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 Click Here for the 2008 AGM MinutesAnnual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser A Success Again!
A hungry crowd gathered at the beautiful McWilliams residence on July 19 for the extraordinary BBQ'd chicken prepared by Ted North. Although the crowd was a bit smaller than last year, the consensus is that the event was once again a success.
Al & Joyce Bradshaw - who moved to Chilliwack late last year - were on hand to hear tributes and anecdotes from their friends and neighbors. Al & Joyce lived in the area for 36 years, 24 of which were spent running Minac Lodge.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the preparations for the BBQ, and special thanks goes to Ted North for making the journey from Salmon Arm to handle the chickens in his usual outstanding style, and to Bev & Dale McWilliams for opening their property to everyone!
...And thanks to Louise Traill for the photos!
Eagle Creek School Provides Fire Practise FuelPlease click on photos for larger versions
 On Saturday May 31, Eagle Creek School was destroyed by fire. Abandoned for many years and currently owned by the Canim Lake Community Club, the decision was made to clean up the property to sell it. This provided an opportunity for a great fire practise and 3 area Fire Departments participated:  Hawkins Lake, Canim Lake, and Forest Grove.
Spectators watched as the firefighters went through various training exercises, followed by the fiery destruction of the building.
Eagle Creek School was an important part of the  community for years. For a glimpse of its history, please click here. Thanks to Bev McWilliams for the photos!
Forest Grove & Canim Lake Fire Dept. amalgamation will not affect Hawkins Lake catchment areaMay 26, 2008 - Art Dumaresq, CRD Director (Area H) has advised HLVFFA President Peter Thomson that the area for the above proposed amalgamation
includes only the present Forest Grove and South Canim catchment areas. There was concern in our association a few years ago
when South Canim wanted to expand its tax base to form a stand alone tax
supported fire dept. That was when they proposed taking half our catchment.
This time Forest Grove wants to amalgamate because they need volunteers and
South Canim will gain equipment access by becoming Forest Grove Hall 2.
For Your Info...Jenny Mason - a new neighbour whose husband is a new firefighter - is seeking people interested in forming a 1st Responder group in our coverage area. As a nurse Jenny is probably qualified but we understand training can be arranged in our area if there is interest.
If you are interested in becoming a 1st Responder, please contact Jenny (397-2232) or Bev McWilliams (397-2362). Thanks!
2008 AGM Date...The Directors would like to announce that this year's AGM will take place on Sunday, August 10 at 11AM at the fire hall.
News Archives:
Annual Newsletter (April 2008)
Directors News (January 2008)
2007 AGM Minutes
2007 Chicken BBQ
 
'...For cottagers, of course, a forest fire that's up close and personal is a less positive experience. If your cottage burns, it will not regenerate itself. Help keep your cottage safe with these fire prevention tips...'For the complete article at Cottage Life.com, please click here
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