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members, Raylene Bussinger. She and Mallard have been co-workers since the Vancouverite moved to Chilliwack to live with Rancourt, so she knew about their hopes. “I just piped up and said, ‘Well if you ever need a surrogate I’ll do it for you.’” says Bussinger. The mother of three and her husband had already decided they were finished having children of their own. Bussinger says she wanted to give Mallard and Rancourt the opportunity to also be parents. “Anybody, no matter if they’re in a same-sex relationship or not, should

hree prolific offenders will not face the justice system for an alleged kidnapping in November as the complainant proved too scared to testify. Charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, unlawful confinement and possession of a weapon were stayed against Jason Arthur Combes in Chilliwack Court Friday morning. And charges of kidnapping, uttering threats, unlawful confinement and possession of a weapon were stayed against Raphael Charles Leon and Richard Joseph Williams in relation to the same incident. The three were among five who faced the serious charges after allegedly kidnapping a 33-year-old man in November. The RCMP Serious Crime Unit found the victim in a house on Landing Drive on Skwah First Nations reserve land just west of downtown. The 25-year-old Williams from Chilliwack was charged immediately with kidnapping, threatening and confinement. A 36-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, also from Chilliwack, were also arrested, and warrants were issued for Combes and Leon. “This incident was a targeted

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Justin Mallard (right) and Brett Rancourt hold their new son and daughter, Sawyer and Jordyn, as photographer Devon Hall takes family portraits at her studio.

Journey to fatherhood for local men a tale of science and community Their two children, Jordyn and Sawyer move in their cradle swings nearby, evidence that persistence paid off. The one-month-old twins were born prematurely which prolonged their hospital stay. Now they nap, bundled in their new home with two sleep-deprived, but elated fathers in the room. Their journey is a well-documented one. Mallard started a blog in November last year called Love and Science—Our Modern Family, tracking

their process of becoming parents in great detail. The online account of their lives has gained them a lot of attention in the Chilliwack community, which Mallard says has been instrumental in the couple achieving their dreams. “I’ve been out here for almost five years now and it’s been absolutely incredible,” he says. “The support, the love, the friends out here are amazing.” In fact, their dream was started in motion by one of those community

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Attempted murder trial judge considers statement BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

Chilliwack man’s attempted murder trial is delayed until August when the judge will decide whether or not the statement the accused made to police will be allowed as evidence. Matthew Alderman is currently on trial for aggravated assault and attempted murder after the Jan. 14, 2013 incident in which he allegedly attacked his roommate, Deborah Halladay. The 49-year-old Halladay testified on the first day of the trial that when she tried to evict Alderman, who she increasingly found to be “odd,” the 25-year-old man put his hands around her neck and strangled her. “‘I want to kill you, why won’t your neck break?’” were Alderman’s words, according to Halladay’s testimony on June 19. In court on June 26, the court heard arguments about whether Alderman’s statement to police should be allowed because the charge was raised to attempted murder and he was not re-read his Charter rights. Crown counsel Paul Blessin argued that, at the least, Alderman’s statement should be included up to the point when he admitted to police that he wanted to kill Halladay. Prior to that, Blessin said, none of the other legal reasons to exclude the statement apply. “This was about as routine and straightforward a statement as we would expect to see,” Blessin said. Defence lawyer Andrew Bonfield argued that at the moment Alderman told police he wanted to break Halladay’s neck, jeopardy changed and he should have been “rechartered.” “Certainly a broken neck can lead to death,” Bonfield said. “He didn’t say ‘I want to kill her,’ but that is what he was saying.” Judge Steven Point told the court he would render a decision on the statement on Aug. 15.

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Bhaktimarga Swami walks with Chilliwack Mountain behind him. The Walking Monk detoured to Chilliwack last Wednesday from his route across Canada.

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haktimarga Swami sits in the lobby of a Chilliwack car dealership and looks down at his

feet. He points to the worn, dirty Crocs below his saffron robes and says, “I’ve been wearing them for too long.” To most people that would be an understatement. Bhaktimarga has walked from Cape Spear, N.L. on a personal pilgrimage to encourage others to get out on foot and connect with the people and moments surrounding them. For this temporary break, he sits in a waiting room love seat, visiting a friend during a detour from his path on Highway 7. Having completed the cross-continent journey non-stop three times before, Bhaktimarga has rightly earned his nickname: The Walking Monk. “You can’t separate walking from spirituality,” he says. “It’s finding out more about who you are inside.” The Hare Krishna monk adds that his mission is to raise awareness of the physical and the spiritual coming together, such as in pilgrimages or

other culturally traditional walking rituals. “What I’m really asking people is: what do you think we did before the automobile?” he asks. “What did our ancestors do?” He raises these questions at stops across Canada speaking to a wide variety of groups—including elementary schools, where he’s a big hit. “The biggest challenge for kids today is to get outside, get them away from gadgets,” says Bhaktimarga. “So when they hear someone is walking through Canada, ‘Explore the world,’ is the message they hear.” That message, he says, is eliciting great response from both the children and the teachers. This time around The Walking

Monk has split his cross-country trip into three sections over as many summers, with the final season coming to a close in Vancouver within the week. He and his crew look road-worn but there’s an undeniable energy in the room. Daruka, the support guide will drive him back to Agassiz in the evening where they will resume from their morning stopping point. A blue-fronted Amazon parrot perched on his shoulder rests its lowered head against Daruka’s chin, showing the toll of the trip more than its human counterparts. The fourth group member, a younger monk, is absent, taking advantage of the break to run errands. Together the band has moved across British Columbia’s mountains, starting this year’s segment in Taber, Alta. They rely on the generosity of people they meet along the way who give them food, or offer rooms and campsites. Often starting as early as 4 a.m., the group breaks midday to get out of the heat, sometimes continuing in the evening when the sun starts to recede.

Sticking to the smaller roads ensures less traffic, but also directs the group through smaller towns and means more interaction with locals. But expeditions of this length don’t always go smoothly, with the most difficult trials along the way involving dogs, wildlife, mosquitoes and weather. “You learn to be a little bit tough out there, learn to take it all in, and always keep the spiritual component in your mind,” says Bhaktimarga. “That’s how you tolerate it.” And while those are taxing days, his patience is often rewarded. The Walking Monk reminisces about a scene at night when he hiked alone under the northern lights, surrounded by lakes and loon calls, watched over by the slivered moon. “It’s not that you have to be in a temple or a mosque or a monastery or a church,” he says. “Spirituality is everywhere, in the atmosphere and the elements.” That reason, says The Walking Monk, is what keeps him walking. ◗ Bhaktimarga Swami visited Chilliwack June 25, detouring from his path through Agassiz. He then planned to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa for the Canada Day celebration.

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Pete and Jo-Ann Mitischev with their surviving dog Belle just a day after their other dog, Ben, was poisoned.

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Chilliwack couple want to warn dog owners after their German shepherd, Ben, died of an apparent poisoning last week. Pete and Jo-Ann Mitischev are devastated at the loss of one of their two beloved animals, and they don’t understand why anyone would intentionally do such a thing. “It just put me into shock,” Pete Mitischev told the Times last Thursday. “It’s heartbreaking.” Mitischev arrived to his downtown home a day before only to find

two-year-old Ben bleeding from the mouth and the anus. The couple took the dog to Family Pet Hospital in Sardis. “They took one look at the dog and said ‘This looks like poisoning.’” The dog was tested for canine parvovirus, which can cause similar symptoms, but it came back negative. Back at home, Mitischev found two rawhide sticks that had been tossed into his fenced in driveway, apparently from the back alley. “My good dog (Belle) came out, went up to the rawhide sticks and immediately turned around and ran in the other direction,” he said.

Mitischev wants to be clear that he does not have 100 per cent proof that the dog was poisoned, but all signs are pointing that way. He also pointed out that, he asked, and animal control has never had a complaint about his dog. “All my neighbours were worried sick,” he said. “Our dog is kept inside at night, they are in a pen inside our fenced yard if we aren’t home. Then we have a six-foot fence. I walk them daily with a double leash. “I think it’s some sick person.” Mitischev called the RCMP, animal control and the SPCA. The file is currenlty in the hands of the SPCA.

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man and a woman with a history of drug charges are in custody after a raid on a 3rd Avenue home last week saw an RCMP officer shoot and injure a pit bull terrier. During the execution of a warrant at the home, a general duty Mountie shot the pit bull that charged at police dog Koda and his handler. “The officer physically placed himself between the pit bull, Koda, and his handler in order to protect them from this threat,” said RCMP spokesperson Cst. Tracy Wolbeck in a press release. “Shooting an animal is not something we ever want to do, however, the protection of the public and our officers was the priority in this situation, and is in every situation.”

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Police investigate a 3rd Avenue property after a drug bust that saw an RCMP officer shoot a dog. The pit bull involved was located a few blocks from the scene by officers and taken to a local veterinarian to receive treatment. Animal control is now looking after the dog. Members of the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Lower Mainland Integrated

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Police Dog Service and general duty members were involved in the raid on the home in the 46000 block of 3rd Avenue. Police found what they believe to be heroin and crystal methamphetamine in the home. Kane Vernon Wilson, 37, and Kirsten Lynn Johnson, 37, both of Chilliwack, are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon. Johnson faces other trafficking charges from May. She is scheduled to go to trial Aug. 28 on possession charges dating back to October 2013, and she faces similar charges from September 2013. Wilson, too, has a history of drug charges and is scheduled to go to trial Sept. 18 on trafficking and resisting arrest charges in relation to an incident on May 10, 2013.

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he price being paid for the cruelty exhibited in a video recently released to the media keeps climbing. It has already rightly cost the jobs of those who allegedly beat dairy cattle at Chilliwack Cattle Sales, and criminal charges are under review. But the tally hasn’t stopped there. The reputation of an entire industry, and the thousands of people who work in it, is now being so sullied it is breathtaking. The anger, hatred and derision displayed in online comments and in social media borders on hysterical. An online petition spurred dairy behemoth Saputo to force the BC Milk Marketing Board to refuse milk from the farm. Tens of thousands of litres of milk were destroyed before officials said they were satisfied with remedial measures at the farm. But that penalty isn’t high enough for the online lynch mob. It’s already convicted the eight dairy workers of animal cruelty, as well as the people they worked for. Now some commenters have branded every dairy farmer in the country as a vicious sadist whose pursuit of profit comes at the cost of the animals in his or her care. To be clear, the behaviour portrayed in that video is abhorrent. But so are the actions of those trying to destroy the lives and livelihoods of so many. To condemn every dairy operation, and maintain that all must pay for the actions of a few is a gross contortion of reasoning and justice.

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ith no apparent sense of humour, the press release issued by Environment Canada declared the danger: “When thunder roars, GO INDOORS!” (All-caps theirs.) The message? June 9 to 15 was “Lightning Safety Week” here in Canada. Sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. Yes, there is a week in our country designated to fret over the danger of electrostatic discharge from above. To be clear, I know lightning can be dangerous. (I know someone who was indirectly affected when a tree he was standing next to was struck by lightning and, so the story goes, the electricity shot through the root system and he was blown off the ground. He was OK.) But I’m struck by the question of whether or not this really warrants a week of national concern. My immediate response upon seeing the press release was to wonder when Haystack Needle Safety Week was going to be. Or Be Careful Of Mooching Friends If You Win the Lottery Week.

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch Let’s lay it out here: Being struck by lightning happens so rarely it is LITERALLY (all-caps mine) a metaphor for something really, really, really unlikely. As in, “I won the lottery?! Wow! That’s like being struck by lightning.” OK, you might not say that, but you get my point. The press release directs one to the Canadian Lightning Danger Map, an online, interactive feature that points out where lightning is currently a threat. At present writing, I’d avoid the Prairies mid-way between Saskatoon and Calgary, and a chunk of land in whatever state is south of Saskatchewan. “Let’s get inside, I can hear thunder!” I imagine a character in a government-sponsored TV ad saying. “Hang on honey, I’ve got an app for

that. Let’s first see if there is lightning danger near us, according to the ‘When thunder roars. . . Go indoors!’” website. Given how fast a lightning strike is, I’m left wondering how much time we really have to consult the map. “The Canadian Lightning Danger Map (CLDM) represents areas at greatest risk of being struck by lightning in the next 10 minutes,” it says on the site. OK, that’s good. “Times are expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).” Um, what’s that? “The interval between maps is 10 minutes. Please re-fresh your browser to ensure you have the latest map.” Got that? So not only are you dealing with a natural phenomenon that happens so fast that, again, it’s literally a metaphor, and you see the effect before you hear the sound it makes—it is LITERALLY faster than the speed of sound!—you also need to refresh your browser to make sure it hasn’t been eight or nine minutes since the last posting of dangerous spots. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for safety,

but I just wonder how worthwhile this website and campaign really is. From helicopter parents at the park in suburbia, to so-called “chicken buses” in Guatemala, I’ve seen a fair spectrum of how safety issues are managed around the world. In Canada, where we may have a front-page news story when a child is mauled by the family dog. In Greece, it’s not even newsworthy when actual packs of feral dogs terrorize people in public parks. In Canada, we warn people not to stand too near the tracks when a train arrives. In India, they are stacked threedeep on top of cattle cars to get around. In Canada, we aren’t allowed to get near the animals on a chicken farm. In Guatemala, as the above anecdote implies, people pile in and on to buses heading every which way with whatever they can carry, including poultry. But don’t listen to me. Playing outside in a warm thundertorm may seem like a fun summertime activity. Be careful, though, you may just win the lottery . . . if you know what I mean.

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Editor: I have been through the vivisection labs. I have seen the calculated cruelty inflicted on helpless animals, which our government condones and funds with my tax dollars. I have seen the videos of dogs being skinned alive for their pelts to make handbags. I have seen horrors perpetuated in slaughterhouses, where bets are made as to how fast one could shoot and gut an animal. The horses’ hearts were still beating as they landed on the floor. Here in Chilliwack the brutalizing of dairy cows who provide the milk we consume fills me with the same rage and disgust, not only at the perpetrators but also at the stupid government who promote and aid factory farming, the source of the poisons we purchase and consume. The objective of factory farming is the almighty dollar, the green God these people go to church on Sunday to worship. Stressed animals are toxic. Consumers are being hoodwinked that these products are safe and wholesome. They are not. The best way to combat this outrageous fraud is boycott their products. The loss of revenue is the only stimulant these monsters understand. If there is any form of justice in this country, which is doubtful, these poeple should be jailed and prohibited from keeping animals, period. It is well known that the most vicious, sadistic criminals have a history of animal abuse. What does that tell about these individuals? Sylvia Philbrook Chilliwack

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Kids suffer in I want more school fight for students Editor: The two titans are still at it, as job action by B.C. Teachers’ Federation continues. This reminds me of an old African proverb: When the elephants fight, it’s the grass that gets trampled. Meaning, kids are the ones who are suffering. To claim that strikes do not hurt kids’ education is simply absurd. True, each side in the dispute has some valid arguments, and it’s not all black and white. However, as Rodney King once said: “Why can’t we all get along?” Even more than money, the way I see it, the fight is about respect. Paraphrasing another Rodney, the comedian Rodney Dangerfield i.e., “We get no respect.” Teachers definitely deserve their due. On the other hand, let’s not lose sight of the bottom line, namely accountability for results as student achievement. Schools really need to be judged on the value they add. When 42 per cent of Canadian adults are having low literacy skills (according to Statistics Canada ), I say, “pox on both houses.” The system is broken. Let’s fix it—and fast! Dr. Lal Sharma, former professor, school trustee Chilliwack

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Editor: I want more. My goal for each student is all of my classes is that they be successful and demonstrate their learning. To help achieve this I have a “no zero” policy. It means I expect every student to complete every assignment and project, no matter how small. It isn’t easy and I’m not always successful with every student, but I want to tell you about one. He was a challenging student in a Grade 7 sewing class of 30—off task behaviour, distracted, disengaged. Grade 7 sewing is chaotic—kids all over the place, everyone wants help at the same time, jammed sewing machines, and a list of 15 who are waiting on the board. . . . Somehow, and with the help of an education assistant who was in the class for two or three other students, we got this student to complete the small amount of “book” work I require, and the first small sewing projects. I remember the day he looked at his mark for what he had done so far and realized he could get an “A”. Something happened for him, and the problem became trying to get him to put his name on the board and wait for help, instead of trying to “budge the line.” I think he was the first one to complete the major project, and he earned his “A”. This is what I want for every student I teach. Learning, achievement, success. I want them to

leave my class feeling like they “can” and I hope they can take a little of that feeling into everything they choose to do in life. I think I’m pretty good at my job, even with the big classes and high numbers of students who need extra help. But I can do better. I can do better with smaller classes. I can do better with fewer students who need extra support. I can do better with a budget that meets the needs for equipment and supplies. B.C. can do better. Fund education the way it should be. Invest in kids. Invest in our future. Paula Aquino Chilliwack

Is this our labour peace? Editor: During the election, Christy Clark promised 10 years of labour peace in public education. If this is peace, what is the war going to look like? Teachers have been doing more for less for over a decade. Graduation rates are up, and the 2012 PISA assessment of 15-year old students shows that among 65 participating jurisdictions, B.C. ranked second in reading, third in science, fourth in computer-based problem solving, and 10th in mathematics. Compared to other provinces, B.C. was first in reading, science and computer-based problem solving, and second in mathematics. We have achieved this despite funding per student that is $1,000 less than the national average, and a student-to-teacher ratio two students higher than the national average. Yet rather than give teachers a thumbs up, this government consistently elects to show us a different finger. What we really want is a helping hand. Teachers both want and deserve the restoration of language governing class

size, class composition, and specialist teacher staffing ratios that was illegally stripped from our contract in 2002. We want this because we care about kids and the quality of their education, and because students with special needs need to be properly supported. We deserve this because we already paid for it. Contrary to assertions by this government, restoring the stripped language would cost less than $190 million a year. It would require hiring approximately 2,000 teachers, and increase

educational spending in B.C. by about four per cent. The government claims it would cost over $1.67 billion, an obvious lie that insults the intelligence of us all. In 1998, teachers gave up salary to get this language into our contract, and when the BC Liberals illegally stripped it away, they did not restore our salaries. That means that for the last 12 years teachers have been paying for something and been given nothing. Now that the Court has ordered this stripped language restored, the government

has announced its intention to ignore the ruling. We protest the ongoing violation of our civil rights and the abuse and neglect of our kids, yet we do so peacefully and with respect for the law. In contrast, the government has provoked teachers to strike, violated our constitutional rights, ignored the Court, and imposed upon us legislation that erodes our wages and eliminates supports needed by our students. Then they call us militant. Rob Bogunovic Chilliwack

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› Faith Today BY JOHN SOVEREIGN St. Thomas Anglican Church

ead Genesis 21: Every family has its struggles. Few can say their story of strife goes back around 3,000 years. In the dramas we see unfolding today around the Holy Land, we can trace a deep root of bitterness to the half-brothers Isaac and Ishmael, sons of one father and different mothers. Abram, the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, was the husband of Sarai. It was a barren union, yet God had clearly told them they would have a child. God’s promise seemed to take forever. Finally, Sarai and Abram agreed that her Egyptian servant Hagar should be a surrogate. Abram’s union with Hagar produced a son, named Ishmael. To this day there is a sect of Islam calling themselves Ishmaelites.

Remembering Hagar The joy of a new child was interwoven with a growing discord between Sarai and Hagar. Hagar reminded Sarai in a thousand ways of her new status as mother of Abram’s heir. The bitterness grew. In due course, Sarai herself became pregnant and bore a child, named Isaac. On the day when Isaac was weaned, the family gathered to feast— it was the custom then—and something happened. No one knows exactly what it was. The Jews tell the story one way, the Muslims another, and the Christians yet another way. Sarai was enraged as the collected insults and slights of Hagar and her son boiled over. She determined to get rid of Hagar and of Ishmael. Against his own heart, but reassured

by divine revelation Hagar and Ishmael would be okay, Abram agreed. He gave them what he could, and they headed off into the wilderness. They ran out of water, and as death neared, God showed Hagar a small spring. The Bible tells us that Ishmael went on to father a “great nation.” Most Arabs and indeed Muhammad himself trace their ancestry back to Ishmael. In the Christian view, we focus on symbolic, spiritual aspects of the story. For Abram and Sarai, desperate to have a child, it seemed too much to just wait for God’s promise to come true. The years passed, and hope faded. Thus it was that they concocted the plan to have Hagar stand in to bear a son. The results were ironic, and set in motion a history of suffering and con-

flict to this day—within the mystery of God’s saving grace. Although Abram and Sarai are considered ancestors of all who live by faith, in life they stumbled repeatedly. Through it all, a deep trust in God developed and grew. No matter that they took things into their own hands. No matter that others in their story showed God more fear and respect. This ancient couple’s story resonates with our own experience of personal unfaithfulness, difficult situations, and bitter consequences. What does it take to receive God’s promise in our lives? What does it take before we trust God fully? Abram and Sarai were set apart not so much because they loved God in the beginning, because they didn’t always, but because God had chosen them. We see them living out their salvation in the midst of life, learning what it means to be faithful.

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Abram and Sarai’s lives, and Hagar and Ishmael’s too, were enriched by this whole horrible mess. Sometimes it takes a deep and nasty wound to show God’s steadfast care and healing power. Our sinfulness highlights God’s forgiveness and grace. God’s ideas are always the smartest thing to do. Even when life is difficult, taking the easy route is no excuse. Even when things are going terribly wrong, even when faithfulness is going to be costly. Even in the midst of failure. Life is seldom easy, often messy, and the scriptures tell us how others like Abram and Sarai struggled. When God speaks, we know we are healed. When God speaks, we know we are forgiven. When we find ourselves as Abram and Sarai did, in the cauldron of our own sinfulness, God’s grace brings salvation and a way forward. ◗ Rev. John Sovereign is the priest at St. Thomas Anglican Church.

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› News Surrogate comes to the rescue

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“Love was bursting in the studio,” said photographer Devon Hall. co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre. But with Bussinger’s and Wooldridge’s cycles coincidentally matched up, they were able to start with their medication on the first visit to Olive. Of 16 retrieved eggs, 15 were fertilized, and both of the embryos transferred to Bussinger’s uterus successfully took. All that was left to do was wait.

Demystifying gay families After Bussinger gave birth to Jordyn and Sawyer, Wooldridge went to see the new family at the hospital. “Seeing how excited Brett and Justin were, it just confirmed why I did what I did,” says Wooldridge. “I’m so happy that I was able to help fulfill somebody’s dream.” In the same spirit, Mallard and

Rancourt are barely stopping to take a breath, juggling their lives as new parents while engaging with the new community that has grown out of the blog and the connections they’ve made during the surrogacy. They say many of the same-sex couples who want families aren’t aware of their options. So the new fathers are offering guidance and support to people across Canada, trying to help them move in the right direction. “Which is so rewarding for us because the feeling we have being dads is the best feeling anyone could ever ask for,” says Mallard. “And to be able to help another couple have this feeling…” Dr. Taylor of the Olive Fertility Centre is also trying to help spread awareness and create a welcoming environment to diverse families. “Mainstream media has helped to demystify gay families,” she says. “There are more and more gay families with children who are role models, and the entire field of fertility medicine has opened up possibilities that didn’t exist just a few years ago.” Rocking quietly in the living room of their new home, Jordyn and Sawyer aren’t yet aware of the role scientific advances had in their creation. Nor do they know about the community that came together to support their fathers, donate eggs, carry them, and give birth to them. Mallard’s blog tells that story. But when they’re old enough to read between the lines, the siblings will find that it was their dads’ pride, determination and love that gathered all of those elements together to bring them into this world.

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{ DADS, from page A14 } be able to have that opportunity,” she says. But even with a surrogate secured, the couple still faced an important hurdle. “Obviously in our situation, we need an egg,” says Rancourt laughing. Eggs can be difficult to get in Canada because commercial donations are prohibited in the country. With no donor, their only other option would be to go to the U.S. and pay $30,000 for each attempt, according to Rancourt. “We got pretty down about that and we got to the point where we almost weren’t going to go through the process anymore,” he says. “We needed to be able to afford the kids when they came.” Their surrogate, Bussinger, then came to the rescue, approaching her friend Lisa Wooldridge with the idea of donating. “I knew their story, I knew what they were trying to do and that they’re wonderful people,” says Wooldridge. She already knew Rancourt from their baseball league and Mallard had sold her a car. So Wooldridge agreed to be the egg donor, not only drastically lowering the cost of the procedure, but also increasing the odds of conception. “It’s not a simple process to bring an egg donor, surrogate and future parents together socially, medically and biologically,” says Dr. Beth Taylor,

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Kennedi Lalonde, 11, walks away celebrating her dunking of RCMP Staff Sgt. Tom Caverly during Canada Day celebrations July 1 in Chilliwack. Proceeds from the Chilliwack Chiefs dunk tank will go to Animal Safe Haven. Decked out for Canada celebrating, Anthony Goudreault, 9, (right) looks through the stuffed animals available as prizes at the Dogwood Monarch Lions Club mini-putting station. 6542068

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Preparing for a lift during training last Thursday at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Lisa Newell says she hopes to advance to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2015 and beyond. Coach Bill Stewart (inset) changes weight as Newell’s teammate Joanne Bunnin (inset left) looks on, waiting her turn. BY GREG LAYCHAK Special to the Times

hen Lisa Newell first tried her hand at sports, she couldn’t keep up with her peers. In fact, she was sometimes asked to not come back. Newell was at a disadvantage with her teammates and competitors in soccer games and curling matches. They could see each other, the field, the ice and the instruments involved. Lisa, however, is blind and has an intellectual disability. And competition is not always kind. But Newell has come a long way since, finding a niche where she excels. “I’m doing well,” says the 32-yearold. “I’m heading for the Worlds.” The long-time Chilliwack resident found powerlifting, and has since gone on to win gold and silver medals in provincial- and national-level

Chilliwack athletes headed to Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games Special Olympic Games And she’s done all of it despite her weakened arm—the result of a brain tumour. In fact, she brought back silver two weeks ago from a British Columbia Powerlifting Association competition, having hoisted 97.5 kilograms in the women’s deadlift Special Olympic event—a new personal competitive record for Newell. Though she didn’t take gold this time, her friend and training partner Joanne Bunnin took top prize with a 110-kilogram deadlift. The pair train together three times a week with their coach Bill Stewart in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games in Vancouver. While their four other training partners are taking the summer off,

ed,” he says. And so they get back to the rack at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre Gym, Stewart changing the Newell and Bunnin have intensified weights, and the women doing reptheir practice in an effort to win gold etitions under their coach’s instruction. in their home province. They joke “They’ve come with each other s o f a r, I c a n ’ t between sets, even remember but soon the now where they barbell is ready s t a r t e d ,” s a y s and it’s back to coach Stewart. “I business. remember both Both Newell of them struggling and Bunnin are to lift just the bar focused on next in bench press, - Bill Stewart week’s Summer which is only 45 Games, but pounds.” they also share He’s been working with the girls since they started lifting about a a more ambitious goal. If things go well for them in Vandecade ago, but he doesn’t spend couver, they hope to compete in the much time thinking about the past. “I’m focused on what they’ve done Special Olympics World Summer last week at the last meet, more than Games in Los Angeles next year. Fellow Chilliwack resident Ryan what they’ve done since they start-

“They’ve come so far, I can’t even remember now where they started.”

Kuester remembers his trip in 2011 to Athens where he competed in the World games for Canada. “I was very nervous being the new member on the team,” says Kuester, who looked to more experienced members for advice. Inexperienced as he was, the 26-year-old swam to victory in the 25-metre freestyle and backstroke races. Those wins have made Kuester more confident, but he’s still a bit nervous for the Vancouver Games. “A lot more people are going to be watching and cheering for me,” he says. But when the buzzer sounds, Kuester says he’ll do what he did in Athens, Greece: focus on the moment and just go. ◗ The Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games take place at UBC British Columbia July 8 to 12. For more information, including scheduling visit www.vancouver2014.com.

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➤ More and more of us have fewer and fewer dollars to spend in the summer. So why not try a holiday in your own backyard? Starting with Cultus Lake, the Times takes a look at a few tantalizing Chilliwack staycations. Next week: Harrison Hot Springs.

Year of the staycation

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Cultus Lake is always a busy spot in summer months, for good reason. But if you can zip up on a weekday you avoid the weekend crowds.

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ith weekends heading into the mid- to beautifully hot temperatures, that old summer vacation feeling is in the air. But while exotic holidays and spur-of-the-moment road trips might be the first impressions springing to mind, there’s also no place like home to spend your summer holidays. Ah, yes. The staycation. Staycations have become a staple of summer holidays. An afternoon at the lake or a weekend camping in back country, after all, is cheaper than flying to Mexico or heading on a road trip down the coast. And with gas prices on the rise in these warmer months, and a renewed focus on saving or paying off debt for families in the current economy, Canadians are more likely than ever to spend the summer months close to home. According to the Bank of Montreal’s (BMO) 2014 Summer Travel Outlook survey, 55 per cent of survey responders intend to vacation within their home province. While the allure of a tropical vacation can tempt even the most savvy saver, Fraser Valleyians may be surprised at what they’re missing in their own backyard. A successful staycation requires seeing your home town through new eyes, and once you start looking, you might be surprised at what the Valley has in store for the summer. Go on. Plan a day trip. Have a Valley vacation.

tricks to getting a better (and less crowded) experience out of this classic Chilliwack destination.

Plan a destination other than Main Beach Enjoy your own backyard Cultus lake gets its name from the Salish word kul, which means “bad” or “worthless.” This probably sounds all too accurate to Chilliwack folk—one look at the inevitable traffic jams at Keith Wilson and Vedder on sunny weekends is enough to turn anyone screaming in the other direction. On the other hand, there are a few irrefutable reasons why Cultus draws crowds from the Valley, Vancouver and beyond: sand, sun, water, and a chance to relax for a few hours. And while relaxation might be the last thing that comes to mind when you think about Main Beach, there are a few tips and

While the expansive docks and shallow swimming area have an unavoidable appeal, Main Beach has the unlucky honour of being the closest and largest beach at Cultus Lake—which translates to crowds. Instead, drive just a little further and stop at Maple Bay or Spring Bay. They have the benefit of being less crowded, a little more shady, and just as excellent for lounging, swimming, and picnicking. If you absolutely have to be at Main Beach, try staking out a spot away from the main docks. Committing to a longer walk can result in a completely different beach experience.

Avoid the most popular times Pass over Cultus during sunny or long weekends in favour

of heading out on a weekday. Try planning a few hours in the morning or a picnic lunch. Even a weekday evening will be quieter and induce less teeth-gnashing than attempting a trek to Cultus on a Saturday or Sunday. You can also head out to Cultus on a rainy or overcast day, which will pretty much ensure the beach to yourself. While sunbathing is out of the question, Cultus is just as beautiful in the rain—and even if you get a little wet, warmer summer temperatures mean you won’t get too cold. These less popular days are perfect for taking the dog out to throw a ball or go for a walk, without the worry of how your pet will interact with crowds or small children.

Other things to do Hike Teapot Hill. This popular hike is relatively short and gentle, making it perfect for a family day trip. The trail is kid- and animal-friendly, and some brave { See STAYCATION, page A18 }

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{ STAYCATION, from page 17 } souls even bring up a stroller for the very wee. Get out on the lake. Another way to avoid the crowds at the lake is to be on the water rather than the beach. A variety of boat rentals are available at Cultus, from canoes to jet-skis. Rentals run on a per-hour basis, ranging from $20 for kayaks to $200 for more powerful motorboats. Pack a lunch and eat on the water, or make a stop at one of the many tiny, unknown beaches that line the unpopulated sides of the lake. Explore nearby attractions The Cultus Lake Waterpark is a mere hop, skip and a jump away from the lake itself. It can be a day trip in and of itself, or you can tack an evening pass onto the end of an afternoon at the lake. If that’s not quite up your alley, maybe you’d rather

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Amanda Meyer (top photo, right) and a host of volunteers set up shop in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for a few hours of free prom prep last Thursday—offering free manicures, pedicures, hair-styling, makeup and lunch to girls who may not be able to otherwise afford it on the big day. “I did makeup last year for a girl who couldn’t really afford it, and all year I’ve just been wanting to do it again,” Meyer said. “Every girl deserves to feel beautiful on her prom day.” After reaching out on social media for supply donations, Meyer says she was overwhelmed with the support she received— including help from two hair-stylists, a caterer, and makeup and nail artists.

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Head down Vedder towards Keith Wilson Rd, continuing over the bridge and following Vedder until turning left onto Cultus Lake Rd. Enjoy the scenery and follow the road until you reach the lake. Main Beach entrance is to the left and across from the Cultus Lake Waterpark. Continue following Cultus Lake Rd. if your destination is Maple, Spring or Entrance Bay.

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A festival like no other From Bhangra to bagpipes, a diverse lineup in Harrison BY DESSA BAYROCK Special to the Times

f you’re ready to dive into a cornucopia of local and international art this summer, the Harrison Festival of the Arts is the place to be. Stretching from July 12 to July 20, the Harrison village will be home to everything from bagpipers to Bhangra and hitting all the stops in between. Executive and artistic director Andy Hillhouse says audiences will recognize local acts as well as some old festival favourites “That’s kind of a tradition in the festival— bringing back some acts from the past that might have been here in earlier stages in their career,” Hillhouse explains. “We’ll continue to do that, to give an opportunity for local talent to be nurtured here.” Friday night of the first festival weekend is dedicated to local music, including the Langley Ukulele Ensemble and the Sabir Sisters. But some of the acts Hillhouse is most excited for hail from a little further afield. “Right off the top of my head, one act I’m most

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Three one-act plays, including A New York Minute, pictured above, are on tap at the Harrison Festival. excited for is a Scottish and Irish performer— Ross Aisnslie and Jarlath Henderson. They’re pipers, and they also sing and play whistle,” he says. “I saw them recently in Scotland and they blew everybody away. He’s quick to add it’s impossible to choose a favourite act, listing off half-a-dozen others: David Francey, Quique Escamilla, Banditaliana, Mokoomba, the Langley Ukulele Ensemble. “Everything that’s coming, I’m excited about,” he finishes with a laugh. There will be a healthy dose of Canadian tunes between the two festival stages, but also an ample sampling of world music. For eight days, the Harrison beachfront will be

a place where world art meets small town roots to form a single community. “As a curator, I like the idea of that kind of community-level connection in music and art, and I’m offering that idea of community,” Hillhouse says. “In many respects, it fits in with what the festival will always be about—a high regard placed on community.” And as always, the Festival is about so much more than music—an art market meanders along the lakefront both weekends of the festival, and other events include a night of poetry reading, an offering of one-act plays held over from UFV’s Directors’ Festival in the spring, and a crafts and activities day for

children. This is Hillhouse’s first year at the helm of the festival, and over the next few years he expects festival-goers will start to notice a little bit of his personal touch on the festival. For the most part, however, he plans to stick to what he sees as common sense: if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. “I think we’re lucky that the transition was from a healthy place— that’s not always the case with arts organizations,” Hillhouse says. “It’s key to make it clear to the audience that there’s some continuity with the director before and their program—there’s a festival tradition here.” And as the Festival draws closer, Hillhouse emphasizes the most important tradition of the Festival Society: the feeling of community. “When I talk about community, I’m talking as much about the local as I am about the national and international community,” he says. “Bringing people together may not always be within the realm of the mainstream music industry or the mainstream arts, but [it is at] a more grassroots kind of level.” ◗ The Harrison Festival of the Arts begins on July 12 and runs until July 20. More information, and full program guide is available online at harrisonfestival.com, or you can reach the Harrison Festival Society at their office at 604-796-3664. Tickets range from $2 for beach performances to $25 for hall stage shows, with early bird and

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Summery fun at the library BY DESSA BAYROCK Special to the Times

f you happen to pass your local library on a Wednesday this summer, you’ll spot activity spilling out into the green space—and there are a host of ways for you to join in. Pack a picnic to enjoy in Salish Park while you listen to a dixieland jazz band. Bring a drum, tambourine or big bucket to pound as part of a drum circle. Shout out suggestions to the players of Second Storey Theatre as they build a show from pure improvisation. There’s no end to the variety of performance and activities on tap as part of Music and More—a summer-long, weekly community bash that plays host to local musicians, arts and crafts, and other interactive activities. And as a partnership between the heavy hitters of the Chilliwack arts and culture scene—Chilliwack libraries, Chilliwack Arts Council, the Chilliwack Academy of Music and the City of Chilliwack—it’s the best of all worlds. Community librarian Smitty Miller is the force behind Music and More on the library side; she says while the summer series began as a local extension of the Summer Reading Club, it’s grown into so much more. “We’re doing summer reading club, and yet we want summer

Music and More back again for July

activities outside the library around the library,” Miller says. “We hope to partner with anybody else in the community, since we’re all the same sort of people.” Music and More is composed

“We’re hoping families stick around, bring their blankets and chairs, get ready to listen to the music.” - Patty Lawn of three basic parts: first, an hour of kids’ activities, led by a different community group each week. The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve will talk about frogs, the YMCA will host a teddy bear picnic, and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre will lead kids in constructing a multi-media art project using the nature around them—just to name a few. “There is an educational aspect, but it’s also things kids can do together,” says Patti Lawn, executive director at the Chilliwack Community Arts Council. After this activity du jour—which will last around 45 minutes or so— kids and families are both invited to join in with an hour of community

music. A drum circle and the ukelele club alternate from week to week for tunes and rhythms anyone can enjoy. Finally, Music and More evenings wind to a close with a final performance by either a local musician or a theatre troupe, with variety stretching from harmonica to fairy tales. All in all, Wednesdays at your local library stand to be a short and sweet taste of arts and culture in Chilliwack, as well as a reminder of the services and opportunities in your own backyard. “What all the community agencies are trying to do is to not make anything terribly separate,” Miller says. “Music and More is definitely a citywide thing.” “We’re hoping families stick around, bring their blankets and chairs, get ready to listen to the music,” Lawn adds, “maybe bring a picnic with them and just enjoy the evening.” Music and More started on July 2 and runs every Wednesday until August 20, alternating between the Chilliwack and Sardis libraries. Activities kick off at 5 p.m. at the Chilliwack library and 4 p.m. at the Sardis library; the next Music and More will take place on July 9 at the Sardis library. Check www.ChilliwackArtsCouncil.com for a full list of performances, locations and times.

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The largest and most comprehensive Chilliwack Visual Artists Association exhibit of the year, featuring the artwork from all active members, is entitled Movement and is on now until July 26 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Art Gallery. The show includes a variety of media in unique styles.

On the Spectrum The show on now at the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack

Museum running until July 31 is Spectrum by Jutta and Michael Schulz. Prints on metal represent a new art medium, which is done by infusing dyes onto specially coated aluminum sheets. The photographers capture a stunning luminescence of vibrant colour in nature’s abstraction. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors.

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African Children’s Choir The African Children’s Choir returns to British Columbia, and is in

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TO APPLY: please send resume and cover letter to

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Be sure to indicate which position you wish to apply for.

• Groundskeeper

info@cultus.com

• Great Work Environment! • Awesome Staff Functions! • Great Hours!

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patrol

Maintenance & Sanitation:

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• All Positions Start at $10.25/hr. • Paid Training and Uniform Provided

EMAIL: EMAIL L info@cultus.com • FAX: 604-858-2934

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HELP WANTED

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED

Chilliwack Location Full and Part time positions.

Guaranteed hourly rate of $12.00 to start Plus 25% profit sharing. No clientele required. Paid Birthday, Dental & Drug Benefits. Equipment supplied & maintained. Advanced annual upgrading training. Management opportunities.

Call 604-858-8082 for an interview

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL Chilliwack Company Looking to Hire

Residential Plumber 2nd year or more

Call 604-792-5151 MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

First Place

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST

260

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

341

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING

378

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

188

LEGAL SERVICES

287

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

300

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

LANDSCAPING CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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ATTENTION KIDS & ADULTS

Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978

.Access free legal info on BC laws. 604-687-4680

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MOVING & STORAGE

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

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TIMES NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE! Call to apply today! 604-702-5147 Or email us at: lellis@chilliwacktimes.com

6446573

ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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Tired of Long Commutes? We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company which has an opening for a heavy duty mechanic at our Chilliwack Production Facility. The work requires preventative maintenance and scheduled repairs to the neet of forklifts and other mobile equipment. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maintenance program. Must be able to work nexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with materials handling equipment would be an asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certimcate of qualimcation as heavy duty equipment mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement, and a certimcate of apprenticeship. A minimum of 5 years work experience in a related industry is required. Our Company offers: 1. Attractive wages and excellent employee benemts 2. Supportive, engaged atmosphere with change minded management group. 3. Company sponsored social activities We would like to thank everyone who responds, however only successful applicants will be contacted. Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, to: HR@langleyconcretegroup.com

HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

LOCAL HOUSE PROFESSIONALS RENTALS

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

DO YOU WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH?

We Service all Makes

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WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Escape From Stress Massage www.escapefromstressmassage.com Call Lori (604)391-1314

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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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VACUUMS

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Please send your resume: gtasker@acgroup-ca.com

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ASSISTING SENIORS Cleaning, laundry, shopping & more. Call Sheri (604)703-9553

ACR Group located in south Richmond seeks a F/T worker to perform machining on rubber, urethane & some metal. Candidates should have experience in operating various lathes and be able to read various measuring devises. A forklift ticket or exp. driving a forklift is also preferred. 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon. - Fri. some overtime. Wage depending on qualiﬁcations. Health, Dental, Vision & more. We also have a company paid RRSP plan. Must be willing to join the union (UNIFOR).

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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604-793-2200

1 bdrm twnhse............. f/s, coin laundry $$575 bdrmste....................... twhnse . . . . . . . . .f/s, coinf/s, laundry - 575 11 bdrm heat, incl’d $550 $ BUSINESS OF THE WEEK bdrmapt............... Agassiz . . . . . f/s, . . F/S, laundry 500 11 bdrm coincoin laundry, Agassiz- $500 YOU $LOCAL 11 bdrm bdrm ste condo................ heat incl incl’dA $600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/S,f/sheat, - PRO? 550 11 bdrm bdrmcondo.......... apt . . . . . . . . .4 appl,f/s,gasdw, sardis, f/p, gasgasinclincl’d- $$675 650 2 bdrm suite.................... f/s heat incl’d $$700 condo.....6 appl, clf/s,osew/d,to hospigas,tal f/p- $775 875 21 bdrm bdrm+ den apt................... $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f/w, f/p, d/w - 800 22 bdrm bdrm apt condo.......... f/s, dw, gas incl’d $775 twnhse . . . f/s, w/d, f/s,d/w,w/d,gasgasf/pf/p- $$850 800 22 bdrm bdrm twnhse............. 22 bdrm 6 appl bdrmcondo ste . . . ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F/S,2 bath, util incl - $$875 765 22 bdrm suite Prom....... f/s, dw, util incl’d$ $975 bdrm ste . . . .brand new, 5 appl, util incl - 1100 2 bdrm twnhse........ Agassiz 45+,5 appl,1½ bth$$995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . f/s, gas f/p, garage - 975 22 bdrm bdrm hse hse............ newly reno’d, f/s, w/d $1150 $ ste . . . . . . . . . .f/s,. . . .lrge. . .f/s,garage, w/d, utilutil incl’d incl -$1150 800 22 bdrm bdrm................ $ 32 bdrm bdrmsuite.......... apt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. .appl,. .f/s,2w/d,bath,gas,util incl’df/p -$1195 760 www.Frame-Finish.com

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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EXTERIOR HOUSE CLEANING Expires September 30, 2014 New customers only

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CARPET CLEANING LOW BUDGET CARPET CLEANING

Master Technicians Superior Equipment Premium Results

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2 bdrm condo

Master Technician

604-705-2222

6551316

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f/s, Sardis - $750

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GARAGE SALES

9809 CAWLEY Street Multi Family Garage Sale Sat. July 5 - 9 am to 2 pm (no early birds please). Furniture, household items, sporting goods and much more

Chilliwack

45556 Princess Ave

Downsizing/ Moving Sale

Saturday July 5 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

551

GREENDALE 43033 Keith Wilson Rd,. July 5, 8 am - 12 pm. Community Garage Sale. Lots of items!

PROMONTORY - Sat. July 5th 9am-1pm, 5225 Teskey Road Books, DVD’s, CD’s, Video Games, Misc. Housewares and Decor, Barbies, Collector Plates and Dolls

GARAGE SALES

in the Park at Cultus Lake

June 14 - Aug 30

July 5 8am - 1pm

Main Beach Past Giggle Ridge on right hand side

household items, kids stuff

10am - 3pm Vendors Welcome (604)846-6606

Sardis

The Maples 6450 Blackwood Lane

*Produce *Crafts *Flea Market *Home Baking *Fresh Produce *Jewellery *Skin Care* Make-up. Over 60 Vendors Entertainment Weekly 11am-12:30pm

Multi Family Garage Sale

Saturday July 5 8am - 2pm

July 4; 6-8pm July 5; 9am - noon

Toys, house wares, small furniture, books and knick knacks

Garage Sale

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 625

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

706

FIREARMS I will purchase Firearms & Ammunition 604-290-1911

542

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

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UNDER $100

LAWNMOWER GARDENA 380AC hybrid Reel type mower incl. grass catcher $80. 604-

860-0358 Hope ---------------------CHILD CAR seat (model 22858C) expires Dec ‘15 (Eddie Bauer) $50, 604-860-0358 Hope ---------------Fisherman’s FLOAT TUBE $55, 2 canoe paddles $10 ea. (604)860-0358 Hope

526A

$499 & UNDER

SET MATCHED golf clubs, cart, bag $60, Ariens 21” rear wheel drive lawnmower $200, 6 oak dining room chairs $150, All good condition. Phone (604)794-7896

Professionally Cleaned Available Daily! 3 Varieties! Recipes Avail. ~ OPEN DAILY ~ Monday to Saturday 8 - 6 Sunday 10 - 5 604-557-0762 5331 Riverside St., Abbts

(Bring own baskets for discount)

560

MISC. FOR SALE

BERNINA SEWING MACHINE, portable, all attachments. $50. Evolve folding treadmill, 4-5 yrs old. $150. (604)847-0630

MOVING SALE GE custom fridge freezer.....$200 Air Conditioner like new.......$275 Complete V-Tech phone system with 3 receivers......................$35 100 best sellers...............$2/each

604-846-0056 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

Private Licensed Care Community Specializing In Assisted Living, Complex Care & Dementia Care

AUTO FINANCING

OPEN HOUSE: Fri. July 4 - Sun. July 13 11am-8pm 4 bdrm,3bth 2600 sq ft house with walk-in basement. Was $478,000. Reduced To Sell now $448,000 47960 Lindell Road Side of Ryder Mtn See Property Guys.com ID # 149373 and MLS Ph (604)847-0348 Kelly or Ed email roedd@shaw.ca 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

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750

HOMES WANTED

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

HIGHEST PRICES PAID

SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK. New 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central Road. $800-950/mo. Incl. utils. Ns/Np. 604-355-5713

for most complete vehicles

~ FREE TOWING ~

Pick A Part Used Auto Parts 43645 Industrial Way Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2

TRANSPORTATION 809

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

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628 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Time to buy a new car? www.bcclassiﬁed.com

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

WWW.MCEMOTORS.COM

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AUTO FINANCING $

Chwk 3 bdrm mobile home, newly reno’d. $19,900: Pad rent $525/mo. (604)703-8967

6,995

01 BMW 525i Loaded, Auto, 130,000 kms

3,995

05 PT CRUISER Loaded, Auto, 154,000 kms

QUALITY MODULAR HOMES

Leading the industry for over 30 years with product, service and price. Trust in BC Built for ultimate value. Priced from $72.00 sq ft including delivery and set up. 1-800-339-5133

5,995

04 PONTIAC VIBE 4 Cyl, 5 Spd, 152,000 kms

5,400

06 CHEVY COBALT LT Loaded, Auto

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO TOWNHOUSES

752

4,500

05 CHEVY CAVALIER Auto, 4 Cyl, 113,000 kms

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels

• Residential Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • 1 Bdrm from $620 and up

6,990

02 FORD RANGER EDGE Super Cab, V6, 5 Spd

2,995

05 DODGE NEON Auto, 4 Cyl

1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard

6504709

For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca

2 BDRM, newly painted. large priv deck. N/P $695/mo + DD. Avail immed. (604)795-7332 Sardis. new, 2 bdrm, ground floor on cul de sac, yard & patio, Parking, sep entry & laundry, air, 5 appl, n/s, n/p, $1200/m,share util. Avail. now. (604)819-7099/604-819-3252

7,500

06 NISSAN ALTIMA Leather, Loaded

We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”

SUMMER MOVE-IN PROMOTION! CALL NOW! LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm 7 Days A Week

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

QUESNEL Lake waterfront home. Near Likely, B.C. Refer to Kijiji Ad ID 577141020 for info. lenyedy@yahoo.ca

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

Pick A Part is environmentally approved and meets all BC government standards for automotive recycling

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM smaller home $875/m + 1/2 mth dd avail July 15. Phone (604)703-8967 SARDIS Kathleen Dr. 4 bdrm 2 bath duplex, $1325/mo. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1. 604-793-5509

WE BUY HOMES BC

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Have it recycled properly

COTTAGES

1100SF reno’d 3 bed rancher in Abby Bateman. Large lot. RV pkg & wchr. $345,500 Dave 604-557-3347

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn or not bachelor Cabin. $700/mo. Avail now. 604-798-1807

752

24 Hour Nursing Care Beautifully Renovated Community Housekeeping & Laundry Included 3 Delicious Meals a Day

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Sutton Group 604-793-2200

713

TRANSPORTATION

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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1 & 2 BDRM APT

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

810

TRANSPORTATION

6455866

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Top Quality, Fresh Picked Blueberries

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Large, bright units in small quaint building with wood floors. Close to shops & schools. F/S, coin laundry. Heat, hot water, garbage & sewer incl. Cat ok, no dogs. $550/ m. Avail now.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES MSB BLUEBERRY FARM

GARAGE SALES

Saturday Market

45578 Worthington Place

45401 Wells Rd

PETS

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Sardis

GARAGE Sale to Conquer Cancer. 6935 Centennial Drive, July 5, 9-1. Multi family moving sale. All proceeds to the BC Cancer Foundation. Hot Dogs, children’s items, furniture, you name it we probably have it. Come take a look

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MOVING sale - Sun, Jul 6, 8am2pm. 8 - 5950 Vedder Rd, Sardis. Deals on bedroom set, dining room set, sofabed, books, shelves, rug, TV & more.

Tools, furniture, household items and much more

PETS

GARAGE SALES

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive! Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented

6295005 6353866

5,995

10 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 Cyl, 5 Spd, Air Cond.

5,400

09 KIA RIO Auto, Loaded, 88,000 kms

FINANCING AVAILABLE

45895 Airport Road Chwk - 604-701-6008 Dealer #9723

6549780

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 www.chilliwack.com

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted above, on the following items: 1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 2014, No. 4025 (OCP00025) Applicant: City of Chilliwack Purpose: To adopt and include the Official Community Plan 2040 as part of Chilliwack’s regulatory scheme of Bylaws. The OCP 2040 was developed through an extensive communitybased process and sets out the City’s growth management strategy to 2040, providing direction for future development and growth, including urban and rural development, residential and economic development, environmental protection, parks, transportation, recreation and service infrastructure.

4. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4032 (RZ000849) Location: 45236 Bernard Avenue Owner: Eddy Lukaniuk and Deborah Lukaniuk Purpose: To rezone the subject property from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-C (One Family Residential - Accessory) Zone, as shown on the map below, to facilitate the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Location Map:

The OCP acts as a policy guide to Council for short and longterm land use and development decisions, including associated social, economic, environmental and physical development. 2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4030 (RZ000836) Applicant: City of Chilliwack Purpose: To amend the text of the OR-3 (Outdoor Recreation/Resort) Zone to reflect the proposed rezoning of 7830 Patterson Road. The OR-3 Zone currently includes regulations which relate specifically to the subject property allowing up to 6 dwelling units or 100 RV sites, which is inconsistent with the Eastern Hillside Comprehensive Area Plan. As no part of the subject property will remain within the OR-3 Zone, removal of all text referencing the subject property as “Parcel 16” within the OR-3 Zone is proposed. 3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4031 (RZ000836) Location: 7830 Patterson Road Owner: Retriever Ridge Properties Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from an OR-3 (Outdoor Recreation/ Resort) Zone to an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone and an RSV1 (Limited Use Reserve) Zone, as shown on the map below, to facilitate future residential subdivision. Location Map:

5. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4035 (RZ000853) Location: 51180 Yale Road Owner: Joseph Flach Purpose: To rezone the subject property from a CS2 (Tourist Commercial) Zone to a CS1 (Service Commercial) Zone, as shown on the map below, to facilitate the development of an automotive repair shop. Location Map:

6. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4036 (RZ000854) Location: 45905 Collins Drive Owner: Mark Benoit and Linda Benoit Purpose: To rezone the subject property from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone, as shown on the map below, to facilitate future subdivision. Location Map:

Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected by the proposed amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you are unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and address, to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing. All submissions will be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing. These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Thursday, July 3, 2014 to Tuesday, July 15, 2014, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department at 604-793-2906. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Janice McMurray Deputy City Clerk 6556454

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