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The four individual pieces of “Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag” represent the flag from spring to winter, and were originally created in 1975 for its 10th birthday when Newhouse was 27. “I was quite excited about the Canadian flag being 10 years old,” Newhouse said. “I remember when it was raised I was 17 years old and it had an impact on me.” That was in 1965 at exactly noon, Feb. 15 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa when the Canadian Red Ensign, the current flag’s predecessor was lowered and replaced by the bright red and white maple leaf used by Canada today. The Canadian Red Ensign removed that day (1957-1965) was a remake of the original (19211957), both of which displayed the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada. Newhouse said the previous flag “was kind of
settlement may be on the horizon to a longstanding dispute between local Sto:lo bands and the federal government over 120 acres of land in Vedder Crossing that includes G.W. Graham middle secondary and Vedder elementary schools. An 80-day BC Supreme Court hearing was scheduled to start Monday in the case of Chief Joe Hall versus Canada Lands Company Limited, but Hall confirmed Tuesday the case was adjourned until March 9 “to give the parties an opportunity to resolve the matter.” Hall’s name is on the lawsuit, but he is there on behalf of band members from Tzeachten, Skowkale and Yakweakwioose First Nations. The bands seek possession of the properties, compensation for those portions that cannot be restored to them, and damages for loss of use of the subject lands. The suit is against not just Canada Lands, but also the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
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Max Newhouse poses in front of his series of paintings “Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag” which will be on display for the 50th birthday of the maple leaf design.
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instances where his client’s Charter rights were violated with the search. Some of those arguments included claims that a search by a BC Hydro employee was unauthorized, the information to obtain the warrant was insufficient, there was a warrantless search by officers accompanied by a neighbour two years prior, and that police seized items forbidden by the warrant. Maisonville rejected eight of the 12 alleged violations. Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. The Justice did agree, however, that in addition to the city’s unauthorized
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nity Christian senior science students got a rare glimpse into the realm of genetics when Genome BC’s Geneskool program visited their class last week. Genome BC volunteer Linda Feldhaus dropped in to guide the teens through two interactive activities designed to teach DNA structure and DNA extraction concepts. “Science is always changing so it’s nice to have something current and just bring to perspective what’s actually happening right now,” said biology teacher Amy Wiens. Besides, it’s nice to have a fresh face come into the classroom to add variety and capture the interest of the student, she said. In the “Lost in Translation” exercise, pupils learned about DNA sequences by building bees with different mutations (represented through different pipe cleaner colours and combinations). “It’s pretty neat to have someone come in and teach us about DNA,”
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hilliwack city council voted four to two Tuesday to spend approximately $700,000 to raise the East Dyke (Young Road) despite opposition from residents, one of whom is the mayor’s brother. The expenditure will be matched by both the provincial and federal governments for a total cost of just over $2 million. The original budget for the work, which is designed to protect Fairfield Island in the event of flooding on the Fraser River, was $2,340,000, one third of which was the city’s share. Mayor Sharon Gaetz stepped out of the discussion at Tuesday’s meeting to avoid a possible conflict of interest because her brother, Dave Hallett, is one of the 32 property owners that will be affected by raising Young Road between the Hope Slough and Cartmell Road by one metre. “It doesn’t protect us from anything,” Hallett told the Times outside the meeting after the vote was held. “It makes no sense at all.” (Hallett said he doesn’t know what Gaetz thinks of the plan because she strictly adheres to conflict-of-interest rules and won’t { See DYKE, page A18 }
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n two months, Chilliwack residents will, for the first time, be able to take public transit to Abbotsford and Langley, which will link them to other systems to travel as far as Vancouver and on to the ferry terminals. The long-awaited Fraser Valley Express launches April 6 with service from downtown Chilliwack terminating at Translink’s Carvolth Transit Exchange in Langley. Johann Van Schalk from BC Transit was at Chilliwack city council’s Tuesday meeting to update elected officials on the new service deemed to be “very, very high on the list of need-to-haves.” BC Transit found, through reviewing trip diaries, analyzing data and studying surveys, that the demand for service to and from Chilliwack from further west in the Fraser Valley is growing rapidly.
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The new service will have its easternmost pick-up point downtown Chilliwack. The bus will then stop at Vedder and Luckakuck, then the Lickman Road Park and Ride after which it will head to Abbotsford with the first stop at the McCallum Road Park and Ride. From there it will go to the Highstreet Shopping Centre then to the Carvolth Transit Exchange in Langley. Van Schalk showed city council a time matrix, which outlined a trip from downtown Chilliwack would get a passenger to McCallum in 35 minutes and Carvolth in 79 minutes. From there, a rider could take connections and get to the Tsawwassen BC Ferry terminal in 222 minutes. Service will start as early as 5:15 a.m. downtown Chilliwack on weekdays and run every 30 minutes
during the busy commuter times. Fares on the Fraser Valley Express will be $5 and $100 for a monthly pass, but is not transferable to Translink buses or SkyTrain. Cost for the system is budgeted annually at $1.76 million. Of that, BC Transit pays $704,813, fare revenues are estimated at $410,400 with the remainder paid for by the City of Chilliwack and the City of Abbotsford. Based on that fare revenue calculation, Chilliwack would pay $233,709 (36.2 per cent) and Abbotsford $411,897 (63.8 per cent). Van Schalk said the fare revenue was conservative and every dollar over and above the $410,400 estimate would decrease the amount paid for by Abbotsford and Chilliwack taxpayers.
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t seems the BC government has never heard the aphorism “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” If provincial leaders ever heard George Santayana’s famous words, they didn’t seem to have made much of an impact. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be discussing a provincial wolf cull again. The idea of culling wolves was tried in the 1980s, to great public opposition. From 1982 to 1986, 798 wolves were killed, according to the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. Yet caribou populations didn’t rebound and here we are again, with the province once again suggesting that the best way to help those dwindling caribou herds is to get up in a helicopter and kill wolves. The helicopter, presumably, makes it easier to cover more ground and get more of those dastardly wolves in a single outing. It’s not even supported by government experts. According to a report prepared by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, a cull would need to kill at least 80 per cent of the wolf population and keep it up for more than five years. Even then, the report said a cull is only a short-term solution, since wolf populations quickly recover. What we, as a society, need to be asking is what are the alternatives to killing these animals, rather than going to a cull as a first solution.
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he letter came addressed to me. I’m sure most of you got one too, from our Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon Member of Parliament, Mark Strahl. “Dear Paul,” the Jan. 26 note began, “The recent arrests of three individuals in Ottawa on terrorism related charges and the release of a video by ISIS urging lone wolf attacks on Canada are proof that the threat to our collective security is real.” It should come as no surprise that the pro-military, law-and-order Conservative government would send out such letters to constituents, seizing on an issue that is at once so complex (how on Earth can we get rid of violent jihadism?) but really so simple: Who doesn’t agree that ISIS needs to be stopped? “Rest assured, our Conservative Government will not be intimidated,” Strahl writes. “We will not hesitate to take all appropriate actions to counter any terrorist threat to Canada, its citizens, and its interests around the world.” Great. That’s good to hear, and will be shrugged off by opponents and lapped up by supporters. The partisan nature of the letter in this an election year, however, is a little
PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch disconcerting if unsurprising. In the six-paragraph missive, the expression “our Conservative Government” is used in four of them. The message is clear: Neither the Liberals nor the NDP can suitably defend Canada. Is that what the Charlie Hebdo killings taught us? But what of that underlying presumption, that the more conservative a government is the more supportive they are of “the troops”? People who put If-youcan’t-stand-behind-our-troops-standin-front-of-them bumper stickers on their cars overlook the way the military works: Top down. Calling opposition to where the soldiers are sent or what they are ordered to do “anti-military” is not only disingenuous, the opposite is often true. Many who “stand behind the troops” love the military, love Canada, and don’t want to see young men and women sent into war zones where we
may not belong. “I’m not sure they’re aware of the depth of anger, widespread anger in the community that’s out there,” said retired major Mark Campbell who lost both legs to a land mine in Afghanistan. Campbell told Canadian Press he was a life-long Conservative voter. His story was told in the context of the Department of Justice spending $700,000 in legal fees fighting he and other veterans in court. “I don’t think they get how much dismay they are generating with veterans.” “Our Conservative Government” and its various departments are facing bad press for not only how injured veterans are treated, but those on the front lines facing violent criminals on the streets of our nation, those who treat the results of their seriously injured victims, and those who try to diffuse inmate riots on the floor of federal prisons. I recently told J.P. Phaneuf’s story (Times, Jan. 29, page 3) about his post traumatic stress disorger (PTSD), which came not only from his time in the military in the Persian Gulf, but also from what he saw on the floors at maximum security Kent institution. Phaneuf is fighting back by speaking out, not just
in the media but to a Canadian Mental Health Association conference later this month. He is also fighting his treatment by Correctional Services Canada and, after my story ran, he learned he may face disciplinary action from his employer for talking about it. “The brothers under the stairs,” is what another former prison guard with PTSD told me corrections officers sometimes feel like. An argument could be made that “our Conservative Government” supports its military and guardians of our safety in the same way a soldier supports a gun: Hold it proudly, use it like a tool, expect it to do its job, and when that job is done, put it away and be done with it. This treatment of those who protect our safety on front lines in foreign conflicts, and those who protect the safety of the most loathed in society, those in our prisons, is not only unconscionable at any time, it’s likely bad news for “our Conservative Government” in an election year. The brand is taking a bashing. And I’m not sure boiler plate letters to constituents stating the contrary help.
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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. all about questioning, as opposed to submission. Atheism does not demand you believe as they do. It does not fear asking, “Why?” Any ideology requiring that you believe—or else—is, in my opinion, little different from communism. Rejecting any beliefs other than your own is simple fear, and fear turns one into a crippled human being. We all want to feel accepted, we want to belong, and most of all, we want to belong to our perception of what is the accepted majority. Being a square peg in a round hole marks you as different, and different has never been good. Studying other beliefs, and accepting the possibility that their truths may make more sense than ours, has never been the Christian way. “You must believe only what we tell you,” still seems to be their rhetoric. Even the Muslim extremists are preaching the identical
theme, albeit with dire consequences. While Christians don’t go around killing people, at least not anymore, their expectations remain the same; “Believe as we do, or we reject you.” It is a shame that the word “atheist” creates such fear within Christianity, or any other ideology. Rather than atheist, I prefer to identify myself as a perpetual student of life. I am simply a human being, a child of this universe, and, as such, I want to keep myself open to its truth and its laws. Do I expect to be gifted with an afterlife? No, I do not. Nor do I live in hopes of deserving one, What I do believe in is the beauty and preciousness of life. Honouring it, and the freedom of living it without fear, and to the best of my ability, will be my greatest reward. While I may reject the majority of Christian thinking, there are two Biblical precepts I do strongly believe in, and suggest we all remember: “Love Ye One Another,” and “Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged.” To that I say, amen. Laurie James Chilliwack
No reason to keep supporting CEPCO Editor: “It seems that the people of Chilliwack (or at least the 17 per cent who voted) love to elect city
councillors who prefer to waste tax dollars. A case in point is the existence of Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO). As you know, CEPCO was formed years ago with the intention of creating an entity that has a mandate to research and bring new business enterprises to the city. It has been given millions in tax dollars over the years, has a staff payroll of just under $500,000 per year and owns property of $7 million. When I first ran for council over three years ago, I questioned the need for this entity, having been a member of the “Economic Development” Corporation in Niagara Falls, Ont. In that city, the EDC raised tens of millions of dollars for local entrepreneurial development—all at no cost to the taxpayer. In 2011, I said openly that if it can be done elsewhere, why can’t it be done in Chilliwack? I was totally ignored. The media ignored me and I felt that I was a voice in the wilderness. In this last council race, I again brought up this topic and I was again ignored by the media. It does seem that the employees and supporters of CEPCO do indeed determine who gets elected to council and who do not. Dick Harrington Chilliwack
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Editor: Having read Karen Wootten’s article in the Jan. 29 “Faith Today” section of the Times: How atheist’s deal with death and dying, I would like to expound on an atheist’s belief in life. Mine. Having been raised as a “Baptist preacher’s kid” I was forcibly encouraged to accept Christian teachings as absolute truth. Happily, I have been liberated from such thinking. I was taught that their interpretation of the Bible was above questioning. “We know the truth,” they claimed, even when comparing themselves to other Protestant sects. As for the Catholics, well, we knew what direction they were going. To question these beliefs, or to admit to even a temporary loss of faith, was tantamount to being possessed by the devil. “You must believe what we tell you, or we can’t accept you as one of us,” was the recurring theme. Apparently, it still is. What I have witnessed within this ideology is a life based wholly on doubt and fear. “Fear that you are different from me, and therefore I must fear you; fear that I will be found wanting, and doubting my own acceptability for heaven.” Fear is what terrifies Christian thinking when confronted with that of atheism. Even the word “atheist” brings forth anxieties that an anti-Christ may be lurking in the shadows. To me, atheism is
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thought, seeing that we are at the start of a new year, that I would take a look at beginnings. The Book of Genesis in chapters one and two gives us the account of creation and all that God did to set things in motion. The argument about a young Earth or an old Earth will rage on, I am sure, until the return of Jesus so I don’t think I’ll tackle it today. What I do want to focus on though is what happened in the beginning that set us, as mankind, on the path that we are on. There seems to be trouble everywhere and no one appears to know what to do about it. People are trying, it’s not like everyone has given up, but in most cases they aren’t addressing the root of the problem. When you look at the order that was
The cure for self-centeredness established in Genesis, you realize very quickly that confusion and lack of structure certainly wasn’t in the original plan. It’s common today to hear people say, “If I was God, I would fix all the problems in the world.” Even the atheists will say, “If there is a God, why does He let this stuff happen?” Well, to understand “why” or “why not,” you have to go back to “what,” all the way back to, “In the beginning.” God didn’t just create everything and then hope that it would do OK. He gave Adam dominion over it so that everything He created would be properly stewarded. But something went seriously wrong. The steward
messed up. In fact, he really messed up and an error in judgment set things on the course that they are currently on. God gave the steward specific instructions about a certain tree that he shouldn’t eat from and guess what; in Genesis chapter three, he does just that. Have you ever wondered why you can give a child direction not to do something and that’s exactly the thing that they will do? It’s because it’s in our nature to violate boundaries just as the steward did with the tree. When Adam bit into that fruit against the specific instructions of God, he essentially removed God as
his central supply of understanding. Effectively, he became the master of his own destiny. He set himself up as a king rather than a steward who was responsible for someone else’s property. This nature was then propagated through the generations and every person became a king unto himself or herself until today where we have become self-absorbed. Self-centeredness is at the core of humanities problems. It’s why people think that they can take your possessions or try to manipulate your life. It’s why they think that they have the right to disturb others in restaurants, theatres or other
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{ LANDS, from page A1 } The 120 acres in question are known as the Rifle Range and P ro m o n t o r y He i g h t s, w h i c h formed part of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Chilliwack east of Vedder Road and south of Promontory Road. The First Nations argue the subject lands formed part of what was Colonial Reser ve No. 13 set aside by Governor James Douglas in 1864, according EB IRST to court docuFirst reported on ments. The land chilliwacktimes.com is surrounded to the north and south by what is now the Tzeachten reserve. The three bands argue they were deprived of their interest in the lands when the reserve was reduced in size in 1868. Both Canada and B.C. contest the claim of aboriginal title to the lands and “deny that the subject lands are ‘Lands reserved for the Indians’ within the meaning . . . of
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Court rejected a 2011 application by Canada Lands to dismiss case the Constitution Act, 1867. They also deny the subject lands ever formed part of Colonial Reserve 13.� Following the closure of CFB Chilliwack in the late 1990s, the three bands, at that time joined by the Soowahlie First Nation, sought to recover the properties through a land claim. The original reserve land set aside for Soowahlie in 1864 was 4,000 acres and included much o f w hat b e c a m e C F B C h i l l i wack, according to Grand Chief Doug Kelly, who is a Soowahlie band member. Soowahlie is not involved in this court case as the lands in question formed a different part of CFB Chilliwack that was on land set side for Skowkale and Yakweakwioose. The Tzeachten First Nation did not become an independent band until the 1960s. In 2003, the Treasury Board of Canada transferred most of the remaining lands of CFB Chilliwack
to Canada Lands. Canada rejected the bands’ claim and in March 2004 transferred the properties in question to Canada Lands. Hall first led the three bands to court in 2005 to argue the federal government had a legal obligation to consult with them regarding the Rifle Range and Promontory Heights portion of the base. In 2006, the court rejected an application by Canada that the BC Supreme Court did not have jurisdiction over what is a federal matter. And in 2011 the court rejected an application by Canada Lands to dismiss the legal action by the three bands. Canada Lands continues to own the lands in question, except for two parcels sold to the Chilliwack school district and the City of Chilliwack. The parties are scheduled in BC Supreme Court in Vancouver on March 9 unless a settlement can be reached in advance.
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he Chiefs only needed 35 seconds of overtime to decide Friday’s game in a 4-3 win over Prince George at Prospera Centre last weekend. Brandon Tkachuk scored the game-winner, adding to the recent OT pattern Chilliwack has created of late—three of the squad’s last four games were OT wins. Craig Puffer started things off with an early goal (1:32) in the first period, followed by a score from the Spruce Kings Riley Hawes to tie. Rory Bell deflected in a shot from Bennett Morrison just before first intermission to give Chilliwack a 2-1 lead. And at the end of the second period, after a Mason Boh goal, the Chiefs were up 3-1 with 20 minutes remaining. Prince George made it interesting, with a power play goal from Spruce King Braiden Epp and another from teammate Cole Todd to force the match into OT. But Tkachuk’s winning goal early in extra time kept Chilliwack at the top of their division, and at the top
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Chilliwack’s Scott Davidson (20) and Brogan O’Brien (21) of the Spruce Kings battle for the puck in front of Chiefs goalie David Jacobson in a 4-3 home game overtime win for the Chiefs last Friday at Prospera Centre. of the league for OT wins with eight nail biters. “I thought it was a group effort and that’s what you need going into the playoffs,” head coach Jason Tatarnic said. That point was illustrated by the
fact that 10 Chiefs players shared the night’s 11 points for the team. And though they are coming off a very light week, Chilliwack will be put to the test this weekend with a stacked three-game home schedule. They start with a rematch against
the league-leading Penticton Vees Friday. The Chiefs tied the Vees on Penticton ice in mid-December in their only match so far in the season. “They’re an excellent hockey team,” Tatarnic said. “And it doesn’t get any easier with West Kelowna
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following. So it’s going to be a tough weekend for us.” Tough but important, according to the head coach. “We’ve got three games at home and Langley’s got three games on the road on the island,” he said. “So it’s a big weekend in terms of the standings.” The Chiefs continue to stay a point ahead of the persistent second place Langley Rivermen as they headed into Wednesday’s game in Coquitlam. Chilliwack’s Saturday game against West Kelowna will be the first time the teams clash. And the following afternoon’s matchup with Vernon will see the Chiefs hungry for vengeance, having lost their previous meeting 5-4 in OT at Kal Tire Place. With only 11 games before the playoffs start, Tatarnic sees the busy schedule as good practice for the intensity of post-season play. “Looking at the schedule, in the first round you’re playing possibly seven games in nine days, so it’s good conditioning prep.”
Tailgate party should energize Prospera Centre T ailgate parties, art battles, retro jerseys auction, and autographs from a future Women’s Canadian Hockey Olympian are only a few of the highlights during a hattrick of home games this weekend for the Chiefs. The surplus of off-ice activities coincide perfectly with the importance of the results of the on-ice action that features a Friday night bout with the BCHL’s top-ranked squad, the Penticton Vees. Penticton will roll into town with 37 wins in 48 games played, having only permitted 95 goals to go in their net. To put that into per-
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Chiefs Report spective, the second best goals against in the BCHL belongs to the Nanaimo Clippers, with 131 goals against in 48 games played. Earlier this season, in the “Peach City,” the Chiefs and Vees played an exciting game that ended in a 2-2 deadlock. When you are walking up to Prospera Centre on Friday night and you hear some “Go
Chiefs Go” chants, and see a lot of kids having fun, odds are that will be the result of the Evans elementary school tailgate party. The students will also be participating in the pregame show along with many of the Chiefs players’ parents. Saturday night’s match-up will pit the Chiefs versus West Kelowna. The Warriors are in a battle for a playoff spot in the Interior Division with Merritt and Salmon Arm. The Cents, the Silverbacks and Warriors are only two points apart in the standings and only two of the three teams will get in to the post season dance.
Saturday night is the night the Chiefs retro “Rage” style jerseys will be auctioned off the backs of the Chiefs players. You have until the drop of the puck to start the all-important third period to place your bid. The Chiefs players will sign and present the retro jerseys to their new owners, on the ice, immediately following the game. So if you plan on taking home one of these sweet jerseys, you might want to pack a little Febreeze with you. We will have a very special guest dropping the ceremonial puck and signing autographs on Saturday. Sarah Potomak,
who is the sister of Chief Brandon Potomak. Se was recently invited to attend the Hockey Canada five-day National training camp. Sarah, who is just 17 years old, is the youngest of the 23 players invited to the camp. She most recently was the MVP of the U-18 World Championships in Buffalo, where Canada lost a heart breaker in overtime to the United States. Speaking of battles, we will be hosting our first ever Art Battle, on the ice, during the first intermission Saturday night. A large thanks goes out to Zoe Howarth who has been
working extremely hard to make this lively display of local art creativity happen. The third instalment of Chiefs hockey this weekend brings the Interior Division’s second-ranked squad to town. The 30-14-1-2 Vernon Vipers will take on Chilliwack at 5 p.m. at Prospera Centre. The “Snakes” are in Victoria Friday night, then Cowichan on Saturday night so this game could come down to which players are still standing following two previous days of ferocious hockey. Fans can skate with the Chiefs following this game and skate rentals are available.
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Mt Slesse Middle School is very excited about the continuing it’s Soccer Skills Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. All middle school aged students from within the Chilliwack School District are welcome to apply. The goal of the academy is to enhance a player’s confidence, individual playing skill, self-esteem and leadership while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics beyond the regular classroom. The role of the academy is to provide additional training for soccer players, male or female, beginners or advanced, competitive or recreational, who wish to improve on their soccer skills. These opportunities are supplementary to the physical and tactical aspects of skills taught within their regular soccer club team training.
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Four-year-old Aiden Williams practises his lacrosse shot last week during a Spirit Lacrosse session. or Métis. Douglas has reached out to her community connections and has attracted a steady average of 20 kids per session so far over the monthlong workshop that ends next week. “The purpose of the program is to get these groups of kids to join lacrosse, stay with it, stay together as a team and branch out and start playing each other,” the mother of two lacrosse players says. “So that we can have aboriginal tournaments in the long run.” Indigenous people started the game Kojima stays late after practice with Douglas’ son, Steven Archachan, to show the 14-year-old { See LACROSSE, page A14 }
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mitment of her as a parent and to all lacrosse players in the Fraser region.” As program director for the initiative, Douglas started by attracting 10 aboriginal participants to a local lacrosse coaching certification clinic before the pre-season sessions started, hoping that coaches and parents can lay the foundation to ensure success and longevity in the program. “It’s just starting to get active,” Douglas says. “We had very low numbers, very low participation by aboriginal kids in the Lower Mainland field lacrosse leagues.” She cites a study from the B.C. Lacrosse Association that said only six per cent of registered field hockey players and four per cent of of those registered for box (arena) lacrosse in the Lower Mainland were Aboriginal
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ittle Aiden Williams is just barely taller than the lacrosse stick he carries with him as he runs around the Tzeachten Community Centre trying to scoop up one of the red balls scattered around the gym floor. After some work, the four-year-old captures one of the evasive rubber culprits but doesn’t quite know what to do with it. He looks up at the nearest adult who directs him to fling the red sphere at a chair set up for target practice. Aiden catches on quickly and occupies himself for a while with the drill while his helper, Nick Kojima, moves between other children coaching them on the basics of lacrosse. Kojima is one of the facilitators of the Spirit Lacrosse program, a pre-season session designed to encourage Aboriginal and Métis youth to get involved and “grow the game” of lacrosse within the Indigenous communities. “It’s so important to have this age group connected to a traditional sport and to know that they can join a municipal league,” says Dianne Garner of Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity (ASRPA) Partners Council. As the Fraser’s regional sport and physical activity co-ordinator of ASRPA, Garner wants to see better access to lacrosse coaching and instruction for more remote and sometimes marginalized communities. To do that, she says, it’s important for the program be based on community champions. “It’s not the school district running the school program, it’s not a First Nations Band having a drop-in program,” Garner says. “It’s targeted coaches with a targeted age group of about six to 10 to be trained in the sport of lacrosse.” She found a great conduit to the community in Lisa Douglas. “What makes Lisa a champion is she knows in the Fraser region who’s who,” Garner says. “And it’s because of the love of the sport and the com-
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{ LACROSSE, from page A13 } some technique. The coach elicits help from bystanders to sit in as placeholders in his demonstrations for foot- and stick-work. It’s a step up from coaching young Aiden as Kojima leaves a trail of fast, deft movements, his runners squeaking off the gym floor. Archachan plays on a few teams including Burnaby Mountain Select and also comes out to Spirit to help the younger trainees learn and have fun. He says starting the game when he was nine was too late and hopes to see more children get into lacrosse earlier. “I could’ve been a lot better if I’d started younger,” Archachan says. “It’s not that big in the community, but I can see it growing because of programs like this.” “Indigenous people started the game. Back east there’s a lot of participation.” A lot of kids play soccer or hockey, he says, but if introduced to it as youngsters in a fun environment, they’ll get a feel for lacrosse and they’ll start to like it. And it can be much more than fun. As he walks back to his father’s truck in the rain after the Monday night Spirit Lacrosse session, the two of them talk about scholarships and where the young player should move to if offered a deal. Like Archachan, all of the program’s stakeholders see a promising future for the sport. The Spirit initiative has partnered with the Chilliwack minor lacrosse association and both parties hope
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Steven Archachan (left) and Nick Kojima (right) coach children involved in the Spirit Lacrosse program. to see the participants of the workshop roll into the minor box league to continue playing. To that end, each participant will be gifted a stick and jersey to help them with the transition. Both Douglas and Garner mention Team BC taking the overall medal win at last year’s North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and feel that they are creating a foundation to feed into the future of First Nations competitive lacrosse. They also talk of a potential tournament to kick off the Seabird Island festival next year—something that’s never happened before according to Garner. Kojima has been coaching lacrosse for 13 of his 30 years. Although not of First Nations descent himself, he has been closely linked with Aboriginal communi-
ties around Canada in some way for most of his life. He sees the value of traditional sport within those communities. “We have been encouraging parents to bring lacrosse into their homes outside of this program, whether it be playing, or watching games or videos that focus on the history of the game,” Kojima says. “I would like to see our program be able to incorporate a [background] knowledge part of the game, so players understand the history.” At Robertson elementary where he is an aboriginal education assistant, Kojima has applied for grants to set up programs with a focus on the history of lacrosse. It’s all in an effort to get kids like young Aiden to have fun learning a sport from First Nations history— and perhaps go on to carry this history into the future.
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he debate over the genetic modification (GM) of food crops isn’t going away any time soon, and a national anti-GM organization has launched a public investigation into genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in response to what it calls government inaction. “We’re stepping up with our own inquiry because our government doesn’t track the impacts of GM crops and foods in Canada,” said Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) co-ordinator Lucy Sharratt. “Our government doesn’t even tell us where GMOs are on our grocery store shelves. After 20 years of secrecy and confusion, Canadians deserve some real information about the impacts and risks.” The most commonly genetically modified crops in Canada are soy, corn and canola, and critics say this is done without food labelling, public discussion or a real understanding of the long-term impacts on health and the environment. The most common traits crops are genetically modified for are herbicide tolerance or insect resis-
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› Faith Today { CURE, from page A10 } instead of Adam, we can for the first time experience the cure for self-centeredness. With Jesus in the centre, our understanding changes and we begin to see things from a different position. I am not naive enough to think
‘We must decrease and he must increase’ that mankind can build some kind of utopia here on Earth because I know that there will always be people who choose to follow the understanding of Adam and not that of Jesus.
But, if enough people will let Jesus be the central figure in their life, then we can at least affect the area that we are responsible for. John the Baptist made an interesting statement in relationship to Jesus. In (Jn.
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tre there will always be problems. Only when Jesus increases will we see the changes that we desire. ◗ Morris Watson is a pastor with Chilliwack Victory Church. He can be contacted at morris@v-church. com.
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Whole new dike would cost about $50M some driveways in the East- discussions. Friesen said a First Nations on the larger whole new dike would cost project and, in the shortern Hillsides. Last April, council was in the order of $50 million to term, rely on the much more presented with a similar staff $65 million and take between inexpensive ($150,000) gabion basket recommendation to conduct 10 and 20 this work and take advan- y e a r s t o “It absolutely won’t emergency temporary tage of a Dec. 31, 2014 dead- complete. T h e line for the funding from protect that part of diking in the event the province. At that time, f u n d i n g Fairfield Island.” of a flood. council voted unanimous- approved Not only ly to select the proponent, T u e s d a y - Dave Hallett did he say Martens Asphalt, but they is a stophe was not wanted an extension on the gap meaalone, Halproject to investigate alterna- sure and, if council rejected the plan, lett told the Times property tive alignments. Friesen said staff have the city would forfeit provin- owners on Young Road are met with representatives cial-federal funding of about unanimously opposed to the plan, which they think will from Skwah First Nation and $1.56 million. 2 Large Topping But2Hallett said he and reduce property values while Shxwha:y Village to discuss other property alternate dike alignments, Pizzas for $25 ! owners would doing nothing to little to proand there have been positive prefer the city work with local tect the area.
“There is not one that was in favour of it,” Hallett said. “It absolutely won’t protect that area of Fairfield Island.” Hallett said further that he has spoken to Sto:lo leaders who are all in favour of a new dike to protect their reserves, and he has spoken to contractors who say the $50 million-plus price estimate is grossly over-exaggerated by city hall. “One said for $20 million he could do it and put $5 million in his pockets,” he said. Couns. Ken Popove and Christ Kloot expressed their concerns with the plan and voted against the funding allocation. Couns. Chuck Stam, Sue Attrill, Jason Lum and Sam Waddington voted in favour.
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he award-winning WONDERHEADS bring a love story like no other to the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre with Loon, the tale of a man who falls in love with the moon, Feb. 15 and 16. With fantastical, oversized masks, the characters take on an almost cartoonish look while following in the grand traditions of European mask-making and contemporary character mask acting. It’s what WONDERHEADS co-founder Kate Braidwood refers to as “live action Pixar” and “whimsy with an edge,” and an indisputably breathtaking display of talent and soul-touching passion. Loon comes to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre for two show dates, following the WONDERHEADS smash hit, sold out performance of Grim and Fischer in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre last year. Loon has been a darling on the Fringe theatre circuit in Oregon, B.C., and Alberta; the Chilliwack
Arts & Cultural Centre Society is proud to bring it to the stage as 2015’s first Fringe series show. Loon is an enchanting example of everything the WONDERHEADS stand for: a signature mix of light-hearted fun, expressive physical acting and big questions. What are the boundaries of love and loneliness? How do we overcome the limitations set for us by society, or those we set for ourselves? “It’s definitely a play on words in the title of
the show,” says WONDERHEADS co-founder Andrew Phoenix. “It’s the idea of la lune, the moon, but also the idea of a loon —someone who’s a little bit crazy.” “But that’s what love is,” he continues. “Love is all about being just a little bit crazy, and saying the rest of the world doesn’t have to necessarily understand it. And that’s exactly what Loon tries to show.” Andrew says the show sprang out of a desire to build a show around another big theme, fol-
lowing in the footsteps of the award-winning Grimm and Fischer—a show about a grim reaper who gets more than he bargains for when he attempts to reap a tenacious granny who isn’t quite ready to breathe her last. “Kate and I were touring Grimm and Fischer, which is about death, and during that run we actually fell in love,” Andrew says with a laugh. “We decided we wanted to build our next show around a similar big theme, and we chose to write one about love.” Watching the WONDERHEADS’ distinct brand of wordless, physical theatre is a stunning exploration of the capabilities of theatre to portray the subtleties of emotion alongside pure fun. “I’d give it more than five stars,” reads a CBC review. “I’d give it the moon.” ◗ Loon will take to the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Sunday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb.16, at 7:30 p.m. Call the Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca to reserve your seats: tickets are $25.
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springboard for stars such as Natalie Wood, Richard Beymar, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris. To add some background to this viewing, UFV Professor Darren Blakeborough will discuss the movie’s themes and relate them to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet prior to the show. Feb. 25 is set aside for The Music Man! This 1962 musical features Robert Preston and Shirley Jones in the feature roles. Set in 1912 in River City, Iowa, a travelling salesman masquerading as a youth marching band leader attempts to con the locals into paying him to create a band. Once he’s collected the money and the instruments and uniforms have arrived, he plans to hop the next train out of town. This gorgeous film was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and is a window
into small-town America a hundred years ago. The Curbside Traditional Jazz Band will entertain with old-time favourites before the movie starts. The film festival wraps up on March 4 with a modern hit, Mamma Mia! This show exploded onto the public conscience in 2008 when the Broadway musical of the same name was adapted to film. Based on the songs of 1970s pop super group ABBA, this movie stars Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth as well as two cameo appearances of ABBA members themselves. With ABBA hits such as “Fernando”, “Chiquitita”, “VoulezVous”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You” “Take a Chance on Me” and the classic “Dancing Queen” providing the musical backdrop to this sun drenched film, you’ll be dancing in the aisles. ◗ The Musical Movies Film Festival is on Wednesday nights from Feb. 11 to March 4 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for preshow entertainment, followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Tickets for individual shows are just $10, or buy a festival pass to see all four shows for only $35. Tickets are sold at two locations. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre sells tickets in person between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., over the phone at 604791-SHOW (7469), or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Tickets are also available at the Cottonwood 4 Cinemas anytime leading up to the Film Festival.
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Putting her stamp on wildlife BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com
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t’s been a successful year for local artist Laura Levitsky, who has won honours from both Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF). Levitsky’s “Charm and Elegance” has been selected by DUC’s National Art Portfolio (NAP) and will be made into limited edition prints that will appear nationally at DUC fundraising auctions as part of the organization’s Waterfowl Print and Stamp 2015 award. “I was overwhelmed,” said Levitsky. “Ducks Unlimited to me was a goal from when I was a kid.” She was also named as the BCWF’s 2015 Artist of the Year for her painting “A Quiet Repose,” a realistic portrayal of a heron in a wetland landscape. After a jury narrowed 30 submissions down to three finalists, BCWF members and delegates voted for Levitsky’s “Repose” as the winner. Both organizations will use the proceeds from print sales toward their own conservation projects, research and education programs. Levitsky is passionate about wildlife conservation and said she would like to be more active in the arena. Originally from Regina, Sask., the artist moved to Quesnel in 1989 where she encountered her share of
wildlife, and started painting for the first time since high school. She then moved to the Fraser Valley 11 years ago and has been roaming the Chilliwack area with her camera and sketch pad for inspiration ever since. Nature and wildlife have always been Levitsky’s subject matters of choice because of the challenge of re-creating the endless details contained in each of her created compositions. “You can look at a tree branch and find so many different things,” she said. “Most people see a tree branch, well I see all the lichen that’s hanging off of it and all the moss.” Because of the time it takes Levitsky to combine the elements of her inspirations into the detailed strokes of her work, a couple of years might pass between concept and creation. After her recent successes, Levitsky’s work is more likely to raise the money for those organizations that can deal with wildlife decline. And as a bonus, she feels that she’s joined the ranks of those she has admired in the past, making art that can make a difference. ◗ Laura Levistky’s ongoing solo exhibition can be seen at the Cornerstone Gallery until the end of February and her awardwinning work can be found online at ducks.ca/ nap and www.bcwf.bc.ca.
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Loon’s quirky and beautiful tale is accentuated by the Wonderheads’ signature mix of caricature mask work and outstanding physical theatre, taking wordless performance and the idea of mime to a whole new level. This innovative and imaginative style pulls the audience in the heart of a whimsical world where anything is possible – even for a man to fall in love with the moon. Wonderheads’ unique masks are minutely detailed and handcrafted by co-founder Kate Braidwood, following both ancient and contemporary cross-culture traditions of mask-making. In a wordless performance of pure physical brilliance, the Wonderheads bring Francis to life in a way both utterly heartwarming and touchingly funny. “You’d think that this style would be best suited to children’s theatre, but we’ve actually found that it’s a great way to deliver deeper messages to adults,” Kate says. “The cartoonish quality lets us tell a story that is set just slightly outside of reality, allowing the audience to connect with it on a more metaphoric level.” “It lets us connect with our audience’s imagination and hearts in a really powerful way.”
The result is “whimsy with an edge,” and a play filled to the brim with the joy and creativity that similarly marks work from Pixar and Jim Henson. The journey of this gentle and funny protagonist leads us to a series of bigger questions that follows the audience out of the theatre. What is the size of love? Where are the boundaries of the heart? And is it possible for a man to love the moon – and still have a happy ending? “There’s definitely a play on words in the title,” says co-founder Andrew Phoenix. “The idea of la lune, the moon, meets the idea of a loon – someone who’s a little bit crazy. But that’s what being in love is all about – being a little bit crazy, and not caring if the world can’t understand that.” It’s an inspiring and passionate tale, and you’ll find yourself laughing, crying, and holding your breath as the show follows the journey of one lonely man and his one true love. This distinct style of storytelling – with a rich soundscape, timeless slapstick, masterful physical performance, and superb visual narrative – is both hilarious and heartbreaking, and one of the mustsee shows of the season. The Wonderheads take to the stage in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre with Loon on Sunday, February 15, and Saturday, February 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25. Loon is proudly sponsored by The Royal Hotel, Myriad Corporation, Prime Signs, the City of Chilliwack, The Chilliwack Times, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Tickets available at THE CENTRE BOX OFFICE 604.391.SHOW(7469) or visit the website at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
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Community events Puzzle sale
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aficionados, amateurs and addicts alike. The Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries will hold their annual Jigsaw Puzzle Sale on Feb. 6 and 7. For more info, call the Chilliwack Library at 604-7921941.
Raising Métis flag
Chilliwack Métis will be raising the Métis flag at Chilliwack City Hall Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. There will be Metis dancing and music. Any questions call Joan 604-7955489.
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What’s On email your events to editorial@chilliwacktimes.com An evening of gritty roots, rock and blue
Fredericton’s Ross Neilsen and Vancouver’s Jim Foster meet up at Bozzini’s for a Coast to Coast night of gritty roots, rock and blues Feb. 6. Both artists are incredible songwriters and seasoned performers that will make this a memorable night for sure. Ross has rocked the house on his previous three sold out visits to Bozzini’s, and Jim Foster is making his debut at Bozzini’s. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available now at Bozzini’s or by calling 604-792-0744 to reserve.
All-ages show
The Vineyard Centre hosts an all-ages show Feb. 6 featuring the bands Poison Corn, The R-Types, Molly Be Damned and The Schatzis. The Vineyard Centre is located at 45892 Wellington Ave. in Chilliwack. Tickets are $5 at the door with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m.
Piano students
Catherine Bundt (ARCT, B.Mus., RMT), will be in Chilliwack on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Nita’s Music Studio to conduct a masterclass for piano students (all levels). Auditors also welcome. Call 604-795-2767 for registration info.
Need tenors
The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra chorus has immediate openings for soprano singers and male tenors in preparation for their April 11 performance. Interested singers must be able to read music and have past experience singing Bach repertoire. For information regarding rehearsal schedule, location and further details, call 604-795-0521.
Hymn sing-along
The public is invited to an afternoon of traditional hymn sing-
along accompanied by the Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, 46835 Wellington Ave., at 3:30 p.m. Special presentations by the Chilliwack Heritage Singers. Call 604-792-2154.
Mike the Knight
National tour starring “Mike the Knight”, based on the hit CGI-animated series, visits Chilliwack on Feb. 11. Tickets are on sale now and are available through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre box office or by phone at 604-391SHOW (7469).
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OBITUARIES
In Loving Memory of
Stanley John Geluch
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OBITUARIES
May 20, 1939 ~ Jan. 31, 2015
It is with great sorrow we are announcing the passing of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Sheldon is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Dorothy; his three children: Cecil (Desireé), Randy (Resi) and Dianne (Vinash); grandchildren Kurtis, Joshua, Hayley, Ian, Chantelle and Christopher; sister Sharon (Ernie); brothers Earl (Lorrie) and Lorne (Irene) and many more family members and friends. He was born in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan and moved to BC at the age of 18 where he began his life long career as a finishing carpenter. His loving hands have created many treasures for the family he loved so much. His interests in recreational hockey and fishing were a close toss up - he engaged in both till he became sick. In 2008 Sheldon and Dorothy moved from Vancouver to Chilliwack to start a quieter life. The family wishes to give sincere thanks to Dr. Smit and staff, the Abbotsford Cancer Centre, Chilliwack Hospital 4N, Cascades Hospice staff and Dr. Bull. A celebration of Sheldon’s life will be held Saturday, February 7 at 1:00 pm at Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Road, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, a donation to Chilliwack Hospice Society in Sheldon’s memory would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com
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Stoner Royce Lawrence “Roy” August 19 1940January 24 2015
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Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885
Today we say goodbye and honour the memory of a husband, a brother, a cousin, an uncle, a father, grandfather, great grandfather. Gone now, but never forgotten. Rest in peace our sailor Roy.
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Becker Wayne, Gene It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Wayne Gene Becker. Taken from us too soon, following a brief battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Patti, daughter, Jamie (Alex); grandchildren Daytan, Denilson, Tristan, Xavier, and sister Diane. Wayne was born April 20, 1952 at Chilliwack General Hospital where he would spend most of his life in the community he loved. Wayne acquired the family business in 1985 as Cascade Industrial Supply; he proudly built the business into Cascade Supply and Marine. He also created his piece of paradise on the Harrison River that was fondly referred to as “Wayne’s World” he also enjoyed fishing, golfing, weekly cards games, and becoming a fledgling snowbird to Palm Springs. Wayne treasured his family, many wonderful friends and will be forever remembered with that voice and great smile. If friends so desire donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, #150-686 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1G1. Please join us Saturday February 7, 1:00pm at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack. Reception will follow. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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The Chilliwack RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to detain or apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately at 604-792-4611. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or visit www.upperfraservalleycrimestoppers.ca. Remember: all of the listed people are innocent until proven guilty in court.
ZUBERBIER, Roy Herbert
Roy Herbert Zuberbier passed away, February 1, 2015, in his devoted loving wife’s arms, at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 84 years, after struggling with various serious health issues over the past 10 years. Roy was born in Mannville, Alberta on October 20, 1930, to Albert and Gladys Zuberbier. They moved back and forth from Mannville to Chedderville, before settling in the Chedderville District at age 6 years. He attended elementary school at Chedderville, and Dovercourt and later they moved to Drummonds Creek south of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta where he rode his bike 5 miles into Rocky Mountain House to take grade nine. At age 14 he left school to work with his Dad for Rollier Logging. His job was piling green railroad ties and he recalls having to pack them on his shoulder stacking them 21 high. After working in the bush for several years, at age 18 started his truck driving career, when his boss handed him the keys and asked him to deliver fuel to an oil rig in the foothills of the Rockies. He drove fuel truck, through treacherous terrain for the next 30 years working continuously for White Rose Fuels (Bill Doyle,) Esso Bulk Fuels (Willis Teskey,) Gulf Servico, Apex Propane (Willis Teskey.) Roy and Evelyn moved to Chilliwack in 1981 after Roy fell in love with the Fraser Valley while vacationing in 1980. Roy worked on the Meadowlands Golf course for 9 years, Harrison Oak Tree Golf Course, 2 years, and Kinkora Golf Course (Don and Heather Forbes,) for 8 years before his health forced him to quit. He continued to play golf, despite his injuries. Roy held the course record for several years at the Pine Hills Golf Course in Rocky Mountain House. In 1992 he won the Nissen Amateur Series at Peace Portal Golf Course which then took him to play off in Scottsdale, Arizona. Roy and Evelyn spent many enjoyable hours on various golf courses. He bragged about having more holes-in-one than Evelyn. He had 8, Evelyn had 7. They were members of Meadowlands and Kinkora Golf Clubs, Rhythm Square Dance Club, Horseshoe Club, Rocky and Chilliwack Bowling Clubs. They wintered in Yuma, Arizona from 1989 for 20 years. They also enjoyed regular dancing and camping. Roy endured many injuries as well as cancer and liver failure. His determination kept him moving and enjoying life to the end. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of 56 years, his nieces and nephews Carrie (Sid) Lindsey, Charles, Misty (Chris), Barrie (Bonnie), Rory, Amanda, Ashley, Shawna (Mike) Christopher, Michael, Cheryl, Jordon, Morgan, Megan, and sister-in-law Laura (Harold) Nodeland. Extended family Crystal (Chad) Hailee, (A.J.) Rozzy, Brooke (Gerald) Serenedy, Alexander. Treena (Patrick) Lelan. Special cousin, Len (Doris) Schmelzer. Brother-in-law, Irvin (Lydia) Greenwood, nieces and nephews, Kyle (Suzanne) Sarah, Aaron, Shelly (Troy), Cassandra (Justin), Kennedy, Brooke. Sister-in-law, Darleen (Bill) MacKenzie, nieces and nephews, Jody (Darrel), Darren (Heather),Courtney, Ashton, Zachary. Glenda (Jay), Savannah, Indiana, Sean. Numerous special cousins. Roy was predeceased by his Grandparents, Parents, Gladys and Albert Zuberbier, brother, Lawrie, cousin Morrie, nephew Rocky, great niece Jennifer, Mother and Father-in-law, Elmer and Dessie Greenwood. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, Feb 6, 2015 in the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack. If you so desire, donations may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice. For online condolences to the family please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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Stan passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at the age of 84, in the Chilliwack Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is remembered by his partner Mary McKay; Sisters Gladys and Betty, two children, Mike (Peggy) Geluch and Deb (Jim) Daniel; 8 grandchildren; and 7 ½ greatgrandchildren. Stan was predeceased by his wife Pat and brothers Peter and Mike. Most of Stan’s life was spent in Hope, BC where he had a career as a heavy-duty machine operator; helping build the Coquihalla Highway as well as the Revelstoke Dam, and dealing with railway derailments along the Fraser Canyon. He enjoyed spending free time with his friends at the Eagles Society, Legion and Anavets (Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans). Stan spent many of his younger years travelling the world with Mary and, in his later years, enjoyed gardening, chatting with the girls at the casino, and making hook-rugs for loved ones. Stan will always be remembered as a loving, generous and supportive friend, father, grandfather, and partner. He will be sadly missed by all.
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130 HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
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HELP WANTED
BHATTI FARM-5061 TOLMIE RD YARROW (Abbotsford) BC V3G 2V4. Farm Labourer(s) req 5/6 days/wk, 40 or 50 hrs/wk $10.49/hr. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning, spacing & harvesting the crop. Some heavy lifting req’d. Employment; Apr 20, 2015-Dec 20, 2015. Call cell 604-217-1036 or ph/fax application to 604-823-2271 or in person to above address.
NORMA’S BAKERY Requires P/T production workers. Required to work in fast paced demanding environment. Must be fluent in English and physically fit. Work is repetitive, with on the job training. Drop off resume to 46147 Fourth Ave Chwk
Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
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New West 604.522.4900 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED in Yarrow / Chilliwack area. $10.49/hr. Must have own transport. Apply on-line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351.
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located two hours north of Prince George in the famous Pine Pass, is looking for workers to help us for the next three months of operation. General help including kitchen staff, dishwasher, ski shop assistant and lift attendant’s are offered to come have fun in a winter playground. Staff accommodations available. No special equipment or experience necessary, just looking for great fun people to join our team!
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YARD LABOURER Required for railroad business in Abbotsford, to put together orders. Must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors and have a valid driver’s license. Fax resume to: 604-850-3554
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT volunteering in your community July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.
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PRAIRIECOAST Equipment requires a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Admin. team in Abbotsford. Prepare financial reports, analyze financial info, support payroll functions. Univ. degree in Accounting or Business with CPA designation preferred, CPA students considered. Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Analyst or Senior Accountant role. Visit website: www.prairiecoastequipment.com Email resume to: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca or fax: 604557-7094
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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission
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HOUSE RENTALS 604-793-2200 1 bdrm twnhse. Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio $600 1 bdrm apt.... F/S, Coin Laundry, Patio, Agassiz $500 1 bdrm suite .........4 appl, garage, incl’d util $750 1 bdrm condo. Sardis, 5 appl, close to schools $650 2 bdrm apt 55+ ...new paint, kitchen + carpets$700 2 bdrm apt.....gas f/p, close to schools + parks$775 2 bdrm condo..adult oriented 5 appl, gas fp, Sardis $850 2 bdrm suite .. F/S close to schools, approx 1000 sq ft $895 2+ bdrm twnhse ..Garrison, 5 appl, 2 bth $1150 3 bdr suite ..... 5 appl, util incl, newer paint/carpet $950 3 bdrm suite .... FFI ½ hyrdo/ gas 1100 sq ft $1300 6820087
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INDUSTRIAL Overhead Door Technicians/Installers. If you are injured or would like to get in from the cold, we are looking for an Industrial Service Coordinator to expand our office team. If you have the field experience please call Ron 604-8886116 or email: ron@valmartdoors.com Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Mainland. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email wmader@telus.net
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TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
DEFENDANTS AND: INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THIRD PARTY Subject to Rule 15-1
ADVERTISEMENT TO: The Defendant, Latosha Commodore TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 22, 2015, an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M-144504 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: General damages; Special Damages; Past and future costs of all health care services attributable to the Plaintiff’s injuries; Interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act; Costs; Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court deems just.
2004 Mercedes Benz E500 Silver, auto, 230K, runs great, good cond. $6900. Call Alanah, 604-798-6906.
NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chilliwack intends to transfer, to John M. Neels, the closed lane running west off Majuba Hill Road legally described as being Parcel “1” (Reference Plan EPP40976) of Section 20, Township 22, New Westminster District. The property being transferred is as shown on the map below outlined in heavy black linage:
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You must file a responding pleading/response to Notice of Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E1, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Jeffery & Calder, Trial Lawyers, whose address for service is: 601-815 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6 Tel: 604-669-5534, Fax: 604-669-7563.
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THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and MY Mini Storage. Stephen Voteary Heidi Hohmann Rick Papp Richelle Bercier Take notice that the personal effects located at: 44335 Yale Rd. West Chilliwack, B.C. will, if not claimed by February 19, 2015 be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager. MY Mini Storage 604-703-1111
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Parcel “1” (being 586.2 square metres in area) is to be transferred to John Neels on the condition that it be consolidated with property located at 41755 Majuba Hill Road. All costs to complete the lane closure process and to have the closed lane consolidated with the adjoining property are being paid by the applicant. Inquiries with respect to this matter may be directed to Wayne Moseanko, Property Manager, 604.793.2936 or in writing to City Clerk, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 8A4.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: DANIELLE MARIE MILLER PLAINTIFF AND: LATOSHA COMMODORE and MARJORIE MARY ANN SAVINO
DEFENDANTS AND: INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THIRD PARTY Subject to Rule 15-1
ADVERTISEMENT TO: The Defendant, Latosha Commodore TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 22, 2015, an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M-144584 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: General damages; Special Damages; Past and future costs of all health care services attributable to the Plaintiff’s injuries; Interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act; Costs; Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court deems just. You must file a responding pleading/response to Notice of Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E1, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Jeffery & Calder, Trial Lawyers, whose address for service is: 601-815 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6, Tel: 604-669-5534 Fax 604-669-7563
No. M144585 Vancouver Registry
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: KATHERINE JULIETA SCHILLING
PLAINTIFF AND: LATOSHA COMMODORE and MARJORIE MARY ANN SAVINO
DEFENDANTS AND: INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THIRD PARTY Subject to Rule 15-1
ADVERTISEMENT TO: The Defendant, Latosha Commodore TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 22, 2015, an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M-144585 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: General damages; Special Damages; Past and future costs of all health care services attributable to the Plaintiff’s injuries; Interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act; Costs; Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court deems just. You must file a responding pleading/response to Notice of Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E1, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement.
Janice McMurray Deputy City Clerk 6815358
This advertisement is placed by Jeffery & Calder, Trial Lawyers, whose address for service is: 601-815 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6 Tel: 604-669-5534, Fax: 604-669-7563.
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Max Newhouse poses in front of his series of paintings “Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag” which will be on display for the 50th birthday of the maple leaf design.
Artist Max Newhouse resurrects his poetic ode to Canadian flag to honour 50th anniversary BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com
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t took Max Newhouse about two hours to set up his Canadian flag series last week on Cultus Lake’s Main Beach, but it took him 40 years to dig the paintings out of storage. On Feb. 15 Newhouse will have the four-byeight-foot display of his work out for all to see in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the official inauguration of the country’s flag.
settlement may be on the horizon to a longstanding dispute between local Sto:lo bands and the federal government over 120 acres of land in Vedder Crossing that includes G.W. Graham middle secondary and Vedder elementary schools. An 80-day BC Supreme Court hearing was scheduled to start Monday in the case of Chief Joe Hall versus Canada Lands Company Limited, but Hall confirmed Tuesday the case was adjourned until March 9 “to give the parties an opportunity to resolve the matter.” Hall’s name is on the lawsuit, but he is there on behalf of band members from Tzeachten, Skowkale and Yakweakwioose First Nations. The bands seek possession of the properties, compensation for those portions that cannot be restored to them, and damages for loss of use of the subject lands. The suit is against not just Canada Lands, but also the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
LONG Savings at all locations! MAY IT WAVE The four individual pieces of “Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag” represent the flag from spring to winter, and were originally created in 1975 for its 10th birthday when Newhouse was 27. “I was quite excited about the Canadian flag being 10 years old,” Newhouse said. “I remember when it was raised I was 17 years old and it had an impact on me.” That was in 1965 at exactly noon, Feb. 15 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa when the Canadian Red Ensign, the current flag’s predecessor was lowered and replaced by the bright red and white maple leaf used by Canada today. The Canadian Red Ensign removed that day (1957-1965) was a remake of the original (19211957), both of which displayed the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada. Newhouse said the previous flag “was kind of
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