The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 10

10A THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Wednesday, February 5, 1975 Obituaries Smdls off too cousucills umefl bud The extra funds for the building account would be a great help, he said. At present the chamber does not pay rent for its office space. The day may come, said Mr. Wolfe, when the chamber will have to move and there is presently no alternative space available. A building committee will be the construction classes to take on the building of the office.

The chamber would acquire the specifications and supply the material he said. Because the chamber is not a profit-making organization, he added, their prime source of funds for such a project is through grants. her husband John. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Abe (Tina) Martins, Lethbridge; Mrs.

David (Helen) Wall, Russia; Mrs. Helmut (Mary) Doerksen, Sardis; Mrs. Albert (Elizabeth) Kroeker, Rosedale; Mrs. George (Agnes) Ruschke, Chilliwack; Mrs. Walter (Helen) Seeman, Yarrow, and Mrs.

George (Louise) Panpuch, Winnipeg; one son, Henry Fast, Winnipeg; 34 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. (Thursday) at 1 p.m. in Henderson's Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Gladys Evelyn Robertson who died February 1 at her residence, 838 Yale Road East, Rosedale. Rev.

B. B. Smyth will officiate. Mrs. Robertson was born on January 3, 1915, in Coaticook, Quebec, and she had lived in this area for 21 years.

She was predeceased in 1969 by her husband Andrew "Scotty." She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ina Drescher, Chilliwack; Mrs. Andrea Linklater, Rosedale, and Mrs. Alice Laughton, Calgary; seven grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. MRS.

KATHERINE FAST Funeral service for Mrs. Katherine Fast was held Friday in Broadway Mennonite Brethren Church. Pastor Henry Warkentin officiated and interment was in IOOF cemetery. Woodlawn Chilliwack Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs.

Fast of 44 Broadway Street died January 27 at 522 Clayton Avenue. Pallbearers were Hank Kroeker, Jack Doerksen, Henry Doerksen, John Ruschke, Gerald Ruschke and Harry Seeman. Mrs. Fast was born on January 12, 1888, in Ukraine, Russia, and had lived in this area since 1948. Mrs.

Fast was predeceased by Chilliwack and District Chamber of Commerce approved their proposed 1975 budget during the directors meeting Tuesday. Still needed to make the figures balance though is the approval of a request for grants from the city and township President Bill Wolfe noted the chamber is seeking a 21.3 per cent increase in services grants from the two councils. Costs are up about nine per cent from 1974, he said. The remaining 12 per cent would go into the chamber's new building fund. The fund has been set up with $2,001 net income from 1974 and a $1,000 donation pledged by a local businessman.

It is hoped within the next few years to acquire a permanent home for the chamber. Chamber manager Roy Appleton explained last year the two local councils contributed a total $6,823. The chamber is hop- formed to look at all possibilities for acquiring a "permanent home" for the chamber. Mr. Wolfe pointed out the senior secondary schools have a construction program and often they are looking for projects.

He suggested the committee approach the school district to see if it would be possible for one of fiT 1 ing for approval of $8,285 in grants for 1975. Estimated expenses for the year show an increase of $2,462 over 1974. The largest increase comes in a $1,500 allotment for tourist booth expenses and erection of tourist information signs. Mr. Appleton said the tourist booth on Highway 9 was broken into last fall and no estimate has been made yet on cost of repairs.

While selling B.C. lottery tickets will likely bring in about $1,000 during the year the chamber must use the funds for community projects. The citizen-to-be-recognized program and an education survey will account for about half of the proceeds. Mr. Wolfe noted a great deal depends on councils' acceptance of the grant requests.

The idea of approving the 1975 chamber budget so early, he said, is to give councils time to consider the grants in their final budgets. concern over the level crossing on Highway 1. The letter notes contracts for the approaches to the grade separated crossing will be called soon. The department of highways is apparently investigating the possibility of putting up additional warning lights. Learned that the work experience program may not get started this spring due to budget restrictions.

The program will apparently begin as soon as possible and a study of possible "employers" is now under way. The proposal is to place students in a work setting for about a week to give them some on-the-job experience. The chamber has pledged $250 for operation of the program. Helped revive Salish Weaving Mrs. Amy Cooper dies Chamber news briefs I mm wfm-A, twit MRS.

AMY COOPER The respect with which she was held by Indians and non-Indians was evident Friday when Henderson's Funeral Chapel was filled to overflowing as residents of this area and Washington State attended the funeral service for Mrs. Mary Amy Cooper. Rev. Weldon Holland, assisted by Miss May McLaughlin, officiated at the funeral service for Mrs. Cooper who died unexpectedly January 28 in her home in Soowahlie Reserve, Chilliwack Lake Road.

She was closely associated with the late Oliver Wells in the reviving of Salish weaving and the taping of the language, stories and history of the Fraser Valley. The booklet "Salish Weaving primitive and modern" was dedicated to her by Mr. Wells who was the author. As an Indian historian she also assisted other writers. Mrs.

Cooper was born on April 4, 1885, in Seattle but came to British Columbia as a small child. Mrs. Cooper was one of the native children who moved from Rev. C. M.

Tate's school into Coqualeetza Residential School, Sardis, now Coqualeetza Project. She became proficient in music, English language and household wish the church be rebuilt as she felt it was important for children to continue to attend Sunday school." Mrs. Cooper was a member of Soowahlie Homemakers Club until her eye sight failed. In 1971 she received a Centennial medallion. Interment was in Soowahlie Reserve cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Clifford Walker, Peter Commodore, Norman Commodore, Norman Wealick, Huebert Williams and Roy Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Brent Galloway, John Bromley, Andy Lorenzetto, Jack Cootes, Bill Hipwell and Ed Kelly, Sr. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her husband Albert Cooper, former chief of Soowahlie Reserve; one daughter, Mrs. Olive Williams, Deming, Washington; three sons, Ernest Commodore, Seattle; Andrew Commodore and Ted Cooper, of Soowahlie; 24 grandchildren, 101 greatgrandchildren and 66 great-great-grandchildren She was predeceased by her first hus: band, William Commodore; one sister, Mrs.

Agnes Smith, in 1973, and her brothers, Solomen Wealick, in 1974, and George Wealick. Having cashed her Family Allowance Cheque without obligation at Auld-. Phillips, Mrs. S. Vodden, 11225 Jesperson Road, R.R.3, Chilliwack, (on right), is the lucky winner of $50.00 at Auld-Phillips regular month-end draw.

Sales clerk Mrs. Joyce Smith is shown making the presentation. At their regular meeting Tuesday, directors of the Chilliwack and District Chamber of Commerce: Learned that the 1975 citizen-to-be-recognized will be honored at a special dinner March 24. This year tickets for the dinner will be sold in advance only. Heard from George Langbroek, chairman of the merchants' association committee.

Mr. Langbroek noted he hopes the committee will become an "umbrella" over the other community merchants groups. Ideally, he said, the committee will help bring together merchants from the city, township, Southgate Shopping Centre and Cottonwood Corner Mall. It will give everyone a chance to sit down together and "talk the same language," he said. Were told of a tourism committee plan to find students willing to operate the tourist information booth under an Opportunities for Youth Grant.

A grant application has been received and the committee will be approaching the schools looking for students willing to apply. Received letter from B.C. Hydro thanking them for their MRS. G. E.

ROBERTSON Cremation at Victory Park Crematorium will follow the funeral service tomorrow arts while retaining a good command of the Halkomelen tongue as spoken by the Stalo tribes along the lower Fraser River, She devoted her life to the preservation of the native language and crafts. Mrs. Cooper attended Soowahlie United Church regularly until it was destroyed by fire a few years ago. A spokesman said "it was her last MRS. AMY COOPER Norman Studios photo WA7I IP Third Week February 6-12 Alkyd or Latex Semi Gloss, High Gloss Enamel, Alkyd or Latex Floor Enamel, Urethane and Alkyd or Latex House Paints.

$3.49 $3.69 qt. CHILLIWACK BOWLING Quintet Affair Feb. 9 1 pm Parklanes Recreations 13 Victoria Ave. E. Teams comprised of one bowler from each of five age groups.

'Jack Gillespie 795-7177. BOWLING Mixed Couples Tournament Feb. 7 7 9 pm each night. One woman and one man per team, any age. Chilliwack Bowling Centre .124 Young St.

South. D. D. Hartley 795-9614. DELTA CURLING Men's Open Curling Bonspiel Feb.

6, 7, 8, 9 South Delta Recreation Centre 1320 56 Street Delta. Hosted by Tunnel Town Curling Club. 'Walter Sawatsky. 943-9219. $44 m37 FOGS A PAINTS SAVE UP TO $4.60 GALLON Our Fiesta label is being re-designed, so we are forced to clear all of our present store and warehouse stocks at drastically reduced prices.

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Ready mixed High Gloss color are slightly higher in price. Chorus; Church Choirs; String orchestra and wind instruments. 600 voice Massed Choir will sing works by Benjamin Britten, Joseph Haydn, Charles Ives and others. "Conductor: Mr. Don James 485-4962.

SECHELT CARPET BOWLING Senior Citizens Tournament Feb. 10, 17 2 pm. Legion Hall Mermaid St. Sechelt. 'Mr.

J. Derby 885-2403. DANCING Old Time Basket Social Feb. 12 2 pm Legion Hall Mermaid Street. Sponsored by the Senior Swingers Old Time Dance Club.

Old Time costumes. Food Basket Auction. Music by local Hill Billy Band. Scott 886-2916. SQUAMISH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Feb.

10 to 16 Sponsored by the Squamish Recreation Adult Education Commission; Visual Arts Displays in the Shopping Centre, Schools, Church Halls, throughout the Community. J. Ellison 892-5228. SURREY VISUAL ARTS Exhibition of prints, drawings, ceramics and weaving by Surrey artists Feb. 6 thru 12 Surrey Centennial Art Centre 13750 88 Ave.

"Stephen Chitty 596-7461. VOLLEYBALL Elementary School Tournament Feb. 8 9 am to 3 pm Queen Elizabeth Secondary School Gymnasium 9459 136 Street. 500 elementary school boys and girls. "Bruce Rutherford 581-0407.

Wallpaper Pre-Pasted, Washable Wallpaper Good selection of patterns and colors at this special price. Sold in double rolls only. Was $3.59 Double 99 fl 99 gal. qt. Roll.

$98 DEROCHE FESTIVAL Winter Festival Fun Night Feb. 9 Pot Luck Supper, Games. Deroche Recreation Commission North Nico-men Rd. S. McKamey 826-6174.

KENT SKIING Family Ski Tournament Feb. 8-9 10 am 4 pm Hemlock Valley Recreation. Participants Kent, Harrison Mission Municipalities. 'J. Connor, Harrison Mills.

MAPLE RIDGE THEATRE "THE LILIES OF THE FIELD" Feb. 6, 7, 8 8 pm Maple Ridge Elementary School River Road, Maple Ridge. Totally produced, staged and presented by the Haney Theatre Youth Group. J. Bale 463-3493.

INDOOR SOCCER B.C. Winter Festival Indoor Soccer Tournament Feb. 9, 16. Four week round robin featuring 900 players in age groups 7-16. Various School Gymnasia in Maple Ridge.

"Ray Foubister 467-4311. POWELL RIVER FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS Feb. 9 2:30 pm Brooks Junior Secondary School Auditorium 5400 Marine Avenue. Gala musical performances by Elementary School Choirs; Junior Secondary Choirs; Senior Secondary Choirs; Community Was $9.99 gal. $2.99 qt.

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Good quality stain Rolls only. Was $5.98 stain res as $5.98 Do 5178 A programme of the Community Recreation Branch BRITISH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT $jgtt DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY i-m-" Hon Ernest Hall. Minister Colby Deputy Minister For detailed listings of all Winter Festival events, pick up your free "Schedule of Events" folder at any B.C. Branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Recreation Office or any Office of the B.C. Automobile Association.

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