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Trustee byelection attracts 14 hopefuls Chilliwack voters go to the polls Dec. 12 The Chilliwack School District byelection has drawn 14 candidates – more than twice the number that ran in the last byelection. The official nomination period closed at 4 p.m. on Friday, leaving five weeks before the Dec. 12 voting day. The byelection was called following the recent death of longtime school trustee Martha Wiens. Those hoping to secure a seat on the board are: Alisha Atkinson, Ray Blanchette, Paula DeWit, John Edwards, Angelina Gosselin, Karen Jarvis, Brian Mielke, Marion Mussell, Bob Patterson, Megan Praat, Perr y Sherstobetoff, Robert Stelmaschuk, Lisa Thébault, and Doug Wiens. Advanced polling will take place at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be voting opportunities at Chilliwack General Hospital/Bradley Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 11, and from 3-5 p.m. at Cascade Lodge on the same day. General voting day is Saturday, Dec. 12 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Polling locations are at Chilliwack Middle School Gymnasium (46354 Yale Road); Cultus Lake Community School Gymnasium (71 Sunnyside Avenue); Rosedale Traditional Community School Gymnasium (50850 Yale Road); and, Sardis Elementary School Gymnasium (45775 Manuel Road). A byelection held in 2013 to replace Louise Piper drew only six candidates. Dan Coulter won that election. The total number of votes cast was 1,453.
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A City of Chilliwack bylaw officer records the demolition of the old Safeway building downtown Monday morning.
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Safeway comes down with a crunch and a crash A building that stood vacant for more than a decade took just minutes to come down Monday morning. Demolition of the old Safeway building on Main Street had been in the works for weeks. Seen as a key piece in the revitalization of the downtown, the property – which occupies a full city block – has long been eyed for its development potential. However years of inactivity prompted the City of Chilliwack to call on the owners to tear the
building down. In August council tabled a resolution that would require the owners to demolish the building within 90 days and sell the property. Sobeys, which had acquired the land when it bought Canada Safeway Ltd., moved swiftly. Before the resolution passed, it agreed to put the property up for sale and take the structure down. “Sobeys is in full agreement that the properties in their existing condition are not appealing
nor do they add to our mutual with ease. A handful of people stood by desire to have a vibrant downtown,” wrote Sobeys vice presi- to watch. The demolition is dent Earl Brown in not the final chapa letter to Mayor ter for the property. Sharon Gaetz. video-online] Just last week On Monday, Chilliwack city after nearly two council approved weeks of prepa- www.theprogress.com a rezoning that rator y work, the changed it from giant backhoes from Clear view Grinding Ltd. commercial to high-density resimoved in. Massive wood timbers dential and CD-15. The land is currently for sale, that gave the building its characteristic shape were pulled down for $3.2 million.
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New sign marks new jobs for Chilliwack Sam Bates The Progress The Convergys call centre (formerly Stream) is showing off its new face to the community. “Today marks the day that we stop talking about Stream, and we consistently and always talk about Convergys,” said site director Mike Robinson at the unveiling event on Nov. 5. The call centre had been operating as Stream since 2001, but the acquisition by former competitor Convergys is now complete. They celebrated more than a new sign on the wall. The new sign represented significant
changes for their global clients, the growing Chilliwack community, and their employees, those who have been there for years and all of the 150 new people they are welcoming to the team. “The Convergys world is not entirely different from the Stream world, it’s just bigger. About three times bigger,” Robinson explained. Now part of an organization operating from 150 locations in 31 countries, with 125,000 employees providing service in 47 languages, they have more capability than ever. When you have questions that require support for some of the biggest and best-known
brands around the world, it may be a Chilliwack employee who answers your call. During the unveiling event, staff members were excitedly demonstrating how to use some of the products from the new clients that they support, like the thermal imaging cameras from FLIR, or high-flying drones from Parrot. Convergys is in the midst of a hiring blitz, they are still looking to fill 95 positions in customer service, sales, or technical support. All you need to get your foot in the door at Convergys is an ability to learn, a desire to take care of customers, and a base
level of technical knowledge. Essentially, if you can operate a smartphone, they’ll teach you the rest. There are major opportunities for growth, too. Employees Andrew Ego, Cory Gauvin and Sara Hummel talked about the varying degrees to which they’ve progressed to be leaders in the organization. Even Convergys CEO Andrea Ayers started out as a call centre agent. For those who want to help customers navigate the leading edge of technology, Convergys is hosting a job fair on Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the call centre site (7955 Evans Road).
The Convergys (formerly Stream) call centre in Chilliwack is expanding their workforce to support exciting new clients. Site director Mike Robinson shows off some Parrot drones.
Runners chase dream of cleaner water Eric Welsh The Progress Four Chilliwackians are flying to Africa later this month on the trip of a lifetime. Kirsti and Brad Dueck and Ryan and Trish Huston have been invited by Run for Water to join a team of 18 Canadian runners traveling to Ethiopia. Over 10 days they’ll cover more than 100 kilometres of trails, including the highest road in Africa (14,000 feet above sea level). Eventually, they’ll end up in the remote village of Kudo, in the Tigray region. They’ll spend two nights in this place, home to 2,550 Ethiopians who lack access to clean water and schooling. This is the purpose of the trip and the part Kirsti most looks forward to. “We take for granted the fact we can just turn a tap on,” Kirsti said. “We have tons of water, and it’s always clean. We don’t have waterborne diseases or anything like that. Our children go to school and learn to read and write and we take that for granted too. We have the opportunity to make such a huge difference in the lives of so many people.” To make this journey, each Canadian is charged with raising $7,000. Through their combined efforts, Kudo will get a clean-water system and a new primary school building for children up to Grade 8 (complete with a latrine and playground). Kudo’s youngsters will also get school supplies. “Run for Water partners with Imagine 1 Day, an organization in Ethiopia whose goal is providing primary education available to everyone in the country by 2025 or thereabouts,” Kirsti said. “The children in Kudo don’t have that. They were born into their circumstances and didn’t have a choice. So for those kids, this gives them hope for their future.” Kirsti and Brad have long had a passion for Africa. Coming out of med-school 20 or so years ago, Brad was required to work a rural practicum. For most doctors in British Columbia, that means doing a stint in places like Terrace or Fort St. James, Nelson or Nakusp. A family connection provided Brad the option to head overseas. He and
Brad Dueck, Kirsti Dueck, Trish Huston and Ryan Huston (left to right) are traveling to Ethiopia this month, looking to bring clean water to the tiny village of Kudo. SHARON SIMPSON PHOTO
Kirsti ended up in Zimbabwe where he did his six-month residency and she worked as a nurse. “It was just, again, what they didn’t have,” Kirsti recalled. “We saw gloves being re-used, hanging out to dry in the regular air when they were supposed to be sterile. They were dealing with diseases that we figured out how to deal with decades before. There was a 25 per cent HIV rate, which was astonishing to us.” “It was eye-opening how behind the times they were, but it was so good for us to step out of our culture and realize how much we have and how privileged we are.” The trick Kirsti and company face now is getting other people to reach the same conclusion and open their wallets when they’ve never been face to face with such things. The fate of a village thousands of miles away doesn’t resonate with everyone when problems exist just around the corner. “One person on our team talked to a woman and she just decided to give $10,000 on the spot,” Kirsti grinned.
“We’re so lucky here, yet there’s this village over there, where, if we just provide a little bit of help, we can give a child clean water for life.” If fundraising is the major challenge, the physical demands of this trip run a very close second. They’ll start at a high-altitude training camp for elite athletes called Yaya village. “It’s trail running, so you’re going up and down mountains,” Kirsti said. “All of our runs will be in completely different climates — desert like, then high altitude — hopefully we’ll be able to survive that.” “Anything above 8,000 feet, you can have some problems, and we’ll be at 10,000 to 14,000 feet. Usually you’d acclimatize for a couple days as you go, but we’re going to be there for a shorter period of time. I don’t think we’ll have problems because it’s still on the lower end of things and not super, super high.” “If anyone does have mountain sickness I guess we’ll just go back down.” Along the way, Kirsti will visit
many villages, see 2000-plus year old cave churches and hang with worldclass marathoner Haile Gebrselassie. “I love rock climbing, and these caves are on a trail that just keeps going higher and higher,” Kirsti said. “I’m definitely looking forward to that.” Still, the last stop, Kudo, is the key and Kirsti expects to feel quite emotional. “They have these ceremonies they put on, and it’s a party,” Kirsti laughed. “The one thing I remember so much from Zimbabwe is the kids and how intrigued they are by you. I love kids to begin with, and for some of them it’s literally going to be their first time seeing a white person. I’m told they come up to you, pet you and sometimes pinch you.” “Being with those children and the people we’re raising money for, that will make it so much more real to me. Contribute to the cause online at chimp.net/groups/run-ethiopia-2015. Get Run for Water info at abbotsford.runforwater.ca
Police investigate ‘targeted’ abduction Chilliwack RCMP are looking for a Surrey man who allegedly assaulted and abducted a woman from a home in Yarrow on Thursday. Montgomery James Ash is facing a number of charges, including kidnapping, assault with a weapon and uttering threats to Montgomery cause death James Ash or bodily harm. The incident began at around 4:15 Thursday morning when police received a report of a break and enter. When RCMP arrived they found a male who told police he had been assaulted by the suspect. The man had forced his way into the home and abducted a female from the house. Supported by RCMP investigators of the General Investigation Support Team, and the UFVRD Serious Crime Unit police initiated a multijurisdictional search for the missing woman. She was found approximately one hour later in Surrey. Both victims were examined for non-life threatening injuries and released from hospital. “The suspect is known to the victims and the incident was targeted,” said RCMP Cpl. Mike Rail. “Police caution anyone who thinks they have seen Ash not to approach him and urge you call police or 911.” Ash is described as a Caucasian male, 175 cm (5’9”), 77 kg (170 lbs), blue eyes, brown hair with short shaved hair and an athletic build. Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Montgomery James Ash is asked to contact their local police or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Jennifer Feinberg The Progress It’s not just another climate change film about melting glaciers and sad polar bears. This Changes Everything, a film and discussion sponsored by the Chilliwack chapter of Council of Canadians, is at G.W. Graham theatre, on Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. “We thought it would be a good opportunity to take advantage of this powerful tool to address a broad range of issues,” said council member Suzy Coulter. The documentar y was hot off the festival circuit when it was offered to CoC chapters for community events, and 26 film screenings are being held across Canada. What the film does do is offer a glimmer of hope by offering a window onto what’s being done at the grass roots level. “This story is where the long road to global warming began,” said author Naomi Klein. “When I realized that, I stopped tuning out those sad polar bears
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president of Chilliwack Field Naturalists, Tim Cooper, UFV physics professor, Carrielyn Victor, a traditional plant practitioner, and Sardis student Meaghan McNary. “For many of us, it was a wake-up call to experience the prolonged drought we saw in our region last summer,” Coulter said. Water levels were low and river temperatures were high. Blueberries and corn were ripe way earlier than usual. “The film speaks to some of the food
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Single-vehicle accident claims life of young Agassiz father An Agassiz man was killed in a single vehicle crash Friday evening, leaving behind an 18-monthold son and a new wife who is expecting their second child in January. The incident occurred on
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Funding approved for school upgrades their serviceable life. At AD Rundle Middle School, $710,000 will be spent on mechanical and heating system upgrades.Upgrades include a new roof mounted HVAC unit, dust collection system, ventilation units for the gymnasium and classrooms, and a new high efficiency condensing boiler. These upgrades are expected to improve air quality, flow and energy efficiency by up to 10 per cent.
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As war has changed in indescribable ways over the last century, the face of our Remembrance Day ceremonies is changing too. Gone are the veterans of the First World War and ever dwindling are those Second World War and Korean War veterans whose stories are so entrenched in our collective Canadian consciousness. Yet we must continue to honour and recognize – to remember – those sacrifices that helped define and shape our history and culture. At the same time, we recognize the tremendous contributions of those who have stepped forward to serve their country and have given much in recent conflicts, in addition to those men and women – husbands, fathers, mothers and daughters – who have helped bring peace to war-ravaged countries around the world. Our commemoration on Nov. 11 is not about glorifying war; far from it. There is no question that the world would be a far better place were soldiers and armies no longer needed. However, the reality is that at present, the world is not that place. And so this Remembrance Day we give thanks to those who have laid down their lives, to those who have left loved ones in Canada to try to do some good a world away, and to those who fought and returned, forever changed. To those here on the homefront, from Second World War victory gardeners to today’s parents and children who wave good-bye from the dock to today’s Armed Forces members, you too deserve our thanks for what is, too often, a thankless job. We take a moment today to remember all of those sacrifices, and the many more besides. Thank you. ~ Black Press
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Conservation officers a thin green line VICTORIA – The B.C. government declared the first Conser vation Officer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110-year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.” This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people. The ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards. Chief Conser vation Of ficer Doug Forsdick presented long-service medals and two commendations for lifesaving. One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June. He reached them in rough, windy conditions when they were waist-deep in water, far from shore. The other went to CO Andrew
Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it to shore. An exemplar y ser vice medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up Tom with Fort Nelson FLETCHER RCMP of ficers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area. As darkness fell, Kneller found a second injured hunter, got the group together, built a fire and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m. NDP environment critic
Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event. He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002. Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. The number has “hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal staff for peak hunting and fishing periods. Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the phone to ring. They patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital. Chandra Herbert also blasted the government for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO
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days. “What’s next, bake sales?” he said. The real story is a bit more complicated. In March I reported that the B.C. Liberal government finally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fishing licence sales to the society. Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury. Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization. The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract also calls on it to
contribute to enforcement. This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working. The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach. It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Ex-candidate calls for electoral reform I would like to offer a response to letters in your Wednesday paper correcting Dick Harrington for seeming to blame voters for the election results. As the NDP candidate, I would like to say on record that I respect the results and am confident that the voters made the right decisions at both the local and national levels given the constraints or our first-past-the-post system. Yet, the system is seriously flawed and should be corrected. It is no wonder that people like Dick Harrington feel a sense of disappointment and discouragement. Dozens of people,
including myself, had to commit thousands of hours of time and dollars for a year – since December 2014 - for an end we always knew would probably involve defeat. Our platform was strong and we had a good team, yet the first-past-the-post system means that our efforts did not have an impact on governance in any appreciable way. Likewise, for those who voted for us, their almost 10,000 votes should have mattered more. Therefore, I will watch carefully to see what comes of the commitment of this government to electoral reform. What is required to correct this prob-
lem is proportional representation, not the preferential ballot system Justin Trudeau has said he prefers, which will skew the system to a two-party system. If these reforms are not made, then I, myself, could not in good conscience advise someone to run in a riding like this for anything except the dominant Conservative Party. Too much is asked of nondominant party candidates for too little impact. In this sense, democracy will diminish even more over time without electoral reform. Seonaigh MacPherson
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No cornered market on understanding the issues makes it sound as though he has cornered the market on knowing the issues. I’m sure that I and many others study and know the issues. Mr. Harrington refers to assumptions made by conservatives, and calls Maurice Les and myself local conservatives. This must also be an assumption, because I did not state who I
voted for, and I don’t think Mr. Les did in his reply to Mr. Harrington. Mr. Harrington must be a mind reader, as well as being a political genius. My previous letter stated I had not voted for the Liberals, or the NDP. I guess he had a 50-50 chance I voted Green or Conservative. I, in fact, voted Conservative based on my thoughts
and opinions on the economy, national safety, and world affairs. Though my “team” lost, I am glad the voter turnout was up, and younger people involved. Hopefully Mr. Harrington can recover from his disappointment, and find something positive to write about. Bill Wearing Greendale
Pediatric Observation Unit gets a boost The Chilliwack General Hospital, with the fundraising support of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, is in the process of creating a new Pediatric Observation Unit for the community of Chilliwack. Included in this project is the need for renovations to the third floor of the hospital (next to maternity) and the purchase of equipment to provide care to our pediatric population. The renovations are almost done and last week Home Depot came and totally prepared and painted all of the walls and doors to make it
look child-friendly and colourful. I would like to thank all of the staff at Home Depot who volunteered their time, and the Chilliwack Home Depot store for donating all the materials needed for this three day painting project. Home Depot showed tremendous community support. The staff there told me they were “giving back” to Chilliwack for the support they’ve received since opening. It was a job well done with a lot of enthusiasm by the Home Depot staff! What a team! On behalf of the “Rotary Club
of Chilliwack-Fraser Pediatric Observation Unit”, I would like to thank them for completing this work, as well as the generous support from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser, Sardis Kiwanis Club, Fraser Valley Shrine Club, CGH Auxiliary, Grand Pappy’s Home Furniture, Longfellow’s Furniture and other private donors. We hope to open early in 2016 and further donations can be made to the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. Rejeanne McLean RN PNC CNE Co-Lead for the Chilliwack General Hospital Pediatric Observation Unit
Could Molson tap into Chilliwack ag land? Further to agricultural land usage, and the OCP. Molson Brewery may consider relocating to agricultural land in
Chilliwack. It will be interesting to see how City Council reacts to the possibility of a multi-million
dollar processing plant making its home in Chilliwack. The possibility of 241 very well paying jobs and the
spin off to local support industries may allow council to consider resetting its compass. Fred Petersen Chilliwack, BC
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Royal City Youth Ballet Company Society proudly presents, g ballet,, the Nutcracker. for the 27th season,, the full length
Local group hopes film will spark action on climate change “It’s the bold assertion that in confronting this crisis head on as citizens, we may have our best chance of addressing the root causes. More and more people are understanding this may be how to change direction,” Coulter said. The documentar y follows some grass-roots efforts and movements that span the globe. It was filmed in nine countries and five continents over four years, and billed as “an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change” in part by showing how the cult of growth at any cost has been catastrophic. It comes at the questions with a fresh perspective; the perfect
antidote when people stop listening or caring about the environmental apocalypse. It presents seven portraits of communities on the front lines, from Montana’s Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to smoggy Beijing and beyond. Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. The doc builds to its most controversial and exciting idea: to seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. The timing of the local screening was also good, said Coulter, particularly in the face of the
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Chilliwack Barn Dancing group puts a fresh face on old tradition Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack Barn Dancing is a new group in town geared to sharing and promoting the art of contra dancing. “It’s a great way to build community,” said Valerie Flokstra, vice chair of the group’s board of directors. “You don’t even need a partner. Most people will end up dancing with everyone in the room by the end of the night.” Contra dancing is like square dancing. But it differs in that two lines of dancers will face each other while a caller yells out the moves like “dosido” or “swing your partner.” Their first family-friendly, alcohol-free event is set for Nov. 14 at Chilliwack United Church hall. The hope is that contra dancing will blossom into an ongoing, monthly activity for new members, “hopefully forever,” Flokstra said. She tried it out in Vancouver last year and was hooked immediately. “I love the community spirit,” she said. “I also love the historical aspects of it as someone who has always been fascinated by historical fiction.” Flokstra said it helps take her mind off studying chemistry and physics at UFV. “I definitely have a heart for the music as well.”
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Contra dancing Irish g to traditional tr music dates back to pioneer times in North America and back to the Europe of old. “Contra dancing was what 18th century pioneers did for fun when they came together for barn-raisings and harvest events. “They’d work hard all day and then someone would pull out an old fiddle and everyone would dance!” It was known as Country Dancing in England, and Contra Dance in France. You may have seen people lined up to contra dance to old-time jigs and reels if you’ve ever seen the TV show, Little House on the Prairie. “We didn’t want to name our website, Contra Dancing and went with ‘Chilliwack
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Barn Dancing’ as a group name because no one knows what contra dancing is yet,” Flokstra said. It’s an excellent way to get exercise, and takes no real dancing experience or talent. “If you can walk in a circle, you can do it. It’s a series of simple moves.” The first practice the group held was at her house. “It was a bit squishy but now we have the talent and experience needed to open it up to all of Chilliwack to join us.” The nearest place outside of Chilliwack to find contra dancing is in Vancouver. The local group has joined the Canadian Square and Round Dancing Society to make it all official. “It would be a great thing for Chilliwack and I think it will really bring people together.” The Nov. 14 event is one of four dances they’re organizing for the second Saturday of each month at 7:30 p.m., with future 2016 dates set for: Dec. 12, Jan. 9 and Feb. 13 at the church hall. Beginners are welcome. They even offer a half-hour lesson at first to get everyone up to speed. Admission is $8 per person or $20 per family, and dances will be held at Chilliwack United Church Hall, 45835 Spadina Ave. See more at Chilliwack Barn Dancing.
The Chilliwack Players Guild will present the hilarious winter Panto Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Nov. 19 to 28 in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Often called Pantomimes, these broad, satirical comedy productions can sometimes be confusing for modern North American audiences, who feel that “mime” constitutes a non-verbal presentation. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Pantos, a long – loved winter tradition in England, are filled with songs, slapstick comedy, and dance, along with corny gags that often contain local jokes and digs at the current political situation. The themes are usually taken from old Fairy Stories, such as Jack and The Bean Stalk and Cinderella. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs is a classic example of the genre, containing stock characters such as Evilynn, the wicked Queen, Fairy Flora, Prince Valiant and, of course, Snow White, Evilynn’s beautiful daughter. Panto tradition often has the ‘’Dame,‘’ in this case Evil Evilynn, played by a man, and the male hero played by an attractive young woman, known as the Principal Boy. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a show for the whole family from children through to grandparents and interaction between audience and performers is encouraged, providing many opportunities for a fun – filled and entertaining theatrical experience. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is directed by Malcolm Mincher and produced by John and Fran Ayris, all Players Guild veterans. Evilynn the wicked Queen will be played by Ralph Jones, with Elizabeth Monaghan taking the role of Princess Snow White with Cruze Hurley as the charming Prince Valiant. Two other traditional roles: Clarissa the Cook and her slow witted son Muddles are played by Janet Fox and Darrin Kennedy. Joan Hogan takes the role of Fairy Flora. Rounding out the cast of 28 performers is a crazy collection of dwarfs, villagers, soldiers, dancers and henchmen. Ticket prices are: Adults $20, students and seniors $15 and children under ten years of age $10. Tickets can be purchased in person at The Cultural Centre box office at 9201 Corbould Street or by phone at 604-391-7469. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 19 to 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. along with Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. There is also a special student/ school matinee on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m.
Janet Fox and Joan Hogan perform in the upcoming Chilliwack Players Guild production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.
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Brain injury group promotes helmet awareness The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) is receiving $101,119 in funding to enhance three programs to support people with acquired brain injuries. The FVBIA provides services throughout the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope. The FVBIA will be able to expand its Pay It Forward program into Langley and Mission which focuses on a variety of health and wellness programs for those with an acquired brain injury. As well, the FVBIA will expand its prevention and awareness programs to reach a wider audience and is now able to
buy new helmets for the bike safety program in Chilliwack. Additionally, the organization will be able to develop a oneon-one life skills program to support people improve their independence. “Funding for communitybased associations has been critically short for years and sometimes the local brain injury groups are the only supports people with acquired brain injuries have,” FVBIA executive director Carol Paetkau said. “Thank you to the Government of British Columbia for recognizing the value of community-based services for this population.” “Students in our commu-
Hope in the Fraser Valley.” In May, the government provided $3 million in funding over three years to the Brain Injury Alliance which has distributed funding to organizations in two stages. In the first stage, $10,000 was provided to each of B.C.’s 16 communitybased, non-profit brain-injury service providers to help with operational costs. In the second stage, braininjury organizations in B.C. receive funding based on applications for programs specific to their needs. These organizations run programs and services to help reduce the incidence of injury or directly help those affected by brain injuries.
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Having bad breath or ‘halitosis’ can be an embarrassing and frustrating issue to deal with. We all at some point in time have experienced our own bad breath, or someone else’s. Sometimes no matter how much we brush, floss or rinse we cannot escape that lingering odour, or metallic taste. So, what are the most common causes of bad breath, and how do we deal with them? Oral infections are a major source of foul odours. They can be deep inside the jaw bone around the root or more superficial around the gum line. They can sometimes drain pus into the mouth, and enter the bloodstream circulating to vital organs like the heart. These infections can actually affect a person’s ability to properly control their blood sugar levels as well. Old fillings with poor seals around the teeth and decay around the fillings can also affect bad breath. If there are rough areas around older fillings bacteria will start to reside there in larger numbers. These bacteria will eventually
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Chilliwack Hospice Society says it is thrilled to announce that the 12th annual November Night Gala raised a record $110,000 to help support Hospice programs and services. The Vintage Hollywood themed event was held at The Squiala Hall on Nov. 7, and was attended by close to 200 people. Guests were entertained throughout the evening with members of The Chilliwack Player’s Guild, The CSO Starlets, living tables, a roving magician, swing dancers, and the one and only MC and auc-
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Date Book Date Book is a free community service provided by The Chilliwack Progress to local community and non-profit organizations. If you would like to be part of Date Book, please email your listing to: events@ theprogress.com. You can also add your event to our online calendar at www.theprogress.com/ calendar. Nov. 14 – Prepare to be dazzled on Saturday evening as the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus open their 2015-16 season at 7:30 p.m. in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, November 14, with a bang! The orchestra offers its own version of Cirque in collaboration with many guest artists from the Fraser Valley and beyond in this spectacular concert. Blink Acro of Vancouver are to be the featured performers, along with members of Fraser Valley Academy of Dance. Bring the family for the special family price of $60. General admission $25/student $15. For tickets call 604391-7469 or chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or at the box office. Nov. 18 – The C h i l l i w a c k Opportunity Society is having their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm at 10135 Williams Rd, Fairfield Island. The general public is invited to attend. For information call Heidi at 604-795-9260
Nov. 19 – Chilliwack Metis Association will be holding its November General Meeting Thursday November 19, 7 p.m. at Central Elementary School Multi Purpose Room. Please come out and meet your new executive and share in the planning of our future. Any Questions call Joan 604-795-5489
Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. Please join us for Music in the Afternoon, a benefit concert for Christ Lutheran Church. The program features hymnsinging as well as choral and instrumental selections. Admission by donation. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 9460 Charles Street, Chilliwack. Church
office: 604-795-3864. Nov. 28 – Calling all vendors! The AgassizHarrison Lions presents the Annual Christmas Countr y Fair - Sat., Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall. For table info, call Joey: (604) 796-9951
Carolling Night For Everyone. The Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra invites guest players to join it on November 29th when it accompanies the “Sing-A-Long” Carol Sing sponsored by
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DIABETES COACH STUDY Looking for male coaches
This project is a partnership between the University of Victoria and Fraser Health Diabetes Health Centres. We are seeking men who have experience with type 2 diabetes either themselves or with family members to provide telephone support as a Coach to another person who is currently having difficulty managing their diabetes. We will involve you in a 3-day training session and then pair you with a study participant. Each week the Diabetes Coach is expected to spend 30 minutes speaking to a participant over the telephone. During the six month period we will provide you with ongoing support.
If you are interested in becoming a Diabetes Coach please contact the study coordinator, Suzanne at (604) 940 8973.
Call for nominations 2016 Vancity Board of Directors’ Election
The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to fill three director positions in the 2016 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to register for this session.
UFV ag program welcomes support from Otter Co-Op UFV agriculture students and faculty gathered recently to thank Otter Co-op for supporting their Agricultural programs through a $75,000 donation of funds and gifts-in-kind. The funding provided by Otter Co-op helped to build and outfit barn facilities in the UFV Agriculture Centre of Excellence (ACE) on the UFV Chilliwack campus. UFV has named the Otter Co-op Cold Barn in recognition of the donation. “Being hands-on is how we students learn best,” said Kayli Sartori, an agriculture student who plans to apply what she learns on the family hop farm in Chilliwack’s Columbia Valley. She thanked Otter Co-op on behalf of the students. “We like to be right there with the animals, plants, insects, and dirt.” Garr y Fehr, the director of the UFV Agriculture Centre of Excellence, thanked the Otter Co-op representatives for supporting local agricultural education at the Oct. 27 event. “The role of ACE and the Agriculture department at UFV is to connect producers and processors with researchers and entrepreneurs to develop new products,” he said. “We welcome partnerships like this because our goal
UFV agriculture students check out one of the observation barns at the university’s Agriculture Centre of Excellence in Chilliwack.
of growing the agricultural sector is enhanced by generous community members and businesses that are forwardthinking and invest in their community.” Otter Co-op general manager Jack Nicholson said that as a co-operative, his organization’s values include investing in the community and supporting sustainable initiatives. “Supporting UFV’s Agriculture programs is right in line with our values,” he said. Otter Co-op’s support of UFV Agriculture includes a cash donation towards capital costs of outfitting the new barn facility at the Agriculture Centre of Excellence, and “in kind” donations of feed, fuel, and other
supplies to support the livestock program. After the formal launch, there was lunch. Otter Co-op treated students, UFV representatives, and valued co-op customers to a barbecue lunch at the UFV Agriculture Centre of Excellence. Visitors the centre also got tours. Based in Aldergrove, Otter Co-op is a cooperative with several retail centres, a feed store, two bulk petroleum outlets, nine gas stations, and other associated businesses. Its customer base is largely drawn from the agricultural community, but anyone is welcome to become a member. The UFV Agriculture department offers several agriculture creden-
tials in the livestock and horticulture. The new UFV Agriculture Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a research hub for agriculture, bringing together and sharing expertise from UFV, the agriculture sector, and industry stakeholders. The ACE takes a multidisciplinary approach to agriculture, encouraging research and program development from a number of UFV departments. The areas of focus for the Agriculture Centre of Excellence include agribusiness and technology; food ingredients and value-added foods; sustainable production practices; skilled labour development and industry change; and rural entrepreneurship and agritourism.
Prospective candidates are required to submit confirmation of their intention to run by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Specific details about running for election can be found in the Candidates’ Package posted on our website, vancity.com. If you require a hard copy of this information, please contact the Governance Department at 604.877.7595.
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The Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame welcomes its Class of 2015 this weekend. The 1993-94 midget hockey provincial champions will be inducted during the first period intermission of Saturday night’s BCHL game between Chilliwack and Prince George. Here is their story. More than two decades have passed since a Chilliwack hockey squad won this city’s one and only midget AAA provincial title. To Derek Cranfield and his teammates, it feels like a lifetime ago since they dispatched Cowichan 7-1 to hoist the trophy. But when Cranfield, one of the goalies on that 1993-94 team, starts reminiscing the memories flood back. “It’s the way that we came together that stands out to me,” Cranfield recalls. “The cohesiveness and the bond we all had, playing for that one goal. That’s the way our group was and what I still remember all these years later.” Chilliwack’s midget teams were consistently among the best in that era, but they always seemed to be a player or two short of greatness. That year the team
Managed by Don Clark and coached by Neil Murphy and Marny Pfeifer, Chilliwack’s 1993-94 midget AAA hockey squad captured a provincial title in Fort St. John.
added Jeremy Lapeyre from Port Hardy, a player who’d go on to net 52 goals and 108 points in 51 games. He bolstered an attack that included 30-goal men Mark Knight (52-42-64-106), Brandon Tournier (5136-40-76) and Mike Pfeifer (54-30-37-67). “Adding Lapeyre gave us that push we needed to compete with some of the bigger associations,” Cranfield said. “We were always on the cusp, and with him coming in at the beginning of the season we thought we might have something special.” The team went 6-2 in preseason and 5-1-2 in tiering games. They lost in the final of the Cowichan tournament in mid-November, then launched into an 18 game regular season slate. “The goal from the onset for the coaches (Neil Murphy and Marny Pfeifer) and the team was that this was the year we had the potential to do something,” Cranfield says. “I don’t think we ever
said, ‘Hey, let’s go to provincials.’ But it was always in the back of our minds.” The team went 13-4-1 in regular season play, establishing an identity as a hard-working and hard-hitting group. Captain Chris Larsen set the tone with bonecrushing checks. Jim McCarron, Dean Goodey, Aaron Hoggan, Trevor Schulz, Kelly English, Kyle Murphy, Ian Clark, Shane Stoneson, Jody Lapeyre, Nigel Perras and Chad Martz — the team never stopped hustling and had the skill to make opponents pay. “We could play tough against the tough teams and could outfinesse finesse teams,” Cranfield explains. “We had the ability to adapt and change, but at the same time take it to teams.” “We had some pretty big boys on that team, especially on defence who weren’t too timid to play that aggressive style.” Cranfield and Derek England were the goal-
ies, backstopping the team in zone playoffs in February of 1994. “We beat Abbotsford in a best-of-two, which was great because they’d been our rivals for years,” Cranfield says. “Then we moved into a final four scenario where the team with the best record moved on to provincials.” Chilliwack beat South Delta 5-2 and Coquitlam 4-1 and lost 7-6 to North Delta. “It was an unreal feeling coming out of that, knowing we’d booked our ticket to Fort St. John,” Cranfield says. Provincials were three weeks later. Chilliwack started March 20 with a 6-5 win over Richmond. “It was a 5-5 game and we had all the pressure in the world on them in the last minute,” Cranfield says. “One of their players put his hand on the puck in the crease, and the refs had indicated a penalty shot, but there was all sorts of mass confusion at the benches.” “Jeremy (Lapeyre) wasn’t on the ice during
the play, but someone on our team nudged him and said, ‘Get on the ice now.’” “The refs said someone on the ice needed to take the shot, and he did.” “He shouldn’t have, but he ended up scoring the winning goal, and in a small tournament like that, the first win was so important.” Chilliwack dumped Williams Lake 4-1, Whitehorse 3-2 and Vernon 2-1. They reached the final where they destroyed Cowichan 7-1. “I would never say it was anti-climactic, but we took it to them and ran away with it in the end,” Cranfield says. “We had pretty much the whole third period where we knew we were in total control.” “The tough part is Chad (Martz) took a tough hit and was actually concussed at some point.” “I still remember that final buzzer going and the euphoria of winning, but then it was, ‘Where’s Chad? How’s
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Chad?’” Cranfield remembers a team trip to Boston Pizza and staying up till the early hours of the morning. “We were at the age where we were only drinking root beer, but it was still a memorable time,” he said. “The bus ride home was really fun and we weren’t done yet.” The team would move on to the interprovincial playof fs where they’d fall in two games to Red Deer. But that loss didn’t take the shine off of what they did. “We competed hard against them and had some circumstances that didn’t help us, like Chad’s injury,” Cranfield says. “I never regretted ending the season that way because we still had that provincial highlight.” “We hosted Red Deer at the Chilliwack Coliseum and we got to come out of that corner tunnel like we’d all seen the Chilliwack Chiefs do.” “Coming out to 2500 fans was a spe-
cial moment and I still remember the appreciation we got from our hometown.” Though many members of the team still live in and around Chilliwack, they haven’t been together as a group since 1994. Larson lives in Kamloops. Another is coming out from Edmonton. “I’ve talked to quite a few of the guys that last month or so,” Cranfield says. “Pretty much everyone is going to be there and it’s going to be fun.” “It’ll be interesting to swap stories and see what 20 years has done to each of us.” “We’ll have some pops and see where life has taken us and share the stories we remember.” ● See Friday’s Progress sports section for an article on Jack Covey, who is being inducted in the Judy Fitzsimmons Builder Category. Get more CSHOF information online at chilliwacksportshalloffame.com
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Streaking Chiefs stop Salmon Arm for sixth straight win tain took a drop pass from Darien Craighead on the right-wing wall, cut into the high slot and ripped a top-shelf shot off the iron and in. His eighth of the year gave the Chiefs a shortlived 1-0 lead at 5:40. Less than three minutes later, Salmon Arm defenceman Phil Middleton pinched down the left-wing wall in the Chilliwack zone and threw a shot on net. Crease crashing Thibault pounced on the rebound, popping it past Pelino. Shots on goal through 20 minutes were even at 10-10. Sukumaran netted a pair in the middle frame to break this game open.
The first came off an to one knee to block a Olivier Arseneau shot. point shot, nabbed the Camped to the left of puck and took off like the Salmon Arm net, a shot. Sukumaran got Sukumaran snagged the rebound and a step on his Salmon threaded a sharp-angle Arm defender through shot through Salmon the neutral zone, took Arm netminder Angus a pretty lead pass from Gooch, skated Redmond. in on net and The second went with the came with his forehand-backteam under hand deke, slipsiege late in the ping the puck middle frame. past Redmond. Salmon Arm His teamcontrolled leading 16th play in the of the year Chilliwack end Kale put him one for a good two off the league minutes on a KANE lead, co-held shift that looked by Penticton’s like it would Jost and end with a Silverbacks Tyson Sheldon goal or a Chiefs penalty. Nanaimo’s Kawaguchi ended the Rempel. With an army of siege when he dropped
The GW Graham Grizzlies senior varsity football team dumped the Mission Roadrunners 19-0 last Saturday to claim the Eastern conference crown. The Grizzlies went unbeaten in regular season play and launch their postseason drive this Saturday with a home game at Exhibition Stadium at 3 p.m. GWG will play South Kamloops. See Friday’s Progress sports section for more info.
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Huskers hire coach The BC Football Conference Valley Huskers announced Tuesday that a new head coach has been signed for the 2016 season. The team’s Human Resources committee reviewed all of the applications and made their recommendation to the board, hiring Jason Quinter as the new bench boss. Quinter comes from football lineage as the son of ex-Canadian Football League player, coach and general manager Bill Quinter. Quinter played three seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders in the mid1960s. He died in 2014, and his son honoured his memory by starting up the ‘Best in Class’ camps. Based in various locales around the province, Jason’s camps help prepare high school players for junior or
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NHL and college scouts in attendance, the Sukumaran show continued in period three. No. 11 in white scored his third of the game short-handed at 6:30. Austin Adam made a nice play to earn the assist, standing up a Salmon Arm rush in the neutral zone and springing Sukumaran on a breakaway. Redmond made the first save, but Sukumaran whacked away until the puck went in. Salmon Arm threw 10 pucks Pelino’s way in the final frame, most from the outside. The Ontario native stopped them all to secure his seventh win
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The Chilliwack Chiefs bottled up one of the BCHL’s most potent offences Sunday night, bouncing the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 4-1 at Prospera Centre. The Silverbacks skated into Chilliwack averaging 4.15 goals per game, second only to the high-flying Penticton Vees. But Colton Thibault was the only Salmon Armian to put a puck past Aidan Pelino as the home team played air-tight D. Vimal Sukumaran led the Chilliwack’s attack with three goals as they won their sixth straight game. Jordan Kawaguchi got the scoring started in this one. The Chilliwack cap-
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The Sardis Falcons senior boys’ cross-country crew cut through the muddy muck to finish fifth overall at last week’s BC Championship. The year end race was held at Vancouver’s Jericho Beach. Runners covered three laps around the park for a total of 6.9 kilometres. Two hundred and thirty nine athletes competed. Kristian Biela was the top Falcon, finishing 27th. Tanner Geary was 50th, Owen Wright 58th, Samir Rehmtulla 79th, Daniel James 89th, Logan Clegg 91st and Steven Landriault 132nd. Sardis finished 10th at last year’s event. The school will return a strong core of Grade 10’s in 2017, but loses several seniors including Biela, Gear y, Rehmtulla, Clegg, Keegan Lightle, Kai Soltys, Keegan Schramm-Smith and Jack MacIsaac. Find full results from this year’s provincials online at bcxc.ca
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Anyone with information that leads to the recovery and/ or conviction of individuals involved will be rewarded. It may have been loaded onto a trailer or vehicle in the vicinity of The Front Grocery & Liquor Store and Harrison Chinese Restaurant on the hwy leading into Harrison on the night of Oct 29/30. We will “sweeten” the reward for recovery in same condition. We will pay reward to the liberator of this machine upon its return no questions asked. This quad belongs to a family member who recently suffered some health issues. Please have compassion and return it!
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Key Responsibilities: • Provide first level technical support to internal and external users • Log all incidents and requests in the IT service management system • Troubleshoot Windows operating system, application & PC hardware issues • Performs routine Windows and network administration tasks including management of user accounts and passwords, and file and printer shares. • Monitor alarms and alerts and escalate incidents as required • Manage and support various in-house computer applications • Purchase, receive, & manage IT related supplies & spare-parts inventory • Purchase, configure, and deploy new computers for employees Required Skills / Experience: • A personal vehicle and valid BC driver license • Computer hardware and software service and support • Microsoft Windows and Office applications • Email infrastructure including IMAP, SMTP, ActiveSync, Exchange, Outlook • Network technologies including Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, switches, routers, WLAN, VPN, firewalls • Mobile setup and support including iPhone, Android, & Blackberry • Experience with Microsoft Server, Linux, & VOIP are strong assets • Preference for candidates with relevant post-secondary education or industry certifications including MCP, MCTS, A+, Network+, CCNA, etc. Compensation will be negotiated and is commensurate with experience and education. For further information, or to submit an application (including resume, cover letter, and references), please email hr@devrygreenhouses. com. Applications must be received no later than Nov 16, 2015. About DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. DeVry Greenhouses is a family owned and operated business. It was founded in the early 1930s in the Netherlands by Arnold and Pete’s grandfather. In 1989, Mr. & Mrs. Arie DeVry moved their business to Canada at which time Arnold & Pete joined their parents as 3rd generation growers. Our company has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and has become a large full service bedding plant supplier in western Canada, serving many chainstores and garden centers. Our core focus has always been quality, service, assurance of supply and a fair price. DeVry has greenhouses located in Chilliwack and Langley, BC, and in Picture Butte, Alberta, allowing us to offer “locally grown” products throughout both provinces and beyond.
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Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
AUTOMOTIVE COUNTERPERSON Are you keen on all things automotive with a commitment to continuous learning? Can you multi-task in a fastpaced environment with a smile on your face and still make customer service your first priority? Join the Fortin’s team of professionals where we want you to be the best you can be. Be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package and a great bunch of coworkers. We are willing to invest in your training if you come with the right attitude. Email resume to: gordg@fortins.com
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8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764
45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack
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St. John’s Anglican Church
Worship & Service 11:00 am 604-792-7299 The Friendly Place 46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd) Chilliwack B.C. www.mtshannonunited.ca
CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack
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Sunday Service: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM
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9am & 10:45am 9325 Main Street (604)792.6844 mainstreetchurch.ca
46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis
604-858-2229
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Helping others discover & live their best life in Jesus Sunday Morning Experience 10:00am
SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694
46510 1st Ave., Chilliwack www.firstave.org
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Pastor: Rob Brown Sunday School Service – 9:30am Worship Service – 10:50am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda
Everyone Welcome!
OBITUARIES
With sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Beth McCutcheon (nee Chester) on November 6th, 2015. Born May 20, 1925 in Mission, B.C. she was predeceased by her husband Robert McCutcheon (1999). She is survived by her children, Robert (Kayoko), Cheryl (Bill) and Laura (John) and her grandchildren Timothy (Kelsey), Thomas (Lathi) and Jenny (Landon). Beth grew up in Silverdale, B.C. She joined the RCAF and served as a wireless operator during World War II. After the war she became a teacher and worked in B.C., the Yukon, and Saskatchewan, ending her career in Chilliwack where she taught for 22 years. After her retirement she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and working as a volunteer. Beth was a dedicated teacher and loving mother. She will be remembered for her generous, kind nature. Special thanks to Dr. Hirst and the wonderful staff at Heritage Village. No funeral service by request.
Ruth Mary Peterson was born 92 years ago in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England. Ruth trained in her younger years as a seamstress and sewed many dresses, suits etc. over her life time. Ruth served in the English Land Army during the war, tending to crops and animals. She met and married a Canadian soldier who was killed In a German Prisoner of War Camp. At wars end, Ruth’s sense of adventure lead her to immigrate to Canada as a Canadian War Bride. She met and married Charlie Peterson in 1953 and had a daughter one year later. Ruth loved all craft type projects and beside her sewing, did ceramics, and embroidery and was a very prolific knitter, knitting beautifully right till her death. After Charlie’s death, she made numerous trips home to England, and traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and a few more exotic places.
Ruth was predeceased by her father George, mother Daisy, three brothers, Joe, John, and Dick Russell of England, and her husband Charles in 1981. Ruth is survived by her daughter Angela (Harry) Bailey, granddaughter Vanessa Bailey, great grandson Logan, and English nieces and nephews, Margaret, Ian, Alan, Paul, and Mark.
Morning Worship at 10:30 am Rev. Heather Anderson
Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com
8:00 am - Holy Communion 10:15 am - 142nd Anniversary Service 1918 Church of England Service
Memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Chilliwack, B. C. on Saturday, November 14th at 2:00.
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LEE REED Reed Lee, a long time resident of Chilliwack, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 29,2015 at 10:45am surrounded by family. He was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan December 1, 1949. Survived by Mother Annie Lee,wife Joy Lee. Children Kevin Lee, Tabitha Lee, Amanda Davidson; grandchildren Logan Lee, Rory Davidson, Shea Davidson. Pre-deceased by father George Lee and son Rory David Lee. Reed graduated in 1968 going on to work for the BC department of highways. He then went on to be an independent Truck driver for 47years. Funeral will be a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations to your nearest Legion or to the poppy fund.
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Ruth Mary (nee Russell) August 8, 1923 - November 4, 2015
Ruth was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and spent many hours studying her Bible.
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HUBERT Geraldine Marie Geraldine Marie Hubert died peacefully October 28, 2015 in Abbotsford at the age of 55. She is predeceased by her father Jean Joseph Hubert, a brother Gerard Joseph Hubert and a sister Marianne Marie Hubert. She is survived by her mother Therese Marie Hubert (Pelletier), 7 brothers: Raymond (Carol), Roland (Louise), Albert (Linda), Dolor (Carolann), Lucien (Judy), Claude, Marcel (Lisa) and 5 sisters: Lucille (Robert), Dolorese (Stan), Bertha (Ed), Claudette (Richter), and Muriel (Dean), many cousins, nephews and nieces. Her contagious smile, warm personality and willingness to help others will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Matthews House at Communitas Supportive Care Society or Chilliwack Opportunity Society.
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Elkin Betty Mae Betty Mae (Barton) Elkin passed peacefully on November 6, 2015 in her 90th year. Betty was born in Condor, Alberta on March 13, 1926. She is predeceased by her husband Harry in 1996 and sister Jean in 2002. Betty is survived by her brother Victor Barton, her two daughters Arlene (Larry) and Bonnie, and her son George (Beverly). She is also survived by two grand-daughters, five great grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandson. Harry and Betty settled in Chilliwack in 1948. Betty was very active in the Chilliwack Curling Club. The family would like to thank Dr. Madill and Dr. Mark for their care and compassion while treating our mom. Thank you also to the staff at PATH for their care of our mom. There will be a Celebration of Life held at Birchwood Retirement Residence, 45650 Patten Avenue, on November 16, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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BALMER JIM James Preston Balmer (Jim or Bomber to his friends), P. Geo, passed away at Chilliwack General Hospital on October 28th after a lengthy battle with an undiagnosed illness. Jim was born in Brandon, MB on December 10th, 1947, the first child of Audrey and Archie Balmer, stationed at the time at CFB Shilo, MB. Jim’s childhood was spent on military bases throughout Canada. He graduated from Grant Park High School in Winnipeg and was enrolled in first year science at the University of Manitoba at age 17. The following year, he transferred to the University of BC, graduating in 1972 with a degree in geology. He subsequently worked as a geologist for many various mining companies throughout the NWT, BC and AB, culminating his career in 2011 with Polaris Minerals as the mine manager of Orca Sand & Gravel in Port McNeill on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. His love for mining forged the creation of his consulting firm, and he continued to be heavily involved in the mining industry and as a member of the BC N.C.S. Mine Rescue/Safety Supervisors Association executive member until late 2014. Jim will be forever dearly missed and mourned by his family: daughter Janis, and grandchildren Leandra, Markus and Spencer, his loving wife Heidi and her children Whitney, Brittany and Riley, his sister Betty and her daughter, Alina, and his brother Kim and his wife Suzanne. A celebration of Jim’s life will take place at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack on November 21st, 2015 at 2 pm, with a reception to follow. Friends are encouraged to RSVP and to send a favorite picture of Jim, along with any condolences, to the family at j.balmer@shaw.ca In Lieu of flowers please forward donations to Jim’s favorite worthwhile cause Mine Rescue. BC Mine Rescue Assoc. Attention: Dale Lawson. C/O James P. Balmer Memorial , 990 Johnson St, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1V2.
MARQUARDSON Adele October 24, 1941- October 14, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a proud and loving Lady, Adele Marquardson on October 14, 2015. Adele will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter, Angie Johnson, son- in- law, Greg Johnson and three grandchildren, Madison, Kiefer and Keegan - all of Summerland, BC. Also mourning her passing, her Cousin Bernie Albrecht and family of Whiterock BC. Predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth Marquardson in 1977 and her Mother Natalie Mueller in 1990 and her Father who died in the war before she was born. Adele was Born in Hall, Austria and came to Canada in 1950 with her mother and made their new home in Winnipeg Manitoba. She married Ken Marquardson in 1960 and had one child. They moved every time Ken received a promotion living in all three Prairie provinces until they settled in Chilliwack in 1975. After Ken passed away in 1977, Adele went back to school for “Getting back into the work force”. This was life changing for her. Shortly after, she worked for Brian Minter at Country Gardens where she worked untill she left to take care of her Mother. Adele had a green thumb and loved to garden. She especially loved roses. She was a part of the “Rose Society” and won many first place ribbons which she was always so very proud of. In her younger life, she would swim across lakes and loved to play baseball, always the Captan of her team. She loved music, opera and her kitty cats.
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SAWATZKY George February 16, 1927 - November 7, 2015
As per her request, Adele was cremated. Internment of her ashes will take place at a private family gathering at a later date to be buried with her husband. A Celebration of Life to be announced in the Spring. You may send condolences to the family by visiting Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium (604) 792-1344 Henderson’s Funeral Homes 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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George worked in the hop yards, on construction, was a logger, and finally, a raspberry farmer. George & Martha farmed on Higginson Rd (now Stevenson), employing many fruit pickers for over 41 years. George served on the board of the East Chilliwack Co.op, was an active member of the Heart Support club, and was a faithful member of the Eden Mennonite Church, serving in many different capacities over the years. His trip to Alaska with Mennonite Disaster Service was most memorable.
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George is survived by 4 daughters and their families; Arlene and Jose Nieva & their children Mario (Kathleen Ross), Melanie (Jamie Carter), and Daniel (Ayako); Barb and Dale Paterson & their children Jennifer (Dean Fowler), Heather (Jason Lessard), and Cole; Norma and John Wilson & their children Trevor, Carter and Celina; and Kelly and Arnie Fast & their children Dustin, and Marlee (husband Ashley Riskin). His 5 great-grandchildren are Chanel, Kieffer and Quinn Fowler, and Judah & Leau Lessard. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha, in August 2014. He is survived by 1 brother, Bernie(Esther), 1 sister, Alma, sisterin-law, Eula Sawatzky, and brother-in-law, John Reimer. He had many special nieces and nephews who greatly appreciated his sense of humour and adventure. George lived a long and full life, was well-loved and will be missed terribly. His family will be forever grateful to Dr. Bull, the staff, and volunteers of the Cascade Hospice who provided comforting care in the last days. In addition, our dad would not have been able to continue living independently without the assistance provided by the ARH Cardiac & Kidney teams and NP Alison Chesters. In lieu of flowers, donations to MCC or the Hancock Wildlife Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Viewing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12th, 2015 from 7 – 9 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home (45901 Victoria Ave). Memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov.13th, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Eden Mennonite Church (46551 Chilliwack Central Rd). Condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com. Henderson’s Funeral Homes 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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George was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He loved the birds, animals, and waterways of the Fraser Valley, and spent many days enjoying them. In his retirement years, George frequented garage sales, always happy to get a good bargain. George had unique hobbies; he enjoyed taxidermy, made canes, and had a very creative flair for making rustic art. He and Martha had a wonderful life in Sardis, treasuring their many connections in the community.
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On November 7, 2015, George Sawatzky of Sardis, age 88, passed away into the presence of his Lord, at Cascade Hospice. George was born on February 16, 1927 in Southampton, England. He was the 4th child of George and Katharina (Fast) Sawatzky, brother to Jacob, Katherine, Peter, Bernie and Alma. He was born during his family’s immigration journey from Russia to Canada via Riga, Latvia. After a brief stay in Olds, Alberta, the Sawatzky family settled in Greendale. George attended Chilliwack High School, graduating in 1947. In 1949, George married Martha Reimer; they were married almost 65 years.
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Public Viewing and Comment Opportunity For the Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Licences A20542, A19202, A74688, A77464, A81096, A82638, A81823, and A91108 Amendment #8 Notice is hereby given that Tamihi Logging Co. Ltd, 606546 BC Ltd, Seabird Island Forestry Limited, Union Bar First Nation, Silver Springs Timber Ltd is making available for public review and comments an amendment to incorporate results and strategies to meet objectives set out in a number of established recreation trails. Update the Visual Management Objectives due to the adjustments to visuals by the Chilliwack Forest District and incorporate the approved Old Growth Management Areas in the Lower Fraser Landscape Units This amendment will ensure that the Forest Stewardship Plan will continue to contain the Objectives set by Government and the Results and/or Strategies designed for achieving those objectives. Interested parties can arrange to review and / or make comments in respect to the Forest Stewardship Plan by contacting Jay Rees, RPF at jay.tamihilog@shaw.ca, (604-823-4830, local 111) or Len Blackstock, RFT at len. tamihilog@shaw.ca, (604-823-4830, local 105) to meet and/or discuss this Forest Stewardship Plan.
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In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Cache 21 Mini-Storage Ltd.
Joyce Langille James Coutts Take note that furnishings and personal effects located at 45770 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, will, if not claimed by December 16, 2015, be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Cache 21 Mini Storage Ltd. 604-858-7867
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: KMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2015
Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9. Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509). In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are located in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond.
Mom always wanted to be independant and do things her way. With her it was always “For better or for Worse” ( her favorite saying ). I respected her and let her live her life the way she chose too. Always making her own desicions and choices. That was very important to her.With always a song in her heart, although it may of been heavy, she always enjoyed the love of family and friends and was so kind and understanding. Adele’s family would like to express their appreciation to the Chilliwack Fire Department and also a very special thank you to Peter Kuhr and Lisa Axelson for their incredible compassion and kindness that will never be forgotten. We would also like to extend great appreciation and gratitude to her neighbors who watched out for her and helped her with loving and kindness without judging. You know who you are.
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This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
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The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated polyether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer. A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online at: http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_facilities_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Applicant listed above. “A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice”
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