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Terrorized husband and wife BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

he second of three men who took part in a violent home invasion in Chilliwack was sentenced in BC Supreme Court on Aug. 22. Justice Brian Joyce gave Steven Tkachuk four years in jail for the 2012 breakand-enter where a sleeping couple were terrorized and robbed in their home. Tkachuk was given one-and-a-half times credit for time served, which amounted to 997 days. That means the 45-year-old will serve a further one year and 98 days in custody. The incident involved Tkachuk, David Lee Ganaway, 31, and Marc Cadieux, 42, breaking into a home where a couple was asleep. The trio proceeded to beat the husband, threaten the wife and steal a significant amount of jewelry and cash from a safe. The couple also had family videos stolen and discarded. But worst of all, they were traumatized and have suffered mentally and emotionally. “It’s callous to terrorize people this way in their own home,” Crown Counsel Grant Lindsey told the court during a sentencing hearing in July. Tkachuk’s lawyer, Gurpreet Gill, had asked for three years in custody minus time served. Gill said Tkachuk felt remorse, is a hard-working man, and was duped into the crime thinking he was helping his co-accused, Cadieux, to pay off a debt. Gill also argued during the trial and again at the sentencing hearing that her client did not think anyone would be in the house when the plan was hatched.

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When the sockeye run, experienced anglers stay away BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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ne of the great ironies of recreational sockeye fishing in the Fraser River is that in a season of large returns such as this year’s, many “real” anglers stay away. For sport fishers who hit the waters 12 months of the year, week in week out, rain or shine, the idea is simple: put out a lure of some kind on a hook and try to get a wild fish to bite it. But what’s going on right now at places like Peg Leg Bar bears no resemblance to true sport fishing, according to many practitioners. “It’s not sport fishing,” says local recreational fisherman Matthew Hawkins who does equipment reviews and fishing podcasts with his partner Ryan Enns on their website, fishingguys.ca. “We call it a meat harvest.” When there are literally millions of sockeye swimming past places like Peg Leg the quadrennial anglers come out of the woodwork and practise a technique known as “bottom bouncing” or “flossing.” { See SOCKEYE, page A3 }

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Harrington looking to make another run at council BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

ith municipal elections just 80 days off, more incumbents and challengers are announcing candidacies for various local political offices. One-time candidate Dick Harrington is set to formally announce his candidacy for Chilliwack city council early next month. In a media advisory, Harrington said he would make a short speech outlining his “progressive platform” at the Landing Sports Centre at noon on Sept. 9. The retired teacher, principal and, more recently, NDP campaigner was one of the first to announce he would run in the 2011 Chilliwack election. He finished ninth with 2,206 votes in the bid for the six seats on council despite

the fact the he spent more than anyone else on the campaign, at $18,143. The only incumbent so far to confirm he would run for council is Jason Lum, who finished third in 2011 with 4,423 votes. Lum said he would run in November, adding that depending on how the mayoral race shapes up, he may take a shot at the top job. Young entrepreneur Sam Waddington is the only other confirmed candidate in the race for council at Chilliwack city hall. He was the first to put his name forward in early July. The 24-year-old is the owner of Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors and was involved in The Friends of the Paramount, the group of citizens and business owners looking to save the downtown theatre from demolition. Mayor Sharon Gaetz and the five other sitting councillors are yet to formally announce whether or not they

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will seek re-election. Gaetz said she has made her decision but will announce when she is ready. Couns. Chuck Stam, Ken Huttema and Stewart McLean all said they would make a decision after the summer.

Cultus Lake Park Board An interesting election is shaping up for the five seats on the Cultus Lake Park Board after the makeup of the board changed as a result of provincial legislation. Currently the board is made up of seven commissioners, five elected by residents of Chilliwack and two by Cultus Lake residents. Thanks to the Cultus Lake Park Amendment Act passed earlier this year, the number of commissioners will be reduced from seven to five, and the number elected by Cultus res-

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idents increases to three. The move was aimed to balance of power towards Cultus res- frequently clashed over the years APPROVALS idents and came about as a result of a with the other four commissioners, Production Artist: Art Director: Creative Director: petition started by Sue and Gary Lister. but mostly with Owen Skonberg and It was championed in Victoria by Chil- board chair Sacha Peter. liwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness. has announced that he Production Director: Skonberg Copywriter: Account Manager: The changes are controversial, but would not seek re-election in 2014. seem to be welcomed by many lakers Commissioner Carlton Toews, who have been unhappy with how the however, announced last week that he board is managed for many years. would seek re-election to the board. The divisive politics at the lake led “I ask myself a question before each commissioner Bob McCrea to resign CLPB decision,” he wrote in an email effective Aug. 15. announcement. “How will this deciIn an open letter McCrea said in sion affect the park in the next 100 his 40-year career he had never seen years?” such “blatant disregard” by manageAfter stepping down from the park ment and some commissioners to the board, the City of Chilliwack, as per leaseholders at Cultus Lake. the Cultus Lake Park Act, replaced He said he can better serve the McCrea and appointed local lawyer board by resigning and working over David Renwick to the board. the next three months to “ensure the Local government elections across best candidates get elected.” British Columbia are set for Nov. 15.

‘Meat harvest’ on the Fraser River { SOCKEYE, from page A1 } In the muddy waters of the Fraser River, putting bait or wool on a hook is a charade, according to Hawkins. The fish can’t see anything. The prized sockeye aren’t biting at lures, drawn to the subtle attractants of the sport fisher. No, the salmon being yanked out of the Fraser River at places such as Peg Leg are often foulhooked in the belly, the back or the tail. Spend some time on the bar and you’ll see the “beakers” bragging they have a large Chinook on the line. But there’s a good chance they’ve simply foul-hooked a little sockeye, Hawkins says. “If you’ve got a five-pound fish in the tail, you feel like it’s a 20-pound

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Joyce didn’t buy either argument as mitigating factors. He told Gill that participating in a robbery to help someone else “counts for almost nothing.” Joyce also didn’t accept the argument that the men thought the house was empty since they entered wearing masks and planned to get the contents of a safe, which required someone to open it. Fo r h i s p a r t i n t h e c r i m e, Ga naw ay w a s charged early on and gave up his two partners. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years, eight months, including time served in custody. Cadieux, who has a much more serious criminal histor y, was convicted earlier this year and is facing a dangerous offender designation hearing.

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A constant stream of sockeye are landed at Peg Leg Bar on the Fraser River in Chilliwack on Monday, but the technique used by many is controversial.

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fish.” The flossing technique used is controversial in the fishing community although not illegal. Many sport fishers don’t like it while many simply turn a blind eye. Fish caught anywhere but in the mouth are supposed to be returned to the water, but Hawkins says many of those even caught in the mouth haven’t actually bit a lure, they just happen to be hooked near the mouth. “The fish don’t bite in this part of the Fraser,” Hawkins said. “More often than not the hook will be on the outside of the mouth.” Despite the controversy, there is one thing true anglers such as Hawkins have in common with the “snaggers” that line the banks of easy-access bars along the Fraser River in Chilliwack: “There is something about be able to know where your food came from and bring it home; something fresh and wild.”

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Workshops bring comfort, help de-stigmatize dementia

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ementia is coming to the forefront of public attention, and it’s more common than you might think. Jude Weir is the support and education coordinator for Chilliwack and Hope for Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. She says the population of both Canada and the Fraser Valley is aging rapidly, and it shows. The Society hosts informational workshops all over the province, bringing “Getting to Know Dementia” to Chilliwack in September. The first session, planned for Sept. 3, filled up in less than a week.

“There is an amazing amount of interest,” Weir says. “We’re talking 40 registrants, so not a small workshop.” She’s since added a second workshop on Sept. 4, and is poised to add a third if necessary. Weir says the interest is surprising, but welcome—evidence that dementia is something people are willing to have a conversation about. “One of the things that most people don’t recognize or don’t realize—is Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, but there are well over 50 kinds of dementia,” Weir says. Dementia is a blanket term, applied to a broad range of symptoms and diseases. “One of the most difficult things about dementia is that it’s slightly dif-

tia, family, and caregivers alike. “I think that gives people a lot of hope that they’re not alone,” Weir says. “They look around the room… and they recognize there are a lot of people in their community who are coping as well. Perhaps they see someone they’ve seen at the bank, and the next time they bump into each other, someone initiates a conversation.” The Society offers a variety of services and workshops to help make dementia less alarming for those dealing with it. “Getting to Know Dementia” is their most popular workshop, and they’ll also offer a more advanced series in November aimed at current caregivers. There are local support groups for

ferent with each individual,” she says. But while every instance of dementia is different, there are ways of living well with dementia that apply to every patient. “Each can present a little differently, but overall the changes that the person with dementia undergoes will follow a general trajectory,” Weir says. The most effective tool is information. “With something like dementia that involves you so emotionally, it’s really great to have concrete, factual information to help you step back emotionally and see what’s going on,” she says. But perhaps the most important aspect of the workshop is the way it brings people together in the same room—those diagnosed with demen-

those dealing with dementia, as well as a 24-hour helpline at 604-681-8651. Finally, Weir says her door is always open—she’s reachable by phone and email for anyone in the Chilliwack and Hope area. These measures are designed to bring dementia into the open. While the disease can be extremely isolating, Weir says, it’s important for patients to remember that they aren’t alone. ◗ “Getting to Know Dementia” is offered on Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Hall. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, or to find more info about the workshop or dementia, contact Jude Weir at 604702-4603 or jweir@alzehimerbc.org.

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Fishing village promotes calm BY GREG LAYCHAK Chilliwack Times

n recent years, the turbulent flow of the Fraser River has seen calmer spirits in those who fish its waters. For five years, the Fraser River Peacemakers have worked to bring stakeholders together to resolve conflict along the waterway. And more recently, the Cheam First Nations offered an unprecedented olive branch to the sportfishing community. “Six years ago, from the First Nations it was, ‘Get those sports fishermen off our river,’” said Ed George, Vice President of the BC Wildlife Federation and member of the Peacemakers. “A n d t h i s y e a r t h e Cheam Band opened a campground specifically providing access for recreational guys to go camping, go fishing, launch their boats and spend a day on the river. It’s a beautiful place.” Located in Agassiz, the grounds have been open since July 11 this year, providing campsites and facilities as well a boat launch. For those who want to fish from the Fraser’s banks, day parking is also available. “ We ’ r e w e l c o m i n g in the anglers now and figuring out how we’re going to share this portion of the river, our territory there,” said Darwin

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Douglas, Cheam First Nation council member. While the campground was busy the past few weekends, the boat launch has been steady every day since the site opened, according to Douglas. Boat launching is $10 per day, he said, with annual passes negotiable for people who are setting out frequently over the year. “We’ve had a huge increase in the amount of people fishing on one of our main drifting areas,” Douglas said. “In the past we’d never allow anyone to angle there, but it seemed this year with the campsite, it just seemed natural.” With a controlled system in place, the Cheam fishers can better communicate with the visiting anglers in the hopes of avoiding conflict on the waters—and generate income along the way. “We realized the potential there . . . it’s beautiful riverfront land,” Douglas said. “It just made sense as a business development idea: use our land in a way that is consistent with some of our cultural values—a campsite that is a tourism based business, we’re sustainable, and it’s to do with fishing.” So far, the summer

has been a success at the campground, with only one minor noise incident. “We’re looking to have more of a family-oriented campground there and they thought it was going to be a good place to have a party all night.”

Noise down, lights out and fires doused at 11 p.m., said Douglas. Then along the Fraser River among fishers and campers, there can be peace—and quiet. ◗ For more information visit www.cheamfishingvillage.com.

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he man who tried to rob a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle by threatening a volunteer with a needle and saying he had HIV was sentenced in Provincial Court in Chilliwack on Monday. Keith Silver was handed two years plus a day in jail and banned from owning firearms for life. Silver, who is homeless and has an extensive criminal record, was arrested in late November of last year after he threatened the Sally Ann volunteer in front of the Safeway at Chilliwack Mall and then robbed the Winners store. Chilliwack RCMP and Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog

Services responded to the first robbery, then got a second call at Winners minutes later. The 45-year-old got nothing from the Christmas Kettle holdup as the container holding the money was locked and the mechanism holding it was too large to remove. He did walk away with $300 from Winners after he handed a note to a teller saying he had a gun. Mounties recovered the money and arrested Silver a short time later on Knight Road. He wasn’t carrying a gun but he had a needle. At the time of his arrest, a Chilliwack RC M P s p o k e s p e r s o n called threatening the Sally Ann volunteer “despicable.”

Camping anglers enjoy the riverside view at Cheam Fishing Village in Agassiz, Aug. 16.

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s millions of sockeye salmon swim up the Fraser River and hundreds of anglers flock to popular bars, it’s an exciting time on the water. The influx of sports fishers from across the Lower Mainland and beyond to the Fraser River by Chilliwack brings both good and bad. Anglers spend hundreds and thousands of dollars at shops and restaurants, injecting much-desired money into the local economy. Unfortunately, many also leave behind a trail of garbage left to organizations such as the Fraser Valley Salmon Society to clean up. Hundreds of recreational fishermen (and women) flocked to Peg Leg Bar this week where easy access and abundant fish meant a near carnival atmosphere. As many as 100 anglers stood shoulder-to-shoulder along a couple hundred feet of gravel beside the fast-moving water, pulling fish out one after the other. There are many inexperienced anglers on the water. They are constantly landing sockeye on the bar. And the excitement has led to what some call “fish brain.” The combination of those factors—along with the fact that just about no one is wearing a life jacket— means the risk of a tragic drowning is real. We have already seen close calls this year and we hope to not have to report on a tragedy. Let’s all have fun out there. Respect the fish. Respect the river. Respect your peers. And be safe.

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I describe myself as a freethinker. “What is a freethinker?” you might ask. “Isn’t it just a fancy name for atheists?” The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a freethinker as “one who forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority; especially: one who doubts or denies religious dogma”. What do freethinkers believe? Freethinking or free thought is a philosophical viewpoint, which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, tradition, or other dogmas (Wikipedia). Freethinkers aim to build their opinions and knowledge of the world around them based on facts, on scientific inquiry and evidence and on logic. They do not believe there is enough evidence to support the idea or belief in a supernatural entity or entities or in supernatural phenomena. Many freethinkers also describe themselves as skeptics. Freethink-

BE OUR GUEST A. Murphy ers include atheists, agnostics and humanists. Sounds simple enough but in reality the fear associated with calling oneself a freethinker can be nothing less than paralyzing. Why? We live in a community of churches. We live in a community where, to be frank, religion rules. At one time Chilliwack had the highest ratio of churches to citizens in Canada. “You’re being paranoid! What do churches have to do with being scared of saying you are a freethinker?” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Sounds good, great even, but there’s a catch. They will love you as long as you agree with their religious doctrine, as long as you attend their church, as long as you agree to be silent about

evolution and evidence-based science in the classrooms and don’t worry about your sexual identity because their god will heal you of any confusion you may have. They will love you as long as you conform to and agree with their doctrine, their dogma, their traditions and their faith. But what if I don’t agree? What if I don’t accept your doctrine, your dogma, your traditions, and your faith? What then? What will the consequences be? Will my family disown me? Will my friends ostracize me? Will I be scared to go to the mall because of the nasty comments? Will I get hate mail? Will my house be egged? Will I be shouted down in the Letters section? Will I be prayed for? Prayed over? Prayed at? These are the reasons why freethinkers hide their true selves and yet we are in your churches, your mosques, your synagogues, your schools, and your workplaces. The 2001 Canadian Census found

that 16.2 per cent of the population held no religious affiliation and that 42.2 per cent of residents in Vancouver hold “no religious affiliation.” A survey in 2008 found that 23 per cent of Canadians said they did not believe in a god (Timothy Avery—the Toronto Star). The numbers of people in Canada who believe in a god are dropping. Here in Chilliwack we have a section or column in the Chilliwack Times called “Faith Today” where local pastors provide insight to the community from a Christian point of view. I would like to see a section/column devoted to providing insight to the community from the freethinkers point of view. It’s time Chilliwack truly loved their neighbours and allowed freethinkers the freedom to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint or fear. ◗ A. Murphy is a de-converted fundamentalist Christian. Happy Freethinker. Married to a Humanist. Father of five.

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Young golfers inspiring with their ability and sportsmanship Editor: Roy and I had the honour and pleasure of writing the scores for the B.C. Provincial Bantam Golf Championships hosted by Meadowlands Golf and Country Club on Aug. 21 and 22. What an eye-opener these junior golf pros aged 15 and under are. There were more than 80 participants and 40-plus volunteers who kept the whole event rolling smoothly. I congratulate these wonderful young citizens on their golf skills, many who parred or were under par, as well as all who qualified to play and all had respectable scores. These are scores that most of us will never attain. Events such as this are a win-win situation for the golf club as well as the spin-off enjoyed by the City of Chilliwack. The B.C. Provincial Junior Championship is being hosted this week by Royalwood Golf and Country Club featuring golfers 17 years and under. About half the field who played at Meadowlands will be competing at Royalwood. Again, I congratulate these young folks on their sportsmanship, politeness and skill. We truly enjoyed our two days with them. Roy and Evelyn Zuberbier Chilliwack

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Online: www.chilliwacktimes.com Email: editorial@chilliwacktimes.com Mail: 45951 Trethewey Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1K4 Letters must include first and last name, and a daytime phone number. Please remember, brevity is the soul of wit. The Chilliwack Flight Fest Society would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley for their support in this year’s airshow. We, the volunteer organizers, put in hours of labour to provide this show to our community and hearing your kind words and accolades re-energize us to continue. There have been some questions regarding this year’s exciting line-up including the P51 Mustang and FM2. It was with regret the aircraft was unable to make the trip from its home at the Tillamook Museum in Oregon due to weather. These aircraft do not have the avionics of modern aircraft so fly by VFR (Visual Flight Rules). The museum tried for two days to fly but weather restricted the movement of such a historical icon. Hopefully we can look forward to it in future years. We will be getting geared up now to prepare for the 2015 show Aug. 15 and 16 and are really looking forward to the

people of Chilliwack and the entire Fraser Valley to come out relax, look up, and watch the show. The Chilliwack Flight Fest Society

Their time isn’t free Editor: While we had been hoping that the news about Mr. Vince Reddy’s willingness to mediate a settlement for teachers meant that we’d be back in schools soon, all such hope was dashed when we learned about BCPSEA’s latest letter to our union. They confirmed that we are locked out but that we are free to volunteer our time to set up our classrooms and to prepare for the new school year. What other group of working adults would be expected to accept the kind of abuse that this government has been heaping on teachers? I really hope that if the only good thing that comes out of this latest action by BCPSEA is that it will lay to rest the false analogy of the BCTF and

the government being like divorcing parents. That analogy can only be valid if one spouse has beaten the other and then expects them to get up off the floor and prepare dinner. A. Lawson Chilliwack

Geese better protected Editor: Recently I read an article on controlling the geese population, using a method called egg addling. According to the article, wildlife officials would locate the nests of wild geese, remove the eggs, dip them in vegetable oil and return them to their nests. This oil would fill up the eggs pores and end the life of the developing embryo. Mom and dad goose would keep tending the dormant eggs and not start over with a new brood. This sounds painless, but what if there was a partially developed gosling in that egg? That would be cruel. So they added an extra step. Now they place the eggs in a pail of water first. If the egg floats, that means there is an actual live bird in the egg. It would be inhumane to addle it at this point so it is returned to the nest. There are regulations on the whole procedure in Canada. Contrast this with how we view human life in this country. Since the abor-

tion law was struck down in 1988, there has been no law protecting human fetuses in a pregnancy right up to birth. Few politicians dare to raise the topic. Society is apathetic at best but often hostile to it. They consider the topic settled. How can this make any sense? Governing authorities can be convinced that we need to show compassion to a goose egg, but when someone attempts a civil discussion on compassion for a pre-born child they are maligned?

We live in a free country, but this is an injustice which isn’t even logical. We need to debate when human life begins. With geese, it is when the egg floats, but what about with humans? Too often other arguments, such as women’s rights, are raised but if we could answer the one question first, the rest would become much clearer. I pray that we can have a respectful and honest conversation about the protection of human embryos. Dave Oosterhoff Chilliwack

Editor: On behalf of Chilliwack cyclists I wish to thank Chilliwack’s public works department for cutting back the thorny blackberry branches reaching into the cycling trails, namely the sidewalk on the west side of Vedder Road and the trail paralleling the BC Rail from Luckakuck to Webb Avenue. George H. Epp Chilliwack

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The spiritual well needs daily replenishing BY JOHN SOVEREIGN St. Thomas Anglican Church

was driving by the old Traveller’s Inn in downtown Chilliwack this morning. It is all boarded up with plywood. I knew people who lived there only a few months ago. At one time, the Traveller’s must have been the newest place in town, a great place to stay. Over the years, God has always felt near to me. That might be a prerequisite for any priest or pastor, that feeling, that knowledge deep inside, that Jesus is close. There have been times when the Spirit of God has spoken very clearly and specifically

to me as well, such as when it was time for my wife and I to pack up and come to Chilliwack. My Christian faith can be traced back at least to my parents and grandparents, and perhaps much further. My early faith was built on other family members, aunts and uncles, and a great many faithful people who came in and out of the picture during my growing up years. I can imagine those beginnings being a bit like the Traveller’s Inn in its heyday. All fresh and new, weathering every storm, feeling confident. While I was attending university, God called me to go much deeper, below the paint so to speak. I experi-

enced months of deep struggle and came to realize that my real battles are spiritual, and that it is my own self that Jesus confronts. This is not an easy faith. We see this also in the life of Jesus, who suffered rejection and death on a cross. In his prayers and in his solitude, Jesus dealt with his own heart —we are allowed a vignette into this when we read about his temptations in the wilderness. He learned obedience through suffering (Hebrews 5:8). The Holy Spirit led him through a never-ending wilderness of villages and people and exhausting encounters. Jesus set aside time to be healed of the day’s hurts and to have

the Holy Spirit wash the dust of the world from his feet. Suffering is inward and spiritual, as we face ourselves and our world. Too often we project suffering as if it were externally applied, something to avoid at all costs. In the Christian life, our inner selves suffer as God renews us day by day. Suffering is something we face every time we ask for forgiveness or turn to God for grace. Suffering is the core of repentance, and the lash of the truth. There is no self-help book, and no way forward in the quagmire—except that Jesus beckons. The Traveler’s Inn reminds me as I drive by. No light is passing through

its windows; its bones are dying. It stands defiant against the sunshine, and empty of footfalls. It will soon be gone, a reminder of a life lived without renovation, and of a heart that could do nothing but take and never give. The Inn reminds me that I need that daily washing of my feet, surrender of my heart, and replenishing of my spiritual well. Lord Jesus, confront my inaction, and task me with obedience—that I may live! ◗ Rev. John Sovereign is the rector at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Chilliwack.

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he Chilliwack Cougars had double cause for celebration last weekend, after hosting and winning the Western Canadian 18U AAA Baseball Championships at Fairfield Island Sports Field. “Chilliwack is on the hosting map,” said Brent Bogart, president of Chilliwack Minor Baseball (CMBA). “After three hosting successes in three years, we are the place to hold tourneys.” Bogart added that he envisions the city hosting the Canadian Nationals in the near future. “We heard several comments regarding the beautiful ballpark, how well the tournament was run and what a fantastic organization

the CMBA is,” he said. Bogart credits the volunteer base and sponsors for making the tournament a success. The Cougars showed their formula for triumph with a close 7-6 victory over provincial champions Tri City in the final championship game. Chilliwack was down by six runs in the second inning and climbed back from no runs to nab the win in the seventh inning. “Coach Shawn Corness had Riley Ens enter the game to pitch in the third inning, and from that point BC was held off the board,” said Lee Rogers, vice-president of the CMBA. “It was just a matter of the Cougars scoring.”

They did so, scoring seven runs and holding their opponents to none, with Ens pitching two final dramatic strikeouts in the last at-bats. As the national team was heavily loaded with western players, many of the Chilliwack and Tri City players who represented B.C. in the mid-August Canadian tournament faced off in the final match Sunday. Last weekend’s competition saw teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan travel to Chilliwack for the event. Bogart hasn’t run the official numbers, but said with sponsorship and provincial grant money received the weekend should break even.

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Back to school . . . or not: A guide to keeping kids occupied Chilliwack has lots to offer just in case the start of school year is delayed BY DESSA BAYROCK dbayrock@chilliwacktimes.com

ith an ongoing teacher’s strike, the back to school rush takes an uncertain tone—but even if the kids aren’t heading back to class on Sept. 2, there’s still plenty to keep them occupied. DAY CAMPS If you’re looking for something with a time commitment roughly equivalent to the school day, there are several day camps in Chilliwack that will keep kids occupied on a daily basis. Chilliwack YMCA hosts a day camp for children between the ages of five and 12 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Kids will pursue a variety of crafts, games, and physical activities. Five-year-old children must be registered in a kindergarten program for the fall. Camps are $15 a day for members and $30 a day for non-members. Call 604-7923371 for more information.

Stillwood Camp runs daily strike camps for kids in grades one to seven until Sept. 12. The camps run between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at $30 a day. Registration is on a day-to-day basis, and they offer full refunds if school starts back up again. Bussing pick-up is available in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, so it’s about as close to the school routine as you can get. Call 604-858-6845 for more information. Creative Outlet offers camps for kids aged five to 13 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at their Chilliwack studio. It costs $30 per day or $125 for a week, and kids will dabble in drama, dance, and voice training. Call 604-391-0909 for more information. Cultus Lake Golf Club offers junior golf camps from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekly until school resumes at a rate of $35 a day. Kids will get coaching, practice, a good long round of golf each day and a free lunch. OTHER ACTIVITIES If full-day camps aren’t your style, there’s still plenty to do around town to break up the day. The Sardis and Chilliwack libraries welcome kids to drop by and hang out between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. There are a variety of day activities, not to mention cards, board games, comic books, music and audio listening stations . . . and, of course, books. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult,

Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross training are offered from Sept. 2 to 5 at Cultus Lake.

but packed lunches are welcome. The Art Room on Vedder offers day programs starting Sept. 4 with story time art every Thursday at 10 a.m. They also host an afternoon arts and crafts drop-in every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre and the Cheam Leisure Centre have a variety of drop-in activities and lessons, from exercise to swimming to free time in the gym. Kids might also be eligible for a free seven-day pass to both facilities—check www.myreccentre.com/promo/7-day for more information. Chilliwack School of Performing Arts gets into the swing of their fall semester, including afternoon classes in theatre, dance, and voice for kids from ages five to 12. Visit csopa.ca.

VOLUNTEERING For teenagers—especially high school students, who require 100 hours of community service to graduate—there are plenty of volunteer opportunities. Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven needs volunteers to feed, clean and play with cats. Find more information at www.thesafehaven.ca/volunteers or call 604-794-7233. Seniors’ homes—such as Auburn Retirement Residence or Waverly Seniors Village—need volunteers to help with activities and to visit with residents. These kinds of opportunities are often flexible and weekly. Big Brothers Big Sisters is always on the lookout for mentors, but also a variety of other volunteers. With school in limbo, this might be the perfect

chance to get involved as a mentor for a younger child, or just to donate a few hours whenever you have time. Call 604-858-0828 or visit www.mentoringworks.ca for more information. LIFELONG LEARNING School’s out, but learning is always in. Older students might find this a good time to pick up new skills not generally offered in the classroom. St. John Ambulance, for example, offers a variety of First Aid courses through the Chilliwack branch. Visit www.sja.ca for more information on course offerings and cost. Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross training are offered from Sept. 2 to 5 at Cultus Lake. This training is a good step forward for those who want to become a lifeguard, and will school students in open-water swimming, rescue techniques, CPR and First Aid. This course is for students aged 13 and older who are able to swim 500 metres and tread water for three minutes. Visit www.helpfirstaid.weebly.com for more information. FOODSAFE can be completed online for students hoping to find work in a restaurant or catering company in the future. Visit www.foodsafe.ca for more information. Moxie Club offers classes in computer coding for all ages—a skill that comes in handy almost anywhere. Visit moxie.club for more information.

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Partners in Learning!

Our 2014 – 2015 School Year Message from the Chilliwack Board of Education An Open Letter to Our Students, Parents, Staff and Community

Planning for Back to School Message from Superintendent

The Board remains hopeful that students and staff will return to school on September 2nd. The Board is monitoring the labour situation on a daily basis and will provide updates the moment they are received.

We are ready to welcome back students, staff and parents.

We continue to acknowledge and appreciate the emails and phone calls concerning the challenging circumstances being experienced and we remain hopeful that we will begin our school year as planned in September. Trustee Walt Krahn Chair

Liaison to: Evans Elementary, Yarrow Community School, Greendale Community, School Sardis Secondary

The government has provided a new website for parents regarding Teacher bargaining updates and information: http://bcparentinfo.ca/latest-news/. Please also visit our website, www.sd33.bc.ca for details on school start-up information. Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.

We are very thankful to everyone who has worked diligently to help us prepare for this new school year, including our custodial, maintenance and technology staffs, as well as our district office and many schoolbased staff members. This is a difficult time for our school district and community and the uncertainty of our fall start-up. In 2014-2015 our doors will open to approximately 12,000 students and over 1,700 teachers, administrators, managers and support staff, in our 32 schools. We are here to serve our students and I continue to look forward to our work as “Partners in Learning” this school year to reach our aim, “every student a graduate prepared for opportunities beyond graduation.” It is with optimism that I look forward to a great school year with our students learning, achieving and growing! Let’s create a great year!

Trustee Silvia Dyck Vice Chair

Liaison to: Chilliwack Secondary, Education Centre, Unsworth Elementary, Cultus Lake Elementary

Trustee Dan Coulter

Liaison to: FG Leary Fine Arts, Promontory Heights, Vedder Middle, Sardis Elementary, Watson Elementary

Trustee Heather Maahs Liaison to: AD Rundle Middle, Central Community Elementary, Robertson Elementary, GW Graham Mid/Sec, Vedder Elementary

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Superintendent of Schools

Is your child registered to ride a school bus? Trustee Doug McKay

Liaison to: McCammon Traditional Elementary, Chilliwack Middle, Tyson Elementary, East Chilliwack Elementary

Trustee Barry Neufeld

Liaison to: Bernard Elementary, Strathcona Elementary, Shxwetetilthet Sto:lo Alternate, Mt. Slesse Middle

Trustee Martha Wiens

Liaison to: Rosedale Traditional Elem/Mid, Cheam Elementary, Little Mountain Elementary, Fraser Valley Distance Education, CHANCE Alternate

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illions of children will soon be heading back to the classroom. Although the return of school may elicit smiles from parents who have spent the entire summer trying to keep kids busy and out of trouble, when kids start bringing home notices of head lice outbreaks, those wide grins may fade. Although head lice can strike just about anyone anywhere, it seems to proliferate in close quarters, like those of a typical classroom. Children who keep backpacks and belongings beside other students’ items may unwittingly pick up lice and bring them home, where they can infect the child and other members of the family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people’s heads and bodies. Lice feed on human blood. There are three types of lice that live on humans: the head louse, the body louse and the pubic “crab” louse. Lice are wingless parasites that can only crawl to their host for feeding. They

cannot jump or fly like fleas. By and large, lice are relatively harmless creatures, though they can be a nuisance. Lice bites are known to cause irritation and inflammation on the scalp. Persistent scratching may lead to infection. Lice do not signal that a person has bad hygiene, and a child who contracts lice should not be embarrassed. Lice are a common problem among students. Lice are small and grayish-white in appearance, and they are usually no larger than a sesame seed. They can move fast, so usually lice infestation is identified by spotting the lice eggs, which are called nits. These look like tiny, yellow or tan dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp. This is the ideal temperature for keeping the eggs warm until they hatch. Many lice nymphs will feed on blood every day to grow into adult lice. However, a louse can survive up to two days off of the scalp. That means a person can “catch” lice from a hat or a piece of clothing if a louse climbed into the material.

Treating head lice means ridding the head of all nits and adult lice. A special comb is used to capture the tiny eggs. This can be a painstaking

process, particularly for children with long hair. Topical insecticides in lotion and shampoo are used to kill the lice. However, these products may

not penetrate the nits, so the topical solution may need to be applied several days later to kill any emerging lice. The best way to combat

lice is to emphasize prevention. Children should not share combs, brushes, scarves, hats, or other clothing. They also should avoid close physical con-

tact with someone who has lice. Should a child get lice, he or she should stay home from school and the school should be notified.

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How to help children transition back to the classroom book all summer. ◗ Encourage kids to sign up for extracurricular activities. Many school-aged athletes get a head start on the new school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this can help kids ease their way back into the school year. But even non-athletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for kids to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer.

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If you go Lisa Brokop: Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets range between $27 and $32. Purchase online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.com or by phone at 604-391-7469.

Getting into the sing of things Lisa Brokop returns to the Valley

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isa Brokop has lived in Nashville for two decades, but the Fraser Valley still feels like home. “I love flying in and seeing the mountains and the ocean,” the country singer says. “There’s nothing more beautiful than that.” Brokop started her long country music journey in Surrey 20 years and seven albums ago, and her path brings her to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre this fall for a performance on Sept. 3. This tour—promoting a new album out on Sept. 23—is the latest stop of a lifelong love that started when she was just a kid. “I always loved to sing, from the time I was three or four years old. I’d go on my swing set and I would sing—I would swing and sing, and that was my thing,” she says with a laugh. “I just loved it. I was always singing and making up little songs.” When she was seven years old, she learned that Nashville was the capital of country music, and resolved to move there. “That was my focus, from then on,” she says. “I always knew—that was it. There was never a question in my mind of if it was going to happen.” With a lot of practice, a healthy helping of determination, and more than a little talent, Brokop’s had a long and healthy run in the country music

business—and she’s far from finished. “It’s kind of amazing!” she says. “After all these years, you take different paths and you go different directions. “I could say, ‘Oh, yes—it feels like the first time,’ but that’s not true. And I think there’s good that comes with that. I still love that feeling of being on a stage . . . but I feel like I know myself so much more than I did when I was in my 20s.” Brokop has played everything from intimate venues to shows with 17,000 audience members. But perhaps her favourite—and most indifferent—fan is five-year-old daughter Ivy. “She definitely loves music, but it’s really hard to say what she thinks,” Brokop says with a laugh. “She writes her own little songs now, because she’s surrounded all the time with us writing. I’m not sure she realizes not everybody’s parents do that.” And while it’s difficult to be away from family, Brokop’s excited to get back on the road and tour in the valley where she grew up. “The touring is my favourite part— just getting out there and singing live—because that’s how I started. That’s how everybody starts, just singing. “I love that feeling when the note just rings out true, or the sound of a three-part harmony that’s just ringing dead on. I just love that.” ◗ Lisa Brokop will be at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range between $27 and $32, and are available at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or at 604-391-7469.

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eusable bags are everywhere, and used for almost anything. They hold your groceries. They hold your books. They hold your swimsuit and towel when you head to the beach. And starting in 2015, they’ll also be spreading a piece of Chilliwack artwork as they travel through the community slung over shoulders and nestled in the crook of elbows. The Chilliwack Arts Council (CAC) is on the hunt for artwork inspired by all facets of Chilliwack. At the end of September, one image will be plucked from the flock to represent both the Arts Council and Chilliwack’s arts community as a whole. The winning artist will receive a $100 honorarium, and see their artwork as the star in a fall exhibit. And even after the show wraps up, the image will appear on a run of canvas tote bags—combining beauty with functionality and pairing fundraising with creation.

“We spend a lot of time around here talking about creative things,” Patti Lawn, CAC executive director, says with a laugh. “And we’re always trying to figure out ways to acknowledge our local artists and spotlight them.” The Arts Council runs an online Chilliwack Arts Directory to help bring artists and audiences together, and Lawn hopes this new project will help connect a few more artists to that web. “We’ve already had a couple of submissions, and the thoughtfulness that people have with their art is really exciting—just the variety and the inspiration that people bring, and to see who’s out there,” Lawn explains. Perhaps the most exciting part of the project will be the end exhibit—a gallery of images summing up what Chilliwack means to artists. Lawn says it’s bound to be a wide variety of work—and they can’t wait to see what it all looks like. “Here’s an opportunity for all of us to get together and get to know each other,” she says. “That in itself is real-

ly exciting.” Best of all, all proceeds from the canvas bag sales will roll right back into Chilliwack’s arts community, going towards future art programs and events through the council. “We target a lot of our children’s programming, because they’re the ones we want to get inspired,” Lawn says. “Good papers, good and different types of paint—we want to move beyond the little disks of watercolours. We want them to be able to experiment with acrylics and really good quality paper, and really find what speaks to them in art. “These are our artists of the future.”

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his September marks 60 years of square-dancing in Chilliwack, and the local scene shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, it’s become more hip with the times. The Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers kick off a new season of squaredance on Sept. 8 at Atchelitz hall,

and will continue to dance the night away every Monday evening starting at 6:30 with a half-hour of round dance instruction. New this year, absolute beginners can start a square-dance journey from scratch at Greendale Elementary on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9

p.m, starting Sept. 19. Newcomers might be surprised by the mix of old and new tunes that keeps the dancers spinning, stretching from classic to contemporary. ◗ To register for beginner lessons, contact Marv and Iris at 604-8237383 or marvandiris@yahoo.ca.

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The fourth and final Party in the Park celebration featured tribute artist Nearly Neil (Bobby Bruce) on Friday.

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Branch #280 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vedder offers a multitude of live music and dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of summer. Catch the ValleyFyre Band on Aug. 29 and 30.

Rock the River

Are you looking for some live music on the south side of town? Look no further; Tractorgrease Media introduces the first ever Southside concert series by the Vedder River Bridge on Aug. 28. The free event features local artists such as Gerald Charlie and the Black Owl Blues, Matt Lowen, and Maggpie. This all-ages, family friendly event starts at 6 p.m. and will wrap up by 9 p.m.

Art-stravaganza

Head to the Harrison Hot Springs Resort Hotel to catch the best work from 22 artists from the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association on display until Aug. 29. Everything from sculpture to photography will be on display for hungry eyes, and some of the artists will be in residence each day to talk about their

work and process. Art is on display in the Cheam Room from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to the public at no charge.

A touch of Celtic

St. Thomas church hosts the Sky Family on Aug. 28 starting at 7 p.m. If you’re in the mood for some Irish dancing, a touch of fiddle, and a handful of gospel and a whole lot of celtic, then this concert is the place to be. Admission is by donation, at a suggested $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Harrison Craft Market

If you think the Harrison Festival is over until next summer, think again. Get a taste of the local festival by dropping by the Harrison Craft Market on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harrison Memorial Hall. Find everything from clothing to home decor and food to body care, all locally and lovingly crafted by valley artisans.

Call for entry

The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association invites visual artists (either singly, with one or two others, or with an art group) to submit entries to the juried exhibitions to be held in the years 2015-2016. This call for entry is a chance to put work before the public in the beautiful gallery in the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. To obtain application forms and an overview of the competition, please go to the CVAA website at www.

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A dialogue on dementia The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. offers a free

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oe MacMillan chats about his Parkinson’s like it’s the weather. He’s calm, with more than a touch of curiosity— but it’s clear that it doesn’t bother him one way or another how the situation turns out. “If I’d had the real Michael J. Fox type of Parkinson’s, that would be something else,” Joe says, brushing it off with a quick grin. “But mine is nothing.” It started with a tremor in his right forefinger, and it only popped up once in a while. “When I would start to write, this finger would shake. And I didn’t know what it was,” he says. Five or six years went by before he mentioned it to his doctor. A neurologist confirmed Parkinson’s, which Joe already privately suspected. Three years later, he takes two little yellow pills three times a day to keep the shakes down. But he’s lucky—only his right hand tremors, and with medication it’s barely noticeable. His voice is warm and practical, and as he speaks he casually reaches over to his wife’s chair and rests his hand on her arm gently. Joe and Irma have been married for more than five-and-a-half decades, and turned 79 this year together. He’s the one with Parkinson’s, but it’s clear they take care of each other. “We’re always involved in something,” he says, clasping her hand. “For at least 40 years we’ve walked every single day.” They kayak at Cultus two or three times a week, and head to the golf course or driving range about as often. He sets up a recumbent bicycle in front of the computer and pedals as he watches TEDtalks online. 10.375" X 2.857 “The thing with Par-

kinson’s is that you have to exercise much more— more than we did over the years,” he says. “The rest of the time you have to do your mental exercises as well. We do the puzzles in the paper . . . that kind of stuff.” And as one more way to keep busy, Joe stepped up as the local Parkinson’s support group facilitator, organizing monthly meetings at Hampton House in town, bringing in expert speakers, and screening movies and documentaries. Joe is the sort to lead by example—organizing not only the local group, but also this year’s Parkinson’s SuperWalk, coming up at Evergreen Hall on Sept. 9. The event usually raises a little over $4,000, and looks to be on target this year. They’ve been raising donations over the last few weeks by cleaning clubs at local golf courses, handing out pamphlets about Parkinson’s and raising awareness at the same time. They’re bringing that awareness to the larger community with the SuperWalk—the biggest Parkinson’s fundraiser in Canada. The group will take a lap around the block, starting at Evergreen Hall and circling around the Leisure Centre, to celebrate living well with the disease. It’s about honouring the community of support—which, after all, is something that the group sees every month at their meetings. Some members don’t have Parkinson’s, but attend in support of family members who do. Others come in honour of relatives who died with the disease. Some don’t have any connection to Parkinson’s at all, but suffer from a disease with similar symptoms. The resulting community is remarkable, Joe says. “We have people in our support group who don’t have Parkinson’s and yet, they come in and they’re part of the support group,” he says. “And they’re a

probably the most important part for us. Some of the people, it takes them hours to get ready in the morning because they’re so extremely slowed by it.” But if there’s one thing the group wants to prove, it’s that there’s nothing wrong with getting a little slow—and at least they’re in good company.

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his Labour Day weekend three Chilliwack area golf clubs will collaborate to hold an inaugural tournament showcasing their courses. The Fraser Valley Open will be hosted by The Falls and Sandpiper golf courses and the Chilliwack golf club from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. “The idea behind the event was to promote golf in the Valley,” said Bryan Ewart, general manager of the Chilliwack Golf Club. “The unique thing about the tournament is that you have three golf courses that really are in competition with one another, but working together to attract people out to the Valley to play golf.” Those unlikely allies are working with both Tourism Chilliwack and Tourism Harrison, who are supporting the long weekend event. Participants will include 48 B.C. golf professionals and 144 amateurs in the three-day, 54-hole tournament. Ewart added that Chilliwack regulars will be in the competition, like Luke Bogdan, Jared Rempel and Chad McAdie. The Fraser Valley Open will be an official Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) event according to Fraser Mulholland, Commissioner of the VGT. “Most likely it will be the event to decide who wins our year-end Order of Merit on the professional side, as it has a heavy weighting,” he said. Pros compete for a $15,000 purse, while amateurs will vie for $15,000 and prizes.

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Mon- Fri 10am - 5pm • Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun 1pm - 4 pm

604-392-2237

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

CHILLIWACK TIMES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

COMING EVENTS

114

FREE Mental Silence Meditation classes are provided at Sardis library every Monday at 7pm. Inquiries 778-996-2955 GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meet at St Thomas Anglican Hall @ 7:30pm every Thurs. For info call 778-986-3291 or 604-858-0321 Kerrisdale ANTIQUES Arena 5670 East

FAIR. Blvd.

Aug 30&31. 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Vanc. Adm $7.

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 1

ANNIVERSARIES

The Camp River Community Hall Society is sponsoring a

Corn & Chili Social on Wednesday, Sept 3 at 6pm, at the Camp River Community Hall, 50246 Camp River Rd.

Along with corn on the cob and chili there will be hot dogs, pie, coffee and juice. Admission, $7pp. Children 6 and under are free. Everyone is welcome. For further information call (604)794-7177

040

Congratulations Ron & Rosie Goertzen

on 35 Years of Marriage! ~ Love from your family

INTRODUCTIONS

Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

IN MEMORIAM

Prevost Maxine (Tsel’xat)

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. Are you a team player? Like a fast paced environment? Have supplement and cosmetic knowledge? Then drop off your resume with references and a handwritten cover letter to Sardis Health Foods, #134 - 45610 Luckakuck Way; attn: Dawn

Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

115

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY STUDIES (Online): A holistic program for adults who live with or work with people who have an intellectual disability. http://sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/INDS 1-877-867-5562. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your workat-home career today!

126

Busy, year round contracting company seeking Pipe-layer and Pipe-Foreman with minimum 5 years experience in Civil construction, bobcat experience an asset. We offer top wages, an excellent benefit package and company vehicle.

ELECTRICAL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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

283A

ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

HANDYPERSONS

778-997-9582

Jones the Handyman. All home repairs, pressure washing, senior discount, licensed. (604)819-0161

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

287 Call 604-858-8082

PAINT SPECIAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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.

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

300

LANDSCAPING

PROFESSIONAL STYLIST NEEDED Now Hiring; 5 years experience preferred or chair for rent. Wage negotiable based on experience. Call to schedule an interview Wanda 604-819-1203 Fahimeh 604-703-3871

COMING EVENTS

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.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

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

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

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HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

Journalist The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News – a twice-weekly publication in the Metro region of B.C. – is looking for a multimedia journalist to fill a year’s leave of absence. We are looking for someone with dynamic writing and reporting skills who is adept with electronic media formats, possesses photography and video prowess, as well as creative layout expertise, knowledge of CP style, is a self-starter and manages time effectively. Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie, as well as experience with a content-management system, is a must, and the successful candidate will have a keen understanding and interest in online storytelling tools and social media best practices. Applicants should have a diploma in journalism or a related field. Experience is an asset.

bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

WESTERN Cartage Ltd. is a unionized Canadian family enterprise with a 75-year heritage of serving the Lower Mainland’s transportation requirements. We require a van driver owner/operator for full/parttime and on-call work. Send resume via email to accounting@westerncartage.ca

COMING EVENTS

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!

338

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

Labourers PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

CEDAR Shake Mill re saw trimmer & tapersaw clipperman - one job Call Dean - 604-556-9066

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

New West 604.522.4900

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

LABOURERS

Or by fax to: 604-858-5447 Or call office: 604-858-8618 cel: (604)991-1900

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

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138

182

FRANCHISE

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMING EVENTS

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.

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. 1-800-351-1783

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

SOON GOVERNMENT LAW will mandate every bar provide a breathalyzer. Learn how to be the first in your area to cash in. Call 1-800287-3157 ext. 3 breathalyzerineverybar.com.

Chilliwack Location Full and Part time positions.

Reply with resume by email: marni45@telus.net

RV Owners, winter vacation in Arizona. $999.99 three month rental special, large RV lots, activities, entertainment, Pet Friendly. vds@robertsresorts.com. 480-3632087.

EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED

260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

FOY Spa RV Resort has More Winter Fun for less! Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment, Canadian friends in southern California foyspa.com, or 888-800-0772.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

On August 30th we recall sad memories, Of a dear Mama gone to rest, And the one who thinks of her today, Is the one who loved her the best. Love from all your lil nests the family.

130

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Only those of interest will be contacted.

VACATION SPOTS

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and online operations with more than 250 websites.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Patsy Cline, Hank William's, Roy Orbison, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson & more!! at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in Chilliwack on Thursday, September 18th ...for another amazing Louisiana Hayride Tribute Show with a NEW special tribute to Glen Campbell & Tammy Wynette! This live music extravaganza will entertain & delight you from start to finish! You will love the songs, you will love the stories... Tickets can be purchased at: Chilliwack Cultural Centre Box Office 604.391.7469

Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Send your application to: Mike Hall, editor Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 3K1 or email editor@mapleridgenews.com Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

CHILLIWACK TIMES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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.

523

UNDER $100

SKY VIEW ROOFING

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

STATIONARY BIKE $50, BOOKCASE $15, TEAK octagonal coffee table $75, COFFEE table & side table $35, WALL unit $100, 3 TV’s $20 each, large DESK $75, STEREO stand $25. All obo. Ph 604-798-3255 WOOD DINING table, 4 chairs, top professionally refinished, $100. Email for pics, nana@telus.net

524

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

FREE BBQ natural gas, cast iron, works well. Ph 604-8473535

Best Choice. Save 15% 604-615-0299 www.skyviewroofingltd.com

560

YORKIE/POM X, adorable 2.15 lbs, 14 wk, fem. 1st & 2nd vac, deworm, vet checked. Partly trained. $850. 604-463-3635 or 604-440-3634.

563

MISC. WANTED

FARM EQUIP wanted. Farm tractors, back hoe & equip. Any condition. Call collect 1604-794-7139 or 604-795-0412

UNDER $200

SECTIONAL SOFA $150, NEW DOUBLE mattress and box spring $200. All obo. Call 604-798-3255

525

STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

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

UNDER $300

TREADMILL $250, SOFA, loveseat , chair (clean) $250. All obo. Call 604-798-3255

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BREATHTAKING VIEW

Chilliwack - 1 Bdrm apt. Newly Reno’d 1 bdrm apt. in downtown Chilliwack.

New flooring, newly painted, & a completely new bathroom. The livingroom has 1 wall that is a floor to ceiling window with a breathtaking view of the mountains. Heating & parking are incl. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.

551

Garage and Estate Sale Friday Aug 29 3pm-7pm Sat, Sun, Mon 9am - 5pm 6357 #7 Hwy Ph (604)793-7714

Free Multi Housing Program On-site Manager who will need good references. No pets please.

Lots of $1-$5 items, some free stuff. “His and Hers” paddles (quite unique) round screened patio fire pit/ BBQ, also spring horses and other riding animals plus good used kids wagons, wheel barrows for container gardening, nice 4’x4’ blue fiberglass pallets (cheap) back yard pond pumps, etc incl submersible, cast iron John Deere seat + other JD stuff, several gorgeous fire hydrants, air conditioners, new elec start generator, barn windows, cheap piano stools, interesting clocks, chain saws gas and elec., pitching horse shoes, antique butter churns, unique old flat irons, large crosscut saws, lots of good band instruments, working water fountains, old butchering equipment, dehumidifier, freezers, barometers, beautiful Mexican Sombreros and peacock feathers, old cream separators, (cheap for garden), 2” gas Honda transfer or irrigation pump, antique furnace grills, working cistern hand pump, cement statues and lobster traps, steer horns, like new Sthil gas weed whacker, snow shoes and old bird houses, rusty buckets to plant in, etc.

Avail Now. $650/mo.

46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788. Chilliwack - Downtown 2 Bdrm Apt - Avail Now. $800 incl heat & parking. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.

Free Multi Housing Program On-site Manager who will need good references. No pets please.

46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788. 745

ROOM & BOARD

747

• • •

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

We Service all Makes

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

378

VACUUMS

542

560

HAY FOR SALE

Alpha Grass Mix, Alpha/ Timothy. Horse & Dairy Hay

For any of your HAY NEEDS call J&E Hay Sales (604)819-6317

No Sunday calls or sales

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 SHIH TZU x JACK RUSSELL Puppies. Very Cute! $500/each. Call 604-588-0633

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

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $1200. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net

6504709

1 & 2 BDRM APT

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.

1 BDRM + DEN on 1st flr, dishwasher, $795/m, N/P. Avail immed. (604)795-7332

736

HOMES FOR RENT

OWNERS WE CAN MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE.

HOUSE RENTALS 604-793-2200 1 bdrm twnhse......Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio $575 1 bdrm apt....... Agassiz, Newly Painted & Flooring $550 1 bdrm apt............... Heat incl’d, close to town $550 1 bdrm condo.........Sardis area, Great building $675 2 bdrm suite .............Close to Town & Schools $700 2 bdrm condo................ Sardis Park, 2 bths $950 2 bdrm hse .................... Large yard, gas f/p $850 2 bdrm twnhse................... Newly reno’d $950 2 bdrm twnhse...........Garrison, great area $1150 2 bdrm carriage hse .... 650 sq ft garage sardis $1200 3 bdrm suite .......Fairfield, utils inc, 1100 sq ft $1100 3 bdrm hse .... 1500 sq ft, garage, Sardis, incl util $1900 3 bdrm twnhse......... Prom. garage, 2.5 bth $1450 6589854

CHILLIWACK

The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society

BARN YARD SALE

Rummage Sale Bake Sale/ Hot Dog Sale Saturday August 30 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Cooke’s Presbyterian Church 45825 Wellington Ave

MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sewer, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604745-2267 email: info@campbridal.ca www.campbridal.ca

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Sat, Aug 30th, 10am-2pm

49843 Chilliwack Central Rd.

Furn, hshld goods, kids toys, books jewelry baked goods, etc. (All Funds to Safe Haven Society)

Fairfield Island

10071 Shamrock Drive

Garage Sale Saturday August 30 9:00 am to 3:00 pm GARAGE Sale for Africa Orphan Project - Chilliwack (Promontory) Aug 30 9am 46858 Russell Rd See Kijiji or Craigslist Ad GARAGE Sale Handicap Items Wheelchair, Walkers, etc. Power Tools, Glassware, Furniture, Books, and more. Everything must go!!!! 51195 Castleman Rd., Rosedale 9am -2pm Saturday August 30.

Saturday Market in the Park at Cultus Lake

June 14 - Aug 30 Main Beach Past Giggle Ridge on right hand side 10am - 3pm Vendors Welcome (604)846-6606

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

TRANSPORTATION 845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Sutton Group 604-793-2200

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

PETS FEED & HAY

MISC. FOR SALE

4X8 UTILITY landscape trailer 15” wheels. Call (604)8473780

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

456

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUECROP BLUEBERRIES $20/10lb box. Buy 20lb and get 5lb FREE. Email GlenmoreBlueberryFarm@live.com or ph 604-852-4776. 4096 Glenmore Rd, Abb

Chilliwack

750

Has your vehicle reached the end of its useful life?

SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, bright bsmt apt, recent renos, lg living rm & kitchen, updated bathrm, kid friendly. Incl. 4 appl., netflix, inet & cable, n/s, n/p. Available now. $850/m. Call (604)798-6383; email photos avail; albertmerrick@hotmail.com

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

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

TRANSPORTATION 810

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Have it recycled properly

AUTO FINANCING

HIGHEST PRICES PAID

The Scrapper

for most complete vehicles

~ FREE TOWING ~

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

604-792-1221 747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

1-866-843-8955

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

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

6358120

362

RV PADS

GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

Chwk. Suit student or professional person, private room, $650/m incl 3 meals + extras. (604)795-0397

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

Thursday, August 28, 2014 A29

www.pickapart.ca

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

752

TOWNHOUSES

752

TOWNHOUSES

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

• • • •

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

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

1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard

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

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

604.850.5416 | bevanvillage.ca

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

6295005 6353866

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CHILLIWACK TIMES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, September 2, 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. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4043 (RZ000847) Location: 41755 Majuba Hill Road and 41557 No. 5 Road Owner: John Neels Purpose: To rezone 41557 No.5 Road and a portion of 41755 Majuba Hill Road from a AL (Agriculture Lowland) Zone to a RR (Rural Residential) Zone, to bring the zoning in line with the remaining portion of 41755 Majuba Hill Road and to facilitate future subdivision, as shown on the map below. Location Map:

2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4052 (RZ000861) Location: 46593, 46607, 46611, 46619 Yale Road and 46560, 46582, 46594, 46598 Macken Avenue Owner: Alex Westeringh Purpose: The applicant wishes to rezone a portion of 46598 Macken Avenue from a R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone and the remaining subject properties from a R4-A (Townhouse Multi-Family Residential) Zone and a CS2 (Tourist Commercial) Zone to a R4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a future townhouse development, as shown on the map below. Location Map:

3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2014, No. 4046 (RZ000865) Location: 6528 Reid Road Owner: Darlene Cunningham, Administrator of the Estate of Janice Cunningham Purpose: To rezone the subject property, as shown on the map below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a 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 Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 to Tuesday, September 2, 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 6616076

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HEATED FRONT SEATS

BASED ON 2WD

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

STARTING FROM $25,998

Outlander GT S-AWC model shown‡

RVR

$179 BI-WEEKLY

SE AWD**

FEATURING: 18” ALLOY WHEELS

Includes $800 consumer cash discount*

LARGE REAR SPOILER & ROOF RAILS

0% 84 MONTHS STARTING FROM $19,998

CHROME GRILLE SURROUND FRONT UNDERCOVER Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Available on RVR SE AWC, Limited Edition and GT models§

REAR UNDERCOVER CHROME EXHAUST FINISHER AND MORE!

LANCER ***

$145 BI-WEEKLY Includes $800 consumer cash discount*

FEATURING: LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL 5-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS EXHAUST FINISHER

0% 84 MONTHS BASE DE STARTING FROM $14,998

POWER SUNROOF

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Excludes Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart

REAR SPOILER FOG LAMPS

FRASER VALLEY MITSUBISHI

45510 YALE ROAD, WEST CHILLIWACK WE DO WARRANTY & SERVICE WORK ON ALL SUZUKI VEHICLES FOR THE NEXT SIX YEARS.

*MSRP $9,998, freight & PDI $1,450 total price $14,560 @ 4.48% 84-MO Term OAC **MSRP $19,998, freight & PDI $1,750, total price $32,920 @ 1.9% 84-MO Term OAC

***MSRP $14,998, freight & PDI $1,600, total price $25,909.10 @ 0% 84-MO Term OAC ****MSRP $25,998, freight & PDI $1,700, total price $38,082.96 @ 0% 84-MO Term OAC

Don Murphy

++2014 Mirage is not available. We are now taking factory orders on the 2015 Mirage for Oct, Nov, Dec delivery. *$9,998 starting price applies to 2014 Mirage ES (5MT), includes Consumer Cash Discount of $2,500 and excludes freight, and other fees. 2014 Mirage ES (5MT) MSRP is $12,498.◊ Based on MSRPs and applicable incentives of Mirage ES (5MT) and competitive models plus included features such as Mitsubishi’s 10 year warranty and class leading fuel economy. °$5,000/$2,000/$2,500 in extra features for only $800/$1,000/$800 applies to 2015 Limited Edition RVR/Limited Edition Outlander/Limited Edition Lancer vehicles purchased from August 1 toAugust 31, 2014. Based on dealer inventory. See your dealer for details. § AWC standard on RVR SE. AWC, Limited Edition and GT. lS-AWC standard on Outlander GT. Mitsubishi First Auto Program applies to Lancer, Sportback, RVR, and Mirage (excluding ES 5MT model) vehicles and is applicable to all approved Scotiabank first time automotive finance purchasers and can be combined with Scotiabank Subvented Finance Rates. Rebate amount will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Some conditions apply. Please see Dealer for details. † Estimated highway and city ratings for non-hybrid sub-compacts based on Natural Resources Canada test requirements and 2015 EnerGuide: Mirage highway as low as 4.4L/100 km (64 mpg) and as low as 5.3L/100 km (53 mpg) in the city for CVT-equipped models. Actual fuel efficiency will vary with options, driving and vehicle conditions. ** Whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Not all customers will qualify. * Best backed claim does not cover Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart or i-MiEV. ® MITSUBISHI MOTORS, BEST BACKED CARS IN THE WORLD are trade-marks of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. and are used under license.

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