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One man dead after RCMP respond to dog stabbing The Independent Investigations Office of BC has been called in after a Chilliwack man died following a violent encounter with RCMP Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to an upstairs suite in the 9700 block of Oak Street just after 4 p.m. after reports a man had stabbed a dog and was “freaking out.” While attempting to arrest the man a struggle broke out and a “conducted energy weapon” was used to subdue him, police say. Paramedics, who were staged nearby, were called in when the male became unresponsive. Firefighters were also called in to assist. The male, who had an extensive criminal record, was eventually taken to Chilliwack hospital, with first responders performing CPR. He was later pronounced dead. One officer was also injured during the incident, confirmed RCMP Insp. Ed Boettcher. He was taken to hospital, treated and released. The dog, meanwhile, was taken to a veterinarian for treatment. The incident is now considered “a police in-custody death,” said Boettcher, and the IIO BC has jurisdiction. Anyone with information or may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the IIO.
A man is removed from the upstairs residence of a house on Oak Street after a dog was allegedly stabbed shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
IMW lays off some of its Chilliwack workforce The Progress Layoffs announced this week at IMW Industries of Chilliwack are a result of cyclical “fluctuations” in manufacturing and weak global markets. Staff cuts to the local workforce at IMW were confirmed by IMW’s parent company, Clean Energy Fuels. But the corporate spokesperson did not put an exact figure to the number of jobs lost in Chilliwack, in a brief statement sent to The Progress Thursday. “The recent layoffs at IMW are due to a combination of cyclical
manufacturing fluctuations as well as weakness in a few global markets. “We continue to be pleased with the growing demand for IMW’s superior compressors, technology and equipment around the world,” wrote a Clean Energy Fuels spokesperson in an emailed statement. IMW is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels, manufacturing gas compressors, dispensers, storage systems, and control systems from their facility on Progress Way. The CNG fuel systems are designed for public, truck and fleet fuelling stations and more. IMW has become a global superstar of cleaner energy equipment,
having risen steadily to prominence on the export front over the years with its array of CNG fuelling equipment and compressors. That meant building a highly skilled workforce in Chilliwack over the years in tandem with the steady growth of the clean energy sector, which has created spinoffs and other benefits to the local Chilliwack community. City of Chilliwack, and CEPCO officials have shown support and pride in IMW’s steady growth as a local manufacturer. “Of course it’s disappointing any time a Chilliwack company is forced to lay off any of its employees,”
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Still too many young drivers dying, says coroner Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C.’s chief coroner has called on the B.C. government to look for ways to strengthen its graduated licensing system for young drivers and consider a pilot project of electronic speed enforcement in high-risk areas to reduce the number of young people who die in car crashes. The B.C. Coroners’ Service reviewed all 106 deaths of young drivers between 2004 and 2013, finding that speed, impairment or lack of seatbelt use were contributing factors in most cases. While the death rate for drivers aged 16
to 18 has declined by two thirds since 2008, it remains the leading cause of death for the age group, with teenage boys aged 17 and 18 at greatest risk of death or injury. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the government has no intention of returning to photo radar for speed enforcement, but she will examine the recommendation to test a “speed on green” function for intersection cameras that could identify excessive speeding in areas of high accident risk. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the last review of B.C.’s stricter licence system for new drivers showed a 28 per cent reduction
in crashes involving young drivers, but that was in 2006. “It hasn’t been reviewed since, so I think it’s a very practical suggestion on the part of the coroner’s office to take a look at the program and see if there are some means to further strengthen it,” Stone said. The coroners’ analysis showed 68 of 106 drivers were at the “novice” stage when they died. Of those, 18 had consumed alcohol and seven were driving with too many passengers who were not family members, and without a supervisor. There were 14 deaths of young drivers with a learner’s licence, the first stage of the graduated
system. Of those, 11 were driving with no supervisor, 10 had consumed alcohol, three were driving during restricted hours and two had more than one non-supervisor passenger in the vehicle. Distraction by mobile phone use was found to be a factor in only one case. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said better data collection on accidents would help understand the risks. In many of the cases reviewed, the posted speed limit at the scene was not recorded, and the number of drivers who took driving lessons other than the ICBC-approved course was also not known.
Ode to the flag Sunday on the beach Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Cultus Lake artist Max Newhouse is extremely passionate about the Canadian flag. He is over-the-top and gushingly positive about the maple leaf design, its perfection, and organic Canadian symbolism. To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the flag to the very day, he is hosting a one-day art show on Cultus Lake beach on Feb. 15. Newhouse will be unpacking a compelling series of leaf-related artwork he’s had in storage for 40 years. And he is dedicating the entire show to the unsung hero of this tale: the graphic artist who completed the maple leaf design, Jacques St-Cyr. “I’m very passionate about the flag,” Newhouse tells The Progress. “It’s who I am. I’m over the top about a few things in life, and this is one of them. “I love my flag. I just think it’s so beautiful, probably the most beautiful flag in the world.” He’s taken his single-leaf inspired acrylic paintings and watercolours out of the crawlspace, and is ready to put on a unique art show, Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag. “There is no other flag in the world that you could apply this artistic twist of the four seasons to,” he said. It’s a one-time chance for Chilliwackians to see the iconic maple leaf in a whole new light. The paint is applied in minimal way. There are no visible brush strokes. He even registered the copyright of the design with the help of a lawyer back in the day. “It’s not trying to be expressive. It’s more like a piece of poetry than a painting.” The budding artist was just 17 when he saw the image of the
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new Canadian flag for the very first time. An image of the beautiful maple leaf jumped out at him from a printed page in his daily newspaper. It was the first time he ever set eyes on St. Cyr’s strikingly lovely maple leaf design. Ten years later he had the creative epiphany to do a series of treatments on the maple leaf, with the first capturing spring as a tender baby maple leaf. “I was on a bus going to work,” he remembered. “It just occurred to me what a great idea.” The idea was depicting the soon-to-be iconic maple leaf differently in each of the four seasons, “as a living flag.” It wasn’t like the art he was
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him was like a dream.” But over the years Newhouse forgot his name, and was searching for St-Cyr, ever since. Newhouse tried to track him down, but found out St-Cyr had passed away in 1997 in a recent magazine article. So he feels compelled to mount his show and dedicate it to the graphic artist St-Cyr’s memory. “It’s something I have to do.” Newhouse has loved the flag since the beginning, and is very patriotic. He’s tends to be a little sentimental about his country. “Every time they sing O Canada I cry,” he admitted. He was drawn to creating art from a young age, and his work
An online donation campaign has been started for one of the men injured in a car accident on Evans Road Feb. 3. RCMP say Dyllan Egilson’s car was struck when another driver crossed the centre line. Egilson was airlifted to hospital with ‘critical, life-threatening injuries.” He has undergone surgery and remains in hospital. A friend has created a GoFundMe account called Dyllan’s Recovery Fund. He is at Royal Columbian with extensive injuries, and the money raised is hoped to help him once he gets home. “It will be a long road to recovery for Dyllan,” the account creator, Corey Desormeaux, wrote. “These donations, along with prayers and positive vibes will help Dyllan and his family in this time of need.” To date, $1,360 has been raised from friends, family and anonymous donors toward the goal of $5,000. Egilson’s friends have also set up a fundraising event at British Empire Foods for Sunday, Feb. 15. That event will include a silent auction, and proceeds from food sales is going toward the GoFundMe account. The account is accessible at www. gofundme.com/loaqjw/
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Local scout troops looking to bolster their number The Progress A Chilliwack scouting group that’s been whittled down in numbers is hoping to spark new interest in its membership and find a few new volunteers. The 6th Chilliwack United Scout Group has been around for more than 50 years, said Fraser Cheam area commissioner Janet Hutchinson. But interest in the club has waned to a point where there aren’t enough leaders to keep the group fully functioning. They’ll be holding a fun information night Feb. 16 to drum up some excitement, meet potential volunteer leaders and show kids the ropes. While the group is small now, Hutchinson can see it growing to the popularity it once had. Of the 12 groups in the Fraser Cheam area, the 6th Chilliwack is only one not bursting at the seams. “It’s a small but enthusiastic troop of scouts, girls and boys age 11 -14,” she said. “They are a great group and do a lot of fun, adventurous things.” They need adults who are eager to work with the kids, giving them guidance as they create their own adventures.
“A good quality leader is someone who enjoys ventures with youth,” Hutchinson said. “It’s about helping children lead themselves.” In Scouts Canada, the scouts themselves choose their own adventures. The leaders are there to provide the framework for those adventures. Ever y scout group is a little bit different, Hutchinson said, and although many of the activities associated with the club are outdoor-related she assures that a background in outdoor living is not necessary. “If the kids want to go snowshoeing, the leader would help them figure out how to do that,” she said. “How to get shoes, where to go, and to talk about how it went afterward.” While the current group of kids involved are at the scout level, they are hoping to start a Beaver Scout Colony (ages five to seven), a Cub Scout Pack (ages eight to 10) and a Venture Scout Company, (ages 14 to 17). The more adult volunteer leaders there are, the better. “Can you imagine taking your daughter for her first canoe ride, supporting a child tr ying wall climbing, helping children build an owl nest box or watching the stars at camp with
a group of excited boys and girls? Taking teenagers winter camping?” she asked. “Adult volunteers help the youth organize fun, active and safe adventures.” Hutchinson explained that there is plenty of training provided, and while that training is taking place, experienced leaders from Scouts Canada will step in and lead the group. And once the training is done, those senior leaders are on hand for advice and support. The 6th Chilliwack Scout Group is located downtown Chilliwack. The first thing to know is that Scouts is open for boys, girls and young adults, aged five to 26. “It’s been co-ed for over 20 years,” she said. It’s also an affordable time to sign up and give it a try. Once February rolls around, registration rates are high price. They’ll be holding an information night to see what sort of interest they can drum up. That will be held on Monday , Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Chilliwack United Church Hall on Yale Rd. There will be activities set up for the kids to try, offering a chance to see if Scouts is the right organization for them.
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It was just about a year ago that B.C. had to deal with an outbreak of measles, with about 100 cases popping up in the Fraser Valley, and a few more scattered around the province. Though it’s still a common disease in many areas of the Third World, the once common childhood ailment is rarely seen in Canada these days. There is one reason for that: Vaccinations. Complications from measles include ear or respiratory infections like pneumonia, and in extreme cases, brain inflammation, blindness and deafness or, rarely, death. Measles accounted for 500,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2000. Mass immunizations have drastically reduced that figure. By 2012, the number of measles deaths had been reduced by 80 per cent. But the number of children that are being vaccinated is shrinking — many parents willing to risk their children’s health, and that of others, by refusing to have their kids vaccinated. More than 15 years ago, a British doctor, Andrew Wakefield, suggested the measles vaccine, long proven safe, might cause autism. His study has long since been found not only inaccurate, but fraudulent. Yet, with the help of the Internet, the scare has been perpetuated and more. Experts are concerned that people who refuse one vaccine may be spurning others, setting communities up for outbreaks of other dangerous diseases that are slower to propagate like diphtheria and whooping cough. The typical course for common measles, especially with modern medicines, is relatively mild. But why put your child through even that, and put others at risk, for misplaced fear of a simple vaccination? People may want to rely on the advice of doctors and other reliable sources rather than misplaced faith in the veracity of the Internet. Remember, you don’t have to be an expert in anything to set up a website. ~ Black Press
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Supreme Court decision: ‘compassionate common sense’ Last week’s Supreme Court of Canada decision to overturn the ban on physician-assisted dying was a long (and thoughtful) time in coming. The Court stated that “The trial judge found that the prohibition against physician-assisted dying violates the s.7 rights of competent adults who are suffering intolerably as a result of a grievous and irremediable medical condition and concluded that this infringement is not justified under s. 1 of the Charter. She declared the prohibition unconstitutional, (and) granted a one-year suspension of invalidity.” The case was brought to the Supreme Court by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association on behalf of two women who have died since the legal battle started. Kay Carter and Gloria Taylor both had degenerative diseases and wanted the right to have a doctor help
them die. And so they should. There is no doubt that moving forward with new legislation will be exercised with caution. The one-year suspension is for the federal and provincial governments to enact policy that embraces the decision of the Supreme Court. If they don’t, the Margaret Supreme Court’s EVANS decision stands. There was no doubt this decision would trigger extremes of opinion but it is a game changer for those who are facing intolerable medical conditions yet who are competent and able to make independent decisions on their future. The Canadian Medical Association immediately posi-
tioned itself to play a major role in crafting new laws. They knew many doctors were on board. In a 2014 survey of 5,000 CMA members, 45 per cent favoured legalizing physician-assisted death and 27 per cent said they would likely participate if the act is legalized. Late last summer, Ipsos Reid was commissioned by Dying with Dignity Canada to assess public support for doctor assisted dying. They surveyed over 2,500 Canadians and found that 84 per cent of people agreed that “A doctor should be able to help someone end their life if the person is a competent adult who is terminally ill, suffering unbearably and repeatedly asks for assistance to die.” According to the executive summary on the charity’s website, there were high levels of support from both religious and non-religious participants. In total, 80 per
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mer to allow for assisted death in certain circumstances. But Ambrose was likely right when she said that doctors, people of faith, and policy makers all struggled with assisted death at one level or another. It’s a deeply emotional dilemma and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Personally, I have seen too many relatives suffer through the last months, weeks or days of life with enduring pain and other unacceptable consequences of a terminal illness. In palliative care they were all administered heavy pain killers and sedatives leaving their minds foggy and communication muddled before death gave them peace. The Supreme Court’s ruling makes compassionate common sense. Properly crafted new legislation must give clarity to endof-life choices for everyone going forward.
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Some parents need a time out I would like to comment on what I was witness to on the weekend of the Atom hockey tournament in Chilliwack. First of all, it started for myself couple weeks ago while I was watching the news. They aired a story about a community on the Island that was thinking of banning parents from a local rink. I laughed and thought, really... it’s about the kids. How bad must it have been for the thought of banning parents even to be in someone’s head. Well last weekend I personally watched a group of parents make
a travesty of what minor hockey should be about. There was screaming at officials, gesturing at officials and yelling at nine -10 year old kids by adults. Nice, I say (yes that’s sarcasm). This was house hockey. I myself have not been an angel in the past but have realized that this behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. The officials are kids aged from 14-18 and don’t deserve the treatment they received during the games. If at some time during a game a parent feels they need to voice their
opinion then maybe take a breathe and realize that you’re not perfect. If you think you are then throw on a referee jersey and let’s see how you make out. Hockey can be rough at times but coaches are looked up to by players and should be better role models than what was witnessed this weekend. Maybe banning parents from the rink is what needs to happen for the game to be give back to the kids, to just play and have fun. Just my opinion.
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Local kindness helps make children smile Recently, the generous actions of several Chilliwack businesses and individual residents, have once again demonstrated that it truly does take a community to raise a child. In January, The Kindness Crew dropped in to several schools in our school district, and dropped off more than 600 new pairs of warm winter boots to some of our students. Many of the principals and viceprincipals in our schools had the chance to distribute the boots and were privileged to see smiles of delight light up the faces of the children who were lucky enough to receive the boots. We heard the children exclaim, “Are
these for me?”, “Look at my warm boots!” and of course, “Thank you so much.” Many of the children immediately replaced their old, wellworn and sometimes, holey shoes, with the new boots. These boots were a much needed and appreciated gift to the children, their families and the schools. We are well aware that the boots did not just magically appear. Several businesses and individuals in our caring community, gathered together, raised over $100,000 and then gave it all back to some local children who needed a little extra support. The Kindness Crew not only organized the purchase of 600 pairs
of boots, but also some warm winter coats, and in the early fall, provided countless backpacks full of school supplies to our students. Chilliwack principals and vice-principals would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity in assisting local children in need: Murray Honda, Chances, Star 98.3, Canadian Tire, Carstar Collision and Glass, Doug’s Locksmith, GenteBella Salon and Spa, Art of Driving School, The Chilliwack Progress, Marcom Signs, Rendezvous Restaurant, Ascend Fitness, Fix –it Auto, Cap-it, Allegiance Security, Tom Thompson Auto Glass, Voltage Sound Security, Sidewinder,
Add another bus for students Just wanted to voice my opinion on the local bus systems. My daughter (13 ) currently goes to Vedder Middle School, and is in Grade 8. Last year when she was in Grade 7, I pushed to get her on the school bus. We live outside the limits of qualifying for school bus service. The main problem is she has to catch the city bus on Knight road and Evans Road at the crack of dawn. She needs to leave our townhouse, corner of Evans and Luckakuck Way, at 7:15 a.m. to catch the No. 4 that leaves Cottonwood mall at 7:25 am. She needs to catch that bus or she will be late for school; the next
bus makes her late for school. This time of the morning it is still dark outside, so I get stressed out when she walks to the bus stop alone. I have walked with her many times, so I get piece of mind. She gets there about 45 minutes early for school. I have asked many times if they would add an additional city bus, (school run) but to no prevail. I have even offered to pay a portion for her to continue to go on the local school bus. The monthly city student school bus pass is $35, which we pay each month. She lost her bus pass once, so it cost double for one month. Bev Langhjelm
Wedler Engineering, Royal LePage, Intuitive Rehab Services, Westend Autobody, CBI Health Centre and Kilgour, Gaskin, Rychtowski and Co Inc. Your generosity has made a huge difference in the lives of many of our students. Children are more able to learn when they arrive at school warm and dry and have supplies at the ready. On behalf of the Chilliwack Principals and VicePrincipals Association, thank you for your kindness and support. It is actions such as yours that make Chilliwack such an amazing community.
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Sowing the seeds of success in your garden do you know where they are, but they are also being stored at a constant temperature and humidity. This stratifies them as well, which helps speed up germination. Timing is everything, as the saying goes, and this principle is especially true when starting seeds indoors. There has to be a natural progression from seed germination to planting outside in the garden. Unless you have a perfectly controlled environment in which to keep young seedlings, you must time the sowing of your seeds to correspond with the readiness of your garden outside. In other words, don’t start outdoor tomatoes until early April. As a rule of thumb, a later start is better as our springs have been rather cool and wet the past few years. When the weather warms up to consistent day temperatures of 10°C, many seeds, like peas, broad beans, radishes and onions, can be sown directly outdoors in your
garden. I’m also convinced that you need a cool, well-lit area in which to place your young seedlings during the early stages of growth. Adjustable Powersmart lighting, adjustable heat and circulating fans are also important. It takes a bit of trial and error to really achieve success with germination, but the basics are: use a good medium and clean starting trays and provide bottom heat, good light and humidity. Professional starter mixes are probably the easiest way to go, and if you use these mixes
in plastic cell packs or seed plug trays, your success will be far better. Many seed catalogues indicate the best temperature each variety needs for maximum germination, and the easiest way to achieve that temperature is by means of a heating mat. Keep in mind, however, that they are not cheap. Very few seeds need to be covered with a growing mix for optimum germination. Most seeds need to be exposed to about 12 to 16 hours of high intensity light per day. They must, however, be kept humid. After watering them in carefully, using
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Firstly, most of us buy too much seed. We keep thinking that vegetable seeds are such a great investment so we buy a few extra, just in case some don’t make it. That’s like buying a year’s supply of detergent when it’s not on sale. As a guide, many seed companies are Brian now listing the MINTER number of seeds each packet contains, and seed catalogues are very good at indicating how many seeds there are per gram of seed. If you only need six tomato plants, why are you buying 100 seeds? The next problem area is what to do with seeds once we have them. Some folks leave them in the kitchen, some end up in the garage, and yes, many get misplaced or lost. The best place for virtually all your vegetable and flower seeds is in your freezer. Not only
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The question that has been on the minds of many outdoor enthusiasts over the past couple of months, and it is indeed a fair question. Just where did our winter go? Or maybe a better question is, did it truly come at all this year? I know that many people in the valley are happy to have had a mild winter thus far and are simply hoping that the warm weather of late is a taste of an early shift to the seasons. I must admit that I am not one of those people. I love the seasonal changes that we enjoy here in Chilliwack, and I look forward to each season as it brings with it opportunities not found in the one that is leaving. When hiking season is hampered by snow and it comes time to put away the summer clothing, I am always excited to strap on my snowshoes and pull out the woolies to enjoy the new chapter before me. However this year Mother Nature seems to be confused as to where on the calendar we sit, and thus we have been flirting with snow and cold for months now, with only brief windows of true winter. Don’t get me wrong it is not all bad being able to go for a trail run with only a light shirt on, high in the alpine in early February with no snow to be
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found. That being said, seeing our local ski hills struggle to keep the lifts running and looking at my winter backcountry equipment go shamefully underused over the past months, a sad tone gets struck for me. After all, this is Canada is it not? I watch the news and look at blizzards hammering half of our country, with people snowmobiling down the streets to get groceries, Sam and I can’t help WADDINGTON but think that they are living the True White North experience. We live vicariously through our eastern brothers and sisters and count our lucky stars that we don’t have to go through anything quite that severe as we look out the windows at trees attempting to blossom. So what to do with this season, if not the classic winter activities that I have been longing to enjoy since the dog days of summer? Well I suppose that we have to get a bit creative, and work to make the most of a February that feels, so far, more like April. Here are a few tips to get you outdoors in the backcountry:
• Find some friends, get in a car and go and find the snow! Manning Park, the Coquihalla Recreation Area, and the Mt. Baker National Forest have snow and make for great weekend getaways! (All less than a 90 minute drive) • Hike to a waterfall or check out a new creek: The Chilliwack area has been getting its usual winter precipitation making the creeks swell and the waterfalls gush. Whether on a trail or not, I always enjoy following a watercourse up into the mountains, you will often be surprised by what is around the next corner! • As a last resort, break out your summer gear and get back hiking, trail running, mountain biking and everything else that the spring offers. When the snow is gone and the trails are clear, get out there! “ Not everyone has the privilege to follow their bliss. But if for some reason the universe aligns in a way that grants you this privilege, it is your responsibility to grasp it and run with it.” ~ Unknown Sam Waddington is owner of Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors, “Equipping you for rock, water, snow, sand, wind and anything else the outdoors can throw at you.”
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Information Night WHAT: Mt. Slesse Middle School is very excited about continuing it’s Soccer Skills Academy for the 2015-16 school year. ALL middle school aged students from within the Chilliwack School District are welcome to apply. The GOAL of the academy is to enhance a player’s confidence, individual playing skills, self-esteem and leadership while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics beyond the regular classroom. The ROLE of the academy is to provide additional training for soccer players, male or female, beginners or advanced, competitive or recreational, who wish to improve on their soccer skills. These opportunities are supplementary to the physical and tactical aspects of skills taught within their regular soccer club team training. Students enrolled in the Academy will have 80 regular scheduled on-field times within their timetable, September to June, while earning credit for Physical Education. The academy is sanctioned for operation by the Chilliwack Football Club, the Chilliwack School District and Mt. Slesse Middle School. Additional information and application packages will be available at the information night outlined below. WHEN:
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Acura has replaced two cars in its fleet with just one – gone are the TLX and TL, replaced by the TLX. This car is offered with a wide array of engine and transmission choices in front wheel drive (FWD) or all
wheel drive (AWD). The price starts at $34,990 and runs up to $49,642, which means it will appeal to a wide range of buyers. The TLX is based on the Honda Accord and comes with a base 4-cylinder engine
with FWD and all-wheel steering. This model also comes with an all-new 8-speed duel clutch automatic. Then the V6 equipped cars can be ordered with FWD and all wheel steering or AWD. This is where it gets confusing; the AWD
cars come with a different, 9-speed automatic. Looks: To be honest, taking two cars and mashing them into one is beyond confusion. Acura has stuck with the shield grille design that has received much criticism over
the years. However, it toned down the blunt and edgy look of the grille and incorporated tasty looking duel LED headlamps, yet another signature of the brand. The front and rear overhangs are nice and tight making
this car look compact and athletic. Wheel sizes range from 17-inches to 18-inches depending on the trim level. All models come with a rear view camera and higher trim levels are fitted with a crosstraffic monitoring system that
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alerts the driver of incoming traffic when backing out of a parking spot. Inside: Acura and Honda are moving towards a two-screen centre console for radio and entertainment information and navigation and backup camera capabilities. This looks first rate but it can take a while to master the quirks of the system. The rest of the cabin is covered in soft-touch materials, first rate fit and finish and a sporty design that is eye catching. Cars equipped with the optional 9-speed transmission get a different shift controller in the between the seats. This is unique take on something that has been working perfectly well for decades. Sometimes change for change sake is not better. The rear of the TLX isn’t the biggest in the mid-size class; cars like the VW Passat dwarf the legroom in the TLX. The base model comes with faux leather and heated front seats. Drive: The base engine is a 2.4L direct injection 4-cylinder with 206hp and all the power goes to the front wheels though an all-new 8-speed duel clutch automatic. In addition FWD models of both the base 4-cylinder and V6 equipped cars gets Acura’s Precision All Wheel Steering (PAWS) system as standard equipment. This actually turns the rear wheels, ever so slightly, for slow speed maneuvering or high-speed stability. The V6 is a 290hp 3.5L unit with an optional AWD system that replaces the PAWS system. This model also gets ta different 9-speed ZF automatic that is shared other automakers like Chrysler and Range Rover. This is the car I test drove and it radically changes the character of the TLX compared to the old TL AWD. The transmission wants to shift to the highest gear possible to conserve fuel but the downside is the more sedate driving experience. The more powerful 3.7L found in the TL is no longer offered. The TLX feels solid and capable but very different from the older cars it replaces. Don’t expect more of the same; this is a whole new product. Verdict: Credit must go to Acura for making a new, continued on page 18
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wheel. Such was the case as the temperatures in Quebec plummeted below -15C. The frigid yet abundantly sunny day seemed like a perfect pair for taking the aforementioned Subarus for a test. Starting the day with the XV Crosstrek, which has an MSRP of $24,995, was a treat. This light-on-its-feet crossover has charm and character. Even with the available CVT transmission, it’s pleasant to drive and has the ingredients to make it a desirable all-season kind of vehicle. Next came the Forester. At a starting MSRP of $25,995, this five-passenger Subaru has some great qualities. Its high seating position elevates the driver to have a great field of vision and the roomy interior and excellent cargo capacity off 974L (seats up), or 2,115 L (seats down) sure fits a lot of stuff inside. Lastly, and my favourite of the batch, was the all-new 2015 Outback ($27,995.) Maybe it’s because I love wagons, or the fact that there’s an impressive 1,005 litres of cargo space behind the rear seats (2,075L with them folded), or that you can get it with a 6-speed manual, it’s a very well-balanced vehicle. Not to mention comfortable and quiet too. Both the Forester and Outback have a little something
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Award helps fulfill quest for a better world Jessica Peters The Progress Alisha Tushingham’s school day starts at 3 a.m. In those early mornings, her phone isn’t beeping with calls and social media updates. Most importantly, her young son Julian is sleeping. It’s the perfect time to crack open the books and study, finish up writing a paper, or research a new topic for the many criminal justice courses she’s working through at the University of the Fraser Valley. “Everyone’s sleeping at that time,” she says. “There are no distractions.” With an average of six hours of studying per course, school work takes up a lot of her day. Getting it out of the way before Julian wakes up helps her focus on him, while
succeeding in school. When she finishes her studies next December, she’ll have a degree in criminal justice, in addition to the diploma she holds in social service. Tushingham’s commitment to her studies has earned her the Live Your Dream Award from the Soroptimist International of Chilliwack club. The $2,500 award is given to women each year “to improve their education, skills and employment prospects and create a better standard of living for themselves and their family.” The Soroptimist club was impressed with Tushingham’s commitment to her studies. Now 31, her post secondary education began back in 2006. To earn that first diploma, she juggled working full time at Rona while taking courses at UFV.
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Corben Bowen (right) has become a fixture in the provincial rugby program. The Grade 10 Sardis student credits practicing and playing against older boys for helping make him a better player. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Falcons prep Bowen for BC battles Eric J. Welsh, The Progress
No one likes the beep test. Designed by a coach with a sadistic streak, it involves having athletes run back and forth to pylons set 20 metres apart. The time they have to do so gets smaller as the test goes on. Athletes can jog at the start, but must sprint at the end, and there’s no better way to find out who’s truly in shape. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Sardis secondary school, the beep test quickly chases most of the Falcon rugby players off the field, retreating to the gym for a gulp of water. But the youngest among them, Grade 10 student Corben Bowen,
keeps going. And going. And going. “It’s hell, but you’ve got to keep pushing yourself to beat your teammates,” Bowen said. “It’s painful at the end.” That Bowen excels at the beep test says a lot about how hard he trains, and explains why he’s become a fixture in the Team BC rugby program. It explains why he’s in Las Vegas this week, part of a 12 man U-16 roster taking part in the Las Vegas Invitational Sevens event. It explains why he’ll probably represent the province in similar events in China (Hong Kong) and Germany. “I’ve never done anything like this (Las Vegas) before and I think it will be amazing and fun,” Bowen said before leaving for Sin City. “If you want to be better you’ve got to play
with and against the top athletes, and I’m just fortunate they picked me.” More than 30 players participated in four tryouts to qualify for the Vegas trip. Bowen, who can play just about any position in seven’s believes versatility helped secure a spot. “Not too many guys can do that because they have to have the right size and cardio,” he said. “We play three to four games each day.” Past history with Team BC helps. Two years ago he represented BC at a national rugby festival in Victoria, and he’s well known to his coaches and provincial teammates. “The faces don’t change much because I play club and provincial and now this level, so I talk to the other guys on a regular basis,” Bowen said. “A couple have become
really good friends. We text each other and hang out and great friendships come from it.” Bowen’s other advantage is practicing with, and playing against, older boys in high school. “I come to school and play with a bunch of bigger guys, so when I make a team like this and play against guys my own age I’m not intimidated,” Bowen noted. The trips to China and Germany will hinge on Bowen’s performance in Vegas. There will be more tryouts and nothing is assured. “It’s amazing to have these opportunities and it leaves me speechless,” Bowen said. “I’m doing something I love and having fun with it. Doing at this elite level is phenomenal.” Find more info online at bcrugby.com
The Chiefs current streak of six straight overtime games is one of the more remarkable things I’ve seen in junior hockey. Whether or not it’s a league record is uncertain. If anyone knows of a longer BCHL streak please let me know. The NHL record for most consecutive overtime games is seven, set during the 200304 regular season by the Edmonton Oilers. It may be a case of comparing apples to oranges but the Major League Baseball record for most consecutive extra innings games is five set by the 1908 Detroit Tigers. Multiple teams share the National Basketball Association A ssociation record which is three. I’m no math whiz but I do have a vague recollection of sitting through Stats 101. This T his would have been right around the time I was wearing acid-washed jeans, listening to a hair metal band on my Walkman W alkman and trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube, so if there is anyone out there that can correct my attempt at calculating the chances of a BCHL team going to overtime in six straight games please let me know. Prior to the last six games, the Chiefs had gone to extra time in eight of their first 44 games (18.2 per cent). Looking at the entire BCHL and again taking out the Chiefs last six games, 78 of 404 games have gone to overtime (19.3 per cent). During the 2013-14 BCHL season, it was 84 out of 464 games (18.1 per cent). The 2012-13 season saw 22.1 per cent of games go to overtime and in 2011-12 it was 17.5 per cent. Add up the last four BCHL seasons and it’s 345 out of
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1,796 (19.2 per cent). For the sake of simplifying this a bit let’s round that number up a bit and say one outt of every five, or 20 per cent off BCHL games can be expected to go to overtime. That would make the odds of a team playing in two straight overtime games 4 perr cent. Three straight would be .8 per cent and six straightt would be .006 per cent. Putting that in odds format and again rounding some numbers, the odds are slightly more than 15,000 to one that a BCHL L team would go to overtime in six straight games. Next up for the Chiefs is a home and home series versus the Surrey Eagles beginning Friday in Surrey and ending Saturday in Chilliwack. The Eagles won’t make the playoffs and have just eight wins this season but before you go putting two wins in the Chiefs win column, remember thatt two of those wins have come against the Chiefs. The Eagles lack of success this season has little or nothing to do with their work ethic. You can’t just show up and expect to beat them. The Chiefs enter the weekend in first place in the Mainland Division. Prior to last night, they held a five point lead over the second place Langley Rivermen. Prince George was in Langleyy Thursday night so that lead may have shrunk to four orr three points. The Rivermen face the Coquitlam Express in a home and home series this weekend. The Rivermen are in Chilliwack Wednesday Feb. 18 in a game that will likely go a long way to deciding which team finishes first in the division. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net
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This weekend’s basketball games at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Envision Athletic Centre mark the end of an era, as two pillars of the Cascades women’s program play their last Canada West regular season home games for the green and white. Graduating fifth-year player Sarah Wierks will take her final bows for the UFV women’s
team along with teammate Celeste Dyck. The opponent for the occasion will be the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, and games run Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (5 p.m.) at the EAC. Saturday will be Senior Night, with presentations to the grads between the women’s and men’s games. Women’s basketball fifth-years Wierks and Dyck have been part of an unparalleled run of success since arriving on campus together in 2010. Their rookie season, 2010-11, marked the first time the Cascades qualified for the Canada West Final Four, and they made a return trip
each of the next three rebounds (20) and total years, culminating rebounds (31) this year, in a conference silver and has moved into second place medal and a CIS on the all-time bronze medal in Canada West 2013-14. list with 1,027 For Wierks, total boards to who ranks secdate. ond in conferShe’s in ence scoring at range of three 19.6 points per more prestigame, the last gious records. weekend of the It’s likely regular season Sarah that she’ll set a represents a WIERKS new mark for chance to put rebounds in a the finishing touches on the great- season – she’s snared est rebounding season 285 boards thus far in in Canada West history. 2014-15, just six shy of The six-foot-two centre out of Chilliwack secondary school has already set single-game www. conference records chilliwackford CHILLIWACK for offensive rebounds .com 30309 (12), defensive
the record of 291 shared by Jodi Evans (Calgary, 1990-91) and Sarah Crooks (Saskatchewan, 2006-07). And if she can maintain her CIS-leading rebounding average of 15.8 per game, she’ll shatter Evans’s mark of 14.5 (also established in 1990-91). Crooks holds the mark for double-doubles in a season with 18 (2006-07), but Wierks is at 16 and has a chance to tie her with two more vs. TRU. (It’s worth noting
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With the graduation of star point guard Aieisha Luyken following the 2013-14 campaign, Dyck took over the starting job this season and has put up impressive numbers. She’s fourth on the team in scoring at 11.0 points per game while shooting an extremely efficient 48.9 per cent from the field, sixthbest in Canada West. She also ranks sixth in the conference in assists, averaging 4.0 per game. See ufvcascades.ca
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Frank, Ottilie (nee Mielke) (Tillie) September 15, 1920 February 6, 2015
Peacefully in the morning of February 6th, 2015, Ottilie (Tillie) passed away at the Overlander Residential Care Facility. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her only child Dorothy Steinthorson (Terry), granddaughters Heidi (Adam) Friesen, and Janna Steinthorson (Chad Fisk), and two great- grandsons Marcus and Nolan Friesen. Ottilie (Tillie) was predeceased by her parents, sisters, brother, her great-grandson, and her husband William Frank in 1989. Ottilie (Tillie) born September 15, 1920 in Warszawskie, Kreis Plotck, Poland, immigrated to Winnipeg in 1948. She worked in a sewing factory until her move to Chilliwack, where she married William in 1950. A child was born in 1952. William and Ottilie (Tillie) worked and owned a dairy farm on McLeod Road in Rosedale until they moved/retired to Angela St., in Chilliwack. Tillie lived at Bedford Manor, until her recent move to Overlander Residential Care Facility. She will be remembered for her positive and smiley attitude/personality by all. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 16th @11:00 AM at the First Avenue Christian Assembly, 46510 First Ave, Chilliwack, BC. Interment will follow at the family plot at the IOOF Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Church Chapel. Many thanks from the family for the kindness and care given to Ottilie (Tillie) by all the staff at Bedford Manor and the Overlander Care Facility. A special Thank-You to Dr. James Howie for his care over the years. Online Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Frances Gibson passed away on the 25th of January, 2015 at the Eden Intermediate Care Home, Chilliwack at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her loving family; her children, Karen and Bob, grandchildren, Michael (Kathy), Jonathon, Sean (Natasha), Craig, Lindsay and great grandchildren Karina, Jeremey and Joshua. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Bob Gibson, her parents, George and Mary Scott and her four siblings. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12 noon, in the Legion section of Chilliwack Cemetery, 10010 Hillcrest Dr. Chilliwack, Rev. Dean Anderson officiating. Memorial Tea will follow at Christ Lutheran Church, 9460 Charles Street, Chilliwack. The family wishes to express their thanks for the care that Frances received from all the staff while she was a resident at Eden. Flowers gratefully declined but donations in lieu may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC or to a charity of your choosing. For online condolences please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium 604-792-1344
STUBBS, Joyce Marie (nee Hayes) Born in Chilliwack 76, passed away the morning of Jan 28th, 2015 peacefully in her sleep at Sunpoint Village in Kelowna she is survived by her husband Reginald, her son Charles (Diane Paul) of Beaverdell and daughters Marjorie Spencer (Dave Kempton) of Kelowna and Amy Heward (Melvin ) of Chilliwack 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society.
Parker John (Jack) Henwood Charles
Neels, Joost With sorrow we announce the passing away out of this life of Joost Neels, beloved husband, Dad and Opa, on February 6, 2015, at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his wife Maria, of 65 years; his children John Neels, Mattie (Ben) Bisschop, Martin (Pauline) Neels, Wim (Wilma) Neels, Pete (Wilma) Neels, Lena (Chris) Adams, Joe (Tami) Neels, Mike (Freda) Neels, Jim Neels, Dave Neels and their families; brothers Ko (Johanna) Neels and Chris (Marie) Neels and sisters Maria Defouw, Willy (Ed) Guliker and Ina (John) Lagemaat. Dad was predeceased by one grandson, Kenny Lindhout (1995), one granddaughter Ashley Neels (2008), his sister Leuna and his brothers Jan, Wim, Frans, John and Gerard. Dad was born on December 10, 1927 in Hoek, the Netherlands. In 1953 he and Mom immigrated to Canada. Dad held a number of jobs, mostly in farming and construction, but his first love was the service of the Lord. He served for many years in the Port Alberni and the Chilliwack NRC Churches. Dad worked hard for as long as he was able. He enjoyed gardening and he loved birds, including raising canaries and watching hummingbirds. Most of us also benefited from his woodworking - bookcases, windmills and flower boxes. Our Dad was a humble man who loved and was loved by all of us. We will miss him. Viewing and condolences will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 7 - 8:30 pm at Bethel NRC Activity Rm. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 am at Bethel NRC Church, 8920 Broadway St, Chilliwack; Rev. P. van Ruitenburg officiating. Flowers graciously declined, if so desired, a donation may be made to the Sunset Manor Care Home. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Sunset Manor Care Home for their loving care, to Dr. Cambridge and to the staff on the 3rd floor for their compassion and care shown to Dad after his strokes. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 604-793-4555
Surrounded by his loving family, John (Jack) Henwood Charles Parker passed away peacefully on February 4, 2015, following a brief hospital stay. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Clare, his 2 daughters: Bev Clarke (Ted) of Burnaby and Coleen Cochrane (Wayne Bowes) of Chilliwack, his 2 grand-children: Sara Dzaman (Kirk) of Chilliwack and Jayme Cochrane (Steph Sonnleitner) of Vancouver and his 3 great grand-daughters: Abby, Emma and Olivia Dzaman. Jack was born on December 30, 1921 in Chilliwack and he lived here for his entire life. Jack had many accomplishments and achievements during his life. He was a World War II RCAF Veteran who served his country as an aircraft mechanic in England. When he returned from the war he married Clare on October 24, 1950 in Chilliwack. He went on to own/operate the family store, Totem Stores Ltd. on Mill Street, before becoming a realtor for many years, finally retiring from Re-Max. Jack was a lifetime member of the Chilliwack Curling Club and enjoyed many a day there, socializing and drinking coffee. Jack was also Chairman of the Cultus Lake Park Board for many years. His enjoyment of the lake began when he was a young boy, when his family first purchased a summer cabin there. The family continues to enjoy the cabin that Jack and Clare purchased in 1959 and they are proud to continue his legacy. Jack and Clare were one of the first home owners on Munro Street, now Candow Street, building a home there in 1956. They sold the house in the fall of 2013 and moved to the Lynnwood Retirement Home, where they enjoyed the social atmosphere and tea times. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jack’s name to the Chilliwack Curling Club Junior Curling Program. Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 2:00pm, from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack. Reception to follow at Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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Eleanor Petkau passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on February 9th, 2015 at age 66, after a seven-month battle with cancer. Eleanor was born in Coaldale, Alberta on July 18, 1948, the second of six children born to Jac and Margaret Janz. Eleanor is survived and will be greatly missed by her high-school sweetheart and husband of 46 years, Samuel Petkau, children, Lincoln, Charis, Amberly (Andrew) and Kenneth, eight grandchildren, three sisters Marjorie, Elvira and Irene, and two brothers Benjamin and Alfred. When she wasn’t working at Hallmark Promotions, Eleanor was busy giving piano lessons, gardening, sewing and doing things for other people. A Celebration of Life will be held at Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, on Tuesday, February 17th at 11:00 a.m. For online condolences please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium 604-792-1344
LOVERICK (93 YEARS)
On February 1, 2015 our family lost a loving husband and very special uncle to several nieces and nephews. Larry passed away peacefully at Chilliwack General Hospital after a short illness. Born on November 30, 1921 in Ferry Hill, Southey Dist. (near Regina), Saskatchewan, he was a son of the late George and Paulina (Kratske) Loverick. Larry moved to Chilliwack in 1940 and worked for 13 yrs. in the bush as a faller in B.C. On February 15, 1946 he married his sweetheart Dorothy (George). They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15th. His love for the bush, wilderness and open space enticed them to purchase a lot in Popkum (Rosedale) B.C. and build a home where they lived for 51 yrs. As well as working in the bush as a faller, Larry loved to do woodworking, especially cabinet making. After he retired from the bush, he built a workshop on the property and started up his own business “Larry Loverick – Custom Kitchen Cabinets – Vanities & Remodelling” which he and Dorothy worked together at for approximately 20 years. Many homes in the area displayed his meticulous and excellent work. Larry was also well known in the business community. Two of his major projects that he was very proud of in the City of Chilliwack were the construction of the Chillliwack Drive-In Theatre and the first hanger at the Chilliwack Airport. He always strived for perfection in his work and comments from customers and businesses that he worked for spoke highly of his excellent and superb work. He was predeceased by his father and mother, George and Paulina Loverick, and three brothers, Alfred, Albert and John Loverick and sister-in-law Sarah Loverick. Larry is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (George). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews from BC to NS. He will also be missed by his neighbours and many friends. Larry loved to socialize and especially enjoyed family gatherings and barbecues. He would say hello even if he didn’t know you. His family will remember him for his affectionate smile and laugh; his love and kindness and he will always have a special place in their minds and hearts forever. We all love you so much. His favourite saying in the workshop was “She’s a whoop tee doo!” There will be no funeral or service as requested. Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. 02/15F_LO13
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CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups, short hair, 1 male, 1 female, ready to go now. $900. (604)794-7347
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REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale. Approx yearly gross $500-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7
DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500 obo. 250-542-0743 www.tigressevideoretals.mydvd kiosks.net
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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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FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
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Black Mountain Ranch, Sumas Washington. Membership and 2009 Cougar 5th Wheel 289BHS that sleeps 7 in 5 beds. Attached porch, some furnishings, barbecue, all kitchenware, 16’ slide in dining area and 7’ slide in the back bedroom, fully fenced, finished patio area, 6x10’ shed. Located near field restroom and greenbelt space in a nicely treed, quiet area. Access to 9 hole golf course, 2 pools & lots more! A great family vacation all year round. $52,000. email gsharmsen@shaw.ca.
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46030 Princess Ave.
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
Fresh and clean 1 Bdrm.............$600/m
604-819-6229 1 bedroom suites, up market quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.
Advertise across B.C. www.bcclassified.com CHILLIWACK. 1 bedroom apt, 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet, gr. level access. $590m. Newly reno’d. Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. now. Yvonne, 604-793-6941 CHILLIWACK. THE VIBE. 2 bdrm $825/m & 2 bdrm $900, Feb 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
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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
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Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
and 2 bdrm...$799/m taylor place
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
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
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CHILLIWACK, 9536B Broadway St, 2 bdrm unit in 4-plex, freshly painted, 4 appl, backs onto park, cat ok, avail feb 15. $750/m. Call (604)824-0264
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view
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1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar. Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd
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
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(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.
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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. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 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. 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, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.
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.
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2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
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1992 CHEV 3/4 Ton 454 auto, ext. cab, 8 ft box, canopy, 225k, good cond. $3500/obo. 604-317-7886
Chilliwack. #67 - 45185 Wolfe Rd. 3 bd + den, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport. $1000/m. No dogs, indoor cat only. Avail now. (604)824-0264
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CHILLIWACK, 3 Bdrm, upper part of duplex. Bright, clean, fresh paint, quiet residential St, near schools. NP/NS, ref’s req’d. $1100 incl utils. Avail now. 1 (604)940-0419 aft 6pm
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
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Chilliwack
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528
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Friday, February 13, 2015 The Chilliwack Progress
BC’s BC’ s RAM TRUCK SUPERSTORE INCLUDES
INCLUDES
WASHER & DRYER
WOW!! 2015 RAM 1500 SXT
Stk #13365
• • • •
Quadcab 4x4 5.7 Hemi Class IV Hitch Fuelsaver with MDS
WAS - $44,739
NOW $29,900 INCLUDES BIG SCREEN TV!!
Stk #13266
WASHER DRYER
&
ALRIGH
T!!
Stk #13175
2015 RAM 1500 SLT
• Quadcab 4x4 • 8-speed Transmission • 3.6L Pentastar • V6 Engine
WAS - $49,339
NOW $35,551 BIG SCREEN TV OR
WASHER
ty! u a e b She’s a 2015 RAM 2500
POWER WAGON
• Crewcab 4x4 • Luxury Group • Comfort Group
WAS - $69,799
• 6.4L Hemi • Power Sunroof • U-Connect NAV • Back up Camera
NOW $56,485
Stk #13132
&
DRYER
2015 RAM 3500 LARAMIE LONGHORN • Crewcab 4x4 • 6.7L Cummins Diesel • Leather n’ Loaded
WAS - $92,426
NOW $73,870
FINANCE WITH US LOW RATES EASY APPROVAL. ASK ABOUT OUR CASH BACK!!
We need Truck trades. We will pay above black book value for any truck trade. Remember folks - cars cost less at O’Connor Chrysler *All sale prices are net of any and all rebates including $1500 loyalty program. Must have existing truck in customers name.
SHOP FROM HOME: www.oconnorchrysler.com DLN 5952
Tax and documentaion fee $549 extra.
45730 HOCKING AVENUE Corner of Hocking & Yale Road, Chilliwack
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MORE INFO TODAY!
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