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Jessica Peters The Progress A full line of duty funeral is being arranged for Columbia Valley volunteer firefighter Brian Smyth. The 57-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest while fighting a fire on Iverson Road near Cultus Lake on March 4. He had been a member of the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department for seven years. The fire had started at about 5 p.m., and the lone occupant of the home exited safely. At about 9:20 p.m., the regional district said Smyth sought medical attention and was treated on scene. He was then flown to Royal Columbian Hospital, and remained on life support for two days. The FVRD’s Jennifer Kinneman said Smyth “passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends.” “Smyth continues to give back to others in death, as he donated his organs to save the lives of others,” she added. Smyth is survived by a sister, nephew, grand niece and many friends and neighbours, the FVRD noted. The Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC has sent its condolences to Smyth’s family, to Columbia Valley’s Fire Chief Mike Soth and to the entire fire department. “Events like this remind us all of the dangers firefighters face on a regular basis in service and protection to their communities,” said Continued: MOURNED/ p5
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Aevitas counters critics with new video Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A controversial waste recycling plant is still in limbo, but a fresh web look for Aevitas Inc. tries to blunt some of the criticism levelled at the proposed project at 7582 Cannor Road. While the Ontario-based proponent awaits word on technical reviews by B.C. Ministry of Environment, and to see if an environmental assessment process will be required, it has released a new video that takes direct aim at criticisms of the proposed location near the Fraser River. In the video, Aevitas president Byron Day is featured in a Q&A style conversation, explaining why the Chilliwack site on Cannor Road in the Cattermole Park is
best for the proposed hazardous waste recycling and transfer station. There is also a 3D look at the architectural drawings for the plant. “For us it’s the best site,” said Day, underlining it was not a “random” selection of Chilliwack, but rather it took a year of exhaustive searching to find the best location for a plant to safely remove mercury from CFC lamps and oil from transformers, among other goals. “This site checked off all the boxes,” he said. It had to be far from residential neighbourhoods, southwest of Hope, well positioned for transport, and “as far away from water as possible.” Every voice opposed to this project has said the location is
wrong because of the proximity to the river, including some Sto:lo leaders, but Day disagrees, providing an online map of local streams, creeks and waterways to show the inherent connectivity. “Look at the Lower Mainland. It’s pretty hard to get away from waterways. “We’d have this problem no matter where we were.” The dike around the Cattermole lands protects to one-in-200 year flood level. Aevitas officials asked for alternate suggestions, and got a couple they looked at and rejected. “But this is the best site that we could choose by far.” What about those who are concerned it’s too close at 200 metres from the river? “Some people are saying we’re
on the Fraser River, but we’re not actually on the river. We’re set back 200 metres and we’re well protected,” he said. There’s the dike, two other lots, an access road between the water and the site. There are also plans for 10 levels of containment, including a clay liner and impervious geomembrane. It would be the 10th facility for Aevitas, a company that considers itself “an industry leader in providing environmentally responsible” waste solutions. See more including the video at http://aevitasweb.wix.com/ aevitas jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno
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Family searches for life-saving mystery nurses Jessica Peters The Progress This past Sunday started out well for Chilliwack resident Mel McKeen. Despite having a mild heart attack the week before, the 74-year-old was feeling energetic and outgoing. He told his family he would be heading out for a meal at one of his favourite restaurants, with one of his best friends. Somewhere in Chilliwack, two nurses made the same plan. Unknown to each other, the two parties enjoyed their meals at different sides of the restaurant. Then, out of the blue, McKeen suffered another heart attack.
Without any warning, with no obvious signs of distress, he just fell over. His friend called out for an ambulance to be called, alerting the two nurses to the situation. They performed CPR immediately while paramedics made their way to the restaurant, C Lovers Fish and Chips. Tricia Mercer, McKeen’s next of kin, was also called right away. She arrived as paramedics worked on McKeen. “The paramedics were there when I arrived,” she said. “They were working so hard on him, they were all sweating, there was the life support team, ALS, everybody.” But as the paramedics took over the scene, and Mercer’s concern
was on McKeen’s well-being, she never got to thank those nurses. Now, she’s hoping to get in touch with them to let them know how much they’re appreciated. “I just think that there are so many bad stories that get out there and the nurses really take the brunt of it,” she said. “But they’re heroes. They did it. They saved him. I don’t know if they realize that, if they just think it’s the job they do and it comes automatically.” McKeen will have a long road to recovery, Mercer said. He has numerous health concerns, including COPD, the prior heart trouble, and a stroke in his past. Over the last while, he’d been in and out of
the ER numerous times, unwell. “I know he’s really sick still, but without them, he wouldn’t even have a chance,” she said. Even the paramedics did an amazing job, she added. “The paramedics stayed at the hospital with him for a long time,” she said. “They were just really helpful and they all said, if those two nurses weren’t there we would have been looking at a completely different scenario.” She said the heart attack took them all by surprise. “Yesterday (Sunday) he was actually feeling really good,” she said. “He sounded chipper and happy and he said he was going to go out to C Lovers. He just ate
Fire, explosions under overpass Chilliwack firefighters battled to gain access to a fire beneath the Yale Road overpass near Railway Avenue Friday. Small explosions could be heard as crews tried to get water on the blaze. Access was limited by fences built to keep people off the railway track, which runs under the bridge. Thick black smoked curled upwards to Yale Road above. A search of what appeared to be a homeless camp found no victims. Fire officials said the explosions could have come from aerosol cans discarded at the site. No buildings or vehicles were damaged in the fire.
his food, he was normal the entire time, and then he just fell over. There was no indication he was not well.” McKeen has no blood relatives close to him, Mercer said. But the community has embraced him and everyone has come to know him as family. When McKeen suffered a stroke a few years ago, the Mercer family decided to take him in, to give him a better chance at recovery. “He is a father figure to us, and my kids call him grandpa,” she said. “He’s an amazing man and he’s touched a lot of people’s lives in this community. I’m forever grateful for him. He has a very Continued: CPR/ p7
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The competition will see the battle of the ‘cue in four main categories: Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken and Ribs. The winning team with the highest total points in all four categories will take home their share of $5000 in prize money along with the first Barn Burner BBQ Grand Championship trophy and bragging rights. There will be live demonstrations and vendors.
The snowpack in southwestern B.C.’s mountains has been pushed further into record low territory by continued warm and dry weather. The Lower Fraser watershed is now at 28 per cent of its normal snowpack for this time of year, down from 45 per cent a month ago. And it’s even lower just to the west at 21 per cent on Vancouver Island and just 15 per cent in the South Coast region, which includes Squamish and Whistler. B.C.’s River Forecast Centre called the readings “extremely low” in its latest snow level bulletin posted March 9. Most test sites in the three regions are at lows never before seen. It’s impossible to guarantee there will be no spring flooding on the Lower Fraser – there are still close to normal snowpacks in the mid and upper sections of the watershed and a fast melt of what’s left can’t be ruled out. But River Forecast Centre officials say there’s a below normal risk of seasonal flooding because the watershed as a whole is 84 per cent of normal, one of the lowest years on record.
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Barn Burner brings the barbecue masters to Chilliwack Jennifer Feinberg The Progress They’re promising competition calibre barbecue at its finest. It’s a fully-sanctioned barbecue competition coming to Chilliwack on March 22 that will attract fans from all over the Lower Mainland with free samples, and live entertainment. Get ready for the First Annual Barn Burner BBQ 2015
Competition, hosted by Well Seasoned owner Angie Quaale, and presented by Chilliwack producers Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. “This event will unite barbecue enthusiasts from all across North America who join the quest for ultimate finger-licking barbeque,” says competition organizer Angie Quaale. She is also the host of the decade-old annual BBQ Off The Bypass competition.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the first ever Canadian Barn Burner championship will be a smoking hot event and one to remember.” Local agri-food producers are in the spotlight, and it’s a chance to see the grill experts do their thing. More than 20 competitors are coming to town to test their mettle from both sides of the border. “The big guns of barbecue are all coming.”
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Padgett takes to the stage with his guitar – and proceeds to transform before your eyes. From the narrative mastery of a country singer to the colourful metaphors of a classical guitarist, Chase slips into the skin of six separate guitar players, each with their
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And all of them have an overwhelming love of music, something that shines through Padgett’s masterful character construction and guitar skills alike. “I started playing the guitar in my sophomore year of high school, and after I picked it up I found that I was playing and practicing for hours every day,” Padgett says with a smile. “And then one day, driving down the road, I thought of the concept for this show: six guitar-playing characters who each have their own voices and views on music.” 6 Guitars is an inspiring journey through music and a study of what it means to have talent. Through each character, Padgett illuminates a new aspect of guitar, slowly constructing a masterpiece of music. You won’t believe that so many styles can come from a single guitar – or a single musician! Slipping seamlessly from one musical style to the next, this award-winning show has a little something for everyone – and pushes audiences out of their musical comfort zone and into something new. “Everyone who watches the show finds a character they connect with, whether it reminds them of their uncle, their son, or
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Low snowpack prompts salomon conern Warm water temperatures stress salmon and can also make them more susceptible to disease. Nor is the snowpack the only adverse environmental factor for salmon. The same El Niño weather pattern responsible for the mild winter has also warmed ocean temperatures. Hill said that’s brought certain salmon predators, such as mackerel, further north than usual. “If we end up having a hot summer that warms up those rivers then it’s a triple whammy,” Hill said. “We need to cross our fingers and hope for cool weather this summer and some rain.” Environment Canada is forecasting a high likelihood of above-normal temperatures from March through May.
SALMON from page 3 They predict low flow conditions on rivers will come earlier and be more severe unless there’s significant rainfall this spring and summer. Watershed Watch Salmon Society executive director Aaron Hill said that could mean trouble for returning sockeye salmon that may encounter dangerously warm river temperatures and low water levels that impede their migration. “It’s definitely a scary situation for salmon this year,” Hill said. “Especially those stocks – like Fraser sockeye – that have long migrations to make later on in the summer, when the water gets low and it really heats up.”
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The value of a community well versed in CPR has long been documented. It’s a simple process that can mean the difference between life and death. That fact became evident again on the weekend when two off-duty nurses stepped in and assisted a Chilliwack man who had suffered a heart attack at local restaurant. (See story page 3.) The man’s condition is still serious. However, the outcome would have been much different had the two unidentified individuals not done what they had done. CPR – coronary pulmonary resuscitation – is not new. What it does, though, is critically important. Chest compressions, coupled with artificial respiration, continues to circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and other vital organs when the heart can no longer do the job. Without it, serious and irreparable damage can begin to occur in just four minutes. CPR buys time, allowing medical first responders to arrive, stabilize the patient, and transport him or her to more aggressive intervention. It’s not a complicated process, but it does take training. Efforts have been made to simplify the procedure. The goal is to encourage people to take the training and not be intimidated by it. Several opportunities exist in the community, including St. John’s Ambulance and the University of the Fraser Valley. Local schools are also encouraging students to gain their CPR certification. There’s no guarantee that those who receive CPR will survive. But a simple technique, with a proven track record can at least give them a fighting chance. -Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress
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Seniors’ advocate strikes a chord in B.C. VICTORIA – B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate has issued her second report, and the media mostly ignored it. When this new office was promised by a campaigning Premier Christy Clark two years ago, I suggested that B.C. already has 85 seniors’ advocates. They’re called MLAs, and inquiries go to their local offices. Much to the chagrin of the opposition, Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s mandate is not to pursue individual cases, and so she won’t be serving up a fresh assortment of horror stories to embarrass the government. Instead, it is to look for “systemic challenges” and recommend ways to deal with them. The latest report is based on a survey of more than 500 seniors from around the province, and the key finding was not what she expected.
“We were surprised to learn of the lack of awareness among seniors, particularly low-income seniors, of government programs and the subsidies available to assist them,” Mackenzie said. The sur vey found that 60 per cent of seniors living on $30,000 or less annual income Tom didn’t know they FLETCHER are eligible for discounts on Medical Services Plan premiums. For income less than $22,000, the entire $864 cost of individual MSP premiums is waived. Other frequently overlooked programs are a monthly rent subsidy called Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), grants for disability modifications called Home
Adaptations for Independence, drug cost assistance called Fair Pharmacare, property tax deferment and the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement program. Those older than 75 with income of less than $30,000 reported the lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them. But you don’t get these benefits unless you apply and show that your income qualifies. The survey also found that the biggest fear of low-income seniors is that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their homes. See home adaptation, property tax and rent subsidy programs above. Awareness and usage of the SAFER program was lowest in the north and highest in urban areas, perhaps not surprising since the B.C. government exists more in theory than in fact in many remote places. So what should the govern-
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can indeed give away money with great efficiency, just by telling people how to get it. The NDP’s version of seniors’ advocacy is to find the most tragic problems from complaints coming into constituency offices, and use those to ambush the government. A popular choice is an elderly couple who have to be separated because their medical needs are too different to keep them in the same facility. TV news loves that one. People cry on camera and denounce politicians for being heartless, as if the health minister stayed up late plotting how to break their granny’s heart. Maybe this seniors’ advocate wasn’t such a bad idea after all. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Gas pricing smells fishy Was Jason Parent able to keep a straight face when “explaining� why gas prices are on their way up again in the gas prices story of Wednesday? (Gas prices soar despite lagging crude oil, Chilliwack Progress, March 4). And did you believe him? If so “you’re a better man than I am...� as Rudyard Kipling once said. The word “obfuscation� springs to mind when reading Mr. Parent’s explanation. Obfuscation, (or beclouding) is the hiding of intended meaning in communication, making communication confusing, willfully
ambiguous, or harder to interpret, often by circumlocution. Sound about right? The gas price story changes with the circumstance, but it always comes down to the same thing. The grand pooh-bahs of the oil patch will say and do anything to keep the prices up and to keep their big salaries and bonuses at the expense of the driving public. How can we believe them when the story changes so often? They are very fortunate that Canadians are so willing and almost eager to say, with that
cute little shrug... “well, what can we do about it?� And isn’t it fascinating how every station seems to come up with the same price right down to the tenth of a cent? But  of course there is no monopoly when it comes to gasoline pricing is there? Fortunately the border is close and with just a bit of adjustment in our driving habits we can make it across to benefit from the cheaper gasoline. Do we feel guilty? Nope.
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Tax cuts kick debt down the road Re: Why cut taxes for the rich? (B.C. Views, Chilliwack Progress, Feb. 25). I’m a senior with a defined-benefit pension plan and income splitting. I’m using the tax free saving accounts. I get a seniors’ discount on my property tax. I can defer my property tax if I want and at some point I may. I’m not wealthy, but comfortable. Both the federal
Conservatives and B.C. Liberals have reduced income taxes for me. Why would I disagree with their policies? We are the privileged generation – you may enjoy the same privileges, in retirement, while they last. Why the concern? Only because we have grandchildren who will be paying for the privileges and lifestyle that the B.C. Liberals and Conser vatives think
we deserve (for votes), with borrowed government money. It’s called debt, and the B.C. Liberals have doubled it in the last decade or so. Bring back Premier Ralph Klein from Alberta, in 20 years. By then I may be gone, and the grandchildren will be working to pay the interest on the debts. There will likely be riots, as there were in Greece. Greece – still at 173 per cent debt to
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This is a reply to Gert Edwards concerns of safety on the Rotary Trail. First, there is nothing wrong about what she stated in her letter except she only has the viewpoint of a pedestrian. The trail is multi-use for pedestrians, horses and cyclists. I’m the latter, a cyclist.  At the Vedder bridge start point there is a very good sign outlining the responsibilities of each class of user and if all users followed the guidelines that applied to them it would be safer and overall a pleasant walk or ride for all. The only drawback being there are no signs at the Peach or Lickman entrances. Now as a cyclist I have a bell (not effective for those hard of hearing or using ear buds) and I yield to pedestrians and horses as I am supposed to do but pedestrians who do not keep to the right (see the sign) and walk in the middle or zig-zag compromise their own safety. And finally not to let horse riders off, I have yet to see any rider pick up any horse droppings (again read the sign).   Â
Re: Tree fort destruction angers youth (Chilliwack Progress Readers Write; March 4. I sympathize with Parker Christie and his cohorts, but I encourage them to consider themselves fortunate. About 10 years ago (a time before personal electronic-games), my eight year old son and his cohorts played outside, each day, under and in, the huge climbing and sittingon boughs of a hundred-year-old oak. One day, one of the cohorts nailed a board on this oak. The next day, a Chilliwack bylaw enforcement person knocked on my door and threatened to charge me with breaching bylaw No. 3290. I was directed to remove the nailed board immediately, under this person’s scrutiny, or I would be summoned to court to pay a $10,000 fine. Obviously, I removed the nailed board immediately. But the very next week, a Chilliwack City crew cut down the hundred-year-old oak.
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Holding On heads to B.C. Drama Fest Jennifer Feinberg The Progress In times of heart-wrenching grief and personal loss, it’s good to know you’re not alone. That’s the reassuring message of the play, Holding On, written by 17-year-old Megan Rubeniuk of Chilliwack. The play has earned a place in the provincial spotlight of high school drama. Rubeniuk, a Grade 12 student at G.W. Graham middle-secondary school, will be performing the play at the Sears B.C. Drama Festival at Douglas College in New West, April 30-May 2. Holding On tells the story of a teenaged boy who is devastated after his girlfriend dies, and paints the emotional aftermath of that sudden loss. The young woman, Morgan, actually comes back as a ghost to help her friends and family deal with the terrible grief in the wake of her death. The play was entered into the contest, and qualified for the ABCDE provincial drama showcase. “I was astounded to find that I’d won,” she said about learning the news in an email. “I stood up, and said to the people around me, ‘Guys, I won.’ Then she zipped into the theatre to tell drama coach and teacher Damon Fultz the news, even though he was in the middle of a lighting demonstration. “It was like a really big deal. I was freaking out,”
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she remembered. The script was written by Rubeniuk in about four days, and it has a cast of 11 characters. The “prestigious” win for Holding On is a first for the drama department at G.W. Graham, said drama teacher Fultz. “It’s also really cool to know there were 200 plays entered and hers was one of the three picked by playwright John Lazarus,” he
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said. It has an underlying message about mortality and dealing with loss, with “very beautiful moments, and some that are very funny,” Fultz said. “This is a very personal story and it touches on the impact that one person can have on other people’s lives.” The play is both a ghost story and a love story. “It’s about dealing with grief and coping with the
loss, even though it might be all you know,” says Rubeniuk. The friend who is left behind finds out he can still see and talk to his friend, Morgan. She finds a way to release her hold on her friend, so he can let go with love. “I love writing. It’s a huge hobby,” she said. Sounds like a heavy topic. Why did she pick such a dark topic?
“I know that we all struggle with loss. It’s bound to happen in a lifetime,” she replies. “I just think it’s good to know you’re not alone.” The three winning plays of the 2015 YouthWrite competition: Holding On by Megan Rubeniuk, Paul and Carla’s Road Trip by Josie Aileen Patterson, and Sat Sri Akal India by Sawkshi Sharma. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno
Canadian funnyman Brent Butt returns From small-town Saskatchewan to the big screen, Brent Butt is one of Canada’s funniest and most successful comedians. “I love what I do”, he says. “I still look at it as just having coffee. Only now it’s with a thousand or so people at a time.” Comedic storyteller, gifted writer, producer and actor, Brent created the hilarious Corner Gas show. It was an instant hit with unprecedented ratings, an International Emmy Award nomination (2004) and earning the moniker Funniest Show on TV from TV Guide readers. To follow up Canada’s No. 1 comedy, Brent created “Hiccups”, a sitcom starring himself and Nancy Robertson winning multiple LEO Awards. Brent made the transition to the big screen as writer and star of the feature film “No Clue”. Fans anxiously awaited the muchanticipated return to Dog River with “Corner Gas: The Movie”, which hit theatres December 3, 2014. Brent is a regular at Just For Laughs as well as appearing on numerous national and international television programs. His meteoric career was the subject of an episode of the cultural affairs program Adrienne Clarkson Presents. Brent won four Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Male Stand-up (2001), Best Male TV Performance (Corner Gas, 2004, 2005) and Best Writing - TV Series (Corner Gas, 2004). His Continued: COMEDY/ p16
Songs of regret with a tinge of twang at Bozzini’s UK country duo My Darling Clementine are kicking off a West Coast tour at Bozzini’s Upstairs on Thursday, March 26. Expect songs of betrayal, regret, anger, guilt, revenge and hurt. Classic duets were at their peak in the late 60s and 1970s, the likes of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Porter Waggoner, Johnny and June and more. Fast forward 40 years and those timeless songs are alive and well in the hands of the Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish of My Darling Clementine. Weston King, a seasoned troubadour, and former leader of altcountry pioneers The Good Sons, is known as one of Britain’s finest singer songwriters. With 10 solo albums, four were with The Good
Sons. Always on the road, both solo and touring with the likes of Nick Cave, John Cale, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn. His collaborations with Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Leven and the legendary Townes Van Zandt (who cut his own version of Michael’s song Riding The Range), have only enhanced his considerable musical reputation. Dalgleish is quite simply one of, if not the finest female singer in the UK. She has been praised by, and worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, and many more. From 1993 – 2000 she released for albums (including the acclaimed Live at Ronnie Scotts) that showed off her unique songwriting, her stunning vocals and unique inter-
pretation of other works. A longtime Costello fan she can also be seen appearing in the show, They Call Her Natasha, a stage show based on his life and music. Both King and Dalgleish had independent music careers but after 10 years of marriage, the two turned their efforts towards a joint project. The result was How Do You Plead?, an album that took the country/Americana world by storm. The debut single,100,000 Words became a BBC Radio 2 hit, and the band and album went on to win awards on both sides of the Atlantic. • My Darling Clementine Thursday, March 26 - Doors 8 p.m. Show 9:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at Bozzini’s or call 604-792-0744
Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish bring the classic duets of the 60s and 70s alive with My Darling Clementine, March 26.
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#415-8531 Young Rd. $109,900 Live safe and secure in this first class Retirement Residence Home. The Auburn Retirement Residence is the only independent living in Chilliwack that offers home ownership. The residents enjoy 3 meals a day, 24 hour security emergency pager, under ground parking, weekly house cleaning, a media room, coffee shop, guest suite and a great hair salon. You’ll love the comfortable lounge/library area where you can meet for a drink and snacks any time of day and relax by the cozy gas fireplace, visit or maybe just read a book. There’s even a piano for you to play or simply sit back and listen. You’ll always have something to do here with the full activity calendar, they even have raised garden beds for the green thumb enthusiast. This top floor unit/home is conveniently located just steps from the elevator. Has approximately 600 spacious sq ft with spectacular southern mountain views to enjoy from your deck. This condo unit was the show suite so some lovely extras, stainless appliances, granite countertops, tile back splash, air conditioning and lovely laminate floors. The bathroom/ensuite is off the master bedroom, also has a den that could be used as a second bedroom or storage room. Comes with 6 quality appliances. Low monthly strata fee of $208 and the mandatory package plan is only $1248.99 per month. Super good value here. Call for more details and for your own personal tour. You will love it and your family will too knowing you’re retiring in a safe and secure friendly place.
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Seven Days A list of entertaining events for March 12 to 18 March 14 - The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra present its winter concert,
Viva Espana, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. It’s an evening of Spanish music by Granados, De Falla, Bizet and more, plus special guests guitarist Rod Swanson, vocalist Tiffany Deloof, and flamenco dancer Karen Pitkethly. Tickets
$25/adults, $15/students and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. March 14 - Victoriabased Irish traditional band, Crikey Mor,
will be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at Harrison Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. They’ll be bringing a sense of fun, or what the Irish call ‘craic’, with a genuine love and respect for traditional music. Tickets $22 and available online at www. harrisonfestival.com or
by phone 604-796-3664. March 15 - A fundraising jam session for the Wounded Warriors Weekend will be held at the Vedder Legion. Starts at 2 p.m. and will run throughout the day. Admission by minimum donation of $5.
The Wounded Warriors Weekend will bring hundreds of soldiers and first responders dealing with post traumatic stress disorder to Chilliwack this summer, at no cost to the participants.
It Boy Entertainment presents comedian Brent Butt at the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $39.50 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
March 15 - Rock. March 16 - Chase Padgett brings his oneman show, 6 Guitars, to the Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. The show is about six characters who have nothing in common but guitar, and their love of music. Tickets $25 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
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March 18 - Long & McQuade (45870 Cheam Ave.) is offering a free music clinic at 7 p.m. today. Exploring the World of Bass Guitar is all about getting the most out of your instrument, from advanced techniques to locking in with a groove and how to sit right in a mix. Inquiries and registration: Brad Fry at bfry@long-mcquade. com. March 4-15 - The UFV theatre department presents Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare until March 15 with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., as well as school matinees at noon. More info: ufv. ca/theatre, or 604795-2814. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at the UFV Performance Theatre at 45635 Yale Rd.
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Now to March 28 Robert Harms has his solo exhibition, Art in Harms Way, in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre Feb. 19 to March 28. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturday, plus some show evenings. Free admission. The Sí:tel Coast Salish Baskets exhibition is on display in the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum until December. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Admission $3/general and $2/seniors and students. Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Wednesday, and online every Thursday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to Jenna Hauck at photo@ theprogress.com (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.
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Community Mini med school offers new insights Valuable lessons in medicine are being served up throughout March, through the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, CEPCO and the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program. The 7th Annual Mini Med School continues March 17, 24 and 31 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Those who attend will have the chance to speak with local doctors and other health care professionals on four separate topics. The sessions are informal discussions, and there is no cost to attend. March 10 dealt with how to really talk to your doctor and get the most out of your visits. Those with a family doctor learned how to have a better relationship with him or her. Those without a family doctor or nurse practitioner and are looking for one, found out about the one point of contact to help them. On March 17 the lecture touches on sleep strategies and melatonin. On March 24, the discussion will surround vaccines, and on March 31, the topic is dementia. Registration is appreciated, by calling 604-7024757, but walk-ins are also welcome. The sessions are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Chiefs on to second round after game-five win Davidson tapped it in for his second of the series. Shots on goal through 20 minutes favoured the Chiefs The Chilliwack Chiefs fin- 19-8. ished off their first round “We knew they were playoff series Tuesday night going to come out fightat Prospera Centre. ing, with intensity, and we A 4-2 win in game five needed to match that,” said sent the Coquitlam Express forward Mason Boh, makpacking and sent the Chiefs ing his second appearance on to the second round, in the series after coming where they will face either back from injury. “We had a the Prince George Spruce very strong start.” Kings or Langley Rivermen. But the tables turned While the Chiefs rest in the middle frame as the up, that series goes to a visitors found their desperasixth game tomorrow, and tion and cut the Chilliwack possibly a seventh game lead in half. Brett Supinski Wednesday. got his stick on a Daniel PG leads the series 3-2 Fritz point shot, deflecting after an overtime win in the puck past Chiefs keeper Langley Monday night. David Jacobson at 2:32. On the heels of The Express a devastating 7-2 almost had another loss in game four, late in the period. Chilliwack faced Supinski threada demoralized ed a pass across Express team in the the goal-mouth to opening minutes of Brendan Lamont, their game five. who looked to An early goal by be shooting at an Jake Hand added empty net. But the Mason dismayed and Langley native took defeated to the list, too much time loadBOH with Coquitlam acting up his shot, and ing like a dead team Jacobson stretched skating. post to post to make the Hand’s fourth goal in this stop. series came at 3:59. Shots on goal through 40 Express netminder minutes favoured the Chiefs Braden Krogfoss, pressed 27-20. into action in relief of high“Up two goals we might ly ineffective starter Chris have gotten a bit complaTai, looked just as inept as cent,” Boh said. “We knew Vincent Desharnais flung a we had to tighten up, and puck on net from the point. once they got their first Krogfoss misplayed it badly, goal it was all about how we lunging to the left while responded.” kicking the rebound to the “Coach (Jason Tatarnic) right, leaving an empty cage didn’t have to say much for Hand. between the second and Frustration and an ill- third periods,” Boh continadvised penalty led to the ued. “We didn’t want to go second Chilliwack goal. back to Coquitlam for game Joey Santucci was flagged six and we motivated ourfor cross-checking a Chief selves.” in a goal mouth scrum, after A scary moment hapthe whistle had blown. pened with 8:36 to go in On the ensuing power this one when Coquitlam’s play, Brandon Tkachuk Dustin Cave leveled ripped a point shot that car- Chilliwack’s Rory Bell with a omed off the end boards high hit in the neutral zone. and back in front. Brandon Bell collapsed and stayed Potomak poked the puck on the ice for several minpast Krogfoss and Scott utes.
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Meanwhile, Cave was forced to answer for the hit, dropping the mitts with Davidson. When the dust settled, a wobbly Bell was taken to the dressing room and Cave was given five minutes and a game misconduct for a blow to the head. “He (Bell) was out cold for close to a minute, and that was a little scary. We’re all worried, and our prayers are with him right now,” Boh said. “But from what I heard from the trainers he was responding well in the locker room.” Less than two minutes later the home team got the insurance goal it needed. Potomak took the puck hard
to the net on a rush down the left wing. Boh followed the play, cashing in the rebound for his first of the series and a 3-1 Chiefs lead. “It was a two-on-two and Potomak made a nice play to beat his man wide,” Boh said. “He threw it on net and luckily it bounced right to my stick.” Coquitlam’s hopes were officially dashed moments later when top scorer Corey Mackin was given a 10 minute misconduct. Coquitlam scored a late one on the power play, with Colton Kerfoot pulling the trigger. Krogfoss came to the bench with 1:08 to go and
Kawaguchi iced it 11 seconds later, scoring his fourth of the series into the empty net. Boh and company now sit back and hope the Prince George/Langley series goes the distance. Word is the Rivermen may have lost Marcus Vela and Gage Torrel to injuries. Chilliwack would doubtless prefer to face a softened up Rivermen squad and spare themselves long bus trips to PG. “It’s just better for us if we get three days rest and prep time for whoever we play,” Boh said, careful to not express a preference. “They’re both great teams. They both compete hard.
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Hopefully they wear each other out a bit.” The second round series starts Friday night at Prospera Centre, with a 7 p.m. puck drop. Game two is Saturday, also in Chilliwack. ● In other series around the league the Vernon Vipers eliminated Merritt in four games and the Penticton Vees downed West Kelowna in five. Nanaimo and Powell River held 3-2 leads on Alberni Valley and Victoria, heading into sixth games Tuesday night (after Progress press deadlines). See bchl.ca for the latest scores.
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Jake Mouritzen opens the doors and players flood into the gym. “It’s difficult to do sometimes, especially when you’ve got homework and stuff,” Mannes said. “But we wouldn’t be anywhere close to where we are without that work. Our shooting and rebounding keeps us in games, and being in the gym every morning is what makes us a good shooting team.” Shooting well at provincials will be a challenge, with the spotlight shining brighter than it has at any point his season. The Grizzlies will face the best of the best in pressure packed games. “I think we are going to do very well,” Weston said. “The way we played against Southridge showed us how good a team we can be.” “We’ll have some nerves for maybe the first quarter of the first game,” Trottier added. “We’ve been waiting for this the last few years, and once we hit our first few shots we’ll settle in. I’m so excited.” GWG’s opener against the Crusaders tips off at 6:45 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre. A win against H.J. Cambie will set up a huge second round match against the St. Michael’s University School Blue Jags. The Victoria power house is the top ranked team coming into the tournament. “Southridge was No. 1 most of the year, and we played with them, so we can play with anybody,” Mannes said. “St. Mikes is the other top team and if we beat them, we’ve beat the best and we just go from there.” Get tons of tourney info online at bchighschoolbasketballchampionships.com/stats/ schedule/2A Boys Other members of the Grizzlies not already mentioned are Mateo Urbano, Jordon Breuker, Josh Morgan, Tyler Sprott, Colton Cymbaluk, Jon Steele and Kyle Helsloot. The coaches are Mouritzen, Mike Mannes and Adam Smith. The managers are Ashley Weisbrod, Taylor Magill and Jeevin Ercanbrack and the trainers are Braydon Winger and Elijah Schellenberg.
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Elfrida Vivien (nee Plimmer) March 16, 1918 February 25, 2015
Brulotte Norman (Norm) Nov. 2, 1941 - Mar. 6, 2015
Norm Brulotte, resident of Chilliwack, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Cascade Hospice at the age of 73. He will be missed by his wife, Lucy; daughter Leah (Matt); son Floyd; grandson Braden Adams. At Normâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request there will be no service, cremation, burial at a later date.
Elfrida was born in London, England and came to Canada as a War Bride in June of 1945. She was a very creative individual. She could be found doing pottery, painting, fabric sculpture, weaving, drawing and poetry. Her favourite field was weaving for which she won a number of national awards. Much of her artwork was inspired by animals and nature. She was also one of the first organic farmers first, on Lulu Island and at the farm in Ryder Lake. She raised free-range flocks of geese, chickens, turkeys, pigs, Charolais cattle, goats and most recently, llamas. The llamas provided company and lots of fleece for her weaving. Elfrida loved all animals with the exception of domestic cats. She was happiest driving her tractor around her Elk View farm followed by a trail of dogs and llamas. Her father taught Elfrida how to drive during her late teens. During her life she drove all manner of vehicles including large farm lorries. She continued to drive into her eighties. Elfrida attended Roedean school and was enrolled in art school when World War II started. It was at an art class where she met her husband, David, at an Art School course in England in 1942. She was in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Army and he was in the Canadian Army Overseas. David was later an eminent BC potter and ceramicist. He pre-deceased Elfrida in 1985. Elfrida raised four children: James, Jonathan, Jeremy and June. She had 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The farm was the hub of life for Elfrida. She loved living surrounded by her animals, art and gardens. Elfrida was still active and running the farm into her eighties. She lived her life on her own terms and with her own unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;style.â&#x20AC;? Elfrida passed away a few weeks ago short of her 97th birthday in Chilliwack. A Tea in honour of her life will be held on March 16, 2015 at the Chilliwack Airport Cafe from 2:00 until 3:30 pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
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Basso, Anselmo Sergio It is with great sadness we grieve the passing of a dear man, Anselmo Sergio (Sam) Basso on March 4th, 2015 in his 92nd year. He passed away of Kidney failure with his family by his side. He had been in Christine Morrison Hospice, Mission, BC for ten days where he received tender loving care. Sam was born in Italy, August 7th, 1923. In 1926, he immigrated with his parents Sante and Anna Basso and his sister Kay to Toronto. Sante was employed as a stone mason and at 15 years old Sam joined his father and learned his trade. Sam was a fine stone mason and bricklayer and built many beautiful fireplaces. In 1944 he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and was stationed in Chilliwack, BC. He said he always wanted to come back to BC and he did, many years later. He married Betty Carrol in 1946 and together they raised 4 sons. In 1957 Sam and Betty moved to California where Sam was employed in construction as a bricklayer, building homes and installing fireplaces. In 1975 Sam and Betty moved back to Toronto, the boys were grown and remained in the US. Sadly a year later, in 1975 Betty passed away of cancer. Sam and Alice met in Toronto through family members while Alice was on a holiday in July from BC. It was love a first sight, he asked her to marry him after the third date. He moved to BC where they were married on October 28, 1978 and lived and loved for 36 years. Sam began work in construction in Stanley Park, Vancouver in 1979, where he was employed until he retired in 1988. Sam and Alice then moved to Agassiz. He leaves to mourn his wife Alice of Agassiz, his sister Duilia Palermo of Toronto; his three sons, Paul (Candice) in Arizona, Danny (Jody) in Florida and Tom (Debbie) in Chilliwack; his second family Bonnie (Fred Townsend), Tom (Bonnie) Berkiw, Joe (Soili) Berkiw, Mary Ann (Art) Yates, Kathleen Berkiw (Milton White) and Carolyn Berkiw. Grandpa Sam was much loved by his combined families of 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Sante and Nettie (Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andrea) Basso, his first wife Betty, his sister Kay, brother in law Frank Francheschini, son Larry, granddaughter Sharma Basso and grandson Noah Yates. After moving to Agassiz, Sam and his friend Cliff would walk to town and join Wes, Larry and Tor for coffee each morning for many years. Sam loved to floor curl at the Friendship House as well as dance on Saturday night with the jammers. He made many lasting friends, but when his failing health caused him to leave his social life, he still continued to keep in contact with old friends. Sam always loved to fish and hunt and he spent many wonderful years fishing in Canada and California. If there were fish, Sam could always catch them. He loved to repair things and when he finished and everything worked well again, he would say â&#x20AC;&#x153;never underestimated an Italian.â&#x20AC;? A celebration of life will be held on May 23, 2015 at 2pm at the Friendship House on Morrow Road. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Christine Morrison Hospice at 7324 Hurd St., Mission, BC, V2V 3H5, or a charity of your choice. 3/15W_BO11
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INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)
The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.
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F/T - Millwright / Maintenance Person Princeton, B.C.
You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs. Competitive Compensation Package w/ Profit Sharing! Email resume: elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HANDYPERSONS
ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018
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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
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LANDSCAPING
YARDMEN LANDSCAPING. Making your backyard wishes come true! 604-791-YARD (9273) RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150 LANDSCAPE AWAY. Residential and Commercial. Book early! Call (604)845-1467
320 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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
2 coats any colour
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
2013 Personal Income Tax Preparations
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
Reasonable rates Seniors discount We pick up and deliver in the Chilliwack area (604)792-0177 montysincometax@hotmail.com
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CONCRETE & PLACING
LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
17 Years Exp. Interior / Exterior Dependable Quality. (604)316-4382
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ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: â&#x20AC;˘ Advancement Opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Full Benefits
PERSONAL SERVICES
Let us help!
GARDENING
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn Cutting, $19 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296
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RENTALS
MISC. FOR SALE
706
STEEL BUILDINGS / METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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GARAGE SALES
563
Sardis
46425 Ranchero Dr
Mar 11-19th
scooter.
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
(except Sunday)
9am - 6pm
YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938
Estate sale. Power & and hand tools, misc household, some furniture
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
T. Marlowe Manor
1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
PETS 477
PETS
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. 604-997-6078
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
560
PETS PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
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To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910 Affiliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village
HOMES FOR RENT
736
HOMES FOR RENT
9462 Cook St.
9430 Nowell St. Hurry only one suite remains! ....$520/m. Avail now Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. N/p. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st flr, elevator w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264
Bole Apartments
Certified crime-free multi housing.
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
604-819-6229
1 bedroom suites, up market quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.
648
CHILLIWACK/SARDIS
Garrison, 3 bdrm townhouse for sale, rec room, 2.5 bath, open kitchen with raised island/eating bar, lots of natural light, 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, covered deck & patio, walk to shopping, schools & river. For more info email: harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com
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Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734
CHILLIWACK - Clean quiet newly reno’d 1 bdrm apt, priv front entry, back door to pkng, double glazed windows with blinds, fridge, stove, m/wave & TV. Immed occupancy. $685/mo. Suit mature tenant(s). 604-846-6408 or 1-604-946-1731
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
CHILLIWACK: The Imperial - 9143 Edward St. Clean, Spacious 2 bdrm condo, nr hosp. cls to South Gate mall, restaurants, bus, insuite lndry, gas f/p $850/mo. Mar16/Apr1. NS/NP. 604-306-9710
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com
Garrison The Hartford
604.858.RENT (7368)
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division
45595 Tamihi Way
Deluxe 1 bdrm bachelor, gas f/p, secure underground parking, 55+, n/s, n/p. Avail April 1. Ref’s Req’d. Call 604-824-7697
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900. 2005 BUICK ALLURE, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, low kms. STK 659. $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 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. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, sedan fully loaded, auto, STK#669. $11,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900. 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.
1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.
sardis holdings.
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832
17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 mature adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $750/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CHILLIWACK, 9536B Broadway St, 2 bdrm unit in 4-plex, freshly painted, 4 appl, backs onto park, cat ok, avail mar 1. $750/m. Call (604)824-0264
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Notice to Creditors and Others
HOMES FOR RENT
1.24 ace. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604649-8987 Promontory. 1900sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p, sundeck, single car garage, cat ok, n/s, avail. mar 1. Landlord in bsmt suite. $1450/m + util. (604)858-6067 VEDDER, walking distance to GW school, 4 bdrm with ground level suite, lg deck, avail mar 15. $2000/m + util. Call (604)791-0409
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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 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
TRUCKS & VANS
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
$675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value.
Broadway Maples Apts
02/14W_HL5
736
LANAI Apartments
includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
MORTGAGES
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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
Bachelor unit
SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING teps away from shops, restaurants, boutiques and the Cheam Leisure Centre this 55 plus adult building features new studio, one and two bedroom suites. Six brand new appliances greet each new tenant. Rents start at $650 per month and include one underground parking stall.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445
GRAD DRESS: cream sickle princess dress, 1 of a kind, made in Texas, pd $750US asking $300, size 2. (604)792-5288
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
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MISC. FOR SALE
845
WE CATER TO SENIORS!
FURNITURE
OAK CHINA cabinet, $275; oak walnut unit, $250; lg LZ boy chair, $125; dresser, older, $195; bedside table, $30; 2 upright vacuums, $10. Call (604)795-3139 before 7pm
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
1 bdrm available Apr 1
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548
AUTO SERVICES
Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required.
Shih tzu, male, 4 mos, one left, $500. Call (604)316-9495 or 604795-5626 SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born January 10. Family raised. Well socialized with kids. 1st shots, dewormed. $850. 778-552-4658
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Certified crime-free multi-housing residence complex.
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $725. 1-604-794-5844
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Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
condo quality l bdrm...$650
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
TRANSPORTATION
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
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,
Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
1.877.409.9874
ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale. Approx yearly gross $350-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7. Serious inquiries only please.
752
(Under new Management)
Please Call Mary
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
Cedar Apartments
MISC. WANTED
WANTED: mobility Call (604)701-0230
RENTALS
RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Re: The estate of Agnes North of #65-45175 Wells Rd., Chilliwack, BC. Deceased Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Agnes North are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act (British Columbia.) The particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor Richard North, #849207 82 St. Fort St John, BC on or before March 10, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
First Place
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION CHILLIWACK, room for rent in 3 bdrm home, share laundry & kitchen, private entry, lg yard & deck. $550/m incl all util & inet, n/s, pet neg. Suit working person. Avail now. Call (604)792-9810
750
SUITES, LOWER
CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Avail now. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337 CHILLIWACK, sunny, warm, bsmt ste, avail Apr 1. 1 bdrm + den, new carpet and paint, insuite W/D, elec f/p, lg share backyard & driveway, heat, light & wifi incl. N/s, n/p, refs req’d. Call wknds or after 6pm, 604819-5852
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50 /ea
50
$
BARON OF BEEF ROAST
599
$
/LB $13.21/kg
ITALIAN OR REGULAR BRATWURST
3
$
59 /LB $7.92/kg
IMPORTED GERMAN EDAM
2
$
19 /100g
GIFT CARD
In-store purchase. Must submit this ad.
All In-House Made Sausages: Low Sodium • Gluten Free • No MSG Added SALE PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 11-19, 2015
9382 Nowell St. (located downtown behind the Post Office) 604-795-9544 Monday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FIND US ON FACEBOOK
GESUNDHEIT BAKERY BREADS • FRESH BUNS • SALADS
03/15W_MP11
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