The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 1

In This Section Mbt Chi February Is Heart Month In Canada Obituaries Jr. High Notes Weather For Women Sport page 3 page 3 littt page 3 pages 4, 5 pages 6, 10 pages 8, 9, 10 Classified SEVENTY-SIXTH YEAR, NO. 43 THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, FEB. 15, 1967 10c PER COPY 26 PAGES Big Drainage Plan Hailed: Goes Forward To ARDA More Interchanges "As Traffic Increases" zaiY Jv "FRISKY" FRED MILLAR, Chilliwack Progress Printers Devils' playing coach (from left), CHWK's Harold "Rocket" Roberts, CDHA president Cyril "Boots" Boutilier, Norm "The Red Baron" Friesen of the Statics, and Devils' Al "Splinter-Stick" Zilke all lay claim to coveted Schmockey Chumps trophy. "Devils" won laughable game 5-4, but lost cup to elusive Game Saturday was a feature of Minor Hockey Night A report by the construction branch of the Department of Highways say more interchanges on Highway 401 will be built "as traffic densities increase." The information is contained in reports presented along with Highways Minister P.

A. Gaglardi's speech to the legislature Wednesday. The report notes that there is now a complete four-lane facilities between Second Narrows bridge and the Agassiz turn-off. "The first new interchange, for which a contract was awarded in December, is at Lickman Road," says the report Statistics indicate that the Highways Department's district allocation for Chilliwack (Chilliwack, part of Dewdney, part of Yale Lillooet and part of Langley) is $174,825 this year. This is the fourth lowest figure in the department's 31 engineering districts.

Gifted Art Student Drowns At Alert Bay Dog Problem: Township Plans Municipal Licensing Scheme Students Hear Talks On Careers A careers afternoon was held at Sardis Secondary School yesterday. Representatives of var-ous fields of employment were on hand to discuss career opportunities and requirements with the New Township Bylaw Seen As First In B.C. into the proposal. Other members included Nelson Johnston, George Putnam, Peter Koehn, David Epp, Hugh Ferguson, Adrian Prinse and District Agriculturist George Cruickshank. Water escape routes considered were th McGillivray Creek, Semiault, I Creek and branch and the Hope River.

Township engineer E. M. Pucher, in a written report, indicated it was extremely difficult to forecast a realistic cost figure. However, this was his rough approximation: Correction of profiles and cross sections, cleaning banks and surrounding area, elimination of swampy areas, replacement of bridges, culverts, on Hope River, approximately 1 Creek, plus branch, from Upper Prairie Road to Yale Road East, Semiault Creek, about 50,000 feet, intake building at east end of Hope Slough with fish screens, gates and eventually a new short channel, pump station (if necessary) at west connection of Hope River with Fra-ser, investigations, engineering plans, $150,000. Total is $660,000, plus another $200,000 if the McGillivray Slough is brought in.

The special committee estimated that 20,000 to 40,000 acres of land in the area would be affected to a greater or lesser degree by cleaning out all of the waterways mentioned. The committee added: Effective escape of surplus water would result in greater productivity of the land affected, wider selection of crops to be grown and improvement of the economy of the area. Generally lower water-table would greatly benefit urban areas already established on low land surrounding the City of Chilliwack. Effective cleaning out and establishment of the proposed waterways would form the basis of future projects, such as providing available water for irrigation, possible recreational facilities and beautifying of banks, greatly enhancing the area. In a special report.

Dr. Mills F. Clarke director of the Canada research station at Agassiz, said the 1961 soil survey of Chilliwhack showed that 20,215 acres 40 per cent of the farm land required some amount of drainage. Out of the total, 25 per A major scheme which would improve drainage of at least 20,000 acres in Chilliwhack municipality was unveiled to councillors Monday. And council was enthusiastic enough to approve it in principle and forward the proposal along to the British Columbia ARDA committee.

If it qualifies as a potential ARDA project, the senior governments would pay for preliminary studies. Actual cost of detailed engineering, physical improvements and installations would be shared one third by Ottawa, one third by Victoria and one third by the municipality. Work could be phased over a number of years. It was emphasized that, although the scheme is being passed along to the provincial ARDA committee, the municipality is not committed at this stage. A special committee headed by Coun.

Leslie Russell was responsible for looking be charged 30 cents per lineal foot of frontage. If a sidewalk were built only on one side, the charge would be 20 cents for residents on that side of the street, and 10 cents for people on the opposite side. Then, if a sidewalk were put in on the opposite side later on, the same cost-split would apply, bringing both sides up to 30 cents per foot. Council's portion of the cost can be paid out of current revenues, or by borrowing. It was pointed out there may be special cases where a sidewalk or other local improvement has a much wider benefit than to the individual residents fronting on the street.

A sidewalk serving a school was cited as one example. In these cases, council can authorize a greater proportion of the cost being paid for out of general revenues, with less cost to the individual resident. The bylaw is being given further consideration and will come up for final passage at a future council meeting. Tag Day Approved Permission for Columbus Charities Association to conduct a St. Patrick's tag day during March in the municipality has been granted by municipal council.

Marshall's work was featured at a show arranged by Chilliwack Community Arts Council late last year. Marshall silk screened his Indian art for reproduction on some 1,800 Christmas cards last year. The Sheyaya Club sold the work and realized about $100 on behalf of the Mamallah Kindergarten at Vedder Crossing. Plans were being made to include his work in a show featuring the work of Indian artists at Hycroft Towers, Vancouver, next month. "He was one of our most outstanding art students," commented Chilliwack Senior Secondary School principal James Y.

Halcrow. "I know that our other senior art students are extremely upset about the whole thing." Marshall was one of five men who were on board a 12-foot outboard motorboat which swamped within a short-distance of the dock Saturday. Two were rescued. Skin divers recovered the bodies of two other men, including Marshall. One other was still missing and presumed An outstanding art student, formerly attending Chilliwack Senior Secondary School, was one of the victims of a drowning accident at Alert Bay Saturday.

He was 17-year-old Marshall Speck, who from spring until November last year was studying in Chilliwack under a Department of Indian Affairs scholarship. He spent a short time at Chilliwack Junior Secondary School and then transferred to Chilliwack Senior Secondary. Regarded as an outstanding artist with exceptional potential, he was the son of Chief Henry Speck of Alert Bay, one of the top artists of the Kwakiutl nation. MARSHALL SPECK A bylaw believed to be the first of its kind in the province was introduced by township council Monday. Instead of paying a percentage of the cost of curbs, gutters and sidewalks the usual practice in most municipalities residents will be charged a fixed rate of 30 cents for each foot of frontage, paid annually for 10 years.

The council will pick up the rest of the cost, which will vary according to the project. A revolving fund will be set up to take care of the ratepayers' portion of the cost. Amounts collected each year from residents for local improvements will be paid back into the fund. Said a council official: "What we are going to do, in effect, is to finance the taxpayers' share of local Improvements for them, rather than issue debentures and put ourselves at the mercy of the money market." Finance chairman Coun. A.

S. Barker said it may be necessary to change the rate for new projects started in future years. This would be done by amending the bylaw. An official explained to The Progress that, if both sides of the street were curbed and guttered, property owners on both sides would Claims under the Sheep Protection Act will be dealt with by the council. However, the council will have to be satisfied that the owner of sheep, goats, poultry or domestic rabbits submitting a claim has taken all reasonable precautions to protect his stock.

Coun. Leslie Russell said the SPCA will continue to be responsible for poundkeeping and enforcement. He said the society is presently paid $400 a month for the service, and officials could foresee no change from this rate. Yarrow Girl Dies In Crash A 16-year-old Yarrow girl died following a car accident early Saturday morning on Vedder Mountain Road. She was Lorna McColm of 41681 Yarrow Central Road.

RCMP said the driver of the car, which went off the road and into a ditch, was John Alvin Klassen of 41826 Yarrow Central Road. He was taken to Chilliwack General Hospital and released the same day. An inquest into Miss McColm's death will be held. Bird's Nest Caused Fire Blame a bird's nest for one of the most expensive fires in the municipality last year. Investigators checkipg the cause of the Dec.

12 blaze which caused many thousand dollars' worth of damage at the diking board's pumphouse near Chilliwack mountain, found that birds were responsible. The official report states that cause of the fire was a short-circuit in the three-phase service conductor panel and control switch. What apparently happened is that a bird's nest, during a time of heavy rains, was forced down between large copper bars. The wet bird's nest acted as a conductor between the bars, and caused a short-circuit. Extra Policeman Sought By Township Township council on Monday agreed to apply for an extra man on strength of Chilliwhack Municipal RCMP detachment next year.

There are now some 14 men on strength, councillors were told. The RCMP contract was presented to council members. Officials said it contained no change from the previous year. A new dog control bylaw, setting up municipal licensing with an annual fee ranging from $2 to $10, was given first readings by municipal council Monday. The bylaw, which will come up for final passage at a later council meeting, will also tighten up on enforcement.

Proposed fee structure for dog tags Is: $2 a year for a neutered or spayed animal; $4 for a male dog which has not been neutered, and $10 for an unspayed female. If given final passage, the bylaw will come into effect May 1. Municipal officials explained they needed the time to investigate purchase of suitable tags, etc. The bylaw is the upshot of recent meetings at which problems posed by marauding dogs were emphasized. Council plans to set up a $1,000 fund to pay for claims under the Sheep Protection Act.

Income from licences and fines will be paid into the fund. If the council finds itself with a "profit" over and above the $1,000 at the end Car Dumping In Bailey Pit Area? Township council is planning to open up an area in the vicinity of Bailey Pit for the dumping of car bodies. A resolution calling for this action, and recommending that a five dollar fee be charged in each case, was passed by council Monday night. However, it will be some time before the action is officially ratified. Officials said an amendment will have to be made to the garbage control bylaw, and possibly the contract with the garbage dump superintendent will have to be renegotiated.

Council's action follows months of discussions and investigation. There were wide differences of opinion on how many car bodies Bailey pit could accommodate. Reeve R. E. Britton said he thought the space would be full in six months.

Coun. Harold Clarke thought it would be several years before it was full up. "There's room for five thousand there and then some," he declared. Council members indicated the proposed arrangement is not intended to supplant existing auto wrecking businesses. However, by providing a definite place for dumping, council hopes to remove several eyesores in the district caused by accumulations of old cars and bodies.

"Many of the trouble spots are getting worse," observed Coun. L. E. Russell. of the year, this amount can be credited to general revenues.

Except for the first year, when May 1 is the due date, licences will have to be purchased before Jan. 1. Any dog over the age of four months will have to be licensed, and the licence must be taken out by a person of at least 18 years of age. Under the proposed bylaw, dog-owners are not allowed to let their animals run at large or stray, or to trespass property. While on high-on someone else's private way or other public place, the animal has to be kept on a leash or "under control of a competent A bitch in heat has to be kept confined within a building; a dog known to be vicious cannot be kept unless it is "sufficiently secured to prevent it from endangering the safety of any person or rther If a dog is suspected of having rabies, it must be tied up and seen by a veterinarian.

If the rabies diagnosis is confirmed, the animal has to be killed and its head sent to the provincial laboratory. POUND OPERATION The bylaw also lays out requirements for the operation of a pound, and the duties of the dog-catcher. Impounded dogs can be sold or destroyed after 72 hours. Dog-owners who redeem their animals within 72 hours will have to pay $5 pound fee, plus $1.50 per day for boarding. Infractions of the bylaw and the Sheep Protection Act can bring a fine of up to $25.

Night School Meet Rated Big Success More than 50 persons, mainly representing local groups, organizations and professions, attended a meeting on the adult education program Monday night. The gathering, chaired by Chilliwack school trustee Fred G. Leary, was held in the Central School activity room. Mr. Leary said he was highly satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, and many worthwhile ideas were put forward.

Purpose of the meeting was an ideas-producing session and also to obtain community involvement in the program. It is hoped to hold another meeting before the next night school program starts in September. Summing up reports of discussion groups was trustee Mrs. John Friesen, vice-chairman of the board. Adult education director Eric Wood-roof explained the organization of the program.

Second Reading Legislation repealing township council's anti-plumping bylaw was given second reading Monday. It is expected to come up for third and final readings at future council meetings. cent was classed as very poorly drained, 60 per cent poorly drained and the remainder requiring moderate drainage. (Continued on page 3) DON HUDSON (second from left) of Cultus Lake Neptune's Nomads set a record Vedder River from Scheller's Bridge. Gai Aitken of Burnaby (centre) led ladies, Beeby, second right and far right are Burnaby's Bryan Card and Brian Stewart.

time of 46 minutes Sunday in eight-mile race down was fifth of 10 participants. Left is Burnaby's Paul.