JUNE (SUMMER) SOLSTICE – Monday, June 20th
JUNE 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
As we near the end of the 2015-2016 term of office for the current Board of Directors,
it almost feels like New Year's Eve where we reflect on the accomplishments of the
past year and make New Year's Resolutions.... and party and celebrate!
The Village has transformed from a group of individuals not entirely trusting the
process or knowing what is going on to a 'community' that has fought the fight,
become stronger, better informed, more involved and proud of where we stand today.
The gate is replaced, the roads are paved, the lift station serviced and sewers
flushed; signage is mostly installed; common areas painted; the Village well groomed;
site map installed (although still to be repaired); mailboxes settled; communication
via minutes, group mail, Village Voice and email is current, informative and
accessible; bulletin board temporarily installed at FCN visitor parking area; subleases
completed; the CFEA is in action; and mainly, Village residents seem to be enjoying
their homes and fellow residents in a spirit of togetherness.
Still some unresolved issues, yes....but they are fewer and fewer.
The last Board of Directors meeting involving the current Board will be held on
Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse.
Coming up is the AGM on June 28th to be held at 7:00 pm at the Sardis Community
Church, 45625 South Sumas Way. The AGM packages were either hand delivered by
the EVHC Board of Directors or mailed by June 6th. If any residents have questions,
please direct your emails to [email protected]. These questions will be answered
either individually or addressed to all residents prior to or during the AGM depending
on the nature of the query.
That was the good news....now the not so good news. The Board of Directors,
Committees and Residents are still grappling with solutions to some ongoing problems:
RUST STAINS - The Property Manager, Greg Flack is working with our lawyer, Delwen
Stander and the adjuster from Transformations' insurance company to do an
assessment of our rust stains. A report will be forwarded to the Village when the
assessment is completed.
DOG RUN - We have just received an email from our head lease holder, Mark Perry,
that although the long promised dog run in the area west side of the Clubhouse may
be created for a short period of time, it will at best be temporary as Platinum 3 is
under construction, and at worst, will not happen at all. This leaves the Village with
the problem of where pets can do their business. Pets must not use other resident's
lawns or the common areas to relieve themselves. Of particular note using the
roundabout and side gardens makes it unsafe and unhealthy for the Social Committee
to post their notices and for Transformations to service the area. This leaves one’s
own backyard or transporting the pet outside the complex. The pets find this a
difficult solution, but unfortunately our complex was not designed with space to allow
for a dog run on the premises. Owners using the common areas as toilets for their
pets may be held responsible.
RATS - A homeowner has recently had to have 'Pest Detectives' come to their home to
set up a program of rodent removal from their crawl space. The company did say that
bird feeders have definitely been found to contribute to attracting rodents to the
area. It is noted that most residents have considerately stopped putting out seeds to
support the attempt to curtail the rodent population visiting our homes, and we thank
you for your cooperation.
FRONT ENTRANCE TRAFFIC - Sadly, this is an ongoing issue. We still have some
residents making short cuts to the left from Camden to exit the gates, going left from
Foxridge North at roundabout to enter Camden, going left at roundabout from gate to
enter Foxridge North. Hopefully, it won't take a serious accident before those
residents get it right!
From a security perspective, we would remind residents to not let strangers follow
them through the enter gate, and wait for the gates to close after exiting so that cars
cannot enter the Village through the exit gate.
Luckily, the above issues are all solvable with just a little consideration and
thoughtfulness on the part of each of us.
Wishing you all a Happy Summer,
The Board of Directors
Englewood Village Homeowners Corporation
FACT 1:
History of Father’s Day
The original Father's Day is thought to have been founded by Sonora Dodd in Spokane,
Washington on June 19, 1910. Sonora and her five siblings were raised by their singleparent dad. She thought that since there was a Mother's Day, there should be a day to
honor fathers as well.
Around the World
Here are some dates when the day is celebrated in different countries:
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Russia - February 23
Denmark - June 5
Brazil - Second Sunday of August
Australia and New Zealand - First Sunday of September
Egypt and Syria - June 21
Indonesia - November 12
Fun Facts about Father's Day
* Sonora initially wanted the day to be on her dad's birthday which was June 5th, but
the preachers needed more time after Mother's Day to write their sermons, so the day
was moved back to the third Sunday in June.
* There was a movement in the 1930s to combine Mother's Day and Father's Day in to
Parent's Day.
* Around $1 billion is spent each year on Father's Day gifts.
* For many dads, they consider being a father the most important job they have.
FACT 2
Englewood Village Irrigation
Roy Lyonnais (our Volunteer Irrigation Controller in Chief) would like to pass on this
information to those who appreciate being kept informed:
1. Watering is for 1 hour.
2. The Front Entrance, Foxridge North and the first two houses on each side of
Camden Drive are watered every Wednesday and Saturday anytime between
12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
3. The rest of the village is watered every Thursday and Sunday anytime between
12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
FACT 3
June Solstice in Chilliwack, B.C.
is on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 3:34 PM PDT
Facts About the Summer Solstice
1. The June Solstice is also called the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the
longest day of the year in terms of daylight. This year it occurs on June 20, 2016.
2. Solstice comes from the Latin word sol, meaning ‘Sun’ and sister, meaning ‘to come to a stop
or stand still’. On the day of the June Solstice, the sun reaches its northern-most position, as seen
from the Earth. At that moment, its zenith does not move north or south as during most other
days of the year, but it stands still at the Tropic of Cancer. It then reverses its direction and starts
moving south again.
3. Even though most people consider June 21 as the date of the June Solstice, it can happen
anytime between June 20 and June 22. June 22 Solstices are rare – the last June 22 Solstice in
UTC time took place in 1975 and there won’t be another one until 2203.
4. The earliest sunrise of the year doesn’t happen on this day. The earliest sunrise takes place
days before the June Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also not usually the hottest day of
the year. That usually comes a few weeks or sometimes a month after the Solstice. This is
because it takes time for the oceans and landmasses to warm up, which allow for higher air
temperatures. This phenomenon is called the delay or lag of the seasons.
5. The June Solstice is the only day of the year when all locations inside the Arctic Circle
experience a continuous period of daylight for 24 hours.
6. The June or Summer Solstice is celebrated around the world. Many cultures celebrate the day
with feasts, picnics, dance and music.
SECURTY COMMITTEE
The Security Committee would like to say thank you to everyone who attended our
recent Emergency Preparedness Meeting. We participated in excellent “hands on”
activities! Who knew fire suppression could be so challenging!
Some of the positive comments included:
• “I went home and sorted out my garage and removed items that should not be
there!”
• “I went out and purchased one or more fire extinguishers now I know what type
to have in my residence.”
• “I now know what to look for when deciding whether to enter a building after an
earthquake has taken place.”
We are fortunate to have such an experienced educator in Jim McDonald from the
Chilliwack Fire Department. Mr. McDonald has truly experienced disaster
preparedness first hand all over the world. What a wealth of knowledge he
possesses. If you were not aware, Mr. McDonald does presentations for us on his
own time without compensation!
We are grateful to those of you who have come out to support our efforts here in
the Village. Preparedness helps make us a stronger community.
We will have another “hands on training” on first aid skills using what you have in
your home to use in times of emergency. Stay tuned for a date soon! Our final
activity will involve an actual “mock disaster” where we put all of the skills we
have learned into practice.
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
The Green Thumb Information post!
Here we are again enjoying the pleasures of summer... and along with that the joys of gardening. Our Village is looking better than ever - not perfect - yet,
but improving to be sure! The trees and bushes are maturing, and they give us
this wonderful feeling of being settled in...
Many owners made the decision to purchase the 'Mulch Application' package... and
because this proved to be such a success the same package will be offered again in
the Fall... EVHC will notify the residents well in advance... Mulch is a great way
to keep weeds down... and feed your plants.
In this edition of the Village Voice, The Green Thumb is making an appeal for a
few volunteers to help a person or two who are in need of beating back the black
berry bushes that are climbing their fence and threatening to invade their
backyard...
It appears that Canada Lands are back-logged and are unable to do this for us, and
suggested that we do it ourselves. Should you feel up to it I am sure these people
would be very grateful and it will also be a great way to get to know more of your
wonderful neighbours!
If interested in helping out, please can contact, or knock on the door of:
Lise Rohead
45892 South Foxridge Cr.
604 769 0208
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Coffee morning was well attended with 23 attending in May and slightly lower
numbers in June. Card nights were held for both men & women. Ladies Card Night
has seen an increase in numbers hosting three tables all playing different games,
some old favorites & introducing some new games. You don’t need card playing
experience to play just enthusiasm to learn new games & chat with your
neighbours.
The Car Rally & Poker Run was a big success with 24 cars registered & by all
reports there is a desire to hold another one next year. Congratulations to trophy
winners Laura & Gary Kenyon.
May’s Happy Hour had a good attendance with 40 attendees. The 50/50 draw was
very successful in contributing towards our share of a new Barbeque.
The Garage Sale had 24 homes opening their garages to part with a wide
variety of goods & treasures. Over 140 cars came through the gates, speaks well
for our advertising. Warmer weather would have helped but all in all, another
success. The After-Party was well attended even with the move to the club house
due to the cool weather. Congratulations to Jim Duff the winner of the Meat draw.
The Social Committee wants to thank all those who volunteered to help with the
garage sale & for all the participants: sellers, buyers or patient home owners. Your
feedback is essential to future success of this event. Please respond to the survey
to be sent to you shortly.
The last Happy Hour until September is June 24th “Here Comes Summer”. Three
(3) meat draws are planned at this event.
Coffee Morning & Happy Hour are on summer break until September. Card nights
will continue in July & August.
This is Dooley, our 2 year old Welsh terrier. He is on watch 24 hours a day, and lets us
know whenever something is creeping around. He is hoping his raccoons come back
for another visit so that he can prove to his humans he is earning his room and board.
Brian and June Farquhar
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We would love to feature your pet for “Pet of the Month”. Please send all information
to [email protected]. (For your pet, please send a photo and short write-up. If you
do not know how to send photos, just let us know and we can arrange a photo shoot).
Submitted by: Lise Rohead
Here is one of my old time favorites because it is so easy to make:
Easy Curried Chicken:
1/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp. liquid honey
2 tbsp. Patak's curry paste (you can find it in all grocery stores around here)
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp Dijon grainy mustard
4 boneless breasts of chicken
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl then pour over the breasts of chicken in a
baking dish. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
Have a favourite recipe and are willing to share it? Just send it along to
[email protected] to publish in a future Newsletter.
Every month the Village Voice will run a contest open to all residents (except those on the
Communications Committee) based on one of the themes – who am I, what am I, or where am
I. Clues to the puzzle will be given every month until someone guesses correctly. If you think
you know the answer, email Dale Dearden at [email protected]. The first correct answer
received will win a small prize and, of course, bragging rights (your name and answer will
appear in print in the following edition). You can send in as many guesses as you wish.
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CLUE #1
Do you know where I am?
CLUE #2
I am nestled among places named for a fish, a war, and a chap from Minnesota.
Note: entries should be specific - Canada/the U.S./Ontario, etc. will not do. If no correct
answer is received, a third clue will follow in July’s edition.
Please note that this must be only personal items, and not a commercial venture. The
Village is mandated not to become involved in any way in the promotion or
advertisement of commercially marketed products of any type. As requested by
several residents, we have also added a "Recommendations" section. Please note that
these are resident recommendations only. They are not Board approved or
solicitations from corporations. If you have items that you are interested in buying,
selling, trading, or a recommended service, please send a short description and
contact information to [email protected] and we will add to the next newsletter.
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RESIDENT LOOKING FOR:
Handyman wanted! Is there anybody out there who could help me with a few
things around the house both inside and outside? For instance, I need to get
curtain rods put up in 2 rooms. I have all the hardware already. Also, I would like
to get my garden fence art put up. I don't have any nails though. Something else I
would like is to install crown moulding in both bedrooms. Also I would like to
install cupboards in the laundry room above the washer/dryer. Of course, I am
quite willing to recompense you for your time and materials. Please call me at:
604 846-8017 or email me at: [email protected]
SIDING, POWER WASHING, INTERIOR CLEANING, WINDOWS & GUTTERS
West Cleaning Services
Owner/Operator: Ricardo
604-845-4998
 six neighbours on Camden Drive have used Ricardo’s services
 reasonable rates, friendly, punctual, honest
SHUTTLE AND COURIER SERVICE
Scott Shuttle and Courier Service
Owner/Operator: Gerry Scott
604-791-2709
 he will drive from Chilliwack and surrounding areas to Vancouver Airport,
cruise ship areas, and ferry service
 rates are reasonable and he is reliable
GUTTER CLEANING, HOUSE POWER WASHING, PAINTING
Dan, Dan, the Gutter Manager
Owner/Operator: Dan Brixhe
604-892-9019
 he does an excellent job on power washing the house, patio, driveway for a
reasonable price
 very thorough and takes pride in his work
 he will also do painting, gutter cleaning, install leaf guard in your gutters
PET GROOMING
Englewood resident: Carol Dickey 604-798-9104 or 604-846-5446
 Java and Roo were both groomed by Carol Dickey, a groomer right here in our
own Englewood Village.