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The heavy equipment and flaggers in fluorescent vests were out in full force Monday preparing for the dike work on Young Road. Young Road residents have hired legal counsel to convince City of Chilliwack to hold off on the project, but equipment operators nonetheless started taking out trees and shrubs along the one-kilometre stretch. The city’s position is that raising the Young Road dike by one metre is required for flood EEveryone who h protection and to meet provincial standards. drives over it will But Young Road resident Peggy thank us and our Fridriksdottir said city flood protection officials are not listening to the concerns of will be built to a impacted property ownhigh standard ers, in proceeding with the project over their ~ Sam objections. They’ve sent a lawWaddington yer’s letter, put up signage, and filed several letters to the city from residents. The most recent action is to request cost estimates of the impact on driveways that many of the residents are concerned about, and a meeting with residents to discuss it. Residents are planning a meeting for Saturday to continue the fight. Acting Mayor Sam Waddington warned in a press release Friday that even though it has been years since Chilliwack had a serious flood, the work needs to proceed. It’s been flagged by staff as the most vulnerable section, but the residents through a lawyer have questioned the efficacy of raising the dike in this location, saying it will mostly lower their property values, and not protect the neighbours adequately. “We understand that some people feel this is affecting them adversely,” Acting Mayor Waddington told The Progress. “We received the same type of complaints when we widened Evans Road or built the roundabout.” It’s the municipality’s job to act in the public’s best interests, however.
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Firefighters and first responders from across the province were in Chilliwack Friday to honour Columbia Valley firefighter Brian Smyth, who died in the line of duty March 7. Smyth’s flag-draped casket was carried atop a Columbia Valley fire truck along Young Road to the Chilliwack Alliance Church, where services were held. Following behind were members of the department he had served as a volunteer for seven years. They were joined by hundreds of other firefighters and emergency personnel from across the province and even Alberta in a formal “Line of Duty” parade. Smyth passed away on March 7 after suffering a cardiac arrest while fighting a fire on Iverson Road near Cultus Lake on March 4. He was 57 years old. Symth, an active member of the Columbia Valley community, grew up in the Chilliwack area. He played rugby, and was an avid sailor with the Cultus Lake Sailing Club. In recognition of his commitment to 4-H, his family asked that those in attendance wear a touch of green. Even in death, Smyth continued to help others by donating his organs, said Jennifer Kinneman, spokesperson with the Fraser Valley Regional District. The Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C. 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 bases in service and protection to their communities,” said FCABC president Timothy Pley, calling it “truly a sad time for everyone.”
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Sockeye run estimated at nearly seven million Jeff Nagel Black Press It won’t be a super sockeye run this year. But salmon fishermen of all stripes should be allowed to get their nets or lines in the water if advance projections are on target. Roughly 6.8 million sockeye should come back to the Fraser River this summer, plus or minus a few million, if the pre-season estimates from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are close. That’s well off both the 20 million sockeye that returned last year as well as the modern record of 30 million a year earlier in 2013. Still, it’s a big improvement from the dismal 1.6 million return of 2009 that triggered a federal inquiry. “The productivity of the Fraser
seems to be returning to something more near average,” said Mike Lapointe, chief biologist for the Pacific Salmon Commission. He said more than half of this year’s sockeye return is expected to consist of salmon returning to just two lakes. Sockeye returning to Chilko Lake make up a projected 2.4 million in-bound fish and 1.4 million are expected to return to Harrison Lake. “It’s quite concentrated in those groups,” Lapointe said. “They will contribute the bulk of the return.” Chilko and Harrison sockeye are part of the main summer-run group that, as usual, is expected to yield many more fish than the smaller early Stuart, early summer or late summer timing groups. A big run of pink salmon, which come back every two years as
opposed to the four-year sockeye cycle, is also expected. Lapointe said somewhere between 10 and 20 million pinks are projected. Pinks are expected to peak near the end of August, just two weeks after the weaker late summer run sockeye, which come after the peak of the dominant summer run. That could create a challenge for fishery managers, who must protect weaker runs, such as the late-timed sockeye, while under pressure to authorize fisheries targeting the strong runs. “All these stocks come back with some amount of overlaps,” Lapointe said. “The late runs will be sandwiched between the summer runs and the pink salmon, where most of the harvest is desired.” Heavy fishing of the stronger
run groups could put too much pressure on the late sockeye and raise conservation concerns, Lapointe acknowledged. Commercial fishermen will be interested in both the summer run sockeye and the pinks, Lapointe expects, but they may have to be mostly limited to one or the other, not both. Salmon watchers know a supposedly good run can fail to materialize and there are plenty of wildcards in play this year. North Pacific ocean water has been unusually warm from late 2013 through 2014 and that could cause problems for both this year’s returning sockeye as well as the 2016 run, which is expected to be the weakest in the four-year cycle. Warm oceans can deplete plankton food supplies, attract predator fish normally found only further
south and play havoc with the typical migration routes of returning sockeye around Vancouver Island. Another concern is low snowpacks, particularly in southwestern B.C. But Lapointe said he’s not particularly worried yet. Lower Mainland ski hills may look bare, but he noted most of the Fraser watershed further north has closer to average levels of snow, which should keep the main stem of the river cool. “It’s not appropriate to push the panic button yet,” he said. “The snow is there for a normal pattern to result in reasonable conditions.” He said a continuation of the warm winter and spring into a hot summer in B.C. would be a bigger concern for the survival of sockeye en route to the spawning beds.
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Chilliwack’s Brian Minter has been named Person of the Year for 2015 by the Canadian Garden Council. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE
Minter humbled and buoyed by recognition Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Master Gardener Brian Minter of Chilliwack was named Person of the Year for 2015 by the Canadian Garden Council. Minter is a lively garden writer, in-demand professional speaker and avid horticulturist. It’s only the second year the Garden Council has handed out its prestigious award for individuals who’ve made a difference in gardening communications and promotion on a broad scale.
“Oh well, they’re allowed to make one mistake,” Minter quipped when asked about being chosen as the Person of the Year award by The Progress. The importance of enthusiastically promoting gardening and a love of plants as a key tourism draw for B.C. is a topic that Brian Minter knows extremely well. “Gardens are huge in terms of visitor impact,” he says. There’s been a societal shift with respect to plants and gardening, he argues, and people are gravitating
back to it. “Because we are living so densely in cities, space for a garden has been virtually disappearing, putting more emphasis onto our parks and gardens and green spaces.” There’s also been a shift from the soft green colour of laurels and junipers, to plants with big impact and colour. Minter is feeling humbled and buoyed by the recognition, having also recently won the North American Perennial Plant Association Award of Merit and the Hall of Fame Award from Garden Writers’ Association for life-
time achievement. “It feels so incredibly nice to be recognized this way and so appreciated,” he said. Minter couldn’t attend the actual award presentation in person last week however. “I couldn’t go to Toronto as I had a speaking engagement at VanDusen Gardens, and I felt badly but I had to honour my commitment. But when I notified the Garden Council, they told me that’s exactly the reason why I was given the award.’” Minter was one of five B.C. recipients honoured at the 2015 conference.
Police are investigating a series of robberies at Chilliwack businesses over the weekend. At least three restaurants were held up over the course the weekend, beginning with Jim’s Pizza on Young Road, at 11:30 p.m. on Friday night. Ginkgo Chinese Food on Vedder and a Subway restaurant were also hit over the course of the weekend. For at least one of the businesses, being robbed has meant an immediate change in the way they do business. Diane Melanson, owner of the downtown Jim’s Pizza, have announced that they have changed their hours to close their doors a few hours earlier each evening to allow staff some added safety. “It was a bit of a shock,” Melanson said. “We’ve never been robbed, never in 18 years.” There were a couple of attempts in the past, she said, but none of those were successful, and occurred before Melanson’s ownership. She said her staff handled the robbery very well. “I’m very proud of them, and they’re doing very well,” she said. “They handled themselves well.” In the wake of the robbery, they’ve decided to change their operation hours. They will now be open until 10 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, and midnight Thursdays to Saturdays. The numbers of staff will be increased during those open hours, to help increase safety. Melanson has spoken with the owners of Jim’s Pizza in Sardis, who are willing to help out customers on the north side of the freeway in those late night hours. While RCMP confirmed with The Progress the three robberies occurred, they could not release any further details before press time.
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Liquor pricing For those who drink responsibly, the opening up of B.C.’s liquor policies can only be a good thing. From Sunday openings at B.C. government liquor stores to the convenience of B.C. wine availability at grocery stores, buying booze will become more convenient. But make no mistake, competitive pricing will also be necessary in this new environment. The government has already promised to level the playing field with wholesale pricing so private liquor stores will no longer be at a disadvantage. It will be up to consumers to determine where they get the most bang for their buck and for the first little while, it’s going to take some comparison shopping. Many fear this switch to a new wholesale pricing system will hike prices of more expensive hooch. Others worry that if the government eliminates tax-in display prices, as it has promised to do to save costs, consumers will end up paying more if the shelf price isn’t lowered to accommodate the change. All this and some worrying secrecy as the government failed to release its prices, last week to the disappointment of many. Meanwhile, private liquor stores,
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Making some real progress on poverty VICTORIA – The B.C. government has made its most significant moves in decades to address the needs of some of the province’s poorest people. The largest financial commitment is for a new program to help single parents escape from the welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in B.C. receiving provincial income assistance or disability payments, most of them women. Even if they could find an entry-level job, it wouldn’t pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to work. Worst of all, the current system requires that if they enrol in training, they lose their income assistance, including dental and extended medical care for themselves and their children. That is the welfare trap, one of the most perverse government policies to have survived into our
supposedly enlightened modern era. The new program takes effect in September. It will not only continue income assistance payments when single parents enrol in skills training, it promises to cover their child care and transpor tation costs for an Tom approved training FLETCHER program of up to one year. Medical and child care costs will then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to employment. Approved training means training for jobs that are identified as in demand, requiring high school and occupation-specific training that can be completed in a year
or less. They include retail sales, general office work and assistance jobs in health services. Another overdue policy change is to double the allowable earnings for all income assistance recipients from $200 to $400 a month. This gives people a chance to improve their circumstances by taking whatever part-time or casual work they can manage, without having that little income cut from their already meagre welfare cheques. And then there was the recent decision to end the claw-back of parental child support payments from income assistance payments. The province has for many years run a costly child maintenance enforcement program to track down (mostly) deadbeat dads and force them to pay at least a token amount to support their children. Now when they
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pay child support to a single parent on income assistance, they will at least have the satisfaction of knowing the children actually receive the extra benefit. These harsh, historic policies were built around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary last resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identified. That is a valid if unfashionable position to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a realistic option. For those who are already in the entr y-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking
the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. • I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for disabilities. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-952-3181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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I recall his desire to make one dinner a success, when no one was able to cook the second ham, Brian took it home, baked it, sliced it and brought it back warm and ready to serve; all the while a smile on his face. With friend Trish Soth, he was instrumental in coordinating the first and second Wine Tasting Fests in our community. For yard clean-up days or bottle drives, Brian would often show up with a dozen donuts or a case of water for all to enjoy. He made tickets for events, designed posters and held a “Serving It Right” Certificate. I believe that I speak for the entire CVRA Board as well as community members and friends who knew him: Brian Smyth had a huge heart of gold. He selflessly served others all his life. We will miss him so! Lauretta Lumsden, CVRA Secretary
City hall shouldn’t dabble in real estate Re: City told pay more for Irwin Black, Chilliwack Progress, March 20. City budget blown the first week, Chilliwack taxpayers will have to pay an additional $220,000 for property at Five Corners, that the City expropriated two years ago, as ordered by the court, and is prob-
ably not including lawyer’s fees. This mayor and council are now gambling millions of taxpayers’ dollars on real estate downtown, thinking they know better than most developers and so far we paid over $1,000,000 for a nice little park with a bench and a large parking lot. With another $4,000,000
budgeted to be used for more acquisitions this year. They are quite the gamblers with our money; if they think it’s such a great deal, why not use their own money to finance it and stay out of taxpayer’s pocket. All mayors want to leave a legacy, hopefully with their name on it,
this mayor will be known for the grandiose parking lot downtown, the few remaining business would like to thank you for that. I will start the petition to ensure that the big empty space has her name is on it. (In memory of lost taxpayer money). Louis Raboin
Driving is a privilege, not a right I have been driving for 25 years come the 13th of May. I didn’t get my license at 16, or even 18. I waited until 30. The extra years as a pedestrian gave me an insight of what they go through when dealing with vehicles and the person behind the wheel. Like the driver who goes just the right speed to run through a puddle to splash the pedestrian, or waiting at a crosswalk and no one stops to let you cross. After getting my license, I became a more respective driver
towards the pedestrian. As a driver, I follow the rules of the road. I obey the all the signs. Red means stop, green means go, entrance only means this is where you go in. And my favorite: “exit only.” This is the trouble I have. Many businesses have a dual lane to enter and exit their parking lot. Not at the Royal Bank on Main street. They have an entrance only on Main Street and an exit only on Princess Ave. I must be the only person in town that obeys the signs. It is getting to the point that
I am afraid to go to my bank, for fear of getting my car smacked or getting run over. You would think it would be new drivers that can’t read the “exit only” signs. The people using the exit as an entrance come in all ages and experience. If all these drivers can not read a simple “exit only” sign at a bank parking lot, then I guess they can’t read other road signs either. A driver’s licence is a privilege not a right. If you can’t obey the rules, then your privilege should be removed. Karen DesLauriers
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conversations.â&#x20AC;? All the costs, even of potential litigation, are built into the project estimates, or covered in some way. In terms of alternate alignments, like extending the wing dike, they looked at it, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too expensive with a pricetag of upwards of $50 million, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The alternate alignments have massive cost implications, and the local First Nations would have to spearhead the project for their own communities.â&#x20AC;? The work is required, he said, because the Young Road
Dike section will protect 40,000 Chilliwack residents, the downtown core area, the hospital, water and sewer infrastructure, as well as BC Hydro, Telus, CN Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway.  The potential flood damage would be catastrophic, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said. And the project is on the heels of years of work by the province to model hydrological conditions, and city officials are acting on the advice and recommendations of qualified professionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not new to this,â&#x20AC;? the acting mayor underlined.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to do this. If it has adverse effects, we pay them fairly and move on. Everyone who drives over it will thank us and our flood protection will be built to a high standard.â&#x20AC;? The whole decision weighed on him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The question was do we risk inconveniencing a few to potentially the neighbourhood from catastrophic flood? As local government, these are questions we have to weigh. And I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret this decision.â&#x20AC;? jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno
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Judging the best in barbecue Prairie Smoke & Spice took top honours at the inaugural Barn Burner Barbecue Competition in Yarrow on Sunday. The Regina team finished first overall at the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event, with Lake House BBQ finishing second to claim reserve. More than 20 teams from across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest took part in the competition. They sought barbecue supremacy (and a share of the $5,000 cash prize) in the traditional categories of chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork and brisket. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;black boxâ&#x20AC;? competition, which is not marked by sanctioned judges, was won by Smokeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ. Hundreds of barbecue fans packed into Yarrow for the event, which took place outside the Farm Store at Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. Admission was by donation, ear ning nearly $5,000 for Ruth and Naomiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission in Chilliwack. Not only was there a chance to sample free barbecue from some of the best in the businesses, there was music, a climbing wall and information on everything barbecue. For more on the winners, go to www. facebook.com/bar nburnerbbq
Want to Be a Star? Teens interested in breaking into the music business are invited to a special workshop by pop artist Inez Jasper of Chilliwack. The award-winning musician, nurse and role model will be talking about the songwriting process and what it takes make it in the music industry today. At the Sardis Librar y, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there on Wednesday, March 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and at the Chilliwack Library, it is on Thursday, March 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Space is limited.
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Art battle in acrylics in downtown Chilliwack Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The artists are getting their tools and acrylic paint ready to do battle. Art Battle 245 returns to town on March 28, this time at the Vineyard Centre on Wellington Avenue in downtown Chilliwack. One of the local artists eagerly anticipating the competitive art event is Christine Newsome, a mixed-media collage artist who was intrigued by the whole idea. Art Battle is a worldwide phenomena where artists gather in a circle to compete. They’re given 20 minutes on the clock to make the very best painting they can using acrylic paint only, as a crowd watches on. At the end of the round, every-
one votes for their favourite, and the art works are later sold by silent auction. “I attended the first one and I really liked the atmosphere,” said Newsome, about Art Battle 205 held the Hampton Inn. “It was like being a gladiator in battle under bright lights.” As a more experienced painter, Newsome said she wanted to get signed up, in part to represent her demographic, and to challenge herself. As a retired art teacher, she’s feeling reasonably comfortable that she can do something in the time limit. “When you only have 20 minutes to paint, you really have to be on your toes. “Some people are horrifyingly good at it,” she underlines.
Some are rather adept at the speed painting aspect of it, like one of the national Art Battle winners from Vancouver who won it four times in a row. Surprisingly, the painting competition is not a “frantic” one when you’re actually in the midst of it, she noted. “You have to be really controlled.” Getting prepared for Art Battle means coming to the event with something in mind, and going through the steps in your head, because you can’t bring any reference material into the room, only paintbrushes, palettes or other non-mechanical implements. “You can be a fabulous artist, but it may take hours and hours for you to produce something really good.”
Newsome will be wearing her lucky Van Gogh apron that she used to wear in the years she was teaching at Vedder middle. How sophisticated the final product will vary from artist to artist. For Chilliwack artist Taegen Burritt the Art Battle event will be all about doing something “fun and exciting.” “Maybe I can gain some exposure and meet other artists,” she said. She’s ready to enter into it with her brushes and her instincts. Burritt mainly paints in watercolours, but is also very comfortable with acrylics. She’s been painting since she was a kid, and was tutored by an accomplished watercolour artist while in middle school.
Art Battle makes art a spectator sport, as well as opening doors for the artists as a competition. “That is really cool. I’m so glad they thought of it,” she said. “I think it will be a good community event that will bring people together.” It might even foster a whole new appreciation of art and the artistic process. “It’s a chance to see people at work doing what they love. I’m really looking forward to it.” Art Battle 245, March 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Centre, 45892 Wellington Avenue. Tickets: Early bird $15, regular $20, students and seniors $10. See more at artbattle.ca/245-chilliwack/
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Cuisine, Simply Savory Catering, The Society Gathering House, Best Western Catering, Coopers Food, Brixton Restaurant & Lounge, and Crave Catering. Guests will be determining the best of the batch. Each attendee votes for their favourite and the night ends with the presentation of a giant and gorgeous trophy, awarded to the winery who received the most votes. The Art of Wine Festival is not only an opportunity to explore new wines, but a chance to take home fabulous items from the silent auction and raffle, samples from well-loved Chilliwack establishments, and enjoy the stunning space of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Live entertainment includes the sweet sounds of the Curbside Jazz Band, or the gentle tunes of acclaimed harpist Glen Cuthbertson. Call for tickets 604-391SHOW(7469) or visit www. ChilliwackCulturalCentre.ca for online ticketing. Please note this is a 19+ event.
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The Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s signature wine festival is back on May 9. Award-winning wineries will be pouring vintages with pride at the festival that has become known for a beautiful space, tasty hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and stunning wines. It’s an annual fundraiser put on by Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society Board of Directors to support the arts and crafts programming at the Cultural Centre. They’re planning a wine-tasting contest, and a highly soughtafter raffle auction to round out a spectacular evening. “We’re expecting to sell out the Art of Wine Festival,” admits KellyAnne TeBrinke, development officer of Cultural Centre Society and event co-organizer. “The word is out: the Art of Wine Festival is the premiere spring event to attend.” It’s a chance to taste some of the finest wines and celebrate Chilliwack’s cuisine and culture,
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McAllister wrote, produced, recorded and mastered Music for a Rainy Town, his first solo effort. It’s a return to his gospel root, an honest, vulnerable record that runs the gamut between southern pop, story-telling folk, and straight-up rock. “In an age of 99 cent singles, Music for a Rainy Town is a powerful 12-song album
from front to back, with each track showcasing strong, seasoned storytelling, engaging melodies and lyrics steeped in imagery,” according to his bio. Ryan McAllister, Friday, March 27, $10 at the door at The Vineyard Centre (Acoustic Emporium) 45892 Wellington Ave. doors open at 7 p.m.
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* Cut back stems completely. It’s usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches. * Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed. * Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.
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FISH AND SEAWEED Improving soil nutrients may be as simple as looking to the ocean or other bodies of water. Fish emulsion, a mixture of ground fish and water, is a good nitrogen source. Nitrogen gives plants the energy to grow. Seaweed, which is actually a type of algae, contains the primary nutrients that plants need in order to thrive, including phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. It also serves as a food for natural bacteria that break down nutrients into the soil, making them easier for plants to absorb. WORMS Earthworms are vital to soil health. They burrow and wiggle around in the dirt, helping to aerate the soil. But the castings, or waste, of the worms also provide valuable nutrients to the soil. The castings contain beneficial microorganisms from the worms’ digestive system that help break down organic matter into a form that plant roots can use. Many gardeners participate in vermicomposting, or farming worms in order to use their castings as fertilizer. COMPOST Compost can also be used as fertilizer. Gardeners can make their own compost from discarded materials. Compost is one of the most widely used soil amendments in vegetable gardens. Yard refuse, fruit and vegetable peelings, eggshells, coffee grounds, and other items can be added to a compost pile. Natural bacteria will slowly break down these materials into a product dubbed “black gold.” Compost can be mixed into soil before planting and used as a dressing after plants have been established. Gardeners can experiment with different ratios of fertilizer to create a mix that enhances the soil. Test the soil to determine which, if any, nutrients the soil is lacking so the fertilizer can be adjusted accordingly.
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Many teens would light up at the sight of a muscle car awaiting them in the driveway. But cars that accelerate quickly and those with substantial horsepower and highperformance engines may tempt teens to speed or spark the development of poor driving habits. Look for a vehicle with modest acceleration instead of one that your teen may be too immature and inexperienced to handle.
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n outstanding student with top marks, there is so much more to Anna MacKenzie than a 4.0 GPA. Anna is an avid athlete. A Gold U18 soccer player with CFC, Anna has also volunteered as a coach to younger players. She has been a member of the Sardis Cross Country team which finished Fourth in the Fraser Valley and 16th in the province. She was a member of the Sardis Senior Girls Soccer, Junior Volleyball and Basketball teams over her three years at SSS. A leader at the school, Anna has been a key organizer of many events including our Strongman competition, school talent show, school dances and a number of charity fundraisers. She has played a key role as a member of our grad committee, and helped spearhead our student forum. Anna also volunteers in the community. Her positive and upbeat demeanour, determination, grit and willingness to contribute are key to her great success. Congratulations Anna, on being named Sardis Secondary School‚ as Leader of Tomorrow for February, 2015.
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Registered education savings plans (“RESPs”) are a very popular tax-deferred way to save for a child or grandchild’s post-secondary education. However, many people who have established RESPs have not planned for what would happen if they pass away before the beneficiary has used the RESP assets.
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There is a common misconception that RESPs are treated the same as RRSPs upon death, and that the assets of the plan will transfer directly to a named beneficiary. However, RESP assets belong to the person who set up the RESP (the “subscriber”), and upon death, will transfer to a joint subscriber (usually a spouse), if one has been appointed, or, if not, to the subscriber’s estate to be distributed as per the terms of the Will.
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The simplest way to avoid this is for the subscriber to appoint a successor subscriber in his or her Will. This enables the successor subscriber to preserve and continue the RESP for the intended purpose and benefit of the RESP beneficiary.
successor subscriber, your Executor’s only option may be to terminate the RESP. When the assets of an RESP are terminated, all contributions are refunded to the estate of the person who set up the RESP (the “subscriber”), and will be subject to probate fees and potential creditor claims. Any Canada Education Savings Grants (“CESGs”), which are government grants of up to $500 per year paid into the RESP for an eligible child, which have not been paid out, will be refunded to the government.
Some people may already be eating the right foods, but they may just be eating too much of them. It takes time for your body to let you know it’s had too much to eat, so eating too fast can increase your risk of overeating. While eating, try to limit distractions that can take your attention away from how much you’re eating. If you’re always watching television or checking emails on your
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Inadequate sleep affects the body in a variety of ways. Many people are aware that one poor night’s sleep is certain to affect their energy levels the following day, but fewer may know of the link between sleep duration and chronic disease. For example, the Harvard
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CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 VEDDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Beginner - (Kindergarten & Grade 1) 5:00-6:00 (Tuesday’s) Cost $45/month Intermediate - (Grade 2 & 3) 5:00-6:00 (Monday’s) or 6:00-7:00 (Tuesday’s) Cost $45/month SARDIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Beginner - (Kindergarten & Grade 1) 5:30-6:30 (Thursday’s) Cost $45/month
Intermediate - (Grade 3 - 5) 6:30- 8:00 (Thursday’s) Cost $50/month
Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in three-legged sack races.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jelly Bean - (Ages 3 & 4) 5:00-5:30 Cost $25/month Beginner - Ages 5 -7 5:30-6:30 (Wednesday’s) Cost $45/month Intermediate - Grade 2 - 4 6:30-8:00 (Wednesday’s) Cost $50/month
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arents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. The following are some of the summer camp options parents can expect to encounter as they search for the right camp for their kids.
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DAY CAMP Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp. Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including crafts, sports and even day-trips to experience
local culture or attractions. Many day camps are co-ed, and counsellors typically live within the community. FAITH-BASED CAMP Faith-based camps offer many of the same activities as more traditional summer camps, but do so while simultaneously offering campers the opportunity to celebrate and further explore their religious beliefs. Some faith-based camps may focus heavily on religion, incorporating faith into daily camp activities, while others may be more subtle with regard to integrating religious beliefs and lessons into camp activities. SPORTS CAMPS Some summer camps focus on a particular sport, catering to young athletes who want to further develop their athletic talents. Sports camps may feature guest lectures and lessons from notable local athletes and coaches, while some camps may provide instruction from current and/or former professional athletes. Some
sports camps are overnight, while others are day camps. FAMILY CAMPS Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together, with counsellors providing assistance when it’s needed. Family camps may be faith-based or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home. SPECIAL ABILITY CAMPS Parents of children that require specialized care can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps that cater to such youngsters. Staff members typically undergo extensive training, which helps to calm some of the fears parents may have about leaving their children at camp. Facilities are often built to accommodate the specific needs of the campers.
Your Teen’s First Car (continued from page 22) and tear on some important safety features. Wear and tear may not be a reason to avoid purchasing a preowned vehicle, but parents may want to replace the brake pads and tires on recently purchased preowned vehicles. Brake pads in strong condition may prove the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one. In addition,
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poorly inflated or worn down tires pose a safety risk. If such features seem to be worn down, replace them before letting teens hit the open road on their own. Teens will remember their first cars for the rest of their lives. Parents can ensure those memories are positive by finding a car that teens can handle comfortably and operate safely.
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to do in case of emergency. This is not only limited to first aid training, but should also include general and sportspecific emergencies from natural disaster preparedness to ankle sprains. It is also highly recommended that the club staff and coaches are up-to-date with concussion awareness and training.
Every child deserves a positive sport experience, and choosing the best sport club or organization will play a major role, regardless of whether the sport organization is managed by volunteers or paid coaches. Parents should not be afraid to ask these questions; always be confident with who is influencing your kids! Kate Kloos is a Project Coordinator with ViaSport.
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taking place on March 31 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Talk to local doctors and other health care professionals at this free information session. The topic is Dementia: When We Forget. Sponsored by the Chilliwack Division
There will be a meat draw fundraiser for cerebral palsy at Friendly Mike’s Pub (8247 Young Rd.) on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
of Family Practice, the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation and the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program. To register, go to www.universe. com/minimed2015 or call 604-702-4757. Barn, bank, and cliff
collected will help to establish conservation strategies and stewardship actions to foster their survival, and for enhancement of their declining habitat in B.C. No prior experience needed, training will be provided. There will be an information meeting
for anyone interested at the Chilliwack Library on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. For more info, call Fernando Selles at 604-792-8062, or email chilliwack.naturalists@ gmail.com. The Senior
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Take par t in the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition Spring Tree Planting event on Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. They are looking for volunteers to help plant trees and shrubs in Chilliwack, plus they will be giving a tour of the Browne Creek Wetlands for those interested in the restoration work already done. Takes place at the Browne Creek Wetlands — meet at the end of Browne Road, drive over the dike and park in the gravel parking lot. Look for the tree planting signs. This site has had a number of recent restoration works and is kid friendly. Bring a water bottle, gloves, boots, and rain gear. They provide shovels and lunch. RSVP appreciated at Rachel@fvwc.ca. The eighth annual Fraser River Clean-up takes place Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the end of Gill Road, and bring boots, gloves, and a mug or bottle for refreshments. Free barbecue for those participating. For more info, email info@fraserriverkeeper.ca, or call 604-674-7444.
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Working with a REALTOR® is more crucial than ever It has never been more important to work with a REALTOR® when purchasing or selling a home than it is today because of the potential for legal complications in any real estate transaction. What at times may appear to be a rather straightforward process is actually quite complex, burdened by regulations and industry practices. It takes the knowledge and experience of a real estate professional to co-ordinate the proliferating paper maze. The sale or purchase of a property involves a lengthy and complex purchase contract, the mortgage application and approval process, choices about holding title and the fine print in completion instructions. There are contract contingencies to consider, such as financing issues, environmental disclosures, and the sellers’ disclosure obligations. The buyer and seller must make decisions about the deposit. During the closing, numerous forms and papers must be filed with conveyancers, including loan documents, title forms, home protection plans, proof of insurance, and more. Besides the potential legal complications, buying or selling a home often demands buyers or sellers make decisions on a moment’s notice. A competent real estate agent is necessary because he or she understands all the inner workings of a
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real estate transaction and is experienced in handling any complications. There are many details of real estate you must know about, and a professional can guide you quickly and competently through the transaction. REALTORS® educate their clients about the local market and work with other agents to match buyers and sellers. They help sellers to prepare their home or land for sale. First, they help the seller to decide on a price; this involves an analysis of properties that have recently sold and properties that are currently on the market. This preparation may also include getting an opinion from a home inspector about the condition of your home and making the needed repairs or cosmetic improvements. REALTORS® familiarize their clients who are interested in buying a home with all the aspects of financing, such as current interest rates and fees that are subject to frequent changes. They negotiate the details on price, financing, inspection, closing and possession dates, and other deadlines. Your REALTOR® will spend a great deal of time co-ordinating all of the details that are critical to a smooth closing and take you through the entire process step by step.
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5932 Matsqui St., Garrison Crossing CHILLIWACK $589,900 This gorgeous executive/family home in Garrison Crossing sits peacefully on a quiet street. There is a den and a guest suite in the basement w/separate access. Main level features gourmet kitchen w/huge island, tile floors and a walk-in pantry opening to great room where there are 9’ ceilings feature beautiful crown mouldings, 3/4 inch beautiful hardwood floors. Upstairs you have 4 bedrooms, with the master suite boasting tall vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and your own spa retreat 5-piece ensuite with a soaker tub and separate shower. Centrally located in Garrison, you are a short walk to recreation, schools, shopping, dining and the Vedder River Rotary Trail system. Call Mark Andersen of RE/MAX Nyda Realty for your viewing appointment at 604-819-1422
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Licensed since May 1980, I have been a part of the many changes Chilliwack has undergone. The Real Estate profession during that time has also undergone many changes. The introduction of Disclosure and Agency. Disclosure took all the uncertainty away. Simply put, disclose all things known to all parties involved. Agency, a clear understanding of the relationship you are entering into with your Realtor! I now enter my senior years as a Realtor, with my knowledge and experience I bring added value to the process of preparing you to make a well informed decision whether you are buying or selling. Respectfully, Richard Wenham
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Three titan showdown in third round BCHL PLAYOFFS: ROUND OF THREE Eric J. Welsh, The Progress
Chiefs defenceman Olivier Arseneau (right) and his crew rolled through the first two rounds with dominating performances against the Coquitlam Express and Prince George Spruce Kings. They face a pair of heavyweights in the third round, squaring off against the Penticton Vees and Nanaimo Clippers in an unorthodox double round-robin format. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Home ice triumph for juvenile champs Brookland Pyne sniped the overtime winner Sunday night as Chilliwack claimed a provincial title. O’Hara’s Chilliwack Minor Hockey juvenile A1 squad faced Langley in the title game, rallying from two goals down to win 4-3. Chilliwack trailed 3-1 in the final minute of the second period when Zach Campbell scored to give them life. Shane Penner and Kevin Werner also scored regulation time goals as Chilliwack forced the game to OT, setting the stage for Pyne’s heroics. Joey O’Hara fed a pass to Pyne on the right wing wall, and he hammered the puck past the Langley keeper for the win. “This is the best thing they could do, ending their minor hockey career as
champions,” said coach Jason Rhodes, referring to his graduating 1994-born players. “Taking a bunch of (1994 to 1997 born) house and rep players, mixing them up and winning, that’s what it’s all about.” Chilliwack was ranked as a tier-two squad heading into the year-end tournament, facing a field of tier-one teams. They had extra motivation of a tragic sort. “Morgan Peters was a friend to a lot of kids on this team,” Rhodes said of the 18 year old hockey player who died last week in a car accident in Hope. “We had patches on our jerseys and all the guys were saying, ‘We need to win this. We need to win this.’” They started strong, doubling Langley 6-3 in the opener. They beat Coquitlam
7-5 and North Delta 5-3 before hitting their only stumbling block. A 6-4 loss to Coquitlam threatened to derail the locals, but they quickly got back on track with a 3-1 win over Juan de Fuca. Veteran goalie Cole Rose got the start in the gold medal game and struggled early, giving up two quick goals. Rhodes briefly considered pulling him, but opted to leave him in. Rose thanked him by locking things down, making key stops to keep his team alive. Chilliwack had injuries to overcome, with two regulars sidelined, replaced by affiliate players. Brandon Gibbard required stitches after hurting his elbow in the first game against Langley.
The elbow was too inflamed for him to play in the gold medal match. Marshall Anderson was also sidelined (dislocated shoulder), and several of his teammates played through pain. “We told them before the game that it was their turn to shine, and they went out and battled hard,” Rhodes said. “There was just a good attitude on and off the ice with this group, and that’s what makes a hockey team. I’m very proud of them.” Others on the team include; Dustin Adamson, Brandon D’Angelo, John Golubic, Macaulay Mowbray, Austin Prest, Brawnson Pyne, Austin Rhodes, James Sturgeon, Andrew Unr uh, Michael Younie and Shaemus Wickham.
After demolishing their first and second round opponents in the BCHL playoffs, the Chilliwack Chiefs find themselves in the unfamiliar role of underdog heading to round three. The Chiefs are the third seed in as the three team double round-robin showdown gets underway. The Island division’s Nanaimo Clippers are in Penticton tonight to face the Interior champ Vees. The Chiefs wait for Friday night, when they’ll visit Nanaimo. Chilliwack’s next home game is Sunday night against Penticton. The unor thodox format sees each team faces the other twice (home and away) to decide which two advance to the Fred Page Cup final. “We’re going to treat it like a regional tournament where every game is important, like a game seven,” said Chiefs head coach Jason Tatarnic. “Hopefully we’ve prepared our guys for this. I think nerves and composure will be important as we go forward.” The Chiefs will tackle two daunting top dogs, the only teams that finished ahead of them in the regular season standings. Though they haven’t looked nearly as dominant in the postseason, the Vees had the BCHL’s best record by far. They went 44-9-3-2 in 58 regular season games, allowing just 1.98 goals against per match. No offensive slouches, the Vees had the league’s fifth best offence, averaging 3.72 goals per game.
Goalie Hunter Miska ran away with the league’s top goalie award. What the Vees lack in game breaking superstars they make up for in depth. Like the Chiefs they’ll roll four lines and get scoring from everywhere in their lineup. “They’ve got a few guys like (Tyson) Jost and (Demico) Hannoun — there’s not just a couple guys you can concentrate on,” Tatarnic noted. The teams played twice during the regular season. They tied 1-1 in December and the Vees won 3-2 in overtime in early February. “When we played in Penticton it was a great game but I don’t think either team was satisfied with the outcome (the 1-1 tie),” Tatarnic said. “And when we lost to them, it was a great game again, but it was overtime and it just didn’t feel like anything was settled.” Nanaimo handed the Chiefs one of their worst losses of the year when they thumped Chilliwack 10-2 in midNovember. “We were missing a few regulars and only had two of our defencemen playing,” Tatarnic said. “But Nanaimo’s a lot like Penticton with three lines that can score and a balanced D that likes to jump into the rush.” They edged the Chiefs 2-1 at Prospera Centre in early January. Like the Vees, Nanaimo has a deep offence and a netminder, Guillaume Decelles, who’s tough to beat. “If you look at all three teams that are still in it, each was successful for the same reasons,” Tatarnic said. “They all have balanced
scoring, depth and goaltending.” The coach said his approach won’t change drastically based on opponents, no matter how good they are. “We’re going to treat it as, ‘This is what we do well and what we’re going to do,’ and hopefully they have to adapt to us,” he explained. “If you’re reacting to the other team you’re just playing chase the whole time. There’s not really any secret to our forecheck by now anyways. We’ve done it through two rounds and we’ll see how they adjust to it.” The Chiefs are a well rested group. They finished their first round series in five games and completed a four game second round sweep of Prince George March 17. They’ll have enjoyed nine full days off by the time the puck is dropped in Nanaimo. “We get the most rest, and we’ve got some guys we need to heal up,” Tatarnic said. “And we’ll play a team that has to travel all the way to Penticton Wednesday and all the way back for our game Friday. “If we were healthy after the Prince George series ended, I would have said, ‘Let’s play right away,’” the coach continued. “But we weren’t, so I view this long break as a good thing.” Rory Bell is expected to play his first game since being knocked unconscious during game four of the PG series. Brandon Potomak is also expected back, while Luke McColgan’s status remains uncertain. Find playoff scores and stats online at bchl. ca
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The University of the Fraser Valley golf teams excelled on their home course this weekend, posting strong results at the UFV Spring Invitational. The Cascades men won the team title with an even-par two-day total of 576 at Chilliwack Golf Club. Rookie Connor McLellan, a Chilliwack native, led the way, finishing second overall with a two-day score of 142 (-2). Connor O’Dell (Maple Ridge) tied for third, shooting oneunder for the weekend, while Cody Stewart (Abbotsford) took fifth with an even-par weekend. Second place in the men’s team event went to Edmonton’s MacEwan Griffins (twoday total of 616). The individual men’s title went to UBC’s fourth-year star Scott Secord, who made a spectacular birdie on the final hole to edge McLellan by a single shot.
The Cascades women’s squad, comprised of Jen Woods (Kelowna), Natasha Mackenzie (Kamloops) and Hannah Dirksen (Mission), finished second with a two-day score of 355, 11 strokes back of the victorious MacEwan squad. UVic’s Brynn Tomie took the women’s individual crown with a two-day score of 153 (+7), while UFV rookie Dirksen tied for third (+30). “What impressed me most this weekend was the play of our rookies McLellan and Stewart,” Cascades head coach Chris Bertram said. “It’s great to see our younger players stepping up and making a name for themselves. The future of this team is very bright and I am excited to see how the spring season progresses.” The UFV Invitational represents the start of the spring season, which culminates with the Golf Canada University/College Championship (May 26-29 in Guelph, ON). The Cascades are coming off a stellar fall season which saw the women’s and men’s teams sweep the PacWest conference titles, and win silver and bronze, respectively, at CCAA nationals. See ufvcascades.ca
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THE Loewen Family & staff of Loewen Welding wish to thank the Abbotsford Fire Dept, Abbotsford Police Dept & BC Ambulance in their response to the tragic accident that occurred at our facility. We also sincerely thank the community for their support in prayers, flowers, cards & phone calls. It was much appreciated. Mike was an integral part of our company for many years as a leadhand in our production shop. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Our thoughts & prayers are with Donna and family.
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Found: F350 Ford key with several other keys, corner of Camp River & Reeves. (604)794-7701 LOST: CAT, missing since 3/12 in Williamsburg area, Chwk. Siamese/Bobcat, short tail, blue eyes are crossed, light colored. Reward. 604-858-9531
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Celebrating 60 Years! Bud and Corrine McKay March 26, 1955
Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
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Stewart Gordon
Gordon Stewart was born in Chilliwack, BC on October 25, 1977 and passed away on March 14, 2015 at the young age of 37. Gord was a happy young man, focusing on his sports. He was an outstanding goalie for Chilliwack Minor Hockey. He also loved baseball and later football. After high school, Gord went to work for Aspulande Tree Service as a tree trimmer and arborist. In 1996 Gord was blessed with a wonderful son, Jordan. In October 1997 he was a horrific car accident that left him a paraplegic. He learned to love life again and became very involved with his son Jordan in motocross. As family, we were always at the motocross track, either at Mission, Kamloops, Pemberton, Ashcroft, Kelowna and even as far away as Raymond, Alberta. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Shirley Stewart; stepfather, Pete Heide; son Jordan Stewart; step daughters Tianna and Desiree; brother Greg Stewart; half brothers Bud Stewart and Mike Stewart; and step sisters Tamara Heide and Shaunna Heide. He will be sadly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and so very many wonderful friends and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Squiala Hall, 45005 Squiala Rd (end of Ashwell Rd), Chilliwack BC. Following the service, refreshements will be served. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca
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Seeking 3 farm workers, F/T, permanent needed as soon as possible for L&R Resources Ltd. (253 Street & 124 Ave area, Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 1T8) to work on a Christmas tree farm and fruit orchard. Duties: cultivating, plowing, planting, pruning, irrigate crops, operate farm machinery & equipment. Must be physically able. No education or exp. req’d, will train. English req’d. Location of work in Maple Ridge/Harrison Mills, 40 hours per week, $11/hr. Apply by email only to: murphytreefarms@yahoo.com DO NOT APPLY IN PERSON!!
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Dec. 25, 1939 – March 5, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Del Klassen of Yarrow, B.C. on March 5, 2015 at the age of 75 years. She will be dearly and deeply missed by her son Brian (Caron) and their children Marlee and Lynden and son Terry (Anne) and their children Edward and Daniel. Mom was born in Malarctic, Quebec and moved to BC early in life. There she eventually met and married Art Klassen of Yarrow and raised a family. Dad passed away on June 26, 1976 at 41 years of age. Mom was very independent and worked hard raising two teenage boys by herself. As the boys became older and had moved out of the home, Mom started to travel the world with our Aunt, Agnes Porter whom she went to England, Scotland and Ireland with. A few years later she went to Greece and Italy with close friend Janet Friesen. They also enjoyed going to BC’s Chilcoltin country where they went to a “Dude Ranch” where they enjoyed horseback riding and the Chilcoltin lifestyle. Mom enjoyed these trips immensely. This is where she started on her long affair with horses. She took to riding horses at a local Chilliwack riding facility for a few years before taking the plunge and buying her horse “Cinnamon”. Mom became a fixture in Yarrow with her daily horseback rides to the river or up Vedder Mountain. Many a local child had rides on “Cinnamon”. This horse was also a big hit with grandchildren and their friends. Once Mom had retired from the East Chilliwack Co-op she spent a lot of her time working with the Yarrow Ratepayers Association as well as with the Yarrow Seniors. She was also a very avid reader and always had a book with her on any of her travels. She had a great presence in our homes and she will be missed immensely by both family and many friends. As per her wishes, there will be no ceremony but a celebration of life will be held later this spring in April. A notice of the date will be posted later. 3/15W_KO25
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilfred Harvey Boles on March 14, 2015 in Chilliwack, BC. Harvey was born in Estevan, SK on April 14, 1925. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Laurine Hagen, three brothers; Howard, Ronald and Lorne and his only daughter Jacqueline. Harvey is survived by five sons, Terrance, Warren, Hartley, Rodney and Robert as well as eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Harvey worked in the Coal Mining Industry for most of his career retiring in 1985 as Manager of Manalta Coals “Klimax” mine in Estevan. He married Clara (Nelubowich) Symons in 1996 and they enjoyed many happy years together in Chase, Nanaimo, Medicine Hat and Chilliwack. Clare passed away recently. Harvey served his country in WWII in England and Continental Europe with the South Sask. Regt and later the Tank Corps. He was a long standing member of the Legion and Masonic Lodge. Harvey had a great sense of humour and we will miss his story telling. Interment will take place at a later date in Estevan. We will miss you. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
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Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road
Sunday Services
8:00 am BCP Holy Communion Service 10:15 am BAS Family Service & Eucharist
46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young
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PAWSON, Dorothy March 1, 1925 - March 20, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Evangeline Pawson (nee Carlson) announces her sudden but quiet passing on March 20, 2015 at the age of 90.
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Worship & Service 11:00 am
Sunday Worship & Sunday School •10:00 a.m.
Dorothy was born on March 1, 1925 in Rainy River, Ontario. As a teen her family moved to Surrey, BC where she attended high school at Queen Elizabeth Secondary. In 1946, she married Allan Pawson in St. Helen’s Church and began life as a wife and mother. Dorothy and Al raised their 5 children on 129 St among wonderful neighbours and friends, many of whom attended her 90th birthday party last month. Upon Al’s retirement from longshoring, they moved to “the farm” in Mission and spent 25+ years enjoying life in “god’s country” which they shared with their children, grandchildren and many of the great-grandchildren too. Many memorable summers and Christmas’s were spent together in that wonderful place. Dorothy was generous of heart, giving many hours of volunteer service to her community well into her senior years as well as donations to charities that mattered to her and her family. She was also a keen card player, bingo and yahtzee enthusiast and lover of sweets - all of which she enjoyed partaking in with her grandchildren. Dorothy moved to Langley and spent her last years close to her family, enjoying vacations and time with friends. She attended Christmas concerts, hockey & soccer games, birthday parties and grad ceremonies watching her great grandchildren grow up. She was a huge fan of large family gatherings and especially enjoyed summertime parties at Cultus Lake with everyone. Dorothy was a cheerful, fun loving woman until the end. Predeceased by her husband in 2003, she will be greatly missed by her brother Bill and sisters Delores and Bea, children Phyllis, Linda, Nancy, Alana (Ray) & David (Denise), 10 grandchildren & their spouses and 17 greatgrandchildren. She will be remembered by many extended family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Friday March 27, 2pm at Murrayville Hall (21667 48th Ave) in Langley. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Dorothy’s giving nature, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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Pastor: Rob Brown
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Duncalfe, Carol Stuart passed on March 13/2015 her joyful spirit sang danced and laughed for 90 years during a fantastic life. A loving mother who will be greatly missed by her son Rick Freeman, daughters Pamela Freeman and Wen Lamirande and grandchildren Kirk and Erin and greatgranddaughter Elizabeth and many other relatives and friends who will also dearly remember her. Carol always had a happy energy for all the varied volunteer activities she was involved with, but her favorite was singing with the Heritage Singers and The United Church choir who will be helping celebrate her life with Rev. Heather Anderson at Carol’s Memorial Service this Saturday at 2:00 PM at The Chilliwack United Church 45835 Spadina Ave
SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30 p.m. 9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700
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TREATY COORDINATOR Required - Gitga’at First Nation, Hartley Bay, B.C. For full job description visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com send resumes to jobs@gitgaat.net
Extremely busy fruit processor in Abbotsford is looking to fill multiple positions with cheerful, team-oriented individuals who have positive attitudes. We offer; Competitive Wages, Health and Dental Benefits, MSP Coverage, and a RSP Plans. Positions available:
Utility Worker (entry level position)
Dumper Operator (forklift certificate an asset) No experience in the food processing industry necessary, but definitely an asset. We are willing to train someone eager to work. Plant operates 24/7 on 12 hour shifts. We are currently recruiting for positions on our night shift (6pm – 6am).
QC Technician Provides lab support to maintain the quality of our products. We are looking for candidates with either one year experience working in a laboratory environment and/or a science background. A college degree in a related discipline would be an asset. To apply for any of the above positions either drop off your resume to:
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OLD SETTLER PUB in Harrison, is currently seeking full and part-time servers, bartenders and line cooks.
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Finishing Tech
Escape Trailer Industries in Chilliwack has a full-time position available for a finishing tech. This position involves gelcoat repairs on the exterior of fiberglass RV trailers. Should be comfortable with body working repairs, spraying gelcoat, sanding and polishing. Escape Trailer Industries offers a fast paced, team environment, suited to motivated individuals with a positive attitude, who are looking for secure year round employment. Wage to be determined with benefits after 3 mths. Apply in person with resume and references at 43851 Industrial Way Building B. Chilliwack, BC
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 has a position available for a bartender. Applicants must have Serve It Right certificate; previous bartending experience and Food Safe an asset. Position offers up to 30 hours/week, starting at $10.25/hour during probation. Applications will be accepted until March 31st, 2015. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply with resume: The Royal Canadian Legion, 9350 Mary St., Chilliwack
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for busy used auto parts counter with a positive attitude and good people skills. Candidates must have basic computer skills and be fully flexible to work all company hours including weekends and holidays. We offer good working conditions and medical and dental benefits. Prefer applicants with automotive knowledge and sales experience. Will train the right candidate... Please reply in person with resume, Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm to: 43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, BC., V2R 4L2
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
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1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
WE CATER TO SENIORS!
Chilliwack - 45317 Park Dr. 4 bdrm home, office, garage, 2 baths, gas f/p, recent updates, 6 appl., treed yard, 30x34 detached shop with bathroom, close to shops, hospital, cul de sac. Great for mechanic or truckers - on .34 acre lot. $465,000. (604)841-9453 or 604-701-6862 for appt to view
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APARTMENT/CONDO
LANAI Apartments
REAL ESTATE
625
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
STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
MISC. FOR SALE
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 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
Jones the Handyman. All home repairs, pressure washing, senior discount, licensed. (604)819-0161
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Bole Apartments .
FURNITURE
560
PAVING/SEAL COATING
Rubber Paving & Parging
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
$499 & UNDER
526A
BRAND NEW DELUXE wheelchair. Paid $5000, sell $500. (604)8247755.
Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Steve’s Lawn Cutting, $19 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296
1.877.409.9874
UNDER $100
Queen bdrm set, double bdrm set, table and 6 chairs. Call (604)316-5607
To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910 New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
Affiliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village
HOME REPAIRS 736
SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
HOMES FOR RENT
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HOMES FOR RENT
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HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack Rentals
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SHANTI PSYCHIC ★READINGS★
523
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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Please Call Mary
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www.paintspecial.com
287 PERSONAL SERVICES
MOVING & STORAGE
POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
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Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.
MORTGAGES
dan knoke
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HELP WANTED
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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TOY POODLE PUPS 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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.
PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453
604-746-6777
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Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...
APARTMENT/CONDO
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
MIND BODY SPIRIT
173
706
Cedar Apartments
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Tim Horton’s
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PETS
RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150
All Positions
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
477
SPIRITUAL
is hiring for our Chilliwack & Popkum locations
Full time & Part Time positions, including weekends. We are looking for individuals who are customer service and speed of service focused. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, full training, benefits and a great environment. Apply in person with resume to: Tim Horton’s - 52855 Yale Road E, (Rosedale) & 45837 Yale Road, Chilliwack
LANDSCAPING
REAL ESTATE
ADOPT ONE of our beautiful cats or kittens! Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. (604)794-7233.
Email resume to: oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034
34352 Industrial Way Abbotsford
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PETS
YARDMEN LANDSCAPING. Making your backyard wishes come true! 604-791-YARD (9273)
Psychic Reading
Manager
Tim Hortons, Chilliwack is accepting applications for a manager. The successful candidate will be a leader with the ability to drive operational results in a fast paced environment; focused on hospitality and speed of service. Interested candidates must have Fast Food Restaurant Management experience and be able to lead a team of 20 or more employees. Applicants should also possess good interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to organize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on positions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefits package and full training. No Phone Calls please! Apply with resume to: chrislshaw@shaw.ca 8987 Young Rd., Chilliwack
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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
604.858.RENT (7368)
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The Chilliwack Progress Wednesday, March 25, 2015 RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
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Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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
Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view
Re: The Estate of William Brian Hartley formerly of 32-46626 Yale Rd Chilliwack, BC Debt in the amount of $22,500. Date of Sale: April 20, 2015 at 9:00 am
THE abandoned vehicle of Duncan Peitz, a 1995 Camaro, 2GIFP22P052111766 will be sold on or after Apr 25, 2015 in Chilliwack, BC to retrieve storage/rent and incurred costs under the Residential Tenancy Act. Call Russell 604-798-4302
Location of Sale: 214-33119 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B1 Landlords name: Remax Little Oak Realty Property Management 214-33119 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B1
Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $700/m util incl. (604)824-1301
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Items to be sold: 1998 Thor Signature 5th wheel 4Z2F13228W1082790 2001 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28261F547409 1999 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. 1HD4CAM10XK142461 1988 Bigfoot Camper 2B9CBXCW0JA006345 1989 GMC Pick Up 2GTHK39N4K1528130
44850 Luckakuck Way
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832 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.
SARDIS, brand new 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, central area, 4 SS appl, doubled garage, asking $1500/m + util. (appr $140/m). Avail. May 1. N/s, n/p. Call Brad 604-703-9402 or (604)824-8549
2015 LANCER SPORTBACK SE ***
The Scrapper
$1,500 in No-Charge Extra Features 851
TRUCKS & VANS
OFFICE/RETAIL
2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826 2008 Tacoma pickup, 4spd, 4L, power everything, keyless, $7,000 obo. Call (604)701-8158
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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
AUTO SERVICES
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
GT Shown
$2000 OFF
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
812
Lancer DE
2015 RVR SE **
www.one4yacht.com 604-669-2248
2015 LANCER SE ***
- POWER GLASS SUNROOF WITH SUNSHADE - FRONT FOG LAMPS - LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT KNOB - EXHAUST FINISHER - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
2015 MIRAGE ES * BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET WITH CLASS-LEADING FUEL ECONOMY AND A 10-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
53 MPG GT Shown
- ALL WHEEL CONTROL (AWC) WITH DRIVE MODE SELECTOR MVY 8\HSPÄ LK 9L[HPS (4WD ECO/AUTO/LOCK) Customers - 3.0 L SOHC MIVED V6 ENGINE, 227 HP - 7 PASSENGER SEATING WITH 3RD ROW FLAT-FOLDING SEAT - 3,500 LB TOWING CAPACITY Top Safety Pick Plus applies to Outlander GT only - DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONROL - FAST-KEY KEYLESS ENTRY & Available on Outlander GT IGNITION SYSTEM - 10-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY **
CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Avail now. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337
TRANSPORTATION
BOATS
For 84 months O.A.C.
V6 SUV 7 PASSENGER STARTING FROM $31,198, 1.99% 84 Months O.A.C.
MARINE
SUITES, LOWER
GARRISON CROSSING townhouse, 3 bdrm, 3 levels, 2 full baths/1 half bath, rec room opens to patio, open concept kitchen & living area with 9’ ceilings, rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, walk to amenities. $1400/m +util & DD. Avail July 1st. harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com for appt. to view.
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2015 OUTLANDER SE AWC ****
STORAGE
BARNS FOR RENT, ideal for shop or storage. Outside storage available for campers. Ph (604)7954449 weekdays.
- LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT KNOB - FRONT FOG LAMPS - EXHAUSE FINISHER - POWER GLASS SUNROOF WITH SUNSHADE - 10-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
POWERFULY VERSATILE
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
DESIGNED TO OUTPERFORM
***
pick a part
LOOKING FOR inexpensive RETAIL SPACE between 30005000sf for new business. Will look at all areas in Chilliwack. Coming April 7 to look. 1-250-554-9762
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Garage/Moving sale - lg assortment of household items/tools/outdoor items.
Down sizing farm shop 17ft tandem hay trailer, 24ft hay elevator on wheels, 6ft Cunningham hay conditioner plus lg. amount of shop & barn tools & equipment. Rain or shine
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
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March 28 8am - 1pm
March 28 9am - 3pm Yard Sale
Promontory. - 900sf, 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
749
46280 Roy Ave
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack, 4 bdrm, 1 bath, older, , nice area. $1250/m. Avail apr 1. (604)392-7920 or 604-763-1953
747
Sardis
Because We Really, Really Like you Built Better, Backed Better
17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
741
GARAGE SALES
FRASER VALLEY MITSUBISHI
sardis holdings. april terrace
739
551
Sardis
Interested parties must e-mail their intent to attend to propertymanagementrlo @gmail.com Please put ‘estate of William Brian Hartley’ in subject line.
736
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE/MOVING Sale. 5721 Garrison Boulevard (back alley). Saturday, March 21st and 28th, 9-12. Furniture including sofa, dining table, chairs, coffee table, etc. Decorative items, squash racquets, camp stove, microwave, artwork etc. 604-819-5305
Starting from $23,598 O.A.C. PLUS 1.99% For 84 Months for Qualified Retail Customers - HEARTED AND FOLDING POWER SIDE-VIEW IRRORS - HEATED FRONT SEATS - CRUISE CONTROL WITH STEERING WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS Available on RVR SE AWC. Limited Edition and GT models*
- POWER DOOR LOCKS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMTED WARRANTY **
STARTING FROM
$11,498
CONSUMER
INCLUDES
- 5.9 L/100 KM COMBINED DRIVING†S - 10-YEAR / 160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY ** - 7-AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM - POWER FRONT WINDOWS
$2,500 CASH DISCOUNT - USB AUDIO INPUT - REAR WING SPOILER - DRIVER SIDE VANITY MIRROR - CARGO COVER - MAP LIGHTS
$5,000/$1,500 off purchase price is composed of $2,000/$500 consumer cash discount, $1,500/$1,000 loyalty rebate and $1,500/$0 lease rebate on a new 2015 Outlander SE AWC/2015 RVR ES 2WD leased/purchased and delivered between March 3, 2015 and March 31, 2015. Consumer cash discount/lease rebate will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and will take place at time of purchase. Loyalty rebate will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Other conditions apply. Ÿ $2,000/$500 consumer cash discount applicable on 2015 Outlander SE AWC/2015 RVR ES 2WD models purchased between March 3, 2015 and March 31, 2015. Some conditions apply. * Based on MSRPs and applicable incentives of Outlander SE AWC and competitive models, plus included features such as Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty, 3,500 lb towing capacity, V6 engine and 7-passenger seating. ◊ $11,498 starting price applies to 2015 Mirage ES (5MT), includes consumer cash discount of $2,500 and excludes freight and other fees. 2015 Mirage ES (5MT) MSRP is $11,498. Factory order may be required. • Based on MSRPs and applicable incentives of Mirage ES and competitive models, plus included features such as Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty and class-leading fuel economy. Mitsubishi First Auto Program applies to Lancer, Sportback, RVR and Mirage (excluding ES 5MT model) vehicles, is applicable to all approved Scotiabank. See Dealer for complete details. **2015 MSRP Starting From $23,598 RVR SE Freight & PDI $1,750 ****2015 Outlander SE V6 MSRP $31,198 Freight & PDI $1,700 ***2015 Lancer DE 0% 84 months and Sport Back SE and Lancer SE 0% 60 Month O.A.C *2015 Mirage ES MSRP $11,498 Freight & PDI $1,458 No Special Offers
WANT A NEW MITSUBISHI. LOOKING TO REBUILD YOUR CREDIT. RATES AS LOW AS 5.9% O.A.C.
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