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Modest growth expected in Chilliwack housing market Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack’s housing market will continue to chug along in 2015, although condo prices may remain a little flat. A sense of consumer confidence and a mini construction boom on the south side are reasons cited for the modest growth predicted for Chilliwack, in the 2015 Housing Market Outlook Report released by REMAX. The average residential price in Chilliwack inched up to an estimated $307,000 in 2014 — an increase of three per cent over the previous year. The average price is a composite of all housing forms from single family homes to condos. One trend Chilliwack is expected to continue to benefit from is the migration into the Fraser Valley by former or retiring Vancouverites looking for real estate deals and decent quality of life. The Market Outlook released last week compares 2014 national prices and sales activity, and unveils a 2015 forecast for 32 regions across Canada, including Chilliwack. Unit sales rose 15 per cent to 2,395 sales in 2014 from 2,074 in 2013, with September and October seeing a lot of activity. For 2015, house sales are expected to increase six to 10 per cent, and the average price is expected to rise three to four per cent to $317,750. “That is almost exactly what we were projecting for sales and prices,” said Jake Siemens, president of Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board. “It’s a fairly stable market with interest rates also expected to remain low.” There does seem to be a trend forming, he said, with a shift from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, as prices increase modestly. As the market started heating up Continued: HOUSING/ p5
Dozens of people volunteered their time to help out with Food Mob, a drive-through fundraiser for the Salvation Army at the Sally Ann’s warehouse on Brooks Avenue Saturday afternoon. In just two hours, Chilliwack residents donated 18,000 non-perishable food items, plus $2,800, to help those in need. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Chilliwack in ‘fine form’ at first food mob Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The Sally Ann warehouse is certainly a lot more full than it was last week. The first ever Chilliwack Food Mob was a roaring success, with organizers already thinking about next year. The community came out in droves on Dec. 13, with donations to help sustain the Food Bank run by the Chilliwack Salvation Army. “We had a fantastic day,” said Food Band organizer Chris Reitsma. “We had tons of traffic and people were in fine form.”
They collected 18,000 non perishable food items, and packed them into hundreds of banana boxes. Cash donations totalled about $2,800. The Food Mob had a convenient drive-through system at the location outside the Salvation Army facility on Brooks Avenue that allowed two streams of traffic to make things run smoothly. “We really didn’t know what to expect,” said Reitsma. It was all over within a two-hour period on Saturday afternoon, and the results are impressive. The idea for the first ever Chilliwack Food Mob on Dec.
13 was to benefit the Chilliwack Salvation Army Food Bank, using the hash tag #foodmob on social media. It was a Progress article, with a photo of an empty warehouse that turned out to be the catalyst for creating the Food Mob. “I saw that article. I looked at the picture of the warehouse and I couldn’t get it out of my mind,” said Reitsma a few weeks ago. It caught on and people showed up to make it happen. “I knew people would respond. But I couldn’t predict the volume,” he admitted. A Facebook page set up by
Kevin Schroeder went a long way toward helping get people energized about it as well, he added. Some arrived at the Food Mob with trunk loads of food and cash. Others showed up in teams to volunteer. Many people appreciated having somewhere central to contribute, and praised the event. “It was fantastic. There were smiles all around,” added Reitsma. There are rumblings about making it an annual event. “All signs pointed to yes!” he said. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/chwkjourno
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Families get leg up from ‘Boots for Kids’ program Jessica Peters The Progress Having no winter boots can turn a delightful snowy day into a downright miserable one in the blink of an eye. Frozen toes, soggy socks, and drenched pant legs can put a damper on winter fun, make walking to school unbearable, and even keep a teen from earning a bit of cash shoveling snow. These are very real problems that face at least 600 students in Chilliwack as winter sets in. For many families, putting out the money for new winter boots could mean not filling the cupboards,
turning on the heat or putting gas in the car. But that’s a choice many families won’t have to make this year. Murray Chilliwack has teamed up with a few key sponsors to spearhead a Boots for Kids program that will outfit about 600 students with winter footwear. The retail value of the boots totals about $30,000 — taking enormous pressure off local families when they need the help the most. Murray Chilliwack partnered with Chances Casino Chilliwack and the Star FM Kindness Crew to purchase the boots through the Chilliwack Canadian Tire, at a gen-
erous discount. Other sponsors include CarStar Chilliwack, Gente Bella Salon, The Art of Driving School and Doug’s Locksmith, along with a handful of others. It’s been a massive undertaking, with the bulk of the program managed by Murray Chilliwack’s Justin Mallard. “We are trying to fill a need and help those who need it the most,” he said. Last winter they delivered 400 coats to local kids, and in the fall they outfitted 1,000 students with backpacks filled to the brim with school supplies. When they asked the school district what was sorely needed this
winter, boots were top of everyone’s mind. Each school identified students needing winter footwear, found out their sizes, and reported back to district staff. The list of those needing footwear included students in each of the district’s 30-plus schools, from kindergarten
all the way to Grade 12. While some schools requested more help, others only needed a little. But there is a need across the board, Mallard said. He was given a list from each school showing only shoe sizes and genders. This week he will receive the shipment at Canadian Tire, sort through the sea of boxes, and work with a team of volunteers to deliver the boots to each school. The entire process should take about three days, Mallard said, and the race is on to get the job done before school lets out on Friday. Both Mallard and Bosch are
Frosty the missing snowman reunited with his family Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Frosty, the decorative snowman stolen earlier from a Chilliwack home, will spend Christmas with his family. It’s a bit of a mystery what happened since the snowman was plucked from a local family’s doorstep last week. Here’s what we do know. A woman arrived at The Progress on Monday afternoon with Frosty in the back of a black pickup truck. Eureka! It was the wicker snowman – the beloved holiday decoration that disappeared from the Eng family home in Chilliwack. Chaos and sadness ensued after Frosty was nicked, so they created a Facebook meme, and the search for Frosty across social media was officially on. Fast forward to this week. Frosty gets dropped off at The Progress office. He was a little worse for wear, but wholly intact. But how did this happen? Well, the woman who dropped him off told Progress staff that her daughter had found the five-foottall snowman in pieces, in an alley. They had brought him home, and set him up on their front step. They then read The Progress story on the front page Friday, and realized he had been stolen. Oh no! The horror. They were in possession of a hot snowman! Not wanting anyone to think she was the heartless Grinch who stole it, she hastily brought the large snowman to The Progress so it could be reunited with its rightful owner. The Eng children, Kayden and Aya, were thrilled to see their old
Seven-year-old Aya Eng and her brother Kayden, 10, were reunited with their snowman, Frosty, at The Progress after it was found and brought in to the office on Monday. Frosty went missing from outside of their home on Edward Street last week. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
holiday favourite. A family friend had already replaced the stolen Frosty with another similar snowman. But it wasn’t the same and they wanted the original back. It was antique looking, made of a brown wicker frame, lit up with little white lights. He has a springy orange nose and was one of a kind. “Now Frosty has a friend,” said Aya. Despite his misadventure, Frosty’s mechanical arm still works.
The Dec. 12 story recounted the sad tale about the kids and the loss their beloved Frosty after the family was “Grinched.” They even made a police report. “Our kids just want the snowman back,” Katrina Eng had said, especially her seven-year-old daughter. And now they’ve got it. The Engs say their Christmas spirit has been restored — along with their faith in humanity. They are very thankful. “I’m amazed that it was found
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RCMP seek clues in tragic traffic death Chilliwack RCMP are still trying to determine the circumstance that led to the tragic death of 20-year-old woman on Highway 1 east of Chilliwack early Sunday morning. Police say the woman’s vehicle had left the road near Prest Road just after 2 a.m. Another vehicle stopped to assist her. But while the driver was checking for other passengers, the woman – for reasons not known to police – entered the travel portion of the highway and was struck by a semi-trailer truck unit. She died of her injuries at scene. The driver of the semi remained at the scene. Eastbound lanes were closed in the area for approximately eight hours to allow the on-scene investigation to proceed. The investigation remains ongoing with the assistance of the Fraser Valley Traffic Ser vices, lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service and the BC Coroner’s Service. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision that has not already been spoken to is asked to contact the RCMP Fraser Valley Traffic Services at 604-702-4039, reference file 2014-42846.
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The push is on to help make the holidays a little merrier for Chilliwack’s most impoverished. Bill Raddatz, executive director at Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, said they’ve received about 30 per cent of their goal of $300,000 in holidayseason donations. “There’s a lot of activity,” he said. “A lot of people are doing things for the mission that we’re not aware of so it’s hard to track.” While some of the local groups fundraising on the mission’s behalf will let them know about fundraisers, others a complete surprise. But every bit counts, especially as the homeless turn to Ruth and Naomi’s shelter in the colder weather. “We already got nailed with one cold spell, and the street people feel it more,” Raddatz said, with temperatures dipping below
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The outpouring of good will this time of year could warm the heart of the coldest person. Saturday’s “Food Mob” was a perfect example. More than 18,000 food items and $2,800 were raised for the Salvation Army Food Bank – filling a storeroom that only a few weeks ago stood empty. (See story, front page.) The effort, organized by local teacher Chris Reitsma, was an unqualified success. But it hasn’t been the only one this year. Like in so many years in the past, Chilliwack has once again stepped forward to help those less fortunate. The elves at Chilliwack Community Services have been hard at work, organizing new toy donations for nearly 900 local families. They got an extra push last weekend from the Realtors’ Toy Drive, which followed an earlier effort by the Chilliwack-Mount Cheam Rotary Club and its annual CATT volleyball tournament. (That event has garnered more than 11,000 toys and over $250,000 in the past 25 years.) Volunteers are out ringing bells at Salvation Army donation kettles, students are organizing food drives, and businesses and individuals are adopting families so no one has to go without. At Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, volunteers are preparing to serve Christmas dinner to about 500 people in two sittings on Christmas Day. The outpouring of kindness is impressive, especially given the time of year. As Ebenezer Scrooge was pointedly reminded, “Because it is at Christmas time that want is most keenly felt, and abundance rejoices.” But the “want” does not end with the season. Even as the weather warms and the promise of spring re-emerges, the need is there. That’s why planned giving makes such sense. Many charities now make it easier for people to make regular donations throughout the year. Simple deductions from a credit card of only a few dollars a month can lighten the load, and provide greater financial security so these charities can continue to do their work today and tomorrow. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress
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Horgan on LNG, climate and farmland Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s year-end interview with NDP leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at www. theprogress.com. TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think? JH: I’ve always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-910-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process. TF: You voted for the liquefied
natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the LNG tax in 2017, before any major project could be started. How is that certainty? JH: I thought it was important that the investTom ment community FLETCHER in this sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. But we went from a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per cent because of a softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a 25-year period – not just between now and 2017, but if the market
conditions change and prices go up – I think British Columbians would want their government to make sure they were getting a fair share of that benefit. TF: Why did you vote against the LNG environmental legislation? JH: They said prior to the election that LNG would be the greenest in the world. And then when they tabled legislation they left out 70 per cent of the emissions from upstream activity. TF: Gordon Campbell’s great goal for greenhouse gases, 33 per cent reduction by 2020, can that be reached assuming a substantial LNG development? JH: I find it difficult to believe that they’re going to achieve those results. [Environment Minister] Mary Polak has a different point of view, and our job as opposition is to hold them
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accountable to the numbers that they passed into law, and we’re going to do that. One of the three sectors, housing, energy and transportation, where emission profiles can be managed downward is transportation. And the government has wasted 18 months talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver transit.] TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases, ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes. We’re going to have to use
new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them. TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve? JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres. I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Happy to be home for Christmas As I write this letter, I am patient in Chilliwack General Hospital. I’m 49 and a mother of three grown children. I am a business woman in the community. On Nov. 25, I was admitted into Chilliwack general by ambulance and treated with the symptoms of spinal meningitis. Within a day I was sent by ambulance to Abbotsford ICU and placed on a respirator and feeding tubes to help me survive. I was in a sleep induced coma for 48 hours. Due to swelling in my brain, and infection in my spine, I was totally paralyzed from the arm pits down. I was brought back to Chilliwack to recoup and have been here for another two weeks. My future looked pretty dismal, and sitting in a wheel chair was even a big step. I could not even wiggle a toe.
Then I began to “unfreeze” and I was shown and taught to learn to walk again. This is was one of the most terrifying experiences one may ever imagine for themselves or a loved one to go through. However, I have a wonderful story! From the nurses, physiotherapists, doctors, ambulance drivers, care aides, housekeeping kitchen staff and on… I have been surrounded by angels! Every single experience I have encountered with these fine beautiful people has been extraordinary! From the kindness in their voices, the sympathy in the eyes and the love in their touch…I am overwhelmed with love. I see them helping others, self-
ishly and thanklessly. I am so thankful for having people like this in my community. I want to shout it from the highest mountain! Thank you, thank you! We have an amazing Hospital filled with bright lights of hope and encouragement! God loves us so much through these wonderful people. This is going to be the best Christmas I have ever had! I am being released today! I get to walk out of here with a walker, but thank God I can walk! They are calling me a miracle! Thank you Chilliwack General Hospital. I love you all. You are my angels. Merry Christmas! Wendy Standcumbe
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price increases in the summertime (normally on a Thursday) to take advantage of our visitors. Like Mr. Davies I suggest that we not only buy our gas in Abbotsford, but further to go into the Chilliwack gas stations and complain about the local price of gas. Neil Hagman
Canada is failing its children Re: Tories take action on poverty (Progress, Dec. 3). Mr. Strahl states in his first sentence that “the government has made significant progress in reducing the number of children living in poverty and reducing the costs of nutritious foods for Canadians living in the North”. I fairness, nothing could be further from the facts. I make no personal criticism of Mr. Strahl as he lamentably is obligated to state his party’s talking points. The facts are as follows; without ascribing blame on administrations prior to the current government, eight years have passed and the problem of child poverty has not changed under the Harper regime. The Conference Board of Canada in its 2013 report put some
things into context. 1. More than one in seven Canadian children live in poverty. 2. Canada ranks 15th out of 17 peer countries and has received a “C” score since the 1980s for its child poverty rate. 3. Failure to address this issue places severe future burden on Canada’s economy and ability to sustain economic growth. Other studies show that the average poverty rate for all children in Canada is 17 per cent, however the average rate for Indigenous children is nearly 2.5 times higher at 40 per cent. These poverty rates lead to deficiencies in every measure of well being: income,educational attainment,poor water quality,inadequate sewage treatment,infant mortality, suicide
and mental health issues and substandard living facilities. The failure of ongoing policies is clear. The government must ensure that our children receive the assistance required to allow them to properly function in our society. To do otherwise is a failure in leadership and an abrogation of our obligation to significantly change this unfortunate state. For every billion spent to alleviate child poverty now, the economic benefits in the future will save us billions. That alone should motivate the government to declare war on child poverty in Canada. We need leadership and action not talking point and platitudes. These kids are relying on us. Wayne Underhill
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Province rescinds approval of TWU law school Black Press The province has terminated its authorization for what would have become B.C.’s first faith-based law school at a Langley Christian university. Trinity Western University president Bob Kuhn said he’s disappointed with the decision of Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk to revoke the government’s consent granted a year ago. The move follows a referendum decision by the Law Society of B.C. earlier this fall to revoke its accreditation for the law school. Opponents in the legal community say TWU discriminates against gays and lesbians because of its controversial community covenant that bans sex outside of traditional marriage between a man and a woman. Kuhn said TWU remains committed to launching the law school and must now carefully consider its options. “It is difficult to conceive of a justifiable basis for the minister to have revoked his approval of the school of law program,” he said. “We believe in diversity and the rights of all Canadians to their beliefs and values.” Virk said in an emailed statement his decision to revoke approval means TWU can’t enrol any students in the proposed law school. “The current uncertainty over the status of the regulatory body approval means prospective graduates may not be able to be called to the bar, or practise law, in British Columbia,” Virk said. “This is a significant change to the context in which I made my original decision.” The Law Society of B.C. voted 74 per cent against recognizing the new law school in the referendum, which was confirmed in a 25-1 vote of the society’s board of governors. The referendum was ordered after thousands of lawyers demanded the law profession’s regulatory body reconsider its earlier decision. Your Career Starts Now! 604-795-9158 www.beautyschool.ca
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Chilliwack school district asks for public feedback Jessica Peters The Progress The school district is building a new strategic plan, and is inviting the public to take part in
the process. They’ve held focus group meetings over the past few months with organizations connected to the Chilliwack School District, and now
have launched an online community survey. In the survey, they ask a few key questions about how well schools are doing and what could be improved. While
some of the questions are multiple choice, others offer a chance for more thought-out feedback. For example: “What are some creative exam-
ples of things that could be done differently and would improve how we support student learning in our schools?” The survey only takes a few minutes
and will be used to help the Board of Education and Strategic Planning Steering Committee in its development of a three-to-five year renewed strategic plan.
It is open to everyone, whether they are students, parents, staff, or the general public. The survey will be available into January 2015. After that, the district will host community forums in February and March. The feedback collected in the survey will be made available at that point. To take part in the survey, visit https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/ SD33_Survey .
BC Ferries ends fuel surcharge as oil falls BC Ferries is ending its 3.4 per cent fuel surcharge, effective Wednesday, in the wake of the plunge in the price of crude oil in recent months. President and CEO Mike Corrigan cited the drop in the cost of diesel for the decision. “With the current favourable market conditions, we have been hedging our diesel fuel costs and are now in a position to eliminate the fuel surcharge,” Corrigan said. “We know that fare affordability is an issue for our customers.” Fuel surcharges were originally added when oil prices spiked to record levels of around $150 in 2008 and have been on and off since then, depending on fuel prices. Oil prices have fallen nearly 50 per cent from their 2014 high of $110 but diesel prices have not fallen to the same degree. Your Career Starts Now! 604-795-9158 www.beautyschool.ca
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From left, Jason Bateman as Judd, Tina Fey as Wendy, Adam Driver as Phillip, and Corey Stoll as Paul in This is Where I Leave You, a dramatic comedy. The film is the first in the Hospice Society’s Film Series 2015. PHOTO BY NICOLE RIVELLI, COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES
Wednesday afternoons at the movies with Hospice Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Film Series 2015 is set to roll in the new year, presented by the Chilliwack Hospice Society at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. It kicks off January 14 with the film, This is Where I leave You, with Tina Fey. The 2015 Hospice Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies Series will be running at the Cottonwood Cinemas monthly from January to June, with a guest speaker and little talks after each one. “They are all entertaining films,” said Colleen Rush, education coordinator at Chilliwack
Hospice Society. “But they all have characters who have suffered a loss. “Some are trying to answer the question, ‘Where do I go from here?’ They are exploring ways to live life to the fullest.” Hospice Society is bundling the six film tickets, and packaging the 2015 Film Series as a unique and thoughtful gift idea for Christmas, priced at $30. The films will allow them to broach some of the issues being faced by the characters around death, dying and grieving. “Often in society there isn’t a way for people to come together. A film is a shared experience, but
yet they can still remain anonymous and incognito.” A guest speaker will chat about issues highlighted or services like hospice palliative care. “The Film Series was created as a way to engage people in an organic way,” said Rush. They’ve been showing film for four years now, but this is the second year that they’ve created a monthly film showing for six months. Other hospice organizations are so impressed they’re setting up their own similar events. They’ve already sold many series passes in Chilliwack. Not surprising since they attracted
about 50 people per film last year. “It was a big success,” said Rush. “Based on the feedback we got, we decided to make the film screenings earlier in the day for this year.” The 2015 films will be shown from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a short discussion to follow. “Many who attend are seniors or retirees. It’s nice to have something to do on a weekday.” It’s another way to socialize with other cinephiles. “I love movies myself and my mom loves them, too. It’s something we can do together. “For us at the Hospice Society, it’s an opportunity to raise aware-
ness about our programs and services in an entertaining way.” Film Series 2015 presented by the Chilliwack Hospice Society at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., tickets are $6 each, or pre-purchase a series pass with all six films for $30. The film schedule is as follows: • This is where I Leave You Jan. 14 • The Lunch Box – Feb. 11 • About Time – March 11 • The Judge – April 8 • The Bucket List – May 13 • The Way – June 10 jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/chwkjourno
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Holiday Train pulling into Agassiz Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy will be on board when the train arrives in Agassiz.
The Calgar y to Vancouver journey of the 2014 Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will be rocking thanks to Canadian music legend Jim Cuddy. The Blue Rodeo front
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Fans of Cuddy and the Holiday Train can expect a great show – all in the name of raising money and healthy food donations for local food banks. Fittingly, Blue Rodeo has just released
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a new album of holidaythemed classics, called “A Merrie Christmas To You.” “The Holiday Train represents many of my favourite things about Canada – incredible landscape, great music, generous people and of course, the Holiday Train itself,” said Cuddy, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013. “At each stop we will be playing to fans bundled from the cold and singing along. It is a great celebration and I am proud to be a part of it.” In 1998, Cuddy released “All in Time” which went on to sell gold in Canada. His next album, 2006s “The Light That Guides You Home”, was released to critical acclaim and won the JUNO award for “Adult Alternative Album of the Year.” In September 2011 he released “Skyscraper Soul”, his third solo album. His voice, always a rich and soaring instrument, has never sounded better and Cuddy proves once again that his songwriting ranks with the best Canada has to offer. Cuddy will be joined on the Holiday Train by Anne Lindsay, an engaging and award winning violinist/fiddler, who has toured with Jim on numerous occasions. Joining the cast is Tracey Brown, a celebrated musician in her own right. She was part of Canada’s most awarded country group, Family Brown, before forming the JUNO award winning, PrescottBrown. Tracey is a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. The CP Holiday Train program is aiming to generate healthier donations this year as it makes stops in 150 communities in Canada and the U.S. The online #HealthyDonations Challenge encourages patrons attending Holiday Train events to take a second glance when pulling food out of their cupboards to ensure their non-perishable donations are nutritious and hearthealthy. CP’s goal is to have 20,000 people take an online pledge to underscore how important it is that everyone has access to nutritious food.
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Gift Exchange Dos and Don’ts Chanukah, Christmas & New Year’s Eve are right around the corner. That means neighbourhoods, buildings & stores will soon be awash in holiday splendour. Social schedules will be full and men & women everywhere will race to complete their holiday shopping. Grab bags, or Secret Santa gifts are a staple of this season of giving & the following are a few dos & don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges are fun & friendly for all involved. DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun & exchanging a little something with friends & family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value & no one feels slighted or left out. DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points. DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag to have others reach in & grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun. DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents.
DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts. DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children & adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to. DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining & may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humour & you’re likely to enjoy gift exchanges a lot more. DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you & may be offended. DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution. Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, or other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement & entertainment to the occasion.
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Patricia was employed as a Medical Office Assistant for many years but changes in the labour market caused a decline in the demand and therefore a loss of hours. Having a long standing interest in the health care industry and recognizing the growing need for health services for an aging population, Patricia decided to pursue employment as a Health Care Aid Worker. Our Chilliwack Community Services Work BC Sardis Employment Centre employees assisted her with the necessary steps in order to obtain her goal of becoming a Health Care Aid Worker. She graduated in June 2014, with placement on the Dean’s List and received multiple job offers very shortly after completing her course at the local university. Patricia now feels more secure having transitioned into an occupation which is in demand and will provide her with stable and long lasting employment. “I am so grateful for your help. You gave me inspiration, kept my spirits up, made me smile, organized everything and arranged for a good education. If you hadn’t done that I may still be jobless.” If you are unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week, please visit or call WorkBC to get the help you need to succeed in your career. We are located at 101-5658 Vedder Road, Chilliwack and can be reached at 604.858.5472 Work BC is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC
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Easy ideas for wreaths rate it with sprigs of holly leaves and stems with berries. Simple and festive, this wreath should take only a few minutes to make and then hang. METALLIC WREATH Add a glamorous touch to an evergreen wreath with faux fruit and pine cones that you paint with glimmering metallic colours. Intersperse items in gold, copper and silver for an eye-catching piece that can adorn any spot in your home. Add a few twinkling lights to reflect off of the metallic elements to add even more appeal. BELLS OR GLASS ORNAMENT WREATH Use flexible wire to string a wreath of metal bells or glass ornaments together in a ring shape. Bells not only look nice but also lend a gentle twinkling sound anytime the door is opened. FLORAL WREATH Make a fresh flower wreath from a florist’s wreath and fresh blooms. Soak the foam wreath in water according to the packaged directions. Trim flower stems (carnations are durable) and insert the stems into the wreath. Attach a bow to the bottom of the wreath and then hang. This is one wreath that is best displayed the day of the festivities because it has a short shelf life. CINNAMON WREATH This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that quintessential holiday aroma. Begin with a foam wreath and wrap with a two-inch wide ribbon to cover. Use hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all around the wreath. For more colour, add sprigs of holly, bows or mistletoe.
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Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and they can range from intricate to simple, from flashy to rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be fashioned from a variety of different materials. The first step to crafting wreaths is to gather the foundation pieces. This usually involves a sturdy material that will serve as the wreath round. It can be vine, foam, branches, or even wire. You’ll also need decorative items that fit the theme of your wreath. These may be berries, ornaments, ribbons, bows, and other trinkets that will be attached to the wreath. Florist wire and tape can be used to attach the ornaments to the wreath. PHOTO WREATH Purchase a pre-made evergreen wreath or wrap boughs of pine around a wreath frame to make your own. Glue or tie on small wooden frames with photos of the family to the wreath. Fill in the barren spots with small bows and ornaments. FRUITFUL WREATH Instead of an evergreen wreath, create something festive and edible. Fruit and vegetables in vibrant colours can be used to fashion a wreath. Use picks or wire to attach oranges, lemons, limes, clementines, and any other produce desired to a foam wreath. Use leaves to fill in sparse areas and a thick ribbon to hang the wreath. HOLLY VINE WREATH Purchase a plain grapevine wreath and deco-
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Holiday living made easy With so much on our plates all the way from Thanksgiving till New Year’s Day, the holiday season can be hectic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save time and make the everything more manageable. While decking the halls: • If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the colour of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights. • Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters. • Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year. • Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree. Oh Christmas Tree: • Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas
tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat. • Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree and makes it steadier all around. • If you have a live tree, slip a large tree bag you can use for disposal/recycling under the tree but over the stand so that once you’ve removed all of the decorations, the bag can then be pulled up and over the tree. This keeps all of the needles from leaving a trail to the door and is easily hidden by the tree skirt until use. • Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper. In the kitchen: • Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess; especially with kids helping!
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• Don’t pre-wrap presents if you are packing gifts in your luggage and will be going through security at an airport; security officers need to see what you are bringing with you… everything! Take a little wrapping paper (it folds quite flat) or buy some to wrap them once at your destination. When all is said and done: • Colour-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement. Using plastic totes make things stackable, keeps them dry and prevents crushing. • Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.
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Classes at the Cultural Centre Looking for a chance to put some creativity to good use? They have a class for that. Dan Berube is back in the studio to teach all levels of drawing and painting, including Art Safari for kids and introductory courses in sketching and acrylics. He also directs a new workshop this year called “Drawing Faces,” which will take rudimentary drawing skills to the next level in learning how to accurately depict faces in art – a tricky skill to develop on your own! Pottery classes likewise range from beginner to expert under the tutelage of Sarah
Belley. Build a solid foundation in wheel work or hand building with the clay creators series, designed as an introduction to clay basics over the course of eight weeks. And if that seems like more of a time commitment than you think you can fit into your busy schedule, have no fear – Sarah condenses the most important lessons in a three-session introductory course titled Easy as 1-2-3: Ceramics for Beginners. It’s a little easier for both the day planner and the pocketbook to handle, making it a perfect intro for a beginning potter. It’s a great way to build
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Seven Days A list of entertaining events for the week ahead: Dec. 18 to 24 Dec. 10-21 - The UFV theatre department brings classic holiday piece, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, to the stage Dec. 10 to 21. This adaptation of the ageless story captures Dickens’ ironic point of view and creates a panoramic view of Victorian London. More info: www.ufv.ca/theatre, 604-795-2814 or theatre@ufv.ca. Dec. 11 to 24 - Minter Country Garden will be running its annual
Christmas train rides through the garden centre from Dec. 11 to 24. There are new tunnels this year. Cost is $4 per person per ride. Children aged three and under are free. Train schedule: weeknights from 5 to 7:30 p.m., weekends from noon to 7:30 p.m., and on Christmas Eve, noon to 4 p.m. On Dec. 17 and 18, part proceeds from ticket sales will go to Chilliwack Community Services and Chilliwack Hospice, respectively. Dec. 19 - Head to the Cultural Centre for Sing-A-Long with The Sound of Music at 7:30 p.m. The film includes subtitles so the audience can sing along. Tickets
$18 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
Dec. 21 - The Cascadia Wind Ensemble performs at 3:30 p.m. and Sweetwater is at 5:30 p.m. at Minter Country Garden.
Dec. 19 - Pull up a chair and enjoy classic Christmas movie, White Christmas, at Minter Country Garden at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 21 - Classical Ballet Academy presents Ballet Workshop par Excellence with former European ballerina Vera Babakova at 4 p.m. for dancers aged nine and up. For more info, call 604-701-0173.
Dec. 20 - The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra will be presenting A Celebration of Christmas at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15/students, $25/adults and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
Dec. 22 - Join St. Thomas Anglican Church for I’ll Be Home For Christmas, an evening of classic Christmas music and new tunes with Caroline Buckingham, Nicola Davies and Kiel Magis in
the church hall (46048 Gore Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and available at the door or by calling 604792-8521. Proceeds will benefit St. Thomas Anglican Church as well as local musician, Caroline Buckingham in her musical endeavours in New York City next March. Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Wednesday, and online every Thursday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to Jenna Hauck at photo@theprogress.com (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.
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The saying goes, “If you want something done, give the job to a busy man.” Since 1987 I have worked hard to meet the real estate needs and challenges of thousands of Chilliwack people. In doing so, I have earned a solid reputation as Chilliwack’s foremost REALTOR® and property expert. With RE/MAX as Chilliwack’s #1 Real Estate service, I am included in the top 5% of over 110,000 agents worldwide. I have the Experience, Integrity, Knowledge, Programs and Team Support to bring you the very best Real Estate service possible. Selling or buying, I look forward to applying my caring enthusiasm and realty expertise in making yours a great real estate experience. The RUSS BAILIE Team motto is to provide you such Outstanding Service that we will become “Your Friends in Deed for Life”. Call now at: 604-858-7179.
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Steve is the 4th generation of his family to call Chilliwack home, and has lived in Chilliwack his entire life. Steve is very familiar with all areas of the Valley which makes him uniquely qualified to represent you in your next Real Estate transaction. Steve is very passionate and active within the community and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers, is a Rotarian Mt. Cheam Rotary Club and served on the Board of Directors for the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board. Originally a licensed Realtor in 1987 with Wheeler Realty Chilliwack - put Steve’s 25 plus years of experience and knowledge to work for you today.
Many people may think that the holiday season is the worst time to try to sell (or buy) a home. This theory is actually incorrect in the case of real estate. While home sales can slow, they certainly do not stop. During this period it is not at all unusual for a good number of homes to be sold. So who buys homes during this period? Buyers, not lookers! Buyers during this period include job transferees, professionals on the move, those who have no other time to look for a new home, and those who are simply in an expansive holiday mood! Even with Christmas just around the corner, home sales in Chilliwack and area continue to outpace last year’s by a long shot. With 2015 within sight, the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB) so far has recorded one of its best years in recent history. A noticeable increase in recent months has been the purchase of entry level homes. With mortgage rates so low and competitive pricing in the Upper Fraser Valley, buyers aren’t afraid to factor in improvements and upgrades to make a home uniquely theirs. At 1,432 current listings, inventory is down considerably
Community-Minded Real Estate FRIENDLY, APPROACHABLE, and VERY EXPERIENCED! Sabrina works hard with honesty and trust. Combine that with extensive experience in ALL types of Real Estate including New Construction, Acreage, Strata, Commercial, Investment and Development, and add extensive marketing including professional pictures whenever possible, FULL page COLOUR ads EVERY week in Chilliwack plus ads frequently in Abbotsford, and you will see why SABRINA is consistently a top Realtor and so good at meeting your Real Estate goals. Sabrina’s team put their clients best interests first. Combine that with their experience, and friendly, no pressure approach, to see why The SABRINA vandenBrink TEAM is so good at what they do. Give us a call, and see why it is so easy to work with us. Sincerely, Sabrina, Kellee, Deborah & Marny
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from this time last year. If you want to take advantage of the buoyant market and low interest rates, it’s a great time to get your home listed for the New Year! Contact any of the 270 qualified and experienced REALTORS® with the local Board for a no-obligation assessment. CADREB wishes everyone in Chilliwack and area the best of the holiday season, and thanks the many residents and organizations who donated to its annual Blanket Drive. More than 300 bags of blankets and warm clothes were donated, just in time for the recent cold snap. CADREB also creates the self-guided annual “Best of Chilliwack’’ Christmas Lighting Tour, a time-honoured holiday tradition. Addresses for the tour will be published on the front page of the December 19 Real Estate Review or go to www.cadreb.com and click on the “2014 Christmas Lighting Tour’’ link under the News and Statistics tag for addresses and maps. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours this Christmas.
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7974 BROOKWOOD PL. $629,900 Fantastic custom 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with great street appeal on flat 9000 sq ft lot in prestigious Elk Creek Park! LUXURIOUS 2687 sq ft home, solid fir doors, gorgeous kitchen with tons of cabinets and pantry, granite counters, hardwood and Italian tile floors. Dramatic 20’ coffered ceiling in spacious great room features a floor-to-ceiling ledgestone fireplace. Huge master bedroom w/attached sitting area. 5-pc deluxe ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. Large walk-in closet plus additional exercise or flex room off ensuite. Private back yard and patio area with gas bbq outlet. PLUS brand new DELUXE 20’x30’ WORKSHOP (plumbed for sink and wired for 200 amp). 2X6, quality finishing, nothing spared. Home also has new extensive concrete work includes RV PARKING; water feature, patio and superattractive landscaping. Seeing is believing. Call Dixie Hay of HomeLife Glenayre Realty at 604-799-4955 to book your personal tour!
I’m happy to say that Chilliwack is my home, and always has been. This is a city with spirit and heartbeat! I love living here, so it’s no wonder to me that others want to make it their home too. While our city keeps growing and the landscape keeps changing, people’s basic needs tend to stay the same... especially when it comes to buying and protecting their most important asset -- their homes. Finding the right REALTOR® to help you buy or sell your home, means making a GOOD CHOICE. My professional experience has always centred around helping people from all walks of life, which made a career in real estate a perfect fit for me. Working hard and doing a great job as your REALTOR® is always my goal...it’s what I believe in. You can trust that with me on your side, you’ll always get the same top-notch service that I would expect myself. Ready to talk real estate? Call me anytime... it’s where your GOOD CHOICE gets GREAT RESULTS!
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Representing you in any real estate transaction, you can be assured that I will work hard and keep your best interests the #1 priority. If you are selling, you will get the maximum exposure needed to market your home effectively, and if you are purchasing I will listen to your needs and help you find the perfect place to call home. I believe that the qualities of a good real estate agent are honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic. My name is Steve Mainse and I will take great pride in representing you.
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Hi Neighbour! I have lived in Chilliwack since 1999 and have called the Valley my home, well forever! My husband and I together have 4 children who have actively been involved in many of the activities that Chilliwack has to offer: such as minor baseball, hockey, paintball, soccer, mountain biking, fishing and so much more. This is a fantastic community to raise a family. I believe in giving back to my community. My husband and I have been actively involved in various organizations. I have been a team leader with the Emergency Social Services program, the Anne Davis Society, one of the organizers of the Royal LePage Garage Sale for Shelter, founder of the Royal LePage Christmas Stocking Drive, and the Star FM Kindess Crew. I love what I do! I get to make people smile and help fulfill their dreams of home ownership. I believe in old fashioned customer service, going the extra mile for my clients. I believe hard work is rewarded. So if you are a first time home buyer, looking to downsize, upsize, or make a little extra money with an investment property, I would love to represent you in one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Call or email me at traceylock@shaw.ca for my personalized list of services!
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For many people, their home is their biggest asset and their prized possession. When it comes time to buy that first home, or sell your current home and upgrade, put your trust into someone that has intimate knowledge of the area and local market. Having been born and raised in Chilliwack, knowing the community and various neighbourhoods comes as second nature to me. With an extensive background in Personal and Commercial Sales and Marketing, I know what it takes to market your property to the right people and achieve a quick sale for top dollar. Helping my clients meet their Real Estate Goals is my main focus! When Buying or Selling Property, you need an honest, hardworking REALTOR® that you can count on to devote their time to ensure that you are totally satisfied before, during and after your transaction. I am that REALTOR®; and I welcome your calls.
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Blazing a trail in brand-new sport Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Imagine getting in on the ground floor of a new sport. Being there for the first hockey game, the first tennis match, the first Quidditch tournament. Chilliwack’s Tara Kowalski may one day go down in the annals of history for helping create an Olympic sport. The 25 year old believes she is one of the first in Canada — and one of the first in the entire world to participate in para-reining. She’s just returned from a trip to Texas and Oklahoma, where she participated in a week long clinic and helped demo the sport at the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show (American Quarter Horse Association). Tara is blazing a path that others will follow. “I try not to make a big deal of it, because it’s a sport and I don’t want to get nervous and tense,” she said. “But it is amazing sometimes. I’m on Facebook and people are like, ‘Go Tara! Go Tara! Go Tara!’” So what is this new sport? In para-reining, Tara guides a horse around a ring, executing certain movements. Circles, big and small. Backing up, 360-degree spins and something called a roll-back. “Roll-backs are where you stop suddenly, turn your horse and go in the other direction,” Kowalski explained. “At the higher levels they do slides, which I find very nuts. That’s where you go as fast as you can, stop and have your horse slide.” “It’s like driving your car, slamming on the brakes and skidding,” Tara’s mom, Denise, added. Tara is judged on the accuracy of these movements. Competitors enter the ring with a starting score of 70/100, which moves up or down based on the smallest of things. For instance, when doing a big circle, Tara guides her horse around cones. “What you do has to be symetrical and look like a circle,
Tara Kowalski hangs out with Chip while another horse completes a successful photo-bomb. Kowalski has just returned from a trip to the United States. She participated in a week-long para-reining clinic in Texas, then participated in a para-reining demo/competition at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship show in Oklahoma City, OK. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
and there has to be fluidity in the way the horse moves,” Tara said. “If it’s not fluid, the horse will look stiff and wooden.” “The horse is supposed to be straight, meaning equally between your legs and moving in a forward, fluid motion,” Denise added. “What can happen sometimes is the horse drops its shoulder, and it moves into the circle.” “Which would deduct points,” Tara concluded. Reining sounds a lot like dressage, and the two disciplines are like twin sisters, but for a few subtle alterations (like no whips/spurs). The rules of reining are still being debated
and refined, and competitors may not have a clearly defined rule-book until November of next year. But there is one distinct difference that has already captured Tara’s attention like dressage never did. “I’ve being doing dressage for 13 years, and I think of reining as dressage for western,” she said with a smile. “Dressage is like sipping a glass of wine, while reining is like grabbing a glass of beer. I’m a country girl and I feel I’ve found my niche.” What Tara’s talking about is atmosphere and presentation. Dressage is prim and proper, uptight even, with dress boats,
derby caps and hair drawn back into buns. Spectators, silent throughout a ride, show their approval at the end with appropriately timed golf-claps. Contrast that with reining, where crowds are allowed to hoot, holler and whistle to their heart’s content. “I’ve been in dressage events where the only ones watching were my mom and my coach,” Tara elaborated. “In reining, I’m in that pen with the bleachers almost full. People are staying to watch it, and it’s so fun. I try to show off a little.” Tara’s partner in her reining adventure, most of the time, is a quirky horse named Chip
(Kings View Microchip). “He’s the funnest horse to be around, and if we were outside right now he’d probably take your tape recorder and walk off with it,” Tara laughed. “He plays with the cones. When my mom tries to bridle him he puts the reins in his mouth. Even when he’s dumping me on the ground he’s a blast to be around.” “When you try to bathe him you’ll get a shower because he’ll pick up the hose, swing his head around and spray water everywhere,” Denise chuckled. “He once grabbed my friends car keys and swallowed them enough that he set off the car alarm!” Tara added.
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Chiefs even with Vees lar stops made the goalies, Miska turned in the best, thwarting Chilliwack’s Jake Hand on a second period penalty shot. Miska ended up with 37 saves and first star honours. Pelino finished with 33 saves and second star honours. Scoring one goal in Penticton may have been jarring for the Chiefs, who scored 12 combined in wins over Coquitlam (Friday) and Trail (Saturday). Chilliwack started the weekend with a home game at Prospera Centre versus the Express. The Chiefs sandwiched one bad period between two good ones in a 5-2 win. Chilliwack got first period goals from Hand and Kurt Black in a solid opening frame. A horrid second period saw Coquitlam equalize on snipes by Owen Stout and Brendan Lamont. A penalty shot goal by Brandon Potomak 4:32 into period three gave Chilliwack the lead for good. Evan McEachern added an insurance marker and Potomak sealed the deal with an empty netter. The offence kept clicking Saturday in Trail. The teams traded goals in the first period, with Ryan Bowen and Mason Boh scoring for Chilliwack and Charlie Zuccarini and Connor Brown-Maloski replying for Trail. The Smoke Eaters took a 3-2 lead 4:29 into period two on a goal
by Jake Lucchini, then watched the Chiefs score five straight. Hand and Luke McColgan scored second period goals. Potomak, Jake Larson and McColgan put the game out of reach in the third period. Cooper Leitch scored a late one for Trail to wrap up the scoring. Chilliwack cruises into Christmas at 22-9-11, first in the Mainland division and third (by points) in the entire league. The Chiefs have a five point cushion, with a game in hand, on the surging Langley Rivermen, winners of four straight. The Prince George Spruce Kings have lost three straight, slipping to third place. Chilliwack doesn’t play again until Dec.
28 and a home game against the Surrey Eagles (4-24-0-3). ● Two wins, plus a tie against the BCHL’s best, was enough to move the Chiefs one spot down in the latest national top-20. The Canadian Junior Hockey League released its list Monday morning, with Chilliwack slipping from No. 18 to No. 19. The Vees held steady at No. 3 behind the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Portage Terriers and the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Camrose Kodiaks. The Nanaimo Clippers earned honourable mention status with the Vernon Vipers slipping off the radar. Find the full rankings online at cjhlhockey. com.
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Paul Esau, Black Press FV men’s basketball coach Adam Friesen has never in the history of his CIS coaching career had a team finish lower than fourth in the Canada West. He’s never lost a threegame playoff series, his all-time conference winloss ratio stands at .673 (35-17), and he’s never started a season with more than ten players on the roster, More importantly, Friesen’s Cascades are undefeated so far this season, and haven’t lost a regular season game since 2013. No other team in the Canada West can
boast a record close everyone on the court to what the Cascades needs to be guarded.” The comparison to have accomplished, and the rest of the CIS has the 2012 team is the obvistarted taking notice. ous one, considering When the first national that squad, led by Kyle coaches’ poll came out Grewal, Joel Friesen in October, UFV was and Sam Freeman, nowhere to be seen, finished fourth in the but now, eight wins nation under previous later, the Cascades are UFV coach Barnaby ranked ninth in Canada. Craddock. What few now About time too. The squad is consid- remember is that the legendary 2012 erably deeper team wouldn’t than it was last even have made season when the Canada UFV finished West Final Four tied for eighth if not for a desn a t i o n a l l y, peration buzzerand currently beater from Joel includes eight Friesen in the players averagquar ter finals. ing more than Adam The difference 10 points a between sucgame. FRIESEN cess and failure Key additions in the comat forward and guard have rounded out petitive Canada West is the Cascades’ offence, often a single gamble Adam Friesen’s bigproviding the team with a far more balanced gest gamble so far this attack than previous season may have been switching Manny Dulay incarnations. “All five guys on the from his traditional role floor can score,” said as shooting guard to Friesen. “I think that’s point guard, and using the biggest similar- A m e r i c a n - t r a n s f e r ity from that team [the Dominique Brooks (a 2012 Cascades] is that natural point) in a more forward role. While initially hesitant, Dulay has flourished in his new position. He’s learned to read the floor, runs a sweet pick-n-roll through Cascade forward Nate Brown, and is currently ranked eighth among assist-leaders in the Canada West (4.1 per game). “Sometimes you just
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have to trust coach,” said Dulay, who played point guard in high school but hadn’t expected to return to the position at the CIS level. Brooks has also flourished in his new role, shooting 47.6 per cent on the year from beyond the arc and averaging 13.2 points per game. The Cascades are putting up some impressive team stats as well, although the ones Friesen is most concerned about are the points they allow and the assists they accrue per game. UFV is currently the best defensive team in the Canada West, allowing an average of only 69.4 points against per game. They also average the second-highest number of assists with 16.8 per game. Friesen’s biggest challenge this year may be that too many of his players can produce, and many have had to scale back their shots and minutes to fit into a faster, deeper squad. “Some of the guys on our team could be scoring more points than they currently are, but that wouldn’t make us the best team we possible could be,” he says. Of course, thanks to the two-division schedule the Cascades won’t play many of the traditional Canada West powerhouses until the playoffs, giving those schools a little more time to prepare for Friesen, Dulay, Brooks and the rest of the team. Get Cascades info online at ufvcascades. ca.
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GW Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior boys took the title on home court, winning their Showcase Invitational basketball
tournament last weekend. The Grizzlies started with a 72-42 demolition of the Westsyde Whundas. Advancing to the semi-finals, GWG took down the St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights, the No. 4 ranked AAA team in the province. GWG head coach Jake Mouritzen called it the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest
win in two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the score sheet we were once again led by Gabe Mannes with 23 and Ryan Trottier with 17,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, player of the game went to Jordon Breuker. He came off the bench and played stifling defence, changing the flow and allowing the team to attack the Knights in the second half.â&#x20AC;? Breuker and com-
pany took on South Okanagan secondary school in the Saturday night championship game. Mateo Urbano was the star in this one, leading GWG to a 81-74 win. Mannes was named the tournament most valuable player. Trottierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts earned him a spot on the first all-star team. Phil Weston earned second all-star honours.
Spirit Lacrosse growing the game A new lacrosse program is coming to Chilliwack, open to aboriginal and Metis youths ages five to eight. Set to run Monday and Wednesday nights, at the Tzeachten Community Hall, the Spirit Lacrosse Program starts Jan. 12 and runs to Feb. 11. The registration deadline is Jan. 6. The program is also looking for
coaches. To register or get more info, contact Dianne Garner by email at dgarner@bcaafc.com or by phone at 604-824-2684. The alternate contact is Lisa Douglas, who can be reached by email at dougarch@telus.net or by phone at 604-793-5306. Organizations partnering in this initiative include Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse and the BC Lacrosse Association.
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Gutsy Grizzly girls earning respect but showed well against top-tier competition. The Grizzlies bombed the Carson Graham Eagles for their only victory, winning by 45 points. Matched up against the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 team, the St. Thomas More Knights, the
Grizzlies trailed by 30 points at the start of the fourth quarter. A late rally got the girls within 16. The final game was against No. 7 ranked Notre Dame, with GWG losing by four points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At times I have one Grade 8, one Grade 9
and three Grade 11s on the floor versus some of the top senior teams in the province,â&#x20AC;? said GWG coach Sarah Mouritzen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I have a great group of girls with a lot of fight!â&#x20AC;? The Grizzly girls face Samuel Robertson Tech Thursday.
Skater struggles in World Cup stop Chilliwack native Alec Janssens finished 18th in a field of 20 at last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Skating Union World Cup in Heerenveen, Nethlerlands. Janssens skated in the mensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1500 metre A division, covering the distance in 1:49.49. He finished 3.57 seconds off the pace set by Polandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan Szymanski. The 23 year old Sardis secondary school grad picked up eight points in the World Cup standings, leaving him 21st overall.
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Burgess, Bob Sadly we announce the sudden passing of Bob Burgess on December 8, 2014 after a short, brave battle with cancer. Survived by his wife, Noreen of 45 years, daughter Megan (Owen), grandchildren Kassidy and Jack. Bob is predeceased by his daughter Erin (2000). Bob was born in Abbotsford and grew up on a farm in Aldergrove with seven siblings. He always enjoyed the farm lifestyle. His career of being a teacher was influenced by a teacher he had in high school and he went on to get his degree at SFU. After Abby Junior he moved over to Yale Secondary where he had the opportunity to coach senior boys and work on his Masters to then become Vice Principal. His commitment to education and love of working with kids to better their lives was his passion. We know he has touched a lot of lives, as we have met people (ex students) all over the world on our family vacations, let alone all over BC. Bob and Noreen enjoyed retirement, spending their winters in Palm Springs but the move to a small farm in Chilliwack with his children has brought Bob back to his farming roots and he loved every moment of it, teaching his grandchildren the love of farm life. We want to thank every doctor and nurse that supported us on this difficult journey. Their care and compassion will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank family and friends for all their love and support.
Loewen Leslie John (Les)
Robert was 72 years old and passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014 in Surrey. Robert was predeceased by his wife Gail, his son Paul and father Roy. Robert is survived by his mother Evelyn, sons Roy (Kathy),Chris (Kim), grandchildren Tavis, Jordynn, Brydon, Kyle, Asha; his sister Brenda (Mark); brother Maurice; and his beloved dog Jasper. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 10 am @ Fraser Heights Chapel 14835 Fraser Hwy, Surrey. In memory of Robert, contributions to the Heart and Stroke foundation can be made in lieu of flowers
Gray-Owen David Norman March 1, 1941 – November 21, 2014
With great sadness, David’s family announce his passing in Chilliwack, B.C. He is survived by sisters Lynn, Marnie, Patricia, and Susan; sons Scott and Sean; adopted children Todd, Tammy, and Peter . Predeceased by partner and soul mate, Diane Johnson. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Living in the hearts of loved ones, we have not died. McLeans Funerals (604)847-3477
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Les Loewen passed away in peace on December 9, 2014 at Chilliwack General Hospital from complications following bladder cancer surgery. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to the late Peter and Elizabeth Loewen. Beloved father of Robert and his wife Mary Loewen of Scottsdale, Arizona, and James and his wife Janice of Jackson, Michigan. Dear father-in-law of Renata Loewen of Burlington, Ontario. Loving grandfather of Mark, Valerie Hartman (Ryan), David, Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Thomas, Jennifer Prinsen (Ryan), Natalie and Rachel. Dear brother of Jean Robinson of Vancouver. Les was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Norma (nee Kelly) Loewen (2000), his wife of 5 years Julia Hannah Spencer Loewen (2007) of Chilliwack, his son John Loewen (December, 2014) of Burlington, Ontario, and brothers Gordon, Archie and Ken. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy between 1943-45, doing convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic aboard HMCS Trillium, HMCS Rockcliffe and HMCS Tillsonburg. He raised his family in Montreal, and also lived in Toronto and Blenheim, Ontario, and finally Chilliwack. The family is deeply grateful to his friends in Chilliwack for their love and support. We are extremely appreciative of the wonderful ICU staff at Chilliwack General for the exceptional care they provided Les in his last days. He will be laid to rest next to Norma at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington, Ontario.
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Negrin Eugenio Bruno (Gene) October 20, 1920 December 9, 2014
Dad died peacefully in the early morning hours of December 9, 2014, at Valleyhaven Retirement, Community in Chilliwack, BC. Dad was born in Vancouver, BC, on the 24th of October, 1920, and is survived by a son Guy (Heather). He was predeceased by hs wife, Virgina, 1989. After the war, he worked in the automotive and trucking industries until retirement from Arrow Transfer in 1985. Truly a character, he will be profoundly missed. If you knew him, I need say no more. Thanks to Dr. Quentin Smith and all the folks at Valleyhaven for your kindness and compassion, we couldn’t have done it without you. Heather - not only my favourite, but also Dad’s Thank you for providing the “Joie de Vivre”! Good bye, Dad
Snook, Leslie Arthur July 6, 1926 – November 25, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Arthur Snook. Leslie was born in Harrow, England and emigrated to the United States at the age of fourteen with his sister and twin brother. As a young man he moved to Canada where he met and married the love of his life, Barbara. They had two sons, David (Carey) and Robert, and a daughter Janice (Regan) and were together for 62 years. Later in life Leslie pursued his love of art. He was a gifted artist, creating many exceptional paintings. Thanks to the caring staff at Valleyhaven where Leslie resided for 5 months. No memorial service by request. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society in Leslie’s memory.
It is with much sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mother Wilma Darlene Rempel (nee Toms). Wilma was born in Chilliwack on August 31st and passed away December 11th at Chilliwack General Hospital. She is predeceased by brothers Peter and James Toms and survived by one sister Dianne Doman of White Rock, and Wilma’s daughters Rhoda Spalding of Port Moody, Pamela Kaplan of Bellingham Washington, and three grandchildren Cory Vandereyk of Bellingham Washington , Clayton Spalding and Paula Spalding of Vancouver. There will be a celebration of Wilma’s life in the new year. Details to follow. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the charity of your choice. “You’re in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here.” Rest in peace Mom.
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Tosin, Leontije April 1, 1932 December 13, 2014
Leontije Tosin passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 13 in Chilliwack, BC. He is survived his only son George, daughter-in-law Julie and grandchildren Ginae and Jacob, brother Stevan and family and many nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by all his family and friends forever. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 18 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
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On December 10, 2014, God released Gerrit from his 35 year battle with heart disease and took him home to rest in painless peace. Gerrit had a strong faith in God that directed him throughout his life. His physical heart may have been damaged, but his spiritual heart and will to live were strong. Gerrit Ouwerkerk was born on August 13, 1930 in de Werken en Sleeuwijk, the Netherlands, to Jan and Goverdina Ouwerkerk. He lived there until after WW 2, immigrating to Canada with his brother Machiel and his wife Ans in 1951. Once in Canada, he attended carpentry school in Calgary, Alberta. While working in Lethbridge in the following years, he met the love of his life, Nellie Vis. They were married on July 12, 1956. For the first few years of their marriage, they lived in Lethbridge, where they had their first 4 children: Wilma, Cathy, Ron and Yvonne. In 1965, they moved to Chilliwack where they had their 5th child, Ed. In 1971, Gerrit and Nellie answered God’s call to join the mission field in Nigeria, West Africa. The time spent in Nigeria was one of the highlights of Gerrit’s life. He loved doing the Lord’s work building schools, hospitals and houses for the Nigerian people. In 1975, the CRWM decided to reduce the number of carpenters in Nigeria, and Gerrit and Nellie and their family returned to Chilliwack. Back in Chilliwack, Gerrit worked in construction. He built a new house where the family lived for the next 31 years. Gerrit not only built barns, farm buildings and houses, he also spent many evenings and weekends in his workshop doing woodwork. His children and grandchildren will always cherish the furniture and woodwork that he crafted for them. He was always willing to help with renovations, but his children all knew that it would be done his way! Gerrit also enjoyed camping, photography and gardening, taking many beautiful pictures of the flowers he grew. Gerrit retired in 1994 but continued with his woodwork, producing many beautiful pieces for not only his children, but also for others who requested special items. In 2006, Gerrit and Nellie moved to Halcyon Meadows in Vedder. Gerrit loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He was proud of each of them and found so much joy in their company and watching them grow and change. He cherished the times he spent with each one personally. He also had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews. Gerrit is survived by his wife of 58½ years, Nellie, their children and spouses and grandchildren: Wilma (Sam) Minci – Sylvea, Jacqueline; Cathy (Allan) Knox – Paige (Donovan) Fehr, Dylan; Ron (Lucy) Ouwerkerk – Lukas, Markus; Yvonne Ouwerkerk; and Ed (Lisa) Ouwerkerk – Idrean (Simon), Iza. He is also survived by two sisters: Riek (Piet) Vink and Truus (Wout) Muilwyk and sister-in-law Ans Ouwerkerk. He was pre-deceased by his 4 brothers and 2 sisters. A service will take place Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church.
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Required full time. Experience with appliances a must. For more details call: (604)396-2858
The Chilliwack Progress is looking for a part-time Substitute Carrier to deliver open routes in the Chilliwack/Sardis area, two days per week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available Wednesdays and Fridays for approximately 3-4 hours per day.
EDUCATION FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to supplement their income.
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ADMINISTRATION
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NURSERY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Extraordinary administrative assistant required full-time to assist our diverse team at NATS Nursery. Duties to include sales support, administration and reception. Candidate must have a high energy level, be good at multitasking and have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. See www.natsnursery.com/about us/job opportunities for a detailed job description and to learn more about what we do. This position would suit an individual with a passion for horticulture. We offer a competitive salary package including extended health care.. Email resume to: opportunity@natsnursery.com
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DUE TO AN EXTENSIVE EXPANSION IN THE NEW YEAR FOR OUR AUTOGROUP, WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE SELF-MOTIVATED, QUALITY-CONSCIOUS INDIVIDUALS:
SALES MANAGER SERVICE MANAGER PARTS ADVISOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS (FROM APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN)
IF YOU QUALIFY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO ROB ZIMMER BY EMAIL:
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
FARM WORKERS
FARM WORKER Required for UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre in Agassiz, BC Duties Include milking, feeding animals, assisting with research projects and field work.
FARM WORKERS AGRICULTURAL FIELD WORKERS
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Please fax resume to 604-792-4440 or email to info@johnmulderheating.ca
FARM WORKERS
www.arrow.ca
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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Heating & A/C company in Chilliwack requires an office administration assistant. Must be able to multitask. Must be reliable and willing to learn.
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We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ADMINISTRATION
Office Administration Assistant
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Interested applicants should email the Circulation Department at circulation@theprogress.com or call 604-702-5558.
A Rosedale Nursery is seeking motivated, willing field workers. This outdoor job entails every aspect of growing trees and shrubs. Farm nursery exp. is beneficial but not req’d. Work is manual and “hands on”. Includes hoeing, weeding, digging, pruning, potting, loading trees & shrubs Heavy lifting. 40hr min. work wk possibly extended work wk. Start approx. Mar. 15-Oct. Start wage $10.25/hr. Please submit resume by fax to: 604-794-7105
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HIRING DRIVERS Ore haulers and Chip haulers Seeking qualified drivers for immediate openings in Chilliwack, BC for our Ore Haul and Wood Fibre hauls. We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References
Customer Service Rep Local family owned and operated, RV Manufacturing Company is seeking EXPERIENCED F/T Customer Service Representative. The successful candidate must be competent with Microsoft Office including Excel Spreadsheets; will possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, be comfortable in a busy environment and able to multitask. $15/hr, M-F, If you enjoy working with customers in a unique environment please drop off a resume in person at Escape Trailer Industries 43851 Industrial Way, Chilliwack. Emailed resumes will not be accepted.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Call Now To Advertise In...CLASSIFIEDS 604.575.5555
Online: jobs.arrow.ca, Email:jobs@arrow.ca, Fax:250-314-1750, Phone: 1-877-700-4445
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Marketing Sales The Abbotsford News and Mission Record, two of Canada’s leading community newspapers, have openings for a Sales Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in two of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.
SOME SHOES NEED FILLING
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS
KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED! Route
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CHILLIWACK 903-16 Bluestone, Eagle, Falcon, Hillcrest, Mat Park, Stonegate, Swallow
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903-17 Chartwell Dr.
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Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News and Mission Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.
903-20 Imperial, Kenswood, Timberline
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Please send your application in confidence to:
920-14 Dorell, Elwood, Maitland, Paige,
Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Excellent benefit package & great team environment! Please forward your resume & cover letter (quoting position title) to: email: dinn@shawbiz.ca or Fax: 604-796-8413
Opportunity Is Knocking...
We are an equal opportunity Employer.
HELP WANTED
Assistant Manager, FT. Must have cell phone, computer skills, exc. communication skills and be able to deal with public. Ideal for retired person. In charge of monitoring fob/security system, on site pump system and other daily tasks to be discussed at interview. Email resume and references to: stratatatech@shawcable.com or mail to: 9401 Cook St. Chwk, BC, V2P 4J5
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SARDIS Rochester, Spruce
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921-14 Alder, Britton, Gordon, Manuel, Sheffield, Vedder, Webb
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921-02 Beaufort, Currie, Higginson, Ivy, School
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922-30 Vedder Rd.
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923-03 Kermode, Teskey
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923-05 Highroad, Sylvan
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604-702-5558
45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack
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604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com
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HELP WANTED
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Sakoon Indian Cuisine Ltd located at 272 Wallace Street Hope, BC V0X 1L0 is hiring 1 permanent Food Service Supervisor. Requirements: Minimum 2 years of related experience and high school education required. Job Duties: Direct and Co-Ordinate the activities of staff, forecast menu requirements, estimate requirement and order food, equipment and supplies, set up schedule for staff and train new employees, maintain food and equipment inventories, ensure health and safety regulations are followed, supervise dining area and outdoor catering events. Candidate is willing to work variable shifts and weekends. Salary: 17.00/hr.
Apply at: sakoonic@gmail.com
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
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. 1-800-351-1783
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
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DRYWALL
R&B RENO’S. Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs, painting. No job too small. Call Les, 604702-8164 or (604)866-4594
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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HANDYPERSONS
ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018
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PAINT SPECIAL
ELECTRICAL
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
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LANDSCAPING
RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
PETS
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MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
329 PAINTING & DECORATING POLAR BEAR PAINTING Fall Special $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
COTTONWOOD Apts. 1 & 2 Bdrm avail now Near Cottonwood Mall, on quiet street. N/S, N/P. Hot water, 3 appl, balcony, elevator. 55+ firm
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $79,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
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T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
MORTGAGES
(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, and 2 bdrm...$799/m
FEED & HAY
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
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PETS
East Chilliwack. 2 bdrm condo, 5 appl., close to schools & bus, ref’s & lease required. $795/m + util. Available Dec. 1. Call Trudy, (604)392-6265
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
WEIGHT loss, 30 days, proven, healthy, money back guarant. Email: lb@oadda.com 250-900-1254
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
GOLDEN DOODLE puppies, born Nov. 29. Mom is a sml reg. Golden & Dad is a sml Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, and low/no shed). Our dogs are part of our home/life and we wish the same for our pups. Please consider the time/commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st Shots/deworming. $1200. Ph: 604-820-4827
RENTALS 706
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
sardis holdings. april terrace
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
(off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
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/m.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Chilliwack, 3 bdrm upper part of duplex, bright, clean, fresh paint, own carport, quiet residential ste, n/p, n/s, refs req’d. $1200m/m incl util. Avail Jan 1. 1 (604)940-0419 Chilliwack, 8772 Broadway St. 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appl., new carpet and paint through out, pet negot. $1300/m, Avail. now Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
Heritage Square Apartments Freshly painted, new floors, fully renovated. Large one bedroom & studio. Excellent central location. Parking, balcony, elevator, non-smoking. Large in-suite storage. Adult only, very secure. Corner of Main & Spadina.
604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428
Yorkshire Terrier to re-home, 4 yr old intact female, CKC reg, champion lines, serious inquires only $1000. (604)858-9758
LANAI Apartments
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
9462 Cook St.
FURNITURE
Certified crime-free multi-housing residence complex.
Louie XV style dining table w/ two extensions + 6 pink velvet chairs $600; Chintz shabby chic - petite love seat, chair & hassock $150. Call (604)858-6062
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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.
MISC. FOR SALE
Camera, Minolta, projector screen, 40x40” projector hardly used, 2 reels. cash. (604)795-9207
1 bdrm available now! $675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value.
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. STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Reasonable, affordable and delivered to the doorstop of 29,000+homes + online Call Sharon today
604-702-5552
classads@theprogress.com
55+
CHILLIWACK FOR LEASE 4 bdrm., 4 baths, 9 yr. old home. Lge. dble. gar., also has 1 bdrm. suite in bsmnt. Fenced backyard, $1700 mo. Dec 15. Refs. req’d. Call (778)754-1891
Call Trudi for an appt. 604-392-5684 No Sunday calls Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments.
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view SARDIS, 7435 Shaw Ave 2 bdrm condo, 2nd flr, laminate flrs, balcony, good cond, no pets, $750/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 SARDIS- Central-Large, clean 1 bdrm-700 sf. Recent upgrades. Balcony. Inc heat, walking dist. to shops/transit. $670m. Safe long term tenants. Avl nw. 604-791-0211
MOTELS, HOTELS
MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $700/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710
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Leisure center, hospital & downtown minutes away. No Smoking, no pets on premises.
HOMES FOR RENT
ROOM & BOARD
CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $650/mo. (604)795-0397
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pick a part
The Scrapper
RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
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TRUCKS & VANS
SUITES, LOWER
1BD BSMT suite. Suit 1 person, no pets, NS. $650 util/wifi incl. shared laundry. Avail now. 604-703-4365 for further details. CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm daylight level entry lower level, 1200sf, 5 appl, 3 pce bath, lg covered patio, large yard w/nice view, private entr. & parking, n/s, n/p, W/D, $900/m. +util. Avail. now. (604)991-1117 Promontory, 2 bdrm new bsmt ste, new appliances and renos, own laundry, patio, carport, n/p, avail now. $1000/m incl utilities. Call (604)791-1723
2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
SARDIS one bedroom suite, parking available, prefer single working person, n/p, good refs. $600/m + util, avail now. (604)798-3779
WE CATER TO SENIORS!
Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445 Chilliwack, 45702 Watson Rd, 2 bdrm apt/condo near Garrison. Fully renovated, 5 appl., incl. heat & hot water, 1 cat negotiable $900/m. Avail. now, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077
RENT IT The newspaper is a safe, reliable and trustworthy option.
Beautiful, crime-free certified,
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Chilliwack, 46321 Chilliwack Central Rd., 3 + 1 bdrm upper, 1.5 bath, close to schools. 5 appl., sep laundry, cat ok, share util. $1100/m. Avail dec 1. Call (604)824-0264
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Apartments
APARTMENT/CONDO
SENIORS! STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM
Yorkshire Terrier, 10 week old male Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
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fairview & fairhaven
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10-13H HA24
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
NUTRITION/DIET
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
condo quality l bdrm...$650
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in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
191
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715 DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
Call Mgr: 604-791-9488
RUBBISH REMOVAL
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
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2000 FORD Explorer 4-door auto, air. Call 604-858-3159 ldsutter@shaw.ca
Bole Apartments
CHILLIWACK. THE VIBE. 2 bdrm $825, Jan 16 & 2 bdrm $900, Jan 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Certified crime-free multi housing.
CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 Bd + den $750; avail Jan. 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
PLUMBING
HK PLUMBING & HEATING. 24 hour service. Call (604)824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811
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Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, $600/m, 1 small pet negot. avail. Jan. 1, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
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APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION
includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
RENTALS
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
HOME REPAIRS
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Wntd to buy ind/comm mid/v lrg bldg. Must be reas. Priv, confidentl. Best deal fastest. rrw1@telus.net
Running this ad for 10yrs
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RENTALS
Are you a landlord and want to rent out your apt? Do you have a suite in your house?
TRANSPORTATION 812
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HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO SERVICES
MARINE 912
BOATS
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-237-3494
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HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division
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