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Film crews were on scene at St. Thomas Anglican Church on Tuesday shooting TV movie Match Made in Heaven. The cast and crew will be in Chilliwack until Friday.

Chilliwack is suddenly becoming a hot destination for family doctors. A new general practitioner (GP) recruitment group that was formed last fall has already brought in five new family physicians to Chilliwack, and has five more interested. A GP for Me is a joint program of the provincial government and Doctors of B.C. aimed at strengthening health care by helping residents obtain family physicians if they so desire. But first, there needs to be doctors. Fourteen per cent of British Columbians do not have a family physician; seven per cent in Chilliwack. Largely in part due to availability. In the Fraser East, approximately one in five doctors are not taking new patients, and another 64 per cent are only taking new patients under specific circumstances. The Chilliwack Division of Family Practice is working to change that. The organization has partnered with Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) to put Chilliwack’s best foot forward with prospective physicians. Doctors get the hospital tour from the division, and the city tour from CEPCO. They’re toured through residential neighbourhoods, are informed about local schools, and the various amenities the city has to offer. “They’re being shown what the community is actually like,” said Dr. Melanie Madill, lead physician with the initiative. “In the past, it’s been up to one or two individuals to pick up the ball … and now what we have is a whole community working together. “That makes a difference.”

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NDP takes aim at Multi Material BC recycling ‘failure’ Jeff Nagel Black Press The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in

Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.” Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. The provincially mandated system is designed to make generators of packaging and paper pay to collect and process it, but business critics contend it will be onerous due to high costs, paperwork and reporting obligations. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” Popham said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzilla-sized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as

a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. Popham said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competition and innovation in recycling. She also said municipalities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers.

Meanwhile, she says cities that the government says will save money are unlikely to reduce property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing if retail prices rise broadly, Popham added. MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs.

Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”

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Conference of the birds in Chilliwack Jenna Hauck The Progress A huge flock of 200 swans that have been grazing in a field on Evans Road have been turning heads and drawing comments for the past few weeks in Chilliwack. Although they’re a new sight for many, says Wild Birds Unlimited store owner Cliff Jury, it’s actually common for them to winter in the Sumas flats, Chilliwack and Agassiz. Gord Gadsden of fraservalleybirding.com agrees. “We probably get the most of the wintering swans here in our area,” he says. Both of the birders figure the reason people are noticing them more this year

than previous years is the simple fact that more people travel along Evans Road than Chilliwack’s country roads. “They are here later than usual due to the cooler weather we had in February and March,” Jury adds. They’re mostly trumpeter swans, but there are always some tundra swans mixed in with them, he says. Gadsden drives by the field every day on his way to work. He noticed a day or two ago that the birds were gone. There was a tractor laying manure in the field which is probably what scared them off, he says. During the day, the swans squish though the mud honking at nearby people and grazing on grass and other food. What they really

love are the roots left behind in potato fields. Then in the evening, they leave the dining fields and check in at the gravel bars on the Fraser River where it’s safe for them to sleep. In the morning, they return to the fields. Their “numbers are stable” says Jury, adding that when the annual Christmas Bird Count was conducted there were about 1,000 swans in the area. The trumpeters spend their summers way up north in the territories. When lakes begin to freeze around October, they move south, travelling about as far as Mount Vernon in Washington State. At the end of winter, they do a U-turn and head back up north. photo@theprogress.com Twitter.com/PhotoJennalism

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a 90-day cooling-off period is a reasonable approach that will require the parties to return to the bargaining table,” Bond said. The province can extend the cooling off period by as much as 60 days. Unifor B.C. director Gavin McGarrigle said the province’s announcement last week of pending backto-work legislation undermined negotiations, because some companies then refused to engage in talks. He said some drivers have indicated they won’t obey the legislation and are prepared to go to jail.

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Common tax scam finding its way to Chilliwack, police say Chilliwack RCMP are warning residents of another telephone scam. This one has someone posing as a Revenue Canada agent looking for back taxes. According to police, the scammer convinces people their taxes are in arrears and that if payment isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made immediately they will be arrested. The fraudsters are asking that payment be made with Visa pre-pay cards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This scam has been prevalent in several Lower Mainland communities in the past several weeks,â&#x20AC;? said RCMP Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a standard operating procedure for police and Canada Revenue Agency. The police do not deal with income tax issues.â&#x20AC;? The Canada Revenue Agency has very specific procedures to communicate with taxpayers. The public are encouraged to view these procedures atÂ http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/2014/ l140307-eng.html. Should you be the recipient of a suspected fraudulent call please report it to your local RCMP office and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center at info@antifraudcentre.ca .

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‘Vedder River Greenway’ just the beginning? Fisheries and Oceans, This past Tuesday Fraser Valley Regional March 18, Chilliwack District, Pacific Salmon city council received Foundation and many a presentation from other community supthe Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition in porters. The goal is to ensure that conjunction with robust fisheries, the City Parks which currently and Recreation offer world-class Department. fishing opporThey were tunities, are speaking supported and about the strengthened for “Vedder River CELEBRATE REMEMBER FIGHT BACK our future. Greenway,” the In addition riparian area Sam to enhancing along both Relay For Life needs you! Be part of the WADDINGTON this habitat, it is shores of the biggest cancer fundraiser and make the recognized that Vedder River, biggest impact in the fight against cancer. this area is unique, and and the work being has the potential to be done in this area to furCelebrate survivors, remember and honour an incredible interacther its sustainability. loved ones, and fight back against cancer. tive place where wildThe Fraser Valley Join your community and make a difference. life, fish, recreation, Watersheds Coalition (FVWC) is a registered leisure, sustainability Register. Volunteer. Donate. charity and not-for-prof- and conservation valFind out more at relayforlife.ca ues can unite. For this it organization working reason the FVWC is to promote “Healthy partnering with the Watersheds and Chilliwack City of Chilliwack and Healthy Communities” 6DUGLV 6HFRQGDU\ 6FKRRO 0D\ Chilliwack Rotary across the Fraser Clubs to develop interValley. In Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs pretive trails along along the south side +DUULVRQ %HDFK 0D\ the waterways and of the Vedder River, Abbotsford/Mission preserve the restored efforts to enhance and 5RWDU\ 6WDGLXP -XQH habitat values. This restore off-channel effort will link up the salmon habitat have existing trails on the been started and are North side of the river planned for the next and create a comprefew years. This is hensive trails system in partnership with within the Vedder River the Department of Greenway. • To date: 35,570 square metres of rearing habitat within the Chilliwack River Valley UFV FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM has been enhanced/ YEAR-END FASHION SHOW restored in 2013. • Within weeks of the new channel being built, returning Coho salmon were seen spawning in the channels! • $348,000 has been invested in habitat restoration activities in the Chilliwack River Valley in 2013 (from PSF, RFCPP, TD FEF) • Thousands of inkind contributions have been donated in 2013

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VICTORIA – The B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the

tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an Tom unpaid leave of FLETCHER absence. Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jetset ways, she participated in at least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of

credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension. MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to defuse a public backlash against a generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Long-time political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became

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carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with preselected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing.

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Make freedom of choice mandatory I am writing in response to Graham Dowden’s letter titled “Make immunization mandatory” (Chilliwack Progress letters, March 21). I do not agree with Mr. Dowden’s point that families should be required by law to immunize their children. I cherish my individual freedom to choose, and Dowden’s ranting diatribe suggests that the state should now have oversight of even more of my right to lead an individual and private life. Everywhere I turn, I find my personal activities are being scrutinized. It isn’t even a secret anymore that all my electronic communications, including niceties between my wife and me, are routinely recorded and stored by agencies sanctioned to do so by our government. It is even common

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them without any video evidence of wrongdoing. This will be catastrophic for my son who is newly married and starting a family as it will mean the loss of his job. It will mean that two more people will be on EI and then perhaps welfare for a mistake made that still has not yet been proven. It’s the word of the RCMP against three young men, you know who wins that battle every time. Did I mention there were two other vehicles leaving that scene at the same time the three individuals arrived. The complaint was apparently

about those drivers as the three men in the article had just arrived and were waiting for the police to get past the train. They did not drive the way the police states. I feel that until this case has been proven in court and the video of this scene shows these three people actually doing what they are accused of the police should not involve ICBC and arbitrarily threaten the loss of a license. Although these young men will pay the fines and costs, it’s not fair to cripple them further by suspending their licenses. Thomas Fairney

Time for Canadians to do what’s right for their country Another column from Tom Fletcher in which he brings out the information about those U.S. directed environmental folks and their nefarious ways. Gosh, here they come again, folks. Doesn’t Mr. Fletcher realize that the pipeline companies, the oil sands folks, the proposed refineries, the tankers that will be in our waters, etc., etc., are mostly owned and financed by non-Canadians. How big a chunk of Canada’s petroleum industry is owned directly or indirectly by the government of China? How big a

chunk of Canada, as a nation, is owned by U.S. and other foreign nations and corporations? Even the Hudson’s Bay Company is no longer owned by Canadians. We are a very small frog in a giant pond, financially, and appear to be going down the drain rapidly as we speak. Why should we who are trying to protect Canadian interests and our national environment not use any help we can get? If the money comes from the U.S. to fight the pipelines, good. If the money comes to keep the tankers

out is not directly Canadian, so what? This is a serious business we are involved in here, folks. They are coming at us from all sides and we have to choose what we want to happen in our country despite Mr. Fletcher and the other conspiracy theorists. We need to do what we think is right for our own country, not what’s going to benefit the stockholders of the oil companies, whether they are in Calgary, Houston or Beijing. Jerry Riches, Chilliwack

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Medical marijuana users win a court-ordered reprieve Permitted home grows can continue pending legal challenge Jeff Nagel Black Press Medical marijuana users have won a lastminute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally licenced commercial suppliers. Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction Friday for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard. Health Canada’s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect April 1, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative government’s pot reform plans. Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant. “I’m very excited,” said Sandra Colasanti, a member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules who said she doesn’t use pot but her husband needs it. “I’ve seen a lot of people who have everything from MS to cancer to full-blown AIDS and I’ve seen people die if they don’t have access to this.” She said she’s optimistic the action launched by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will succeed when it goes to trial. No date has been set but it’s expected sometime this year. The federal govern-

ment cited widespread problems with the current system of permitted medical marijuana users growing pot at home or having other designated growers do it for them. Colasanti said the coalition doesn’t deny there are problems with the old system, which cities say create fire risks and other safety hazards from mould to home invasions. Health Canada could have prevented such problems had it simply conducted regular inspections of permitted medical grows, she said. “Whose idea was it to have this important a program and not have mandatory inspections?” Colasanti asked.

“The coalition is not saying there shouldn’t be some rules. We want rules. We have asked for rules.” Medical pot patients behind the court action feared they’ll pay commercial producers much more than it cost to grow themselves and end up with less access to the cannabis strains that work best for them. The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers, but it throws into doubt how large their market will be if many users don’t have to immediately switch to them for their supply. Growers licensed under the old system had been ordered by Ottawa to give written notice by April 30 that they’d halted production and destroyed all left-

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Ć Identify factors that complicate the processing of traumatic loss Ć Gain knowledge about Commemorative Retelling, a method of restoring a positive, non-traumatic imagery of the deceased Ć Explore self-care strategies and ways to help the bereaved maintain psychological resilience Ć Hear the stories of 3 people who have experienced tragic loss

Ć Share space with others who have also experienced a traumatic loss Ć Learn why processing a traumatic death can be different than other types of deaths Ć Listen to panel presentations: BC Coroners Services, BC Victims of Homicide, RCMP Victim Services & Funeral Service Association of BC Ć Learn about local/provincial bereavement resources, programs and services to help with the healing process Ć Have an opportunity to commemorate & honor the lives of those who have died

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About 100 people came out for the Two Centuries of Bridal Fashion event at Yarrow Community Hall on Saturday. The fundraiser event was hosted by Yarrow Volunteer Society and featured 40 vintage wedding dresses. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Halq’eméylem: Giving new life to a disappearing language The Progress An endangered local language is getting new life breathed into it. Halq’eméylem, one of Chilliwack’s first languages, is dangerously close to becoming extinct. There are approximately 10 people, currently, speaking Halq’eméylem fluently in the Fraser Valley. A local contest is hoping to change that. Seabird Island, along with Abbotsford school district, is hosting the inaugural Halq’eméylem translation contest on April 24. Nine teams, eight participants each, will be trying their tongues at Halq’eméylem. That’s 72 total participants. It’s a start, said Dianna Kay, language curriculum developer at Seabird Island Community School. “The biggest issue we have right now is that not enough people are speaking our language,” said Kay. “And the risk of not speaking it is if you don’t use it, you lose it.” “We want to give our language breath, bring new energy to it, give it validity in today’s culture.” The contest will have three divisions ranging in word difficulty with both youth and adults teams. Teams were given a

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The keynote speaker will be Lucy Fraser, Director of Programs for the Chilliwack Hospice Society. She will discuss communication and cultural sensitivity associated with volunteering. Other speakers include Herb Joe from the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (Xyolhemeylh), Cari Moore from Chilliwack Community Services, Patti Lawn from the Chilliwack Community Arts Council and Theresia Reid from the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Registration is $10 and includes lunch, payable to Chilliwack Community Services. To register call 604-7937203 or email moore@comserv.bc.ca. Registration cut off is March 31.

Chilliwack’s Speed Watch program is looking for volunteers to help fill its ranks. The group, which works under the Chilliwack Community Policing Society, acts in partnership with the Chilliwack RCMP to monitor traffic speeds and remind motorists to drive safely. Members can often be seen on Chilliwack roadsides with radar guns and speed reader boards. The program is looking for volunteers to help staff its traffic checks. Applicants must be over the age of 19, have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a basic security clearance. Speed Watch is also looking for a program cocoordinator. This is a volunteer position, where good planning and supervisory skills are a definite asset. Anyone interested in learning more about either of these positions can contact Cpl. Doug Kivinen at the Chilliwack Community Policing Society at 45877 Wellington Ave., 604-393-3000.

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sure the downspouts are draining away from the foundation, as gutters that are not draining properly can cause damage to that foundation and possibly lead to flooding. Take stock of roof shingles: Much like its gutters and downspouts, a home’s roof can suffer significant damage over the course of a typical winter. Shingles may be lost to harsh winter winds and storms, so homeowners should examine the roof to determine if any shingles were lost (lost shingles might even be lying around the property) or suffered damage that’s considerable enough to require replacement. Summer can be especially brutal on shingles, especially those that suffered significant damage during the winter. If left unchecked or unaddressed, problems with damaged shingles can quickly escalate into larger issues when spring rains and summer sun inevitably arrive, so homeowners should prioritize fixing or replacing damaged shingles as quickly as possible. Check for freeze damage: Frozen temperatures can be hard on humans and homes alike, but unlike humans who can stay inside when temperatures dip below freezing, homes are forced to withstand the elements throughout the winter. External hose faucets

are often susceptible to freeze damage. To inspect such faucets, turn the water on and then place a thumb or finger over the opening of the faucet. If your thumb or finger can completely stop the flow of water, the pipe where the water is coming from is likely damaged and will need to be replaced. Examine the lawn for low spots: Once a lawn has thawed out, homeowners can patrol their properties looking for low spots in the yard or even low spots within spitting distance of the home’s foundation. Such spots increase the likelihood of flooding. Flooding near a home’s foundation increases the risk of potentially costly damage, while low spots on the lawn that go ignored can make great breeding grounds for insects, including mosquitoes, when the weather warms up. When low spots are detected, fill them in with compacted soil. Compacted soil can prevent spring rains from flooding a yard or damaging a home’s foundation. Assessing potential property damage is a rite of passage for homeowners in the spring. Though some damage is significant, oftentimes even novice DIYers can work their homes and properties back into shape in time to enjoy spring and summer.

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Did you know? Watering a lawn can do more harm than good if the lawn is not watered correctly. Excessive watering is a waste of water and can cost homeowners money while harming the environment at the same time. Water that is not absorbed by the lawn can result in runoff, which causes nitrogen in the grass, any fertilizer that was applied and chemicals in the water itself to run into gutters and eventually pollute streams, rivers and oceans. In addition, grass needs oxygen in the soil to grow properly. But when a lawn is overwatered, the oxygen between the soil particles is pushed out, depriving roots

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ble peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds, and other items can be added to a compost pile. Natural bacteria will slowly break down these materials into a product dubbed “black gold.” Compost can be mixed into soil before planting and used as a dressing after plants have been established.

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As people age with the inevitable march of time, it’s important for them to still feel wholly integrated into their community. At Hampton House on Hodgins Street that’s precisely what they have in mind with a couple of key programs, says Lifestyle Program manager Tracey McDonald. “Because mobility is always a big issue, we’ve made it so that our residents can still be part of their community. They can volunteer and give back meaningfully from within the comfort of their own home.” So many things get taken away in a senior’s life. This gives them back a sense of belonging. Two programs have been keeping the residents quite busy. One is called Adopt-AGrandparent, which fosters cross-generational relationships between the seniors and students of Central elementary. “When the kids arrive, they go right for the hugs and snuggles,” says McDonald. “The residents and the kids, they adopt each other.” The heart-warming program is one of her favourites. It’s only an hour long, but it’s already making a big dif-

Eight-year-old Mykeal Kronebusch and 89-year-old Lillian Sjogren laugh during the Adopt-A-Grandparent program at Hampton House. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

ference in all of their lives. “There’s a nice bond that gets formed between the kids and residents,” says McDonald. They have been kept busy with Adopt-A-Grandparent ever y Monday since September. “We do whatever activity we think the kids will like, which can be adapted for our residents to also enjoy,” McDonald says. “They feel like they are helping these kids, and they are, since they are our future.” Lillian Sjogren is a retired Grade 1 teacher who still loves interacting with the children who walk over to Hampton House at the start of every week. They look forward to

Mondays now. “It’s just like being a grandma again,” she says. “I’ve been one several times.” During the hour-long activity, they might play a game, learn some line dancing, or read a book. Sometimes they do crafts with the kids or get their energy up with makebelieve horse-racing in the common room. Being involved in the young people’s lives, it makes her feel young again as she approaches her 90th birthday. Sjogren was an elementary school teacher for more than 40 years. “I loved every minute of my teaching career,” she says, adding that she has no sympathy for anyone who says Continued: PART/ p38

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“All they need to bring is their voices,” he says. “And it doesn’t cost the school a nickel. They love it.” They belt out songs like Take Me Out to the Ballgame, This Land is Your Land, and Zippady Do Da, and She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain. Lyrics from donated songbooks are projected onto a classroom wall with the help of an overhead projector to make it easier for everyone to Continued: VOICE/ p43

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ing with mild choreography), stretch class (stretching techniques to improve fitness), zumba gold, and level 1 Women and Weights (weight-training). Programs which require consultation: Better Bones and Balance (balance and strength exercises aimed at preventing falls and reducing hip bone loss), Cardiac Care (for those with chronic or post-acute cardiac conditions), Move to Improve (for those with movement impairments), OsteoFit (for those with osteoporosis and osteopenia), and Get Up and Go (entry-level program for seniors with balance and mobility impairments who

would otherwise be unable to attend a communitybased exercise class). Cost: $38 per month, or $5.50 for a day pass. Ages 65+. Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre • 1-9145 Corbould St. • 604-793-7946 • www.myreccentre.com/ facilities What they offer: Cardio Light (cardio, strength and flexibility training), zumba, chair yoga, Sit and Be Fit, and aquafit (classes include: shallow light, shallow, deep, and combo). Cost: $36 per month, $100 for three months, $359 per Continued: ACTIVE/ p43

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Raising voices together for youth VOICE from page 40 sing along. The children learn to pronounce all the words to the well-known songs, and sometimes it helps improve their language arts skills. “When they are asked to perform at a local seniors’ home for example, they get all excited about it,” he says. Everyone benefits from the cross-generational interaction. “The teachers also appreciate it, and sometimes they sing along with the kids.” The program volunteers are again trying to organize a performance to celebrate Music

Monday, held across Canada on the first Monday in May. “We’re also trying to get more schools involved,” says Hops, adding that several new ones have expressed interest in the singing program. “We’re all getting older and a little tired,” he said about the volunteers who help out. “We could use some help from the community to keep this good thing going.” Volunteers who love to sing or play an instrument that could accompany the singers, are welcome to call Hops at 604-792-5272 or email bhops@shaw.ca.

Plenty of options to stay active ACTIVE from page 42 year. Drop-in fee is $4.50, or $3.50 during non-prime time hours (Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Punch cards are also available at $38.30 for 10-visit card, and $69 for a 20-visit card. Punch cards do not expire. Ages 65+. Cheam Leisure Centre • 45501 Market Way • 604824-0231 • www.myreccentre.com/facilities What they offer: Senior soccer, zumba, Sit and Be Fit, aquafit (classes include: shallow light, shallow, deep, and combo). Cost: $36 per month, $100 for three months, $359 per year. Drop-in fee is $4.50, or $3.50 during non-prime time

hours (Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Punch cards are also available at $38.30 for 10-visit card, and $69 for a 20-visit card. Punch cards do not expire. Ages 65+. Twin Rinks • 5725 Tyson Rd. • 604-793-2904 (City of Chilliwack Parks and Rec Department) • www.chilliwack.com What they offer: Senior’s social skating, adult drop-in hockey. Cost: $3.50 for social skating, $6 for drop-in hockey. Skate rentals $3.50. Cash only. Ages 60+. Other clubs and organizations: Chilliwack Seniors Recreation Centre offers

carpet bowling and line dancing • 9400 College St. • 604-792-4549. Old Age Pensioners Organization (OAPO) Sardis offers carpet bowling • 5725 Tyson Rd. • 604-8584066. Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers Square and Round Dance Club • 604792-7611 • peterjaneronda@ gmail.com. Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Club • 9350 Edward St. • 604-795-5553 (club president Sig Huth). Chilliwack Seniors Soccer Club • 604-8241720 • windcheater@shaw. ca (Irnie Tribe). Chilliwack Seniors Slo Pitch • 604-792-9353 (Chuck Kieghan).

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and Rebecca Morris will provide the tools needed to advocate for a dementia strategy in B.C. -- an important plan given the rapidly rising incidence rate of this pressing health issue. “There is a role for you. Lasting change can’t happen without your voice,” says Lindsay. The tele-workshop runs on Tuesday, Apr. 1 at 7 p.m. Area residents can also get some practical tips at the second tele-workshop, How to Support a Friend Who Has Dementia or is a Caregiver. It will offer ideas for com-

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End of life and advanced care planning The panel will discuss the shift in culture and education that has occurred in the field of end-of-life care over recent years – a shift has helped normalize the dialogue surrounding an admittedly difficult and sensitive topic. Resources are available to help individuals and their families plan, said Dr. MacDonald, through Fraser Health, the Chilliwack Hospice Society and their family physician. The public needs to know, said Dr. MacDonald, that there is support available.

“No one should ever die in pain, anxious or in any discomfort if we know that death is coming and can plan for it.” The Mini Med School “Is there such a thing as a good death?” is 7-9 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street. No registration is required for this free presentation. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The Mini Med School series is jointly sponsored by the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice and Chilliwack Economic Partners. For more information, call 604.702.4757.

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Terry Gillespie performs at Bozzini’s tonight at 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.). Tickets $15 and available at Bozzini’s or by calling 604-792-0744. www. terrygillespie.ca

Wanda’s Tea Dance is today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mt. Cheam Lion’s Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) with music by Sweet Water. Dance includes refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 draw. Tickets $6 at the door.

Local artist Marie McGill brings her solo exhibition, British Columbia Inspirations, to the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum until April 17. Gallery hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $3/adults and $2/seniors and students.

FRIDAY The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival brings its ‘Best of the Fest’ to the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. featuring select films from the winners of the VIMFF awards. Tickets $18 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has live music Friday and Saturday with dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. This weekend it’s Wylie and The Other Guy.

The Tractorgrease Concert Series presents five bands at the Cultural centre tonight at 8:30 p.m. The bands performing tonight include: The Loose Ends, The Rubber Bands, Awake O Sleeper, Like Bears, and Dear Father. Tickets $25 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604391-SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

SUNDAY The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 Chilliwack (9350 Mary St.) has free bingo on most Sundays at 2 p.m. 604792-2337. Crib tournament at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.) from 1-4 p.m. 604792-6370.

TUESDAY Steve Dawson will be performing a second show at Bozzini’s at 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). Tickets $25 and available at Bozzini’s or by calling 604-792-0744.

Terry Gillespie performs March 29 at Bozzini’s. His music ranges from reggae to African music to jazz to blues. For more info, see Saturday’s listing at left. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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WEDNESDAY The Chilliwack International Film Series runs April 2 to May 7 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas, featuring six movies over six weeks. Films are screened Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Series pass is $30 and available at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) and The Book Man (45939 Wellington Ave.), or door admission is $6 per person on movie nights. Tonight’s movie is Philomena; UK; English; 96 min; 14A; drama.

Canadian roots music master Ken Whiteley brings his entertaining and uplifting range of styles to the Harrison Memorial Hall on April 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 and available online at www.harrisonfestival.com or by phone 604-7963664. The Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival, featuring 20 different vendors and live music, is at Heritage Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Admission $2 at the door. 604-354-7590.

Seven Days is a free A&E listing published every Wednesday. For more information, phone 604-702-5576 or email all information, including a contact phone number, to photo@theprogress.com.

Notice of Sale of Interest in Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 50 of the Indian Act

TAKE NOTICE that the right to possession of an interest on the following lands located on Indian Reserves shall be offered for sale by the Superintendent in accordance with Section 50 of the Indian Act:

Only bids received by 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2014 will be considered.

1. Open to members of the Skawahlook First Nation: Description of interest in land to be sold: The right to lawful possession of the portion of the Reserve lying SE of Southerly limit of Canadian Pacific Railway R/W CLSR RR1916, Ruby Creek Indian Reserve No. 2. This sale will conclude on June 25, 2014.

Payment of the successful bid must be made in the following manner: 1. A down payment of 10% of the offer must be made by cheque dated as of the date bidding closes. The cheque must be forwarded with the bid and made payable to the Receiver-General of Canada. 2. The balance of the offer must be paid by certified cheque, bank draft or money order within 10 days of delivery of notice of acceptance of offer.

2. Open to members of the Skwah Indian Band: Description of interest in land to be sold: The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 35, Plan CLSR 52912, Skwah Indian Reserve No. 4. This sale will conclude on June 25, 2014. For an information package containing registration and survey information for the interest in land to be sold above, please contact Lois Paul at BCestates@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca or 1.888.917.9977 (toll free within BC). All bids must be delivered to: Superintendent of Indian Affairs 600 – 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3

All bids must include the bidder’s full name and band membership number, the address and telephone number at which the bidder may be reached, and a 10% down payment (see below).

In the event that a bidder does not meet the payment requirements as set out above, the sale is null and void. Dated this 19th day of March, 2014, at Vancouver, British Columbia. Katherine Blair, Superintendent Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, BC Region 600 – 1138 Melville Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3

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It started with an injury and then a phone call. Former GW Graham basketball star Lucas Mannes was home for the Christmas break, resting up after an extremely productive start to the season. Mannes spent the previous two months ripping up the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, dominating the circuit as a member of the Briercrest Clippers — the ACAC is often referred to as the best collegiate league in the country. “Christmas break was almost over, it was a Saturday night and I’d just finished scrimmaging with some members of the (Trinity Western) Spartans,” Mannes said. “One of my good buddies (Tyus Allen), a really great player for them, had torn his ACL, and their other point guard had some eligibility issues with

grades and stuff. But I figured it was the middle of the year, so no way. Then I get a call.” Trinity Western’s head coach, Scott Allen, was on the line, telling him he could be a Spartan. “I assumed he was talking about next year,” Mannes laughed. “But after my dad talked to him he came into the room and said, ‘I have good news and bad news. Trinity wants you. The kind of bad news is they want you now.’” Meaning Monday. Meaning two days away. “Trinity is sort of a dream come true, the place to be for most Christian athletes in BC,” Mannes said. “By 3 p.m. the next day I’d made my decision and cancelled my flight back to Saskatchewan.” The toughest part was calling Briercrest coach Rod Adrian. “He said, ‘I’m going to put my coaching hat on and say I don’t really want you to leave because we have a

“I’d never heard about it good chance to make a playoff run,’” Mannes recalled. before I went to Briercrest “Then he said, ‘I’m going to College, and most people put my friend hat on and tell will never hear about it,” he you that this is something chuckled. But... you need to do.’ He was “Because it’s a bible incredible about it, but it was probably the hardest phone school I knew it was going to be good for my develcall I’ve ever had to opment as a man, make.” spiritually,” he said. Then, the team“And the athletic mates. program surpassed Mannes sent an my expectations. In email to Adrian, some ways it’s too who read it aloud bad I couldn’t have at a team meeting. finished it off and Mannes asked them seen what could’ve to respond and they been. But being on did. Lucas my own for a year “Even if they had and a half, figuring negative things to MANNES out who I was and say, I wanted to hear maturing, it was still it,” he said. “Almost all of them were happy and an incredible experience.” Mannes had three days of excited for me and gave me their blessing. There were practice before playing his a couple who were disap- first CIS basketball game, pointed, but I don’t think against the University of there are any hard feelings.” Manitoba Bisons on Jan. 10. He went one for two from Mannes spent a year and a half in Caronport, SK, a the field in five minutes, addplace he freely describes ing one steal and two assists. “I got one layup and it as being ‘in the middle of felt like I’d just scored 30 nowhere.’

points,” he said. Mannes played five minutes the next night against the Winnipeg Wesmen, recording one helper. “It was abrupt, and there were some moments when I wondered what I’d gotten myself into,” he admitted. “But looking back, this is where God led me to be.” It took a while for Mannes to finally hit his stride. In the final game of the season, Feb. 15 against the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, Mannes had 10 points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes. Mannes played 12 games and by season’s end finally felt comfortable. “In that last game I finally felt I was able to play how I play,” he said. “Everything was new. A higher level. Faster and more athletic. It was a real journey, but I got a little more comfortable every game, and now I know exactly what to prepare for this summer.” Whatever he did was good

enough to impress Allen and get Mannes a scholarship extension into next season. The point guard will be the focal point of Allen’s offence, a player he expects to be dynamic and an on-floor leader. “He expects a lot from his players and so, if you’re not performing to the level he thinks you could and should, he’ll let you know,” Mannes said of his bench boss. “You perform or you don’t play, and personally I appreciate that. I feel lots of athletes, including myself, take it for granted and dog it at times. With him you won’t be taking any players off, even in practice. He brings your full potential out of you.” As he preps for the 201415 season, Mannes is also diving into coaching, helping out with TransCanada basketball. He and Allen ran a spring break camp together at Highroad Academy. Get information on the Spartans online at twu.ca/ athletics.

Provincials for Project Dancer For the fifth year in a row, a Project Dance athlete will represent Chilliwack on the provincial stage. Hannah Bateman will compete at the Performing Arts BC Provincial Dance Festival, taking place June 3-7 in Penticton. The 12-year-old was chosen junior provincial stage rep (comprised of jazz, lyrical, tap and stage) at Burnaby’s Pacific West Performing Arts (PacWest) Festival. Each regional festival sends its most promising artists to provincials. Earlier this year she was named provincial junior runnerup at the Chilliwack Lions Music and Dance Festival. Her studio has racked up the hardware in recent weeks.

Project Dance teams and individuals have won 20 high-score trophies, 16 bursaries, four honours performance spots and various cash prizes. At the Synergy Maple Ridge competition, Project Dance competitors earned 18 diamond placements for scores of 92 per cent or higher. Ten year old Jessica Albert was named junior dancer of the year, 12 year old Dylan Ratzlaff was chosen intermediate dancer of the year and 13 year old Jillian Haima was intermediate runnerup. The lyrical duo performed by 14 year old Berkeley Ratzlaff and 16 year old Matthew Wyllie — depicting a young couple dealing with a young soldier going off to war — earned first place at

Synergy, plus an honours performance at their hometown Chilliwack festival. “These young dancers work so hard to improve their skills and they have an amazing work ethic,” said Project Dance owner/ director Amanda Quinton, who was recently named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. “Balancing training schedules with the demands of schoolwork and competitions is tough, and they always show up ready to work hard.” The studio’s competitive dancers are now readying for the month-long Surrey Festival of Dance, followed by Dance Power (Maple Ridge) and PEAK Invitational (Abbotsford).

Prospera Centre’s three-on-three hockey league is in need of one peewee coach, with the season set to start on Tuesday. Game times are Tuesday’s at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in coaching can reach Andrea Laycock by email at alaycock@prosperacentre.com

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Darius Ramrattan (left) of Calgary and Jason Wills of Kelowna crash into each other during the Tamihi Boater Cross event Saturday at Tamihi Rapids on the Chilliwack River. Whitewater kayak boater cross is an event where four to six paddlers race downriver at the same time. Collisions and flipped boats are a common sight. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Walk/Run for Heritage ending at the Harrison Hot Springs Health & Wellness Fair Go for a leisurley stroll or a hard run with your family or friends and then take in this year’s Harrison & community health and wellness fair 2014; you will enjoy a day of fun and education about health and wellness unique to our area.

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Sports Chilliwack Golf and Country Club assistant pro Brad Clapp won the first event of the Vancouver Golf Tour spring/summer season. Clapp shot a five-under 67 to take top spot at the Brad Garside Open, held Monday at the Pagoda Ridge Golf Club in Langley. Clapp earned $1,200 and 1,500 Order of Merit points. See vancouvergolftour.com

NCAA tourney packed with BCHL grads

The Penticton Vees can market themselves as the official BCHL supplier to the NCAA’s

ice hockey championships, sending 23 grads to the year-end tournament. As a league, the BCHL has 64 alums gunning for a Frozen Four title. Action starts this weekend with eight first round games. The top-seeded

Minnesota Golden Gophers are led by the Reilly brothers — Mike, Ryan and Connor — all ex-Vees. They face the Robert Morris Colonials on Saturday. Chilliwack native Mac Roy is listed on the Colonial roster, though he hasn’t played since

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Brandon Tanev, an ex-Surrey Eagle and brother of Vancouver Canucks defenceman Chris Tanev. 2012-13 BCHL scoring champ Mario Puskarich has had a fantastic freshmen season with the Vermont Catamounts. His team includes three members of the BCHL champion Eagles — Brady Shaw, Mike Stenerson and goalie Mike Santaguida. Another ex-Eagle, Adam Tambellini, skates for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux alongside a quartet of ex-Vees — Mark MacMillan, Wade Murphy, Brendan O’Donnell and Troy Stecher. North Dakota faces Wisconsin in the first round. No Chilliwack Chiefs are on any of the rosters. Get more info online at ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/icehockeymen/d1 and general info at uscho.com. Get BCHL info at bchl.ca

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Sunday, May 11, 2014 • 9:30 a.m. Event Start UFV Trades & Technology Centre How Will the Proceeds be Spent? Money will be used to purchase 3 Enotonox Stabilizers for the delivery rooms at CGH Maternity.

Sunday, May 11, 2014 8K Road Race • 5K Fun Run/Walk • 1K Kids’ Run

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Raise $750 or more and your name will be entered into a draw for a Westjet flight voucher for two. Each $100 raised earns a ticket for a Bonus Prize. More $ = more chances! The top 3 individual fundraisers will each earn a beautiful prize package! The Fraser Valley Health Care foundation will issue charitable tax receipts for donations of $10 or more where donor name and address are complete and legible

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How to Participate: 1. Get a group of coworkers, friends or family together. 2. Pick a ‘family-friendly’ Team name. 3. Register your Team. 4. Collect pledges. 5. Win prizes, bragging rights, our gratitude… Collect LOTS of pledges and your team could earn a beautiful commemorative plaque! Collect the MOST pledges of any team and you get to keep the Top Fundraising Team trophy for a year and your team name stays on it forever!

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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

LANDSCAPERS needed with weedwacker experience only for local company. Suit person 19+. (604)702-1059 or email: dankap@shaw.ca

Manager(s) required for Chilliwack Apt. bldg. P/T, singles/couples, housing avail. Fax or email: 888-770-6261 mcfife@hotmail.com

920-16 Circle, Maitland, Rochester, Wells 921-20 Downes, Knight, Mellville, Queen 923-12 Lear, Markel, Skyview, Sylvan, Valleyview

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AGASSIZ 970-12 Alder, Arbutus, Logan, Maple

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Obituaries OBITUARIES

OBITUARIES

Johnson Dorothy “Elva” (Nee Brown)

Berry, Al

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

Stolberg, Magda 1920-2014 Passed away on Feb. 25, 2014, in Guelph, Ontario. She came here in June 2006, after being pre-deceased by Rudi, her husband of 61 years. Mom was also pre-deceased by son, Henry, in 1979. She is survived by three children, Margaret (John Baird), Ralph (Wendy) and Herman. She had 11 grand children, 17 great grand children, and one great-great grand child. Mom came to Canada in 1951 from Germany and settled in the Fraser Valley. In 1963, she moved to Beaverlodge, AB but always longed to be in Chilliwack, until she did return in 1980. We will return Mom to beautiful British Columbia, as she always hoped to do.

Family and friends of Al Berry feel blessed to have shared in the journey of this larger-thanlife-man. Al had many passions in his life and devoted his time to his family, his church community, school teaching, square dance calling and wood working. In his early years he was very active in the Boy Scout Movement and proudly earned his way to being a “King Scout”. Al’s extended family include his wife, Joy; his daughters Catherine, Tammy, Dawn, Kim (deceased); his sons, Colin, Scott (deceased); his many grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Al was a well-loved leader in the Carman United Church community. In his later years with declining health, he happily took on the role of “Chief Hugger/Greeter” at the door each Sunday. Al’s square dance calling career began at UBC in 1949 and became a lifelong source of happiness and satisfaction for him. He was a consummate performer who loved the attention and the people! Al had a fulfilling teaching career and was proud to be known to thousands of students in the Chilliwack area as “Captain Purple”. In his retirement years be brought his gift of square dance calling to schools throughout the province and continued sharing this passion at hundreds of private functions. A celebration of life for Al will take place at Carman United Church on Saturday, March 29th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the “Carman United Church Memorial and Endowment Fund” would be most appreciated to help carry out projects beloved of Al throughout the community and wider world.

Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

OBITUARIES

DEHNKE, Wayne Andrew (Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d)

September 24, 1922 March 1 7, 2014

Elva Johnson passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Cheam Village in Agassiz, B.C. Elva was born in Chilliwack, BC and raised on the family farm on Chilliwack Central Road. In 1947 she married Clayton Johnson and moved to the farm on McGrath Road, Rosedale, and later retired to Edward Street in Chilliwack, where she resided until moving to Cheam Village in 2010. Elva was predeceased by her parents: George (1970) and Agnes (l972) Brown; her sisters and brothers in law, Alice Brown (1929), Alma (2004) (Tommy) Parker and Georgina (1996) (Bill) Caldwell and her husband Clayton, who passed away in 1982. She is survived by her children: Judy (Bill) Mansfield, Jerry (Rhonda), Jay (Sharon) and Jill (Denis) Sache and grandchildren: Gene (Sarah) Sache, Michael (Mel) Sache, Jennifer (Chris) Mann, Steven (Carmen) Johnson, Grant (Shawna) Sache, Shannon, Scott, Lindsey and Leslie Johnson, and 10 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service was held. The family Wishes to thank Dr. Maclntosh and the staff at Cheam Village for their exceptional care.

May 17, 1945 – January 12, 2014

O’Brien Timothy Bernard Joseph Tim passed away at Chilliwack General Hospital, on March 19, 2014. He was born June 16, 1958, Truro, Nova Scotia. Surviving family members are: Erin Harvey (Daryl), nephew Jarod (Mollie), neice Meaghan Shannon Croitor (Tim), Kerry O’Brien (Debbie), neice Courtney Joe. He was predeceased by his father, Bernard Joseph O’Brien, Mother, Alice Etta (Whidden). Tim always had a smile on his face. He dedicated his life to assisting others and in 2012, he returned to school and graduated from the ‘Addictions counselling’ program. Tim loved spending time with family, friends and watching his favourite hockey team, the Boston Bruins. Funeral services will be held on March 31, 1:30pm at the Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly, 1932 Cameron Ave, Port Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hope for Freedom Society. McLeans Funeral Services (604)847-3477

Wayne passed away suddenly on January 12th while vacationing near Progreso, Mexico. He was a cherished husband, beloved father, proud veteran, community-minded citizen and a friend to many around the world. Wayne is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Sandy, children Tony and Jaime (Kevin). He is also survived by brothers Gordon (Angie), William (Pat), Kenneth, sister Darlene (Paul) and their families. He was the favorite and only (as we would often joke) son-in-law of Esther Braden. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Dehnke and infant sister. Wayne was born May 17th, 1945, in Barrhead, AB. He grew up in Winfield, BC. Beginning at the age of 12 ½, Wayne spent six years in the Army Cadet Movement in Kelowna and Vernon. He was a member of the Canadian Army Cadet Rifle Team in Bisley, England, in 1963. In 1964, he joined the Royal Canadian Army Officer Candidate Programme (School of Infantry). His military career lasted 30 years. During this time he served around the world as a member of the Second Battalion Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, the Canadian Airborne Regiment and Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Highlights from Wayne’s military career include: Two Tours with the UN in Cyprus (1967 and 1978), Officer in Charge of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Parachute Demonstration Team “The Sky Hawks” (1971-73), Member of the Canadian Delegation of the ICCS in Vietnam (1973), Staff Officer at NDHQ in Ottawa (1973-1975 and 1980), Company Commander in the 1st Battalion PPCLI in Calgary (1975-1978), Staff College in Pakistan (1979), Canadian Forces’ Liaison Officer to the US Army Infantry Centre, Fort Benning, Georgia (1980-1983), Deputy CO, 2nd Battalion PPCLI in Winnipeg and West Germany (1983-1985), Land & Amphibious Section and Chief of Infrastructure Policy HQ AFNORTH Oslo, Norway (19851990), Base Administrative Officer CFB Chilliwack (19901994). In 1992, he was the recipient of a 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada

Medal awarded to Canadians deemed to have made significant contributions to fellow citizens, their community, or Canada. In 2012, he was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service on behalf of the CAFA and the Veterans community as a whole. After retiring in 1994, Wayne began a second career in Real Estate, first with Royal LePage and then HomeLife Glenayre in Chilliwack, BC. He was also involved in a variety of community organizations including President and Paul Harris Fellow Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club (1994-1995), BC Summer Games (1993), Board of Directors Fraser Valley Credit Union and Board of Directors for Central Credit Union BC (19912002), Board of Directors for Chilliwack Community Services (1990-1994), Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280 (1990-2013). The past few years he was the President of CAFA Branch #8 Bornewest Association and was committed, along with other members, to keeping the Airborne spirit alive through the development of the Bornewest section of the Canadian Military Education Centre in Chilliwack, BC. Wayne was well known for his Annual Client Appreciation Pig Roasts when he was a Realtor. He was also known for his Family Cookery Book – a collection of favorite recipes from family and friends around the world. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook were donated to the Salvation Army. During his military career, Wayne’s primary concern was the welfare of his soldiers and fellow officers. Following retirement this continued as he provided veterans with information up-dates, referrals and advice. In 2013, Wayne helped to organize Heroes Hockey Challenge Yellow Ribbon Gala Dinner and Hockey Game in Abbotsford, BC, to benefit the PPCLI Foundation and their efforts to support wounded or fallen soldiers and

their families. Wa y n e was happiest w h e n surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and camping. And best of all were the last four winters spent in Mexico. He was not content to sit back and so became involved with providing support to two primary schools in the village of Chicxulub. The Dehnke Mexican School Charity has provided funds and supplies and it is hoped that this will continue in the future. Other projects in Mexico included the cleanup of a garbage site and working with the local Catholic Church. His latest project was assisting a Chilliwack teacher, Donnna Boucher, with her Water is Life Project. Together they were working to raise funds for a well at the Food Kitchen in Chicxulub. Although Wayne was taken from us far too soon, we are comforted with the knowledge that he lived life his way. He touched many lives over the years and he will live in our hearts forever. Soft Winds And Fair Landings All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, 29 March, 2014, at 2:00pm at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Light refreshments will be served. Internment of ashes will take place at 11 am, Sunday, March 30 at Vedder View Gardnes Cemetery, 44675 Watson Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Dehnke’s Mexican School Charity Program c/o Prospera Credit Union, Sardis Branch, 7565 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC. Account # 3079480 Or PPCLI Foundation at www. ppclifoundation.ca or PPCLI Foundation 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W.Calgary, AB, T2T 5J4 Or Water is Life Project c/o Sardis Elementary School 45775 Manuel Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 2E6.

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Now accepting resumes for the following positions:

DIRECTORY ALLIANCE

FULL GOSPEL

9:15 am - Sunday d School for all ages

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Meet every Saturday at 12 noon at Homer’s Restaurant, for more info: 604-824-0185 cell: 604-316-4540 marghamm@shaw.ca www.chilliwackfgbmfi.com

Production Position: must be physically fit, be a strong self-starter and work at a high production pace, handling, sorting, folding garments and towels. The ability to sew an asset but not essential. Seamstress: experienced with repairs of work clothing, patching, hemming and replacing zippers. Both positions are mon-fri, 8-4:30, no weekends or evening shifts. Send resumes to: The Chilliwack Progress 45860 Spadina Ave Chilliwack, BC., V2P 6H9 c/o box 648

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We have a position available for responsible, skilled labour including: supervising production lines, operating equipment, and tractor work. Positions available for general labour such as planting and harvesting flowers, bunching and packaging flowers, sticking or picking cuttings, bouquet making, both indoor and outdoor. Priority will be given to full time applicants, however part-time positions will most definitely be considered as well. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Please send resumes via email to: Andries@quikfarm.ca or drop off in person at our main office at 8340 Prest Rd.

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH

Local Railroad Contractor Seeks Candidates: • With Class 5 valid D. L. • Physically fit • Able to work in all weather Fax (604)850-3554 or email cheryl@westcanrail.com

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

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

46420 Brooks Ave.

Ph. 604-792-0311

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

Gospel Hymns & Christ-Centered Sermons Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. New Life Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road.

SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00am BCP Communion 10:15am BAS Family Service, Music and Communion 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

Pastor: Rob Brown

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Sunday School – 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

REFORMED

CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass - 8 a.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday - 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

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Reporting to the Maintenance Mgr/Engineer you will carry out a variety of general/preventative maintenance activities throughout our plant & equipment & monitor our waste water treatment facility. Mon.-Fri. operation with early morning & afternoon shifts. The occasional Sat. may be required. Minimum class 4 boiler ticket req. with basic maint. knowledge; hydraulic, electric, pneumatic skills. We provide great training, beneﬁts, and a fun family atmosphere! If you possess the skills, and have a desire to grow and develop, submit your resume to Francis Ho: francis_ho@unﬁrst.com

F/T opportunity with local Industrial company!

Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250

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FREE 15 MINUTE psychic reading for 1st time callers specializing in reuniting lovers answers to all life’s questions call free now 1-888-271-9281.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services... 604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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P/T Substitute Carrier The Chilliwack Progress is looking for a part-time Substitute Carrier to deliver open routes in the Chilliwack/Sardis area, two days per week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Wednesdays and Fridays for approximately 3-4 hours per day.

TOYOTA

We have the following position available:

PERSONAL SERVICES

SHARE • GROW • BELONG

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to supplement their income. Interested applicants should email the Circulation Department at circulation@theprogress.com or call 604-702-5558.

Resource Room Coordinator - Work BC

Please visit our website at www.comserv.bc.ca for full job posting. Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. No phone calls please. Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, March 31, 2014 45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 ph: 604.792.4267 fax: 604.792.6575

We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Scan QR Code to Donate! www.comserv.bc.ca

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SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

604-703-1863

Langley BC

CAMP DIRECTOR

BAPTIST Chilliwack Campus Sunday, 9:30 & 11 am 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd.

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am 6800 Pioneer Avenue

www.central365.org UNITED CHURCH

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Rev. Heather Anderson

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year

Needed Immediately! Monday - Friday No graveyards! No travel!

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Valley Toyota is now accepting resumes for a full time sales position. Applicants must be enthusiastic, coachable, and have a desire to build a career in the automotive industry. Valley Toyota supplies extensive sales training, a company beneﬁts plan, as well as a one of the largest inventories of new and used vehicles in the Fraser Valley. Please bring resume in person to: Michael Thomas, General Sales Manager 604-703-7354 • Email: mthomas@valleytoyota.ca Direct: 60

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

604-795-5725

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Sales Position Available

EVERYONE WELCOME!

ROMAN CATHOLIC

BAHÁ'Í FAITH

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“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield”

9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

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SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

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CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH ®

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

TEACHERS

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

604-792-6013

“There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God.” Baha’u’llah

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PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Trailer Mechanic

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

required for Chilliwack Dental Office Please apply in writing to: Dr. Michael Thomas 102-45625 Hodgins Ave Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1P2

LABOURERS

Laborer Required

45625 South Sumas Rd.

SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

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Certiﬁed Dental Assistant

Quik’s Farm Ltd

is currently hiring for full and/or part-time positions.

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Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

apprentice with experience.

Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

HELP WANTED

Local Industrial Laundry

aith

10:30 am - Celebration Service Sanctuary & Video Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

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Fraser Canyon Hospice Society requires a Camp Director for their bereavement camp for children. Camp Skylark takes place the weekend of Sept. 12- 14, 2014 and is designed for children ages 7-12 yrs old who have experienced a death or loss in their lives. The CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION requires the following: - Available to start May 20, 2014 and continue for 18 wks - Work 18 hrs./week with a flexible work schedule For a complete job description, go to frasercanyonhospice.org Send resume to hospice5@telus.net Application Closing Date: April 4 03/14H_FCH27

Chamco is searching for a Service Administrator who will provide administrative support to the service department in the areas of order entry, job costing, customer billing and other administrative responsibilities. Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and meld service would assist you. If you are customer oriented, organized, a team player and have previous experience in administration - we may have the position for you.

FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH BENEFITS Email: egibbons@chamco.com • Fax: (604) 626-0085

www.chamco.com

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Dutch Cleaning Service â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Residential â&#x20AC;˘ New Construction *25 Years Exp. *Bondable *Free Estimates

604-792-7928

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

PETS

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CONCRETE & PLACING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

DRYWALL

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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

EAVESTROUGH

COARD Exteriors, Continuous Eavestrough, Gutter Guard, Soffit, Fascia, Door and Window Capping, Exterior Door Replacement Free Estimates 604-557-8170

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $600/$650. 604-794-5844

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.

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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GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

HANDYPERSONS

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MR. FIX IT. commercial, residential, flood repairs, decks, general contracting and more. (604)798-5082

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SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

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LANDSCAPING

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso) 338

PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

www.dialalaw.org 1.800.565.5297

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PROMONTORY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (PHECSA) HAS WEEKEND RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL

GW Graham Garage Sale

Sat., Mar 29 45955 Thomas Rd. (in the school gym)

Space is suitable for a community group or church seeking long-term week-end usage. Space available for rent includes gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, class rooms, and kitchen.

from 9am - 2pm Come join us! You can donate items on March 28 from 5:30-8:30 to the school or purchase a table to sell your merchandise in advance. Set up for all tables will be March 28. Enjoy the BBQ after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done your shopping. All proceeds to the BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.

For enquiries please call: Community School Coordinator, PHECSA TEL: 604-858-2999 EMAIL: phecsa@phesca.ca

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P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

GARAGE SALES

Sardis

MISC. FOR SALE

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MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

SEIZED VEHICLE AUCTION March 29th, 10:30 AM 231 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC Over 50 Various seized & Impounded vehicles being sold with no minimum prices or starting bids. Preview at 8:30 am Sat. March 29 More Details and Pictures www.allcityauctioneers.com 604-514-0194 COME SEE!!

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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC â&#x20AC;˘ All Prices â&#x20AC;˘ All Situations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ All Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

March 29 11 - 4pm

Huge moving and pet grooming close out sale. Equipment and supplies, lots of furniture, misc household, antiques. Rain or shine. MULTI FAM 3 DAY YARD SALE ! Mar 21, 22 & 23rd, 8-4, 42505 Peters Rd., Chill/Greendale. Lots of collectables, antiques, fishing gear!

REAL ESTATE 630

LOTS

Approx. 1/3 & 1/4 ACRE lots for sale on Royalwood Blvd, Rosedale, 30 meters frontage (100ft). Call (604)792-1989. No Sunday calls please.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEW Single wide on 50x120 deeded lot in Abby $267,888. $13,000 down, $1300/month. NEW Double wide on deeded 50x120 lot in Abby $314,888. $16,000 down, $1548/mo.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960

A Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebration & Fundraising Event

16th Annual

45685 Henderson Ave

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Chilliwack. beautiful Fairfield rancher, 3 bdrm, 3000sf, lots of updtes, full bsmt. $399,900. (604)792-7393

LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Chilliwack

REAL ESTATE

STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848. 30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371. 40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Sat Mar 29 & Sun Mar 30 9am - 3pm Moving/Garage Sale Lots of good stuff

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

HK PLUMBING & HEATING. 24 hour service. Call (604)824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

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ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

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CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

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

ELECTRICAL

46433 Ranchero Dr

PETS

BORDER / SHEPHERD. 1.5 year old male. Perfect for farm living. $100. Call Barb 604-803-9999.

GARAGE SALES

SARDIS

BERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

R&B RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs, painting. No job too small. Call Les, 604-3911200/604-866-4594

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

CRUSH YOUR JUNK Garbage / Yard Waste Removal. Construction Clean Up. $85/load. Senior Discount. Call 604-798-8201

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

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

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation - supporting programs for Women & Children at Chilliwack General Hospital Sunday, May 11, 2014 9:30 a.m. Event Start 10:00 a.m. Race

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

Taxprep-Chilliwack.ca

UFV Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Rd., Chilliwack

All Aspects of Personal Tax incl Mobile Tax Service

No Sales Tax On Fee Call John 604-792-7635

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey

dan knoke

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137

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FURNITURE

stereo cabinet, 3 pc, white oak, $200 obo; oak dining table with leaf, 6 chairs, 2 pc china cabinet, $1400 obo. Call (604)824-9580

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MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

LIFE FITNESS C3 Upright Bike. #1 brand in health clubs worldwide. Like new, rarely used. Exceptionally quiet, with heart rate monitor, and multiuser programmable console. Retail price $1784.00, will sell for $1200.00 firm. Phone 604 859-7270 (evenings)

Mattress Sets

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

Save On Furniture

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

Join us for this fun family event! 8K Road Race (timed) + Walk/run + 1K Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; run Proceeds to Chilliwack General Hospital Maternity for 3 Enotonox Systems for the delivery rooms Challenge other businesses & clubs to match or beat your total!

TEAM CHALLENGE... â&#x20AC;˘ Get a group of coworkers, friends or family together â&#x20AC;˘ Pick a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;family-friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team name â&#x20AC;˘ Register your team â&#x20AC;˘ Collect pledges â&#x20AC;˘ Win prizes, bragging rights, our gratitude....

Collect LOTS of pledges and your team could earn a beautiful commemorative plaque! Collect the MOST pledges of any team and you get to keep the Top Fundraising Team trophy for a year and your team name stays on it forever! ... and we get to buy equipment for the Maternity Department at CGH! 2014 CORPORATE PARTNERS: Media Sponsors: The Chilliwack Progress, Star 98.3 Platinum Sponsors: Envision Financial, Kiwanis Club of Sardis, Sonic 107.5, WestJet Gold Sponsors: Running Room Silver Sponsors: Chilliwack Hospital Auxillary, Chilliwack Hospital Service League, Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods, Jolly Miller Pub, Mount Cheam Lions Club, Spa Pure, Urban Endo Runners Bronze Sponsors: Lockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prescription Pharmacy, Protonics Cleaning Solutions, Valley Tank & Container Service

For more information contact: lisa@fvhcf.org or 604.701.4051 Presented by the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Registered charity #87115 6725 RR0001 3/14w RFM19

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

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1 Month FREE Rent

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

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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 New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $87,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

MORTGAGES

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy

Spacious and bright one 2 bdrm $779/m

prkg, coin ldry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available April 1. Call 604-703-3405

LANAI Apartments

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

9462 Cook St.

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

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

OTHER AREAS

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

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& 2 bdrms available now! Starting at $670/month

$100 Move-in Allowance Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency

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RENT TO OWN

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIORS!

Heritage Square Apartments

10-13H HA24

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.

604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428

1 BEDROOM 9430 Nowell St. Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st flr, elevator w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. Starting from $520/m. 604-824-0264

HOMES FOR RENT

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

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

BREATHTAKING VIEW

STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM

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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. CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm apt, avail Mar 1st. Spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Easy walking to shopping & rec facilities. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. Incl. cable pkg. ($72 value) $675/mo. Heather, 1-800-815-6311. Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, 5 SS appl., central location, n/s, n/p, storage, avail now. $700/m. 604512-2141/1 (778)241-2176 CHILLIWACK. 1 Month Free Chilliwack, spacious & bright bachelor and 1 bed, balcony, Free heat h/w, parking, elevator. Great Mary St. location, from $510. 604-392-6265

AGASSIZ

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LOGAN PLACE/ LOGAN MANOR 9245/9259 EDWARD ST.

Chilliwack - 1 Bdrm apt. You’ll be the first to live in this Newly Reno’d 1 bdrm apt. in downtown Chilliwack. New flooring, newly painted, & a completely new bathroom. The livingroom has 1 wall that is a floor to ceiling window with a breathtaking view of the mountains. Heating & parking are incl. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.

Members of the RCMP Crime Free Multi Housing Program. On-site Manager who will need good references. No pets please.

Avail April 1st. $650/mo.

46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK, 9098 Broadway St. 2 bdrm 1 bath T/H, 5 appl., pet neg., avail now. $800/m. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly”

MARINE

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS

604-845-0044 (no Sunday calls)

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BOATS

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

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

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

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

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm. Incl. fridge, stove, dishwasher, insuite washer and dryer, secure underground parking. $800/m. N/s, N/p, Refs req’d. Call Tasha, 604-793-9000 or 604791-3171

.www.one4yacht.com 604.669.2248

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $850/m. Available now. 604392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734 Chilliwack

46030 Princess Ave. Fresh and clean 3 Bdrm.............$800/m Available Apr 1 4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s.

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TENDERS

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077 CHILLIWACK. 9280 Mary Street. 1 & 2 bdrm apt. Quiet building, new paint, hot water, 3 appl, underground parking, lrg balcony, storage. N/p. Avail. now, Call 604-793-9155 or 604-799-8313 Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, $600/m, 1 small pet negot. avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

CHILLIWACK ECONOMIC PARTNERS CORPORATION INVITES QUOTATIONS FROM SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALS SUPPLIERS FOR THE PRTC INDOOR FIRING RANGE PROJECT PACIFIC REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE RCMP INDOOR FIRING RANGE 5580 TYSON ROAD, CHILLIWACK Construction of a 4,076 Square Metre Indoor Firing Range

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 CHILLIWACK. lg 1 bdrm, washer and dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $750/m. Available now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734 Chilliwack, senior building 55+, bachelor ste, $520/m cls to shopping & amenities. avail now. (604)703-9076

COTTONWOOD Apts. 2 Bdrm avail Mar 1

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)

Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl, balcony, elevator. 55+ ﬁrm Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

fairview & fairhaven

17 suites -1 bdrms with balcony

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 $650/mo

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Beautiful, crime-free certified, 55+ Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets, on premises coined laundry starting @ $570 mo.

Chilliwack. 44758 Yale Rd West. 4leaf 6400sf building with mezzanine, zoned M1. Inquiries (604)9243259 or 604-313-1286

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm upper, 5 appl., deck, cls to amen/schools, pet neg, $950m+util. apr 1. 1(604)596-3666 Chilliwack, 9499 Robson St. upper 3 bdrm, $850/m, 4 appl., balcony & patio, good cond. avail. March 1, pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

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

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(604)858-9832

HOMES FOR RENT

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

2003 Kawasaki KX65, trail ridden, good cond., first kick starter, $500. Call (604)792-2967

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 SLUMBER QUEEN. 8.6’ camper. Great shape, no leaks. 4 burner stove, oven, fridge, h/w tank, bathroom, shower, furnace. $5,500 obo. (604)820-0551 after 4 pm

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

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

Chilliwack. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 L/R, 2 car garage, 5 appl, blt-in deck, fenced yard, cls to amenities. Newly painted. Avail apr 1. $1590/m. 1 (604)888-2831 POPKUM ~ ROSEDALE. 2/3 bdrm. $850/mo. + damage deposit. Avail. now. 604-852-2771; 604-751-2771.

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com

ROSEDALE, cozy 2 bdrm mobile home, W/D hook-up, no dogs, cat ok. Apr 1. $725/m. (604)795-3398

Property Management Division

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AUTO SERVICES

West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

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Chilliwack Rentals 604.858.RENT (7368)

Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

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Apartments

CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 bdrms. $575/m -$750/m. Avail Now. Call (604)7031401

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1 & 2 bedroom

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm, 1000sf; 1 bdrm, 750sf, clean, quiet, 5 app., near bus, shop & hospital, 55+, n/p, 604-795-9949

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 02/14W_HL5

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Broadway Maples Apts

CHWK: Bachelor suites & 1 Bdrm suites available. 55+ Laminate flrs, N/S, N/P. Incl heat/water. Call: 604997-7337, 604-792-5173

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Project Procurement Manager: Preview Builders International Inc. Architect: Craven Huston Powers Architects Construction Manager: Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) Tender Closing Date: April 10, 2014 at 2:00pm Tender Closing Location: Preview Builders International Inc, #106 - 44981 Commercial Court, Chilliwack BC V2R 0A7 Phone: 604-793-9553 Fax: 604-793-9551 Email: firingrange@previewbuilders.com Tender Documents will be available on: MERX, VRCA, BC Bid or Preview Builders office. Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers are invited to tender the following specific scopes of work: • Site and Civil works • Metal Frames & Doors • Landscaping • Door Hardware • Concrete Forming and • Glass & Glazing Tilt Up Construction • Acoustic Doors • Concrete Placers & • Stainless Steel Finishers Fabrication • Concrete Reinforcement • Steel Stud, Drywall • Masonry & T-Bar • Structural Steel & Misc. • Expoxy Flooring Metals • Painting • Millwork • Washroom Accessories • Insulation • Bullet Trap and Bullet • Caulking Deflection • Metal Roofing • Target Systems • Flat Roofing • Mechanical • Metal Siding • Electrical ALL ENQUIRIES RELATED TO THIS TENDER CALL MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER: PREVIEW BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC. 3-14W CEP26

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