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THERE IS MORE THAN JUST ONE TYPE OF HOMELESSNESS IN OUR FAIR CITY It doesn’t always mean living rough out on the streets { Page A3 }

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While the naysayers and protesters get most of the media ink when it comes to Kinder Morgan’s oil pipeline expansion, a silent majority have no problem supporting the project Greg Laychak/TIMES

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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ill Tuytel walks past hundreds of cedar trees in pots at the front of his Yarrow property.

He strolls over a creek lined with vigorous willow trees, and points to where, in January, he found the last spawning coho of the season.

Beyond the cedars and the waterway and the driveway to his sprawling Wilson Road home, Tuytel strides across a green field and comes to the spot, slightly elevated over the rest of the land on his 15-or-so acres.

This is it.

This is where Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline crosses his farm.

This walk with a reporter on Feb. 18 came one day { See KINDER, page A16 }

Yarrow resident and business owner Bill Tuytel on the Trans Mountain pipeline right-of-way that runs through his property.

A new beginning J for Syrian

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

ust days into a new life in a new country far away from war-ravaged Syria, a refugee family is adapting to peace in the Fraser Valley.

Yousef Hadla, Amena Kholane and their two boys, Faras, 7, and Yaman, 5, are the first of many refugee families to arrive in Chilliwack.

“My life is beginning here,” a beaming Yousef told the Times in an exclusive interview last Friday.

“I’m happy, very happy.”

Yousef and his family arrived on Feb. 6, sponsored privately through

- Yousef Hadla the so-called “Group of Five” provision by local family Marty and Kristy van den Bosch.

Yousef speaks some very basic English and the rest of the family has almost none, but they are learning as fast as they can.

Inside the van den Bosch’s Fairfield Island home, where the family are living until a separate suite is fin-

ished, household items and furniture are labelled: “Dining table,” “chair,” “light switch.”

Little Yaman says some of the words at the prompting of his father.

Young Faras is attending Strathcona elementary with English as a second language help and, according to Marty, is already enjoying it greatly.

When picking the family up at the airport, they arranged to have a number of Arabic speakers present to translate and give them a head start on some basic pieces of information for the family.

T h e y a r r i v e d F e b. 6 f r o m Montreal, having flown in from Amman, Jordan, where they had

been living since 2013.

Originally from Darayya, a suburb of Damascus, Yousef and Amena escaped from unspeakable violence and war. Of an upper middle class family, one that owned a furniture factory, Yousef is a computer and IT expert.

That factory was later bombed by the Syrian army, or planes from supporting nations, looking to take out the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which used Darayya as its stronghold.

And while conflict has gone on for nearly as long as the family’s youngest boy has been alive, it was three{ See SYRIANS, page A6 }

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More than one type of homelessness in our city

BY DARREN BLAKEBORRUGH Special to the Times

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ictoria uses some of the available social services even though she is not, nor has she ever been, technically homeless.

She is a young mother in her mid20s, had a job although she had to go on disability and now has to make ends meet with that cheque. She is currently renting part of a house that, as she informed, “doesn’t even have a stove.”

Victoria and her boyfriend pay $860 a month including utilities. Her boyfriend works but as she explains it, anything he makes over $1,000 per month “they deduct from my cheque.”

She moved there from an apartment that “had lots of shootings and stuff go down there. I heard somebody got stabbed . . . I was really scared.”

She has tried to find a better place but even if she could afford a nicer house, when she has filled out a tenancy application and the landlord sees that she’s on disability she rarely hears back.

Victoria ultimately hopes to go to school but her biggest fear is that with the increasing costs of accommodation, without some help paying her rent she too will be left with nowhere else to turn but the streets.

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This is the second in a series of three articles that take a look at the issues surrounding homelessness in our communities, those who are living through it, what is being done and what can be done to understand and combat the situation.

Network (CHRN) defines homelessness as: “The situation of an individual or a family without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/household’s financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/or racism and discrimination. Most people do not choose to be homeless, and the experience is generally negative, unpleasant, stressful and distressing.”

As a broad and overarching definition, it encompasses many of the nuances that accompany issues surrounding homelessness in Chilliwack. This definition articulates the role of economics, mental health, and addictions as well as recognizing the shortcomings of policy and other social structures that can exacerbate the situation. When a person is literally living on the streets, it is readily apparent to all that see them of their plight, yet this is only one type of homelessness in our city.

Individuals who couch surf from

➤ PART ONE - Feb. 18 Putting a human face on the homeless and the complex issues they face

His building has security cameras although they don’t work and he suspects the drug dealers in his building do that “so that they can come and go unsuspected.” He has been pepper sprayed outside his apartment and sleeps with a sledgehammer by his bed because “I feel friend’s place to friend’s place until completely unsafe” and he has been they over stay their welcome and robbed before. Even with money he move along count as homeless. Anycan’t get a good home because of one not residing in a place intended for human habitation is by definition his past and the fact he has no references. homeless. Between interviews con“People change” he said, “I’ve ducted with individuals and listenchanged. You can’t ing to harrowing hold on to what you tales of horrific “People change. I’ve were or what you’ve living conditions in the past to having walked changed. You can’t done that was criminal” through the hold on to what you yet he believes that downtown core is exactly why he is with health nursyou were or what still discriminated es as they provide treatment those you’ve done in the against.

A 2015 report by who require it, past that was Megaphone Magasome of the “livzine (a Vancouver ing” conditions criminal.” street magazine) are less than looked at the BC ideal.

- Dale Coroners Service Dale is in his data from 2006-2013 mid-40’s and has lived on the streets but now has a job and determined the average age of death of homeless individuals is in and an apartment, although it isn’t the mid 40s which is approximately exactly what he wants. He admits to half the life expectancy of 82 years having been a heroin addict but quit for the average British Columbian. a few years ago. He also tried to quit Almost half of these deaths, or 47 per drinking but as he put it, “cold turcent, were “accidental” whereas key gave me seizures so I went back to drinking” because the seizures { See INVISIBLE, page A14 } scared him.

➤ PART THREE - March 3 Taking a low-barrier, housing first approach to the local issue of homelessness

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BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com

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ark recently got out of prison after serving four and half years, with a good part of that time in Agassiz’s Mountain Institution.

He is out now, has moved to the interior, has a bank account and a driver’s licence, and is trying to start a new life.

It’s not easy for people in Mark’s situation: those who have committed a crime and have done their time, but now have to reintegrate in a society that is not always keen to accept them.

But Mark is equipped with something not many former prisoners— or those who have never served, for that matter—have.

He has meditation and mindfulness.

“Spirituality is within yourself,” Mark says from his new residence in the B.C. mountains. “It’s what is going on within me. If I’m in touch with that I’m more focused, I’m clear-headed, I’m motivated, I’m willing, I’m honest with myself, and the humility starts to slowly settle in and it gets better from there.”

When he gets into a bad situation, Mark says he now knows how to deal with his mounting anxiety that could make things worse. It’s something that would have been difficult just a few years ago.

And it’s all due to the guidance of one smiling Buddhist nun who is hidden in plain sight just off of Highway 1 in Chilliwack.

The Venerable Yin Kit Sik, also known as Sister Jessie, estimates she has helped more than 500 prisoners in the Lower Mainland with her discussions and teachings of vipassana meditation.

“My purpose of going in there is to help them bring clarity and purity to their own minds,” says Ven. Yin Kit. “I cannot do it, I am the medium. I can only teach, but [those] guys have to do it.”

And though prison might not seem like the ideal place to practice

Buddhist nun changing prison cells to meditation cells for those behind bars

meditation, the 60-year-old nun changes in many, many people,” says it’s potentially a better spot than Ven. Yin Kit says. “Indescribable.

Some are really difficult to put into most.

Because it’s so routine and regi- words.”

One very angry man in prison mented there are fewer distractions than in the “mundane” world. So who was of another faith resisted the if a prisoner can find time, he can meditation teachings because of an dedicate that time to the practice obstacle Ven. Yin Kit says she runs and help himself change. “A prison into often: fear of conversion.

“I’m not here to convert you from is a prison, but it’s more mental than physical,” Ven. Yin Kit says. “Change a religious point of view, from a faith point of view,” your prison cell to she tells any new become a medita“But tion cell.”

“The true meaning students.

I’m here to conLooking at the of meditation is vert you from an ideal future of the to a happrisoners—where seeing how you can angrier pier person, from Mark is now, change to become a a stingy person to released—she more generous sees that prison better person. We all aperson, from a time as an opportunity to build the need to do thatnot hateful person to a very loving percentral core of just an inmate.” son, from a selfish their tree, not just person to a selfless the bark.

Venerable Yin Kit Sik person.”

“It’s rainy and This is a true stormy outside, you have to gear yourself up right conversion, according to Ven. Yin now, right here,” Ven. Yin Kit says. Kit, not one of faith.

The angry student eventually “You’re here anyway. Where are you practised her teachings, keeping his going to go?” religion and changing so noticeably that his wife also adopted the pracRehabilitating minds Taking up her robes in 1992, after tices.

“Some prisoners want to find a renouncing the mundane life (for her, a high income and status with sense of peace, but that’s not the a podiatry career), Ven. Yin Kit left true meaning of meditation,” she Hong Kong to come to Canada at says. “The true meaning of meditathe insistence of her teacher just two tion is seeing how you can change to become a better person. We all need months into her nunhood.

She and her recently passed to do that, not just an inmate.”

An outspoken critic of the prison Dhamma sister came together to teach in the Fraser Valley after taking system, Ven. Yin Kit says we don’t possession of their property in Chilli- need more cells, we need more rehabilitation programs for the mind. wack in early 1995.

She would like prisons to adopt Ten years later they started visiting prisons with volunteers, and for four more meditations. And ideally as a years now they have been a destina- initiation program, new detainees tion for escorted temporary absenc- would be thrown into a 10-day vipases (ETA) where prisoners can visit sana meditation immediately.

Her organization has tried to bring the Po Lam meditation centre where she teaches. { See BUDDHISM, page A6 } “We have seen tremendous

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Know n now as the Darayya massacre, untold hundreds of civilians were executed in cold blood on the streets.

According to reports from some residents to the international media, on Aug. 20, 2012 Darayya was shelled, then the military— soliders, armoured vehicles, helicopters—stormed in facing little resistance.

This all after failed talks over a prisoner swap.

Media reports on the massacre that went on until Aug. 25 first said 200 people were killed, mostly execution style. That number rose to as high as 400.

But Yousef said in reality it was actually much higher, somewhere between 800 and 1,000 killed by soldiers, not only from men with guns from Assad’s regime but at the hand of soldiers from Lebanon, Iraq and Iran. And all this supported

by Russian generals.

“We saw it,” Yousef said.

“This was not the Syrian government.”

Syria at this point had checkpoints everywhere, and people were not allowed to move around freely. His family escaped to other areas of the country, moving around various times over the next few months.

Then on April 24, 2013, they illegally made their way across the border into neighbouring Jordan.

They made it to a refugee camp, a place with no electricity, no running water. So they risked it, and escaped from the refugee camp, making their way to Amman where Yousef’s { BUDDHISM, from page A4 } this kind of practice into the prison, but “it’s just obstacles, obstacles, obstacles.

“Personally I feel that the Buddhist teaching is an education: Educating the mind, educating the people,” she says. “If they have this tool in them, everywhere they go they can help themselves.”

That means they don’t have to rely on drugs, other people—anything else.

“And that is the best dependence, depending on yourself,” she says.

It’s an aspect of the teachings that Mark uses in so many facets of his own life.

Back on the outside, looking for a job isn’t the only difficult part of life.

Though the Buddhist practices helped him recognize and admit to himself that he committed a crime of sexual assault, Mark can’t reconcile with the victim because she started using drugs again

Family has seen the worst of Syria’s bloody conflict brother-in-law lived.

Here they kept a low profile, hiding often for months, although Yousef managed to work despite the rules against it. As an IT expert, a certified Oracle database engineer with skills in AutoCAD and CAD/CAM, he was, and is, certainly employable.

It was in Jordan that he got the call from the United Nations Refugee Agency asking if he wanted to move to Canada and the wheels were set in motion.

“I said ‘yes, of course,’” Yousef said.

And here they are, a world away, hit with culture shock but also the surprise that so many local people seem to care, want to help, and see them succeed.

“We are very excited and very happy,” he said.

Marty says what’s next for Yousef and the family is up to them. He is legally able to work right away, but Marty thinks that with Yousef’s technical ability, spending six months learning English and then finding a good-paying job might be a better choice than quickly turning to manual labour.

“It’s whether we want them to survive or thrive,” Marty said.

While the welcome from Chilliwack residents has been wonderful for Yousef and his family, the shortage of local Arabic speakers and near total absence of Syrians in Chilliwack could prove to be a test. But that is changing all the time.

Already, since Yousef and Amena arrived on Feb. 6, a

second Syrian refugee family of four has arrived.

The Zantahs: Safouh, Hasnaa, M. Tamer and Amjad, arrived on Feb. 22.

They were privately sponsored by the local group of five calling themselves Refugees and Chilliwack (REaCH), which publicly raised funds for the family.

Currently the women behind REaCH are looking for a two-bedroom unit, preferably on Fairfield Island, for the new arrivals.

Marty said he knows of 10 Syrian refugee families to be sponsored, but there might be even more.

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Syrian refugees and new Chilliwack residents, clockwise from top left, Amena Kholane, Yousef Hadla, Yaman and Faras, arrived on Feb. 6.

Depending on yourself and disappeared years ago.

Being sober for 11 years and clean from cocaine and crack for over five years, he says his meditation and mindfulness keep him on track and away from the temptations of slipping back into using.

As he looks forward to a new life with many of his own internal and external obstacles, the 45-year-old credits Ven. Yin Kit for equipping him with the toolset to create change and hope.

“What she did for me helped 10 times more than what [the mandatory] program ever did,” Mark says. ◗ Ven. Yin Kit will speak at TEDx Chilliwack Saturday about her experiences in the prisons and how the system could change to cultivate mental health.

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Dial-a-dopers peddled heroin

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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hree men and one woman face drug trafficking and weapons charges in connection with a heroin dial-a-dope operation in Chilliwack.

The charges stem from the RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) investigation initiated after police received reports in August and September 2014 of the alleged sale of heroin from a building in the 8100-block of Young Road.

Ongoing covert operations by police led to the purchase of increasing quantities of the drug, as well as police being offered brass knuckles

equipped with built-in conducted energy weapons for purchase.

Undercover drug purchases continued until March 10, 2015, when a search warrant was executed at a home in the 10000-block of Woods Avenue that led to the seizure of methamphetamine, Phenacetin, MDMA, TFMPP, four firearms, a Conducted Energy Weapon, cash and other evidence of drug trafficking activity.

Arrested were Dina Anthony, 52, and Constantinos Anthony, 51.

Then on April 2, officers executed a warrant in the 9300-block of Nowell Street where more drugs, including cocaine and heroin, bear spray and a loaded carbine rifle were seized.

Jamie Leanne Rogers, 31, and an unnamed 48-year-old male were arrested at the home.

Also facing a number of charges on the file is 42-year-old Bryan Leslie Schapansky.

“The covert operation drew RCMP resources from across the Lower Mainland during which officers purchased over three ounces of heroin valued at approximately $11,600 from the suspect,” Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail said.

“Police have taken another step in reducing organized crime and removing illegal drugs and weapons from our streets.”

All four were released from custody and are back in court March 15.

Drug syndicate facing 50 charges

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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B.C. gang task force investigation has led to dozens of charges filed against eight Chilliwack men in connection with an alleged drug trafficking syndicate operating in B.C.’s north.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) investigation resulted in the arrests of several men dating back to December, as well as the seizure of cash, weapons, and over $5 million worth of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

The investigation goes back to

2014, but it was Feb. 15 that Federal Crown counsel approved 50 charges against Jordan Anthony Ramos, aged 29; Dana Mikael Hendrick Schaper-Kotter, 25; Darcy Horvath, 23; Lucas Benajmin Thiessen, 22; and Kyle Harrower, 25.

All are from Chilliwack.

Ramos is in custody in Grande Prairie, Alta., on unrelated charges.

Harrower and Horvath were arrested on Feb. 15, and arrest warrants were issued for Thiessen and Schaper-Kotter, the latter of whom turned himself in soon after.

Both Horvath and Schaper-Kotter had video court appearances in Chilliwack Provincial Court this week.

Horvath is next due in court March 3, Schaper-Kotter was due in court Feb. 24 afer the Times went to press.

Harrower is currently out on bail.

The charges filed Feb. 15 were the latest in this complicated and ongoing investigation by the CFSEU-BC. Charged in December 2015 in connection with the same investigation was Clayton Archie Eheler, 33; Raymond Morrissey, 59; and Mathew Jordan Thiessen, 29.

At that time, arrest warrants were issued for Morrissey and Thiessen, but both were subsequently found and released on bail.

Eheler, Morrissey and Mathew Thiessen are due in court March 15.

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erry fares are going to start bobbing up and down, and there’s a possibility passengers could be better served because of it.

B.C. Ferries is planning to roll out variable pricing, with the most expensive fares at peak hours and discounted fares on the least-popular crossings. The intention is to try to fill up some of the emptier, money-losing trips, with the added benefit of potentially relieving pressure elsewhere on the sailing schedule.

It’s a tried-and-true model used by other types of transportation companies, such as airlines, which would go out of business in a hurry if they sent half-full jumbo jets flying around the globe.

Good business practice at B.C. Ferries matters to British Columbians who subsidize the corporation. Dollars and cents can’t always be the primary consideration—ferries are an essential transportation link and must provide a service—but any relief from subsidies and fare increases will be appreciated, now and in the future.

A new fare model is likely to benefit Island residents who understand ferry ridership patterns and plan their travel accordingly, avoiding the worst of the long-weekend lineups. Some commuters, unfortunately, will get dinged by the variable fare scheme. If B.C. Ferries can find better ways to make its service efficient, affordable and sustainable, then hey, that floats our boat.

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Tax avoidance scam a fool’s game A

few years ago, when prolific and deluded tax evader Russell Porisky hit the news, the Vancouver Sun asked me to get a photo.

They had a Chilliwack address and a phone number, and I had a curiosity for the story, so both my colleague Tyler Olsen and I tried. We failed. What we got was nothing more than a shot of his house, a dilapidated structure in a notso-great neighbourhood with an unusable mini-van in the driveway.

Hardly the palace of a self-declared “natural person,” retaining thousands of dollars by not paying income tax and earning many thousands more by “teaching” others his fallacious scheme at seminars and online.

Porisky is an interesting guy. It’s as if he’s both brilliant and a fool all at once.

He presents his ideas well on his YouTube videos, articulating the origin of common law in Canada and the subsequent legal acts that followed. But as many purveyors of online nonsense do, he makes leaps of logic, ignores critical elements that instantly render his theory invalid and, well, he just doesn’t seem to get it.

If you don’t know who Porisky is, he’s

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch the Chilliwack man just convicted for a second time in connection with an income tax evasion scheme.

In 2012, Porisky and his partner, Elaine Gould, were found guilty of operating a school called Paradigm Education, which counselled hundreds of its students to be tax cheats.

They counselled more than 800 students to evade an estimated $11 million in income taxes, all based on a logic so childishly stupid that it’s hard to comprehend how people fell for it.

It stems essentially from a desire to not pay taxes, and a misunderstanding that suggests doing so is optional. The logic goes well beyond those with a screw-the-government mentality, or a scheme to find legal, or even suspect, tax loopholes.

Porisky was found, after trial in 2012, to have failed to pay $274,000 in income taxes and GST while Gould was $27,000

in the hole. He and Gould appealed, the convictions were quashed and a new trial was ordered.

It was not a big surprise that after the trial that ended last week, a BC Supreme Court jury convicted the couple for a second time. It would appear that not wanting to pay income tax, and using a supposed semantic loophole that divides the person into two persons, a legal and a natural, just doesn’t wash.

Even with a jury.

I spent a little time watching one of Porisky’s YouTube videos where he convinces people (who he has already convinced to pay him money) why they should not pay income taxes.

Porisky’s claim is that beyond British common law, subsequent Canadian governments added more laws on to the system, some of which he concedes are good. But these latter laws, the “benefit layers” like CPP, EI, WCB, are all optional for citizens, he wrongly claims. This, for Porisky, includes the Income Tax Act. What a relief. I can gain the benefits of Canadian society but not pay for it, so goes the Porisky logic, which has been simply destroyed by the courts.

This type of childish conspiracy theory

is nothing new.

“Nothing more than a few self-proclaimed elitists . . . devised this scheme to economically enslave the citizens of this country,” he says of those who are behind income tax, adding that it doesn’t matter who they are because if we as citizens rise up and realize “who we are, they will dissolve.”

“They only have their power because we have forgotten who we are.”

The simple reality is, according to Porisky, “income tax is nothing more than an internal federal excise tax which is only mandatory for those who choose to work as a legal representative, under an implied contract of service, for the benefit of a federally created legal (artificial) person known as a ‘taxpayer.’”

The problem, of course, is that he is simply wrong. There is no division of the person either in law or reality, so paying income tax is, quite simply, mandatory.

It’s not simple. Porisky’s fool scheme is complicated and has tricked hundreds of people who likely now have their own tax troubles, while earning him a conviction in court.

He was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday.

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Standoff could have been handled better Editor: Since my apartment is only two to three metres from the one in question, the description of the standoff is not quite the same as perceived by me (Standoff at Mary Street apartment, Feb. 4).

For a time a young man found himself in a very dark place psychologically and wanted to end his life. His mother tried her utmost to talk him out of it.

Yes, he had been drinking and yes, he had a gun but to depict him in a news item as a “gun-wielding man” does not ring true because the police had not yet been on the scene.

What not only puzzled but shocked me was the extent of the response by the security forces to a supposedly domestic dispute: the estimated number of RCMP and Emergency Response Team lies between 25 and 35; police dogs were also present.

The cost of this show of force to the public purse must be enormous.

Left on its path is a mother’s deep anguish and the future of a young man heavily compromised. Also shocking is the fact that neither his mother —who by then had been removed from the apartment—nor his brother were allowed to talk to him. All communication to the apartment had been cut off by the RCMP who also took the the family’s cellphone. Surely

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Remember, brevity is the soul of wit. the voices of those close to him would have had a more calming effect on the distraught young man than those of police personnel.

Could this tragedy have been avoided if the call to the police had not come from someone outside the family? I believe it could have.

Roberta Boss Chilliwack

Thanks for keeping our city clean Editor: I believe I express my appreciation for the litter-free Promontory walk between Thomas Road and Promontory Road on behalf of cyclers and joggers out of the area.

My guess is that it is the G.W. Graham students, those seniors strolling through with

their leashed puppies and the residents of the adjacent gated community, Promontory Lake Estates, are keeping it as a beautiful stroll through this wooded nature path.

But I must not forget to include also the city crews who cut the blackberry vines on the edges and clean up fallen trees.

Today, again, as I cycled through there was no litter spoiling the view.

All this yet another reason why “I Love Chilliwack.”

George H Epp Chilliwack

It’s easy to support Chiefs hockey club Editor: I recently attended a Chilliwack Chiefs hockey game, my first in over two years.

I attended with a friend, who had not seen a game prior.

The game was outstanding with plenty of action.

Hockey has never been my favourite sport. I coached seven sports yearly for more than thirty years in Ontario; with basketball and football being my passions. I am now involved with the Husker Football Association—a powerful local sport to watch.

However, this specific game was very worthwhile, being interesting from start to finish.

The American opposition also

presented a game of excitement and speed. As many will know, the Chiefs were down by two goals in the third period; but, came back to tie the game with two quick back-to-back goals.

The game went into overtime and could have gone either way.

The Chiefs scored the winning goal with about 18 seconds to go.

I was impressed by the speed and skill levels of both teams.

The Chiefs obviously add positive proof to the old adage that hockey can be a sport to watch.

Thank you Chiefs for putting forward such a worthwhile product for Chilliwack.

I encourage every Chulliwackian to come out and support their excellent team.

Dick Harrington Chilliwack

Current electoral system failing Canadians

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n the Feb. 10 Chilliwack Times, Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl argued against electoral reform and called for a referendum prior to changing the electoral system. The crux of his argument is that the first past the post system has served Canada well (which it hasn’t) and that a referendum is the only constitutionally legitimate means to achieve electoral reform.

However, based on even a cursory glance at history, Strahl is wrong on both accounts. The current electoral system is good for the Conservative Party but bad for Canadian democracy. For example, in 2011 61 per cent of Canadians voted for left-of-centre parties, but got four years of a majority Conservative government. If this is a working electoral system for Mr. Strahl, I would hate to see what one that is not working looks like.

Electoral reform is about the right of citizens to cast an

THOMAS CHENEY Be Our Guest effective vote. Under the current system, voters far too often find that their votes do not affect the outcome. In Chilliwack-Hope, 57 per cent of the votes did not elect anyone. These citizens, including myself, rather than being represented are spoken at with Conservative Party mailings from Mark’s office. Mark Strahl does not represent me, but to be completely fair, I don’t think I could effectively represent Mark Strahl.

The current system leaves too many voices silenced. A referendum is not appropriate for rights issue such as electoral reform.

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Finally, I would like to challenge Mark Strahl’s assertion that the current voting system has served Canada well. This claim is highly questionable at best. Political scientists have found that countries governed by proportional voting systems, rather than plurality system (such as Canada), perform better on almost all metrics of government and democratic performance.

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The current electoral system is an antiquated, ineffective and undemocratic system that is failing Canadians. The current system violates the principle of political equality and Canada deserves better. Mark seems to be protecting the Tories’ interests, not that of his constituents. When one looks at the facts of electoral reform, first past the post needs to be part of the political past, not part of our nation’s future.

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Lent: Loving service in action

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he prayer of the 13th century saint, Francis of Assisi, is still read and sung by many: “Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.”

Can you just imagine what a change we will see in a world of division, hurt, deception and hopelessness if Christians can bring this prayer into reality in their lives?

The season of Lent is a time of self examination; it is a time to look deep into your own heart to see where you stand in your relationship with Christ and those around you. Just imagine that this Lent is going to be different from every other Lent we’ve experienced. Imagine that love and peace will be lived this year. Let’s even imagine that God is going to help transform our lives, with greater freedom, greater joy, and deeper desires for love and service.

There is the danger that one can find yourself in the cycle of the Season of Lent—you read devotionals

about the suffering of Jesus and you visit the stations of the cross. But then when Lent and Good Friday are over you have to ask yourself, “How did I show to others that it really touched my heart?” The story of Miriam is one to share. She was the wife of a doctor who worked at a clinic in a remote area in Malawi.

She heard from her husband about the poor conditions of many of the patients who came to the clinic. Miriam prayed for them and asked God to send someone to help them. One morning when she had her devotions, Matthew 25: 40 came before her like a bright light, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Miriam went to the pastor of the church she and her husband attended. She told him that they should go to the people who lived with so many hardships. Soon there was an outreach with some people of the church making wooden toys for children and the ladies preparing soup and sandwiches. There were also ladies who knitted sweaters for the elderly and children.

Every week the people who nearly lost all hope received a visit from those who cared. And it all started with one person whose heart was

touched and who was reminded that as followers of Jesus we have to live with the same compassion and love as He did.

Lent reminds us of the unselfish acts of our Lord, Who gave all of Himself to a world in need. He sacrificed so much without expecting anything in return. In Philippians 2: 5 St. Paul urged believers of all times and places to have the same attitude that was in Jesus Christ.

Our community is blessed with outreaches towards those who feel like giving up hope from time to time.

We can never measure in value the work of the Salvation Army, Ruth and Naomi’s, the Ann Davis Transition Society and others.

And as we give, we always remind ourselves of the Gift God gave us— His only Son. We are again filled with awe that God loved us so much that He saved us through the sacrifice of His Son. May our Lenten season be filled with the gratitude we have towards Jesus and then we confess, “Lord, there is nothing I want to hold back from You as I go out as Your instrument.” ◗ Rev. Willem H. van de Wall is the minister of Cooke’s Presbyterian Church and can be reached at 604792-2154 or rev.cookes@gmail.com.

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arien Craighead was named BCHL player of the week for the week ending Sunday, for his run of points in each of the four Chilliwack Chiefs games last week.

He scored six goals and helped with four assists in the four-win week that added to the Chiefs hot streak.

The Surrey product has 39 assists over the season, leading his team.

Craighead had a key contribution to the important Wednesday’s game against the Wenatchee Wild, scoring a hat trick and an assist in that win.

He then scored the game winning goal in the 6-1 win in Coquitlam and two assists in a 5-0 Saturday victory over Vernon at home. He finished the week with a two-goal, one-assist performance again at Prospera Centre in Sunday’s 5-2 win against Cowichan Valley.

The Northern Michigan recruit is in good Chiefs company this week, as honourable mentions for the player of the week included goalie Matteo Esposito (4W, 1 SO, 69 saves of 72 shots, 0.958 SV%, 0.929 GAA), defender Dennis Cholowski (3G, 4A, 1 OT GWG) and captain Jordan Kawaguchi (6G, 2A, 1 hat trick, 2 GWG).

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t was a dominant weekend for the Chilliwack Chiefs who took the momentum from last Wednesday’s important overtime win over the Wenatchee wild and plowed through three games, outscoring their opponents 16-3 in a three-game sweep.

The wins culminate to a current five-game streak for the team, who sit with a tidy five point lead in the Mainland division over second place Wenatchee who tied Tuesday night, leaving a guaranteed division title for the Chiefs.

Wenatchee is five points behind with only two games left to play.

On the road in Coquitlam, the Chiefs started the weekend strong with Jordan Kawaguchi scoring within the first minute of Friday’s game.

Season wraps up Sunday against Victoria It was foreshadowing for both the team and Kawaguchi who went on to bag a hat trick and one helper in the 6-1 Chilliwack win.

Other Chiefs adding to the goal margin were BCHL player of the week Darien Craighead, Jesse Lansdell and Zach Giuttari.

That drive continued the next night back home when Chilliwack shutout the visiting Vernon Vipers 5-0.

Kawaguchi once again was the lead scorer with two goals, his first again the game opener.

He was backed up by Linden Hora, Connor McCarthy and Dennis Cholowski who also

Three Chiefs up for BCHL awards T hree Chiefs are in the running for this season’s BCHL awards.

Jordan Kawaguchi is the Mainland finalist for the Vern Dye Memorial trophy which represents the most valuable player on a BCHL team.

Vimal Sukumaran will represent the Mainland for rookie of the year, as a finalist for the Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy.

And Dennis Cholowski is in competition for defender of the year as the pick for Chilliwack’s division.

Finalists for the 2015-16 BCHL awards were determined by polling the league’s head coaches.

After a final survey with the coaches choosing from the list of finalists, the winners will be announced Friday.

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Goalie Matteo Esposito stopped all 31 Vernon shots to get the shutout.

And in their closest game of the weekend the Chiefs found themselves tied early in the first period to the Cowichan Valley Capitals Sunday at Prospera Centre, then hanging on by

one point after Capitals Kade Kehoe’s goal for Cowichan halfway through frame two.

But Craighead and Nolan Zweep added insurance to lead, while Chilliwack defence kept the Capitals scoreless in the final period to finalize a three point win (5-2).

After tending net all weekend, Esposito allowed only three goals in of the 70 shots taken on the Chiefs net.

Chilliwack is set for another three-game weekend as their last games of the season.

They will in a Friday/Saturday series with Coquitlam, playing at the Poirier Sports Centre Friday before returning home to host the Express Saturday.

And the season will wrap up for the Chiefs Sunday as Victoria visits Chilliwack to make up for a cancelled game in mid-January due to bus problems.

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as they finish regular play with a 13-7 record.

Sartori had also poured it on Friday night with 16 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in the Cascades’ 70-53 victory over Mount Royal. The Cascades open the playoffs at home, hosting the UBC Thunderbirds (9-11) in a best-of-three first-round series this week.

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Clean sweep for local squash players

Chilliwack squash players rounded out a perfect sweep last weekend with champions being crowned in all divisions of the 2016 Raymond James Fraser Valley Open Squash Tournament at the Apollo Athletic Club in Abbotsford. Shawn Zwierzchowski won the A division, Mike Armstrong took B division, Goran Panic was the C division champion and Cameron Van Klei finished the sweep with a D division victory. As the only open squash tournament in the Fraser Valley, the BC squash sanctioned event had 44 registered participants from all over the Lower Mainland including 10 representatives from Chilliwack Squash playing out of the Cheam Centre. Since joining the club Chilliwack newcomer and highly ranked open level squash player Zwierzchowski has provided referee clinics, lessons for newcomers to the sport, as well as coaching for players of all skill levels. With the help of the community, Shawn is hoping to develop a new juniors program and host a club championship tournament in the near future.

Sartori becomes the third Cascade to claim the Canada West women’s basketball scoring crown after Jane Meadwell (2009-10, 19.5 ppg) and

Sarah Wierks (2014-15, 19.2 ppg). Saturday’s game was the season wrap-up for UFV and it marked a sixth straight win in the Cascade streak

Grizzly sr. girls shine

For the first time in G.W. Graham’s history their Grizzlies senior varsity girls basketball team is going to the provincial championships. The Griz girls finished second in the home tournament after losing 58-44 in the final against Holy Cross. They advanced through Wednesday with a 71-36 win against Pacific Academy, then Thursday by beating Southridge 61-39. Deanna Tuchscherer and Jaya Bannerman won First AllStar Team honours, while their teammate Katherine Holden got Second All-Star team acclaim.

The B.C. AA Provincial Championships will take place March 2 to 5 at the Langley Events Centre, and features 16 teams.

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Golden weekend

Three Chilliwack gymnasts came back from last weekend’s Omega Gymnastics in Coquitlam with something to show for their hard work out of Twisters Gymnastics. Brienna Gasper won bronze on the beam and fourth all-around in the Junior Olympic 10 division. Her teammate Mikhayla Rosenow won a gold on vault and took fifth all-around in Junior Olympic 9. And Sierra Stobbe won gold on vault, silver on beam and bronzes in both vault and floor events.

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University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball star and Chilliwack product Kayli Sartori scored 24 points to claim the Canada West scoring title by a single point as her team defeated the Mount Royal Cougars 82-54 on Saturday evening in Calgary. Sartori came into Saturday’s action trailing Megan Wood of the MacEwan Griffins by 13 points in the conference scoring race. She amassed 368 points in conference play (18.4 points per game) to Wood’s 367 (18.35 ppg).

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Chilliwack’s Spartan swim club sent 17 athletes to the 2016 BC AA Championships in Penticton in mid-February and brought home as many medals. Highlights included: a silver medal win for Bronwen Wheeler in the 200m fly in the 11-and-under division; two bronzes from Mackenzie Campbell of the 12-13 year old girls group in the 100m back and 200m back; Madeleine Charest’s win in the 200m IM, second place in the 100m and 200m breast along with a third in the 50m Breast; gold from Jessica Jou in the 100m free and a silver in the 50m free; Hannah Unger’s double silver in the 100m and 200m fly events and a bronze in the 200m IM; 14-and-over girls division swimmer Barrett Catalfamo swam her way to a bronze medal in the 400m IM; and 12-and-Under Spartan girls also won bronze in both the 4x50m free and medley relays.

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hilliwack’s only craft brewery is set to triple its capacity at a new location, while also adding a 1,250-square-foot tasting room.

O ld Yale Brew ing has won numerous awards, including Best Beer in Canada in 2014 for Sasquatch Stout.

Old Yale Brewing released plans Tuesday about their new facility on South Sumas Road, moving from their current 2,500-square-foot space to a new 6,550-square-foot, purpose-built brewery plus tasting room, located on South Sumas Rd. The expansion includes a brandnew brewhouse from NSI Newlands, as well an increase of over three { INVISIBLE, from page A3 }

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The new brewery will feature a tasting room where customers can come in and enjoy a sample of Old Yale’s beer brewed on-site, fill their growler and take a tour of the brewery.

Construction on both the brewery and tasting room is well underway. Brewery design is being led by AH Consulting Ltd., and the tasting room design is being led by RN Interiors.

Old Yale Brewing will open the doors in its new space in Spring 2016. Watch Old Yale Brewing’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ oldyalebrewing) to stay informed about the new brewery.

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A landowner directly affected by the existing pipeline and even more so by the expansion, is Tuytel among those concerned about diluted bitumen flowing across his land, worried about spills in his creek or the aquifer, or the broader issues of climate change and oil use?

Not a bit.

“Kinder Morgan is definitely doing all their due diligence in addressing everybody’s concerns,” he said.

“I think it’s approved by most of the landowners.”

Tuytel is, he thinks, among a silent majority of B.C. residents directly affected by the pipeline who are both in favour of the expansion project for broader economic reasons, but also who are fans of how the company treats them.

He talks of Larry, a company representative who comes by with “goodie bags” around Christmas.

The company checks for encroachments on the right-of-way with frequent helicopter flights. And he said they also do ground inspections and, internally, run an electrical current through the 63-year-old pipe to stop it from eroding.

Then there is the response he’s received from the company even when he has had issues.

“They basically do everything you ask them to,” he said.

Tuytel points to a situation last year that really showed him how responsive the company is. Back when it was built, the company essentially dug a trench, laid down pipe, and covered it up with what was dug out, mixing the layers from precious topsoil to gravel.

So Tuytel used a de-rocker last year to separate out the gravel on the 20-metre wide strip, then Trans Mountain came in, removed the gravel and put dozens of dump truck loads of pristine topsoil to match the rest of the farm.

The cost? He doesn’t know, but he estimates given they were running double dump trucks for two weeks, using three flaggers to ensure safe driving on the farm, if he were to do it himself it would have cost close to $20,000.

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“It was very well done,” Tuytel said. landowners, environmental groups, First Nations and municipal governOn top of that, Kinder Morgan ments who have responded across owns the right-of-way where the the spectrum, from concern to outpipeline exists, but landowners were right opposition. paid such a paltry sum for that in Even the pro-job, pro-industry BC 1953, Tuytel said the company is Liberal government said it cannot repurchasing at today’s values. The support the expansion because company will also rent out farmland Kinder Morgan has not provided that is cutoff by the pipeline right-ofdetails on how it will deal with oil way for a number of years. spills.

Tutyel owns Cedarvale NurserFraser Valley Regional District ies, which is located at his Wilson (FVRD) lawyer Maegen Giltrow said Road farm, and Downrite Drillat the NEB hearing on Jan. 29: “It ing, also in Chilliwack. (By way of would not be in the public interest caveat, it should be noted that his to allow the expansion project to company has indirectly worked for be developed and operated at the Kinder Morgan on a project near expense of the local communities the Westridge Marine Terminal in that would host the pipeline.”

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A group of local First Nations He is in favour of the Trans Mouncalling itself the Sto:lo Collective tain Expansion Project as a net expressed benefit for the concern about province.

“I believe they pipeline and tank What does he as well as think of those (Yarrow Ecovillage) failure, communications opposed to the are the only ones regarding spills project and and health hazincreased pipethat are saying ards. lines in general?

“When we ask “I kind of call anything and I think too many questhem tree hugall of those people tions they say that gers,” Tuytel says, it is safe and treat with a laugh. are from the us like we are illitIn Yarrow, he pavement, not from erate.” the group says he doesn’t said on Jan. 21. know any neighthe agricultural “Trans Mountain bours who have area.” has shown a patsaid anything tern of disregard against the - Bill Tuytel for the interests pipeline project, of the members except the folks at of the Sto:lo Colthe Yarrow Ecolective.” village, who he calls “protest type of The City of Chilliwack was not people.” a registered intervenor in the NEB “I believe they are the only ones hearings, although the City of that are saying anything and I think Abbotsford was. those people are all from the paveThe NEB panel is expected to ment, not from the agricultural area,” deliver its recommendation to the he said. “They are just flapping and Canadian government by May 20, 29 don’t really understand.” months after Trans Mountain filed The Yarrow Ecovillage was an its 16,000-page application in 2013. intervenor in the NEB hearing pro“We are confident we have cess. demonstrated both the need for this “The pipeline really threatens project, providing much-needed what we are doing here, in the big market access, and our commitment picture, in the whole picture,” one to building and operating this pipefarmer stated in the ecovillage’s line to the highest standards while written argument. “It’s going to have providing lasting benefits for all a long-term cost in terms of what Canadians,” Kinder Morgan Canada we do.” president Ian Anderson said in a And while Tuytel might be right press release issued Feb. 17. that many or even most landowners The company said that, if are neutral or even positive about approved, the pipeline could be in the expansion project, there has service by December 2019. been a broad swath of residents,

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McDermott concert

Reserved seating tickets for John McDermott ... Traditionally Yours are $44 to $47.50 (tax and facility fees included; handling charges extra), and on sale for the April 14 show at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.shantero.com or www. johnmcdermott.com.

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Chilliwack Search and Rescue hosts an open house for its next member intake Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at Chilliwack council chambers. There will { See WHAT’S ON, page A21 }

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Taking art to the Edges E dges, featuring painter and sculptor Jeff Rasmussen, is the newest gallery exhibition presented by the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

This energetic exhibit, running March 2 to 31, showcases crisp colours and clean lines with a splash of Rasmussen’s artistic verve.

Originally from Regina, Sask., Rasmussen is an emerging painter and sculptor who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of the Fraser Valley. His works have been displayed at the Surrey Art Gallery, The Reach Gallery Museum and Kariton Art Gallery in Abbotsford, the White Rock

Community Centre, and most notably in the 2015 Regional Fraser Valley Biennale.

Currently, Rasmussen’s work is influenced by his sculptural background, representing a three year exploration of unique textures found on surfaces of man-made objects. Rasmussen’s acrylic airbrush paintings are created by layering objects on canvas and airbrushing over top of the items, creating a three-dimensional effect with varied colour tones.

“To create the silhouettes featured in my work I decided to use more negative space,” explains Rasmussen. “I feel that by providing such emptiness around a detailed and forceful

image, I can properly represent the inner turmoil I went through working in a society that pressures us to fit into a certain mould.

“I want to be an artist; I don’t want to work under the restraints other jobs have placed on me.”

An artist meet and greet will be held on March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Art Room (20 – 5725 Vedder Rd.). Guests will have a chance to speak with the artist, and view these dramatic pieces in person. Edges runs until March 31. The Art Room is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details about the exhibit call 604-769-2787 or visit chilliwackartscouncil.com.

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Painter and sculptor Jeff Rasmussen’s art work will be on display at the Art Room Gallery from March 2 to 31 as part of the latest show put on by the Chilliwack Community Arts Council. A meet and greet with Rasmussen will be held March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Nicolo Eugelmi will perform with pianist Sarah Hagen as part of the morning music series at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Feb. 26.

he Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society will present another morning of masterful musicianship and captivating atmosphere this winter, when Sarah Hagen and Nicolò Eugelmi perform in a dazzling duet at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 26.

Bringing together two of Canada’s most acclaimed classical musicians to share their talents in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre, this concert will prove an exceptional and intimate display of musicianship, and a truly inspirational way to begin your day.

Praised for her innovative, expressive, and passionate style of perfor-

mance, Hagen has become one of the shining stars of Canadian classical music in recent years. From envisioning and curating her series of morning duets—each showcasing her talents plus those of a special guest – to winning the BC Touring Council’s 2015 Touring Artist of the Year Award, Hagen has crafted her own special place in the world of Canadian classical music. And with her personable approach to performing—in which Hagen brings the music to life by playing the part of pianist, hostess, and storyteller to her captivated audiences —each of these concerts has proved uniquely enriching; an evocative

ambience that will continue with her performance alongside Eugelmi.

Described by La Presse Montreal as “perfect of style, intonation, and sonority,” Eugelmi is a violist of unparalleled prestige. A highly sought-after orchestra member, regular soloist, and faculty member of the University of British Columbia, Eugelmi has performed alongside the Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montreal Symphonies, as well as in some of the world’s most iconic concert halls. And with such a vast wealth of experience and expertise, his performance alongside Hagen will undoubtedly be a remarkable experience—as Eugelmi himself says.

“This is a first time collaboration between Sarah and I—and I am truly looking forward to playing with her and getting to know her. It’s always exciting to embark on a new collaborative partnership, one that I know the audience will enjoy.” ◗ Sarah Hagen and Nicolò Eugelmi perform at 10:30 a.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 26.

Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $22 for students and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469) for more information.

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lenty of parents know about the Spring Break scramble—from boredom to babysitters, keeping the kids occupied over the break is never easy.

Now enter the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Spring Break Art Camps for Kids. There’s no better way to fill those two weeks than with creativity, imagination, and artistic exploration, and with The Centre’s fantastic range of classes and activities and flexible booking schedule, it’s easier than ever to fit your Art Camp experience to your children’s interests and needs.

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hey came, they saw, they twerked, and now they’re ready for Round Three—that’s right, The Comic Strippers are heading “back to the ‘wack!”

Packing their purple bowties, comedy bodies . . . and not a whole lot else, this fake male stripper troop will be gyrating their way through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre once again on Feb. 27. And after two fantastic shows in The Centre’s past seasons, this appearance by Chip, Chip, Chip, Chip, Chip and Chip is set to be another riot of ‘sexylarious’ improv comedy.

As anybody who caught their previous appearances will confirm, there’s no night with a bunch shirtless guys quite like a Comic Strippers show.

These fellas try to be sexy—it just comes out funny. From their hilarious on-stage antics and incredible improv abilities, to their penchant for including plenty of audience participation, The Comic Strippers pull out all the stops to create a comedy experience that’s explosive, entertaining, and about as un-erotic as you could imagine. And as

Week 1, and Monday to Thursday (March 21 to 24) for Week 2, each day is split into six blocks of 65 minute sessions. With two different classes running in each time slot, you can choose in advance which art form your kid explores at any given time. Signing up for a class means you register for that class at that time for a full week—so your young artist can enjoy anything from one class per day, to a week of morning classes, or even a full week of all-day creative fun.

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Roman Danylo—creator and head-Chip reveals— the show’s satirical play on sexiness never fails to be irresistibly funny.

“Everybody loves to participate in the irony of our show” he says. “All of us, the audience included, get a huge kick from pretending we are the superstars of sexiness. And with the audience participation the crowd takes on an actual role in the show, so every time the Chips appear on stage you get a different experience.”

They may not possess the most chiselled bodies to have ever graced a stage, but the Chips’ comic muscles are enough to raise anybody’s pulse. Comprising some of Canada’s best improv comedians, The Comic Strippers create a hilarious unscripted show. ◗ The Comic Strippers bring their comedy bodies to Chilliwack on Feb. 27.

Tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors, and $27 for students and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).

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they’ll be thrilled to discover the world of theatre through the variety of drama classes. There are over 50 different week-long classes to choose from, and with each putting a unique spin on a special art form, the kids are sure to come away from each super-creative class with a huge smile on their face—and ready for another round of artistic excitement.

And with a smooth and simple class schedule, The Centre’s Spring Break Art Camps are great for busy parents as well as creative kids. Running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday (March 14 to 18) for

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Centre this spring. ◗ To learn about class schedules, descriptions, registration and more, make sure to either drop by The Cen-

What’s On email your events to editorial@chilliwacktimes.com PCCN meets

Are you gay, bi-sexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk?

HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group.

Their next meeting is Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

The regular meeting of PCCN Chilliwack will be held on March 3 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Cheam Lion’s Club Hall, 45580 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack. The speaker will be cancer survivor Joanne Doyle from The Canadian Cancer Society who will be speaking about the emotional side of cancer, family impact, post cancer, cancer connections and other services available from CCS. There will also be an opportunity to discuss prostate issues and visit with a number of PC survivors after the presentation.

Coffee and refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome.

Any questions, call Dale 604-824-5506 or Mark 778-255-2544.

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be a slide show and a meet and greet. Following the open-house search and rescue will take applications online at chilliwacksar.org until March 4 at 11:59 p.m.

You do not need to go to the open-house to apply but generally it helps them put a face to a name.

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Chilliwack Chapter of the Council of Canadians holds its Annual General Meeting March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Library.

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tre and pick up a Spring Break Art Camps brochure, visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391SHOW(7469).

he Chilliwack Community Arts Council invites artists and crafters of all ages to spring into a new world of creative possibilities with classes and workshops to be held during March and April.

All sessions are held in the creative Art Room space (205725 Vedder Rd.) and offer opportunities to inspire a range of skill levels and interests.

Those looking to branch out will feel right at home with the multimedia works created in Birch and Birds, Colourful Garden Lanterns, Space Odyssey, Mixed Media Smash Book, and the Colouring Book Experiment.

For the home chef looking to learn new techniques, a world of culinary delights awaits in Sauerkraut 101, and Introduction to Kimchi, the perfect workshop for lovers of spicy exotic flavours. While artists who favour drawing and painting will have the chance to brush up on current skills or discover new talents by transforming the humble doodle into a work of art with Doodles to Art or making a splash with Explore Watercolour, and Watercolour and Landscapes.

To round out the offerings, time honoured art forms will be revitalized with a new approach to traditional techniques pre-

sented in Henna Designs, Beginners Crochet, Advanced Soap Making, and the intricate jewellery pieces crafted in Egyptian Coil, Ammonite Necklace, and the Beaded Earrings Workshop. ◗ Visit the Art Room this spring to sooth your winter blues with the Chilliwack Community Arts Council’s colourful class schedule. Class registration and more information are available online at chilliwackartscouncil.com, over the phone by calling 604769-ARTS (2787), or in-person at the Art Room. Printed program guides are also available by visiting the Art Room.

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Edward (Ted) Raymond MATTICE July 5, 1940 to February 18, 2016 BSF, RPF, Rotary On the morning of February 18th, following a short illness, Ted passed from the arms of his wife, Margaret, to the arms of the Lord.

He leaves his greatest loves: wife Margaret; son Glenn Mattice, his wife Sue, and their children Amanda and Kayla; daughter Marla Connor, her husband Trevor, and their children Matthew, Sydney and Courtney; his sister Myrna Bosomworth and her family.

Ted graduated from UBC with a BSF and spent his career as a Forester with BC Forest Products, and Fletcher Challenge progressing to Woodlands Manager. From his postings in Caycuse, Port Renfrew, Campbell River, Hope and Boston Bar, he established cherished friendships and a practice of community volunteerism.

In spite of his career being cut short by disability, his indomitable spirit enabled him to embrace life and to continue his dedication to Rotary, Student Exchange Programs, the Registered Professional Foresters Association, the YMCA, and the communities in which he lived.

His primary passion was his family. They always came first and his biggest joy was dropping whatever he was doing to give full attention to the latest happenings related by each person. He was known to always respond with his quirky, dry sense of humor and a wealth of wisdom. His legacy of compassion will be remembered by a multitude of lifelong friends.

May his spirit soar over his beloved mountains and forests where he is free to run, ski and hike in the woods.

Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm., Saturday May 7, at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn. We wish to thank Dr. John Chow for his extraordinary care for the past 24 years, Chilliwack Hospital and Cascade Lodge for their tender care and concern. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Rotary International, and BC Children’s Hospital.

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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.

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LOST FISHING Tackle Soft Case; blue and grey. Lost in the Chilliwack River February 14. Very valuable to the family of our son who died in a fishing accident on the river. Finder may leave with the Chilliwack RCMP or call 604-948 8898.

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Seeking fit, self motivated, hard working live-in caretaker for busy horse farm. The ideal candidate will have experience with maintenance, farm equipment, landscaping, fencing, water pipes and drainage. Stall cleaning is not required on a normal basis. Must be detail oriented and keep a clean facility. A brand new bright 1 bdrm and 1 bath suite provided as well as a wage. Could also suit a couple who are interested in house cleaning and yard maintenance as well. Prefer Spanish/English speaking but not mandatory.

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1923 - 2016 On Thursday, February 18th, our Dad passed away peacefully at Heritage Village in Chilliwack surrounded by family.

Len was born at home on the Tzeachten First Nation in Chilliwack, BC and married Lena Bohn in 1955. Throughout school he excelled in soccer and track and field, but his passion was for soccer and continued to play up until he headed south for work. His sports enthusiasm remained through coaching and as a devoted fan of his family’s sports activities. He enjoyed his career as a logger and later as a construction labourer which included working on the Coquihalla highway.

Predeceased by his wife Lena; parents John & Nellie Hall; brothers: Don, John (Sonny), Gordon, Art; sisters: Winnie, Grace, Bea. Survived by sons Joe Hall (Trudy); Ray Hall (Cathy); daughters Doris Montgomery (Jim) and Cathy Hall. Grandchildren Tyler, Cody, Nolan (Cassie), Kyle (Krista), Kelsey and Caitlyn. Sister Helen (June) Bonner. Sisters-in-law Nora Hall, Lillian Ritter (Vern), Monda Bohn; brothers-in-law Wally Bohn, Leonard Bohn (Colleen). Dear cousin Orland Paul (Donna) from Tulalip, WA. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Thank you to all the exceptional nurses and staff who so lovingly cared for and sometimes even sang with Dad at the Bradley Centre and Heritage Village. Much appreciation to Dr. Melanie Madill for her sincere attention to Dad’s well-being.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 25th from 7pm-9pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, Chilliwack.

Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 am on Friday, February 26th at Ch’iyaqtel (Tzeachten) Community Hall, 45855 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers our family gratefully suggests a donation to a charity of your choice.

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Required part and full-time for greenhouse production workers.

Experience and knowledge of plants an asset as well as good customer retail skills. Must enjoy working with plants and be physically able. Wage dependant on experience.

Please apply with resume to: Meadowland Flowers, 50318 Camp River Road, Chilliwack, BC or email: andrew@ meadowlandflowers.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS LOCAL Dairy Farm looking for P/T Office Assistant to cover maternity leave. 4 days/week (flexible). Duties will include data entry, A/P, A/R and some payroll. Prior office exp. using Sage and Excel is required. Starting end of February. Please email resume to: cpfoffice@uniserve.com

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Check outout thethe current employment opportunities at the Check current employment opportunities University of the Fraser are being at the University of theValley.

FraserApplications Valley. Applications accepted for the following position:

are being accepted for the following position:

Assistant Professor, Coordinator, Nursing BSN Program Laboratory UFV is a growing, exciting, and welcoming workplace.

Come join 15,000 students and 1,000 employees in our UFV is a growing, exciting, and welcoming workplace. innovative and comprehensive learning environment.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Auto Glass Technician Busy glass shop in Chilliwack has an opportunity for a qualified Auto Glass Technician.

Applicants should be energetic, dependable and have some computer skills.

Excellent customer service skills are required as well as an unrestricted class 5 drivers license. Willing to consider a possible apprenticeship with an applicant with no experience in glass industry if you can meet our requirements.

Please email resumes to: tom.thompson@shawbiz.ca, or fax 604.792.3480 No phone calls or walk in’s will be accepted regarding this position.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job posting can be viewed on our website under ‘Come Work With Us / Employment’: www.comserv.bc.ca No phone calls please.

Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, February 29, 2016

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HANDYPERSONS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PAT @604-319-5557 Small renos and handyman projects - 25 yrs experience - just relocated from Langley. Interior/ exterior to managing new home construction

300

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

LANDSCAPING

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Chilliwack 1 Bdrm Cozy Cottage. Very Clean, w/back yard. $650+ utils. Avail. Now 604-7297767 or 604-701-1078

ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private large room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $700/m Call (604)795-0397

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

MISC. FOR SALE

Bean Counters

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REAL ESTATE

TAX PREPARATION starting at $50.00 includes e-filing.

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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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 New SRI Manufactured Homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. Park Spaces Available Repossessions 1974 - 2010

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

Call Cathy at: 604-819-8888

AUTO SERVICES

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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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

812

Tom Thompson Auto Glass

745

.Dan Knoke Trucking 1-888-794-3388

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

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RENTALS

$1100 per month Utilities not Included

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Floyd Chester Thompson, also known as Floyd Thompson, Floyd C. Thompson and F.C. Thompson, deceased, formerly of 219-12258 224 St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 8Y7, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the administrator, Solus Trust Company Limited, 1201- 510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1L8, on or before April 4, 2016, after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Solus Trust Company Limited, Administrator

THE WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien Act and MY Mini Storage.

Mitchell Ogden Mark Ekman & Desiree Derstrom Take notice that the personal effects located at: 44335 Yale Rd. West Chilliwack, B.C. will, if not claimed by March 17th be disposed of accordingly.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager.

MY Mini Storage 604-703-1111

1 bdrm modular Yarrow...$1150 4 appl., f/p, big yard

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

1 bdrm suite ....................... $600 Promontory f/s, w/d, patio, util incl

2 bdrm suite ....................... $725 f/s, shared laundry, utilities

3 bdrm suite ..................... $1375 1100 sq ft, 5 appl, gas f/p, internet and util inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d f/s, d/w, w/d, 1.5 bth, family rm, carport

3 bdrm+den twnhse.........$1295 4 appl, 1 bth, 1200 sq ft

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CONTRACTING

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HOME REPAIRS/PAINTING

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Registered Victim Services Counsellor

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etc.

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