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Chilliwack offers the big picture on its diking system City makes its case through video Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A new video released online by City of Chilliwack explains the critical role the local diking system plays in protecting the community from catastrophic flooding. “Creating a video like this was seen as the most concise and effective way to get our message across,” said acting mayor Sam Waddington. Over four and half minutes long, the video was uploaded from city hall Friday at the www.chilliwack. com site, and is found on the flood information page. The video is not geared to countering any arguments in particular — such as those held by some residents opposing the Young Road dike upgrade as a group, he said. The impetus of the new city video is to clarify the intent of the project, and put it in context to in the face of some inaccurate details being shared in discussions, the city councillor said. “We understand it’s the right of residents to disagree with us, but we are compelled to clarify some of the facts around this project to avoid the any misunderstandings.” The video offers visually stunning aerial views of the Fraser River along with views of the existing and future diking infrastructure shot by drones. There is some historical context provided, with archival flood photos, and river graphs added to the mix. It’s important that people see the dike upgrade in the context of adding protection to the larger system, and especially in the context of historical disasters such as the floods of 1894 and 1948. Continued: DIKE/ p6
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FVX rolls out with VIP launch on Tuesday Jennifer Feinberg The Progress All aboard the Fraser Valley Express! The new express bus rolled out from Chilliwack to points west for the first time Tuesday morning. The new FVX bus route linking the communities of Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley saw an inaugural VIP ride that morning with local MLAs, city council and BC Transit reps climbing aboard to test it out. Mayor Sharon Gaetz is thrilled to see the FVX finally coming to fruition. “It is really happening! It doesn’t seem that long ago we were at UFV to receive an armload of peti-
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tions asking for this bus service,” she remembered. “We knew there was very strong demand for it from the university, and from the community in general.” Suddenly there are so many options. Some will take the bus to work, or access medical services at the
Abb Abbotsford Regional Hospital. “I think people will use it for pleasure to head to Abbotsford or elsewhere by bus to go shopping or see a movie,” said Gaetz. “A lot of people will choose not to drive their cars, for a variety of reasons. It’s a whole new opportunity to get out of the commu-
nity and go the big city, or to the Abbotsford Airport.” Funding shared by BC Transit, and the cities of Chilliwack and Abbotsford, mean the route is heavily subsidized. “We could not be doing this without our partners, like BC Transit.” The community has been waiting patiently for the bus to start rolling. “It will help people think about their transportation choices and offer an economic alternative to driving. “People in the community are saying, ‘It’s about time!’ and they are excited.” Continued: BUS/ p7
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FVRD aims to boost dog licence awareness Jessica Peters The Progress A new door-to-door campaign is hoped to boost the number of dogs being licensed in Chilliwack. The Fraser Valley Regional District is launching a pilot program that will see B.C. Commissionaires knocking on doors, informing people about dog licensing rules and costs. FVRD staff are hoping the personal contact will increase the number of people complying with the bylaw. Currently, compliance is estimated at about 34 per cent. Stacey Barker, manager of environmental services for the FVRD, said the program will take place this spring and summer. They are
planning to learn from mistakes of similar programs to help ensure success here, she said. That means there are a few things they won’t be doing. For example, they will not be paying a commission to the workers going door to door. This should keep the program from becoming too aggressive, Barker said in a report to the FVRD board. The commissionaires will have the ability to sell licences at the door. However, they will not be handing out fines to those who don’t comply. They also won’t be going into homes or peering into backyards, Barker assured, and they’ll be easy to spot.
“The canvassers would be easily recognizable by badges and uniforms and would be trained to follow strict guidelines regarding professional conduct and appropriate behavior,” she said. “For example, canvassers would not peer in windows or over fences looking for dogs and they certainly would not enter homes. They would be there to provide information on the FVRD program and responsible dog ownership. They would have the ability to sell dog licences at the resident’s door step, but would not be issuing tickets for non-compliance.” Once a dog is licensed, the owners are more likely to continue purchasing a licence for their pet. A
licence is required for each dog in the household, with varying rates depending on the dog’s history. Licences for spayed or neutered dogs are $15 a year, while licences for dogs that aren’t are $70 each. A licence for a nuisance dog is $100, and a licence for a dangerous dog is $200. A licence transfer fee is $5 and a replacement tag fee is $5. The door-to-door campaign will run in spring and summer only, to avoid asking people for fees in the last half of the licensing year. Another change to licensing will be an online payment option in 2016. Barker is looking to cities with high rates of compliance, such as Calgary where the compli-
RCMP issue 39 tickets for distracted driving in 6 hours Chilliwack RCMP issued nearly 40 tickets for distracted driving during a recent blitz on city streets. Despite widespread publicity – and part of a cross-province Distracted Drive Month initiative – local RCMP wrote 39 tickets in a six-hour period. On March 17, Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Ser vices teamed with Fraser Valley Traf fic Ser vices and Chilliwack Speed Watch volunteers as they watched for distracted drivers at four separate sites around the city. Distracted driving contributes to 88 deaths each year in British Columbia, said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail, and has passed Impaired Driving to become the second leading cause of car crashes on British Columbia roadways. It includes the use of electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, and GPS systems while driving. “No call or text is so important it’s worth risking your life.” said Cpl. Rail. ”Let calls go to voicemail and ignore your text messages while driving.”
ance rate is estimated at more than 90 per cent. “The culture of pet ownership has evolved greatly over the past few decades and with this change comes greater public expectation regarding the behavior and interactions with dogs in the community,” Barker’s report stated. “In response, Animal Control programs across North America are finding success by shifting from an enforcement-based model to one focused on education and awareness.” For more information about the FVRD’s animal control policies, and to view information about animal adoption, visit www.fvrd.bc.ca.
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In the six-hour period of a March 17 distracted driving enforcement campaign, Chilliwack RCMP issued 39 violation tickets. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
New wheels offer sweet ride for Bowls of Hope Jessica Peters The Progress The Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society can retire their old clunker now that they’re rolling in style. Norm Deveau, director of marketing for Bowls of Hope, said the society is thrilled to have been given a brand new van recently. The gift was given by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraser, and replaces a vehicle that had hit the end of its time. The Rotary Club handed over the keys to the van in a ceremony on March 18, following a fundraising drive that was spearheaded by the Rotary after a chance encounter between the two groups last summer. “We were at the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament last June,” Deveau
said. “The Rotary club had a foursome in the tournament and were there giving out soup and telling everyone about our programs.” One of the Rotarians, Gerry Enns, came up and asked what the group specifically needed. The answer was easy — a new vehicle. After that meeting, the Rotary club set out to fundraise on the Bowls of Hope’s behalf. They managed to raise $35,000 for the new set of wheels. “So what we’ve done is we replaced an old 1999 van,” Deveau said. “The transmission was going, the brakes needed to be done and ICBC told us it was worth about $500.” Bowls of Hope feeds up to 600 Chilliwack students every school day, and uses two vehicles to transport soup and other nutritious foods out to the schools. On
the south side of town, they’re using a van donated last year by Mertin GM. The new van replaces the old van that was being used on the north side. The new van also increases opportunity for picking up produce, lowering fuel and repair costs, all of which allows the society to focus on their primary goal of feeding kids. “This will be a major assist in making sure hungry kids in our community get a hot nutritious lunch,” Deveau said. The tall, white van isn’t hard to spot, with its logo proudly written across the top. They’ve also added decals for all of their 36 sponsors. The Bowls of Hope Society serves up more than 10,000 bowls of soup a month. Many of the children they feed have very little else to eat in a day. The program began
in 2005 and has grown through donations of funds and food, as well as a huge army of volunteers. Since its inception, the program has been linked to positive changes in student behaviors. They’ve even received feedback from kids whose lives were improved by the additional meals. The Chilliwack Bowls of Hope is dependent on community support. Their largest fundraising event is their gala auction, taking place on May 1 this year. They are aiming to raise $50,000 at the event. Tickets are $40 and include dinner and entertainment. The gala has been sold out for the last three years, and there are a handful of tickets left for this year’s gala, Deveau said. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://chilliwackbowlsofhope.com.
Night fishing is being banned on the lower Fraser River and some tributaries in an attempt to stop the continued poaching of white sturgeon. The recreational angling regulation change takes effect April 1 and applies on non-tidal sections of the Fraser, Pitt and Harrison rivers. Conservation officers will be out in force on the water and a ban on legal fishing at night should make it easier to detect poachers who typically take sturgeon after dark, Sgt. Todd Hunter said. “That’s when the poaching is going on and people are taking them,” Hunter said. “So we’re going to be actively patrolling.” Sturgeon are a catch-and-releaseonly fish but a lucrative black market exists for their eggs for caviar. Hunter doubts the night fishing closure will be too much of an inconvenience to other anglers, such as salmon fishermen. He said the regulation, which will be in effect for two years, is essential. “This is a threatened species that has been around since the dinosaurs,” Hunter said of the river’s monstrous armoured bottom feeders. “These things are very old. They’ll get up to 100 years old or more. So they’re very important to British Columbians and we’re going to do as much as we can on the enforcement side.” White sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America, with the largest believed to reach sizes of 1,800 pounds and 20 feet in length. The biggest one caught and released on record was a 12-foot 1,100-pound sturgeon reeled in by English tourist Michael Snell in 2002 near Chilliwack. Hunter urged anglers who legally catch and release sturgeon to do so with the utmost caution when posing with them for photos.
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Aevitas recycling plant opponents seek Metro reinforcements River defender says against hazardous waste too risky near the Fraser River Jeff Nagel Black Press Opponents of the proposed Aevitas hazardous waste recycling plant near the Fraser River in Chilliwack are urging Metro Vancouver to join their push for a safer site. Outdoor Research Council of B.C. chair Mark Angelo on Thursday urged Metro directors to take a stand because toxins from mercury to PCBs could spill or seep directly into the river due to an accident, flood, fire or earthquake. “They could not have picked a worse location,” Angelo told Metro’s climate action committee, adding he doesn’t oppose the proposal of Ontario-based Aevitas Inc., only its location less than 200 metres from the Fraser. The plant would recycle metal, glass and mercury from light bulbs and remove PCBs from transformer oil for re-use but the prospect has stirred up fierce opposition in the Fraser Valley.
Angelo said downstream communities are also at risk, as well as the habitat of salmon and sturgeon, if something goes wrong. “Why play Russian roulette with the river when you don’t have to?” he asked. “Nowhere else in North America are plants like this being built alongside rivers,” he said. Chilliwack city council has agreed to the project in principle and rezoned the land, but a final approval decision will be up to the provincial environment ministry. Ministr y officials have said it will only be allowed if it’s deemed safe but have not yet decided if a full environmental assessment will be required. The Metro committee referred the issue to staff to report back with more information and a recommended position. Richmond Coun.
Harold Steves said he opposes the plant location and added the Metro regional district should not hesitate to wade into the debate on the threat of toxins flowing downriver, in light of the Fraser Valley Regional District’s strong opposition to Metro’s waste-to-energy incineration plans. The FVRD argues its air quality will be harmed by emissions blowing east from increased garbage
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Young Road dike opponents remain unconvinced DIKE from Front “We know what this river can do,” Waddington said. “The river is volatile, and that makes us vulnerable. We need to do everything we can to reduce that vulnerability.” Completing the Young Road upgrade will “in itself” protect more Chilliwack homes and property than the system did in the past, he stated, but it also has to be seen in a continuum of dike upgrading, and as the
next step in the ongoing flood prevention work. Prep work for the dike elevation started last week, despite the opposition and threats of legal action, with heavy equipment removing roadside trees and brush. Acting Mayor Waddington said extending the dike down Cartmell Road, as suggested as an alternative, will not be considered. “The other aspect we needed to clarify is how long it really takes
to do the leg work for a project of this magnitude, and to do it well,” Waddington said. Some Young Road property owners have called for alternative dike alignments to be chosen, such as one that would go along Cartmell, rather than down Young Road. “But if we were to realign the dike, it would mean years of planning,” he noted. “We just don’t have that.” Some of the opposition against the Young Road dike project have
a vested interest in the outcome, he suggested, such as concerns about sloping driveways and property values. “I’m afraid that some are putting their personal interests ahead of the greater good in this case. “That is not an assault on their point of view, it’s just how we have to see it. It was not an easy decision to make, but it was a necessary one.” The video shows the specific areas protected within the
floodplain, highlights the diking system that protects the city from Fraser flooding, and identifies the process of upgrading current diking infrastructure in order to meet provincial standards. City council voted 4-2 last month to approve the Young Road dike upgrade, with councillors Ken Popove and Chris Kloot voting against. City officials have pledged to find ways to “minimize” the impacts on residents. The cost of the Young Road dike proj-
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Chilliwack Mountain. “It does nothing to protect any of the rest of Chilliwack until the dike continues all the way to Wolfe Road,” he argued. He’d rather see the local Sto:lo communities protected with alternate alignments, and is concerned about the existing garbage dump on First Nations land near the river. “I hate for us to sound like bunch of cr ybabies,” he said referring to the Young Road residents who are actively opposing the project. “I’m not the least bit concerned about my property values. I’m more concerned with those proper ties sloping downward.” The way his house was constructed, he’s not personally worried about a steep sloping driveway, but some of the other residents have that concern. “There are some homes on Young that will be drastically affected.” jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno
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The addition of the Fraser Express to Chilliwack’s transportation mix is one of the most significant developments in recent years. For the first time since the demise of B.C. Electric’s interurban line in the 1950s, eastern Fraser Valley residents have an accessible public transportation system that links multiple cities. That the service is wanted is clear by the success of UFV’s shuttle bus between the Chillwack and Abbotsford campuses. The buses are usually filled to capacity as students move between the two schools. Granted, there is a captive demand at UFV. The initiative was in fact driven by the students, who all pay for the service as part of their student union fees. The Fraser Express was a harder sell. Although the concept was popular with Chilliwack politicians, it was only reluctantly agreed to by Abbotsford. The fear was residents living outside the Fraser Valley Regional District would be enjoying a free ride between Langley (which is in Metro Vancouver) and points east – a ride FVRD taxpayers would be subsidizing. Indeed, although linking the two transit authorities has been a goal for some, the challenges have also left a seemingly impassable gulf. Tuesday’s inaugural run of the Fraser Valley Express changes all that. Residents here can now take a transit bus to appointments in Abbotsford, and eventually link up to the TransLink system in Langley, giving them access all the way to the North Shore, or BC Ferry terminals. More importantly, residents from outside the city have an affordable way to commute to jobs here. It will take time for ridership to build. But the economic importance of this new level of municipal connectivity makes it worth the wait, and sets the stage for bigger things to come. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress
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Treaty trouble in the province has deep roots VICTORIA – Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission? The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2011 B.C. Liberal leadership contest. Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making. Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong. If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from lead-
ership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their Tom unlikely tasks and FLETCHER retired as heroes of the party in 2013. Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years
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Of course ever yone in Chilliwack wants flood protection, but the City’s claim that this one-kilometre stretch of Young Road is the most vulnerable and will protect the hospital plus 40,000 residents, etc. is quite a stretch of the imagination. (Dike work begins, as legal battle heats up, Chilliwack Progress, March 25.) Raising Young Road one metre puts it about two metres above Young St. bridge. If you stand on Hope River Road and imagine the height of the water in Hope Slough at the level of your eyeballs, it isn’t hard to conclude that all of Fairfield Island and Chilliwack will be under water at that point. (You’ll be able to dock your boat along
a nice new dry section of Young Road though.) The City will be quick to point out that the long term plan is to build a flood gate for Hope Slough two metres higher than the Young St. bridge. Wonderful! Except now the water just goes around the flood gate at Berkeley Ave. and below and floods us out anyway over the Town Dike. Again, the City will be quick to point out that we also need to upgrade the Town Dike as part of the long term plan. By the way, the Town Dike actually is the one that protects the hospital plus 40,000 residents, and has been flagged for decades as in need of upgrading. So what’s the problem
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Building a dike to nowhere with starting at Young Road? Because it does absolutely nothing without completing the other two projects. The City is only doing it because it’s the quickest and easiest project to blow the allocated money on. They’ve been avoiding the difficult challenges of the Town Dike for decades, plus all the controversy involved in protecting (or not) the three affected First Nations bands. I don’t think there are any easy answers right now but somebody with some brains needs to sit down with all the government levels and think about this a bit longer instead of just plowing ahead and wasting our money. Marv Schier
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helicopters ever 10 kilometres might help, but are too costly. He is right in stating that this would cost the province of B.C. way too much money to simply ensure that people are following the laws. But it is unfair to assume that the only way in which the left lane law could be enforced is by helicopters patrolling the skies. Lastly, Don states that some self-important goof driving below the speed limit has no intentions of moving over. By assuming that someone will not move over, Don is implying that they believe
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No reason for city to raise taxes Reading Mike Friesen letter, (No-tax plan oversimplified, Chilliwack Progress, March 27.) Mike, you fail to understand that a zero tax increase does not mean that the city gets less income. Look at all the new houses being built in Chilliwack paying more taxes and all the new business paying for licenses. Every year the city
gets more additional income, than the cost of living, without raising taxes. They just can’t stop spending more of your hard earned money and they also like to gamble millions of your taxpayer dollars into real estate. It’s not just the tax payers that suffer; rent for all will also have to increase because of it. Don’t
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CSO has your ‘Bach’ for spring concert Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are getting ready to present their April 11 concert, We’ve Got Your Bach, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. The spring concert will showcase a range of talented soloists and some stellar music hand-picked from the amazing catalogue of Johann Sebastian Bach. “We pride ourselves in bringing so many musical artists to the stage to produce large, exhilarating productions,” said music director Paula DeWit. The line-up of soloists includes the renowned Chilliwack pianist Clinton Denoni, local counter-tenor Shane Hanson, superb classical guitarist Jeff Bowman of Chilliwack, and the members of the Chilliwack
Symphony Chorus. There will also be some beautiful brass. In addition to the soloists, CSO and Chorus exploring Bach’s repertoire, the Vancouver Community College Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble will also be making an appearance. “We are thrilled to have this performance group as our special guests,” DeWit said. Word has spread beyond the ‘Wack about the CSO, which was founded in 1999 with a goal to create truly beautiful and varied music, and to serve the community. Fans of CSO and Chorus now travel to the Cultural Centre specifically to enjoy the rich programming of CSO concerts. Denoni grew up in the eastern Fraser Valley and is no stranger to the local concert scene, having performed with the CSO as a winner
of the John van Liempt Memorial Young Artist Competition in 2007. This time around, with a Master of Music Degree in piano performance and a growing reputation as one of the top pianists in the country, Denoni will spellbind the audience with Bach’s Toccata in D major. Bach is known for being a prolific composer. “We will be presenting just an outstanding variety of Bach pieces,” said DeWit. To get an early taste, check out the online video of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, performing the Prelude from the Bach Cello Suite No. 1. “Our own Josef Lindl will be performing this intimate, expressive piece on April 11,” the Maestra noted. Chilliwack has watched Shane Hanson grow from a young soprano
into an actor, and now a talented and popular counter-tenor. The robust Agnus Dei from Bach’s Mass in B minor will be a treat for all to hear. Chilliwack can be proud of its impressive cadre of local musicians and guitar artist Jeff Bowman is most certainly one of them, said De Wit. Bowman will be playing in the lobby early on in the night and will also be featured on the concert stage playing the virtuosic Sarabande from Suite No. 1, originally written by Bach for the cello, and known for its exquisite composition. The icing on the cake will be a dazzling performance of the Bach Double Violin Concerto in D minor featuring violinists Angela Cavadas and Heilwig von Koenigsloew. Bach set the standard for violin solos and string ensembles, and
this stunning piece underlines that fact. The CSO chorus has been “hard at work” in rehearsals, preparing some inspirational choral masterpieces by Bach. The choir is set to sing several selections from the Mass in B minor and the opening piece of Cantata No. 70. “Once again, we are happy to have our young instrumentalists join the orchestra in a side-by-side performance of the Bach Little Fugue in G. “It is truly a privilege to bring so many performers together for one performance,” noted DeWit. The CSO and Chorus present, We’ve got your Bach, April 11 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the box office, by phone at 604-391-SHOW or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.com. Tickets $25, student $15, family $60.
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Jessica Peters The Progress Students in the GW Graham music program can take spring break as a well-deserved holiday, after a long successful journey to a high-level jazz festival. Forty-four students from the school’s music department traveled to the University of Idaho at the end of February to take part in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. The festival is a four-day, music-packed event featuring high school competitions, adjudications and musical performances from the top names in jazz. Graham’s VOX group, Treble Makers, the Senior Jazz Band and the Junior Jazz Band all performed, sharing the venue with Grace Kelly, Wycliffe Gordon, Dianne Reeves, and even Chilliwack grad Bria Skonberg. All performed very well, said music teacher Shane Monkman. And in the end, the Junior Jazz Band won their division. In doing that, the group earned an invitation back to the stage to perform at the festival’s final concert on Saturday night. It was an incredible win, followed by an unforgettable evening. “The level of playing and competition is high,” Monkman said, with the junior jazz group attending the festival in the younger age bracket for their division. “When we finished our performance on the big stage Saturday night, John Clayton (world renowned bass player and artistic
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director of the festival) was there to greet the students as the left the stage and thank them for their performance,” he added. “That was very cool.” For that performance, they played Bari Bari Good. Their portion of that concert is available on Youtube (check The Progress website for link.) It was a band trip full of highlights, Monkman said. The group made a point of traveling to Idaho early to catch hometown success Skonberg on Thursday night. “She was awesome,” Monkman said. “She had Grace Kelly and Jeff Coffin (both saxophonists) playing with her. By the end the kids we dancing on the dance floor, having a great time.” And on Saturday night, they had a chance to watch the Lionel Hampton Big Band play. “It was an amazing experience
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The Chilliwack Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm (41905 Yale Rd.) is having its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Each child will receive an Easter goodie bag, and the Easter egg hunts will take place throughout the day. Other activities include face painting, pedal cart track, crafts, hay-bale maze, giant jumping pillow, baby farm animals, free pictures with the Easter Bunny, food, and more. Cost: $8 (plus tax) per child. Adults free. www. chilliwackcor nmaze. com
The Chilliwacky Gogos (CGG) meet on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. (meet and greet at 6:45 p.m.) at Birchwood Retirement Home (45650 Patten Ave.). The CGG is one of more than 250 groups of grandmothers and grand’others’ across Canada who raise awareness, build solidarity, and mobilize funds for Africa’s grandmothers and the orphans in their care. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which supports grassroots projects in 15 sub-Saharan countries in Africa.
The Cultus Lake Community Events and Activities Committee is calling for children of all ages to come to their Easter Egg Hunt at Cultus Lake Community School on April 4 at 10 a.m. There will be crafts, the Easter Bunny, music, Easter egg hunt, prizes and more. Free admission.
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Anyone interested is invited to attend. For more information, contact arieleastman@ gmail.com. The Chilliwack Senior Recreation Bridge Club is offering a series of bridge lessons on Wednesdays from April 8 to May 27 at 9400 College St. Schedule: cue bidding with David Schmidt on April 8, leading with Marta Cecchi on April 15, opening two clubs with Lois Mazuren on April 22, defensive carding with Larry Chow on April 29, slam bidding with Dave Peppar on May 6, competitive bidding with Jim Sache
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Group photo exhibition, Light and Shadow, is on display in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre April 2 to May 9. Opening reception is set for Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during theatre performances. Free admission.
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and the opportunity to facilitate discussions like this. Communication is key as we work together for an even better business environment in Chilliwack. April 12-18, is ‘Volunteer Week’ and we would like to acknowledge all the people who volunteer all over town in various capacities. May local, non-profit, and not-for-profit organisations (including the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce) would not be able to function if it weren’t for the many volunteers who spend tireless hours in this community to make it a better place for all of us... Chapeau and keep up the great work you all do!! As you know, our “Chamber Connections� happen every 3rd Tuesday of the month. This is a monthly event where networking is the key element! The next one is on Tuesday April 21stth, 5pm-8pm. Our host will be Henderson’s Funeral Home & Crematorium on Victoria Avenue. They have a wonderful facility for this, so come connect, network and build your relationships in our great community!
The Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society is a dedicated group of volunteers and supporters that provide nutritious lunchtime meals to Chilliwack school children who might otherwise go without. Our successful “Feed the Children Program� has flourished since its inception in 2005 and now provides over 12,000 bowls of soup per month in 19 schools in School District 33. Our Vision is: Helping Chilliwack children in need reach their full potential by fuelling their mind and body, one mouthful at a time.
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All-American acclaim for Unity grad Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Being named an AllAmerican in U-S collegiate athletics is a rare and prestigious thing. Only the best of the best are good enough to earn the honour, and for some, it’s the crowning achievement of their college careers. What’s more rare, though, is having a Canadian AllAmerican. Almost never happens. But a Chilliwack kid, and Unity Christian alum, has joined that select club through his exploits in track and field. Travis Vugteveen, a longdistance runner at Simon Fraser University, made history at the 2015 NCAA division two Indoor Track and Field Championship. In the mens’ one-mile race the former Valley Royal, trained by Sue Northey, started slow but made steady progress toward a sixth place finish. His time of 4:12:49 was just over three seconds behind race winner Oliver Aitchison from Adams State, who crossed the line in 4:09:39. “This is our (SFU’s) third year being eligible for nationals and All-American honours, and someone had to be the first,” Vugteveen modestly said, down-playing the feat. “I do appreciate that it’s a big accomplishment, but it’s probably something I’ll think about and enjoy a lot more when my career is over.” There was a time, not that long ago, when Vugteveen struggled at this level. A star coming out of Unity Christian, he had high expectations when he joined the Clansmen in 2011. “Maybe they were a bit too high,” he admitted. The jump from high school to university is a big one, athletically and academically. Vugteveen struggled to juggle studying and training, everything made worse by a series of injuries. “At the same time every year, between the crosscountry and indoor track seasons, I got the same knee injury with patella pain,” he explained. “Because of that I couldn’t get consistent train-
No. 263 in red and white, Travis Vugteveen has overcome early adversity to fashion himself a nice university career. The former Valley Royal athlete scored himself an honour few Canadians get when a top eight finish at the NCAA’s indoor track and field nationals earned him All-American status. SIMON FRASER ATHLETICS
ing in, and then I didn’t get the results I hoped for. It was frustrating.” Vugteveen credits SFU track coach Britt Townsend for helping him through the tough times, reminding him it was a five year process from freshman to senior. “Brit is always confident in everyone, and even if I wasn’t confident in myself, she believed in what I was capable of,” Vugteveen said. “She puts us into high quality meets and gives us good opportunities in racing. She helps us realize what we can do.” Vugteveen turned the corner last year, posting a personal best in an early-season 1500 metre race. Away from the track, he had a good handle on his kinesiology studies.
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At the track he figured out a couple exercises to keep the knee pain away and focused on qualifying for the indoor track nationals. As he lowered his one-mile time from 4:12 to 4:09 to 4:08, he started getting excited. In late February he finished third at the Great Nor thwest Athletic Conference Championships in Portland, OR. He and teammate Oliver Jorgensen (in the 5,000m) soon became the first SFU men to qualify for the indoor nationals. Then, the eighth place finish and All-American status, and a sense that all the pain and frustration was worth it. His first trip to nationals as an individual was actually his second trip overall. Vugteveen and his cross-
country teammates travelled to Kentucky in early December, finishing 20th. “Two years ago was our first chance to qualify for cross-country nationals and we were quite a bit short,” Vugteveen said. “We refocused and it still didn’t happen in 2013. We spent all of last year working together and we finished sixth in qualifying, getting the last spot in nationals by a very small margin of points.” “That’s probably my favourite memory from my career so far,” he added Vugteveen’s university career is winding down. A senior now, he’s starting to see the end, though he’s too busy to worry too much about it. “I think about it once in a while, but right now it’s
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time on some long trips to reflect on what he’s done, what he will do and what he’ll take away from the university experience. “The thing the seniors tell the freshmen is, focus on your academics because you need to do well in school to be able to run,” he said. “Maybe I didn’t listen to that as much at first, but I’ve learned.” “Work hard. Manage expectations,” he continued. “Be consistent in putting in the time and effort. That’s what I’m taking away from this.” SFU has three Chilliwackians on the mens’ track and field team. In addition to Vugteveen there’s also Lorenzo Smith (GW Graham grad) and David Sawatzky (Sardis).
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cross-ice pass from Riley Alferd and fired a shot on goal. Chiefs netminder stretched out with his right leg to rob Serratore, but couldn’t stop the rebound as the 20 year old notched his fifth of the playoffs. Chilliwack came roaring back at 10:40. Rory ‘Raging’ Bell put the puck on net from the point, and Penticton goalie Hunter Miska left a rebound rattling around the goal-mouth. Morrison swooped in and hammered it home for his second of the post-
season. The Vees regained the lead at 13:37. But the Chiefs battled back once more, knotting the score with 3:47 to go in period one. Charging down the right wing, Bell muscled past Vees D-man Patrick Sexton and one-armed a pass into the goal-mouth, where Jake Hand popped it past Miska for his eighth of the postseason. Shots on goal through 20 minutes favoured the Vees 10-9. Referees Tyler Hawthorne and Mark Pierce waited 38 min-
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utes to hand out the first power play, giving Penticton two minors in 57 seconds late in the middle frame, setting up a Chilliwack five on three. First, Dante Fabbro was banished for high sticking Jordan Kawaguchi. Then, Jarod Hilderman took two for tripping. Needing to cash in, Morrison took a crossice feed from Tipper Higgins, and from the right faceoff dot lazered a shot over Miska’s glove. His second of the game, scoring with just 26 seconds on the clock, sent the Chiefs to the third with a 3-2 lead. With 3:50 to go, in the game Penticton finally got a power play goal to tie. The winner in this one came with 8:31 to go in the first OT period. With the Chiefs on their heels and the Vees pressing, Penticton’s Patrick Newell collected a loose puck behind the Chilliwack net. Newell fed a quick pass in front, where Hannoun bangbanged it past Jacobson to end the game.
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APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship. HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Problems Walking or Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.
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Alcoholics Anonymous 604-819-2644
The Salvation Army
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is now accepting registration for the 2015 School Year FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN. and
3 & 4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Call to register at the Chilliwack Landing Preschool and Kindergarten office with
Connie Prachnau, Supervisor @ 604-792-5337 or at the Skwah First Nation Band office with Beverly Williams or Violet George @ 604-792-9204
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DELI COUNTER. Part or full-time mature person required. Deli and meat experience preferred but will train, wage depending on experience. Fax resume to: 604-795-9588
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS
Independent Living Worker/Housekeeper Required at The Residences at Cheam Village located in Agassiz. Casual hours available. If you have a real genuine interest in working with seniors, are energetic and enthusiastic and have a strong commitment to providing exceptional service in housekeeping, meal service and display excellent personal initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision. Please apply by resume to mgregoire@valleycare.info or fax to 604 796 1863
Only those of interest will be contacted.
HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
LOCAL craft manufacturing company looking for reliable subcontractors. We will be holding training sessions in Chilliwack at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and number and state that you are interested in the Chilliwack training ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
(entry level position) (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.
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34352 Industrial Way Abbotsford or email your resume to:
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AB/BC Owner Operators Needed
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
FARM WORKERS FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
FARM WORKERS 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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New Pay Package! Shift Opportunities $1.20 Base Rate + Fuel Subsidy & Additional Premiums. For more details contact a Recruiter today or visit our website. 1-800-462-4766 www.bisondriving.com
needed for delivering and pick up of pre-fab concrete forms. Some physical labour involved. Crane certification would be a bonus. Apply in person between 8 am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri at: Coast Form Rentals 2030 Paramount Cres., Abbotsford
Cultus Lake Park is seeking motivated and high-energy individuals to fulfill the roles of Campground Building Custodian, Site Maintenance, Utility Worker, and Cabin Housekeeper/Customer Service Representative. Please visit our website at www.cultuslake.bc.ca/employment-opportunities/ for further information and job descriptions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Dumper Operator
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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:
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
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Skwah First Nation
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Special Assignment Worker Positions Cultus Lake Park is seeking energetic and motivated individuals for Park Utility Level I and Building Custodian Level 1 positions. Employment terms are expected to run April through September. Please view our website at www.cultuslake.bc.ca/employment-opportunities/ for further information. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
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RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Needed to provide care for young adults and youth with mental health issues and challenging behaviors. If you are an individual who has a positive attitude, an ability to be creative, and want to work in a diverse environment, this is the job for you. Interested parties please fax or email resume to: 604-557-7894
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Green, Edie
Edie Green, in her 100th year, passed away on March 26, at the Eden Care Centre in Chilliwack. Edie was born on February 26, 1916 in Prince Albert, Sask to Egbert and Jans Wilgenhof. She was the second eldest in a family of four children. Growing up in Saskatchewan at this time equipped her with a strong sense of purpose and an enduring love of the outdoors. Edie married Albert Frederick Green in 1936 and by the time the war started they had two boys (Brian and Wayne). A third son, Lorne, was born in 1942 and her fourth son Garth was born in 1950. Edie and Fred moved to Chilliwack in 1953. Edie is survived by one brother Fred, three sons, Brian, Lorne and Garth, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Fred, son Wayne, great granddaughter Lacey and two siblings John and Garda. A celebration of Edie’s life will be held in Henderson’s Funeral Chapel, 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack on Saturday, April 18 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Eden Care Facility for dedication to the establishment of a butterfly garden for the residents. The family would like to thank Dr. Jones and the management and staff at the Eden Care Facility for the ongoing care during Edie’s time there. For online condolences please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home (604) 792-1344
Yasinski Anthony William
Anthony William Yasinski passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the age of 26 years. He was born on September 22, 1988 in New Westminster, B.C. He is survived by his parents Mark and Catherine (nee: Wood) Yasinski, brother Matthew (Allison) Wood and sister Jaleena Yasinski. He is also survived by two Nephews; Alex and Ethan Wood, one Niece Ella Wood and Grandmother Helen Wood. He is also survived by Aunt Elaine (Wayne) Rafuse, Uncle Jim (Shirley) Yasinski, Aunt Anita (Moe) Nadeau, Aunt Roberta Yasinski, Uncle Phil (Kem) Yasinski, Uncle Rich (Fran) Yasinski, Aunt Sheila (Moises) Becerra, Uncle Steve (Brenda) Yasinski, Uncle Bill Wood and Aunt Sara Wood. His cousins: Paul (Keisha) Steele, Mike (Luisa) Steele, Wesley (Charis) Yasinski, Jeff (Chelsea) Yasinski, Evan (Jamey) Nadeau, Dan (Carrie) Nadeau, Jessica (Darren) Warn, Racheal (Rick) Yasinski, Nick (Lindsey) Yasinski, Brad Yasinski, Emma Yasinski, Lauren Yasinski and Natasha Wood and seven second cousins and his pets Diesel and Tito and KT the cat. Anthony was predeceased by his Grandfather Anthony Yasinski, Grandmother Gloria Yasinski, Grandfather William Wood and Uncle Wayne Rafuse. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday April 11, 2015 from 12:00 - 1 pm at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, B.C. with the Celebration of Life at 1:00 pm from the Agassiz Agricultural Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Grandpa Wood who passed away Feb. 6, 2015 and all our loved ones touched by this. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements 604-72-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com
The Chilliwack Progress Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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Advertise Hewlett Terrence
Terrence Hewlett (Terry) passed away on March 20, 2015 at age 72, at the Cascade Hospice, after battling with cancer. He was born on February 24, 1943 in London England, and died in Chilliwack, BC. Terry is survived by his loving wife Linda, and adopted daughter Malinda Hewlett from Abbotsford. His greatest passion lately was gardening as he owned a greenhouse a few years back. Terry spent 40 years as a meat cutter in different places in the lower mainland. He also did some charity work in the prisons. No service by request. If so desired, please give your donations to the Cancer Society in his name.
Worship & Service 11:00 am The Friendly Place 46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd) Chilliwack B.C. www.mtshannonunited.ca
Wiebe & Jeske 604.824.1324
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With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Isobel Lockwood, age 81, on March 19, 2015. Helen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Shepherd) Duncan. She attended the University of Manitoba where she was the first woman to study Geological Engineering. She was a member of the Chilliwack Probus Club, Ryder Lake Women’s Institute and loved her get togethers with her rug-hooking and quilting friends and Thursday morning coffee chats. She was always ready to try new traveling adventures including a recent trip to South America and New York City. She is survived by her son Carey (Leslie), Nanaimo, BC; daughter, Sharon (Donald) Robertson, Truro, NS and greatly missed by her grandchildren Jillian (Chris) Lacasse, Dover, New Hampshire; Robert Lee Robertson (Mary Beth), Halifax, NS. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Carey and her son Brian. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack on Wednesday, April 1st, from 10:00 am till noon. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society. On line condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com
Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm
Gospel Hymns
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Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED
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CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH
604-792-6013
Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central
Mary Fox, 88, of Chilliwack, BC passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was born Mary Demenuk in Smiley, SK on August 3, 1926. In 1951 she joined the WAC where she met her late husband, Malcolm (Mac) Fox. They were married December 11, 1953. Together they lived across Canada while Mac served in the Armed Forces & then settled in Chilliwack in 1975. They celebrated 61 years of marriage just before Mac’s passing. Mary loved to golf and spent many hours on the course. Mary leaves to mourn two daughters, Linda (Lou) Poirier of Cold Lake, AB and Donna (Doug Chadsey) Fox of Chilliwack, BC, grandsons Leonard Poirier & John Peterson, granddaughter Karlee Peterson, 3 great grandchildren: Louis, Claude & Oceane Poirier, her best dog Mandy & one sister Marjorie Willsie. She also leaves many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Mac, twin sister Nellie, and brothers Pete, Bill, George, Don, Nick, Fred, Eddie & Elmer. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Children’s Hospital or Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated. There will be no service as per her request. To offer a condolence please visit www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home • (604) 792-1344 4/15W_O1
Pastor: Rob Brown
Sunday School - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda
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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
604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com
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APRIL SCHEDULE Blessing of Paschal Foods Easter Baskets Saturday, April 11 @ 1:00PM St. Demetrius Church Chilliwack Good Friday Service Friday, April 10 @ 4:00PM Pascha (Easter) Service Sunday, April 12 @ 10:00AM St. Mary the Protectress Church Mission, BC Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 19 @ 10:00AM St. Demetrius Church Chilliwack Rt. Rev. Fr. Peter Hnatiw Info 604-795-5271 or 604-858-9048 Victor St. & Cleveland
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Chilliwack Community Church Sunday Service: 10:00 am
46420 Brooks Ave.
604-792-0311
St. JJohn’s
Anglican Church Helping people encounter wholeness in Christ
9am & 10:45am 9325 Main Street
SSunday d Services: S i 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM NOW OFFERING: Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care.
46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis
604-858-2229
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St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church
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Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com
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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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10:30 am - Celebration Service Celebration Service - 10:30 am Sanctuary Main House&&Video VideoCafe Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
is hiring for our Chilliwack & Popkum locations
All Positions 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
Exp LINE COOK Busy pub in Sardis. 28-32hrs. 2 yrs min exp. Must be available nights & weekends. Apply with resume to:
Jolly Miller Liquor
HELP WANTED
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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
MEI is an independent preK-12 school system with over 1300 students. All applicants must be dedicated to Christian education. MEI school is seeking a qualified applicants for the following positions.
Store, Vedder Rd. Sardis
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Hope & Area Transition Society
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
HANDYPERSONS
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Experienced, Reliable Home Support Worker available, Weekly/Biweekly - Cleaning, Groceries etc. Reasonable rates - Good references Call: 604-793-0017
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
HOME REPAIRS
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
PETS
POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
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ADOPT ONE of our beautiful cats or kittens! Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. (604)794-7233.
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
PLUMBING
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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PRESSURE WASHING
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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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
APPLIANCES
WHIRLPOOL range and dishwasher, black, 1.5 yrs old, as new, $100 for both. Call (604)858-8436
Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206
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Machinist/ Machine Fitter
MIND BODY SPIRIT
604-746-6777 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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. BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have considerable experience assembling machinery, bearing assemblies, and shrink fitting.
SOME SHOES NEED FILLING
To apply submit resume by Email to dsmith@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS
PREMIER AVIATION IS ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING MRO’S.
KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!
HELP WANTED
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CanadianCHILLIWACK Tire
902-24 Bell, Crosby, McDonald, Teton
Requires the following: A Licensed Automotive Service Technician
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903-08 Beaver, Brentwood, Crabtree, Eric, Quarry, Woods
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904-04 Boeing, Cessna, Viscount
Busy 10-bay flat rate service department offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and profit sharing. Applicants must have above average diagnostic abilities and be B.C. Licensed.
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Full-Time Lube, Oil, Filter/Tire Installer
921-08 Centennial, Davis, Greenwood, Griffin
The proper candidate would have the opportunity to advance within the company. Applicants must possess a valid drivers license with a clean driving history. Experience is an asset.
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Premier is currently serving all of Canada’s largest airlines and SEARCHING FOR QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E) to become an integral part of our maintenance team. Premier`s operations focuses on a range of today`s most modern and sophisticated aircrafts, including the B737NG, in a newly built 143,000 Sq.Ft. facility. Premier remains a step ahead and is committed to continuous learning, with over 20,000 manhours invested in training in the past year. Premier also has two other facilities, a full-service heavy maintenance facility in Rome, New York and a newly expanded facility in Trois- Rivières, Quebec. We Offer: • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION (SALARY UPTO $36) TO QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E); • A benefit plan that includes: Short & Long term disability, life insurance, paid sick time, AD&D benefits, paid vacation and RRSP; • We believe in strong training, mentoring and ongoing support mechanisms; • We also offer endorsement courses to eligible candidates; • Excellent Opportunities for career development; • Friendly and exciting working environment. The newly built 143,000 Sq. Ft facility is capable of handling all type of aircrafts including all B737 series. The facility is located in Windsor, Ontario. The following positions are to be filled immediately: Please send your resume at:
hr@premieraviationwindsor.ca Visit our website:
Please email or drop off resumes & referrals to:
Service Manager, Canadian Tire email: tony433@shawlink.ca 7560 Vedder Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4E7
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services... 182
www.paintspecial.com
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
PERSONAL SERVICES 173
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LANDSCAPING
ELECTRICAL
HELP WANTED
RUBBISH REMOVAL
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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MOVING & STORAGE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
Running this ad for 10yrs
Jones the Handyman. All home repairs, pressure washing, senior discount, licensed. (604)819-0161
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187
Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
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Closing Date: April 10, 2015 Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Lorraine Wind, Executive Assistant Mennonite Educational Institute 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M8 Fax: 604-859-9206, E-mail: lwind@meischools.com www.meischools.com
Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifications stated above to: The Hope and Area Transition Society Att: H. Garfield-Manager Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 www.hopetransition.org
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SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
If you wish to apply for one of these positions, please submit a resume, references and a statement of faith, including where and when you were baptized, to:
The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: • Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related to family violence issues. • The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional and personal boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team, including conflict resolution. • Efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills. • Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with being able to work independently with little or no supervision and be comfortable working alone • Must be willing to work a variety of shifts and carry a cell phone. • Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s license and have a dependable vehicle.
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Concrete landscape edging/border bricks grey color, length 12”, width 3”, 50 cents/brick. 604-824-1773
For details on these positions, please go to our website under employment. www.meischools.com
The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profit organization which provides programs and services to individuals affected by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the position Staff Relief (permanent) at the Jean Scott Transition House.
GARDENING
300
Middle School Student Support Teacher Teacher Assistant 3 - Special Education Assistants MEI Schools Bus Driver Casual - On-Call
STAFF RELIEF
281
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Steve’s Lawn Cutting, $19 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296
288
Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher 3 - Kindergarten Teacher Assistant positions Special Education Assistant On-Call Education Assistants
HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
960-04 McGrath, Muirhead, Munro, Novin, Sache
www.premieraviationwindsor.ca
68
Telephone:
(1) 519-966-1500 Ext: 200
604-702-5558
45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack
04/15W_CN1
130
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Pharmacy Assistant. Part time/ possible full time pharmacy assistant position available immediately at fast-paced busy pharmacy. Require current pharmacy knowledge, good work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and a team player. Send resumes to: ps207a@shawbiz.ca
Tim Horton’s
Cook
required immediately in very busy fast-paced establishment. Must have Food Safe and 2 years experience. Must be knowledge in scratch soups, sauces and gravies. Apply with resume to: airport Coffee Shop, 46244 Airport Rd., Chilliwack
PERSONAL SERVICES
3/15F_CT27
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Fax:
(1) 519-966-1566
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Chilliwack Progress Wednesday, April 1, 2015 RENTALS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
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706
GARAGE SALES
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
706
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
845
TRANSPORTATION
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
845
MARINE
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
912
BOATS
The Scrapper
ESTATE Sale Saturday, April 4, 2015. Open 8am-1pm, 7625 Sapphire Place, Chilliwack. Entire contents of fine custom home.
560
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
Cedar Apartments
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
Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
MISC. FOR SALE
Cook stove, gas, Kenmore, clean, white, 4 yr old & Maytag fridge. $375 for both. Call (604)858-4735 Panasonic 12” TV, $20; lg rice & veg cooker, $30; lg lounge recliner, $75; plastic tarp, 6x18’ $50; 2 dog gates, $25; lg dog pen, $20. Call (604)792-4833 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.
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
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735
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
Classified Advertising: What a bright idea!! www.bcclassified.com
Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.
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
Please Call Mary
1.877.409.9874 .wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248
REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 851
Certified crime-free multi-housing residence complex.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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.
1 bdrm available now $675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!
Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,900. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
Broadway Maples Apts
MORTGAGES
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. CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 Bd + den $750; avail now. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259. CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777
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RENTALS 706
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
APARTMENT/CONDO
T. Marlowe Manor
Safe & Secure
1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
Studio or One Bedroom, freshly painted, new floors, fully renovated. Large one bedroom & studio. Excellent central location. Parking, balcony, elevator, non-smoking. Large in-suite storage. Adult only. Heritage Square Apartments, corner of Main & Spadina.
condo quality l bdrm...$650
Seniors’ Apartments
604-316-3040 or 604-799-3428 736
HOMES FOR RENT
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.
715
(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, and 2 bdrm...$799/m
1-15F HA30
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
736
HOMES FOR RENT
2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
Promontory 3 bdrm home 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
741
Cultus Lake Park requires a leaseholder for the convenience store located in Sunnyside Campground during the months of April through September. Cultus Lake welcomes 2,000,000 visitors each year, with a large portion visiting Sunnyside Campground. The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit submissions from qualified candidates on creative and innovative ideas to operate the store to provide a valuable service to thousands of campers. For more information and a complete RFP package please visithttp://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/bids-tenders/, closes 4:30pm April 7, 2015
pick a part
OFFICE/RETAIL
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
750
SUITES, LOWER
Chilliwack. 1 bdrm + basement ste, 950sf, reliable tenant, clean n/s, share laundry, owner upstairs, lg bright kitchen, all util, cable, inet incl. $900/m. Rent & pet neg. Avail april 15. Refs req’d. (604)792-2819
751
SUITES, UPPER
CHILLIWACK, 3 Bdrm, upper part of duplex. Bright, clean, fresh paint, own carport, quiet residential St, NP/NS. Ref’s req’d. $1100 incl utils. Call after 6pm: 1-604-940-0419.
752
TRANSPORTATION 812
AUTO SERVICES
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
736
736
HOMES FOR RENT
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)
2015
11am - 5pm Abbotsford Centre
Featuring Performances by
(formerly Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre)
· A chance to win a $500 Shopping Spree, courtesy of Sevenoaks Shopping Centre · Teen Talent Contest · Indoor Skateboard Park & 24’ Climbing Wall · Performances by Shon Burnett, Tristan Thompson, Ria Jade, Cambree Lovesy and ARIUM · Free Makeovers for the Girls
HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD.
APRIL 11
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Chilliwack Rentals Property Management Division
PHOTO BY: TANYA GREENE
TOWNHOUSES
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. N/s, n/p. Avail July 1st. harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com for appt. to view.
Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $700/m util incl. (604)824-1301
HOMES FOR RENT
1994 Plymouth GTRV pop-top van conversion, V6, AWD, auto, loaded, serviced, clean, gd cond., 184k’s. $9580 obo. 604-702-9698
Chilliwack, 9340 Woodbine St., 3 bd S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. $1000/m incl water. Avail apr 15. (604)824-0264
Certified crime-free multi housing.
45+ Abbotsford 55+ Abby, Langley, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
636
(604)858-9832
Bole Apartments
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
Convenience Store Lease holder
(off Vedder Rd South)
9462 Cook St.
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
PHOTO BY: CASSIE ROWE
WE BUY HOMES BC
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd
PHOTO BY: RYAN STUSHNOFF
HOMES WANTED
Interested parties must e-mail their intent to attend to propertymanagementrlo @gmail.com Please put ‘estate of William Brian Hartley’ in subject line.
TRUCKS & VANS
sardis holdings. april terrace
02/14W_HL5
627
LANAI Apartments
SATURDAY
WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. 604-997-6078
Event Hosted by Dakota Daulby featured in iZombie, Black Fly, Spooksville and Falling Skies
Shon Burnett 7RS Ʃ QDOLVW of YTV’s The Next Star 7
Ria Jade Host of eveRIAthing
Tristan Thompson Bell Media’s Future Star
Cambree Lovesy Local talent
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Feed your inner
BUNNY
Stay healthy this EASTER with KIN’S!
EASTER brunch
Chicken ASPARAGUS Q
uiche
INGREDIENTS: 1 9” pie crust ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley ¼ tsp oregano Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large skillet, sauté the asparagus, onion and mushrooms in butter. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, parsley, and oregano. Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper and then stir in the asparagus mixture and cooked chicken breast. Mix together until everything is well combined. 2. Pour the mixture into crust and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Prices effective: April 1st to 6th, 2015 *While Quantities Last Sweet & Juicy (2 boxes)
Fresh & Healthy
1lb Box Strawberries
Green Kale
2/$4.00
3/$4.00
California Grown
California Grown
Local produce such as Long English Cucumbers, Mini Cucumbers, and more are now available in store.
FREE RECIPE BOX with purchase of $20 or more Valid with coupon at
any Kin’s Farm Market location Super healthy & Convenient
Nutritious & Tasty
Sweet Kale Salad Kit
5lb Bag Yukon Gold Potatoes
2/$5.00
Valid April 1st to April 6th, 2015 Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5523
$1.99/ea
California Grown
Locally Grown
Sweet & Juicy
Small Oranges
Fresh & Nutritious
Tomatoes On Vine
$1.29/lb California Grown
NIC
A ORG
Organic Rainbow Carrots
8/$1.00
PERFECT FOR EASTER!
*Reg Price 3/$1.00 Valid with coupon at
Tasty & Healthy
with any purchase
Any Kin’s Farm Market location Valid April 1st to April 6th, 2015 Limit One Per Family - While Quantities Last - 5522
Cottonwood Mall
South Fraser Gate
Across from London Drugs Beside COBS Bread Chilliwack 604.858.6368
#105 - 2653 Trethewey Street By Shoppers Drug Mart Abbotsford 604.870.8686
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