OBSERVATORY DEBATE OVER DOGS QUESTIONS
TEMPERATURE RISING The Fraser Valley set a new record on the weekend
Rotary wants money back if project scrapped
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Access denied? Stave West a fire risk Kevin Mills
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Access to the west shores of Stave Lake is going to be limited, if not banned outright, due to extreme fire risks. The District of Mission has decided to close access to the forestry road that leads up to Stave West – a 5,000-hectare area situated in northern Mission around the west side of Stave Lake.
Security will man a gate blocking the road in order to block access from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A record will be kept of who goes in and out. “There is no need for people to be up there (overnight) other than industrial users, people at the Zajac Ranch or at the campground,” said Bob O’Neal, Mission’s director of forestry. “We currently have patrols on the week-
end and we started our security staffing as well. But we are still finding that we are having issues in the middle of the night up there.” Illegal bonfires, stolen cars, and gunfire are just some of the activities of concern ongoing in the area. O’Neal said security will be in place to man the gate by the weekend. However, the evening closure may be just the beginning.
“If conditions continue to get worse, then we’d ask for a full closure.” Provincial permission is needed to close the area altogether. He added it is likely a complete closure could come as soon as next week. If that occurs, only people going to the Zajac Ranch or the campground will be permitted to enter. Continued on 2
Feel the heat
Nitrous oxide ignites under the hood of Johnny West’s Pro Mod 57 Chevy as he hits the throttle at the start line. A second later a ball of flame shot out from the hood scoop. Mission Raceway hosted Doorwarz III from July 2-5. In the three heads-up classes, Mike Gonziola got the Pro Mod victory over Dale Pedersen. Ken Sihota defeated Paja Agatonovic and Steve Skokins won Outlaw 275. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO
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