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Chilliwack-Hope candidates at last Wednesday’s all-candidates meeting, left to right, Thomas Cheney, Louis De Jaeger, Alexander Johnson, Seonaigh MacPherson, Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell and Mark Strahl.

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PAUL J. HENDERSON Commentary some 380 people showed up. He was also scheduled to attend the public Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Coast Hotel at noon on Thursday. At the Cultural Centre meeting, which was broadcast later a number of times on Shaw TV, all six candidates—Strahl, Green Thomas Cheney, Liberal Louis De Jaeger, Libertarian Alexander Johnson, NDP Seonaigh MacPherson and Marxist-Leninist Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell—provided compelling

and at times controversial answers to questions from the audience. As is often the case, local issues either fall into a national context or fall by the wayside as federal campaigns tend to steer the conversations across the country. International trade, however, while a subject of national debate, was made local and was one of the first topics discussed thanks to the recent signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a 12-nation trade deal many dairy and poultry farmers feared would decimate their industries. Strahl told the crowd the TPP was important for Canadian business to “keep us in the loop with our NAFTA partners,” and he was proud the { See COMMENTARY, page A17 }

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ith just four days left in the longest federal election campaign in Canadian history, voters here in Chilliwack have also seen, arguably, one of the most interesting races in recent memory. It’s hard to know how much social media may distort and amplify matters, but the interest across the political spectrum in this new riding of Chilliwack-Hope over the last 74 days has been remarkable. And while Conservatives across Canada have been criticized for a campaign style that saw less participation in candidates meetings than in the past or from the other parties, incumbent Mark Strahl did attend some, including last Wednesday at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre where

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Adoption co-ordinator Amanda Webb works with Moose, one of Animal Control’s many adoptable dogs. BY VANESSA BROADBENT Special to the Times

was obvious when Audrey, a Rottweiler/Labrador mix, was picked up by Animal Control that she had been neglected by her previous owner. Her coat was rough and dry, she had sores all over her body and was suffering from flea allergy dermatitis. She was immediately brought to the Community Animal Response Education (CARE) Centre, where she was treated for fleas and internal parasites, as well as vaccinated. Audrey was also put under veterinary care and underwent treatment including two rounds of antibiotics, prednisone, skin testing, blood work, pain medication and X-rays, which showed that she was also suffering from arthritic hips and a degenerative spinal condition. It’s not uncommon for Animal Control to pick up dogs with health issues similar to Audrey’s. Animal Control supervisor Trina Douglas explained that common health issues can include dental conditions, broken bones, abscesses, arthritic conditions, matted fur covering infections, eye conditions, ear infections and much more. “More often than not, dogs come in with untreated medical conditions,” Douglas said.

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“Some as simple as fleas or intestinal parasites, some more extensive issues.” While some of these health issues aren’t always immediately visible in the dog, Audrey’s were and it was clear that she was not feeling her best as Brittney, one of the animal control officers, tried to coax her into the back of a van to bring her to the vet. Audrey shuffled over to

the van slowly. Her arthritic hips and spinal condition made it difficult for her to climb into the van, so Brittney gently lifted her up and placed her on a towel in the back. “I really hope it’s a happy ending for her,” Brittney said. “She’s such a nice dog but we can’t get our hopes up.” Brittney and the other animal control officers

at the CARE Centre are responsible for picking up lost dogs and, if possible, returning them to their homes. If a dog is licensed it can be brought home right away, saving it a trip to the shelter. “You don’t want to take it to a shelter if you don’t have to,” Brittney explained. “The dogs are well taken care of at the CARE Centre, but it’s always much better if we can return a dog to their own home.” But many of the dogs that animal control picks up, like Audrey, aren’t licensed, and they have no choice other than to go back to the CARE Centre. The first step was to find Audrey’s owner, but without a licence this was a difficult task for the CARE team. Although she had a tattoo, at some point her owner had moved and not updated their contact information, making it impossible to find them. No one had reported a lost dog matching Audrey’s description and even after the CARE team contacted a number of agencies in case Audrey was licensed in another area, her owner could not be located. The main goal at the CARE Centre is to find every dog in the shelter a home, whether that be finding their previous home or a new one. { See DOG page A4 }

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‘Farm home plate’ a growing issue BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

An analysis by city staff found 178 properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in Chilliwack were found to exceed hilliwack may not have the “mon- the home plate size recommended in ster home” problem that has provincial standards. And the average size of home plates popped up in other Fraser Valley communities over the years, but a great on farm properties in Chilliwack of 5,500 many residential portions of farm prop- square metres is more than double that recommended. erties greatly exceed provincial “As the Fraser Valley grows in government recommendations. population . . . the pressure on The homes exist in every agricultural land will continue,” agricultural area of Chilliwack. Coun. Chris Kloot said at the last Most have very long driveways, homes as far as 400 metres from EB IRST meeting of council. “With over 30 per cent of buythe road, surrounded by swim- First reported on ming pools, outbuildings, RV chilliwacktimes.com ers moving in from outside we stand at a risk of losing more garages, even tennis courts and agricultural lands to big homes koi ponds. Some of these residential footprints— which become glorified hobby farms.” Kloot is also a local farmer, realtor known as the “farm home plate”—are as much as two to three acres in size, taking and chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. valuable farmland out of production. The Ministry of Agriculture has At its last meeting, city council received a staff report on the farm home plate guidelines for residential use in the ALR issue, and initiated a review and public that covers three areas: regulating siting consultation to come up with a bylaw to of farm homes; restricting the size of the home plate; and restricting the size regulate properties.

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of the farm residence. In some cases in Chilliwack, staff say houses are set back as far as 150 metres to over 400 metres from the road, leaving large front yards either taken right out of agricultural production or cut off from the rest of the farm property. Provincial guidelines suggest a maximum front setback of 50 metres from roads. As for the size, the recommendation is to restrict the farm home plate coverage to 2,000 square metres (principal residence) plus 1,000 square metres for a secondary residence (where permitted). The provincial government also recommends a maximum home size for the principal residence of 500 square metres (or 5,382 square feet). But the City of Chilliwack is not considering restricting home size for farm properties. The city has created a survey to give feedback on the proposed farm home plate bylaw, either online at www.chilliwack.com/farmhomeplate or a paper copy can be obtained by contacting the planning department at 604-793-2906.

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The City of Chilliwack is seeking input into a proposed bylaw to regulate the size and siting of residential homes on farm properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

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“Once the dogs enter the CARE Centre, the process begins,” Douglas explained. “They are checked over for identification, medical concerns, behaviours, and then the journey begins to find either their rightful owners or, in the case of those whose owners are not located, a new owner.” If the CARE team has not been able to find the dogs owner, they are placed for adoption. Each dog has a photo shoot with the adoption co-ordinator and their pictures, along with a bio, are put online. It was clear to Douglas and the rest of the care team that finding a home for Audrey could be a difficult task. “Audrey is approximately nine years old with a degenerative condition—usually not the first dog a potential adopter would be looking at,” she explained. “It is difficult to adopt out a dog with longterm health issues and also difficult to adopt out an older dog.” Older dogs can actually end up being

Animal bios are put online by staff some of the best adoptees, but this isn’t realized by everyone. “They usually know the ropes,” Douglas said. “The old dogs aren’t the ones running through the house ripping up your shoes, pooping on your pillow and stealing your roast off your counter.” Audrey was one of few older dogs with a happy ending and on Aug. 14 she was adopted. “Audrey was lucky,” Douglas explained. “Audrey has a new life, a new journey and a new home.” ◗ Although Audrey found a home, the CARE Centre still has plenty of other dogs available for adoption. Anyone interested in adopting a dog can visit the Animal Control page on the Fraser Valley Regional District’s website, or call the CARE Centre at 1-844-495-2273.

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Our rate of child poverty sixth worst in province As far as pure numbers, we rank third worst in B.C. BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

ore than one in four children locally live in poverty, a rate that ranks the old federal electoral district of Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon sixth worst out of British Columbia’s 36 ridings. And in pure numbers, at 6,880 poor children, Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon is third highest in B.C. behind only Fleetwood-Port Kells (8,270) and Surrey North (8,290). Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon’s rate of 25.5 per cent compares to Abbotsford’s rate of 19 per cent. Vancouver Centre has the smallest number at 2,530 but a rate of 21.8 per cent. The data comes from First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, and is based on 2013 numbers and the 308 riding boundaries that existed that year. There are now 338 ridings, and the local Chilliwack-Hope region eliminates Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and the Fraser Canyon. Provincewide 20 of the 36 ridings

have child poverty rates above 19 per cent, the national average. First Call released the data on Oct. 8 as part of a campaign to push federal election candidates to act on the issue. “Eradicating child and family poverty in Canada requires federal leadership and a sustained commitment that is backed by investments,” the First Call press release states. “All federal parties have pledged to end child poverty three times: in 1989, 2009 and in February 2015. Despite growing inequality and persistent poverty plaguing Canadians, there has not been a sustained or significant reduction in the national rate of child and family poverty since 1989.” First Call created a federal election toolkit to help those interested in pushing the issue before the vote on Oct. 19. Included are 39 questions to be asked to candidates, questions such as, “will your party scrap the income splitting provisions for families with children and invest the projected cost of this reduction into programs that benefit low- and middle-income Canadians?” And: “Will your party extend parental leave to 18 months, with additional months for fathers?” Issues such as these came up at the first all-candidates meeting held in Chilliwack-Hope. It was hosted by the Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee on Sept. 15 and was attended by Liberal Louis De Jaeger, NDP Seonaigh MacPherson and Green Thomas Cheney.

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e put a man on the moon nearly half a century ago, we’ve cured diseases, we can watch television on our phones in the middle of the desert and 3D technology has come and gone. Yet, despite all these advances, we’re still voting with pencils and little slips of perforated paper. Across the Fraser Valley last weekend voters at advance polls lined up in droves, waiting not-so-patiently in lines that exceeded one hour, sometimes two. It’s not just voters who are frustrated, either. In the riding of Vancouver Centre, a federal elections information officer angrily quit, storming out of the advance-polling station frustrated with ever-growing wait times and what he said was a lack of help from Elections Canada. Earlier this week, officials across the country apologized to voters for the excessive wait times, saying the delays were largely a result of voter turnout being far greater than expected. If nothing else, digitalizing the in-person experience would speed up the process—perhaps having election officials search for voter names in an online database, rather than having them sift through binder after binder, searching for last names and addresses. For better or worse, we are an increasingly impatient society, and anything that can improve the voting process should be considered.

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epending on your perspective, two headlines about advanced voting this past weekend: “Enthusiastic voters flock to the polls as advanced voting up 70 per cent over 2011.” Or: “Enraged voters sent to faraway polls, stuck in long lineups and fed misinformation as advanced voting up 70 per cent over 2011.” Did you vote on Oct. 9, 10, 11 or 12? Which headline defines your experience? It’s clear that 3.6 million people voting is great news. But the frustration experienced by so many seems at best a display of bad planning by Elections Canada and at worst a sign of deliberate voter suppression. Like many other Canadians, Chilliwack resident Meghan Martel Reid keenly trudged off for the first day of advanced polls Friday. Her designated place to cast a ballot had a line that started in the school gym, wound through the hallway into the parking lot. She was told it would be an hour and a half wait. “We, along with many others, turned around and left,” Reid told me. She tried again Saturday. Same scenario. Then she tried on the last day, Monday. Twice. No luck. This is a Canadian citizen who really

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch wants to vote, and who plans on being out of her electoral district on Oct. 19. “Monday was actually the shortest line,” she said. “I made it in the building. Only then to realize that it didn’t end in the hall at the gym entrance but snaked through the gym. I gave up when, after 30 minutes, only one person had come out.” Others voted easily, but Reid’s experience was far from isolated. Voting in the 2015 federal election so far has gone over about as smoothly as a crunchy peanut butter sandwich in a public school cafeteria. Beyond extreme examples, such as some Yale residents being told they have to vote as far away as Mission, there are the smaller missteps. Voter information cards (VIC) have been an issue. Personally, I didn’t receive one although my wife did. We also got one for the husband of the couple we bought the house from. How is that possible? We jointly file income tax-

es, which is presumably where Elections Canada gets the information from. “We’ve had a lot of this happening,” a friendly Elections Canada staff person told me when I went in to get a new VIC. Then there’s the fact that those who are used to voting at Evergreen Hall are this time directed to the Skwah First Nation band office. The reason? Apparently “accessibility” as the wheelchair ramp at Evergreen Hall is a few degrees too steep. So people with wheelchairs and walkers need to travel a kilometre away from their normal polling station to increase accessibility. Got it? Others have reported misinformation at polling stations. Some voters tell me that Elections Canada staff were asking people in lineups if they had their photo ID that was required to vote. But here’s the thing: you don’t need photo ID to vote. Back to the lineups, we should not mistake enthusiasm for election tampering. Folks seem keen on voting early, something we have seen in all recent elections. This election saw four advanced days of voting rather than three, so an increase in chances to vote can hardly be seen as dissuading people to vote. On the other hand, if Elections Canada can’t

figure out how to make the new Fair Elections Act work (i.e. more voting stations at each poll) then what’s the point of an extra day of early voting? NDP candidate Seonaigh MacPherson passed on a supporter’s bad experience to the local returning officer. “We were given assurances that this new act would not interfere with people’s ability to vote, but this policy of a single box in advance polls clearly is impacting people’s ability to vote. Already, it seems to me, this is setting grounds for questions about the legitimacy of the results.” The Liberals, too, said they were submitting reports regarding the long lineups. A Yarrow voter who said she’s been a registered voter since before I was born (I may be older than she thinks) said she had never seen anything like the “gong show” over the weekend. “Elections Canada is supposed to be arm’s length, non-partisan,” she told me. “Creeps me out that we send ‘experts’ to Afghanistan to monitor their election. Who is monitoring this one?” Good question. But intentional voter suppression? Unlikely. Fair Elections Act collateral damage? Maybe.

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The devil is in the details with TPP Editor: Two weeks ago, after years of long, drawn out, secret bargaining sessions, an initial TPP International Trade agreement was announced. It was touted to be a benefit for Canadian industries, Canadian farmers, Canadian resource development and employment. Yet the agreement is unavailable for scrutiny and those trade representatives who helped craft it and signed on for Canada are not explaining. Other countries that have signed onto this Trans-Pacific Partnership include those that rim right around the Pacific Ocean. There are vast travel distances between them from Arctic, temperate, tropical, temperate again to the Antarctic regions. My concern, as a Canadian, is mostly in regard to food eaten by us and food produced for Canadians by local producers. I also wonder how Canadian producers will be able to withstand the “hollowing out” of our fairly high production and management standards and regulations which

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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. are a hallmark of Canadian food production. When we are challenged by foreign corporations within these Pacific Rim countries to settle when we’re sued under the “Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism” because they have not been given the access or the results they expected, how will we pay those high costs to a tribunal decision? Our method of supply management that has been developed to serve our circumstances will take some powerful hits. Dairy and poultry farmers may well begin to see a major disruption to our stable system of food supply in the Canadian temperate growing zone, if this TPP proceeds. Last week as I was listening to a local dairy farmer, I heard him explain how the Canadian supply management system supports consistent food security; whereas, the so-called “free market” program in other countries easily fluctuates between supply and demand which can consequently lead to volatility. Local dairy farmers and farmers generally, face a wide variety of costs to produce milk; infrastructure/housing of animals, feed costs from low Canadian dollar for Alberta hay or high costs of Washington hay in U.S. dollars. If farmers produce their own feed; then machinery for; plowing, seeding and harvesting, labour costs for milking help and harvesting hay plus managing the health and safety costs must all go into being accounted as costs. Costs of maintaining good agricultural land is a given. The system in the U.S. dairy “factory type farms” incorporates hundreds of cows in vast herds that often never ever see a blade of real grass. Farm management there uses antibiotic medication and hormone additives injections to blanket control disease prevention, in crowded conditions and to induce increased milk supply to match their “supply and demand” market requirements. Canadian farmers on the other hand, are highly restricted in using drugs for disease prevention and inducing lactation. Monsanto’s product, rBST steroid is used by U.S. dairy producers, therefore to induce more milk production in American cows. At this point, rBST is not allowed in Canada. So if TPP were to be approved by a vote in Parliament; would this 3.25 per cent increase in dried powdered milk from American dairy cattle be entering the Canadian food market with a payload of antibiotics and growth hormones to bulk up our cheeses,

pasta and pizza cheese powders? What we don’t know, could actually cause some problems. This Thanksgiving, I splurged a little bit by buying a local organic turkey from a nearby Bradner farm to feed my family a special dinner. The package wrap tells how these birds have “full access to outdoors, a diet of only certified, organic feed and strictly prohibited use of antibiotics.” An extra note—“The use of hormones and steroids in the production of any poultry is illegal in Canada.” I like feeding my family local fresh food, I like supporting local farmers and local industry, I like taking measures to address climate change by reducing the travel footprint that my food takes. I don’t like knowing that there are quite likely devilish details inside the TPP. Wendy Major Chilliwack

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Editor: While politicians pumped party tires at Wednesday’s all-candidates meeting, hayseed teens were bent on letting the air out of a good night of political debate. Together, my dad and I enjoyed the Chilliwack Cultural Centre event: beautiful venue, engaged crowd, full slate of candidates and an excellent moderator. Great participation from the audience included a thoughtful question from the 11-year-old girl who we later learned had her family minivan’s tire slashed in the Evergreen Hall parking lot. Her dad bought new tires only a couple weeks ago. We found this out while struggling to dislodge the spare beneath dad’s Ram 2500 to replace his knifed tire. The RCMP officer on scene said about five vehicles were hit. Unfortunately, security didn’t get a great look at the handful of hoodie-wearing kids who scrambled away after being spotted nearby and suspected of deflating trust in wandering youths and Chilliwack’s downtown in general. The north side is a great place to live with beautiful homes, people, and parks. But the next time your child aimlessly slips into a rainy Chilliwack weeknight, take time to wonder what they’re up to. Ask where they’re going. Maybe pat coat pockets (carefully, there could be sharp stuff in there). Apple’s “Find My iPhone” app can even let you track their trail. A handful of your neighbours are seriously out of time and pocket because they participated in the democratic process that ultimately protects our rights and freedoms; though unfortunately not the tires of our vehicles that get us to work to pay the taxes that fund the programs that make Canada such a great place to be, more often than not. Darren McDonald Chilliwack

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he apostle Paul, at the end of his letter to the church in Ephesus, encourages the church to, “. . . be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power . . . put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground . . . Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” (Eph.6:10,13,17-18) Paul uses the imagery of a Roman soldier to explain to us how we are to be strong in the Lord. Interestingly, he uses a picture of carnal weapons to tell us peaceful, spiritual truths. One of the pieces of armour we are to carry with us as Christians is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Author and professor Gareth Brandt writes: “The terms “sword of the Spirit” and “the word of God” do not refer only specifically to the Bible; they refer more broadly to a whole variety of divine revelation and

iintervention, i ffrom the h power off God’s word to create in Genesis 1 to God’s intervention on behalf of the powerless in Isaiah 55. God’s word is the most powerful force in the universe.” The ultimate weapon is not the sword; it is the intervention, revelation and word of God. Jesus calls himself the “word of God” and he is the ultimate revelation and intervention in human affairs. When God speaks, things happen, lives are changed. Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is held in the tongue. That goes for God, and it goes for us too. The most powerful weapons we have are our words. We can speak God’s truth and speak life . . . or we can very easily speak death as well. A sword is a wonderful and dangerous tool, so how should we wield it? I suggest that we pray. Paul goes on to say, “Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Words of prayer are our greatest weapon because we are strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. A few years ago I met a guy named Jimmy Juma. He is from

the Congo and does peace and h C dd oes peac ce an nd justice work all across Af Africa. Hee fricca. H told me that every prays for ry day hee p rayys fo or peace in the Congo. witnessed ngo. He w ittneessed ed his own village get slaughtered et slaugh ghte tereed in a coup with locall rebels aand has nd h ass lived through many other any othe er aatrocitrrociities of war. I remember him ember h im m ttelling elliing me that “people can sho shoot me, oott att m e e, attack me, chase me dow down wn . . . that’s OK, because se God is is with with me. mee. Their violence has as neverr cchanged hangged d anything, violence begets ce beget ts vviolence; io olen ncee; but I hold a weapon stronger than pon stron ngerr th han n any gun or bomb has been b that ha as b een n thrown my way, I hold th the weapon he w eap pon n of peace. Peace changes Peace hanges llives. ivvess. P eaace changes policy. Peace is tthe he kkingin ng-dom which God intends fo for us. or u s.” There is powerr in prayer prayyerr and and in in the words spoken n over you. you u. We We can can n speak death, or we can sspeak peeak llife iffe and today I wantt to speak speaak a blessbllesssb ing of life over you. ou. May the th he Lord Lord bless you and keep May ep you. M ay He He cause His face to shine u upon pon n you. you.. May the Lord lifee his cou countenance untteenaancee to you and bring you Hiss p peace. eaace.. ◗ Curtis Fast is the Worship Director he Worsh hip pD irrecttor at the Yarrow MB Church. You may B Church h. Y ou m ayy contact him at Curtis@yarrowmb. urtis@ya arrowmb. org.

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Two out of three ain’t bad

here is much to give thanks for after the holiday weekend for the Chilliwack Chiefs, the local BCHL hockey squad finishing its three-game series 2-1. After a blowout win in Surrey Friday night (6-1), the Chilliwack Chiefs came back to Prospera Saturday to lose to Penticton in similar fashion (5-1) before heading to Lang-

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ley on Sunday to win an exciting comeback (4-2). There was never much doubt for the Chiefs Friday night in Surrey, who were leading 4-0 in the middle of the third period when the Eagle’s John Wesley put up the home team’s first and only goal. Chilliwack’s Ryan Roseboom and Darien Craighead quickly followed Wesley’s example, adding to the margin to make it a final 6-1 game.

The offensive effort was spread across the Chiefs lineup, with Mark Esposito coming out on top of points with a goal and two assists. Aidan Pelino took a win for stopping 26 of 27 Surrey shots at the Eagle’s Nest. In Saturday’s game back at Prospera Centre the Penticton Vees came out strong, outshooting the Chiefs 25-9 in the first period. { See CHIEFS, page A13 }

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he Chilliwack Chiefs new acquisition forward Darien Craighead has already shown his worth after scoring on a power play in Friday’s win over Surrey and then getting another goal in Sunday’s victory against the Rivermen. Craighead was welcomed to the Chiefs last week from the Cowichan Va l l e y C a p i t a l s i n exchange for defenceman Carter Cochrane. Now in his third BCHL season, the 18-year-old forward had a goal and an assist in four games with the Capitals prior to moving to Chilliwack this year.

The six-foot, 170-pound Surrey native posted 19 goals and 23 assists in 42 games last season with the Capitals, and is already committed to Northern Michigan University for next season. “We felt we needed another forward with a scoring touch,” said Chiefs general manager and head coach Jason Tatarnic last week in a press release. “We feel Craighead will provide that for us. “When you acquire a good player you have to give something up in return and unfortunately the price tag was Carter. We wish Carter all the best in Cowichan.”

{ CHIEFS, from page A12 }

Chiefs now sit in second

Vees Easton Brodzinski and Dante Fabbro scored a pair of goals each to Chilliwack’s only goal from forward Kohen Olischefski. The results of that frame would stick to haunt the Chiefs, who made the following two periods competitive until an empty net goal from the Vees made the total five goals to one, handing Pelino a loss in net. But after three-in-arow for the netminder he would come up with another win, holding the Rivermen to two goals in the first 40 minutes of play in Langley on Sunday. That gave the Chiefs offence enough time to finally start finding holes in goalie Nickolas Trenciansky’s defence after the second intermission. It was all Chilliwack

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Mark Strahl Conservative

I was born in Medicine Hat and raised in Winnipeg and Ottawa, where my father was long-time managing editor of The Ottawa Citizen. I’ve dedicated my 30-year teaching career to helping vulnerable children and refugees, environmental sustainability, adult skills development, and equality. I’ve authored two books and am a professor at UFV.

I am of Irish background, my family having immigrated to Canada in the 1830s and 1840s. My parents grew up on the prairies and settled in Vancouver at the end of World War II. I have 36 cousins, five brothers and sisters, six nieces and nephews. My partner Carol-Lee Chapman and myself live together at Kawkawa Lake in Hope. I am lawyer.

Mark was born and raised in Chilliwack. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 16 years and they love living, working and raising their 10-year-old son here. At 37, Mark has been promoted by the Prime Minister twice since his election. His grandfathers both served Canada in the Canadian Armed Forces, and his father served as an MP from 1993 to 2011. Docket/Dossier: 5735

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Do Harper’s Conservatives Help Seniors? By 2030, seniors will number more than 9 million and make up about 25 per cent of the population. • March 31, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the death of the National Health Accord. • The Harper government is eliminating the equalization portion of the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and replacing it with an equal per capita transfer. It is estimated that this will create a funding gap for the have-not provinces of $16.5 billion over the next 5 years. The only province to benefit from this change is Alberta.

• Canada remains one of the few G7 nations that do not have a national dementia strategy. • The Conservatives have decided that people should not retire at 65, so they are moving the age of eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to 67.

• The share of federal transfers in health spending is set to fall from the current level of 20% to below 12%.

• They have increased the discount on the Canada Pension Plan if you take it before 65, as a means to keep people working longer.

• Government estimates show that nearly 250,000 Canadian seniors will lose their poverty-preventing GIS each year by 2030.

• You used to have to be in Canada 10 years to be eligible for OAS. In the last budget bill, they changed this to 20 years.

The Liberal Plan to Help Seniors A Liberal government is committed to an immediate $3 billion investment, over the next four years, in home care. We will also reduce the costs of prescription medication and increase availability of mental health services. We will also help lift hundreds of thousands of seniors out of poverty by immediately boosting the Guaranteed Income Supplement for single low-income seniors by 10%. We will also restore the eligibility age for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement to 65, putting an average of $13,000 into the pockets of the lowest income Canadians each year, as they become seniors. Because many seniors live on fixed incomes, we will introduce a new Seniors Price Index to make sure that Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits keep up with seniors’ actual rising costs. We will also make the Compassionate Care Benefit more flexible and easier to access, so that those who are caring for seriously ill family members – not just family members who are at risk of death – can access 6 months of benefits. We will prioritize investments in affordable housing and seniors’ facilities, build more new housing units and refurbish old ones, give support to municipalities to maintain rentgeared-to-income subsidies in co-ops.

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We will encourage the construction of new rental housing by removing all GST on new capital investments in affordable rental housing. This will provide $125 million per year in tax incentives to grow and renovate the supply of rental housing across Canada. We will modernize the existing Home Buyers’ Plan to allow Canadians impacted by sudden and significant life changes to buy a house without tax penalty. This will ease the burden on Canadians facing the death of a spouse, or a decision to accommodate an elderly family member. 7242302

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› Cover Story { COMMENTARY, from page A1 } supply management system local farmers rely upon was, in the end, mostly protected. Cheney responded by saying that the argument free trade benefits regular citizens was apocryphal, and “after 40 years of globalization, incomes are stagnant.” De Jaeger pointed out how few details have yet emerged about what is exactly in the TPP since it was negotiated in private, and the document is so large most experts have barely scratched the surface. “The devil is in the details,” De Jaeger said, pointing specifically to his concern that pharmaceuticals may become more expensive, something that will affect seniors. EB IRST MacPherFirst reported on son suggested chilliwacktimes.com that even the dairy farmers, smallscale ones at least, may not be protected in the long run as the $4.3-billion fund to top up lost revenues will eventually run dry and may be a form of “planned obsolescence.” She also argued that big trade deals only benefit the wealthy. “Our labour and our industries are not benefitting; these trade deals benefit investors, not labour,” MacPherson said. O’Donnell commented that in his opening remarks Strahl said his government’s priority is safety and protection of citizens. “But in his answer [to the TPP question], he completely reverses

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Is there an appetite for change or more of the same? himself: He is supporting subjecting Canadians to a three-man business tribunal that can veto virtually any time the government acts in the public interest.” On the subject of military action in Syria, Strahl said the reason Canada is involved is simple: “ISIL is a terrorist organization the likes of which the world has never seen.” Cheney rhetorically asked if Canadians were really safer when the government sells military equipment to Saudi Arabia. MacPherson suggested Canada needs to retain its tradition of peacekeeping, and, “we are in a mess because we really stepped up and interfered in areas that we really don’t understand.” After Strahl’s words where he defended the international mission in Syria, he received loud applause, a response De Jaeger said “really saddens me.” De Jaeger also said Canada needs to keep to its peacekeeping role, and only get involved through the United Nations. But he also picked up on the controversy in some veteran circles about compensation. “If you are going to send people in to harms way then you bloody well take care of them when they get back,” he said. Johnson’s message was simple: “Please don’t believe the fear mongering that goes on.” The persistent issue of the niqab reared its ugly head at this debate. Strahl defended his party’s opposition to the rare form of Muslim

head-gear worn by women and the Supreme Court decisions that have defended a woman’s right to wear it, even at a citizenship ceremony. O’Donnell articulated the other party’s universal opposition to the Conservatives on this issue, pointing out that the niqab and citizenship has received immense news coverage and is of relevance to precisely, at least so far, “two human beings.” “To make this an issue on which Canadians to be divided is abhorrent,” O’Donnell said. Connected to this issue, too, was a question about so-called “barbaric cultural practices” and a Conservative pledge to create a tipline. The incumbent was asked why these offences warranted more attention than missing or murdered aboriginal women when the acts are already criminal in nature? Strahl did not answer about the tipline, and instead spoke about what had been done regarding missing and murdered women. He said 90 per cent of the cases had been solved, and enough inquiries and studies had been done. “We think the time for study is over,” he said. MacPherson said the issue was one of trust, and that we are a culture where trust of our neighbours is important. “It’s not about justice it’s about social justice and understanding this,” she said of the missing and murdered women, adding that the barbaric cultural practices message was not about terrorism: “It’s the

politics of fear. Only two people have died from terrorism and almost 50 people died at Lac Megantic.” MacPherson used this to suggest deregulation of industry led to the train tragedy, while terrorism affects so few Canadians directly, that to say so-called “barbaric cultural practices” is about protecting citizens is “a bit disingenuous.” What all these issues illustrate is what an increasing divide there is in this country, but also in this riding. There may be six candidates from six parties but there are two solitudes. There is Strahl locally—and Stephen Harper nationally—and then there are the others, which too often are hard to differentiate between. Even Libertarian Johnson deferred to the articulate and intelligent musings of perennial Marxist-Leninist candidate O’Donnell. Yes, the Libertarian and the Communist. Things may well be more even in Chilliwack than ever before. Campaigners inside both the NDP and the Liberal camps say informal polling they do on the doorstep tells them their parties are not only in the race, but they are ahead. Six months ago I spoke with University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford about the perceived changing demographics in Chilliwack. At that time, he agreed there is a shift in the Fraser Valley as populations increase, and people move to the area from all over. But enough to unseat one of the most solid Conservative seats in the country?

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“I think this is a process that will unfold over decades rather than months,” Telford said in April. But that was then, this is now. The most recent (Oct. 11) projections done by ThreeHundredEight.com for ridings across Canada, here in Chilliwack-Hope, show Conservatives at 43.6 per cent, Liberals at 26.2 per cent, NDP at 21.5 per cent and Greens at 7.9 per cent. If that is how the vote actually turns out, in some districts it would be called a landslide. Here, not so much. Consider that in 2011 Strahl garnered more than 57 per cent of the vote, the NDP’s Gwen O’Mahony got 26 per cent and Liberal Diane Janzen a lowly 11 per cent. And that was before a riding realignment, one that actually should favour Strahl since it took out parts of the Fraser Canyon that traditionally vote more for the NDP or Liberals. But all the polls and analysis in the world mean nothing if voters don’t turn up, or if they turn up and do something unexpected. Just ask Adrian Dix about what happened two-and-a-half years ago. No pollster predicted the BC Liberals would beat the NDP in the 2013 provincial election at all, yet alone winning by five points. Does that 2013 election have a lesson for us here federally in 2015? Could voters rise up and defy the predicted Conservative win in Chilliwack-Hope? Or maybe 2013 was about cold feet: Pollsters measured an appetite for change day after day, but at the polls, voters went with more of the same? We’ll see on Monday.

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› Election Guide an equitable manner while exercising fiscal prudence. Fair taxation is part of that prudence. As a specialist in employment skills and workplace training, I see myself assuming a leadership role in the programs proposed by all parties to address skills development and apprenticeship programs to help youth, First Nations, and the unemployed participate equally in the good fortunes of Canada.

Question #10 If you are successful in your bid to be our local MP but your party has no mandate to form government in what ways can you continue to be our voice to Ottawa and get things done? Thomas Cheney - Green The Green Party believes in working with other parties. It is not in the country’s interest to play politics by blocking good ideas. I will vote based on local feedback and the evidence, not the party whip. I also believe that committee work plays a major role in developing good public policy. My skills in climate policy and interest in electoral reform would be quite useful in addressing our democratic deficit and climate change. I would greatly appreciate the ability to advance electoral reform, fix the climate crisis by pricing carbon and advance shared prosperity by introducing public debtfree money. I believe that Parliament should be restored to its original old French meaning of “talking place” rather than the “place of hyper-partisan venom”. Parties are not infallible, that is why we have a Parliament to critique, and if necessary, block bad legislation and public policy. Louis De Jaeger _ Liberal From business to the boardroom I have the experience of working cooperatively with many leaders in our community. Having already established those relationships I will work to build new partnerships across Canada to bring forward the concerns of Chilliwack and Hope. I have the skills to bring new solutions to old problems. I can draw on my many years in business and my ability to build on common ground.

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Dylan Putz (left) and Josh Guretzki, both in Grade 8 vote in a mock election at Chilliwack middle school Tuesday at lunch time. Pedro Zullo, the teacher who organized the event open to all 557 students in the school, sees the exercise as “a good foundation for a strong democracy in our future.” My priorities would include new infrastructure money; we still have communities that are not protected from flooding. Our social infrastructure has been weakened by a decade of neglect; we need social housing. We do not have a health accord with the federal government and our veterans are still without proper care. The status quo is unacceptable. Alexander Johnson - Libertarian I think as an MP you need to rep-

resent the people who voted for you. If that means voting with Conservatives when Chilliwack-Hope aligns with the right and the NDP or Liberals when Chilliwack-Hope aligns more left, the party shouldn’t matter. Our next MP’s vote should always be the voice of this district. Seonaigh MacPherson - NDP As your MP, I’ll continue to be a strong presence in the community, as I have demonstrated during this

very long campaign (since December, 2014). I’ll continue to speak honestly and clearly to you through social media, my blog, and directly concerning policy implications as they unfold in Ottawa. I look forward to improving the communication lines between Chilliwack-Hope and the federal government. Also, I look forward to co-operating with other parties to re-invest in key social programs to support healthcare, youth employment and childcare in

Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell - MarxistLeninist I do not expect to be elected on Oct. 19, and my party currently has no MPs in Ottawa. We have an online publication Renewal Update, and a website mlpc.ca which provide information and analysis on matters concerning Canadians. Democratic renewal is a non-partisan issue and people from different parties are concerned with how to empower Canadians and break the stranglehold that the cartel parties currently have on power in Canada. Our objective in this election is to defeat Harper and ensure the Liberals as well are held in check. Liberal and Conservative parties have alternated in power in Canada for a century and a half. We say that people should occupy the space for change and push forward their own demands, like veterans have done. Dairy farmers here and across the country, auto workers and others are in action against the Transpacific Partnership. We need to Stop TPP. Mark Strahl - Conservative As a Conservative MP under a Conservative government, I have { See QUESTION #10, page A21 }

IF HEALTH CARE LIKE THIS MAKES YOU SICK, VOTE By 2027, the Conservatives will have cut $52.5 billion from federal health funding. This will leave community patients on their own, seniors without residential care, and sick people in hospital halls. Help your family get the health care they deserve. Vote for better health care on October 19th. Major Health Care Commitments (positive, negative)

PARTY

FEDERAL FUNDING

NATIONAL DRUG PLAN

SENIORS’ CARE

Conservative

$52.5 billion total cut by 2027 from current levels

No commitment

Green

Renew Health Accord with 6% annual increase

Yes

Support for home care

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Renew Health Accord

Supports bulk buying of drugs

$3 billion over 4 years for home care, prioritize seniors’ facilities in infrastructure plan

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Homecare for 41,000 more seniors, 5,000 more long-term care beds

Renegotiate funding

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Renew Health Accord with 6% annual increase

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› Election Guide Question #11 What in your view are the most important issues this election, as they relate to Chilliwack-Hope? Thomas Cheney - Green The most important issues this election are restoring shared prosperity, ensuring an effective democracy and fixing climate change. To protect the economy, we need to ensure the innovation of the market while ensuring economic security. This requires revisiting free trade, investing in infrastructure and introducing public banking while igniting the clean energy revolution. To enhance our democracy we need to unchain MPs from whipped votes and introduce proportional representation. To fix climate change, we need to stop new pipelines and phase out fossil fuels, saving thousands of lives from reduced air pollution and increased geopolitical stability. It is also vital that we have an economy-wide wide carbon price to make polluters pay. Carbon pricing is some of the most competitive global economies showing that climate action is not an undue economic burden. The Green Party believes in pragmatic and effective solutions that will make Canada work again Louis De Jaeger - Liberal Drawing from my extensive business leadership, my experience with First Nations and Metis groups, both provincially and nationally, and my community involvement, my important issues in this election are the following: Chilliwack-Hope has missed out on many opportunities due to a lack of presence and engagement from our current MP. His interaction with this community has been largely through photo-ops. We have had MPs that have shone on the national and international stage, but after the last four years it’s clear that Mark Strahl cannot reach that level. Chilliwack-Hope still has chronic infrastructure issues, a family wage that is still below the national average, and poor relations with our First Nations neighbours, and yet our MP is out of touch. We can and must do better. Chilliwack-Hope deserves representation that puts the prosperity of Chilliwack-Hope first and foremost. Alexander Johnson - Libertarian Property rights and low taxes are the biggest issues to me. Property rights because

many issues including the environment and personal liberties can be solved and restored by acknowledging a person’s full ownership of the land above and below the soil. Lower taxes to free the burden of the federal government from the lives of peaceful Canadians just looking to live their lives without interfering with anyone else.

co-workers, youth and students to go vote on Oct. 19—push their own demands whether it be for daycare, restoration of veteran services, for the defence of public service workers and public services. For democratic renewal, vote Marxist-Leninist!

Seonaigh MacPherson NDP Healthcare – The Conservatives allowed the health accord to lapse, thereby withdrawing $36 billion from healthcare. The College of Family Physicians of Canada rated the NDP’s healthcare platform as the best of all parties. Affordable, accessible childcare – Chilliwack and Hope experience some of the highest rates of vulnerable children in B.C. The NDP is the only party to promise to invest significantly in access to affordable childcare. Housing and homelessness – The NDP has committed to enacting the Affordable Housing Act that includes funding for 10,000 low-rent units. Training and employment opportunities – The NDP commits to 40,000 co-op and internship positions for youth among other initiatives. The environment – The NDP will introduce an Environmental Bill of Rights, fix the environmental assessment process, protect salmon, work with provinces to address climate change and implement a green energy plan. Fiscal responsibility – Fair taxation, balanced budgets and stimulus spending—only the NDP combine these three.

Mark Strahl - Conservative Protecting the economy through lower taxes and balanced budgets; protecting our communities by cracking down on crime; and protecting Canadians by taking a strong, principled stand in the fight against terrorism are this election’s

most important issues. You work hard for your money. The Liberals and NDP have promised to raise your taxes, leaving less money in your pocket. Only a re-elected Conservative government will protect your paycheque and keep taxes low. And only a re-elected Conser-

vative government will protect income splitting and benefits for seniors and families with children. Canadians expect the criminal justice system to keep them and their communities safe. Only a re-elected Conservative government

will continue to put the rights of victims ahead of the rights of criminals, and only a Conservative government will take the threat of terrorism seriously. On Oct. 19, vote Conservative to protect our economy and keep Canada safe and strong.

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Dorothy-Jean O’Donnell Marxist-Leninist Democratic renewal of the political process, renewal of the economy and an anti-war government. People need mechanisms to hold their MP to account. The economy needs renewal, so people control their own future. Get Canada out of NATO. The Liberals talk about infrastructure, but who will own this infrastructure, will it be under public authority and will the workers have Canadian level wages? The TransPacific Partnership may be a done deal by Oct. 19. This deal will devastate dairy farmers, autoworkers and others. We need to stop the TPP and defend supply management for dairy farmers and others in the agricultural sector. People need to mobilize their friends and

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› Election Guide { QUESTION #11, from page A18 } been able to deliver real results for the people of Chilliwack—Hope, whether it is for major infrastructure projects like the new Vedder Bridge, or small things like helping constituents overcome bureaucratic red tape, I’ve been getting things done

for you and I’ll keep working for your interests if I’m re-elected. I have developed professional working relationships with MPs from all parties, and will continue to build on those if I am re-elected. I will work with any MP willing to keep taxes low, strengthen our criminal justice system

and protect Canadians from the threat of terrorism. My first priority as the Member of Parliament is to advocate for and act on behalf of the people of Chilliwack—Hope, and I will continue to put the interests of my constituents first, no matter which party forms government after Oct. 19.

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hen homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the home and property is worth. Home appraisals compare your home to neighbouring properties to determine your home’s current market value. Homeowners can facilitate the process by having certain information readily available for the appraiser. When preparing for appraisers, homeowners should consider and collect the following information: ◗ If your home was built on the largest lot in the community. ◗ If you have made significant upgrades since it was last appraised, such as installing a new roof or siding. Don’t overlook smaller renovations, like extra insulation added or sealing drafty windows, which can increase a home’s value. ◗ Proof that you have used sustainable resources or if you participated in any energy-savings programs. Naturally, any expansion projects, such as adding another bedroom or extending the footprint of the home, should be mentioned. A real estate appraiser is a certi{ REMODEL, from page A22 } may want to make adjustments now that address potential mobility issues down the road. DO work with what you have. A complete demolition and renovation is not always necessary to achieve the desired results. Only invest in major changes if something is not working (such as having to walk across the entire kitchen to access the stove) or is unsafe.

fied, licensed professional who will do his or her best to determine the value of your home. The appraisal provides banks with information that can tell loan officers if the house is worth the loan amount. Expect to pay a fee for the appraisal, which is generally included in your closing costs. The appraiser gathers information for the appraisal report from a number of sources, but the process often begins with a physical inspection of the property, both inside and out. He or she also will compare your home against a few others in the neighbourhood, which are known as comparables, or comps. Appraisals will be based on recent prices of comparable properties as well as other factors. Apart from the improvements done to the home, there are other ways to get a higher appraisal amount. The appraiser may consider the overall maintenance of the home and property. It is wise to

consider curb appeal and ensure the home is clean and maintained when the appraiser arrives. Minor repairs or common maintenance can impress the appraiser. Removing clutter and cleaning up the home’s interior can make the home appear larger, possibly increasing its value as a result. It may be worth it to invest some more money into the property before having an appraisal done. A study sponsored by the National Association of Realtors says wood floors, landscaping and an enclosed garage can lead to a more favorable appraisal. An appraiser will spend roughly 30 minutes in a home. Try to give that person space to do his or her job. Following the appraiser around during an inspection can raise a red flag that something is wrong with the house that you don’t want to be seen. Turn lights on throughout the house, make sure the heating or cooling system is functioning at full capacity and keep pets locked away. Move items that can impede access to basements or attics. An accurate assessment of the value of your home will give banks the information they need to determine loan amounts for future renovation projects. Providing background information on the home and having a well-maintained property can improve the chances of a favourable appraisal.

Don’t over-improve the space Otherwise, minor upgrades may do the trick. DON’T over-improve the space. A fully equipped commercial kitchen may be handy for a professional chef, but the average person may not need an industrial hood and indoor pizza oven. When you make excessive improvements, you may not be able to recoup as much of the

money spent because your home will not be on par with the values of homes in the neighborhood. DO make sure you can afford the project. Plan for some unexpected purchases and plan out the renovation according to your budget. Skimping on materials or design because of lack of money may leave you feeling dissatisfied afterward.

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espite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centres for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even vehicles that actually belong in a garage. Such homeowners may turn to sheds to store their garage overflow and keep yard equipment at the ready, but storage sheds are not immune to clutter, and homeowners may find the very structure erected to keep them organized requires a bit of organization itself. A well-organized shed can save homeowners time and energy, as it’s easy to abandon or delay a project if you can’t find that pair of work gloves you stashed. The first step to any organizing project is to take everything out of the shed and determine just what needs to go back in. Items that do not belong in the shed should be moved to their rightful locations or tossed in the trash if they’re no longer needed. Make a pile of anything that will be kept, a separate one for donations and a third for garbage. Take inventory of what you have so you know whether you’re missing any items or you have something and do not need to purchase another. Now that the entire shed is empty, you can assess just how much room you have. Utilizing vertical and overhead space effectively can free up areas on the floor for larger equipment. Shelving, racks, pegboards and any other materials that enable you to hang or store items off the floor are

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Hanging items vertically frees up more space in a shed or garage. good investments. Visit your nearby home improvement retailer to find items that can simplify your storage. You also may be able to put scrap wood to use to make your own storage shelves or a work bench. Extra kitchen cabinets can be installed in the shed to organize additional items. In order to remember where items go, label or sort them accordingly. Some people like to take organization a step further by tracing the outline of tools hung on the wall so they can be placed back in the same spot after use. This also serves as a visual reminder of which tools are missing and which ones need to be purchased. Don’t forget to utilize shed doors as additional storage space. Hang frequently used tools, such as rakes and shovels, on the inside of the doors so they will always be easily accessible. You also can repurpose storage

solutions designed for other areas of the home. For example, magnetic knife holders can be mounted to a shed wall to keep paintbrushes organized. These holders also can be used to keep many small metal tools tidy. Metal funnels can hold twine and string. Thread through the narrow end of the funnel for a handy dispenser. Keep dangerous substances off the floor and out of reach. Gasoline, chemical fertilizers and other potentially dangerous substances should be stored high up to keep pets and children safe. Make sure the shed floor is sturdy and level. This makes it easier to neatly store larger items. Roll in the lawnmower, wheelbarrow and any other cumbersome items. Now that more things are mounted vertically, you should find that you have more area to move around.

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G.W. Graham Grizzly Julia Sprott fights over the ball with a Maple Ridge player in a Graham 4-0 victory at the GWG invitational field hockey tournament last week at Townsend Park. The GWG senior girls team were 3-1 over the tournament, losing only to AAA Sardis secondary. Their junior counterparts went undefeated, beating Maple Ridge, Westview and Agassiz. The seniors play next at the Fraser Valleys on Oct 22 at Southridge. Currently they have four wins and two ties in their league.

The No. 1-ranked G.W. Graham Grizzlies AA varsity team started its regular football season at Robert Bateman secondary last Friday with a 21-14 win over their hosting Timberwolves. Graham quarterback Gabe Olivares threw 14 of 26 passes for 213 yards including a 55-yarder to Baker Douglas for a touchdown. Douglas ended the game with five catches and 103 yards, while his teammate Emerson Smith caught eight times for 92 yards. Von Richardson and Jordon Breuker also scored TDs for the Grizzlies. G.W. linebacker Tristan Davis had six tackles and an interception while defensive end Jake Troyan and tackle Jamie Bessette each had two QB sacks. Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bateman was coming off a victory over AA no. 4 ranked Holy Cross of Surrey (who in turn had beaten No. 1 Abbotsford the week before). GWG had one win and one loss (and one win by forfeit) in exhibition play going into that game, and now stand at 1-0 in the season. The local squad returns to Chilliwack Oct. 16 to host Rick Hansen at 7:30 p.m. at Exhibition Stadium for game two of 2015.

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Players and staff were recognized at the Valley Huskers annual award banquet earlier this month at Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak and Grill. Awards were presented at the banquet to the following players: defensive MVP, Connor Smith; offensive MVP, Blake Draper; offensive lineman award, Kyle LeBlanc; defensive lineman award, Travis Dietrich; offensive rookie of the year, Noah Falconer; defensive rookie of the year, Jake Lavigne; most improved player, Kam Taylor; special teams MVP, Cody Vinish; and most inspirational player, Jason Ghag. Bryan Robinson accepted both the coaches choice award and a new Knights of Columbus service award that was presented for the first time by K of C member Peter Lindenhof. A special presentation was made by general manager Moe Agagnier to retiring equipment manager Jim Willox for his many years of dedicated service. Cody Vinish, Jordan Tabin, Chad Wiebe and Kyle LeBlanc were each honoured and presented plaques at the final game of the season at Exhibition Stadium as they had reached the age limit for playing in the BC Junior Football League.

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X factor is afoot Sardis secondary’s senior cross-country boys team defends the Fraser Valley championship this year with a veteran team.

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ross-country running is a tough sell. So says Sardis secondary coach Alison Fitzsimmons as she watches her team warm up in the rain last week at Watson Glen Park. But over a dozen students from the defending Fraser Valley (FV) championship Falcons gathered after school to compete against their teammates in a last-minute inter-squad race organized when an Island 22 race was suddenly cancelled. “This is a completely different breed of kid,” Fitzsimmons says. “These guys have a lot of character, a lot of grit.” Competing with boys soccer, girls field hockey and volleyball, the student athletes who sign up for cross-country are putting themselves through a different kind of punishment, she says. Fitzsimmons and co-coach Chad Hipwell see a motivated and mentally strong group of students who are coming back for more this year, as they prepare to defend their FV title. Last year’s regional win was the first in a while for the boys, most of whom are returning in their Grade 12 year. And they are backed up by a couple of strong new Grade 10 athletes, so Fitzsimmons and Hipwell say their experienced team has a good chance of a repeat at FVs this year. “Competition’s different every year so it’s hard to tell until you get out there,” says Fitzsimmons who has coached the team for almost 10

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At the Fraser Valley competition years. “Some schools are skinny in the Grade 12s like we were last year, later this month the first five across and sometimes they might have a the line are the scoring runners for each team, with no size limits per lot of veterans.” Schools like Walnut Grove—who school. But things change at the provinhad strong juniors last year movcials, when a ing up into the predetermined senior team this year—make it a “This is a completely seven athletes are declared for entry hard race to call at different breed of by each squad this point, Hipwell and only those points out. kid. These guys have selected can race. But he thinks a lot of character, a The Falcons’ his team definitenumbers are a litly has the talent lot of grit.” tle thin this year, to deliver that FV b u t t h e g ro u p win and a better- Alison Fitzsimmons as a whole has a than-10th ranking lot of experience in the provincial competition (Sardis senior boys’ packed into that tighter lineup. In this spontaneous run in the place in last year’s B.C. tournarain, the grit and character of these ment). Though the runners might seem athletes is on display. A tough sell it might be, but for in competition with other teams and clubs for athletes, the coach- the Sardis senior boys cross-country es say there are some members team there’s a title to defend. who also play basketball and other ◗ The next cross-country race for sports. “A lot of the kids are cross-training Sardis is the Big Rock Aldergrove for other sports,” says Hipwell, him- at Aldergrove Lake Park on Oct.15, self a former track and cross-coun- followed by the following week’s try runner for the Falcons who often “Pre-Fraser Valleys” at Crescent Park, South Surrey. The Fraser Valruns with his team during practice. But at this 6.7-kilometre race he leys are on Oct. 28, also at Crescent stands with Fitzsimmons while they Park and the B.C. Championships comment on the leading pack and are at Jericho Beach Park in Vanrunners’ strengths and persistence, couver. Visit www.bcxc.ca for more occasionally clapping and yelling information about the provincial race. encouragement as athletes pass by.

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Chase Padgett brings his guitar wizardry to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Oct. 22, 25 and 26.

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e’s back! The master of virtuosity in every sense of the word, from acting to comedy to musical mastery, Chase Padgett returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre this October with his whirlwind of country fingerpickin’ fury Nashville Hurricane. After a spectacular barnstorming of Chilliwack with his wonderful 6 Guitars in The Centre last season, Padgett will be bringing the mysterious tale of the best damned guitarist you’ve never heard of to life on Oct. 22, 25 & 26. Packed with hickory-smoked tunes, storytelling flair, and a series of characters with more quirks and anecdotes than you could imagine Nashville Hurricane is the next step in Padgett’s inimitable and unforgettable style of fringe theatre. Performing to sold-out crowds at the Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver Fringe Festivals, as well as receiving rave reviews from everybody from CBC to his

Nashville Hurricane makes landfall Oct. 22, 25 & 26 audience members, with Nashville Hurricane Padgett has cranked up the dynamism, poignancy, and sheer side-splitting hilarity of 6 Guitars – resulting in a show that fulfils every wish you could have for a fringe theatre show. “Two things inspired me to write Nashville” Padgett reveals of the show’s origins. “First, I wanted to take the same elements that were successful with 6 Guitars—the music, the characters, the comedy, and use them to tell a single story from start to finish. Second, I was really into Tommy Emmanuel, an incredible acoustic guitarist who sounds like a one-man orchestra. His Chet Atkins inspired music feels like a force of nature. So combine force of nature with country finger picking and you get Nashville Hurricane.” Described as “a marvel of sto-

rytelling, the audience leapt to a standing ovation”, Nashville Hurricane isn’t just a hybrid of comedic character acting and virtuoso guitar playing, it’s an experience that resonates with audiences personally, as well as comically and musically. “It connects with people because it’s a human story about discovering who you really are, what you really want, and what it’s going to take to get there” Padgett said. “It’s a journey anyone can relate too. It just so happens to have some kick ass guitar playing in it.” The journey Padgett speaks of begins with humble trailer park beginnings, before unravelling story of the turbulent rise and demise of a guitar prodigy known only as the Nashville Hurricane. Featuring anecdotes from the young stars’ mentor, mother, manager and oth-

ers, a narrative unfolds that weaves outrageous comedy seamlessly into heart-warming tenderness, an approach Chase says captures both his personality and the imaginations of the audience. “Many of the stories are pulled from my own life, and sometimes they can still be a little scary to reveal even when told through a character,” Padgett said. “However, after I first premiered the show I saw how people reacted to these moments and I discovered the real power of vulnerability as an artist. At a certain point an audience wants to know what makes you tick and expressing your fears or shortcomings not only endears the audience to you but also makes the comedy jump out and hit much harder. We see that kind of contrast in other things too. Why do they put salt in candy? To make the

sweetness pop out.” And of course it’s impossible to even think about Nashville Hurricane without a mention of the centre-piece around which the story is built—the unbelievable, unforgettable, and downright unearthly guitar playing of the Nashville Hurricane, brought to stage by the incredible Padgett. “My favorite thing about Nashville is the storytelling,” Padgett said. “But also, while the show only features four songs, they are harder than anything I do in 6 Guitars. Trust me, it’s no easy feat to pull off “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by myself.” ◗ Pick up a ticket for Nashville Hurricane which hits The Centre stage Oct. 22, 25 and 26. Tickets are $25 and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469) for more information.

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McLauchlan fans you’re doing martial arts, which I’ve also been involved with most of my life, or when you’re painting, you’re in the moment. “Your brain isn’t chattering about what you did or what you’re going to do . . . it calms down that chatter in your inner self because you have to deal with the moment.” When he appears at the Centre, McLauchlan will be accompanied by bassist Victor Bateman. His ability to bow as well as play rhythmically, McLauchlan explains, gives an orchestral feel to songs like “Whispering Rain” and some songs from Human Writes. Besides playing some tunes from that album, which scored well on U.S. Cashbox Roots charts and was played extensively in the U.K. and Europe as well as Australia, McLauchlan assures longtime fans that he will play old favourites. They include “Farmer’s Song,” “Down By the Henry Moore,” “Spring Rain” and “Child’s Song.” ◗ An Evening in Concert with Murray McLauchlan is set for Oct. 24 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Reserved seating tickets are $42 to $46 (depending on facility fees and service charges, tax incl.), are on sale now and are available from the The Box Office by calling 604-3917469. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

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urray McLauchlan fans are in for a treat in the Fraser Valley because he got “antsy” recently. He hasn’t released an album since 2012’s Human Writes and McLauchlan, who will perform Oct. 24 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, is itching to play those songs. “A lot of people haven’t heard me play those songs because I didn’t tour much in Canada after that,” he said in a phone interview from Ontario. “I found other things to do with my life, and I didn’t feel like going on the road.” Being managed by tour production company Shantero Productions in Toronto means the scheduling of his tours is much more humane than in the early days. “We do one after the other and the distances are logical, and it won’t kill you,” he chuckles. Besides playing under his own name, the 11-time Juno Award winner and Order of Canada recipient still performs in Lunch at Allen’s with Marc Jordan, Cindy Church and Ian Thomas. “We’re still quite active on the concert circuit,” McLauchlan said of the quartet, which performed at the 2011 Filberg Festival in Comox. “We

do on the average about 20 shows a year.” The band’s name came from the Toronto restaurant where they met as McLauchlan recuperated from a harrowing, and ironic, 2004 medical mishap that led to quadruple heart bypass surgery. “I had to have major heart surgery because I went for a diagnostic test and they screwed it up and just about killed me. They were looking to see if there was any evidence of heart disease . . . they tore my coronary artery.” Before he began his three-decade, 18-album music career, McLauchlan was born in Paisley, Scotland, moving with his parents to Canada when he was five. Has Scotland influenced his music? “The early influences of when I was a kid at new year’s listening to (traditional Scottish musician) Jimmy Shand and different Scottish bands, yeah, I think it does come out from time to time, although less so now.” Besides music, McLauchlan’s other interests include painting and flying aircraft, although he doesn’t pilot planes anymore. His one-word response explains his passion for both. Existentialism. “When you’re flying or when

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Fans of belly and flamenco dancing are in for a real treat at the Harrison Memorial Hall Oct. 24.

Flamenco fusion dance at Hall

he Harrison Festival Society will present the colourful dance performance Viñetas del Mozaico, at Harrison’s Memorial Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. A production of Vancouver’s Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre, the show will also feature a special opening solo dance performance by internationally renowned dancer Joel Hanna “Over the years, the Harrison Festival has presented several wonderful flamenco shows,” says the society’s artistic director Andy Hillhouse. “This will be a seamless presentation that offers a multicultural take on flamenco, which is a much loved, exciting style of Spanish dance that has roots in the Indian subcontinent and North Africa. Viñetas del Mozaico is a unique production that has been an audience hit wherever it has been performed.” Directed by dancer Kasandra “La China,” Viñetas del Mozaico showcases twelve dynamic dance vignettes accompanied by world percussionists. It includes new belly dance/flamenco fusion pieces performed by one of Vancouver’s foremost belly dancers, Ashley Kirkham. The show celebrates virtuosity and expression, through the use of Spanish castanets and zills, Chinese fans

and silk veils, Sevillan shawls, and rapid-fire footwork. According to Hillhouse, “I love dance, however we are limited in the styles of dance we can present in this hall, due to the size of the stage. The beauty of flamenco is it is less about moving across space, and more about the intensity, tension, and passion in footwork, body postures and even subtle gestures like changes in hand movements. These can be powerful in more intimate spaces like the Memorial Hall.” Viñetas del Mozaico foregrounds flamenco percussion through the

virtuosic cajon (wooden box) playing of Davide Sampaolo from Rome, Italy. The cajon is contrasted in the show with the darbouka drum, the traditional accompaniment for belly dance, played by Vancouver’s Tim Gerwing. The audience will also be treated at the beginning of the evening to a special solo by well known performer Joel Hanna. Known for his athletic and boundary breaking mixture of tap dance, musical percussion, martial arts, and Irish dance, Hanna has toured with Riverdance and Feet of Fire, and has performed at London’s West End, Radio City Music Hall, and the Royal Variety Performance. Viñetas del Mozaico imagines a varied cultural mixture. It expands the Spanish context to include influences from some surprisingly diverse sources. Each piece showcases a new inspiration, a new exploration, and a new interpretation of flamenco artistry. This unique performance promises to transport audiences to a magical, imaginative place where anything can happen. ◗ Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestivalofthearts.com or by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Comedy is coming to the Fraser Valley on the following dates: Oct. 17 - Corky’s Irish Pub, 7:30 p.m.; Oct 23 - UFV Abbotsford, 8 p.m. with Fraser Valley’s own headliner, Sunee Dhaliwal (Just for Laughs, CBC Debaters, CTV Comedy Now); and Oct. 30 Rosedale RoadHouse, 8 p.m.

Fundraising art event

The Pottery Bowl Fundraiser will take place on Oct. 17 at the Art Room, 20-5725 Vedder Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to support arts and crafts

programming at the Art Room, home of the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

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Harrison presents

It’s another stellar fall season lineup for the Harrison Festival. Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre presents “Vinetas del Mozaico” (flamenco dance show with elements of belly dance) Oct. 24 and Canadian folk music legend Valdy Nov. 14. All shows at 8 p.m. at the Harrison Memorial { See WHAT’S, page A31 }

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The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Classical Music Series returns with its first installment featuring host Sarah Hagen and special guest Rebecca Wenham on Oct. 16 starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $22 for students, and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604391-SHOW(7469) for more information.

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Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. Tickets and info available online at harrisonfestival.com or call 604-796-3664.

Drum circle

Chilliwack Drum Circle gathers every first and third Friday monthly. Runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Drop in fee is $5. Everyone welcome to join for free improvisation, musical, social, sound meditation and unison drumming. No prior music experience required.

Kitchen Kaleidoscope

Meet the Chilliwack Spinners and Weavers guild members as they showcase the result of their skill and dexterity at the Kitchen Kaleidoscope exhibition. All the pieces on display and for sale are by members of the guild. The exhibition runs until Oct. 24 at the Art Room, 20-5725 Vedder Rd., during gallery hours.

Community events I Dent A Kid event

879 RCAF Association holds an I Dent a Kid event Oct. 17 at the Cottonwood Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee, but donations welcome. I Dent a Kid is a child safety community service program where children are fingerprinted and photographed. The info is put onto an ID card for the parents/ guardians to keep in case misfortune happens to the child.

Yarrow Nature Day

Oct. 17 is Yarrow Nature Day featuring fun, games and tours. Learn about the fascinating plants and animals that call Yarrow and Vedder Mountain

home. Join the South Coast Conservation Program and the Fraser Valley Conservancy for this family-friendly event that involves: fun festival with displays, free food, educational games and prizes, and a biologist-led nature tour. Event is at the Yarrow Community School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nature walk is on the Old Yale Wagon Road Trail, Wilson Road South entrance. Walks start at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wear sturdy shoes. Contact Tamsin Baker at tamsin@ sccp.ca or 604-202-2381.

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The inaugural Chilliwack Firefighter Halloween Party. is set for Oct. 31 at the Evergreen Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets only $20, cash bar, free appys, no minors, live DJ, pizza at 9 p.m., door prizes and $1,000 in costume prizes. Money raised goes to the BC Burn Fund Centre. Tickets can be purchased at Firehall #1 (across from Dairy Queen in Chillwack) between Monday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 604-703-9242.

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fter taking a yearlong break from p re s e nt i n g l i v e professional dance, The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is thrilled to bring more vibrant, captivating, and boundary-pushing art to the community, with Rainbow Dance Theatre presenting the eclectic, exhilarating, and intellectually engaging Mixed Bag on Oct. 23. A va r i e d re p e r t o r y dance show compiling three inspirational choreographies into one compelling, enchanting, and uniquely resourceful presentation, Mixed Bag will astound you with its ability to tackle some of society’s most profound questions while presenting live dance in an innovative and poignant way. This show doesn’t simply comprise three disparate choreographies, from beginning to end Mixed Bag flows with a theme of interconnectedness, humanity and our role in the universe, and according to Rainbow Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Valerie Bergman, begins at the perfect point: the universe’s origins.

“The first piece presented is named Higgs Boson” Bergman reveals, “and is an artistic reflection on the initial creative spark that began it all. It artistically plays with the strange balance within us of physical abstraction (how we are each just a collection of atomic particles which are constantly interchanging with all else in our environment) and personal construct (that which we call the self ), and how each element, the abstract and the personal, are no less real because of the other.” Bold in their embrace of complex subject matter as well as their approach to their art form, Rainbow Dance Theatre’s next piece reflects the delicate development of life on Earth through an innovative creative development of their own. “The next piece, Big Bang, is a lovely and whimsical treatment of the evolution of life on Earth” Bergman said. “It begins in a mysterious dark sea where the simplest of life forms emerge, continuing on through a procession of ever more complex life forms which are created by

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“The work ends with an explosive final section set in an over-populated city of today” concludes Bergman. “Mixed Bag continues humanity’s journey with a humorous yet poignant look at

today’s global community irreparably altered by the developed world’s ‘disposable’ society—a way of life which must be transformed if we are to sustain life as we know it on our planet earth.” Bringing the message of this piece to life, Rainbow Dance Theatre transforms the stage in the most resourceful of ways, utilizing garbage bags, plastic bottles, and the kind of things that we toss in the trash without thinking. The show demonstrates a genuine artistic integrity, bringing its message into the very structure and aesthetic of the choreography. Graceful animals, unbelievable landscapes, and striking costumes made from plastic bags will grace the stage, and it will all

Nomination documents are available at the City of Chilliwack Clerk’s Office, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, during regular office hours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays or online at www.chilliwack.com/elections.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older or will be on General Voting Day; • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:

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NOTICE NOTICEOF OFPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING HEARING

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 atat 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at7:00 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 www.chilliwack.com www.chilliwack.com www.chilliwack.com TAKE NOTICE that thethe Council of of thethe CityCity of of Chilliwack willwill hold a Public Hearing, as as noted TAKE NOTICE that Council Chilliwack hold a Public Hearing, noted

TAKE NOTICE that the Council City items: ofitems: Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted above, on the following items: above, onof thethe following above, on the following 1. 1.ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No.No. 3944 ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, 3944(RZ000806) (RZ000806) 3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4155 (RZ000922) Location: Wilkins Drive (a (a portion of)of) Location: 5971 5971 Wilkins Drive portion Owners: Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn Sawatzky Owners: Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn Sawatzky Location: 46096 Clare Avenue 46392 Yale Road 2 2 of of thethe subject property, as as shown onon thethe map Purpose: rezone a 634m portion subject property, shown map Purpose: To To rezone a 634mportion Owner: Zone toBrody Gauthier Sierra Developments Ltd. below, from anan R1-A (One Family Residential) anan R1-C (One Family below, from R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to R1-C (One Family Purpose: To rezoneand the subject To rezone the subject property, as shown on the–map below, from Residential Accessory) Zone to to facilitate a 2a lot subdivision the Residential – Accessory) Zone facilitate 2 lot subdivision and the property, as shown on the map below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-C (One Family an R5 (Medium Density Multi-Familyconstruction Residential) Zone anfamily R1-D of a single home with a legal secondary suite. construction of atosingle family home with a legal secondary suite. Residential - Accessory) Zone to facilitate the construction of an (Infill Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to facilitate Location Map Location Map within a Accessory Dwelling Unit in the form of a coach house. construction of four single family detached dwellings

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2. 2.ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No.No. 3945 ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, 3945(RZ000804) (RZ000804) Location: Sylvan Drive (a (a portion of)of) Location: 47340 47340 Sylvan Drive portion Owner: 0945651 BCBC Ltd.Ltd. (Nick Westeringh) Owner: 0945651 (Nick Westeringh) Purpose: rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of of thethe subject property, as as shown onon thethe Purpose: To To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion subject property, shown map below, from anan R3R3 (Small LotLot One Family Residential) Zone to to anan R4R4 map below, from (Small One Family Residential) Zone (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone toBYLAW facilitate a boundary (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a boundaryBYLAW 2015, No. 4157 (RZ000924) 2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4151 (RZ000920) 4. ZONING AMENDMENT adjustment with thethe property located at at 6026 Lindeman Street andand thethe adjustment with property located 6026 Lindeman Street construction of of a townhouse development. construction a townhouse development. Location: 46416 Elliott Avenue Location: 6840 School Lane Location Map Location Map Owner: Cary Moore Owner: Henry and Lurline Ketler

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Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected by by these proposed Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected these proposed amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or,or, if you areare amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing if you unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and address, to to thethe CityCity Clerk’s Office nono later than 4:00 p.m. onon thethe date of of thethe Public Hearing. address, Clerk’s Office later than 4:00 p.m. date Public Hearing. Persons who deem that their interest in submissions the property isbe affected by the proposed amendment bylaw will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you AllAll submissions willwill recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing. be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing. are unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and address, to the City Clerk’s Offi ce These proposed bylaws may bebe inspected between thethe hours of of 8:30 a.m. andand 4:30 p.m., These proposed bylaws may inspected between hours 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.,no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing. All submissions will be recorded and form part of the offi cial record of the Hearing. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 7, 2013 to to Tuesday, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 2013 Tuesday, August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road, from Wednesday, October 7, 2015 to This proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Road, holidays, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department Tuesday, October 20, 2015, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & 604-793-2906. at 604-793-2906. Strategic Initiatives Department atat604-793-2906. Please note that nono further information or or submissions can bebe considered byby Council Please note that further information submissions can considered Council Please note that no further information orthe submissions bePublic considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. after the conclusion ofcan thethe Hearing. after conclusion of Public Hearing. Janice McMurray Delcy Wells, CMC Delcy Wells, CMC Deputy City Clerk CityCity Clerk Clerk

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3. 3.ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No.No. 3947 (RZ000810) ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, 3947 (RZ000810) Applicant: City of Chilliwack Applicant: City of Chilliwack Purpose: of of amendments to to Zoning Bylaw 2001, No.No. 2800 areare Purpose: A number A number amendments Zoning Bylaw 2001, 2800 proposed to to provide forfor andand regulate federally licensed commercial medicinal proposed provide regulate federally licensed commercial medicinal marihuana grow operations within thethe CityCity of of Chilliwack. marihuana grow operations within Chilliwack.

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BERGEN, Louise Louise Bergen (nee Delesky) went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2015 at the Cascade Hospice, Chilliwack, BC. Louise was the first child of Gerhard and Susanna Delesky, born January 24, 1925 in Ukraine, Russia. Later that year she immigrated to Canada with her parents and together with her siblings grew up on a farm in southern Manitoba. She pursued her childhood passion to become a teacher, teaching in southern Manitoba and later in BC after her family moved to Chilliwack in 1944. Louise married Frank Bergen in 1948, raised their family, taught many years of Sunday School and was active in the farm business. She enjoyed baking, hosting meals for special family events and sending people cards for most every occasion. Louise was predeceased by her husband Frank and is lovingly remembered by her children: Susan (Juergen), Philip (Joyce), David (Darlene), Allen (Pamela), 5 grandchildren, and a large extended family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 pm on Friday, Oct 16 at Central Community Church 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca.

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NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED Workers needed for Digging and harvesting, heavy lifting, outside work with fast paced work, 40 hrs/wk $10.49 per hour. Evergreen Propagators Ltd. Fax 604-745-4076

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OFF. Manager with 2+ yrs exp. req’d. E:chilliwackoralsurgery@gmail.com for more info.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

WATKINS at the Train & Hobby Show (Heritage Park) Oct 17 & 18 or call (604)858-5195

HELP WANTED

Prins Greenhouses in Abbotsford are pacesetters in the construction of commercial greenhouses across Canada. We have a full-time administrative position available for the right candidate.

waynepage44@gmail.com or call 604-393-3929

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

130

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PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS IN ONE PLACE

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

ATTENTION KIDS & ADULTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283A

HANDYPERSONS

F.V. DO IT ALL. One call does it all. Senior discounts. licensed. Call Chris, 604-798-7085

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

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INDEX IN BRIEF

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7121274

CHILLIWACK TIMES PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

477

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

PETS

526

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

PLUMBING

627

HOMES WANTED

CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

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

VACUUMS

Yes, We Pay CASH!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

We Service all Makes

378

REAL ESTATE

1 Female, 2 Male blue Purebred 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

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

362

• Residential Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • 1 & 2 bdrms available

SEIZED Vehicle Auction - Saturday Oct. 17th @10:30 am. All City Auctioneers - 604-514-0194

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ONLINE AUCTION - Commercial Restaurant Equipment- Opens Wed Oct 14 - closes Wed Oct 21. Bailiff seized pizza equip, bakery & taco equip plus lease returns - incl. Garland cooking equip, Berkel Slicers, Hobart 60 Quart Legacy Mixer, Meat Grinder, Sheeters, Walk-ins, Pizza & Convection Ovens, dishwashers, canopies and more!! View Weekdays 10am to 4pm at Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC. View online & register to bid at www.activeauctionmart.com. Tel: 604-371-1190. email:buyit@activeauctionmart.com

UNDER $100

640

524

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm with 1.5 bth on 2 levels

SARDIS 6 bdrm. executive home, 3.5 bath. ns/np. Nr. schls./mall/park $2000/mo.Avail. Now 604-825-4005

Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented we have 2 playgrounds available for your kids and are “Pet- Friendly”

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 1292 Main St., Smithers. 5920 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2016. Please email svalu67@telus.net for more information.

745

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and MY Mini Storage. Shanna & Brenda Benson Robert Cobourn Take notice that the personal effects located at: 44335 Yale Rd. West Chilliwack, B.C. will, if not claimed by Oct 29, 2015 be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager. MY Mini Storage 604-703-1111

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack $1100 per month Utilities not Included

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

ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private a/c room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $700/m Call (604)795-0397

SUITES, LOWER

Chilliwack Sardis- Newer 1 bdrm. + den. W/D, D/W. $700/mo. incls. utils. N/S. Nov. 1st. (604)846-8336

818 CONDO FOR SALE PUERTO VALLERTA (MEXICO) Very bright unit with 2 good size bdrms, 1bth approx. 1000 sq ft. A/C in the unit and all furniture included. 2 blocks from the hotel zone. Rentals allowed. $82,000. For more info please call 604-793-2200 or evening calls 604-846-7664.

UNDER $200

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

736

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL S TA RT S O C T 1 2 ENDS OCT 17

NEW Riverside Drive apartment for rent. 1 bedroom main floor. $800/month, all inclusive, no extras. Fully furnished, new stove,microwave,fridge. 530 sq ft. New TV, Shaw cable included, 2 Philippine channels. Good bus services, shops in walking distance. Call David 604-391-2130 or email dvdmalcolm@yahoo.com

HOMES FOR RENT

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

NOVEMBER Night Gala

752

RECREATIONAL

4 WINTER tires 205/65 R15 $200 obo. Ph (604)824-1431

12th Annual

HOMES FOR RENT

1 Bdrm smaller home avail now. Close river on Vedder Rd $650 + util. Quiet working person preferred. 1-604-729-7767

750

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

2015 TomTom GPS with Europe Map. Used only once. $100. Ph. 604-846-7032

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

CHILLIWACK - Clean quiet newly reno’d 1 bdrm apt, priv front entry, back door to pkng, double glazed windows with blinds, fridge, stove, m/wave & TV. Immediate occupation. $685/mo. Suit mature tenant(s). Ph: 604-845-9680 or 1-604946-1731

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

AUCTIONS

523

736

RENTALS

5,995

03 JEEP LIBERTYY 4x4 loaded

4,995

04 TOYOTA MATRIX Roof rack

7,495

07 VW RABBIT 2.5L hatch back

HOUSE RENTALS

Vintage

HOLLYWOOD

604-793-2200

3,900

05 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Loaded

1 bdrm bsmt suite ............. $550

6,995

02 BMW 320i Only 116,000k’s

3,995

05 FORD TAURUS SW 7 pass, sunroof, loaded

f/s, shared yard, util incl’d Available Oct. 15

1 bdrm apt .......................... $575 f/s, heat included, close to town, newly painted

1 bdrm twnhse................... $600

5,900

10 HYUNDAI ACCENT Only 80,000kms

Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio Available Nov. 13

4,900

09 CHEVY AVEO 5 Only 76,000k’s

5,400

10 KIA RIO Loaded 98,000k’s

1 bdrm condo......................................$625 f/s, coin laundry, heat incl’d Available Nov. 1

M MC ‘Man About Town.’ ‘M

Fred Lee

2 bdrm ................................ $995 Brand new f/s, w/d, lam flr, 1000 sq ft

4,900

10 HYUNDAI ACCENT

2 bdrm suite ....................... $785 f/s, shared w/d, util incl’d

2 bdrm suite ....................... $775

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

MORE INVENTORY

f/s, coin laundry, heat incl’d

3 bdrm 3 level twnhse ......... $1000 3 bdrm condo.................................. $1300

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1400 sq ft, 6 appl, 2 bthrm, near hospital

4,900

06 PONTIAC PURSUIT G5 Auto 4 Cyl

2,695

02 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door auto

2,995

05 PONTIAC GRAND AM New winter tires 169k’s

ALL VEHICLES INCLUDE WARRENTY

3 bdrm suite ..................... $1415 1100 sq ft, 5 appl, gas f/p, internet and util incl’d f/s, d/w, w/d, 1.5 bth, family rm, carport

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FINANCING AVAILABLE

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356

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISC. FOR SALE

ANTIQUE BATHTUB: Length 5’ or 60”; Width 30”; Height 22.5”. $700. Ph (604)793-6078

Repair • Replace • Renovate • Gas Fitting • Septic • Licensed • Bonded • Insured SPECIAL: 40 Gallon Water Heaters $575, Gas $780. While Supplies Last!

• •

706

RENTALS

HIGH ENERGY 2012 Kenmore auto washer 3.6 cu ft like new $350. ($499 new) (604)824-1431

560

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UNDER $400

RENTALS

7201168

338

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

7192205

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