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Rally held for victim of murder Accused killer’s court date adjourned Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News
Just hours after the man accused of killing Eleanor (Ele) Anthonysz and the attempted murder of her two children appeared in Supreme Court in Chilliwack, family members of the slain women and other activists gathered outside the courthouse to call for an end to family violence. Walter Joseph Ramsay is accused of killing Anthonysz, his ex-girlfriend, and trying to kill her 11-year-old daughter and eightyear-old son by setting their Hatzic-area mobile home on fire in April. Ramsay also faces one count of arson. Ramsay was scheduled to enter a guilty plea and appear for sentencing Friday, but the appearance was adjourned after just a couple minutes. “Some issues have arisen with respect to the basis for the plea and some other matters that we have not been able to resolve prior to this date,” Ramsay’s lawyer, Paul McMurray, told the court Friday morning. A date for a future court appearance will be set on Dec. 14. Later in the afternoon, Anthonysz’s family and community members rallied outside the courthouse. “When you witness violence or abuse, or other behaviour that damages women, if you accept it, your silence is a form of consent,” Lori Maginnis told the crowd. “While we have come far, we still have a long way to go. we are at this rally to give our support to Ele’s mom and her children.” It was also noted that two days later, on Sunday, Dec. 6, Canada would mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on
When you witness violence or abuse, or other behaviour that damages women, if you accept it, your silence is a form of consent.
Lori Maginnis
CHAMPION NINERS Mission Niners’ Keenan Baker nearly makes an interception during the Junior Bantam championship final against the Cloverdale Cougars. The Niners, who went the entire season undefeated, capped off their flawless season with an 8-6 victory to win the BC Community Football Association’s 48th-annual 12-Man Provincial Championships at Langley’s McLeod Athletic Park on Dec. 6. For more, see page 16. BOAZ JOSEPH PHOTO
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