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Heartbroken Jo-Ann Mitischev spends time with her five year old German shepherd Belle, trying to cope with the loss of her other dog. Two year old Ben may have been poisoned Wednesday afternoon. ERIC J. WELSH/ PROGRESS

calling the RCMP, Chilliwack Animal Control and the SPCA. “The dogs are great with kids. We have grandkids who play with the dogs,” Pete said when asked if anyone could have had motivation to hurt the animals. “They go inside at night and according to Chilliwack Animal Control they’ve never had a complaint filed about our dogs. We’ve never had a complaint from any of our neighbors. I’m just devastated to think there are people out there who can do this kind of thing to animals.” “There’s some kind of sicko

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have the resources to test the bones, and without any leads, where do they go? It would be nice if someone would take a look at those objects, test them for morphine or rat poison or whatever. Then you could alert more people.” The Mitischevs did the only other thing they thought they could, posting their story on Facebook in the hopes that what happened to them doesn’t happen to anyone else. In the meantime, Pete is taking extra precautions to keep Belle from suffering the same fate.

Chilliwack school district pulled the plug on summer learning Monday morning. The school district had hoped an 11th hour deal would be made between teachers and the government so as to continue with its summer learning programs. For weeks, it would not commit to canceling summer school, holding hope an agreement would be reached in time. A special board meeting on Thursday determined a deal had to be made by Monday in order for summer learning to go as planned. By Monday morning, with no deal in place, hope was gone. “Due to continued strike action and knowing that our sites would be picketed, we’ve cancelled our summer school programs,” said Chilliwack school district superintendent Evelyn Novak. Last week the BC Teachers’ Federation announced it would continue to picket through the summer, including summer school sites, if a deal wasn’t reached. In order for the school district to go ahead with summer learning, it would require principals and vice principals to operate the programs. “It would be very challenging to do that,” said Novak. “If we didn’t cancel, and if we tried to go ahead, the teachers would be out there picketing at our five sites. “It couldn’t go ahead.” Chilliwack’s summer learning courses don’t fall under the essential services ruling by the Labour Relations Board. Last week the LRB ruled summer school courses for grades 10-12 students were essential. But only remedial courses.

psycho-lunatic out there,” Jo-Ann added. “We had this lively dog who was left laying on a bed, lifeless.” According to Pete, a file was opened and he heard back from RCMP Wednesday night. He was told the case would be handed over or presented to Chilliwack Animal Control. But they say that because no bylaws were broken, there’s nothing they can do about it. “The SPCA said that if there was poisoning and there was cruelty to animals, that is something they can follow up,” Pete said. “But they don’t

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A little statue sits on the front step of Pete and Jo-Ann Mitischev’s house on Mayfair Avenue. A little German shepherd dog holds a welcome sign in its mouth, a signal to visitors that the Mitischevs are a pet-loving couple. But it was an unwelcome visitor who paid the Mitischevs a visit Wednesday afternoon, shaking their faith in humanity. They believe one of their two beloved dogs, their ‘furbabies,’ as Jo-Ann calls them, was poisoned by someone who threw two rawhide bones into their backyard. While five year old Belle shied away from the bones, the younger of their dogs, two year old Ben, was more impetuous. He gnawed away at the possibly tainted bone, and was in very bad shape when Pete found him. “He was in distress and not responsive at all,” Pete said. “It took me maybe 10-15 minutes just to get Ben’s attention and get him up for a few minutes. Then he collapsed again. I did a tour of the backyard and found those two rawhide sticks.” They phoned several veterinarians and rushed Ben to the Family Pet Hospital in Sardis. Veterinarian Kulvinder Grewal ran tests for canine parvovirus, a contagious virus that can cause the symptoms that Ben had — bleeding from the nose, mouth and anus. The tests came back negative, leaving poison as the strongest of possibilities. “The symptoms all pointed toward poisoning,” Jo-Ann said. But Grewal stopped short of confirming that when he spoke to The Progress. “It could be poison, but you never know and coming to that result isn’t fair,” he said. “Without an autopsy there’s no way to check inside the dog and confirm the cause. It was offered to the owners, but it’s a very costly procedure.” Ben was suffering and the likelihood of recovery was slim, so the Mitischevs chose to alleviate his pain. Pete got on the phone soon after,

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married couple works as a team. They share the feeding shifts every four hours, as they fall into a kind Jordyn and Sawyer arrived in this of routine of parenting their newworld basked in love. borns. They work in synch, changThey don’t know it yet, but they ing, dressing, feeding, burping, and have two adoring daddies, family, holding the babies with a light touch. friends — and a growing number of “It’s not a one-person job,” Justin supporters from all over the world. says. “You have to constantly work Daddies Justin Mallard and Brett together and make sure you’re supRancourt, could not be more thrilled, porting one another.” enthralled and proud of their bunHaving several people in their dles of pure joy. lives who were willing to help made You can feel the intense pocket of all the difference. It helps that they love the tiny babies are swaddled in both have sisters with kids under as soon as you enter the family’s well- two who could be consulted about appointed home on Promontory. child-raising. “This story has touched many They are so gobsmacked and so people already, on so many levels,” grateful for so much now. But espeexplains Justin. cially to the wonderful pair of friends, The circle keeps widening as who agreed to be surrogate mother their story acquires a global follow- and egg donor, Raylene Bussinger ing. Several well-wishers came for- and Lisa Wooldridge, respectively. ward after reading Goosebumps. the blog that Justin That’s what started called, Love happens, Justin and Science: Our says, showing the Modern Family. Progress journalists The blog was crehis forearm, transThis story has ated to be a precious formed by goosegift. touched many bumps, as if proof of “I wanted our kids Maybe to see what it took to people already, on something. the transformative bring them into the power of parenting. so many levels world. The blog is It happens more for them. It took a than once during ~ Justin Mallard community to bring the interview. The them into the world goosebumps, that it’s not something is. It happens just we could have done talking about all the on our own. synchronicity and What they didn’t happy coincidences expect is the big involved in bringing the babies into reaction. “The messages we get from peo- the world. Jordyn and Sawyer were born ple daily are just incredible.” several weeks premature at 34 Thousands are now following the online story. They follow the trials weeks. They spent some time at Royal Columbian Hospital’s neonatal and tribulations. The joyous posts Justin wrote on intensive care unit, but are settling blogspot.ca have received more than in nicely to their Chilliwack home. 170,000 hits so far, and have inspired Several things had to line up nicely others to go for their dreams of for all this to happen. Raylene Bussinger, a co-worker having a family. He chronicled the details of the surrogate pregnancy, of Justin’s, says she felt compelled the beautiful gender reveal party, to do something to help Brett and the baby shower, the hospital experi- Justin have what they wanted most: ences and the birth. All of it, includ- a family. “Justin was very open about wanting the ups and downs of it all. “The support has been over- ing kids, and we’d talked about it.” She decided she wanted to help. whelming, but in a good way,” says The guys were going over all the Justin. A few weeks into fatherhood, the options open to them, from adoption, to surrogacy. She discussed it

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with her own family first and then went for it. Raylene and her husband, Jeremy, have three kids of their own, and she knew she could do it. And without attachment. She could carry that baby and then give it up to her friends when the time came. “I will do it for you, if that is what you want,” she remembers telling Justin. She had it all planned out. Justin and Brett had been looking into using an egg donor clinic in the states. “But they found out that if you use fresh eggs, you have a higher success rate,” she recounts. She phoned her friend, Lisa, to see if she would consider it. Things went surprisingly smoothly from there. They implanted two embryos and both took. When everyone found out Raylene was pregnant with Justin and Brett’s twins, everyone was ecstatic. Amazing, is how Raylene describes the experience of being their surrogate. She was back to work just a few weeks after the birth of the twins. “It was the best experience of my life,” she says. Lisa Wooldridge says she didn’t think twice about becoming the egg donor for Brett and Justin. Raylene had already agreed to be the surrogate, and when she got the call one day asking if she would

ever consider being an egg donor, that was it. “Right away I knew it was for them. I didn’t think twice. I said, ‘I would love to.’ I wanted to help them experience the love you feel as a parent, knowing they would be wonderful parents. I didn’t have to think twice.” It’s not something she would do for just anyone. “It’s because of who they would be as parents,” she explains. “I knew they would be so well loved and taken care of. I love that I was able to help fulfill their dream.” In terms of everything that went right, how does Raylene explain it? “It was meant to be,” she replies. When Lisa saw the babies for the first time, it was surreal. “They’re a part of me, but I don’t think of them as mine. I didn’t do it for me. I did it for them.” Justin is now back at work at Murray Honda, while Brett is taking a year off as the stay-at-home dad

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Summer officially began this week. Time to fire up the barbecue, head to the lake, and enjoy the sun. However, without becoming a total buzz kill, here are a couple of points that seem to need repeating every year. First: Be careful out there. The Chilliwack/River Vedder is as inviting on hot summer days as it is potentially deadly. Without a personal floatation device, a fun outing on the river can quickly turn to tragedy. Underwater snags, shifting gravel bars and strong currents all point to a river that must be treated with respect. And that includes keeping it alcohol free. Water and alcohol simply do not mix. Not only is it unsafe, it’s illegal. The summer sun is great, but remember it can also can be a killer. Don’t leave your pet in a vehicle for any reason, for any length of time. An open window and a bowl of water won’t help an animal trapped in a hot car. Remember, too, that the sun we miss so much during the winter rains packs a wicked punch. Recent reports indicate that instances of skin cancer remain high, despite years of warnings. So if you’re going outside, even if the clouds creep in, wear some sunscreen. Second: Be respectful. The simple rule – pack it in, pack it out – seems lost on far too many people. Enjoy that early morning coffee by the river, but don’t leave the empty cup on the bench for someone else to dispose of. Gathering up all the garbage and leaving it in a green garbage bag by the roadside is a nice thought. But it only makes it more convenient for the bears and raccoons. There is no roadside pickup on forestry roads. Better to take your garbage with you and not count on the kindness of volunteers to clean up your mess. And speaking of which: if it’s your dog, what’s left behind is your responsibility. Chilliwack has some spectacular parks and walking trails; they’re not made better studded by dog feces. Chilliwack is a great place to be in the summertime. A couple of simple rules – keep it safe, stay respectful – can make it even better.

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aboriginal title claim. Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the province overstepped its authority by issuing logging permits in the valley in 1983. McLachlin noted that lawyers for B.C. first argued that the logging was to control mountain Tom pine beetle, then FLETCHER dropped that argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the decision of the trial judge, one-time NDP leadership contender David Vickers, who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value of the timber to the province overrode the then-vaguely defined aboriginal title. Here’s McLachlin’s definition: “The nature of aboriginal title

is that it confers on the group that holds it the exclusive right to decide how land is used and the right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land by future generations.” That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term. It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal communities. Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s 20-year-old treaty process, or will this precedent-setting case send more First Nations to court, or to the barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a logging road in 1983? One of the unique advantages that have emerged from the handful of modern treaties in

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long defended militarily, and never challenged by any other aboriginal group. Among others, the Haida Nation was represented in the Tsilhqot’in case as interveners. Council of the Haida Nation president Peter Lantin said after the decision that his team is preparing its own aboriginal title case for trial. Few doubt that this assertion of title will be successful, either by negotiation or court ruling. But there is a unique aspect to the Haida claim that would set another precedent. They claim title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, a challenge to anyone wishing to sail tankers through. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Finns could teach us a lesson College dropout Bill Gates considers himself an expert on education, promoting the policies of another failed student George W Bush and his “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) agenda of standardized testing and corporatized public schools that increasingly operate under a highly competitive stringent business model. It seems that massive wealth automatically grants a person the privilege of being an expert in all things, despite typically knowing nothing outside his own area of expertise. It’s like asking a professional hockey player to weigh in on multivariable calculus. This is especially the case with education, perhaps because all of us have been students. Sadly, this is generally the cavalier approach we use in choosing our education ministers in B.C. under neo-conservative regimes such as the present one. Consider Finland. When it comes to education, the Finns do pretty much the opposite of what we do in North America and are superior to us in every facet, including achievement and other desired outcomes. In Finland unlike in our own countr y, education is highly valued, deemed exceedingly important and is generously funded, teachers are highly paid, valued, respected - even revered - and considered professionals. One requires a masters degree to teach in Finland and hiring of a new teacher is based on a criterion of a candidate being in top 10 per cent in their university graduating classes. Finland recruits teachers from those demonstrating exceptional ambition, academic

achievement and intelligence. Teachers are also required to engage in demanding professional development throughout their teaching careers. Finland has one of the world’s most generous systems of state-funded educational, medical and welfare services. Finns pay nothing for education at any level, including all university studies, even medical and law school. Students graduate in Finland with a PhD or MD and zero debt. Finland’s lofty academic achievement and international test scores are an offshoot of its cooperative, egalitarian school system, not as an end in itself. Moreover, within the parameters of the curriculum, teachers are granted the autonomy and latitude of handling their own classes as they see fit, including testing and evaluation. Finns trust their teachers as they do their doctors, dentists and engineers. It’s therefore not surprising that in Finland teaching is one of the most sought after professions. Finnish teens ranked teaching at the top of their list of preferred professions in a recent sur vey in 2010 when 6,600 applicants competed for 660 primar y school training positions. High school teachers with 15 years of experience earn 102 per cent of what other college graduates make (in the United States this figure is 62 per cent) but the notion of merit pay promoted by big business lobbies such as the Fraser Institute in Canada is dismissed as superfluous and ridiculous. The Finns surpass us in every key educational category including performance on inter-

national examinations such as the Program for International Student Assessment, (PISA), the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Only one province in Canada has lower funding per pupil for education than British Columbia. B.C. also earns the shameful distinction for having the highest child poverty rate in the country. This appalling state of affairs exists in a province in which our premier espouses “family values”. Based on their contempt for working people and the underprivileged, whatever this opaque expression means is anyone’s guess, but it sounds uplifting. What “family” and what “values”, one might ask? In office since 2001, the BC Liberals have granted huge tax cuts to big business and the wealthy, concessions aimed at not only rewarding those big business interests and the überrich that finance their election campaigns, but ensuring that the government lacks the means and resources to fund education and other key public services. Both Premiers Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark have ravaged education budgets, driving up class sizes, reducing teacher-support programs including provisions for the most vulnerable students and repeatedly slashed teachers’ wages and benefits. Repeatedly the government has used illegal anti-worker and strike-breaking laws to impose draconian attacks on working people. John L Rebman Chilliwack, B.C.

‘Free airshow’ is a delight to watch Re: Loud aircraft in Chilliwack spurs debate, (Chilliwack Progress, June 27). To All the Complainers of Chilliwack: Really? I bet when Super Dave started his season, you all were looking to the skies grabbing the person

closest to you saying “Wow! Look at that guy” and stood and watched and enjoyed the show for awhile, where else can you get a free air show. People are always too fast to complain without asking questions.

I am sure if it impacted patients at the hospital, surely the staff would be the first to address this concern. I tend to believe people find things to complain about when life is not the way they want it to be. So please move

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Together Supporting those who make a difference in communities like Chilliwack CN is proud of its employees and retirees who volunteer to make their communities stronger and better places to live and work. The CN Railroaders in the Community program recognizes their efforts by providing grants to the community organizations they support through their volunteer work, like the Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse. THANK YOU WONDA WARREN, SENIOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR IN MECHANICAL, WHO VOLUNTEERS AS A SCHEDULER FOR THE BANTAM B TEAM AT THE CHILLIWACK MINOR LACROSSE IN CHILLIWACK, BC. SHE IS PRESENTING A CHEQUE TO MIKE ORTUTAY, PRESIDENT OF THE CHILLIWACK MINOR LACROSSE. ON HER LEFT IS HER SUPERVISOR, JAMES ASTLEY, ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, MECHANICAL.

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MEET SHARON BLAKER, CLUB PRESIDENT The Rotary Club of Chilliwack has recently chosen Officers and a Board of Directors for the Rotary Year of 2014-2015, including our new Club President, Sharon Blaker. Sharon has been a Rotarian since 2005, and has extensive Rotary experience. Saying that “I am both honored and humbled to serve as your President”, Sharon (and her board) have committed our club to following Rotary International’s theme for this year, being to “Light Up Rotary”. Our club will continue supporting the world-wide fight to eradicate polio – Sharon is a volunteer model for our Runway for Rotary fundraiser event for this project. We will also continue our international services in Africa and other areas. Of course, we’ll also continue work to improve health and growth in Chilliwack with new infrastructure, literacy and nutrition programs, scholarships and grants; as well as mentoring and supporting the Rotary Interactors, our international youth exchange travellers and our local ‘leaders of tomorrow’ students - Sharon’s favorite Rotary projects include youth. To encourage guests and family members to get to know us better, Sharon also intends to focus club energy on Fellowship, Friendship and Fun. Sharon summarizes her Rotary leadership plans by saying “I know we can add to the legacy of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack – I look forward to a fun and rewarding year.” Sharon has been resident in the Chilliwack area for some 35 years. Back in 1997, she was instrumental in developing the local Restorative Justice Program and was their Executive Director for 9 years. Following that she contracted to the RCMP in B.C. and Alberta as trainer for that program. Sharon also helped introduce “Operation Red Nose” to Chilliwack. Sharon would like our readers to know: “If you think that Rotary sounds good to you… if you feel that you might like to join us in “Service Above Self“ projects, please consider that we’re always looking for like-minded, enthusiastic new members”. To learn more about what we do, please look through our website www. chilliwackrotaryclub.ca , or email us at rotaryclubofchilliwack@gmail.com , or talk to any of our members (look for their Rotary lapel pin).

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News Fraser Valley Distance Education remains open despite labour dispute Katie Bartel The Progress Teachers may still be on strike, but Fraser Valley Distance Education is open. That’s right. Teachers working.

Students learning. Late Friday, Chilliwack school district determined to keep the distance ed school open during summer after learning it would not be picketed. In an internal memo

to its members, the BC Teachers’ Federation called off picketing at year-round schools, like FVDES, as a result of the strike disproportionately affecting those schools compared to others that are shut down during

summer months. The news couldn’t have come sooner for principal David Manuel. “Because we’re 12 months, it’s more challenging for us to be shut down for any period of time,” said Manuel.

“For us, every day is a September and every day is a June because students are registering and completing all the time.” After two weeks of “just managing” the distance education school was back to being fully

operational Monday morning. Both teachers and CUPE staff were onsite working. Teacher support will again be available for DL students, and test sites throughout the Fraser Valley will be reopened.

“That’s a real positive for us, and for our students,” said Manuel. For more information visit the FVDES website at www.fvdes.com kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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All of Chilliwack’s courses are either intervention courses with math and literacy reviews or preview courses to give students a jump up for the following year. “We feel this is a loss,” said Novak. “We value those programs. We value the work our staff does in supporting those programs.” The school district is requesting parents be advocates for their children when school reopens in the fall by setting up meetings with their school-based teams to ensure supports are in place for struggling students. In Chilliwack, remedial courses are completed through Fraser Valley Distance Education, which, as of Monday, is open and won’t be picketed. (See story above) kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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Harrison festival set to heat up summer The 36th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts celebrates a long history of nurturing up and coming talent under the direction of the Society’s new management team, Executive and artistic director Andy Hillhouse and general manager Mel Dunster. Running from July 12 to 20, with an opening night concert July 11, this year’s festival welcomes both new and returning Festival discoveries. Opening Night Concert: In demonstration of the Festival’s commitment to promoting local Fraser Valley music, July 11 will feature young performers ‘Straight from the Valley’ including the extraordinary Langley Ukulele Ensemble, UFV Bhangra Club, and dynamic fiddle family, The Sabir Sisters, raised right down the road in Abbotsford. Hall Stage Highlights: Evening concerts in the Harrison Memorial Hall see the return of performers who first appeared in Harrison as budding artists but

are now established figures on the roots music scene. One such group is the contemporary calypso band Kobo Town on July 12, whose most recent album, Jumbie in the Jukebox, has been nominated for a 2014 Juno Award. Also coming back July 13 is Eric Bibb. A huge hit at the 2009 Festival, Bibb is well known as one of the best acoustic blues performers anywhere. Closing the festival July 20 is button accordion player Riccardo Tesi & Banditaliana. Tesi is a legend in Italian, and more broadly, European folk music. In the highly regional country of Italy, he was one of the first accordion players who performed styles of traditional music from around the country. New to the Festival is a selection of younger acts who are taking the folk and world music scenes by storm. Virtuosic pipers Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson, will surely get audiences on their feet July 16 as they

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Children’s Day and Art Market: A day of fun for the whole family, this year starring Children’s Day performer will be the hilarious Norman Foote. Also on site will be magicians, entertainers and a wide range of art and craft activities and stuff that is just plain fun. The largest visual art component at the Festival is the Art Market with over 50 designers and artisans participating each weekend. The Art Market is juried, assuring quality products and high artistic standards. Vendors range from jewelers, potters and woodcrafters, metal and glass to instrument makers and painters. Tickets to the 36th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604.796.3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

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Chilliwack flying Fraser Valley flag at BC Summer Games The list of participants for next month’s BC Summer Games in Nanaimo was released late last week, with

Chilliwack natives sewing up spots in several sports. Chilliwack has 22 athletes, four coaches and four officials listed for the Games, which start July 17. Marcus Aubin, Rowan Hamilton and Kate Sokolowski will represent Chilliwack in athletics.

Dylan Ohlsen and Brendan Schulz, local bantam baseball players, will play for the Fraser Valley East district. Jaya Bannerman, Josi Debruyn, Kate Stuart and Deanna Tuchscherer will play basketball for the Fraser Valley girls team, with Bob Watson

making the trip as an assistant coach for the Vancouver/Squamish squad. In canoe/kayak, Jon Allen will act as head coach of the CaribooNorth East zone. Austin Atkins, Maddison Atkins, Rhys Taylor and Isabel Taylor will compete for the Fraser Valley.

The equestrian event has Deseray Smith representing the Fraser Valley with Barb and Colin Schmidt acting as officials. Mitchell Thiessen will tee off in golf. Marley Edwards will suit up for the Fraser Valley in boys soccer, while Pat Harkness serves as an official.

Lynne Harkness will officiate on the girls side. Riley Folk and Dylan Janzen are both involved in boys softball, with Todd Morrison serving as assistant coach for their Fraser Valley crew. Meghan Carmichael, Wyatt Hine and Kara Wismer will compete in

Cascade golfer helps Canadian crew finish fifth Chilliwack golfer Aaron Pauls represented the University of the Fraser Valley and Canada at the World University Golf Championships, held last week in Crans-Montana, Switzerland Pauls played four rounds of golf

on the 18-hole, par-72 Severiano Ballesteros course in the Swiss Alps, home to the Omega European Masters. His scores of 76, 73, 67, 76 left him four over par, in a seven-way tie for 40th overall.

His scorching third round score was the third best posted by any golfer in the entire tournament. Collectively, Pauls and his Team Canada crew finished fifth Pauls’ coach at UFV, Chris Bertram, helped Team Canada’s

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women’s squad to an 11th place finish. Both were chosen for their teams in February, Pauls as one of six varsity men from across the nation, and Bertram as one of four coaches.

swimming. Olivia Strickland will represent the Fraser Valley in synchronized swimming, with Nicole Gabrisch and Annie Smith acting as officials. Larry Daley is the assistant coach of the Fraser Valley boys volleyball team. Find the participant list at bcgames.org

Two Chilliwack Spartan swimmers are in Victoria this week for the BC AAA Championships. The meet runs Thursday through Saturday. Myles Wheeler and Wyatt Hine combined for five medals at the AA Championships (June 20-22), qualifying them for this year-end meet.

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overall. Toews currently plays NCAA division one hockey with the Quinnipiac Bobcats and this was his third time through the NHL draft. After going unselected in his first two years of eligibility, the 20 year old defenceman said his phone has barely stopped ringing. “It’s something you dream about as a kid,” he told the Abbotsford

News. “You just smile and try to soak it all in.” Toews’s road to NHL prospect status was unconventional and inspirational. He was never selected in the Western Hockey League bantam draft due to his physical stature - as a second-year bantam player, he stood 5’2” and weighed 102 pounds. But over the next

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EPP VERNER ARNOLD Feb 20/1931June 25/2014 Epp. Verner Arnold (Vern) passed away June 25/14 at Chilliwack Hospice Society in his 84th year. He was born Feb 20/31 in Rosther, Saskatchewan to Gerhard & Katharina Epp and came to BC in 1933. In his later years he worked at York Farm for several years and then started driving trucks. He was a short and long distance driver until he retired. He married Anne Sawatsky on May 28/1955 and had 59 years together. He was baptized in 1997 at the Chilliwack Baptist Church and was an active member. He leaves to mourn, his wife Anne and daughter Colleen also his grandson Michael (Heather), Clayton, and Tyler. Also his three great-granddaughters Jacey, Aubrey & Brynn, who were very special to him. He was predeceased by his daughter Cyndi in 1996, his parents, three brothers and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at the Chilliwack Baptist Church on First Avenue, July 2/2014 @ 1400.

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In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue •Create a newspaper that represents the community •Account for all business activities in a prompt manner •Manage all expenses and wages

•Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance. •Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publication’s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements. •Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources

The ideal candidate must be mature, highly motivated, reliable, trustworthy and be a team player with the ability to work well in supervised and unsupervised situations. Interested individuals must be available to work all shifts including weekends and evenings.

•Read, evaluate and edit press releases, Letters to the Editor and other materials submitted for publication.

Apply in person with resume and references to management at:

•Develop story and feature ideas

•Upload stories to the website •Participate in community events Please e-mail resume by July 8, 2014 to: Don Kendall, Regional Publisher, South Okanagan Email: dkendall@blackpress.ca

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•Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary

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Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valley‌.truly an outdoor lover’s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling.

• Residential Sheet Metal Installer

or email: Tony433@shawlink.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Retread Tech

- Experience is a must. $25-$33/hr depending on exp.

Tony Warren, Service Manager by phone: 604.858.7245 fax: 604.858.7236

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The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor.

Local Heating Company has the following employment opportunities available: • Commercial Sheet Metal Installer

We offer a competitive pay plan, commensurate to experience, an excellent benefits package, profit sharing and employee benefits.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

bpcampbellheights @gmail.com

Kal Tire Retread Plant is looking for F/T retread technician, no experience necessary, please fax resume to: 604-701-6164.

For their 10-bay Service Department

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

EMPLOYMENT!

• Great Work Environment! • Awesome Staff Functions! • Great Hours!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 2 BROTHERS ROOFING We’ll give your home 30yrs in 24hrs Call (778)347-7722

MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

CHILLIWACK CENTRAL RENOVATIONS. Specializing in roofing cleaning, (604)792-3923

356

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Trash & Dash. Household rubbish removal, lowest rates available. Garbage, furniture, appliances, yard wsste etc. Call (604)819-4438

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419. 25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297. 32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359. 47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

551

GREENDALE 43033 Keith Wilson Rd. July 5 8 am - 12 pm. Community Garage Sale, lots of items!

REAL ESTATE 625

NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Sell your stuff in a day with a garage sale ad! Call (604)702-5552 or email: classads@theprogress.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Sardis

45401 Wells Rd

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

320

Simply for your Health & Relaxation

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

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MOVING & STORAGE

Garage Sale

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

.Access free legal info on BC laws. 604-687-4680

MIND BODY SPIRIT

July 4; 6-8pm July 5; 9am - noon

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

IN HOME EUROPEAN STUDIO From $55. Call 604.230.4444

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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(778)378-6683 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

373B

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

287

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

PETS 477

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PETS

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

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

288

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

HOME REPAIRS

300

TRADES, TECHNICAL

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Modular/Manufactured Homes

Compare before you buy Quality Homes has 35 years of customer satisfaction

1-800-339-5133 New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $96,188. Chuck 604-830-1960 Chilliwack, great location close to downtown, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge backyard, asking $324,999. Call (604)607-4808

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

WE BUY HOMES FOR CASH! Quick completion! Call today, (604)799-6651

627

636

MORTGAGES

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

www.paintspecial.com

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

LANDSCAPING

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150 YARDMEN LANDSCAPING. Making your backyard wishes come true! 604-791-YARD (9273)

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Tired of Long Commutes? We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company which has an opening for a heavy duty mechanic at our Chilliwack Production Facility. The work requires preventative maintenance and scheduled repairs to the neet of forklifts and other mobile equipment. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maintenance program. Must be able to work nexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with materials handling equipment would be an asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certimcate of qualimcation as heavy duty equipment mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement, and a certimcate of apprenticeship. A minimum of 5 years work experience in a related industry is required. Our Company offers: 1. Attractive wages and excellent employee benemts 2. Supportive, engaged atmosphere with change minded management group. 3. Company sponsored social activities We would like to thank everyone who responds, however only successful applicants will be contacted. Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, to: HR@langleyconcretegroup.com

FROM $140,000

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

338

PLUMBING

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

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136 Golden Retriever (with eye and hip cert) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827 Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Available now. 604392-3332 or 1-778-994-8734

Fraser Valley Classic Car Show

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

LOTS OF CAMPING EQUIPMENT & LOTS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Call for info: 604-798-2072

July 20, 2014 Chilliwack, BC Owner Wade Sobat, 1957 Oldsmobile Fiesta

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

Located at Atchelitz Thresherman’s Association Grounds 44146 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC

Over 100 mint condition classic cars 1979 and older Great Food • People’s Choice Voting and much more

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

Moving Sale #27-9055 Ashwell Rd .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

RENTALS

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DJ’s Screens & Woodcrafts. Window screens, patio screens, storm doors. Call (604)819-4373

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

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

REAL ESTATE

TILING

TILEWORKS Installation Services. Installation: Ceramic & porcelain tile, natural stone, slate, travertine, granite, marble et. kitchen, bath, laundry, fireplace. Ph: Tom, 1 (604)767-4469

HANDYPERSONS

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

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

Chilliwack, 9610 Hazel St, single family 1600sf, full bsmt, 60x166’ lot, 2 bdrm up-1 down, 2 baths-1 up 1 down, 10.6x12.4’ shed. $305,000. Jack, (604)792-9994/798-7265

REAL ESTATE

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

283A

ABBOTSFORD ~ Stunning Brownstone. 3-bdrm, 2.5 baths. H/wood throughout, granite. $425,000. Call for details (604)807-0016

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

GARAGE SALES

Music provided by “89.5 The Drive” featuring Trevor McDonald

July 3 & 4th 10am - 2:30pm

many items for sale, more that can be listed. Come see SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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.

For more infomation and also how to enter your car, please visit www.fvccs.ca. There is no cost to enter your car and no admission fee for the viewing public. Gates open for the general viewing public at 10:00 am.

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1 Month FREE Rent

Cedar Apartments

706

Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit. To Arrange a Viewing Call

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHILLIWACK spacious 1 bdrm apt, avail now with balcony. Central location on Edwards St. Easy walking to shopping & rec facilities. Heat & garbage incl., ensite laundry, incl. cable pkg. ($72 value) $675/mo. Heather, 1-800-815-6311.

809

First Place

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Warehouseman’s Lien Act

TRUCK CANOPY FOR RANGER or similar. Black no side windows. Good shape - $300: (604)854-4792 or 604-820-8266

fairview & fairhaven

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735

TRANSPORTATION

810

Apartments

Vehicle will be sold for debts to Sean’s Towing Ltd. July 16, 2014 owing by Lauriault, Michael amount of $20,537.50 1975 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, blue VIN 2C33729H5

AUTO FINANCING

Beautiful, crime-free certified,

55+

Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets on premises.

1.877.409.9874

Did you move into the area recently?

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

Are you a new mom or a mother-to-be?

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

Are you planning your retirement?

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

AGASSIZ

1755 - #9 Hwy. Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$579/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$850/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1. Call 604-703-3405

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

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

Are you getting married? Are you a new business or manager?

Sardis, 7694 Evans Rd, The Creekside, 2 bdrm 1 bath, uppper flr, corner unit, 5 apppl, gas f/p, no pets. $850/m. 604-792-0077 Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage

713

Are you a business interested in Welcome Wagon programs?

COTTAGES

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn or not bachelor Cabin. $700/mo. Avail now. 604-798-1807

715

812

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SARDIS, newly reno’d 3 bdrm upper duplex, view, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., share W/D, N/S. Cat ok, no dogs, $1250 incl util., near amen., refs req, avail July 1. 604-795-9651

AUTO SERVICES

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

830

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

MOTORCYCLES

CHILLIWACK, 2 bd rancher King Ave., 4 appl., lg yard, $900/m + utilities, n/p & avail now, ref’s req’d. Phone 1-778-322-0473.

1981 YAMAHA 650 SPECIAL 68,000 KMS, exc. cond. Full Windjammer fairing. Only used synthetic oil. Qualifies for collectors plates. (Cheap Insurance) Drive shaft & new tires, front & back. $2300/obo. (604)854-4792 or 604-820-8266

Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, gas f/p, stove, fridge, garage, $1200/m + $600 dd. Call (604)702-1154

1985 YAMAHA Venture 1200 cc V4 69,000 kms. New tires/battery. Runs great. $2,300. obo. 604-820-8218.

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

SARDIS. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, share laundry & office space, lots of parking, cls to Garrison & UFV. $950/m + 1/2 dd. Avail July 1 or sooner. Call Mark (604)799-2117

2 bdrms available now!

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

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 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

Driftwood

750

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

SUITES, LOWER

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

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

3 BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE located near Yarrow, $1000/month + $1000 deposit. Available now. Call 604-897-2094 or 604-823-2341

www.welcomewagon.ca

2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500. 604-338-4114

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TRUCKS & VANS

1999 Dakota R/T, 5.9, V8 engine, auto ext cab, fibreglass lid, 1 owner, no accidents, new brakes, 140,000k, $7500 obo 604-858-9655

Sardis. 1 bdrm, 1 bath, full kitchen, share laundry, seperate yard, entrance, deck, cls to Garrison & UFV, $600/m + 1/2 dd; bachelor ste/cabin, 1 full bath & kitchen, share laundry, cls to Garrison, UFV. $650/m + 1/2 dd. Call Mark, (604)799-2117

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If you fit into one of these categories and have not been contacted by Welcome Wagon, please call... Carol 604-858-4662 3-09F WW6

T. Marlowe Manor

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Sean’s Towing Ltd. 45910 Rowat Ave Chilliwack, BC 604 792 6919

Truck & Fifth Wheel Combo $16000 1993 - 32 ft Fifth Wheel Wildwood Penthouse, newer roof, everything works nice cond. $ 7500 obo 1998 Chevy Silverado 1 ton Dually 454 vortec 122 miles, 4x4 - 4 door. 8ft box - hijacker double pivot hitch backup camera kenwood enter. centre, leather seats $ 8500 obo. No Dealers 1 604 796 8711

SUITES, UPPER

SARDIS. Owners living in bsmt due to jobs out of town but still need home base in Chilliwack. Asking $1500/m incl util, garage, share laund., n/p, n/s, avail Aug 1. Refs, Call 1-250-305-4813

Apts. 9474 Cook St.

MARINE

2 bedroom & bachelor fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.

912 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

604-792-1503 for details

BOATS

14’ MIRROCRAFT alum boat. 25 hp Mariner electric start, plus accessories. With trailer. $3,199. obo. Call 604-302-7570

The Scrapper

CHILLIWACK. Immaculate 2 bdrm, 1 bth, inste w/d, f/s, gas f/p, new lam flrs & paint, good prkg. Avail now. $775. Call 604-869-9229.

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Garrison, 45530 Market Way, 2 bdrm, den, upper flr, balcony, south facing with view, 5 appl, pet neg., $1200/m. 604-792-0077 Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage

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Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

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

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$1*(/ 63216256

1994 18’ Campion Allante 170 Ski Boat. 212 hours on engine, Monster Wake Tower. Upholstery in good cond. Includes tow ropes & life vests. Asking $7000/obo. 604-392-5098 or 604-701-9687

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27’ 1979 CALGLASS hull, complete rebuild in 2007. New twin 4.3 litre fuel injected Volvo motors, (less than 500 hours) 225 hp, Volvo SX outdrives. Boat contains 150 watt solar panels, 3 KW invertor, windlass, sonar (depth Sounder), JRC radar, 10’’ chart plotter, full head w/holding tanks, 35 gal. fresh water tank, diesel furnace, refrigerator, freezer, 3 burner propane stove w/oven, propane locker. Included in price: a 2009 Tuff 13,000 lb. tri-axel aluminum trailer, torsion bar suspension with disc brakes and a 20’ canvas shelter. Price: $28,000. Call 604-795-3766.

3/$7,180 63216256 Andrew Bracewell

Concept Plumbing & Gas Ltd.

Perfect Tan

Hersey Canada / Brookside

RDM Lawyers LLP

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Highstreet

Mondia Alliance Tip Top Carpets

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