Abbotsford not on ECHL radar Dan Kinvig, Black Press The commissioner of the ECHL says that Abbotsford is “not on our radar screen.” Brian McKenna spoke with The News late last week, responding to rumblings that the 22-team minor pro hockey circuit was among the leagues eyeing Abbotsford as the American Hockey League’s Heat prepare to move. “We were aware that the American League team was leaving town,” McKenna acknowledged. “We have not, now or in the past, been approached by any potential ownership group (from

Abbotsford). It’s not a market that has had discussion with our executive committee or our board at this point. “I’m not aware of any team in our league or any current owner in our league that’s had any discussion, either. Even if that were the case, it would have to be brought to our board for approval. “At this point as well, our roster of teams is set for the ‘14-’15 season. Anything we would do in any market at this point would be for the ‘15-’16 season.” McKenna explained that while the ECHL isn’t adverse to expansion, they take a “very cautious approach.” Additionally, they prefer to give a new franchise

a year to prepare for the launch, and generally vote to approve expansion at their June annual meeting or their September preseason meeting for the following fall. “If it’s a good market with very solid ownership, a business plan we think can succeed for the longer team and a reasonable lease, we’ll take a look at it,” he said. “If all of those elements aren’t in place, then we’re happy to take a pass on it if we don’t that it’s either going to be in the best long-term interests of the city or the ECHL. We’re not in the mode of expansion for the sake of expansion.” The ECHL used to be known as the East

Coast Hockey League, but simply goes by the acronym now as its footprint has expanded westward. It’s the third tier of pro hockey in North America, below the National Hockey League and AHL. Abbotsford was a geographic outpost in the AHL, whereas the ECHL has eight teams in the Western U.S. – three in California, and one each in Alaska, Utah, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada. But the league hasn’t had a team in Canada since 2011, when the Victoria Salmon Kings folded to make way for the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals (formerly the Chilliwack Bruins).

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Sardis clobbers Cougars in season finale The Sardis Falcons capped an unbeaten girls rugby season with a 60-0 win over the Enver Creek Cougars Wednesday afternoon. Karaline Heibner led the attack with a grand slam of tries, finding pay-dirt four times. Jessica Fader and Danika Elias had two tries apiece with

Julianna Tuioti and Romi Jager adding singles. Sierra Hunter booted five converts to round out the scoring. Tianna Duval, Natalie Creyke, Tyra Phillips and Sam Gaulthier were strong at forward, with Jacinta Hurley and Kennedy Hunter leading the backs.

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Vaulters hosting the world The Cheam Vaulters will be on home soil when Chilliwack hosts the Canada Cup and Future Champions event Friday through Sunday at Heritage Park. This is one of the final opportunities for international vaulters to earn qualifying scores for the

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Langley’s Lund lands with Lions A third BC Football Conference star has been invited to hang with the Lions. Nathan Lund of the Langley Rams has been invited to BC Lions Rookie Camp that begins May 28 in Kamloops. Lund excelled in his first year with the Rams, helping them earn a third straight trip to the

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WALKER Ellen Arlene

WAHL John Abraham 1921 - 2014

LEIGHT Ken

AITCHISON Sharon (Rickey) M. April 24, 1944 ~ April 24, 2014 It is with deep sorrow and sadness Sharon passed away on her birthday at Chilliwack General Hospital after a long illness. She is deeply loved by her husband Al; children Linda, Raphael, Elmor, Robert; daughters-in-law, Cheryl, Nova and Kathy. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was born Sharon M. Fogarty in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the youngest of 13 children. She was full of vigor, humour and had a great zest for life. She is already missed and always will be. Love you forever.

Ken Leight passed away with the loving support of his entire family on May 12, 2014 at age 65. Ken was a beautiful man. His friends and family all loved him and he loved us in return. He was a life member of the Ironworkers Local 97 and a man whose healing touch improved many lives. He leaves behind his wife Margo; sister Phyllis Chubb, brother Dale Leicht, step-mom Elizabeth Leicht; sons Josh Kalhofer, Kenneth Teskey, Adam Teskey, and Douglas Leight; daughters Sheneen Jit, Deneen Asano, Crystal Teskey, Athenaise Guertin and Zofia Guertin; grandchildren Andreas, Stephan, Chelsea, Melanie, Kiyomi, Sarah, Mika, Warren, Kenneth Jr., Jeremy, Alyssia, Shiloh, and Kayden; great-grandson Zayne; and very dear family members Lester and Louise, Toni, Delta and Erin Mussell. On Monday, May 19 at 1 pm, there will be a gathering and lunch at 620 Wellington Street, Chilliwack, for all who wish to celebrate Ken’s life and their time with him.

Our father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully on May 11, 2014. Sadly predeceased by his loving wife Edna, he is lovingly remembered by his daughters Judy, Linda (Ray); sons Ron (Lynn) and Ken (Gloria); sister, Kay; fifteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. At 93 years young he was a man whose love for his wife, family and the Lord touched lives too numerous to mention. His impact will leave a legacy for generations to come. We pray that we can continue to live our lives in a way that honors all that he has taught us. Our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Eden Care Home who loved and cared for John for the three years he was there. He will be sadly missed by all. A private graveside service will be held at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery in Chilliwack on May 24, 2014. Online condolences to the family may be left at: www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Ellen Walker passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord, on May 13, 2014. She was born in Maughan, AB on July 11, 1920. She will be greatly missed by all her family; five sons, two daughters, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her husband Bruce, of 67 years, a sister and one grandson. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at: www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

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on Pringle, who died of liver cancer on January 14, 2014 at age 60, was an Employment and Assistance worker for BC Social Development whose good humour, commitment to fairness and empathy for the less fortunate inspired many colleagues and friends. Born in Winnipeg, MB November 4, 1953 Ron was a cheerful, mischievous child much loved by his aunts Agnes Down of Souris, Catherine (Renie) Mitchell and Mary Pringle of Brandon who cherish the memories of his visits to the Rounthwaite, MB family homestead. Ron and brothers Clifford and John moved with parents Donald and Margaret (Teichroeb) to Hope, BC where Ron displayed his musical ability winning honours for his trumpet playing. As a teenager his roguish nature found an outlet with early morning bugle calls at navy cadet camps on Vancouver Island. Life at the Hope farm was not always easy for Ron and one night at age 15 he was forced to throw stones at his faithful Buster to prevent the Border collie from following him to the highway as he hitchhiked to brother Jim then living in Brandon. In Brandon, he attended Neelin High School and worked at youth hostels, restaurants and the Mental Health Centre. With friend Blair Skinner, he explored Western Canada in their British invasion station wagon or Ron’s red VW van. “Get out of town by sunup,” they were once told in a southern Alberta town. Never afraid of work Ron did his time as a grill fan cleaner, pizza cook, Fort McMurray construction, BC bush camps, and the plywood mill in William’s Lake. But with his 1995 Douglas College diploma he found the career he loved as a social welfare worker. An avid supporter of unions as tools to gain fair wages and job protection, Ron acted as shop steward and union representative. He was an active member of the International Woodworkers of America and the BC Government Employees Union. Working at offices in New Westminster and Chilliwack Ron was not averse to massaging misguided rules, or by reaching into his own pocket. The desire to help and his union activities often put him at odds with foremen and supervisors. It is a testament to his moral sense and friendly nature that he remained on good

terms with those on the other side of issues. Ron loved to travel. His adventurous spirit led him to Italy, Germany, Scotland, Mexico and the US. He loved sharing stories with nephews Aaron, Daniel, Ken, James, and nieces Julie and Adrienne. Diagnosed with liver cancer in the summer of 2012 just before retirement, Ron held on to his innate sense of humour. The disease and chemotherapy caused great challenges including weight gain to his normally slim physique. “A beer belly without the pleasures of the beer,” he remarked. Despite this and painful side effects he kept going, visiting friends and relatives on Vancouver Island. Brother John and Ron braved the crowds to hear Bruce Springsteen and with friends he enjoyed a performance by Heart. Fulfilling a long held dream, Ron and brother Jim went by rail from Vancouver to Brandon where a grand time was had spinning tales with aunts, cousins Doad Pringle, May Makeema, and Jon Drinkwalter. This journey gave him much joy and contentment. Impressed with people’s new technology he soon announced: “I just purchased an iPhone and iPad on a 24 month installment plan,” loving the joke. Ron displayed his fierce independence to the end. He accepted help with grace from friends Kim Swedberg, and Kevin and Teena Joiner. His special friend Debbie Fraser and others helped with food, conversation and physical help through the tough times. He had high praise for the cookies he learned to bake with his “special green butter”. Green liqueur helped keep the hounds of pain at bay. He was justifiably proud of beating his “due date” more than once. Friends, co-workers and family gathered January 19 at the Vedder Legion to celebrate his life. Knowing Ron’s extreme dislike of onions, Legion chef placed large onion bulbs throughout the food. Ron would have loved that joke too. Ron will live on at the Fireside in New Westminster and Vedder Legion in Chilliwack with his friends missing his sharp sense of humour. Cremation has taken place, his ashes rest in his treasured German beer stein at the Vedder View Gardens Cemetery. Ashes also mingle with the Vedder River. A commemorative stone will be placed at the Rounthwaite cemetery.

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