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Reece Howden CAN (Left) and Cornel Renn GER compete during the Men’s Ski Cross at the Hafjell Freepark at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, Lillehammer Norway, 15 February 2016. See story, page 24. For video of the race, find this story online at www.theprogress.com. PHOTO BY ARNT FOLVIK FOR YIS/IOC
Chilliwack River claims young angler Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A fisherman slipped and fell into the churning Chilliwack River on Valentine’s Day. Graeme Gordon Carswell, 21, of Delta, did not survive the incident, according to BC Coroners Service. He’d been fishing near the Alison Canyon pools with a friend. Carswell was swept several kilometres downriver by the current, going through the rapids. The young fisherman’s body was recovered on a gravel bar near Osborne Road. “He was unresponsive at the
time of rescue, and was transported to Chilliwack General Hospital,” said coroner Barb McLintock of BC Coroners Service. “Unfortunately, he could not be resuscitated.” RCMP, paramedics and Chilliwack Search and Rescue were called to the scene late Sunday afternoon. Screams were heard from shore when the angler fell into the blown-out river, according to witnesses. Sasha Harris said she called it in around four p.m. She’d seen a post on social media, and ran out to her backyard with her boyfriend to see if they could see
anything. “I called police when we spotted him and stayed at scene where he laid,” she wrote. “Very upsetting. My heart aches so bad today/ tonight with remorse, shock and hurt. ALS paramedics administered CPR at the riverside, and tried to revive him. “A huge thank you to the police, ambulance and search and rescue for doing all they could this evening for this man,” said the witness. Harris said she never would have gone out to look if she hadn’t seen a post about it. RCMP Victim Services was also
called to the scene. Chilliwack Search and Rescue launched two rafts to assist in the swift-water rescue attempt. The fisherman was wearing waders with a belt, said CSAR search manager Doug Fraser, which was something he did right. “That belt mechanism won’t prevent water from entering the waders but it will slow it down, and possibly give someone time to attempt to swim to shore.” The other thing he did right was to have a fishing companion with him. “That’s important because if Continued: CAUTION/ p6
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This week marked the start of new mortgage lending rules for all Canadians, with new down payment requirements for higherpriced homes. Starting Feb. 15, the Canada Mor tgage and Housing Corporation requires down payments of five per cent of the first $500,000 of the purchase price, and 10 per cent of any amount over $500,000. This is up from a previous requirement of five per cent for all mortgages. As always, CMHC will only offer mortgage loans below $1 million. The federal change is meant to protect homeowners from having too little equity in their home, forcing them to pay more in advance for higher-priced homes. But it could also limit some homebuyers in their options. In the Chilliwack area, there are currently about 100 residential properties listed over $500,000, with another 460 residential properties falling below that threshold. As for recently sold properties, the majority of home sales in Chilliwack were also below $500,000. The CMHC only offers mortgage loans under $1 million, and there are currently about 15 residential properties listed with local Realtors over that mark. The prices are in stark contrast to real estates prices in Vancouver and other urban centres to the west, where the cost of owning a home is so unattainable it’s created what some are calling an affordable housing crisis. On Monday, Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness said that’s nonsense, considering there are
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Fraser cuts hospital beds as care homes open Jeff Nagel Black Press Fraser Health will close 80 hospital beds across the region this spring as it simultaneously opens up hundreds of new residential care beds and embarks on a long-awaited shift of aging patients out of hospitals and back into local communities. The strategy has been years in the works and is culminating now as 400 residential beds are set to come on stream across the region. “This will happen over the next six months,” Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said. “As those residential care beds come available,
we’ll be able to move people into them and slowly the reductions will happen.” Beds will be cut at 10 hospitals – all of them except Delta and Fraser Canyon. The reductions work out to less than three per cent of Fraser’s 3,000 total hospital acute care beds. Fraser officials hope the shift into the community will ultimately mean better, more appropriate care for those patients, as well as fewer people clogging hospital beds and less ER congestion. “What we’re hearing is people want to go home and they want to go back into their communities,”
Juma said. Juma maintained the region will see a net increase in combined residential and acute care beds and a net increase in jobs as more support staff are being deployed for community care. Ten new hospice beds are also being opened. The 400 new residential complex care beds opening are split between four projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and White Rock at a cost of $34.5 million to Fraser. Fraser has long pursued a “home is best” long-range strategy to decongest hospitals but that took on renewed urgency in 2013 when
Health Minister Terry Lake ordered a review after the health region repeatedly failed to stay within its budget. “Care in the community is certainly less expensive than hospital care,” Juma acknowledged. “The long-term benefit is we will see those gains in the future.” B.C. Nurses Union president Gayle Duteil opposes the plan to close beds, saying hospitals are already heavily congested before the planned shift in resources. “Last week we saw a record high number of patients waiting for beds in wards,” Duteil said. “Some patients were waiting in the ER for
Take a tour of Chilliwack’s historic downtown Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The bones of the old building are clearly visible from the street. The old Imperial Theatre, just east of Five Corners, used to feature Vaudeville performances. It was even the site of a suffragette convention in 1915, and later screened early films in the mid-1920s. Those are some of the fun facts delivered by Laura Reid of Heritage Chilliwack Society, while leading a tour group last week through Chilliwack’s downtown. A student exchange group from Germany took one of Reid’s inaugural walking tours, with teacher Simon Helmich, and more than a dozen students in tow. They were being billeted by Chilliwack families and were keen to learn a little something about Chilliwack’s colourful history. “At the end of the tour, they all applauded!” Heritage Chilliwack Society is announcing the launch of its Downtown Chilliwack‘s Heritage Walking Tour, as a way to kick off B.C. Heritage Week, Feb. 15-21. “It’s distinctive in that there are so many layers of history here,” Reid said. She loves to tell the story of Five Corners, and how it is actually the second downtown area, after it was relocated from Chilliwack Landing, down by the Fraser River. “The Landing was named for the area where the paddle wheelers and river boats would land. But it was subject to flooding, so they moved it closer to Five
upwards of four hours just to be triaged. That is not safe patient care.” She questioned whether enough nurses are working in community care to handle the new patients. Juma agreed hospital emergency departments are busy right now, partly because of higher winter volumes. “We are going to ensure the support in the community is there before we start reducing those bed numbers.” Fraser Health’s latest report card shows the region continues to far underperform its targets on how long patients stay in hospital as well as key measures of ER congestion.
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Laura Reid of Heritage Chilliwack Society leads a tour group of exchange students from Germany, with teacher Simon Helmich, and more than a dozen youth. First stop on the tour was Five Corners. JENNIFER FEINBERG/ PROGRESS
Corners and called it Centreville in 1873,” she said. Heritage Chilliwack just launched its self-guided brochure as well, developed in partnership with Tourism Chilliwack, that highlights some key places of note. The tour is also an opportunity to point out some of the heritage buildings with architectural significance, such as the St. Thomas Anglican Church, which took about two weeks to roll into place after it was moved here. The brochure ties into Heritage Week’s theme ‘Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places.’
The printed guide leads visitors through downtown Chilliwack with stops at Five Corners, Wellington Avenue, College Street, Victoria and Young Road. It is full of historical details and fun facts, with some gleaned from back issues of The Chilliwack Progress newspaper, which dates back to 1891. Visitors of Chilliwack are often seeking some cultural or historical experiences. “This brochure is the kind of thing that our hotel guests have been looking for and will enjoy using, enriching their experience and appreciation of Chilliwack’s history,” said Leonard Wiens, general manager of the Royal
Hotel and Tourism Chilliwack. The new brochure can be picked up at Tourism Chilliwack’s Visitor Centre, The Royal Hotel as well as several downtown spots, and online at: http://www.tourismchilliwack.com/arts-culture-history to download or see the PDF version. “They will probably learn something they did not know about Chilliwack,” Reid said. Walking tours for visitors or locals have to be booked in advance, pending volunteer availability. Donations to Heritage Chilliwack will be gratefully accepted. More info, email heritagechilliwack@gmail.com
They are ready for their two Syrian families to arrive. The Eastern Fraser Valley Refugees Committee have been working in earnest since November preparing to receive four Syrian adults and two youths, who are now awaiting medical and travel clearance from refugee camps in Jordan. They could be here within a matter of weeks, said Laura Hames, a member of the eight-person committee comprised of volunteers from six churches in the area. “Everything is in Rev. Karen Medland place,” said Hames. “They could arrive tomorrow and we’d be ready.” Even though it is several church congregations doing the sponsorship, the effort is not a missionary, or religious one, she underlined. It’s about compassion and respect for people who’ve been “caught up in an impossible situation.” “I think people just want to help. It has nothing to do with converting anyone. We have a lot to learn from each other. So as churches we find ways to have compassion and respect, and by respect that also includes respect for their privacy, their culture, and their beliefs.” The committee is sponsoring one couple in their 40s, and another couple with two teenage boys, through the federal Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) Program. A BVOR commitment is for one full year. It requires the sponsoring group to provide their families with a variety of supports — financial, Continued: REFUGEES/ p6
Youth bullied online more likely to bully others: study Jessica Peters The Progress Cyberbulling is not just vicious to its victims, it’s also a vicious cycle. A new B.C.-based study has found that youth who are cyberbullied are 10 times more likely to bully someone else, and are at a higher risk for suicide. It also called on adults to do more than just say “turn off the computer.” A report was released in January by the McCreary Centre, as a result of surveying 30,000 students across the province, including
in Chilliwack. What they found may shock adults, but would likely not come as a surprise to teens, as it has affected so many of them. The study found that seven percent of males and six per cent of females reported they had used technology to bully or pick on someone in the past 12 months. Youth who had been cyberbullied themselves were about 10 times as likely to be perpetrators as those who had not been cyberbullied (29% vs. 3%). The report, titled Untangling the Web, also looked at sexting among B.C. youth. When
surveyed, the youth were asked if they sexted (texting or messaging sexual content or images), and 11% of males had, compared to six per cent of females. It also confirmed that the internet is not the safest place to hang out, finding that about 1 in 5 female students and 1 in 10 males had met someone online who made them feel unsafe. They found that youth who had positive relationships and other supports were less likely to experience online victimizations or engage with technology in ways that put them at risk. Having supportive relationships also drasti-
cally reduced the risk of suicide. The report said that among youth who were victimized online, 20% of those who had a supportive adult in their family seriously considered suicide ,compared to 50% who did not have this type of support. Youth who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are at a greater risk than heterosexual youth when it comes to cyber-safety. So are youth with health conditions or disabilities, who have poor self image, or who had experienced abuse or other types of violence. Continued: REPORT/ p10
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News Weapons charges for suspect in standoff Traffic was blocked around Chilliwack General Hospital and an apartment complex on Mary Street was evacuated earlier this month after a gun-wielding man held a prolonged standoff with police. James Seymour Sutherland, 27, of Chilliwack faces several weapons charges, along with possession of stolen property, and has been since released from custody pending a promise to appear in court in March. The charges stemmed from initial reports to police about a man and woman who were overheard yelling from a Mary Street apartment in the 9000-block in the early hours of Feb. 4. The incident was called in
around midnight and carried on into the morning, until about 7 a.m. in the area around the hospital, according to RCMP reports. “General Duty officers quickly arrived at the address where they were met at the apartment door by a victim who told police the suspect was inside of the unit with a hand gun,” said RCMP Cpl. Mike Rail. “The victim was instantly ushered to safety by police as the officers cordoned the hallway outside of the apartment.” Local RCMP were joined by Emergency Response Team members, and the complex was evacuated while officers tried to convince the guy to give himself up. He eventually surrendered
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and was taken into custody. Sutherland is facing Criminal Code charges for possession of firearm contrary to order, two counts of possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose, two counts of possessing a firearm without being the holder of a licence, and possession of stolen property under $5000. The firearm was seized by police. “As the standoff progressed into the morning police stopped traffic,” said Cpl. Rail. This was in anticipation of early morning commuters. “Our priority is the safety of the public,” he said. “Fortunately no one was hurt in this incident.”
Join us as we delve into the life and work of Thomas Hooper, architect of the Chilliwack Museum, a National Historic Site. Donald Luxton, heritage consultant and architectural historian, will share Thomas Hooper’s story as we celebrate Distinctive Destinations for Heritage Week 2016.
Search for missing man called off After two days of looking the RCMP have suspended their search for Melville Donald McLean, 83, in the Lindell Beach area. The search was initiated on Feb. 10 family reported McLean was missing from his residence in Lindell Beach. General Duty officers supported by the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, RCMP Air Services, and Chilliwack Search and Rescue scoured the region for the missing man. “The search area is a mountainous, forested terrain with several creeks flowing down to Lindell Beach,” said Cpl. Will Vandebrand of the Chilliwack RCMP. On Feb. 11 police suspended the search. “RCMP have conducted a thorough search of the area for Mr. McLean and continue to reach out to the public for assistance in locating him,” police said.
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and that it’s wrong to assume that “everyone should be able to afford to live in Vancouver.” He said he had once considered living in Vancouver, but since he knew he couldn’t afford a house, he had looked at condos. When even that seemed too out of reach, he research Abbotsford and made a home there. He has since moved to Chilliwack, which he says he loves, “and I’m
going to live there permanently.” “Nobody has a Godgiven right to live in a certain place,” he added. “And I do not consider myself a victim.” He said businesses, too, should look to other more affordable places in the province to expand their businesses, where their employees can afford better housing for their dollar. Schools in Chilliwack
are growing unexpectedly, and staff at the school district are currently looking at where families are coming from. They have recently reported at least some of the growth has come from families moving away from bigger cities. The Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board could be reached for comment prior to press time.
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“We’re anxious and eager to get them here where they’ll be safe,” said Hames. “They just want to start their new lives. It’s so hard for Canadians to even imagine what the Syrian refugees have been through.” Acquiring English language skills will be job one, along with finding jobs for the adults, and getting the two teens up to speed academically. The Refugees Committee is working with Cornerstone Christian Reform Church on McNaught on a joint fundraiser on May 11. Canadian author, Lawrence Hill, who wrote the Book of Negroes, will be speaking.
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The 2016 Speech from the Throne contains several items that give hope for the future. There is a focus on agriculture and protecting local food supplies, attention to climate change and First Nations issues, and pledges to do something about the soaring price of housing that could lock a generation out of home ownership. Near the beginning of the document, there is a section that would have seemed bizarre just a few short years ago. British Columbians are warned about the economic trap that has enveloped Alberta. “Over the decades, Alberta lost its focus,” said the LieutenantGovernor Judith Guichon, speaking for Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal government. “They expected their resource boom never to end, failed to diversify their economy and lost control of government spending.” For decades, and particularly during the 1990s when the NDP were in power in B.C., it was popular to emphasize how much B.C. could learn from Alberta. It seemed British Columbia was somehow to blame for not sitting atop a giant lake of oil during a time of rising fossil fuel prices. Now, unfortunately for Albertans, the bust that follows all booms has arrived. And it turns out that rather than wisely investing, successive Conservative governments squandered the oil-generated wealth on government spending and low taxes. We shouldn’t be too quick to point fingers. B.C. has a more diversified economy, but we still depend on many natural resources that are subject to the rising and falling tides of the world economy. And our own government is still going forward with plans for liquefied natural gas – albeit more slowly. It’s good that we’re wary of falling into Alberta’s trap. But hopefully our government will learn the larger lesson – that there is no economy so successful that it can’t be dealt a blow by factors entirely outside the control of any premier or legislature. -Black Press
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Housing czar defends drug ghettos Housing Minister Rich Coleman was flabbergasted at the angry response to his solution to the Victoria courthouse “tent city,” the latest tarp-covered camp to spring up in southern B.C. Coleman announced two temporary shelters with three meals a day and medical supports. One is a former nursing home close to the courthouse squat, conveniently located near panhandling and drug dealing spots as well as taxpayer-funded services. The other offers indoor or outdoor tent space at a former youth custody centre, with a dedicated downtown shuttle bus so these “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s most generous transit bus system. We weren’t consulted, said the indignant spokespeople for those bringing new-looking tents to take advantage of food and other handouts, offered in B.C.’s warm-
est climate by the province’s most naïve local government. But this was just a show for the media by our resident professional protesters, some of whom aren’t really “homeless.” After the reaction, which C o l e m a n described as “bizarre,” the combined 88 housing Tom opportunities are FLETCHER being snapped up. Those on welfare will have to fork over their $375 monthly housing allowance, as the province continues to convert more housing and offer more rent subsidies. It’s no wonder that southern B.C. is the destination of choice. Coleman said it’s always been a seasonal thing, but this winter has been the highest in a
decade, largely due to an exodus of economic migrants from the downturn in Alberta, naturally heading for B.C.’s most desirable real estate. I asked him about two other homeless hotspots. In Abbotsford, campers have ignored a city deadline to take down structures in a three-year-old camp, after temporary shelter and costly provincial supports were brought on. A courtroom and street confrontation looms with self-styled “drug war survivors” and their Vancouver legal help. In Maple Ridge, a tent camp sprang up next to the local Salvation Army shelter, with people cycling through the shelter’s 15-day limit, camping and being fed until they could go back in. Mayor Nicole Read, who has worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, said Maple Ridge took on its own outreach, shelter and
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housing effort because the province’s $1 million-a-year Salvation Army operation isn’t working. Coleman is not amused. He said he’s had no complaints about Abbotsford’s Salvation Army shelter, and Read is the only one griping. And no mayor is going to tell him how to spend provincial dollars. Maple Ridge now has two shelters with accompanying street drugs, prostitution and crime. I asked Coleman about the 10-year-study led by Simon Fraser University researcher Julian Somers on the housing, outreach and ser vices in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This is the heart of B.C.’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built another dozen and poured in every possible support, including the buyout of high-living
executives at the Portland Hotel Society. The study found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records, while the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years. “I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said. “I don’t know if they do every few weeks to a month, but I’ve been doing it for about nine or 10 years and I can tell you it’s a whole lot better down there.” The question is whether problems are being solved, or just better hidden from view. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Readers Write I’m afraid in your editorial “The Cost of Efficiency” (Progress, Feb. 10) you’ve been duped by the lawyer/politician gobbledygoop. Our present societal epidemic of looking for efficiencies is so focussed on one area that we are not looking at the big picture. Let’s look at healthcare. Why is the Minister of health no longer in charge? Who are all these people with their patronage appointments to Coastal Health, Island Health, Fraser Health etc., etc., etc.? How many boards does this create, and how many half million to million dollar useless bureaucrats does this create? The only way these people can justify their jobs is by making up stories about how nurses, cleaning staff, orderlies ... are not efficient, and therefore must be laid-off, terminated or have their jobs eliminated. Well colour me stupid, but all these efficiencies have repeated-
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ly led to less healthcare, longer waiting times for surgeries, longer waiting times in emergency wards, and on and on. How about Translink and its fourth CEO in the last two years. Surely nobody is naive enough to believe his salary is actually going to be lower than the previous three CEOs, are they? The same old malarkey will likely have him getting a bunch of hidden bonuses that don’t show up on the books for five or six years as usual. Supposedly the Premier is in charge. That office appoints the Minister of Transportation, but he’s not bright enough to look after Translink so now there’s a new minister of Translink. That minister directs the BC Transit Authority, they in turn direct Translink, who directs Coast Mountain bus, West Coast express, Canada Line, Millenium line, Expo Line, Seabus and then these all have to have a myriad
of boards of half million dollar appointees. These boards direct their directors, managers, assistant managers, accountants, lawyers and don’t forget the malarkey artists called P.R. or information officers. After you’re done with all these so-called efficiency experts you get to the people who actually do the work, and as the corporate government keeps telling us, that is where the problems are. Yep, that’s where I live, there at the bottom, but the issue I have is, if this is all my fault, why is my name not associated with the business plan, the corporate policies and agendas? They’ve had 15 years and somehow they still get away with blaming the previous government, how in the...? I don’t make the chicken stuff, I am just left with the problem of making it chicken salad.
Development in the Vedder Crossing area in the past 10 years has moved ahead rapidly and we are losing so many reminders of our early history. Taking this into consideration, members of the Strecker pioneer family have lived on a portion of the “Stump Farm” for over 75
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Rewriting the Trudeau Years (Progress Letters, Feb.12). The writer has it wrong again. My letter was in response to his implied assertion that in Justin Trudeau we may have another “tax and spend” Prime Minister. In my letter I was very clear that many modern Prime Ministers have been tax and spend. As a matter of fact Mr. Harper had eight straight deficits. The point, however, is that the caption above my letter was not mine but the editor of The Progress. My piece made comparisons that would lead readers to contemplate that to label one Prime Minister as a tax and spend guy without looking at the records of the PM’s that followed is disingenuous and unfair. The writer’s comment that Harper ran a “fantastic fiscal government” is specious and totally incorrect given that he ran up a fantastic debt of over $150 billion dollars in eight years. No matter how one misappropriates the facts they never fold themselves into truth. Wayne Underhill Chilliwack
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Support appreciated To all the nearly 2000 supporters who signed our petition, “Help us Save the Chehalis”, you should be delighted to know, that your determination was successful. That the Contaminated Soil Dump, planned for the Chehalis River watershed is officially off the table. A special thank you should go out to Freddy Marks, the Green Party of BC, and Wendy Bales for their relentless opposition in defeating this proposal, and protecting our watersheds, the environment, and our recreational areas.
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other than telling them to turn their computer off, which is just not realistic for most teenagers.” She said the report also “clearly shows us it is often much more complicated than being either a victim or a perpetrator, and that we need to increase young people’s awareness about how their online behaviour might affect others.” Students surveyed were aged 12-19, in 56 or 59 school districts. The report included plenty of highlights about risks and behaviours. Among them, was the finding that youth who engaged in sex-
ting were more likely to engage in sexual activity and in risky sexual behaviour. For example, 36% of 13-year-olds who had sexted had also had oral sex, compared to 3% of those who had not sexted. But overall, all youth had better chances avoiding cyberthreats if they felt listened to by adults, including parents, teachers, counsellors and coaches, if they had strong friendships, were kept busy in activities away from technology, and had good self-esteem. For a link to the full report, find this story online at www. theprogress.com.
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Begin your day with great music The Chilliwack Arts and Cultural Centre Society will present another morning Feb. 26, when Sarah Hagen and Nicolò Eugelmi perform at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Bringing together two of Canada’s most acclaimed classical musicians to share their talents in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre, this concert will prove an exceptional and intimate display of musicianship, and a truly inspirational way to begin your day. Praised for her innovative, expressive, and passionate style of performance, Sarah Hagen has become one of the shining stars of Canadian classical music in recent years. From envisioning and curating her series of morning duets – each showcasing her talents plus those of a special guest – to winning the BC Touring Council’s 2015 Touring Artist of the Year Award, Hagen has crafted her own special place in the world of Canadian classical music. And with her personable approach to performing – in which Sarah brings the music to life by playing the part of pianist, hostess, and storyteller to her captivated audiences – each of these concerts has proved uniquely enriching; an evocative ambience that will continue with her performance alongside Nicolò Eugelmi. Described by La Presse Montreal as ‘perfect of style, intonation, and sonority’, Nicolò Eugelmi is a violist of unparalleled prestige. A highly sought-after orchestra member, regular soloist, and faculty member of the University of British Columbia, Eugelmi has performed alongside the Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montreal Symphonies, as well as in some of the world’s most iconic concert halls. And with such a vast wealth of experience and expertise, his Continued: MUSIC/ p14
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Eleven year-old Alyssya Swales leaps into the air as she competes in the Solo Contemporary division of the Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival. Competitions continue until March 9. Visit this story online for additional photos. SAM BATES/ PROGRESS
Young artists roar at Lions festival Sam Bates The Progress If you want entertainment, now’s a great time to get it. The Chilliwack Lions Club 69th annual Music and Dance Festival is on now. A total of 4,825 dancers and musicians (aged five to 30) from across the Lower Mainland are here to compete in the festival that’s over a month in duration. Thirteen expert adjudicators have travelled from all over the country to evaluate, critique, and ultimately to foster excellence in these young performers. An average of 150 volunteers put in upwards of 4,000 hours to ensure that the success of the festival that draws in so many. Dance competitions run at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from Feb. 6 until Feb. 27. Disciplines include classical, contemporary ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and hip-hop. Music competitions begin Feb. 29, continuing until March 9. Competitors in voice, guitar, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and piano will perform at the Cultural Centre, while choral and
band competitions take place at G.W. Graham. “This is the highlight of the year for some of the performers,” said Festival Registrar Laurie Hirschman. Some of whom take part for the love of it, others are building a career, but all are becoming advocates for the arts, Hirschman continued. The junior modern and contemporary solo session on Feb. 10 was filled with emotive movement and music, power and prowess, and incredible skill. One by one, 25 performers graced the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre as family, friends, and community members looked on. Their footsteps crept and legs leapt from one side of the stage to the other. Pointed toes stretched toward the walls before every soft landing. Some chose boisterous, intense themes to complement their pursed lips and furrowed brows. Others timed their pirouettes to elegant melodies. A few still poised their jumps to crescendos of drama in spokenword pieces.
“Listen to and watch what they’re doing at this age. It’s incredible,” Hirschman enthused. “These young people are doing such astounding work.” As each performer exited the stage, their heavy breaths were greeted with whispered support from fellow competitors, who wait in patient suspense for the judges’ decisions. Modern adjudicator Raena Waddell brings expertise from a 15-year career as a dancer, choreographer, and movement instructor in Edmonton. She commended all of the work by these young dancers and reiterated the technical and creative judging criteria prior to revealing the eagerly anticipated results. In the Solo Contemporary age 11 division, Ava Partalis took first place. And it was Savannah Stovern-Moloci who took the same prize in the age 12 division. But there are plenty of competitions and awards still to come, and the value of this family-friendly entertainment can’t be beat. It’s only $4 per session, which run most mornings, afternoons or evenings, or $10 per session
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Scene&Heard Second show added for Neil Osborne from 54•40 at Tractorgrease Cafe retold these classics and hopefully enhancing their appeal,” said Osborne. With all new arrangements of violin, guitar, mandolin and more, this album gives new context and spirit to ten classic songs, including top hits like Ocean Pearl, I Go Blind, and One Day in Your Life. The first show 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 has sold out. There are still tickets available for the second show at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and they include a copy of 54•40’s latest album. Call 604-858-3814 to reserve tickets.
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performance alongside Sarah Hagen will be a remarkable experience – as Eugelmi himself says. “This is a first time collaboration between Sarah and I — and I am truly looking forward to playing with her and getting to know her. It’s always exciting to embark on a new collaborative partnership, one that I know the audience will enjoy. There is something so alive in these situations, watching a partnership unfold - it is something I highly recommend.” Beginning with complementar y tea, coffee, and refreshments, these concerts capture the essence of a shared love of music. And although he’s performed ever ywhere from Carnegie Hall to Amsterdam’s prestigious Concertgebouw, Eugelmi says that nothing compares to the feeling that concerts such as this offer – for both audience and performer. “Having performed in both large scale venues and small chambers, as a soloist and quartet member, I actually enjoy smaller venues as opposed to larger concert halls” he reveals. “Don’t get me wrong - it’s nice to play in the Concertgebow but being able to play in the intimacy of a smaller space allows for more connection to the music and the audience. Events such as this bring the artists and audience together, literally and figuratively - the audience becomes such a deep part of the experience, and there really is nothing quite like it.” • Sarah Hagen and Nicolò Eugelmi perform at 10:30 a.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 26. Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $22 for students and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604391-SHOW(7469) for more information.
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Kool Runnings makes the cut Sam Bates THE PROGRESS Kool Runnings Hair Salon is open for business at 7-45840 Yale Road. “Me and Trud had been talking about this for a long time,� Bill Knight said in the bright waiting area of the new salon, while his wife and lead stylist Trudith finished up with a client at her station. This Cultus Lake couple was no stranger to the salon environment, but they were all too aware of a gap in the local hair styling market. Looking for a full-service salon that caters to ethnic hair types, Trudith would regularly make the long trip to a Surrey salon for her own haircare needs. Finally, they decided it was time to take matters into their own capable hands. Trudith had learned the tricks of the hair trade while working at a family salon back in Jamaica, where she grew up. “In the Chilliwack community, we have a lot of mixed kids and a lot of African-American people coming in,� she explained. “They need a stylist like myself that understands their hair type.� But the doors of Kool Runnings Hair Salon (a nod to her roots) are open and welcoming for everyone’s hair needs. The stylists offer far more than cuts, colouring, and styling. They do perms, braids, cornrows, extensions, dread twists, and wig services, as well as chemical relaxing, deep conditioning treatments and more. They haven’t forgotten the men either - Kool Running’s provides a range of barber services as well. Back when they were hunting for their perfect location in the summer of 2015, “we were getting a bit discouraged with the selection,� Trudith explained. They reluctantly expanded their search to Abbotsford, “but we wanted to be
close to home.� As they drove down Yale Road in July, that’s when she saw it. A little ‘For Sale’ sign in a vacant space between Little Trattoria and Happy Orthodontics. “It needed a lot of work,� Bill said. But the spot had great bones and large windows, situated with centralized street exposure, so they decided it was worth a shot. “Putting it together was fun, because we did it together,� Bill smiled. He pointed out the eye-
catching design of the walls and signage, the modern furnishings, and the ample mirrors and lighting necessary for clients to check themselves out after a great service. The gorgeous finished product was revealed at their grand opening in October. “This has always been a dream of hers,� Bill said, with great pride for his wife. “There’s nothing like doing something you love.� “It’s all about connecting with people,� Trudith added.
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Kevin Kane and Bryan Potvin at Bozzini’s Bozzini’s will be welcoming back two of their most popular performers, Kevin Kane and Bryan Potvin, for a single performance on Feb. 22. From the mid ‘80s to the early ‘90s, The Grapes Of Wrath (Kane) and The Northern Pikes (Potvin) were responsible for some of the catchiest and most heartfelt singles to come out of Canada at the time. Fast-forward 20 years, and the vocalist-guitarists from each of these bands found themselves living just blocks away from one another in Toronto. After meeting for some casual jams, Kane and Potvin realized their potential as a duo. They played more than 40 shows together in their debut year of 2014, and quickly released some home-grown recordings in response to fan request. As of February 2015, the Kane and Potvin pair took to the studio to build on their live chemistry. Rather than release their first
five tracks as an EP, they decided to go for the gold and launch a Pledge Music campaign in September 2015 to raise funds to complete another five songs. Grammy Award-winning producer Peter Moore (Cowboy Junkies, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall) mastered the first set of tracks, and has committed to finishing the project. “Like most successful musical collaborations I’ve had in my life, the working relationship between Kevin and I is rather non-verbal. We don’t talk too much about the music – we just kinda play it,� said Potvin. “The entire process to me so far has been effortless and obvious. That’s why I think we’re on the right track,� he added. From their first rehearsal, they realized the potential of combining music from their prior bands with solo material to bring something fresh yet familiar to their
listeners. â€œâ€Ś It feels like we get what the other guy is going for in a song,â€? Kane said. “But at the same time, I think we are both pleasantly surprised by what the other brings to a song or arrangement.â€? Still true to their rock roots, Kane and Potvin continue to heap pop sensibilities generously throughout the new music, but the lyrics are deeper and richer – tenanted with life stories that can only be accumulated over time. Both artists seem to have found a trusted songwriting partner with which to explore these experiences. As they tour what they’ve come up with thus far, this pair is eager to get back in the studio and finish what they’ve started. Kevin Kane and Bryan Potvin perform Feb. 22 at Bozzini’s upstairs lounge. The show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25, call 604-792-0744 to reserve.
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The Chilliwack Players Guild is auditioning for Pulitzer Prize winning play The Gin Game. The script requires one male and one female, early seventies in appearance. Well-known director Clint Hames will be directing the The Gin Game as the Guild’s entry in the Fraser Valley Zone Festival, which will be in Langley in late May. The show will also be shown in the Rotary Hall at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre a week prior. The play features two elderly residents at a nursing home. Through acerbic dialogue over games of gin rummy, their characters are revealed and, as Hames says, “it becomes clear why neither has many friends.” “Although the play is very dramatic, it features lovely moments and is sprinkled with tremendously funny interactions,” Hames added. Auditions will be Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Guildhall (45530 Spadina Ave). For more information, contact producer Laura Hames at laurahames60@gmail or 604-858-2498.
Heads up! There’s a new way for youth to get down in Chilliwack. Super Sweet Sounds is a monthly community dance party for youth aged nine to 14. Presented in partnership by Mint Entertainment and Sticky’s Candy Downtown, this brand new event will run one Friday per month until May 20, kicking off February 19. The Vineyard Centre will be transformed into a dance club with lights, lasers and the best tunes in the Fraser Valley, all while helping to feed hungry kids. Super Sweet Sounds supports Chilliwack Community Serivces (CCS)’ Starfish Backpack Program.
Chilliwack artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens is celebrating the launch of her “Illuminimo” light sculptures exhibit this week, at Place des Arts in Coquitlam. As the featured artist of the Festival du bois, she chose to create light sculptures that included and exemplified bilingual words, like ‘Courage’ or ‘Nature,’ or ‘Source.’ See festivaldubois.ca. The show runs until Mar. 12 (at 1120 Brunette Ave), with a reception on Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Jodie Elliott: Capturing the passion to help early learners sures most were the ones spent with her grandmother. “We went to grandma’s house every morning for tea, before going to school. She’d always add a few extra goodies to our lunches. She’d even Ana make Kool MACEDO Aid and put it in empty syrup jars. We loved Kool Aid and of course, we didn’t have a thermos so the plastic syrup jars were just perfect,” she laughed. School was 40 miles from home and Jodie and her brother were always the first students on the bus and the last ones to get off. “We were on the bus before
the sun came up in the morning and got home about five. Looking back on it, that was pretty early but back then, that was just the way it was,” she shrugged. While Jodie enjoyed school, she admits that if she had her choice, she would have rather stayed home on the farm. “It was such a positive, nurturing environment. I loved tea time with grandma. She would make homemade bread and it was so good and on the days that she’d bake the bread, she’d put aside some raw dough, fry it in butter and then serve it with butter and syrup. We called them toads and they were so good,” she recalled fondly. The family ended up moving, much to her chagrin, and eventually, they ended up in Chilliwack. The transi-
tion from the farm to the city was a rather difficult one and the fact that she was teased at school for being a farm girl didn’t help matters. Compounding the problem, Jodie was diagnosed with a muscle condition that necessitated a total of 17 surgeries. “By the time that I was 12, I was in a body cast to straighten out my spine. Let’s just say that I spent most of my high school years at Children’s Hospital,” she said. Her health challenges dashed her dreams of becoming a nurse since standing on her feet for any great length of time was not an option. Instead, she began working at Ed & Ed’s Trophy Shop through school and in between hospital visits. After graduation, she continued working at
the trophy shop for a time but decided to try out another career option. “I had friends in Invermere and they told me of a house in the outback that was available for rent. So, I lined up a job as a cake decorator and moved out on my own,” she smiled. After a while, Jodie realized that while her stint as a cake decorator had been a refreshing adventure, it was time to come home. She returned to Chilliwack and began working at the trophy shop once again. Eventually, Jodie married Bob and the couple bought the trophy shop which became known as Elliott’s Trophies. They worked long, at times exhaustive hours and the business flourished. Seven years and two children later, they decided to sell the business and Jodie returned to school to pursue a career in early childhood education. “I had determined that
this was what I wanted to do so I went to UCFV to receive my certificate. After receiving it, I worked at a few preschools before taking on a long-term position at Noah’s Ark Preschool,” she explained. Her career choice was actually more of a calling. Jodie loved her job and the children, in turn, loved her. She used every ounce of creativity, dedication, compassion and at times patience, in the five years that she was at Noah’s Ark. Jodie developed a certain passion for working with special needs children and eventually, returned to school to receive her Special Needs Diploma and Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at UFV. “This was tough because I was working during the day and going to school at night. I was determined that this was what I was going to do and I did it. It was a proud moment
for me when I received my degree,” she said proudly. Today, Jodie works at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre as a Child Development Consultant and for her, it is still all about the kids and their families. Her practical support, empathy, sound advice, dedication and knowledge are an asset to those that she works with. For the last couple of years, Jodie has worked to increase her knowledge on SelfRegulation and together with her supervisor, Kiran Sidhu, they’ve developed the CALM Curriculum. CALM is a researched based curriculum for children 4 to 6 years of age that is now being used by both Abbotsford and Chilliwack School Districts. “I truly love working in this field and I am so fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I do,” she said passionately.
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If you were to look up the meaning of the word “selfless” in the dictionary, you’d probably find Jodie Elliott’s name because Jodie always puts others before herself. If you were to tell her that, she’d blush and then quickly brush it off. Helping others is what she does best both personally and professionally; it’s just second nature. Jodie is a farm girl at heart, having grown up on a mixed farm in Zion District, an area located roughly 50 miles north of Edmonton. “We lived in a trailer next to my grandparents’ main farmhouse,” she said. For a youngster, growing up on the farm was a real treat. It was low key and relaxing but at the same time, there was always something to do. For Jodie, the moments that she trea-
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The four fundraising dances have been organized by Cameron and Sara Douglas, owners of Mint Entertainment and co-owners of Sticky’s Candy Downtown. “As soon as we heard about the Starfish Backpack Program from our community neighbours at CCS, we really wanted to find a way to help sponsor more kids,” Cameron said. “Plus, we have our own son this age now, and we appreciate when we have a safe and trusted activity for him on a Friday evening,” Sara added. They have run similar youth dances in Ladner for two years, drawing in crowds of up to 300 preteens for a fun night out with great music. “It’s kids helping kids,” promoter Tanya Crowell said. “They’re able to come out and have some fun, knowing that they might be helping kids in their classes who are struggling or don’t have the same means as they do.” The Super Sweet Sounds dances will run on the third Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Centre (45982 Wellington Ave). Snacks, refreshments and Sticky’s Candy will be available. Tickets are $5 at the door, and 25 per cent of all ticket sales support the Starfish Backpack Program. Learn more at Facebook.com/mintpreteendance or by calling 604-845-4461. Check out the Starfish program at starfishpack.com/chilliwack/.
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This award recognizes a woman in our community who contributes significantly to the community and in her field of work. • Is a positive role model • Displays leadership qualities • Demonstrates a sustained commitment in her field • Demonstrates her commitment in voluntary or paid community activities • Is 18 years or over • Is a resident of, or works in, Chilliwack For further information or nomination contact Anita at 604-845-8899. A special awards Nomination deadline is March 1, 2016 Woman of the Year Committee PO Box 2525, Sardis Station Main Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A8 Email: anita@legacypacific.com
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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. Feb. 21 – Come for a SingAlong Program of Traditional Christian Music accompanied by the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra. Enjoy special music presentations. Admission is free. To be held on Sunday, February 21st at 3:30 PM, at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 46835 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack. For more details, call 604-7922154 or 604-792-7843 Feb. 29 – The Chilliwack Folk Song Circle. Held at the Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd. Last Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m. $5 drop-in fee. Join avid folk singers, Eric and Betty Armstrong as they come together in harmony with other enthusiastic voices! Meet your fellow musicians and singers, share songs, learn from each other and enjoy a bit of musical camaraderie in a welcoming atmosphere. Sessions are unplugged and all instruments or unaccompanied voices are welcome. Connect with the Chilliwack Folk Song Circle on Facebook.
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March 5 – Hello, Spring! Market: Hosted By The World Youth Day Team, March 5,
2016 10 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8909 Mary street Chilliwack. Admission is $2, and we will be selling raffle tickets and concession. Cash only. Many different vendors such as crafters, builders, home based businesses, direct sales, and more! March 12 – Chilliwack’s All About Fishing: Would you like to learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie a fly, or catch a salmon and steelhead? Now you have a chance to do all that under one roof! On March 12th, join us at Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way) to learn all about fishing in Chilliwack! Our experts at the show will demonstrate the basics of different fishing techniques. Find out where you can go fishing in the Fraser Valley. Learn about conservation efforts being done by local watershed stewardship groups. From novice to experienced anglers, this is a free event for all ages! April 23 – Chilliwack Garden Club is hosting the annual plant sale on April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chilliwack Mall. The Chilliwack Community Band is looking for new members. We partake in a number of Community events and would love to have you join us. We rehearse every Thurs. 7:30 PM 9:30 PM at 45905 Hocking Ave. ( building behind ) Please contact Lorraine McIntosh at 778-8754998 for more info
The Cultus Lake Ladies Golf Club holds registration for the upcoming Season on Feb. 27th at 10 a.m. at the Cultus Lake Golf Course clubhouse. The 2016 season starts Mar. 17th and ends Sept. 29th. Our regular golf day is on Thursdays. New players are welcome to join our club. Membership is $40 Please contact Patti @ (604) 858-5507 or Stacey @ (604) 769-0130, or visit our website www.cultusladies. weebly.com Eating Disor ders Anonymous, St. Thomas Anglican Hall- side door, First Ave. & Gore Chilliwack. Tuesdays 7 pm. -8 pm. Check the website, 4eda.org for details. Chilliwack Community Drum Circle gathers every first and third Fridays monthly at Chilliwack Cultural Centre from 5 - 7 pm. It’s a drop in program for $5 . We welcome everyone to join us for free improvisation, musical social, sound meditation, rhythms around the world and unison drumming. No prior music experience required. Bring your special drum and percussion or use ours! Chilliwack Common Threads Knitting Group meets Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 at the Sardis Public Library 5819 Tyson Rd. We welcome everyone to join! knitters, crocheters, and fiber lovers. You can also Find us: Facebook.com/ ChilliwackCommonThreads
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Dazzling, Astounding, and Truly Inspirational Sarah Hagen Partners with Nicolò Eugelmi for Delightful Duet B i your day Begin d in i the h most iinspirational i i l off ways on February 26, 2016, when acclaimed pianist Sarah Hagen partners with the worldrenowned violist Nicolò Eugelmi for the next morning concert in the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society’s Classical Music Series. Expect soaring and emotive viola lines, the delicate and compelling dance of the piano, and the electrifying chemistry of two masterful musicians in duet – and to have a spring in your step for the rest of the day. There is nothing more enchanting than the sound and sight of a pair of dazzling musicians immersed in the act of bringing beautiful compositions to life. And with this concert being among the first collaborations of the innovative, delightful Sarah Hagen, and Nicolò Eugelmi; a performer that has been described as ‘one of the most important violists of our time’, Sarah and Nicolò’s audience will witness a rare and extraordinary musical moment, as Nicolò reveals. “This short series of recitals is a first time collaboration between Sarah and I - and I am truly looking forward to playing with her and getting to know her. It’s always exciting to embark on a new collaborative partnership, especially one such as this that I know the audience will enjoy. There is something so alive in these situations, watching as a partnership unfolds.” With Sarah’s reputation as a pianist of vibrant, passionate expression, as well as a captivating storyteller and hostess of these intimate morning concerts, and Nicolò’s eminence as an orchestra member, soloist, 2-16W CCC17
University Columbia U i i off British B i i hC l bi llecturer and d more, the blossoming of this partnership will indeed prove exceptional. And underpinning it all will be the exquisite interplay of piano and viola – a striking musical realm Nicolò is thrilled to explore… especially at The Centre! “When one thinks of two instruments performing together, the viola and piano are not typically on the top of one’s mind… however, they absolutely should be. The combination of viola and piano really allows me as a performer to open up my sound and play with the amazing colours of this wonderful instrument.
“Beyond “B d the h music, i returning i to my adopted d home province of British Columbia is something that will really make this the perfect concert.” The intimate, open and informal format of this morning concert will make the proceedings that bit more perfect, with patrons invited to share in complimentary tea, coffee, and refreshments prior to the recital. This friendly morning atmosphere sets the scene for the special ambience of these concerts, and as Nicolo says, will flow beautifully into the shared appreciation of spectacular music. “Playing in the intimacy of a smaller space allows for more connection to the music and the audience” he concludes. “Smaller venues bring the artists and audience together, literally and figuratively – and this concert will prove to be no exception. The audience becomes such a deep part of the experience - there really is nothing quite like it.” So join Sarah Hagen and Nicolò Eugelmi at 10:30am on February 26, 2016, for a concert sure to have you uplifted and inspired from morning until night. Tickets are $27 for adults $24 for seniors, and $22 for students. Sarah Hagen with Nicolò Eugelmi is generously sponsored by: The Royal Hotel, The Chilliwack Progress, City of Chilliwack, Department of Canadian Heritage, British Columbia Arts Council, and Province of British Columbia.
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Destination Nebraska for graduating Grizzly Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Baker Douglas will be a Midland Warrior this fall after securing the richest postsecondary scholarship ever offered to a GW Graham athlete. The soon-to-graduate senior is getting four years and $64,000 USD guaranteed towards his schooling at the university, which is based in Fremont, NE. Baker, a wide receiver/defensive back with the GWG Grizzlies, took an unusual and controversial route to his scholarship. Baker utilized a paid recruiting service that showcases prospects to NCAA programs, and earned additional exposure through events like Football University (FBU). Baker believes he benefited from access to FBU camps in Seattle and Ohio, but some weren’t fond of the payto-play approach. “We took a lot of flack for spending the money and going to a firm in the U.S.,” Baker’s dad, Sean Douglas, admitted. “But we said this was the best thing for us.” “You can’t argue with the results.” Baker signed with the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) in Grade 9. From then on, his job was to play football and keep his grades up, which he did. The rest was handled by Sean, who Baker said has ‘pretty much been my agent.’ “In Grade 9 he had a telephone interview with an agent in Chicago, which mentally committed him to the process and made him recognize the time and financial commitments,” Sean explained. “They try to weed out the kids who are dreamers and find the kids who are serious about
Baker Douglas (right) turned in a strong performance at the 2016 Marcus Dixon McInerney All American Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. That helped land him a spot with the NCAA’s Nebraska-based Midland Warriors. To prepare for the next level, the Chilliwack teenager is now training with ex-BC Lions receiver Paris Jackson. RACHEL RAY WEBB PHOTO
what they have to put into it.” “As you progress through your Grade 9, 10 and 11 years you’re uploading video clips, building your profile and getting opportunities.” Sean said the price for NCSA’s services was a one-time bill of $2,500 USD. “So, call it $3,000 CDN, and I don’t think it’s overly expensive,” he said. “That included all the scouting and coaching and one-onone, with a 92 per cent placement rate for athletics.” “And it was guar-
anteed. If he was hurt playing football it was a 100 per cent refund.” “So I looked at it as a guarantee that he was going to play college football if he put the work in, and it was a no-brainer for me.” Four GW Graham alums before Baker committed to CIS schools; Jake Creasey (Manitoba), Treyvon Walsh (Alberta), Diego Pineda (Simon Fraser) and Emerson Smith (Alberta). Players taking the CIS route often need to shine at Football BC camps. “You really have
to get noticed based on your football skill, whereas with this I can sort of shove my face out there with grades,” Baker noted. “Obviously film helps, but I think it’s much easier to get access to a coach in the U.S. through the NCSA, even if you don’t have the strongest skill development.” “Academics open doors for you more so in the U.S. than they do in Canada,” Sean added. “Within Canada, the fantastic athletes get noticed and they try to make the grades work with summer schools and tutoring.”
Sean said several coaches in the U.S. told him that they’ll coach up a kid who has a reasonable level of football skill if the grades are there. “They said, ‘If I have a kid that I don’t know that well, but I know he will get his work done in the classroom, that’s most of my battle with my athletes,” he recalled. Baker joins a Warriors team that plays in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), which is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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(NAIA). His team went 1-8 in conference play and 1-10 overall in 2015, leading to the dismissal of Josh Gehring and the hiring of Jeff Jamrog. “They haven’t mentioned a lot, yet, in terms of my role on the team,” Baker said. “But they’ve been very, very forward getting me to that school.” “I’m very confident I’m going to get time on the field at some point, whether it be first or second year.” Living in Nebraska will be a transition, and Sean and Kim (mom) will help him get settled
Baker said the campus is beautiful and the area is nice, and while he anticipates some home sickness, he thinks he’ll adapt. He’ll probably be too distracted to worry about it once school and football start. “But we will miss him dearly,” Sean said. “We’ll take a family vacation this summer to get him moved in and then we’ll enjoy going down there to watch his games.” See midlandathletics.com for more information.
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Howden strikes gold in Lillehammer Chiefs in key Jessica Peters The Progress
Chilliwack’s Reece Howden celebrates his gold medal win in ski cross at the Youth Olympic Games Lillehammer, Norway on the weekend.
skier tried to overtake Howden on the inside, crashing into the snowbank. That gave Howden a clean sweep to the finish line, easily snapping
up his gold medal. Silver went to Belgium’s Xander Vercammen who bolted ahead from fourth after Muhlen’s crash. But Muhlen
still caught up to the pack and finished with a bronze for Australia. The French skier in the race, Matteo Lucatelli, finished a fairly close fourth,
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match tonight The Chilliwack Chiefs host the Wenatchee Wild Wednesday night in a game with significant playoff implications. While the first place Chiefs picked up three points in last weekend’s Coastal conference road swing, the second place Wild earned six, beating up on Mainland division patsies Surrey and Prince George. The Wild beat the Eagles 6-0 and took two from PG to close to within two points of the Chiefs. Chilliwack does hold one game in hand, but Wenatchee could pull even with a win at Prospera Centre. The Chiefs started last weekend’s road trip in Powell River, playing the Kings to a rare BCHL draw. The teams skated to a 4-4 final, with the Chiefs overcoming a 3-0 deficit. Seven of the game’s eight goals were scored in the third period as the Chiefs staged their rally. Down three with 13:57 to play, Chilliwack got goals two minutes apart
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from Darien Craighead and Rylan Bechtel. Adam Brubacher pushed Powell River’s advantage to 4-2 at 11:21 and it looked like the Chiefs were done. But a Jeremy Germain snipe at 17:51 got them back within one, setting the stage for late game heroics. With just 14 ticks left, Craighead scored again to send the game to overtime and earn his team a point. Goaltender Matteo Esposito went the distance stopping 29 of 33 shots. The Chiefs fell 3-1 to Cowichan Valley Saturday, with Kale Kane collecting their only goal, then headed on to Victoria to face the Grizzlies. Victoria’s P.J. Conlon opened the scoring in this one, lighting the lamp at 18:29 of period one. That’s the only goal the Grizz would get in a 4-1 loss. Chilliwack’s Jake Smith equalized 25 seconds later. Taylor Allan had a secondperiod snipe and Jordan Kawaguchi and Jesse Lansdell had third period markers. Chilliwack plays five of their last seven at home. After Wednesday night they hit the road for a Friday nighter in Coquitlam. They’re back at Prospera Centre Saturday (vs Vernon) and Sunday (vs Cowichan Valley).
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Reece Howden has brought home the gold in men’s ski cross following an impressive day of races in Lillehammer, Norway this weekend. Chilliwack’s Howden, 17, was competing for Canada in the Youth Olympic Games, which kicked off on Friday night. He hit the slopes for five races during the day, placing first in almost all of them. The event’s qualifying races were first up on Monday afternoon, where he placed third. He then placed first in his heat just a half hour later. He also placed first in the semifinals, and first again in his big finals race. It all lead him to the final race for the gold medal. That race saw him starting out toe-totoe with Australia’s Louis Muhlen. About halfway down the slopes, the Australian
even with a missing ski. There are 56 young Canadians in Lillehammer this week, competing in ski and snowboarding events, hockey, bobsleigh, skeleton and luge, curling, skating, biathalon, Howden earned his spot, alongside Zoe Chore from Kimberley, in December 2015 at a qualifier at Sun Peaks near Kamloops. The Youth Olympic Games is hosting just over one thousand young athletes from around the world, giving them the opportunity to learn about high per formance sport, meet Olympic champions and role models who will share their experiences with athletes. The event wraps up on Feb. 22 with a closing ceremony. For a video recap of Howden’s race, look for this story on www. theprogress.com.
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GRANGER Stephen, Walter
It is with great sadness the we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Granger on Feb 3, 2016 in Vancouver B.C at the age of 59 years old. Stephen was born in Calgary Alberta on May 24, 1956 to Helen and Walter (Doc) Granger. He is survived by his mother Helen, and predeceased by his father â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docâ&#x20AC;? Walter Granger (2010). There will be a Service held at a later date. Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com for condolences on line
BARTEL Siegfried (1915-2016) On Thursday, February 11, Siegfried Bartel went home peacefully to be with his Lord. Siegfried lived a richly blessed life, beginning in West Prussia. Born into a large family as the sixth of 12 siblings, he met his beloved Erna (Siebert), whom he married in 1939. After serving as Captain in the German army, the couple emigrated to Canada in 1951 with 4 sons, settling on a dairy farm in Agassiz the following year, where two more sons were born. Siegfried spent many years in public life, including on the Agassiz-Harrison School Board (14 years, 9 as Chair), on the provincial Parole Board, and many years on all levels of Mennonite Central Committee. He was a tireless advocate for the needy and disadvantaged, whether the refugee, the homeless, or the oppressed, a care for his fellow human being which grew directly out of his Mennonite faith and convictions. Predeceased by his wife Erna and their first son, Siegfried, he leaves behind sons Gerd (Regina), Reinhard (Helen), Christoph (Lillian), Alexander (Martha), Dietrich (Jocelyn), Martin (Wanda), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service: Wednesday, February 17, 2 pm, Eden Mennonite Church, Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 33933 Gladys Ave #201, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8. http://mcccanada.ca/
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DOYLE George Edward of Cultus Lake, BC
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February 18, 1933 ~ February 1, 2016 Retired Captain Doyle, born in Dublin, Ireland, passed away in his sleep February 1, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Leaving Ireland he realized and experienced his second home in Canada and joined the Canadian Military in 1957. George lived a life of adventure, love, laughter, and camaraderie. He flourished in his career and loved his family above all else. Please join his daughters Arlene, Janit, Elizabeth, husbands, grandchildren, extended family and friends in celebrating this charming and charismatic Irish man on what would have been his 83rd birthday. Celebration of Life/Wake, will be held February 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion# 280, 5661 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC, light supper provided. In the spirit of his legacy we continue the adventure. Aingai. Online condolences to the family may be made to:
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MELOCHE Ray
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Ray Meloche passed away on February 1, 2016 at the Langley Hospice with his wife by his side. Ray was born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan on April 17th 1940. Ray will be missed by his wife Linda, brother Marcel (Mona) Meloche, children Shelley (Dave) Ozimko, Monty (Colleen) Meloche, Laurie (Tim) Fahlman, step-children Brian Nash, Lori (Patrick) Haritonis and grandchildren, Jenelle, Sadie, Grant, Keeley, Keira, Elisa, Thomas, Samantha and Mitchell. His loss will also be felt by numerous nieces and nephews, friends and extended famil. Ray was predeceased by his father Phillipe in 1959, mother Yvonne in 2004 and sister Irene in 2009. Ray had a joy of life and loved to travel with trips to Europe, Maui, Cuba, exploring Canada and the USA with his truck and fifth wheel, several cruises and numerous winters in Mexico. Ray was a man of many talents and loved to build and renovate homes, cook gourmet meals and also an avid reader of non-fiction books. Over his varied career he worked in mining, forestry, car sales, renovations and was the owner of La Brewhouse until illness forced him to retire in 2006. There will be no service, and the Meloche family would like to thank all of their family and friends for their loving support.
Anglican Church
John April 14th, 1928 - February 12, 2016
Sunday Service: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM
Worship & Service 11:00 am
The Rev. Allan Carson, Priest 46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis
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End of the Day When I come to the end of the day and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloomfilled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this, a journey we all must take and each must go alone. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the Makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, brother, brother-in-law and friend, John, into the loving arms of his Lord, surrounded by his family. Born near Winkler, MB, to George and Mary Klassen, John moved to Chilliwack in 1949. Married to Annette Harder in 1953, John was a quiet contributor to the community of Hope, BC where they made their home for over 50 years. John was a long time plumber/gasfitter owning his own business in Hope for many years. A lifetime member of the Hope United Church he was also a Charter Member of the Hope Curling Club, Hope Golf and Country Club, Hope Lions, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Hope Legion. Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, and Great Grand daughter Charity. John is survived by sons Ken (Joy), Howard (Joanne), Brian (Patricia), Gerald (Pam). His beloved grandchildren, Sacheen, Sean (Nicole), Cristie, Tyson, Lance (Alison), Tyler, Ben, (Katy), Troy and Riley as well as greatgrandchildren, Gregory, Jordon, Zachary, Austen & Alexander. A memorial service will be held February 17th, 2016, at Woodlawn Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. A private family internment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family gratefully suggests memory gifts to a charity of your choice.
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