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Residents find ways to stay cool at Cultus Lake as temperatures continued to soar over the weekend. Sunday’s 36.5C heat shattered another record. Chilliwack is on track to log 14 straight days of above 30-degree temperatures.

More hot weather records fallJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

Another heat milestone was reached Sunday in Chilliwack when the mercury rose to a blistering 36.5 degrees C.

The new high maximum temperature record for July 5 also marked an “unprecedented” 11 consecutive days of a heat wave above 30 degrees, said Roger Pannett, volunteer weather observer for Environment Canada.

Nine of those 11 days saw temperatures blast-ing above 32 C.

Sweltering Sunday saw the previous mini-mum, mean and maximum record highs set in 1958 “smashed” on that day, he said.

The minimum of 20 C overnight was almost nine degrees above normal, the high mean of 28.5 C was 11.35 degrees above normal, and the high maximum of 36.5 C was 14 degrees hotter.

“It was the hottest Chilliwack day since the all-time Chilliwack maximum of 38.2 C of July 29, 2009,” Pannett noted.

The last “substantial” rainfall was 22 mm on May 5, which was two months ago.

“This heat wave is far exceeding the nine consecutive days above 30 C recorded in the summers of 2004 and 2009!” he added.

Jessica PetersThe Progress

The Wounded Warriors Weekend that was expected to take place in Chilliwack in just a few weeks has been cancelled. The decision was made by the board of directors, and officially announced on Tuesday morning.

The weekend was to be the fourth annual event, and would have drawn in about 250 soldiers, firefighters, paramedics, RCMP and other uniformed members

from around the world who are affected by post traumatic stress disorder. Funding for the event relied entirely on partnerships, sponsorships and donations, including a $25,000 grant from the Province of B.C., presented by MLA Laurie Throness.

The WWW Foundation found-er and executive director, Blake Emmons, has not replied to a request from The Progress to explain the cancellation.

Emmons, a performer, divides his time between Saskatchewan

and Nashville, but visited Chilliwack as recently as Canada Day. He appeared on stage briefly during the community celebra-tions, to promote the event and announce a partnership with ReLeaf, a local bottled water com-pany.

While this was to be the fourth event Emmons had planned, it was the first time it would be hosted in Chilliwack. In previous years it was held in Nipawin, SK and Slave Lake, AB. A Chilliwack committee of volunteers was working under the direction of Emmons and other Saskatchewan-based board mem-bers via phone calls, emails and occasional visits.

Fundraising to date has includ-ed several local events over the past eight months, including a Canucks Alumni game at Prospera, a Valentine’s Day gala dinner, a golf tournament, T-shirt sales and numerous pub nights and raffle draws.

It’s not yet clear why the event was cancelled so close to when it would be held, July 31 to Aug. 4. The event was originally intended to be held at the Pacific Regional Training Centre’s grounds, with the attendees staying in the Executive Hotel there. They would have also enjoyed a weekend of rest and relaxation, with oppor-tunities to enjoy local recreation

amenities. There was to be no cost to the attendees and their spouses and children.

Throness, who handed over a cheque to the foundation in early May, said he was saddened to learn the event won’t be taking place. But, he added, he has been assured by both the local commit-tee and Emmons that the grant would be returned to the province.

“It’s still a real disappointment,” Throness said. “The volunteers spent a ton of hours already.”

The local volunteers have been meeting since at least December, planning fundraisers, organizing

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NewsExperience the Fraser projects will benefit ChilliwackJennifer FeinbergThe Progress

A brand-new gatehouse build-ing at Island 22 Regional Park is just one of the projects completed by a team of five workers getting hands-on experience in construc-tion, trail building and landscaping in Chilliwack.

Dignitaries gathered at the regional park with the Fraser River as a backdrop Monday morning to announce $320,000 in provincial funding to expand the Experience the Fraser project.

Chilliwack-Hope MLA John Martin called Island 22 one of the “jewels” of the area and said he was looking forward to seeing the results six months from now.

The project features a six-month job creation partnership between the B.C. government and Ecoworks Landscape Services for improve-ments at Island 22, Hillkeep Park on Chilliwack Mountain, as well as Mission trails.

“What a great project for this area,” Martin said.

With more people leaving the work force in B.C. than joining it, “B.C. is at a tipping point,” Martin noted, and it’s “incumbent” on the province to address it with projects like this.

“Everyone on this project is getting hands-on experience,” he noted, and as such it will prepare

them for “in-demand” jobs in B.C. like construction and trail building.

They’re getting training in first aid, carpentry, landscaping and chainsaw use.

“Experience the Fraser” is a recreational, cultural and heritage project that extends a system of tails along the Lower Fraser River, to encourage tourism and econom-ic development along the way.

“It connects communities, peo-ple, history, cultures and shared

experiences through trails on both sides of the river,” said Martin.

Work at Island 22 should be wrapped up by mid-November, in addition to two viewing platforms that will be built at Hillkeep Park on Chilliwack Mountain.

“I think it’s great that as popu-lations increase dramatically in the Lower Mainland that we’re also increasing access to natural spaces, not just for the commercial value of tourism, but for the human

values of exercise, healthy living, and the unparalleled beauty of the Fraser Valley,” said Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness.

FVRD Chair Sharon Gaetz praised the vision of Mission MLA Randy Hawes in making the proj-ect a reality to link the trails from Hope to the Salish Sea.

“Randy said ‘I bet we could’ and I want to thank him for working behind the scenes to make it hap-pen,” she said, also praising the

hard work of FVRD planner David Urban.

Extensive and collaborative planning for it has been ongoing for five years, said Urban, who is FRVD’s project lead for ETF.

The team of five workers will be clearing and revamping the park’s day use area to create better river views, moving the picnic shelter closer to the river, as well as mak-ing improvements to the fenced off-leash dog area and bike skills park, said Urban.

More than 550 km of trails, almost half of which are already in place, were completed thanks to $3.5 million in contributions from the province, FVRD and Metro Vancouver with ETF. “Blueways” are set to connect communities along the Fraser, with an emphasis on river views, including the work that will clear the vegetation and trees in an area next to the boat launch at Island 22.

Three regional parks in Chilliwack will see ETF projects get underway, including perimeter trails spanning 18 km of the dike from Island 22 to Ferry Road Park.

There are 15 sanctioned boat launches along the ETF stretch of the river and many riverfront parks providing water access and amenities.

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Ruth and Naomi’s Mission is stepping in to fill a void over the summer holidays.

Their Summer Lunch program for Children started this week at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre to pick up where another lunch program left off during the school year.

“We’re expecting to feed 40 kids, but I’m sure that number will grow,” said Bill Raddatz, executive director of Ruth and Naomi’s Mission.

They’ll be packing lunches with the help of volunteers and staff, in a facility provided by the Chilliwack School District, with food provided by Bowls Of Hope as well as the “good and caring citizens” of Chilliwack.

“We’re looking forward it,” he said.The idea for free lunches to feed hungry kids

through the summer came out of a discussion with their youth pastor, Cory Duetner.

They’ll be preparing soup, sandwiches and fruit for students of downtown schools like McCammon, Central and Little Mountain elementary schools.

“But if a mom and dad want to bring kids down from another catchment area, we’re not going to say no,” Raddatz underlined.

When schools shut down for summer holidays, it impacted the lunch program provided by Bowls of Hope during the school year.

“Ruth and Naomi’s Mission recognizes the good-will that Bowls of Hope provide.”

The lunch program will run weekdays at the Neighborhood Learning Centre, adjacent Chilliwack Senior. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. with kids accompanied by parents or guardians.

“Again Ruth and Naomi’s Mission is living up to its motto of Our People, Our Community and Our Opportunity,” Raddatz added.

Anyone who would like to donate food, volunteer time or financial assistance is asked to contact Cheryl at 604-795-2322 or www.ruthandnaomis.ca.

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Dignitaries at Island 22 for the Experience the Fraser announcement Monday. At the podium was Simon Gibson, Abbotsford-Mission MLA, with Maple Ridge MLA Doug Bing, Chilliwack-Hope MLA John Martin, Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness and FVRD Chair Sharon Gaetz. JENNIFER FEINBERG/ PROGRESS

Filling the void and some hungry belliesNo summer break for lunch program

Filling lunch bags this week at Ruth and Naomi’s Mission were Dean Dumont and Cory Duetner, kitchen services manager and street out-reach pastor, respectively, for the new Summer Lunch program.

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Smoke chokes region, forces air quality advisoryJeff NagelBlack Press

An air quality advisory issued Sunday afternoon for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley con-tinued Tuesday as smoke blowing from wildfires raging across B.C continued to plague the region.

Metro Vancouver air quality planner Geoff Doerksen said fine particulate concentrations from the smoke have hit levels never seen before across the entire Lower Mainland.

“Seeing these heavy smoke levels mix down to the ground is unprecedent-ed for our region,” he said.

The air quality objective for fine particulate is 25 micrograms per cubic metre measured as a 24-hour roll-ing average.

Readings four times that level – 100 micrograms or higher – were recorded Monday morning at sta-tions in North Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver,

where the highest reading of 121.6 was at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children.

Other areas with particulate levels double to triple the objective included Surrey at 81.7, Langley at 67.2, Abbotsford at 66.2 and Chilliwack at 50. Hope was less smoky at 10.

“We’ve never seen this before,” Doerksen said. “We’re exceeding our fine particulate objectives at all of our stations in Metro Vancouver as well as our Fraser Valley stations.”

There’s no single fire to blame for the smoke.Significant amounts of smoke are coming into

the Lower Mainland from fires burning west of Pemberton.

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But nearby fires are also burning on Vancouver Island and on the Sunshine Coast near Sechelt.

And officials say more distant fires burning elsewhere in the B.C. Interior and beyond have also brought smoke here because of a lack of

wind blowing onshore from the ocean.

“The winds have been shifting quite a bit in the last couple of days,” Doerksen said.

“Some of our comput-er models show smoke as far as Alberta and the Northwest Territories affecting our area.”

He said there are two smoke layers – one ground level and one

higher aloft – affecting the Metro area, with upper level smoke com-ing from more distant sources.

The hazy conditions are expected to persist until there’s a change in the current weather pattern.

But as of Tuesday, hot, sunny weather is currently forecast to persist through the

week, with the only relief coming Saturday.

Even worse, lightning is possible Thursday night in the Manning Provincial Park area, according to Coastal Fire Centre information officer Ellie Dupont.

The smoke blotted out the sun in much of the region and there have been reports of ash falling over a wide area.

“People from Port Hardy and Salt Spring Island and many other areas have been calling in saying there’s ashes all over their decks and their boats,” Dupont said.

Provincial officials are considering a ban on the use of ATVs and motorcycles in the backcountry to prevent more fires from being sparked.

“A lot of forest com-panies have shut down their private lands and put up gates,” Dupont added.

“We’re hoping with all the smoke more peo-ple will think about the fires that are burning and be more careful,” she said.

There have been 85 fires so far in the Coastal fire region this year. Fourteen new ones have been sparked since Sunday and three of them were caused by people.

The province is bring-ing back all firefighting crews it had previously sent to Alaska and the Northwest Territories. After a couple of days of rest, they’ll be back in action battling B.C. wildfires.


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Advice on beating the smokePeople with chronic underlying medical condi-

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Staying indoors and in air conditioned spaces helps to reduce fine particulate exposure.

Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.

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“It seemed like every-thing was a go (on Canada Day),” Throness added. “I’m not sure what happened internal-ly but it’s a sad thing. They said they’re getting some legal advice about how to pay everybody back, but they said we were first in line. Blake Emmons of the founda-tion has already assured me they have no claim to that money.”

Mayor Sharon Gaetz had been named the unofficial spokesperson for the weekend at a presentation earlier this year, and city staff had been working with the local committee to orga-nize a parade route and other details.

Gaetz had not been informed of the event’s cancellation when con-tacted by The Progress.

“It’s a real loss for Chilliwack,” she said. “It seems like such a noble cause and something that just resounds in our community.”

It’s not yet clear where all the money that was raised in Chilliwack will

be directed. However, a note on the Weekend Foundation’s Facebook page that is attributed to Emmons was posted on Tuesday morning.

It reads: “It is with heavy heart

that I regret to inform everyone that we were met with some challeng-es in Chilliwack that have proven to be insurmount-able. I have spent the last two days teleconferenc-ing with my Board of

Directors,” he said. “We took into consideration all potential avenues and have made the incred-ibly difficult decision to cancel our Wounded Warriors Weekend event in Chilliwack. We care-fully considered the integrity of all concerned when we made our deci-sion and are deeply appreciative of all those who have supported our previous Wounded Warriors Weekends.

Unfortunately, we were unable to raise sufficient funds this year to present our Wounded Warriors Weekend in the same manner as in previous years.”

It also notes that they will “press forward” for an event in the future, back in Nipawin where the event was started. He did not thank the local volunteer committee.

Emmons had previ-ously said that it would cost $2,500 for each of the attendees to come to Chilliwack, including air-fare, which would have required $500,000 in funding.

The weekend began because Emmons want-ed to create a relaxing getaway for soldiers to bond and recover from PTSD. The weekend has also gone hand in hand with Kate McEachern’s Long Way Home walk. McEachern is a soldier living with PTSD, cur-rently walking from Nipawin to Chilliwack. She would have passed over a cheque to the foun-dation at the weekend, as it was one of her four beneficiaries. The details of when and where her walk will now end have not been released. McEachern, Emmons, and the local committee have not responded to a request for comment.

There have been con-cerns that the foundation does not have a regis-tered charitable number with Canada Revenue Agency, and instead have been using the number of another organization. It is not listed on the CRA directory of registered charities, despite being in its fourth year.

Wounded Warrior Weekend cancelled

Mayor Sharon Gaetz and city staff met with the Wounded Warrior Weekend Foundation earlier this year, including Blake Emmons (wearing hat). Emmons has announced the event has been cancelled, less than a month from the planned weekend. PROGRESS FILE PHOTO

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Great events are based on solid relationships, and the executive direc-tor of Wounded Warriors Canada believes that could have been the miss-ing ingredient for the failed Wounded Warriors Weekend.

Scott Maxwell said his large, national orga-nization worked with the Weekend Foundation in 2013 before severing ties with them. Asked to support the weekend event, Maxwell and oth-ers attended that year in Nipawin.

While he can see how some of the attendees did benefit from the weekend of camaraderie, entertain-ment and outdoor recre-ation, his group saw signs of trouble in the planning and organization.

“After the Nipawin event, we haven’t been associated with them in any way, shape or form,” he said.

The two organizations are “a completely sepa-rate entity” despite hav-ing very similar names, and a shared goal of assisting soldiers suffer-ing from post traumatic stress disorder.

He called the cancel-lation of this year’s event

“horrific” for those sol-diers who were counting on attending. But at the same time, he said, the potential for disaster dur-ing the event has been averted.

“The only thing we can be thankful for is we didn’t put people into this event that was not prop-erly organized, and that they aren’t going to be put into a situation that didn’t have the outcomes in place.”

In Nipawin, Maxwell said he noticed “a lack of governance, rules, struc-ture and liability,” that would have protected the attendees from potential harm.

“This is why we haven’t been associated in any way,” he under-lined. “The reasons why we decided to go our own way in terms of assist-ing was because we felt a long time ago that an outcome like this might be possible, and for us that’s unsatisfactory.”

Moving the event from town to town meant building new relation-

ships every year, provid-ing extra work for volun-teers and requiring more advertising and public awareness.

And while the Weekend Foundation received support from Legion Commands in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the BC Yukon Command did not provide support, for reasons that have not been made public.

In Chilliwack, the volunteer commit-tee earned the support of the Anavets. But on Monday, a sign that had announced the partner-ship had already been removed from the out-side of the building.

Blake Emmons, founder of the Wounded Warrior Weekend Foundation, announced on Tuesday morning that the event would return to Nipawin where it began.

Maxwell took the opportunity to point out that there are plenty of ways for people who want to help veterans with PTSD, particu-larly through Wounded Warriors Canada, includ-ing a service dog pro-gram, a Park of Reflection project, scholarships and an equine program.

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Watch your buttsHere it is, the second week of July. Summer isn’t yet three weeks

old and already, we’re in the midst of a heatwave with no end in sight.Could it be that the relentlessly hot weather is making our brains

soft?Is there another possible explanation why, despite the fact that tem-

peratures have been lingering in the low 30s for what feels like forever and despite the lack of rain and resulting in desert-like conditions, people are still flicking their butts?

Never mind that carelessly discarded cigarettes are litter and are, therefore, disgusting. Under the right conditions — exactly the condi-tions, coincidentally, that British Columbians find themselves in at the moment — they have almost unlimited potential for destruction.

What we can only hope is a small minority of smokers are giving what is already a widely reviled habit, an even worse name.

Whether they’re flicked out the window of a car, or dropped and given a half-hearted turn of a heel during a walk, cigarette butts are being discarded without, apparently, so much as a second thought to the property, lives or safety of everyone around them.

It’s a problem, of course, for Chilliwack fire crews, who have to gear up and battle searing hot flames in 30-plus degree weather.

But it’s a much bigger issue than that.Even before summer officially arrived last week, the province had

all but tapped out its wildfire fighting budget for the entire year. Dry lightning storms in the Interior continue to ignite parched vegetation, leaving crews scrambling.

Mother Nature doesn’t need any help from humans in that depart-ment. But she’s getting it anyway.

June’s unrelenting dry heat was certainly out of character for the typically cool and soggy month, but this is hardly the first stretch of hot weather British Columbians have ever seen. We know better.

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VICTORIA – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau came to Vancouver last week to unveil his environmental platform for the Oct. 19 federal election.

Trudeau promised an overhaul of the National Energy Board and a vaguely defined intention to work with provinces to impose a “price” on carbon dioxide emis-sions across the country.

Trudeau’s media tour took him to the Burnaby facilities of General Fusion, where, like Premier Christy Clark a few weeks before, he stood at his podium before a prototype fusion reactor. This massive octopus of pistons and wires is an attempt to capture the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun and other stars, containing its fury within steel walls and magnetic fields.

The old joke about controlled fusion is that every 20 years,

scientists tell us it’s just 20 years away. If it ever is developed, such a process could quickly put an end to our hand-wringing

about fossil fuels, largely replacing them with end-less, emission-free energy.

This is the type of technological revolution that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s officials indicated would be needed,

after Canada announced a pledge with other G7 leaders to make their economies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, some time within the next 85 years.

Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new climate action advisory panel, which has to give her a plan to take to

Paris next December. That’s the next big United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the flow of “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits.

Asked about the fusion reac-tor she had just toured, Clark laughed off the question, compar-ing it to the “flux capacitor” used for time travel in the Michael J. Fox movie Back to the Future.

Trudeau recently told univer-sity students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding.

The point here for voters is that all these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many oth-ers, are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business.

The Pope has weighed in,

assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to California, Quebec and the European Union, where effective carbon trading is, like controlled fusion, just around the corner.

Pope Francis warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t vol-untarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be inter-preted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.)

The Pope concludes that there is “an urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding

candles and cat food now.B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has

ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes.

Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013.

The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including pay-ing coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved.

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Re: Dairy Industry Failing Dairy Farmers.

In Fred Peterson’s letter to the editor in the July 1st edition, he mentions the FVMPA which is an acronym for the Fraser Valley Milk Producers’ Association. The FVMPA was organized in the early 1900s as a cooperative to counter the unscru-pulous behavior of city milk distributers. The FVMPA developed the brands ‘Dairyland Milk’, ‘Pacific Evaporated Milk’, ‘Fraser Valley Butter’ and ‘Armstrong Cheese’ and many oth-ers. Eleven of the first members farmed in Chilliwack and include Mr. E.D. Barrow, (Barrowtown) one time the BC Minister of Agriculture, Chas E. Evans, Alex P. Chadsey, C.E. Eckert, Matt Brannick (his son J.C. Brannick, would become the president of the FVMPA in 1964), Charles Kerr, Alex Jus, T.N.E. Beldam, J.H. Copeland, S.A. Harding, and Herbert Parker. Other notable mem-bers of the FVMPA were John Oliver, once Premier of B.C., William Park, the first Mayor of

Pitt Meadows, Arthur Rundle of Chilliwack (A.D. Rundle Middle School), Alex Mercer of Rosedale (the historic family home was moved last year to make way for Ty-Crop expansion).

Each FVMPA mem-ber had to contribute their own money for this venture and the organization grew to include over 75 per cent of the dairy farmers in the Fraser Valley. The FVMPA operated milk plants in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and in 1925 it constructed a Utility Milk Plant on Spruce Drive in Sardis which operated until

around 1986. The first equipment in the plant was moved from the Chilliwack Creamery, formerly owned by the Oliver Wells family of Edenbank Farm in Sardis. This plant pro-duced Fraser Valley Butter, Cottage Cheese and Pacific Milk Powder and for a time, it bottled pasteurized milk. It was a major employer in Sardis and many young people worked at the plant during their sum-mer vacations to pay for their university educa-tions.

The FVMPA mem-bers were extremely community minded as

you can see in the pic-ture below taken during the economic depres-sion of the 1930s.

The FVMPA merged with two Alberta Cooperatives in 1992 to form Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. In 2001, Agrifoods sold its operations to Saputo Inc.

Just a clarification to Fred Peterson’s state-ment in The Progress. The FVMPA was not formed to control the price and supply of milk, that organization was the BC Milk Board, established by the Social Credit government in 1956 as recommended by the Honourable Justice J.V. Clyne’s Royal Commission on Milk. For more infor-mation on the history of the dairy industry in B.C. and its signifi-cant contribution to the economy of B.C., visit the B.C. Dairy History website www.bcdairyhi-story.ca.

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I was saddened by the story of the Randall family in the July 1 edition of The Progress about the theft of some cherished ceramic dogs. (Door step theft prompts call for help.)

Unfortunately, theft seems to be a growth industry in Chilliwack.

In the very early hours of June 21 of this year, thieves made of f with my spouse’s boat, motor and trailer. Someone had used a bolt cut-ter to remove the chain and lock that connected the unit to a chain link fence. They also cut the padlock from the hitch. The trailer, boat and motor was likely wheeled by hand to

the street and then hitched to a vehicle.

The list of the recent stolen items include a 12 foot alumi-num Duroboat with a black coating below the waterline, a 6.6 hp Johnson motor (made in Belgium) and a Karavan boat trailer. If you see these items, please notify the RCMP. We want them back. My spouse had been looking forward to fishing now that she is retired.

The people responsible came prepared. The thieves obviously knew that the boat was relatively well-secured and returned with a bolt cutter. It’s rather creepy to realize that these folks had prowled

around and right outside our house at night.

It seems there is little that law enforcement can do about this activity. Chilliwack has grown and there are bigger fish to fry. I do wonder if the City of Chilliwack has budget-ed for enough officers to meet the rising demand. Both the Randall’s theft and ours likely count as minor theft. However, once a person gets away with the small stuff, they usually go after bigger stuff. We need more officers on the streets. Over to you, City Council!

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NewsThis year’s fire season shaping up as one of the worstTom FletcherBlack Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government has spent more than $80 million so

far this year battling for-est fires, on a pace for one of the worst fire seasons on record.

There were 27 new fire starts reported in B.C. on

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ing fires at Barriere near Kamloops and in the Okanagan destroyed or damaged 238 homes and burned 12 wooden tres-tles in the Myra Canyon stretch of the historic Kettle Valley Railway.

The 2009 fire season is the most expensive on record, with $382 million spent, compared to $375 million in 2003. Those years also saw prolonged drought, but it set in later in the summer.

A tree-faller was killed Sunday while working on a fire on the Sunshine Coast, the latest remind-er of the danger of fire-fighting. In 2010, two air tanker pilots were killed, and a helicopter pilot died fighting a fire in 2009.

There is no budget limit for forest fire expen-ditures. While the costs have to be accounted for after the season, de Jong said he is more con-cerned with the contin-ued carelessness of peo-ple despite the financial and human costs.

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That may be more difficult this season, with severe conditions across Western Canada. In Saskatchewan, where 12,000 people have fled their homes, Premier Brad Wall announced Monday that up to 1,000 Canadian Forces troops may be called in to help.

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The annual program for Harrison Festival of the Arts’ Children’s Day has consistently 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 program-ming for this year’s Children’s Day, Wednesday, 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 & physical skills.

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

Performing arts activities added this year include Circus Skills training and games, Acting Out dramatic play lead by Chilliwack School of Performing Arts, Music Makers rhythm circle lead by instructor Anya McRae and Story Forest featuring 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 cel-ebration of youthful fun and creativity,” says Hillhouse. “It offers a more enriching experi-ence for us as organizers and the public.”

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

The day’s performance lineup features musi-cian 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 acts in the country, and well known and loved for his inventive musical comedy. Sets by Nunavut group The Jerry Cans and youth ensemble Tambai Marimba will be featured on the outdoor stage.

Harrison ready to welcome the worldSome fierce musical talent is

coming from both near and far.Harrison Festival of the Arts

opens July 11 with world-class local and international acts per-formed in a range of venues.

Two beach stage acts with direct connections to Chilliwack include The Curbside Trad Jazz Band with members from Chilliwack Secondary, with their classic New Orleans jazz sound, and cinematic folk band The Bombadils, with Anh Phung, who grew up in Chilliwack, on flute and harmonica.

The nine-day celebration begins at noon on Saturday, July 11 with a traditional welcome to the ancestral territory of the Sts’ailes people at the Festival’s lakefront Beach Stage. The wel-come will be followed imme-diately by a performance from local pipe band, The Harrison

Highlanders, celebrating their 10th anniversary.

The Beach Stage will also see music meant for dancing. From Colombia, on both Saturday and Sunday, De Bruces A Mi, a seven-piece act will play their own soulful brand of sunny roots reggae. From Vancouver, Tanga is another large, exciting band with a funky, jazz infused Latin groove appearing Sunday at 5 p.m. on the beach stage. The beach action is further diversified with performances by Vancouver’s Chinese string band Red Chamber and Eastern European harmony ensemble the Balkan Babes.

Evenings in the Memorial Hall start with a joyful perfor-mance on Saturday, July 11 from Montreal-based artists Ayrad, fusing Morroccan pop-tinged songs with oboe, fiddle and even

percussive dance. On Sunday, July 12, some familiar names will be appearing in the Hall with The High Bar Gang, which includes popular singer song-writers Barney Bentall and Shari Ulrich in a project that focuses on classic bluegrass and brings together some of the lower mainland’s finest studio and side musicians.

Electric Blues duo The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, celebrated Scottish folk band Breabach and Newfoundland vocal trio The Once will also be on the evening concert list. The free access Beach Stage will see contem-porary Québécois ensemble Les Poules à Colin, Chinese string band Red Chamber, Latin fusion group Tanga, alterna-tive neo folk musician Oliver Swain’s BIG MACHINE, tradi-

tional Persian group Vashaan Ensemble, Nunavut folk rock group The Jerry Cans and many more. With two music venues, a waterfront Art Market, Visual Art Exhibit, Children’s Day, weekend workshops and new Acoustic Stage the Harrison Festival of the Arts is an event for the whole family amidst the breathtaking scenery and small town atmosphere of Harrison Hot Springs.

Admission to the Beach Stage, Art Market, Workshops and Visual Art Exhibit is by donation. Children 12 and under get in free to evening Memorial Hall shows. Complete lineup and tickets at www.har-risonfestival.com, by phone at 604.796.3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

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The Bombadils, with Chilliwack’s Anh Phung, will be one of the groups performing at this year’s Harrison Festival of the Arts, which opens this week. Another familiar act will be the Curbside Trad Jazz Band with members from Chilliwack Secondary. EVAN SHAY PHOTO


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When buyer-demand is high and the supply of real estate for sale is low, prices tend to escalate until they reach a certain point where buyers decrease and listing inventories increase. When this market- reversal happens, sellers who price their homes at the higher level of previous sales prices must re-think their pricing strategies. If they don’t, their homes may not sell. Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to remember that the shift from a seller’s to a buyer’s market can occur very quickly.

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If you are a first-time buyer trying to save a bigger down payment for your first mortgage loan, you should reconsider. With the present interest rates you may already qualify.

A lower interest rate is in many ways equivalent to a higher down payment. Either one will reduce your monthly payment and the monthly payment in relationship to your income and other financial factors is the main criteria for loan qualification. Since interest rates are still low, now might be the best time for you to buy a home. As home prices and/or interest rates rise, you may find the home you were saving up for has moved out of your price league.

If you are considering selling your home, do not hesitate thinking that prices will rise. If the market begins to reverse, then you may have to make an adjustment in your pricing strategy.

If you are sitting on the fence, waiting for the price of your present home to rise before listing for sale, remember, you will also have to pay more for the home you purchase.

There is little to no gain in waiting to sell if you are going to purchase another home in the same market area.

Perhaps you have no plans to buy or sell a home right now, but you are curious about your possibilities. REALTORS® can answer any questions you may have about real estate and provide you with expert information to help you make a decision.

45560 Stevenson Rd.,Sardis

$489,000Unique custom home with 4 bedrooms + den in central Sardis. This 2 storey home is sure to impress from the moment you walk in. High ceilings and a curved staircase make the foyer grand. Features include: sunken living room with a rock fireplace, formal dining room, stainless glass windows in the hobby room and a family room. This is the perfect entertaining home both inside and out. There is an impressive house length deck with patio doors off the dining, laundry and family room! Large lot with RV parking, close to all levels of school. One of a kind listing - don’t miss out call today.

WOW! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! THIS IS GREAT!!! YIPPEE!!!

This is what people are saying who are listing their homes right now. Because a well priced home that presents nicely is selling!!! Yes indeed. The spring market has started early and there are BUYERS out there looking for the right home.

Give me a call if you’ve been thinking about listing your home. I have over 12 years experience in real estate and can help you get your home priced right, as well as give you expert guidance throughout the process of selling your property.

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#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

With 25 years of award winning Real Estate Services Lynne Ferris has vast knowledge of the industry with an unyielding reputation and integrity recognized by her clients and peers.Jen Thomas is now excited to work alongside her mother Lynne Ferris as a dynamic team and together with their sales ability, knowledge of the area, along with their passion for design and staging will set them apart and provide their clients with unparalleled service. Jen has over 7 years of Strata & Property Management experience which has garnered her extensive knowledge of the condominium and townhouse market.The benefi ts of Lynne’s years of expert and sound advice will translate into the best customer service that you will fi nd. This will be refl ected in all of the comprehensive services which Lynne and Jen will provide as your REALTORS®. Sellers will feel reassured that their homes will be represented and sold for the best price and Buyers will feel confi dent in their abilities to match their needs to that perfect home.

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179www.chilliwackhomes.net

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With the technology changes we face every day, proper marketing of your home becomes even more important. Your goal is to get the best possible price for the sale of your home. My goal is to make that happen. The internet has become one of the most useful tools in marketing your home.

I have a new interactive website to further enhance the marketing of homes for sale. As a Seller, it’s important to make sure your home gets the proper marketing to get it SOLD. Marketing does make a difference. Call me today, and I will show you the unique ways I can get your home sold.


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#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Cell604.819.3000

BIG on SERVICE,BIG on MARKETINGBIG on RESULTS! Let us help you. If you are thinking of buying or selling…we would be happy to discuss your options. We believe in TEAMWORK and aNO PRESSURE approach to Real Estate!INTEREST RATES have NEVER been BETTER…and that means…not only is it a great time to BUY, but it is a great time to SELL as well.WE MARKET OUR LISTINGS 24/7...• Full Page ad in the Real Estate Review

Every Week• Open Houses held regularly• Out of Area Advertising• Multiple Listing Service• Online Advertising• Feature Flyers, and so much moreWe guarantee that you will be impressed!We have many HAPPY CLIENTS … give us a call and fi nd out why!You will be glad you did.

Warm Regards,Crystal, Jen & Jim

Sutton Showplace Realty 2015

604.858.1800www.CrystalDeJager.com

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Sutton Showplace Realty 2015

#100-7134 Vedder Rd.

I’ve been Selling Real Estate in Chilliwack and surrounding area for almost 26 years. It is a career I truly love and in that time I’ve really enjoyed working with all my clients from fi rst time buyers looking for their fi rst home, to seniors looking for their perfect retirement home.

Whether you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING, let me put my years of experience and knowledge, along with the excellent service I provide, to work for you!

Thank you to all my clients, friends and family for your continued business and trust in me over the years. All of you are very special to me.

The REALTOR® who always goes the extra mile!

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HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

604.795.2955HomeLife Glenayre

Realty Chilliwack Ltd.8387 Young Rd.

Cell604-819-5899

Being born and raised in Chilliwack, I have a distinct knowledge and understanding about our community and surrounding areas.With many years of experience in the Fraser Valley real estate market, I have developed a unique approach to help my clients achieve their buying and selling real estate goals. My approach to real estate is all-encompassing, yet remarkably simple. I offer exceptional customer service, transparency of information, neighborhood expertise and professional guidance through the entire process. I diligently cater to you on every level of my business.Working with me, my clients gain access to comprehensive and up to the minute knowledge of the local property market, so they can fully understand the options and opportunities that are currently offered.I look forward to hearing from you.Do it right! Just Call Cory!


604.792.0077www.justcallcory.com

meetcory

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#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Cell604.798.3993

I have been a full time licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Nyda Realty in Chilliwack since 1992 and grew up in a family that owns and is still operating their own Real Estate business for over 45 years.

I am a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and specialize in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate which involves the buying, selling and leasing of all types of properties.

With 23 years of experience and hundreds of successful transactions, I have a very broad base of knowledge that can help you make your next purchase a smooth and rewarding experience.

Please give me a call, I would love to help you!

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179

meetrob

pafford


Cell604.798.4772


45560 Stevenson Rd.,45560 Stevenson Rd.,Sardis Sardis

$489,000$489,000Unique custom home with 4 bedrooms + Unique custom home with 4 bedrooms + den in central Sardis. This 2 storey home is den in central Sardis. This 2 storey home is sure to impress from the moment you walk sure to impress from the moment you walk in. High ceilings and a curved staircase make in. High ceilings and a curved staircase make the foyer grand. Features include: sunken the foyer grand. Features include: sunken living room with a rock fireplace, formal living room with a rock fireplace, formal dining room, stainless glass windows in the dining room, stainless glass windows in the hobby room and a family room. This is the hobby room and a family room. This is the perfect entertaining home both inside and perfect entertaining home both inside and out. There is an impressive house length deck out. There is an impressive house length deck with patio doors off the dining, laundry and with patio doors off the dining, laundry and family room! Large lot with RV parking, close family room! Large lot with RV parking, close to all levels of school. One of a kind listing - to all levels of school. One of a kind listing - don’t miss out call today. don’t miss out call today.

Call Bonnie Radkeof HomeLife Glenayre Realty

Chilliwack Ltd.to view, at

604-799-0475

More experience, better results superior service!

It’s more than my mission statement, it’s the foundation I have built my success on for over the last two decades. It’s about obtaining top dollar for client’s homes and doing more to make each transaction smooth and worry-free. That’s why I am continually raising the bar in service by adding new innovative sales tools and customer services like weekly color advertising, unlimited virtual tours and a complimentary moving van.

My commitment is to give you a competitive edge in our marketplace and the extra helping hand to make each move the easiest it can be. The market has changed, experience has never been more important than now. With over 1200 homes sold and counting, I know what it takes to buy or sell in this market. ...Call me fi rst!

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179www.robertlacerte.com

meetrob

lacerte


Buy Smart. Sell Smart.

Finding the right agent to represent you is an important decision to make. My goal is to always exceed my client’s expectations by providing the expertise and personalized attention you deserve. I have a genuine passion for helping people and ensure a smooth real estate experience.

Put my hard work ethic and results driven attitude, full marketing program and boundless energy to work for you. I’d be happy to discuss promoting your home and help you explore your buying options.

President’s Club award winning agent 7 years in a row, licensed since 2005, serving the Chilliwack, Agassiz Harrison & Hope areas with a proven track record in Sales and Service.

Visit www.shannonbabcock.com to Read Client Testimonials and view virtual tours.


604.795.1081www.shannonbabcock.com

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babcock


#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Working in the fi nancial industry for 25 years has opened many doors for me as a REALTOR® with my past/present clients and friends.

As a resident and professional living in the Chilliwack area since 1987, I have always believed in going the extra mile for my customers. Both honest, ethical and hard working, you can count on me for none other than friendly and effi cient service.

For those who I am acquainted and those I have yet to be...allow my enthusiasm and zeal to work for you. With me “SERVICE IS KEY”. Whether considering your fi rst or last home, upsizing or downsizing lets make your dreams come true together.

Dependably Yours,

Laura

meetlauranisbet


604.795.2955www.lauranisbet.com


8387 Young Rd.

The Russ Bailie Team & RE/MAX welcomes Wendy to Chilliwack’s top real estate professionals. With 5 successful years of Chilliwack realty experience, the strength of her business is built on a solid foundation of TRUST. Wendy can be counted on to work hard, provide current professional knowledge and to do the right things to make your real estate experience the best ever.

She is a member of the Chilliwack Soroptimist Club helping women and children in our community, volunteers for Ruth and Naomi’s, and donates a portion of each sale towards Children’s Hospital.

She is an excellent source of community knowledge for neighbourhoods, schools, and services and a trusted advisor for your real estate needs.

“Anytime is Miller time!’’ Together Wendy, RE/MAX and The Russ Bailie Team will make your next move your best move by offering you “All the best for YOUR Success.’’

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179www.russbailie.com

meetwendy

miller


BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS OF TRUST, LOYALTY & UNDERSTANDING

For more than 25 years my business philosophy has centered around building long term relationships with my clients. At the core of this relationship building is an unmatched level of service, accessibility and experience. This elevated level of service has moved clients to refer their friends & family many times over and I’d love the opportunity to show you what I can do.

I’ve lived in Chilliwack for many years and I’d love the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for the area with you.

meetlesleywhite

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

604.858.7179www.lesleywhite.ca NYDA REALTY

#1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

Cell604-819-1167

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Buying or selling a home is a monumental process that deserves a total commitment from your real estate professional. Ed Fitzgerald couldn’t agree more. That’s why Ed pours his heart into every transaction he conducts, he understands that your home is not only your most important investment, but also where you and your family create memories that will last a lifetime. Let Ed help make the most of your next move. Call him today to schedule a private consultation.


604.792.0077www.EdFitzgerald.ca

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#8 - 8337 Young Rd.

Cell604.316.4337

I have lived in Chilliwack for over 45 years, raising a family and watching this city and surrounding areas grow and prosper.

I have a passion for real estate and gained knowledge by building, buying and selling my own homes in this area. I took this passion and knowledge a step further and became a REALTOR® in 2005.

As a REALTOR® I approach clients with an honest, down to earth, trustworthy attitude. This is a major reason why referrals from past clients are the majority of my business! I have also been a President’s Club Award recipient since 2009.

“Working for You . . . Beyond the Sale’’

meetbonnie

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604.795.2955www.bonnieradke.com


8387 Young Rd.

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Families are encouraged to hang around town after the Children’s Day site has closed to catch the youthful and exuberant evening Memorial Hall performance with The Strumbellas at 8:30 p.m. This Canadian group is making waves at festivals across North America and abroad for the quality of their dynamic live shows. They have an all ages appeal with a popular contemporary alter-native folk style simi-lar to massive groups such as The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes. With children 12 and under admitted free to evening Hall performances, fam-ilies have more access than ever to share an unforgettable full day family fun Festival extravaganza.

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Children’s Day is $6 (children 3 and under are free, group rate available). Complete

lineup and tickets for the Harrison Festival are available online at www.harrison-festival.

com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

It’s not all about music exclu-sively.

The Harrison Fest will see a vast array of artisanal works and crafts brightening up the Festival Art Market, July 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19.

Artisans and designers from as far away as the Okanagan will be joining some from the local Fraser Valley, including several crafty Chilliwack residents.

“Chilliwack is an artistic gem of the Fraser Valley and we are very pleased to be welcoming a number of unique vendors from that area,” says Festival Artistic Director Andy Hillhouse.

One-of-a-kind works out of Chilliwack include glass jewelry, beads and decore by Dingolay Fused Glass, Hip Navy Beads and Ann’s Creative Arts, func-tional and decorative wood bowls by Entwood Turnings, leather and stove accessories by Stones & Weave, dried flower collage art by Susanne Lorenzi and original photographic and visual art by Josh Jenkins Photography and Original Oils by Charie.

The more than 50 plus ven-dors that make up this water-front market offer a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind home decor, body care, food, fashion

and artful creations amidst the small town atmosphere and hos-pitality of Harrison Hot Springs. Set amongst the breathtaking mountain scenery of Harrison Lake, this juried market has been a staple feature of the Festival for more than 25 years.

“We are proud to support and nurture locally produced hand-made products,” says Hillhouse. “As a grassroots organization we know firsthand the importance of community minded small busi-ness in contributing to healthy communities.”

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One-of-a-kind items at the Art Market

With their scar-let tunics and bear-skin headdress, The Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces, The Band of the Ceremonial Guard and its Pipes and Drums are the most recognizable military unit in Canada. For over 50 years the Changing of the Guard has been a top Ottawa summer attraction, hav-ing thrilled thousands of visitors on Parliament Hill. They proudly pro-vide sentries at the National War Memorial and Rideau Hall, the official residence of David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada.

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“It has always been a career goal of mine to be a musician in the mil-itary” Looking forward to this summer he adds, “It is a fantastic chance to meet new people with the same love of music that I have.”

Three weeks of inten-sive drill training, mas-tering precision move-ments while playing his instrument, maintain-ing a high standard of dress and deportment, and undergoing exten-sive physical fitness training are all part of the preparation pro-cess. Fitted and tailored in the scarlet tunic and bearskin hat he stands tall with other members of this prestigious band.

During the summer,

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Local musician heads to Ottawa

Children take centre stage at Harrison

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SceneIt will be a rare local show in

Chilliwack for popular husband and wife duo, Bernie & Red, on July 12 at the Legion on Mary Street.

Since launching their stage career almost 40 years ago, they have taken their comedy and music on the road to venues worldwide.

They’ve been on cruise ships and in almost every state and prov-ince across North America, but, local appearances are few and far between.

Bernie & Red have a large local fan base and a reputation for pre-senting an up-beat and entertaining show with lots of laughs.

If you can imagine Johnny Carson and Bette Midler as a duo,

with a bit of Benny Hill thrown into the mix, you come close to describing the Bernie & Red show. They have recorded more than a dozen CDs and published a book, “Our Story” an autobiographical songbook, featuring more than 20

of their original compositions & parodies.

The pair tries to keep as current as possible.

“Our first recordings were issued on long playing vinyl, then we moved on to cassettes, 8 tracks and then CDs,” says Bernie. “Now our latest venture is a USB thumb drive. I can’t believe it, a dozen CDs & a book, all on a tiny thumb drive.”

Bernie & Red at the Royal Canadian Legion, 9350 Mary St. Chilliwack on Sunday July 12. Showtime is at 2 p.m. For informa-tion & tickets call 604 792-6963 or 604-792-2337, www.bernieandred.com or follow them on Facebook. www.facebook.com/bernieandred

Chilliwack duo entertainers at the Legion

Bernie & Red

Friday night is movie night at CultusBring your own blan-

ket, or chair to watch a movie outdoors on Cultus Lake.

They will be screened near Gazebo C, not too far from the Lakeshore Drive parking lot.

The Community Events and Activities committee of the Cultus Lake Park Board kicked off Movie Nights in the Park last week with Jaws, and it will continue every Friday night in July and

part of August.There will be free pop-

corn.Here is the schedule:

July 10: McFarland USA July 17: Back to the FutureJuly 24: E.T.

July 31: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible Very Bad Day Aug. 7: Frozen Aug. 21: Into the Woods

Get your guitar out. It’s the First Annual Invitational Guitar Jam: Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m., on Main Beach

Then it’s Elvis Live!! on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in Cultus Lake Plaza. 50/50 draw with proceeds going to fund the committee’s events and activities.

Volunteer Appreciation night is coming up on August 28, with more on this event later.

Har vest Dance Saturday, October 17 in the Community Hall, Music by Head over Heels. 50/50 draw with proceeds going to fund CEAC events and activi-ties. Further details to be announced.

Several members of the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association are set to show their work in a new exhibition, July 6-31 at the picturesque Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

“This is one of the most beautiful places in B.C. to hold an exhibit, and we are very fortu-nate to have been asked to take part,” said CVAA member Mary Chalmers Main.

The theme of nature will be interpreted in vari-ous ways by the partici-pating artists, in different mediums, “so this should be a visually interesting and beautiful show,” she added.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and admission is free.

Faces of nature in flux

When the Chilliwack Chiefs hit the ice this fall for the 2015-16 BCHL season, nearly half the roster will come from Connecticut.

Not too far behind, and closing fast, is Abbotsford, which will supply at least four, and maybe more, skaters to the Chiefs.

Abby kid Jordan Kawaguchi returns to lead the offence, joined by three young guns out of the Yale hockey academy.

The same program that brought you Dennis Cholowski last season brings you Darren Rizzolo, Jesse Lansdell and Kohen Olischefski.

All got their feet wet last year with short stints as affiliate play-ers. All are expected to make the leap from the high school Lions, assuming full time roles as 17 year olds.

“The CSSHL (Canadian School Sport Hockey League) is a strong and up-and-com-ing league, and it’s seen as an alternative to the Major Midget Hockey League,” said Chiefs general manager Jason Tatarnic. “The players we’ve seen come out of that program, they’re good players and you can tell they’ve been developed well.”

Cholowski blazed this trail last year, step-ping into the BCHL with barely a hiccup. The baby-faced blue-liner had four goals and 27 points in 55 games, and by season’s end had established himself as one of Chilliwack’s most reliable defenders.

His new teammates each made positive impressions last year in limited time.

Olischefski was a dominant offen-sive force at Yale and already has an NCAA commitment in his back pocket.

In 28 CSSHL games he put up an eye-pop-

ping 29 goals and 71 points and will join the Wisconsin Badgers in 2017-18.

“He’s got a very high-end skill-set with good vision and play-making and once his frame fills out and he learns to play a grittier game, he’ll be able to use his skill-set a little bit more,” Tatarnic said. “He’s tall kid who’s just got to get a little thicker and stronger to minimize some of the growing pains he’ll face.”

Listed at five-foot-11 and a sleight 160 pounds, Rizzolo got into six regular season games last season when injuries hit the Chiefs D.

In 22 games at Yale he had eight goals and 22 points.

Like Olischefski, he arrives with an NCAA deal in hand, having committed to Northeastern.

“He skates really well, he’s physical and aggressive and intel-ligent,” Tatarnic said.

“He’s a talented player who probably could have played full-time for us last year, but we already had our two 16 year old spots filled (with Cholowski and Ryan Bowen).”

Tatarnic describes Lansdell as a very phys-ical player who finishes checks.

But to cap him at that would do the kid a disservice.

L a n s d e l l showed plenty of offensive abil-ity at Yale, tally-ing 17 goals and 55 points in 25 games.

“He’s a smart player who’s good around the net, and he probably has more skill than people give him credit for,” Tatarnic said. “We’re looking for him to bring that physi-cal side and that skill around the net.”

“I like to think of myself as a two-way for-ward who can get under the skin of opponents,”

Lansdell added. “I think people see me as an agitator but I have a different offensive side that maybe people don’t notice right away.”

Of the three newcom-ers, it was Lansdell who saw the most BCHL action last season. He

got into seven regular season matches and four playof f games.

“ P l a y o f f s were way more intense and harder hit-ting,” he said. “I learned that you’ve got to be stronger and quicker and

you’ve got to want it more because you’re playing against older guys.”

Lansdell landed his own NCAA deal Monday, signing with Notre Dame.

“Yale’s been great because you’re going to school and you’re sur-rounded by guys who have the same inter-

ests,” Lansdell said. “On the ice, our league had some strong teams that gave us some good competition.”

It speaks to the qual-ity of a Yale program that went 26-1-1 last year that US colleges would want to sign their players so early.

Tatarnic believes Yale’s close connections to the BCHL help.

“I know I talked to Northeastern a few times regard-ing Rizzolo,” Tatarnic noted. “When schools see a player is going to play in the BCHL, they know that player’s going to develop and it’s easier for them to make that commitment.”

Tatarnic likes to recruit a year in advance, and already has the next wave of Lions lined up.

Forward Parmjot Dhaliwal played for Yale’s 15 year old team last season, posting 25 goals and 59 points in 30 games.

Defenceman Jordan

Schulting had six goals and 21 points on the same squad.

“Parm’s another very smart and skilled play-er who could probably play for us this year, but the best thing for him is to go back and be a leader for Yale,” Tatarnic said. “It won’t surprise me if he has an NCAA commitment after this year as well, and he’s a player we’re pretty excited about.”

“Jordan’s a key guy we were after following our spring camp,” the coach continued. “He’s a little underrated in terms of his offensive instincts and I think people won’t immedi-ately recognize just how good he is.”

There is some risk recruiting so far in advance, but the coach believes positives out-weigh negatives.

“I think we have a good handle on identify-ing the kids who have the skills to do well at this level,” he said. “You have to put your trust

and faith into the judge-ment of you and your staff because once we commit to a kid we stick with it.”

It took Tatarnic time to figure out what’s what and who’s who in BC hockey after mov-ing here from the east coast last summer.

He thinks he’s got it figured out now and there’s a strong possi-bility even more Yale grads will wear the red, gold and white in the near future.

“I’ll be honest. As a first year guy last year I didn’t know all the kids from BC, but now we’re getting a better grasp of that and we’re in on some of these younger guys,” Tatarnic said. “It’s great that Yale’s so close to us, because we can have those kids at our practices and they’re only 20 minutes away if we need them for a game. Over time you’ll see more and more young kids being integrated into our ros-ter.”


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Hard hitting 17 year old forward Jesse Lansdell joins the Chilliwack Chiefs full-time in 2015-16 after getting his feet wet late last season. The Yale academy grad earned an NCAA commitment from Notre Dame earlier this week. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Heading into the men’s golf tourna-ment at the Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea this week, it’s hard to imagine anyone in the field will be more pre-pared than Chilliwack native Aaron Pauls.

To begin with, the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades stand-out has momentum on his side following a stellar month of tour-ney play, highlighted by a first-place finish in the amateur divi-sion at a Vancouver Golf Tour event and a third-place result at the Canadian University/College Championship. The latter performance clinched Pauls’s spot on Canada’s three-man Universiade team, which also features Russell Bowie (Queen’s University) and Dylan Cave (Waterloo).

Of course, in a deep international field, strong preliminary results won’t be terribly unique.

But it’s unlikely that any of Pauls’s competi-tors in South Korea can boast the same type of holistic preparation that his recent academic pursuits have afforded him.

The 24 year old com-pleted the coursework for his UFV kinesiol-ogy undergrad degree in December, earning CCAA Academic All-Canadian honours in the process, and sub-sequently embarked on graduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in January.

He’s working towards a Masters in kinesiology with a focus

on motor learning, and much of his time is spent helping his advi-sor conduct research to determine the optimal level of physiological arousal for someone to learn. He’s literally making a career out of effective, efficient prep-aration.

“The research is about brain and body function and how can I improve it,” explained Pauls, who helped the Cascades men’s golf team to four PacWest titles and four podium finishes at CCAA nation-als, including a gold medal in 2013. “This is more in a classroom set-ting than in sports, but it

applies to sports as well. I’ve learned an absolute ton of information on mind-set and how I can improve what I do (on the golf course).”

Further strength-ening Pauls’s mental game is the valuable international experi-ence he gained last summer at the 2014 World University Golf Championships in Switzerland.

He was 17th individu-ally and helped Canada to a strong fifth-place team finish.

“It’s a huge deal,” Pauls said, reflecting on his experience in Switzerland. “One of the things that I tried to do last year, and I talked to (UFV sports psychol-ogy professor) Roger Friesen about it, is how do I focus on why I’m here? How do I go from checking everything out and taking it all in, to bearing down when it’s time to play? I did a good job of that last year, so knowing I can do it is very valuable for me.”

The Summer Universiade, which runs July 3-14 and brings together upwards of 9,000 athletes from over 170 nations, is a bian-nual event which is sec-ond only to the Olympic Games in terms of par-ticipating athletes and countries.

The golf tourna-ment runs next week, Wednesday through Saturday, and marks a milestone of sorts for Pauls – it’s his last com-petition as a university

athlete.Cascades head coach

Chris Bertram, who will also be leading the Canadian men’s team at the Universiade, believes his star pupil has what it takes to suc-ceed in pro golf, but Pauls isn’t sure that’s the route for him.

The pressure of hav-ing to earn a living at the game, he thinks, might drain all the fun out of it.

His dream is to teach – after his Masters is complete, he plans to pursue a PhD with the goal of becoming a uni-versity prof.

“I think it’s time to move on and put my time and efforts into something else that presents a challenge like golf did over the last 12 or 15 years,” he said. “I love academ-ics and I love learning. Academics is a little bit like sports, in recruit-ing for PhD spots. I’m going to work and do real well in my Masters program so I can get one of those.”

Ever the competitor, it will be fascinating to follow Pauls next week in his swan song as a university athlete.

“I can’t think of any-one better prepared to captain this team than Aaron,” Bertram said. “He’s got the game, the mind-set and the experi-ence that will be needed at such a prestigious event. I can’t wait to be a part of his experience this one last time under the UFV Cascades ban-ner.”

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Soon to be graduating Aaron Pauls swings away at a recent tournament. GRAIG ABEL/ GOLF CANADA

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Brad Clapp missed his second straight cut on the Canadian PGA Tour, bowing out after two rounds at the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open.

The four round tournament was played Thursday through Sunday at Saskatoon’s Dakota Dunes Golf Links.

Clapp, a sopho-more on the tour and an instructor at the Chilliwack Golf Club, started solidly with an opening round 69 that had him three under par and just five strokes off the lead.

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American Michael Letzig won the tour-nament in a playoff after shooting 16 under.

Clapp has now missed the cut in three of four tour-naments heading into the next event. The Players Cup runs July 9-12 at Winnipeg’s Pine Ridge Golf Club.

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In MemoryHelen was born June 5, 1927 in Weldon Saskatchewan and died July 2, 2015 in Penticton BC. Now reunited with her beloved husband Jack, she will be missed by her sons, Jackie Dale (Jaclyn), Barry (Karen), Rick, Brian and Curtis (Lori), ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, sisters Agnes, Esther and Maudie, brother Ray, many nieces and nephews, a multitude of friends.Helen was many things: wife, mother, grandmother, Sweet Adeline, Tune-Ager, punster, crossword fan, gardener, pie maker, champion bowler, seamstress and ice cream lover to name a few.A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland, BC on Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 am. Please, no fl owers by request. In lieu of fl owers, a gift in honour of Helen can be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences and remembrances can be emailed to the family at [email protected]

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Passed away peacefully on 18th June 2015 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 89 years. Born in Eston, SK, Edith pur-sued a career as an R.N., tak-ing only a brief break to raise her family. Edith’s career path took her many places - Bermu-da, the Far North, Saskatche-wan and British Columbia. Edith had a passion and genu-ine concern for people. She tirelessly volunteered later in life and was happiest when she was helping others. Edith will be sadly missed by her children (& spouse): Tom (Anne) Kearnan, Mary (John) Devalk, grandchildren Jona-than Devalk; Emilie, Alexandre & Fredrick Kearnan and Chase Kearnan; great-grand-children: Logan, Natalya, Ben-jamin, Samual, Kyana, Joshua & Sadie. Edith was prede-ceased by Roy (Husband) and Walter (Son). Memorial dona-tions may be made in Edith Kearnan’s name to a charity of your choice. Online condo-lences may be made at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca.

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June 18, 2015Bill Arnott passed away in Ver-non, BC on June 18, 2015. He was known as being a very ac-tive man as a Rotarian and former president of the Down-town Vernon Association and owner of William Arnott Jewel-ers.In 1945, Bill moved from Win-nipeg to Chilliwack, attending Chilliwack High School and graduated in 1948. While at CHS he excelled in many sports and school activities. After graduation, he continued on at CHS taking Senior Mat-ric during which he was “Sen-ior Ring” (School President). Bill was a very popular stu-dent, known for his great sense of humour and his pro-found ability to connect with his fellow students.After schooling, he joined Don Lange Jewelers and moved to Vernon where he established William Arnott Jewelers in 1995. He is survived by his wife Penny, three children and their families.A memorial service for Bill was held in Vernon on June 27, 2015

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Kacey May Cossins So hard to believe it’s 20 years Since you went to Heaven’s call. Leaving so many loved ones, Wondering what it was for. In hindsight still no clearer, To why you had to leave. Though years have eased the anguish, But still we pain and grieve. Well dear little sister, mom has left us too. She is now in Heaven, holding hands with you. One day I do believe, we shall meet again. Our bodies thus be spent, but our spirits never end.

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Columbe Hardy was born (Brouillard) and passed away at Chilliwack Hospice on July 2, 2015 at the age of 84. She was born in St. Davie Co. Yamaska, Quebec on October 3, 1930. She leaves behind in mourning the following siblings Jeanne Darc, Theresa, Marie, Marguerite, Madeline and brother Gaston. Predeceased by older brothers Raphael Jean-Marie, Jean-Charles and younger brother Raymond Brouillard; also by her parents Marie Rose (VeVrrier) and Rosario Brouillard.Columbe began her profession at the age of 16 and taught elementary school for 11 years. At that time married Jacques Hardy and raised a family of four children, Gilbert, Carmen, Martin and Eddy. From 1980 to 1992 she worked as a homemaker for Fraser Valley Health.Prayers will be said at 1800 hours on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8909 Mary St., Chilli-wack, BC. Funeral Mass to fol-low at St. Mary’s at 1100 hours on July 9, 2015. In lieu of fl ow-ers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Lance Williams passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Chilliwack, BC at the age of 36. Many years of Lance’s life were spent on the Fraser Riv-er. He was an artist, fi sher-man, warrior and a long time canoe puller. Lance trained in the canoe and raced with his uncles and family members in the River Spirit Canoe Club. Lance has ancestry from Pilalt (Skwah), Sto:lo, Nooksack and Samahquam Nations. Lance will lovingly be remem-bered by his children Thomasi-na Williams and Odessa Chenier Williams, stepfather Allan Campbell, father Willis Peters, siblings Slade, Brenda (Luke), Carlos (Deanna), Stephanie (Hugh), Shannon (Blayne, Donah, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, un-cles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his mother Rose-lita “Rosie” Williams and grandparents Francis & Winni-fred Williams. Prayers were held on Tues-day, July 7 at Skwah Band Hall. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednes-day, July 8, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8909 Mary St. Chilliwack followed by buri-al at Skwah Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

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John was born to Heinrich and Agathe (Andres) Bartel in West Prussia (Poland), the 5th of 11 children. The Bartel family was always active in the Mennonite Church where John was baptized at age 16. In 1936 he married Anna Kroeker, with whom he had 5 daughters and 2 sons. He was ordained to the ministry in 1941. In 1951, the extended family immigrated to Canada. John and family settled on a farm in Rosedale, BC. In 1980, John lost his wife Anna to cancer - after 43 years of mar-riage. In 1981 John married Helen Willms of Chilliwack, with whom he spent 33 years and who survives him, along with 7 children, 23 grandchil-dren and 23 great grandchil-dren. The funeral service will be Friday, July 10 at 11:30 am at Eden Mennonite Church, on Chilliwack Central Rd. Inter-ment will be at 10:00 am at Valley View Cemetery in Agassiz. In lieu of fl owers, do-nations may be made to MCC - BC. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

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HUNTER, BYRON EUGENE passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, grandpa, great grandpa and friend. Byron was born February 18, 1925 in Midland Ontario to Frank & Ella Hunter, 3rd youngest of 4 children.

As a young boy he grew up on a Dairy Farm fi lling his life with many stories of adventures. Later his family moved and ran the White Rose Gas Station in Midland. In his early teens he worked on a boat fuelling station on Lake Huron. Later following his Dad to work on the Canada Steamship Lines as a deckhand, sailing on the Great Lakes through to the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1944 he joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada - the 1st Canadian Light Infantry. As a volunteer soldier in WW11, he served for the liberation of Holland and the Victory in Germany.

After the War, he returned to Thunder Bay, where he met and fell in love with Inez. Byron married his sweetheart on June 17, 1948. They were blessed with 2 daughters Jane in ’49 and Judy in ’50. Together as a family they moved to Calgary, AB, in 1955 and had many fond memories of their home on Hendon Dr. and the many friends they made there. In ’66, they were blessed with there son, Frank, keeping them young and busy for years.

Byron became profi cient as a painter, drywall & fi nisher, owning his own business. In his spare time he loved bowling and was part of the Calgary Bowling League. In ’71, he moved his family and business to Chilliwack, BC.

Byron was an active member and elder of Cooke's Presbyterian Church. He also kept busy in the community as a Hockey and Lacrosse Coach. Byron was a dedicated member and Patriarch Mil-itant of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) at the Excelsior Lodge #7 and elected as a Noble Grande. Byron worked hard to make the lodge fl ourish and strong. A member till his passing, he made many life long friends. Dad could be seen most afternoons with his friend Art, solving the Worlds Problems at the local McD’s over a cup of coffee.

To our Nation he served with pride: A hero. To his friends he gave his friendship. To his family he gave of himself in the best way possible. He gave with love guidance, leadership, compassion

and humour, he was a great role model and it shows in his children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

He was a gentle soul who will be sadly missed and always remem-bered. Byron leaves behind his children: Jane (Grant) Lowry, Judy (Ron) Beaton, Frank (Sherry) Hunter; his grandchildren, Victor, Do-reen, Charlene, Cheyenne, Ashley, Clinton and Jake; his great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Inez Hunter in 2003; his parents Frank and Ella; stepmother Mabel, his sister Joyce Mclean, his brothers, Roy and Jack Hunter. A Memorial Service will be held at Cooke's Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor, Graeme Isbister offi ciating. Cremation, Valley Crematorium. Pallbearers; Grant, Ron, Victor, Cheyenne, Clinton and Jake. Ushers; Cooke's elders, Ron McPhee and John McNaughton. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in honour of Byron.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jason Kirk Beyer on June 22, 2015.Jason was a good husband and father & friend to many in the community. Jason was born in Prince George and raised in Rosedale. Jason worked for School District # 33 for the last 17 years, (starting April 1997). He lived and worked in Chilliwack most of his adult life. He will be greatly missed by his wife Miranda the love of his life & his children, Jerod, Kaleb, & Liam. A memorial Service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, July 10th at the Royal CanadianLegion, Vedder Golden Branch#280

Toews, FredFred Toews passed away on July 2, 2015 in Surrey BC at age 74. He was born February 10, 1941 in Humboldt, Sask. Fred is survived by his twin brother Don; his sister, Louise Manz and many nieces and nephews.A grave side service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11 am at Greendale Ceme-tery on Watson Rd. www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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[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:

NLS & BRONZE GUARDS

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

Congratulations...Congratulations...and keep up the good work!and keep up the good work!

Carriers Carriers Of The WeekOf The Week

Kyle &Kyle &JaredJared

TO BE A PART OF OUR DELIVERY TEAM,PLEASE CALL 604-702-5558.

7/15W CW8

Our family has been delivering Our family has been delivering newspapers in Yarrow for almost newspapers in Yarrow for almost

8 years now. We took over from our 8 years now. We took over from our older brothers about 4 years ago. older brothers about 4 years ago.

We like that it gives us some spending We like that it gives us some spending money and we get to meet a lot of money and we get to meet a lot of really interesting people. We hope really interesting people. We hope

everyone enjoys getting their paper!everyone enjoys getting their paper!

JOIN THE TEAM!Sales Associate

& Stock AssociateNow Required for part time position.

Evening and weekends.No experience necessary.

Please Apply In Person With Resume to 45737 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC

Only applicants selected for aninterview will be contacted

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. SOME SHOESNEED FILLING WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

604-702-555845860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

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CHILLIWACK901-40 Corbould, Feniak, George, Harrison, Henley,

Hillier, Yates 94

901-48 Carroll, Herron, Lewis, Marshall, Nelmes,

Norland, Northview 107

902-10 Dublin, Hymar 79

902-18 Anderson, Elliott, Gilbert, Gladys, Grant,

Seaholm 102

902-22 Conrad, McDonald, Montana, Ponderay 97

903-08 Beaver, Brentwood, Crabtree, Eric, Quarry,

Woods 88

903-16 Bluestone, Eagle, Falcon, Hillcrest,

Mountain Park, Stonegate, Swallow 104

905-04 Railway, Rowat, Trethewey, Young 52

SARDIS921-04 Casabello, Collins, Lorne, Salish, School,

Stevenson 110

922-22 Concord, Marigold, Silverthorne, South Sumas 70

PROMONTORY923-10 Cherrywood, Stoneview, Teskey, Weeden,

Westwood 122

923-12 Markel, Valleyview 67

923-18 Lear, Skyview, Sylvan, Valleyview 80

924-05 Clover, Colt, Remington, Ruger 121

YARROW935-06 Harder, Prairie, Regal, Tyler, Walnut, Wilson 106

ROSEDALE960-04 McGrath, Muirhead, Munro, Nevin, Sache 68

960-12 Caryks, Dyer, Llanberis, Parkwood, Royalwood,

Rutley, Yale 110

960-13 Berkshire, Bunker, Jade, Lexington, Parkwood,

Sussex, Thompson, Windermere, Woodgrove,

Yale 127


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities areavailable in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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


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 TRANSCRIPTIONISTSare in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home & work fr home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca


130 HELP WANTED

BLIND & DRAPERY INSTALLER. Must have own van. Criminal record check. Some ladder work. $2000+/month. Call 604-820-1679

CONSTRUCTION LABOURERWanted for Construction Site in Chilliwack. Must have transport.

Call 604-824-7737

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

Help WantedHeavenly Cheese, a division

of Happy Days Dairy is looking for a person who is

interested in part-time employment.

The hours will be noon until 5pm Wednesday to Satur-day every second week. Du-ties to include cutting and wrapping of various cheesesDealing with customers in a pleasant way. Must have or will obtain Food Safe certifi -cate. Till and retail experi-ence would be an asset.

Please forward resume to [email protected]

No phone calls please

HOUSE PARENTS for Children’s Residence. Looking to contract a couple to support children in a live-in home setting. Go to www.inclusionpr.ca - careers for more information or 604.485.6411.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING


130 HELP WANTED

Student work Age 12-15Earn $75.00-$120.00 P/Wwww.bcstudent1st.com toll free 1-855-543-9675

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

F/T COOK REQ’DWith at least 2 years

experience.40 Hours per week.

Leave resume at:Jolly Miller Liquor Store,

Vedder Rd. Sardis

Restaurant Supervisor

George A Shaw dba Tim Hortons is accepting

applications for an experienced Restaurant

Supervisor. The successful candidate will be a leader with the ability to drive operational re-sults in a fast paced environ-ment; focused on hospitality and speed of service in a friendly manner.Interested candidates must have Fast Food Supervisor experience and be able to lead a team of 10 or more employees.Applicants should also pos-sess strong interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to orga-nize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on posi-tions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefi ts package and full training.

Apply with resume to:[email protected]

or apply in person:unit 600 - 8236 Eagle

Landing Prkwy or8422 Young Rd, Chilliwack

130 HELP WANTED


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Restaurant SupervisorGKS Enterprises dba

Tim Horton’s, is accepting applications for an

experienced Restaurant Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be a leader with the ability to drive operational re-sults in a fast paced environ-ment; focused on hospitality and speed of service in a friendly manner.Interested candidates must have Fast Food Supervisor experience and be able to lead a team of 10 or more employees.Applicants should also pos-sess strong interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to orga-nize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on posi-tions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefi ts package and full training.

Apply with resume to:[email protected]

or apply in person:unit 27 - 6014 Vedder Rd.

unit B - 43971 Industrial Way or 52855 Yale Rd East.

160 TRADES, TECHNICALGPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician In-structor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at:https://www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

130 HELP WANTED


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Truck-Trailer MechanicsNeed to overhaul your job?? We require 2 Mechanics to complete our team. You’ll fi nd we have a clean, organized, friendly shop with a great variety of Trucks, Trailers & Equipment to work on. Duties Include: welding, body repair, hydraulics, brakes, air, electrical, oil changes, and more.We offer Leading Wages in theValley, Excellent Benefi ts and a

Great Company Culture!Fax: 1.604.856.8399 or email:

[email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Male Enhancement Pills - Ultimate Results, Satisfaction Guaranteed. 1-800-563-8616

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

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944

LARGE FUNDBorrowers 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 Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

130 HELP WANTED

Get the bestRESULTS!

www.bcclassifi ed.com


Public Viewing and Comment OpportunityFor the Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Licences A20542, A19202,

A74688, A77464, A81096, A82638, A81823, A91108 and A93093

Notice is hereby given that Tamihi Logging Co. Ltd, 606546 BC Ltd, Seabird Island Forestry Limited, Union Bar First Nation, Silver Springs Timber Ltd, and the Peters Band is making available for public review and comments an amendment to add the Peters Band into the Approved Forest Stewardship Plan located within the boundaries of the Chilliwack Forest District.

The Peters Band is an area based licence that has specifi c areas to operate in within the Chilliwack Forest District. They will operate within the Chilliwack, Hatzic, Silverhope, Manning, East Harrison, Yale, Coquihalla, Big Silver, Spuzzum, Anderson and Nahatlatch Forest Development Units. The Peters Band will follow all the developed Results and Strategies, Stocking Standards, and Higher Level Plans outlined in the Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP).

Interested parties can arrange to review and/or make comments in respect to the Forest Stewardship Plan by contacting Jay Rees, RPF at [email protected], (604-823-4830, local 111) or Len Blackstock, RFT at [email protected], (604-823-4830, local 105) to meet and/or discuss this Forest Stewardship Plan.

Notice of ApplicationNotice of Application to the Comptroller of Water Rights

Under the WATER UTILITY ACT and the UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT

Notice is hereby given by Corix Utilities Inc. that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for an amended Certifi cate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of;

Lot 172 and Lot 171, Plan NWP 57009 Sect. 15, Tp. 22., and

Lot 2, LS 4, Section 15, Tp. 22, NWDP EPP41111.

Properties located on Columbia Valley Highway, Lindell Beach, B.C.

Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly toCorix Utilities1160 – 1188 West Georgia StreetVancouver, B.C.V6E 4A2

Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Environment, PO Box 9340 STN PROV GOYT, Victoria, BC V8W 9M1, or by email [email protected] or by fax 250-953-5124 to be received in this offi ce on or before August 7th, 2015.

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MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT...www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com

604.858.RENT (7368)HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD.

Property Management Division

SCOTTY / SCHNAUZER pups. 3 F, 1 M. Black/brown. 9/wks, Non-shed $600. 778-933-9026 (Chilliwack)

551 GARAGE SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY with 15 years exp, personalized cleaning, avail with ref’s/products. (604)791-8290

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years ex-perience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

260 ELECTRICAL

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

281 GARDENING

YARD MAINTENANCE

• Mowing city lots, $20.• Hedge & tree trimming

and/or removal.• Clearing over-grown lots.• On-site chipper & chain saw.• Exterior painting.

Gordon, (604)845-7313

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

283A HANDYPERSONS

ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home re-pairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

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

288 HOME REPAIRS

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fi x things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

300 LANDSCAPING

.Dan Knoke Trucking 1-888-794-3388

LANDSCAPE AWAY. Residential and Commercial. Book early! Call (604)845-1467

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully in-sured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

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

736 HOMES FOR RENT

CLASSIFIED ADS MEANMORE BUSINESS

PHONE 1-604-575-5777


320 MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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.

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

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

NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!

778.344.1069

338 PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins.Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

736 HOMES FOR RENT


356 RUBBISH REMOVALBSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recy-cling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

PETS

477 PETS5 ALASKAN HUSKIES, born May 20. 3 M, 2 F. 1st shots, Black, white & grey. $1250. 604-882-9683

Biewer Yorkie.

female, 6mo, spayed, 5lbs, tattooed, microchipped, va c c i n a t e d , r a b i e s , house-train.604-745-3352

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at: fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

or call 1 (604)820-2977

CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. River-wind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768.

COLLIE DOODLE (collie x poodle) puppies, born June 12, specially created, ideal family dogs, intelli-gent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. size about 50lbs 23-24in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, male & female, black and rare blue merle, home raised with kids. $950.Mission, 604-820-4827

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.

P/B CANE CORSO PUPPIES, 1st shots, de-wormed, parents on site, ready to go! $1500. 604-802-8480.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS... “OUR BIG 35th ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel1-800-668-5422www.pioneersteel.ca

560 MISC. FOR SALE

MOVING & ESTATE sale. Every-thing must go from dishes to furni-ture and more. Call for appt. (604)824-1830

REAL ESTATE

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYWTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. Confi den-tial. [email protected] 604-997-6078

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

REAL ESTATE

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 ~

VACANT MANUFACTURED

HOME PADSAVAILABLE

Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope

Chuck 604-830-1960

636 MORTGAGES.

648 CHILLIWACK/SARDIS

PROMONTORY, private sale, 3 bdrm townhouse, 2.5 baths, gas f/p, 2 car garage, central air, backs onto creek and green space. $227,500 obo. Call Don, (604)793-6162

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

1 bedroom9430 Nowell St.

Hurry only one bachelor suite remains!

....$590/m. Totally renovated!

Ready to move-in now. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. N/p, n/s. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st fl r, eleva-tor w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bedroom apartment. In-cludes fridge, stove, dishwash-er, in-suite washer & dryer, se-cure underground parking. $800/m. non-smoker, no pets, refs req’d. Avail now. Tasha 604-793-9000

Bole Apartments Certifi ed crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/mBachelor.........$520/mincludes heat & hot water,

insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d.

(604)792-8974

Chiliwack 55+ building bachelor available july 1. $540/m. Heat, hot water and cable incl.(604)703-9076

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. now. 604-392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734

Chilliwack. bachelor $520/m. and 1 bdrm, $580/m. Heat hot water incl., close to shops and hospital. 55+ building. (604)703-9076

COTTONWOOD Apts.

1 Bedroom Avail. July 1

Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl,

balcony, elevator. 55+ fi rm

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

Luxury Suites

1 & 2 Bdrms & den• Adult oriented, 5 appl’s• Secure underground pkng • Across from hospital, close

to all amenities.• CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

8977 / 9003 Edward St.Diana, 604-792-4191

No Sunday calls.

Mountain Village Apts9482 Williams St.Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laun-dry, elevator, cls to amenities,

under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d.

604-799-1472 to view

sardis holdings.april terrace

Sardis, lg 1 bdrm suite w/balcony, heat & hot water incl, walk to shops and malls. Avail now.(604)819-8666

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Vedder Plaza Apts45645 Lark Rd(off Vedder Rd South)

(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms

Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate fl rs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack. 2 bdrm. fenced yard. $1450/m incl util. Avail. now. Call (604)378-7274

CHILLIWACK, spac, exec. 5 bdrm home w/lovely view, 2 lvl deck, gar-age/shop, lg. priv acreage, lg park-ing area. No pets. Newly renovated, 10 mins to frway. $2200. Ref’s req’d. Avail now. Call 604-845-6768

SARDIS, 3 bdrm & den, lg living, dining & family rooms, lg back yard, 2 patios, 2 full baths, garage, great location. N/s, n/p, ref’s req’d, $1450/m+ 1/2mos damage deposit, avail Aug 1 or sooner if needed. 604-703-5296 lv msg

745 ROOM & BOARD

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

750 SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. July 15. Lam fl rs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337

TRANSPORTATION

812 AUTO SERVICES

West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1990 FORD MOTOR HOME27’ sleeps 6, excellent unit with 6 new tires. Must see. $7900. Call 604-768-6771 (Abbotsford)

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

pick a part

Notice to Creditors and Others

Re: The estate of Wendy Jean Howard, formerly of 32-6035 Vedder Rd, Chilli-wack, BC, V2R 1E5.Creditors and others hav-ing claims against the es-tate of Wendy Jean Ho-ward are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Colum-bia) that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor Sherry Yung of 7307 Elm Rd., Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A2 on or before August 8, 2015, after which date the Executor will dis-tribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Columbia Valley

Moving & Youth Ostomy Camp

Fund Sale1070 Iverson RdJuly 10; 2-7pmJuly 11; 8-3pm

1989 Citation M/H, 30’, exc cond, new tires, Honda generator, 118,000k. $9000. (604)794-9871do it

551 GARAGE SALES

1989 Citation M/H, 30’, exc cond, new tires, Honda generator, 118,000k. $9000. (604)794-9871


Prices effective: July 8th to July 12th, 2015 *While Quantities Last

LOCALis fresher at KIN’S

such as Blueberries, Raspberries Snap Top

Carrots, Bulk Beets, Kale, Summer Squashes, Zucchini and more

F R E S H LOCAL PRODUCTS

NOW AVAILABLE in stores!

J O I N U S F O R O U R

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!

South Fraser Gate#105 - 2653 Trethewey StreetBy Shoppers Drug MartAbbotsford604.870.8686 OPEN 9am - 8pm

Cottonwood MallAcross from London DrugsBeside COBS BreadChilliwack604.858.6368 Visit our website for store hours

SATURDAY, JULY 11th 10AM - 3PM

PRIZES, RECIPES, FREE SAMPLES, AND MORE!

Sweet & Juicy

Cantaloupe

2/$4.00California Grown

Fresh & Sweet

Premium Jumbo Red Cherries

$2.99/lbLocally Grown

Fresh & Nutritious

Assorted Bag Mini Sweet Peppers (1lb)

$1.19/bagLocally Grown

Sweet & Juicy

ApricotsLocally Grown

Spend $10 including the LOCAL PRODUCE OF THE WEEK to be

entered for a chance to win one of 120+ PRIZES!

Ask our staff for more details.

A DINE & STAY PACKAGE FOR 2 AT LISTEL HOTEL AND FORAGEWIN

Fresh & Nutritious

Zucchini59¢/lb

Locally Grown

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