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Tom Fletcher Black Press A B.C. Supreme Court justice has concluded the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. government are too far apart on wages and working conditions for mediation to be effective. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association and the BCTF confirmed Wednesday that Justice Stephen Kelleher has taken part in “exploratory” talks in recent days to seek an end to the teacher strike that wiped out the last two weeks of the school year. “He had some exploratory discussions with the parties and determined that mediation is not indicated at this time,” said an agreed statement by both parties. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF’s total compensation demands are still more than twice what other government unions have settled for. The union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year, Fassbender said. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental and substitute teacher compensation. “There is no process and no mediator that can bridge this gap at this time,” Fassbender said. “To pretend otherwise only raises false expectations and serves to delay the tough decisions the BCTF executive needs to make to get to an affordable agreement.” BCTF president Jim Iker said the government placed unacceptable pre-conditions on wage negotiations going to mediation. “At this point, with the government maintaining entrenched positions that are unfair and unreasonable, mediation will not be able to move forward,” Iker said. “We will keep the lines of communication open in July to restart bargaining if the government is ready to make a real effort and bring the necessary funding to the table.” BCPSEA has proposed a 7% pay increase over six years, plus a $1,200 signing bonus with a deadline that expired June 30. The BCTF has countered 8% over five years with a proposed $5,000 bonus, to make up for a year the union has worked under an expired contract.

Local aboriginal singer-songwriter, Inez Jasper, performs during the Canada Day celebrations at the Chilliwack Landing site on Tuesday. For more images, turn to page 21 and go online to theprogress.com/community. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Monster sockeye run set to make big waves Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Sockeye by the thousands could start swimming up the Fraser River shortly. The prized red sockeye entering the river now are the offspring of the 2010 run — the largest sockeye return on the Fraser in the last 100 years. This year is shaping up to be similar in scope, with a mid-range forecast by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials set at 23 million sockeye. The bulk of it will be in the late run which includes the prodigious Adams River stock. “The early Stuart run is just starting to enter the Fraser

River,” said Jennifer Nener, DFO area director for the Lower Fraser. There were just a handful counted since test fishing started. “We need considerably more data before considering any openings,” she said. They’ll know more in a few short weeks. Fishermen are checking their gear. Guiding outfits are hiring and booking like mad. Tackle stores are adding inventory. Many are watching the test fishery numbers with considerable interest.The computer modelling puts the estimated Fraser return total anywhere between about 7 million and 70 million sockeye.

Sto:lo fisher and Grand Chief Ken Malloway said he figures the 23 million estimate is on the conservative side. “I say it may be closer to 30 million,” he said. “I’m getting pretty anxious.” The FSC fishery won’t open until the numbers in the river are higher, but they might also open the dry rack fishery. Regardless of the exact numbers, this season is going to have broad local impacts. Aboriginal, commercial, and sport fishery opportunities for Fraser sockeye are all expected to open at various times this season. One concern raised by conservation groups is the that the

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Province revs up speed limits on several B.C. highways Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is raising speed limits around southern B.C., including a new 120 km/h limit on three remote stretches of divided four-lane highway. The new maximum applies to the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Kamloops, the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) from Aspen Grove to Peachland and Highway 19 from Parksville to Campbell River. The Coquihalla sections get new 120 km/h signs this week, and more changes will

roll out this summer as sign crews put up new limits. In all, 35 sections of rural provincial highway totalling 1,300 are getting higher speed limits. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said limits are being raised where traffic studies show the vast majority of traffic is already going faster than the posted limit. A pilot project will test variable speed limits depending on volume and weather conditions. Digital signs that can display different limits will be tested on sections of the Trans-Canada, Coquihalla and Seato-Sky highways.

The Sea-to-Sky Highway gets an increase from 80 to 90 km/h from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish. Other increases are 80 to 100 km/h on Highway 3 from Manning Park West to Allison Pass, 90 to 100 km/h from Revelstoke to Golden and 100 to 110 km/h on Highway 97C from Merritt to Aspen Grove. In northern B.C., 52% of people taking part in public consultation did not support speed limit increases, and that region will not see changes. All other regions had support, the highest in the Lower Mainland at 81%. RCMP opposed increasing speed

limits on rural highways. ICBC representatives also expressed safety concerns, and will monitor areas with higher limits to see if the severity of crashes increases. Ministry statistics show the number of serious crashes on provincial highways has decreased 28% since 2003, from a combination of improved vehicle technology, driver education and enforcement. The ministry accepted recommendations from RCMP representatives to improve signs that encourage slower traffic to move to right lanes, and to clarify winter tire rules. The ministry is changing

regulations to make tires with an “M&S” (mud and snow) symbol as well as those with a “mountain snowflake” (winter) symbol acceptable for roads requiring winter tires. New designs for wildlife warning signs, including lighted signs for high incident areas, are being installed. An updated sign reminding drivers to “Keep Right, Let Others Pass” is being installed, after people around the province expressed frustration about the slow vehicles in passing lanes.

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Chilliwack Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, takes a tour of newly built waterways leading to the Vedder River with representatives from the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition and Fraser Valley Regional District near Browne Road in Yarrow on Wednesday. Strahl announced funding of $46,650 for FVWC for the restoration of the Hopedale floodplain to help enhance salmon spawning and rearing habitats. This funding follows a previous $174,500 grant from the federal government last September. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Federal funds for habitat enhancement The federal government added a few more bucks to an ambitious habitat rehabilitation program on the south side of Vedder River this week. Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack Fraser Canyon announced $46,650 for Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition for the restoration of the Hopedale Floodplain. The money will add to the nearly $350,000 in work that the FVWC has already done in the Chilliwack River Valley – and effort that has helped restore or enhance 35,570

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habitat,” said Strahl. The work being done along the riverside near Yarrow involves several groups in addition to the FVWC, including the City of Chilliwack and local Rotary Clubs. A long term goal is to eventual link the trails on the south side of the Vedder River with the trail the north. That trail – part of the Rotary Trail network – draws about 18,000 people per month during the summer, the city estimates. The habitat work being done is aimed at providing spawning and rearing areas in

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Don’t expect big rigs to adopt the higher speed limits now in effect on some B.C. highways. The B.C. Trucking Association, which opposed the move, says its member companies had “no appetite for higher speed limits” and will likely direct their drivers to maintain their current speed policies in the name of safety and efficiency. President Louise Yako said association members fear a higher risk of crashes between trucks and other vehicles that will now increasingly travel at faster speeds, leaving less room for large trucks to take evasive action in an emergency. “People can make mistakes and use poor judgment,” Yako said, urging drivers to take extra care to give trucks room in light of the new limits. A loaded tractor-trailer on dry pavement takes 180 metres to come to a stop from 105 km/h compared to 107 metres at 90 km/h. She said higher fuel consumption and emissions at faster speeds are also a consideration for many firms. Yako said the BCTA welcomes the province’s move to pilot variable speed signs that will reduce the limit during winter road conditions on a couple of trial routes. The variable speed limit routes include the Coquihalla between Hope and the old toll booth, a section of the Sea-To-Sky Highway from Squamish to Whistler and Highway 1 from Sicamous to Revelstoke. In the Fraser Valley, drivers will now be able to legally drive 110 km/h from Whatcom Road (exit 95) in Abbotsford to the Highway 3 junction in Hope. A maximum speed limit of 120 km/h takes effect for the first time in B.C. on the Coquihalla from Hope to Kamloops, the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) and Highway 19 from Parksville to Campbell River. Sections of the Sea-to-Sky and HopePrinceton highways now increase from 80 or 90 to either 90 or 100 km/h.

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Sockeye run could be biggest ever SOCKEYE from Front But good returns also mean economic benefits for different users. Up to 23 Sto:lo communities are in negotiations to sign an agreement under the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy. “It’s going to mean that Sto:lo families should have enough fish, and also opportunities to make a living off fishing the way we used to,” said Malloway. Ernie Crey, fisheries adviser to the Sto:lo Tribal Council, said the Early Stuart run, one component of the big Fraser run, could sustain aboriginal fisheries on a scale that no one has seen in a while. Sto:lo fishing families are not only planning an earlier than usual dry-rack fishery in the Fraser Canyon, but also a food, social, and ceremonial (FSC) fishery.

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“We have not had a general opening on the Early Stuart for a long time. The run has been generally weak,” he noted. Economic opportunities for Sto:lo under AFS, meaning the chance to sell their catch, are likely coming for the Early Summer run, the first of four main runs on the Fraser. Dean Werk, president of the Fraser Valley Salmon Society predicts there will be “lots of happy fishers” in all the user groups.

“We may never see a year like this again.” It’s going to mean ample opportunities to get out on the river. “People are excited to hear we are going to have some good returns,” he said. “Chilliwack and area has the most to gain from what we’re about to see.” Fishing is a major economic driver for Chilliwack and area. “Even at half the number they’re predicted, it’s still going to be good.”

Guides and other tourism-related businesses are poised to do quite well this season. “This is the hub of it all,” said Werk, who also owns Great River Fishing Adventures. He’s in the process of hiring more guides. “We’re booked solid and virtually sold out right now.” From the Vedder Canal to Hope is where “the magic” is, he said. “People need to be in the gravel reach.” jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/chwkjourno

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Chilliwack RCMP say a fraudster is trying to cash in on the heart-break of lost pets. Since March, police have received several complaints. Each time, the fraudster is contacting people with missing pets, presumably getting information about them from signs or social-media postings. People often include a picture and personal information about their pet, which the fraudster uses to appear authentic. The fraudster claims to have the pet and asks for gas money to return the animal. After getting the gas money, the fraudster is never heard from again. “This fraudster is capitalizing on the fact that people will do just about anything to have their pets returned,” said RCMP Cst. Tracy Wolbeck. The most obvious way to avoid being a victim, Wolbeck adds, is to not send money to anyone you don’t know. Beyond that, the RCMP recommends withholding information when making signs or social media postings. For example, if your pet has a crooked tail or unique markings, leave this out. That way, only someone who’s actually found the animal can prove themselves legit. “It is really unfortunate to have to put out a public warning of this nature but criminals will stoop very low to get what they want,” Wolbeck said. Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). This week’s feature: Radically new Jeep…

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City wants a lid put on recycling Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Bright orange stickers are being slapped on recycling bins across Chilliwack. The stickers are warnings. They are little warning notices about the need for lids on open containers. They’re part of a phased-in plan to help prevent recyclables from ending up in lodged in an adjacent hedge, or rolling down the street.

Chilliwack residents will have to act if they spot an orange sticker on their bin as they will only get two notices explaining the requirement to cover their open-topped recycling containers. By the end of July, any recycling bins or blue boxes left at the curb without a lid, will eventually be left uncollected. Because of a growing number of complaints, city officials will start enforcing the lid (or bag) requirement this

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It just got quicker to get around parts of British Columbia. On Wednesday the provincial government announced new, higher speed limits on 35 sections of rural highways, with more promised for later in the summer. In total, drivers will be able to put their gas foot down a little harder on 1,300 kms of blacktop. The Ministry of Transport says serious crashes on provincial highways have decreased 28 per cent since 2003. Cars are safer, drivers have more technology and education at their disposal. Enforcement is better. While lead-footed drivers and owners of sports cars may celebrate the decision, not everyone is happy. The RCMP who patrol many of those highways and attend to the carnage that sometimes results from excessive speeding don’t like the new limits. ICBC is worried about safety and vows to monitor those stretches of highway with the new limits to see if there’s an effect on crash rates and severity. Truckers aren’t pleased with the new limits either. The B.C. Trucking Association says it will direct their drivers to stick to their current speed policies because the faster a fully loaded truck travels, the longer it takes to stop. Also, the faster a truck moves, the more fuel it consumes. That money comes out of the pockets of truckers and, ultimately, consumers. To alleviate safety concerns, the province has said it will adjust speed limits to weather conditions on some of those stretches of highway. Too many drivers already treat speed limits as a suggestion, rather than law. Now their threshold has just been raised. ~ Black Press

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Tsilhqot’in decision adds clarity to resource development There will come a time when people will talk about Aboriginal land claims before the Supreme Court of Canada ruling or after it. There’s no doubt that this time the Court stepped up the plate and dropped a ground-shifter. Last Thursday’s game-changing unanimous ruling by the top court granted the Tsilhqot’in First Nation title to a 1,700 square-kilometer area of traditional land in the Chilcotin region. In addition, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin wrote in the declaration that “British Columbia breached its duty to consult owed to the Tsilhqot’in through its land use planning and forestry authorizations.” This stand-off between the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, a group of six aboriginal bands, and the province has gone on for 30 years. Back in 1983, the B.C. government granted logging rights

on land southwest of Williams Lake that has been continuous, traditional hunting territory for the native bands for hundreds of years. The government was supposed to consult in good faith with the local bands about proposed uses of the land and, if appropriate, accommodate Margaret the Aboriginal groups’ interests. EVANS That didn’t happen and that negligence has come back to haunt them. At the time the B.C. government clearly intended to issue logging rights on the assumption that lands under claim (which the Chilcotin was in 1983) remained Crown land for the purposes of the Forest Act until Aboriginal

title was recognized. “Now that title has been established, however, the timber on it no longer falls within the definition of “Crown timber” and the Forest Act no longer applies,” wrote McLachlin in the report.” It remains open to the legislature to amend the Act to cover lands over which Aboriginal title has been established, provided it observes applicable constitutional restraints.” With that, the Supreme Court’s ruling has implications for all future activities and developments that governments and resource industries might be contemplating on Aboriginal land not only across B.C. but the entire country. The precedent is set. And the obvious elephant in the room is the Northern Gateway pipeline. The ruling has shifted land use strategy on disputed lands from the wobbly consulta-

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tion approach to consent. This should be a good thing. For years, uncertainty about disputed land claims and provincial land use policies has slowed serious investment in the province by outside resource industries such as mining. They see the province as too risky or the land use issue too unsettled. Like it or not, this court decision puts clear rules squarely on the table. There remain hundreds of indigenous groups across B.C. with unresolved land claims and it’s time to get on and deal with them. The stalling game is over and the consequences are clear. For instance, if Crown begins a project without consent prior to Aboriginal title being established, it may be required to cancel the project upon establishment of the title if continuation of the project would be unjustifiably infringing. “Similarly, if legislation was

validly enacted before title was established, such legislation may be rendered inapplicable going for ward to the extent that it unjustifiably infringes Aboriginal title,” the report stated. However, the ruling is not absolute going for ward. The Supreme Court recognized that provincial governments have the power to regulate land use within the province and that applies to all lands whether held by Crown, private owners, or by the holders of Aboriginal title. This allows for legislation with respect to property and civil rights. As much as First Nations people need cultural security and continuity, they also expect and want to be able to thrive in the modern world, be engaged profitably in new projects, and be part of, not apart from, the development of their lands for themselves and future generations.

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Class size does matter To begin with I must stress that this is my personal opinion and not that of the Chilliwack Board of Education. I write this letter as a member of the community. I have received many letters from teachers in recent weeks and have had the opportunity to talk to teachers on the picket lines. The concerns from teachers that I hear are not about their wages or benefits, but rather they are concerned about class size and composition. This directly affects their workload, but what I am really hearing is their passion to help their students. I cannot sufficiently tell their stories here but I will say if there is any part of the BCTF’s most recent offer that aligns with the interests of students it has to be the creation of a $225 million fund to address class size and composition. This fund is considerably smaller than the $2 billion figure that the provincial government bandied about. I do not have inside information of negotiations but it is

my sense that if the government would concede on this point the union would make concessions on others and a deal could be reached. The government should consider this not only because it would end the strike but because it is in the best interests of our students. Class size and composition do matter and studies show it. The Tennessee Study of Class Size in the Early School Grades – of which the Brookings Institute called “the most influential and credible” – compared the achievement of students in small classes to those in large classes. It studied 6,500 students in 330 classrooms across 80 schools. This study found that smaller class sizes increased students’ performances in reading, arithmetic, and basic study skills. There is a lasting benefit too, when students who started in smaller classes were returned to their larger classes they performed better than their grademates who had started in larger classes. This study

makes it clear that smaller class sizes are beneficial to a student’s success. I do not think it a stretch to extend this to composition as it all comes down to teachers being able to spend more time with each student. It puzzles me to hear BCPSEA’s negotiator and the Minister of Education say that class size and composition have no bearing on student achievement. It does not correspond to the research or common sense. It comes down to money and the BCTF’s most recent offer on class size is reasonable in my opinion. It frustrates me that school boards and the BCSTA have been advocating on behalf of class sizes and funding only to have it fall on deaf ears. I also find it lamentable that it takes a strike to highlight this issue. Let us hope that both parties return to the table with a mediator as soon as possible so that we can focus once again on the education of students. Dan Coulter

A call for off-leash trails Chilliwack: one of the few green agricultural pockets left in the Fraser Valley. As the years go by, we are seeing the wild areas gradually being chipped away and clear-cut for more developments of urban sprawl. More recently, one particularly disturbing area is the 30-plus acres located next to the Rotary Trail, behind the university trades centre. OK, so I know wildlife don’t pay taxes, but the death and destruction going on in there at light speed is gob smacking. Not only was it an untouched habitat for wildlife, it was also a fantastic area for dogs to get the essential stimulation that only freedom from a leash can do. This brings me to the question I would ask, and that is: Of the plethora of trails alongside the Vedder River, cannot one of them be officially designated offleash for responsible dog owners? The holding cell in Sardis that is called a “dog park” is absurd, and forces dogs to interact in that small place whether they want to or not. Island 22

is adequate, if you happen to live that far away and can afford plenty of bug spray. We are constantly treated like criminals by vigilante leash Nazis when walking on trails near our waterways. It should seem to me that dog lovers and dog haters alike would appreciate a walking trail for well-adjusted dogs that do not need to be tethered to their owners. Surrey has nine off-leash parks, and has developed a Dog Off-leash Strategy Plan, a 200-plus page guideline for design and construction of off-leash areas and future sites across their city. Langley has two off-leash parks, one is 18 acres; Abbotsford has three areas, plus the Sumas Canal Dike Trail (seven kilometres), all designated off leash. Even Cultus Lake has a decent area dedicated to dogs. These cities all recognize the importance of off-leash, canine friendly walking paths. When are we going to catch up to the forward thinking of our neighbouring communities? Kelly Moore

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Customers and volunteers with Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven (CASH) take part in CASH’s monthly Barnyard Sale on Saturday morning. The CASH Barnyard Sale takes place on the last Saturday of every month from April to September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 49843 Chilliwack Central Rd. They accept donations year round of everything except clothing. Pickup is available if necessary by calling (604) 794-7233. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Noisy aircraft have no place in the Fraser Valley The Eastern half of the Fraser Valley is a narrow corridor with nearly 100,000 residents and a lot of activity. You simply cannot have one player make such an awful noise on a daily or weekly basis. We regulate the use of land,traffic, water, air quality, and certainly we need to manage noise pollution. I live in Sardis and the noise is an entirely unnecessary and serious interruption every time. If you cannot put sound reduction technology on that aircraft, a citizen petition is the most likely outcome to shut it down. It is reasonable to have this noise one or two

days per year when the airshow is on as a special event. There is both a case in public policy and law to have such an exception. However, the case Firkus and Super Dave are making in the Chilliwack Progress of June 27 that this noise pollution on a regular basis should be accepted as part of our living space or our commercial life is entirely unreasonable and cannot prevail in policy or law. In fact, if you mismanage this item bad enough, the entire airshow may come in question. Dr. Alexander Moens

Chilliwack should take Surrey’s lead The words avant garde can be attributed to Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts. Apart from her other many accomplishments she and her council have now introduced a bylaw for fines of $500 for people who violate the “Care of Dogs” section of the bylaw – which concerns leaving

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dogs in hot cars and those tethered for longer than four thoughtless enough to have hours in a 24 hour period in their dogs travel loose on Surrey. Kudos and congratulathe back of a pick-up truck. tions to this forward thinking And these fines can be levied Mayor Dianne Watts and to immediately and directly by the Surrey council. the by-law enforcement officer When will our mayor and to people who infringe the by- council institute bylaws that law. will protect our animals? Juanita Stander As well, dogs may not be

Connect a new Vedder Bridge with Tyson It was nice to see that a city councillor was excited about a (traffic) camera at the old bridge on the way to Cultus Lake. I personally would be excited if the City of Chilliwack got together with our local MLAs and thought up the creative idea of extending Cultus Lake Road across the river to hook up with Tyson Road.

The congestion is unbelievable. This is not the 1960s. All the traffic from the Promontory area, tourists, weekenders, all funneling down Vedder Road to block shoppers for blocks. How easy to exit the freeway at Evans Road onto Tyson and straight to Cultus Lake. Are there any community planners out there? Barry Davies

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more as ornamentals rather than small fruits, and use them as part of your landscaping. One plant by itself looks out of place, but a grouping of three or five, placed close together, blends nicely into any planting. For a real novelty, try a true dwarf variety called ‘Top Hat’. This compact strain seldom grows over 18 inches high and is well suited to bonsai pots. Granted, its flavour is not quite the same as some of the commercial varieties, but its fruit still tastes great. A more flavourful low variety is the cute little ‘Brunswick’ that only grows six to eight inches high and two feet wide and is quite at home planted in a bed of heathers or dwarf conifers. Most blueberry varieties fall into early, mid or late season classifications. With our ideal growing area, I recommend planting one of each type to prolong the harvest period. Now you can stretch the season ever further by planting the extra

early variety called ‘Spartan’ and the extra late one called ‘Elliot’. A few creative growers have combined early, mid and late varieties in one pot called ‘Summer Breeze’, which is ideal for a small space garden. If you’re hung up on really big berries, then the largest in the world are the ‘Darrow’ and ‘Chandler’. Both have great flavour. Now available everywhere is the first pink variety called ‘Pink Lemonade’, and it does taste like pink lemonade! To create an interesting and delicious combination, mix the pinks with the blues for a wow dessert. Birds are the main pest affecting blueberries, and netting is really the only solution. Now is a great time to plant blueberries because you will often find a few berries on the plants to give you an indication of the size and flavour. They are truly a wonderful garden treat at this time of year and one of the very best health foods in the world!

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The Chrysler 200 offers high content, plus it’s a good looking car, writes Bob McHugh.

The Chrysler 200 was introduced for the 2011 model year and replaced the outgoing Sebring. It’s available as a mid-sized sedan, with coupe-like styling and a roomy interior, as a hard or soft top convertible with two doors and four seats. The 200 is based on the same chassis as the outgoing Sebring but came with revised suspension geometry, stiffer body mounts, a raised roll centre, new sway bars and a wider rear track to improve both its ride and handling. There were also extensive upgrades

to reduce cabin noise and these included acoustic lamination of the front door windows and windshield. The 2011 edition of 200 came in base LX, Touring, Limited and top-line S trim levels. The base engine is a 173-horsepower, 2.4-litre, 16-valve four-cylinder. A carry-over engine from Sebring, it provides good low-end torque, decent fuel economy and is mated with a reliable four-speed automatic. City/highway fuel economy is 9.9/6.7 L/100km. Even the LX edition of the 200 comes with a very good equipment

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but other than that the 200 was again unchanged. The 200 comes with an up-to-date complete passive safety package and its crash safety test ratings have been top-notch, both for the sedan and the convertible. In fact, the sedan achieved “Top Safety Pick” status with the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Consumer Reports rates the 200 as “below average” for predicted reliability, “above average” for owner satisfaction and “average” for owner costs. Used prices are reasonable, from a buyer perspective, and there appears to be a good supply of sedans, but not too many convertibles, out there for sale. The Limited trim level visually adds 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, dual exhaust tailpipes and inside upgrades include leather-faced seats. Like most Chrysler products the 200 offers high content and value, and it’s a good looking car. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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today, I’m beginning to think it’s time to prepare a new edition. The first edition dealt largely with the rules of the road but I guess a new version should look at the motoring mayhem

we likely face if we do not get our infrastructure act together very soon. The dreaded words “carbon tax” and “tolls” are currently being bandied around in relation to the

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he was at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas where he won a bronze medal in the new inventions Inventor Marco Longley of category. Richmond was After years of finein Chilliwack last tuning the product Saturday filming a and it finally being follow-up segment mass-produced, with CBC’s Dragons’ Saturday was the Den for his product, first time Longley This six-year The Heft, at Fortin’s had seen his product adventure has Home Hardware. in stores. The Heft is a sec“It was truly an been fraught ondar y handle that emotional day,” he with amazing is easily attached to said. “This six-year tools — such as snow adventure has been highs and shovels, brooms, and fraught with amazlong-handled garden- crushing lows but ing highs and crushing tools — which ing lows but now, now, finally, the finally, the finish line makes tools more ergonomic, reducis in sight.” finish line is in ing pain, fatigue and He named his sight potential injur y for product The Heft the worker. because is sounds He showed the ~ Marco Longley strong, says wife CBC crew that The Anne, but it also Heft can even be unof ficially stands attached to a mic for “highly effective boom. fulcrum tool.” Longley originalThe Heft is excluly appeared on Dragons’ Den in sive to Home Hardware stores December 2012, where he went on across Canada and retails for the show with zero sales and ended around $20. photo@theprogress.com up making a deal. Earlier that year,

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The Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Society (AHCSS) is receiving help from the provincial government for on-going operations, thanks to Community and Employer Partnership funding. “We are partnering with the AHCSS to help them update and modernize their operations,” said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness. “The participant in this program will gain valuable work experience and provide a beneficial service to the AHCSS, including the food bank.” Under a Job Creation Partnership, the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Society will receive $25,629 that will provide up to 52 weeks of work experience for one eligible participant to serve as an event coordinator for the food bank. This project will support the AHCSS with marketing, fund-raising projects and establishing a database. The total cost of the project is $44,370. “We are looking forward to expanding the profile of the food bank, enhancing its connection with the communities, partners and contributors which is made possible by the Job Creation Partnership,” said Grace AdmiraalBlansjee of Agassiz-Harrison Community Ser vices Society. “It allows us to better serve the needs of our communities www. and make valuable connections within CHILLIWACK chilliwackford .com the Agassiz-Harrison 30309 area.”

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of people look at that as a negative starting the season against a powerhouse like that. I like it. It’s nice for all our young guys to look at the Sun and know that this is the goal. We want to win a championship eventually, and this is what it looks like.” The offence is Smith’s baby, and he’ll be calling the shots this year. Smith came to Chilliwack three summers ago as the Eric J. Welsh, offensive coordinator for the The Progress new high school program It’s easy to feel optimistic at GW Graham, installing the first week of July. a full-throttle attack that The grass is green. carried the Grizzlies junior The sun is out and all team to a provincial title last things are possible. fall. Adam Smith has a smile Having spent several on his face as he preps for summers with the NCAA’s the start of his first BC Texas Tech Red Raiders — Football Conference train- pass-happy spread-offence ing camp as football boss of innovators — Smith loves the Valley Huskers. chuckling the ball around Always enthusiastic, the the field. new coach feels he’s done But his GWG offences some good work on the have been well-balanced, recruiting trail. with a healthy dose of runHe’ll have some good tal- game mixed in. ent in camp and feels his “We’ll look to establish team will take its first baby the run every game, and if steps back towards respect- it’s working we won’t shy ability. away from it,” he But he doesn’t said. “The pass will expect you to believe be there too, but I it. think we’ll have to Yet. run at least 35-40 per The rebuilding cent of the time.” process starts at the It starts under most basic level. The center with quarfirst week of training terbacks Braden camp will be a time Churly and Dylan La Adam for football fundaPrairie. mentals. Churly was SMITH “We’ll probably Chilliwack’s offenhave a lot of hitting sive MVP in 2012 to get them going,” Smith and returns after a year off. said. “He had a good spring Then, he’ll roll into camp, dusting off the rust,” playbook, installing new Smith said. schemes/formations/plays La Prairie is interesting. — building on what his guys Before spring camp Smith started to learn in spring heard stories about his atticamp. tude, and had some con“Then the competition cerns. starts and we see who fits “But once he got here, in,” he said. “We have about we didn’t see any of that. He 52 players signed up, and was respectful and polite,” they have to compete for Smith noted. “He’s fiery, a spots.” real competitor, and maybe The third week of camp when he was younger it will be spent getting ready came across as arrogance. for the July 26 home and But with us he didn’t come season opener. in like he was better than The Huskers don’t play anyone. It was, ‘Yes coach. any preseason games this Yes coach.’ I like the fiery year, then play the mighty kids, and if we can keep his Okanagan Sun in week one. fire down just a bit he can Smith couldn’t ask for a have a big year.” tougher test. If Smith is right, the QB “The Sun and Langley duo will have plenty of peoRams are probably the class ple to throw to. of BC junior football right Cody Vinnish is back for now, with the Sun hosting a third year after catching the national championship 23 balls for 448 yards in this year,” Smith said. “A lot 2013. Blake Draper caught

A breakout year from running back Benedict Muhima (left) would help the Valley Huskers immensely, but head coach Adam Smith feels his team will have plenty of offensive options in 2014. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

34 passes for 315 yards in a solid rookie year. Both are Alberta natives. “They’re both big boys and I’m expecting big years from them,” Smith said. “Then we’ve added a couple guys.” The coach is excited about rookie receivers Kaanon Felix and Gage Berdahl. Smith coached Felix when both were in Winnipeg. “We went to a provincial championship together, with him starting as a Grade 9 player on our varsity team,” Smith said. “He’s put together quite a pedigree and there was talk about him joining the University of Manitoba Bison or the (junior) Winnipeg Rifles. I was kind of laughing at some of those articles because I knew he was coming here.” Smith feels Felix has as much potential as BCFC all-star Derek Yachison, a Kamloops Bronco standout who’s drawn attention from the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions. “Kaanon trains with Derek, and the only ques-

tion is whether he’ll work as hard as Derek does,” Smith said. Bergdahl, a Drumheller (Alberta) native, was a highly sought recruit who committed to Chilliwack early. Bergdahl was set to visit several teams. But after meeting Smith once, he called everything else off to join the Huskers. “We kind of snuck him away from the Sun, I know that,” Smith chuckled. “The Calgary Colts were all over him too and he had some CIS interest as well. He’s got the height (six-foot-three). He’s quick and he’s got a great football brain. He’s going to be a big part of our offence.” Running back Travis Fehr is an intriguing addition. Twice cut from the Saskatchewan Huskies, he’s been working his tail off to get another shot. He was good at spring camp. “He really wants to play, a lot,” Smith said. “He’s a lot like Ty Derayos was last year where you won’t get

the huge plays from him, but you won’t get the minus plays either. He’ll get the yards and be a solid backup.” The starter should be Benedict Muhima, a second year back who carried 33 times last year for 148 yards (4.5 average). “You wouldn’t even recognize him from last year,” Smith said. “The weight he’s put on, he looks like a CFL player. But he’s still got his sprinter’s speed, and he ripped off an 80 yard run in spring camp. I think this could be a breakout year for him.” Smith is coaching Muhima in the art of picking up tough yards — overriding his instinct to bounce outside. “He came from a Winnipeg high school provincial championship team, and he was one of those guys who was faster than everyone,” Smith said. “He gets outside at that level and he’s gone. When you get to junior, you get guys who are three years older than

you and faster than you. His problem at first was trying to make every play a touchdown.” With an offensive line that eventually figures to be a strength, Smith sees potential to put up a lot of points. But again it comes back to theory and reality. Everything looks great on paper, but until he sees it translate to the field, even Smith will remain skeptical. He believes his team should have enough to hang with the Kamloops Broncos, Westshore Rebels and even Vancouver Island Raiders right now. He’s also realistic enough to know the Sun and Rams are a step or five ahead. “We’ve got to work on winning games we need to be in and taking things out of the games we’re looking to be in in the future,” Smith said. “When you play the Langleys and Okanagans, you can’t count them as write-offs if you want to build to that.” Get info at valleyhuskers. org

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The Valley Huskers invite their fans to a ‘Meet and Greet’ at the Landing Sports Centre Grandstand, July 12 at 2 p.m. Meet the players, coaches and training staff, grab pictures and autographs. The team will also have t-shirts, ball caps and other stuff available at their merchandise booth.

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Mitchell Thiessen had the lowest score Tuesday in the opening round of the Optimist Fred Wellsby Junior Divot golf tournament. Competing in the 13-15 year old division, Thiessen teed off at Chilliwack’s Kinkora Golf Course, ripping through the par-56 setup in 60 strokes. That was one better than Mission native Devin Cutforth. Kyle Claggett (Mission) and Jake DeWaal (Aldergrove) tied for third with matching 63s. Mission’s Brian Dale topped the 10-12 year old division with a 12 over par 68, two strokes better than Abbotsford’s Sher Sidhu. Another Abbotsford native, Tyson Dyck, was third (72), with Chilliwack’s Trei

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The Chiliwack Mustangs novice C lacrosse team went unbeaten at a tournament in Port Moody June 19 to 22. Most valuable player medals were awarded to Dylan Andrews, Nathaniel Leroux, Nicolas Traskey, Jenna Archachan, Trey Meier and Josh Abel. The Work Horseman award went to Caleb Moore.

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God saw you were getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A “golden heart” stopped beating, working hands put to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

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Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.

Call Dwayne 604-991-1900

In memory of

Aug 31, 1935 - July 5, 2005

MACHINIST WANTED

full-time position available. Please submit resume in person to: 103-45485 Knight Rd., Chilliwack, BC

PRODUCTION WORKERS

A is For Apple Daycare

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

CLINICAL MOA

PRE-SCHOOLS

Summer Preschool

481 216 Street, Langley, B.C. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Admission: Adults $2.00 Children FREE

604-819-2644

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

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

July 12th & 13th

Alcoholics Anonymous

We’re thinking of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and will tomorrow too. We think you in silence and make no outward show, for what it means to lose you know. Remembering you each day is easy, especially on your birthday, but it is the heartache that will never go away. Love Jim McKay and family, Barbara Kelly and family; Geraldine Jones and family, grandchildren

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Call (604)791-1354, chwk

MARINE .......................................903-920

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Certiﬁed Dental Assistant

Drop-ins welcome!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

bcclassified.com

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PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

ON THE WEB:

HELP WANTED

Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 6:30pm ages 30mos-5yrs

BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

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EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

FRANCHISE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Summer Space

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

RENTALS ......................................703-757

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

Mark’s is currently seeking

EXPERIENCED APPAREL & FOOTWEAR SALES CLERKS The ideal candidates 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. Apply in person with resume and references to management at:

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OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

WATER SAFETY POSITIONS and STILL PARKAVAILABLE PATROL APPLY TODAY POSITIONS

OBITUARIES

Email: info@cultus.com Fax: 604-858-2934

J OI N

O ur Team!

Zinck Bernard, Garﬁeld Dec. 29, 1925 ~ June 29, 2014

John passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on June 29, 2014 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family members. John was born in Provost, Alberta and moved with his family in November 1940 to Yarrow. John bought a truck in 1949 and hauled asphalt, gravel and feed. John married Mary Wiebe on July 16, 1955 and farmed until 1976. John became a loving father to four children and eight grandchildren. Upon his retirement he enjoyed driving school bus for many years. After residing in Yarrow for 64 years John and Mary moved to Tabor Court, where Mary passed away in 2008, and John remarried Kay Funk in 2010. John is predeceased by his first wife Mary and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Kay; daughter Lois Unger and grandchildren Logan (Shayla), Clayton, son Mark (Denise) and grandchildren Shauna (Brad) Irvine and Travis, daughter Eunice (Stan) Kroeker and grandchildren Vanessa and Jason, son Paul (Kathryn) and grandchildren Nathanael and Hannah; six brothers and their families. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 4 from 7:00 9:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Yarrow Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Yarrow MB Church, 41995 Yarrow Central Rd., Yarrow, BC at 11:30 a.m. Online condolences can be left for family at:

Apeldoorn Geurt “George”

Loeb Sherrie, Ruth, Wendy Sherrie passed away on June 25, 2014 at her home at age 64 years. She was born April 26, 1950 in Winnipeg, MB. The world has lost, be the heavens have gained; A mother of four, sister to five, and a grandmother to five. A beautiful soul that went out of her way for family and complete strangers. Adopting all who crossed her path. Always there to listen and offer advice while sharing her baking. She lived for her children. She was their best friend, the ultimate cheer leader, the rock of support for all. A grandmother who could hardly go a day without contact with her grandchildren. “The sun and moon rose and set on them”. “I love you to the moon and beyond” was always her departing words. She now lives in the hearts of all she has touched... A graveside service will be held on July 4, 2014 at 1:00pm from Chilliwack Cemetery. Tea to follow at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 2:00pm. A viewing was held on June 28, 2014 at 2:00pm with only her children with her. Cremation was held on June 28, 2014 at Henderson’s Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made, please ask the family or leave with them at the tea.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of our father, grandfather and Opa on June 28, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He was born November 13, 1926 in Barneveld, The Netherlands. He will be sadly missed by his children, Wilma in Chilliwack, Joanne (Lori) in Langley, John (Deena) in Chilliwack; grandchildren Melissa (James) Woodrow and Brandon Apeldoorn; great grandchildren, Lina and Lilly Woodrow. He is also survived by one brother, two sisters and one sister-inlaw and one brother-in-law in The Netherlands. He was predeceased by his wife Henny in Chilliwack; an infant daughter in Chilliwack; two brothers and two sisters-in-law in The Netherlands. Funeral service was held at Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Rev. Pieter van Ruitenburg officiated. Interment followed at the Chilliwack Cemeteries. Online condolences to the family are available at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

In Loving Memory of

Prescott Cyril Dean Dino passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He is survived by his parents Lorna and Cyril Prescott; children, Jenna Trotman, Napoleon Williams, Roseanna Williams (Nick Bello), Dean Williams, Norman Prescott, and Lorna Prescott; grandchildren, Tristan and DeSean Trotman; his brothers & sisters, Mondalita Rapada, Romeo Prescott, Cynthia James, Rodney Prescott, Noreen Prescott (Faith Bolton), and James Unger. Prayer services will take place July 4, 2014, 7:00pm at Tzeachten Community Hall. Funeral Services on July 5, 2014 at 10:00 am, Tzeachten Community Hall. Officiated by Reg Phillip. Burial will be at Tzeachten Cemetary with a luncheon to follow at the Tzeachten Community Hall.

Henderson’s Funeral Home & Crematorium (604) 792-1344

www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

Bernard was born in Port Alberni, BC, March 14th, 1930. He passed away suddenly June 28th, 2014. He was married to his best friend Janet Zink for 62 years. Bernard will be dearly missed by his wife and two daughters, Geraldine Britton (Lindsay) and Elaine Smart (Jim); four grandchildren, Melanie Litster (Doug), Cory Britton (Shalayah), Mike Smart and Jessica Kiesz (Michael); seven great grandchildren, Gavin and Lucas Litster, Seth Smart, Braxton Britton, Ella, Gabriel and Isaiah Kiesz. He was predeceased by his parents Doras and Garfield Zinck, sister Lois; survived by his sisters Aldine and Marie and brother Lawrence, brothers-in-law Lyle Johnson and sister-in-law Pauline Burke. Bernard was owner/operator of Bernie’s Repair since 1972 and was still going strong. His greatest joys in life were being with his family. He loved the weekly bike rides through Rosedale with his wife and playing his guitar and piano. Bernard loved animals and if you so desire please make a donation to the local SPCA, that would be appreciated. As requested, there will be no service. A small family gathering will be determined at a later day. Thank you for all your well wishes.

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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

Route

Boundaries

# of Papers

CHILLIWACK 901-16 Allard, Bernard, School

100

901-42 Barber, Berkeley, Candow, Cawley, Corbould, Harrison, Henley 97 903-04 Macken, Mayfair, Menzies, Riverside, Woodland 105 903-20 Imperial, Kenswood, Timberline 73 903-17 Chartwell Dr. 96 906-26 Fifth, Fourth, Nowell, Third, Williams, Young 107 991-02 Bradshaw, Ford Creek, Unity 100

PROMONTORY 923-11 Valleyview Rd.

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SARDIS 921-05 Higginson, Lavender, Southdown, Stevenson, Verbena 924-04 Birmingham, Cumberland, Kathleen, Manchester, Tyson, Wilkins 924-34 Kathleen, Keith, Wilson

604-702-5558

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45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

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Local Businesses Ready To Serve!

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS WE DO IT ALL!

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

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

LICENSED • IN BUSINESS OVER 10 YEARS

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION FACILITY

Plumbing HK & Heating

Sewer & Water Hookups, Drainage Repair, Hydro Seeding, Mountainside Landscaping, Rock/Retaining Walls Ron, 604.823.6191 or 604.819.0150

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HELP WANTED

FULLY INSURED. OWNER/OPERATOR EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

1-604-767-4469 236

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• Trimming & Pruning • Turf Installations • Pruning & Gardening • Landscape Design & Upgrade FREE ESTIMATES!

FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS!

604-845-1467

604.791.YARD (9273)

www.landscapeaway.com

CLEANING SERVICES

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HANDYPERSONS

NEED HELP with yard and garden work, weeding, pruning, deck and fence repairs? Call the Handyman, 604-769-0038

ELECTRICAL

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

HOME REPAIRS

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

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

• Residential Sheet Metal Installer - Experience is a must. $25-$30/hr depending on exp.

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AGASSIZ HARRISON SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY

Great Summer

Requires an

EMPLOYMENT!

OFFICE/PROPERTY MANAGER

Please submit resumes with cover letter, in person from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday or Friday at the office, by e-mail at housing2@telus.net; or Fax 604-796-9185. Deadline: 3:00pm, July 18, 2014

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

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

Responsible for two rental properties of 11 and 36 units. Bookkeeping knowledge including annual budgets, monthly financial statements, etc. Full expertise in and knowledge of computer programs, including Simply Accounting, Excel and Word. Excellent people skills that include interaction with potential tenants, tenants, BC Housing, auditors, employees, Board Members and the general public. A current Criminal Records check is required. Approx. 12 hours per week, to start September 2, 2014 Salary commensurate with experience A full job description can be obtained via e-mail at housing2@telus.net or from the office Monday or Friday 9:00 - 1:00; 10 - 2008 McCaffrey Road, Agassiz, B.C.

604-858-4513 604-997-2007

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Please Fax Resume to: 604-792-4440 or email info@johnmulderheating.ca

• All Home Improvements & Additions • Fences, Decks, Bathrooms & Basements • New Construction • Shop & Barns

Making your backyard wishes come true!

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

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

8:00 am - 8:00 pm • 7 Days

Cree-Ative Home Improvements

LAWN CUTTING SPECIALS

ASSISTING SENIORS Cleaning, laundry, shopping & more. Call Sheri (604)703-9553

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

604-819-4373

Local Family Owned & Operated.

LANDSCAPE AWAY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DJ’s Screens & Woodcrafts

FREE ESTIMATES! 604-793-7763

(604) 792-3923

Installation: Ceramic & porcelain tile, natural stone, slate, travertine, granite,marble etc. kitchen, bath, laundry, fireplace.

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We can clean & inspect most non-steep roofs for under $950 & you get piece of mind that you don’t have to worry about it for years to come!! Over 30 yrs Exp.!

Chilliwack Central Renovations

Tileworks

24-HOUR SERVICE 604-824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-798-1187

• Window Screens • Patio Screens • Storm Doors • Re-Mesh Will build to suit your needs.

• Lawns • Gardens • New Landscape • Window Cleaning • Rubbish Removal • Gutter Cleaning & Repair

Call Patrick:

INSTALLATION SERVICES

Furnace Service & Repair New Furnace Installations Air Conditioning Install & Repair Heat Pumps & Boilers Hot water tanks & fireplaces Duct Cleaning All plumbing services

Home & Garden Care “Investing in Nature & People.”

Get the most life out of your roof, by simply giving it a GOOD CLEANING!!

Call Don

44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

604-792-3018

Leaky Basement? Repairs are possible from the inside using urethane injection. 20 Years Experience Free Estimates

604-793-9310

Contact Rick or Betty Today

Evergreen

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available at BC’s NEWEST and most INCREDIBLE THEME PARK! POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Ticket and Concession Sales from the BRAND NEW Summit Trading Post, Happy Horse Saloon, Pedal Power Bike Shop, and Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf.

RIDES & ATTRACTIONS: Janitorial, Grounds & Garden Care, Park Security, and Operators for the BRAND NEW Carousel, Balloon Adventure, Wilderness Trail, Bucky’s Boats, Wagon Wheel, Windmill Drop, and Buckin’ Bronco! please send resume and cover letter to

info@cultus.com Be sure to indicate which position you wish to apply for along with your most recent High School or Post Secondary Education.

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

• All Positions Start at $10.30/hr. • Paid Training and Uniform Provided

EMAIL: info@cultus.com • FAX: 604-858-2934

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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

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PETS 477

PETS

REAL ESTATE 625

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

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GARAGE SALES

Chilliwack

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Promontory

45919 Henley Ave

45720 Safflower Crescent July 5 8:30am - 3pm

July 5 9am - ? Garage Sale Chilliwack

46133 Cleveland Ave July 5 8am - 3pm baseball gloves, peddle bikes, antiques, power & hand tools, alum ladder, Coca Cola items. Chilliwack

Household, golf clubs, ornaments and much more Rosedale

52790 Parkrose Wind (Rosegarden Estates)

July 5 9am - noon Rosedale

52856 Parkrose Wynd July 5

8025 Gibson Rd July 5 9am - 3pm lots of kids toys, lightly used clothing, household items

GARAGE SALES

9am - 3pm Mulit-home Garage Sale. Tools, furniture, clothes etc

Chilliwack

8970 & 8985 Pandora St

July 5 8am - 4pm

Household, furniture, antiques, tools, toys and lots more CHILLIWACK

DON’T MISS IT!!

Norco Dirt Jumper, Scooter, pocket bikes, quad ramps, dble boat tube, tools, nail guns, gas weed wacker, windows, tires, restaurant appliances, tech cable, sub panel, large rabbit cage, toys, boys clothes size med-lrg, lots of furniture, antiques & more

Sat. July 5th, 8am-2pm.

9757 McNAUGHT RD.

551

GARAGE SALES

Saturday Market in the Park at Cultus Lake

June 14 - Sept. 7 Main Beach * Waterside of parking lot * 10am - 3pm Vendors Welcome (604)846-6606 *Farmers Market *Crafts *Flea Market *Home Baking *Fresh Produce *Jewellery *Skin Care* Make-up. Entertainment daily from 11am-12:30pm

Moving Sale #127-9055 Ashwell Rd

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

BC BEST BUY - Place your classified ad in 3 BC REGIONS 66 Newspapers Call 1-866-575-5777

45578 Worthington Place

many items for sale, more that can be listed. Come see

July 5 8am - 1pm

Cancelled if raining Chilliwack

362

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

Garage/Moving Sale Household items, tools, furniture. All must be sold

Sardis

9971 Fairbanks Cres.

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

lg above ground pool, tools, hardwood, grandfather clock

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(604)792-8055/854-8055

378

VACUUMS

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

LANDSCAPING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

MOVING SALE GE custom fridge freezer.....$200 Air Conditioner like new.......$275 Complete V-Tech phone system with 3 receivers......................$35 100 best sellers...............$2/each

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

PLUMBING

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

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Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

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

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Student Works Painting, WCB, liability, 3yr warr. Free est. Mention this ad for 10% off. (604)845-8078

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

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

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

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~ .

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2001 Security Park Model, 1 bdrm, kitchen nook. Must be moved. $34,000 obo. 604-465-5508

Modular/Manufactured Homes

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

1-800-339-5133

604-846-0056

477

PETS

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Buying, Renting, Selling? www.bcclassiﬁed.com 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

9461 College St. Ventura Apts 2 bdrm, 2nd flr condo $700/mo. or 1st floor 1 bdrm. for $595/mo. f/s, d/w, laundry hook-ups, or free laundry, NO PETS, no smoking, lots of parking, clean building.

Remax Little Oak Realty Ltd. Text 604-997-7368 (RENT) or email danlangpm@gmail.com AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor 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

Enjoy the Excitement of Village Living

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

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MOVING & STORAGE

FROM $140,000

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

dan knoke

MORTGAGES

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

PETS 300

636

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems

(604)792-8055/854-8055

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Mattresses

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

9511 Robson St

July 5 10am - 2pm

UNDER $100

Stihl HS85 gas hedge trimmer,, like new, $100. (604)793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Exquisite auto harp for playing or great parlor decor, $100. (604)7937714 -----------------------------------------------used tin roofing for appr 12x77’, great buy, $100. (604)793-7714 -----------------------------------------------chain saw, nail gun, air tank, car ramps, fountain, $20/ea. (604)7937714

We Service all Makes

Sardis

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

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $96,188. Chuck 604-830-1960

WE BUY HOMES BC

& all others.

Garage Sale

CHILLIWACK

627

560

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July 5 9am - 3pm

1100SF reno’d 3 bed rancher in Abby Bateman. Large lot. RV pkg & wchr. $345,500 Dave 604-557-3347

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

6864 Casabello Dr

Saturday, July 5th, 8am-3pm.

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

523

9710 PELLY ROAD (Off Yale Rd, near Annis) Antiques, collectibles, yard stuff, bedding, clothes, tools. Something for everyone! Worth the drive!

household items, kids stuff

GARAGE SALE

626

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ROSEDALE

July 5 & 6th 9am - 4pm

Chilliwack, great location close to downtown, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, huge backyard, asking $324,999. Call (604)607-4808

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

49815 Campbell Rd

Sardis

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

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

SAT. JULY 5, 8-3pm

44644 Cumberland Ave July 5 8am - 2pm Awesome downsizing sale furniture, tools, SS hood fan. Sjoelbak & gourmet sets., small appliances, antiques, and more, all in good cond

PITTBULL PUPPIES 1 Tan Female, 1 Grey/tan bridle Male. Excellent temperament, Both parents avail to view. 1st shots, dewormed/ ﬂead $1000 obo. Call 604-376-0920

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

HUGE YARD SALE

Sardis

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.

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

CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978

Garrison Village Rentals • Corner of Garrison Blvd. and Keith Wilson Rd. EXECUTIVE STYLE SUITES • 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS + DEN STUDIO + 1 BEDROOMS • On-site manager • Camera surveillance • Adult oriented • Secure underground parking • In-suite laundry with washer/dryer

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

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

REFERENCES REQUIRED • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 604-791-1910 03/14F_GC7

The Chilliwack Progress Friday, July 4, 2014 RENTALS 706

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Month FREE Rent

706

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

fairview & fairhaven

1 & 2 bdrm Apts. 4 appl., good location, quiet area. Approved cat ok. 1 BD.................$575 2 BD................$675 Call Wayne, Stratatech Consulting 604 799 0259

55+

715

736

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

Remax Little Oak Realty Ltd. Text/Call 604-997-7368 (RENT) email danlangpm@gmail.com

CHILLIWACK

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.

2 bdrms available now! Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency Call Verna, 604-819-0445

Bole Apartments

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES FOR RENT

1 bdrm cabins $700. incl utils. New paint & floors, small pets ok.

Driftwood

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, gas f/p, stove, fridge, garage, $1200/m + $600 dd. avail aug 1. Call (604)702-1154

Apts. 9474 Cook St.

CHILLIWACK: 3 Bdrm rancher, 2 bath, 5 appl., cls to Prospera Ctr, hosp, &schls. 9512 Carroll St. $1400 + utils. Pets ok. Avail. Aug 1. 604-476-2312 or 604-710-5214 or sadavies@shaw.ca

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

604-792-1503 for details

CHILLIWACK Executive home with valley view, 3 storey, 3 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths, double garage, 2 decks, 2 offices, n/p. $1850/mo Call Kevin, (604)701-9264

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.

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

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

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

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

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

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

MOTORCYCLES

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

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1988 OKANAGAN motorhome, slps 5, in great shape, $4500 or trade for 1 ton moving van. (604)391-0210 1989 Taurus 5th wheel, 27.5ft, good cond. View at Emery Creek, $3500 obo, 778-558-4171

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

745

ROOM & BOARD

royal oak

Chilliwack. Suit student or professional person, private room, $650/m incl everything. (604)795-0397

750 Call 604-702-5555 bcclassiﬁed.com

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments.

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

830

Sardis. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 5 appl., central a/c, walk to all levels of schools, easy freeway access, on bus route. $1600/m + util., pet neg. Avail now. 604-819-7943/794-7943

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

Certified crime-free multi housing.

Promontory. 1900sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p, sundeck, single car garage, cat ok, n/s, avail. July 31. Landlord in bsmt suite. $1400/m + util. (604)858-6067

CHILLIWACK. THE VIBE. $875 - 2 bd, 2 bath; $900 - 2 bd, 2 bath, $925 - 2 bd, 2 full bath; $1050 - 2 bd, 2 bath. Avail now/Jun 15. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.

SUITES, LOWER

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

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 Sardis. new, 2 bdrm, ground floor on cul de sac, yard & patio, Parking, sep entry & laundry, air, 5 appl, n/s, n/p, $1200/m,share util. Avail. now. (604)819-7099/604-819-3252 taylor place

Private Licensed Care Community Specializing In Assisted Living, Complex Care & Dementia Care

SARDIS: 1 bdrm grnd/flr, suit 1 mature person only. n/s, n/p. $650m inc util. Avail aug. 1. 604-858-4356

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2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2002 HONDA CIVIC Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900. 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4 dr sedan, auto, a/c, ST#594. $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $6,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2012 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded, ST#570 $12,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#492. $16,900.

BOATS

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

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, full load, 5 speed STK#588 $6,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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

757

912

Abbotsford

46626 Yale Rd Green Gables

Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

TRUCKS & VANS

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

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

MARINE

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

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9462 Cook St.

851

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

Starting at $650.00/mo.

LANAI Apartments

AUTO FINANCING

17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms

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

Camelot Apartments

810

(off Vedder Rd South)

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

CHILLIWACK

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

(604)858-9832

Beautiful, crime-free certified,

TRANSPORTATION

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd

Apartments

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

To Arrange a Viewing Call

1.877.409.9874

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack

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

RENTALS

809

WANTED TO RENT

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

Elderly gent looking for small house/cottage in rural setting for Sept 1. Will do maintenance/repairs for rent reduction. (604)823-6996

TRANSPORTATION

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809

24 Hour Nursing Care Beautifully Renovated Community Housekeeping & Laundry Included 3 Delicious Meals a Day

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SUMMER MOVE-IN PROMOTION! CALL NOW! LIMITED TIME OFFER!

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

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Chilliwack Rentals

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WEEKLY SPECIALS JULY 5 - JULY 11, 2014 DOOR GLASSES....................................$14.95 BACK GLASS - CAR .............................$24.95 HATCH ASSYS ......................................$65.95 PWR MIRRORS .....................................$19.95 HOODS ...................................................$40.95 FENDERS ...............................................$20.95 CAR DOORS...........................................$34.95 TRK VAN SUV DOORS .........................$44.95 ALL BUCKET SEATS - MANUAL ........$19.95 ALL BENCH SEATS...............................$24.95 ANY PLAIN STEEL WHEEL ...................$7.95

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