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Shelter expansion moves forward Jessica Peters The Progress There will be more beds available for Chilliwack’s homeless soon, thanks to a hefty donation by a local organization. This week, the Chilliwack Fraser Rotar y Club passed over a cheque for $73,000 to help Ruth and Naomi’s expand their shelter. The covered vestibule at the entrance to the building w was only being used as a smokThere’s a real ing area. With a little planning, need here and the donation from the Rotary, that area is now ~ Gary being closed in Armstrong to become new sleeping quarters for the homeless. One room will house beds for 12 men, another will hold four beds for women, and there will be two more office areas and a lounge incorporated into the plan. Currently, there is room for about 14 people in the shelter overnight. However, the beds are stored away in a bathroom during the day and rolled out in the evening. Those using the shelter arrive at 9 p.m., get something to eat and hit the showers. They’re clothes are washed for them, and they get a warm sleep with a breakfast in the morning. The new area being built will mean they can house more people, and can do so without needing to rearrange furniture every night and morning to accommodate them.

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Off Target: Retailer shutters Canadian stores Chilliwack location among 19 Target stores to be closed in BC, 133 nation-wide Jeff Nagel Black Press U.S. retailer Target is abandoning its short-lived foray into Canada. The company says it will close all 133 Canadian stores, including its Chilliwack location – one of 19 in B.C.. It employs 17,600 people in Canada and the closures could throw thousands out of work in this province. Target chairman CEO Brian Cornell said there was no realis-

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tic scenario for the money-losing Canadian arm to reach profitability until at least 2021. It was granted protection from its creditors in Ontario Supreme Court Thursday. “We had great expectations for Canada but our early missteps proved too difficult to overcome,” Cornell said. “Personally, this was a very difficult decision, but it was the right decision for our company.” Besides its Chilliwack location, the Minneapolis-based retailer

is in Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Victoria, Saanich, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Delta, Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, Cranbrook and Prince George. Target stores will remain open during a court-supervised liquidation. The Chilliwack store opened in 2013 after extensive renovations to the Cottonwood Mall location. It expected to hire about 150 people. Target is placing $70 million in an employee trust to ensure a minimum 16 weeks compensation, including wage and benefit

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Cheam Wetlands remains closed after damaging storm Lorene Keitch Black Press Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park is still closed following the massive damage caused by last week’s snow and wind. The park was assaulted by the same storm that caused damage to power lines, roads, marinas and more throughout the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), which operates Cheam

Within Cheam wetlands park, there was damage to approximately 30 per cent of the trees. Cleanup began on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and continues. Crews were on-site Friday, January 9 to show the damage and explain the process of cleanup. “We’ve never had, after one event, this much of a mess,” relates Gord Gadsen, FVRD parks resource technician. He says all the branches need to be removed from the paths.

Lake Wetlands Park, closed it down Monday, Jan. 5 due to the safety concerns. “All our parks east of Chilliwack suffered some kind of damage,” explains FVRD communications manager Jennifer Kinneman. It took crews time to investigate the park, which, along with most others, needs cleanup of fallen branches, broken limbs and tree tops precariously perched above broken trunks.

Many of them will be run through the FVRD’s wood chipper and the chippings will be spread throughout the park. There are many trees that either need to be trimmed at the point of breaking or cut right down. The small staff at FVRD have contracted some of the tree cleanup to contractors such as Nigel Casson from Top That Tree Services, based in Chilliwack. On-site Friday, Casson was

observed putting on his climbing gear and essentially walking up the side of a giant birch tree beside the wetlands viewing platform. With grips on his shoes and a cable around the tree, he clambered up roughly 30 to 40 feet, his chainsaw swinging at his side. Carefully assessing the broken tree first, Casson deftly used his chainsaw to bring down the top of the tree where the damage was Continued: ICE/ p4

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Bowls of Hope feeds a need Jessica Peters The Progress If one healthy meal can power a kid though the school day, imagine what can be accomplished when that same student is being fed every single day. The people at the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society don’t have to imagine. They see it at school lunch hours, Monday to Friday, as bowls in lunchrooms come back scraped clean and kids head out to the playground, to classes, and to their lives. Bowls of Hope feeds 600 kids a day in Chilliwack, across 19 partnering schools. While some kids come and go, popping in and out when they’ve forgotten their lunch (again) or when mom and dad just can’t put together a healthy bagged lunch, others use the program as a lifeline. One boy began dropping in for soup when he was in elementary school, at the beginning of the

program. He graduated last year, and when he did so, he knew he didn’t do it alone. “He sent us a note, thanking us for being there,” said Mike Csoka, president of the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society. Knowing someone will be there with a hot meal every day, and getting that needed nourishment in a welcoming environment, can mean the difference between success and slipping through the cracks, Csoka said. Studies show that grades go up when kids are well fed, and their personal relationships with friends improve, too. But there are sad stories as well. Csoka recalls one young child referred to the program who was sent to school with a box of croutons as his lunch — for the entire week. But the Bowls of Hope Society doesn’t pry. They don’t care where the kids come from, or why. Their only goal is to send

them away with a full stomach, and the knowledge that someone cares about their success. “They get the message that ‘somebody cared about me, somebody did something for me, and it was consistent,’” he said. The Bowls of Hope don’t just bring soup, though. Twice a month, one of the society’s partners, the Chilliwack Fire Department, steps in to help. They serve the kids, talk with them and share stories. For all ages of students, it’s an exciting event, said Lisa Axelson, public educator with the Chilliwack Fire Department. The kids are pulled into the firefighters’ stories, look up to them, and enjoy their company. While small kids are happy to climb all over the fire engines that visit, older kids sit and listen as the firefighters chat about their work. At CHANCE school recently, the kids invited the firefighters to pick up some sticks and join them

for some street hockey. Axelson relayed the story a recent meeting between the fire department’s Charitable Society and the Bowls of Hope directors. There, Axelson also helped pass over a donation of $2,000. At a cost of 12 cents a bowl, Csoka said, the firefighters’ donation covers an entire month of soups for 600 kids. The Bowls of Hope Society is gearing up to host their 10th Annual Feed the Children Annual Dinner Auction, on Friday, May 1. Tickets, $40, are going fast, Csoka said. The dinner is their largest fundraising event and could bring in enough to create 120,000 hot, nutritious meals for students in the 19 schools the Bowls of Hope serves. For more information about the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope, visit chilliwackbowlsofhope.com or visit them on Facebook. jpeters@theprogress.com

Chilliwack has a new millionaire. Tawny Goldrick, 24, was shocked to win the Maxmillion prize through the BC Lottery Corp. last week. He had purchased tickets for the Jan. 9 Lotto Max draw at the 7-11 on McCallum Road in Abbotsford. The next day, while stopping for gas, he discovered one of those tickets would make him a millionaire. “When I put my ticket in the scanner it said $1 million; I chuckled to myself and thought, yeah right,” said Goldrick. “I scanned it again and when it said the same number, I ran to the teller where she confirmed it. Every time someone came into the store I started yelling that I had won $1 million.” The aspiring rapper told the BCLC he plans to celebrate his win by purchasing an apartment in Whistler and spending the winter snowboarding. As for his future, Goldrick is looking forward to creating new career opportunities and getting some financial advice on what to do with his jackpot. “I’m going to take some financial advice because I know what it’s like to have no money,” says Goldrick. “I don’t want to blow it on anything; I just want to build a life for myself.”

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B.C. prison crowding probed by auditor B.C. provincial prisons remain overcrowded despite a decline in custodial sentences in recent years, and “safety and security incidents” have increased

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Gary Armstrong (centre) and Brian Wierks (right) from Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraser presented Bill Raddatz, executive director with Ruth and Naomi’s, with a cheque for $73,000 on Wednesday to help expand the number of beds at the facility. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Ruth and Naomi’s expansion RUTH from Front “This will be a very efficient use of space,” said Bill Raddatz, executive director of Ruth and Naomi’s. As Raddatz met with the Rotary directors on Tuesday afternoon, a concrete truck whirred away and workers built the forms for the new walls. It’s just another step toward

building a better shelter, Raddatz said. Later this year, they hope to make renovations inside the building to allow for more offices. Eventually, they would be spaces for counseling and medical services. Gar y Armstrong, president of the Chilliwack Fraser Rotary, said the club saw a great need in the community for more shelter space.

“There’s a real need here,” he said, with many people “getting lost through the cracks of the system. “There has been a lot of cooperation between agencies and this is just another way of helping out.” The project will cost Ruth and Naomi’s about $120,000. jpeters@theprogress.com

Ice storm damages regional park ICE from page 3 severe. Gadsen explains that the felled tree top will be good for the beavers, who particularly enjoy birch trees. He

then skillfully swung across to another tree where a smaller branch needed to come down. This process is continuing throughout the week. Kinneman urges

locals to not go into the park until it is reopened. “The signs are there for a reason and the parks are closed for a reason,” says Kinneman.

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This week the price of regular gasoline in Chilliwack fell to 97 cents per litre for the first time in recent memory. As world oil prices have fallen, gas prices have slowly followed suit. Diesel prices have yet to do the same — they still remain in the $1.12 to $1.24 range, as diesel fuel pricing involves completely different market forces. Gas prices have stayed stubbornly high in Metro Vancouver because of the TransLink tax of 17 cents per litre on fuel, and B.C. gas prices have stayed well above other provinces because of the 6.7 cent carbon tax implemented by the BC Liberal government under Gordon Campbell. These taxes are in addition to other federal and provincial taxes on gasoline, and of course the GST, which is charged on both the cost of the fuel and the various other taxes. Environment Minister Mary Polak is a staunch defender of the carbon tax and claims it has reduced the use of gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas since it was implemented in 2008. While she is technically correct about products sold in B.C., she fails to mention that industrial capacity has been reduced since that time, with many large users of fuel such as pulp mills closing down permanently. Carbon tax figures also do not account for fuel bought in adjacent Washington state, which now sees many more B.C. residents come there regularly to fill up, due to dramatically lower prices. The cost of fuel in Bellingham on Tuesday was $1.90 (U.S) per gallon, which works out to about 60 cents per litre Canadian, at current exchange rates. Some governments are talking about raising fuel taxes in the current low-price environment. In B.C., they need to be cut, to make our economy more competitive. ~ Black Press

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Fall out from terror attacks in Paris will be felt here We were barely into the New Year, echoes of everyone still wishing others the best ever, when the horrific terrorist attack in France last week blew all that apart to ratchet up another experience born in blood and the ideals of madness, the worst in half a century. The killings at the Paris-based office of the satirical weekly magazine, Charlie Hebdo, and at a kosher market was a grim reminder that there are radicalized people out there whose twisted fundamentalist version of religion is worth killing for. When it was all over Friday 17 innocent people had lost their lives and three terrorists were dead. Outraged and angered over the killings, over three million people took to the streets in France last Sunday proudly upholding Je suis Charlie banners The magazine Charlie Hebdo

was launched in 1970 and its irreverent and profoundly non-conformist profile grabbed the ideals of the French whose cultural and historic art of satirical cartooning is entrenched in the national psyche. Its cheeky humour that respects nothing and no one is a celebrated ancient craft of line-drawing journalism. It Margaret makes its stinging point on first take. EVANS The magazine has had its ups and downs and its Paris office was firebombed in 2011 after a particularly irreverent reference to the prophet Muhammad. But it has never backed away from an editorial policy where nothing is off limits as they lampoon jihadists and draw cartoons of

the spiritual leader, another one of which appeared in the magazine Wednesday when an unprecedented three million print-run sold out in hours. It was a no brainer than Muhammad would front-cover the issue. After their colleagues died in gunfire, there was no way Charlie Hebdo survivors would cave to the barbaric will of terrorists. Like millions of Canadians, the French stand for free speech and freedom of expression. But to many of the Islamic faith, any pictorial depiction of Muhammad is an act of blasphemy. To push the point home, Yemen’s al-Qaeda leader claimed responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attack, saying they chose the target, laid out the plan, and financed the operation. Reading the emotional barometer, many major news networks – CBC, CNN, BBC - chose not

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to show some of the most inflammatory cartoons in respect to not offending the larger Muslim community. The crisis in France has had a domino effect around the world. Last week’s attack was not carried out by crazy terrorists but organized assassins determined to bend free-living societies to their fundamentalist will. How to deal with these pariahs has become a confusing debate among liberal-minded people around the water coolers while governments agonize over what to do as they anticipate a nasty backlash against Muslims in their midst who themselves have expressed outrage at the killings. Once more they know they will have to deal with hostile stares, slights against their children, and angry phonein calls to talk radio. Politicians float yet more anti-terrorist policies that do little to allay fears.

Following a warning from MI5 boss in London U.K. that al-Qaeda is planning a Paris-style attack in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron announced his party would re-visit their controversial Communications Data bill, dubbed the Snoopers bill by critics, if they are re-elected with a majority in May. Basically it lays to waste any privacy whenever people talk by fixed phone, mobile phone or communicate through Internet messaging. Canada, too, is about to table a bill to allow certain kinds of preventative arrests in the face of perceived escalating terror threats. Like the mythical monster Hydra, the many heads of hardened jihadist cells and unstable loner terrorists will continue to surface and threaten. We must be ready to cut them down.

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Loss of trees decried Mayor Sharon Gaetz says: “We hold great value in trees in the City of Chilliwack” (Storm’s impact on trees still being assessed, Progress, Jan. 14) If this were true, then all of the trees on Yale by UFV would not have been so mercilessly cut down! It was very sad to see the limbs from some of the trees broken off and laying in the road. The day following the ice storm I was happy to see that, although three of the trees had been cut down to stumps, the rest had been saved with only some limbs removed. However, the next

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time I drove along Yale, all of the trees were gone. Who made this decision? It was heart-wrenching to see them all butchered! And the excuse was that they were competing for light?? That, after taking down three initially, thereby making more light? It was always a beautiful sight driving down Yale in the spring when the trees were in blossom. How are you going to “make such a statement in the spring” now, Mayor Sharon Gaetz without those beautiful colours?

I think the problem to be addressed should be the physicians’ decision, based on training and experience. Fraser Health states that this is not their policy, and the College of Physicians requires an official complaint to comment on this policy. If there are multiple

is adjacent to my property and, by city bylaw, I am required to maintain this space. This mail box is comprised of three separate sections and there is a space between the top of each section. On the day our local MP Mark Strahl’s missives are delivered, most people stick them in the slot between the sections. As we all know, Chilliwack can get very windy, and when the wind blows it blows MP Mark

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Double standard for conservatives I find it appalling! Trinity Western University cannot have a recognized legal program simply because they have conservative views on marriage and pre-marital relations? What happened to tolerance for conservatives? What happened to religious freedom? Why are lawyers overruling the

As I read the “open letter to Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl (Progress, Jan. 14) my blood pressure went up – not with the author, Dorothy Randell, but with our local MP Mark Strahl. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to stop the delivery of the self-serving rhetorical correspondence for years. I am disabled, retired, and on a fixed income. Our community mail box is on the boulevard that

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elected officials in Victoria who OK’d the program? Conservatives are told to be tolerant toward same-sex relations which is happening. The rights of conservatives have been dismissed with contempt long enough! How about equality for all? Martyn Hough

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Patsy Bartholomew has a song to sing Patsy Bartholomew has a voice that can move your soul. She’s gracious and genuinely spirit-filled and her manner suggests a serene and comfortable lifestyle; a far cry from her growing up years in Lorette, Manitoba. While Patsy’s life wasn’t always pleasant as a youngster, she led a relatively happy and normal childhood.

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“Dec 20/ 2014 – What a day, what a day. I am typing tonight’s post while sitting in the library on the uppermost deck of the ship as we sail towards Drake’s Passage. The only word to describe this exact moment is surreal. As I try to focus on my computer screen, my eyes keep being drawn back towards the snow capped coastal mountains that make up the end of the Andes Chain. In the background I am listening to the sound of new friends introducing themselves and singing the song to light the Menorah, in a few minutes it will be lit in this room. Again. Surreal I feel so incredibly honored to be here and experiencing all of this.” - Jenn Long, Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Award winner

Jessica Peters The Progress Most people spend Christmastime dreaming about the North Pole. Not Sardis secondar y teacher Jenn Long. Not this year. Her holidays were spent at the exact opposite ends of Earth, on an epic journey that is now ingrained in her memory for life. Last year, through a mix of serendipity, curiosity and hard work, Long earned a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Award. She had read about the possibility on a friend’s Facebook page, clicked the link, and became intrigued. Soon she was filling out applications, making her dream trip become a reality. In December, she packed her bags and boarded the National Geographic Explorer alongside naturalists and geologists, teachers and photographers. The travelers came from all points of the globe, to the warm climes of South America. From there they made their way across the rough Drake passage, bound and determined to reach one of the most the mysterious locales on the planet. Their collective goal was to learn more about Antarctica, and bring what they’ve discovered back to the rest of us. The larger goal is for humans to learn how to protect the mostly untouched land. “There is no natural population there, and if we think of wanting to preserve it, you have to have advocates for it,” she said. She and four other Grosvenor Teacher Fellows invited on the trip now have the task of sharing what she learned. “In terms of the whole fellowship, part of it is coming back and sharing with our schools, but also with our communities as well. It is not just meant to be knowledge that’s stuck in my head,” Long said. “I’m supposed to be sharing it.” She hasn’t wasted any time doing so. Her blog (at www.geoeducationadventures.com) was updated almost daily throughout the entire trip, even in the throes of seasickness. Each night in her cabin aboard the Explorer, Long described her experiences and feelings, introducing her shipmates to her online audience, and sharing photographs of the scenery – penguins and all. She arrived back home with just two days left in the winter break, and spent those first few classes sharing her trip with

Sardis biology and ecotourism teacher Jenn Long poses with penguins in Antarctica, just one of the many highlights on a winter break trip on the National Geographic Explorer.

her students, all eager to hear about the real Antarctica. “Now, rather than being an abstract place, it’s a place there teacher has been, making it more real for them to comprehend,” she said. “They can say, ‘I want to go there now, this actually could be a reality, this could be something we could do.’” And this Saturday, she’ll be one of the featured speakers at an education-focused

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Not the Volvo your parents remember There are a few schools of thought when it comes to writing down your to-do lists. One argument says that writing lists causes the brain to get lazy; therefore, it doesn’t retain information as easily because it knows there is a

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ent and recurring problems with empty store shelves. “Empty shelves is a retailer’s kiss of death,” he said. The latest challenge for Target has been the dive in the loonie to 84 cents U.S., which has left the company bridging a growing gap between what it pays for stock in the U.S. and what it sells it for in Canada.

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Your garden under glass washed off revealing colourful white and pink roots, and when placed in a clear glass vase of water, they can look beautiful for months. Peace lilies (spathiphyllum) don’t perform quite as well, but they too look great displayed this way. Hardy water plants, like water rushes (Jucus effusus), do very well in household situations. Both the straight and curly forms can expose their attractive white roots in a clear glass container of water. This whole new trend of introducing beautiful plants in glass containers is catching on, not only because they look unique but also because the care they require is minimal. Folks, who previously had difficulty with indoor plants, can now relax and enjoy. Almost all of these aeriums are self contained, fit into spots where traditional plants can’t and are tidy and clean. They are a lot of fun, and many garden stores now carry them for you to try. A variety of clear glass containers are also available if you’re feeling particularly creative to plant your own. Aeriums are a nice and easy way to add warmth and life into your winter home.

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As we look to add some warmth and colour in our homes after the bright and cheery Christmas season, there is a new style of plant décor sweeping the world. Aeriums are glass containers - balls, baubles, vases and hangers - filled with easy-to-care-for indoor plants, like tillandsias, succulents and other fun and carefree tropicals. They are all the rage. Aeriums need some indirect window light to ensure quality Brian growth but that’s MINTER about it. All you truly have to do is mist tillandsias and air plants with warm water once a day or for succulents, simply check to see if the media in which they are growing is somewhat moist. In a glass environment, resilient tropicals just need a bit of misting or a moisture check once a week. It’s really that simple! I love the fact they are equally at home on a window sill, coffee table, desk or any convenient place in

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A healthier you starts with a plan PLAN from page 24 One serving of protein has 120-150 calories and 10-25 grams of protein. A serving of meat protein is about the size of deck of cards. Optimal sources of protein include beans, nuts, unsweetened dairy (especially Greek yogurt and cottage cheese), chicken breast, eggs, lean meat, and fish. Avoid processed meats such as hot dogs and deli meats, as they are very high in sodium and preservatives Here are some tips to help you increase your protein intake: 1. Add protein powder to your morning smoothie or oatmeal, or start your day with eggs. 2. Swap your regular yogurt for Greek yogurt (preferably unsweetened 2% yogurt)

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Former world curling champion Randy Ferbey stopped by the Chilliwack Curling Club Wednesday, promoting the first ever Everest Ferbey National Pro-Am. Local senior curlers join curlers across the country in having a chance to join the retired legend in Edmonton March 28, and play against him in the Pro-Am event. Get info at everestfuneral.com/Curling/

Deputan downed in playdowns CURLING NEWS AND NOTES

Chilliwack’s Lisa Deputan rink had a tough time at last weekend’s senior womens’ Lower

Mainland playdown. The event was held Friday through Sunday at the Port Moody Curling Club. Deputan, representing the Chilliwack Curling Club, started Friday morning with a deflating 9-1 loss to Diane Foster (Peace Arch/Nanaimo). That knocked Deputan out of the A bracket, and she

moved into the B bracket Saturday morning. Deputan faced the Royal City Curling Club’s Kathy Smiley, falling 7-4. Relegated to the C bracket, Deputan rebounded with a 12-2 demolition of Shelley Birston’s Vancouver Curling Club rink Saturday afternoon. But the Sunday

morning semi-final saw Deputan leading Foster 4-2 through six ends, only to lose 5-4. Foster got two in the seventh and the decisive score in the eighth, knocking Deputan out. Other members of her team were lead Jane Adams, second Laura Wigham, third Janet Klebe and coach Doug Marshall.

The BCHL’s trade deadline was last Saturday and while it was a quieter deadline days than most previous yyears, ears, the league’s 16 teams were involved in eight trades on Saturday and 15 trades in the three days leading up to the deadline. The Chiefs were involved in three of those deals. Moved from the team were 19 yyear ear old goaltender David Poirier and defenceman Evan MacEachern. New to the team are 20 year old goaltender David Jacobson and 19 year old forw ard Scott Davidson. ward Both acquisitions slugged through a long travel day and made their debuts with the Chiefs Saturday night. Jacobson had the biggest impact, allowing three goals and making 30 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Langley Rivermen. If you’re wondering what the effect of adding a 20 year old goaltender might be on 19 year old incumbent goalie Aidan Pelino, well Pelino responded with a pair of outstanding efforts on the weekend including a first star performance in Friday’s 3-2 w in in Langley. win Davidson is a big forward that can score, and once he gets settled he should help kick start the Chiefs offense. The Chiefs have lost five of six since the Christmas break and have scored only eight goals in those six games. Their recent slump has seen the Chiefs drop from first to second in the Mainland Division. Well, sort of. With 48 points they have one fewer point than the Langley Rivermen but Langley has played four more games. There is some separation now between the top two teams and the third and fourth place teams. Prince

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Chilliwack Chiefs bench boss Jason Tatarnic said he wasn’t looking to accomplish a lot at last Saturday’s BCHL trade deadline. But the two moves he made may accomplish a great deal for his team down the stretch. Tatarnic started with a goalie switch, swapping backup stoppers. In comes David Jacobson, a 20 year old California kid who made a name for himself in the USHL.

to Chilliwack in a deal with the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Trail native was acquired in exchange for defenceman Evan McEacher n and futures. Again, Tatarnic said it wasn’t a deal he sought out. “We went into the deadline thinking we’d like to add a bigger bodied forward who plays a hard-style game,” he said. “Davidson was presented to us. We came back from the Friday game in Langley and discussed it for quite some time.” Tatarnic said he didn’t want to deal McEachern, a 20 year old defenceman who brought mobility and puck skills to the Chiefs D. “It was a good player

Out goes David age, aren’t anywhere Poirier, dealt to the near the top tier, though Maritime Hockey he’s shown potential at League’s Dieppe times. “This trade wasn’t Commandos for futures. “To be honest, we based on Aidan’s perweren’t actively look- formance,” Tatarnic insisted. “He’s ing for a goalie,” shown us what Tatarnic said. he’s capable of, “It was presentbut when you ed to us. We can add a piece thought about that makes it and everyyou better and thing we came strengthens the back with was, position, you this was going have to do it.” to make us a “And since better hockey David David’s been team.” J a c o b s o n JACOBSON here, Aidan’s been real sharp,” should give the coach continTatarnic more ued. “It’s going to make stability in goal. Incumbent starter for healthy competiAidan Pelino has had tion, and I’ve told them his ups and downs as a they’ll have to fight for every inch of that goal BCHL rookie. His numbers, a 2.92 crease.” The second trade goals-against average and .900 save percent- brought Scott Davidson

and good person mov- significant acquisitions, ing out,” he noted. “We the Chiefs should be took a little longer look- the favourite. “Our division is ing at that one, but that underrated, was another deal we felt ver y and we’re right in the made our team better.” After injuries deci- mix,” Tatarnic said. “Langley’s big mated his D earand plays hard. lier this season, Prince George Tatarnic could and Coquitlam have been hesiare both good tant to trade a teams. The playblueliner, and offs are going that was part of to be tough no the discussion. matter who you “And after play, and I think the trade we the teams facing were debatSCOTT us will feel the ing whether to try and add an DAVIDSON same about us as we feel about eighth D-man them.” or not,” he said. The net result of the The Merritt two trades is a team ● Tatarnic believes is well Centennials were the set up for the stretch most active team at the deadline, adding depth run and playoffs. With none of in Zak Bowles and Chilliwack’s Mainland Griffyn Martin. Bowles, a 19 year old division rivals making

forward, came from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and has five goals and 14 points in 36 games. Martin, a 20 year old D-man acquired from Trail, brings just as much production from the blueline, where he has three goals and 14 points in 36 games this year. The Coquitlam Express sent 19 year old defenceman Anthony Gardner to Trail and brought in 19 year old defenceman Taylor Green (10-0-2-2) from Nanaimo. Prince George added 18 year old forward Nick Guerra (18-4-2-6) in a trade with Nanaimo and brought in 18 year old blueliner Cole McCaskill (22-0-4-4) from Salmon Arm. Langley did not make a trade.

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With much love and sadness we announce the peaceful death of John Banks on Monday, January 12, 2015. John is survived by his son, David (Grace), and grandchildren Nathan Banks and Charis St. Pierre (Joshua). He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Hazel who died seven weeks ago ten older siblings Clair, Ted, George, Bill, Kitchie, Fred, Len, Flo, Pat and Larry, and his granddaughter Angela Olson. John Clifford Banks was born November 25, 1921 in Stratford, Ont. As he grew up he enjoyed racing his father’s pigeons, and canoeing with his brothers in Algonquin Park. When WW2 befell John served as a signaller (forward observer) in the Royal Canadian Artillery, which involved flying in Auster two seat Air Observation Post aircraft over the English Channel, the Netherlands, and finally over Germany. After the war John worked as a compositor, setting type and designing ads for a number of magazines and printing firms in southern Ontario. He ended his career at the University of Toronto Press. In 1950 John married Hazel Rosella Harrop. They lived in Toronto until his retirement in 1983 when they moved to Chilliwack to be near their grandchildren. John enjoyed camping, horseback riding, playing his viola in a small church orchestra, and choral singing. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack BC. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to Hungry for Life International (www.hungryforlife.org).

Carleton Daniel Lawrence April 25, 1936 January 5, 2015

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 2-4pm at the Chilliwack Seniors Veterans Society, Main Street, Chilliwack, BC. Family and friends are invited to join us. Refreshments to follow.

To offer condolences to the family please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home (604) 792-1344

Johnson, Reita (nee: Webb) February 10, 1916 January 15, 2015 The family wish to announce the quiet passing of Reita Jessie Johnson in her 99th year. Reita was always proud to say that she was the granddaughter of the Chilliwack pionerr, Horatio Webb. Reita was born and raised in Chilliwack, daughter of Harold and Eleanor Webb. She was predeceased by her brothers, Gordon and Harvey and her two nephews, Allen and Ken. She is survived by her nieces, Verna and Brenda (Sergio), sister-in-law Hazel Webb and several great nieces and nephews. A special thank you is sent to all the staff at Bradley Center for their concern and care for the last four years. No service by request. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

Gagne Joseph (Joe) Raymond Henry It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Raymond Henry Gagne. Joe passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 11, 2015 at the Cascade Hospice Center in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 61. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Marta Gagne, daughters Michelle Vander Vlis (Rene) and Carlene Harrison (Jonathan), granddaughters Emily Vander Vlis and Ashley Harrison, and grandsons Jason and Cameron Harrison. He will also be dearly missed by his five siblings Harrison Garner, Gay Schosser, Helaine Cooper, Drew Eagan and Suzie Joshi. Joe was predeceased by his parents Henry and Joyce Gagne, and his younger brother Antoine (Tony) Gagne. Joe was born in Quebec City on December 12, 1953 and grew up in Edmonston, New Brunswick. He later moved to BC where he spent the remainder of his life with his family. Joe touched many lives during his 17 years as a Paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service. He had a passion for helping people, often volunteering his services in the community. He also had an unwavering desire to share the gospel of Jesus and loved his church family very much. He was a family man who loved his daughters more than expected of a father and he cherished his grandchildren who were the highlight of his life. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Evangelical Missionary Church, which is located at 9310 Williams Street in Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the team of doctors who treated Joe: Dr. Basson, Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Bull. A special thank you to his nurses from Surrey, Vicky and Nav, as well as the dialysis nurses in Abbotsford for the wonderful care they provided.

GRIEFSHARE SCHEDULE Begins Monday, January 19, 2015

7:00 pm meeting Coffee & Dessert Grief Share runs each Monday night for 13 weeks at Chilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack BC For more information please contact: Church Office at 604-792-0051

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Patricia Bradley passed away on January 13, 2015 at Eden Care Home at the age of 72 years. She was born in Calgary, Alberta. Patricia is survived by her sons, Bradley (Fiona) and Scott; her grandchildren, Andrew, Brent, Gary and Germane; her great granddaughter, Sophia and her brother, Ed. Pat will be sadly missed by her family and her friends. Her kind and gentle ways will never be forgotten. Family and close friends are invited to gather together at Henderson’s Funeral Home, on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm for a small memorial to honour Pat’s memory. The address is 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack. “We love you, Mom”

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With a lump in my throat ….and appreciation for a life lived, we must announce the passing of an amazing Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother--- Roberta (Betty) Mitchell. Mum left us, very peacefully, on January 2nd, 2015 at 1600hrs, a world which now has a tremendous void where an amazing “life force” prevailed for so long…nine decades. This was a lady whose life for so many of us mirrored our memories of our lifetimes growing up in Chilliwack. And, it was an incredible life of what would be described as a “life lived”! Betty leaves behind her husband of 69 years, Gordon; daughters Jane (Dale) & Julie; Grandchildren Dana (Ryan) & Mitchell (Lindsay); Great Grandchildren Campbell & Warner; Nephews Bruce (Kelly, Taylor) & Douglas (Silvia, Lauren). She was predeceased by her Sister Jeane Forster & Brother Roger. Betty was born in Saskatchewan, raised in B.C. and making Chilliwack her home for almost 75 years. Mum did the usual ‘life lived’, starting as a waitress at the White Rooster restaurant at Orchard Park in the summer of 1940. This sojourn as a waitress was part of a very busy life that included being a member of the Chilliwack High School Honour Roll Society, an Executive on the Student Council, gymnastics, basketball and badminton. On Sept 1st, 1945,Betty married Gordon. A brief time living at Cultus Lake; followed by a short time living in Chilliwack, while expanding the family to four, led to a permanent home on Strathcona Road in 1956. Many wonderful memories of a loving wife and Mother were created at that home, and the door was a door that was open to all in the neighbourhood. It means so much to us that friends from 75 years ago have memories of our Mother and that they are still able to share those memories. A pleasant recollection of events which are now, so long ago, by friends who were able to share those youthful happy times with our Mother ‘speak volumes’ about how much she meant to them, and how much they meant to her. A Celebration of Life will be held January 24th, 2:00pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

Goodies Trading 604-792-1283 Goodies Recycling 604-793-9310 44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack 604-746-4398 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION FACILITY Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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HELP WANTED

FARM LABOURERS Seasonal/full-time for planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of vegetables. No experience necessary or education required. Wage: $10.49 per hour. Fax Resumes to: 604-852-4090 Van Eekelen Enterprises 38900 No. 4 Road Abbotsford V3G 2G2

CLASS 1 DRIVER REQUIRED Crane experience an asset but not necessary- will train. Job requires out of town work in the railway business. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-850-3554 or email:

cheryl@westcanrail.com

visit@hellsgateairtram.com 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B end dump exp req’d by L.A. Transport Ltd. Wheel loader exp would be of value. Competitive benefit pkg. Fax resume to: 604-854-6176

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

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Work for an established software development company without the downtown commute

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Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Database Administrator/Developer Director of Professional Services QA Analysts Software Developers Development Manager

FULL-TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT AND APPLY AT: www.tmwsystems.com

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Excellent opportunity FOR LINE COOKS

Join our team in a busy fast paced environment! Also considering part time positions for entry level. Experience an asset. Must have ﬂexible hours. Please submit resume in person Monday-Thursday 8am-11am, 3pm-5pm or after 8pm.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website at:

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click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

Vantage Way A division of Black Press

Wanted: Pressroom Helpers/Stackers Vantage Way has several openings for Press Helpers/Stackers at our Delta location, starting January 2015. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours, 3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours, 4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Wage depends on experience, starting at $12.45 per hour. Interested applicants should drop off, or email their resume to: Vantage Way Attn: Linda Wischoff 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1A6 lwischoff@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

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Local Industrial Laundry Full-time position

FRAMING CREWS

Applicants must be physically fit and a strong self starter. Duties include operation of industrial laundry equipment. Position is mon-fri, day shift, no evenings or weekends. For an interview please contact Mark at (604)792-5556

Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley. Foxridge Offers Steady Full-Time Work With Competitive Rates & Production Bonuses.

Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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Experienced Framers req’d immediately, full time, competitive wages. Fourth Dimensions Construction. dedrick@4dconst.com or 819-5185 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED in Yarrow / Chilliwack area. $10.33/hr. Must have own transport. Apply on-line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351.

If this is of interest to you please contact us at: foxridgecareers@qualico.com

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TERMINAL Manager Needed for Chilliwack. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is safety oriented, committed, energetic, and flexible. Possesses experience as a manager or in a leadership role within the trucking industry, a class 1 driver’s license with 2 or more years experience, above average interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple priorities. Salary based on experience; includes the use of a vehicle. Posting closes Jan 31 2015. For more information or to apply visit our website at Sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 x 230

YARD LABOURER Required for railroad business in Abbotsford, to put together orders. Must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors and have a valid driver’s license. Fax resume to: 604-850-3554

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CAREGIVER AVAILABLE, clean your home, run errands, appts etc. 9am-2pm mon-fri. Criminal record check, ref’s. Call 1 (778)933-9026 FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Apply in Confidence in person or email: Curtis Edwards, Fixed Operations Manager at cedwards@valleytoyota.ca.

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132 Forming & Framing Crews Morningstar Homes Ltd. has immediate & long term opportunities available, for qualified single family foundation forming and framing crews in Maple Ridge and Burke Mountain, Coquitlam.

For more information Please call Ed or Ali at: (604) 521-0038 careers@mstarhomes.com

HOME STAY FAMILIES

ST. John Brebeuf Secondary school (Abbotsford) is looking for home stay families beginning January 23, 2015. The monthly host fee is $800 and families are required to provide a bedroom, 3 meals a day, and Internet access. If interested, please contact Ted Brennan at tbrennan.sjb@gmail.com or 604855-0571.

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8750 Young Road • 604-792-1167

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

2 experienced SALES PEOPLE required with positive attitudes. We provide an Excellent Pay Plan & Bonuses. In store training & large customer base. Great new & used vehicle inventory to sell. Please e-mail or fax resume: ned@abbynissan.com Fax: 604-857-1469

TRADES, TECHNICAL

QUALIFIED

The Hope Standard The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field. Competitive Wage & Good Beneﬁt Package Offered! Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

(1) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR AND (1) INFANT TODDLER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR For the Stó:lô Nation Central Daycare Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website at:

www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

I am looking for a job to take care of seniors with European exp. Chilliwack 1-604-200-2518

MIND BODY SPIRIT

604-746-6777 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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ELECTRICAL

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

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HOME REPAIRS

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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PAINT SPECIAL

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069

HELP WANTED

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PLUMBING

LES THE FRIENDLY PLUMBER. Specializing in bathroom renovatons, including ceramic wall and floor tile. In with the new, out with the old. Call 604-858-8842. BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

FEED & HAY

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

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PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small 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/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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VACUUMS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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HOME CARE

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

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

Requires the services of a

Editor

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

SALES

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

TOYOTA

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AUTO SALES PROFESSIONALS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EXP LINE COOK required, part and full time, Greek Island Restaurant. Apply within Tues-Sat - 9am-5pm

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Jolly Miller Liquor Store, 5865 Vedder Road

Valley Toyota –Scion requires a permanent, full time Parts person. Candidates must have a strong automotive background, be skilled with computers and have positive attitude. We offer a newer facility with a great team atmosphere. Must have a clean valid BC driver’s license.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Apply with resume at the:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

FLEA MARKET Abbotsford Exhibition Park TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm Phone 604-859-7540

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MISC. FOR SALE

Electric bed, Serta, single, w/massage, like new paid $2400 asking $800; futon, $80; entertainment centre, $60, all obo. 604-795-7418

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

REAL ESTATE

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

LONG ESTABLISHED flooring store servicing Williams Lake and region. Owners retiring. Franchise or independent. Turn key op $140,000 includes inventory. Also 2 bedroom apt. available for rent over store (kimian@telus.net)

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We now have a position for a fully-qualified Tow Truck Driver. We are a progressive, forward-thinking company offering a competitive wage commensurate with experience and a full benefit package. Contact Manager at:

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44840 Yale West, Chilliwack

604-792-3170 Email: terryc@oconnorcollision.com A Division of O’Connor Motors Ltd.

www.oconnorgroup.com 1/15W_CP7

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WTD to buy ind/comm or residence. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. Call 604-997-6078

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HOMES WANTED

Missionary cple modest budget looking TO BUY DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOME in Chilliwack. No realtors plse 604-845-5547

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Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites. New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

1.877.409.9874

Fresh and clean 3 Bdrm.............$800/m 4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s. Avail. February 1

MORTGAGES

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

55+

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

CHILLIWACK. Bachelor and 1 bdrm, $520 & $580/m; Laundry hook-ups incl. Ref’s, available now. Call (604)703-9076

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

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.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974

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.

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445 Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734

851

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack. 1 bdrm house, 4 appl., close to bus route, perfect for senior or student. $800/m + $400 dd. Avail now. (604)792-1432 or 701-2418 Chilliwack. Long term min. 1 yr. 3 bdrms up. Potential 1 bdrm in-law ste dwn. N/S. N/P. Exc. refs. $1500 + utils. Feb 1. 604-536-4035.

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 .

845

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900. 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SARDIS, 3 BDRM, whole house plus fenced yard. N/s, n/p, (smal dog neg.) $1650/m + util. Avail Feb. 1. Refs a must. 1 (778)928-3009

739

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

RV PADS

Sardis, lg bedroom, queen bed, tv/inet, fridge, priv. bath, share kitchen, laundry, L/R, deck, 2 blks to bus/chwk mall, great for university student, N/s, n/p, avail now, prefer female, $450. 604-858-8075

(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,

750

SUITES, LOWER

Promontory, 1 bdrm + den, avail July 1, incl heat & hydro, near bus, fenced yard, own entr., n/s, n/p, $825/m + cable. (604)824-4681

condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

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

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

SARDIS CENTRAL. Spacious 1 bedroom ground floor yard & patio. Parking, shared kitchen & laundry. Utilities included. $800/m incl. util. Non smoker. Available now. 604-845-7900

HEMLOCK

pick a part

royal oak

TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

$675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value.

SUITES, LOWER

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

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.

1 bdrm available now!

WE CATER TO SENIORS!

736

TRANSPORTATION

SARDIS, smaller one bedroom cottage style home, parking available, prefer single working person, n/p, good refs. $600/m + util, avail now. (604)798-3779

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.

747

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

750

17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms

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

Chilliwack, senior building 55+ building. 1 bdrm, $560/m. Close to shopping, heat, hot water & cable incl. avail Feb 1. (604)703-9076

LANAI Apartments

(off Vedder Rd South)

(604)858-9832

Beautiful, crime-free certified,

APARTMENT/CONDO

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd

Apartments

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

706

RENTALS

The Scrapper

slopesforhope.ca

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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

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

SKI, SNOWBOARD OR TUBE TO FIGHT CANCER Sunday February 8, 2015 For more information contact Nicola at nromaniuk@bc.cancer.ca or 604-837-6837.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528

736

HOMES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT

736

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

02/14W_HL5

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46030 Princess Ave.

CHILLIWACK. Bachelor apartment , 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet, gr. level access. $540/m. Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. Feb 1st. Call Yvonne, 604-793-6941

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

APARTMENT/CONDO

fairview & fairhaven

Chilliwack

Cedar Apartments

RENTALS

Notice to Creditors and Others

Re: The estate of Emile Jean Van Loo, former resident of Chilliwack B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Emile Jean Van Loo are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Columbia) that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Alec J. Pont, of 13108 13th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4A 1B8 on or before February 8th 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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2014

CLEAR OUT EVENT ON NOW!! SAVE $$$ THOUSANDS! HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 Dodge Dart SXT

STK# 12561

Dodge Dart Se

Jeep Wrangler

1.4LTurbo Engine, 6-Spd Auto Tran, Uconnect MP3/NAV

Heated front seats, Remote start system, Trailer tow group

WAS $25,715

WAS $43,745

STK# 12967

WAS $28,100

NOW

22,585

23,350

Sahara 4x4

STK# 13110

NOW

32,800

Jeep Wrangler

WAS $52,990

WAS $47,430

Unlimited Sport

STK# 12466

Unlimited Sahara 4x4

NOW

STK# 12556

NOW

42,200

35,500

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4

STK# 12580

WAS $44,970

NOW

SOLD JEEP PATRIOT

JEEP PATRIOT

Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

6-Spd Auto Trans, North PLUS Group, Premium Cloth Bucket Seats

6-Spd Auto Trans, North PLUS Group, 2.4L Engine

2.4L Engine, 9-Spd Auto Trans, Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats

3.6L Engine, 8-Spd Auto Trans, Rear DVD Entertainment Center

WAS $32,373

WAS $32,162

WAS $27,740

WAS $66,760

SPORT 4x4

STK# 12954

NOW

34,200

22,000

SPORT 4x4

STK# 12854

NOW

21,990

SPORT

STK# 12800

STK# 12852

NOW

23,400

56,239

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee OVERLAND

STK# 12419

WAS $71,425

NOW

59,400

2014

SOLD SOLD

Dodge Durango

RAM 1500 Crew Cab

RAM 1500 Sport

Dodge Charger

8-Spd Auto Trans, Uconnect NAV, Power Sunroof

Power Sunroof, Remote Start, Rear Back-up Camera

Sport Performance Hood, 8-Spd Auto Trans, Park Assist System

5-Spd Auto Trans, 6.4L Engine, Harman Kardon Autio

WAS $60,900

WAS $64,012

WAS $64,090

WAS $59,785

R/T AWD

STK# 12964

NOW

55,060

Sport 4x4 - 140.5" WB

STK# 12882

NOW

42,909

STK# 12938

NOW

42,795

SRT8 RWD

STK# 12446

NOW

51,390

2014

3 5 IN STOCK STARTING FROM $47,876 6 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab - 140.5" WB

STK# 12975

STK# 12979

8-Spd Auto Trans, ParkSense Park Assit System, Power Sunroof

DLN 5952

STK# 13033

5.7L HEMI Engine, Air Suspension 4-Corner, 8-Spd Auto Trans

All prices are net of any and all rebates. Tax and documentaion fee (549) extra. *Copy of customers existing truck registration dealer loyalty program.

45730 HOCKING AVENUE Corner of Hocking & Yale Road, Chilliwack

SOLD SOLD STK# 12974

Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brakes, Power Sunroof, Park Assist System

STK# 13031

8-Spd Auto Trans, Power Sunroof, Park Assist System

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