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Hedging bets on early French immersion Katie Bartel The Progress

Chilliwack parent Jessica Becker hasn’t yet lost hope in the school district adopting an early French immersion program by the time her daughter enters the school I’m just system, but she is looktrying to ing at other come up school districts – just with in case. a Plan B L a s t w e e k , B e c k e r , ~ Jessica one of the Becker original advocates for EFI in Chilliwack, posted a comment on the Parents for Early French Immersion in Chilliwack Facebook page asking if other parents would be interested in carpooling to Abbotsford if Chilliwack doesn’t have EFI in the next couple of years. One person sent her a message and another liked the post. “I’m just trying to come up with a Plan B,” Becker told The Progress. “I want to be prepared.” Several parents have been advocating for an early French immersion program in the Chilliwack school district for more than a year now. They attended board meetings,

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After 30 years in politics, Chilliwack MLA John Les announced Thursday that he will not be seeking re-election in May, 2013. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Les leaves ‘fish bowl’ life of politics Robert Freeman The Progress

Chilliwack MLA John Les is quitting politics next year, ending a 30-year career as mayor, councillor, regional district director and provincial MLA. “For a whole bunch of reasons, it just felt like this was a good time for me to turn the page,” Les, 60, told reporters at a Thursday news conference. He rejected the idea that his decision was based on MLA Kevin Falcon’s earlier announcement that would not seek re-election. And he dismissed the idea that a tiff at the top with BC Liberal Leader Christy Clark sparked his

decision. “I think Christy Clark is a great leader,” he said. “I really, honestly enjoyed working with her over the past one and a half years.” Les said he worried that some would see his decision as deserting a sinking BC Liberal ship. But he said Premier Clark will put together a new cabinet and a fresh team with a new election campaign strategy after he and other old guard MLAs make way for new MLAs like Moira Stilwell and Margaret MacDiarmid the “leaders of the future.” Les also said he’s confident the BC Liberals can win back the Chilliwack-Hope riding that fell into the NDP camp during the

April byelection, and hold onto the Chilliwack riding that he has been representing since 2001. “We will send a solid, free-enterprise contingent from Chilliwack back to Victoria after the next election,” he said. “There’s no doubt the 2013 election will be a difficult one,” he said, but public opinion polls change, and there is still time for NDP Leader Adrian Dix and his MLAs to do “various face-plants” like extolling the virtues of life in Communist Cuba and lose voter confidence. Les said his decision also had nothing to do with a recent Supreme Court Justice’s comments last week about the “pro-

development” culture at City Hall when he was mayor. The Justice said that culture was “not in the public interest” during the sentencing of a former city planner for improperly approving a housing development at Rosebank Place in which Les was a partner. Les said he had not read the Justice’s comments, but maintained he is “proud” of the growth and development of infrastructure that took place in Chilliwack during his time as mayor. In a statement released before meeting reporters, Les apologized for “any shortcomings on my part” as mayor and MLA, and asked the community for forgiveness. Continued: Les/ p16

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Probe finds clogged courts can run smarter, faster Cowper urges five more judges but no more cash Jeff Nagel Black Press

Deep reforms are needed in B.C.’s congested court system to speed justice and prevent accused criminals from walking free from unacceptable trial delays, according to the findings of a government-ordered probe. B.C. Justice Reform Initiative chair Geoffrey Cowper concludes a “culture of delay” remains in place in the justice system because no enforcement mechanism exists to break through persistent barriers to change.

His 272-page report offers numerous recommendations and observations on the problems in the system. “There is a general sense of frustration and anxiety that there is not enough money,” the report said. Cowper found even simple criminal cases continue to take too long to get to trial despite a sharp drop in the criminal backlog over the last two years, largely due to the province’s shift to punishing impaired drivers with roadside penalties rather than prosecution in court.

In B.C. Supreme Court, the time to reach trial and the length of trials is rising in part because of a struggle to manage highly complex, large cases. He proposes a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Council to transparently oversee the coordination of the legal system to try to make it more efficient. It would also track the court backlog and recommend to the Justice Minister how much money and staff the system needs. Cowper recommended five new judges be immediately added to boost capacity, but said the Provincial Court’s call for 18 more judges to help reduce the case

backlog is not justified. More than 100 cases were stayed last year because of excessive delays in getting to trial, violating the rights of the accused, and the number of cases older than 18 months in the provincial court system topped 2,500 before starting to decline. Several judges have criticized the lack of court resources in rulings throwing out long-delayed cases. Cowper declined to make a recommendation on whether overall funding for the criminal justice system is sufficient. Costs have climbed, Cowper found, but mainly to fund salary

and benefit increases – not more court capacity. Much can be done through more efficient use of existing resources, he suggested. While longer delays have compounded the problems, speeding up the time to trial would help on multiple fronts. Defence would have to be ready to sooner to respond to charges – perhaps opening up more plea bargains that avoid the need for trial. Accused criminals wouldn’t be held in custody as long, so the consequences of denying them bail wouldn’t be as severe. Continued: Courts/ p15

A new home for ElderCollege Robert Freeman The Progress

ElderCollege students got a warm welcome Wednesday at UFV’s aboriginal welcoming place located at the new campus in the Canada Education Park. The college aimed at students over 50 is an independent, non-profit body, but is “very much connected” to the university, said college coordinator Carol Lees. So when UFV moved its Yale Road campus to the new campus at the Canada Education Park, the ElderCollege moved too. “We just folded up our tent and moved across town,” Lees said. She said the new campus is “stunning” with its open architecture and easy access for the college’s senior students. But after years of attending classes at the old Yale Road location, some seniors were nervous about losing their way in the big new campus. “There was some real anxiety,” Lees said. So, university officials arranged for a welcoming ceremony at the aboriginal welcoming place, one of the many unique features of the new campus, and for a guided tour of the new facility. “UFV is so gracious to us, they have made us feel we are part of the university,” Lees said. ElderCollege in Chilliwack was started in 1998 with a mandate to offer courses that promote lifelong learning to students over 50. The courses range from “active” courses that involve walking or bus tours, academic courses like literature and history, and practical courses like instructions on how to use cellphones and computers. Course fees are kept low, making them affordable to seniors on a fixed income, because UFV does not charge the college for use of its facilities. For more information on courses and registration go to www.ufv.ca/ElderCollege.htm or call 604-702-2611. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

UFV’s Bob Searle (centre) speaks to a group of Elder College students about the Aboriginal Gathering Place before they tour the new campus at Canada Education Park on Wednesday. About 120 students signed up for the tour. Elder College currently has more than 500 members and registration for its fall semester is Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at the Landing Sports Centre. Classes begin in October. For more info, call 604-702-2611, email elder.college@ufv.ca, or go to www.ufv.ca/eldercollege. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Stream looking to fill 300 positions One of Chilliwack’s largest employers is looking to fill another 300 positions. Stream Global Services is hosting a career fair this week as part of an aggressive recruitment campaign. The open positions include full-time and seasonal roles that will support several of Stream’s clients, including companies in wireless communications, personal computing (hardware and software), and business comput-

ing. Stream is filling positions in Chilliwack following the acquisition of a new client, and to support existing clients that have been served through Chilliwack. The company will host an open house and career fair Wednesday and Thursday from 1- 8 p.m. Recruiters will be onhand to meet with applicants and conduct screenings and interviews. The career fair will

be held at Stream’s Chilliwack service center, which is located at 7955 Evans Road. Mike Robinson, site director for Stream, recently returned to the company’s Chilliwack service center. He said he is excited to rejoin the team at a time when many clients see the availability at Chilliwack as an opportunity to expand. “We are extremely excited to be broadening this client program and bringing more career

opportunities to the Chilliwack community,” said Robinson, “This expansion in business is a testament to the exceptional talent we have available at Stream, worldwide and specifically in Chilliwack.” In addition to the Sept. 5 and 6 open house and job fair, people can visit http://careers.stream. com or www.facebook.com/ streamglobalservices to find out more about the positions in Chilliwack and to apply online.

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Parents look to district update on early French immersion French from page Front started a Facebook group page, and became affiliated with the national organization, Canadian Parents

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starts kindergarten in 2013. Becker would not be opposed to carpooling to Abbotsford if need be. “The benefit of being able to learn a second language far outweighs the inconvenience” of the drive, said Becker. “The big part for me www. is being able to have chilliwackford CHILLIWACK 12.ChilliwackTeamAd1 8/17/12 11:21 AM Page 1 the choice, being on an .com 30309 even keel with the rest

of Canadian kids. When much smaller school districts like Williams Lake and Fort St. John have early French immersion, why can’t we?” Becker hopes to get an update at the next public school board meeting on Sept. 11. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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It is a fitting postscript to the political career of John Les that UFV began classes this week at the new Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Just days after the MLA announced his decision not to seek re-election, students are filing into to their classrooms in a stunning new 150,000 square foot facility. Les, whose political tenure stretches back 30 years, was Chilliwack’s mayor when the decision was made to close Canada Forces Base Chilliwack and move hundreds of jobs – and the economic vitality they bring – to other Canadian cities. It was a looming disaster for the community that Les played a key role in adverting. He did it by marshaling political support for the education park, with the University of the Fraser Valley as an anchor tenant. Today, CEP is feeling the expanded presence of the Justice Institute of BC, Canada Border Services, and the RCMP at its Pacific Regional Training Centre. But more significantly, UFV has consolidated its presence on the university’s 85-acre portion of the education park. Currently, the campus can accommodate 1,500 full-time-equivalent students, with the capacity to add 300 more. But that’s not all. UFV’s 30-year plan calls for construction of several more buildings with the eventual capacity of 7,000 full-time-equivalent student spaces. By 2020, the education park overall could be home to 18,470 full-time students. For Chilliwack, this means more than educational opportunities. It means the presence of a partnership of employers who will provide jobs and the attendant economic activity for generations. Les, of course, wasn’t alone in his advocacy for the education park. But as MLA, first on the opposition benches and then in government, he helped secure the $40 million in provincial money necessary for land acquisition, construction and infrastructure done on the UFV campus to date. It’s an investment that will continue to pay dividends to the community for years to come. A legacy that John Les can rightly feel proud of being a part of – and one we shouldn’t hesitate to acknowledge. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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Premier Christy Clark has her work cut out for her if she wants her government re-elected next May. Last week Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, Education Minister George Abbott, Children and Family’s Minister Mary McNeil and MLA John Les all laced their walking shoes to take the exit door out of politics. With all the others that have left government, the exodus adds to 13. Clark will be working hard with her backroom boys to put a positive spin on this brain drain but, if polls are any indication, she’s facing a four-year run in the opposition trenches. Early in August an Angus Reid poll put the NDP at 49 per cent compared to the Liberals at 22 per cent and 19 per cent for the Conservatives. She’s going to have to pull

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in fresh blood. But it’s hard to recruit successful people since, at the top of their game, they are enjoying all the perks of private enterprise. Why leave that for the MMA arena of politics? Yet those ministers leaving were careful in their support of Clark. “Our province Margaret went from worst to first and is now EVANS one of the leading jurisdictions in Canada, a remarkable achievement largely made possible by former Premier Campbell’s focus on economic opportunity and growth as well as investment in schools, universities, hospitals, highways, airports, and ports,” said John Les. “Going forward, I

am confident that Premier Clark will continue to build on these achievements with her ‘Jobs Agenda’, in particular her focus on LNG and resource development with the huge economic opportunities that can flow from those initiatives.” But Clark is still dragging the baggage of former Premier Gordon Campbell behind her and it will play out as election hopefuls tool up for serious campaigning next April right when the PST returns. The disastrous debacle of the HST will play its political card front and centre right to the polling booth. And Clark herself has to win her own seat. Last year she was fighting for the right to lead as head of the Liberal Party with Kevin Falcon biting her heels. She won by a slim margin of 52 votes to Falcon’s 48. Heeding President

Lincoln’s wisdom that the way to deal with an enemy is to make him your friend, Clark offered the plum heavyweight job as Minister of Finance to Falcon. But will he be back? He skillfully left that open. “Never say never,” he told reporters, adding in a CKNW interview with Bill Good that he didn’t want words coming back to bite him. Hmm... Scenario: Liberals fail miserably next May. Clark loses her seat and/or is up against a leadership review. Leadership is up for grabs and on track to fire people’s imaginations for the 1217 election (after, Liberals assume, the NDP bites the dust). A future Falcon move? Like it or not, Clark has to turn the retiring MLAs scenario into a clean slate opportunity and build on the Liberals’ brighter track record.

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‘Right time to turn the page’: Les After almost three decades of public service, I will not seek reelection as MLA in the May 2013 provincial general election. Since first being elected to public office as an alderman in 1983, as Mayor in 1987 and subsequently as Member of the Legislative Assembly in 2001, there have been countless rewarding and fulfilling experiences, making my decision to leave all the more difficult. However, all things come to an end, and for me, it just feels like the right time to turn the page and move on. In leaving, I want to pay tribute to the two premiers with whom I’ve had the pleasure to serve, Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark. Both are incredible people and both have made great contributions to British Columbia. I’ve been honored to serve in various capacities under both of them- Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Solicitor General, Minister of Small Business and Economic Development, as well as caucus chair and numerous legislative committee chairmanships. Politics is not a solo endeavorit’s a team effort. It is therefore fitting that I acknowledge all of the people who have assisted me, my fellow caucus members, the legislative and ministerial staff, my riding association executive, and also the best constituency

assistant one could hope for, Pam White, who has worked with me since 2001. It was a real pleasure to work with everyone to build a better British Columbia over the past three terms. While we didn’t always agree on all issues, there was always a unity of purpose and direction that sustained us. Most especially however, I wish to publicly thank my family, both immediate and extended, for their support and understanding. Political life is demanding and exacting, sometimes exhilarating, sometimes unpleasant. My mother, my wife Mattie and our six children deserve special thanks for their unwavering support and encouragement. I also want to thank the voters of Chilliwack who have repeatedly placed their confidence in me. I trust I have been able to represent you well and hope you will forgive any shortcomings on my part. Chilliwack is a growing and thriving community. It is now home to the Canada Education Park which includes a new campus for the University of the Fraser Valley, the Pacific Regional Training Center of the RCMP, training facilities for the Canadian Border Services Agency and the Justice Institute. As well, many new private sector businesses are building a future in Chilliwack, providing many

new and expanded employment opportunities. Four new schools have been provided to ensure we have the capacity to provide a first-class education to our children. And, what is true for Chilliwack, is equally true for the province, which went from worst to first and is now one of the leading jurisdictions in Canada, a remarkable achievement made possible by Premier Campbell’s focus on economic opportunity and growth as well as investments in schools, universities, hospitals, highways, airports and ports. Premier Clark continues to build on these achievements with her “Jobs Agenda”, in particular her focus on LNG and resource development with the huge economic opportunities that can flow from these initiatives. British Columbia’s economic performance today is remarkably good, particularly in light of a very fragile global economic environment. It is important therefore that we stay the course and I will work hard in the future, in whatever capacity, to ensure we continue to build a strong future for our province. To that end, I will assist my eventual successor in every way possible. Once again, to the people of Chilliwack: Thank you!

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and standards set out by the Premier, moving heavy oil from Alberta through a pipeline would be a heck of a lot better than shipping it by rail or truck. That’s why BC should be working with Alberta on exactly the kind of joint interprovincial venture David Black is proposing, a venture that would bring value-added tertiary oil refining to BC along with the heavy oil pipeline. Shipping gasoline,

jet fuel and other refined oil products by tanker is just as practical as shipping crude oil and lot safer from an environmental standpoint. So let’s not waste this opportunity and the revenue and jobs it could bring to our province. There’s a lot we could do here in BC with a piece of the oil industry pie.

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cial jails when the federal government begins imposing new mandatory minimum sentences. More must be done to divert chronic offenders with addictions and mental illness out of court and into treatment, he added. “It’s going to be costly but it has to be available and that is going to be part of the longer term solution,” Krog said. “Police are tired of acting as mental health or social workers.” Cowper looked only at criminal justice, not the civil courts, Krog noted, adding delays in hearing a child custody applications can disrupt years of a young childhood.

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Shuswap MLA George Abbott has confirmed he is following his fellow B.C. Liberal leadership contender Kevin Falcon into political retirement. Chilliwack MLA John Les also announced Thursday that he will not run in the 2013 election (see story, front page), and a Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeil released a statement saying she has made the same decision. Falcon, the three-term MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, resigned as finance minister Wednesday.

ister. McNeil, elected MLA for Vancouver-False Creek in 2009, was appointed to the children’s ministry by Clark last year. Falcon, Les and McNeil have all confirmed they will serve out their current terms until the election set for May 2013. Premier Christy Clark issued a statement praising all three retiring MLAs. Commenting on Falcon’s decision Wednesday, Clark downplayed the departures and said the turnover offers a chance for renewal. NDP leader Adrian Dix contrasted the departure of former leadership candidates Abbott and Falcon with his team, where his

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There appears to be no shortage of confidence where Kirkland Kennedy is concerned. The 15-year-old who will quarterback GW Graham’s fledgling junior varsity football team in year one has enthusiasm to spare and unabiding faith in his and his teammates’ abilities. “Kirkland, your team is getting noticed,” says the reporter. “You’re slotted in at number three in the preseason rankings, which is surprising. Do you think its deserved?” “I think we’re a first place team,” Kennedy answers. “I think it’s good because it’ll get other teams thinking we’re great, and then we can prove we’re great.” “Kirkland, you’re part of the rebirth of high school football in Chilliwack, something this town hasn’t had in three decades,” the reporter continues. “What’s it like being a key part of that process?” “I was going to go to Abbotsford (W.J. Mouat) before GWG got a team, but this is great now because it’s right beside my house,” Kennedy says. “It’s kind of nerve-wracking and the pressure’s pretty good. But it’s fun. I like it.” “Kirkland, your team faces the highly regarded Mission Roadrunners in your first regular season game,” says the reporter. “You guys feel any intimidation facing the second ranked team in B.C. right out of the gate?” “Mission’s going to be a...” “Actually Kirkland, we’d better stop you

right there,” the reporter jumps in. “I see a vein popping out of your coach’s forehead that I haven’t seen before.” Though Kennedy clearly hasn’t mastered the art of not providing bulletin board material to opponents, his confidence is far more useful than damaging to the Grizzlies. The best quarterbacks — the ones you want to go to war with — are the ones who believe that no matter the situation, they can succeed. Think of Joe Montana in the 1989 Super Bowl versus Cincinnati. Down three with 3:32 left and starting from their own eight yard line, Montana walked into the huddle and said to his startled teammates, “‘There, in the stands, standing near the exit ramp. Isn’t that John Candy?’” Ninety two yards and 2:46 later, the 49ers were champs. When the bullets are flying, it’s nice to have a guy who knows he can get it done. “We expect our leaders to be the first one into the fight,” Smith said. “We’ve been preaching competitiveness, and there’s no one more competitive than him. He spends the time off the field, in the gym and throwing the ball. He’s intense and he wants his teammates to put in the same effort. I think he’s going to be a great leader for our team.” If Kennedy’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s been all over the minor football updates the last few years. Athletically, Smith couldn’t have found a better fit to run GWG’s spread-option offence. Kennedy has the arm to threaten defences through the air and the mobility to gash them on the ground. The only question is whether Kennedy’s got what it takes between the ears. GWG’s offence is some tricky business to run. When Smith’s offensive coordinator,

Barring injury, Kirkland Kennedy will be the guy throwing the passes when the GW Graham Grizzlies junior varsity football team hits the field for their regular season opener in three weeks. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Manitoba import Adam Smith, first pitched it to him, the head coach was far from sold. Traditionally, high school football is heavy on run and light on pass. But Smith wouldn’t be doing it if he didn’t think he had the right field general. “I didn’t think it would be successful at the junior varsity level,” Smith admitted. “But we’ve got the receivers to make it work and the quarterback to make it work. They get hundreds of reps each day, catching and throwing the football and they’ve improved dramatically. It’s something we can run and run with success.”

The hiccups have shown up in preseason games where the offence has struggled at times and shown flashes of brilliance at others. The Grizzlies travelled south for some exhibition friendlies against U-S opponents, and more than held their own. “Those teams had 250 pound cornerbacks blitzing off the edge on every play, which was a bit scary,” Kennedy said. “But we did okay. We’ve come extremely far the last few months, from like a two to, I’d say a nine.” “It was a step up in competition playing some of those American teams, and

in some games we got destroyed,” Smith added. “But we also tied a team from Seattle (Eastlake), which is a good team. Against good teams that can close down the running game, passing can be a great equalizer.” Smith takes preseason rankings for what they are, numbers on a piece of paper that mean nothing. He believes in what his eyes see, and he’s seen his team improve by leaps and bounds since they first got together in April. “We had a lot of work to do and it’s a complete credit to our amazing coaches that we are where we are,” Smith said. “I doubt many

people are putting any stock in those rankings, and we’ll do our talking on the field.” GWG has three more preseason tests. They’re in Oregon today preparing for a Saturday afternoon game against the Colton Vikings. Next Thursday they’re in Surrey to take on the Earl Marriott Mariners. On Sept. 12 they’re in Nanaimo to take on the highly-regarded John Barsby Bulldogs. Things get real Sept. 20 when they face Mission’s Roadrunners in the season opener. The home opener is the following week (Sept. 27) when GWG faces

the Robert Bateman Timberwolves. “I’m not planning on a parade for the provincial championship,” Smith said, when asked about expectations. “But I am planning on being competitive, and to be in every game no matter who we’re playing.” GWG will play six regular season games in the Fraser Valley East league with home games against Abbotsford Collegiate (Oct. 24) and Pitt Meadows (Oct. 31) and road games against Rick Hansen (Oct. 3) and Samuel Robertson (Oct. 10). Get more GWG football info online at grahamfootball.ca

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! Obituaries FREDRICK Melvin (Bud) Buchanan

Melvin (Bud) Buchanan Fredrick was found August 21, 2012 in his apartment in Vancouver, FREDRICK having passed on quietly, in his sleep, at an age far too early. Bud was a loving, and loved, husband of Sleen, father of Ross (age five) and Wyatt (age three), son of Joyce and Dave, brother of John- David, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and above all, friend. He will always be remembered for his warmth, comedic sense of humour and an earnest desire to cheer and comfort those around him in their time of need, regardless of his own situation. There will be a memorial dedicated to Budâ€™s life held in Surreyâ€™s Bear Creek Pavilion on Sept. 9, 2012 at 1:30PM. You are dearly missed, Bud, and we all wish you tranquility, solace, and much laughter, as you set out on your latest adventure.

OTIS Michael (Mikey) Joseph

Born July 15, 1948 in Hull, Quebec one of 10 children. M i k e y passed away at the young OTIS age of 64 on August 21, 2012 at the Cardiac Surgery Itensive Care Unit at Royal Columbian. Even with Mikes challenging life he blessed all of us with his wonderful sense of Optimism, his humour, his kindness and his loyalty of true friendship. We will miss his everyday contagious smiling face, his huge heart and his gifts of many that he gave so effortlessly. Mikey was a brillitant guitarist, loved kids, and was the best friend a person was blessed to have. Memorial service to be held at the Chilliwack United Church on Sept. 7, 2012 at 11:00AM.

TIBBEN Margit (Margaret)

M a r g i t (Margaret) Tibben passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Valley Haven TIBBEN Guest Home in Chilliwack at the age of 84 years. She was born on December 1, 1927 in Pecz, Hungary and then moved to the Netherlands as a young child. She loved to read, listen to music, and watch the old classic movies. Margaret was fluent in Hungarian and German and taught herself English prior to immigrating to Canada in 1968. Margaret is survived by her children , John, Rita, Tony, Marge ,Susan, Joan ,Burt and Gary. She will also be missed by her extended family members and numerous Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband Hubert Smeets and her second husband Herman Tibben, her parents and two brothers and one sister. A visitation for family and friends will be held on, Sunday, September 9th, from 7:00PM- 9:00pm at Hendersonâ€™s Funeral Home in Chilliwack. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 10, at St Maryâ€™s Roman Catholic Church in Chilliwack. Cremation will follow the service with an interment of cremated remains to held be at a later date at St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Cemetery . Donations to the SPCA in Margaretâ€™s name would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to express their heartfelt thank to Dr. Jan Kroeze and the wonderful caregivers on the 2nd floor at Valley Haven Guest Home.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

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SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 45625 South Sumas Rd.

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

YOUR LISTING HERE! CALL TODAY

604-702-5552

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CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Rev. Heather Anderson

Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 am

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

Advertise YOUR LISTING HERE! CALL TODAY

604-702-5552 9-12T CH4

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

DRILLER / BLASTER with valid ticket required. Must have a min. of three years experience building logging roads.

Accommodation available.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts After 3 mos. Please fax: 604-796-0318 or e-mail: coleen.tamihilog@shaw.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002. or 1-866-669-9222

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com. or 1-866-669-9222

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

Local Industrial Laundry Wash ďŹ‚oor person required: load/unload industrial washers & dryers. Applicants must be physically fit - ideal for male candidates. No experience necessary as we will train. Work hours: mon-fri. No shift work. -------------------Seamstress position: repair and alter work wear. Work hours: monfri. No shift work.

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Chilliwack Taxi is now accepting applications for a head dispatcher. The qualified applicant will have a strong knowledge of Chilliwack and the surrounding area, excellent computer skills, great telephone, people and communication skills to build up good customer service relations, highly organized and is able to work well as a team member. If this sounds like you please bring your resume, along with salary expectations to 45877 Hocking Ave. or e-mail your resume to kuldeepsingh@chilliwacktaxi.com

Early Childhood Educator

Squiala First Nation is seeking 2 qualified Early Childhood Educators with First Aid Certification. Please send your resume and qualifications to Squiala First Nation, 45005 Squiala Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7Z9 or Fax to 604-792-4522 EXPâ€™D painters wanted. Wages depending on experience. Reply to paintjobs123@hotmail.com FARM LABOURERS required in Yarrow Chilliwack area. $10.25/hr. Must have own transp. Apply online at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351.

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SOME SHOES

NEED FILLING

Send all resumes to the Chilliwack Progress, 45860 Spadina Ave. c/o box 200. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 Stone Construction Company looking to add 1 to 2 hard workers to join to our team. No experience necessary. Good hours, good wages, good work environment! Fax resume: 1-604-823-2394

KIDS & ADULTS

WE WANT YOU! to deliver THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS

46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack

Drop off in person to 41420 Yale Rd. (West) 9am to 3pm

EVERYONE WELCOME!

PICKERS

BLUEBERRY PICKERS WANTED. Late variety blueberries, start Sept. 3 - Sept 30 Tel, 604-701-1138. Ride available at 7am only - ride back 5:30pm Also U-Pick. 6845 Sumas Prairie Rd, Greendale/Chwk

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

or 1-866-669-9222

Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979

Are you a hard working individual that is trustworthy? We are looking for a few good people to join our team. F/T or P/T hours, 6am to 9pm wkdy, 8-4:30 wknds

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service â€“ 10:00 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Thrifty Foods, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Price Smart, London Drugs and more! Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days). from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6. Requirements: â€˘ Fully fluent in English â€˘ Able to stand 6-7 hr./day â€˘ Own a vehicle to carry supplies â€˘ Be well groomed & bondable â€˘ Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby.

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Vespers 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Advertise

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

FRANCHISE

Pastor: Rob Brown

8FMMT 3PBE

www.sardisfellowship.com

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SERVICES HELD 2nd Sunday of the Month NEXT SERVICE Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, 10 AM

(1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)

www.sardiscommunitychurch.com 604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com

604-858-8433

St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

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Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

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Advertise CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS CALL 604-703-0230

GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS

Sunday School during service.

Pastor B. Elshout (604-794-3501) LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

â€œThe earth is one native land, one home; and all mankind are the children of one Father. God has created them, and they are the recipients of His compassion...â€? Bahaâ€™i Writings

Rev. Willem van de Wall

Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

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Sunday Worship 11:00 am www.cookespresbyterianchurch.webs.com www.noahsarkpreschool.webs.com

Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS THE Friesen Group of Companies is looking for two outstanding team players to complement our existing accounting department in Abbotsford. See our website www.cgmilling.com/careers for detailed job descriptions and how to apply.

Wellington Ave (near Mary St.) 604-792-2154 SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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HOSPITALITY

HOUSEKEEPING STAFF P/T & F/T DAYTIME Must be able to work weekends.

Please Fax Resume to: 604-854-1385 or apply in person at BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way ABBOTSFORD

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Dakotas Restaurant Job Fair

Mon. Sept. 10 9am - 12pm 4pm-6pm Part time & Full time Servers Must excel at Customer Service and handle high paced work environment. No Phone Calls Please

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant

required for mat leave position. Wed & Fri. Sept. 2012 to Aug. 2013 Please apply in writing to: Dr. Michael Thomas 102-45625 Hodgins Ave Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1P2

Route

Boundaries

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CHILLIWACK 901-16 Allard, Bernard, Hodgins, School

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901-18 Alexander, Birch, Cheam, Chesterfield, First, Yale, Young

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901-52 Ashwell, Corbould, Princess, Stanley, Wellington

905-10 Creekside, McCutcheon, McIntosh, Meadowbrook, Theresa

905-14 McCutcheon, Meadowbrook

SARDIS 921-14 Alder, Britton, Gordon, Manuel, Sheffeild, Vedder, Webb

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921-20 Downes, Knight, Melville, Queen

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924-14 Carter, Cumberland

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AGASSIZ 970-12 Arbutus, Logan, Maple

970-20 Cypress, Park, Laurel, Morrow, Parkwood, Rosevale

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FURNITURE BUILDERS

PERSONAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

SAHARA FURNITURE MANUFACTURING CO. Day Shift, Full-Time Opportunity Apply in person with resume to:

Sahara Furniture #9 - 31088 Peardonville Rd. Abby. or fax 604-864-4943 sales@saharafurniture.com

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for a busy logging company in Harrison Mills . Must have valid BC drivers licence & provide own tools. At least two yearâ€™s previous experience required.

Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, & honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body/foot Massage. 604-702-9686. 9:30am-11pm9263 Young Rd, chwk

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Spiritual Physic Healer

SIMPLY FOR YOUR HEALTH & PLEASURE. *European *Private A.M. Special 20% Off 604.230.4444

SENSATIONAL Massage New Girls, New Look...

604-746-6777 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 or 1-866-669-9222

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

HOME CARE

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FOR CHILLIWACK AND ROSEDALE LOCATIONS!

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

We Recycle! GO GREEN! www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

TREE SERVICES

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

ENGLISH Springer Spaniel Puppies- Non-reg. $850 Ready end of Sept/12. 5 br/wht 2 blk/wht male/female. call after 6pm or text before to 604-798-4998 ENGLISH BULLDOG P/B pups. Beautiful, loving, healthy, family raised. 1st shots, micro chipped, 2 year genetic health guartâ€™d. Born June 12th. $2,000. 604-850-4192.

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 4 F. left, born June 27, CKC reg. vetâœ“ $700. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730. SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, 9 weeks old, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies, (604)826-6311 SHORKIES beautiful Yorkie/Shih Tzu X pups, $600. 2 M & 2 F, happy, 1st shots, vet chkd, good pet homes only. (604)510-1477 Toy Australian Shepherds, 3 merle males, 1 tri color male, 8 wks old, $500, 604-819-5500, 604-794-3231

FACEBOOK PAGE: Stream Careers, Chilliwack

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Sept. 5th @ 5:00pm Preview 9:00am

*Tool Cabinets *Tool Chests *New In Box Hand Tools *Estate & Storage Lockers *Yakima Roof Racks CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available

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UNDER $100

Reel mower for exercise, electric one $40, gas $60, call 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------

Used galv. roofing 6â€™/8â€™/10â€™/12â€™ example covers 12x21 for $100 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Dump trailer for behind lawn tractor $100, incl. wheel barrow 793-7714 ---------------------------------------------------

20ft. one press alum. ladder, $40, others $10-$50 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Fold out stairs for RV, like new, $100 (cost $500) 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Little Chief smoker $40, larger front opening $60 (several) 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Large pressure cooker for canning $100 (smaller cheaper) 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Single propane burner $35, port. counter dishwasher $65 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Doghouses $20 & up, crates S/M/L 410-$40 bird cages $15 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Fant. mem. & joke signs, cigar & fruit box lables $20 & up 793-7714 ----------------------------------------------5 cu ft deep freeze like new, $100 (energy efficient) 793-7714

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UNDER $200

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

PETS

www.paintspecial.com K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, interior, exterior. WCB coverage. Free est. (604)997-1674 â€œ

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UNDER $300

Norco Menâ€™s Yorkville, $300, new $1300, like new rode 3-5 times 604-391-1987 -----------------------------------------------Round dining room table $250, 2 leaves, 4 chairs, student desk, great condition 604-391-1987

PETS

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BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

UNDER $400

610T Treadmill 2008 used very little, new $1600, now $350, 604-391-1987

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 DALMATIANS, 3M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

ABOVE THE REST â€œ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. â€˘ Free Est. â€˘ Written Guarantee â€˘ No Hassle â€˘ Quick Work â€˘ Insured â€˘ WCB Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

Bridal Showcase Bridal Showcas Bridal Showcase Bridal Showcase PLANNING A WEDDING? W Then this is a must! v STuesday, September 25 v

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

FREE ADMISSION FEATURES:

v Door Prizes v Fashion Shows v Special Displays v Gift Bags for Every Bride

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VISIT US ON FACEBOOK TO LEARN MORE

SPECIALTY AUCTION

6x8 cedar siding shed, 1 yr old $200, 604-824-6719 or 604-793-3877

TechTwo (TSII) â€“ New

09/12T_S4

www.bigvalleyauction

CHINESE SHAR PEIS. Healthy happy M. & F. Variety of colors & ages. Brush & bear coats. House raised. Well socialized. Vet âœ”, shots. Now 604-814-0038. sonjasdogs@yahoo.ca

â€˘ Tree & Stump Removal â€˘ CertiďŹ ed Arborists â€˘ 20 yrs exp. â€˘ 60â€™ Bucket Truck â€˘ Crown Reduction â€˘ Spiral Pruning â€˘ Land Clearing â€˘ Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured â€˘ Best Rates ~

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

We are looking for people who like problem-solving and getting the most out of the latest technology. If you are passionate about providing an exceptional customer service experience and like a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, weâ€™re the place for you!

Visit us at our OPEN HOUSE September 5th and 6th 1pmÍ˛8pm Both Days!!!

AUCTIONS Big Valley Auction

Tree removal done RIGHT!

Visit http://careers.stream.com/ and apply to Job

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YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, female, 8 weeks. $850. 604-702-8338 Chwk

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING lady w/time every 2nd Wed. Ref from satisfied clients. Call (604)701-1245.

â€˘ Portable Toilets â€˘ Fencing â€˘ Containers â€˘ Waste Management â€˘ Storage

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

APPLIANCES

Commercial grade food warmer, stainless steel, 2 heat lamps, clean, 30â€? wide, 26â€? deep, 27â€? high, $200, Stainless steel prep table, 6 feet long, 2 feet deep, with lower shelf, $200 604-796-3484

Electric stove, white, good condition, $50, 604-796-3484

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

The Renovator - commercial & residential complete renos, additions, framing, laminate flooring. 604-8191936 kjlacroix62@hotmail.com

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14â€™ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

LANDSCAPING

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

CARPENTRY

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MALTESE pups, Born July 13. 2 Males-Non-shed. vet âœ”, dewormed, 1shots. $750/ea. 604-464-5077

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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PETS

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

LABRADOODLE puppies. F1B. Medium, Non shedding Black or apricot. Ready September $1200. Tel 604-355-9881

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES Submit your applications in person to: 43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-9438 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday t PS FNBJM UP employment@rainbow.ca

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Residential & Commercial Services

LEGAL SERVICES

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

www.mainlandroof.com

DISPOSAL BINS

Professional Mobile Nursing Foot Care Service. Corns? Calluses? Painful feet? 10% Discount with first service, call Silviu Cordos LPN, FCN, at 778-241-0880

CRIMINAL RECORD?

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS

25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

PETS

604-857-0800

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Small Renoâ€™s, Carpentry, Welding Repairs. Rubbish Removal. Troubleshooting. Mike 604-795-9524.

or 1-866-669-9222

nootkasoundtimber@gmail.com PERSON experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

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

Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd.

#9-45966 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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ELECTRICAL

Need control back?

or 1-866-669-9222

604-653-5928

Fax resume to 250-594-1198 or

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Creditors Calling?

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Specializing in Palm, Tarot Cards, Crystal Ball Readings. Reunites loved ones. One visit will amaze you! Call today for a better tomorrow. 3 Readings $45

Hydraulic Loader Operator/Hoe Chucker â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Hooktender Level III OFA would be an asset. Operates on Nootka Island on a 14&7 or 10&4 shift

ONE STOP COUNTERTOP SHOP Call Al or Ron at 604-746-2282 FOR A FREE QUOTE.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Contact Raj 604-710-1581 or e-mail resume: info@rahulglass.com

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.wihnan.ca 604-795-4485

MALE ENHANCEMENT, XXX Strength! 100% natural 100% Powerful. Designed by Nutripathic Natural Health Expert with 30 yrs experience. Call 604-845-0277

NOOTKA SOUND TIMBER Requires the following:

COUNTERTOPS

Call us for free information. Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.

Surreyâ€™s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.

LOOKING for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. Must be willing to travel. Send your resume via fax to 250-717-5751 email to admin@mscsteel.com or call 250-979-2798

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Cheam Countertops. Solid and laminate surfaces. Free estimates. call Hank, (604)795-3163

HEALTH PRODUCTS

CASH BACK - $10 for every pound you lose. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

PERSONAL SERVICES

INSTALLERS & HELPERS for SHOWER DOOR & CLOSET ORGANIZER INSTALLATION

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THE RIGHT TOUCH. Sensual massage by Jill. Call (604)819-4333, Chilliwack.

The British Columbia Press Council

REQUIRED FOR

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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PLUMBING

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BestClearbrook Western Rainbow 2825 Road Country Inn To register for tickets or exhibitor inquiries, ple 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack To register go to www.bridalshowcase.ca Exhibitor inquiries please call Sylvia: 604-864-4044 8-12H WW16

The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, September 4, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

FULLY SEASONED, Alder, Maple, Birch. Split & Delivered. Free kindling. Phone 604-789-1492 anytime

548

RENTALS 706

fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.

604-792-1503 for details

Stain glass fireplace screen, lamps, rooter plates, vases, shower doors, new women’s clothes, cook top. call (604)792-2206

9462 Cook St. RCMP’s best crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

MISC. WANTED

Buying Old Coins: Can + USA $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Sets. Local Collector 604-701-8041

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking

REAL ESTATE

Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS! 1 bedrooms - $650/m

HOMES WANTED

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Broadway Maples Apts

2001 14x70 - 2Bdrm 1bath in Cedar Grove. $69,900. Pad $519/mo. Pet/family ok. Chuck 604-830-1960.

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

PADS in Chilliwack for new SRI single & dble wides. Call Chuck @ 604-830-1960 Glenbrookhomes.net

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Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building • • • •

Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg

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Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. No pets. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

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www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

700

4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s.

RENT TO OWN

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

STOP RENTINGRENT TO OWN

• No Qualiﬁcation-Low Down • CHILLIWACK- 8751 Bellevue Dr. 3 Bdrm. w/ 2 Bdrm. Suite 1/2 DUPLEX lrg. yard on quiet family street. $688/MO.

Call Kristen 604-786-4663 www.ReadySetOwn.ca

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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• The University of the Fraser Valley’s Ag Technology facility has a new home in Chilliwack’s Canada Education Park. • An unprecedented string of crop thefts has Richmond farmers flabbergasted as they watch their fall harvest disappear from local fields. •M eet Dave Eto, who takes over from Robin Smith as chief executive officer of the BC Dairy Association. • The berry breeding program at the Pacific Agriculture Research Centre in Agassiz is undergoing changes. • A unique system is helping farmers humidify, cool and suppress dust and odors in their workplaces.

A young cowboy tries to lasso his buddy during the Chilliwack Rodeo at the 140th annual Chilliwack Fair at Heritage Park last month. JENNA HAUCK/ Black Press

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The Pacific Agriculture Show is gearing up for what will be the 15th edition of the annual flagship event for B.C.’s agriculture industry. Once again the show will feature over 250 exhibiting companies showing the latest equipment, products and technology to help farmers and producers optimize their operations. New this year will be a demo area at the south end of the overflow parking – where visitors can test drive some of the latest equipment at the show. “We will put together an area where attendees can test and compare some of the competing brands of farm and compact equipment in a realistic environment,” said show manager Jim Shepard. “We expect this to be quite popular,” he added. Many exhibitors are also taking their booths up a notch and making them more interactive and operational. “Nothing gets more attention than dynamic booths,” says Shepard. “They capture people walking by, and create opportunities to engage in conversation which hopefully turns into leads for those businesses in the show.” The 15th annual show will be held again in the Tradex Centre at the Abbotsford airport over three days January 24 through 26, 2013. Also the 44th annual BC Dairy Expo takes place over the same time period. CanWest Show

INDEX 3 Hazelnut hopes 3 Changes at BCDA 6 Milk into money 10 School gardens 12 Cool mist 13 Beyond the Barn 14 Funding food promo

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A major event for the BC horticulture industry the CanWest Landscape and Nursery Trade show is now into its 30th year, and will be held again in the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre starting with pre-show clinics on Tues. Sept. 18 through the annual tours on Fri. Sept. 21. This year the CanWest equipment demo day is scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 11 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Again the organizers have put together a jam-packed agenda that should appeal to everyone. The annual general meeting of the BCLNA takes place starting at

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Many exhibitors are also taking their booths up a notch and making them more interactive 7:30 a.m. on Wed. Sept. 19. The President’s Banquet and Awards party takes place that same day with dinner at 7:30 p.m. The theme for exhibitors this year is entitled ‘Around the World’ allowing for a wide spectrum of displays. Agassiz Fall Fair

It’s the biggest little fair of its kind, and they come by the thousands annually to see it. And this year should be no different. The hall exhibits open Friday Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. along with the midway. Events continue on Saturday with the parade to the fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m. following by the official opening and the crowning of the Corn King or Queen. Saturday features also include antique tractor plowing, a big logging show, and the Celebrity Goat Milking event. Dairy Programming

Two programs that should interest all dairy farmers are scheduled for this coming November in Abbotsford in the Ramada Inn. The first program takes place on Tuesday Nov. 13. It will focus on Management Success with Robotic Milking. The target audience includes dairy building contractors, producers who are contemplating making the transition to a robotic milking system, as well as producers who have recently converted to a robotic milking system. Of course, anyone else in the industry who has a vested interest in this topic can also apply (i.e. lenders; equipment sales, dairy building contractors, nutritionists, regulators, animal care specialists, inspectors, researchers, government, hoof trimmers, veterinarians, AI, DHI, even

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the media. Organizer Tom Droppo says he is planning for a minimum of 75 registrants but preliminary responses indicate the attendance figure may surpass 100. The second program covers two days Wed & Thurs, Nov 14-15. This program will cover dairy facility design and management for improved cow comfort, health and longevity. The target audience includes dairy building contractors and dairy producers. As with the Nov. 13th program, registration is open to anyone else in the industry who has a vested interest in dairy facility design and its impact on cow comfort and longevity (i.e. lenders; equipment sales, dairy building contractors, nutritionists, regulators, animal care specialists, and inspectors. Dairy Farmers of Canada are planning to roll out and field test a proposed ‘animal care assessment model’ pilot study this fall, so this conference is well timed and in sync with this important DFC initiative. While the organizers are budgeting for a minimum total of 125 registrants; again based on preliminary responses to date, that figure could very well exceed 150-175 people each day. Annual Dairy Industry Convention

This event is scheduled to take place in the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre starting with the welcoming proceedings Wed. Nov. 28, the main program on Thurs. the 29th, and industry meetings on Fri. the 30th. Hazelnut Industry Needs Help

There is major concern in the B.C.

Hazelnut industry with the growing Eastern Filbert Blight problem. A field day was held recently to keep growers up to date with this problem and inform them of the new disease resistant trees on the horizon. (See story page 3) With 800 acres of dead trees in the Fraser Valley, Hazelnut Growers President Peter Andres says the industry needs help from the federal and provincial governments. “We’ve already got some funding through Investment Agriculture for trial plots (of the disease resistant trees) but once we show this trial is working we need some input just like the grape growers and apple growers got to transition and replant. “It not only costs money to put in a new orchard, it also takes 10 years until you get a new crop. “If the government would even pay the farmer $50. per tree that he takes out and replants, that would be a fantastic boost to our industry.” Gwynn Joiner

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Gwynn Joiner. While I did not know him as well as many others, I always found Gwynn to be a cheerful and very likeable individual. His exploits as a fisherman and teaching his grandchildren and others how to fish as well as producing excellent corn on the cob for which Chilliwack is famous characterized his life. If you wish you can attend a Celebration of Gwynn’s life on Saturday Sept. 15th at 1pm in the Best Western in Chilliwack.

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Canada Education Park new home to UFV ag program The University of the Fraser Valley’s Ag Technology facility is now located in Canada Education Park. It is in a separate building behind the new main campus, and the agriculture program shares the building with Continuous Studies students. It may be difficult to find the Ag office now because there is no signage in place and the entrance to it is hidden on the backside of the building. And there is no pay parking …. yet. But that will change soon, according to Shelley Hayes, the long time administrative assistant for agriculture. Hayes is pleased with her surroundings and told me that the renovations they made inside the

structure opened up the office area and made it more inviting. “I can actually see down the long hallway to the east end of the building and can watch students come and go as well as keeping an eye open for intruders.” The one downside to the location is that the shooting range where RCMP and others train is located immediately to the southwest of the building. And unless you are wearing ear plugs, hearing the guns being fired comes with the territory. Eventually that will disappear with the construction of a new sound-proof artillery range. The Ag program will have one dedicated classroom, a meeting room, and access to another class-

room as required. The classrooms come equipped with desk top computers. In the main campus building they have built a new lab that will be used by both agriculture and geography students. “It is a very nice lab which we share with geography and the University upgrading program,” says Hayes. “It was designed with a lot of help from Brent Bailey our technician along with the geography people and we are quite pleased with what was built. We will be holding a number of our classes in the new lab this year.” Another new feature in the new building is a bug rearing room, a temperature controlled facil-

ity which can house insect experiments. “It is a vast improvement over what we had at our former downtown campus,” says Hayes. In conjunction with the relocation to Vedder Crossing, two poly-greenhouses were to have been built, but that work has been set back and it will likely be the end of September before they are constructed. Meanwhile a glass greenhouse planned for the area won’t be built until the funding is in place. Tom Baumann in Horticulture and Paul Gumprich teaching livestock are the two full time staff along with nine part time specialists, all of whom teach as required.

New hazelnut varieties hold promise Oregon State University (OSU) located in Corvallis, Oregon has been experimenting with varieties of hazelnut trees since the early 1970’s when Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) was first detected in Oregon. The blight came from the eastern United States, spread into the Niagara region of Ontario devastating their hazelnut industry and eventually spread into B.C. from the Lynden, Washington area in the late 1990s. This year EFB has spread among B.C. orchards to become a major concern for growers. As a result, Hazelnut Growers President Peter Andres decided the industry needed to get together and organize a field day - the first in ten years. “Growers want advice,” says Andres. “They want to know what to do and how to manage their orchard. If nothing is done, EFB has the potential to destroy an entire orchard. “We decided to hold a field day because we have information that can show producers just how severe EFB has become and what can be done to help eradicate the disease.” At Canadian Hazelnuts in Agassiz growers heard from the experts – a plant pathologist from the Ministry of Agriculture, and Richard Burkenmeir, a researcher from Oregon State. Burkenmeir has provided advice to the Canadian industry for over 30 years, back to the days when the late Henry Wigand owned and operated a hazelnut orchard and processing plant which is now Canadian Hazelnuts. Oregon State University has been producing hazelnut trees resistant to EFB for a few years. They have spent millions of dollars to develop disease resistant varieties and have produced thousands of trees trying to get one that would be resistant to EFB. They finally did it in 2009, introducing Jefferson to the industry. However, the new trees produced by OSU could not be brought into Canada because the border was closed to imports.

Hazelnut farmers Helmut Hooge (left) of Chilliwack and Peter Andres of Agassiz have been fighting eastern filbert blight on trees in the Fraser Valley. JENNA HAUCK/ BLACK PRESS

Andres explained that in 1986 when Wigand was President of the Hazelnut Growers Association he operated a nursery in Agassiz and it was his suggestion to close the American border to the import of trees into Canada to prevent disease from coming across the border. “He was going to produce all the trees BC would need over the next 40 years. But, Wigand passed away and the nursery shut down. We have been working for ten years to try and get a greenhouse built in which to produce hazelnut trees, with no success. Finally, we got somebody who was trained at OSU to move to Langley where he and his wife started a greenhouse and by 2010 were producing hazelnut trees using tissue culture. Called Nature Tech the greenhouse in Langley produces trees from a hazelnut cell, the size of a ball point pen tip.”

A trial orchard was planted on Andres’ farm in Agassiz in 2011, and today those trees are six to seven feet high and doing well. Until 2017 these will be a trial plot to see how well they do. There will be a second planting this year with another variety called Yamhill and they hope to have 2,500 new trees planted to test.” These test plots are important to the industry. Hazelnut trees produce nuts because of colonization and fertilization, but it has been shown in the past that because it works in Oregon it doesn’t automatically mean the trees will grow and

produce successfully in another geographic area and B.C.’s climate is colder. Cross pollination is very important and you need another variety to do that successfully explains Andres. “We have Jefferson as our main variety, and our pollinators are called Eta, Theta, and Gamma – all Greek words. About 20 percent of our orchards are pollinators. We get a lot of rain in the Fraser Valley and air borne pollinators don’t move too well when it rains. We need good cold crisp weather Continued: Xkj/ pXx

John Dick, a vet with Greenbelt Veterinary Services teaches ruminant health, Jennifer Ryan does plant identification, Maureen Walters equine, and Eric Gerbrand is the new kid on the block and will teach nursery production. Hayes noted that registrations are full starting with the September semester. Some even have a wait list. “We are very pleased with the numbers this year,” says Hayes, who is the glue that keeps everything together and running smoothly. “I am here to help the students, help the faculty, and that’s why I am called a department assistant - I do a little bit of everything.” (535 words)

Crop thefts ‘worst I’ve seen it.’

An unprecedented string of crop thefts has Richmond farmers flabbergasted as they watch their fall harvest disappear from local fields. Richmond farmer Bill Zylmans has long battled berry pickers who help themselves to easily accessible crops next to local walking trails and is used to seeing the occasional pumpkin pilfered from his fields come Halloween. But this year crop thefts have reached new levels. “It’s the worst I’ve seen it,” said Zylmans, who recently discovered several patches of potatoes had been uprooted in one of the many fields he farms across Richmond. The total area of the uprooted plants is about the size of a football field and he estimated up to 5,000 pounds of potatoes have been stolen, adding up to about $5,000 in damages and lost revenue. Zylmans has also heard from other farmers who have reported incidents of crop theft and vandalism. Crop thefts are an annual problem, particularly with local berry crops, but the quantities have generally been small. However, Zylmans believes the amounts being stolen now go beyond someone simply looking to stock the family pantry. Some of the thefts have occurred in harder to access areas, whereas in the past they typically occurred along roadsides to trail ways adjacent to local fields. “Crop theft is a disturbing offence,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “It’s important to our economy, heritage, environment and food security to have a viable local farming sector. There are given challenges to farming in an urban environment, and so the public’s support in being good neighbours plays a large role in ensuring farming can remain viable in Richmond.” Richmond RCMP will be stepping up patrols in agricultural areas and expect to deploy the detachment’s new all-terrain vehicles to help combat the issue. Police are also reminding public that trespassing on private property and crop thefts are criminal offences and perpetrators are subject to prosecution if caught. The City of Richmond and Richmond Farmer’s Institute have previously placed informational signage throughout local farming areas to raise awareness of the issue of crop theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP.

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West Coast Farmer Dave Eto is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BC Dairy Association (BCDA). He takes over the position from Robin Smith who held the job for the past eleven years and says it is great to turn something over to someone as good as Dave. “I could not have found a better man to take this job. You know you work in this organization like it was one big family. You care about people and you care about the industry. Dave is taking over from me and I feel very comfortable and very happy about moving on.” Eto was asked if he considered his new position to be his dream job. “I think it is a combination of many things. It is a fascinating job. I absolutely love what I am doing and it’s a significant change from what I did before. A dream job? I don’t know what a dream job is but I think this is pretty darn close.” Eto’s career has spanned 30 years in the food business, working for Premium Brand Holdings before coming to BCDA. “I was general manager of one of the companies they (PBH) purchased about ten years ago and I transitioned into a corporate affairs director’s position at the Premium Brands corporate office. I spent three years advocating on behalf of the BC food industry as President of the BC Food Processors’ Association and our companies; a lot of marketing and sponsorship type elements and creating a sustainability strategy.” Prior to Premium Brands Eto worked for Creekside Custom Foods who produced the Bread Garden brand of products in Vancouver; Gourmet Baker, a large national institution bakery; the Great Little Box Company and Mrs. Willman’s Bakery in Vancouver. “A lot of my time was spent in manufacturing, sales and marketing, and developing

Dave Eto, chief executive officer (CEO) of the BC Dairy Association

the skills of employees,” he states. Since joining BCDA Eto laughingly admits to learning many new acronyms he didn’t even know existed and finds it a fascinating industry. “I find the Dairy Industry to be very complex and diverse. The relationship amongst all the stakeholders, from producer through to retailer, government and regulatory agencies and the many dairy related organizations that contribute to the final product on your kitchen table is amazing. However he feels that they (BCDA) need to do a better job to get people engaged and to understand the importance of where their food comes from and what it can do for them. “We need to be educators and there continues to be an opportunity for the Dairy Industry to promote itself through the use of social media and other forms of traditional media.” Robin Smith is planning to return to doing consultants work, something he has done over the past 35 years, along with something else from his past. “I once had a consulting business dealing with agriculture and the food business. One of the things that I did during that time was develop a meat product that

did not require refrigeration. It wasn’t a dried or smoked product and it was cheap – and I can’t tell you what was in it. “It was a product we developed in Africa to feed the hungry. “I have some people that are interested in investing in it now and I intend to have that product made and distributed again. It is a product that will alleviate a lot of hunger problems.” Smith says he will be consulting both here in BC as well as internationally. “I was talking recently to Paris Thomas (who is currently living and working out of Cyprus) and we will probably be doing some consulting together,” says Smith. As to why Smith is planning to continue working rather than retire. “People retire when they no longer want to do what they were doing” he says. They want to sit on a beach or take up a hobby; whatever it might be I am too young to do that. I have things I want to take care of and do. From a consulting point of view I have 50 years of work experience and wisdom to share with others who need it.” The BC Dair y Association’s new Director, Producer Relations & Communications is Marcus Wong. “Many people who reside in urban areas have no idea where their milk comes from, so it is really important for this industry to connect with the consumer to help them get a better understanding of how the dairy industry works,” stated Wong. “I will be working very closely with both the producers and the dairy industry to help ensure the dairy industry’s message gets out to the public. I work with a great team and I am looking forward to what we have planned for the future,” Wong stated that creative marketing is the key to opening the way to programs and ideas which will inform the public at large as to what the dairy industry does and how it benefits them. Continued: Dairy/ p6

Solutions to blight problem sought Blight from page 3 with no rain. We also need the flower to be ripe and the pollen to be blowing at that point. “We also want to get a hazelnut that has a better nut fill,” states Andres. “Barcelona, the current variety grown in BC, only gets about 350 grams of meat per thousand grams of nut. We want a nut that produces

more meat by weight. The Jefferson comes out to about 45 percent, so out of a thousand grams you get about 450 grams of meat. The Yamhill, with a very thin shell, is closer to 50 percent. It also has an excellent kernel with less mold and other imperfections. And then there is a third nut which we plan on planting in a few years called Doris. It has just been released in the U.S. but can’t be produced in Canada yet. Doris is over 50 percent by weight.”

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Milner Valley Cheese is a fledgling business that is booming in the bucolic setting of one of Langley’s oldest and prettiest communities. Cheese made from the milk of goats is the mainstay of Milner Valley Cheese which is run by Glenn and Marianne Smith and their sons, Gregg and Brad. It opened just before Christmas 2010, and since then Marianne, who is most often behind the counter, has noticed a surge in customers who are buying goat cheese because they, or someone they know, have an allergy or intolerance to products made with cow’s milk. Cheese making is an art, and to perfect it she studied at the University of Guelph and universities in Washington and Idaho. Marianne concedes that it was a trial and error start, and she’s still learning as she works her way through a 10-hour day. In such peaceful surroundings, it’s not surprising that this is an ideal workplace. Then there’s the obvious pleasure of seeing

customers’ delight at finding Langley-produced goat cheeses, but seeing familiar faces return again and again is the highlight for Marianne. To many, the appealing element of a farmstead and artisanal product is that the cheeses are made by hand on the farm from goats bred, raised and milked on the farm. “We have total control of our animals and the milk they produce,” Marianne said, adding that the milk is pasteurized. The Smith Farm keeps a herd of between 60 and 70 Saanen, Nubian and Alpine goats, the latter two known for the rich quality of their milk. In order to maintain maximum health, the goats graze on unpolluted grass, and are also fed grain and hay. No artificial preservatives or additives are used in the production of the cheese. Just how good is the product? On the day she took Black Press on a tour of the operation, Marianne learned that Milner Valley Cheese won top prize in the PNE’s fresh cheese category for its chevre. And, she points out, the

soft cheese is not the same as cream cheese. This delicious cheese can be used in recipes that call for sour cream, in a lasagna, on pizza, in a quiche, on bagels, crackers and sandwiches, paired with nuts or fresh pairs, peaches and nectarines, on sliced tomatoes garnished with herbs, then broiled, and tossed on cooked vegetables, The farmstead store is in what used to be a woodshed, then converted to a garage for the attached old farm house where the Smiths live. It was built 101 years ago. The shop carries Milner Jack, jalapeno, aged, peppercorn, cumin, chili, Colby (a popular mild sandwich cheese) cheese curds, chevre and feta. The curds are sold on Fridays only. The freezer is loaded with lamb chops, lamb stew and leg of lamb ready for roasting, all from the animals raised by the Smiths, and a small line of gifts, including soap made with goat milk. Milner Valley Cheese is at 21479 Smith Crescent. The farm shop is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5:30 and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Changes at BC Dairy Association Dairy from page 4 “Through our Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience, we bring two full-grown cows and one calf to schools and work with teachers to show people how a cow produces milk and how to milk a cow. I want to encourage anyone interested in having the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience visit their school to contact us directly for a booking – this is a free program,” said Wong. “All of BCDA’s programs have very strategic goals to help ensure we are reaching our targets and using our resources efficiently to gain the maximum impact.” Wong says getting to know the complex dairy industry is an exciting learning curve for him. He feels his new job is a great opportunity for him to learn about milk

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The berry breeding program is undergoing some modifications. The main part of the berry breeding program – the berry germ plasm assessment is still going on according to Sankaran KrishnaRaj, manager of the Pacific Agriculture Research Centre in Agassiz (PARC). The early evaluation of germ plasm will continue to be done at PARC with the main germ plasm evaluation to be carried out in future at the Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre in Kentville, Nova Scotia. It is the same place that blueberry research is being transferred to. “We are continuing with our germ plasm testing from around the country and we are still going to be developing varieties and the industry will be actively involved in it. Ottawa wants the growers and the grower associations to be involved in actually polishing and getting varieties out to the market. At PARC Chaim Kempler who is the head of the raspberry breeding program will retire next March 31. His position is one of the positions affected by federal financial cutbacks and will not be renewed. Michael Dossett who has been heavily involved in the germ plasm at PARC is working on an Nserc (National Sciences and Engineering Research Council) grant until next March. The raspberry industry does not want to lose Dossett who is considered a very good asset, not just for development of germ plasm using

Sankaran KrishnaRaj, manager of the Pacific Agriculture Research Centre in Agassiz.

molecule markers, but also for testing pest and disease systems in the germ plasm. Industry is now putting together an application for more DIAP (Developing Innovative Agri Program) funding from the federal Growing Forward Two program. If approved, it would not only provide money for Dossett’s position but also cover his research work. Dossett’s credentials are outstanding and his work on germ plasm is considered very important to developing new berry varieties. Any new federal funding will be distributed to the raspberry, strawberry and blueberry industries with industry taking the lead assisted by Ottawa so that it won’t become a program led by the federal government. “Ottawa is committed to the idea of an industry-led program that will continue the very successful and long standing berry breeding program which dates back over 60 years. In fact

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PARC and it predecessor the Agassiz Research Station has been in the forefront of agricultural research now for over 125 years. The top market varieties of raspberries currently being grown and sold on both sides of the border were developed in BC. The head of PARC it will continue with its work of developing new varieties with industry taking the lead rather than the federal government.” “The Clearbrook sub-station in Abbotsford is going to remain functioning as it has over the years. It is the last and has the best growing soil in the country and we have every intent of keeping the area in which we grow and test germ plasm intact,” says PARC’s KrishnaRaj. “It wouldn’t be wise to test germ plasm in Agassiz where we have very little raspberry acreage. It should be tested in Clearbrook and that is why the sub-station will remain open.”

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Fire destroyed a barn full of hay on the Westeringh farm in the 49000 block of Chilliwack Central Road early Monday morning. By the time Chilliwack firefighters arrived the roof of the hay barn had collapsed and the fire had spread to an adjacent milking barn. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire on the exterior of the milking barn saving the structure from further damage and helped to move the dairy cattle to safety. As well calf hutches in between the barns were also cleared with no loss of any animals. Three of the hutches were destroyed by the fire. The fire is believed to have started from spontaneous combustion. At this time there is no damage estimate. New Agassiz Dairy Barn September 8, 2012 marks two years to the day that the farm of Weibe Vander Wyk in Agassiz was destroyed by one of the biggest farm fires in the Fraser Valley. In the wake

of that disastrous fire which destroyed all his buildings and many cattle, Vander Wyk said he would re-build the farm he had owned for 31 years. “Fortunately we had insurance,” says Vander Wyk, “and it helped us rebuild. We now have a new barn in which there are 74 cows, hay storage, and a robot to do the milking. The new barn was constructed by O’Neel’s Construction while Goosen Construction built the sawdust shed and the bulk storage units. Asked why he chose to install a Robotic milker, Vander Wyk stated, “it saves on labor costs. I like it. It is one of the newest robots – a Lely A4 Astronaut – the new walk through model, and the cows really like it.” Vander Wyk says he is looking forward to this year’s Agassiz Fall Fair where each year they crown a Corn King or Queen. He is growing corn on about 12 acres and will again be among the competitors. He has been crowned Corn King three times so far.

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Chilliwack’s schools garden going strong after 104 years Dr. George Marien, a retired physician and now a professional landscaper is chair of the Chilliwack School Gardens program. Now into its 104th year, the schools garden program has helped thousands of young boys and girls learn how to grow a garden, whether on a small residential plot, or in a larger farm garden. Dr. Marien was a specialist in laboratory medicine with special training in internal medicine infectious diseases during medical practise. After he retired from this work, he attended Kwantlen College in Langley for five years taking a training course in horticulture and landscape design. He has been a certified landscaper in Chilliwack for the past ten years. He became involved with the school gardens program by invitation. “The organization was looking for somebody to take on the responsibility of overseeing the program and they were having difficulty finding the right person. So they asked me if I would head up the group and I was elected Chair by accla-

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mation at my first meeting, he says. “The program is over a hundred years old, one of the oldest in North America and we have been around longer than many of our European counterparts. We are one of the original school garden programs in Canada and we have a documented history to back that up,” he noted. The Chilliwack schools garden project has always enjoyed very strong community support. “Disappointingly, as the community changes from a more urban population we are finding that there are less children that have exposure to farming and gardening experiences. In particular the smaller lot sizes in Chilliwack’s newer residential areas do not provide space of adequate size for students to plant a garden. Another of our challenges stems from the fact that in today’s economy people (and businesses) who have in past provided much needed financial support are now finding themselves in financial difficulty so we are not getting the same number of grants and support we

have previously enjoyed. We now find ourselves spending a great deal of time fund raising. However as a group of volunteers, people like Gloria Wagner have dedicated many years to our organization, and we remain committed to providing a gardening experience so that young people gain gardening skills that can become a life-long experience,” according to Dr. Marien. This year 254 boys and girls registered to participate in the program. However with the wet and cold weather that dominated our spring season there were a higher number of drop-outs from the program. The weather forced organizers to delay seed distribution and change their inspection dates as well. Despite everything, there is still an excellent crosssection of flowers, fruits, and vegetables that have been grown in local gardens and which will be judged and awards handed out at a windup scheduled for later this month in Strathcona Elementar y school on Fairfield Island.

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Rick and Roxanne Neuls own and operate MEC Systems Inc. with their office located in Chilliwack. The firm produces and installs a unique system that consists of an arrangement of atomizing nozzles and flash evaporation controlled by a central control module. The Mister system uses ordinary water that has been treated, filtered and pumped up to between 600 and 1000 psi. The water is then delivered through a one-half inch stainless steel tube or flex hose. Nozzles placed at various distances along the tubing atomize the water into billions of micron sized particles which cool as well as control relative humidity. All MEC’s nozzles are a patented design and are custom made for the company’s many applications. Rick says there are a vast number of applications for this technology from government, university and private greenhouse installations for cooling and humidity control; forest industry dust suppression; dairy & poultry barn cooling, barrel rooms in wineries, humidification, restaurant and residential patio cooling; odor control; workplace cooling; and in zoos around the world. Greenhouse owners and forestry companies are both major customers of the system. The company’s main market is North America, though it has done business in South America, Europe, and Japan. From time to time, MEC is called in to do a challenging project, such as the big one they currently have underway in Venezuela. “A unit was shipped to Venezuela this past spring where it was to be installed in a power plant to help eliminate waste water. Presently the water passing through their cooling system cannot be returned to the environment because it is contaminated and has to be put in a holding pond. The water builds up in the pond and doesn’t evaporate properly. We are installing a fog system with lines 12 to 15 feet into the air. Here the water can evaporate and is no longer harmful to the environment. Another major project – this one in BC, is helping to construct a fresh water tunnel under the Fraser River near the Port Mann Bridge. “They are using our fogging equipment on the boom of the excavator grinding the rock surface,” says Rick. “Ground-off the rock is almost like cement dust and they wanted to reduce the amount of dust near the operator because it is a hazard. The fog traps the dust particles so efficiently it actually drops them to the ground. If you were to go outside on a fall evening with high humidity, the fog lying over the land is what our fog in the tunnel looks like. Rick says the previous owner of MEC did a lot of work in Japan cooling employees working at Japanese Foundries. “Where you have high temperatures you want to keep employees as comfortable as possible,” he says, noting that some wood products manufacturers do that as well. “West Fraser Timber is one that comes to mind. They have people working on a sorting table and they can get really overheated in that area. We installed what we call a “nozzle cluster” over the employees putting a curtain of fog over them keeping them cool and making for a happier environment. MEC has also used this application at Als Minerals Inc. in North Vancouver. Not all installations are of the industrial nature says Rick. “The old CPR roundhouse and turntable that was located in Yaletown, now called The Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver and used to turn the locomotives around when steam engines were in vogue on the CPR, has been converted into a theme park for kids to play in, and also contains an art gallery in the area where the locomotives used to be housed. Where the turntable once was located special lighting has been installed in the decking of the turntable and it has been equipped with misting lines. Pressure sensors activate the fog so that when someone steps on a sensor the fog blows up through the grate as high as 10 to 15 feet. Colored lights illuminate the fog produc-

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ing a variety of rainbow spectrums.” Rick outlined a recent job they did installing a ‘misting system’ in the Governor General’s greenhouse at Rideau hall in Ottawa and says it speaks well of their reputation. “They had some prized tropical plants they wanted to protect in a 1940s style hip-roof greenhouse which had been restored. They wanted a high quality fog system to humidify the room. It was one of the bigger jobs we did and is quite a feather in our cap,” he says proudly. Rick is the one who engineers, designs, and oversees all MEC installations and is also on call for all technical support. MEC had been in business for 30 years so it had a huge client base and is well known throughout North America for its top quality, high pressure misting systems.” Their expanding business continues to keeps both of them busy. “It is a challenge at times,” notes Roxanne, “but we are doing extremely well. Rick and Roxanne have made some major changes since taking over the company to make it more e-commerce friendly with their new improved web page along with their Facebook page plus connecting with other companies via Twitter and Linked-In. The Neuls acquired MEC when the previous owner, who Roxanne was helping with some emergency bookeeping help decided to sell. At that time Rick had worked at Britco Structures/Manco Homes in Agassiz for 30 years and says he felt it was time for a change. Roxanne takes care of everything to do with promoting the business, such as marketing, brochures, facebook pages and is the bookkeeper. “I love working with people,” says Roxanne, “and have been involved with many organizations over the years where I have had to do fund raising. “I worked with Chilliwack Community Services Alcohol & Drug Program for seven years, the Ann Davis Transition Society – both non-profit ventures. That gave me a lot exposure to people, raising funds from different organizations. I was also the office manager at Brothers Wood, a division of Visscher Lumber in Chilliwack where I learned how to complete cross-border papers, conduct sales and specialized inventory management. After we bought MEC, I was able to apply my previous experiences But is was a whole different world and I had a lot to learn. “MEC has turned out to be a team undertaking – a partnership between my husband and myself. It is challenging and very rewarding,” states Roxanne.

September, 2012

Beyond The Barn

The economics of food With the corn supply dramatically dropping as the worst drought in 50 years in the U.S. withers crops across huge swaths of the Midwest, predictions are that the long reaching tentacles of this weather crisis will hit grocery stores everywhere with higher prices this winter. According to economists, we could be facing a rise in food costs of 2.5 per cent to three per cent this year and three to four per cent next year for everything from cereals, flours, breads, snacks and cookies to beef, pork and poultry. Fast food chains like Tim Hortons and deli producers such as Maple Leaf Foods are already looking at price increases for some of their products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised the supply of corn downward for food, feed, ethanol and exports. Their predictions are that only 23 per cent of the corn crop will be in good con- Margaret dition, a loss of 77 per cent. Evans The U.S. livestock industry has demanded that the ethanol mandate be suspended since the skyrocketing price of corn is a threat to farmers. Feeding people and livestock is more important than putting biofuels into cars and trucks. That position is also endorsed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization which underscores the need for corn to go to food and feed markets before the gas pumps. Corn isn’t just about cornflakes. It’s the most important and widely used crop in the world. Beyond its vegetable role, it is used in taco shells, peanut butter, salad dressings, chewing gum, flour products, a wide variety of animal feeds, and many industrial products ranging from soaps, polish, and dyes to lubricants and, of course, fuels. This drought has been particularly brutal. In the spring, U.S. farmers made the biggest corn planting in 75 years, expecting record harvests. Now most of those crops lie scorched in dustbowl fields. Parts of Canada have also been hit, especially southern and eastern Ontario where rain has been 40 to 60 per cent below normal during the growing season. While parts of the Lower Mainland have had some rain this summer, as at August 26th it had been 33 days since Chilliwack had had any measurable rainfall, the last being on July 23rd and, at the time of writing, still counting. According to Roger Pannett, volunteer weather observer for Environment Canada in Chilliwack, this was the longest dry spell since the 40 days of dry weather July 8th to August 16th 1990. The driest August on record was in 1930 at 0.3 mm. The average August rainfall in the Chilliwack region is 64.8 mm.

According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the globally-averaged temperature for July this year was the fourth warmest July since record keeping began in 1880. It also marked the 36th consecutive July with a global temperature above the 20th century average. NASA scientists have no doubt global warming is the driver. Rather than an anomaly, this could be a trend. In the whole complex food web of supply and demand, threats to food production somewhere on the continent find their repercussions in local markets. So it makes total economic sense right now to start stocking up on locally grown produce in stores, farmers markets and farms that have retail outlets as a hedge against rising winter food bills. Cutting the grocery bill starts right in the kitchen. Canning fruits and vegetables has made a comeback in recent years and having canned fruits, salsas, jams and marmalades on hand is a huge cost saving. Invest in a fruit and vegetable dryer. The food will store for months and will make great snacks for kids’ lunches. Become a weekly meal planner and build your grocery list around it. Don’t shop when hungry – a sure way to overspend on snack stuff. Buy local and in season at farmers markets. With harvest in full swing, the shelves are overflowing. Buy enough to make soups and sauces and freeze them for winter use. Start storing flour now before the prices of flours, breads, and baked goods increase. Better yet, bake your own bread. Bread making is easier than many people think. Yes, it’s time-consuming but not in a hands-on way as most of the time is the yeast-rising stage. There’s nothing like the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house. Pair it up with specialty cheeses bought at a local cheese farm and a glass of B.C. wine. Cutting corners on the grocery budget might help beat down another budget – Christmas gifts. How many friends/relatives would appreciate a basket of homemade goodies preserved in the fall? And speaking of planning ahead, think of growing some winter veggies. Check the local nursery for what grows well in your area but start right now. Kale, turnips, mustard, Brussels sprouts are all fall veggies for winter harvest. Try growing herbs indoors. Or maximize the use of your greenhouse for things that grow quickly when sheltered like lettuce and spinach. Start really small, a few seeds at a time and stagger the growth. If the greenhouse gets too cold and you don’t want to run a heater, bring the produce indoors. Given weather woes and crop failures, getting a head’s up on smart shopping and storing isn’t an option any more. It’s a financial necessity.

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Funding helps promote B.C. food industry

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The B.C. government is investing $2 million to help B.C. farmers and food processors promote local foods, Agriculture Minister Don McRae announced last week. The funding will allow local businesses and organizations to launch or expand their own marketing campaigns, so different sectors of B.C.'s diverse food industry can use customized promotions specific to their market and needs. It is anticipated the funding will be particularly helpful to small-scale producers and businesses looking to promote their products. Businesses and organizations will be able to apply for matching funding from the provincial government for projects that promote local foods. Projects could include in-store promotions, social media or web campaigns, smartphone apps, traditional advertising, on-product labelling and food-tourism maps. Producers, stores, farmers markets, restaurants, processors and industry associations all will be eligible to participate. Building the local market for B.C. foods is a key commitment of government's Agrifoods Strategy, a component of the B.C. Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. Said Minister of Agriculture Don McRae: "This funding will support about 50 different campaigns throughout our province, and each one will celebrate and promote the distinct flavours of local products while at the same time increasing business opportunities and growth for B.C.'s 61,000-employee agrifoods sector." Rhonda Driediger, chair of the BC Agriculture Council added, "More British Columbians want to access local food, but do not always know how to find it. This program will encourage innovative communication tools to creatively market B.C. agriculture and food products, helping people access fresh and healthy local foods while building the market for B.C. producers."

One of the most important requirements for the long term viability of agriculture in the Fraser Valley region is an accurate Land-Use inventory which will lead to development of a future Water Demand Model. The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and the Fraser Valley Regional District are working together to update information on the land-use status of valley farming areas in order to develop an agricultural water demand model for the region. This is an ambitious project started last year and which will take two more years to complete. Land-use surveys are conducted

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during the summer to identify irrigation methodology and crop type for land parcels in the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) and other farming areas. Previous Agricultural LandUse Inventories (ALIU) conducted for individual municipalities have been an important source of information for local planning, but fail to provide a comprehensive database for the region due to the range of years inventories were conducted and their limited geographic scope. When completed the ALIU will provide a unified and consistent inventory across the Fraser Valley and will define the amount of actively farmed land in the region over a three-year period (2011-2013). The survey results will also help to improve the understanding

of the challenges and opportunities to enhance agricultural development and identify opportunities to improve landuse and resource compatibility. More importantly the survey will provide a scientific estimate of agricultural water demand for current and future scenarios, and improve the understanding of water demand patterns. It will also build upon the knowledge and experience obtained from a similar survey that determined water demand in the Okanagan basin in 2006. This project is being funded by Fraser Valley Regional District, the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the BC Ministry of Environment.

Federal foods help chicken growers enhance food safety The federal government is strengthening food safety systems on chicken farms across the country, says MP James Bezan. Speaking on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Bezan announced an investment of up to $72,500 to the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) as the organization met in Winnipeg. The CFC will use this

investment to undergo an audit of its on-farm food safety system, helping to ensure that the chicken industry follows top-notch safety procedures and practices. The CFC will then proceed to the final stage of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program. This national program follows the Hazard Analysis of Critical

Control Points (HACCP) principles to make sure that potential food safety problems are caught before products leave the farm gate. A strong, governmentrecognized food safety system will give Canadians more assurance that food products are handled safely, helping to boost farmers' bottom line. “We are committed to

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

552

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Market gardening implements including cultivators for Farm All Cub, Super Cub and 140 model tractors. Call Rob 250-395-4042. CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

REAL ESTATE 636

MORTGAGES

With all the chores around the farm, it’s good to know there’s a KIOTI tractor to get them done.

2007 HARLEY SPORTSTER

Factory custom, 74 cube (1200) big bore by Denco Cycle, Bassani pipe, windshield, sissy bar, leather bags. 27,000km, one old guy owner, $7450 obo (604)817-1945

845

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Metal Recycling Ltd.

We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

&Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ Žƌ ƚŽ ƚĞƐƚ ĚƌŝǀĞ Ă </Kd/ ƚƌĂĐƚŽƌ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ contact

Scotty 604-313-1887

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1997 Aerostar XLT sport, 3L auto, 148K, RWD, a/c, fresh aircare, runs great, $2200 obo, 604-820-8218 2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. 3 yr warranty left. $27,000. Call 604589-6032 or 604-807-6022. 2008 FORD F150 regular cab 2 whl dr 8ft box auto V6 only 14,000kms, silver $10,000 firm 604-538-4883 2008 FORD F150 regular cab 2 whl dr 8ft box auto V6 only 14,000kms, silver $10,000 firm 604-538-4883

www.KIOTI.com

3-11 wcf

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

34511 VYE RD . ABBOTSFORD

604/864-2273

320

MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

VANCOUVER TOLL FREE 604/857-2273 CHILLIWACK TOLL FREE 604/795-2273

www.caliberequipment.ca

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT SALES • PARTS • SERVICE

September, 2012

On Sale

Retail $18,990

$16,880

•45HP John Deere PowerTech™ 3-cylinder diesel engine •8F/4R Transmission •Independent 540 PTO

0% Financing for 60 Months!

On Sale

Retail $31,024

$29,890

Add a 553 Loader for $6900

John Deere 630 MoCo

Retail $30,312

•Impeller conditioner •11Ft 6In cutting width •540 RPM •Clevis Hitch w/ Std tongue •31L X 13.5 tires •Turnbuckle angle adjust. Retail $33,772

Retail $1799

12 Months No Payment No Interest! •17.5HP Single Cyl. •42-inch Mower Deck •5 Speed Gear Trans. •18-inch Turning Radius

On Sale

$1649

X300

Cash deal

Retail $3198

12 Months No Payment No Interest! •18HP •Hydro Trans. •V-Twin Kawasaki Eng •42-inch Mower Deck •Premium Series •4 YR/ 300 HR WARRANTY

On Sale

$2998

$34,700

Retail $44,950

•Side drop bale chute •Side hay Resistor •Bale counter •Gauge wheels •Makes stackable bales •Twine baler •540 RPM PTO Retail $23,404

On Sale $25,700 On Sale $28,570 Cash deal

On Sale

Only

John Deere 458 Round Baler

John Deere 328 Square Baler

John Deere 635 MoCo

•Impeller conditioner •9 Ft 9 In Cutting Width •540 RPM •Clevis Hitch w/ Std tongue •31L X 13.5 tires •Turnbuckle angle adjust.

0% Financing for 36 Months!

•2WD •Cab •115HP Tractor •5 Cyl.Turbocharged PowerTech diesel engine •16F/16R PowrReverser™ Trans •Independent 540 PTO

•75HP John Deere PowerTech™ 3-cylinder diesel engine •9F/3R SyncReverser™ Trans. •Independent 540 PTO

Add a 512 Loader for $6167

D100

5065M Tractor

0% Financing for 60 Months!

5075E Tractor

5045D Tractor

SUPERIOR QUALITY. TRUSTED TRADITION

•Elec. double Twine wrap •Gauge Wheels •Regular pickup •Makes 4X5 ft bales •DiamondTough Belts •Vertical forming chamber

On Sale $19,800

Retail $24,640

On Sale $20,780

HAY It’s a Blowout Sale! 550 1023E Cash deal

Cash deal

XUV

Tractor Only

Retail $9422

12 Months No Payment No Interest! •16HP, V-Twin, carbureted gas engine •Two range CVT •45-km/h •4WD w/ lever engagement •10.3inch ground clearance •4 wheel Ind. Suspension

On Sale

$8998

Kamloops • Kelowna • Abbotsford • Langley • Duncan

Retail $12,667

0% Financing for 48 Months! •4WD •Small Frame •22.4HP Powerful Diesel Engine •Twin Touch™ Hydro Trans. •Foldable Roll-bar •Mid & Rear PTO

On Sale

Add a H120 Loader $3599

$10,458

Toll Free 1-877-553-3373

*Offer valid from Aug 01, 2012 until Oct 26, 2012. cSubject to John Deere Financial approval and dealer participation. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-Use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use accounts will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% AIR from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on your Multi-use Account equal to 2.5% (personal use); 3.0% (commercial use) of the original amounts financed plus interest. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included and may increase price or monthly payment(s). Min purchase and finance amount may be required. See your dealer for details. Program subject to change, without notice, at any time. For purchases on your John Deere Financial Multi-use Account for personal use only. Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of $76.98 is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum until paid in full. Offer valid from Aug 01, 2012 until Oct 26, 2012. Down payment may be required. A $50.00 documentation fee may apply. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. Minimum finance amount may be required. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Additional fees may apply. Subject to John Deere Financial approval. See participating dealer for details. Program subject to change, without notice, at any time. 1.49% APR purchase financing for 4 years on Utility Tractor, model 5115M with Cab. $77,392 , plus a $50.00 documentation fee, less a down payment of $15,488.40 , at 1.49% APR, semi-annual payment is $7,744.20 for 4 years, total obligation is $61,953.60, cost of borrowing is $2,030.50 (includes foregone cash rebate of $2,000 in order to take advantage of offer).