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                  <text>The collection was compiled by Beverley Ann Felske (Evans) (July 13, 1938 —December 12, 2020). Beverley (Bev) Felske was a founding Director on the inaugural board of directors for the British Columbia Ringette Association, which introduced ringette to the province. &#13;
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Bev was born in Mountain Park, Alberta, later residing in Murrayville (Langley), BC.  She went on to become a longtime Port Coquitlam resident for 57 years. Bev had a career as an education assistant and science lab technician for the Richmond School Board. She was predeceased by her husband Melvin Harold Felske (May 5, 1933 – Sept. 18, 2012), whom she was married to for 49 years. Melvin was involved in Port Coquitlam (Poco) minor sports as a hockey, ringette and softball coach. &#13;
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In addition to being involved with the BC Ringette Association, Bev served many roles, including President and co-founder with the Port Coquitlam Ringette Association, the BC Snowmobile Federation, and ATV BC, which she also co-founded. Bev's passions including ensure that girls had an ice sport to play; advocating for trails to ride; and passing legislation for licensing and registration of ATV’s in our province.&#13;
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Bev and Melvin spent many happy years traveling the province and beyond in their motorhome and snow birding in Palm Springs, CA.&#13;
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Bev Felkse was inducted into the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame on December 22, 2022 and the BC Sports Hall of Fame in November 2023 as a Builder-Coach. Bev is the first person from the sport of ringette inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. &#13;
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The material was collected by Bev Felske and passed onto Ringette BC in 2020 after her death. The material was donated to the West Coast Ringette Historical Society in 2021. </text>
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                  <text>The collection was acquired from Ringette BC.</text>
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                  <text>The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photographs, documents, ringette memorabilia, clothing. </text>
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                <text>Photograph of a Langley Ringette Game </text>
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                <text>The photograph shows four ringette players, possibly from the bunnies or petite (7-12) age divisions during a ringette game on ice. One player in a red and black uniform has the ring and is approaching the side of the net while her team mate waits for a pass in front of the ent. The opposing team's goalie is wearing a red uniform. &#13;
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A sign on the rink's chain linked fence reads "Langley". &#13;
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