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A group of 10 Chilliwack friends, including Owen Skonberg (pictured), travelled to Costa Rica together earlier this month. While there, the group was involved in a tragic accident on Jan. 8 where the catamaran they were on capsized and fellow traveller and friend, Sharon Johnston, lost her life. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Travelling companions mourn loss of friend Jessica Peters The Progress When the sun broke in the Costa Rican sky on Jan. 8, a group of 10 friends woke up ready for an adventure. It was day four of their vacation together, one of many the group of five married couples from Chilliwack had embarked on in 20 years. They got mobile early, grabbing a shuttle to the water, to jump aboard a skiff that would take them to a catamaran, the Pura Vida Princess. Just across the Gulf of Nicoya, the small, idyllic Island of Tortuga beckoned the tourists as it has for countless others before them. The Chilliwack group, including Owen Skonberg and

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wasn’t quite what they were expecting; one couple in the group, Peter and Kathy Brown, had arrived two weeks prior and had already enjoyed a perfectly calm trip with their family on the exact same boat. “The week before it was like glass,” Skonberg says. “But the water was getting progressively rougher.” As the boat got about halfway to Tortuga, the waters became so rough the catamaran was rocking side to side. Peter Brown went to speak with the captain, and learned it was wind from the north causing the high waves. “A little farther on the captain left the steerage to his mate and went to talk to the cruise direc-

tor,” Skonberg explains. The cruise director announced that because of the rough seas we would be turning around and another trip would be schedule for tomorrow or another day.” It was about this time that the mood on the boat changed from one of hopeful adventure, to concern. “People kind of groaned about it (turning around),” he said. “But we understood.” The captain left the top level of the two-story catamaran, and when he re-emerged he had no shirt on and was wet. By this time, the boat was rocking so much, the captain began yelling at everyone to get their life jackets on. Continued: SINKING/ p3

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Mining forum talk on benefit of true partnerships Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Untapped benefits await First Nations that forge ahead with economic partnerships, according to local MP Mark Strahl, speaking at the BC Mineral Exploration and Mining Forum in Vancouver this week. “Canada’s mining industry is an important economic driver that creates high paying jobs in Aboriginal and Northern communities,” said Strahl, who is Parliamentary secretary to the Aboriginal Affairs minister as well as MP for ChilliwackFraser Canyon.

Strahl delivered the opening remarks at the recent mining forum. “We are proud to support initiatives, such as the Mineral Exploration Roundup, that will help develop true partnerships and create long term benefits for all Canadians,” he said. Ernie Crey, band councillor for Cheam First Nation in Chilliwack, said he was encouraged by Strahl’s remarks. “It’s very meaningful when you consider that aboriginals constitute a very large percentage of communities in the northern parts of Canada. There are surging populations and these young people are in

pursuit of good jobs.” “I’m encouraged by the initiative shown by government to consult with First Nations, and to support training initiatives for aboriginal communities, particularly the young folks.” Status quo just won’t cut it. “We simply can’t go on offering young aboriginals make-work projects that pay little more than the minimum wage, and expect that will prepare them for a future that demands of them a greater level of education and skills,” said Crey. During his speech, Strahl highlighted some of the initiatives undertaken by the Harper govern-

ment to create “an efficient and predictable environmental assessment process,” while also underlining the importance of exploration and mining to the Canadian economy. He stressed the importance of economic opportunities created by Canada’s mining sector and its benefits to Northerners and First Nation communities and underscored the Government of Canada’s efforts to enable First Nations to take advantage of these economic opportunities. “These efforts include funding initiatives aimed at providing personalized job readiness support and skills training to Aboriginal youth,”

Catamaran sinking claims local woman SINKING from Front “We were about 30 minutes out of Tortuga,” Skonberg says. He has been chosen to represent the group of friends, nine of which survived the day’s tragic events. As soon as he was able, Skonberg wrote down as much detail as he could remember. The group of friends has agreed to share Skonberg’s account with The Progress. “The crew quickly scrambled to get everyone a lifejacket and to move to the port side of the boat as it listed to starboard.” Very quickly, the boat was on its starboard side and was sinking, he said. While it first felt like minutes had passed, he now wonders if it was just mere seconds. “Some of the people slid down to the starboard and into the sea while others went over the edge at the port side which sank out of sight. Most people floated as quickly as possible to the three or four life rafts in the water,” he says. They each looked and called around, bobbing in seven and eight foot swells, trying to catch sight of each other. As items that floated popped into view, many of the passengers created circles of people and flotation devices. The captain and cruise director were performing CPR on two of the passengers aboard one of the hard shelled, styrofoam life rafts. “I saw Kathy, then Bob and Marlene (in the water),” he says. And then they realized Sharon Johnston, their friend and travel companion of 20 years, was one of the people the captain was trying to save. Her husband, Norm, was at her side. “They continued relentlessly until the two passengers were lifted onto a sport fishing craft that had come to assist in the

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Public hearing on rezoning for Local Harvest Market Innovative market trying to walk line between retail and agricultural use Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

A group of friends who have traveled together for the past 20 years lost a friend on their most recent adventure to Costa Rica, when a catamaran they were on sank. Here, in happier times, are Norm and Sharon Johnston, Bob and Marlene Patterson, Owen and Chris Skonberg, Peter and Kathy Brown, and Keith and Sandi Burnett. SUBMITTED PHOTO

rescue,” he said. Johnston, 70, was one of three passengers to not survive the ordeal. The group became friends through their work, all in different capacities within the Chilliwack School District. Johnston had worked as a teacher here. With similar interests, and the same sort of “quirky” personalities, they became fast friends. Often, many of them took their RVs down to Whidbey Island in Washington for holiday time. Some of them recently traveled to Greece, and they all were getting ready to celebrate

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especially the ones who risked their lives to save them. They spent five days in Costa Rica sorting through paperwork, making myriad phone calls, working with interpreters, and planning how to get home as quickly as possible. Now that they’re home, the group of friends is preparing for a service for Johnston that is being planned by her family. “We all had a lot of fun together,” Skonberg says, recalling their many adventures over the years. “A lot of memories.”

The Local Harvest Market is having a few growing pains. The unique farming and farm-market venture on Lickman Road is charting a bold path attempting to straddle the worlds of sustainable agriculture and retail. But first they have to jump through procedural hoops to come into compliance with all the rules around “non farm use” activities in the ALR and City of Chilliwack bylaws. A number of improvements were made “without benefit of approval and issuance of appropriate (city) Building Permits and formalization of the Agricultural Land Commission’s approval through zoning,” according to the city staff report in the Jan. 21 council agenda. Gradual changes have been made in the past three years on the sprawling property, ranging from greenhouse construction, to herb and vegetable production in the fields, as well as the addition of a café and a farm market inside. A public hearing on Feb. 3 is set to hear feedback on rezoning a portion of the land from an AL (Agriculture Lowland) Zone to an AC (Agriculture Commercial) Zone to allow the “continued operation” of a farm market on the property. The report states this would bring it into accordance with the ‘non-farm use’ approval issued by the ALC in resolution #226 last year. The applicant, working with city staff, is now seeking the required building Continued: MARKET/ p13

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a mountain, doing 100 hikes on Teapot Hill in 100 days, to raise about $2000 for ADTS. As of Monday, the local real estate agent will be on the roof, eating, sleeping and living in the tent, with the help of little more than a camp stove and a portapotty. “Hopefully this will also raise a lot of money for the cause,” he said. Royal LePage also has a national charity which they’re linked to, and 70 Royal LePage real estate agents from

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It was never a truly happy marriage. When Chilliwack Economic Partners (CEPCO) approached the city last year to help fund a three-year contract with Walas Concepts, council agreed. But it was hardly a warm embrace. The motion to contribute $65,000 to the $195,000 annual operating budget passed without comment. Indeed, the very idea was seen by some as redundant. The city had just finished its downtown plan that scripted out initiatives to breathe life into the Chilliwack core. Sure, ideas were welcome. But could a consulting firm, known for reviving urban centres in Europe, offer anything new here? Two weeks ago, CEPCO decided it couldn’t. It took advantage of a six-month-review clause in the contract and walked away. The move generated the predictable howls of waste, particularly when the most salient revelation was that buildings downtown were not as vacant as they appeared. That exit has been couched in fiscal prudence. But there remains a simple question. Where do we go from here? Downtown buildings may be underused instead of empty, however, few would argue that nothing more needs to be done. Chilliwack taxpayers have already invested heavily in the downtown. And every year, through lost tax revenue, they contribute more. The city has crafted tax incentives for downtown redevelopment, and actively supported initiatives like the opening of UFV’s Five Corners Campus. But there remains much to be done. Aside from the vacant city-owned properties, the Safeway block (which has soil contamination issues) is an obvious example. The former Traders Inn motel (boarded and fenced) is another. If critics of the Walas contract think revitalization can occur without a cost, they are mistaken. Walas may not have been the right fit. But citizens of Chilliwack have to decide if they want to do more to recoup the investments they’ve already made in the downtown, or if they’re content to wait for the benevolence of the market. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progess

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Managing wildlife in B.C. presents its challenges The bizarre behaviour of a cougar in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island earlier this month is a brazen new level of threat not to mention a new level of boldness by a wild animal that is characteristically elusive and secretive. The cougar stalked a pet cat and followed it right into its owner’s living room. Flying on instinct, the owner persuaded the cougar to leave by yelling at it then watched it join a second cougar before disappearing. That was a pretty close encounter. Apparently the incident happened as a result of the habits of the mother cougar which had become habituated to humans and had taught her two offspring to hunt in the village. She had been shot in December and the two young cougars were following her lead, staking turf, and looking for food. The domestic cat was a pretty good target.

Cougar sightings happen on occasion in Ucluelet which is also visited by wolves, coyotes and lots of deer. But when the deer disappear into the bush, the local people know there’s likely a cougar on the prowl. You don’t have to go to Vancouver Island to find Margaret cougars. There are wild cats on EVANS Vedder Mountain, Sumas Mountain and throughout the backcountry beyond Chilliwack. There have been occasional sightings on biking trails and in the bush by the road around Cultus Lake. Last fall there were sightings on Sumas. But all of them were fleeting and the cat was quickly gone. Cougars are iconic wilderness

species and in the big scale of things sightings are rare and encounters even more so. The number of people killed by cougars is extremely low with only seven recorded in B.C. since 1949, four of which were on Vancouver Island and five of the victims were children. According to a 2010 report by the Rainforest Conservation Foundation, B.C.’s Neglected Carnivore, eight people have been killed in the province between 1900 and 2009. Notably, the trend in negative encounters has not increased. Yet people are naturally wary, especially given reports of pets taken right off the leash by opportunistic cougars or wild cats preying on livestock. Managing cougars has its own challenges given they have low population densities, large home ranges and disperse over wide

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distances making protection of their continuous habitat a central driver to their conservation. But on Vancouver Island as with our own local backcountry and elsewhere, the land is fragmented by multi-use activities such as logging, mining, road building, and recreational activities. Fragmented habitat can lead to cougars becoming more isolated and reduce their roaming that in turn leads to reduced genetic diversity and increased inbreeding. Their dispersal can bring them to people’s doorstep which often ends in a bullet. Finding non-lethal ways to manage problem cougars is challenging and leans heavily on human behaviour rather than on the wild cats. Garbage must be kept secured, pets and small children must be guarded if there have been

reports of cougar sightings, livestock must be contained, fenced or guarded, and proactive efforts to scare away cougars should be taken to keep their fear level high. A cougar that has lost its fear of humans is a public safety concern and conservation officers must be notified to force it back to wild country or take alternative measures. Cougars are not good candidates for tranquilizing and translocation. The stresses are very high on these sensitive cats and they face other risks including a rival cougar if they have been dropped in another’s hunting turf. The cougar that invaded the house was tracked and shot in early January. The third cougar has disappeared and deer are drifting back to Ucluelet once more.

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Leadership lacking vision? How can we realize a vibrant, creative, thriving downtown core when the elected (City of Chilliwack) and unelected (CEPCO) leadership of this community are so intent on pinching pennies? The terminated relationship with Walas reads like a confession and apology for spending any money in the first place. (City ends its relationship wit Walas, The Progress Jan. 28.) When one considers the primary revelation being a shorter list of vacant properties and outof -town owners than originally

thought one concedes that the optics are not good. However, an argument could be made that “you get what you pay for” and likely the relationship was cut short before anything of tangible value could come to fruition. How is it that the city is so willing to pony up $2.1 million for land assembly for a courthouse back in 2000 but balks at $65,000 spent on a consultant with a strong reputation for expertise in the field of breathing life back into languishing downtowns. Additionally why not negotiate to

purchase the old Safeway building and work with the newly formed Heritage Society to turn a stunning example of mid-century architecture into a building with purpose and beauty rather than a continued slide into disrepair. People do not choose to live in a community because there is a courthouse. They do however respond positively to a lively, attractive core where they can live, work, gather, shop and socialize. That may cost money but it is money well-spent. Kim Harder

Better highway enforcement needed On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 my wife witnessed a near fatal accident on Highway 1 at Abbotsford. She was following a long line of cars in the left lane when a Semi truck proceeded to change lanes. In doing so the large truck put two cars halfway in the ditch and a vehicle behind had to slam its brakes on so hard smoke was coming from the tires. My wife was traumatized witnessing this because it happened to us 15 years ago on the day we were bringing our first born home

from the hospital after he was born. When she cleared her head she got by that truck and wrote down the name of the company, unit number and licence plate to her credit. We contacted the company and the reported the incident. I am on the road everyday to Vancouver from Chilliwack and have witnessed some crazy driving from both smaller vehicles to semi trucks. The difference clearly is a 80,000 lb vehicle doing 120 km less than one second behind the vehicle in

front of it cannot stop in time if need be. I feel a lot of drivers of big rigs are too ignorant to care about other drivers. After all the chances of them getting injured are minimal compared to small vehicles in their path. I see every day truckers speeding excessively, weaving in and out of traffic and driving in the left lane for miles without pulling over. I think our province should be more like parts of Europe and make it law all semi trucks are installed with speed limiters and that the

Pen recycling a great idea Thanks to Kristina Daneluz and her students at Strathcona Elementary for initiating the “dead pen” recycling awareness project (Progress, Jan 28). As a writer who goes through dozens of pens a year, and was only this morning tossing another one

out and thinking “there must be something better I can do with this,” the information is much appreciated. I look forward to donating all of my future creatively expired pens to the nearest recycling location! Colleen Ruttan

South side bikers need options West Side Jumps was a community spot where kids and teens could practice biking, but it was bulldozed back in 2002; the city has since built a bike park on Island 22 and the bike park is very well built with good features that are great for learning mountain, BMX, and other

styles of biking. The only problem is if you live in the Sardis area; it’s hard to get there to ride and practice biking. A solution to the problem would be to create a similar bike park on the Sardis side. Noah Parry Sardis

speed limit be reduced 10 km less than everyone else and this will help in keeping them in the right lane. In the UK the rate of accidents involving Large trucks reduced by 26 percent the first year when this was implemented. I know there are a lot of good truck drivers out there reading this saying they are not part of this group but the bad ones overshadow you. It’s time to grab a brain and use common sense. Try living with yourself after kill you someone.

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As a 15-year-old looking for work in Chilliwack, I am becoming frustrated with being told that I will not be considered for the job unless I am 16 years of age. This age restriction is based on the assumption that youth sixteen and over will be more responsible, but this is just a stereotype. Many 15-year-olds are just as capable as 16-year-olds and if given the opportunity to work, they can prove this. With this in mind, businesses in Chilliwack should reconsider their age restrictions when it comes to hiring young people. Clay Doman Sardis

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New life for your lawn LAWN from page 16 Four months after you apply it, your lawn soil becomes less acidic. Wouldn’t it make sense to use a faster lime? Prilled limes, meaning they are in an easy-to-apply granular form, are the way to go. Dolopril lime is one of the best limes available today. It’s granular for easy application, weighs less by about a half, has twice the coverage, works quickly and lasts a long time. Dolopril lime should be applied at 10 kilograms per 200 square meters or 2000 square feet. Incidentally, the only way to be sure you need lime is to have your soil tested to determine its pH level. There are pH testing kits available at garden centres, but with our wet winters and the copious quantities of moss in our lawns, I am sure you will be safe applying it. Once you have increased the pH level, it is time to get rid of the moss. Ferrous ammonium sulphate is the best way of doing that. It usually comes in a 20 kilogram bag, which will cover approximately 2,000 square feet of lawn area. Moisten the moss first, apply the moss control dry and arrange to have two dry days afterward when the temperature remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C). Good luck on that one! Quite sincerely, though, that is what is required for successful moss control. Once you have been able to eliminate the moss, you must rake out all the old dead stuff and apply a nutrient to encourage the remaining grass to get growing and fill in those bare spots before weeds do. A slow-release, high nitrogen fertilizer will do the job nicely and will be soil friendly. For those who wish to stay organic, there is a great selection of organic fertilizers now available. Your lawn will be in good shape as long as you can eradicate the moss everywhere - from your trees, roof and under your rhododendrons. Don’t forget: moss spreads by spores, so a thorough clean-up is important. All this sounds like a lot of work, but it is not really, especially if you lessen the problem each year by improving the drainage and maintaining more consistent levels of nutrients in your lawn.

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Sandy Kidd, at left, has been square and round dancing since she learned the steps 60 years ago, when Al Berry was hired to call for a local dance group. Now 70, she dances five nights a week. Kidd returned to Chilliwack last Friday to celebrate the Rhythm Reelers’ 60th anniversary. JESSICA PETERS/PROGRESS

Sixty years of rhythm and reeling Jessica Peters The Progress Back in 1955, local kids were really digging square dancing. Swinging your partner round ‘n’ round had become so popular, the local club was considering closing its membership. Sandy Kidd was among the Chilliwack youngsters to get hooked on the dance craze. Exactly 60 years later, she’s still pulling on her dancing shoes regularly. Kidd was one of the original club’s members to turn up and twirl the night away for the Rhythm Reelers 60th birthday celebration at Atchelitz Hall Friday night. “I started when I was 11,” she says, pausing for a break between dances. She keeps her eye on the dance floor, smiling as her

friends swoop and swirl in colourful crinoline dresses. “I was 11 and my girlfriend’s mother brought her and myself,” she continues. “My friend quit after a year, but I’m still dancing.” Kidd dances no less than five times a week. She gets her square dancing fix with the Motiv8ors, the Chuck Wagon 8s, and the Swinging Hubs. She also round dances with the Quicksteppers and the Rhythm B’s. “I’m missing my Motiv8ors to be here tonight,” she says, but points out a few members of her square who tagged along. It’s been a while since she’s danced in Chilliwack, she says, and it’s always nice to be back where she learned the steps. Like many youth in the day, she learned under the guidance of Al Berry, a professional caller

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who travelled around to groups as far as Princeton and Keremeos. A Chilliwack Progress story, published April 20, 1955, notes that Berry was hired in the fall of 1954 by the Riding Club to hold the square dance sessions. At the time, the young, tall, UBCeducated man was hoping to become a teacher. He did that, and more, bringing life not only to square dancing in town, but many other groups as well. He continued to call throughout his life, traveling to schools to share his passion for square dancing. Berry passed away last spring, but he’s left an indelible mark on the hearts of dancers who converged at the Rhythm Reeler’s celebration. “Al Berry was a caller extraordinaire,” Kidd said. “He taught us all. He just ingrained it in us,

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all these years, and wished them another successful 60 years — and then some. But they all know it’s a difficult challenge to draw in new crowds, as square dancing just isn’t as popular as it was in its heyday. Kidd said it’s an all-around great way to spend time for any age. “There are four things about dancing,” she says, gesturing out to the twirling sea of crinolines. “You have music, friends, brain power and then there is exercise. I hope it lasts as long as I do.” The Rhythm Reelers hold a beginner’s night on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Greendale elementary school. A ‘mainstream’ group meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Atchelitz hall. For more information, visit w w w. r e g i o n 2 . s q u a r e d a n c e . bc.ca/.

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David Lamson: Putting the community first The word ‘community’ means different things to different people. For some, they automatically associate it with a particular physical location. For others, the word ‘community’ is a collection of people joined by a common interest and I suppose for others still, the word can be defined as both. It is indeed the location where we live but equally, it is a group of people joined by a common bond. There are some people whose dedication, purpose and indeed calling is to assist and develop the physical community for the common good of everyone. David Lamson is one of those people - a man who has dedicated his entire life to helping his ‘community’. Born and raised in Sumas Municipality, today known as Abbotsford, David is the youngest of nine children. Although

his passion was nature and the great outdoors, his career path took him into teaching, after graduating from Abbotsford Senior Secondary. “At that time, they desperately needed teachers. You’d open up the Vancouver Ana Sun and MACEDO there’d be two pages of teaching jobs needing to be filled,” he said. David went on to attend UBC, received his Bachelor of Education and promptly began his teaching career in Chetwynd; a northern community located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. “I was there for a year but the winter was too harsh. It was cold. Spring didn’t

even start until the end of May and summer was way too short,” he smiled. He decided to return to the Coast, landing a job in Chilliwack. After teaching at Central Elementary for four years, he took a year off to travel around the world. “I taught in New Zealand and Australia and went to England and around Europe,” he said. After his extensive travels, David headed back to Chilliwack and reapplied to teach in the District. “I got on with Vedder Elementary and worked there for 15 years. From there, I was head teacher at Chadsey for 7 years, then I went to Atchelitz Elementary for another 7 years and finally, I returned to Vedder Elementary which is where I finished my teaching career. I will say that it was a very rewarding

career,” he reflected. David was very interested in the sciences and with that, he worked closely with DFO (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) in bringing the Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) to the classroom. The program is an opportunity to teach students to understand, respect and protect freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems and to recognize how all humans are linked to these complex environments. He was passionate about the program and taught it for many years. “After I retired, I carried on with the program for another 10 years. It’s an excellent program,” he enthused. In 2005, his neighbours asked him to get involved in politics. He ran for office and was elected; serving as Area E Director

for three terms. “I served the area which included the Chilliwack River Valley, Columbia Valley and Cultus Lake. The boundaries have changed now. I retired this past year (2014). It was just about a full-time job,” he laughed. David found the work both interesting and enjoyable and admits that it was a pleasure working with people who all had a concern for their community. “I believe that the Regional District is actually a very democratic way of handling government. People have a voice,” he said passionately. Volunteerism is the lifeblood of any caring, healthy community and David has always been a passionate volunteer. “Volunteer organizations are so very important,” he affirmed. To that end, David has been a member

of the Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department for the past 28 years; he was a key figure in launching and working with the Chilliwack River Action Committee, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the habitat in the Chilliwack River. “The organization was launched in 1997 and over the years there has been $1 million dollars worth of habitat work done,” he explained. David is also a member of the Cultus Lake Aquatic Steward Society; an organization that deals with the decline of sockeye at Cultus Lake. His list of volunteer work is extensive and too long to mention, let alone recall. Suffice to say, David’s dedication to his community and long list of accomplishments are both commendable and appreciated.

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of that friendship would be almost more catastrophic than the loss of a marriage.”

shining example of how friends can support each other and push each other’s buttons at the same time. “It’s a masterwork by a great American playwright,” says director John Murphy. “And we really realize that when the actors hit the timing – the musicality of the language comes to life, and it’s like a symphony.” This clever and hilarious play is a perfect example of Neil Simon’s brilliant scriptwriting. Add the Arts Club’s slate of top-notch actors to the mix, and this performance of The Odd Couple is a recipe for hilarity. While the show is predominantly a comedy, it also has plenty to say on the subject of friendship. “I think Neil Simon is trying to say that romantic interests come and go, but platonic relationships continue throughout your whole life,” Murphy says. “Felix and Oscar have been friends since childhood, and they’ve remained friends despite how different they are. And maybe part of why they are friends is because they are so different. But now, when their friendship is being risked, we see that the stakes are high – and that the loss 1-15W CCC28

“For me, it’s a play primarily about friendship,” Murphy continues. “It makes a very funny comparison between a friendship and a marriage, but it also really explores what men say to each other about loving and caring for each other, while not necessarily being up front about it.” It’s a wonderful example of a classic duo, and whether you identify more with the neat freak or the slob, this performance is bound to have you laughing all the way to the end. Because while this “odd couple” has a lot to teach us about what it means to be friends, watching Oscar and Felix drive each other crazy might also be the most hilarious two hours you spend in a theatre this year. It’s a riotous ride you won’t want to miss! The Odd Couple takes to the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30pm. The Odd Couple is proudly sponsored by Canadian Tire, the City of Chilliwack, The Chilliwack Players Guild, British Columbia Arts Council, The Chilliwack Progress, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Province of British Columbia.

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Chiefs goalies are battling buddies bench. “The one thing I’ve learned over the years is to be very positive It’s always a bizarre and helpful to your goaldynamic. ie partner, and I really Two goaltenders, wanted him to win that teammates on the same game,” he said. “You team, are supposed to never want to be in that get along. Often-times, type of game, but I was they become the best of so proud to see him buddies. battle through and have Yet every day at prac- the team win.” tice, they’re expected Jacobson came to to compete — to treat the Chiefs on trade each other as foes to be deadline day in early defeated. January, signed out of As Chilliwack Chiefs the USHL to play alonghead coach Jason side incumbent stopper Tatarnic said last week, Aidan Pelino. his goalies have to fight He’s 20 years old, for every inch of the where Pelino is 19. goal crease. And listening to The winner plays. Jacobson speak, it’s The loser clear he didn’t sits, and you’d come here to be think that would a backup. make it hard for “I’ve been two keepers to in the USHL be friends. for three years Yet goalies now, and at make it work. the Christmas “You sit here break my team and think, ‘He’s wasn’t in a taking my ice playoff spot,” David time and stand- JACOBSON he explained. ing in the way “I don’t have a of my scholarscholarship yet, ship, but at the same so I needed to come to time we’re very close a place that was going and that’s the way I like to be in the playoffs. it,” the veteran said. I heard good things “There’s friendly com- about the BCHL and my petition, but us being coach presented this close is better for the opportunity to come up team. When they see here.” there’s no tension “I jumped on it right between us, they know away and I’m glad to they can go to war with be here because my either of us.” season is extended,” he Pelino is going continued. “Instead of through a rough patch ending in April there’s right now, and rock bot- the potential now for me tom may have occurred to be playing through last weekend in an 8-7 the end of May.” overtime win over Trail. This kid has clearly The BCHL rookie defined goals. fought the puck all The California kid, night, with Jacobson has experienced an watching from the uneven start to his

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BCHL stint, winning two and losing three. He’s been outstanding at times, like when he stopped 30 of 32 shots Jan. 16 to help Chilliwack steal a win from the Victoria Grizzlies. Last weekend those same Grizzlies tagged him for five goals in a 6-1 loss. “You try to put those behind you, take what you can out of the bad games and the good games and move forward,” he said. “We’ve got about 15 games to go, and they’re all very important.” His 3.30 goals-against average and .897 save percentage leave room for improvement and

hint at the adjustments any goalie must make coming to a new league. “What’s stood out right away is how much flow there is in the BCHL game where there aren’t too many stoppages and everything is quick in transition,” Jacobson said. “In the USHL everything was hard-nosed dump-and-chase where this league has a lot of offence and skill. You have to always be engaged in the game because things can change in a second.” Big (six-foot-one) and quick, with a knack for handling the puck, Jacobson has received interest from college/ university programs.

But he’s yet to experience a full-court press from a school that really wants him, and Jacobson hopes a strong postseason catapults him to the next level. “If you can pick up a team and carry them on your back, that’s where you show how dominant you can be,” the stopper said. “I’ve talked to schools but I’m not in a rush. I’m waiting for the right opportunity to be at the school I want to be at and the school that wants me.” — If head coach Jason Tatarnic is concerned about Pelino’s recent struggles, he isn’t letting on.

“Every goalie goes through a bad stretch, no different than any other player,” he said. “The only difference is it’s more noticeable with goalies. I’ve just shared with them that when they do let a bad one in, they just have to put it behind them and stop the next one.” Bad as the numbers were in Pelino’s last two outings (12 goals against), Tatarnic saw the mental toughness he looks for. “I thought Aidan did that against Trail, making an important save once the game was tied,” the coach said. “That save gave us the chance to win in OT. Same against Cowichan

where he made some big saves when it was 5-5, giving us the chance to win.” The Chiefs have just one game this weekend, but it’s a big one. The Prince George Spruce Kings are at Prospera Centre tonight (Friday, 7 p.m.), looking to make the Mainland division a three team race. The third place Sprucies are eight points back of the first place Chiefs with a game in hand. A head to head win puts PG in the mix with Chilliwack and the second place Langley Rivermen. Find more BCHL info online at bchl.ca

Canada camp for Potomak’s sister Langley Thunder take Rodin The younger sister of Chilliwack Chiefs forward Brandon Potomak is one of two players trying out for Canada’s national womens’ team this week. Potomak, an Aldergrove native, is in Blainville, QC, skating at the Centre d’Excellence Sports. She recently helped the national U-18 squad win silver at the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U-18 World Championship. Potomak was named the tourney’s top forward and MVP, leading all players in scoring with five goals and nine points in five games. She helped the team to gold at last year’s tournament in Budapest, Hungary. Potomak will play for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, taking place in Prince George in February. She currently plays with the Kelowna’s Pursuit of Excellence program. Potomak will be at the Feb. 7 Chilliwack Chiefs game (against the West Kelowna Warriors), dropping the puck for the ceremonial pre-game faceoff and signing autographs afterwards. See more at hockeycanada.ca

Chilliwack native Dawson Rodin was drafted by the Langley Thunder in last weekend’s BC Junior A Lacrose League draft. Rodin was selected in the sixth and final round, going 42nd overall. Heading into the draft, Rodin was listed among 20 prospects to watch by prognosticator Chris Fox, with the following scouting report appearing on the BCJALL website. “A big right hander that can shoot

hard and has heavy shot, he slashes through the middle to create space for himself and teammates,” Fox wrote. “He does need to see floor better for the open guy but intermediate will give him that.” Rodin is also a hockey netminder and appeared in one junior A game for the BCHL’s Powell River Kings in late October. Find more BCJALL info online at bcjall.com/

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The Canadian Football League’s 2014 most outstanding player was one of three B.C. Lions visiting Chilliwack Monday. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian was joined by wideout Courtney Taylor and offensive lineman Dean Valli. Together, they dropped by the A.D. Rundle and Chilliwack middle schools in support of the FortisBC Energy Champions, Be More Than a Bystander and Lions In The House programs. See bclions.com for more info. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Seven earn scholarships Each year, CMF sets aside up to $10,000 to be distributed. A selection committee formed from members of the CMF executive looks at candidates. “Having sat on the committee last year I can tell you there were several things we looked for,” said CMF’s Jenny Harvey. “We

looked for the best academic player, someone who has played CMF for a long time and has a definite plan on where he wants to go.” Duineveld fit the criteria the best. But with only seven total applications in hand, CMF was able to provide funding to everyone.

Chilliwack pro among British Columbia’s best through participation in PGA of BC seminars and tournaments, attendance at the PGA of BC Trade Show and other volunteer efforts. Stecyk finished 56th overall on the PDP Order of Merit list with

40 points. Find the full points list online at pgabc.org/pdp Sharing her time between the Chilliwack Golf Club and Surrey’s Northview Golf and Country Club, Stecyk is an associate instructor

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s the current student body president, Megan uses her infinite energy to make things happen in the school.

Last year she was actively involved in the school and won the Unsung Hero Award for demonstrating the greatest service to the school and community amongst the grade 11 students. Megan was also on the 2014 Chilliwack Senior Secondary Envirothon team, placing third in the BC Provincial Competition. Megan truly believes in the phrase service above self as she has been actively involved in her community for many years. Megan worked with her family on a fundraiser to sell tulips they grew with the proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation and the Chilliwack Hospice Society. In April 2014, Megan worked to sell daffodils with the proceeds going to the Cancer Foundation. When Megan was in grade 10 she started a magazine ‘We-Be’ with her sister to provide a positive outlet for teenagers. This magazine contains fashion, lifestyle and inspirational stories in it. Proceeds from the magazine go to local youth charities as well as an African charity to help teen mothers. Megan has a positive outlook on life that permeates in everything she does. Congratulations Megan!

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ailey is an amazing young woman who is an excellent organizer and has an exceptional work ethic. She is an inquisitive learner and effective leader who is well respected by her peers and teachers. Bailey is actively involved in Fine Arts at school, playing and singing in a number of bands. She is also a straight “A” student who has received numerous awards for academic standing and outstanding effort. She helps to develop the school’s culture by participating in school events and tirelessly volunteering for many school activities. Bailey is also an active community member, performing for many service clubs and fundraising events including the Rotary Book Sale, Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival, Salvation Army Food Drives to name a few. She has been a member of the 4H Club for 10 years and has used her leadership skills as Secretary, Vice-President and this coming year as President. Bailey has also been a Girl Guide for 12 years and a Junior Leader with a Sparks Unit for 3 of those years. And still Bailey manages to volunteer countless hours to the Promontory Elementary Community School Association. Congratulations Bailey on being selected December’s Leader of Tomorrow.

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imply put, Ashley is a superb example of how getting involved in your school and community enhances your school experience while helping others.

Ashley is an outstanding student earning strong marks with a challenging academic course load. She is a key member of the leadership class, best described as a “leader of leaders”. Her ability to attend to details ensures the school events she organizes run smoothly and are invariably successful. She has ably represented students in the School District Strategic Planning process and is currently organizing our student forum ensuring students have a voice at the school level. She volunteers in the community doing childcare at her church. She has also recently organized an afternoon of arts and crafts at Central Elementary and was involved in decorating at Heritage Village. An avid athlete, Ashley plays volleyball at school and community soccer. She is currently manager of the Senior Girls Basketball Team and a member of a provincial display team with Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastics. Congratulations Ashley on being selected our December Leader of Tomorrow.

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scholarships to seven players at a Midget Honors Ceremony Saturday. Thijs Duineveld was given $2,000. Cole Wood, Cullen Haughian, Michael Folland, Hunter Larocque, Thomas Heuser and Jaxon Harvey received $1,000 each.

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Trail and the Chiefs are always entertaining The last four times theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met the scores have been 13-5, 6-5 in overtime, 7-4 and last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8-7 in overtime, writes Jacob Bestebroer Early on in last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chilliwack Chiefs home game versus the Trail Smoke Eaters my broadcast partner Kraig Krause asked me what should have been an easy question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What can we expect to see in this game tonight?â&#x20AC;? My answer was something along the lines of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well I know

what I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect. Despite both teams ability to score goals I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see anywhere near the total amount of goals we saw last time Trail was here when the Chiefs won 13-5.â&#x20AC;? Two and a half hours later Chiefs forward Tipper Higgins scored in overtime to give the Chiefs an 8-7 win. Oops.

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These two teams face each other just twice a season, which is a shame. The last four times theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met, all Chiefs wins, the scores have been 13-5, 6-5 in overtime, 7-4 and last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8-7 in overtime. The total number of shots on goal in those four games was 311. These four games would look right at

home in 1985 but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen often anymore. They are fun to watch and I wish they happened more often. The race for playoff positioning in the Mainland division continues to be tight. Last weekend started with Langley in first. After Friday night the Chiefs were in first. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games moved Langley back on top. Sunday it was the Chiefs moving back to first after an overtime win in Cowichan. This could very well be the way it goes the

rest of the way. Prior to last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prince George in Langley game, the Chiefs held down first place with 56 points. Langley was just one point back. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still likely these two teams finish first and second but Prince George canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be written off just yet. A win last night in Langley and another win tonight in Chilliwack and they make it a three team race for first. If Prince George does go on a winning streak and finishes first that would likely

mean a Chilliwack versus Langley first round playoff series. The more likely scenario has the Chiefs facing either Prince George or Coquitlam in the first round. Which team would be the better match up for the Chiefs? Coquitlam has the top two scorers in the league in Corey Mackin and Brett Supinski. There is no doubt in my mind that Express coach Barr y Wolff would play them half the game or more in game one to try and steal home ice advan-

tage. They also have a goalie in Chris Tai that can steal games. Would you want that, or the travel schedule that comes with a series against Prince George? The right answer is, no matter who the Chiefs face in round one itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be tough. As I mentioned the Chiefs are home to Prince George tonight. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literacy Night and features the official start to the 2015 City Wide Literacy Challenge that takes place from Feb. 1-21 in Chilliwack. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net

Chilliwack Minor Hockey has five players involved in the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Midget A Scholarship Tournament. This is the 38th year for the tourney, which has four teams facing at various Lower Mainland arenas. Jacob Bates, Eddie Fitzgerald, Tyson Kirkness, Steven Klaassen and Kyle Esau (goalie) are playing for the FVC Flames, who beat the GVC Canucks 1-0 in their first game (Klaassen with the goal) and the GVC Avalanche 4-0 in their second game. They face the FVC Oilers tonight (Friday, 6 p.m.) in South Surrey, with the gold and bronze medal games Saturday.

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Concepts in Quebec: Canadian auto show season gets underway Montreal, Quebec – Le Salon Internaauto. Prices will be fixed closer to launch, tional de l’Auto de Montreal heralds later this year, but expect it to be compathe opening of the Canadian auto show rable to the current model and come in season, right on the heels of the “Big below $15,000. One “in Motor City (aka Detroit). While there were plenty of econo cars on This year, yours truly attended the preshow, like Detroit, other than the Mazda2 views for both auto extravaganzas and there was nothing new to see in that found optimism abounds in the industry, range. Green cars were in evidence in north and south of the border. Montreal but when the shows reach the As reported last week from Michigan, the west, you can expect to see many more Green cars Daddy of all Auto Shows showed a lot of cars for the eco-conscious drivers. were in evidence in high-end cars and new full size trucks. Montreal but when Montreal has a regional flavour with Four concept cars did turn heads… more exhibits that reflect that market’s the shows reach the Cadillac Elmiraj taste for smaller cars. west, you can expect You won’t see one on the road but the The latter clearly influenced the decision long two-door grand coupe concept will to see many more to unveil the new subcompact Mazda2 influence the near-future design of the here; a select group got the opportunity cars for the econext line of Cadillacs. The Elmiraj features to get up close and personal with the conscious drivers. a 4.5-litre twin turbocharged V8 delivmachine in an artist’s gallery across ering an estimated 500 hp. The engine Keith Morgan town. The next day, the all-new CX-3, takes the baseline technology from the updated Mazda6 and CX-5 joined it on Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 and expands it to the show stand. the classic performance format of a V8 engine. The new Mazda2 was coloured in what I call show-off Hyundai Intrado red and showed off its so-called KODO – Soul of Motion The same can be said of the thinking behind the – design style to its best. I first saw this handsome style, Hyundai Intrado, which is a concept crossover designed which gives the impression that the vehicle is moving to foreshadow a change design direction for the Korean even when stationary, at the Mazda6 launch in Paris manufacturer. It looks a little bit like an oversized Juke, a few years ago. Translating it into a smaller car is not the quirky Nissan product loved and hated seemingly in just a matter of shrinking the original but requires great equal measure. design skill and clearly, Mazda has that in abundance. The Intrado seems a bit more lovable and passersby In Canada, a 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine will indicated a similar looking production would in find power the Mazda2, and a choice of two transmissions favour among many. will be available – a six-speed manual and a six-speed

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Faith is a concept not exclusive to religion. The principle of faith is to believe in things that haven’t been seen. Then there is the loss of faith. Perhaps the lack of seeing, and the abundance of waiting, left other opinions to be formed in the waiting period. Lincoln is a brand in which many lost faith. Its association with lacklustre quality, the stigma that only individuals who are in the latter stages of life drive a Lincoln, and the fact that there is dwindling brand appeal, didn’t help its cause. In the last couple of years, the “Have faith in Lincoln restoration campaign” has been in full swing. With strong products, ones that appeal to both the

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DEANA WILKINS for achieving the honor of The MKC is the first vehicle to be designed from the ground up in a dedicated Lincoln studio. Estimated fuel consumption numbers come in at 12.9L/100km in the city and 9.2L/100km on the road. According to the trip computer, which I zeroed after picking the vehicle up, it said I was averaging 15.7L/100km. Yikes. I didn’t think I had that much of a lead foot, but I wasn’t driving the vehicle hard. And my daily routines consist of both city and highway driving. This figure wasn’t as impressive as I had hoped for. Aside from not-so-amazing fuel results, I was quite happy with the MKC’s cargo capacity. With the rear seats up, you’re looking at 712L. With the rear seats folded, there’s 1,505L to work with. It’s perfect for larger items like my road bike! I didn’t even have to take the front wheel off to fit it inside. Bonus. Then there are such features like the panoramic vista roof, the heated and cooled front seats, a THX audio system, and active park assist to make the vehicle even sweeter. Despite the plethora of options – there were $14,230

Aside from its aesthetics, the MKC does drive and handle very well. Based on the Ford Escape, this 5-passenger vehicle comes equipped with two different engines. The first is a 2.0L, EcoBoost 4-cylinder with 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Then there’s an optional 2.3L, EcoBoost 4-cylinder with a spirited 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. It’s then matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MKC, regardless of engine choice, comes with an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup. Whether at speed or crawling along in the city, the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) has been calibrated to give the driver enough feedback that it doesn’t feel lazy, but has enough resistance to make the commute a pleasant one. Combined with its suspension, which is an independent MacPherson strut-type up front and a fully independent multi-link with stabilizer bar around back, you have a recipe for an MKC that handles the turns with poise and confidence.

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In the last couple of years, the “Have faith in Lincoln restoration campaign” has been in full swing.

eyes and enthusiast, they’re coming back strong. But are these traits enough to bring a younger demographic into the fold? With the launch of its small, premium utility vehicle, the MKC, it’s certainly a huge stride in the right direction. It’s all-new for 2015 and starts at an MSRP of $39,940. The MKC is the first vehicle to be designed from the ground up in a dedicated Lincoln studio, and I think they’ve done a great job. From its classic and signature split wing grille, to its tight lines, to its overall form, I’m impressed. As you slip inside its spacious and inviting interior, you’ll notice the absence of a large gear selector near the centre console. That’s because it’s integrated into the stack and you operate it via the push of a button. While some have a very polarized opinion on this feature, I didn’t mind it at all. Yes, I reached for a gear selector that wasn’t there a few times and confused my passengers, but after a few times behind the wheel, it made sense why it was there. The centre stack has a streamlined-nature to it. The buttons and touch screen blend effortlessly. Of course, when the touch screen is off you can see all the fingerprints but a soft cloth fixes that!

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A work van with contemporary car looks The 2014 Nissan NV200 cargo van is a work van but you would never know it to look at it. Looks The NV200 has a very modern and European look

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tion for signage. The rear features large 40/60 split rear doors and again these are easy to open and close. In The Cab Much attention was given to designing the cab for

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functionality and comfort. The driver’s seat is a sixway adjustable with manual lumbar and armrest with vinyl wear patches sewn in which is a nice touch. The centre console acts like a mobile office with laptop/ hanging file folder storage, pen/pencil tray, CD holder, and dual cup holders. There is additional storage under the passenger seat in the form of a tray. In addition the passenger seat folds down to provide a worktop surface. AM/FM/CD with auxiliary input and two front door mounted speakers. There is an optional Nissan navigation system, Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, rear-view monitor, and telematics pre wiring so you can install GPS tracking to keep an eye on your fleet. There are 20 integrated cargo mounting points to attach shelving units so you don’t have to drill into the sheet metal. Floor mounted d-rings to help secure your load. Safety first Standard safety features include advanced airbag system, roof mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front occupant head protection, front seat mounted driver and passenger side impact air bags, vehicle dynamic control, and tire pressure monitoring system. Roadworthy I drove this vehicle downtown to pick up some parts and found it very easy to manouevre in busy traffic. The backup camera works very well and coupled with the side mirrors you can pretty much get into any tight area, with ease. Verdict Nissan has been involved in the work truck industry for a while now through products like the Titan and Frontier. With the addition of the NV, the NV200 and soon the NV200 electric vehicle, Nissan has become a force. Fleet managers and consumers all across the country are going to stand up and take notice.

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When one manufacturer comes out with a vehicle, you can be sure that the other manufacturers will match the equipment and price, almost to the dollar with their own products. There are exceptions to every rule and the Acura RDX is one of those exceptions. The value that this entrylevel premium SUV offers is so good, it is hard to find a vehicle that can compete on price, features and overall ease of use. Based on the hot-selling Honda CR-V, Acura takes what is good about that vehicle and transforms it into an Acura, full of luxury touches, more power and refinement that makes it the best value in the hyper competitive compact luxury SUV space. Looks With every great deal there is usually one area that lets down the overall package and in the case of the RDX it is exterior styling. The Acura grille is less intrusive than the previous model but it might be rather bland. Wheel sizes are kept to 18-inches, even the optional sport wheels are only 18-inches. The rest of the RDX is inoffensive but not striking either. The size and shape is perfect for most buyers look-

ing for a compact SUV, with large easy to use doors. The RDX is sold in only two trim levels; the base is $41,390, almost dollar-for-dollar the same starting price as all other small luxury SUVs. It is the optional Tech package that makes this a steal. Fully loaded, the RDX Tech is just $3000 more at $44,390. Inside Acura takes the CR-V’s selling points like a roomy cabin, flat rear floor, automatic folding rear seats and pumps up the features. The dash is nicely arranged with much higher trim and finish on the dash, doors and armrests. Standard features include heated leather seats, power moon roof, push button start and a multi angle rearview camera. The Tech package adds an 8-inch centre screen with voice activated navigation, a power tailgate, duel climate control and an upgraded stereo system, for just $3000 more. Try and find these features in one of the competitive German of Japanese vehicles for just over $44,000. It doesn’t exist. Acura and Honda are moving towards a two-screen centre console, the RDX is still sold with a single screen and this makes the operation much simpler. The new systems are eye catching but simplicity over

The size and shape is perfect for most buyers looking for a compact SUV. flash has a place. Drive With manufacturers racing to include smaller turbocharged engines with eight and nine speed automatics, the RDX is still sold with a trusty 3.5L V6 and a proven 6-speed automatic. Take notice, this might not be the case with the next model so buying this simpler RDX might be a good buy. The 273hp engine is very quick off the line; it cruises with ease and passes without hesitation. In real world highway and city driving the RDX returned 13L/100km just slightly worse than the 12L used in the CR-V. All wheel drive (AWD) comes

standard on all models but it is a simpler system than the previous model. The suspension is less aggressive than the past model too. This has all been done to produce a ride that will appeal to a wide range of buyers. In everyday driving, the laid-back approach is welcome but the powerful engine always makes the commute fun. Verdict Some good news, the rumour mill is grinding out potential new updates for the 2016 model year including a refreshed front end and interior tweaks. Stay tuned. As it stands, the RDX is a bargain in the small luxury SUV space but

this Acura model almost needs an edge because the brand doesn’t have the same badge-appeal as the German makers and even Lexus. This RDX competes in the luxury space but many potential buyers don’t perceive Acura to be true luxury, more premium than luxury. This is the same battle Lincoln is facing. If you are in the market for a fantastic, very well equipped small SUV with plenty of luxury touches then the RDX should be on your list. Get past the badge-appeal and find out for yourself what this vehicle has to offer. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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DICKINSON It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Wayne Gene Becker. Taken from us too soon, following a brief battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Patti, daughter, Jamie (Alex); grandchildren Daytan, Denilson, Tristan, Xavier, and sister Diane. Wayne was born April 20, 1952 at Chilliwack General Hospital where he would spend most of his life in the community he loved. Wayne acquired the family business in 1985 as Cascade Industrial Supply; he proudly built the business into Cascade Supply and Marine. He also created his piece of paradise on the Harrison River that was fondly referred to as “Wayne’s World” he also enjoyed fishing, golfing, weekly cards games, and becoming a fledgling snowbird to Palm Springs. Wayne treasured his family, many wonderful friends and will be forever remembered with that voice and great smile. If friends so desire donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, #150-686 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1G1. Please join us Saturday February 7, 1:00pm at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack. Reception will follow.

On January 26, 2015, Sheila passed away peacefully at the Chilliwack General Hospital with her three daughters by her side. Sheila was 89 years old. Sheila leaves to mourn her passing, her daughters, Lorraine (Paul) Des Roches , Marie Anne (Levi) Boudreau and Suzanne (Paul) Levy; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and her brother Charles (Helen) Layton. Sheila was predeceased by her loving husband, Emile and her sister Daphne Brown. In keeping with Sheila’s wishes, a funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8909 Mary Street, Chilliwack, BC. Cremation will follow. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements (604)792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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Jan 28, 1938 - Dec. 21, 2014 It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of our loved one, Emile. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Jean; daughters Tina and Sandra; grandchildren, Orie, Brandie and Stephanie. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was a very good and kind man and was always ready to help anyone. A celebration of life will be held on February 7th from 1-3:30pm at the Clubhouse, Promontory Lake Estates, 6001 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC.

Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Aunty and good friend, Marylou was suddenly and tragically taken from us on January 23, 2015. Mary-lou lived a simple life, growing up and spending most of her life in the Chilliwack River Valley. She was dedicated to her family and they always came first in her life. She will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club, 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements (604)792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Sherlock, Anne June 9, 1932 January 24, 2015

It is with deep sadness the Sherlock family announces the passing of their mother, Anne Sherlock, early in the morning of January 24th, 2015, in her 83rd year. Mom faced an insurmountable foe, but did fight a brave fight with cancer. Mom was born and raised in Nelson, BC in a large family of 7 sisters and 1 brother. In the mid 1950’s married Dad and moved to various places throughout BC before settling in Agassiz in the early 1960’s. Most will remember Mom as the Director’s secretary at the Agassiz Research Station for the last 20 years before her retirement. Since retiring, Mom’s most avid interests were her gardening, growing almost everything from seed or shoot, and spending many hours transplanting and watching things grow. She loved all the birds and tiny woodland creatures that came to live in her yard with her, especially the squirrels and jays. Her whole life focussed on her yard, her children and her grand/greatgrand children. Anne was preceased by both her parents and several of her sisters and her brother. Our dad passed 8 weeks before her. Left to mourn and carry on are her children Brent, Kim, Jason and Karan. Mom had 6 grandchildren: Trevor, Nicki, Jake, Erik, Jylece and Kaydana. She also had 1 great-granddaughter, Jordana. No service at this time by request, however a celebration of life to follow: TBA. If you wish to leave condolences please consider the on-line option @ www.hendersonsfunerals com. Kim and Karan wish to extend their sincere heartfelt thanks for the entire nursing staff and palliative team @ 4th Floor, Chilliwack General Hospital, as well as unspeakable gratitude for those who work and administer @ Cascade’s Hospice. “Rest easy sweet mama…. We are all o.k….. be without pain now.” Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements (604)792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

Shirley, beloved wife and partner of Brian, after 44 years of fun and happiness, passed away on January 25, 2015. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 29, 1929 to parents, Roland and Violet Havard. This was just prior to the onset of the Depression and when she was seven her parents moved west to Vancouver then on to Fort Langley. They settled in her beloved Langley Prairie several years later. Shirley had two brothers, Ronald and Gerald. Shirley left Langley High School at 16 to attend art school in Vancouver for two years. She became engaged and married her first husband Clare at 19 and over the years had five great children. In 1966, she started working at the new Woodward’s Guildford store where she would meet her second husband, Brian. At the end of 1970, Brian returned to England to work at a College training Merchant Navy Officers and in February 1971, Shirley joined him there, commencing a 44 years of fun, laughter and togetherness. Whilst in England, she spent many hours on the River Thames in various small boats. She has been under every bridge on the river, from Dartford to Teddington Weir. Returning to Canada in 1980, Brian and Shirley moved to Chilliwack where she found work at Furniture World as a design consultant. She retired in 1994 and thus began a very active retirement. Travelling quite widely in the beloved “Beetle” camper van, then more sedately on ocean cruises of which there were a dozen combined with several trips back to England. Shirley will be sorely missed and much loved by husband, Brian; her brother, Ronald (Jean), of Ithaca, NY; her children, Sharon (Danny), Janet (Kenneth), Jeannie (Grant), Bruce (Beth) and Brian. Also missing Shirley are her grandchildren, Chad, Candice, Colleen, Jarence, Kaylyn, Jessica, Steven, Amanda and Kristopher and her seven great grandchildren; her cousin, Michael (Jean) of Gravesend, England and two nieces and a nephew in Victoria, BC. Our gratitude as a family goes to the members of the BC Ambulance Service who tried their hardest, the members of Chilliwack Fire Department who assisted, Constable D. Padgett of the RCMP, Robert of RCMP Victims Services and Kamal Khan of the BC Coroner’s Service for their kindness and consideration. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack, BC with Rev. Fred Gehrs officiating. 1/15F_DO30

Becker Wayne, Gene

Doyon, Sheila Lorraine

Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements 604-792-9344 • www.hendersonsfunerals.com

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sharon Ruth Johnston at the age of 70. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 49 years, Norm, her sister Gladys Tagle, daughter Kristi (Paul), sons Brad (Jen) & Kerry (Sarah), grandchildren Mikaela, Maddi, Makenzi, Jack, Carter, Marley, Mason, Dallas, & Lyla, a large extended family, and many close and caring friends. Sharon was born in Pine River, Manitoba, and after initially moving to Vernon, B.C., her parents Mike & Anne Urban moved the family to Chilliwack in 1957. It was at Chilliwack Senior Secondary that she would meet her future husband and soulmate, Norm, and they would both go on to University and ultimately return to Chilliwack to enter the teaching profession. Sharon taught at a few elementary schools in Chilliwack, eventually settling in at Vedder Elementary School for the long term, where she would end up teaching for over 25 years. Her love of books and reading was evident through her time as a Teacher-Librarian at Vedder, and many of her grandchildren will have fond memories of being taught to read by “Grandma”. She loved to read to her grandchildren and is a big reason for their love of reading and books. Sharon retired in 2002 to join husband Norm and begin the adventurous phase of retirement by his side. Sharon & Norm thoroughly enjoyed their retirement, and Sharon, by her own admission, completed her “bucket list” with wonderful trips to places like Africa, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and the British Isles, to name a few, often with sister Gladys and/or hubby Norm by her side. She took great joy in seeing the world and, always the thoughtful Mom & Grandma, loved to bring home gifts and souvenirs of her travels to her kids and grandkids, which included hauling back bottles of beer in her suitcase for her boys! It was always apparent in her travels that wherever she was in the world, her thoughts were often with her family back home. Every summer or fall, when she wasn’t travelling the world, Sharon & Norm would take their 5th wheel to Cannon Beach, Oregon, on their annual trip with friends, where she would enjoy one of her favourite places in the world. Sharon loved to walk the beach and look out at the water, enjoying the peace and serenity that it offered while in the company of her closest friends. One of Sharon’s other favourite spots was Adams Lake – the family cabin that she and Norm built almost 10 years ago had become her Spring & Summer sanctuary, and they so looked forward to family & friends coming up to visit their “summer home” on the lake. Family was so important to Sharon – she lived for family gatherings, formal or informal – whether it was a casual afternoon by the pool with her kids & grandkids, or a formal holiday or birthday dinner. Sharon loved to laugh, which is one of the reasons she loved these gatherings, as she knew she would be enjoying the zany antics, crazy stories, and hilarious comments of family members and friends. The tremendous memories of her infectious laugh are something we will all cherish forever. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 21st at 2 pm, at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn in Chilliwack.

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Stó:lô Nation

Requires the services of a

FULL-TIME

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE Gospel Hymns

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&Christ Centered

Local Industrial Laundry

Sermons

Full-time position

Sunday Worship & Sunday School •10:00 a.m.

46510 1st Ave., Chilliwack Children’s Programs Available www.firstave.org

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ENNONITE HURCH 604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Pastor: Rob Brown

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

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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

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

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

New Life

Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road

Sunday Services

8:00 am BCP Holy Communion Service 10:15 am BAS Family Service & Eucharist

46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young

604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

Worship & Sunday School 11:00 am 604-792-7299 The Friendly Place 46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd) Chilliwack B.C. www.mtshannonunited.ca

Verily, God hath made it incumbent upon every soul to deliver His Cause according to his ability. Thus hath the command been recorded by the finger of might and power upon the Tablet of majesty and greatness.

-Bahà’u’llàh

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For More Information Call

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

604-703-1863

sardis

community church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:30 a.m.

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

Chilliwack Community Church Sunday Service: 10:00 am

46420 Brooks Ave.

604-792-0311

St. JJohn’s

S d Services: Sunday S i 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM NOW OFFERING: Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care.

46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis

604-858-2229

www.stjohnsardis.ca

604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com

Where All Are Welcome!

Morning Worship at 10:30 am Rev. Heather Anderson

Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com

BAPTIST CHURCH

WEEKDAY MASS 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY SUNDAY

8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

604-795-5725

stmarysparish.ca

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30 p.m. 9340 Windsor St.

Sunday School - 9:15 am

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church

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

Coordinator

Promontory Heights Elementary Community School Association is looking for a new Community School Coordinator. Competitive wages. 35 hrs/week with some flexibility. Details at phecsa.ca/jobs and email resumes to jobs@phecsa.ca by Feb 13.

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am 6800 Pioneer Avenue

Stó:lō Nation Requires the services of a QUALIFIED

PROGRAM OFFICER For the

Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link

14 F/T Farm workers req’d for Jit Bains Farms in East Abbotsford. 40 Hours/week until Dec 15th, 2015. No exp needed, but heavy lifting is required. Duties will incl; planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and loading field vegetables. Wages $10.49/hr. Email resumes to:

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

bainsinternational@hotmail.com

Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel 1/15F_SN30

LIVE IN Apartment Manager needed for brand new luxury building in great Chilliwack location (next to hospital) Applicants must have good communication skills, be familiar with RTA (residential tenancy act), collect rent, administrative skills required, and some housekeeping duties. Ready for occupancy May 2015. Please send your resume to the Chilliwack Progress, box 668, 45860 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack

Glenwood Care Centre located in Agassiz, BC is seeking a Recreation Therapist to lead integrated resident-centred programming. Qualified candidates who enjoy working with a team are encouraged to apply. Please fax your resume to 604.796.3844 or email to mgregoire@valleycare.info Only eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview.

604-795-7700

Chilliwack Campus

New West 604.522.4900

Recreation Therapist

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Celebration Service Celebration Service - 10:30 am Sanctuary & Video Cafe Main House & Video Cafe

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

FARM WORKERS

Anglican Church

45625 South Sumas Rd. www.sardiscommunitychurch.com

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

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

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

CLEANERS required for early morning shift in Chilliwack. Please call 604-803-7144 or 604-970-7163.

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am

HELP WANTED

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

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

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 $14.17 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.

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SECURITY GUARD, PT, must have cell phone, computer skills, exc. communication skills and be able to deal with public. In charge of monitoring fob/security system, on site pump system and other nightly security tasks to be discussed at interview. Must have valid security license. Email resume and references to: stratatatech@shawcable.com or mail to: 9401 Cook St. Chwk, BC, V2P 4J5

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Group practice in Sardis looking for mat leave hygienists, 2-4 days per week starting February or March. Please fax resume to: 604-858-0819 or email: vdgmanager@shaw.ca

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Fax resume to: 604-850-3554

RESORT STAFF Powder King Mountain Resort located two hours north of Prince George in the famous Pine Pass, is looking for workers to help us for the next three months of operation. General help including kitchen staff, dishwasher, ski shop assistant and lift attendant’s are offered to come have fun in a winter playground. Staff accommodations available. No special equipment or experience necessary, just looking for great fun people to join our team!

Please send resume to: powderhound@powderking.com or fax: 250-984-7507 or call: 1-866-769-5464

Quit snowboarding on X-Box and actually go snowboarding!

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INSURANCE

SR. COMMERCIAL Marketing Underwriter, $80-100K+, 604-7273141, search@zealotsconsulting.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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CLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on experience. 604-819-9447 the.treeguy@hotmail.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

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

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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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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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Facing foreclosure? Government debts? Worried about garnishees?

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HELP WANTED

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. BBB. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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.

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Boundaries

HELP WANTED

RUBBISH REMOVAL

STAFFORDSHIRE bull terrier, P.B. CKC reg’d. Staffies, only 6 left. Call Candace 604-780-4771.

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

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551 •

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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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~

POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706

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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

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

(778)378-6683

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

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

MISC. WANTED

Music Entertainment Collector looking for material related to music concert shows that took place in and around Chilliwack mainly in the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s venue. Ag hall, Evergreen, Chwk fairgrounds, Cultus Lake Pavilion, legion & Elks halls Chwk Colliseum, etc. Mainly Bobby Curtola at the Cultus Lake Pavilion. Other performances such as Roy Orbison, Bob Luman, Conway Twitty, Jimmy Rodgers, Buddy Knox, Wilf Carter & Everly Brothers. Any concert posters or any material related to events would be considered. Email: nady50@shaw.ca

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

We Service all Makes

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.

Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

VACUUMS

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!

(604)792-8055/854-8055

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

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

477

PETS

CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, long hair, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $400. Call (604)794-7347

GARAGE SALES 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.

Cultus Lake

4445 Parmenter Rd Corner of Columbia Vly Hwy (before Lakeshore Dr)

Moving Sale

Jan. 31 & Feb 1 8am - 3pm 556

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

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

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REAL ESTATE

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME REPAIRS

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

jwihnan@hotmail.com 33781 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy. Administrators of Consumer Proposals.

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

PETS

FARM SERVICES

Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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www.wihnan.ca (604)859-5585

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Collectors Calling?

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PLP CUSTOM farm work. Blueberry and Raspberry hilling using GPS RTK technology for precision straight rows - Farm Status, Plowing, Discing, Sawdust spreading. PH: 604-835-5000

GARAGE Experts - Quality flooring, cabinets and storage solutions professionally installed. Free estimate. Call 604-256-5693. Get the garage you’ve been dreaming of. www.garageexperts.com

Facing a Bleak New Year?

1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Beneﬁts. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

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

OUR COMPANY OFFERS:

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

MIND BODY SPIRIT

HOME CARE

Experienced, Reliable Home Support Worker available, Weekly/Biweekly - Cleaning, Groceries etc. Reasonable rates - Good references Call: 604-793-0017

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

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

Collection of model cars, 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s,50’s, 60’s & 70’s and shelving for display ‘76 cars and trucks. $2500 obo. (604)792-6851

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MISC. FOR SALE

636

MORTGAGES

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RETIRING FOR SALE: • 12 Cables - 100’ & 50’ • Electric Hand Tools • Work box - Steel on Wheels • First Aid Equipment • Pallet Jack • Propane Heater • New GE Front Load Washer Other Construction smaller tools. Call Graham, 604-853-4006 .

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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Enjoy the Excitement of Village Living

HELP WANTED

# of Papers

CHILLIWACK

Stó:lō Nation

903-16 Bluestone, Eagle, Falcon, Hillcrest, Mat Park, Stonegate, Swallow

Requires the services of a QUALIFIED

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903-17 Chartwell Dr.

903-20 Imperial, Kenswood, Timberline

(1)Early Childhood Educator & (1) Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator For the

Garrison Village Rentals

Located in Chilliwack

• Corner of Garrison Blvd. and Keith Wilson Rd. EXECUTIVE STYLE SUITES • 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS + DEN STUDIO + 1 BEDROOMS

Stó:lõ Nation Central Daycare

SARDIS 920-14 Dorell, Elwood, Maitland, Paige, Rochester, Spruce 921-02 Beaufort, Currie, Higginson, Ivy, School

923-12 Markel Dr., Valleyview Rd.

604-702-5558

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45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

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924-28 Watson Rd.

For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link

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:lō Nation HR Personnel

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• On-site manager • Camera surveillance • Adult oriented • Secure underground parking • In-suite laundry with washer/dryer

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

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

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REFERENCES REQUIRED • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 604-791-1910 www.garrisonrentals.ca

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TOWNHOUSES

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Sardis/Garrison, 3 bdrm, rec room, 2.5 bath, open kitchen with raised island/eating bar, lots of natural light, 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, covered deck & patio, walk to shopping, schools & river. For more info email: harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

750

Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m

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Chilliwack

46030 Princess Ave. Large 1/4 acre lot with 2252 sq/ft 3 bdrm home on a quiet street with central location. Asking $239,000. Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty 604-467-8881

4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s. Avail. March 1

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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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Safe & Secure Studio or One Bedroom, freshly painted, new floors, fully renovated. Large one bedroom & studio. Excellent central location. Parking, balcony, elevator, non-smoking. Large in-suite storage. Adult only. Heritage Square Apartments, corner of Main & Spadina.

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Seniors’ Apartments

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

SUITES, UPPER

830

MOTORCYCLES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 -$600/m. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604) 791-2803 lv mess taylor place

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. 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.

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428

T. Marlowe Manor

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

(604)858-9832

The Scrapper

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.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES pick a part

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Cedar Apartments

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

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

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Please Call Mary

1.877.409.9874

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

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

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 mature adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $750/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655

715

736

2006 Pontiac Torrent Whistler Blackcomb edition, 3.6 l V6, auto, leather power heated seats, p.sunroof, p.w., a/c, p.mirrors, ABS, cruise, alloy wheels, roof rack, running boards, black, 150,000km. $8500. Call or text 604-795-0639

851

TRUCKS & VANS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 9503 Robson St. lower 2 bdrm, $750/m, 4 appl., patio, good cond. avail. March 1, pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987

TRUCKS & VANS

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

TRANSPORTATION

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

RENTALS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CHILLIWACK, 3 Bdrm, upper part of duplex. Bright, clean, fresh paint, own carport, quiet residential ste. NP/NS, ref’s req’d. $1200 incl utils. Avail now. 1 (604)940-0419 aft 6pm

Fresh and clean 1 Bdrm.............$600/m

NEW LISTING

845

TRANSPORTATION

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

includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974

CHILLIWACK/SARDIS

SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+ Feb 1 Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337

Bole Apartments

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

Promontory. 1900sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p, sundeck, single car garage, cat ok, n/s, avail. mar 1. Landlord in bsmt suite. $1450/m + util. (604)858-6067

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.

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

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

739

AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM condo, Responsible tenants, n/s, n/p. Ref Req. $750/m + DD (604)797-4473

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

LANAI Apartments

745

9462 Cook St.

ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $650/mo. (604)795-0397

Certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

747

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.

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

1 bdrm available now! $675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

WE CATER TO SENIORS!

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

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

Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $850/m. Avail. now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734

749

STORAGE

BUSINESS STORAGE - 45’ Steel Container on a lot - for rent in Chilliwack. Call (604)793-5909

CHILLIWACK. Bachelor and 1 bdrm, $520 & $580/m; Ref’s required, available mar 1. Call (604)703-9076 royal oak

HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack Rentals MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368) HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

Spectra Energy is revising their current Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMP) under British Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulations. Under these regulations our plans are required to be revised every five years. The purpose of this revision is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and invasive weed control by utilizing the most current integrated pest management techniques along Spectra Energy’s pipeline right-of-ways, facilities and related infrastructure. These IPMPs will cover various activities within the following regional districts and associated communities: Peace River, Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, ThompsonNicola, and Fraser Valley, including the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Under these newly developed integrated pest management plans, the following selective methods are proposed and may be used alone or in combination, depending on particular local circumstances: • Integrated vegetation control measures that include mechanical, manual, cultural, prevention, biological and herbicide. • Trade names of herbicides that may be included as part of these integrated pest management plans: Vantage XRT, Roundup, Vision Max, Sightline, Clearview, Milestone, Arsenal, Navius VM, Escort, Tordon 22K, Tordon 101, Garlon XRT, Vanquish, Overdrive, Banvel, Telar, 2,4-D amine, MCPA, Karmex, Truvist, Esplanade SC, Transline, Lontrel 360 and Chontrol Peat Paste. • Active ingredients in these products are: Aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, diflunfenzopyr, MCPA, Picloram, 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Triclopyr, Dicamba, Diuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Indaziflam, Imazapyr, Clopyralid, Glyphosate and Chondrostereum purpureum which is a biological natural-occurring fungus used to inhibit regrowth when applied to cut stumps. The proposed effective date for these IPMPs for Spectra Energy’s BC Pipeline, Field Services and Midstream business units is June 15, 2015 to June 14, 2020. Diagrams, maps and the IPMP documents are available and may be viewed by contacting the appropriate office and contact person below: • Dan Tisseur, Spectra Energy, 3985 - 22nd Ave. Prince George BC, V2N 1B7, 250-960-2034 • Angus Dickie, Spectra Energy, Mile 301 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, 250-233-6385

HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

02/14W_HL5

736

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

Any person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of these two IPMPs may send copies of the information to the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Access Mini-Storage Ltd. Notice is hereby given to: Michael Dennis Hieu Luong Ayla White That household goods, furnishings & personal effects located at 45648 Storey Ave Chilliwack BC, V2R 4E6, will be disposed of accordingly on Saturday, February 7, 2015 unless their account is settled in full prior to this date. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Access Mini-Storage Ltd. (604) 824-0030.

Samantha June Nelles This is your official notice that at 9:30am on February 11, 2015 at Chilliwack Courthouse at 46085 Yale Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, the Director of Child, Family and Community Services will make an application to pursuant to section 41(1)(b) of the Child, Family and Community Services Act in connection with your child Kail Wesley Karter Heron (DOB 29/04/09). If Samantha June Nelles does not attend court on February 11, 2015, an order may be made in her absence.

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STK# 12967

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NOW

22,585

23,350

Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4

STK# 13110

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4

Heated front seats, Remote start system, Trailer tow group

WAS $25,715

WAS $28,100

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WAS $43,745

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NOW

32,800

STK# 12556

WAS $47,430

NOW

35,500

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 JEEP PATRIOT

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

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

SPORT 4x4

STK# 12954

STK# 12852

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OVERLAND

NOW

21,990

56,239

STK# 12419

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WAS $66,760

NOW

Jeep Grand Cherokee

NOW

59,400

Dodge Charger SRT8 RWD

STK# 12446

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

WAS $59,785

NOW

51,390

Dodge Charger

SRT8 Super Bee

STK# 12851

5-Spd Auto Trans, 6.4L HEMI Engine, Steering Wheel Mounted Shift Control

WAS $56,241

NOW

47,700

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 Ram 1500 ST 4x2

ChryslerTown&Country Touring L

140.5" WB

STK# 12914

Keyless Enter-N-Go, Power Sunroof, 6-Spd Auto Trans

WAS $32,175

WAS $57,132

NOW

19,895

38,990

2014

STK# 12979

Dodge GrandCAravan

Crew Full Load

STK# 12769

RAM Promaster

STK# 12315

WAS $48,152

32,275

SPORT

STK# 12800

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

Uconnect Nav, Single DVD Entertainment, 6-Spd Auto Trans

NOW

Jeep Cherokee WAS $27,740

WAS $42,815

NOW

34,840

NOW

23,400

2014

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