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Death of door-to-door delivery deals harsh blow Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Reaction in Chilliwack to the Canada Post decision to phase out door-to-door mail delivery and rely on community mailboxes has been swift. Elimination of urban delivery over a five-year stretch will be a blow to certain segments of the community. The elderly, shut-ins and those with mobility issues are likely going to face challenges just accessing these community mailboxes. “I feel sorry for veterans who are incapacitated and can’t get out, especially in winter,” said Jim Harris, founder of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society. “It’s going to be hazardous for some to get their mail and will add hardships. I understand that Canada Post has to run a business, but it shouldn’t be on the backs of those who really need door-to-door service.” The delivery cuts and stamp increases are part of a new five-point plan by Canada Post Corporation to cut losses and streamline operations. It cites declining use of postal mail – a billion fewer pieces of mail were delivered last year compared to 2006 – as households shift to online bill payments and other digital communication. The price of stamps will also go up from 63 to 85 cents each if bought in booklets, or $1 for individual stamps. It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which Canada Post says will be shed by attrition, as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years. “With its current labour costs, Canada Post has a much higher cost structure than its competitors in the private sector have,” Canada Post said in a press release. “This is simply not sustainable.” The reduced workforce and other changes are expected to save a combined $700 to $900 million per year.

UFV campus planner Craig Toews (second from right), along with (from left) MLA Laurie Throness, MLA John Martin, advanced education minister Amrik Virk, and president of BW Global Structures Inc. Timothy Kendrick stand inside UFV’s three-storey greenhouse during a tour of the new Agriculture Centre of Excellence on Thursday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Ministers hail B.C.’s centre for agri excelKatie Bartel The Progress The B.C. Minister of Advanced Education has fielded several questions as to why the University of the Fraser Valley was chosen for the Agriculture Centre of Excellence. His response: “Why not UFV?” Amrik Virk, minister of advanced education, toured UFV’s not-yet-completed demonstration barn and the stateof-the-art greenhouse facilities Thursday morning. With roofers working over-

head and diggers outside, Virk listed off several farming statistics to the agriculture students, fellow politicians, UFV dignitaries, and media touring with him. The five per cent of agricultural land reserve (ALR) that’s based in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Okanagan produces 85 per cent of the province’s total farming revenue. Of that, over 50 per cent comes from Chilliwack. “Rather than ask ‘Why here?’ I ask ‘Why not here?’” said Virk. “What better place to put a centre of excellence.” The provincial government

contributed $1 million to the $2.5 million facility last April. The 783-square-metre demonstration barn will simulate larger facilities on a much smaller scale giving students hands-on practical experience, as well as providing an important research tool for animal care. The barn will house poultry, pigs, cows and horses. One side will be heated for the poultry and pigs, and the other side kept cold for the cattle. There’s going to be broilers and wide automatic nests for the free-run chicken and turkeys, as

well as grower rooms and farrowing nurseries for the swine. On the cattle side, there will be a single milking pit equipped with all the high-end equipment of a large dairy farm. “When students come in here, instead of milking 500 cows, they’ll be milking one, but with all the latest technology,” said Paul Gumprich, head of the livestock department at UFV. “This is a barn like something you might have seen back in the 1950s with family farms that had everything.”

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Coulter excluded from first meeting by mistake Katie Bartel The Progress Tuesday’s school board meeting was almost a comedy of errors. After being prematurely sworn into office last week, newly elected Chilliwack school trustee Dan Coulter had to sit out of Tuesday’s board meeting. But was that also a mistake? According to section 137(1) of the Local Government Act, a can-

didate cannot be given their oath of office until the nine-day period for a judicial recount has passed following the official release of election results. The City released the results on Dec. 2, which meant the earliest Coulter could be sworn in is Dec. 12. “We did not realize this at the time, so we gave him his oath at the board meeting immediately following the election,” on Dec. 3,

said board chair Walt Krahn. City officials notified the school district of its mistake Tuesday. But they, too, were mistaken. According to section 135 of the Local Government Act, where no application for judicial recount has been received, a trustee who’s been declared elected may take the oath of office on the 10th day after the close of general voting. There was no application for recount.

That means Coulter could have been sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting after all given the election closed Nov. 30. “Byelections don’t happen often; this is new territory for us,” said Krahn. “In the zeal of getting rolling, sometimes things may go amiss. “But we had to err on the side of caution.” And so, Coulter spent the threehour meeting not sitting around

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the table with fellow trustees, but watching from the sidelines in the public viewing area – not able to vote or even comment on the proceedings. He said, while initially disappointed, it wasn’t a big deal. “It’s one meeting,” he said. “I’ll be sitting in on a lot of meetings.” Coulter will officially retake the oath today. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

School board turns down funding for RCMP academy Katie Bartel The Progress

About 40 cadets from the 147 Airwolf Squadron, including mascot Bruno, marched into the drill hall for the centennial celebration of the Princess Armouries on Tuesday evening. The cadets meet every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the 100-year-old building, located at 45707 Princess Ave. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year and the Air Cadet program is open to youth ages 12 to 18. For more info, call 604-792-0315, or go to www.147airwolf.ca. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Fire leaves Agassiz family without a home Jessica Peters Black Press An Agassiz family of six is in need of a home for the holidays. Their house was completely destroyed by fire Monday afternoon, despite a rapid response from three surrounding fire departments. Immediately, community members began looking for ways to help the family. A relative of the displaced family said the most pressing need will be a place a stay. They have four young children and several pets. “Social services will only put

them up for three days, then they told them to go to a shelter,” Carol Perry, the children’s grandmother wrote in an email from Ontario. “If anyone knows any place available for them to rent that would be great.” The family was renting a mobile home on Wells Road, and have chickens, pigs, a pony, a dog and a cat. “They just really need to find a place to live,” Perry said. “Once they get that, they will be okay.” She added she’s just sent out her grandchildren’s Christmas presents.

The children are twin girls aged seven, a nine year old boy and a four year old boy. The children attend Kent elementary school in Agassiz, and that school’s principal announced on Tuesday they will be accepting donations for the family. “One of our families needs our help,” Chris Wejr wrote on the school’s Facebook page. “Yesterday, one of our families’ homes on a farm burnt down. They are all safe but sadly lost everything. They are currently living in a hotel until Thursday but are looking for a place to

live/rent on a farm.” He asked that if people want to donate gently used clothing and household items, they could drop off at the school. The twins are a size 7/8, the older boy is a size 10 and the younger boy is a size 6/7. Three fire halls (Agassiz, Seabird and Popkum) were on scene Monday afternoon, trying to knock down the flames at the Wells Road mobile home. The fire was caused by an older electrical heater, said Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer. “It was going all day, every day,” he said.

The RCMP Youth Academy will not be receiving financial assistance from the Chilliwack school district. A motion presented by school trustee Heather Maahs to donate $100 per Chilliwack student attending the academy for the 201314 school year was defeated at Tuesday’s school board meeting. Despite the experience, and successes the Chilliwack-based academy has had for Chilliwack students, board members did not feel it worthy to fund. “Slippery slope” and “can of worms” were used to describe the act of funding an outside agency. “We cannot start funding agencies; it will become never-ending,” said trustee Silvia Dyck. “As much as I am absolutely convinced this is indeed a worthwhile program… I can’t see this as the right thing to do. I must remind myself as a trustee that I need to look at what benefits the most students.” In a last-ditch attempt to convince her colleagues, trustee Maahs tried rewording the motion, making it $100 student bursaries rather than donations. But to no avail. Maahs, shaking her head, was clearly disappointed. “This is, make no mistake, an educational program… and it’s in trouble,” she said. The RCMP Youth Academy is a grueling, eight-day program for grades 11 and 12 students who aspire to a career in policing. Held over spring break at Stillwood Camp in Columbia Valley, 50 students from several school districts are selected to participate. Of that, approximately six to eight are from Chilliwack annually. The cost for students is $400. “For us to give $100 per student, $600 to $800 total is a mere pittance,” said Maahs. “If this is the last year this flies, and we as a board are voting against it, it will be a really, really sad day for all of us.” The motion was defeated with only Maahs and Wiens in support. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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Guilt card played on gangsters Jeff Nagel Black Press In a new bid to shatter B.C.’s gang culture, police are now targeting what they think is the soft underbelly of hardened gangsters – their guilt at the anguish they may cause loved ones if they die. Posters, videos and radio messages released Wednesday depict grieving children at the graves of gunned-down gangsters, including a tiny blonde girl leaving behind a card that says “I miss you Daddy.” It ends with the tag line “Wouldn’t you rather she look up to you?” One video shows a girl sitting on a swing above the covered corpse of her gangster father. The campaign dubbed End Gang Life, complete with a website at www.endganglife.ca, is the latest brainchild of Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU). Officers with the anti-gang unit say violent criminals have no fear of jail nor often their own death, but may be swayed at the thought of causing pain to those they love. A quarter of gang-related murder victims in the past eight years were parents, Houghton said. “No child should have to grow up without their parents because of gangs and organized crime.” It’s no coincidence the campaign is rolling out just before Christmas. “We know that families and friends gather during this season,” said Chief Supt. Dan Malo, the CFSEU’s head. “We hope that

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He didn’t have statistics on gang-related homicides across the Lower Mainland, but said gang violence is “heading towards historical lows” compared to the spike in gangland mayhem of 2007-2008. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said she doesn’t read too much into the jump in murders in Surrey or focus on city-by-city statistics. “It could be Surrey one year and another place the next,” she said, adding the issue has to be considered regionally. “The crime rate is at a historic low,” Anton added. The CFSEU plans to roll out new posters and other media every four months over two years. Anton urged caring family and friends to press the gangsters to leave the lifestyle. “Let’s have families tell their gang members to get out of there. You get killed, you leave behind your family, you leave behind the people who love you.”

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Another battle may be brewing at Cultus Lake. Cultus Lake Park Board has been deliberating back and forth on whether or not to grant its commercial leaseholders 12-month or six-month occupancy of their caretaker/security suites. In a bid to streamline the rules so that both waterfront and nonwaterfront businesses alike would be able to protect their property from vandals or thieves, the board passed a resolution in April making caretaker suites a yearround option. The commercial leaseholders would pay $1,650 each per year with 12-month occupancy of the residential suites. There are five businesses in the Cultus Lake Park with built-in residential components, known as caretaker/ security suites. Two of the five are waterfront commercial leaseholders, including Beach Buoy Leisure Rentals and Main Beach Boat Rentals. Park board meeting minutes show that commissioner Owen Skonberg has objected to residential suites contained within lakefront ventures back to 2005 — even before he was elected as a park board commissioner. At that time Skonberg questioned the lease transfer at Main Beach Boat Rentals, “and expressed concern that a residence not be allowed within this commercial building,” according to the minutes. Part of his concern, he later said was that it was a “give-away” to the waterfront businesses at an annual commercial lease rate of $1,650. Fast forward to 2013, and that effort continues. Led by Commissioner Skonberg, the matter was first brought back in May of this year for reconsideration by the Park Board, but it failed to get a majority vote. Some are now saying this is where the matter should have stayed. Last month, Commissioner Skonberg brought it back again for reconsid-

caretaker suite lease conditions, coupled with the impact of rising parking fees at Main Beach, means his business is “really suffering.” Losing 12-month occupancy rights also hurts his ability to protect the building and docks during the winter, and the board also loses the extra security of having a pair of eyes trained on the park, as well as funds from the reduced lease rates. “After settling a fiveyear lawsuit with the Park Board in 2009, my business reopened with such promise,” he said. “It has unfortunately turned into a complete nightmare again.” The way the rules work now, only two Park

said. Asked if the waterfront businesses were being discriminated against as a result, the chair quickly rejected that notion. “That’s false. What occurred about a decade ago is that staff and board made these nebulous agreements with some commercial leaseholders. The root cause is that it was never written down in a definitive contract. We’re dealing with the fallout from a lack of definition. It is our hope we will be able to enter into properly negotiated leases.” But Main Beach Boat Rental owner Geoff Kosub said he didn’t agree about the absence of discrimination. This dispute over

eration — again, but this time it passed with commissioners Skonberg, Charlotte Hall, Sacha Peter and Carleton Toews voting in favour of reopening the matter, and reverting to six-month occupancy for the two waterfront businesses. Park Board Chair Sacha Peter said the real focus of the board was on the lease rates, not residential occupancy, and the second reconsideration motion was aimed at that clarification. The earlier motion was “ambiguous” and until the Park Board negotiates “definitively signed leases,” with its commercial leaseholders, that ambiguity will remain a factor, Peter

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CULTUS from page 7 Board commissioners are voted in by Cultus Lake residents, while seven are elected by Chilliwack residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the problem is there is no political accountability in the current set-up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes no sense,â&#x20AC;? said Kosub. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just further proof that we need more than two of the seven Park Board members voted in locally.â&#x20AC;? Commissioner Bob McCrea said when the Park Board finds itself

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Ryder Lake residents who hoped to resurrect home mail delivery in their neighbourhood face a tough task. Just as they voiced concerns this week about the vulnerability of community mailboxes (Mail box thefts prompt call for action, Progress, Dec. 11), Canada Post was announcing an end to home delivery for the one-third of Canadians who still receive it. The move is part of a major restructuring plan that the Crown corporation will unfold over the next five years. When done, Canada Post will have 8,000 fewer employees, charge more to deliver mail, and further “streamline” its operations. The move will save the corporation between $700 million and $900 million, it said. But it likely won’t win many fans in places like downtown Chilliwack, where door-to-door personal delivery will be replaced by community mailboxes. For the majority of Chilliwack residents, particularly those living in Sardis, community mailboxes have been a fact of life for decades. In fact, all new subdivisions are served by community mailboxes. From Canada Post’s position, the units provide a safe and secure location for mail and packages, but at a fraction of the cost of home delivery. Residents like those in Ryder Lake, who say their mailboxes have been broken into regularly, are not so sure. Indeed, a recent CBC investigation found that since 2008 there have been more than 4,800 cases in B.C. where community mailboxes were broken into or vandalized. Certainly there are instances in Chilliwack, particularly this time of year. The extent of mail thefts a few years ago so galvanized the community, it prompted an angry town hall meeting. Canada Post has since taken several steps to improve security, including making community mailboxes more secure. But no system is perfect. Canada Post urges residents to empty their mailboxes regularly, and watch what they send through the mail. That’s advice more of us will have to get used to. The community mailbox is here to stay. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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Remembering Nelson Mandela’s dignity and humanity We may never see the likes of Nelson Mandela again. With his passing last week Mandela, affectionately known by his Xhosa clan name Madiba, became a giant of the ages, a man whose struggles, vision, persistence, defiance, sacrifice, humanity and humility, personified the innate goodness that defines the very best of the human spirit. A Xhosa born in 1918 to the Thembu royal family, he was the epitome of the freedom fighter, a man whose struggle to stamp out South Africa’s oppressive and cruel apartheid rule landed him a 27 year jail sentence, 18 years of which were spent in the notorious Robben Island prison. I remember those years, largely because my brother had emigrated from England to Johannesburg in 1966 where he spent the next 30 years in business before retiring to Durban.

But it came with a cost. Being a young white guy with a wife and daughter, he quickly learned to align with white society, barricade the house in Fort Knox style, sleep with a gun under his pillow, and associate with blacks only as servants. Family arguments about the appalling policies of the apartheid Margaret government failed EVANS to budge his position. But in retrospect, he was protecting the safety and survival of his family. Speaking out against the system or associating with black Africans would lead to alienation, immediate loss of work, or quite likely far worse. Then along came Mandela. Controversial, charismatic,

a man on a mission, Mandela went from prisoner to president in just four years. Immediately on his release from prison in 1990, he went on an international tour to meet world leaders and seek their support for an end to apartheid. Canada had already stepped up to the plate even before Mandela’s release and stood tall on a principal, shoulders above other leading nations. Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney openly opposed apartheid, introduced legal and economic sanctions against South Africa, and argued with the U.K. and the U.S. to follow suit. In 1993, the same year Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize with South Africa’s President de Klerk for trailblazing a new democracy for the country, former PM Kim Campbell lifted the trade sanctions at Mandela’s

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A healthy ecosystem has value Thanks to Alina Konevski for reporting about the FVRD recent meeting “FVRD requests Kinder Morgan accountability.” The FVRD staff questionnaire requesting specific information on impacts and protection against damage to our health, water, air, food production, biodiversity and other local common resources; is a start on some real answers. I noticed some attention was paid to the Cheam Lake Wetlands Park in the Popkum area within the questions that will be sent to the TransMtn Kinder Morgan pipeline company. I strongly believe that this particular wetlands area, among apparently 1,000 other wetlands identified within the TransMtn/ Kinder Morgan proposed twinned pipeline pathway needs to be proactively protected. Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park is a beautiful refuge for so many species and for people alike. This Cheam Lake Park is a vibrant, unique “well known biodiversity hot spot in the Fraser Valley” as noted by the Coquitlam, professional registered biologist, Pamela Zevit in a Cheam Lake Wetlands 2008 Bioblitz document which identifies a vast array of plants, birds, amphibians, reptile

species; many of which are endangered. I have recently noticed that there have been many TransMtn/ KinderMorgan media events set up at local Chamber of Commerce Groups in communities along the pipeline route to promote the socalled financial benefit in this twinning. Apparently, there is money to be made… by some people. The urgency is tangible. In a timely manner, more Canadians are beginning to realize the potential wealth in many of our unnoticed ecosystems. Fortunately too, biologists are measuring these immense values of ecosystems. In a published report that I recently requested from a UFV Biology professor, a group of biologists have revealed some interesting statistics. They took on the daunting task of analyzing “The Value of the World’s Ecosystems Services and Natural Capital” These 13 scientists from various American universities have evaluated “the services of ecological systems and the natural capital stocks that produce them, which are critical to the functioning of the earth’s life support system”. After evaluating various ecosystems; their functions and services

and then transferring that data through related comparisons to monetary value; the various ecosystems have been pro-rated in order of their wealth of service value. As a retired elementary teacher, I fondly remember the water cycle science discussions with my former students. I too, was surprised along with the students that wetlands acted as sponges during flooding; provided primary cleansing of waterways passing through to aquifers; slowed down rapid run-off; estuary regions for all sorts of species; fish spawning regions (a nursery for many species in general). Well then, I was not surprised to learn that after this “Natural Capital” analysis, that wetlands comes out as the top income earner (my label) in dollar value to the community and to the planet. Even ahead of rain forests! Wetlands provide $14,785 per hectare per year in services value, according to this study. The Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park area of 93 hectares has consequently provided $1,375,005 in natural capital stock, yearly. It will probably continue to do so, if we protect this region. Wendy Major

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Water strategy needed in Chilliwack I would like to thank Mayor Sharon Gaetz for highlighting her concern with Cheam landfill and let her know that any operation that has the potential to release toxic pollutants into our local waterways is a concern to us at the WaterWealth Project. However, this does not address the questions that are being asked by local residents about the proposal to locate a new toxic waste recycling/ disposal operation in a flood plain next to the Fraser River. To be clear, our issue is not with the purpose of the facility – we agree that it is important for hazardous waste to be kept out of landfills and dealt with by experienced

professionals. Our issue is with the location, with it being so close to the Fraser, in a known floodplain. We are also concerned with the way the city is dealing with the issue, in particular, not respecting the requests of Sto:lo Nation to review the proposal, nor allowing the opportunity for the public to learn more about the implications of this decision and have the opportunity for their legitimate questions to be answered. When dealing with the chlorine issue earlier in the year, Mayor Gaetz herself commented to The Progress (article dated February 12th) on the importance of seeing the science behind the decision:

“They have to demonstrate to our community that this decision for chlorination is sciencebased.” She also noted the importance of giving local residents an opportunity to hear and talk about issues that affect water. Based on such a comment we can only assume the mayor anticipated such a reaction to the current council decision, which begs the question, why wasn’t there an attempt for more proactive public discussion? And while we recognize that the city followed the strict definition of the Local Government Act in terms of public notice, it seems reasonable to query the sufficiency of

sticking to this low bar in circumstances where there could be a serious risk to a critical community asset, like the Fraser River, and where there is a need to consult with First Nations whose rights and title are directly impacted by the decision. Perhaps what this issue most clearly highlights is a serious problem with our current planning system and the critical need for a comprehensive watershed governance plan for our region. Developing such a plan could be jointly lead by local governments, First Nations, and community members and would allow us to

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Chilliwack’s annual Polar Bear Plunge isn’t just about starting the new year with a splash. It’s also about getting to know a segment of the community often marginalized. For six years BC Teen Challenge has been organizing the annual New Year’s Day swim at Cultus Lake Main Beach with the aim of developing relationships and a rapport with the community it resides. “We want to get as much exposure in Chilliwack as possible through this event,” said Lance Marais, BC Teen Challenge network and provincial outreach coordinator. Teen Challenge is a 12-month, residential, outreach program for adults struggling with addiction. The men’s facility in Yarrow was opened in 2002. And over the years, hundreds have graduated from the Christian-based program. But it’s the post-graduation where the broader community is needed. Studies show community relationships are key for people overcoming addiction – and that those without community are likely to relapse. “We want to put things in place where our students will actually have a community to go back into,” said Marais. “We want to develop relationships with businesses so they’ll take people on board, train them, and teach them.” The organization has built a strong reputation within the church community, but wants to expand to the entire community. It hopes this year’s plunge will achieve just that. “This event is about giving people who don’t know about Teen Challenge an opportunity to find out about what we do, what our future goals are, and how we want to help our current students integrate back into the community with a transitional plan,” said Marais. “The more people we get out to

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Eliza Telford, a Grade 5 student at Vedder elementary, came up with the idea of selling gold stars as a way of raising money for those affected by the Philippines typhoon last month. School mates (from left to right) Kylie Trafton, Morgan Arnold, Mikaela Stolz, Sydney Ma, and Liisa Kauppi helped with the fundraiser. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Gold stars and global caring at Vedder The Progress A Christmas tree in the front lobby at Vedder elementary is adorned full of gold stars. At first glance, the construction paper cutouts just look like another festive decorating idea. But look a little closer, and the world of giving opens up. Each star has a name on the front and a wish on the back – all for the children and families affected by the massive typhoon that ripped through the Philippines last month. Grade 5 student Eliza Telford doesn’t have family or friends in the Philippines, and she didn’t know much about the country, but the thought of losing her

home, or worse, the people she loved was too much. She had to do something. “People have lost their lives, and their homes, and their pets, and their toys; I thought why not help them get new stuff, and food obviously,” said Eliza. After brainstorming with her teacher, Eliza came up with the idea of selling gold stars for the school’s Christmas trees. One plain star for $1 or a fancy one for $10. She formed a crew of classmates to draw and cut out the stars, attach hanging hooks, design posters, get the word out by going from classroom to classroom, make announcements on the school P.A. system, and sales. In two weeks the initiative has

raised close to $400. It’s also done so much more. It’s broadened the minds of the entire student body, from kindergarten to Grade 6, opened them up to the global world, to a world that isn’t as fortunate as the one these Chilliwack kids live in. “A lot of them don’t have the things we have,” said Grade 5 student Mikaela Stolz, who helped with the project. “It felt really, really good helping these people get better lives.” Some of the messages hugging the trees include, Anastasia: “I wish they could buy a turkey.” Kaiden: “I wish for you to have a good life.” Linden: “I wish you could have

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the Cherokee is capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the highway. The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commuters and the handling is crisp and sure-footed, more like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler family but this newly developed, smaller version is wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD model to the most expensive AWD trim. For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt for passing and highway runs.

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Janet McGarry warned: “NASCAR inspired highways will only lead to more fatalities.” Currently, 100 km/h is the maximum on most freeways, while 110 km/h is posted on the Coquihalla Highway and parts of the Okanagan Connector. Vernon resident Brian Romaine made an interesting suggestion: “My view is that the speed sign should have a range of speed, for example instead of say 100 km/h, make it 80 to 100 MAX. From a psychological point of view, the driver then sees the lower speed and perhaps would have less of a fixation on the max speed limit. Speed limits should be assessed by the experts to be safe for that particular highway and not necessarily increased.” Variable speed limits are used throughout Europe and seem effective. The maximum limits are posted on overhead electronic signs, which change to reflect environmental conditions and congestion. It is a recognition that speed alone is not the major cause of road carnage but excessive speed combined with over-driving the weather/road conditions does kill. The provincial government is currently reviewing posted limits and Jack Dubberly believes Victoria should hike them forthwith. “If the roads are better engineered, cars are safer . . . . then why not increase the speeds to that “average comfortable speed” that everyone is travelling at when the police are not looking? “The police can spend more time looking for bad drivers rather than speeding drivers and maybe the general driving public will then respect them more.” Transportation Minister Todd Stone will give BC residents an opportunity to express their views a series of eight regional public forums between now and Jan. 24, 2014. For details go to http:// engage.gov.bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Mazda bagged three of twelve “Best New” 2014 model year category awards just announced by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The triple award sweep (Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport and Mazda6) had to taste extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in a field of over fifty vehicle entries. This also positions Mazda with three (of the final eight) contenders for overall 2014 Canadian Car of the Year.

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forms, an impressive total of nine trophies over its ten year history. The Mazda6 is also a repeat winner, with previous category wins in 2009, 2005 and 2004, its introductory year. Both the new Mazda3 and Mazda6 are now SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles and offer outstanding fuel economy. This was also a good awards event for General Motors, the recipient of two AJAC trophies in very different vehicle categories. In addition to

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/^/ Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/I04), 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA), 2014 Acadia FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,600/$1,650), PPSA and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡1.5%/0%/1.9% lease APR available for 36/48/48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 4X4 Crew Cab 1SA/2014 Terrain FWD 3SA and 2014 Acadia FWD 3SA O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. 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Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 GMC Terrain or Acadia delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ‡*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 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Mazda comes in at the top in the Best New Pickup Award, the 2014 Corvette Stingray was also voted the Best New sports Performance Car. “This is a monumental step for the Chevrolet brand and the first all-new Corvette, since the first Corvette ... we couldn’t be prouder of it,” said Rob Assimakopoulus, GM Director of Marketing, during his acceptance speech. The other double-award winning manufacturer was continued on page 31

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Kia. The Best New Family Car under $30,000 award went to the revamped Kia Soul. A new and softer rendition of its offbeat five-door wagon-like design plus

$16,749 numerous other refinements helped the surprisingly practical Soul out-perform the competition. The new Kia Sorento notched an even more impressive victory, as it was achieved in a highly competitive light-luxury SUV/CUV

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Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,665/$1,715/$1,765 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from December 3, 2013 to January 31, 2014 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before November 30, 2013 who purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). 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Bardock adds size to Chiefs blueline Off the ice, the newest Chilliwack Chief is a mellow, laid back guy. Cody Bardock is easy to get along with, happy to roll with whatever’s going on. But there is one thing that gets the Lethbridge native riled up. Losing. He loathes it. So when his Trail Smoke Eaters found themselves in an early-season tailspin that left them well out of the Interior conference playoff picture, the 20-year-old defenceman asked for a trade. The Smoke Eaters were happy to oblige. Sort of. They sent him to Chilliwack in return for Brandon Volpe and future considerations. Perhaps Bardock should have been more specific in his trade request. From the 7-24-2-1 Smokies to the 7-22-1-2 Chiefs, he merely moved from one cellar dweller to another. At least that’s the surface view. But the veteran D-man said the two places are worlds apart. “They (Trail) were 17 points out of a playoff spot when I was traded here, and Chilliwack was only six

In the five games since points out,” he explained. “Plus, the coach there had Bardock’s arrival, the put all the 20 year olds on Chiefs have given up 27 the wire and he was start- goals (5.4 per game). An optimist would hope ing to ship everyone out that the newcomer settles anyways.” Bardock’s debut was an in and learns the sysinteresting one. He suited tems, defense pairings get cemented and things up for a Nov. 30 eventually tighten up. match against the Bardock sees too Penticton Vees, much talent for it not one in which the to happen. Chiefs coughed up “We have a ton of nine goals against. talent,” he said. “It’s “I was a litjust a matter of contle nervous at sistency. That’s the first, but it was big problem for us.” a good, excited Though he has kind of nervous,” Cody eight points (four Bardock said. “I’m an older guy who’s BARDOCK goals) in 16 games this year, Bardock been around a bit, said he plays best in so nerves aren’t his own zone. too much to worry about.” “I’m a big guy who plays Bardock is the second 20-year-old blueliner Chiefs physical and moves the general manager Harvey puck well,” said the blueSmyl has acquired this liner who’s listed at six-footseason, along with Shay five and 215 pounds. “The offense isn’t my go-to, but Laurent. Smyl’s also brought it’s been working this year, in a new goalie, Spencer so hopefully that continTremblay, trying to solve ues.” Bardock’s junior A jourthe mystery of the leaky D. But his team continues to ney started with Prince George in 2011-12 and bleed goals. Chilliwack opponents continued with two stops have lit the lamp 144 times in Alberta. He played for this season, averaging 4.5 the Brooks Bandits and Sherwood Park Crusaders, goals per game. two of the more successful No team gives up more.

AJHL teams. “The AJHL was nice, playing around home, and it was a little more physical than here,” he noted. “It’s very skilled and fast-paced out here.” From Alberta to Trail and now to Chilliwack, he’s become a well-traveled man. “It’s the same every time I join a team, where the guys are really nice,” he said. “I’m used to it now, but it was nice having Mathieu Tibbet be the first guy to come up and shake my hand. It’s tough, it sucks moving around all the time, but at the same time it’s a blessing in disguise to meet all these guys.” In his last junior A season, Bardock hopes to catch the eye of a CIS program. He’d love to land in his hometown next year, and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns have expressed interest. “I’d like to be one of the top guys here and get a scholarship to the CIS,” he said. “If I keep playing well, hopefully the stars line up and it happens for me. Bardock’s crew is on home ice tonight, hosting Penticton. Puck drop is 7 p.m.

The Chilliwack Chiefs are scheduled to play three games this weekend, but due to a possible strike by Prince George city workers they may only play one. Friday night the Chiefs will w ill host the Interior Conference leading Penticton Vees on their annual Toque/Teddy Bear toss night. After the Chiefs score their first goal fans can toss a new stuffed animal or toque on to the ice. They T hey will be gathered up and donated to Chilliwack Community Ser vices. The T he first thousand fans through the door will also receive free Home Hardware inflatables. Vees, The under the guidance of Fred Harbinson, are once again a serious contender for a league title and will enter the weekend with 46 points in 32 games. They are 7-2-0-1 in their last 10. This is the second and final meeting this season between the two teams. The T he Vees defeated the Chiefs 9-4 in Penticton two weeks w eeks ago. Chilliwack enters the weekend w eekend having lost seven straight and remain in fifth place in the Mainland Division. They are now 10 points out of a playoff spot. The Chiefs are scheduled to play in Prince George Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. As of my writing this there is still a chance those games will w ill not happen. Prince George city workers w orkers filed strike notice on Wednesday at 8 a.m so job action could begin Saturday morning. If the ga es are games a e cancelled ca ce ed they t ey

would be rescheduled forr another time this season. There is also the possibility that the games would be moved to a neutral site. By the time you read this itt may be decided so keep an eye on the Chiefs website for further updates. Some strange happenings with the BCHL’s Victoria Grizzlies this week. A mostly new ownership group took over the team and promptly dismissed General Managerr and Head Coach Bill Bestwick. The reason given forr the decision was simplyy that the new ownership group wanted to go in a new direction right away. Bestwick’s contract runs through the end of this season. Two seasons ago the Grizzlies, under the guidance of Len Barrie were a mess. Bestwick came in last year and promptly led them to a first place finish. This season he had them in third place overall. It was also said thatt Bestwick has been owed some money by the team for some time. Bestwick is one of three BCHL coaches to have coached 1000 games and earned 500 wins (Chilliwack’s Harveyy Smyl and Powell River’s Kent Lewis are the others), so the decision to go in a different direction is puzzling to say the least. If you’re looking forr some Chiefs related Christmas gift ideas head over to the Chiefs website and check out the Holidayy Pack. The new Chiefs jerseys are also in and on sale at a greatly reduced price for the month off December. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net jb@c ac c e s. et

The Valley Huskers junior football team elected a new board of directors at last week’s annual general meeting. Jack Covey was approved as team president, with Nick Bastaja as vice president and Hank Pilotte as treasurer. Directors are Brenda Currie, Dick Harrington, Don Miller, Fran Heagy, Geoff Sache, Irene Spalding, Steve Hames, Trudy McAuley and Moe Agagnier. Get Husker info online at valleyhuskers.org. Get BC Football Conference info at bcjuniorfootball.ca

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vincial No. 1. The Duchess Park Condors (Prince George, No. 3), Windsor Dukes (North Vancouver, No. 4), St. Thomas More Knights (Burnaby, No. 5), Wellington Wildcats (Nanaimo, No. 7) and Notre Dame Jugglers (Vancouver, No. 9) are other heavweights. Vancouver’s Brittania Bruins are a provincial honourable mention.

The home Grizzlies take a back seat to no one, sitting eight in the AA rankings. The girls’ final is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in GWG’s main gym. The boys’ draw is equally loaded with strong squads. The South Okanagan Hornets (Oliver) are the top ranked team, checking at No. 3. The Westsyde Wundas (Kamloops,

No. 7), DP Todd Trojans (Prince George, No. 8) and hometown GW Graham Grizzlies (10th) are among BC’s best. Vernon’s Clarence Fulton Maroons and Gibsons’ Elphinstone Cougars are both provincial honourable mentions. The boys’ final is at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in GWG’s main gym and get tourney results in next week’s Progress.

Surprise firing leaves Bestwick unemployed His team has been among the BCHL’s best all year, but it wasn’t enough to save Bill Bestwick’s job. A new ownership group took over in Victoria this week, and the veteran coach and general manager was immediately shown the door. It’s not often the

coach of a 19-8-3-2 coach is punted midseason. His players and assistant coaches were shocked. His top assistant, Craig Didmon, was named to replace him, guiding the Grizzlies to a 4-2 win over Nanaimo in his Tuesday night debut. “I loved working with

(Bestwick) so the situation is tough, however, it’s a quick and easy switch,” Didmon told the Victoria News. “It wasn’t until Tuesday morning when I thought something might be happening. I talked to (Bestwick) and he was concerned but I really didn’t believe it until I got a text about from

someone who saw it in social media.” Pete Zubersky, one of four new co-owners, was the GM of the Victoria Salsa when Bestwick was with Nanaimo. They clashed often, and the Victoria News speculates the bad blood between them led to this move. See vicnews.com

F o r m e r Chilliwack Chief Luke Esposito picked up his third goal of the season last Friday as his Har vard Crimson tied Yale 2-2 in NCAA action. The first year collegiate player sits third in Crimson scoring with eight points in 13 games. See uscho.com for more.

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The Fraser Valley Thunderbirds stumbled in Major Midget Hockey League action last weekend, dropping two games against the Greater Vancouver Canadians. The T-Birds hosted the first game, Saturday afternoon at Abbotsford’s ARC building. Chilliwack’s Hayden Guilderson assisted on the only Fraser Valley goal as his team lost 4-1. The Sunday morning rematch at the Richmond Olympic Oval was no better, though Guilderson did pick up another point. He had the primary assist on the second Fraser Valley goal in a 5-2 loss. Fellow Chilliwackian Dryden Downing was kept off the scoresheet in both games. The T-Birds (8-12-2) visit Vancouver Island this weekend for two against Nanaimo’s North Island Silvertips (8-11-3). Fraser Valley sits ninth in the 11 team circuit. Get more at bchockey.net/mml/Standings.aspx

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The Sardis senior boys’ basketball team improved to 10-0 this week with back to back blowout wins on home court. The Falcons clobbered the Charles Best Blue Devils 91-43 Tuesday night. The Kellington brothers led the way. Senior Evan Kellington had 14 points, with Grade 10 Colin Kellington adding 15. Together, they combined for seven three pointers. “So far the team has proven they can hit the three-ball, which was a weak aspect last year,” said coach Kyle Graves. “We’re averaging seven per game, and hit for 15 in a game against Sa-Hali (Kamloops) last week. The Falcons bombed Surrey’s Fraser Heights Firehawks 71-50 Wednesday night. Eric Rogers had a team-high 20 points with senior Grayden Northey adding 14. Now 10-0, the Falcons host the Kelowna Owls Saturday afternoon in a battle of titans. Tip off is 3 p.m. in the Sardis gym.

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Boyes Patrick Somerset Patrick Boyes passed away peacefully on December 8, 2013 at Valley Haven Rest Home, Chilliwack at the age of 85 years. He was born in Saskatchewan in 1927 to Kay and Norman and graduated from SFU with a Master of Business Administration. He spent years working as a Sales Representative and retired with his wife Norma to their beloved Cultus Lake. Pat belonged to the Masonic Order. He had a passion for reading, learning and a deep appreciation of life and family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Norma; children Leslie (Bill), Greg, Randi (Terry); stepchildren Dee, Lynn (Don), Shelley and Janice; grandchildren Stephanee, Sarah (Ray), Erin (Gord), Taryn (Cody); step grandchildren George (Nicole), Cathy (Geoff), Jordan, Ryan (Becky), Kevin (Gaby), Kristan (Dale), Bryce (Jeanine), Adam, Aaron and 12 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Keith (who was his lifetime hunting companion), first wife Pat and children Marylen, Gary, and Colin. Heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Valley Haven Rest Home for their loving care of our beloved Pat. A gathering of family and friends will held on Saturday, January 18 from 2 to 5 pm at 45595 Tamihi Way, Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Marjorie Clift, Dec. 8th 2013 at Heritage Village. She was born July 1 1927 in Rabbit Lake Sask. She moved to Nanaimo in 1946 where she met the love of her life, Ken Clift, who passed away in 1986. They had 4 children, Brian(Debbie), Blair(Cathie), Doug(MaryAnn) and Susie(Buhler)(Bob), also 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, she also leaves behind sister-in-law Noreen and many nieces and nephews. She moved to Chilliwack in 1965 where she was active in the community. She bowled for over twenty years, she was a Legion member for thirty years, and won the Solicitor Award for over 3000 hours of community service. She volunteered for CNIB, Heart and Stroke and CPAC and she loved Bingo. We will always miss her great smile and her loving hands. Thank you to all the staff at Heritage Village and Dr. Markey for your great care of our Mom. A private service will be held in the New Year. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation.

Flebbe, William Nicholas William (Bill) Nicholas Flebbe, born Shell Lake, Sask, November 18, 1918. Bill passed peacefully in the Bradley Center, Chilliwack, BC on December 8, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife Anne, 1993 and son Richard, 2009, brothers, Glen, Conrad, Louis, Richard and Gayhart; sisters, Adella, Iona, Anemona, Elsie and Genieve. Bill was the last of 11 children born to Otto and Cora Flebbe. Bill was a WWII veteran with his twin brother Conrad. His brothers Louis and Richard also served. Richard was killed in action overseas. Bill and Anne were married in Villna, Alberta in 1946 and lived at Bridal Falls, BC where they raised their two sons, Richard and Wayne. Bill worked in the logging industry and was a hobby farmer. Bill had a great fondness for music, played guitar and harmonica. He visited Nashville as a country music fan. Bill is survived by his son Wayne and many nieces and nephews. A visitation for friends and neighbours will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Henderson’s Funeral Home, between 2 and 4 pm. The memorial service will be held on April 19, 2014 also at Henderson’s. More information regarding times may be found closer to the date at www.hendersonsfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Chilliwack would be appreciated. The family expresses their deep appreciation for all the care that Bill received while a resident at the Bradley Centre. Henderneral in care of

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March 2, 1930 - Dec 10, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emil Kuhn surrounded by his loving family. Emil was born in the Ukraine, the youngest of 11 children. Emil survived many hardships in his early years immigrating to Canada in 1948 with his mother and five sisters settling in Frobisher, Sask. Emil married his sweetheart, Adele Hirsekorn in 1954. Emil worked for the CPR for a number of years before moving onto Canada Packers in Brandon, Manitoba, lastly establishing himself at an Agricultural Research Station which allowed a move to Agassiz, BC in 1977 where Emil enjoyed a full life, retiring in 1995 and living out his retirement with family and friends. Emil and Adele raised three children - 2 daughters and a son and their family has grown to include 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Emil was devoted to his Lord and never wavered in his faith throughout his life. Love of the Lord and his family were evident to all. He helped build two churches and was always involved to further God’s Kingdom. No matter who you were, he had a way of making you feel special. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Adele and his 3 children Donna (Rob), Roselyn (Michael) and David (Audrey) and their families. Also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother; Meta, Frieda, Marie and Hubert. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 8871 School St, Chilliwack on Monday December 16th at 11:00am; lunch to follow and Internment at Chilliwack Cemetery. For God so loved the World that he gave his one and only Son, whoever believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. On line condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Lacroix Marie Rose Ida Passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital at age 82 years. She was born August 21, 1931 in Haywood, Manitoba. Rose is survived by Roger, her husband of 62 years, daughters; Jackie & and husband Paul Rousset; Betty and husband Doug Sladey; Michelle Macmullin and partner Doug Templeton. Grandchildren: Rhonda, David, Jolene, Erin, Steven, Victor, Riley, Ashleigh and great grandaughter Emilia. She was predeceased by her son Bayard, her parents Armand and Mary and brothers, Armand, Richard and Oliver. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Mom’s family was her greatest joy. She was a very supportive wife, mother and grandmother. Mom enjoyed family gatherings and with her competitive spirit was able to teach her grandchildren a thing or two about crokinole and chinese checkers. She loved to listen to country music and going to dances in her younger days. Gardening was also one of her favourite pastimes. Mom will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and leaves behind many fond memories. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. On line condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Nielsen Albert Elmer September 30th, 1935 December 2, 2013.

Albert Elmer Nielsen (Bud) passed away at the Royal Inland Hospital on December 2, 1935. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Paulette; daughter Debbie (Bruce) Mackenzie; son Ken (Kristy) Pollock; daughter Suzanne (Leonard) Pollock; grandchildren Tyler, Cody (Paige), Kelsey, Ally, Austin, Anniston, Murray, (Stacey), Mike (Danielle); great grandchildren Liam, Braxton and Nevaeh; sister Lorraine; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bud was born in Chilliwack and moved to Adams Lake in 1975. He then moved to Chase in 1991. Bud worked at Holding Lumber/Interfor from 1976 to 2008. He loved camping, fishing and the beauty of the area itself. Bud was a quiet man with good humor and adored his family and friends. We wish to thank the staff on 7 North for all their care and support to Bud and us over the last few weeks. A celebration of Life was held at Sun Valley Housing Social Centre in Chase on Sunday, December 8th, 2013 from 1-4pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Frances Bernice “Bunny” Reisig passed away on December 11, 2013 in Chilliwack Hospital. Bunny was born January 6, 1923 in Chilliwack. She is predeceased by husband Ernie Reisig in 1986 at the age of 68, sisters Juanita Reisig and Shirley Penner. Bunny is survived by her 3 children, Carol Thurston of Ituna SK, Joan (Garth) Klyne of Logan Lake BC and Frank (Bonnie) Reisig of Chilliwack and sisters Bev Figgitt and Donna Dever both of Chilliwack. She leaves to mourn 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her lifelong friend Thessel Gust and her faithful neighbour Dorothy Dewar. After Bunny got her drivers license at the age of 65, she enjoyed going for long drives around the Fraser Valley, visiting family and friends. She especially loved preparing tea and butter tarts and other goodies for her friends that loved to drop in for a visit. Bunny spent her whole life in the Fraser Valley. She spent 50 years in her home on 5th Ave that her husband built. She then moved to Cottonwood Retirement Village in Sardis in 1996. Bunny was 90 years and 11 months of age at the time of her passing. A Memorial Tea will be held on Monday, December 16th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

Gord passed away Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at the Chilliwack Hospital. He was born Aug 27, 1932 in Halifax, NS. Gord will be sadly missed by his loving companion of 30 years, Barb Johnston. He leaves behind his children: Tara and grandson Shane; son John and granddaughter Alyssa, Robert (Brenda) Johnston and pappa’s girls: Margaret, Elizabeth and Rebecca; also Nancy, Wendy and James Smith. Gord was predeceased by his parents John and Aggie Wilson; sisters Linda and Barb. He is survived by Geraldine (Graham) Earl, Donald and John (Bonnie). Gord was a life member of the Anavets and devoted many volunteer hours working there. He will also be missed by his many friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Anavets, 46268 Yale Rd. East, Chilliwack, Sat., Dec, 21 from 11am 2:00pm.

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ALLEN Margaret Viola May (Goodell) 1910 -2013 The family sadly announces the peaceful passing of May Allen on December 3, 2013 in the city of her birth on July 3, 1910. She was the eldest child of Fred and Maud Goodell and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballam, Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Goodell and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Walker who arrived in Chilliwack in 1886, 1887 and 1905 respectively. ALLEN May was a teacher and her career began in 1930 in a one room school in Tintagel, BC. She taught in Flood, Ryder Lake, Yarrow, Sardis, Greendale and at Robertson schools. In 1958 she moved to Falkland BC and taught in Kamloops, Monte Lake, Falkland and Salmon Arm. She retired in 1975 and returned to Chilliwack to live closer to her family. Following her retirement from teaching, she took on a new job as a volunteer. She belonged to many organizations and was always willing to take on any project. She knitted, crocheted, baked, quilted, delivered Meals on Wheels, gardened and communicated with family, friends, former colleagues and students. She spent many hours researching her family’s history and preserving the history of Chilliwack, In 1994, she felt honoured to be named Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year. She was predeceased by her husband, W.A.(Slim) Allen in 1987; her sisters, Florence Nilsen and Jessie Short; her brother, Elmer Goodell and her son-in-law, Clark Baxter. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Baxter; granddaughter, Erin Baxter; her great grandchildren, Eliane and Riley; her sister in law Tina Goodell and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring 2014. We would like to thank Dr. Hirst, the ER staff at CGH, the Ambulance Service personnel, the staff and residents at the Waverley Assisted Living Residence , all the family and friends who kept in contact with her and helped in so many ways allowing her to maintain her independence that meant so much to her. A special thank you to Dr. Glen, the ER nurses, Linda, Louise and Lynda for your support in her final hours and Mary at Henderson’s Funeral Home for your compassion and guidance . Rest peacefully now G’ma. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344. Online condolences maybe left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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Yvone passed on peacefully on November 27, 2013, aged 83, at Valleyhaven Retirement Community in Chilliwack, BC. Robertha Geraldine Yvone was born July 31, 1930 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba to parents Arthur and Eva Hammerquist who moved the family to Chilliwack in October 1944. Yvone is survived by her sons Ivan and Brad, daughter Karen (Dwaine) as well as sister Thelma, brother Len, sister in law Evelyn Henke and numerous nieces and HENKE nephews. She was predeceased by husband Lawrence (Jim), brother Gerry and sister Lorraine. Upon retirement from Hughes Lang Group (Vancouver) in 1995, Yvone returned to Chilliwack. She appreciated the peace and quiet living in the Chilliwack River Valley tending to her garden and many rhododendrons. She greatly enjoyed her reading and crossword puzzles; at least until the Blue Jays’ game started. The family would like to thank the staff at Valleyhaven for the excellent efforts and caring attention provided for Yvone during her residence there. No memorial service will be held at her request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

70TH Annual Boxing Day Vedder River Steelhead Derby Coffee at the Clubhouse at 6:00 am. Punch stations open at 6:30 am at Lickman Road, Tamihi Bridge & the Clubhouse. Breakfast/Lunch starting at 6am at the Clubhouse. Tickets and Rules are available at Chilliwack Dart & Tackle, Fred’s Custom Tackle, Kent Outdoors, Hub Sports and Reaction Fly & Tackle until Dec. 24th and at the Clubhouse on Derby day until 10 am. Weigh-in until 2:00 pm. Trophies & Prizes. Lunch from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Proceeds from the event help to fund fish and wildlife habitat conservation. Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Association 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd., Chilliwack www.chilliwackfishandgame.com

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Position: Administrative Assistant Date: December 2, 2013 Company: Squiala First Nation Location: Chilliwack, BC Duration: Full Time Anticipated Work Dates: Immediate Basic Responsibilities: Squiala First Nation (SFN) is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant to join our team. Reporting directly to the Lands Manager the incumbent will work closely with SFN Management. This position will require a highly qualified individual to ensure the smooth, efficient and professional operation of the office and administrative functions of SFN. SFN is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide the following: â&#x20AC;˘ responsible for file and invoice management, â&#x20AC;˘ responsible for data entry tasks and management of databases, â&#x20AC;˘ respond to telephone, written enquiries and correspondence, â&#x20AC;˘ responsible for communication tasks, announcements, notices, brochures, newsletters and website, â&#x20AC;˘ responsible for Word and Excel processing tasks, PowerPoint presentations, organizing and distributing workflow generated by the staff including completion and submission of expense statements, â&#x20AC;˘ responsible for schedule management, including but should not be limited to: meetings, luncheons, events as well as organizing travel requirements for staff members as required, â&#x20AC;˘ assist in the preparation, coordination and follow up of meetings, as well as record and transcribe meeting minutes and follow up on action items, and â&#x20AC;˘ general reception, administrative and office management duties as assigned. Qualification Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ minimum of a diploma in post-secondary education of a diploma; or a minimum of five (5) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in providing senior administrative support, preferably at the executive level, â&#x20AC;˘ strong written and verbal communication skills, â&#x20AC;˘ ability to prioritize and manage multiple/conflicting priorities in a professional manner, â&#x20AC;˘ ability to understand SFN Land Code, Laws, Governing Principles, etc., â&#x20AC;˘ ability to research, analyze and interpret data, â&#x20AC;˘ strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines, â&#x20AC;˘ strong work ethic with the capability of working independently and as a team player, â&#x20AC;˘ high level of professionalism and integrity, â&#x20AC;˘ strong attention to detail, â&#x20AC;˘ strong understanding of procedures and process, â&#x20AC;˘ strong Microsoft Office expertise (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), â&#x20AC;˘ experience with technology, software and hardware, â&#x20AC;˘ willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion, â&#x20AC;˘ ability to maintain confidentiality guidelines for all records, materials, and communication, â&#x20AC;˘ previous work experience with referrals would be an asset, and â&#x20AC;˘ awareness and/or knowledge of the SFN, Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;elxwĂŠyeqw and StĂł:lĹ? culture, traditions and history would be an asset. Other Related Employment Information: â&#x20AC;˘ Position subject to a three month probationary period. Pay Rate: Negotiable, based on skills, abilities and qualifications/experience. Deadline for Applications: January 3, 2014 How to Apply: send your resume, cover letter and three (3) references to Brittney Friesen. Email: brittneyfriesen@squiala.com Fax: 604-792-4522 or Mail: Squiala First Nation c/o Brittney Friesen 45005 Squiala Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 7Z9 PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants however only those short listed will be contacted for an interview. Successful applicants will be required to provide the following if screened for an interview: (1) proof of education documentation and (2) must possess and maintain a valid BC Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; License.

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The Chilliwack Progress Friday, December 13, 2013 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYPERSONS

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EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! Ask for Dan. Phone 604-703-3899

PLUMBING

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CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 288

HOME REPAIRS

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199 Semi-retired Trades Person. Electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, concrete decks, fences, power washing, yard work. (604)824-9141

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MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206 CRUSH YOUR JUNK Garbage / Yard Waste Removal. Construction Clean Up. $85/load. Senior Discount. Call 604-798-8201 BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ 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

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We Service all Makes

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Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.

(604)792-8055/854-8055

• Quality Guaranteed • Bondable • Ref’s Randall 604.353.8042

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TREE SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

TREE PRUNING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Best done in Dec. or Jan. while dormant for optimal health!

• Tree Trimming • Christmas Lights Installation • Snow Removal

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

604-787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

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Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697

FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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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

Free Spirit Elliptical NEW $200 604-491-4473

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor

prkg, coin ldry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Call 604-703-3405

REAL ESTATE 627

LANAI Apartments

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation. Ready soon! $995. 604-355-9881. GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

9462 Cook St. Certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie pup, male, 12 wks old, vet check, $495; Call 604-864-1004.

NEW Manufactured home on SELF OWNED pad in Abbotsford. $263,888. Financing available. Chuck 604-830-1960

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required. 1 bdrms available now! $670/month Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

TOY YORKI-POOH, 2mos old. Paper trained, shots and dewormed, 2 lbs. Mom & Dad - 5lbs ea. $700. 604-351-3347

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female. Ready to go. Vet checked. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

Broadway Maples Apts

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies. 2 males, ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $1200 ea. (604)304-1131

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

MORTGAGES

ANTIQUE CLOCKS, (3), brass, silent, running order, 2 for $70; 1 for $85. Call (604)702-0242

CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm, $580/m; Heat & hot water incl. Ref’s, avail now. Senior discount. Call (604)7039076

RADIAL TIRE CHAINS, 2 sets of 2, Sierra cable link, stock #1930, both like new. $30 & $40. (604)858-7781

CHILLIWACK; 1 Bdrm apt incl F/S, curtains, prkg & deck, $600. 2 Bdrm $700. Both have new carpets/lino. Close to bus, shops, Landing Rec Ctr & hospital. N/P. 604-792-2695

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Mattress Sets

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Save On Furniture

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm avail now. Laundry Hook/ups, $700/m. Call (604)703-9076 CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $550 + util., fridge & stove. Avail now. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, move-in special $650/m, avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 9425 Nowell St, 2bdrm, 1 bath, covered parking, laundry & heat incl. sm. pet negot. $800/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604792-0077

CHILLIWACK

Camelot Apartments 9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

1 Bdrm 2 Brms Avail. Heat & water included Adult oriented Gated underground pkng. Close to amenities Indoor pool No pets

Starting at $650.00/mo.

Chilliwack quiet sec spac 1 bdrm $575/mo. Deck. Avail now Bob 604-703-1401

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MISC. FOR RENT

Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

730

MISC. FOR RENT

Beautifully located. Care you can trust.

COMPLEX CARE | ASSISTED LIVING | RESPITE CARE LIMITED TIME PROMOTION* Move in by January 31st, 2014 & receive $500 OFF your rent for the Àrst 3 months.

150 beautifully revitalized homes in Abbotsford

Details:

• Registered Nurse 24 hours a day providing emergency response & security • Housekeeping & Laundry included • Three meals a day in our dining rooms plus nutritional snacks

Book a Tour

604.850.5416

33386 Bevan Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 5G6

*Limited time only. Promotion applicable for the Àrst 30 residents only. Please call Bevan Village for details.

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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

#2-45676 Yale Rd, Chilliwack. 604-392-9200

RENTALS 706

RE/MAX Nyda Realty 20th Annual

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CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Parking, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Rob, 604-997-4206

Enjoy the Excitement of Village Living

PLUMBING

APARTMENT/CONDO

Bevan Village

604-819-6229 1 & 2 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hookups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.

UNDER $100

Twin........$99 Double......$249 Queen.......$299 Plus, 50% off select furniture items.

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CHILLIWACK. 1 week no charge. 1 bdrm + den, $825/m. Avail. now. Secure prkg, on site mngr & security. all appl. Wayne Stratatech Consulting 604-799-0259

RENTALS

$100 Move-in Allowance

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

(604)792-8055/854-8055 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

1755 - #9 Hwy

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

RENTALS

Spacious and bright 1 & 2 bdrms from $569/m

SPORTING GOODS

VACUUMS

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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PETS

RENTALS

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Holiday Interior Special

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

ACCURATE PAINTING

PETS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIORS!

STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM

Heritage Square Apartments Freshly painted, new floors, fully renovated. Large one bedroom & studio. Excellent central location. Parking, balcony, elevator, non-smoking. Large in-suite storage. Adult only, very secure. Corner of Main & Spadina.

10-13H HA24

Garrison Village Rentals • Corner of Garrison Blvd. and Keith Wilson Rd. EXECUTIVE STYLE SUITES • 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS + DEN STUDIO + 1 BEDROOMS

604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428

Saturday,

1 Month FREE Rent

December 14 FREE photo with Santa Claus

10:00AM - 3:00PM

• On-site manager • Camera surveillance • Adult oriented • Secure underground parking • In-suite laundry with washer/dryer

Cedar Apartments Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

IHOP Restaurant 45466 Yale Rd. W.

Bring A Toy... Share The Joy! Collecting new, unwrapped toys to assist Chilliwack Community Services’ Christmas Sharing Program for less-fortunate children in our community.

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. To Arrange a Viewing Call

1.877.409.9874

Drop off your gift, stay for a visit, enjoy Christmas refreshments & enter to win one of our great door prizes. For the kids we have face painting, tattoos, goodies & treat bags! A professional photographer will be taking photos & you’ll receive a FREE framed photo with Santa, courtesy of RE/MAX Nyda Realty.

• Bright, modern design • Close to Vedder River, walking and biking trails • Steps away from Cooper’s Market & shopping

• No pets, no smoking, no BBQ’s • Restaurants & coffee shop • 6 Appliances

REFERENCES REQUIRED • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 604-791-1910 09/12H_GC27

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Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

11-13 RTD21

1 bdrms start...$550/m 2 bdrms start...$670/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d (604)792-8974

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

Chilliwack, senior building 55+, bachelor ste, $520/m & 1 bdrm, $560/m cls to shopping & amenities. Now. (604)703-9076

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

(no Sunday calls)

Sardis, 3 bdrm double wide trailer, 4470 South Sumas, avail Jan 1. $950/m. Call (604)858-4959

NOW RENTING

Sardis, Chilliwack Lake Rd., 2 bdrm mobile. small pet neg, n/s, water, sewer, garbage & sat TV. $675/m. Avail now. (604)858-9687/819-0249

Spacious 2 bdrm apt from $800/m •

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CALL 604.701.8910

Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets, on premises coined laundry starting @ $570 mo.

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Call Trudi for an appt. 604-392-5684 No Sunday calls

FREE DELIVERY BC/AB Lowest rates always Approved TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW LIKE SO MANY OTHERS CARS TRUCKS SUVS VANS TOP DOLLAR FOR TRADES

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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778-865-5454 The Scrapper

AUTOLOANS APPROVED!!!! APPLY ONLINE AUTOCREDIT911.COM OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-635-9911 NOW!!!!

Promontory, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. Gym, i/net, lrg TV, util. incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937/791-1937

Luxury Suites

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available

AUTO FINANCING

911

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL CASH FOR X-MAS

Autocredit

RV PADS

CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777 royal oak taylor place

845

TRANSPORTATION

Rosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361

8537 Young Rd., Chilliwack

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

CHILLIWACK. 2 level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, lg yard, unfinished bsmt, ref’s req’d. Avail dec 15. $1050/m +dd. Call 1(604)853-0622

modern, well-maintained quiet, adult oriented building hot water & parking included lg kitchen with double sink 3 appliances, elevator insuite storage with W/D hookup Located next to bus

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2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES Part of the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca

Remax Little Oak Realty Ltd. Text 604-997-7368 (RENT) or email at danlangpm@live.ca

604-845-0044

Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl, balcony, elevator. 55+ ﬁrm

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS

1 bdrm cabins $675. incl power. New paint & floors, small pets ok.

1 Bdrm avail now.

Beautiful, crime-free certified, 55+

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46626 Yale Rd Green Gables

luxury apartments in an adult oriented bldg. 5 appliances, u/g parking, no pets. Certified crime free. On site Resident Managers

COTTONWOOD Apts.

Apartments

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

TRANSPORTATION

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly”

1 & 2 bedroom

CHILLIWACK, The Newmark, 1 bdrm. + den, 5 appl., patio, u/grnd prkg. $725/m Avail. Now . Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

fairview & fairhaven

RENTALS

LOGAN PLACE/ LOGAN MANOR 9245 EDWARD ST.

CHILLIWACK. spacious & bright 1 bdrm, balcony, FREE heat, h/w, parking, elevator, great Mary St. location, from $625. 604-702-0722

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

RENTALS

STORAGE

Mini Storage Ltd • • •

Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

• FOR Rent Jan. 1st 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 2 heated parking for rent at the “Vibe” in Chilliwack. In suite laundry and an open concept gives over 900 sq ft with a view of the mountains and green space from your balcony. $850 mth + uts (604) 617-2584 andrew@iaff18.org

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments.

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

45648 Storey Ave

1 & 2 Bdrms & den

(behind 7/11 in Sardis)

For all your storage needs!

www.accessministorage.ca Call (604)824-0030

8977/9003 Edward St Diana, 604-792-4191 No Sunday calls.

750

(off Vedder Rd South)

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

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE Jan 1st! Bright and Cheery Fully Renovated office on 2nd floor of building on Airport Road. Main office approx. 360 sq ft with room for 3 people to work comfortably. Separate private front office approx 130 sq ft can be used for reception or? Pvt. bathroom and use of kitchen. Lots of parking for this secure building accross from RCMP. Will rent offices together or separately. $550/month plus GST for both offices. Call Chris at 1-866936-1858 ext 1 or email chris@loans2go.ca to view or for more info.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 9642 Coote St. 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, garage, workshop, fenced yard, pet negot. $1100/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

SUITES, LOWER

1 Bdrm grnd level bsmnt suite w view. Priv. ent. patio area. Includes: Ht, HW, Cble, Internet, Prkg, No W/D NS/NP - suit mature quite person. D.D. & Ref. $650 month. Avail. Jan 01 604-795-5886 aft 6pm

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd

Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $660/mo

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

FAIRFIELD ISLAND; 1 bdrm ste attached garage & bsmt. Newly reno’d. Appls & lndry incl. $700mo + utils. Nov. 1. Ed (604) 818-3444

CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm g/lvl sep entry W/D, heat, hydro. Ref’s & dd req’d, $700. NS/NP. 604-792-7484. CHILLIWACK Yarrow. 2 Bdrm on acreage own w/d, d/w, suit mature tenants Ns/np. $700 incl water/hydro. 604-823-4118, 604-819-8498 CHWK: Bachelor suites & 1 Bdrm suites available. 55+ Laminate flrs, N/S, N/P. Incl heat/water. Call: 604997-7337, 604-792-5173

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TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack, 45185 Wolfe Rd, 2 level, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, new paint, new floor, f/s, w/d, 2 cats allowed, no dogs, avail. now $1100/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-7920077

pick a part

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

BATTERIES - $24.95 exchange

INCLUDES WARRANTY Now That’s a Deal!

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221 12-13F_PP13

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468. Only this week! $1,900. 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, loaded ST#478 $2,900. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week! $2,900. 1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462. $2,995. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487. Only this week! $11,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900. 2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TRUCKS

LEWIS COURT 2 Bdrms $750/mo Quiet place. Seniors Discount. No pets. Call The Manager @

(604)316-5523 818

WEEKLY SPECIALS DEC. 14 - DEC. 20, 2013 Door Glasses ............................................... $14.95 Hoods ............................................................ $44.95 Fenders ......................................................... $25.95 Car Doors...................................................... $39.95 Trk/Van/SUV Doors ..................................... $49.95 Throttle Body Assys ................................... $24.95 Front Diff Assys ........................................... $69.95 All Bucket Seats - Manual ....................... $19.95 All Bench Seats .......................................... $24.95 Any Plain Steel Wheel ................................ $7.95

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TRUCKS & VANS

1997 CHEVY 14 ft Cube Van. Gas & propane. Shop maintained. $3500. Please call (604)792-5151 .

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32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

Financing Available

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2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900. 2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $15,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

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604-819-6262

• Landscaping • BackÀll • Drainage • Trenching • Seed & Sod Preparation

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Tim Waite at 604 316 6791

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AlHandyman most Everythi n g Services

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General repair and maintenance to alternate fuels, major repairs and rebuilding.

• Home Repairs • Yard & House Cleanup • Painting/Carpentry • Pressure Washing • Junk Removal • Decking & • Gutters

604-793-9310

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44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

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SALES ENDS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 9:00PM

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When you spend $75 on anything in-store until December 16, 2013 ‡

Offer not valid Marks.com. Limit of one bonus card per customer per transaction per day, while quantities last. Bonus card valid December 26, * 2013 - February 28, 2014. Bonus card is only valid on future transactions and cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards. Redeemable only on a minimum purchase of $20 before taxes. One time use only. Bonus card not redeemable online. ‡ Excluding gift cards.

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BUY ONE GET ONE

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Our reg $79.99

SALE $55.99

Our reg $29.99-$34.99

More colours and styles available in-store with assorted linings

SALE $22.49-$26.24

Men’s Never Iron Pants Sizes 30-44 Our after sale $69.99

SALE $59.99 More colours and styles available in-store

Men’s Never Iron Casual and Dress Shirts

SAVE

Oversizes and tails extra and available in select styles Our reg $54.99-$69.99

SALE 2ND SHIRT $27.49-$34.99 Silk Ties Our reg from $22.99 More shirt colours and styles available in-store

SAVE

25%

Our Never Iron shirts and pants come straight out of the dryer with a crisp, dry-cleaned look - and stay that way all day

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Water-repellant Hoodies

Long-sleeve Thermal Henleys and Crews

ALL Women’s Sleepwear & Slippers

A huge assortment of colours and styles available in-store. Selection may vary by store.

25%

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A. B. C. 3-pc Tee & Flannel Plush Jersey Robe Roll-tab Nightshirt Pants & Short Set

Straight Leg, Relaxed Fit and Loose Fit Denim

Assorted colours Sizes S-2XL

Sizes 28-44 Oversizes 46-60 in stonewash only

Our reg $49.99

Our reg $29.99

Our reg $39.99

Our reg $29.99

SALE $37.49

SALE $22.49

SALE $29.99

SALE 2 for $50

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604-858-4199

HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-9pm Sat. 9am-9pm • Sun. 10am-6pm

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