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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>New Exhibit:<i> Game On! The Evolution of Sports in Chilliwack<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Chilliwack, B.C. – October 6, 2015</b> – We are thrilled to announce our upcoming annual exhibit
<i>Game On! The Evolution of Sports in Chilliwack</i>. Chilliwack’s sporting history is as long as its history as a community. From the formation of the Township of Chilliwhack in 1873 and for much of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, Chilliwack was made up of many
rural communities that all had their own local post offices, general stores and community halls. D<span style="background:white">ifferences between the rural and urban areas emerged but
</span>c<span style="background:white">ommon to all of Chilliwack’s residents was their passion for sports.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white">While early local municipal councils were</span> preoccupied with the opening and improving of roads and the building of schools, the community rallied together to provide for such public needs as outdoor
and indoor recreational facilities. <span style="background:white">Local athletic clubs sprung up in many communities to sponsor equipment, maintain crowds and fundraise for better transportation for out of town games. Crowds gathered in whatever way necessary
to invest their money, time and skill into their sport.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white">This exhibit explores the role sports have played in building Chilliwack’s cultural landscape. Learn about how sports help distract Chilliwackians from the difficulties of war or what sport was considered
“too violent for our model municipality” (hint: it involved hitting opponents!). New to this exhibit is the addition of listening stations, where visitors can hear athletes discuss their experiences. Listening to those who experienced some of Chilliwack’s
greatest sporting achievements can really bring the events to life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The exhibit will run from October 22, 2015 to September 6, 2016. The opening reception will be held on October 29, 2015 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Museum at 45820 Spadina Avenue.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact: Jane Lemke, Curator at 604-795-9255<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:deborah@chilliwackmuseum.ca">jane@chilliwackmuseum.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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