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Indian Act loophole may allow for large non-aboriginal residential development on Soowahlie reserve lands despite band opposition “The new self-righteous carpetbagger claims that they have every right to alienate Indian Lands from the Indians as they are following the law.”

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

- Sto:lo Tribal Council Grand Chief Doug Kelly Commodore has what is known as a “certificate of possession” for the land, which essentially means she can use the land for her own benefit. At the same time, the Soowahlie band are in the finishing stages of wrapping up a Land Code, which would give them control of their lands, and put to bed the approval process by those who used to be known as “Indian agents.” In a March 10 letter to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and signed by Chief Brenda Wallace and band councillors, the band calls the process thus far on the development “in line with antiquated processes that reflect a paternalistic attidude.” Further, “This type of heavy handed and colonial decision making is not consistent with the Crown’s duty to consult.”

Soowahlie band member and Sto:lo Tribal Council Grand Chief Doug Kelly goes much further. At a community meeting held last Friday with two INAC representatives and the developer, Kelly said it was made explicit to Les the project was not wanted. “Larry Les, he didn’t get a very warm reception,” Kelly told the Times Tuesday. “He talked down to us like we were a bunch of dumb Indians. “That he has pursued this project and [INAC] have approved in the face of community objections made us even more angry. That’s bad business.” Former chief Otis Jasper is also opposed and is working with the band leadership to stop the project. In letters on March 11 and March 14, Kelly has asked new INAC Minister Carolyn Bennett as well as Minis-

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

he days of flying flags at city hall for the Métis or the Terry Fox Foundation are coming to a close. From time to time organizations ask the city to temporarily fly their flags, and while no group has ever been turned down, city hall has never had a policy addressing what flags are allowed and which ones are not. “We have never said no to any flag,” Mayor Sharon Gaetz said, when asked by Coun. Ken Popove at Tuesday’s council meeting how many requests have been turned down. The policy considered and proposed at the meeting would only allow for the flags of Canada, B.C. and the City of Chilliwack to be flown at city hall and at 10 other flag poles around town, including Evergreen Hall, Townsend Park and the public works yard. There was some discussion of the flag policy among city council, with Gaetz explaining the reason to eliminate flying other flags was to avoid having city staff forced to make difficult { See FLAG, page A7 }

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battle is brewing on the Soowahlie Indian Band reserve near Cultus Lake as a non-aboriginal woman wants a Chilliwack developer to build hundreds of homes with 99-year leases all with the blessing of the federal government, and despite the firm opposition of the chief, band council and community members. The odd scenario comes about thanks in part to a provision in the Indian Act that, prior to changes in 1985. gave a non-aboriginal woman Indian Status for marrying a member of the Soowahlie band. (That same provision also held the reverse: an aboriginal woman who married a non-aboriginal man lost her status.) Lynn Commodore, an elderly non-aboriginal woman, brought in local developer Genica Development owned by Larry Les to build 200 homes on three parcels of land across the road from the golf course at Cultus Lake.

ter of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene. “I am asking for your immediate intervention to assist Soowahlie members,” Kelly wrote in his March 14 letter to both Bennett and Wilson-Raybould. “I ask that you direct your regional officials to cease immediately the processing of the 99-year lease for a housing development . . . until Soowahlie members vote on our Land Code next month.” He added that Commodore is a beloved and respected member of the community, but added that a “non-aboriginal person that acquired Status under racist provisions of the Indian Act should not reap economic benefits intended for Soowahlie members.” For his part, Les seems undeterred by the opposition, which he said is nothing he hasn’t seen at other public hearings at city hall. “While some public views are passionately held, there is a process under the Act that protects the interest of the stakeholders,” Les told the Times via email.

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s family, friends and co-workers mourn the tragic death of 24-year-old c o n s t r u c t i o n w o rk e r Sebastian Gomez Obando, killed Friday when a concrete pumper truck tipped over on a work site in Garrison Crossing, questions arise about workplace safety. Details of any investigation by WorksafeBC or the RCMP have not been made public, but the incident appeared to have resulted from the breakage of a mechanism that held the front right outrigger in position. But beyond the findings of this terrible incident that shook many, particularly the workers on site, just how safe are construction sites? In the last decade, there were 337 work-related deaths in the construction industry in Br itish Columbia, according to Scott Money, a spokesperson for WorksafeBC. That’s about 34 per year, or three per month. As for incidents like the one that killed the young man on Friday, those are becoming increasingly less common. “I can tell you that w o r k- re l a t e d d e a t h s caused by traumatic injuries continues to decline,” Money said via email. As for injuries, measured in time-loss claims per 100 person years, the provincial rate decreased by 41 per cent between 2000 and 2014 from 3.86 to 2.27. That’s the good news in the construction industry. The bad news across all workplaces? The rate of asbestos-related disease

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A makeshift memorial of flowers on the fence at the site Monday where a worker was killed Friday.

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is getting worse. “In the last 10 years, 584 individuals have died as a result of asbestos-related disease, the majority of which is mesothelioma,” Money said. And of those 337 work-related deaths in construction from 2006 to 2015, 59 per cent were caused by occupational disease. Asbestos-related diseases, caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibres, include: mesothelioma; lung cancer; diffuse pleural thickening or fibrosis; asbestosis; benign pleural effusion; larynx or pharynx cancer; and gastro-intestinal cancer. Mo n e y s a i d a s b e s tos-related diseases have a 20- to 50-year latency period. Top five injuries (number of claims) in 2014 Strains (excluding back strains):17,955 Back strains: 11,595 Cuts: 5,170 Contusions: 4,665 Fractures: 3,555 ◗ Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning for those killed on the job.

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Paramedics, police and firefighters at the scene of a fatal accident at a construction site in Garrison Crossing on Friday. BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

undraising is underway for the family of the 24-year-old man killed in a construction site accident in Garrison Crossing on Friday. Sebastian Gomez Obando died at the scene of the accident that saw a concrete pumper truck mechanism fail. The PSI Concrete Pumping machine tipped over and trapped Gomez and another man at the site next to the Cheam Leisure Centre. Firefighters rushed to the scene around 8 a.m. and worked to free the men, eventually removing the injured man just after 9:30 a.m. He was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital with life-threatening injuries. His name and condition have not yet been released. Gomez was pronounced dead on the scene, and a massive Eagle West crane was brought in later to remove the damaged pumper truck, which had a visible break in the front, right outrigger. RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and

Fundraising efforts underway to help family of young man killed in workplace accident WorksafeBC continue to investigate what happened. Crews were back at work on Monday, and a makeshift memorial with flowers were set up by the fencing surrounding the site, and outpourings of grief came from strangers on social media. On Sunday, a GoFundMe.com account was set up entitled “Supporting Sebastian Gomez’s Family” with a goal of raising $50,000 for the wife and two young children left behind. “With profound sadness, we all try to cope with the fact that at the age of 24 years old, there was a man that was taken away from his family, friends, and coworkers,” the page says. Obando was born in Colombia, and moved to Sherbrooke, Que., in 2005 or 2006, according to someone who knew his friends in Quebec. He moved to B.C. in recent years, and just two weeks prior to the accident, his

parents and younger brother moved to B.C. from Alberta to be closer together. “Sebastian and his brother have had some time to bond, and at the age of 16 he had the opportunity to have one driving lesson with his big brother,” the GoFundMe page says. “It is unfortunate there cannot be more; but he had one. I am sure it will be forever treasured.” By Wednesday morning, $15,325 had been raised on the GoFundMe account. The page asks for anything anyone can contribute to help the family and children cope financially, but also even with prayers. “As their children grow, they need to hear by those close family and friends of how wonderful their dad was.” An employee of PSI Concrete Pumping who Gomez worked for said anyone not comfortable with donating online can go to any Coast Capital Credit Union branch and donate to Trust of Mariana Valencia, an account that will close on Sept. 14.

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Event sends message to gov’t about aboriginal children BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

he provincial government has to stop taking troubled aboriginal children away from families on reserve lands and putting them in the care of non-aboriginal families off reserve. That’s the message from First Nations leaders and activists set to be shared loud and clear at a National Indigenous Rights Education Day (NIRED) event Thursday evening. “Fifty-two per cent of the children

in care are First Nations,” said University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) professor Wenona Victor, who was the school’s first Indigenous Studies faculty member. “With such a harsh over-representation, even if poverty and residential schools are partly to blame, it’s not only that.” In fact, the practice of social workers taking aboriginal children isn’t just poor policy. It’s not just harmful to First Nations. It’s not even just racist. It’s genocide. “According to the United Nations,

the forced removal of children to be raised by a culture other than their own is a form of genocide,” Victor said. The topic of the rights of indigenous children in care is the subject of this year’s NIRED event at UFV, which features a number of important First Nations leaders. Opening the event is Soowahlie elder Larry Commodore. UFV chancellor and former Chatelaine Dr. Gwen Point will give opening remarks, and guest speaker is Grand Chief Stewart Phillip from the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.

Also speaking will be representatives from the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society, the Sto:lo Tribal Council and the Sto:lo Nation. There are two reasons why organizers wanted to focus on children in care this year. One is the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) decision from January that found the federal government discriminate against First Nations children on reserve by funding child welfare at a lower rate than off reserve. And two is the first call to action coming

out of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report: “We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care.” Victor said the target audience for the NIRED event Thursday is individuals directly impacted by the CHRT decision and TRC report, but the general public is welcome at the event. ◗ It’s at UFV’s Canada Education Park campus in Chilliwack, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) student in the trades program who was the victim of a recent theft was in turn the recipient of an act of kindness from his classmates. Zach Doyle is in the electrical foundations program taught by instructor Cary Britton. Britton says that because the class uses a lot of consumable materials over the course of the { FLAG, from page A3 } decisions about controversial flags, something racist, for example. Coun. Sam Waddington moved to send the issue back to staff to consider the erection of a community flag pole that would accommodate flags from other organizations. Gaetz said the policy was

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program, including copper wire, they use the money from recycling the metal for a year-end activity. Usually it’s golf or go-karting or paintball with lunch. But this year the class took a vote and unanimously chose to use $470 raised to replace the entire tool set stolen out of Doyle’s Jeep. “This was purely their idea and

initiative and I was amazed and touched at this display of selflessness and teamwork,” Britton said. “I think it’s a pretty good story and an excellent representation of the quality of youth that we have in our trades talent pool.” Doyle was presented with his new tool set at last Friday’s yearend party.

Too many proclamations flood in designed also to come into line with the city’s policy regarding proclamations, a practice the city ended a few years ago. “We did away with city proclamations because they flooded in,” Gaetz said. Waddington said the community flag pole could be an interface

between the flag policy and proclamations. In the end, council agreed to send the policy back to staff with Couns. Jason Lum, Waddington and the mayor in favour, and Couns. Sue Attrill and Ken Popove opposed. (Couns. Chris Kloot and Chuck Stam were absent.)

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Justice delayed for family struck by driver 3 yrs ago Family was attending Harrison Festival of the Arts when driver plowed into the crowd, injuring three

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

hree members of a family struck by an SUV driven by a man alleged to be high on drugs will have waited more than three years by the time justice is served. It was July 7, 2013 when Clinton Michaloski, driving a Toyota FJ Cruiser plowed into crowds at Esplanade Avenue in Harrison Hot Springs during the Harrison Festival of the Arts. There were dozens of witnesses to the crash that saw a 37-yearold mother of a family of four hit by the SUV and thrown in the air. Also

injured was the 51-year-old father and the couple’s 13-year-old son. The 16-year-old son managed to jump out of the way and was seen holding his mother’s hand as passersby and emergency personnel attended to the woman. “With several hundred people reported to be in the area, we are thankful that the family survived and no one else was injured or killed,” RCMP spokesperson Constable Cynthia Kershaw said at the time of the incident.

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Michaloski remained at the scene, but his behaviour was bizarre and witnesses said he seemed to be drunk or high on drugs. It took nearly a year, but Michaloski was later charged in June 2014 with three counts each of impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Crown alleges that he was high on drugs. A trial was originally set for August 2015, but Michaloski did not show up. The trial was then delayed by his

lawyer who requested new dates as the then 29-year-old was working out of province. A four-day trial was then scheduled to start March 15 of this year, but in court on March 3, lawyer Erin Dance, acting on behalf of Michaloski’s lawyer Michael Bolton, argued they did not want the trial to be broken apart with large gaps in the proceedings. Crown counsel Robert Gunnell told the court he had 27 witnesses in the case, mostly civilian, but some expert and some RCMP officers, one

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of whom is unavailable in March. Judge Wendy Brown repeatedly asked how a four-day trial was possibly long enough, and ordered the lawyers to find new dates in the fall. A 12-day trial for Michaloski’s case is now scheduled to being Nov. 28, three years and four months after the incident. Michaloski also faces two counts of driving while impaired in connection with a Burnaby incident just one month after the 2013 crash in Harrison Hot Springs. According to the Ministry of Justice’s online court records, the Crown in Vancouver Provincial Court is scheduled to apply for a warrant for his arrest on March 22.

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Demolition has begun at the old UFV site on Yale Road in advance of a proposed housing project.

Large seizure closes SPCA

MidTown breaks ground BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

he Chilliwack SPCA is closed to the public as staff deal with recent animal seizures. In the wake of two recent seizures of animals from a Langley puppy mill and a Surrey breeder/boarder, BC SPCA staff and volunteers continue to work around the clock to help the cats and dogs, many of whom were rescued from deplorable conditions. As Vancouver BC SPCA staff and volunteers continue to accept and review hundreds of adoption applications for the dogs seized in Langley, the Chilliwack SPCA is taking 25 of the cats and kittens

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seized from the Surrey breeder/boarder, along with the 15 dogs from the same seizure who are already in their care. Due to strict biosecurity measures, the Chilliwack BC SPCA Branch will be closed, according to branch manager Ivanna Ferris. “Many of the dogs and cats came into BC SPCA care with ringworm, an extremely contagious skin disease, and in order to prevent it spreading to people and other animals, we have to temporarily limit access to the public,” Ferris said. “We will still help animals in distress, such as strays or injured animals, as much as we’re able.”

hilliwack’s newest planned neighbourhood is one step closer to reality on the site of the old University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) north campus at Yale and Airport Roads. MidTown, is the name the Van Maren Group of Companies has for its latest project on 13 acres of land, and which will include 42 small-lot single family homes, as many as 150 townhouses and space for a rental apartment building with 80-plus units. The easterly portion of the property, much of what is visible from Yale Road, will be used for a variety of school and institutional purposes, included in which is a plan from Cascade Christian School to raise funds to purchase property and renovate a

building for a school for more than 200 students. Demolition has begun on a number of buildings on the site, and Eric Van Maren from the Van Maren Group says in an email to interested parties that application has been made to city hall for rezoning and subdivision, which will be dealt with at an upcoming public hearing. “Prior to the public hearing we will also hold a neighbourhood information meeting, which we will advertise with flyers and signs in the Meadowbrook neighbourhood,” Van Maren said. Access to the site will continue to be from Airport Road, but there is also plan for a north-south road connecting Airport Road with Meadowbrook Drive. ◗ To see some of what is planned for the site visit www.midtownchilliwack.com.

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t’s easy to look back at the historical treatment of First Nations peoples in Canada with a shake of the head, lamenting our past and pointing to the decades of progress we’ve seen. Residential schools are no more. Systemic racist policies and laws have be scrubbed from the books. The Sto:lo people who live in this territory in and among those of mostly European descent are legally equal, and are treated with much more respect than years ago. Two stories in today’s Times, however, illustrate that clearly we still have work to do to reach a true stage of reconciliation. First is the page one story about an anachronistic loophole that may allow a non-aboriginal woman and a Chilliwack developer, to build 200 homes on a 99-year lease on the Soowahlie reserve. This in the face of opposition from Soowahlie leaders and community members. Here we have the band, hemmed in as they are on a small piece of land, being told by the federal government—in a way that evokes the old Indian Agents—that this is OK. The second story (page A6) illustrates the problem of aboriginal children in government care, and what a systemic and intractable problem that is. Both stories remind us of our country’s colonial history in an unflattering way. We have a ways to go.

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ews this month that the Interior Health Authority had reached a 20-year agreement to outsource laundry services to Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service is the latest in a long string of odd coincidences involving companies that donate to the B.C. Liberal party and companies that do well by the B.C. government. Ecotex has donated more than $125,000 to the B.C. Liberals, since 2005. Its billings to the Fraser Health Authority—where it has a similar contract—have risen from $5.44 million in 2007 to $7.7 million in 2015, an increase of 41.6 per cent. Truth be told similar coincidences have been happening between campaign contributors and political parties since time immemorial, but the B.C. government may have refined it to an art form. Maximum political benefit, minimal political blowback. Just thumb through the party’s 2009 donor list for a sense of how widespread the practice of awarding contracts to friends has become. Back then, someone must have woken up on New Year’s Day with one hell of a hangover—not from the night before—

DERMOD TRAVIS Be Our Guest but from the bank balance in the B.C. Liberal party’s account. According to the party’s audited financial statements, it had $826,594 in cash. It also had $1.26 million in accounts payable. A far cry from where it was in 2005, when the party boasted $2.9 million in cash and $487,470 in accounts payable. Not the best of times to raise bucks either. B.C. was in the midst of the recession. The start of the 2009 campaign was weeks away, so the party hit up its close friends first and friends-to-be next. In three months, it raised $5.2 million, more than they had pulled in for all of 2006. Who came to the rescue? On Feb. 18, the party reported 240 donations totalling $827,178, including 36 cheques—each in the amount of $5,000—from 30 companies and four individuals.

At the time, Partnerships B.C. (PBC) was in the shortlist phase on four public infrastructure projects valued at $4.45 billion, among them the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the Port Mann bridge Eleven of the 30 companies stood to benefit through the proponents shortlisted on those projects. In a remarkable coincidence, all 11 won. They included Kiewit, Flatiron, Ledcor, PCL Constructors and Plenary Group. Of the 19 companies that walked away empty-handed from all four deals, only two made donations over a 10-year period, totalling $3,050. Two of the 30 companies—Frenchbased construction firm Bouygues and Kasian Architecture—were part of a partnership shortlisted to build the new RCMP “E” Division headquarters in Surrey. They won. PBC had been hired as a P3 advisor in the early stages of that project. Seven of the companies were on BC Hydro’s shortlist for independent energy purchase agreements. Four won. Of the three that didn’t, one was in the midst of an environmental assess-

ment. Their certificate came through 10 months later. The other two stopped donating within months. SNC-Lavalin—another of the $5,000 donors—was finishing off the Canada Line and would go on to win the contract for the Evergreen Line. The 16 successful companies donated $343,188 to the Liberals in 2009. There were other contributors. Between Jan. 1 and March 31, the party received 2,173 donations, including 932 cheques for a $1,000 or more, totalling $4.7 million. They didn’t come from 932 unique donors, however. And when all the cheques are assigned to the right donor, some were quite generous. Seventeen companies gave a total of $1.7 million, more than a third of the $4.7 million haul. Who’s missing from the list? Unhappy campers. The party wears the coincidences proudly, though. At a November 2013 Rich Coleman fundraising event, the banner summed it up: “We won. It’s Christmas every day.” ◗ Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC. www.integritybc.ca.

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The marketing of murder in Canada

Editor: Murder is coming to Canada. It has been “legally” sanctioned by the country’s Supreme Court. The court’s decision giving an ultimatum to the government of the day that this be done within a certain time frame could be called, “A Supreme Killing Decision.” The politicians scurried to please their judicial masters and set up a killing committee to decide how this immoral and murderous behaviour could be done. A number of normal people, recognizing that this disgusting declaration could be a danger to everybody in the country, spoke out. They said, “The Not-withstanding Clause in the Charter of Rights must be used to stop this dictatorial and obscene decision.” Unfortunately, the leader of the land at that time did not appear to have the courage to use this safeguard, nor did the other leaders in parliament either and this is how compulsory killing comes to Canada. Thinking people must surely wonder how the Supreme Court of the land can officially pervert the law and open up the country to state-sanctioned murder, and why a majority of politicians would agree with this “respectable” insanity. But hey, when killing people has to be made respectable, the language has to be perverted. Therefore these judicial imposed atrocities had to be marketed “properly.” So the immoral acts were described in most of the media as “physician assisted death.” “Medical assisted suicide” was another “nice” phrase, as was “assisted dying.” One journalist, though, did describe the real meaning of what was going to be done. Journalist Thomas Walkom with the Toronto Star reported on Feb. 28, 2016 that “The nub of the report is a recommendation that would amend the Criminal Code to let physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and pharmacists—under special circumstances—kill people. “Those being killed would be required, in writing if possible, to request their own deaths.” A country that proposes killing as a solution is surely degrading itself and destroying any morals and ethics it might have. Once “legalized killing” starts, it could advance into all parts of society: Killing for peoples’ organs, killing for inheritances, killing of the unwanted,

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Online: www.chilliwacktimes.com Email: editorial@chilliwacktimes.com Mail: 45951 Trethewey Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1K4 Letters must include first and last name, and a daytime phone number. Please remember, brevity is the soul of wit. killing of useless eaters and on and on this compulsory evil could progress. I believe our country is now in a state of ruling madness, and descending ever deeper into the mire of approved insanity. Where will it all end and what will be the next landmark decision handed down from the respectable monsters of madness? For to paraphrase an old saying, “A country the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.” There is no doubt that those who would kill under the banner of law and order are, I believe, suffering from some type of madness. How else can one describe this lunacy in a land that boasts a Charter of Rights and Freedoms where the marketing of murder is about to be inscribed in law and the criminal code of Canada subverted to permit murder? Stephen J. Gray Chilliwack

MP Strahl’s speaks with compassion Editor: Before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office, he promised to work for the good of all Canadian people. It is incomprehensible to think that our newly-elected Prime Minister, with his Liberal dominated committee for assisted suicide, now is considering the implementation of a law to assist the Canadian people to commit suicide without even stringent restrictions. We commend MP Mark Strahl “Legislation must protect vulnerable” (March 10, Chilliwack Times) for his informative and thought-provoking insight into this sensitive issue. In his article he reveals concern and compassion for all Canadians, including the most vulnerable. George & Nettie Neudorf Chilliwack

Fishing show was a treat for kids

Editor: I had the absolute pleasure to attend the first fishing show at Heritage Park last Saturday. Job very well done! For a first attempt I would call it a huge success. Once again, I see the values of a community front stage. The look on the childrens faces when they were given a free rod and reel was priceless. Congratulations to the organizer for presenting a familyfriendly show for all to enjoy. People from two to 82 were enjoying themselves. I see this show growing tremendously in years to come and can only hope it continues to be family friendly. I love living in Chilliwack! Thank you. Kim Senk Chilliwack

Time to start a kindness epidemic Editor: As a dedicated customer service worker I have become more than accustomed to the occasional unkind human being. This was not a problem to me at first, as I can understand that everybody has bad days. As time passed I found myself carrying these negative interactions with me and unintentionally taking them out on others throughout the day. This left me wondering where the unkindness would end and the kindness would start. I soon realized that if I wasn’t promoting kindness in my everyday life, then I was no better than the person who was unkind to me. The point I’m trying to make is that it can be easy to fall into the habit of making snap judgments and assuming the worst of the people around you. Although this may appear to you as common knowledge, I can assure you it is not being practised nearly enough throughout our community. It is important that we as members of society are aware of our treatment of others, and strive to set a good example to the people around us. So the next time you interact with someone, no matter what the circumstances, I encourage you to hold back on your judgments and make the interaction a kind and genuine one. Be the

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No reason taxes couldn’t be zero Editor: I am so naive. I thought Canada’s withdrawal of our fighter planes, our only military commitment in Syria, meant we were withdrawing our Armed Forces from the Middle East Conflict. Also, I thought that Chilliwack city council’s move to review their current budget proposal meant that they were going to talk about lowering their proposed 1.89 per cent tax increase. It doesn’t really need to be said that citizens do not want to see tax increases. It may just be optimism that drives my gullibility, but it is also clear that city council was willing to re-prioritize items in the budget. Could they have done more of this and produced a budget that resulted in a zero per cent tax increase? Surprisingly, I now understand that council’s discussion actually involved a possible tax increase. Would this be the result of issues presented at the city council meeting on Feb. 16? I find it unusual that city council would alter any of their plans in light of any of the presentations heard that evening. Even data gathered from the Online Engagement Tool was taken from less than one per cent of Chilliwack’s eligible voters. And, though this data could be considered unreliable, because of the poll’s very small sample size, Chilliwack’s papers continue to present this information, and it seems that council is basing some of it’s decisions on these questionable statistics. If city council receives lots of communications, representing a majority of taxpayers, asking for services that would burden our current tax rate, it would be good for taxpayers to know more about them. I think it’s safe to say that voter apathy does not mean that all tax increases are acceptable. And, if council is taking cues from a small group of naive residents, maybe they could, for just one year, keep our taxes the same as last year. Gary Raddysh Chilliwack

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The shock of the cross BY MATT SHANTZ Central Community Church

aster is nearly upon us. Bunnies, mini eggs, and fluorescent colours mark the season. And so does a cross and an empty tomb. Quite the odd assortment. Because the cross is shocking. In more ways than one. I’ll list three because I hear that’s what preachers do. The cross really is a shocking subject. Or at least it was. We prefer it in gold or silver and hanging from a necklace. It horrified those under Roman occupation in the First Century. And that was the point. It was the worst death imaginable and the heinous executions were carried out in public in order to strike fear into those contemplating rebellion. Jesus, the Son of God, was crucified on a cross to pay the penalty for your sin. That may be the second shocking thing about the cross. Perhaps you’re thinking to yourself, “My sin? What sin?” Sin, most simply put, is falling short or lacking. But it’s so much deeper than that. Sin is treasuring anything more

or year ahead, it’s important to know what to do with that. Remember this: Jesus bore the weight of the cross so that the weight of your sin could be dealt with here and now and for eternity. Jesus was pierced for the transgressions you realize and for the ones you don’t. That leads me to the third shock of the cross. He stood condemned in your place so that you could go free. By His wounds you are healed. You don’t have to carry your sin around with you because Jesus already carried it for you on the cross. Shocking. Amazing. This Easter, enjoy the colours, the bunnies, and the chocolate eggs. But infinitely more than anything, savour Jesus, because He bore your sin upon a cross so that by believing in Him, you could have the shocking gift of grace to experience now and for all eternity. Happy Easter, Chilliwack.

than we treasure God. Because we were created by and for Him and our lives lack and He is not honoured when anything takes His rightful place. As I write this I am in Colombia with a relief organization that supports children and families in deep poverty. The families, whose humble homes in the slums I’ve visited this week, don’t need me to explain the ravages of sin in the world or their great need. We, on the other hand, live very hygienic lives (or at least to the casual observer or for a little while). For the most part we have health, wealth, and politicaly correctness. Our lives present well, especially on social media, convincing others that we are not sinners in need of grace. And at some point we believe it too. But hard times come. Maybe they haven’t yet. But they will. Something that pulls the layers back on your life and reveals the brokenness, frailty, guilt, shame (or all of the above) that you’ve been carrying around with you all this time, sometimes without knowing or acknowledging it. And when that day comes, today, tomorrow, or some month

◗ Matt Shantz is a pastor at Central Community Church and can be reached at matt@central365. org.

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Chiefs well rested, ready aking short work of the Coquitlam Express last week with a four-game sweep in the first round of playoffs, the Chilliwack Chiefs now get set to face off against the Wenatchee Wild in a best-of-seven series for the Mainland division. With two close matches in games one and three that went into overtime, the first series wasn’t without its tense moments. But the 9-1 and 5-1 victories for the Chiefs over the Express showed disparity between the two clubs. Wenatchee took one more game to finish off the Langley Rivermen, ending that series last Friday in Langley. The Rivermen won the series opener 4-3, but the Wild came back to take the next four contests 4-3 (OT), 7-6 (OT), 5-0 and 3-1. That one game difference gave the Chiefs an extra three days to prepare for the next round of post-season play. Elsewhere in the BCHL, Powell River heads to Nanaimo in a fight for the Island division and Penticton hosts West Kelowna to start the

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The top two teams in the division clash this weekend at Prospera Centre for the division championship. Wenatchee led 4-3 games in regular season play with Chilliwack. Interior division series at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday. As for individual playoff performances for the Chiefs, captain Jordan Kawaguchi leads the league with Penticton’s Scott Conway with two points per game. At the top of the defender stats list is Chilliwack Dennis Cholowski with 1.25 points per game. Meanwhile, Chiefs goalie Aidan Pelino holds top spot with his peers with a perfect winning record (4-0) thus far in after-season play. If Chilliwack advances they will play the other two division champions in a double round-robin for-

he Chilliwack Chiefs have signed Abbotsford product Austin Chorney to the team for the 2016-17 season. Joining the Chiefs from the Yale U18 Prep Lions (Canadian Sport School Hockey League), the defender scored 10 goals and earned 19 assists in his 36 games last season, placing him second among his defensive peers.

mat series. That same format disappointed fans last year when the Chiefs watched as they were eliminated by a game they didn’t play. ◗ The Chilliwack Chiefs start the second round of the playoff season hosting the Wenatchee Wild for games one and two on March 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. at the Prospera Centre. The Chiefs will travel to the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee for games three and four on March 21. If needed, remaining games will alternate locations starting in Chilliwack from March 24 to 26.

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tudents of Valley Shidokan Karate of returned to Chilliwack with an hefty medal count from Budo Cup 2016 held in Abbotsford. S i x t e e n - y e a r- o l d D a m o n McArther came home with the Adult Male Champion and Budo Cup Award, winning gold in kata, team kata, and silver in kumite in the men’s adult black-belt division. Sara Sharp scored a tr iple gold performance of in the girls advanced kata, kumite, and team kata. Chloe Prokopchuk finished with double gold against a large pool of competitors in girls intermediate kata, team kata. She also took the silver in kumite. In the tournament’s largest division, Logan Sharp fought hard for his gold, sparring against 15 competitors in boys’ intermediate kumite. “Chilliwack had a great group

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ew things can be as troublesome to gardeners and landscapers as weeds. Weeds seemingly spring up overnight and quickly can overrun lawns and/ or garden beds. Landscaping enthusiasts may spend countless hours and weekends coping with weeds without truly getting to the root of the problem. However, preventing weed growth need not be so difficult. According to the experts at “This Old House” and The Family Handyman, the secret to preventing weeds is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn. A vigorously growing lawn will crowd out weeds and block the sun weed seeds need to germinate and thrive. As a result, fewer herbicides may be needed and homeowners can spend less times on their hands and knees pulling out weeds.

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ture plants need to build strong roots and survive summer, need light to grow. When laid correctly, mulch deprives weeds of the light they need to grow. Organic mulches can even provide homes for crickets and a type of beetle that feed on weed seeds. Mulch also can deter harmful pests depending on the type of mulch homeowners choose. When purchasing mulch, homeowners will have to choose between the aforementioned organic mulch

or man-made mulches, which may be made of plastic or rubber. While man-made mulches may repel pests, they also can have adverse effects. Plastic, for example, can heat up in the summer and cause plants to burn. Certain organic mulches can repel insects that can threaten plants. That’s because the majority of organic mulches increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in the soil, and they also increase the presence of helpful insects that do not pose a threat

to plant life. Those helpful insects help keep harmful insects at bay. Compost is a type of organic mulch that may attract harmful insects. While that does not mean homeowners should shy away from using compost as mulch, they should know that they may need to employ organic insecticides to combat their unwanted guests. Mulch is a potentially valuable tool homeowners can use to improve the look and health of their properties.

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Age: 21 Aboriginal, height 6’0”, weight 172 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes WANTED: S.266CC - ASSAULT 2) S.266CC ASSAULT 3) S.430(4)CC - MISCHIEF UNDER $5000 4) S.175.1(1)CC - CAUSE A DISTURBANCE 5) S.264.1(1) CC - UTTERING THREATS 6) S.145(3)CC BREACH OF UNDERTAKING

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Age: 33 Aboriginal, height 5’8”, weight 139 lbs, black hair, brown eyes WANTED: FAIL TO COMPLY W PROBATION S733.1(1) 2) POSSESS PROHIB WEAPON S117.01(1) CC 3) RESIST PEACE OFFICER S129(A) CC

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Age: 26 Caucasian, height 6’2:, weight 177 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes S.733.1(1)CC FAIL TO COMPLY WITH PROBATION

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Ben Hagkull of Chilliwack was recognized with a Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary at the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton at the end of February. Hagkull is an up and coming high-performance wheelchair basketball athlete who competed at the 2015 Canada Games and returned for his second BC Winter Games. He is involved in wheelchair basketball demos in his community and has also travelled to Mexico on two occasions to assist with building houses. The bursary recipients were chosen from over 100 applicants for their significant achievements in sport and education and for their leadership contributions to their schools, community or sport associations.

18th Annual Sardis Strongman results

Results from the 18th Annual Sardis Strongman Competition that took place from Feb. 29 to March 4, which

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Send sporting events to glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com included the second annual Alumni Competition on March 2. Alumni event (sled pull/tire flip) Heavyweight 1st Koltan MacDonald 2nd Cohen Bogart 3rd Kristian Loewen Middleweight 1st Brad Fitzsimmons 2nd Marshall Anderson 3rd Landon Plantenga Lightweight 1st Parker Dietrich 2nd Chad Hipwell 3rd Kyle Evanoff Womens Open 1st Robyn Kempers 2nd Sara Reid 3rd Katy Bergen Student event Men’s Heavyweight 1st Reece Howden – 42 pts 2nd Jacob Wilson – 35 3rd Damon McArthur – 32 Men’s Middleweight 1st Logan Clegg – 32 pts 2nd Jon Heppell – 31 3rd Devin Crooks – 27 (beat Lee Schoolkatein tug of war tiebreaker) Men’s Lightweight

1st Josh Biegel – 53 pts 2nd Jon Reeves – 46 3rd Marc Reeves – 45 Men’s Flyweight 1st Jared Gendron – 39 pts 2nd Jacob Maud – 33 3rd Marcel Kanzler – 31 (defeated Shane Lampen in tug of war

tiebreaker) Women’s Middleweight 1st Kiana Olafson – 33 pts 2nd Sofia Biela – 31 (defeated Robyn Courtemanche in tug of war tiebreaker) 3rd Robyn Courtemanche – 31

New members sought for dragon boat

The Spirit Abreast dragon boat team has a new a new executive and is holding a meeting to invite new members for the 2016 paddling season. The cancer survivors’ dragon boat team

invites new recruits to an information forum at the Mount Cheam Lions Club Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) on Saturday, March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact the new captain, Jean by email at Jean-o@telus.net; or the new chair Marlene

in Chilliwack by phone at 604-792-1802; or the new vice-chair, Susan G. by phone at 604-8261108 in Mission for more information. New and returning members start the 2016 season on April 16 at Cultus Lake at 8:30 a.m.

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Dementia conference offers local residents help and hope ◗ Becoming a ‘Dementia Friend’ ◗ Heads Up for Brain Health ◗ Communication and behaviour along the dementia journey ◗ Activities and social engagement with a person with dementia Dr. Liu-Ambrose will provide an update on dementia research. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel’s Rosedale Room, 45920 First Ave-

nue. The $20 registration fee, which includes lunch, will help cover costs. Pre-registration is required by April 12, by calling toll-free 1-855742-4803. ◗ For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

Tax help available locally

ax filing season is here and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reminding individuals with modest incomes that volunteers are available in the community to help with the preparation of tax returns. Two sites in Chilliwack are offering the service: the Chilliwack and District Seniors’ Resource Society, and the Chilliwack Resource Centre. Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), the CRA has linked with community organizations for 45 years, training volunteers to complete basic tax returns. The community organizations hold free tax preparation clinics where the volunteers

INAC has obligation to grant the lease says developer Larry Les

complete tax returns for qualifying individuals. Even if there is no income to report for 2015, filing an income tax and benefit return is important to receive certain tax credits and benefits. “We encourage individuals who need help with their tax returns to use the volunteer program,” said Zubie Vuurens, CRA’s regional CVITP co-ordinator. “The service is free and filing a tax return ensures they receive the benefits and credits they’re entitled to without interruption.”

To determine if you are eligible for this service call the CRA toll free at 1-800-959-8281, or visit www. cra.gc.ca/volunteer. Locations, times and dates for the Chilliwack area provided below. Chilliwack tax clinics: ◗ Chilliwack and District Seniors’ Resource Society, 9291 Corbould St., Monday to Friday until April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ◗ Chilliwack Resource Centre, 46240 Yale Rd., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Les said since the CP holder, Ms. Commodore, has requested the grant of the lease and other conditions have been met, “INAC has an obligation to grant the lease pursuant to section 58(3) unless valid objections are surfaced during the process.” Kelly responded. “Modern day carpetbaggers use the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada locatee lease policy to offer short term cash benefits for one member,” Kelly said. “The new self-righteous carpetbagger claims that they have every right to alienate Indian Lands from the Indians as they are following the law.” No one from the federal government was able to comment before the Times went to press. See this story online for updates.

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conference coming to Chilliwack next month will give residents the chance to learn about one of the province’s most pressing health issues. Discover Dementia: Help and Hope for the Dementia Journey, a one-day conference offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C., comes to the area on April 21. It will cover topics such as:

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Mtn. View residents continue their fight

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

R esidents, family members and the owners of a group home for folks with serious mental health issues slated for closure won a battle in February, but the war goes on. In August 2015, residents of Mountain View Home on Boundary Road next to Yarrow were told the facility would close August 2016. Families of the 25-bed home situated in a rural setting were upset about the disruption to lives. Some clients have lived at Mountain View for decades, and a move to a 50-bed mental health facility in Abbotsford could have been traumatic and challenging for the many Chilliwack families of clients. But on Feb. 25 relief came in the form of news from Fraser Health that those at Mountain View will not have to move. “It is a big step in the right direction,” said director of care Patrick Newby. “All of us (residents, family, staff, community) are ecstatic.” { See FIGHT, page A21}

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hey’re hard to miss . . . but then, that’s exactly the point. The Safer City reflective panel project has been completed encompassing 33 local school and playground zones. A total of 96 panels were installed by the city’s public works sign crew. The project is already receiving positive feedback from the public, says Safer City co-ordinator Samantha Piper. “Feedback from the public has been overwhelmingly positive,” she says. “The panels are doing what they were intended to do, raise awareness of the particular zone. Everyday there is someone’s loved one in these areas and a device that reminds drivers of the zone is a valuable device.”

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Reflective panel project warns motorists to beware, slow down There are three styles of panels that have been installed: ◗ “School Zone” is a fluorescent yellow-green reflective panel with “school zone” written in black lettering. These panels are installed under school zones that have regulatory tabs advising motorist that the speed limit is reduced to 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days; ◗ “Blank” fluorescent yellow-green reflective panels bring attention to drivers that there is a school nearby and school children may be present near or on the roadway; and ◗ “Playground” which is a fluorescent yellow reflective panel with “playground” written in black letter-

ing. These signs have been installed in some playground zones that have a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h, which is in effect from dawn to dusk seven days a week. The reflective panel project is a partnership between the City of Chilliwack and ICBC, and, in conjunction with the portable message board purchased in 2014, is another example of a program to improve local road safety. “Both the portable message board and the reflective panels were purchased in partnership with other organizations who also place a high value in improving these vulnerable road user areas,” says Piper.

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A rally scheduled for March 19 originally planned to protest the coming closure turned into a celebration for those relieved they could stay. There is, however, still a reason to rally and fight on, as Fraser Health has promised not to move the residents, but if residents leave for whatever reason, those beds will not be refilled. “[The rally] will be a celebration, however, our goal is to fill the three vacant beds, and keep all 25 filled for those who require licensed residential care,” Newby told the Times. The rally to oppose the closure of the beds is at Mountain View Home March 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a number of speakers and a barbecue lunch. Those hoping to keep Mountain View Home open are using the social media hashtag #MyLifeMyChoice.

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BY PAUL J. HENDERSON Chilliwack Times he smell of slowcooked beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken and ribs will be wafting over Yarrow this Sunday as the second annual Barn Burner BBQ competition arrives. The free-to-attend, family-friendly barbecue event is fun for guests, but is also the first event of the competition barbecue season officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. The competition pit masters will battle in four main categories: beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. The winning team with the highest total points in all four catego-

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Barnburner Sunday ries will take home their share of $5,000 in prize money along with the Barn Burner BBQ Grand Championship trophy and bragging rights. The teams also compete in a “Black Box” cook off, and Iron Chefstyle competition that gives the chefs a chance to show off their more creative side. Chef Dez is back as emcee, while meat lovers can enjoy live bands, a climbing wall, face painting and free samples of delicious barbecue. ◗ The event is co-presented by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) and is at the Farm Store in Yarrow, 4540 Simmons Rd., March 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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◗ Gypsy plays at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre April 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees set for April 24 and 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults with students and seniors playing $20. To order tickets visit chilliw a c k c u l t u r a l c e n t re. c a / t i c k e t s.

he incredible cinematic celebration of everything outdoors is back to captivate Chilliwack’s wilderness lovers once again; the Vancouver Mountain Film Festival, Best of the Fest Tour will stop by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 26. Featuring a special pick of the very best of the films entered to the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, this event is an iconic, inspirational, and seriously intense showcase of the spirit of adventure, and is sure to offer another unforgettable night packed with adrenaline. For the past three seasons, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – Best of the Fest Tour has been a hit with The Centre’s audience; and with good reason. Offering spectacular landscapes, world-class outdoor opportunities, and a bunch of people that love to get out and explore the wilderness that’s right on their doorstep, Chilliwack is the definitive destination for the tour that brings the best films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival to communities across Canada. Featuring everything from exhilarating climbing and mountaineering films, to wild winter sports footage

Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 26 him the perfect person to select the and incredible cinema capturing the programming for this event. exploits of the world’s most adven“There are always tons of amazing turous athletes and explorers, the films to choose from” Waddington Vancouver International Mountain says, “so every year I get together Film Festival brings the outdoors with a few friends and select what I indoors in an awe-inspiring cinethink Chilliwack will matic extravaganza. receive the best. I And there could be “The goal is to get think it’s important no more qualified a to put a little bit of person to take these people to live everything in there, films and assemadventurous so it’s not just a ble a very special festival or program for Chillifestyles . . . and climbing a mountain biking liwack’s own Vanthis festival is a festival, and with the couver International back counMountain Film Fesgreat way to do amazing try here we always tival Best of the try to highlight films Fest event than the that.” from British Columcommunity’s very - Sam Waddington bia and our local own ambassador for area. the outdoors—Sam “The goal is to Waddington. motivate people to get out there and Owner of Mt. Waddington’s Outlive adventurous lifestyles . . . and this doors and Chilliwack city councillor, festival is a great way to do that.” Waddington has his finger on the Adding to the motivation to get pulse of the local outdoor commuout and experience the outdoors will nity. This unmatched knowledge be another exciting feature of this and experience promoting the back event—the fantastic selection of door country of the Fraser Valley makes

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he upcoming April production from The Chilliwack Players Guild will be the smash hit, award-winning Broadway production Gypsy, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Gypsy has been described as a musical fable suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. This fable, packed with memorable songs, starts with a vaudeville audition for Gypsy (Louise) and her sister June. Their mother, Rose, enters and instructs everyone what to do, backing it up with a threatening hatpin. Rose takes the girls on the vaudeville circuit and under her guidance they grow into young women on the road. But the end of vaudeville and the start of the great depression leaves Rose facing the end of their career in a burlesque house. Louise reluctantly agrees to do a striptease as a last-ditch effort to remain on stage and becomes a burlesque star. The domineering Rose is left struggling to find her place in Louise’s shiny new life. Some of the great songs in Gypsy, that are now considered standards, will be familiar to local audiences including: “Let Me Entertain You,” “Small World,” “You’ll Never Get Away From Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” and “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” to mention but a few. So if you are only seeing one award-winning Broadway musical this year, make it Gypsy. Director Tina Sharkey and her assistant Becki Cormier are already putting their cast and crew through their paces for this mammoth production featuring a cast of more than 30 performers. The roles of Baby Louise and Baby June are played by Shianna Chestney and Isabelle Sharkey with their adult characters played by Alana Klinaflakis and Halle Galloway. Denise Munroe takes the role of Rose. Produced by Sue Klinck, Gypsy features Trischa Buhler as musical director, Krista Lanigan as vocal director, Cary Zacharias as choreographer, with costume design by Mary Spani, and set design by Robb Sharkey. Stage manager is Nelly Fargeon.

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prizes. Entrants will have the chance to win any number of awesome prizes—including a 3-speed cruiser Giant bicycle worth $499 donated by Pedal Sport—cranking up the drive for the audience to dive into the exploits taking place on screen even further. The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is the ultimate event for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds; from experienced adventurers to those looking for their first taste of what the back country has to offer. And with truly compelling filmmaking that will astound even the most intrepid of movie-goers, this event will capture everybody’s imagination— whether they love to take in amazing vistas from a windswept mountainside or the comfort of a theatre. ◗ The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – Best of the Fest Tour hits Chilliwack on March 26. Tickets are $18 and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469) for more information.

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Trevor & Lorena bring their special blend of magic and comedy to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 19.

keep you captivated and entertained. And, with a special family rate on offer, this show is the perfect night of spring break entertainment. The Trevor and Lorena Comedy Magic Show blends hilarious comedy with mind-blowing stage magic to produce a ridiculously delightful experience and will show you why the astounding Trevor and Lorena Watters have more than 20 awards to their name. The 2014 North America Stage Magic Champions and the third Canadians in more than 30 years to be crowned Peoples’ Choice of

VOICES concert

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus welcome the 2016 spring season with the joy of music as they present their concert VOICES on April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Featured in addition to the orchestra and chorus are several vocal ensembles including the Chilliwack Children’s Choir, a male chorus, Belle Voci, and the CSO Starlets. Tickets in person at the Centre or by phone at 604-391SHOW(7469), or online at boxoffice@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Prices: family, $60; student, $15; general, $25.

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When comedy meets magic priceless rollercoaster ride of mischief, laughter, audience participation and spectacular magical mastery, the Trevor and Lorena Comedy Magic Show captures everything audiences love about comedy and magic—and is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 19. Whether you can’t get enough of the energy and excitement of live stand-up, are a magical maestro that gets a kick from wonder being conjured before your eyes, or are just searching for a night of straight-up fun, Trevor and Lorena will

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“These guys are taking over.” - Siegfried and Roy the World Magic Seminar Convention’s International Competition—held in the global showbiz capital of Las Vegas—Trevor & Lorena Watters are truly a worldclass act. Astounding audiences with their incredible illusions and packing every performance with gags, this dynamite duo is a unique and irresistible presence on the stage. Their antics are sure to leave you amazed and entertained. Filling their shows with

wild antics, funny stunts, and amazing tricks, these guys are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any audience—and with The Centre’s Spring Break Special discount, the entire family can take in their talents. “These guys are taking over,” rave Las Vegas legends Siegfried and Roy. ◗ The Trevor and Lorena Comedy Magic Show will be offered at a special Spring Break rate of $50 for a family of four. For

further details contact The Centre Box Office at 604391-SHOW(7469). This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a truly exceptional show and the performance of two of North America’s very best entertainers. Standard priced tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors, and $24 for students—with a family of four discount for $50 (discount available only by contacting The Centre Box Office). Tickets are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604391-SHOW(7469) for more information.

he historic Royal Hotel in Chilliwack is excited to announce a new art exhibition titled “Art on Main Street”@ the Royal Hotel. Occupying the series of windows lining Main Street’s Royal Hotel and accessible for all to see as they wander down the street, the series opened this month with images from local photographer Garth White. The artists and window displays will change monthly and will feature the work of local artists in a wide variety of styles and materials showcased in the Royal Hotel’s Main Street windows. The goal of Art on Main Street is to provide an opportunity for artists of all ages to show their work in an alternative space, to make art more accessible to the general public, to promote artistic creativity and bring life to downtown Chilliwack. Students and young and emerging artists are encouraged to participate. “We love local art and are happy to provide a unique venue for artists of all ages,” Royal Hotel general manager Leonard Wiens said. “It’s also a great opportunity for both hotel guests and locals to take in the art at their leisure while walking down Main Street.”

◗ If you are a local artist looking for display space and interested in Art on Main Street @ the Royal Hotel contact the hotel by email at info@royalhotelchilliwack. com or call 604-792-1210 and speak to Leonard or Laura.

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St. Paddy’s at Cafe

Tractorgrease Cafe celebrates St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) with a special concert. Music starts at 7 p.m. Call 604-8583814 for reservations, no charge. Green beer, Irish nachos, meat pies, stout and folky renditions of songs by The Tractorgrease Folk.

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Folk duo play Chilliwack Museum

The Eisenhauers will perform live at the Chilliwack Museum on March 18. The doors to the concert open at 7 p.m. and there is a $10 cover charge at the door. Children under five are free.

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night is produced by the University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on March 17, 18, 19, and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 20. Purchase your tickets online at ufv.ca/theatre, or contact the Box Office by email at theatre@ufv.ca or phone 604-795-2814. All performances are at the UFV Performance Theatre, 45635 Yale Rd. (at Airport Road). Regular Box Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Legion entertainment

Singer-songwriters

Singer-songwriters unite is a monthly event at Tractorgrease (March 19 at 7 p.m.) hosted by Jeff Bonner and featuring three other songwriters sharing stories and song. This weeks guests are: Matt Lowen, Trevor Blaak, and Jason Kleiss. Call 604-858-3814 for reservations, no charge.

“Transition” at gallery

“Transition,” a Chilliwack Visual Artists Association show, runs at the O’Connor Group art gallery in the Cultural Centre, Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon until 5 p.m. every day until March 26. Entrance is free.

Folk song circle

The Chilliwack Folk Song Circle tunes up March 28. Hosted by Eric and Betty Armstrong. Come along bring a song or two and sing your heart out. All welcome. The

Shawna Caspi is a singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and serious guitar chops and she performs March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Tractorgrease Cafe. With a commanding stage presence and an inviting charm, she doesn’t need a band to deliver an engaging and energetic show. Tickets are $10. Call 604-858-3814. Arts Room, Unit 20-5725 Vedder Rd. (at Vedder Village) 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Spontaneous fun

SimPhoney Improv stages its “Fools Rush In” show at the Cowork Chilliwack Theatre (128465 Harvard Place) on April 1 commencing at 7.30 p.m. Enjoy spontaneous and improvised fun with Chilliwack’s funniest group. Tickets are $15 and include beverage and dessert. More info from 604-7029850 and tickets from http://spi-foolsrushin. eventbrite.ca.

Local talent at Cafe

“It’ll be a Mighty Fine Time” April 2 at Tractorgrease Cafe. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 and available at Tractorgrease Cafe or by calling 604-858-3814. Outsider Songwriter Stories From Beyond the Pale Original Songs performed by Rick Genge, Rockland Moran, Lori Paul and Clay Thornton. A CD release party celebrating Moran’s new album “Touch the Ground.”

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The Chilliwack Chapter of the Council of Canadians host a screening of the film Fractured Land on March 22. Welcome at 6:30 p.m. Discussion to follow moderated by Larry Commodore. Sardis Senior Secondary School McAstocker Theatre, 45460 Stevenson Rd. By donation. Co-sponsored by Chilliwack Teachers Association, The Waterwealth Project, SSS Be the Change Committee.

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(Lila Rose Lavallee (Forhart) Lillian began her final journey in Chilliwack on February 27, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Yves Maurice Lavallee (2006). She is survived by Lise Laviolette (d) and Ric Lavallee (s) and their respective spouses, Marc Laviolette & Dara Lavallee. And her grandchildren Bradley Potts, Jaime Checkley-Lavallee, Kayla Checkley-Lavallee, Cally Dunbar, Jennie Dunnett & Jose ReyesLavallee and great grandchildren, Lilly Marlow Dunbar and Briar Grace Parker. And her brother Faisal Forhart and sisters, Carmen Beckett and Jacqueline Stevens. Lillian was involved with the Ann Davis Transition House and a 20 year member of Beta Sigma Phi. A memorial service will be held in July in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Safe travels and may your diamond wings be waiting at your arrival gate. I sat under a shady tree, watching the sun beams touching the sea I felt the sand, and it felt free, I sang all that July day And the laughing leaves clapped and sang along with me The sun, the trees and the sea, are of lasting memories in me. 1974 L. Lavallee

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The family of Lorne R. Simpson is saddened to announce his sudden passing on Wednesday March 9, 2016. Lorne was a longtime resident of the Fraser Valley. He was born in Chilliwack to William (Bill) and Kathleen (Kitty) Simpson and raised in the Atchelitz area, growing up on Simpson and later Unsworth Rds. Lorne worked for W & W Construction until his retirement. Predeceased by his parents and younger sister Linda, Lorne is survived by his wife Kay Simpson, son Tom Simpson (Christina), grandsons Shaun and Aaron, daughter Barbara Taylor, grandson Rhys, and granddaughter Isabel. Also left to grieve are his brother Robert Simpson (Edith) and sister Karen Niven (Alan), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lorne’s life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 2 – 4 pm at the Atchelitz Hall, 6542 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack.

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Farm Supervisor (Yarrow, BC) Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry are hiring for their Agriculture division, full time Poultry Barn supervisor. Must have good knowledge of poultry farming, health programs and breeding programs. In barn team leader and be able handle all aspects of running and maintaining day to day operations inside barns including health reports. Must have an understanding of biosecurity principles and foreign poultry diseases. Must be able to speak and write English for daily reports. Keeping control of workers times and schedule and planing. Must be willing to work night shifts and week-ends. Experience 2-5 years as a team leader/Supervisor in a farm setting. or a degree or diploma in Agriculture. Wages; Depend on experience. starting rate $15.00 per hour. for 180 hours per month. Please submit a resume to,fax 604-846-6636 att. HR Manager. Or apply by email: integrityrecruitment@ dccnet.com or our web site: www.fvsp.ca

Cabela's is hiring full-time, part-time and seasonal employees for our retail store opening this summer in Abbotsford. We are hiring for all positions in the following departments: • Fishing • Hunting • Archery • Gun Counter • Optics • Camping • Clothing • Bargain Cave/Giftware - Footwear • Customer Service • Cashier • Inventory Control • Replenishment • Administration • Asset Protection • Maintenance • Switchboard • and more! Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resumé online at www.cabelas.jobs to receive an interview time. Interviews are scheduled on a first come, first served basis, so don’t delay! Sandman Hotel & Suites Abbotsford, 32720 Simon Ave. April 8, 12 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 9, 10 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 13 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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GARAGE SALES

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Sunday March 20th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Household Items, Furniture & More! Rain or Shine,Covered Area.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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ROOM & BOARD

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10 years

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

2007 Topaz Triple E travel trailer, 32 ft., 2 slides $22,500 Call Larry 604-858-0510

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

REAL ESTATE

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

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TAX PREPARATION starting at $50.00 includes e-filing. Couples in the same household $10 reduction Bookeeping & Tax Service â&#x20AC;˘ Small Business & Personal Tax Preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Rental - Investment - Pension Splitting â&#x20AC;˘ Student Loan Interest - Tuition â&#x20AC;˘ Child Care Deductions - Child Fitness â&#x20AC;˘ Adjustment to Prior Years â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent in Service for over 20 Years Confidentiality and Commitment to out clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peace of mind 10% Discount for Seniors Helping People One Shoe Box at a Time

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We Service all Makes! â&#x20AC;˘ ADTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Brinks Etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Medical & Fall Alert User friendly systems Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055

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HOMES FOR RENT

OWNERS WE CAN MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE HOUSE RENTALS

604-793-2200 1 bdrm twnhse................... $600 Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio Available Nov. 13

CHILLIWACK. Avail Now. Private Large room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $800/m Call (604)795-0397

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TOWNHOUSES

1 bdrm apt.......................... $600 f/s, coin laundry

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet- Friendlyâ&#x20AC;? Small to Med. Only

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack

2 bdrm apt...........................$825 f/s, shared laundry, 950 sq ft

2 bdrm condo......................$900 age restriced, 5 appl, 1 bath

$1100 per month Utilities not Included

VACUUMS New SRI Manufactured Homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900. Park Spaces Available Repossessions 1974 - 2010

From $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service

HOMES FOR RENT

Glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades â&#x20AC;˘ Financing â&#x20AC;˘ Permits

Call : MikeTues. - Sat. Between 9:00a.m. 4:30p.m. to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca

ALL MAKES Vacuumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

2 bdrm suite........................$850 f/s, shared w/d, close to Prospera, incld util

2 bdrm suite 1000 sq.........$950 f/s, w/d, d/w, 1 bath, incld util

Sales & Service 604-792-8055

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 530

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

MISC. FOR SALE

DESIGNER CLOTHING sizes 12 & under. Nearly new shoes, dresses, boots, jackets. Ph (604)792-1171/ 604-799-3311

2 coats any colour

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RENTALS

5649 Hipwell Place

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Taxman Since 1978â&#x20AC;? 7020 Pioneer Ave

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RENTALS

SARDIS GARAGE SALE

LEN DAVIDIUK TAX SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

7192205

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FARM EQUIPMENT

Chilliwack MF 135 Tractor Complete with front end loader and rear blade $6,500.00 604-793-0171

IN YOUR COMMUNITY LAWN CUTTING

HOME REPAIRS/PAINTING

Quality & Experience Since 1993

Â´ Pruning Â´ Fertilizer Programs Â´ Moss Control RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aeration Time $45.00 & up Lawn $19.00 Cuts & up

604-845-LAWN (5296) WINDOWS & GUTTERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RecycleMyJunk

Exterior Home Cleaning

- Specializing in Bathrooms - Residential & Commercial - Cabinetry - Counter Top - Renovations - 7JOZM Decks 4VO 3PPNT %FDLT

Expires Dec . 31, 2016 604-799-3727 â&#x20AC;˘ swag1@shaw.ca Locally Owned

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ROOFING

PAINTING

CONTRACTING

604 604-793-3631 044-7 -79 793 933-3 -3 363 631

Competitive Pricing ALWAYS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

ROOF EVALUATIONS by PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS Family owned & operated since 1961

604-792-1479

3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price includes Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until the job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

604-795-6100

8915 Young Road South (corner of Young & Railway)

Licensed - WCB - Insured Leaf Guard Installation

AUTO REPAIR

Bluetech Engine AUTO AU U REPAIR

$99.95

Best Shop Rate In Town!

Certified Mechanic, Full Auto Repair, Specializing in Mercedes and BMW

One Call Does It All!

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Phone Wayne

If YES, call or email for FREE initial legal consultation and protect your right to compensation

778-588-7049

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

EXTERIOR PROS

604-845-1141

604-798-1078 or 604-794-5914

arnoldscarpetcleaning@telus.net

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COUNSELLING SERVICES

Become The Person You Are Meant To Be: Private Counselling Practice Chilliwack, B.C. Anger Management, Boundaries, Coping Strategies, Addictions, Codependency, Relationships, Self Image, Family Meetings, Court/Mediation Prep,

Registered Victim Services Counsellor

Nan Loots Private & Confidential

BSW RSW Member of BCASW and BCCSW

Call 604-393-7800 Ext. 8276 www.interval.services

PLUMBING

feature Call Stacy Cabral

604-994-1043

or e-mail: stacy.cabral @blackpress.ca

Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hours Service Locally owned and operated

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