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Fewer homeless in Chilliwack; youth still a concern Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Concerted efforts to bring people off the streets in Chilliwack is slowly starting to work. The 2014 Homelessness Survey report was presented at the Fraser Valley Regional District meeting Tuesday, showing a decrease of 34 per cent for Chilliwack’s homeless population. There were 111 homeless enumerated in Chilliwack during the 2011 count, but that number dropped to 73 in 2014. “This report is positive for Chilliwack and demonstrates that, although we still have a ways to go, we are making progress in addressing the complex variety of issues that result in homelessness,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz.
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Stage Residence (26 beds); The Village on School Street (24 units); Health and Housing Contact Centre (22 beds). The mayor points to the consistently collaborative effort in Chilliwack for any success they’re seeing, but adds that the high proportion of homeless youth uncovered in the survey is still a big concern. “We’re very happy Cyrus Centre has opened its youth shelter,” she noted. “But I still think there is more we need to be doing.” One of the major obstacles for city reps is that homelessness is not technically in the city purview, rather it’s a provincial or federal issue, Gaetz said. But stakeholders have been networking for years on the issue of affordable housing, and city officials try to leverage support,
and help in any way they can. Studies dating back to 2004, 2008 and 2011 show that the various Chilliwack area programs offering shelter beds, both subsidized and supportive housing are slowly making a big difference. Multi barrier issues of the homeless, from addictions and mental illness to chronic health conditions are an ongoing challenge. The report recommends that cities adopt the ‘Housing First’ model, focused on evidence based solutions that can create more permanent as well as second stage housing. It’s more of an integrated approach with extra support services provided in addition to housing. It’s also recognition that shelters on their own might not do the trick, and Continued: HOMELESS/ p12
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When volunteers combed the bushes and backstreets of Chilliwack during the 2014 count, they found 38 fewer people self-identifying as homeless than the last time, according to FVRD numbers. Chilliwack was the only community aside from Hope in the region to see a decrease in its homeless numbers last year — something not lost on Mayor Gaetz. “Affordable housing is an opportunity the City of Chilliwack has been diligently working on for over 14 years, starting with our Downtown Social Issues Action Plan in 2001,” she said. In the past decade, Chilliwack has built up its capacity to house the homeless: Cyrus Centre (8 youth beds); Ruth and Naomi’s Mission - Emergency shelter (15‐20 beds); First and Second
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Blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley are already beginning to bloom thanks to a warm winter but farmers are worried the early start could spell trouble for the crop. Jason Smith, a blueberry farmer and chair of the B.C. Blueberry Council, said buds on many blueberry plants have begun to open, putting the season about two to three weeks ahead of normal, depending on the species and location. “I haven’t seen it this early for quite a number of years,” Smith said, adding plants are now at a stage that typically wouldn’t be expected until mid-March. Cold weather could still return to the Lower Mainland and damage the tender buds while they’re vulnerable, so farmers have their fingers crossed for continued mild weather and a healthy, early crop. “We certainly wouldn’t want to see a cold snap with moderate to strong winds at this point,” Smith said. “We can have snow into March. So there’s definitely a risk.” Chilliwack-area blueberry farms appear to be a bit ahead of Abbotsford ones, he said, while plants in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area appear furthest behind. Another question mark is whether bees will be active enough to pollinate the crop during the critical three to four days when blueberry flowers are open. “Those bees don’t fly unless it’s 15 or 16 degrees out,” Smith said. “And if there’s strong winds they’re not going to want to fly too far from the hive either.” Many growers rent honeybee hives because blueberries require insect pollination. He noted a lot can change through the season. Last year a mild spring had growers preparing to harvest two weeks early but then cooler weather in May and June pushed it back to normal. The Lower Mainland blueberry industry produced 68 million kilograms of fruit last year from 800 farms covering 11,000 hectares.
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Numbers in for 2014 municipal election spending Just for caparison with the other successfully elected councillors, Coun. Jason Lum (7,842 votes) spent $12,014 on total expenditures, Coun. Chris Kloot (4,916) spent $10,526, Coun. Ken Popove (7,548) listed $9,250, while Coun. Chuck Stam (7,132) spent $8,853, and Coun. Sue Attrill (6,027), $7,251. Looking at figures from some of the also-rans for a council seat, for example both Brigida Crosbie (1,133 votes) and Richard
Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Rookie city councillor Sam Waddington earned the most votes of any other council candidate in last November’s election, 8,680, but he also ponied up the most cash for his election campaign. Waddington’s total expenditures were listed as $17,151, according to Elections BC documents, eclipsing totals spent by each of the 16 other candidates running for a seat.
Williams (619) listed expenditure totals at zero, while Dick Harrington (3,030) spent $15,447, Patti Macahonic (3,783) listed $8,194, and Kim Harder (3,620), spent $5,148. These just a few of the figures revealed in disclosure statements in the wake of the 2014 municipal elections held last November. One mayoral candidate - who dropped out of the race very early and was not on the ballot - did not file as required by Elections BC
within the required 90 days after voting day. Mayoral candidate Jason Kramer is on the list for not filing, but the information can still be filed by Monday, March 16 with a late filing fee of $500. While incumbent Sharon Gaetz spent $10,809 to get reelected to serve a third term, the campaign netted about the same in donations, almost half were from individual donations and the other half from corporations.
Third place Mayoral candidate Raymond Cauchi spent $260 on his campaign, while second place candidate Cam Hull spent $1,575. Disclosure statements of 2014 candidates, elector organizations and third party advertising sponsors were made available for public inspection at Elections BC, Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, and on the Elections BC website (elections. bc.ca/lecfa). jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno
Finding the courage for positive change Jessica Peters The Progress Middle school can feel like a battle ground, where small armies are divided by their likes and dislikes, musical tastes, sports played (or not played), and even school grades. And as in all wars, the weapons of choice can deal nasty blows. Whether it’s in the form of hurtful words, physical attacks, or even shunning someone from a group, all can scar a young person for life. But this week, hundreds of middle schoolers were invited to participate in Challenge Day, a game-changer that focuses on teaching empathy. Challenge Day leaders travel around the world, involving students in a full day of activities and discussion that “go beyond traditional anti-bullying efforts, building empathy and igniting a movement of compassion and positive change, known as the Be the Change movement.” And at the very beginning of the event, held at the Landing Sports Centre and involving select students from all middle schools, the kids were given a new tool for their battleground; they were taught the American Sign Language sign for love. “We want you to have an open mind and open heart today,” said leader Michelle Arias, showing them how to extend only their thumb, forefinger and pinky and hold their hand in the air. It’s not just a sign for love, Arias said, but to show speakers through the day that you respect them, and honour what they’re saying. Both Arias and co-leader Chris Heinze shared their own stories of being unhappy as a teenager, and how they eventually came out of their shells to be true to themselves. For Heinze, it meant stepping out of his older brother’s shadow, cast across the high school football field, to join a dance class. It was difficult, and he could have lived a lie and been comfortable, he said. But life is so much better out of that comfort zone. For both leaders, their experiences led them to becoming leaders, and
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that is their hope for the kids they speak to. “Everyone in this room has the power to create a life for yourself,” Heinze said. The Progress was invited to attend the opening session, a high-energy, captivating, youthful hour of high fives, low fives, dance offs, games and cheering. However, the real work was done out of the eye of the media, in strict confidence, with the idea that the kids would open up to each other, learn from each other, and emerge with a plan to “be the change.” Among the 100 or so kids were about a dozen adult leaders, including social workers and teachers, and representatives from service organizations. “I don’t know what it’s like for you to go to school every day,” Arias said to the crowd, gathered around her in a circle. “I don’t know what it’s like for you to go to home.”
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But Challenge Day, she told them, is a day to “give everyone space to be who they are.” So, it doesn’t matter that someone wears different clothes, or doesn’t like the same things. “This is a day to break down those walls,” she said. By then end of the day, when media was allowed back, those walls had been broken down. The kids who had stuck like glue to their best friends, or who sat silently trying to be invisible, were smiling with their new friends, sharing personal stories over a microphone, and celebrating each other’s strengths. As each student spoke, the sign language for love was raised throughout the room, a silent but powerful image. They had stripped away those middle school labels, at least for the day, forging some new, powerful friendships. The test now, Arias and Heinze
told them, is to take what they’ve learned, choose to do things differently, and step out of their comfort zones. For some, that could mean forgiveness and letting go. For others, it could mean apologizing for bad behavior. For everyone, it will mean speaking up when someone is being treated badly. While it’s not likely to stop every bully in their tracks, it makes the army fighting back a lot more resilient — 450 kids attended the sessions over the course of four days. The total cost of bringing the event to Chilliwack was $25,000, through sponsorships from several community organizations. The effort to bring the presentation to Chilliwack was spearheaded by Chilliwack Society for Community Living. To learn more about Challenge Day, visit www.challengeday.org.
Students celebrated Pink Shirt Day at the B.C. legislature Wednesday with poetry, drama and advice for students to avoid bullying and exploitation from predators using social media. The featured guest was Travis Price, who started Pink Shirt Day as a high school student in Nova Scotia in 2007. “Travis is a hero of the anti-bullying movement in this country, and he started something that won’t be stopped any time soon,” said Premier Christy Clark, who took up the cause after reading news reports about Price’s effort. Price saw two of his fellow grade 12 students harass a younger student for wearing a pink shirt, so he and his friend bought 75 pink tank tops and handed them out at the school the next day. They promoted the idea on social media and it caught on, with hundreds of students wearing pink to school. “It is hard to stand up for people, but it’s all about taking that risk and hoping you can make somebody’s life better,” Price told a group of students and politicians at a noonhour rally on the legislature steps. Members of a B.C. student advisor y Continued: PINK/ p10
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City mourns loss of local icon Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Jean Scott may have been Chilliwack’s most famous centenarian and community activist. Scott passed away Wednesday in Chilliwack at the impressive age of 102, a resident of the Lynnwood Retirement residence. Born a week after the sinking of The Titanic, in Brandon, Manitoba in 1912, Scott became known for her tireless fight for women’s personal and labour rights. She adored singing, playing piano, and cats. “I’m a woman and I’m glad that I was born a woman because we have the greatest role in humanity,” she once told The Progress, as she prepared to attend a conference on women’s rights organized by the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). Scott sat on the board of directors of local transition houses, and had a long history of lobbying for wage equality. Her birthday on
Feedback wanted on school calendar options Parents, the wider community, and school district employees are being asked to weigh in on next year’s school calendar. The previously circulated calendar may need amending, and two alternatives are available online for the public to view and comment on. The current calendar includes a two-week spring break and six non-instructional days, for a total of 180 instructional days. The second calendar option has a one-week spring break, six non-instructional days, and lets the students out for summer a week early (June 23), for a total of 181 days. Finally, option three is a 176-day school year, with a two-week spring break six non-instructional days, and the extra week of summer in June. Feedback on the calendar options is being accepted until March 10, through email to the executive assistant to the superintendent, at carrie_pratt@sd33. bc.ca jpeters@theprogress.com
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April 21 was the same birthday as Queen Elizabeth II. Scott earned an honourary doctorate from UFV at the age of 90, and was presented with the Governor General’s Person’s Case Medal in 1990, bestowed on Canadians who’ve made inroads to equality for women in Canada. The GG award commemorated October 18, 1929, the date that Canadian women won the legal right to be recognized
as persons. After decades of struggle, and dedication to social justice and many causes, Scott self-published the memoir in 2005, called Brown Sugar and A Bone in the Throat. It chronicles her journey through poverty, the Depression, World War II, multiple romances and marriages, and several political movements. In 1982 the Chilliwack Soroptimists
chose Scott to receive the Soroptimist International Award in Saskatoon for the Wester n Canada Region for the Women Helping Women Award. The Memorial Society of BC made her a special award in 1968, and she received Honorary Life Membership in the Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society. Services for Scott are being planned by friends and family in March.
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The class figured “if there were different events, more people would want to participate,” she says. So they switched from the annual run to an afternoon of four different types of fitness taking place at different times throughout the afternoon. First up, Natalie Spencer will be leading Zumba, next is kickboxing with Tonia Penner, Pilates will be taught by Jolene Sharpe, and to finish the event Danica Rose Giesbrecht will
lead yoga. Cost is $15 and the event runs for three hours. It also gives people the opportunity to try out a variety of exercises that they haven’t yet tried, says Pilates instructor Sharpe. “For the price, if you ever wanted to try any one of these events you can try it all in one afternoon,” she adds. The Cherish Challenge is open to people of all ages and abilities. Another bonus, adds
DeJager, is “expanding it to other schools and people, plus it’s taught by certified fitness instructors.” Par ticipants are asked to bring a yoga mat if they have one as the school has a limited supply. There will be water and fruit during the event, and wraps and booster juice afterwards. Advanced registration is recommended to ensure there is enough food for participants, but people can also sign up at the door. “It’s a great way to promote activity,” says leadership teacher Mary Casey. “For all that you get, it’s a win-win all around,” adds Sharpe. The Cherish Challenge r uns Tuesday, March 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the gym at Sardis secondary. Cost is $15 (cash only), and payment is made upon arrival. To register or for more info, email cherish.challenge2015@gmail.com.
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The leadership class at Sardis secondary is changing things up this year for a special scholarship fundraiser in memory of a late student. On Tuesday, the Cherish Challenge fundraiser will get underway where people can take part in Zumba, kickboxing, Pilates, and yoga — all for a good cause. All proceeds raised that day will go towards a Sardis scholarship in memory of former student Andrea Cherish Nicole Steegstra, who died while tubing on the Vedder River in the summer of 2008. The fitness challenge is a change from their annual Run for Cherish scholarship fundraiser which brings in about $1,000 each year. “When our (leadership) group was discussing it, we were thinking of ways to promote it to more people,” says Grade 10 student Myria DeJager.
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Move in the right direction It didn’t take long for the City of Chilliwack to trumpet the findings of the most recent homeless survey presented to the Fraser Valley Regional District this week. According to a press release issued the following day, the homeless rate in the city fell by 34 per cent over the past few years. City officials have a right to be pleased. Despite ongoing efforts by staff and community partners to address the issue, there remain continued complaints that nothing is being done. Granted, the job is far from finished. And the 75-page report compiled by the Mennonite Central Committee offers specific strategies on how to build on past successes. Specifically, it advocates the “Housing First” model. The approach is nothing new; it’s based on a strategy that dates back to the 1980s. It argues that safe, stable and secure accommodation is the first critical step to addressing the deeper issues of why people are on the street. But it is just a first step. Equally critical is the need for aggressive and ongoing support to keep people from slipping back to the street. Over the past several years Chilliwack has expanded the number of spaces available to those in need.
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Today, there are a total of 104 beds of varying description. They’re offered by groups like the Salvation Army, Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, Ann Davis Society and the Cyrus Centre. They are not the only partners. The city, through its Chilliwack Healthier Community committee, is working with provincial agencies and local groups to bring caring and compassionate support to those in need. The efforts stand in stark contrast to what has occurred in other cities. However for some, those gains are not enough. They choose to ignore what progress has made (addressing an issue that previously wasn’t even a municipal responsibility) by so many dedicated individuals in our community. Of course, more can and should be done – not only because it’s right, but because it makes economic sense. (Chronic homelessness not only harms the individual, it puts a disproportionate amount of pressure on finite community resources.) However, to suggest that nothing is being done – that the situation today is worse than it ever was – is simply not true. The work will continue. But let’s take a moment to acknowledge our successes. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress
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Parents have role to play in preventing bullying Wednesday was pink shirt day, or anti-bullying day. The idea that a day should be set aside to make a stand against bullying began in Canada in 2007 because of the compassion and enterprising insight of two high school kids. On the first day of school at Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, newly enrolled ninth grade student Charles McNeill was bullied and harassed for wearing a pink shirt. Taking objection, Grade 12 students David Shepherd and Travis Price went to the discount store after school and bought 50 pink shirts and tank tops. That night, they worked the email network, spreading the word among classmates to come to school in pink. The next day they stood in the foyer handing out shirts to students as they arrived. But hundreds of students were already dialed in and came
decked in pink. That colourful tsunami not only buoyed the emotions of McNeill but sent a cascading wave of support across the nation and around the world that bullying stops now. Nova Scotia made the second Thursday in September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day”. In 2008, former B.C. Margaret premier Gordon EVANS Campbell made February 27 antibullying day then later moved it to February 25. In 2012, the United Nations took a stand in the Anti-Bullying campaign and declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day. Bullying is a world-wide problem. Statistics have shown that 71 per cent of students that are
initially bullied continue to suffer making the harassment a seemingly unsolvable problem. According to the Yale School of Medicine, a 2010 study showed the connection between bullying and suicide. Tragic stories like Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parson bore that out. According to the study, suicide rates have grown at more than 50 per cent among children and adolescents in the last 30 years. Bullying has always been a threatening fabric of society and dealing with it was pretty easy in pre-Internet days. Silencing a bully meant a quick left hook to the nose. Problem solved. But the insidious cowardly and cruel nature of cyberbullying today has taken the menace to new dark levels. Using electronic devices, some low-life sets out to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten and
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harass a victim as young as age eight or nine although the majority of victims are in their early teens. The torment can be sustained and relentlessly repeated with photos or harmful text messages damaging a young person’s emotions, self-esteem, mental health and reputation at school and in the community. And the very nature of online messaging means victims can be reached anywhere, any time. The more the messages spread, the greater the sideline audience expands from a few dozen to thousands. Unwittingly (or not) they become part of the problem. An Angus Reid poll released Wednesday showed that 88 per cent of respondents believe bullying is very serious in elementary school and 94 per cent said the same for middle and high school levels. Sixty-five per cent think bullying should be considered a
crime, even without physical violence. Significantly, 90 per cent would make it illegal to use electronic means to “coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause other substantial emotional distress.” What to do? Parents can encourage children to talk about what is happening. Urge them not to share any photos online. Know how to block an unwelcome sender. Don’t respond to any strange text, post, or email. Keep a record of hateful messages. Report online bullying to the social media site it happened on. Children can reach a professional counsellor at 1-800-668-6868. Check out www.kidshelpphone. ca for information. Eight years ago, two students grabbed some pink shirts and launched a national movement against bullying. Good on them.
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Grant not serving community I read with interest the recent announcement by Mark Strahl of a huge generous grant of our federal tax dollars for local Youth at Risk. Initially my response was positive believing that my money will be well spent addressing this perceived need. After considering it further some questions came to mind and I would like answers as I’m sure many Chilliwack tax payers would. 1. If Mark Strahl truly represents our community, did he seek meaningful input from all of the agencies in Chilliwack currently serving “at risk youth?� These would include Chilliwack Restorative Justice, Chilliwack Community Ser vices, Ann Davis Transition Services,  Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Local Child and Youth Committee and the Youth Matters sub-committee. If so, why were they not at the funding announcement? 2. Was there no local, not for profit agency with a “Chilliwack Board� that could handle this
project?  Why must Chilliwack always look outside Chilliwack for answers and expertise? Don’t we have it here? I believe we do. 3. Were other local agencies given opportunity to bid on this grant? 4. Given that this is taxpayer money, did Mark Strahl do his due diligence and establish the scientific basis for this approach? Will this $1.8 million be well spent and get proven results?      5. Are there other, less costly means to respond to the needs of “at risk youth� that could build on the services we currently have? In my view this recent grant announcement by Mark Strahl of almost 2 million tax payer dollars for “at risk youth� demonstrated how out of touch he and the Conservation government are about what really happens in communities. Rather than talk with community members and gain a broad consensus on what the needs are and what should be done, he para-
chuted in a politically well timed solution. For some unknown reason his government gave it to the Surrey based “Pacific Community Resources,� ignoring Chilliwack based agencies such as Chilliwack Community Services, Ann Davis Transition Ser vices and Chilliwack Restorative Justice, all who serve “at risk youth�.   Likely our MP was banking on the fact that most people in Chilliwack would support the idea of improving opportunities for “at risk youth�. Hopefully he has underestimated our ability to see his cynical use of that good will to further his own ambitions in this an election year. Having volunteered my time and experience on local boards working with local youth, I am saddened to learn that these local organizations were overlooked in the awarding of this grant.
Earlier I was  even more impressed with another example of the efficient system of Canada Post. My bank, just a few hundred meters from the main post office, prepares statements around the middle of the month  and mails those statements around the 20th of the month. I must mention that our house is located about 4 km from the main post office, so in theory it is quite possible to deliver a first class letter like that within a day. However life for Canada Post is not that simple and I can understand that. The efficiency in their system dictates  a totally different approach, which mystery probably escapes all common sense. The result however is that my bank statement was delivered on Feb 5, 2014, which is  at least 11 days after
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that first class letter was delivered to the post office. I find that quite an achievement. A distance of 4 km took 11 days or about 264 hours  to cross, which is less than 15.2 meters per hour. That, I suspect is not much faster than the speed a snail can achieve. Much to their benefit I should add that the mail was delivered  by a postie in a motorized vehicle, they must have realized that they were somewhat behind in their usual efficiency?? Why was  I wondering that Canada Post achieve only losses? I find it funny that all the complaints that are surfacing about their neighborhood mailbox system are simply swept under the carpet. Supposedly and theoretically they should provide a service, but it is turning out to be
more of a burden than a service. Such happens when a corporation is running under the shelter of a monopoly. Now Canada Post is currently advertising (no doubt at a high cost)  and touting their efficiency in mailing and delivering parcels, I wonder whether they will be streamlining that “service�  to such an extent that they will be able to compete with private couriers, not only in cost but also in timely delivery. With all private businesses it is clear that when good service is disappearing, the writing is on the wall for a bankruptcy, so common sense would dictate that Canada Post should  crank up there services instead of deleting them almost altogether? Frans Dullemond, Chilliwack
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Mail moving at a snail’s pace With all the hype of Canada Post moving to a different delivery system, it is only fair to offer a somewhat different point of view.  Their intended system of neighborhood mailboxes will “increase their efficiency�, but above all it will be a tad more difficult to check them out. Are they also ridding themselves of their complaint department? That would certainly save some money. I was deeply impressed, when on Feb 6, 2015, we received Christmas mail from Holland that was stamped at  Dec 22, 2014. That is delivery in 45 days. It is amazing that Canada Post is able to differentiate  and separate out one piece of mail out of all  the stacks of mail that is coming to its plants and offices to deliver that just one letter to our mail box.
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Home&Garden Today, the interest in and use of perennials in our gardens is phenomenal. They are a wonderful garden investment, but many folks are missing out on their ability to provide colour almost year round. Perennials should be used to create a continuous flow of colour throughout the year, and by selecting combinations that include evergreen foliage, long-blooming plants and varieties that bloom at specific times, perennials can provide that lift we all need, even in the winter months. We should also be using them in combination with other flowering shrubs and conifers for a Brian knockout showMINTER ing. The idea is to have not only continuous colour, but also stunning highlights all through our gardens. The traditional plantings of white arabis (rockcress), purple aubrieta and yellow Saxatile alyssum, still remain the most outstanding colour combination for early spring. These plants are ideal as a low ground cover or as border plants. They also work well in flowerbeds. To accent these plantings and to keep the colour going, try using heucheras with their rich purple, hot lime, tan and orange foliage, the new bergenias, like ‘Bressingham Ruby’ or the new evergreen euphorbias with their stunning foliage and chartreuse flowers spikes that last for weeks. Dwarf Iris pumilas do not flower for more than a few weeks, but they are one of the most delightful early spring perennials. Reaching only six to eight inches in height, this unique early-flowering iris
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Iris pumilas are one of the most delightful early spring perennials.
makes a fine ground cover, and it often flowers again in late fall. Available in white, purple, yellow and blue, and used in combination plantings, it is a real knockout. Surround these irises with silver wooly thyme for an absolute stunning display. Iberis, (candytuft) is one of the more outstanding white flowering early perennials. Here again, the varieties from cuttings are far superior to the seedling varieties. Growing only six inches in height, these plants smother the ground in a carpet of white for at least a month. Planted together with deep red heathers, like ‘Nathalie’ or ‘Kramer’s Red’, or for later colour with ‘Hino Crimson’ Japanese azaleas, both combinations will create long lasting and beautiful displays in an early spring garden. Surround them with low-growing, colourful conifers, like Thuja ‘Rheingold’ for an even more beautiful show or the very dark-foliaged heucheras, like H.‘Obsidian’, to create a ‘wow’ display. Pulmonarias are one of the forgotten garden heroes that we need to rediscover. Our grandmothers grew these plants,
but somehow we lost interest. Today’s new varieties have stunning silver, mildew-free foliage that will liven up any shady garden or morning sun location. They are evergreen, and as a backdrop for the blue colouring of early crocuses, grape hyacinths and scillas, they are pure magic. Look for varieties like P. longifolia, ‘Majeste’, ‘David Ward’,‘Excalibur’ and ‘Baby Blue Eyes’. Originating in Turkey, omphalode is a hardy, beautiful, lowspreading perennial with stunning blue flowers. Omphalode ‘Cherry Ingram’ blooms at the same time as Star magnolias. Together, blue omphalodes and pure white star magnolias make a stunning display in any garden. There are many, many other early-flowering perennials that are unique. Now is a great time to visit your local garden shops to see some of the old reliables, as well as a host of new and interesting perennials. The secret to bringing your garden alive is to blend all your plants into exciting combinations of foliage and flowers that will add interest all year round.
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The Spartan Swim club just completed hosting the 2015 Swim BC AA Championship February 13th to 15th. It was a great success with over 300 swimmers showing up from all parts of BC and as far away as Prince George, Fort St John and Whitehorse. The event included Local talent and entertainment including the swimming Officials being piped in by our own local bagpiper Dan McDermid and the National Anthem being sung by Spartan swimmers Sean Deacon & Anna Dumont, the Chilliwack Harmony Chorus and Gina Balzer. It was very exciting and a proud moment for Chilliwack to show off our local talent and city support. None of these types of events can be done without the great support from our volunteers and local sponsors. The Spartan Swim club would like to thank all of our volunteers and each of our sponsors: The Kiwanis Club of Sardis, Tourism Chilliwack, Fastlane Swimming International, Vorgee Canada, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chilliwack, Team Aquatic Supplies, Fraser Valley Custom Printers, The Province of British Columbia, City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Leisure Landing Centre, Fraserwest Law Group LLP, Vancouver Water Enterprises Canada Co. Ltd. - RED Leaf Water, Regehr Farms, Cintas, Jim’s Pizzeria & Spaghetti House, Java Hut, Chilliwack Roofing, Greystone Promotional Products, Meadow Valley Meats Ltd. and URStore
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Nomination deadline is March 1, 2015 Woman of the Year Committee PO Box 2525, Sardis Station Main Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A8 Email: anita@legacypacific.com
Please join us for a public presentation regarding program and service priorities as the Board of Education considers its 2015/16 operating budget. This will also be an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the School District Budget, ask questions, provide support, and submit ideas and suggestions. Your input as a parent and community member is valuable as we work through budget related challenges such as: 9 9 9 9
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Finding courage to be ‘Bigger Than That’ Jessica Peters The Progress “What could you do if someone tried to bully you?” The question was posed to Greendale elementary students on Monday afternoon, by country singer and bullying prevention advocate Ryan Laird. And these kids knew the answer. “Just walk away,” said one girl. “Tell a teacher,” a boy offered. “Tell them to stop,” another girl said. Yes, Laird said. All of those. He shared the story of being bullied in Grade 7 in Ontario, by a girl in his school. New to the
area and painfully shy, Laird had plucked up the courage to enter a talent show. “I sang the very first song I’d ever written, and I sang it to my whole school. I thought it went pretty well,” he told the kids. “But there was this girl, Ashley.” Ashley, he explained, was a bully. She broke the budding entertainer’s heart, telling him his music was no good and he’d never be famous. This treatment went on for an entire school year. But eventually, Laird said, he began to talk about it. He told someone, and the bullying stopped. Now, he’s living his dream as a recording artist, writing and performing his original music in Nashville, TN.
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And one of his songs just happens to be about Ashley, and how the bullying experience shaped his life. He sang it to the kids, as part of his cross Canada school tour. “Hey, look at me now, the quiet kid grew up somehow,” he sang. “A little bit different’s not so bad, kinda works with the plans I didn’t know I had.” Had he known the ways to help stop bullying, back then, Laird said he probably could have stopped it sooner. But he’s chosen to take the experience and make the best of it, one of the reason’s he’s travelled across the country with his show, called Bigger Than That. Last week, he even had a chance
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to perform during the intermission of a Vancouver Giants game at the Pacific Coliseum. “I’m hoping to motivate as many kids as I can to never stop chasing their dreams and never let a bully stand in their way of success and happiness in life,” he said. “I’m thrilled to have visited thousands of youth across our great nation over the past couple years. After hearing their stories about bullying experiences and the many dreams that they aspire to in their lives, I was inspired to use my voice as an artist to provide message driven music concerts which empower youth to dream big and conquer negative influences.”
At Greendale, he invited students to the stage to talk about their dreams, and encouraged them to work hard toward those dreams. As he sang and played the guitar, his young audience sang along and offered up their own stories and questions about bullying. This week, he’ll be performing in Quesnel, Kamloops and 100 Mile House. Laird is a twotime Canadian Country Music Awards nominee, who once gained Taylor Swift’s attention by placing a giant billboard in Nashville asking her to produce her album. For more information, visit www.biggerthanthat.org.
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Father’s Day run returns to Vedder Trail this year The Father’s Day Run is once again taking place on the beautiful Vedder Trail. This year’s event will take place on June 21,
and all funds raised go toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation of B.C. The run includes prizes for largest team, top team and more,
and includes a pancake breakfast. The Father’s Day Run is a powerful way to raise awareness and funds in the
fight against prostate cancer - from helping people facing the disease in the community to ensuring this cancer is a thing of the past
for future generations. The Father’s Day Run (and in past the Do It For Dad Walk/Run) is an annual event held in several communities
across B.C. It offers an opportunity to honour the prostate cancer survivors in your life, promote awareness of the number one cancer for
men, and raise money to help find a cure. There are many ways to get involved including donations, volunteering, participating and more. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It will affect one in seven men during their lifetime. It is more common where there is a family history and it is being diagnosed more frequently in younger men. Research suggests that diet, environmental factors and genetics can impact prostate cancer occurrence. It is estimated 25,500 Canadian men will be diagnosed this year, often without symptoms in its earliest, most treatable stage. In B.C., 3,400 will be diagnosed and 530 will die in an average year. For more information, visit www.thefathersdayrun.ca.
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The annual World Day of Prayer in the Chilliwack area will be held on Friday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Carman United Church (7258 Vedder Road). This year, the theme is the Bahamas. The service is a celebration of their culture and history, their land and their legacy. Participants in the service are members of a diversity of denominations (11 in all), within the Chilliwack and District area. Special guest Crystal Hicks, who comes from the Bahamas, is the speaker and soloist. Local organizers are inviting you and your friends and family to attend this World Day of Prayer.
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Riders revel in good dirt on Vedder Mountain Jennifer Feinberg The Progress
Mountain biking on Vedder Mountain is as good as it gets. The trails on the mountain near Cultus Lake are an undiscovered treasure for mountain bike riders of any skill, says racing champion and bike guide Ricky Federau. Stunning views, phenomenal dirt, and the sheer elevation of the mountain make it a spectacular experience for those seeking a few thrills from the vantage point of a bike. Federau was thrilled to host members of the provincial racing team recently. He tells The Progress what it was like to take eight riders up the mountain to showcase all that Vedder has to offer, as only someone who’s been riding for 20 years can. As owner and lead guide of Valley Bikes Guide, Federau has been actively exploring the trails on Vedder since he was just a kid. “Vedder is a big mountain and there’s lots of terrain. It has a huge elevation gain of 800 metres. You can climb forever and descend forever.
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King of the mountain bike trails RIDERS REVEL from page 17 “You can go out for a ride and go full throttle for half hour,” says Federau. During his 20 years on riding locally, he raced professionally for 10 of them on the national MTB team. So Vedder Mountain holds a tremendous place in his heart. “I learned how to ride on these trails,” he explains. It was his buddy Harv Fergen, owner of Life Cycles Bike Shop in Abbotsford who first showed him the terrific trails on Vedder so many years ago. They are better than average. He’d like to see more MTB riders make the trek out from Vancouver to see for themselves. Of course there are other mountain bike trails in the Chilliwack area, like the one on the way to Yarrow or in the Chilliwack River Valley at Tamihi, but there is something unique about the conditions on Vedder Mountain, he says. “The dirt is phenomenal,” he gushes. “It’s a great natural resource.” Phenomenal dirt? There’s an almost constant supply of good, loamy soil covering the network of trails.
“The mountain is one big, massive pile of dirt,” he explains. “Other areas have more rocky terrain. We have very good dirt. “It sounds lame to say, but it’s true. With so many deciduous trees the trails get more foliage, which turns into compost, and makes good dirt.” It’s the wonderful loamy texture that sets it apart. “It is also more clay based and that also means good dirt. It’s often referred to as ‘hero dirt’ or ‘velcro’ since your bike tires stick to it like velcro.” That stickiness translates into traction as tire treads dig in. “That means you can corner hard and really send it when you’re sitting at the top, ready to hit the jumps.” Federau, who lives in Chilliwack, raced full time on the national team from 1998 to 2008. The trails have really progressed over the years, and he credits the work of volunteers with the Vedder Mountain Trails Association, including Steven Uruski and Kerry Frayne. The biking trails have gone from one long trail up and one steep gravel path down, to a vast array of sloping, single-track trails. The trails are rated from green, to blue, to black in terms of difficulty.
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How about jumps on Vedder. Are there good jumps? “A whole whack of them,” he replied. “The cool part is that there is a lot of big jumps, but every one has a beautiful transition.” It’s also designed to be very user friendly and if someone is a beginner, there’s a ride around option for every jump. “So you can build your skills as you go. It caters to every level and everyone will have fun.”
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The feedback he got about Vedder Mountain trails from the BC MTB Team was revealing and very positive. “They talked about the ‘freshness’ of it and how new it seemed. We had just finished one of the long descents.” One of the professional riders remarked the trail was “so good and so fresh,” it must hardly ever get ridden. Federau thought that was funny because the opposite was true. It’s a
very busy, established trail that had been well-used for years. “It was the one that is ridden the most. So that’s a testament to how good the trail builders are and how good the dirt is.” Well worn tracks get a little beaten down. “But we don’t have those breaking bumps like some trails get, and we don’t have the sheer volume of riders. “It’s pretty undiscovered here.”
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Hang Time: Paragliding high above the Fraser Valley Eric Welsh
that para-gliders work so hard to find. “Birds are good markers to see where thermals are, and we fly with a lot of The best para-gliding moments for eagles at Mount Woodside,” Lang says. Chilliwack’s Martina Lang aren’t the ones “Eagles. Hawks. Falcons. We’ve been where she’s soaring hundreds of feet above around so long they’ll come up and fly the ground, taking in a panoramic view of wingtip to wingtip with us, which is the eastern Fraser Valley. incredible. They help us find the thermals. Once we’re inside one we fly up to the Those moments are extremely cool, big top and go looking for the next one.” reasons why she’s sails above the treetops every chance she gets. The view, she says, is incomparable. But the best moment is the one before “I like the evening flights when the sun she leaves the ground. gets lower in the sky and it’s reflecting off the river,” Lang notes. “Elk Mountain “Running off the mountain, that gives you a great view of Cultus Lake. moment where your feet leave the You can’t have a bad view from up there. ground, your wing takes you and you Everything is beautiful. Stunning.” start floating,” Lang smiles. “It’s all about the anticipation. Your voice is saying, ‘Yes! What goes up must come down, but Let’s run off this mountain!’ Your mind Lang says landing a para-glider isn’t a is saying, ‘What are you doing???’ And violent process. as soon as you’re in the air, you stop, look “If you’ve seen sky-divers, our landings around and suddenly everything is so peaceare a lot softer than that,” she says. “We ful.” have wind indicators and flags at the landLang is a member of the West Coast Soaring ing field, and most of the times it’s nothing “You can’t have a bad view from up there,” says paraglider Martina Lang. “Everything is Club and one of several paragliding enthusimore than like stepping off a step. If it’s a asts who launch themselves off of local sites at beautiful. Stunning” SUBMITTED PHOTO hard landing it might be like running down Mount Woodside, Bridal Falls, Elk Mountain In good conditions, a paraglider can take off Lang has logged more than 2,000 flights, the stairs and missing the last couple. You and Mount Cheam. from Mount Woodside, get hundreds of metres both solo and tandem, yet the thrill of paramay just have to run it out.” above the launch site and stay there for hours. Mount Woodside, in Kent near Harrison, is gliding has never lessened. From the moment her feet hit the ground, the the most popular, bustling with activity on any “I always loved heights when I was a little, anticipation starts building again, until Lang is “Conditions are always different,” she nice day from April-May through September. the type of kid who cheered for turbulence on explains. “A morning flight might be calm and once more soaring through the clouds above Paragliders get there via a forestry road (4x4 airplanes,” says Lang, who’s been para-gliding quiet. Then the wind picks up in the afternoon Chilliwack. vehicles highly recommended). for 17 years. “For me, perfect conditions are and you’re soaring higher. The next time the Lang is one of a handful of paragliding a nice spring day where it’s chilly up top and At 650 metres elevation, it is an old logging sun’s come out and it’s a bit more turbulent. instructors based in the Fraser Valley. warm at the bottom. Blue sky with those puffy clear-out maintained by the paragliding comThe last flight of the day might be beautiful Find her website at jetsetparagliding.com Simpsons clouds that mark the top of thermals. munity. The launch site faces southwest and and calm again as you watch the sun start to No wind, or a light southwest wind about five gets direct sun. Warm air is what para-gliders For lots of general para-gliding info, see set.” to 10 kilometres and hour. And Westjet not seek because that is what carries them up, up, westcoastsoaringclub.com Thermals are key, whose columns of hot air up. flying that day so the ceiling is lifted!”
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Happy Trails: How to keep it short and sweet Jenna Hauck The Progress Chilliwack is surrounded by mountains offering a world of hiking right in our own backyard. But sometimes people don’t have the time or level of fitness to spend an entire day hiking up mountain trails. The Progress has compiled a list of short hikes for just those reasons. All are two hours or less, roundtrip. This is not a complete list of all short hikes in the Chilliwack area, and the time it may take to complete each hike will vary from person to person.
Teapot Hill (Cultus Lake) Located near the Honeymoon Bay group site on Columbia Valley Road. Some very steep sections. View of Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley at the summit. Distance/time: 5 km roundtrip, two hours. Elevation gain: 280 metres. Degree of difficulty: moderate. Seven Sisters (Cultus Lake) Located across from Spring Bay picnic area, this trail connects Entrance Bay
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and Clear Creek campgrounds. Along the trail are seven large Douglas fir trees, some standing, some fallen. Distance/ time: 4 km roundtrip, one-and-a-half hours. Elevation gain: 120 metres. Degree of difficulty: easy.
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Giant Douglas Fir (Cultus Lake) Located 150 metres past Delta Grove Campground. The walk leads to a forest goliath and also connects with Clear Creek campground. Distance/ time: 1 km roundtrip, 45 minutes. Elevation gain: 90 metres. Degree of difficulty: easy. Bridlewood/Salmon Ridge (Vedder) Located 600 metres up Chilliwack Lake Road. On a clear day, the top of Mount Thom offers stunning views of Chilliwack. There is a wide pullout on the left with the trail visible nage. Distance/time: 1.5 km in the picnic area. Distance/ the left (south) side. Note: above it. Distance/time: 2 km roundtrip, one hour. Elevation This is a popular mountain time: 2 km roundtrip, 30 roundtrip, one hour. Elevation gain: 100 metres. Degree of minutes. Degree of difficulty: biking trail. Distance: 4 km gain: 200 metres. Degree of difficulty: easy. easy. roundtrip. Elevation gain: difficulty: easy. 400 metres. Degree of difFor more info, go to Duck Farm Loop (Yarrow) ficulty: moderate. Tourism Chilliwack at www. Mount Thom Head west on Vedder tourismchilliwack.com, (via Ryder Lake) Bridal Veil Falls Mountain Road. Just before 604-858-8121, info@tourHead 5.8 km up Elk View Off Hwy 1, take exit 135 you go over the railroad ismchilliwack.com; or check Road to the parking area and follow signs to Bridal tracks and head into Yarrow, out Club Tread at www.cluband Mount Thom Park sigFalls Provincial Park. Park you’ll see a parking lot on tread.com.
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Cheam wet wonderland Jessica Peters The Progress Tucked away in Popkum, east of Chilliwack, the Cheam Wetlands is one of the area’s richest resources for bird watchers. Almost 200 bird species have been identified in the park over the years, from the commonly-seen Canada geese, mallards and ringneck ducks, to the more elusive barred owls, peregrine falcons or the redbreasted sapsuckers. This is largely due to the many marsh and lake
areas, and the peaceful nature of the trail system. The focus here is on tranquility, as the paths meander through the park, and bridges and a viewing platform offer the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature. There are two kilometres of trails, where only foot traffic is allowed. Dogs are not permitted due to the sensitive nature of the 107-hectare habitat. To get there, take Yale Road East through the Popkum roundabout to Popkum Road North, and turn left on Elgey Road.
For the novice paddler looking to prove themselves, there’s no better place than Chilliwack’s Tamihi rapids. For three decades this section of the Chilliwack River that runs alongside Chilliwack Lake Road has been a national training site, its rushing waters challenging Olympians and world champions. For years, Canadian national teamer and five time Olympian David Ford honed his skills on the Tamihi rapids. In late July, 200 of Canada’s best kayakers will tackle the rapids in the 2015 Canadian National Whitewater Slalom Championships. But the beauty of the Tamihi rapids is that they are accessible to anyone. “It’s sort of a measuring stick for Fraser Valley boaters,” says Jon Allen, a nationallevel kayaker and instructor with the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence. “Once you’re comfortable running Tamihi then other boaters feel comfortable paddling with you.” The Tamihi rapids experience starts with a flat section at the top. Call it the calm before the storm, sitting there for a moment or two before taking the plunge.
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“For the novice this can cause an apprehensive feeling, doubting whether you are up for the challenge,” Allen says. “When an experienced paddler hits that flat bit at the start they may feel excitement and anticipation. You go through the process of choosing your line (path through the rapids) depending on who you’re with and what thrill you’re searching for.” Novices can take a line straight down the middle, a challenging but not overwhelming route. “It’s a fun line surrounded by turmoil,” Allen explains. “The other lines that exist are
endless. Your comfort level and familiarity with the rapids will determine how you push yourself. This is something that paddlers like to play with.” “Without many hazards for experienced paddlers, Tamihi can be a playground in the middle of dynamic moving water,” he continues. “In the late summer, with the water levels lower than usual, Tamihi transforms into a place that paddlers can go to learn skills and practice techniques.” The Tamihi Creek recreational area is nearby, offering 108 campsite and access to the Trans Canada Trail.
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What to do with an early spring? ing the new season up the Chilliwack seems to have embraced Chilliwack River Valley, in the early arrival of spring this year, Hope and outside of Harrison and already the trails are buzzing with Hot Springs. Rock bluffs and activity. For anyone who has been up boulder fields that are often on Elk Mountain lately or follows the obscured from view by the Hike Chilliwack Facebook page, you early spring foliage, are now have probably seen that the paragliding visible and the hardcores pilots have also been getting active. have been out with This warm weather has meant wire scrub brushes and that rather than launching their rappelling equipment, paragliding wings and slowly cleaning new areas for gliding down to the valley the season to come. floor as they have all winter, Mountain bikers have the pilots have actually been hardly seen a pause in The hiking and mountaineering community has been chasing the snowline up into the alpine this spring able to thermal! I was up on their riding since last sum- and a few people have seen fit to begin summiting their would-be summer objectives. Elk last week as a few pilots mer, however those who took off, with families hiking fit to make a pilgrimage out to Vedder and minimal avalanche risk high on the ascents by seasoned mountaineers Sam did put their bikes away the ridge trail stopping and however they would be clad in harMountain this past weekend, a fleetsummit. This time of year there is norhave wasted no time in getting WADDINGTON watching in awe. They took nesses, hopes, ice axes and crampons out their equipment and hitting ing secret in the West Coast mountain mally a huge snowpack in Macfarlane’s off of their launch sites with to undertake these objectives. This year the trails. The Fraser Valley biking community, and they too were North facing bowl that has a tendency ease and immediately harnessed the however the conditions have made Mountain Bike Association and their amazed at the caliber of riding that to slough in the springtime in huge wet thermal updrafts that were lifting out of these peaks a bit more attainable for huge group of dedicated members Chilliwack offers. slab avalanches. This year however the Chilliwack River Valley. In no time the ambitious hiker. and volunteers have been busy over there is not much snow to speak of and they were high above the hikers and the The hiking and mountaineering comthe winter, building a new route on Stay safe out there this spring and in the early morning this crisp snow trees, soaring in slow revolving circles, Vedder Mountain for the riders to climb munity has been chasing the snowline remember to always notify a friend or surface makes for easy traveling and much like birds riding a sea breeze, up into the alpine this spring and a few uphill, which also doubles as a beginfamily when you head into the backquick ascents. staying aloft without flapping. people have seen fit to begin summitner grade trail heading downhill. This country. ing their would-be summer objectives. Peaks like Cheam, Lindeman, Lady, Rockclimbers have been out as well. trail has been seeing ever increasing Sam Waddington is owner of Mt. With the prolonged periods of rain-free Mt. Macfarlane in the Chilliwack River Macdonald and Web have seen spring traffic as the soils dry out a bit and the Waddington’s Outdoors: “Equipping you for warm weather, the rock has begun to Valley has seen a few ascents this ascents as well. In a typical year some riding gets better by the day. The BC rock, water, snow, sand, wind and anything dry off and people have been explorelse the outdoors can throw at you.” Provincial Mountain Bike Team saw month, with stable snow conditions of these mountains might see February
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usician, philosopher, citizen, “IT Guy”, Seth Kushniryk does it all. An outstanding French Immersion student, with a high average, Seth is a true renaissance man.
He has been recognized on a number of occasions as an Exemplary Scholar and for his citizenship. He has been a member of the SSS Drumline for many years. Self-taught on the guitar, he played and sang at our Remembrance Day Ceremony. He received a gold medal at the regional skills BC competition in Network Systems Administration and then went on to earn a silver medal at the national competition in Toronto. As busy as his varied interests keep him, he also finds time to volunteer, at Chilliwack Elder College and supporting students at McCammon Elementary. He is also a minor hockey official and umpire for minor baseball. Congratulations Seth, on being named Sardis Secondary School’s Leader of Tomorrow for January 2015!
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ulie Morden is more than just a model student. She is an active volunteer within the Chilliwack community since 2010, working with youth to promote inclusion and selfworth in a program called “Rated T for Teens.” This dedicated volunteer provides guidance and meaning to many youth by creating connections and friendship within the program that allows them to be part of the community. For a student with such a high academic average in challenging courses, such as Advance Placement European History, it is simply amazing that she has the time and energy to volunteer. Not only does she embody the spirit of “Service Above Self” she is a shining example to others of a person who cares about the welfare of others. Through her hard work and dedication she truly represents a Leader of Tomorrow because she is already a leader within the Chilliwack community.
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rin Steele is an excellent example of a student- athlete striving for excellence in everything she does. She has managed to balance and excel both on and off the court; in her school and community. Erin is a standout and captain for the GW Graham Senior varsity basketball team. She has carried a heavy academic load while maintaining “A Honours” throughout high school. Erin continually gives back to her school in a variety of ways. She is a very active member of the Student Council, the Key Club and the World Wildlife Fund Environment Club. Erin also finds time to give back to the community, volunteering with the Hospice Society, the Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities, the Heritage Village, the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, and the School District’s Education Policy Advisory Committee. Erin Steele is a very dedicated and remarkable student who has a very bright future ahead.
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“Cancer has touched far too many British Columbians. When loved ones are diagnosed with or pass away from cancer, we often want to do something to help or honour them,” says Barbara Kaminsky, CEO, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division. “This April, we want people to know that there is something they can do,” she adds. To help those touched by cancer, the Society
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Money raised through Daffodil Month helps tens of thousands of British Columbians living with more than 200 different types of cancer, through lifesaving research, support services and funds other important work so that fewer people are touched by the disease. In British Columbia, the Canadian Cancer Society is looking to recruit 8,000 volunteers to support this campaign. “Volunteers are essential to the success of the Daffodil Month campaign. We only need a few hours of a person’s time,” says Kaminsky. “This small contribution of time makes a big difference.” Those interested in signing up as a volunteer can register today at http://www.cancer.ca/ daf fodil”>www.cancer. ca/daffodil or call their local Canadian Cancer Society community office.
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starting out with a few simple swaps. Getting results when first making lifestyle changes will greatly reinforce positive changes, and help to make those behaviours stick. But what about the rest of us? What about those people who are already getting at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, drinking only water and the occasional glass of wine, and dines at fast food restaurants once or twice a year? My inspiration for this article came from two of our clients. Last week one client shed three pounds in two weeks by cutting out plum sauce and ketchup. How much ketchup and plum sauce? You may not want to know. Another client was baffled that he shed two pounds in a week. After much thought, he remembered that he had swapped his regular lattes for black Americanos. Admittedly, until I heard these two stories, I thought I
had lost my faith in simple swaps. Then I recognized that I just needed to change the definition of a simple swap. After all, I had unknowingly made Tanja my own simple SHAW swaps. Two weeks ago I also started doing my work on a treadmill desk. Last week I began to take a moment to express gratitude toward my food before eating. As a result, I’m sitting less and eating my meals more mindfully. I feel more vibrant, energetic, and my jeans fit looser. Even if you are already eating relatively healthy, and getting in your sweat sessions most days of the week, you will likely be able to find a few small habits to change that can help you get closer to your goals. In my experience
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Reykjavik, Iceland. averages about six hours. We’re just about It’s as though we are driving over an hour and a half before sunrise. breakfast cereal. At that time, I’ll better be able to see these The “crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch” capable SUVs and their performance abilsound of the crisp snow below the ities. Right now, I’m feeling its four-wheel all-new 2015 Land Rover Discovery drive (4WD) system at work. The standard Sport’s cabin is both appetizing and Terrain Response system is set to snow/ice/ unnerving. gravel, and the seat warmers are on full As we traverse The studded tires bite into the slipblast. pery surface, which calms the nerves the topography, it’s I’m also feeling the comfort and hospitality almost as though but visibility is slim to none – save of its gracefully executed cabin and am that illuminated by our headlights enjoying the calm of the interior environone of the Norse – and traction changes after every ment. It might be frigid and rough outside, gods, or trolls, is rotation of the rubbers. Yet, I have but not from where I’m sitting. looking over us confidence in myself, the tires and The Discovery Sport will be available with from above and a vehicle whose DNA stems from one engine in Canada, and a great one at a lineage of predecessors born in that. It’s a 2.0L, turbocharged 4-cylinder shaking a sifter of environments devoid of traction. with 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of powdered sugar. Though it’s 9:08 a.m., the sun has yet torque. It’s then matched with a 9-speed Alexandra Straub to show itself and a blanket of pitch automatic transmission whose shifts black envelops the country. To add are as smooth as some of the ice we’re to the ambiance, Iceland is a place driving upon. It doesn’t feel underpowwhere mythical beings are embedded in its folklore! ered yet is relatively humble in power numbers. As we traverse the topography, it’s almost as though Regardless, for what most people will do with this, one of the Norse gods, or trolls, is looking over us from it’s plenty. above and shaking a sifter of powdered sugar. This There’s also room for up to seven passengers (there’s dusting of snow is a fanciful act of beauty in the dark a 5+2 configuration with stadium seating available) setting. and a wading depth of 600mm (24-inches), which I can’t see much around me. At all. But I know that we tested out as we crossed a river. Yes, a river. one side of the trail we’re navigating is a steep drop Just don’t open your doors for any reason in the off. While I’d love to drift the compact luxury SUV process. through some fantastic curves on these abandoned Other premium features include six USB outroads, now is not the time to try to be a hero. I’ll wait lets, 829L of cargo space behind the second for another opportunity and the absence of a cliff. row seats and an infotainment system that is In 100 metres, we will be turning left onto a street fairly intuitive to use. whose name I couldn’t pronounce correctly even if the Throughout the day, our travels took us over prize was a large sum of money. Streets in this part almost every imaginable surface in Iceland: of Iceland are not marked per se. We best follow the snow, ice, gravel, rocks, rivers, pavement, water GPS-based instruction if we want to stay on track. and more. Iceland’s sliver of sunlight per day during the winter When we ended our adventure in Reykjavik, the “tap,
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Not that long ago, if an allwheel drive (AWD) vehicle was on a buyer’s shopping list, the options were largely limited to SUVs and trucks. Today the automotive
landscape has exploded with manufacturers offering many more AWD vehicles. In fact, 48 percent of all vehicles purchased in Canada come with AWD or four-wheel drive (4X4). For Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Canada (Formerly Chrysler Canada) the percentage is even higher, at roughly 58 percent. Thanks, in part, to the success of the Jeep brand and the many vehicles sold under that off-road-ready marque. The latest entry, the Jeep
Renegade, will be arriving at dealerships around April but just last week I had a chance to drive this small Jeep in classic Canadian winter conditions just outside of Montreal. Looks: The setting for the winter driving program was at
ICAR, an enthusiast’s racing facility built on the abandoned aprons and taxiways of the old Mirabel airport, including a slalom course, road coarse and off-road adventure. The bold orange Renegade instantly jumped
out against the howling wind and at-times, whiteout conditions. The Renegade is built in Europe on the same platform that Fiat uses to make the all-new Fiat 500X. This cost sharing, multi-vehicle offensive is what has helped Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be so successful over the past few years. The engineering and design was done in Michigan to insure the Renegade has all the classic Jeep characteristics, from the round headlamps and classic Jeep grille, to the trapezoidal wheel arches, appropriate ground clearance and overall bold styling. The Renegade is smaller than the Compass and Patriot models in the lineup, helping to promote the redhot, small crossover segment even further. Inside: With a high seating position and boxy roofline, the Renegade has a lot of headroom and large windows, making this compact crossover feel open and airy. The front seats are supportive and provide a nice look down the long hood, making this feel more “trucky” The back seats offer plenty of room in this class and the cargo area is what Jeep calls class leading. Prices start at $19,995 for base Sport model with front wheel drive (FWD) and the first AWD model starts at $25,995. The volume leader will be the North trim with alloy wheels, starting at $27,494 for an AWD version. The problem will be the higher end trims, like the $31,995 Limited, that look pricy compared to a bigger to a compact SUV, like a Honda CR-V, with a much more powerful engine, vastly bigger interior and a $30,000 AWD starting price. Drive: FCA didn’t just have the Renegade to drive in frozen weather, rather a selection of the seventeen vehicles they offer with AWD or 4X4 capability. They were clear to point out that nine of the 26 models have AWD available even on the base trim. The Renegade’s base AWD system is a lighter weight active powertrain that can disconnect the rear wheels to save fuel but reconnect them in a fraction of a second if the temperature drops of the windshield wipers are turned on. On dry pavement, the system only needs to detect the slightest wheel slippage to engage the AWD capability. In addition there is a terrain select knob in each model that lets the driver choose between auto, snow, sand, mud and rocks to alert the Renegades’ traction control, stability control and engine/ transmission electronics to keep the Jeep moving in different situations. The ultimate is the AWD system with a low setting for crawling over rocks, something Jeep purists appreciate. Verdict: The Jeep Renegade follows on the heels of some other stylish compact crosscontinued on page 31
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Spring-like weather means the back woods trails are already beckoning us out here in the west. While my Driveway colleagues seem to have spent the last month plowing through snow and ice back east, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m raring to get out there in our beautiful back yard. However, there are a few things to think about before you head out into the back roads of British Columbia this spring, to find yourself driving through those swollen creeks and rivers. Think about that water entering areas of your truck, believe me, you would prefer it did not do so! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your truckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transmission, transfer case, and front and rear differentials must be vented to compensate for changes in air pressure as temperatures go up and down when you drive, but when you are driving off road in wet conditions the most likely place for water to enter is through those vents. Water that gets in contaminates the lubricants that protect parts, and that can lead to bearing and gear damage. To keep water from getting into areas where it should not be is fairly easy. Attach a rubber hose, or
vacuum hose to each vent, and then extend it to a high location on the truck. The length of tubing required will depend on your vehicle, but 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 centimetres should be enough. Before you begin, locate the vent on each component. Determine if each vent is a tube or a cap style. If it is a tube style make sure that the hose fits tight and secure it with a small hose clamp, leaving excess hose length to route upwards. Cap type vents are usually screwed in mushroom shaped. Remove the cap from each one by unscrewing it. Use this for a sample and buy a nipple vent with the same thread size and replace the cap with the nipple. The new vacuum hose for the transmission and transfer case vents can be secured along the frame or body to the firewall with plastic tie straps (do not over tighten and pinch the hose) and from there up into the engine compartment. Make sure to secure the end. Leave about 8 centimetres and bend it downward. The front differential hose is to be routed in a similar fashion but allow enough slack for axle movement. The same goes for the rear differential but instead of running it to the front, direct
it up between the bed and the cab of the truck. When you have finished, check the tubing to make sure it is free of kinks and positioned away from hot exhaust or engine parts. Now you are ready to go through creeks and mud holes with very little chance of water to enter the vents. Water can still enter components through other routes, so be sure to check the color of your differential
and transmission fluid after each trip. Axle grease turns a light brown color when mixed with water. Automatic transmission fluid turns pink when mixed with water. Most manufacturers recommend you check the wheel bearings if you have been in water deeper than the hubs. Re-pack the wheel bearings if there is any sign of water entry. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca
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A National Hockey Leaguer. An Ingolstadt Panther legend. A goalie who scored a goal. A member of the 2011 Vancouver Canuck Stanley Cup finalists. A Netherlands hockey veteran and one of the toughest players in BCHL history. Three weeks of online voting at theprogress.com has produced the Chilliwack Chiefs all-time dream team. Fans were invited to vote in two rounds. The first round, over three weeks, narrowed a list of 100 candidates to a shortlist of 25. 1,721 votes were cast. The second round, over two weeks, pared that down to the final six. 313 votes were cast. This is the result. SHAWN HORCOFF (F)
Shawn Horcoff played just one year for the Chiefs in 1994-95. But it was spectacular. The Trail native sniped 49 goals and 145 points in just 58 games. An injury sidelined him during that year’s playoffs, when the Chiefs were favourites to win the BCHL title. With Horcoff out, Chilliwack lost to the Langley Thunder in a tense seven game second round series. “He was extremely competitive and played hard. Coach (Har vey) Smyl talked to me several times about Shawn’s compete and desire,” said former Chief Doug Ast. “I think as he approaches 1,000 NHL
“The toughest Chief in an era when teams could really intimidate, Brandon was appropriately known as the Undertaker,” Ast said. “As he got older the rest of his game evolved. He was a smart defenceman that kept it simple and played hard on the opposition night in and night out. When he was on the ice it was his puck and if you took it you needed to be prepared to feel his wrath.” Fleenor had 16 goals and 44 points in 56 games his final season, then spent several years in the minor leagues. He played for the Tacoma Sabercats in the now-defunct West Coast Hockey League. He played for the Rockford IceHogs, Motor City Mechanics and Adirondack IceHawks in the UHL and the Toledo Storm and Pensacola Ice Pilots in the ECHL. Fleenor played two games at the American Hockey League level, one each with the Cleveland Barons and Milwaukee Admirals. Chiefs Dream Team goalie Curtis Darling snags a loose puck during his BCHL heyday. PROGRESS FILE/ JENNA HAUCK
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games this approach and attitude has carried him through an outstanding career.” After Chilliwack, Horcoff spent four years at Michigan State University. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers and helped them to a Stanley Cup final in 2005-06. Still in the NHL, the 36 year old has played 57 games for the Dallas Stars this season.
Maybe the best puckhandling goalie in BCHL history, Darling (2002-04) produced one of the most memorable moments in Chilliwack Chiefs history. During the 2003-04 season his Chiefs were up 2-1 late in a regular season game when the opponents pulled their goalie. Darling fired a loose puck the length of the ice into the unguarded cage. Twice Darling was named the Chiefs MVP. He finished his BCHL career with 52 regular season wins, the most for any player in a Chilliwack uniform. His 4,999 minutes played are second behind Mitch Gillam. After the BCHL Darling spent three years at the University of Waterloo and four more years between the ECHL and AHL. Darling hung up the skates following the 2009-10 season.
DOUG AST (F)
How many people can say their jersey is hanging from the rafters of a hockey arena in Germany? Chilliwack’s own Doug Ast wore No. 18 for the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Hockey League) Ingolstadt Panthers. Twice he led his team in scoring, leading them to the playoffs five straight years. When health issues forced him to hang up the skates following the 2008-09
season, his jersey number was retired. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, drop by Ingolstadt’s Saturn Arena for a peek. Ast played three years for the Chiefs, between 1991-94. In 161 regular season games he tallied 101 goals and 242 points. JEFF TAMBELLINI (F)
In 2001-02 the son of exNHLer Steve Tambellini terrorized BCHL goalies, sniping 46 goals (and 117 points) in just 54 regular season games. His Chiefs rolled through the playoffs, winning a BCHL title, Mowat Cup and Doyle Cup and securing a Royal Bank Cup appearance. “He was a gifted skater that had blinding speed and quickness at junior level,” Ast recalled. “He also possessed one of the best shots in the league due to his quick release and accuracy.
I remember watching the Chiefs power play at the time and Tamby was on the point often as quarterback.” A first round draft pick of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings in 2003, Tambellini spent three years at the University of Michigan and played 242 NHL games. He was part of Vancouver’s Stanley Cup run in 2011 and currently plays for Vaxjo HC of the Swedish Hockey League. DON NICHOLS (D)
One of the best blueliners in Netherlands Hockey League (Hlnd) history, Nichols got his start with the Chiefs. A Chilliwack native, Nichols played two years for his hometown team (199799). “He was a smooth-skating and smart defenceman that really had no weaknesses, and he could play a physical game if it was necessary,”
Ast said. “He was a great power play D-man with a laser for a shot and the vision to make players around him better. He was known for being a good teammate and had great hair too!” Nichols ventured overseas after leaving the BCHL, signing with the Hlnd’s Tillburg Trappers. From 1999-2014 he logged 465 games in the Hlnd. Six years were spent with Tillburg. Nichols also skated for the Heerenveen Flyers, The Hague HYS and Dordrecht Lions. BRANDON FLEENOR (D)
Possibly the toughest player to ever play in the BCHL, the Chilliwack native played for his hometown team from 1997-99. With 265 penalty minutes in 87 regular season games, the big D-man was never someone you wanted to mess with.
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I saw Jeff Tambellini play two games of junior B when he was 15 years old. Wow was he good, writes Jacob Bestebroer When I saw the list of six players that were voted to the Chilliwack Chiefs 25th anniversar y dream team, the memories came flooding back. I have vivid first memories of each players, some predating their first game in a Chiefs uniform. My first memory of Doug Ast comes from the Chilliwack Peewee Jamboree. He would have been 12 or 13 years old at the time. He was a good player but it wasn’t his play that stood out to me. It was the length his hair, which covered the number on the back of his jersey. He spent three years as a Chief, two as team captain. He still holds the team record for career goals (101) and points (242). I didn’t know Doug
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on a personal level when he played but when the Chiefs returned to Chilliwack in 2011 we ended up working together for three seasons and it was a great experience. I saw Jeff Tambellini play two games of junior B when he was 15 years old. Wow was he good. During the summer after that season, knowing there was a chance he would be coming to the Chiefs I went to the BC Hockey U-17 camp in Osoyoos to see how he stacked up against the best of his age group. He was by far the best forward there. He started slow as a Chief but after playing in the World U-17 Challenge midway through his first season he really took off. During his second season he lead the league
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in scoring with 117 points and was named the Canadian Junior A Player of the Year. Shawn Horcoff was absolutely dominant in his one season with the Chiefs. Just 17 years old he scored 49 goals and added 96 assists in 58 games. His injury during the second round of the playoffs in 1996 against the Langley Thunder was the reason the Chiefs lost that series. After two seasons at Michigan State he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round of the 1998 NHL Draft. At the time I didn’t understand how 98 players were selected ahead of him. As of today only eight of those 98 players have played in more NHL games than Horcoff’s 930. Brandon Fleenor and Don Nichols were a dominant duo on defense during the 1998-99 season. Nichols had 18 goals while Fleenor added 16. They played a ton as the team
advanced to the league finals versus the Vernon Vipers. Their styles were very different. Nichols was a smooth skating finesse player with play making ability. He’s still playing pro hockey in Holland. Fleenor was as tough a player that has ever worn a Chiefs uniform. He didn’t often go looking for trouble but if any opposing player was looking for it, he supplied it. Curtis Darling was the easy choice as team MVP both seasons he played here. I remember his first game like it was yesterday. It was actually October 5, 2002 at the Chilliwack Coliseum against the Langley Hornets. He didn’t start off well, allowing three goals in the first period. Later in the game he made some huge saves in what ended up being a 4-3 overtime loss. He’s the only Chiefs goaltender to score a goal by shooting the puck into the opposing empty net. I had the pleasure of being part of the broadcast that night and what a thrill that was for me.
The GW Graham Grizzlies senior boys basketball team moved within one win of provincials with a one-sided win over Thomas Haney Wednesday. The Grizzlies pummeled their Maple Ridge rivals 79-48. Gabe Mannes led GWG with 23 points. Ryan Trottier and Phil Weston added 13 apiece with Weston also pulling down 10 rebounds. Brett Westad and Kyle Helsloot had eight rebounds for GWG. Their team continued on with a game Thursday night (after Progress press deadlines) against Langley Christian. All tournament games are taking place at Delta’s Delview secondary school. Should they qualify for provincials, the Grizzlies will play March 11-14 at the Langley Events Centre. ● The Graham senior girls fell one game short of provincials, defeated
by Surrey’s Southridge secondary school on Saturday. But coach Sarah Mouritzen couldn’t be prouder of her team, a young but talented crew that battled depth issues all season. Deanna Tuchscherer, was named a second team Fraser Valley all-star, an amazing achievement for a player who’s only in Grade 8. Heather Thomson led the Grizzlies in playoff scoring while point guard Katherine Holden chipped in with several crucial three point shots. Hope and Josi Debruyn each played lock-down D. Josi, A Grade 9 player, showed veteran poise knocking down key shots. Kassa Dueck was a force in the paint and running the floor. The team’s only graduating player, Erin Steele, was named a first team Fraser Valley all-star and is now weighing options for post secondary b-ball.
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Houweling Petronella Cornelia Petronella Cornelia Houweling passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Chilliwack General Hospital at age 89 years. She was born July 12, 1925 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Petra is survived by her children, Mathilde (John), Margaret (Nico), Len (Sandi), James (Margie) and Gaal and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Peter (1974) and all her siblings, she was the last living child of Maria and Pieter Houweling.
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Septmber 9, 1954 February 22, 2015 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Rita Dick after a short battle with cancer. Rita passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 24 years Allan; daughters Shauna and Melissa; grandchildren, Mila and Pennelope and her beloved dogs Danny, Lucey, Ruby and Rocco. There will be no service at her request. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the local SPCA in her name. Forever in our hearts.
Petra spent her early years at home on the family dairy farm in the Netherlands. Her teen years, as with many others, were spent enduring the Second World War. In 1951, she emigrated to Canada with her husband Jacob and daughter, Tilly and here they found work on a dairy farm in Sardis. She loved to travel, loved her family and those who were less fortunate, but most of all she loved Jesus and the Church. When she could not travel, she spent her time knitting for orphans in war-torn countries. One could find her on her chair, knitting every day. Memorial Service was held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at City Life Church, Chilliwack. Private viewing and burial for immediate family and invited friends, at Chilliwack Cemetery on Little Mountain. Pall Bearers are her grandsons, Drew, Mark, Tim, Jared, Mike and Shane. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to consider a donation for the care of children through the City Life Church “New Hope Children’s Home” and “Nepal Missions”. Henderson’s Funeral Homes in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com
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Ouimet Maurice Joseph William July 7, 1927 – February 14, 2015
Maurice Joseph William Ouimet entered into rest in Kamloops on February 14, 2015, aged 87 years. Maurice is survived by his six children: Jacki (Ernie) of Creston, BC, Colleen (Darrel), of Westbank, BC, George (Judy) of Kamloops, BC, Lee (Francia) of Ixtapa, Mexico, Darci of Westbank, BC and Laurie (Laura) of Erin, ON, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, his brothers Bert and Norman, and sisters Freda and Yvonne; also nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his parents Fred and Jeanne and brothers Guy and Leo. Maurice was born in Villeneuve, Alberta and spent most of his career as the Railway Station agent in Wembley, Alberta, He then moved with his family to Grande Prairie, Alberta, before moving to the Vancouver area in BC. Maurice completed his working career with the City of Burnaby and then retired to become a Snowbird between the City of Chilliwack and Yuma, AZ. He moved to Kamloops in 2013 to be closer to family and grandchildren. Our sincere thanks to Kamloops Hospice and all the staff for their kindness and care given to Maurice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Rainbow Estates clubhouse at 9055 Ashwell Rd, Chilliwack BC. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the SPCA.
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373
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RECYCLING
GOODIES TRADING & Recycling. We also provide Roll-off bin services. (604)792-1283/604-746-4398
BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
HELP WANTED
130
We have the following job position available:
300
HELP WANTED
We Service all Makes
such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.
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Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems
(604)792-8055/854-8055
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HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
HOME REPAIRS
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
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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FEED & HAY
RENTALS 706
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Agassiz - 1 bdrm apt, 7166 Pioneer Ave. $600/m. ph: 778-246-0017
PETS
Certified crime-free multi housing.
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523
UNDER $100 551
GARAGE SALES
Chilliwack
50872 Winona Rd
Feb 28 9am - 1pm
shop tools, misc items
Garage & Yard Sale
February 28 8am-12pm 50380 Yale Rd
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
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Scan QR Code to Donate! www.comserv.bc.ca
(side entrance Annis Rd.) plus some household items, art & furniture
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HELP WANTED
GARAGE SALES
Huge Flea Market 120 tables!
Antiques, kids stuff, household items, jewelry, records, collectibles, & more
Sat Feb 28 10-4pm
45855 Promontory Rd. Tzeachten Hall $2 admission Chilliwack
Moving Sale 8am - 3pm
dan knoke
HELP WANTED
551
46519 First Ave Feb 28
Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Bole Apartments
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Chilliwack
45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 ph: 604.792.4267 fax: 604.792.6575
MORTGAGES
FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
SHARE • GROW • BELONG
Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job posting can be viewed on our website under ‘Come Work With Us / Employment’: www.comserv.bc.ca. No phone calls please. Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, March 6, 2015
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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.
PETS
LANDSCAPING
Administrative Assistant
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
VACUUMS
Gorgeous white canopy for compact pick up, tinted windows $100, 604-793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Box of John Deere collectables $100 or sell part, 604-793-7714
SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. 604-997-6078
WE BUY HOMES BC
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Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
CARPET / LINO *New/Used *Install *Repair *Stairs. 35 Yrs Exp. Fully Qual. Journeyman. 604-346-7116
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REAL ESTATE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Personal Tax Prep & EFile. Pick up and delivery available. CALL JOHN AT 604-792-7635
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
SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS
REAL ESTATE
627
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
(since 1988)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
362
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
INCOME TAX
135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY
MOVING & STORAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MIRACLE MOVING
Paisley Tax Service
604-746-6777
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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
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number ONLY at 604-8264651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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HELP WANTED
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 -$600/m. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604) 791-2803 lv mess
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
Fill that empty room 706 APARTMENT/CONDO www.bcclassified.com Safe & Secure Seniors’ Apartments 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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Local Businesses Ready To Serve! To advertise, contact the Chilliwack Progress at 604-702-5552 LAN NDSCAPING DS D SC S CA C APIN NG G
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• Sewer & Water Hookups • Drainage Repair • Hydro Seeding • Mountainside Landscaping • Rock/Retaining Walls Ron, 604.823.6191 or 604.819.0150
LAN NDSC DS D SC S CA C APING NG
Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
Making your backyard wishes come true!
BOOK TODAY! Spring Clean-up Lawncare Packages Aerating & Thatching
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS • All Home Improvements & Additions • Fences, Decks, Bathrooms & Basements • New Construction • Shop & Barns
604-858-4513 604-997-2007
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Great Senior Living Environment Heat & Hot Water Incls. Please Call Mary
604.798.6014
(9273)
AUTO A UTO U TTO O REPAIR REEP R PA AIR
Broadway Maples Apts
General repair and maintenance to alternate fuels, major repairs and rebuilding.
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. Chilliwack
46030 Princess Ave. Fresh and clean 1 Bdrm.............$600/m 4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s. Avail. March 1
Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077
604-793-9310 44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack GOVERNMENT INSPECTION FACILITY
CONC CCO OONC NCCRREETTE
Leaky Basement? Repairs are possible from the inside using urethane injection. 20 Years Experience Free Estimates Call Don
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AlHandyman most EverytServiceshing • Home Repairs • Yard & House Cleanup • Painting/Carpentry • Pressure Washing • Junk Removal • Decking • Gutters
TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.
Chilliwack, 7435 Shaw Ave 2 bdrm condo, 2nd flr, laminate flrs, balcony, good cond, no pets, $750/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 Chilliwack, 9372 Fletcher St, 1 bdrm, heat & hot water incl. F/S, newly reno’d, $650/m, 1 small pet negot. avail. now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
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TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford
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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MOTORCYCLES
30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
845
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
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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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
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
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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.
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
747
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
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Sardis, lg bdrm, furnished tv/inet, fridge, priv. bath, share kitchen, laundry, l/r, deck, 2 blk to bus/chwk mall, great for university student or disability, N/s, n/p, avail now, prefer female, $450. 604-858-8075
Financing Available
SARDIS, LG bedroom with 2 closets, queen bed, night stand chair incl. Share bath, kit & laundry, wifi & cable TV incl. Cls to bus, UFV & amenities. Mar 1 or 15. $500/m. Call (604)799-3864
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www.keytrackautosales.ca
SUITES, LOWER
CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Avail now. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337
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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SUITES, UPPER
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TRUCKS & VANS
UPSTAIRS House Suite for Rent! In Abbotsford. Christian landlords seeking responsible, quiet tenants. 1,000sf Spacious living area, 2 BR, private patio entrance, carport. 1 full bath, kitchen area with stove/oven/fridge. Washer/Dryer. Ideal for newlyweds. Downes Rd, near Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Contact Chris at 604-308-4292
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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.
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
TOWNHOUSES
Chilliwack. #67 - 45185 Wolfe Rd. 3 bd + den, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport, freshly painted, new lino. $1000/m. No dogs, indoor cat only. Avail now. (604)824-0264
TO STEPHEN PHILLIPS recently of Chilliwack, BC, TAKE NOTICE that Rosalin Miles and Peter Miles are applying to the Provincial Court of BC at 800 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC for guardianship of the infant Ava Willow Miles. File No. 14-27844. If you do not contact the registry or the undersigned applicants on or before Friday, March 13, 2015 the court may proceed with the orders sought without further information from you. Rosalin and Peter Miles Phone: 604-269-3771 Email: info@maaj.ca
Warehouseman’s Lien Act 2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
LICENSED IN BUSINESS OVER 10 YEARS Contact Rick or Betty Today
604-792-3018
TRUCKS & VANS
2008 Ford FX4 6.4L diesel, 4 dr, leather, 38K, like new, $28,000. (replace $70,000) (604)845-0843
CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 Bd + den $750; avail Feb. 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
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2006 Hyundai Azera Premium Sedan 112500km, grey ext; cream int; AutoTrans; FWD, Sport-Shift; Leather seats; Htd frt seats & side mirrors, AC, Clean, 1-owner, roomy, power-seats, windows + sunroof; fog lights; great ride 604795-7405
Chilliwack. Newmark, 1 bdrm + den, $725/m, avail Apr. 1. 5 appl., small dog ok, covered parking. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
604-819-6229
WE DO IT ALL!
APARTMENT/CONDO
CHILLIWACK. bachelor apartment , 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet, gr. level access. $540/m. Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. March 1. Call Yvonne, 604-793-6941
Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
604.791.YARD
FULLY INSURED. OWNER/OPERATOR
HOOM HHOM MEE IIMPRO MPPRO RROOOVVEMENT
Cedar Ridge Apartments
706
RENTALS
2005 Ford Freestar Limited van. 173K, Fully loaded, leather, DVD player. Good shape. $3,500 obo. Call (604)846-5515
Please take notice that in accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act there will be sold at Red Devil Towing, 46700 Yale Rd, Chilliwack on March 13, 2015. 1995 Oldsmobile Sedan VIN 1G3CX5214S4314340 and a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, VIN 1GNDT13S722197677 The above mentioned vehicles were towed and stored for the sale of property at 6089, 163B Street, Surrey, BC. Towing and storage for each vehicle is $1800. Bids will be taken up to 10:00am.
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Low Country Overhead with Big City Savings 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
NEW $
39,600
2014 DODGE DART XT
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CREW
SOLD NEW
$
22,500
NEW $
31,800
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT PLUS
2014 RAM 1500 LARAMIE LONGHORN
SOLD SOLD NEW
$
26,825
2014 DODGE CHARGER SRT
NEW
$
NEW
48,950
$
51,390
Van, 3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic 62TE, STK# 12914
Sedan, 2.4L I4 MultiAir, 6-Speed Automatic, STK# 12561
3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic 62TE, STK# 12769
3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic 62TE, STK# 12748
Crew Cab, 5.7L V8 HEMI, 8-Speed Automatic, STK# 12979
Sedan, 6.4L V8 SRT HEMI MDS, 5-Speed Automatic, STK# 12446
2014 BUICK ENCORE PREMIUM SUV
2014 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED SEDAN
2014 CHRYSLER 300 AWD SEDAN
2014 CHRYSLER 300 S MODEL
2014 DODGE CHARGER SXT
2014 HONDA CIVIC SI
$
$
$
$
31,490
21,990
31,490
28,990
$
31,390
$
25,990
1.4L ECOTEC Turbo 4 cyl, 6-Speed Automatic, 852 kms, STK# 13287A
3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic, 15,868 kms, STK# U13320
3.6L V6, 8-Speed Automatic, 17,947 kms, STK# U13323
Nav, Sunroof, 8-Speed Automatic, 12,845 kms, STK# U13217
AWD, 3.6L V6, 8-Speed Automatic, 10,678 kms, STK# U13318
Coupe, Manual Transmission, 986 kms, STK# 13149A
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED
2014 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA
2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE/SXT
2013 RAM 1500 LARAMIE
2013 RAM 3500 LARAMIE
2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
$
$
SOLD $
44,290
32,990
19,990
$
37,990
$
53,490
$
18,990
3.6L V6, SUV, 8-Speed Automatic, 23,323 kms, STK# U13321
SUV, 3.6L V6, 5-Speed Automatic, 6,581 kms, STK# 13232A
3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic, 52,815 kms, STK# 12943A
Quad Cab, 5.7L V8 HEMI, Air Suspension, Nav, 44,059 kms, STK# 12580A
Crew Cab, 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 41,276 kms, STK# 13186A
3.6L V6, 6-Speed Automatic 62TE, 62,194 kms, STK# 12155A
2012 FORD EDGE LIMITED SUV
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED
2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA URBAN
2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 LT
2011 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC
$
$
$
$
26,990
3.5L Ti-VCT V6, 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic, 88,900 kms, STK# 13176A
SOLD $
15,990 Sunroof , Nav, Bluetooth, 93,987 kms, STK# 13201B1
16,890 SUV, 51,982 kms, STK# 13382A
34,990
Crew Cab, Vortec 5.3L V8 Flex-Fuel SFI, 6-Spd Auto w/ OD, 24,863kms, STK# U13267
27,990
$
19,990
Manual, Nav, Climate Control, SUV, 3.8L V6, 34,289 kms, STK# 12970A
4 Motion Highline, V6, Sedan, 56,618 kms, STK# 13199A
ALL NEW 2014 DODGE - JEEP - CHRYSLER - RAM TRUCK PRODUCTS AT INVOICE PRICING. ALL 2015 SALE PRICING IN EFFECT. UP TO $11,000 IN REBATES, UP TO $10,000 CASHBACK, WHEN YOU FINANCE WITH US.
Great Rates • Easy Terms • Always Approved
DLN 5952
Tax and documentaion fee $549 extra.
45730 HOCKING AVENUE Corner of Hocking & Yale Road, Chilliwack
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