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No jail time for Mountie Booze-fueled evening ended with shotgun blast and arrest BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

up to 10 metres of some units in some areas of the large development property rankled many of the retired neighbours who said they cherished their sunlight and views. “We need densification, I understand that, but holy

Chilliwack Mountie with mental health and substance abuse issues who fired a shotgun in his backyard will not go to jail and could have his extensive firearm collection returned to him in one year. Const. Darren Mulrooney was originally charged with two counts of assault, one count of careless use of a firearm and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose in connection with an Oct. 26, 2013 incident on Third Avenue. He pleaded guilty to one charge of careless use of a firearm and was handed a suspended sentence, two years probation and a one-year firearm ban in provincial court in Chilliwack last Thursday. There was little agreement between Crown and defence about the facts leading up to the off-duty incident. What was agreed is that Mulrooney was out at a Halloween party with his common-law spouse and a close female friend of the couple. A dispute ensued between the three and Mulrooney returned to his

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City council heard strong neighbourhood opposition to many elements of a proposed housing development on Higginson Road Tuesday.

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es proposed to be much taller than the mostly ranchers nearby. Issues raised by neighbours ranged from decreased property values to increased traffic. But most complaints were about the height of the townhouse portion of the development, and specifically a loss of privacy, views and sunlight. The proposed height of

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Chilliwack developer hoping to build 174 homes on a piece of farmland in Sardis was sent back to the drawing board by city council Tuesday. Many neighbours of the property at 45980 Higginson came to the public hearing to express opposition to the development, which would see not only single family homes but also townhous-

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roperty owners in Chilliwack’s rural areas looking to rezone and densify got some good news Tuesday as city council reduced the minimum lot size required to connect to the sewer system by a factor of five. The decision, however, means the city is no longer eligible for the millions of dollars in senior government grants for future sewer extension projects. City hall is increasingly receiving requests from residents in Yarrow, Greendale and Rosedale to rezone lots, but the current regulation means all lots less than one hectare (HA) have to be connected to the sanitary sewer system. At Tuesday’s meeting, council gave introduction and three readings to a bylaw to reduce that requirement from one hectare to one-fifth of a hectare. The decision was based on an engineering study that found as long as these lots were connected to the water supply system, lot sizes of 0.2 hectares (half an acre) are sustainable. A staff report presented to council outlined how in 2003 the city received $4.75 million in provincial/federal grants for the Sardis Park sewer system, and in 2010 $4 million for the Tyson/Stevenson system. Each of these projects involved small lots built in the 1970s and “at the time of the project, were experiencing widespread septic field failures.” A condition of the money in 2003 from the Building Canada Fund was the one-hectare minimum lot size requirement. “The proposed bylaw change will not match this criteria and will make future grant funding for sewer projects more difficult to obtain.” The staff report points out a cost estimate (from 2007) estimated it would cost more than $45 million to provide sanitary sewer services to the three rural areas:$18 million for Yarrow ($30,000 per property), $18.5 million for Rosedale ($48,000 per property), and $9 million for Greendale ($60,000 per property). Provincial/federal grant funding would only amount to 66 per cent of those projects, and is unlikely anyway as “grant funding was difficult to obtain for projects in the $2 to $5 million range.” Owners who intend to sub-divide properties in these areas will need to submit a detailed report to gain approval.

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City council turned down $800,000 from Kinder Morgan to build a pedestrian bridge across the Vedder River adjacent to the Southern Rail Bridge.

City turns down pipeline money BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

hilliwack is one of the first communities along the Kinder Morgan pipeline to turn up its nose at hundreds of thousands of dollars of free money from the Texas oil giant. The offer of $800,000 to pay for 80 per cent of a pedestrian bridge across the Vedder River was called a bribe by those critical of the company and its plan to triple capacity of the 62-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline. Kinder Morgan has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) worth $5 million to most communities east of Hope except for two, according to the city’s director of operations Glen MacPherson. All that money is contingent upon the National Energy Board’s (NEB) approval of the $5.4-billion project after the current review. The City of Chilliwack is a registered commenter in that review, and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is an intervenor. “The FVRD has a number of con-

Activists called Kinder Morgan offer a bribe cerns,” Coun. Jason Lum said Tuesday in making a motion to defer signing the MOU until after the NEB approves the project, which isn’t expected until spring 2016. “Making the decision today feels a little like putting the cart before the horse.” C o u n . Sa m Wa d d i n g t o n expressed how torn he was about the decision since the bridge would be a positive addition to the trail system. “If it is going to come through Chilliwack [the pipeline] I’d like to see Chilliwack glean every last benefit out of this,” he said. Coun. Sue Attrill said she was concerned Kinder Morgan would use the MOUs as leverage with the NEB during consultations. “I certainly do not agree that it’s a bribe,” Attrill said “I do feel it would give them leverage with the NEB.” Lum further suggested the $800,000 in funds is “almost insignificant” compared to the tax revenue the city will collect on the pipeline if it is approved, money the

city can allocate any way it wishes. And approval over which the city has no authority. Gaetz said the city may lose out if the MOU is not signed by May 29. “If Kinder Morgan does not change their policy of having everyone in now, then we may be at risk of losing $800,000,” she said. Local environmental organization the WaterWealth Project called the offer a bribe. “[I]t is very concerning that any participant who has yet to submit evidence in a regulatory process is being offered large sums of money that hinge on the outcome of that regulatory process,” wrote Ian Stephen of The WaterWealth Project. “That sounds a lot like a bribe.” Gaetz called the use of the word bribe “offensive.” “Council does not accept bribes and it never has,” she said. Other communities along the route have signed MOUs with Kinder Morgan for this kind of money to be distributed if and when the NEB approves the pipe-

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line expansion: The District of Clearwater signed an MOU for $390,000, the District of Barriere $290,000, Merritt $420,000 and Kamloops $700,000. The company has also apparently committed an unknown amount of money to the University of the Fraser Valley. The Trans Mountain pipeline runs diagonally across the city of Chilliwack from Popkum, running under agricultural land, Kinkora Golf Course, adjacent to residential areas and under First Nations land, two school properties and underneath the Vedder River and the Peach Ponds just east of the rail bridge. The NEB is currently reviewing the project and the review is expected to conclude in October 2015, with the board’s final decision expected in spring 2016. Without the funds from Kinder Morgan, the pedestrian bridge is not budgeted for within the next 20 years. With it, however, the project could be built as early as 2017.

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› News { MOUNTIE, from page A1 } h ous e alon e. Th e two w o m en followed later, there was an argument during which some “punches and hits” were thrown, according to Judge Gary Cohen, and that’s when Mulrooney went to his gun safe and removed two guns. “He made a decision that he wanted to kill himself,” Mulrooney’s lawyer David Butcher told the court. As he went out to the backyard with an Iver Johnson 12-gauge shotgun, the female friend “to her credit,” according to Mulrooney’s lawyer, tackled him. “And the gun went off accidentally,” Butcher said. The woman—whose name the Times will not print to protect her—was “seriously traumatized” by the incident, according to the judge. After the sentencing she expressed her disappointment on Facebook: “We live in a day and age where an off duty police officer can beat up two women, nearly blow one of their heads off with a shot gun and only get probation, get to have their guns back after a year and keep their jobs.... And you wonder why criminals don’t care, if a police officer who should be held to a higher level gets nothing, what does the average criminal get?”

Problems with booze, depression C o h e n h a n d e d Mu l ro o n e y Cohen found. “The result could a suspended sentence, which have been tragic.” While Mulrooney was given a means he will have a criminal record, while his lawyer sought one-year firearm ban, the judge a conditional discharge, which agreed to an exception in the law would not. Cohen declined to give where firearms are needed for lawful employthe conditionment. This al discharge, finding that “We live in a day and m e a n s t hat i f the RCMP allow Mulrooney consumed alcohol age where an off duty him back to regular duty, and if that night knowpolice officer can RCMP officials ing that he had a beat up two women, allow it, he will substance abuse be allowed to problem and nearly blow one of carry his gun. knowing it was Butcher told a trigger for his their heads off with the court that depression. a shot gun and only in addition to He said further that an get probation, get to b e i n g a l o c a l fishing guide, aggravating fachave their guns back Mu l ro o n e y i s tor was that he was a police offiafter a year and keep a h u n t e r a n d a competitive cer who should their jobs.” archer. The judge have a “higher ordered that standard in the - Female friend of other than the proper handling Const. Darren Mulrooney forfeiture of the of guns.” shotgun used in During the the incident, his incident when Mulrooney took out the shotgun, firearms remain in the custody of he also removed another firearm the Chilliwack RCMP until the end and ammunition, which was left of his one-year firearms ban and then be returned to him “subject to unsecured in the house. “Fortunately no one was hurt,” further orders from the court.”

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he grades are in for British Columbia high schools, and if the annual Fraser Institute’s Report Card on British Columbia’s Secondary Schools is any indication, Chilliwack public schools were toward the bottom of the class last year. According to the conservative think tank’s rankings, Sardis secondary school performed best of the three local public schools in the 2013-14 year, staying above the midway point at 136th of the 289 listed. G.W. Graham middle secondary (GWG) placed 209th, and the recently rebuilt Chilliwack secondary (CSS) came only 21 spots out of last at 268th. “We don’t spend a lot of time analyzing the Fraser Institute results,” said Chilliwack school district superintendent Evelyn Novak. “We prefer to use a broad range and broad variety of assessments and achievement data.” The Institute bases its overall ranking of B.C. schools on seven indicators that are all annually generated data from the Ministry of Education, such as average exam marks, graduation rates and delayed advancement rates. Novak and her staff use those statistics as well, but instead of just looking at the end result and doing an autopsy the district analysis drills down deeper into the student data, she said. Chilliwack secondary’s rank is a good example of why reports like the Fraser Institute’s should be viewed with critical eyes. Due to a clerical error that was corrected by the district but wasn’t updated by the Ministry of Education, the graduation rate of CSS is incorrectly listed as under 85 per cent (it’s really 91 per cent according to Chilliwack staff). What’s also important, said district director of instruction Janet Hall, is that this data is made available a full year after it’s actually { SUNLIGHT, from page A1 } smokes, let’s be careful what we do,” neighbour Phyllis Fawcett said. The Higginson Road property owned by William and Irene Higginson was removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in an Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) decision a year ago. The property is surrounded on three sides by homes and one by Kinkora Golf Course. “The Commission believes that the subject property is essentially isolated from other ALR land and that this isolation presents a barrier to the future ability to utilize the subject property for agriculture,” was the ALC’s decision on March 5, 2014. The application before council Tuesday was to amend the official community plan for the property from agricultural to low density residential, and to rezone from agricultural lowland to a new comprehensive development zone created for the specific development. Gaetz said that often residents

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as it meant as a gift, a bribe, compensation for future damage, or was it just public

relations? Depending on who you talk to, there are various opinions on what exactly was behind an offer of $800,000 by Kinder Morgan to the City of Chilliwack to build a pedestrian bridge as part of the Vedder trail network. You see, the Texas pipeline company wants to twin (tripling capacity) the 1,150-kilometre Trans Mountain oil pipeline that runs from Alberta to Burnaby. Kinder Morgan is currently amid National Energy Board (NEB) hearings into the project. The City of Chilliwack is an official “commenter” in those hearings. And the city has not yet submitted its comment. So when along comes $800,000 as part of the company’s “community benefit fund” and a memorandum of understanding with a May 29 deadline it looks, well, a little fishy. Mayor Sharon Gaetz said it was “offensive” to call the cash a bribe, and while she was the most reluctant among city council to turn down the money, she too had her reservations. Led by Coun. Jason Lum, council voted unanimously Tuesday to defer

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch signing the MOU until after the NEB makes its decision. That decision isn’t expected to come until spring 2016. The “deferral” likely equals “no, thanks.” I can’t imagine, once they project is approved, city hall saying: “Um, ya, about that $800,000 . . . can we have it now?” Kinder Morgan has been heading west from Alberta for months now with sackfuls of loot for municipal governments. Chilliwack is the first community in the Lower Mainland to see the offer. Others to the east have had no apparent qualms. There is the photo in the Edson Leader of Edson, Alta. Mayor Greg Pasychyny signing an MOU with a Kinder Morgan official in February. Then there is the photo in the Merritt Herald of Mayor Neil Menard signing alongside Kinder Morgan president Ian Anderson in March. No such photo op is coming to Chilliwack. Not a bribe, but Coun. Sue Attrill said

she was concerned the MOU could be used as leverage by Kinder Morgan at NEB hearings. “All these communities signed agreements with us,” the company might say, “look at all the support for our project.” The city has no say in whether the 1,150-kilometre oil pipeline will triple in capacity. The city’s opinion is one out of hundreds the NEB will hear from. (Even I have commenter status. Is my opinion on the plan equal to the city’s? Not likely. But if they offered my family $800,000, would that affect my comment on the project, which runs through Watson elementary’s field?) Still, to call it a bribe is inaccurate. It would be a bribe if the company offered the money to National Energy Board members. So is it a gift? If so, it’s a cynical one since it is only forthcoming if the company wins the approval lottery. If the NEB rejects Kinder Morgan’s application (which is highly unlikely) then all these community projects die. Why not make it an unconditional gift, asks Yarrow resident and pipeline opponent Michael Hale? “After all, Kinder Morgan has operated the pipeline since they bought it in 2005,” Hale wrote in a letter to city council.

The $800,000 is not really a gift, and it’s not a bribe, so is it compensation? The MOU says the money is intended to “offset impacts associated with the Expansion Project.” Hale asks: “What impacts?” “Is the company implying that this bridge and other enhancement projects will atone for future leaks and spills into our community and waterways?” Hale wonders. “Do we not need to know more about these future impacts before accepting this ‘legacy’?” Likely the money is simply part of an elaborate corporate public relations plan. Little towns all along the pipeline route suddenly have new parks, trails and other community amenities thanks to the largesse of Kinder Morgan. Well, hold up, they don’t have them yet. Only if the NEB approves the project. And how could NEB decision makers turn it down now? Look at all the good that will come out of this project! I think most of city council think the money is lost since the company put a May 29 signing deadline on the MOU. But if it is just a public relations move— and maybe it isn’t—then wouldn’t the company want to keep that positive PR going even after approval? I guess, now, we have to wait and see.

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Online: www.chilliwacktimes.com Email: editorial@chilliwacktimes.com Mail: 45951 Trethewey Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1K4 Letters must include first and last name, and a daytime phone number. Please remember, brevity is the soul of wit. ple of British Columbia, or do they belong to timber companies? I live in Chilliwack and I am concerned for the health of my children and my future grandchildren. After all, water flows downhill, (along with other substances) and as all of the run-off from our local mountains makes its way into our aquifers, reservoirs, rivers and lakes, it will now certainly have to go through these toxic forests. My questions to local governments are: “What can be done to critique and prevent such a practice without defaulting to the tired and stereotypical ‘environmentalism versus industry’ argument?” “And, what can municipal and provincial government do to protect and assure us of public safety in the communities involved in this massive herbicide application?” It is a very crucial time in the history of Canada. Our post-industrialization and global trade has left us reeling from the consequences of our exploitative mass production/ mass-consumption of both synthetic and natural resources. We bio-manipulate and harvest stuff from the earth as if there is an endless supply. We build factories, and products and financial empires, as if endless progress, endless wealth, is attainable. Many voices engage in the shouting matches at all levels of debate, from tree hugging environmentalists, to purebred capitalists. My hope is that men and women of real discernment will recognize the time of transition we are in as a developed nation, and make the right choice for sustainability and longevity that factors in public health and human happiness as

a part of the GDP rather than just dollars. Darrell Lahay Chilliwack

Ban use of Round-Up Editor: As a member of BC Teacher’s Federation, I have contacted BCTF Health and Safety Office in Vancouver to advise me on my two concerns for the well being of public school students in my municipality of Chilliwack where the budget must be drastically reduced. Having read last week that the school board is tasked with cutting $2.7 million from the local public school budget, I am worried that severe trimming of “low hanging fruit” as B.C. Ministry of

Education has directed will cause mistakes to be made in programming where kids should come first. Instead, we might better look at savings to be made in general housekeeping decisions. The Chilliwack Times reports last week that because of the magnitude of the cuts, the board proposed trimming budget items that so far will be “some CUPE and non-union job cuts and the closing of the Sto:lo alternative school.” Other items under scrutiny were the foreign students program and combining tech departments. Nowhere did I see mention about termination of cosmetic herbicide applications to sports fields/school lawns (some of which are located over water aquifer), fitness gravel tracks, tree wells and fence borders. I have been told by Chilliwack Parks and Recreation and other district maintenance workers that “Round-Up” containing the herbicide glyphosate is regularly applied to grounds where children play, run, roll and relax and also grassy areas nearby where teachers’

cars are parked. It seems this cosmetic herbicide is meant to poison troublesome weeds on school grounds and public parks/ tree wells, and sidewalks. The news again, that glyphosate is probably linked to cancer, was released on the CBC recently. Glyphosate is the chemical ingredient in the Monsanto product Round-Up, which needs proper handling and protective gear for those who spray it. Is the general public aware of this link to cancer (verified by the World Health Organization)? To save budget money; I mostly suggest the school board revisit their priority in using unnecessary cosmetic, harmful toxins on school landscapes. Let the lawnmowers level out the turf and more importantly safeguard students’ health while saving unnecessary costs. I respectfully submit my suggestions to the School District and the school board. I would also respectfully request the public to consider why there is such draconian haste to slash public school funding and to

encourage people to speak out about it for our children. Wendy Major Chilliwack

Enjoy youth involvement Editor: Thanks Jason McNulty for your May 7 letter in the Times (“Should consider lowering voting age) on reducing the voting age to 16 years of age. You made sound arguments, pointing out that 16 year-olds pay taxes and work so they deserve representation. Also, I liked your suggestion they could be supported by a good high school civics curriculum to vote responsibly. Low voter turnout rates continue to be a concern in Chilliwack-Hope, with only 50 per cent of eligible people voting in 2011. Low youth voting rates in B.C. are even more troubling, with only 41 per cent of 18 to 34 year olds voting that year. I’m not sure that lowering the voting age would help. One concern I would have is that teachers,

parents, or media may unduly influence the voting behaviour of less independently minded 16 and 17 year olds. Democracy needs to be sustained in the next generation or we will lose the freedoms, rights, and protections our ancestors fought and died to pass along to us. As the federal NDP candidate for Chilliwack-Hope, I would welcome meeting with you and your peers to discuss your proposal and to share the strong agenda offered youth by the federal NDP under Tom Mulcair. Perhaps you and your high school students’ union could partner with the UFV Student Union to organize such an event, bringing together youth who can vote with those who can’t to put added pressure on politicians to attend and to listen. Perhaps then the Conservative incumbent might even turn up. Thanks for reminding us, Jason. I look forward to hearing from you. Seonaigh MacPherson federal NDP candidate, Chilliwack-Hope

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e live in a wonderful part of the world. Our son traveled to England, Spain and Morocco. He lived for a year in Denver, Colorado. On returning home to Chilliwack, he commented that this is one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Understanding that his experience was limited, I too, would agree with him. Where else can we experience the mountains with their snow, the rich river valley that is able to grow many different crops, the ocean within about an hour’s drive, and all that these natural beauties afford us? Yet, often, we take all of this for granted. We might complain about the farm smells as the fields are being fertilized, naturally. We could whine about the rain, bad

drivers, cost of living—I could go on and on. Yet when I consider the needs in our world whether close to home or far away I must be thankful and appreciative. However, as a Jesus follower, I realize that as beautiful as this place I live now is, there is a place, which is going to far surpass this location. In fact, one of the New Testament writers tells Jesus followers exactly this when he addresses a letter to them starting with this “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered . . .” This writer wanted them to know that they were strangers here. The word could be translated “exiles.” When I travel I need a passport. This document tells the place where I am going the place where I belong or call home. I value my Canadian passport. It allows me to freely travel to many coun-

tries around the world. When I cross a border I feel like a stranger. If there is a language barrier that feeling is intensified. Even crossing into the United States, I feel like a foreigner in a strange land. I recognize that I have

fewer rights as a Canadian citizen in another country. Therefore I act like a guest. The promise of leaving this earth and going to another place brings excitement and anticipation. But, like leaving Canada, to do so a “passport”

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Also coming in the lead-up to Wounded Warriors Weekend is a 3-up pool tournament held at Anavets Unit 305 on Yale Road, the official headquarters for the Weekend. Tournament dates are May 21, June 28, and July 26, and play is 8 ball rules with a twogame knockout. The event is after Anavets Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with open

registration at noon and buyin at $20 per player. The tournament starts at 1 p.m. and there are cash prizes for first, second and third place. Contact O’bean at 604-392-3787 for more information. To see a complete list of Wounded Warriors events visit www. woundedwarriorsweekend. org.

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During a lengthy strength training workout, muscles contract quite often, leaving them in a shortened state at the end of your workout. If these muscles are not stretched once you complete your workout, you may suffer from stiffness and soreness later in the day or the following morning. Stretching helps the muscles return to their normal size, reducing the likelihood that you will suffer from stiffness and soreness while simultaneously kickstarting the body’s recovery process. ◗ Rehydrate your body. Many people lose a considerable amount of fluid while exercising. Rehydrate the body with water after a workout so you do not suffer from

symptoms of dehydration, which can include heart palpitations, muscle cramps and nausea. Avoid caffeinated beverages, including coffee and soda, after a workout, as caffeine promotes fluid loss. ◗ Eat soon after working out. Eating high-quality protein soon after a workout aids muscle recovery and growth. A protein shake, some peanut butter spread on a brown rice cake or some low-fat yogurt can provide a potent helping of protein that helps the body recover and restore itself for your next workout. ◗ Take time to rest between workouts. No matter how much energy you have after a workout, keep in mind that your body needs

time to rest and recover. Muscles typically need one to two full days to recover after a workout, which is why trainers and other exercise professionals advise against working the same muscle group two days in a row or twice in three days. Rest is a part of your body’s recovery process, so give your body at least 24 hours between workouts. ◗ Get adequate sleep. As noted, muscle and tissue may suffer from slight tears during strength training exercises. However, when you sleep your immune system goes to work repairing the body, including those small muscle and tissue tears that may have occurred during your workout.

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at home Dealing with dandelions Q: I think I have dandelions in my front lawn– small yellow flowers that close in darkness and open in sunlight. Is there a remedy for getting rid of these without spending money on store bought sprays? Florence Vancouver A: There are several organic ways of removing dandelions. None are quick and effortless but all can work if you apply time and patience. The most basic one is digging them up. But you do need to remove all the root or they will shoot again. Dandelions have an extremely long taproot. One way of making this task easier is pouring ordinary household vinegar down each almost-vacant dandelion hole. The acetic acid of the vinegar will often kill the last little bit of dandelion root at the bottom of the hole. A very strong vinegar known as ‘horticultural vinegar is sold specifically for weed control. It needs to be used with much more caution than household vinegar. It’s more effective than household vinegar. But it can burn skin and you sure wouldn’t want it in your eyes. Some gardeners use boiling water as a weed-killer. It kills top growth immediately, but anything with a healthy, deep root will bounce back quickly. It’s not safe for anyone who’s elderly, or has balance problems or has pets or kids in their yard. But young, athletic and flat broke gardeners are sometimes attracted to this method. One way of making dandelion digging easier is to buy a dandelion weeder. This is a metal rod that’s forked at one end with the other end set in a handle. Some handles are short (very hard on the back). Others have a long handle and a metal ball welded behind the fork for strong leverage Though this involves spending money, at least a dandelion weeder (unlike sprays) won’t need to be bought over and over.

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ANNE MARRISON Green Thumb But the very best way of preventing weeds is to nurture a healthy lawn by spreading compost, organic fertilizer and possibly a little lime in spring, re-seeding any bare patches and most of all setting your lawn mower to do a long cut. A lawn cut to about 3” (6 or 7cm) high is tough competition for dandelions. Dandelions need sun and struggle if they’re being shaded out. Q: I have heard complaints that crocosmia produces a whole lot of seeds. Is it very bad? I never had crocosmia long enough to notice. Mary Burnaby A: The very hardy, small-flowered, orange crocosmia does spread rapidly and becomes quite invasive. It also produces ‘droppers’ that is corms which develop underneath the surface bulbs. As a result, it tends to reappear in the same spot after you thought you dug it out. It’s quick to spread into thick leafy patches. At that point flowers become sparse and the whole congested clump should be divided. The large-flowered yellow, red and orange-red mixes aren’t particularly invasive at least in this climate largely because many have been hybridized from tender South African species and may not always survive through winter. The red ‘Lucifer’ crocosmia is hardy, tall and a glorious sight in bloom. It does spread, but not excessively. ◗ Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her amarrison@shaw.ca It helps me if you give the name of your region or city.

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Additions: Up or out?

How to make your dishwasher work better

he dishwasher is an unsung hero of many a kitchen. When a dishwasher is working properly, it can make fast clean-up of scores of dishes, silverware and glasses. As handy as dishwashers can be, sometimes they seem to lose their cleaning power. While inadequate cleaning may indicate the time has come to replace the dishwasher, many times all the appliance needs is a little maintenance and TLC. Begin by investigating the interior of the dishwasher. Check for any visible food particles or debris, cleaning out any food traps at the bottom of the dishwasher. The mat-like item at the bottom is called the coarse filter and is meant to catch big particles that could prevent your tub from draining. Don’t forget to clean the rubber seals around the perimeter of the dishwasher where the door meets up with the tub of the dishwasher, as this is a prime location for debris to gather. Running an empty dish-

washer with a clarifying rinse can help wash away any residue and improve performance. Plus, this maintenance task can remove odors and refresh the dishwasher. Put two cups of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher so that it will distribute through the appliance during the cleaning cycles. White vinegar will naturally break down old dishwasher soap and scale buildup inside of the unit. Consider a short rinse afterward with some baking soda to remove odors and scour the interior of the appliance as well. Baking soda and vinegar are popular cleaning substances and are safe to use around food items. For more intense cleaning, create a bath of vinegar and water in your sink basin. Remove parts from the dishwasher, such as shelving and the utensil holder, so that they can soak in the solution. Some dishwashers have removable spinning cleaning arms. Take these off, if

possible, and let them soak to dislodge any residue that has clogged the water jets. Use a pipe cleaner or another flexible device to carefully remove any debris from the water holes. You may be amazed at what has built up in these small holes. You also may need to inspect the drain line, which is often made of plastic and connected to the trap under the kitchen sink. On

occasion, this tube can get blocked and prevent the dishwasher from draining effectively. In addition to these cleaning techniques, using a rinse agent may help the dishwasher work better. According to Jet Dry, the maker of a popular rinse agent, rinse agents help your dishwasher rinse away residue that causes spots and film on dishes and glasses.

omeowners hoping to expand their homes are faced with a number of choices. One of the first they will have to make is which direction to take their expansion. Homeowners can choose to expand horizontally, increasing the footprint of their homes, or vertically. Professionals urge prospective remodelers to consider the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which direction to build. One of the first considerations is land space. Building horizontally will cut into yard space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity to neighbors and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding horizontally is a good idea. Building codes and neighbourhood requirements also must be considered before making any renovations. Some municipalities may have rules in place that govern renovations. Add-ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits, nor may structures be built within a certain number of feet of property lines. Homeowners who choose to

build upward will have to contend with work crews and other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises at a certain point. Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of the home, whether it’s to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair ceilings, drywall and other components where levels meet. It may seem easier to expand outward, but this requires laying additional foundation for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons can be costly. When you build vertically, such foundation work may not be necessary if your home is structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition. Building out typically involves the least disruption to your life and the existing space. Homeowners should keep in mind that any renovation will require permits or variances. In addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home insurance costs and property taxes may rise. Only after all considerations have been weighed should a project begin.

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› Sports Chilliwack golfer Mitchell Thiessen placed fourth in the boys 15-19 division at the Canadian Junior Golf Association 2015 (CJGA) last weekend at Royalwood Golf Club. His seven over score (76-75--151) was five strokes short of winner Charles Thompson from Delta.

UFV inks Bahnman

A big name in Fraser Valley junior golf, Nathan Bahnman has signed with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Cascades golf team. The 17-year-old plays out of Cultus Lake and Ledgeview golf clubs. Bahnman, a Grade 12 student at Abbotsford Mennonite Educational Institute won two Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) events last summer and played for Canada last year at the Dutch Junior Open, tying for 49th overall and sharing first for Canada in that U21 event. Bahnman said the UFV-hosted PING CCAA Golf National Championships this fall influenced his decision to join the local team. Coach Chris Bertram said the group is thrilled to have Bahnman join. “I have watched him develop as a player over the last few years, and I am confident he could have a big impact right away,” he said.

Cougs sweep doubleheader

The Chilliwack Cougars 18U AAA baseball team defeated the Victoria Eagles in their doubleheader Sunday at Fairfield Park. The Cougars won 6-5 and 8-5 to

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Local gymnasts compete

Three Chilliwack athletes representing Twisters gymnastics club participated in the 2015 Westerns Canadian Gymnastics Championships on Team BC early in May in Okotoks, Alta. Marquita Morison took gold with the team, bronze on bars and eighth place all-around in the national open division. Her teammate Brienna Gaspar won team silver, was a vault finalist and placed 12th all-around in the national novice class. And in the pre-novice elite division, Mikhayla Rosenow captured a team bronze, eighth on vault and 14th all-around.

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Brad Clapp’s 10-under-par over two rounds was enough for third place at the Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) Chilliwack Classic last Thursday and Friday at the Chilliwack Golf Club. Clapp (67-67-134, $1,100) was edged out by Darren Wallace of Langley (68-65-133, $2,500) and Ryan Williams (64-69--133, $1,500). The points he earned kept the Chilliwack player in first place of the pros with 7,150, and he has won a total purse of $3,775—also top in the same division. Local colleague Chad McAdie shot six-under (70-68--138) at the Classic to place seventh and bank $600 and 1,000 points. Chilliwack’s Aaron Pauls (74-69--143) was crowned the Bushnell Low Amateur in the field, one shot under Connor McClellan (75-69--144), also of Chilliwack Golf Club.

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f there’s one thing Roy Orbison was known for, it was using his voice and his words to evoke emotions. In the ’60s, it was an uncommon place to base a musical career, but Orbison, also known as the Big O, did it and is well remembered for it. The Lonely, an Orbison tribute band, will come to the The HUB International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Saturday, June 27 to share that love of Orbison’s legacy. Led by Mike Demers, the seven piece band will cover a broad range of Orbison tunes. A few years ago, Demers was filling in for an ill singer at a New Year’s show when he began singing some Orbison tunes. He then added the music to his repertoire when playing summer events and before long, the Orbison tunes were being demanded. “People started yelling for Orbison before I even started singing,” Demers said. With all of the tribute acts on the music scene, Demers could see the potential. Together with drummer, Benji Coey, they brought other

musicians into the mix. “I was hanging out with these hipsters here in Victoria, all in their mid 30s, all love to dress in suits, and all love this ’60s stuff,” Demers noted. “This is the first band I’ve been in that they tell me how to dress.” Well-dressed or not, they make beautiful music together, honouring Orbison. “The turning point for me was when I found out he [Orbison] passed away at 52,” said Demers. “I’m 56, I thought, ‘man, we gotta get this guy’s stuff out there.’ It’s been pretty amazing.” The group has found that Orbison music creates joy for those who come to listen and people will travel for a great Orbison show. “After seeing [me perform] Orbison, people wanted to come up

and talk to me,” Demers said. “They wanted to tell me about when they saw him.” At the June 27 show, concert-goers can expect classics like Dream Baby, The Great Pretender, Crying, and Only the Lonely. The Lonely is made up of Demers, Coey, Jack Weyler Keys, Amber Bosma, Melanie Wittar, Stephan Bozenich, and Chris Lloyd. “The thing about Orbison is, he was a song writer and that made him different,” Demers said. “He really understood how to carve himself a niche as a man singing about emotion, singing about loss.” ◗ Tickets are $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

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Local dancers chosen to perform at prestigious event Project Dance sends six to Arts B.C.

n unprecedented six Project Dance competitive dancers have been either chosen as provincial representative or alternates to the province’s prestigious Performing Arts B.C. Provincial Dance Festival. This year’s event, to be held May 26-31 in Powell River, will see a formidable contingent from Project Dance in Chilliwack. The following dancers will travel to Powell River as provincial representatives: ◗ Austyn Lamont (12 yrs) Jr. Stage Rep named at the Chilliwack Lions Music and Dance Festival. ◗ Lily Maarhuis (12 yrs) Jr. Stage Rep selected at the Surrey Dance Festival. ◗ Hannah Bateman (13 yrs) - Intermediate Stage Rep, named at the PacWest Dance Festival. ◗ Emily Fox (17 yrs) Senior Stage Rep chosen

from the Surrey Dance Festival. Dancing as alternates are: ◗ Kelly Blancas (12 yrs) Jr. Stage named at the Surrrey Dance Festival, and ◗ Micaela Nyland (12 yrs) - Jr. Stage rep from the Chilliwack Festival. Comprised of jazz, lyrical, tap and stage, the stage division will see these dancers compete against the province’s best at the annual event. Each regional festival sends its most promising young artists to the annual Provincial Festival. This crowning jewel completes an outstanding competition season, where Project Dance amassed the highest ever number of high-score trophies, awards and scholarships. “It is an honour to have one provincial rep

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he Chilliwack Community Arts Council, in partnership with Rainforest Pottery, proudly presents Raku In The Valley Pottery Workshop and Paint The Park this Saturday. This fun-filled family event will be held at Thompson Park on Chilliwack Lake Road. Live music will be provided by Tractorgrease Cafe, barbecue hosted by the Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department, and more. Like pottery? You’ll love Raku pottery. Based on an ancient Japanese technique, Raku pottery is fired in the open air in a special kiln. The interaction of fire, smoke, water and glazes produces unique effects ranging from subtle crackled or smoky patterns to a rich and glowing metallic sheen on pottery pieces. Due to the process and fragility, Raku pottery is usually much more expensive than other types of pottery. This is a great opportunity to participate in making a piece of your own, at a fraction of the cost. Pre-registration of $10 per pot can be done through the Chilliwack

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Community Arts Council by phone (604-769-2787) or at The Art Room (#20-5725 Vedder Rd. in Chilliwack). Register today to avoid disappointment as there is a limited number of pots available. Don’t forget your shopping bags and check out the artisans in the park displays. Thompson Park is a beautiful setting for an outdoor market. A gently juried pop-up market will be on-site featuring a lovely selection of hand-made goods created by local artists and artisans. Artisans include jewellery designers, soap makers and even a Henna artist. As Thompson Park is in the scenic arms of the mountain there is no WiFi so this market will be cash only. Interested in being a part of our pop-up market? Contact the Chilliwack Community Arts Council. Capture the scenery and be in

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A musical tribute to Pete Seeger, featuring Arnt Arntzen, Tom Arntzen, Harold Lange and Will Sparks, will be held Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m., at Chilliwack United Church. Proceeds from this event will be given to the Orchestra of Recycled Instruments in Paraguay. This event is sponsored by all eastern Fraser Valley United Churches. Ticket cost, adults $20 and youth $10, available at any local United Church or the office of Chilliwack United Church 604-792-4634.

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The CYO, featuring talented young musicians, will perform Bach, Schubert and more at concert May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church (9800 McNaught Rd.). Tickets sold at King’s Music or at the door. Cash only, $15 adult, $10 student/senior.

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up-and-coming classical-pop group to hit our nation’s stages since The Canadian Tenors on May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. This unique group of exceptionally talented singers will be backed by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Local talent, 14-year-old Grace Owens will open the performance and young classical guitarist Karl Jiung, will return to the stage by popular demand. For tickets call 604-391-7469 or online at boxoffice@ chilliwackculturalcentre. ca or in person at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Admission: general, $25; student, $15; family, $60.

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Metropolitan Orchestra

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra will perform a selection of the world’s most recognizable and inspiring music, all drawn from Disney’s two animated anthology films Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on May 23. Tickets are on sale now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Box Office. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are: adults $25 and students $15.

On the album tour for his 10th record called Dream It All Away Leeroy Stagger is playing the Tractorgrease Cafe on June 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Tractorgrease Cafe or by calling the cafe at 604858-3814.

High school art show

School District 33’s annual high school art exhibition runs until June 6 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s art gallery. An artists reception will be held May 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Community Events

Going Hawaiian

Chilliwack United Church, located across from SaveOn Foods, hosts an Hawaiian Night Fundraiser on June 6. There will be a delicious dinner, Polynesian dancers and a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at the church office at 604-792-4634.

to provide free iPad training for seniors. Learn to surf the Internet, set up email, use the camera and more. Bring your own iPad or play on one of ours. You can join our Silver Surfers by calling the Chilliwack Learning Society at 604701-9794. or visiting their website at www. chilliwacklearning.com.

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Clothes2U returns to Chilliwack to give away free clothes, toys, linens, diapers, etc. Central elementary school, 9435 Young Rd. in Chilliwack on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 604-857-4617.

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Gordon proudly served his country as a Lineman with the Signal Corps, after 36 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed the outdoors and pursued his hobbies: boating and fishing with family and friends in Canada and during the cold season, wood carving with his fellow “Winter Texans”. He died peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital in Kingston, ON, surrounded by the love of family, on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Gordon Tolley, age 73, beloved husband and best friend of Margaret (nee Burt) for 30 years. Loving father of Valerie Ovens (Terry) of Edson, AB, Lennie Hampton (Gord) of Thunder Bay and Gord Tolley (Kim) of Arnprior. Affectionately known as “Grandpa T” to Cassandra and Kyle; Amanda, Ashley and Adam; and Tiffani, and “Great Granddad” to Austin and Cameron. Predeceased by his parents, Bert and Myrtle Tolley and very recently, his brother Ben Tolley. Also survived by sister-in-law, Gwendy Tolley, niece Karen and nephew Stephen. The family extends sincere gratitude to all of Gord’s caregivers on ICU at KGH, with a special thank you to nurse Autumn, for her exemplary care and compassion. In accordance with Gordon’s wishes, cremation at JAMES REID CREMATORIUM will be followed by a private Celebration of Life. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Communications & Electronics Museum, CFB Kingston or U.H.K.F. (KGH, ICU). On-line condolences may be directed to

ROYAL, David Arthur It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of David, May 16, 2015, at his home in Cultus Lake at the age of 67. David was born in Vancouver on Friday June 13th, 1947. He was a devoted family man and was passionate about camping, fishing, cooking, garage sales, playing cards, gardening, watching/playing sports and was an avid reader. He was a thoughtful, adventurous and hardworking man who you could always rely on. He would strike up a conversation with anyone who crossed his path. David couldn’t go anywhere without bumping into a friend. He was predeceased by his father, Charles. David and his bear hugs will be forever missed by his mother Gladys; siblings, Wayne (Sherry), Michael (Tracy), Kathryn (Andrew); his wife Nancy; children, Tonia (Brandon), Jana (James), Jordan (Emily); stepchildren, Kathy (Louis), Stacy, Shawn and extended family. His fishy kisses will be treasured by his grandchildren Grace, Lily, Hudson, Cara, Jamie, Nathan, Taylor & Jessie. A celebration of life will be held Saturday May 23rd, 2015 at the Carman United Church 7258 Vedder Road, Chilliwack at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada in memory of David.

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George “The General” Prokopetz April 1923 – March 2015 From the parade square to the fairways this one of a kind man will be dearly missed by all those whose live he touched. A “See you on the 19th hole “ celebration will be held on May 23, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280 in Vedder Crossing at 1:30pm. Come share your stories, memories and laughter as we remember his life… A live lived to the fullest.

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Terry George passed away suddenly of an unexpected illness on May 13, 2015. Terry is survived by his best friend and sweetheart of 42 years, Shirley George (nee Lee). His daughters Kathleen Smith (Richard), Jackie Newton (Ray Heather), Shannon Armes (Gord), his many adoring grandchildren Joshua, Harley, Sophie, Taylor, Mikayla, Emily, Mike , Katherine, Brandon, Brianna and 3 very loved, adored and spoiled great grandchildren Sierra, Isabelle and Logan. Terry is predeceased by his parents Thomas George and Margaret George, his son Thomas George and very recently his grandson Mackenzie Pawluk. Terry was a retired member of the Engineers Core of the Canadian Armed Forces, where he served for 13 years. While in the service, he was a member of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force and was honoured with the UN Peace Keeping medal. After retiring from the military he started a career in Canadian Corrections. While working in Corrections he was presented, by the Lt. Governor of British Columbia, a medal of service for his work and contribution to the Canadian Armed Forces and Corrections Canada. Terry, (Dad, Papa, Grand Pooba) was a fun loving dedicated family man, who found joy and happiness in his quiet everyday life and in being with his family. Terry loved knowledge and learning and knew a little bit about a lot of things and he loved sharing that knowledge with everyone. He loved flying, airplanes, the outdoors and camping; mudpie at the Airport Coffee Shop with his granddaughter Brianna; long drives and talks with Jackie; hockey games with Gord, Isabelle and Brianna and recently became a dedicated and very boisterous supporter of the Chilliwack Chiefs. He was a long time member of the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a temporary multi-media journalist. The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week maternity leave position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is an asset. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

“What a Woman” Lynne’s family would like to thank Dr. Bull and the Home Health Care Nurses for the excellent and sensitive care they gave Lynne these last months of her life. Lynne will lovingly be remembered by her husband Derek Sponton; children Stedman and Lynne Sponton and Shawn and Sharon Sponton; grandchildren Joshua and Conner Sponton, Keeley and Aidan Sponton. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack, BC; Angus Haggarty officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Donna Eve Lynne Sponton’s name to BC Cancer Foundation (Immunotherapy Research) 150-686 West Broadway, Vancouver BC Canada V5Z 1G1. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

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Donna Eve Lynne Sponton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12th at home at the age of 71 years. She was born in Noranda, Quebec and moved west to Vancouver with her parents, Frank and Eve Stedman attending Tecumseh School in 1952. The family moved to Yellowknife NWT in 1956 where she attended John Franklin School while her parents worked at Rayrock and Discovery Mines. Lynne married Derek Sponton September 1961 and continued to live at Discovery as a stay at home Mom raising two boys. 1969 they moved to Ireland where she continued to raise her two boys. While in Ireland, she enjoyed equestrian sports and became excellent at riding and hunting. In 1978 the family moved back to Uranium City, Saskatchewan and Lynne became postmistress of Uranium City Post Office. 1990 as her boys had now left home, she moved with her husband to Ethiopia where they survived the 1991 revolution when Mengistu was removed from power. While in Ethiopia, she fully integrated into the local community helping local people through difficult times. 1992 she moved to Tunisia with her husband until 1996 when she returned to Creston, BC. While in Tunisia, she survived cancer of her throat. In 1998 Lynne and her husband moved to Chilliwack and retired. While in Honduras in 1998 for 6 months, she helped a missionary group when Hurricane Mitch caused so much destruction. Since then she spent six months each year in Honduras and enjoyed her Bible Study group of which some were from the days of Hurricane Mitch. Lynne finally lost her courageous battle with cancer May 12, 2015.

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2015 Chilliwack Community Sport Heroes Maria Mailloux, Bill Lamb, Kathie MacDonald, Jim McNeil, Mike Derksen, Kris Reddemann and Graeme Slee.

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im McNeil hates sports . . . but he loves people. And he has a hard time saying “no” when asked to help out. It’s been a problem ever since he was a young lad in the air force. When things needed to be organized, well, Jim was always either going to be the committee . . . or a big part of it. Born in a mining town in Scotland, Jim signed up for a three-year apprenticeship program with the military when he was just 16 years old. Sports played a major role in his service and was compulsory. But just because he had to participate, didn’t mean he liked it. “We did every sport imaginable,” he recalls. “And that’s why I hate sports.” The military brought him around the world and when he left the service, he found himself in Canada working for a moving company. And, true to his nature, Jim found himself organizing events for the company, for whom he worked the next 20 years. A short retirement was followed by Jim’s third career, this time selling real estate. A natural born salesman, Jim’s aptitude with people brought him much success. It also brought him a friendship that eventually led to a visit to the Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Club.

o the Chilliwack Men’s Soccer League Kris Reddemann is literally a lifesaver. Ask anyone involved in local men’s rec soccer and it’s not an understatement to say it wouldn’t exist if not for Kris’s herculean efforts. “Without Kris’s time and dedication, the league would have likely folded with local soccer players forced to travel out of town to play in other Lower Mainland leagues,” says Kris’s Chilliwack Community Sport Hero nominator Justin DePodesta. For the past 10 years, Kris has not only been the president but also manages the league’s finances, organizes field bookings, ensures fields are playable and lined every weekend, co-ordinates referees, liaises with all the team captains and makes key decisions to keep the league running. And because of these efforts, the rec league has doubled in size from five teams to 10 with more than 250 players enjoying recreational, yet competitive soccer. “When I took over nobody else wanted to do it,” recalls Kris of the early days. “It was either I do it or there wouldn’t be a league.” For someone who lives for soccer, that simply wasn’t an option.

vast contacts in the community, he set out to gain sponsorship for benches, 17 in total, for the club. Jim, like other club members, also helps maintain the

facility, which means cutting the grass. “It’s a team effort, really,” he says. “We have 90-year-olds helping to cut the grass.” With a dwindling membership, Jim’s main focus these days is attracting new players . . . hopefully, younger players. “Everyone thinks it’s an old man’s sport, but it’s not,” Jim says. “When people get involved in it they get hooked.” With a season pass going for just $160, it’s one of the more affordable sporting alternatives in town. Potential members are always welcome to book a drop-in session and all the equipment is provided. Club members will also explain the game, which Jim says isn’t very complicated at all. “We’re trying everything we can to get new members,” he says. “It’s a great game for husbands and wives to play together.” With a typical game clocking in at just over two hours, including a midmatch coffee or tea break, Jim says lawn bowling is quicker to complete than most sports and you get the benefit of a bit of exercise and a lot of fresh air. “It’s a continuous job to get people in,” he says. “but it’s worth it to keep the club going. There’s a lot of history here.”

Kris excelled, playing virtually every position. He still plays on two soccer teams, mostly in net. Combine Kris’s commitment to

running the league and playing on two teams with his duties as a father of two daughters who also play soccer and you start to wonder when the man has time to sleep. This year he’s coaching his youngest daughter’s team and is an assistant coach for his oldest daughter. “In our house soccer is seven days a week,” he says. And while Kris may be the face of men’s rec soccer in Chilliwack, he was also the face of Chiefs hockey for more than a decade—although you never really saw his face at all while he wore the giant “Chief Wannawin” suit. Kris was also the WHL Chilliwack Bruins mascot “Bruiser” during their short stay in the city. “Everything happened at the rink back in those days,” says Kris of his time as a mascot. Amazingly, Kris even finds time to hold down a full-time job as a supervisor for a local drywalling company. But for him, it’s all just part of giving back to the sport and his community. Although, he wouldn’t mind stepping back just a little. “I’m trying to pawn off the president’s position to Dustin . . . but he says I’m not allowed to leave,” Kris says. And who could blame Dustin.

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2015 Community Sport Hero Jim McNeil. A friendly game between Jim and wife Gillian and the couple that brought them quickly turned into something much more.

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2015 Community Sport Hero Kris Reddemann. “It gives me somewhere to play,” he says. “And, over the years, I’ve learned to delegate more, so the burden isn’t so great.”

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efore the cleats are donned, uniforms put on, skates laced, there are those unsung heroes who work behind the scenes building pitchers’ mounds, painting lines and making ice. Bill Lamb spent a lifetime both on the field playing sports at a high level and also behind the bench as a mentor and coach. Now Bill can be quietly found every morning at least three days a week at the ball diamonds at Fairfield Park. “I’m pretty quiet about this stuff,” Bill says of his work maintaining what some say is one of the finest baseball venues in British Columbia. “Most of my days are down here in the morning, Monday, Wednesday and Friday I cut the infield. Then I’ve been doing new mounds every Tuesday.” The retired 61-year-old estimates he puts in 12 to 15 hours a week on the ball diamonds, sometimes more. “A mound takes me five hours to do.” The morning after every ball game, Bill walks the edges of the grass to see what damage was done the night before. City of Chilliwack Parks and Recreation Department staff cut the outfields and drags the dirt on the infield, but it’s the infield grass and the all-important details that Bill takes care of. As he talks about his background in playing and coaching fastball and baseball, and now groundskeeping, he is on the phone, standing on a pitching

s a former professional soccer player, Graeme Slee knows the commitment it takes to reach the highest levels of the game. Thankfully, for those with children in Chilliwack FC, he’s taken the same approach to coaching and training. In 1987, as a member of the Calgary Kickers, Slee’s professional soccer career reached its peak as his club won a Canadian Soccer League championship. Slee continued to play at the pro level during the late ‘80s. Living in North Vancouver and working as a professional firefighter, Slee married and started a family. And while he enjoyed his time in North Van, Slee could see the local real estate market changing. “I had a buddy here in Chilliwack and we could see that you could get triple the house for half the cost and so we made the move,” says Graeme. Still wanting to play soccer, Graeme sought out Chilliwack’s top level and played for the Townsend Park Rangers, a team he says had “not a bad run” during his time. And while Graeme found the community of Chilliwack to his liking, he also discovered that the soccer community was just as inviting. “For a soccer guy it was easy to get into a network,” he says. Along with playing, Graeme also coached and started a skills devel-

Bill has been around baseball all his life. He last appeared as a player coach in 2000, and he was involved in the design and creation of the Townsend Park sportsplex. He started coaching his son Matt in T-ball in 2001 and he never looked back. He coached throughout the years and through various divisions,

even went on to a few provincial and western championships. He never received specific training of any kind on groundskeeping, but he grew to know what needed to be done. “I played a lot of ball so I knew what fields should be like,” he said. Bill’s coaching career ended in 2013 when his son hit 19 and was too old for the program. “But there was Bill, getting everything ready for the upcoming season,” Bogart said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, probably 15 years, more than that,” Bill said. “It’s nice now that I’m retired. I come down here and I golf in the afternoon. I like doing this stuff and it makes the fields look good.” Like the icemaker in hockey or the line painter in soccer, or executives in any sport association, there are always volunteers behind the scenes doing the critical if unheralded things. But some people do notice these people, and that’s how people like Lamb first get involved. “I was kind of just brought up as a kid playing high level sports and I noticed all the coaches putting their time in,” he said. “Teachers or parents or coaching, they put a lot of time in. I picked up on that stuff” The big question, of course, is what does his lawn look like at home. “It’s pretty good,” he says. “But I think I’m more meticulous on the baseball field than I am at home.”

team. “It was very emotional,” he says. “It was both a highlight and a low light because it was over.” As Chilliwack FC’s longest running staff coach, Graeme has been instrumental in improving the skill level of both players and coaches alike. Graeme gives a lot of credit to CFC’s technical director and 2010

Chilliwack Community Sport Hero Glenn Wilson for modernizing the association and finding ways to make it the best possible. “I also think a lot of it has to do with Andrea Laycock,” he says. “I think she was as critical to our success as Glenn. For a small city we do very well.” Under Graeme’s leadership the CFC has introduced game video analysis. And while it has meant an even heavier workload, Graeme calls it a game changer for the association. “I like the mindset of the association when it comes to these things,” he says. “They are keen on trying new things. We have a great board and we are very lucky.” Graeme also founded and oversees the CFC’s Annual Awards Night. “Graeme is a true asset to Chilliwack FC and should be recognized for his efforts to improve the game for Chilliwack’s youth, says his nominator and fellow Sport Hero (2007) Andrea Laycock. And like most Sport Heroes, Graeme is quick to tell you that he didn’t do it alone. “It’s not just me,” he says. “I had lots of help along the way.” A soccer-loving wife doesn’t hurt the cause either. “It was important to both of us to be involved,” he says. “It takes a lot of time and it consumes our lives but it’s worth it. It’s in our DNA.”

BILL LAMB

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2015 Community Sport Hero Bill Lamb. mound at Fairfield Park. “I’m taking a close look at the mounds, looking for any dips where water sits in. That’s what I’m doing now, my little walk around.” As the main man behind keeping up the grounds at the Fairfield Park ball diamonds, he is behind the scenes to many players, but to those

in the know in the baseball community, he’s the reason the fields are as good as they are. “The beauty of such a park does not come without TLC,” say Chilliwack Minor Baseball Association (CMBA) president Brent Bogart. “A whole lot of that tender lovin’ care comes from one man—Mr. Bill Lamb.”

GRAEME SLEE Making soccer players the best they can be

2015 Community Sport Hero Graeme Slee. opment academy during his early years in the city. When his academy closed, Graeme started coaching his then five-year-old son Keegan . . . and things “snowballed” from there. Graeme also found himself coaching his daughter, Kia, something he discovered was unlike anything he’d

ever known in soccer. “It was a totally different world,” he says. “They were awesome, but you can’t treat them like boys.” In fact, if you ask Graeme for a defining moment in his coaching career he’ll tell you it involved the end of Kia’s soccer career and his time with the silver level soccer

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any coaches are former players who still long to be near the game they once excelled in. For some, getting over the hurdle of not being a player anymore lessens the passion. This was never the case for Mike Derksen who fondly remembers his playing days as an elite football running back, but says coaching was truly what he was meant to do. “When I played I enjoyed the game,” he says, “but I actually enjoy coaching more than playing. The game just clicked better as a coach. I love this.” A devastating knee injury sustained during a football camp at the University of Washington ended his playing days and dreams of gridiron glory. And while he tried other sports after a lengthy rehabilitation for his wrecked knee, he came back to the game that helped define him as a young man. Mike re-entered football as a high school coach with the Rick Hansen Hurricanes. It was a fresh start on an epic journey that would eventually lead him to Chilliwack. “I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed the game until my playing days were over,” he says. “I wanted to give back like my head coach had given back. He was my mentor.” Mike knows the influence a good coach can have on a student athlete and he credits the coaches he had during his high school years for

that first-time curling creates is not only priceless, but what keeps her wanting to help out. She particularly

likes it when schools bring their kids to the rink. “That’s the most fun thing ever,” she says bubbling over with enthusiasm. “They come in not knowing anything and then they get a rock in the house and it’s just so much fun.” Curling has provided Maria many wonderful moments, many of which involve a bit of levity, like the time a junior curler threw a rock down ice while wearing her glove. “I can still remember seeing it go down the ice on top of the stone,” she says. “All the way to the other end.” And if she’s not teaching or conducting clinics, you’ll find Maria curling. She says her husband Roma is a “curling widow” but he does join her in the Friday Night Mixed League. Her favourite memory from the ever-popular league is the time when a curler placed a diamond engagement ring on a rock and threw it down ice to an unsuspecting skip who he asked to marry him. Unfortunately for the Chilliwack Curling Club, Maria is following her husband to Australia for the next couple of years. She says she has already searched out curling opportunities down under, but isn’t finding much. But she will return, she promises, and when she does she hopes it is to a new Chilliwack Curling Club, something city council has earmarked funding for in 2018.

this commitment and dedication to bringing out the best in players that led Mike to launching the Red Zone Academy in 2010. Working with each individual posi-

tion separately, Red Zone members get high-level, sport-specific training that creates greater strength and mobility. “Our kids are faster, stronger and in better shape is what parents tell me,” Mike says. “They can see the difference.” And Mike’s commitment to the players doesn’t stop there. He also works with local high schools to make sure players have the right academic courses to enrol them into university programs. “He works hand in hand with the student and the school making sure the students have the best opportunity waiting for them once they graduate,” says Mike’s wife Jodi. And Mike is quick to give a lot of credit to his wife for her support over the years. “She’s honestly my biggest fan,” he says. “I couldn’t ask for anything more from her.” Mike has also been fortunate enough to have passed on his love and genes for football to son Chris, a highly recruited 17-year-old offensive lineman who stands six-footthree and weighs 330 pounds and plays on the midget team. “It’s been fun and I’ve been fortunate,” Mike says. And this season he’s looking for the ultimate payoff for many years with the same group of players. “I would like to get them their title,” he says. “I think this year is their best opportunity.”

MARIA MAILLOUX An infectious enthusiasm for the game of curling

2015 Community Sport Hero Maria Mailloux. Maria also runs a “Getting Started League” that mixes both on-ice play and off-ice theory.

“People that come out of that league are pretty good curlers,” she says. For Maria, watching the excitement

MIKE DERKSEN Excelled as a player and even more as a coach

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2006 Jim Sache, Joe Ogmundson, Laura Watson, Max Abrams, Mike Hawley, Ron Duke, Pat Webber

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“Congratulations to the 2015 winners of the Chilliwack Sport Hero Awards. Your dedication and enthusiasm help make Chilliwack a great community for all.”

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athie MacDonald has fond memories of training with her swim team in Vancouver back in 1956. Former Canadian Olympic coach Percy Norman would walk alongside the pool yelling at Kathie and her teammates, “Have a good time. But do your best!” It’s a memory that has stayed with the 76-year-old and influenced her coaching and leadership for the past eight years at the Special Olympics Chilliwack. “It reminds you that [sports] are supposed to be fun, it’s not supposed to be dead serious,” says Kathie. “It’s supposed to make people smile and make people relax.” That’s something she has tried to pass on to the athletes in her tireless volunteer role at the Chilliwack branch of Special Olympics British Columbia (SOBC). In her time at the local SOBC, Kathie has been the volunteer and program co-ordinator, a coach, and a member of the executive committee. “She always worked with the best interests of all athletes in mind, ensuring that programs ran smoothly,” says Valerie Monty, co-local co-ordinator of the organization in her Sports Hero nomination for MacDonald. “She played a key role in building the strong organization we have today.” Monty added that no matter how

KATHIE MACDONALD ‘Have a good time. But do your best!’

2015 Community Sport Hero Kathie MacDonald. full Kathie’s plate was she would always take on more if it could help SOBC Chilliwack. And to say Kathie’s plate is full is an understatement. The driving force behind her original involvement in the program is

Kathie’s grandson Tyrone, who is intellectually disabled himself. When Tyrone’s parents were unable to care for him as a baby, Kathie and her husband took on the role of raising their grandson. After moving to Chilliwack from the

Interior, Kathie got involved with the SOBC branch because they wanted to keep Tyrone active. But now an illness in their family has forced yet another caretaker role on Kathie, meaning she had to take a break from volunteering.

It became too much to balance both family and the other responsibilities she had taken on. As an indication of how much she had been doing at the Chilliwack program, Kathie’s former position was split into four separate jobs after she left. “She has continued to make herself available even in ‘retirement’ to help out or share her knowledge with those learning the ropes,” Monty says. And Kathie can’t wait to get back to it again when her other responsibilities lessen. From her eight years at the Special Olympics, she doesn’t cite a specific moment that has her returning to help. Instead, it’s an unabating “feeling inside of warmth” that has Kathie hooked. Watching the athletes develop athletically and socially over their time with the organization is all the reward the former banker needs. Kathie says she gives her time because it’s important to see the Special Olympics athletes happy and to achieve the goal that they’ve set out for themselves, not one that’s been pushed on them. “It’s not what the coach wants or what the parent wants, it’s got to be the person themself,” Kathie says. While she’s passing on coach Norman’s advice from her own youth, Sport Hero Kathie MacDonald is also living it, having a good time but doing her best.

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Tales, Legoland, Legoland, Minions Minions and and more. more. Tales, Classes run 9am-3pm Monday to Friday Classes run 9am-3pm Monday to Friday for ages run 6-9 and 10-15 in July and August Classes 9am-3pm Monday to Friday for ages 6-9 and 10-15 in July and August for Registration ages 6-9 andonline 10-15atinwww.csopa.ca July and August Registration online online at www.csopa.ca www.csopa.ca Registration office@csopa.ca orat604-792-9469 office@csopa.ca or 604-792-9469 office@csopa.ca or 604-792-9469

Summer at the Heron Reserve

Spending time outside in nature is good for the whole family. At the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, you can wander the trails with children of all ages. Children will enjoy climbing the tower, sneaking into a bird blind to catch a glimpse of local animals, or spotting frogs along the edges of the waterways. Watch the website for free programs this summer including our Family Pond Prowl, Twilight Walk, and Open House. Stop by the Rotary Interpretive Centre to see the displays. The volunteers on duty will tell you all about the site and offer you a map. Research has shown that being out in nature is important to the healthy development of children. Drop by the Heron Reserve and enjoy exploring this summer. www.chilliwackblueheron.com

Agassiz-Harrison Museum Kent, PO Box 313, 6947, Lougheed Highway, Agassiz Just into the grounds of the Pacific Research Station on Scenic 7 after you cross the tracks heading west Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Falls, On Highway # 1 16 km east of Chilliwack The sixth highest falls in Canada drops 122 metres down from the side of almost 7,000 foot Mount Cheam flowing into Bridal Creek. The Bridal Falls Park is located at the site of the ancient aboriginal village of Popkum which dates back to the 1700s. The trail from the parking lot is an easy twenty minute walk to the base of the falls. The scenic day use area at the foot of the Falls includes: picnicking area with tables, cold water taps and pit and flush toilets

Box 129 Hope BC V0X 1L0 Hwy #1 East from Vancouver, exit #170 at Hope, located 30 minutes north of Hope (or 35 minutes south of Lytton.) 604 867-9277 Fax: 604 867-9279 Hell's Gate Airtram takes visitors on a 152 meter (502 foot) descent through the scenic Fraser Canyon over wild white water to this beautiful landscaped historic site. Facilities include: Simon’s Cafe, Gold Panner Gift Shop, Education Centre, Fudge Factory, Gold Panning, Simon’s Wall, Observation Decks & Suspension Bridge. Open Daily April through October 6984149

• Art Camp & lessons with wildlife artist John LeFlock

Popkum, just east of Chilliwack on Highway 1. Travelling west, take Exit 135, head north on Highway #9, turn east on Yale Road East, turn west onto Egley Road. From the west take Exit 138 Phone: 604-702-5024, Cheam Wetlands offers a variety of activities: wildlife viewing, bird watching, picnicking, walking and hiking. It is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, and as of Jan 2005 168 bird species over 60 species nesting and raising young.

Hell's Gate Airtram

Musical Theatre Summer Day Camps Musical Theatre Summer Day Camps Musical Theatre Day Singing, dancingSummer and acting in Camps a fun Singing, and in Singing, dancing dancing andaacting acting in aa fun fun environment. Each week new theme ~ Fairy environment. Each aa new theme ~ Tales, Legoland, Minions more. Each week week newand theme ~ Fairy Fairy environment.

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• Half day camps with outdoor games and activities • Themed workshops & activity sessions Check out our website for free family events and programs throughout the summer. For more information on all programs, visit our website. Information www.chilliwackblueheron.com herons@shawbiz.ca

We offer the following programs in a safe, secure and fun environment for children to grow and develop *Infant/ Toddler * 3 - 5 Year Program * Preschool *After School Care Two Locations - East Chilliwack Elementary - Rosedale Traditional Tracy Larson (owner/operator) 604-991-6147 cell abc_123play@yahoo.ca

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