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Five hundred balloons, some with prize tickets, fall from the Landing ceiling during last Thursday’s Dry Grad event.

BY GREG LAYCHAK

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Last Thursday was a good day for Mason Byrne.

Not only did he celebrate his grad-uation from Chilliwack secondary school, but he also walked away in the early morning hours from the Dry Grad festivities with a new PS4 under his arm.

It was just one of the many prizes handed out at the annual event that just turned 25 years old, and this year Byrne was among others in the

crowd of 760 grads fortunate enough to win big.

The woman who brings cheer to the lucky attendees by way of win-nings is Eleanor Meldrum, prize and fundraising co-ordinator for the Dry Grad.

“Every year the amount of kids have been going up and up, so we must be doing something right,” she said. “It’s exciting and it’s a lot of work.”

Meldrum is quick to point out that while she has a fun, albeit busy, job it takes 120 to 140 parent volun-teers from all three Chilliwack high schools every year to make the big festivity a reality.

And if everything goes according to plan, most aspects of the celebration are ready a day ahead of schedule so the volunteers can spend the special day with their children.

Five years into helping, Meldrum

doesn’t have children graduating anymore.

She’s just hooked on finding the money to keep Dry Grad going and the prizes flowing.

In addition to two PS4s, there were GoPro cameras, cruiser bicycles, a travel voucher, Cirque du Soleil tick-ets, headphones, and more.

“The whole point is that we promote

Intrepid Times reporter Greg Laychak goes to Dry Grad

{ See DRY GRAD, page A11 }

BY PAUL J. HENDERSON

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Stone-faced as always, Chil-l i w a c k ’s A a ro n D o u g l a sappeared in BC Supreme

Court Monday via video to be indicted for two counts of murder and one count of attempted mur-d e r u s i n g a firearm.

T h i s w a s h i s f i r s t a p p e a r a n c e i n S u p r e m e Court to face t h e c h a r g e s for the alleged Aug. 7, 2014 m u r d e r s o f Richard Black-mon and Tyler Belcourt in a Gore Avenue apartment in downtown Chilliwack.

Douglas is also accused in the attempted murder of a woman who survived the attack. Her name cannot be reported due to a publi-cation ban.

Charges were laid against Doug-las on Aug. 11 last year. That’s when RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Unit (IHIT) officers announced the search was on for the notorious prolific offender.

On Sept. 25, after 49 days on the

{ See DOUGLAS, page A4 }

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The air in Chilliwack is hot and dry but is it hurting us?

With record-breaking temperatures and record-breaking low rainfall totals there is concern among backyard gar-deners, farmers and anyone just trying to survive on the streets.

June, so far, has been the driest in the 120 years records have been kept in Chilliwack, according to Environment Canada volun-teer weather observer Roger Pannett.

Pannett recorded high minimum tem-peratures on June 27 (17 C), 28 (18.3 C) and 29 (20 C), the latter being 9.6 C above normal.

As the month drew to a close, just 8.5 millimetres (mm) of rain had fallen in June, the driest since 12.7 mm fell in 1965. The June average is 78 mm.

The high maximum temperature of 34.8 C on June 27 was also a record for the day, breaking the previous high of 32.8 C for the day in 2000.

That was the 40th high temperature record so far in 2015.

With the hot weather and two air qual-ity advisories over the weekend come questions about the future of our airshed. It turns out that while there are many questions about the long-term impacts of forest fire smoke, climate change, and air quality damage from traffic, Chilliwack isn’t as bad off as some think.

A report from the BC Lung Association found that while ozone levels are high in the eastern Fraser Valley, the particulate

matter (PM2.5) below 2.5 micrometres, despite increased monitoring, are not as bad as elsewhere.

Out of 43 communities in B.C., Chilli-wack was 36th in PM2.5 levels with levels well below the annual objective.

Worst in B.C. for PM2.5 were Vander-hoof, Telkwa and Port Alice, in that order.

As for ozone levels, Hope was highest, Agassiz was second, Abbotsford was fifth and Chilliwack was 11th, out of 31 com-munities.

Chilliwack was middle of the pack and at the very bottom for NO2 levels and SO2 levels respectively.

Analysis of the data appeared to show both Burnaby and Chilliwack had a spike in PM2.5 levels but this was attributed to “increased monitoring that show more complete measures.”

Care is neededWith record hot temperatures ongoing,

the BC Coroners Service urged residents to take extra care while enjoying recre-ational water activities, especially boating and swimming.

“Hot weather draws people to B.C.’s beaches, rivers and lakes,” said Chief Cor-oner Lisa Lapointe. “They’re wonderful places for recreation, but people need to be aware of basic safety precautions and minimize some of the inherent risks of water-based activities.”

Coroner’s statistics show a spike in drowning deaths each summer, with July and August being the riskiest months. In each of the past seven years, at least 30 per cent of the accidental drown-ing deaths for the entire year took place during those two months. An average of about 80 people die in accidental drown-ings in B.C. each year. Last year appears to have had a reduced drowning rate with preliminary statistics showing 57 such deaths.

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A Chilliwack drug deal-er, prolific offender and self-described gang mem-

ber faces upwards of 10 years in prison after a home invasion two years ago.

Crown counsel Henry Waldock said Curtis Vidal should go to jail for eight to 10 years for the violent home invasion that traumatized four residents of a McIntosh Ave-nue apartment on Dec. 16, 2013.

“Nine years is the right num-ber,” Crown counsel said in court June 24.

Waldock said Vidal’s co-ac-cused Travis Soderstrom should get eight to nine years for the break and enter, assault, use of an imitation firearm and two counts of robbery that both men were convicted of in court in April.

“This was a planned robbery, not a planned burglary,” Waldock told the court, arguing that the intent and research behind the crime were aggravating factors.

Waldock presented case law that showed lesser sentences for similar crimes, with the differ-ence being the accused in this case “demonstrated a commit-ment to criminal activity.”

Waldock said the 35-year-old Vidal’s approximately 55 convic-tions over the last 20 years, and the 26-year-old Soderstrom’s 29 convictions over the last decade were aggravating factors.

The incident in question involved Vidal and Soderstrom using a woman to knock on the door of an apartment, which, when answered, they entered, Vidal with a gun. The gun was pointed at one man, another jumped off the second floor bal-cony and called 911.

The apartment’s resident arrived home moments later, was punched by Vidal and robbed of hundreds of dollars. Kyle Nelmes also had the keys to his BMW and motorcycle taken, both vehicles were later stolen.

In the last 15 years, Waldock said Vidal has spent twice as much time in jail as out. A source who knows Soderstrom said Tra-

vis’s father told him the young man is doing “a life sentence on an instalment plan.”

At one time Soderstrom made the list of the top 10 car thieves in B.C. When he was just 21 in 2009, he was out of jail for three days when he got into a stolen car and rammed police officers.

During sentencing, Waldock pointed not only to Vidal’s bad behaviour outside of prison but also his bad behaviour in jail, point-ing to his “horrendous record of institutional adjustment.”

Vidal told prison officials he was a member of the Indepen-dent Soldiers gang. Waldock said Vidal was “very involved in the institutional drug trade,” and there was a recording of him try-ing to find personal information about a corrections officer.

He pointed to incidents that include marijuana smells from his cell, evidence he was blow-ing baby powder into the smoke detector in his cell to divert those smells, and the fact that the trial in Chilliwack court was delayed at one point when sherriffs wit-nessed Vidal and Soderstrom snorting a “white powder” off a ledge in a local cell.

Waldock argued that neither man had much prospect for reha-bilitation, least of all Vidal. Wal-dock also argued that the men should recieve one-to-one time for pre-trial custody, rather than the customary, if enhanced and not guaranteed, one-to-1.5 time.

Justice Brian Joyce interrupted Waldock when the talk of drug use in prison came up, pointing to his vast experience and admit-ted naivete about what goes on at cell level.

“I continue to be amazed at how much drug use there is in prisons,” Joyce said. “How does it get there? Why can’t they stop it?”

Both the judge and Crown talk-ed about how Vidal’s physical size was likely enough to get him whatever he wanted behind bars.

“I gather he enjoys the respect of his peers,” Waldock said.

Defence is expected to give sentencing submissions on Fri-day with a verdict expected at a later date.

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lam, with hair dyed blond, Douglas emerged on his hands and knees from a Rainbow Avenue home in Abbotsford as officers surrounded the home.

Douglas’s alleged victims, Black-mon and Belcourt, were known to police but a source close to those in the criminal scene in Chilliwack told the Times that Blackmon was one of the “good guys,” and served as a men-tor for some troubled individuals.

Memorial pages were created on Facebook, and still exist, in honour of both men.

As for Douglas, he has an exten-sive criminal history for drugs and weapons. Most recently an attempt-ed murder charge was dropped in BC Supreme Court mid-trial two weeks before the Aug. 7 incident on Gore Avenue. Two days after shoot-ing victim Jeff Karpes testified in court, Crown Counsel took a guilty plea from Douglas on one weapons charge and stayed the attempted murder charge.

Karpes’ testimony proved to be inconsistent and unreliable upon

cross examination by defence law-yer Ken Beatch.

Outside the courthouse a year ago, Douglas’s first cousin Rox-anne Peters said he was “going to straighten out.”

His video appearance this week was brief and intended to move the case from provincial to Supreme Court.

Crown counsel said it had dis-closure to provide to Beatch, and Douglas is next due back in court July 20.

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Pe o p l e s o m e t i m e s g o t o extreme lengths to fight for a good cause.

This year, a diverse mix of indi-viduals will apply their own excep-tional spirit to help Cyrus Centre, a youth shelter in Chilliwack and Abbotsford—by jumping out of an airplane.

The Cyrus Centre is expecting 20-25 participants who are willing to take the leap of faith to prove their support.

An 86-year-old from Abbotsford will jump with the event for the sixth time, and his granddaughters will join.

And there are two Chilliwack pastors who have stoked a friendly rivalry complete with online vid-eos to coax their congregations into pledging for their dives (the stakes: losing pastor preaches wearing the other’s church T-shirt).

These are just a selection of the people who will all come togeth-er at the Drop Zone in Abbotsford next Thursday to get their adren-aline rush, having raised a min-imum of $700 for the centre to qualify for a tandem jump.

Supporters of the jumpers are invited by the organization to partake by donation in events on solid ground: bar-becue, music and a kids zone.

It ’s a fun but important event to keep the two Chilliwack and Abbotsford loca-tions going, said Les Talvio, exec-utive director of Cyrus Centre.

“We’re provid-ing all the emer-g e n c y s h e l t e r now for youth in the Fraser Val-ley and the Fraser Canyon,” he said. “[The fundraiser] helps raise awareness of that. It also helps raise funds for both facilities.”

And it comes as the centre pre-pares to open a fifth bed at their Chilliwack location as a transition spot, as the shelter has been run-ning at or near capacity for the last two and a half months.

“We’ve had to turn away over 20

youth just in April and May alone, because we’re full,” said Talvio. “The same thing is happening in

Ab b o t s f o rd a s well, we’re just packed . . . we’re it for a very large area.”

T h e r e ’ s n o s h o r t a g e o f need, and the money earned from the skydiv-ing event will go to services rang-ing from provid-ing clothing for visitors to advo-cating for them to help f ind a

more permanent place for the youth to stay.

Each leap of faith next week might give hope to a youth in need.

◗ The sixth annual Leap of Faith fundraiser will be at the Drop Zone in Abbotsford, starting at 5 p.m. Barbecue is by donation, and there will be a music, kids activities and a bike giveaway on the gorund.

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A Chilliwack man accused of a double stabbing at a down-town pub two years ago was

acquitted on all counts of assault in BC Supreme Court last Thursday.

Dustin Russell was in court to hear the judge’s decision in the case where the accused was on trial for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault caus-ing bodily harm during an incident that occurred Sept. 29, 2013 at what was then the District Public House at Five Corners.

Russell’s stance of self-defence placed the onus on the Crown to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that such a defence does not apply.

Justice Brian Joyce said in his analysis of the evidence and testi-monies leading up to the decision that he had at least a reasonable doubt with respect to the elements in relation to each of the charges.

The stabbing occurred when Russell’s friend Jordan Melnychuk was attacked by one of their two opponents in a pool game after a verbal exchange at the District.

Jake Barstad punched Melny-chuk and was in a threatening position to do more damage, when he was stabbed by Russell with a knife he kept in his back pocket.

The defendant then stabbed Barstad’s companion Adam Tes-key, when he was perceived to be an imminent threat to Russell.

This much was clear to Joyce, despite variations in the testimo-ny of all four of the men involved in the altercations—variations he said were unsurprising given the various states of intoxication of the participants.

“I am satisfied that Mr. Barstad attacked Mr. Melnychuk while Mr. Melnychuk was seated in the booth and struck him at least once with enough force to render him unconscious,” Joyce said. “While Mr. Melnychuk was unconscious Mr. Barstad further assaulted him by getting on top of him and either striking him or shaking him.”

Joyce said there was no indica-tion that Melnychuk had struck first, and in fact it was some time after Barstad had told him “to shut up or he would hurt him,” that

the smaller friend of Russell was attacked.

The six-foot-three, 215 pound Barstad had testified in an earli-er court date that he felt his life threatened when Melnychuk had told him he would take him for everything he had.

“I cannot accept that any rea-sonable person in Mr Barstad’s position could take that remark as a threat to his life or safety requir-ing a defensive physical response,” Joyce said.

Instead, the comment was about Melnychuk’s confidence in winning the pool game according to the judge’s beliefs.

Barstad, a former boxer, was both bigger and less intoxicated than Melnychuk giving him a clear advantage.

W h e n B a r s t a d c o n t i n u e d assaulting Melnychuk, Russell at five-foot-eight and 160 pounds first tried to pry the bigger man off his friend and then resorted to stabbing him in the right side of his back, according to testimonies.

“It was reasonable for Mr. Russell to perceive that Mr. Barstad’s attack on his friend was continuing and that he needed to go to Mr. Melny-chuk’s defence,” Joyce said.

But a central issue was whether the force that Russell used in the circumstances was also reason-able.

The force of Barstad’s trained punch and the potential for fur-ther force with even more dire consequences was apparent, according to Joyce.

But Crown counsel Anna Tos-so had suggested in her previous argument that a pool cue or oth-er less-dangerous weapon could have been used by Russell.

“Mr. Russell’s response involv-ing the knife had potentially dead-ly consequences, however [he] testified that he believed he had no other reasonable option to defend Mr. Melnychuk other than by stabbing Mr. Barstad to stop the assault,” Joyce said.

Russell did not stab Barstad

multiple times, and Joyce did not believe that he determined with any forethought where to place the knife.

“In my view, the stabbing was more of an instinctive reaction to the situation,” he said.

When Barstad’s friend Tes-key—also much larger than the accused—came at Russell with his arms out in response to the first stabbing, Russell turned his knife on the larger assailant.

“His emotions were no doubt highly aroused . . . in this situa-tion, Mr. Russell did not have time for calm reflection or to consider weighing his options,” Joyce said.

Russell had testified he did not believe he had a safe escape route at the point when Teskey came at him.

Knife still in hand, he ducked and stabbed Teskey on the right side of his chest.

With both Barstad and Teskey disabled, Russell was able to make his way down the stairs and out the doors of the pub.

Both men with stab wounds were taken to Chilliwack General Hospital where they were treat-ed for potentially life-threatening injuries.

Tosso argued that the accused, in leaving his friend at the bar and running home to then shut him-self in indicated he had a guilty conscience.

But Joyce said Russell holing up for a week before calling the police to turn himself in was consistent with him being emotionally upset about what had occurred, and his uncertainty about what he should do.

The Court’s decision was a relief to Russell, who outside of the courthouse expressed his desire to move forward.

“I feel like I can get my life back and finally go back to school,” he said. “I have a kid on the way, it’s due in October. I was pretty fearful of missing that.”

“I get to move on, a big weight’s been lifted.”

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A blaze that destroyed a building at a Railway Ave-nue scrapyard Monday

appears to be the seventh arson in Chilliwack since April.

When Chilliwack Fire Depart-ment crews from halls 1, 4 and 6 arrived on scene just after 2 p.m., the ramshackle building in the fenced-in yard was fully engulfed.

People in an adjacent business were evacuated and firefighters went into defensive mode to pre-vent damage to the neighbour-ing building.

Assistant chief Mike Bourdon said the fire was deliberately set. A witness across the street told the Times he saw a man and a boy leave the building just before it went up in flames.

There were no civilian or fire-fighter injuries, and the building was later demolished.

The fire Monday adds to a long list of arsons in Chilliwack starting in spring. In late April and early May, there were three homes on Gore Avenue, First

Avenue and College Street, that were damaged or destroyed by deliberately set fires.

Then on May 24, firefighters extinguished a fire in a vacant home on 4th Avenue. That, too, was deemed to be arson.

On June 15, 48 people were evacuated from a Mary Street apartment that was seriously damaged by a fire deemed to be

“suspicious in nature.”And on June 26 a detached

garage also on 4th Avenue was destroyed by a deliberately set fire.◗ Anyone with information about any of these f ires is asked to call the RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.chilliwackcrimestoppers.ca.

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When crews arrived on the scene of this Railway Avenue fire on Mon-day afternoon the building was fully engulfed.

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Two 13-year-old girls knocked on my door the other day to see if we had any children they could

babysit.Nice, I thought, to see proactive young

people out to make a little money in the summer months. What a confident move to walk around the neighbour-hood looking for work. I chatted with the two girls briefly and closed the door.

Then the helicopter parent in me thought, are they knocking on doors at random? Is that safe? What if a creep answered the door and invited them in? I bet they knew what they were doing, likely were given advice from a parent about when to walk away . . . but still.

Now that summer is here and school is out, kids are out and about, riding bikes, exploring the woods, falling down, being kids. Nearly every day one of my kids shows me a scraped knee or a sliver and that’s OK.

One of the most intransigent debates in parenting is the “helicopter” versus “free-range” style. And increasingly the former is used pejoratively and the latter is seen as enlightened.

But like many debates, the extremes aren’t realistic examples of how people parent. There is a vast area between bubble-wrapping the kids to play in a padded room and those who kick the

kids out in the morning and let them in when the sun sets.

Yet every time there is a news story about a child seriously injured in a home accident, thorns come out for the par-ents. Why weren’t they watching more closely? Yet again, no matter how much of a helicopter you are, your child could bang into a screen window and tumble to the ground, choke on a piece of Lego, or just trip and crack his head.

An ex-coworker used to make fun of me for being too much of a helicopter parent with my kids. She has adult chil-dren and referred to her parenting style as “benign neglect.”

“And they turned out fine.”At certain very young ages, it’s hard—

and likely unsafe and foolish—to really go free range with your kids. But I do have to consciously restrain myself from saying “be careful” a thousand times a day when I’m in charge of the kids. Everything they do looks dangerous from a certain perspective.

I remember learning to drive and my

mother telling me to be careful. “But I’m a good driver and I’m safe.”“It’s not you I’m worried about,” she

would answer. “It’s the other drivers.”And that’s really the point, whether

it is driving, riding bikes, or walking through the woods. Your kids may get minor injuries, but it’s the “other”—the stranger—who we really worry about.

But how much to worry? No matter how statistically insignifi-

cant the chances are that someone will harm your child, it only takes one Joanne Pederson to freak us out forever.

Joanne Pederson was 10 years old when she went to the Penny Pincher Store near the corner of Vedder and Watson roads on Feb. 19, 1983. A witness said they saw a man with her in a phone booth at around 8:15 p.m.

And she was never seen again. How’s that for making you look out the

window to see where your kids are?On May 17 this year, a 12-year-old

Chilliwack girl was approached by a man driving a white minivan who offered her a ride. Her mother, Grace, could teach a course on stranger danger. She told me they planned for such situa-tions since the girl was a toddler.

“We’ve talked about scenarios, like ‘if they offer you candy’, ‘if they ask if you want a ride’, or to help them ‘find their

dog,’ for instance, and what would she do.”

Talk about planning. Or is it paranoia? I suppose even a free-range parent could have taught the same lessons before let-ting a child go for the day.

Concern for our children’s safety is natural, but there is a real danger of becoming paranoid that around every corner lurks danger. Spend any time on any of the beware-type Facebook pages and you’d think Chilliwack resembled Eight Mile Road in Detroit.

“What’s happening to this city?” peo-ple will ask after every time something is stolen. Nothing is happening, you just hear about it more.

So was it wrong for 13-year-old girls to go knocking on doors looking for work?

I don’t think so. But let’s be honest: none of us know what we are doing as parents. We either consciously or unconsciously model after our parents (who didn’t know what they were doing either) or we make it up as we go along.

And if you think you have the perfect parenting style, if you’ve found the ideal balance between helicopter and free ranger, please, let the rest of us in on it.

My advice, not that anyone asked for it, is to just slap on the sunscreen, wear your bike helmet, don’t talk to strangers, and have a good summer.

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Inhaling vapour from an e-cigarette, also known as vaping, is a growing trend for many people.Some say they like the flavours, others believe it

helps them to stop smoking, while some say it’s just something to do.

The real question is not why people vape, but what impact it has on their health.

And the answer is we just don’t know. Health offi-cials are wary of the product, but admit there is no evidence yet whether it is harmful or not.

However, they do point out that e-cigarettes are unregulated, which raises quality control questions.

In an age where everybody seems overly concerned with what they are putting in their bodies—who doesn’t read the labels on food products these days—it’s difficult to comprehend why someone would risk breathing in a vapour that may be harmful.

Even more worrisome is the fact that children and teens seem to be the demographic target, considering the products come in a variety of fun flavours.

There should be no debate when it comes to e-ciga-rettes. If there are possible health concerns, the prod-uct should be avoided.

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Editor:No doubt customers feel sorry

for the little old lady with the cane selling flowers and plants around town, including Five Corners.

She has everything going for her: her age, the cane and a cheer-ful sales approach and plants at good prices.

She is well known, stealing plants she can everywhere, even though Brian Minter told me they offered to give her plants to sell for free, so she wouldn’t have to steal.

She sells for money to buy drugs, but maybe she is addicted to stealing too if she is offered free plants, refuses this and is verbally abusive to staff who offered.

She has been caught on camera, and I have pictures of her too, stealing flowers, but she can’t be charged—after all she won’t bother to show up in court and at all levels, flower stealing isn’t a priority. Police if you report, make it clear all they can do is get some-one to offer her resources.

I work in a medical clinic and planted some nice plants out front of the clinic. As soon as she sees something blooming, she takes it. I have lost hundreds of dollars, the city taxpayers have lost more in stolen plants. Officials and con-cerned citizens have told her to stop, but of course, she doesn’t.

She can’t get help until custom-ers stop buying and feeding her behaviour. If you really want to help, stop buying from her.

Pauline KestevenChilliwack

Math is the key to success for our kidsEditor:

Mathematics, not unlike reading, is a basic human right today.

Children who fail to develop high level of skills in these subjects are shut out of the most interesting and rewarding careers. Of course, to be employable in the modern economy, high school graduates need to be more than merely liter-ate and numerate.

In particular, knowledge of algebra and geometry divides the unskilled and clerical jobs from the better-paying, upwardly mobile positions available to high school graduates.

Mathematician and computer scientist Frances Rosamond of National University estimates that starting salaries go up $2,000 per year for every math course taken after Grade 9. As mathematician Lynn Osen puts it, business today needs these people.

“Our numeracy results is an area where we need to put our focus,” so said assistant superintendent

Micheal Audet. That was some seven years ago. Not much has changed since.

Is there something wrong with the way math is being taught, you may ask? The answer is, yes! We must bring more students out of the basement and into the top cat-egories. But how?

Now, those identified as having problems in math generally exhibit two types of deficits: the first has to do with the lack of mastery of computational skills. The second category of math deficits involves trouble with math applications, including areas such as money, measurement, time and word problems.

Just as students who fail to mas-ter decoding are unlikely to suc-ceed in comprehending what they read, so those with the computa-tional skill deficit will have trouble applying and reasoning with those skills. In a nutshell, when it comes to math, words count. Remember, enthusiam for the so-called “dis-covery learning” is not supported by research evidence, which broadly favours direct instruction.

Also, for both reading and math, children’s performance at the end of elementary school is an import-ant predictor of their ultimate educational success. Because of the sequential nature of math, skill deficits become cumulative, so that students fall further behind with each passing grade. Professor Ken-neth Gross of the University of Ver-mont has written, “All mathematics depends on what kids do in the elementary grades. If you don’t do it right you’re doing remedial work all the way up to college.” Unfortu-nately, we aren’t doing it right.

Research suggests that in most cases, poor math achievement may be more related to systemic disabilities arising from the short-comings of current textbooks and instructional practices rather than to learning disabilities inherent in students themselves. A core problem is that many teachers—particularly at the elementary level—may not know math them-selves well enough. Others have not been shown effective ways of teaching it.

To repeat, when it comes to the teaching of mathematics, the stakes are high. Without adequate foundation in arithmetic skills and concepts from elementary school, middle school students are unable to progress in algebra. Without strong foundations in algebraic skills and ideas, the door to sub-sequent meaningful math courses will be closed. A domino effect begins in elementary grades and works its way up the educational ladder—thus throttling the normal process of producing competent corps of scientists, engineers and mathematicians society so badly needed in this era of international competition.

Conclusion? Whatever you do, don’t ever let a child get more than six months behind in math. Catch-ing up after that can be nearly impossible. To succeed, what you really need is a hook, a structured program that is not “a mile wide and an inch deep.”

For best results follow the world’s top program—Math: the Singapore Way. The Singaporean program is traditional math taught properly. It moves gradually, one step at a time, from concrete illustrations (objects) to visual illustrations (pictures) and finally to abstract concepts to enable students to learn math meaningfully. It expects students to master skills early and to continue using those as courses grow more advanced. Thus, stu-dents learn math smoothly and with understanding.

What a way to end the bogus math wars.

Lal SharmaChilliwack

Landlords not always at faultEditor:

Responding to Paul J. Hender-son’s column on absent landlords (Times, June 11).

As a landlord in Chilliwack for the last six years, I have to say it’s not always our fault. There is little help from the tenancy board. The RCMP’s hands are tied, squatting is not illegal and hydro not willing to cut power to those units doesn’t help.

Why don’t you ask the mayor if she knows where chilliwack is—not just Promontory?

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BY MATT SHANTZ,Central Community Church

In the book turned tele-vision mini-series, Call the Midwife, the story’s protagonist, Jenny Lee, is

inquiring about the faith of an elderly nun by the name of Sis-ter Monica Joan.

Eventually, after Jenny’s numerous inquiries, the old nun retorted, “Questions, ques-tions—you wear me out with your questions, child. Find out for yourself—we all have to in the end. No one can give you faith. It is a gift from God alone. Seek and ye shall find. Read the Gospels. There is no other way. Do not pester me with your everlasting questions. Go with God, child; just go with God.”

Monica’s repeated phrase, “Go with God,” had been puzzling to Jenny for a while. “Suddenly it became clear . . . I had been groping for years to understand, or at least to come to terms with the meaning of life. These three small words, “Go with God,” were for me the beginning of faith. That eve-

ning, I started to read the Gospels.”

I appreciate that exchange for a num-

ber of reasons. For one,

Jen-ny Lee has ques-tions and doubts about faith but is willing to explore them, even to the point of becom-ing a nag to an elderly nun. I also like the fact that Sister Monica Joan pointed her to the gospels (the first four books of the New Testament in the Bible), albeit in a bit of a prickly way!

A lot of satisfying answers to difficult questions can be had but at the end of the day it is encountering Jesus

for ourselves that must take place. There is a story in the Gospel of Mark (9:14-29) where a man approached

Jesus with the hope that He could heal his

son. He

asked Jesus to

heal his son if he

could. Jesus assured the man that He could. To that the

father exclaimed, “I believe; help my unbelief!” That is a wonderful phrase. He simultaneously declares that he has some faith,

lacks faith, and requests that Jesus help him grow in faith.

To those exploring faith, I encourage you to

find a kind, thoughtful Christian and ask them

your questions and share your doubts and

skepticisms. Ultimately, I encourage you to approach

Jesus for yourself by reading the gospels and praying to Him. Perhaps with a prayer like the father spoke to Jesus in Mark 9.

To those who are followers of Jesus, I encourage you to thoughtfully engage those who have faith questions. What is truly helpful to those around us who are exploring the crav-ings in their souls for God is to convey the awe and wonder we have for God and to exhibit the grace and kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ in our speech and hospitality.

Too often people receive sharp and defensive respons-es rather than winsome and compelling dialogue. There is nothing more staggeringly beautiful than the grace that Jesus extends to those in need. May the way we interact with others confirm that truth and not contradict it.

Go with God, friends. And there’s no better place to start that journey than in the gospels.

◗ Matt Shantz is a pastor at Cen-tral Community Church and can be reached at matt@central365.

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a drug and alcohol free evening where the kids can basically just be kids again and have fun,” Meldrum said.

If there’s any hint of students drinking before they arrive, they’re not allowed in the door.

But Dry Grad has had no incidents since Meldrum’s been involved she said.

“If kids are going to want to go party, they’re going to go party,” she said. “They’re not going to want to come in the first place.”

In fact a lot of grads who plan to go for a short visit and move on to an outside party end up staying.

To keep them there this year, there was a mechanical bull, a bungee run, an obstacle course, caricature artists, a henna station, temporary tattoos and, as always, food.

And the party runs from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. every year with prizes get-

ting bigger and better as the night goes on to encourage kids to stay late.

This year, a 2 a.m. 500-balloon drop with prize vouchers inside

each provided anticipation and reward, and then the grand prize was given out at 4:30 a.m.

None of it would be possible without the many community ser-vice groups and local businesses that give to the event in order to let the gradu-ates let loose in

a safe and fun environment, said Meldrum.

“Every year it’s a new set of kids, and every year it’s a new set of par-ents,” she said.

“And everybody’s excited again.”◗ Dry Grad is looking for donations all year. To give prizes for next year’s event, call Eleanor Meldrum at 604-799-1534.

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A caricature artist draws Carrie Funk (left) and Matt Borsheim (right) from Sardis secondary.Greg Laychak/TIMES

Dry Grad saw 760 attendees celebrating graduation last Thursday at the Landing.

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Ashleigh Kreitner (front) and friends move to the groove on the dance floor at the event.

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Grads were given $15,000 in play money to use at the casino, money wheel or spend on prizes.

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The Fraser Valley from Chilli-wack to Langley is one of the most productive agricultural

regions in Canada to be sure.One crop that has long been a

struggle for growers has been wine grapes. And one industry that is in its infancy is Fraser Valley wine.

But there are those who think that could all change.

“I really believe we are an emerg-ing region at the same state the Okanagan was 25 years ago,” Abbots-ford’s Singletree Winery owner Gar-nett Etsell said at the grand opening of the winery last Friday.

His son, viticulturist Andrew Etsell agrees.

“We’ve got a great white grape growing region here,” Etsell tells me after the ribbon was cut on the tast-ing room that sits in front of 13 acres of grapes atop Mt. Lehman Road.

So why aren’t there more wineries in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley? There are about eight or nine in total in the region, according to Etsell.

Best known and first opened is Domaine de Chaberton in Langley. Just down the road from the Etsells is Mt. Lehman Winery.

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Bailey Road, and while they have produced some wine they have yet to open their wine shop.

Berry wines, sure, the moist Chil-liwack area can produce those, but grapes can be a struggle. Reds in particular don’t do well in the more humid climate in the Fraser Valley.

“We get lots of mildew and fruit rot,” says Tom Baumann, University of the Fraser Valley Agriculture pro-fessor and a berry grower/expert. “We also get lots of growth and not the amount of fruit, whereas in the Okanagan the vegetative growth is less and fruit more.”

But while it would take a serious burst of climate change over the next few years—weather like we’ve seen this spring and summer would help—to see any successful harvest of, for example, Merlot grapes in the Fraser Valley, white wines are a real possibility, according to the folks at Singletree.

As for the comparisons to the Okanagan 25 years ago, Andrew said his dad was referring more to the industry itself. He said the few wineries that are opening up need to “work together and find exactly what are the optimal plants that we need in the valley to make some premium wines.”

Singletree Winery has 13 acres of grapes with a potential for 30 acres

for vineyards. Much of the Etsell family’s current production on its 67 acres is blueberries and turkeys.

The first planted grapes in 2010 and harvested in 2013 are the basis for three of its wines now on offer.

Abbotsford-West MLA, and finance minister, Mike de Jong was at the grand opening June 26 to announce $18,500 in funding for the winery to participate in the provin-cial Buy Local program.

De Jong said B.C.’s agriculture “tentacles” are stretching around the world, and he said as he travels around saying he is from Abbotsford he hopes one day people will say, “That place with the airshow and the really good wine.”

Singletree Winery’s tasting room is now open for visitors, Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m., where folks can sample Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Siegerrebe, Pinot Noir and a white blend called Farmhand White.

Singletree Winery is located at 5782 Mt. Lehman Rd. in Abbotsford.

The wine is now open daily for vis-itors, Thursday through Sunday from 12noon to 5:30pm.◗ As for local berry wine enthusiasts who want to try it themselves, Food-Matters Chilliwack hosts a Summer Fruit Wine workshop on July 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ryder Lake Hall.

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Vines at Singletree Winery in Abbotsford. (Inset) Singletree owner Garnet Etsell, left, listens to Abbotsford-West MLA Mike de Jong at the grand opening of the winery last Friday.

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› SportsShowcase changesThe 2015-16 BCHL sea-son schedule has been released by the league, and there are some changes from last year.Not at the start of the regular season this year, the Bauer BCHL Show-case will take place two weeks after the Sept. 11 opening game, (see Showcase schedule at bit.ly/1LpbJAt). With the Wenatchee Wild joining the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Mainland division, the league now has 17 teams playing a com-bined 493 games. The BCHL is playing a full interlock schedule which means each team will host and visit every other team. Out-of-division teams will share one set of home/away games, while in-division squads will meet multiple times within those parameters. The regular season will end Feb. 28 next year, and playoffs will start March 4, 2016. To see the Chiefs 2015-16 schedule visit www.chilliwackchiefs.net.

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is available to anyone in the Chilliwack communi-ty and allows participants to swim, use the hot tub, work out in the gym or on the fitness floor, take fitness classes (including yoga, Cyclefit, pilates, bootcamp, Zumba and more). The program is meant to encourage teens to stay active this summer and spend time with their friends in a fun and safe environment. Restrictions apply so visit www.vanymca.org/centres/chilliwack/ for more information or call 604-792-3371.

UFV Alumni tourneyUniversity of the Fraser Valley (UFV) grads will have an opportunity to reunite on the links together at this fall’s inaugural UFV Alumni Open golf tournament. A reception afterwards is open for those who don’t want to golf but still want to participate in the day. The Texas scramble tour-nament is on Sept. 18 at Chilliwack Golf Club, with

lunch and registration at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m., and reception at 4 p.m. Early bird reg-istration deadline is July 15 ($125 single, $500 foursome) and all reg-istrations include gifts, lunch and refreshments, activities and contests and the reception with more prizes available. Vis-it alumni.ufv.ca/events/ufv-alumni-open/.

Learn to sailThe Cultus Lake sailing club offers sailing cours-es for both adults and youth throughout the summer. The kids courses are week-long day camps where the focus is fun and safety while learning the basics of sailing, and are all based on the CAN-Sail program. All courses cover water safety, termi-nology, knots and sailing skills and are taught by Sail Canada certified coaches. Adult courses are offered as weekend and weekday (Monday to Thursday, July 13 to 16) options. And new this year, a family weekend event: dates, format and cost will depend upon the need of individual groups. Phone 604-858-8678 or visit www.cul-tuslakesailing.com.

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showtime If you goBernie & Red: July 12 at Legion Br. No.4. For tickets call 604-792-6963.

A rare local appearance for popular husband and wife entertainers Bernie & Red

happens at Legion Br. No. 4 on July 12.Since beginning their entertain-

ment career here in the Fraser Val-ley almost 40 years ago, Bernie & Red have taken their comedy and music show worldwide, appearing on cruise ships and in almost every state and province in North Amer-ica. Local appearances, however, are few and far between.

Bernie & Red have a large and loyal local fan base and a repu-tation for presenting an upbeat and entertaining show with lots of laughs. If you can imagine John-ny Carson and Bette Midler as a double act, with a bit of Benny Hill mixed in, you come close to

describing the Bernie & Red show. They have recorded more than

a dozen CDs and have even pub-lished their own book, Our Story, which is an autobiography and songbook, featuring more than 20 of their original compositions and parodies.

Although veterans of the busi-ness, Bernie & Red try to keep as current as possible, even with their merchandise.

“Our first recordings were issued on long playing vinyl, then we moved on to cassettes, 8 tracks and then CDs,” Bernie said. “Now

our latest venture is a USB thumb drive. I can’t believe it, a dozen CDs and a book, all on a tiny thumb drive.”

◗ Bernie & Red perform at the Roy-al Canadian Legion Br. No. 4, 9350 Mary St. in Chilliwack on Sunday, July 12. Showtime is at 2 p.m. For more information and tickets call 604-792-6963 or 604-792-2337. For more information about Bernie & Red check out their website www.bernieandred.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bernieandred.

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They’ve been around the world touring their music and comedy act and will play Legion Br. No. 4 on July 12.

Bernie & Red

Husband and wife duo bring their music and comedy show to Legion

The annual program for Har-rison Festival of the Arts’ Children’s Day has consis-

tently included three different live performances and a number of drop-in activities that encourage children to explore the arts through creative play.

Under the direction of new Children’s Day co-ordinator, Janet Hutchinson, the programming for this year’s Children’s Day, Wednes-day, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will see some refreshing new activities that invite children and parents’ to experience hands-on interactions with a wide range of performing arts including music, drama and physical skills.

“Janet is an experienced event organizer in the Fraser Valley and has had great success developing child-focused programming for various local community groups,” says Harrison Festival Society artis-tic director Andy Hillhouse.

Performing arts activities added this year include Circus Skills train-ing and games, Acting Out dramat-

ic play lead by Chilliwack School of Performing Arts, Music Makers rhythm circle lead by instructor Anya McRae and Story Forest fea-turing wildlife puppets from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

“It is a joy to connect and share with fellow arts organizations and groups in this celebration of youth-ful fun and creativity,” Hillhouse said. “It offers a more enriching experience for us as organizers and the public.”

Returning activity favourites include the popular Climbing Wall, BC Hydro Power Smart Booth, Craft Central and Play Zone for toddlers and preschoolers.

The day’s performance lineup features musician and inventor, Al Simmons, on the indoor Memorial Hall stage. Called the “Thomas Edison of entertainers,” Simmons is one of the most popular children’s

Youth encouraged to explore the arts

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Youth ensemble Tambia Marimba perform at this year’s Harrison Festival of the Arts on the outdoor stage.

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Children’s Day has much to off er on July 15

“I love Chilliwack for many reasons. Two that come to mind quickly are of course the people who live here

and the genuine sense of community pride. We

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“My City. Our City. How we love Chilliwack. From the time that I was a toddler I have called you home. I have watched you change from a small town to a mid-sized

city and yet you have kept that close knit feel. Chilliwack is caring, compassionate and has a fi erce loyalty and

community pride. I love seeing Mount Cheam from my bedroom window. Its rugged beauty never ceases to fi ll

me with wonder. We are aptly named ‘The Great Outside.’ Trails, and rivers and quiet pastoral settings are part of our City’s charm. And to all those City slickers who have

never eaten raspberries and blueberries straight from the bush or chomped on local corn picked straight from the fi eld and then barbecued and drenched in warm butter,

quite frankly, you are missing out.”

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“I love Chilliwack because it has amazing options to connect

my kids to nature. I love taking my children to Cultus Lake and watch them dive into the water and build castles. I love taking

them to the many playgrounds, especially the three-storey slide in downtown Chilliwack. I love

taking them to Cheam Wetlands and the Elk Creek trail, both

are perfect for scavenger hunts where they fi nd snails and

beetles. I love taking them to the Vedder River where they learn to bike and throw rocks

into the rapids. I love Chilliwack.”

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The vibrant energy of this beautiful time of year brings the creativity out in every-

body, and with a fantastic range of arts and crafts workshops and classes on offer at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, this summer is the perfect time to explore your artistic side. From pottery and jewelry making to the adrena-line-packed RAWK Camps, The Centre is the place to be to fill the summer months with creativity.

Beginning July with a burst of exciting jewelry making, The Centre’s Embossed Copper and Antiqued Bracelets workshop on Tuesday, July 7 will give partic-ipants the opportunity to work with metal to create unique items of jewelry. This two-hour work-shop will teach you how to pro-duce designs in sheet metal before colouring to create an antique effect, and is the perfect chance for those who can’t commit to multiple class sessions to explore an exciting craft.

The fun will go on in the next workshop with an entirely dif-ferent twist, with Intro to Improv promising a full weekend of laughs. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 and Sun-

day, July 19, this class is the place to sharpen your wit and learn how become so spontaneously hilar-ious that your friends and family will be howling with laughter. An excellent way to build confidence and have a great time.

Next up (and the perfect fol-low up for those who got a little addicted after the Embossed Copper and Antiqued workshop), will be the Wire Weaving Jewelry workshop on Wednesday, July 29. Exploring different ways to create your own jewelry from wire, this class is a great way to both try making your own designs for the first time, or to add to your artistic repertoire. Participants will com-plete a pendant.

Of course it isn’t just the adults who get to have all the fun, with The Centre’s Summer Art Camps for Kids offering a thrilling range of opportunities for children to delve into the arts (and give par-ents a bit of a vacation too) The

Centre will offer an unbelievable 130 art classes this summer, and with a flexible schedule, multiple classes each day, and a range of age groups, the Summer Art Camps offer something for every-body, no matter the age, ability, or artistic interest. Camps begin on July 13 and run until Aug. 21, so check out our website for details on classes and registration.

If you can’t make any of our July classes however, there are still plenty of events going on at The Centre this July. Chilliwack Players’ Guild will welcome you to a British invasion, with British Pub Nights filling the Rotary Hall Stu-dio Theatre with skits, tunes, and pub grub from the great old isle on select dates from July 2 to 11. Expect cheesy sing-alongs, risqué British humour, and a live band that will take you down memory lane with this well-loved tradition.

The entertainment will go on with The Variety Extravaganza on July 12. Featuring live music, comedy, and magical illusions in a feast of energetic performances, this eclectic show is a treat for the entire family.

Closing out July’s shows will be the classic Rodgers and Hammer-

stein musical Oklahoma!, brought to stage by Chilliwack’s Secondary Characters theatre group from July 23 to Aug. 2. A tale of the old west, rivalry, and true love, this produc-tion will be a great summer show, and an ideal way to unwind on a hot July evening.

The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society, plus their com-munity partners, will be in atten-dance at one of Chilliwack’s most exciting summer events—Party in the Park. Remember to come over and say hi; comments and con-versation about your experiences at The Centre are always welcome.

As always, for more information on our shows and classes, give The Centre Box Office a shout at 604-391-SHOW (7469) and our friendly staff will be more than happy to give you a hand with tickets or other details. You can also visit us online at www.chilli-wackculturalcentre.ca.

◗ Rich Taylor is the marketing assistant at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. A fan of dark beer, heavy metal, and fluffy cats, he can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter at @ChwkCulturalCtr.

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› ShowtimeBritish Pub NightThe Chilliwack Players Guild present their 26th British Pub Nights, a favourite of many, from July 2 to 11. Enjoy an evening with talented actors in risque British skits, singing Beatles era tunes with a live band. There will be a roast beef pub lunch served at intermission and a sing along at the end of the show included in the price of the ticket. Dickens will be in the lobby bringing lovely sweets to enjoy. The Cultural Centre is also providing British beer for the event. Tickets still available at $25. Call 604-391-SHOW.

Naturally artisticSeveral members of the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association will exhibit their art work, from July 6 to July 31, in the beau-tiful Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. The theme of “Nature” will be interpreted in vari-ous ways by the artists,

in different mediums. The open hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and admission is free.

UFV Theatre seasonUniversity of the Fraser Valley’s theatre depart-ment will once again challenge and engage audiences as it presents its 2015/16 Season of Theatre. All productions will be held in the per-formance theatre on the Chilliwack North campus, at the corner of Yale and Airport roads in Chilliwack. UFV Theatre will present Argonautica by Mary Zimmerman Nov. 12 to 29 and Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare March 3 to 20. For more information on the 2015/16 UFV Season of Theatre or to purchase season tick-ets, call 604-795-2814

or email [email protected]. Tickets become avail-able August 2015.

Clay exhibition“CLAY 2015”, the next exhibit by the Chilliwack Visual Artists Assoc. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Gallery, is a 40th anniversary celebration of the Fraser Valley Pot-ters Guild Association. A unique exhibit of works

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LayersThe Chilliwack Commu-nity Arts Council presents a unique exhibition of Layers: Five Faces of Col-lage at the Art Room, #20-5725 Vedder Rd. until July 21. The collection feature the works of five women that used a variety of mixed media of paints, pastels, inks, papers and

found materials to create their collage art.

Jesse Cook tourRock.It Boy Entertain-ment presents Jesse Cook: One World Tour on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Hub International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Tickets are just $42.50 (plus facility fee and ser-vice charges) at Centre Box Office. Charge by

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Classic car showThe Fraser Valley Classic Car Show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at the Atchelitz Thresher-men’s Association, locat-ed alongside Chilliwack Heritage Park.

Pub Night A fundraiser “Pub Night”will be held July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Jolly Miller Pub located at 5865 Ved-der Rd. Tickets are $10 and includes a dinner of chicken/spaghetti, tossed salad and garlic toast. Door prizes and 50/50 draw. Purchase tickets at the Senior Resource office 9291 Corbould St.

HHS car showThe Lakefront Car Show in Harrison Hot Springs returns again Aug. 15. Hosted by The West-coasters and Cooters Car Clubs, there is no entry fee to view the

gleaming beauties. Last year’s show attracted 130 vintage and unique vehicles. Registration is 8 a.m. with the show run-ning from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604-833-5520.

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1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4120 (OCP00026) Applicant: City of Chilliwack Purpose: From time to time it is necessary to amend the Of� cial Community Plan (OCP) to update current standards and to clarify intent. As such, housekeeping amendments to the OCP are proposed, as follows:

1. To amend the density for Low Density Residential (RL) areas from “25 units per hectare” to a range of “12 – 50 units per hectare,” to allow townhomes in select locations. 2. To require a development permit for alterations to existing commercial uses in DPA7 – Industrial Area Form and Character. 3. To adjust the Urban Growth Boundary (OCP Map #3), to include ALR exempt and/or excluded properties located along the west side of Walden Avenue and 47045 First Avenue. 4. To amend the Eastern Hillside Comprehensive Area Plan’s “Rural Hillside (RH)” land use designation to allow a minimum lot size of 4 to 8 ha.

3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4121 (RZ000906) Location: 46272 Stevenson Road Owner: James and Monica Burt Purpose: To rezone a portion of the subject property, as shown on the map below, from a R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to a R1-D (In� ll Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a future subdivision. Location Map:

2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4116 (RZ000905) Location: 45382 Spadina Avenue Owners: Goshulak Construction Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property, as shown on the map below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-D (In� ll Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone, to facilitate a future subdivision. Location Map: Persons who deem that their interests are affected by the proposed

amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the City Clerk’s Of� ce by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing. All submissions will form part of the record of the Hearing.

These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, June 24, 2015 to Tuesday, July 7, 2015, both inclusive, in the Of� ce of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department at 604-793-2906.

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as notedabove, on the following items:1. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3944 (RZ000806)

Location: 5971 Wilkins Drive (a portion of)Owners: Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn SawatzkyPurpose: To rezone a 634m2 portion of the subject property, as shown on the map

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Location Map

2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3945 (RZ000804)Location: 47340 Sylvan Drive (a portion of)Owner: 0945651 BC Ltd. (Nick Westeringh)Purpose: To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of the subject property, as shown on the

map below, from an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to an R4(Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a boundaryadjustment with the property located at 6026 Lindeman Street and theconstruction of a townhouse development.

Location Map

Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected by these proposedamendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you areunable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name andaddress, to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing.All submissions will be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing.These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to Tuesday,August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road,Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Departmentat 604-793-2906.Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Councilafter the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Delcy Wells, CMCCity Clerk

3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3947 (RZ000810)Applicant: City of ChilliwackPurpose: A number of amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2001, No. 2800 are

proposed to provide for and regulate federally licensed commercial medicinalmarihuana grow operations within the City of Chilliwack.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGTuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.


www.chilliwack.com

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as notedabove, on the following items:1. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3944 (RZ000806)

Location: 5971 Wilkins Drive (a portion of)Owners: Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn SawatzkyPurpose: To rezone a 634m2 portion of the subject property, as shown on the map

below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-C (One FamilyResidential – Accessory) Zone to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision and theconstruction of a single family home with a legal secondary suite.

Location Map

2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3945 (RZ000804)Location: 47340 Sylvan Drive (a portion of)Owner: 0945651 BC Ltd. (Nick Westeringh)Purpose: To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of the subject property, as shown on the

map below, from an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to an R4(Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a boundaryadjustment with the property located at 6026 Lindeman Street and theconstruction of a townhouse development.

Location Map

Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected by these proposedamendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you areunable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name andaddress, to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing.All submissions will be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing.These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to Tuesday,August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road,Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Departmentat 604-793-2906.Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Councilafter the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Delcy Wells, CMCCity Clerk

3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3947 (RZ000810)Applicant: City of ChilliwackPurpose: A number of amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2001, No. 2800 are

proposed to provide for and regulate federally licensed commercial medicinalmarihuana grow operations within the City of Chilliwack.70

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted above, on the following items:

Calling all hikers, campers, Search and Rescue Personnel, Scout leaders, nature enthusiasts and everyone else interested. Want to learn a new and valuable skill? Learn how to track! After learning how to track you will never look at the earth in the same way you always have. It will be like a history book. Almost everything that has happened in an area is written in the landscape. It is up to us to learn how to read this landscape.

We plan to host a professional tracker from the US to do a 2.5 day tracking workshop in Chilliwack. It’s scheduled on July 15-17 for $200 per person. That includes 2.5 days of tracking, badges and learning resources. If you are interested please email me at [email protected] or phone at 604-793-3786. See Fernando’s website at http://professionaltrackers.com.

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acts in the country, and well known and loved for his inven-tive musical comedy. Sets by Nunavut group The Jerry Cans and youth ensemble Tam-bai Marimba will be featured on the outdoor stage.

Families are encouraged to hang around town after the Children’s Day site has closed to catch the youthful and exu-berant evening Memorial Hall performance with The Strum-bellas at 8:30 p.m. This Canadian group is making waves at festi-

vals across North America and abroad for the quality of their dynamic live shows. They have an all ages appeal with a popular contempo-rary alternative folk style similar to mas-sive groups such as The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes.

With children 12 and under admitted free to eve-ning Hall performances, families

have more access than ever to share an unforget-table full day family fun Festival extrava-ganza.

“Accessibility is a core value of our organization,” Hill-house said. “We have families ourselves and understand how challenging it

can sometimes be to find fam-ily friendly programming that

is engaging, educational and entertaining while remaining affordable.”

◗ Admission to Children’s Day is $6 (children three and under are free, group rate available). Complete lineup and tickets for the 37th annual Harrison Festi-val of the Art are available online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

› ShowtimeChildren under 12 admitted free to Festival{ FESTIVAL, from page A17 }


I knew you were the one when I realized Your smile was my heaven, Your laugh my favourite song,And your arms my home.

Kat,

In this life, it took 32 years for our souls to fi nd their way back to one another... Welcome back home hun, I am fi nally whole again. Marry me?

(Put your Starbucksdown and look up at me)

Love always,Marina

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ATTENTIONKIDS & ADULTS

DO YOU WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH?

TIMES NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE!

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Call to apply today! 604-702-5147Or email us at: [email protected]

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

WATERS, Karyn

Karyn passed away peacefully on her birthday, June 16, 2015, at the age of 38 years. She had a strong spirit and battled can-cer for more than a year to win every minute she could get with her family. Karyn is survived by her husband Chadwick, children Sebastian (8 years), Gwendolyn (5 years), and Josephine (18 months). Her passing is also mourned by her father Larry Eaglestone; sister Kelly Glass and husband Jacob; mother-inlaw Cheryl Corscadden; sister-in-law Danielle Kingma & her husband Bryan; sister-in-law Charlene Waters & her partner Cornelius Wheland; as well as nieces and nephews Mikiya, Marty, Billy, Colleen, Jules, Keira and Megan. She will also be missed by her many, amazing friends. Karyn was predeceased by her mother Sandy in 2013.The family would like to thank the staff of the Abbotsford Re-gional Hospital & Cancer Centre for the support and accommo-dation which allowed us the extra quality time with Karyn. Karyn died young but made the most of the life given her, including her dream of being a business owner when she moved Birkeland Brothers Wool from its downtown Vancouver location of 73 years to down-town Abbotsford. Her family is dedicated to realizing her dream of continuing the family busi-ness in Abbotsford for another 73 years. A Memorial Service will be held for Karyn on Friday, July 3, 2015, at 3:00 PM at Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd, Abbotsford, BC.

Tributes and condolences may be left at

www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home604-854-5534

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restric-tions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply To-day For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

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

CHILDREN

86 CHILDCARE WANTED

F/T IN-HOME CAREGIVER, to su-pervise and care for my 13 year old son in Chilliwack. Duties: Accompa-ny to and from activities, library etc. Prepare light meals and snacks, light housekeeping and laundry as time permits. Most importantly su-pervision of my son when I am out of the house, especially during the night. (604)703-1201

30 HAPPY THOUGHTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

Accounts Receivable Clerk/Reception

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

This position is part of the core offi ce team in our Langley offi ce and is a challenging admin. position requiring many different skill sets to deal with all aspects and components of the position.

This position acts as a liaison between the Accounting dept. and the Sales/Shipping dept. with respect to the invoicing and inventory. Responsible for compliance with The Langley Concrete Group’s policies and procedures, timely and accurate invoicing, inputting of deposits, as well as inputting & monitoring of all documents, transactions and records impacting the Accounts Receivable system.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is expected to perform, in a timely and accurate manner, all tasks listed below while maintaining professionalism and confi dentially in the performance of this important role in our Langley offi ce environment.

Qualifi cations and Position Requirements:• Preference will be given to candidates with Two plus years exp. in accounts receivable / collections and reception in a computerized accounting enviro.• Consistent, reliable attendance is req. in order to successfully perform & complete the essential job functions and duties of this position• Good knowledge of accounting principles is required

Please send updated resume and cover letter

indicating salaryexpectations to hr@

langleyconcretegroup.com

30 HAPPY THOUGHTS


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! [email protected].

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Pro-tected Territories. Interest Free Fi-nancing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 WebsiteWWW.TCVEND.COM

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMANAGER

Container ServicesVan-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for trans-portation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major trans-porter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability.

This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”.

This individual will project a confi dent and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transporta-tion issues. The successful individual will develop and imple-ment new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profi tability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business - these individuals will be given preference.

The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills.

Please submit your application package to:

[email protected] those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.


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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.

NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

126 FRANCHISE

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

130 HELP WANTED

CHIILLIWACK DECORATING CENTRE

108-8645 Young RoadHas a full time position

available for the right person

- Must be willing to work Sat-urdays- Be a team player, have a - Have a keen sense of de-sign and colour- Experience not necessary but is an asset. Apply in person with resume

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

ESTABLISHED cleaning company looking to hire house cleaners in Chilliwack. Licence required. M-F. 604-634-6243

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

FLAG PPL & LANE TECH’s Needed. Must be cert & have car. Med/Dental $15 - $24/hr.bcroadsafe.com email resumeto: [email protected]


130 HELP WANTED

HAIRSTYLISTWANTED

Chilliwack LocationFull and Part time positions.

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

Call 604-858-8082 for an interview

UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS

is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS

This position requires the ability to fi llet a minimum of 150Lbs of Rockfi sh fi l-lets with a 30% Skin- off recovery (500 Round Pounds) per hour or, 140 or more whole Rockfi sh per hour.

Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@pac

seafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234


130 HELP WANTED

Wholesale Meat CuttersJohnston’s Meat Processing Plant, located at 5828 Promontory Rd. in Chilliwack, BC, is looking for 6 experienced Meat Cutters for F/T, perm. positions. Mon-Fri, no weekends or nights. Wages $16.19 to $20.12/hour, approximately 40hrs per week. Other benefi ts as per Collective Agreement: Medical and Dental Benefi ts, Disability, Life insurance, Group Insurance, RRSP, Vision Care. Duties: Cut, trim & prepare standard cuts of meat; remove bones. Work in refrigerated area. Specifi c skills req’d: Knife skills, deboning and trimming beef and pork; Must have steel-toe safety boots.Apply to: Sandy Semaschuk

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 604-858-0090In person:

5828 Promontory Road, Chilliwack BC, V2R 4M4

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

CARETAKER needed for a 15 unit motel in Delta. Free accommoda-tion plus income included in thepackage. This position is ideal for a couple. For more information Call (604) 943-2632 or email:[email protected].

130 HELP WANTED

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Great Summer Employment at BC’s #1 Waterpark!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN:

FOR DETAILED LIST OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE VISIT US AT:http://www.cultus.com/contact-us/employment/

[email protected] or fax 604.858.2934

TO APPLY email resume and cover letter indicating position being applied to as well as your most recent

High School or Post Secondary education to:

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Great Work Environment! Great Hours! All Positions Start at $10.50/hr. Paid Training and Uniform Provided

UFV is a growing, exciting and welcomingworkplace. Come join 15,000 students and

1,000 employees in our innovative andcomprehensive learning environment.

For full details on these positions, visit

Check out the current employment opportunitiesat the University of the Fraser Valley. Applicationsare being accepted for the following positions:

Assistant Professor, Automation and Robotics Program

Operations Coordinator, Housing

Mechanical Maintenance Worker

Coordinator, Academic Success Centre

Carpenter, Theatre

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HOUSE RENTALS604-793-2200

OWNERS WE CANMANAGE YOUR

RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE

1 bdrm apt .............................. $500 3rd flr, new paint/floor, f/s

1 bdrm apt .............................. $550 f/s, gas incl’d, coin laundry

1 bdrm twnhse....................... $600 Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio

1 bdrm suite ........................... $750 Appl, util incl’d, HHS

2 bdrm apt .............................. $700 f/s, heat incl’d, hardwd flr, lge unit

2 bdrm apt .............................. $800 1200 sq ft adult oriented, util incl’d

3 bdrm twnhse .....................$1650 1800 sq ft, 2 car garage, 6 appl

5 bdrm hse ........................... $1850 2 bth, inlaw, 2000 sq ft

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136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS

REQUIRED NOWPAY $12-15 PER HOUR

Apply WeekdaysBetween 9AM to 2PM at:

118-713 Columbia StNew West 604.522.4900

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECH-NICIAN-Must be a proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship, excellent wage & benefi t package. Email resume [email protected] 1-250-832-4545. Braby Motors Salmon Arm BC.

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

• Carpenters • Labourers Carpenters Required F/T for CWL Contracting, Abby. Please e-mail:[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

300 LANDSCAPING

.Dan Knoke Trucking 1-888-794-3388

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING

JOURNEYMAN plumber will do re-no’s and repairs. Contact James: 604-799-2428

341 PRESSURE WASHING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Accountable Roofi ng - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

We Service all Makes• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

378 VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service. We extend

warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

477 PETS

5 ALASKAN HUSKIES, born May 20. 3 M, 2 F. 1st shots, Black, white & grey. $1250. 604-882-9683

MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born June 6, males & females, smooth coat, red. Raised by 13 yr old girl, well socialized. 1st shots & de-wormed, $850 (will go toward edu-cation fund) 604-820-4827 Mission.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

TOY POODLES P/B puppies ready July 21st, reddy-brown, shots & de-wormed, $1500. (604)814-3404

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

526A $499 & UNDER

FUTON SOFA BED new mat-tress. Hand knit bedspread $450. (604)858-2172

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

U-PICK BLUEBERRIES - $0.70/lbPICKED BERRIES - $1.50/lb.

10571 McDonald Rd. Chwk. Hrs: 8am - 7pm, 7 days/wk or till sold out. Gore Brothers - 604-824-1902

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

563 MISC. WANTED

WE NEED 8 - 12 ft pieces of descent used galv roofi ng (small or larger lots ok) we pay considerably more than scrap and need hundreds of sheets, please make arrangements NOW! also would like some old wooden multi pane win-dows for hobby work etc, also need blacksmith anvil and tools, old army (Jeep can) gas spout, good used 4’ chain link fencing, good used gas or elec lawnmower for Sr. lady. Ph 604-796-6661

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

TRUCKERS, EQUIP. O.OP’S

Bring your equipment home on this large 6800 sq.ft. lot with long driveway beside house. 3 Bdrm home, completely renovated, new appliances, and patio. Chilliwack location. Appraised for mortgage purposes at $295,000.

Call: (604)793-3340

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

NEW 14x70 2 bdrm, 2 bath in 55+ Abby Park. $92,988 with $515/pad rent. $4600 down.

$1061 total/mo. 604-830-1960

New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $85,488. *New SRI 14’ wides

fr $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900.

www.glenbrookhomes.netMANUFACTURED HOMES.

MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.NEW & USED

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

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

• Residential Area• Elevator • Adult Oriented

• Sparkling Renovations• 1 Bdrm from $620 and up

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

3 BD 1/2 duplex on cul de sac, f. back yd close to schools, bus $1100. (604)792-1979

736 HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM home Chwk fenced yard. $1450/m incl util. Avail. now. Call (604)378-72743 BD Sardis beautiful, f. yd, near mall, school, quiet family, ns, np, $1375/m + util. 604-316-1875

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

1000- 1500 sq ft RETAIL SPACE close to Garrison Crossing $3000/m (nego) Call for more info (604)798-3779

745 ROOM & BOARD

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

750 SUITES, LOWER

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS (1600 sq ft) 2 bdrm+ Promontory bsmt suite with priv entr., backyard access, 5 appl., incl util, internet & satellite TV. $1100. Avail July , ns, np, np. Ph (604)858-3591 for viewing

752 TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm + den, avail July 1, pet neg., $975/m + dd & util. Phone (604)705-3839

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 Toyota Echo. ODO 257000. Superb commuter car, great on gas. Very reliable. Second owner. $2,700 obo. Call 604-392-5575 evenings.

BC BEST BUY - Place yourclassified ad in 3 BC REGIONS

66 NewspapersCall 1-866-575-5777

TRANSPORTATION

830 MOTORCYCLES

1984 HONDA SABRE, 14,000km, $1900. Call (604)858-3557

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

736 HOMES FOR RENT

REPAIRER’S LIEN ACTWhereas,

Cuz Trucking, GordSpencer Transport Ltd.& Infi nity Leasing Inc.

is indebted toPacifi c Junction

Enterprises Ltd. dba TDC Truck and Diesel Repairs

for repair’s on a1998 Peterbilt 379

VIN#:1XP5DB9X0WD453170

There is presently an amount due and owing of $5,869.96plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of July, 2015 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.

For more information callELITE BAILIFF SERVICES

LTD. 604-539-9900

551 GARAGE SALES

Beachside Saturday Market in the Park

a

Produce, Home Baking, Crafts, Jewellery, Make-Up,

Skin Care and moreVendors Welcome

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June 13 - Sept 510:00 am to 3:00 pm

CULTUS LAKEBack of Eastside Main

Beach Parking

NEW THIS YEAR Food Trucks Welcome

Kids Event Tents Info @ 604-858-6593

GARAGE SALE Where: 47494 Chartwell Drive When: Saturday July 4th from 10am-1pm. Various household items, Thule, Guitar (with case), Wii (with games and consules), wind surfer and more!

130 HELP WANTED

LOCAL HVAC company looking for an experienced sheetmetal installer and gas fi tter. Email resume: heat-ing [email protected]

551 GARAGE SALES

736 HOMES FOR RENT


July2015

Planners in the Park

The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is a local government that is responsible for governance, administration and services for eight unincorporated Electoral Areas and six municipalities. The FVRD and the Cultus Lake Parks Board are collaborating to develop a new Park Plan that will guide the future of Cultus Lake Park, and they want your input! This plan will be used as a guiding policy for land use in the park for the next 20 years and beyond.

Visit the Open Houses on July 18 and 25 from 10 am to 2 pm at Main Beach to review their Draft Plan. For more information, visit plancultus.com or email [email protected].

Property Taxes

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

Please note that some financial institutions have chosen to no longer process Home Owner Grant applications. If you choose to pay your property taxes at your financial institution, you must ensure your Home Owner Grant (if applicable) is received at our office by the due date of July 2, 2015, otherwise a penalty will apply.

Home Owner Grant applications, payments and historical property information can all be completed or acquired online at mychilliwack.com.

Please call the City Tax Department at 604.792.9498 or email [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance, or, if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice.

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Please take advantage of the free public transit coupons that were mailed with your municipal tax notice. For bus schedules, visit Chilliwack.com/bus or plan your route using Google Transit.

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Party in the ParkChilliwack’s favourite FREE event is back this summer! The 2015 Party in the Park will be held July 17 & 24, and August 14 & 21. Visit downtownchilliwack.com for more information.

Help plan for the future of Cultus Lake Park

There’s a new piece of public art downtown! At the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council, Chilliwack City Council approved a recommendation from the Chilliwack Public Art Advisory Committee that a temporary pop-up art piece be approved. The piece, titled Spring Flowers, was the vision of local artist Louisa De Vette.

The Mural was painted by Mr. Hagkull’s class from nearby Central Elementary Community School. The vibrant flower mural painting can be found on the side of the old hardware building on Mill Street.

Spring Flowers Decorate Downtown

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

What is a false alarm?A false alarm is the activation of an alarm system resulting in the attendance of the RCMP or the Fire Department at the property when there is no apparent or actual evidence to merit such a call. (See Bylaw No. 3747 for a full description.)

Why is the City implementing this bylaw?Starting in September 2015 the City will invoice property owners for false alarms to encourage people to reduce false alarms, which cause an unnecessary expense and take RCMP members or fire fighters away from real emergencies.

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

False Alarm Bylaw

Water RestrictionsJune 1 to September 30, 2015

From June 1 to September 30 sprinkling of lawns at times other than those listed below is prohibited.

These measures are being taken to conserve our water resource so adequate amounts of water are available for all purposes.

Violations can be reported to the Engineering Department at 604.793.2907.

5:00 am to 8:00 am or7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Even numbered addresses:Wednesday and SaturdayOdd numbered addresses:Thursday and Sunday

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Chilliwack Times July 02 2015