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Farmers all ears when it comes to weather trends Hot, dry spring has those in the grow both delighted and fearful as some crops will fare better than others BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

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s clouds rolled in Monday evening, Chilliwack’s farmers waited, waited, waited . . . for water. After a parched month of May, rain finally fell on the agricultural land in the Fraser Valley. But was it enough? Can the hotter-than-normal and dryer-than-normal conditions seen in recent weeks, months and years be overcome? “We need rain or it’s going to be do or die,” says chicken farmer and City of Chilliwack city councillor Chris Kloot. “If June is as dry as May there are going to be some pretty big issues. All of western North America is dry. In 2012, we had

The average maximum temsomething like 80 days without perature last month was 22.3 C, rain, 2013 was one of the driest on four degrees above the average record. Last year I think July was for May of 18.4 C. the driest on record. Three temperature “There is a bit of a pattern here.” “We need rain records were broken in May, high That much is or it’s going to minimums of 13.9 C clear. and 14 C on May 16 May 2015 was be do or die.”” and May 22, respecthe driest on record tively, and a high in some areas of - Chris Kloot average of 21.35 C British Columbia. on May 29, beating In Chilliwack it was the 1972 record of 20.6 C. the driest May in 20 years, accordBut it’s the long-term trend that ing to Roger Pannett, volunteer weather observer for Environment worries some farmers, even if it’s encouraging for tourism and Canada. those who love the sun. Just 39.4 millimetres (mm) of “The abnormally mild and rain fell in May, 60 per cent below warm record-breaking conditions the 30-year-average and, if it of the past four months continued weren’t for the 24.4 mm downfall on one day (May 5), it would have { See WEATHER, page A17 } been much, much drier.

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he unique if unattractive portion of Spadina Avenue west of Corbould used for event parking is getting an upgrade. At Tuesday’s meeting, city council approved a preliminary design for the portion of Spadina between Corbould and Ashwell that would retain much of the event parking but add street trees, increase safety for drivers and pedestrians, and create certainty for developers. Both Mayor Sharon Gaetz and Coun. Jason Lum wanted to send the proposed design back to staff to consider a separated bike lane for the street, but there was some pushback. “What we are really encouraging people to do is get on their bikes,” Gaetz said. “We are being very successful. . . . I wonder if we can’t send it back.” Both director of engineering David Blain and manager of transportation Rod Sanderson told council there was pressure from developers to figure out what Spadina was going to look like. “If council is happy with the general layout we would like that guidance,” Blain said, adding that several development proposals were on the table but needed guidance for the future of this stretch of Spadina. “The development interests there have pushed us to bring this to council today,” Sanderson said. Sanderson said staff considered four options for the stretch, but eventually only forwarded one to council for consideration. Others reduced the parking by too much and/or didn’t increase safety or walkability. The recommended design would see two-way traffic on Spadina with three rows of street trees and three sidewalks as well as angle parking. The design reduces the number of parking stalls from 265 to 252. The $2.8 million project is tentativly scheduled for 2017 and is budgeted for in the 10-year financial plan. In the end, Gaetz said she agreed with the plan to give assurances to developers, as requested by staff, but she also said assurances to the city needed to be made that separated bicycle lanes were possible. Much of the land to the south of Spadina is owned by the city so Coun. Sam Waddington asked if there was room to expand the road there to allow for the requested bike lanes. Sanderson said there was some flexibility possible and he was “certain” a solution could be reached.

‘Like a blood test’ for our city BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

en in Chilliwack get too much screen time and eat too few vegetables. Women in Chilliwack smoke too much and don’t get enough exercise. Local seniors are watching too much TV, and obesity and chronic breathing conditions are of particular concern for Chilliwack residents, at least compared to the rest of the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland. Those are a few of the broad strokes from Chilliwack’s community health profile as outlined in a regionwide report of health and wellness released Tuesday. The My Health My Community survey looked at a variety of health indicators: health, lifestyle, primary care access, built environment and community resiliency [sic], in every community in Vancouver Costal health and Fraser Health. Also analyzed were social determinants of health such as education, income and ethnicity. The point of the survey, according to Fraser Health, is to gather data to be used by community agencies and local governments to “understand

My Health My Community survey results provide a road map for the future, one in which we need to exercise and lose a little weight factors influencing health” in the area. “The survey is like a blood-test for our communities,” said Dr. Victoria Lee, chief medical health officer for Fraser Health. “The results provide us with valuable information that our medical health officers can use to ‘diagnose’ the health of our region. We can then focus our work with municipalities and local stakeholders to create a roadmap of good health for the future.” Two particular statistics stand out for Chilliwack, one positive, one negative. At 92.3 per cent, the city has the highest rate of respondents with a family doctor in all of Fraser Health. In the Fraser Valley the average is 89.7 per cent and in the larger Fraser Health region the rate is 85.8 per cent. At the same time, Chilliwack had the highest rate of obesity, at 36.7 per

cent, in the health region. The rate for the Fraser Valley was 33.7 per cent and for all of Fraser Health it was 27.2 per cent. Women in particular are not getting enough exercise as just 38 per cent of respondents reported 150plus minutes of weekly physical activity, compared to 50 per cent of males. The overall rate of 43 per cent for Chilliwack compares to 45 per cent in the Fraser Valley. A local smoking rate of 12 per cent overall is just above the 11 per cent average in the Fraser Valley but, alarmingly, in the 18 to 39 age category, the smoking rate is 18 per cent and more women than men smoke. One area where Chilliwack fared particularly badly was in the category of “healthy built environment” indicators. The city fared worst in the Fraser Valley on two of these: car commuting at 81.8 per cent (Fraser

Health average was 67 per cent); and public transit commuting at 3.2 per cent (Fraser Health average was 21.4 per cent). Low levels of education and corresponding poverty were found to be particular determinants of health. Across the Fraser Valley, for example, university graduate smoking rates were 70 per cent lower, fruit and vegetable consumption was 2.5 times higher and screen time was 40 per cent lower than for those with lower levels of education. Similar comparisons were found between folks who make more than $120,000 to those who make under $40,000. The study also found a few ethnic anomalies, for example, Canadian-born respondents were 60 per cent more likely to eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables and are 70 per cent more likely to be smokers. Compared to the Fraser Valley average, fruit and vegetable consumption is 60 per cent lower among South Asians, high levels of screen time were reported 25 per cent higher among Chinese respondents and the rate of smoking was three times higher among aboriginal peoples.

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Guilty plea spares family pain BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

he family and friends of a man killed in a fatal hit and run will not have to endure a trial after a guilty plea in BC Supreme Court in Chilliwack on Monday. Darcy Garnot died on April 15, 2012 after he was struck from behind on the sidewalk on First Avenue by a pickup truck while walking with his girlfriend. Then 60-year-old Gary Allain fled the scene but was later arrested when the pickup was found at his house.

Young man hit and killed while walking on sidewalk with his girlfriend; driver left scene Garnot’s girlfriend was not injured. Allain was charged with criminal negligence causing death and failure to stop at the scene of a fatal accident. Allain faced a trial for the matter on Monday but, accompanied only by his lawyer, Martin Finch, he pleaded guilty to the first count, criminal negligence causing death. Supporters of Garnot cried

inside and outside the court after the guilty plea was entered. Before the plea, Justice Neill Brown made it clear that Allain understood by pleading guilty he was agreeing to admit to the essential elements of the crime. He said he understood. Just days after the incident, Garnot was remembered by family. “Darcy was definitely a very generous, sincere, loving person with a big heart who would open

his door to anybody,” cousin Michelle Paquette told the Times An RCMP spokesperson at the time said the men were not known to one another. There was speculation at the time the men had exchanged words shortly before the collision, but police did not confirm this happened. Allain, who is not in custody, is scheduled to be sentenced in November.

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social media] were saying that the kids can go on any porn site and get s e t o f s e x u a l - these terms, but I think ly graphic A to Z that it’s such a different cards ended up feeling coming from the in the hands of some school,” she said. Dipalo added that her CHANCE alternate school students last Thursday, son was confused and after they were mistakenly disturbed and the cards delivered in class inside brought up a lot of quesgift bags given out after a tions about the terms and the acts portrayed on the presentation. The explicitly illustrat- cards. “It’s pretty upsetting ed “Sex from A-Z Cards: Information for Young that somehow this has Gay and Bisexual Men” slipped into these goodi e b a g s ,” decks were she said. “It received by wasn’t just a few midupsetting that the cards, dle school was p u p i l s somehow this tah ef re emale from a Sto:condom, a l o He a l t h has slipped male conServices into these dom—quite community nurse goodie bags.” a b i t f o r someone at the end - Rychelle Dipalo w h o ’ s i n of a guest Grade 7.” p re s e n t a Dipalo tion about said she hopes the school healthy relationships. According to a descrip- develops a far better tion online from dis- screening process and tributor Canadian AIDS that this doesn’t happen Treatment Information again. CHANCE principal Exchange (CATIE) the resource “is a fun and Chuck Lawson said that accessible resource that although the presentafacilitates humorous and tion itself was reviewed frank discussion among beforehand the materials youth about sexuality and in the bag in this instance were not looked at, and HIV and STI prevention.” Educational though that’s how the decks they claim to be, they are managed to slip into kids’ not targeted to such a possession. He said if they’d known young age group and parents are not finding them about the materials in the bags, staff would never funny. “ I w a s v e r y u p s e t have approved the items. “The bottom line is, it because they were very x- r a t e d c a r d s ,” s a i d was a mistake,” said LawRychelle Dipalo, whose son. “We’re responsible 13-year-old son was one of for what happens in our the children to bring home school and I don’t want the surprising contents. { See SEX CARDS, page A20 } “A lot of people [on

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Sending message on prolific offenders BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

im Both got into the criminal game late in life but for the last two years he is an example of what plagues the justice system. He was sentenced to one year in 2013 for the charge of fear of injury by another person. Later in 2013 he was acquitted of uttering threats but convicted of resisting arrest. Last year he was handed a one year driving prohibition and a $500 fine after driving while already prohibited. Much more seriously, in 2016, he faces two trials: one for drug

City council wants to see tangible results in the fight against crime committed by same people

trafficking and obstructing an officer, and the other for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop at an accident. Chilliwack city council passed a resolution at Tuesday’s meeting to send a message to the provincial government regarding prolific offenders like Both. “We would like to see something tangible done to reduce crime in our community,” Coun. Sue Attrill said. Attrill is the current chair of

the Public Safety Advisory Commitee and is credited with pushing for this recommendation, which will go to the Union of B.C. Municipalities and then on to Victoria. The argument is that a handful of criminals cause 80 per cent of crime in Chilliwack, and that number may be much higher. “Because they don’t get caught and they are seasoned prolific offenders,” Attrill said. Coun. Sam Waddington went on a ride-along with the RCMP

that Empower Us” theme. “Chilliwack is filled with so many creative people, using their intelligence to do good and innovative things, and make our community better,” said Matthew Francis, executive director of the Chilliwack Museum & Archives. “TEDx is a way to bring those people together.” For those who want to attend the conference there will only be 100 seats at the premiere which

are selected after interested parties apply. The tickets are free, but TED wants to ensure diversity in the socio-economic demographic makeup of the audience, and participant commitment to enacting action in the community after the show is over. So applicants will be considered for the limited seats. But in the essence of sharing ideas, the whole event will be webcast live for anyone with an internet connection to see. If it’s deemed successful, sub-

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last Friday evening and said it was a small window into what officers face every day. What was fascinating, he said, was how many of those dealt with during his eight-hour shift were people known to the Mounties on a first-name basis. “It’s the same people who are causing the disturbances in our community,” Waddington said. As for Both, he appears to be accelerating as the days go on { See MESSAGE, page A12 }

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ong a centre for the local community’s history, the Chilliwack Museum will now be hosting innovative ideas for its future. The Chilliwack Museum & Historical Society has partnered with TEDxChilliwack to provide the National Historic Site and former city hall as a venue for the February 2016 local TEDx event. The independently organized, local version of the TED Conferences (Technology Entertainment Design) will have a “Stories

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wo years and nearly five months after a young man tried to strangle Deborah Halladay to death in her own apartment, she finally has some closure. In C h i l l i w a c k p ro vincial court on Friday, Judge Steven Point sentenced Matthew Alderman to eight years in jail for attempted murder and three years for aggravated assault, to run concurrently. “I’m very, very happy with that,” Halladay said Friday, adding that, “It’s never over because I’ll have to go to his parole hearing in two years.” The 27-year-old Alderman was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault in October 2014. Both the pre-trial and post-trial period were drawn out because Alderman continued to fire his lawyers. Stone-faced and calm throughout the trial last year, when Point declared him guilty, the young man jumped up and told the court he didn’t “want to be in here anymore because I’m not guilty.” He then fired his lawyer on the spot, leading to the seven-month delay to get to sentencing. Crown counsel Paul Blessin asked the court for a sentence of 10 years for the attempted murder and four years for the aggravated assault at the sentencing hearing last week. Blessin called it a matter of “luck or happenstance that it wasn’t murder.” He pointed to interviews with Alderman after the arrest and since conviction for a pre-sentence report in which the young man expressed no “insight or remorse.” In one instance, Alderman said of his time at Surrey Pretrial: “ The damage that has been

done to me being in remand custody is unacceptable.” Alderman has had various diagnoses from depression to borderline personality disorder. His new lawyer John Gustafson told the court that despite these challenges and having little support from family, he has managed to graduate high school and hold various jobs. He said that in custody it was a “promising sign” that Alderman took advantage of a number of programs. Gustafson called him a model inmate. “Obviously this is a young man who w ill need further help,” he told the court. He argued a sentence of six years was suitable. While satisfied with the eight-year sentence handed out, Halladay is angry with the system that gives time-and-ahalf for custody before a conviction. She is convinced Alderman manipulated the system to gain this advantage during his time at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre. “The only thing I wish didn’t happen was the time-and-a-half until they are convicted,” Halladay said. “I knew he would play the system so that he could stay in the jail to get the time and a half. He’s smart. He’s a smart man.” Applying time-and-a half to the nearly twoand-a-half years Alderman spent at Sur rey Pretrial means an effective sentence of four years, five months. The incident that led to the conviction and sentence took place on Jan. 14, 2013 at Halladay’s downtown Chilliwack apartment. Alderman was renting a room from the 49-yearold hairdresser, but she had plans to evict him

due to increasingly odd behaviour. When Alderman returned home that

night, she told him to be out by the end of the month. He didn’t take it well, backed her into a

corner as she considered calling 911. Then things turned violent.

“ He p u t h i s ha n d s around my neck and he was snapping it back and forth,” she told the court

during trial last fall. “He had me lifted up off the ground and he said ‘Why won’t your neck break? I want to kill you, why won’t your neck break? I just want to snap your neck.’”

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h no, here we go,” mutters the person blind to the colonial history of Canada now that, after six years, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has issued its report on the dark past of residential schools in Canada. “Why won’t those Indians just put the past behind them, get a job, and start contributing to society?” That is what “he” said to me. There are certain subjects usually left alone by those who should know better. Topics where we don’t really hear what some people think. Most people keep their ignorance to themselves. “That was the past, get over it.” I hate to point it out but these are not the opinions of some bygone era. These are attitudes held by some people, most who won’t admit it, in the here and now. Present and but a scratch below a thin layer of political correctness that covers our daily discourse. “Why won’t those Indians just put the past behind them, get a job, and start contributing to society?” I write it again, because it struck me as amazing. This is what was said to me by someone I chatted with a few weeks ago who, frankly, should know better. An

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch educated, employed, successful member of Chilliwack society. He used the term “Indians,” even. Lots of people do. No, he wasn’t talking about people from India. I asked. But the fellow I was talking to suggested that when talking about our local Sto:lo population, he prefers “Indian” over “native” or “aboriginal.” And don’t even start him on the political manipulation behind the term “First Nations.” “Don’t talk about Indians to this guy,” he joked as others joined us in the public setting where our conversation took place. Laughs. Apparently, I’ve learned, it is political correctness run amok when people suggest an objectively inaccurate term is just weird to use. “You know where India is, right?” I asked the aforementioned fellow. No comment. “OK, you know the ‘Indians’ in this

country have endured an attempted cultural genocide, right?” I pushed. Get over it, was the response. Start paying some taxes. I almost hate to write these words because they are true. Today many local Sto:lo folks are likely grappling with Justice Murray Sinclair’s report, its 94 recommendations, something that invariably will dig up the terrible wounds of what was endured at residential schools by parents grandparents and great-grandparents. The ignorance and hatred that led to a cultural genocide, a government-church led systematic “killing the Indian in the child” is done. It’s gone from our churches. It’s gone from our cultural institutions. It’s gone from our government. But the sentiment does remain, if below the surface, that aboriginals should just snub out the last remnants of that language, drop the cultural practices, forget the drumming and the hunting and the fishing and the rest of it, and just be more like us. Why can’t you be more like “us”? There is, among us mostly white settlers, a belligerent sense of entitlement, but even more so a disregard for any expression of culture from those who

were here before us. “Political correctness” is a false label for what is simply correctness. The guy I was talking to says the term First Nations is politically correct “crap” and he refuses to use it. Fine, but it also just happens to be correct. These “nations” of people were here “first.” Now that the TRC report is out, it’s really time to get our collective white heads out of our asses, acknowledge the horrible truth that some of our ancestors took part in or at least acquiesced to, and reconcile. This doesn’t mean saying “we are sorry you are upset” one more time. This means starting a process whereby individuals like the one I quoted above are forced to learn some history. Learn how children were stolen from their parents as government policy. “Cultural genocide is the destruction of those structures and practices that allow the group to continue as a group” This is big stuff, and it’s been buried for too long. What we should not do is let the ignorance of the “be more like us” sentiment carry on. Those today who are blind to history and what went on with the Indian School Act need to open their eyes.

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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. in Chilliwack in the last municipal election), it is apparently easy to manipulate the electorate into believing anything. Half of the people are too lazy to bother to vote. The other half can be brainwashed by distorted facts, simple lies and manipulated facts. A case in point is the last provincial election in British Columbia, where Adrian Dix was destroyed by outright lies and distortions. The people fell for this crap. Instead of being poor money-managers, the NDP across Canada has proven itself to be the very best financial managers that this country has ever seen. I’m waiting for the day when some of our media outlets report the truth and stop being lackies for corporations that have a direct interest in seeing to it that the NDP is not elected. As a local city councillor for years in Ontario, the very first thing that we learned was that “conflict of interest legislation” prevented us from participating on issues that could directly benefit us financially. Yet, you now have many, many examples where conflict of interests rise that benefit media outlets in their “reporting” of “fair” political happenings. It is long overdue that the voter becomes more aware of the corrupted reporting of NDP affairs and come to realize that these myths about the NDP are just that—myths. Dick Harrington Chilliwack

The vision to see the light Editor: I wish to follow up on your coverage of the devel-

opment at Higginson Road and highlight the difficulty existing homeowners have faced in being able to assess and then explain the height and light impact of the development as there are no 3D images or models available, only maps. Imagine a distance two Honda Civic cars from your sitting room window, a stack of four shipping containers rising up one on the other. Now, line up another stack of four containers next to these. Continue lining up stacks of containers end to end until you have 14 stacks in a row. Every two container stacks, allow a slit just big enough so you could open the end doors. This is the impact of the height and closeness of houses and townhouses that will look down and overshadow the existing rancher homes. Fortunately, Mayor Gaetz and her council had sufficient patience and vision to listen to the case for loss of light at the recent public hearing. The forum realized that the proposed development would rise too abruptly above existing homes. There is no right to light in our country; it is up to local decision makers to say what is reasonable. All the neighbouring homeowners ask for is a reasonable blending of the new development with homes whose light they impact most. Ron Eckersley Chilliwack

No future to green policy Editor: So once upon a time when promoting B.C. meant building for the future of all B.C.’ers, the premier would start up an

industry and we would keep all the assets and jobs. Now that the government of B.C. seems to be working for off-shore governments and multinationals the premier would rather give away all the jobs and assets, plus all the tax loopholes and subsidies they can muster up. Check Clark and Coleman’s LNG strategy paper. How is it the so-called free enterprisers are so willing to give away the people of B.C.’s future to another country? Petronas is not a private company, it is owned by a foreign government. Woodfiber LNG is owned by a very suspect character who has been found guilty and fined on numerous occasions. Just for a bit of history too, does anybody else remember when the biggest wind turbine company in the world wanted to turn Woodfiber in Squamish into their new North American headquarters, but el impairdo chased them off? The Liberal’s green policy as usual has more to do with filling their pockets with our kids’ money than it does with cleaning up our kids’ world Ron Murphy Chilliwack

Worried about door-to-door Editor: I seem to be sharing much uncertainty with many others in Canada regarding the pending end of door-to-door mail delivery. I received the following petition e-mail from www. change.org and think that it summarizes the issues at stake concisely. The author is Susan Dixon of Cambridge, Ont. (May 22, 2015) “My ultimate goal would be to have everyone in Canada have door-to-door delivery. I have suggested many times maybe only two to three days per week. Canada Post is not listening . . . they haven’t contacted me once but the news reporters have from television to newspapers

and radio. The CUPW have contacted me. We can’t give this up! Laziness has nothing to do with this fight! “Not everyone has Internet or a computer. Not everyone even knows how to use a computer. Not everyone has someone to help them go out and get the mail. “People need jobs. People should not have to go out to collect their mail at one of these boxes because of many issues including mental health issues, disabilities, mobility issues, family circumstances, major surgery, weather, etc. “These boxes are broken into or even stolen a lot and thieves are getting smarter. I don’t want to believe that society is getting so callous as not to want to fight for something so important. If we give up the fight then they have already won. There are too many people that do care and there are some that say stop complaining, I get that. People have to fight back because if you don’t then nothing will happen. I do believe that something can be done and I hope that you all can help.

Thanks all.” I think this explains very well the concern but it also touches on the lacklustre interest at City Hall to at least hear what citizens have to say. I believe Canada Post has already been in active dialogue with staff at City Hall and once again (think Aevitas) decisions are being made without public input. We also read in local media that the already in place community mailboxes are being vandalized and people are losing important mail. I agree with Susan Dixon that the coercion of Canada Post and the lack of intervention at City Hall to make sure that the process in place is in the best interest of Chilliwack’s citizens should prompt citizens to speak out loud and clear before it is too late. Ann Muehlebach Chilliwack

Heavy praise for CMO event Editor: Anyone who did not attend the May 23 concert by the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra missed

an extraordinary event. The concert’s theme was music from Walt Disney’s Fantasia, and if that was not entertaining enough, an uncommonly powerful performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue very nearly “raised the roof” of the Cultural Centre’s Main Stage. So many things about the concert were noteworthy, with the tiniest details attended to. The writer particularly appreciated the carefully researched narration by Jack Kopstein and the authentic “visuals” projected as backdrop. The violin solo performed by Sora Takahashi, Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, was also memorable for its beauty and the tangible affection in the orchestra’s accompaniment. This performance, and indeed the entire programme so beautifully crafted by conductor and artistic director, Gregory Douglas Johnson, demonstrated a maturity of technique and interpretation seldom heard from a community orchestra. What a performance! Paula Quick Chilliwack

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Editor: There are several major political myths in Canada concerning the New Democratic Party. In my 45 years living in Canada, I have been amazed at the proliferation of inaccurate myths directed at the NDP, both provincially and federally. What is even more amazing is the fact that very few pundits or political writers have taken it upon themselves to explode these myths. Much like the United States, we know that most media outlets, whether they be radio, TV or newspapers, are controlled by a handful of large corporate outlets. Although many editors will claim that they “simply report the news,” it is obvious that this is far from the truth. Why is it that the same, tired old myths of “NDPers cannot even run the corner grocery store”, or “whenever NDP governments get elected, the economy takes a dive,” and “NDP governments are poor money managers,” etc. etc. Facts prove that this is all hogwash. Even the federal finance department has stated on countless occasions, that the best run financial records from across Canada have proven to be provincial NDP administrations. We are not just talking about Tommy Douglas’s governments in Saskatchewan, where he perfected financial “miracles” after inheriting horrendous messes from the Conservatives. We are also talking about more recent governments in Manitoba, British Columbia and, yes, even in Ontario. These media outlets did a wonderful job of clouding the NDP record in Ontario from the 1990s. They misrepresented and distorted everything that happened—to the point that many ill-informed pundits still refer to the “financial mess” of the Ontario NDP government. The facts state that these misrepresentations are simply untrue. In a so-called “democratic” society where less than half of the people get out to vote (17 per cent

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esus tells a parable about a sower (Luke 8) who goes out to sow. Imagine a modern broadcast seeder, moving quickly across a large tract of land. Some of the seed is thrown on the road, and the cars run over it. A large flock of birds attack the seed as it lands. Some of it falls to the side of the field, among the grass, and gets overgrown. And some lands in rocky places. The farmer knows all this, and has planted knowing the waste. His primary interest is in that seed that falls on good soil, is not eaten by the birds, and puts down its roots. There is a show on television that I have never bothered watching, a show about a very clean living Christian family. It has presented the Duggars as a normal Christian family, and a lot of people watch them. Something like the Waltons but on reality television. They portray a whitewashed Christianity that values perfec-

tion and uses biblical legalism in a formulaic way. In the Waltons, the problems were prescribed and so were the solutions. Reality for the Duggers has not been so kind, as we have not only watched them fall from grace, we have also learned of their past mishandling of justice and also treatment. The news media are having a field day with revelations of how the oldest boy was guilty of sexual molestation, and how the family have attempted to secretly deal with the revelation through religious means. The trouble with the Duggars on television is the portrayal of lives that always find simple

answers. They are like seed by the side road. As the real truth comes out, there is no place to hide. And the truth is nasty. I personally wonder if in our efforts to always be good, good, good, we fail to recognize those areas of our own hearts that are on a roadside, in the grass, fallen on rock, or drowning in a slough. Bottled feelings and needs have a habit of showing themselves. We are much more than our thoughts, we find change difficult, we know right from wrong but are helpless before our foe. Sometimes I have to ask myself, “What is going on with me?” Much air time has been taken up with the fall of the Duggars,

◗ Rev. John Sovereign is the rector at St. Thomas Anglican Church.

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Despite chlorine, our water ranks highest

hile some residents expressed surprise t h a t C h i l l i w a c k ’s drinking water was named best in B.C. last week, a local group says it proves their point. Despite the controversial addition of chlorine just two years ago, Chilliwack’s tapped water won top honours at the second annual “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test at the B.C. Water and Waste Associa-

tion’s conference in Kelowna on Thursday. The WaterWealth Project says while the chlorination of Chilliwack’s water was “universally reviled,” the key thing to remember is that chlorination is needed because of contamination that comes from the distribution system. The source, however, is excellent. “Protect the source, the aquifer and all Chilliwack/Vedder River and many streams that feed into it, and we leave the door open to one day elimi-

nating the chlorine,” the local environmental group said on its Facebook page. Chilliwack was up against 15 communities in the competition held on May 28 where water was evaluated by a panel of selected “aqualiers” based on appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel, aftertaste and overall impression. Chilliwack’s water unseated the home team of Kelowna, which won the title in 2014. Others in the competition included: Prince George, Furry Creek, Radium Hot Springs,

Kamloops, Harrison Hot Springs, Penticton, Lillooet Lake, Bralorne, Gold Bridge, Squamish, Clearbrook, Rutland, Nelson and the Regional District of North Okanagan–Greater Vernon. Twice in the 1990s, Chilliwack’s water was named best in Canada by the Canadian Water Resource Association. In 2013 controversy erupted, city council fought the order, but Fraser Health forced the city to add chlorine to the drinking water system.

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Facing jail for au pair scam BY JENNIFER SALTMAN The Province

rosecutors are seeking two years in jail for a Chilliwack woman who counselled more than 100 foreign au pairs to lie to border guards about their reason for coming to Canada. “This was a deliberate, planned, largescale fraud against the immigration system,” said Crown counsel Charles Hough during submissions at a sentencing hearing for Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Large in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Wednesday. Large, 49, pleaded guilty in March to one count of counselling or attempting to counsel misrepresentation. Three other charges against her will be stayed following sentencing. The Canada Border Services Agency began investigating in 2008, after officers { MESSAGE, from page A6 } since his first crime in 2013: On May 19, RCMP report he was arrested after reports of a collision at Yale and Woodbine after which someone was allegedly sprayed with an unknown irritant and threatened by the driver of a black Durango. The truck was located in the 45700 block of Princess Avenue and that’s when Both fled. “The driver of the suspect vehicle ran away from our officer but was quickly caught and taken into custody,” Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail said. Both was arrested with what police believed to be heroin, methamphet-

intercepted a young woman coming from France. She said she was in B.C. to visit a friend, and she was referred for a secondary inspection. During the inspection, her emails were searched and an email from Large was discovered. The email advised the woman to say she was coming to Canada on vacation and staying in a hostel. She was to refrain from mentioning babysitting or working. The young woman, who had no work permit, was sent home. Over the next two years, border guards sent six other prospective au pairs associated with Large back home. They were all between the ages of 18 and 22, came from Germany, Austria or France and failed to tell border guards they were planning to work as au pairs. None had work permits and all had been coached by Large, via email, about what to say to border officials.

NOTICE NOTICEOF OFPUBLIC PUBLICHEARING HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Tuesday, August 20,2015 2013at at7:00 7:00p.m. p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. Council CouncilChambers Chambers Council Chambers 8550 8A4 8550Young YoungRoad, Road,Chilliwack, Chilliwack,B.C. B.C. V2P 8A4 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C.V2P V2P 8A4 www.chilliwack.com www.chilliwack.com www.chilliwack.com TAKE TAKENOTICE NOTICEthat thatthe theCouncil Councilofofthe theCity CityofofChilliwack Chilliwackwill willhold holdaaPublic PublicHearing, Hearing,asasnoted noted above, ononthe following items: above, the following items: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted above, BYLAW ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTBYLAW BYLAW2013, 2013,No. No.3944 3944(RZ000806) (RZ000806) on1.1. theZONING following items:AMENDMENT Location: Location: 5971 5971Wilkins WilkinsDrive Drive(a(aportion portionof)of) Owners: and Lynn Owners: AlfredSawatzky Sawatzky andJenny Jenny Lynn Sawatzky 1. ZONING BYLAWAlfred AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No.Sawatzky 4117 (RZ000904) 22 Purpose: portionofofthe thesubject subjectproperty, property,asasshown shownononthe themap map Purpose: ToTorezone rezoneaa634m 634m portion Location: 42640 Prairie Avenue below, from below, froman anR1-A R1-A(One (OneFamily FamilyResidential) Residential)Zone ZonetotoananR1-C R1-C(One (OneFamily Family Residential ––Accessory) Owner: Derek Autenrieth Residential Accessory)Zone Zonetotofacilitate facilitateaa22lotlotsubdivision subdivisionand andthe the ofofaasingle family aalegal secondary construction single family homewith with legalbelow, secondary suite. Purpose: Toconstruction rezone the subject property, as home shown on the map from suite. an R1-A (One Family Location LocationMap Mapto an R1-C (One Family Residential - Accessory) Zone, to facilitate Residential) Zone

the development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Location Map:

Weapons and drugs found by Mounties amine and GHB, along with weapons. The 37-year-old Both faces numerous charges including drug trafficking, dangerous operation of a vehicle, assault with a weapon and criminal harrasment. “This seizure, made by our Crime Reduction Unit, has prevented a significant amount of illegal drugs from reaching the children and vulnerable sector of our community,” said Cpl. Rail. Both is in custody and is next due in court on June 15.

2.2.ZONING ZONINGBYLAW BYLAWAMENDMENT AMENDMENTBYLAW BYLAW2013, 2013,No. No.3945 3945(RZ000804) (RZ000804) Location: Location: 47340 47340Sylvan SylvanDrive Drive(a(aportion portionof)of) Owner: 0945651 Owner: 0945651BC BCLtd. Ltd.(Nick (NickWesteringh) Westeringh) Purpose: Purpose: ToTorezone rezoneaa1.30 1.30hectare hectareportion portionofofthe thesubject subjectproperty, property,asasshown shownononthe the map mapbelow, below,from fromananR3 R3(Small (SmallLot LotOne OneFamily FamilyResidential) Residential)Zone ZonetotoananR4 R4 (Low (LowDensity DensityMulti-Family Multi-FamilyResidential) Residential)Zone Zonetotofacilitate facilitateaaboundary boundary adjustment adjustmentwith withthe theproperty propertylocated locatedatat6026 6026Lindeman LindemanStreet Streetand andthe the construction constructionofofaatownhouse townhousedevelopment. development. 2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4078 (RZ000903) Location LocationMap Map

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10119 Kent Road Westgen, Western Canada’s Genetic Centre Inc. No. S2878 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 future subdivision.

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3.3.ZONING ZONINGBYLAW BYLAWAMENDMENT AMENDMENTBYLAW BYLAW2013, 2013,No. No.3947 3947(RZ000810) (RZ000810) Applicant: Applicant: City CityofofChilliwack Chilliwack Purpose: Purpose: AAnumber numberofofamendments amendmentstotoZoning ZoningBylaw Bylaw2001, 2001,No. No.2800 2800are are proposed proposedtotoprovide providefor forand andregulate regulatefederally federallylicensed licensedcommercial commercialmedicinal medicinal marihuana marihuanagrow growoperations operationswithin withinthe theCity CityofofChilliwack. Chilliwack. Persons Personswho whodeem deemthat thattheir theirinterest interestininthe theproperties propertiesisisaffected affectedbybythese theseproposed proposed amendment amendmentbylaws bylawswill willhave haveananopportunity opportunitytotobebeheard heardatatthe thePublic PublicHearing Hearingor,or,ififyou youare are unable unabletotoattend, attend,you youmay mayprovide provideaawritten writtensubmission, submission,including includingyour yourfull fullname nameand and address, address,totothe theCity CityClerk’s Clerk’sOffice Officenonolater laterthan than4:00 4:00p.m. p.m.ononthe thedate dateofofthe thePublic PublicHearing. Hearing. AllAllsubmissions submissionswill willbeberecorded recordedand andform formpart partofofthe theofficial officialrecord recordofofthe theHearing. Hearing. Persons who deem that their interest in the properties are affected by the proposed amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to These proposed bylaws may bebe inspected between the ofof8:30 and p.m., These proposed bylaws mayare inspected thehours hours 8:30a.m. a.m.including and4:30 4:30 be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you unable to attend,between you may provide a written submission, yourp.m., full name and Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to Tuesday, Monday holidays, from August 7, 2013 to address, to the through City Clerk’sFriday, Office noexcluding later than 4:00 p.m. on the dateWednesday, of the Public Hearing. All submissions will Tuesday, be recorded and August 20, both inclusive, August 20, 2013, both inclusive, theOffice Officeofofthe theCity CityClerk ClerkatatCity CityHall, Hall,8550 8550Young YoungRoad, Road, form part of the offi2013, cial record of the Hearing. ininthe Chilliwack, Chilliwack,BC. BC.Please Pleasedirect directyour yourenquiries enquiriestotoour ourPlanning Planning&&Strategic StrategicInitiatives InitiativesDepartment Department atat604-793-2906. These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding 604-793-2906. holidays, from Wednesday, June 3, 2015 information toinformation Tuesday, Juneor 16, 2015, both inclusive, in the Offi ce of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Please can be considered bybyCouncil Pleasenote notethat thatno nofurther further orsubmissions submissions can be considered Council Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department at 604-793-2906. after afterthe theconclusion conclusionofofthe thePublic PublicHearing. Hearing. Delcy Wells, Delcy Wells, CMC information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that noCMC further City CityClerk Clerk Janice McMurray Deputy City Clerk

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› Sports Local Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete Brandyn Chappell lost his first match on points taking him out of medal contention last weekend during the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s (IBJJF) world championship tournament in Long Beach, Calif. The Pacific Top Team grappler entered the major competition coming off of a bronze medal victory at the Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in mid-March this year. The 16-yearold blue belt competes in the juvenile division.

Kawaguchi joins Providence

After one more season with the Chilliwack Chiefs, forward Jordan Kawaguchi will move on to play for the Providence College Friars. “So excited to announce my commitment to Providence college. Couldn’t be more excited, thanks to everyone who helped me along the way,” Kawaguchi tweeted last Friday. He will be joining the team on Rhode Island that took their first-ever national championship title in April.

Pauls medals, off to S. Korea

Chilliwack golfer Aaron Pauls finished third at the Canadian University/College Championship at Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ont. last weekend, the first Cascade to finish in the top three of the Golf Canada event. It also secured him a second chance to represent Canada internationally. This time he will be one of a three-member team going to Gwangju, South Korea for the 2015 Summer Universiade games in July. The Guelph tournament was Pauls’ last as a University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Cascade, and he joined his colleagues placing fourth as a team in the competition. Head coach Chris Bertram was named coach of the year by the Golf Coaches Association for his 2014-15 season. He will be

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Blaze of glory for Cougs

Seven Chilliwack Cougars baseball players played on the BC Minor team at the Langley Blaze Invitational tournament last week. Carter Bogart, Liam Campbell, Donovan Moorman, Daniel Rogers of Chilliwack joined Surrey Cougar players Tyler Lawson, Mitch Williams and a Langley native Riley Ens on the BC Minor team. The squad went 0-5 in the midget AAA competition. The Cougs are back to regular season action this Sunday with two games in Vernon against the Canadians.

Weston joins Eagles

The Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Eagles basketball team has added a Chilliwack player to the roster after their identification camps were completed this spring. G.W. Graham student Phil Weston, who averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds per game in his senior year for the Grizzlies, will be joining the Eagles’ Nest this year as he works toward a Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts. The six-footone forward was a 2014/15 Fraser Valley first team all-star, and was the GWG MVP. Weston helped lead the Grizzlies to a second place Fraser Valley Championship finish and eighth at the 2015 2A senior boys Provincial Championship. “He has an incredible touch around the basket and is one of the best rebounders coming out of the 2015 grad class,” Eagles head coach Vladimir Nikić said. “Phil is an amazing teammate, always putting his team’s interests

first.” The Eagles will play pre-season exhibition games in the fall, with their first PACWEST CCAA regular season home-opener scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.

Persian Warrior claims title

Chilliwack’s Persian Warrior, Sabah Fadai, won his title bout at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Edmonton Friday to claim the Unified MMA featherweight belt. The fight was stopped at 1:31 in the second round because Fadai’s opponent Parwez Ghulam had stopped Sabah Fadai defending himself, giving the Warrior the TKO victory, bringing his record to 11-4 and extending his streak to three wins. Fadai fights out of the Four Directions Martial Arts gym, which has postponed the twelfth Chilliwack Warpath event with a new date to be announced.

Gibson leads the way in pool

Leading Chilliwack’s Spartan swim club at the 2015 Mel Zajac swim meet at the University of British Columbia mid-May, 17-year-old Jessie Gibson swam to third in the 200m butterfly with a time of 2:18.88. She also placed sixth in the 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle, and 200m freestyle competitions. Carson Olafson, who recently committed to the UBC Thunderbirds for next season, placed sixth in the 100m freestyle, and seventh in the 50m butterfly. Colton Peterson, who will be swimming for the SFU Clan next season, placed fourth in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 30.01. The Spartans are a yearround competitive swim club featuring more than 170 swimmers from around the Fraser Valley. For more information, go to spartanswimclub.com.

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Minor lacrosse fundraiser

Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse will hold its fundraising dinner June 13 at Major Leagues starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the end of season awards dinner for all Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse Association members. Tickets are $20 and include two drinks and dinner. Guests can participate in a 50/50 draw as well as a twoonie toss event. For tickets contact Peter, vpmarketing@ chilliwacklacrosse.com or Jamie, president@chilliwacklacrosse.com.

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in each division. There is an entry fee of $400 per team and the registration deadline is June 24. To sign up or get more information, write monicabodner@gmail.com or call 604-807-6222. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Wounded Warriors Weekend Chilliwack event this summer.

Lifesaving course at Cultus

The Cultus Lake Parks Board has given approval for another lifesaving course at Cultus Lake’s Main Beach this August. The bronze cross and first aid lifesaving camps taught by instructor Joel Sutcliffe will involve open-water swimming, rescue techniques and CPR. Bronze cross is necessary for the National Lifeguard course that is required to work at most indoor pools and is needed for employment at other sites such as waterparks. The lifesaving camp will run

The Chilliwack Chiefs and Prospera Centre will host the B.C. Hockey League’s (BCHL) fourth annual Bauer Showcase this September, it was announced last week by the B.C. league. One more day will be added to the event that sees BCHL teams collecting in one place to test each other under the watch of university and professional hockey scouts. That time extension means that all games will be on the main Prospera rink, improving convenience for scouts and fans alike. Twelve players from the BCHL have been selected in the NHL entry draft since the Showcase’s inception, with another five expected to follow next month. This year’s event will be Sept. 24 to 27, and the 2015 Showcase matchups will be released after the league’s annual general meeting June 4 to 6.

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Dr. Lenore Newmann is a staunch defender of British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve and recently received a research excellence award from UFV.

cademia, applied research, and activism are all connected in the eyes of Dr. Lenore Newman. When she accepted the role of Canada Research Chair in Food Security in the Environment at the University of the Fraser Valley, she knew she’d be focusing on research that is extremely relevant to the UFV region, and on topics that are at times contentious. Her staunch defense of the principle of maintaining farmland placed in British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), a position solidified after formal research into the 40-year history of the ALR, makes her a popular source for media commentary. Newman is receiving the 2015 UFV Research Excellence award for her success in building a core of research activity focused on food security and agricultural issues. “Before taking this job at UFV, my research never landed in the daily news,” recalls Newman, who is a faculty member in the UFV Geography and the Environment department. “But preserving farmland is so valuable economically and important culturally that it is a topic for major debate. Farmland is a big part

Dr. Lenore Newman’s unique approach to studying agriculture on the edge garners her a UFV Research Excellence award insight by developing a centre that specializes in the linkages between rural and urban, plus incorporates a multidisciplinary approach that includes urban planning, tourism, business, economics, applied agriculture, geography, international development, and political science,” noted her colleague Garry Fehr, an associate professor in the Geography and the Environment department, in his letter nominating her for a research award. “The dominant thread [in her work] is her ability to integrate complex theoretical concepts with contentious social issues of land development, food security, and food culture in ways that resonate with academia, local communities, industry, policy makers, non-governmental organizations and students.” Part of her mandate as research chair is to examine food security concerns at the local, regional, and national levels. “My team’s research is showing that there is a link between a vibrant farm

of the identity of this valley. At the local level, the research my partners and I are conducting really matters! “I love this region, and there is some activism inherent in my job because it is a fight. Fraser Valley farmland is some of the best farmland in the world and it is too valuable to lose.” Since arriving at UFV in 2011, Newman has led the establishment of the Agriburban Research Centre at UFV, which is dedicated to the study of landscapes on the edge of major urban areas, with a focus on creating thriving agricultural regions within cities. With funding from the Abbotsford Community Foundation’s Agricultural Enhancement Grants program, Newman is leading a project titled Life in Agriburbia: 40 Years of the Agricultural Land Reserve, with a mandate to research and exhibit the changes to the agricultural and environmental landscape in the Fraser Valley. “Lenore has demonstrated keen

sector and health, among other things,” she notes. “Having fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables available is an important influence on public wellness.” Her research also indicates the importance of a healthy agricultural base to the Fraser Valley economy and culture, and to Canadian autonomy. In addition to being in demand by media, Newman has seen her work regularly published in academic journals, with 20 published journal articles collectively being cited by other authors more than 600 times since 2010. Newman has built a network of scholars connected to research into agriburbia, and created opportunities for UFV undergraduate students to participate in applied research. “I strongly believe that we at UFV can excel at research relevant to this region that involves undergraduates directly,” she says. “My undergrads get the kind of opportunities that would go to graduate students at other institutions.”

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{ WEATHER, from page A1 } into May,” Pannett wrote in his monthly report. “It was the warmest May since records commenced in 1895. “The trend indicating a hot and dry summer remains. The 2015 precipitation total to date is 593.7 mm on 73 days compared to the average of 859.1 mm on 80 days.” Up in the Columbia Valley, organic vegetable growers Brian Patterson and Yolanda Versterre are battling the dry weather, spending time running around with waterlines to keep their produce moist. “Early crops seem to go to flower soon and cool weather crops are having a hard time,” Versterre said. “We are watering around the clock.” But as farmers of diverse crops know, what is not enough water or too much sun for one plant, is just what another one needs. “[Our] tomatoes and our ginger are loving it!” Versterre said. “And a bumper crop of asparagus. Paul J. Henderson/TIMES Just jumping right into This year’s berry crop should be bountiful thanks to the hot, dry weather. summer.” finally broke weeks of dry And as everyone knows weather on Tuesday, it in Chilliwack, the strawwasn’t enough to make up berries and those who for the dry weeks leading love them have been the up to June. And it’s the big beneficiaries of the yields of both sweet and early warm weather and cow corn that could suffer sunshine. Tom Baumann is a berry if Environment Canada’s forecast of hot conditions farmer and University of for June, July and August the Fraser Valley (UFV) in the Lower Mainland agriculture professor. He hold true. said the berry season is While some products two or three weeks ahead and some of normal monoand June “Sweet corn is crop will be a bountiful, booming with farmers will suffer, if challengthe hot weather. Baumann ing, one for is upbeat producers. You can hear about the “We will it grow, that weather have strawand optiberries, is how fast it mistic of raspberries the bounty grows.” and bluecoming berries ripe - Tom Baumann this sumall in June,” mer. he said. “Our “This will create some challenges for farmers are mostly ready for the challenge, so look industry to pick and pack/ for local produce all over process everything as fast the Fraser Valley this as possible.” summer and appreciate He adds that because of the plenty our growers new varieties and extendproduce, while California ed seasons, there will be and many other regions fruit all the way into Octoare under severe drought, ber this year. losing many crops.” As for vegetables, letAs for Kloot, who tuce, peas, radishes even spends part of his time early potatoes are already farming and part of it as being harvested. Laurie Throness, MLA John Martin, MLA a city councillor, the hot “Sweet corn is boomChilliwack-Hope Chilliwack #10 – 7300 Vedder Road, #1 – 45953 Airport Road, ing with the hot weather,” dry weather that benefits Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G6 Chilliwack, BC V2P 1A3 some crops over others is a he added. “You can hear Phone: 604.858.5299 Phone: 604.702.5214 metaphor. “You can’t keep it grow, that is how fast it Fax: 604.858.5290 Email: John.Martin.MLA@leg.bc.ca everything happy, ” he said. grows.” Email: Laurie.Throness.MLA@leg.bc.ca Fax: 604.702.5223 “Kind of like politics.” As for the rain that Facebook.com: LaurieThroness Twitter: @JohnMartinMLA

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Make your own rubs It’s as simple as mixing ingredients

ubs don’t have to be “rubbed” onto meat. A simply dredging or sprinkling will do just fine. But that being said, any rubbing will help the spices to penetrate the meat better in most cases. I never purchase pre-made spice mixes from the store. I always get greater satisfaction from making my own and having them stored in labeled Mason jars. Today I would like to share some of my favourite recipes with you because barbecue season is well under way. Take the time to start stocking miscellaneous individual dried spices and herbs like the ingredients mentioned in the recipes below, and start trying different combinations yourself. Smoked paprika comes in both sweet and hot varieties and it is far superior to just regular paprika. I prefer the sweet (mild) variety because I would rather control the amount of spiciness with ground cayenne pepper instead. Enjoy! Beef Rub 4 tbsp sweet smoked paprika 2 tbsp granulated garlic (or garlic powder) 4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper, optional Greek Rub 4 tsp dried oregano 4 tsp granulated onion (or onion powder)

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the August City of Chilliwack hold a at Public Hearing, as noted Tuesday, 20,will 2013 7:00 p.m. above, on the following items: Council Chambers 1. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3944 (RZ000806) 8550 Young Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 In accordance with Section 26 of theRoad, Community Charter, notice is hereby given Location: 5971 Wilkins Drive (a portion of) www.chilliwack.com that the Council of theAlfred City Sawatzky of Chilliwack intends to transfer unconstructed Owners: and Jenny Lynn Sawatzky 2 portionsthat of Purpose: Chilliwack Central that were closed “Highway Closure portion of the subject property, asHearing, shown on the noted map and aRoad 634m TAKE NOTICE the CouncilTo ofrezone the City of Chilliwack will holdunder a Public as below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-C (One Family of Dedication Bylaw 2015, No. 4089” to Ted Helkenberg. As a condition above,Removal on the following items:Residential – Accessory) Zone to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision and the of theBYLAW transferAMENDMENT of the closed roadofparcels, Parcel “A” isato besecondary consolidated 1. ZONING BYLAW No. 3944 (RZ000806) construction a 2013, single family home with legal suite. with

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51570 Chilliwack Central Road, Parcel “B” Location Location: 5971 Wilkins Drive (aMap portion of) is to be consolidated with 51860 HackBrown Road, (both properties being owned by Ted Helkenberg) and Parcel “C” is Owners: Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn Sawatzky to be consolidated with the 2City’s property located at 51930 Hack-Brown Road as Purpose: To rezone a 634m portion of the subject property, as shown on the map shown on the mapfrom below: below, an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-C (One Family Residential – Accessory) Zone to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision and the construction of a single family home with a legal secondary suite. Location Map

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2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3945 (RZ000804) Location: 47340 Sylvan Drive (a portion of) Owner: 0945651 BC Ltd. (Nick Westeringh) Purpose: To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of the subject property, as shown on the map below, from an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to an R4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a boundary adjustment with the property located at 6026 Lindeman Street and the construction of a townhouse development. Location Map

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he Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus love the community of Chilliwack and they want to give back. Community outreach initiatives are already undertaken in various ways by the CSO and there is a need to maintain their existence. Similarly, St. Mary’s Parish has various supports in place directed towards needs in the city. Belle Voci, an integral part of the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra, is joining together with the Yarrow String Quartet, local counter-tenor Shane Hanson and soprano Natalia Pardalis on June 12 to present an evening of mostly sacred music. Together, they are planning a benefit concert in order to raise funds for both St. Mary’s Parish as well as

CSO teams up with St. Mary’s Parish to raise funds the CSO. The Yarrow String Quartet is comprised of four students from the Yarrow community—Finn and Bea Longhurst, and Nicholas and William Voth. They have performed for the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s production of Peter and the Wolf, as well as at the Chilliwack Lions Music and Dance Festival, where they received gold awards and performed at the Honours Performance in 2014. They also played at the Kiwanis Fraser Valley International Music Festival in Langley, where they again received gold awards, as well as the Junior String Ensemble Medallions

for two consecutive years. Recently, they were nominated by the Kiwanis Fraser Valley Festival and competed at the 2015 Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival, May 26 to 30, in Powell River. Hanson is no stranger to the Chilliwack audience. He has been performing in the Chilliwack community since the age of nine. Locals may recognize Hanson from appearances with the CSO, and the Young Street Vocal Band, his various theatrical roles with the Chilliwack Academy of Music (The King & I), Chilliwack Players Guild (A Christmas Story), or the Chilliwack Opera Troupe (Pirates of Penzance).

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Belle Voci presents A Benefit Concert in support of The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and St. Mary’s Church on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 8909 Mary St. Featured special guests participating in the evening of mostly sacred music are the four award-winning students of the Yarrow String Quartet, Chilliwack counter-tenor Shane Hanson and soprano Natalia Pardalis. Admission: $15 donation at the door suggested.

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School District 33’s annual high school art exhibition runs until June 6 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s art gallery. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Visit the artists at Royal

“Celebration of the Arts 2015” a spectacular and colourful CVAA members group show returns again to the historic Royal Hotel at 45886 Wellington Ave. until June 8. Open Sunday to Tuesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Community Events Going Hawaiian

Chilliwack United Church, located across from Save-On-Foods, hosts a Hawaiian Night Fundraiser on June 6. There will be a delicious dinner, Polynesian dancers and a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at the church office at 604-792-4634.

Annual plant sale

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents Jesse Cook: One World Tour on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Hub International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Tickets are just $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

The 19th annual Gwynne Vaughan Plant Sale and Garden Party is June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Master gardeners, local musicians and entertainers, food and beverages, strawberry tea, garden crafts, silent auction, 50/50, children’s activities and, of course, plants. Parking lot entrance on Williams Road.

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The Beach Side Market in the Park at Cultus Lake starts up June 13 and runs every Saturday until Sept. 5. The market is located at the back of the eastside Main Beach parking lot and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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A Ladies Casino Day will be held June 24 at Chances Chilliwack to help raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Weekend. The event starts at 2 p.m. with tickets set at $30 a piece. An appetizer buffet, silent auction, fashion show and a special guest appearance by Jeff “Elvis” Bodner. Tickets available at the casino or by contacting Ursula at 604-858-4280.

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Children from Sardis elementary school run under a multi-coloured parachute at one of the many sports day stations.

ore than 240 students from around the Chilliwack school district gathered on the Vedder middle school fields last Friday to participate in the annual Exceptional Students sports day event. The two-hour morning occasion hosts kindergarten to Grade 12 children with a wide range of cognitive and physical abilities while they participate in sports and other activities spread throughout the school grounds. Co-organizer and Vedder middle resource teacher/counsellor Cheryl Lightle said the fun day brings all of the students together in one place and provides them with a meaningful experience and an opportunity to interact with their peers in a fun environment. “It’s not about what they can or can’t do, it’s about having them all come together and have a fun time,” said Lightle who has helped with the event for the three years she’s been at Vedder. Students rotated through the various event stations all morning trying each of the activities in their groups, and there were approximately 150 education assistants (EA) to guide the participants.

Cassidy Ediger, a Grade 11 student at G.W. Graham middle-secondary takes her turn at the high jump event. Students from Yarrow community and Evans elementary schools play a friendly soccer match last Friday at Vedder middle (left). Students take their best shot at pool noodle javelin during the games (right).

In addition to the teacher organizers around 60 student volunteers from leadership groups and members of the NoH8 club prepared and co-ordinated the different activities. Events included beach ball volleyball, road hockey, a fishing pond, ball-toss, tee-ball, high jump, pool noodle javelin, mini-soccer, frisbee toss/discus, beanbag toss, a bike station, running races, a dunk tank, parachute games and the popular stomp rockets. Funding for the Exceptional Students sports day event is provided by the PAC and school district which covered snacks and drinks and other expenses. The sports day was started eight years ago by Marcella O’Black who was a resource teacher at Vedder. O’Black approached phys-ed teacher Kirsty Fearn with the idea and it was originally created as a way to introduce feeder school children to Vedder middle in the years before they arrived for their studies. Fearn is still helping with the event, having seen it grow from the modest 35 students to the large gathering that it is today. “I think it’s amazing,” said Lightle who hopes it continues to grow. “The bigger the better.”

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

STOCK Walter Justin Walter Justin Stock passed away in Chilliwack, BC on May 27, 2015 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 6 at City Life Church, 46641 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

SUCCESSFUL weekly community newspaper, central Alberta. Excellent web marketing presence. 27,000 circulation. Owner approaching retirement. If you are serious about wanting to own your own newspaper contact Joyce, 403575-0090. Email: jeweb1@xplornet.com.

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OBITUARIES

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

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Feb 19, 1922 - May 17, 2015

Lena passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with her family by her side. Lena was born in Russia, immigrated to Canada in 1925 with her family and eventually settled in Yarrow, BC. She gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and was baptised into the Yarrow MB Church at the age of 14. She attended and graduated from the Yarrow Bible School , taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. She picked raspberries, hops, worked at the Yarrow Co-op, also as a maid in Vancouver, owned 2 acres of raspberries in Yarrow and eventually went to nurse’s training in Vancouver to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Cornelius Neufeld in 1954, moved to a dairy farm in Chilliwack. She was instantly a mother to three teenagers. She worked diligently, alongside her husband, for many years on the farm. Lena worked at a homemaker in Chilliwack for eight years, visiting, encouraging and caring for the elderly. In 2004 they moved to Clearbrook and enjoyed their retirement years with family and friends. She was predeceased by her children, Victor, Evelyn and Carol. Lena will be dearly missed by Cornelius, her husband of 60 years, her two children, Harvey (Carol) Neufeld and Loretta (Jake) Krueger, six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Chilliwack

8485 Young Rd Hazelwood Grove BEHIND THE WAVERLY

Bake & Craft Sale June 6 9am - 2pm 21

HELP WANTED

170

YARD LABOURER

Fax resume to: 604-850-3554

Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

New West 604.522.4900

160

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.

EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Required for Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. 2nd/3rd year level position available in Abbotsford. Engine experience considered an asset. Factory training provided.

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

ELECTRICAL

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

283A

HANDYPERSONS

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

287

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. 1-800-573-2928

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

Union Shop - Full Beneﬁts Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com HEAVY Duty Mechanic req’d for fleet of 14 Gravel trucks in Maple Ridge, afternoon shift, good pay and benefits. Fax 604-460-7853 or e-mail wmader@telus.net

MECHANICS

Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine With late model diesel engine experience req. for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Positions available in Surrey. Detroit Diesel & MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

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.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

260

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

Commercial Transport Apprentice

Call 604-858-8082 for an interview

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

ATTENTION KIDS & ADULTS

Union Shop - Full Beneﬁts Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

EXTRA INCOME Classiﬁed ads are a direct line to extra income. Somewhere there is a buyer for the things you no longer want or need. Call bcclassiﬁed.com 866-575-5777

FRANCHISE

COMING EVENTS

130

HELP WANTED

.Kluane First Nation www.kfn.ca

INFORMATION

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment.

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Apply Today!1-844453-5372.

TRAVEL 74

ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

Studio Rita S Dressmaking, Designing AND Alterations. Cell: 604-819-1220 8457 Cessna Drive ritvamstjohn@hotmail.com Facebook Studio Rita S

Required for railroad business in Abbotsford, to put together orders. Must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors and have a valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED NOW PAY $12-15 PER HOUR

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meet every Thurs at 7:30 pm St Thomas Anglican Hall Chilliwack & Sat at 8pm at Unit 1 5732 Vedder Rd. Info ph 778986-3291 or 604-858-0321

130

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS

cheryl@westcanrail.com

126

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

Crane experience an asset but not necessary- will train. Job requires out of town work in the railway business. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-850-3554 or email:

115

Lena (Kroeker) Neufeld

HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

CLASS 1 DRIVER REQUIRED

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

130

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

&ODVVL¿HGV 866-575-5777

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LOCAL, reputable, craft manufacturing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

bcclassified.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to illness. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

130

HELP WANTED

ATLAS POWER SWEEPING DRIVERS / LABOURERS Power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience & Air Ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

CEMENT MASON Experienced Cement Mason required for city curb & gutter and sidewalk work. We offer excellent Union Wages & Beneﬁts!

Email resume to: gblltd@telus.net or Fax: 604.294.3745

Check out the current employment opportunities at the University of the Fraser Valley. Applications are being accepted for the following position:

Manager, Janitorial Services

DO YOU WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH? TIMES NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE!

UFV is a growing, exciting and welcoming workplace. Come join 15,000 students and 1,000 employees in our innovative and comprehensive learning environment.

Call to apply today! 604-702-5147 Or email us at: lellis@chilliwacktimes.com

For full details on this position, visit 6999744

INDEX IN BRIEF

CHILLIWACK TIMES

6446573

CHILLIWACK TIMES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 378

VACUUMS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 525

UNDER $300

Thursday, June 4, 2015 A27

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

KING SIZE bed with SERTA mattress - clean & grt cond $300. Ph (604)792-5406

PETS 477 .

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 STEFANO PAINTING Exterior Summer Special 10% Off FREE Estimates (604)720-1390

PETS

BLUENOSE BULLIES CROSS LAB PUPPIES. Ready to go $300 firm Call btwn 12noon-6pm 778-551-0769 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 JACK RUSSELL; Adopt a beautiful 8 yr old Jack Russell, she is petite, standing 11’’ at the shoulder, and weighs 11lbs. All white with brown markings around both eyes & ears, with her right ear being 1/2 white. (604)846-8212 MULTIPOMS. Under 8 lbs. 5 weeks old. Beautiful & fluffy. Velcro dogs. Can email pics. Vet checked, 1st shots. Guar’d. $800. 604-746-8074 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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

GARDEN DECOR and equipment PLUS good power lawnmower’s that need small tune ups or repair $25 and up, gas powered walk behind lawn roller $100, like new med size wheel barrow $55, fifteen ft alum boat $350, boat trailer, excellent roof tin cheap, 9” square paver bricks $1., med bricks .30 cents, good propane BBQ on stand with newer burners and side burner $40, nice utility trailer $350, 12’ travel trailer for restoration or conversion (project) $30, white wood fired cook stoves. Lots of great deals at give away prices (do not delay!) we have lots of things to sell and often accept trades (try yours). (604)793-7714 STEEL BUILDINGS...”OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

563

551

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.

PRESSURE WASHING

WANTED pure black LAB PUP female 6-8 wks. Give full details & telephone # to Box #001, 20258Fraser Hwy Langley V3A4R6

356

Yellow Lab, female, 4 yrs old, spayed, vet checked, shots. $700 obo. No sunday call, 604-795-4681

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

BUD HAYNES, WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m . www.WardsAuctions.com.

523

UNDER $100

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

Rose coloured velour platform rocker, excellent cond., $75 firm. Call (604)795-5601

524 378

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

500 PCS black pipe - 43” x 1/2” suitable for fencing or railings $250 obo. (604)795-2927

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

525

HOMES FOR RENT

Beachside Saturday Market ina the Park

RENTALS 706

Produce, Home Baking, Crafts, Jewellery, Make-Up, Skin Care and more Vendors Welcome

APARTMENT/CONDO

June 13 - Sept 5 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CULTUS LAKE Back of Eastside Main Beach Parking

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

NEW THIS YEAR Food Trucks Welcome Kids Event Tents Info @ 604-858-6593

1 Bdrm Apt - Avail June 1.

teps away from shops, restaurants, boutiques and the Cheam Leisure Centre this 55 plus adult building features new studio, one and two bedroom suites. Six brand new appliances greet each new tenant. Rents start at $650 per month and include one underground parking stall. g

To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910 Aﬃliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village

Master Gardeners Local Musicians & Entertainers Foods and Beverages Garden Crafts Plants! Plants! Plants! Silent Auction & 50/50 Draw Children’s Activities Strawberry Tea

• • • • • •

Sat., June 6, 2015 9am - 3pm Corner of Hope River & Williams Rd, Fairfield Is. Parking: Lot entrance on Williams Rd. Anne, 604-858-7089

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

Huge Flea Market Saturday June 6 10am-4pm Tzeachten Hall 45855 Promontory Rd Over 100 tables. Kids stuff, vintage treasures, clothes, collectibles, household, DVD’s, records, outdoor & farm market vendors & more. Becky’s Grill Food Truck. $2 admission.

Sardis

Chwk Baptist Church 46336 First Ave

June 6 9am - 2pm

Church wide garage sale Coffee & muffins available for purchase. Rain or shine.

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 bdrm above ground. basement suite. own laundry and off street parking. Quiet area. Heat and hydro included. $750. 604-703-0017

2 BDRM home Chwk fenced yard. $1450/m incl util. Avail. now. Call (604)378-7274

752

5 bdrm, 3 bth, lrg 2 storey 1/2 duplex. Dbl dtched garage, fncd yard, close to schools, bus stop, dwntown Chwk. Small pet only. Avail mid June. $1300. 604-316-9785

736

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS

46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788. HOMES FOR RENT

551

www.gwynnevaughanpark.ca

Multi - Family Garage Sale Saturday June 6 8 am - 2 pm

$550 incl heat & parking. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm with 1.5 bth on 2 levels Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented we have 2 playgrounds available for your kids and are “Pet- Friendly”

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack

HOMES FOR RENT

1 bdrm condo............... f/s, 1 bath, elevator $500 1 bdrm apt................ f/s gas incld coin laundry $550 1 bdrm twnhse. Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio $600 1 bdrm apt...................... f/s, w/d, gas f/p $650 1 bdrm suite ..........f/s, w/d, gas, f/p, util incld $675 1 bdrm suite ..............4appl, util incl’d, HHS $750 2 bdrm apt...... f/s, heat incl’d, hardwd flr, lge unit $700 2 bdrm apt.............. newly reno’d, heat incld $750 2 bdrm condo.6 appl, 2 bath, elec f/p, corner unit $895 2+ bdrm hse.............f/s, d/w, carport FFI $1150 3 bdrm suite. 1400 sq ft, f/s, w/d, d/w, f/p, util incl’d, HHS $1250

SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING

• •

9219 Edward St Edward Manor

Chilliwack - Downtown

HOUSE RENTALS 604-793-2200

APARTMENT/CONDO

Garden Party Plant Sale

Chilliwack

$1050 per month utilities not included.

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

UNDER $300

Gwynne Vaughan Park Society

Phone 604-859-7540

Call Mike to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email raamco.ca

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

WWW.MCEMOTORS.COM

TRANSPORTATION 838

UNDER $200

COMPRESSOR, like new $150; HEDGE TRIMMER $35; Call (604)845-1133 LIKE NEW hide a bed $150, 6’ aluminum ramps $40. Ph (604)792-5406

VACUUMS

MULTI PANEL old wooden barn windows, large and small, glass or no glass will pay cash. Also need old blacksmith anivl (any size) good used galvanized roofing prefer large amounts, small utility trailer in nice condition, cast iron farm machinery seats, cheap paddles and oars, 7-10 HP outboard (must run well). Ph 604-796-6661

bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

Invites you to the 19th Annual

736 CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

736

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS!

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm

NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

6996739

341

PIT BULL PUPS- born Feb 24th. Blue/Blue Brindle. Shots. Wormed. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920

Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.

GARAGE SALES

FLEA MARKET

MISC. WANTED

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

551

COMPLEX WIDE garage sale. Saturday, June 13th, From 8am to 2pm 46321 Cessna Drive (Cessna Landing) Chilliwack

ABBOTSFORD

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net

Have Unwanted Firearms? A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

GARAGE SALES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1989 Bounder 34’ motorhome. 97,269km. 96108 Hazel St, Chilliwack. $3500. (604)792-9994

7,900

06 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 cyl, auto, loaded

7,500

02 BMW 320I Loaded 116,000 km

1994 PLEASURE WAY VAN in very good condition. Has bthrm. $14,000. 604-793-6822

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

5,900

07 VW CITY GOLF 4 cyl, 5 spd, 91,000 km

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and MY Mini Storage. Denis Dodds and Jennifer Despres Take notice that the personal effects located at: 44335 Yale Rd. West Chilliwack, B.C. will, if not claimed by June 18 , 2015 be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager. MY Mini Storage 604-703-1111

4,900

07 KIA RIO 5 4 cyl, auto loaded

5,400

03 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass, loaded, 101,000km

4,900

08 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 cyl, 5 spd, 133,000km

5,400

09 CHEVY HHR 4 cyl, auto loaded

3,200

07 PONTIAC WAVE 4 cyl, auto FINANCING AVAILABLE

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

7005862

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

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June

2015

Join the 2015 Green Commuter Challenge May 25 – June 7

The City of Chilliwack’s annual “Green Commuter Challenge” is designed to encourage residents to leave their cars at home and use a greener form of transportation for their commute. Try biking, carpooling, walking or using public transportation as an alternative. By participating in greener transportation, you will be eligible to enter to win a new bike. For more information, please visit chilliwack.com/bike or call 604.793.2907.

False Alarm Bylaw

The City of Chilliwack is implementing an automated billing system to invoice property owners for false alarms which will come into full effect in September 2015.

What is a false alarm? A false alarm is the activation of an alarm system resulting in the attendance of the RCMP or the Fire Department at the property when there is no apparent or actual evidence to merit such a call. (See Bylaw No. 3747 for a full description.) Why is the City implementing this bylaw? Starting in September 2015 the City will invoice property owners for false alarms to encourage people to reduce false alarms, which cause an unnecessary expense and take RCMP members or fire fighters away from real emergencies.

Prize bike similar to photo

Giant Sedona, $419 value, donated by:

Thank you for taking steps today to ensure you minimize false alarms. Please visit chilliwack.com/falsealarm for more information.

Water Restrictions

June 1 to September 30, 2015

Reduce Bark Mulch Fires Bark mulch, commonly used as ground cover, can become a fire hazard in hot and dry conditions. The Chilliwack fire department has seen a significant increase in the number of fires occurring in landscaping mulch, which are particularly dangerous due to its proximity to homes and businesses. Fires starting in landscaping mulch can spread into shrubbery and then to the building. Below average rainfall, warm temperatures, extremely dry conditions and abnormal winds all increase the risk of serious damage from mulch fires. Cigarettes and matches discarded into landscaped areas could start a fire. Reduce the risk of fire – follow these guidelines: • Provide a minimum of an 18-inch clearance between landscaping mulch beds and combustible building materials. • Keep landscaping mulch beds moist if possible. • Provide proper receptacles for smoking materials at all entrances to public buildings and in designated smoking areas. Do not use mulch in or near these areas. Remember: hot and dry conditions in the summer months may create the ideal condition for a fire. Protect your property – keep your mulch moist.

Spring Shred-A-Thon

On Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Emterra and Shred-it will be at the Cottonwood Mall’s south parking lot accepting documents for free shredding. Cash or food donations can be made to the Salvation Army on-site. 6952012

From June 1 to September 30 sprinkling of lawns at times other than those listed below is prohibited. These measures are being taken to conserve our water resource so adequate amounts of water are available for all purposes. Violations can be reported to the Engineering Department at 604.793.2907.

5:00 am to 8:00 am or 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Even numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday Odd numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday

Property Taxes

Claim Home Owner Grant Online

The Home Owner Grant application, that forms part of your Tax Notice (located on the bottom of your Notice), MUST be received on or before the due date of July 2, 2015 in order to avoid penalties being imposed. Home Owner Grant applications that are incomplete, unclaimed or late will result in penalty charges.

MyChilliwack.com

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Home Owner Grant applications, payments and historical property information can all be completed or acquired online at mychilliwack.com. Please call the City Tax Department at 604.792.9498 or email taxes@chilliwack.com if you have questions or need assistance, or, if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice.