The Chilliwack Progress Friday, February 13, 2015
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OF THE ARTS Lynne White & Sandra Froese
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Some parents need a time out I would like to comment on what I was witness to on the weekend of the Atom hockey tournament in Chilliwack. First of all, it started for myself couple weeks ago while I was watching the news. They aired a story about a community on the Island that was thinking of banning parents from a local rink. I laughed and thought, really... it’s about the kids. How bad must it have been for the thought of banning parents even to be in someone’s head. Well last weekend I personally watched a group of parents make
a travesty of what minor hockey should be about. There was screaming at officials, gesturing at officials and yelling at nine -10 year old kids by adults. Nice, I say (yes that’s sarcasm). This was house hockey. I myself have not been an angel in the past but have realized that this behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. The officials are kids aged from 14-18 and don’t deserve the treatment they received during the games. If at some time during a game a parent feels they need to voice their
opinion then maybe take a breathe and realize that you’re not perfect. If you think you are then throw on a referee jersey and let’s see how you make out. Hockey can be rough at times but coaches are looked up to by players and should be better role models than what was witnessed this weekend. Maybe banning parents from the rink is what needs to happen for the game to be give back to the kids, to just play and have fun. Just my opinion.
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Local kindness helps make children smile Recently, the generous actions of several Chilliwack businesses and individual residents, have once again demonstrated that it truly does take a community to raise a child. In January, The Kindness Crew dropped in to several schools in our school district, and dropped off more than 600 new pairs of warm winter boots to some of our students. Many of the principals and viceprincipals in our schools had the chance to distribute the boots and were privileged to see smiles of delight light up the faces of the children who were lucky enough to receive the boots. We heard the children exclaim, “Are
these for me?”, “Look at my warm boots!” and of course, “Thank you so much.” Many of the children immediately replaced their old, wellworn and sometimes, holey shoes, with the new boots. These boots were a much needed and appreciated gift to the children, their families and the schools. We are well aware that the boots did not just magically appear. Several businesses and individuals in our caring community, gathered together, raised over $100,000 and then gave it all back to some local children who needed a little extra support. The Kindness Crew not only organized the purchase of 600 pairs
of boots, but also some warm winter coats, and in the early fall, provided countless backpacks full of school supplies to our students. Chilliwack principals and vice-principals would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity in assisting local children in need: Murray Honda, Chances, Star 98.3, Canadian Tire, Carstar Collision and Glass, Doug’s Locksmith, GenteBella Salon and Spa, Art of Driving School, The Chilliwack Progress, Marcom Signs, Rendezvous Restaurant, Ascend Fitness, Fix –it Auto, Cap-it, Allegiance Security, Tom Thompson Auto Glass, Voltage Sound Security, Sidewinder,
Add another bus for students Just wanted to voice my opinion on the local bus systems. My daughter (13 ) currently goes to Vedder Middle School, and is in Grade 8. Last year when she was in Grade 7, I pushed to get her on the school bus. We live outside the limits of qualifying for school bus service. The main problem is she has to catch the city bus on Knight road and Evans Road at the crack of dawn. She needs to leave our townhouse, corner of Evans and Luckakuck Way, at 7:15 a.m. to catch the No. 4 that leaves Cottonwood mall at 7:25 am. She needs to catch that bus or she will be late for school; the next
bus makes her late for school. This time of the morning it is still dark outside, so I get stressed out when she walks to the bus stop alone. I have walked with her many times, so I get piece of mind. She gets there about 45 minutes early for school. I have asked many times if they would add an additional city bus, (school run) but to no prevail. I have even offered to pay a portion for her to continue to go on the local school bus. The monthly city student school bus pass is $35, which we pay each month. She lost her bus pass once, so it cost double for one month. Bev Langhjelm
Wedler Engineering, Royal LePage, Intuitive Rehab Services, Westend Autobody, CBI Health Centre and Kilgour, Gaskin, Rychtowski and Co Inc. Your generosity has made a huge difference in the lives of many of our students. Children are more able to learn when they arrive at school warm and dry and have supplies at the ready. On behalf of the Chilliwack Principals and VicePrincipals Association, thank you for your kindness and support. It is actions such as yours that make Chilliwack such an amazing community.
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Bus blues
Saturday,
As a parent of two girls that have mostly gone to school out of catchment, I would’ve paid to have the option of busing for my children. Maybe this is a revenue that can be explored? I would have eagerly paid for my daughters to have the option of being a courtesy rider and I know many other parents that would as well. It would save a lot of headaches trying to arrange carpool, city bus, etc. for parents and possibly be a way to generate some funds. Instead of cutting bus routes, maybe an attempt to generate revenue to help cover the costs is worth exploring.
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