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Fire destroys medical marijuana grow-op Chilliwack firefighters spent more than eight hours Monday battling a stubborn fire in a former chicken barn in Greendale. Crews from four Chilliwack halls were brought in to fight the blaze, which broke out at around 8:30 a.m. on Chadsey Road near Duke’s Pub on Yale. When firefighters arrived, thick smoke could be seen venting from the 120-metre, metalclad building. Flames were soon billowing out the western end, and the centre portion of the structure. Witnesses on scene said the 13,000-square-foot barn had been converted into a licensed medical marijuana grow-operation – a fact later confirmed by fire officials. The fire was eventually brought under control by 1:30 p.m., but it wasn’t until 4:30 that all the hot spots were extinguished. The interior of the barn was difficult to access and firefighting activities were restricted to the exterior of the structure, fire officials said. The barn was completely destroyed by the fire, however crews were able to save a large utility building attached to the barn. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. For video from the fire, go online to www.theprogress.com
People watch as firefighters tackle a barn fire on Chadsey Road just south of Yale Road on Monday morning. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Policing priorities in the RCMP survey spotlight Jennifer Feinberg The Progress They’re looking for your feedback when it comes to Chilliwack crime, policing priorities and public safety. Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is now seeking the input of citizens with an online survey.
It will be open for two weeks, allowing residents across the eastern Fraser Valley the chance to offer the RCMP input anonymously as they gather information for a strategic plan. “We value the opinions of the general public,” said UFVRD Commander Supt. Deanne Burleigh. “And we’re interested in knowing about community pri-
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orities and concerns, as we make plans to shape our service in the future.” The survey is seen as a means of “reaching out” to the communities served by the regional detachment, and for citizens views on various aspects of the service provided by the RCMP in the Upper Fraser Valley. The strategic plan will provide a ‘road map’ for the UFV regional detachment, assisting with deci-
sion-making about where to put resources to best serve community needs. “This is about our local communities,” says Supt. Burleigh. “We know there are provincial and national issues in the news about the RCMP, and these are ongoing and important priorities. However this process focuses on our service to communities in the Fraser Valley where we are the local police department.”
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Wheels in motion for mental health art project Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The art installation would be timely, attractive and temporary. Wheels of Change is a proposed public art project about mental health that could go up in downtown Chilliwack by this summer. Council was set to decide Tuesday if it will go ahead with the project to beautify the fence of the Ruth and Naomi’s community gardens on Yale Road east. The proposed public art project, which comes with no cost to the city, is the brainchild of local
sculptural artist Sylvie RousselJanssens. Eight colourful flowers, made from recycled materials like bicycle rims and synthetic fabric, will be filled in with words and images by local community members. “Some people think public art is just statues. It can be so much more,” said Roussel-Janssens. “I want to take a chance with this project and see how it could be perceived.” It’s about finding ways to “put the wheels in motion” to achieve better mental health, and people struggling with mental health issues will be participating hands-
on with fabric-burning workshops to create elements for the project. The flowers will spell out the words ‘Wheels of Change,’ and the project is geared to both reflecting on mental health, and partnering locally with the Creative Centre Society and the members of the Cheam View Clubhouse. The artist was inspired in part by the mental health awareness campaign waged by Olympian Clara Hughes from atop her bicycle, and the hope is that it triggers a community discussion. This local project is timed for Mental Health Week, May 4 to 9, 2015, and it’s meant to be at least
a month long. “I’m interested in communitybased public art,” she added. For that type of public art to be effective, it has to offer “more than just a pretty picture” or design, she said. The goals for this project are multi-faceted, geared to accomplishing many different aspects at once, said the artist, which is especially important when selffinancing. “It has to be something that beautifies the city, is a departure or challenges existing art practice in some way,” she said. “It has to be something that starts
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Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional director for Canadian Cancer Society, pins a daffodil on Mayor Sharon Gaetz at the Daffodil Month campaign kickoff last Wednesday at City Hall. Also pictured with the Canadian Cancer Society are Pam Logan (right) and lead volunteer of the Chilliwack office Anne-Marie Driediger. Volunteers raise vital funds for the fight against cancer during the month of April. To donate, go to cancer.ca. Those interested in signing up as a Daffodil Month volunteer can register at cancer.ca/daffodil, or call the Chilliwack office at 604-792-3984. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Work continues to silence Rosedale train whistles Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Train whistles at rail crossings in Chilliwack have long been an irritant, generating numerous complaint calls to city hall. City of Chilliwack reps have worked in recent years to negotiate “anti-whistling” agreements at several local crossings, once all the safety criteria and conditions have been met. Next up for consideration
a discussion in the community, as well as something that brings light to part of the community, like those struggling with mental health issues.” If approved, it will be one of the first public art projects with a community-based element since the creation of the Public Art Advisory committee at Chilliwack city hall. Chilliwack artist Sylvie RousselJanssens has an established sculptural art practice ranging from small objects to large installations, on themes like history and the environment across B.C and the rest of Canada. www.lsclight.ca
are noisy rail crossings in Rosedale at McGrath Road, Ford Road and Nevin Road. Council was set to vote Tuesday on spending $325,000 for improvements at those crossings with rail crossing signal upgrades. In the past they’ve received grant funding for this work but the improvements required to meet standards for anti-whistling at the Rosedale crossings “are not eligible for Federal grants,” according to the staff report. “Railway has been very slow
to respond to our information requests” for upgrading estimates for the three crossings in question, according to city staff. The upgrades are required in order “to secure Transport Canada approval for whistle cessation” at those crossings, and several other locations are now whistle-free such as Annis Road, Prest Road or Young Road. New cost estimates from CN, indicate for McGrath Road upgrades, it will cost
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A full day workshop is being held that will help front line health workers help heal trauma after a tragic death. The theme for the day is “Shaping the Future Together,” and participants will explore cross cultural approaches to the healing process. It’s being hosted by the Chilliwack Hospice, in partnership with numerous other groups, including Fraser Health, Aboriginal Health, Sumas First Nation, Sto:lo Nation Health Services, along with Woodlawn, Henderson’s and First Memorial Homes. It is open to all front line professionals, including those in law enforcement, victim services organizations, paramedics, health care professionals, funeral service providers, social workers and counselors. The day is packed with workshop possibilities, and participants can choose which afternoon breakout session to attend. They include an introduction to Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy by Dea Parsanishi, First Nations Practices and Healing Traditions by Tooie Casavant, Memorial Sites: Healing or Re-traumatizing? by Angie Gosselin, and finally, a session on how to facilitate suicide and homicide grief support groups, by Terry Androsky and Lucy Fraser. There will also be a presentation by Mary-Jo Bolton, co-author of the 2013 Trauma-Informed Trauma Toolkit, and a workshop surrounding the impact of trauma on one’s mind, body and spirit. The entire day is a way of marking this year’s National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, which takes place across Canada from April 19 - 25. This year marks the 10th annual Victims Week, which is designed to raise awareness about issues facing victims of crime, as well as bringing awareness to the services, programs and laws in place to help victims and their families. The Journey Forward will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Road in Abbotsford. Registration is $60, and purchasing the Trauma- Informed Trauma Toolkit is $15. The toolkit is a resource for service organizations and providers. For more information or to register, visit www.chilliwackhospice.org or email tammy@ chilliwackhospice.org.
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A study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that was recently released indicated that public sector wages are 10 to 15 per cent higher than comparable jobs in the private sector. Wages for professions such as police officers and firefighters were not taken into account, as there is no comparable private sector positions. However, positions which are part of both public and private sectors were compared for the CFIB’s “Wage Watch” report, the sixth in the past 30 years. CFIB vice-president Ted Mallett outlined the differences between the two sectors. “In the private sector, (compensation is) market tested,” he said. “If wages go up too much, businesses struggle, they end up closing doors or cutting back. If wages are too low, then the business doesn’t attract the right kind of labour and it suffers as well.” The report takes its data from 2010 information contained in Statistics Canada’s 2011 National Household Survey. It compares more than 200 occupations in public and private sectors. In years past, public sector wages were often at or even slightly below comparable private sector wages. There was a reason for this — there was more job security in the public sector; there were generous benefits; and there was (and is) a fully-indexed pension plan, which long-term employees could often start collecting from as early as 55. However, in the past 20 years or so, the wages paid to public sector employees have ballooned. This has happened as job security in the private sector has been substantially reduced. While there was a booming private sector economy in B.C. from 2000 to 2008, many traditional well-paying jobs disappeared to contracting out, new technology or intense competition. The 2008 downturn intensified that trend and there has been only minimal replacement of many of the jobs that have been lost. Many people are no longer private sector employees, but have set up their own businesses in an attempt to keep the work coming in. Taxes have not been reduced. In fact, they continue to go up — at all levels of government. Salaries paid to public sector workers need a closer look. ~ Black Press
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B.C.’s labour market is going global VICTORIA – The labour situation in B.C. is showing increased signs of strain, even before a longpromised boom in heavy construction gets set to ramp up this summer. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced last week that B.C. is suspending its “provincial nomination” program for 90 days. This program allows the province to recommend people for federal immigration, based on skills in demand in B.C. The B.C. provincial nomination program saw its number of applications triple to 1,200 for the month of December, as the federal government cracked down on the temporary foreign worker program. Thousands of temporary foreign workers who have hit the four-year deadline are being sent home, with many of them turning to the provincial nomination track.
Bond has been pleading with Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual provincial nomination quota from 5,000 to 7,000 or more. The threemonth pause is so her ministry can add staff and speed up processing time. Backlogged applicants will still be considered, and exemptions for Tom health care workFLETCHER ers and a northeast pilot program are being maintained. Even with the current slump in energy prices and before anticipated pipeline and liquefied natural gas projects start, the labour shortage in the northeast is near crisis. The last time I was in Dawson Creek, radio ads were offering signing bonuses for qualified
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pound sand. Their formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands. Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site. It looks like a hot summer ahead. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Pension numbers don’t add up Anyone planning for retirement should note the following: “The only thing wrong with the government’s calculation of available CPP is that they forgot to figure in the people who died before ever collecting a CPP cheque! Where did that money go? Remember, not only did you and I contribute to CPP but your employer did, too. It totalled 15 per cent of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your working life, that’s close to $220,500. Read that again. Did you see where the government paid in one single penny? We are talking about the money you and your employer put in a government bank to ensure you and I that we would have a retirement cheque from the money WE put in, not the
government. Now they are calling the money we put in an entitlement when we reach the age to take it back. If you calculate the future invested value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer’s contribution) at a simple five per cent interest (less than what the government pays on the money it borrows), after 49 years of working you’d have $892,919.98. If you took out only 3 per cent per year, you’d receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until you’re 95 if you retire at age 65) and that’s with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4 per cent per year, you’d have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month. The folks in Ottawa have pulled off a bigger ponzi
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scheme than Bernie Madoff ever did. Entitlement my foot, I paid cash for my CPP! Just because they borrowed the money for other government spending, doesn’t make my benefits some kind of charity or handout! Remember senators’ benefits? --- free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days. Now that’s welfare, and they have the nerve to call my CPP retirement payments “entitlements?” I wholeheartedly agree with the assessment of our government’s mismanagement of our own money! I wonder who will promise to do better come election time? Can we trust anyone?
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Tom also was a strong first. It seems that Tom’s powerful opposition to Bill C-51 was a telling point for many, many voters. Yes, I realize that we still have a long way to go before the fall election. I know that many things could still happen. However, the message to B.C. New Democrats is that we have a responsibility to ensure that we put together strong local campaigns. As I’ve said before, it is sometimes difficult to run strong local campaigns, when the “national trend” is against us. With the “national trend” in our favour, this should be an extra incentive for us to put together a powerful campaign to elect our highly capable candidate, Seonaigh MacPherson. Please join me in this effortuntil we see Thomas Mulcair as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Dick Harrington
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How was your Easter? Did you spend it with friends and family? Was it a non-event, given that you do not observe Christian holidays; simply a long weekend to catch up on rest or errands? Chances are, you did not go hungry. Not so for over two billion people around the world. We have an urgent need to fight extreme poverty and if you think you are powerless to help the situation, think again. Since 1990, the number of people living in extreme poverty has been halved, thanks to some amazing grass roots organizations. This month is ‘Live Below the Line’ month. Why not visit the website and see what thousands of people in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, USA and Columbia are doing to help raise funds and awareness. You might be pleasantly surprised to find that you can easily be part of the solution.
It is hard to believe that we are already a quarter of the way through 2015 and have arrived in the month of April. The month that weatherwise will seem to be about seven weeks long this year. The week of April 12th to 18th is set aside in Canada to recognize the many volunteers that perform the many tasks that likely would never be done if it weren’t for volunteers. In Chilliwack we readily see trails and parks that have been built by or funded by volunteers that make a huge difference in the quality of life here. We sometimes do not see the many other things that volunteers do that make a difference in the lives of others. Such as arranging funding for medical equipment at the Hospital, hearing aids for those who cannot afford them, feeding the hungry just to name a very few things that volunteers do in Chilliwack. The Mt Cheam Lion Club has a Seniors program in our hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We beneÀt from the Work Experience Program of the Chilliwack School District. The students volunteer to help with our program and are a very important part of making the program work. We work with Kathy Wiseman the work experience facilitator who consistently recruits great student volunteers. Mt Cheam Lions Club is recognizing the many volunteers, including the students, who help us out with the things that we do, at our second meeting of the month, April 21st For those who enjoy golf and want to participate in a fun event; the Dogwood Monarch Lions have a tournament in June that I will have more details on next month. If you happen to love strawberries we have our Àrst annual Strawberry Tea coming up on June 6th in our hall. Remember where there is a need there is a Lion. If you wish further information on our Lions Projects please give me a call. I’m Allan Hunt with the Mt Cheam Lions. Club News brought to you by:
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Nature vs Nurture. Is our life path – our character, personality and behaviour – an inevitable expression of our biology, our nature? Or, are we born a blank slate shaped by our life experiences and choices? This has been a huge question in academic circles for years. The debate is more than academic. If nurture can play a big role in human behaviour, then we can do things to create conditions that would produce a monster like Hitler or great leaders like Ghandi or Nelson Mandala. James Fallon, a neuroscientist at the University of California has written a first-person account of his own self-discovery related to the nature vs. nurture debate. As a neuroscientist with an expertise in brain scans, Fallon believed that 80% of how we act is the inevitable result of genes and brain chemistry. He had been performing analyses on the brain scans of psychopathic killers
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Jeff Nagel Black Press Natural gas rates are going down for FortisBC customers in the Lower Mainland. A 34 per cent decrease in the commodity rate to $2.486 per gigajoule effective April 1 means users should pay about $117 per year less on their bills in the Lower Mainland. FortisBC energy supply vice-president Cynthia Des Brisay said a combination of factors have resulted in approval by the B.C. Utilities Commission of the lowest commodity rate charges seen in a decade. “Natural gas prices are lower coming out of this past winter due to reduced overall demand for natural gas to heat homes and generate power,” she said. “At the same time, supplies of natural gas have increased, allowing storage levels to return to normal levels.” Overall, natural gas bills won’t drop as sharply because customers are also charged other fees, including a rate to deliver the gas, that together add up to more than the commodity rate charged for the gas itself. The typical Lower Mainland gas user should see their monthly bill drop from around $81 now to about $71 after the rate change, assuming average consumption of eight gigajoules per month. FortisBC doesn’t charge a markup on the gas itself, but instead profits from the delivery charge. The rate change doesn’t affect customers who have contracts with other natural gas suppliers instead of FortisBC.
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2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association (the “BIA”) will be held in Coast Chilliwack Hotel, 45920 First Ave., Chilliwack, BC V2P 7K1, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the following purpose: 1. Elect 9 Directors • Four (4) Property owners for 2-year terms • Four (4) Tenants for 2-year terms • One (1) Tenants for 1-year term
In September of 2013, Lilee-Jean Putt lost her battle to brain cancer after fighting for nearly two years. Last year, in her memory and honour, LileeJean’s family created the Amazing Chase. Their intent was to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at BC Children’s Hospital, in the hopes of eradicating cancer for future generations. They raised just over $4,000, and had a ton of fun in the process. “Lilee loved to run and
dance to just be outside, no matter the weather,” aunt Carolyn Putt said. And the Amazing Chase gives participants to get out outside, run, and have a great time. Now it’s time for the second Chase. On May 2, teams of two or more people will race around downtown Chilliwack on foot, and then to various other locations by car. All along the way, the teams will face fun challenges and follow clues to the next destinations.
The race will wrap up at the final destination, where a family-oriented barbecue awaits. There will be prizes for the teams that finish first, and even prizes for the best costumes. But with the focus on fun, Putt said, there is no need to be in great physical shape. This year they’ll have two racing categories – one for “family and fun” and one for the true chasers in the group who are a little more on the competitive side. Depending
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which category you are racing in, some of the challenges at the different locations may also be a little different. Registration is $35 per person, or $15 for children 12 and under if registered before April 15. After that day, the costs are $40/$20. There is a family rate for two adults plus kids at $90 ($100 after April 15). The entire registration cost will go directly to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Plus, you’ll get breakfast and lunch, Putt points out. To help boost up the fundraiser, participants
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Photographers Michael Hamilton-Clark (left) and Fred Gornall put the finishing touches on Light and Shadow, a group photo exhibition on display in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre. Opening reception is set for Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Light and shadow through the lens of 10 local artists “ Jennifer Feinberg The Progress
Light and shadow are elements that most photographers pay close attention to in their work. It’s in that delicate interplay of light and dark where one often finds the very best and most intriguing compositions. The new photographic exhibit, Light & Shadow, runs until May 9 at the Chilliwack Artists’ Gallery in the Cultural Centre. The group show showcases 10 photographers: Mary Askey, Linda Brown, Mary Chalmers Main, Zidonja Ganert, Delphine Gornall, Fred Gornall, Michael Hamilton-Clark, Jenna Hauck, Vickie Legere and Pat Tessier. Each artist interpreted the theme of Light & Shadow in unique ways, as tools of expression and texture, to foster hope, whimsy, awe, compassion or even drama in the viewer’s mind, depending on the quality of the light. The Progress took a few moments to check in with a couple of the show’s featured artists. Vickie Legere is a local photographer with a “deep-rooted and spiritual passion for the environment that we live in,” according to her bio.
I like to play with the shadows because sometimes they reveal more than they hide ~ Vickie Legere
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One of the photos has daylight streaming through the blinds at the bottom of some stairs, highlighting her “zebra” dog. Another looks down into a rippled and shallow pool of water on a sunny day, illuminating its contents. “I like to play with the shadows because sometimes they reveal more than they hide,” Legere writes. The fun part, she says, is considering how good sunlight makes you feel. “You want to take pictures and you want to be out there on a sunny day.” Even though you’ve witnessed a beautiful sunset hundreds of times before, each moment is special and a challenge to capture with a camera. “As a photographer, if I can save it, and share that
moment of awe that I had with the viewer, I’ve done my job,” said Legere. For Michael HamiltonClark the theme of the show was fitting as he mainly shoots his images in black and white. “Rather than colour, I prefer black-and-white photography where it is the interaction between light and shadow along with tonal subtleties that gives the picture its interest and tend to encourage a sharper attention to the portrayed matter,” he wrote in his artist statement. He also enjoys painting and woodturning, and his work is available in local shops. “The theme of light and shadow for the show has worked out very well,” he said. “There’s a good variety of subject matter and sizes represented.” He chose to share some of
his globetrotting excursions with photographs of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Morocco and France, as well as some local images of Chilliwack. One of his photos is of a “beautifully twisted” tree on Chilliwack River Road, which he describes as almost “agonized” leaning into the curve of the road, and standing out in sharp relief. Visiting goats at the Agassiz cheese farm afforded him a moment, with a baby goat sticking its head over the gate with a perplexed look. “We came around the corner and this little guy popped his head up and I just snapped the photo.” All of Hamilton-Clark’s work was shot with a small digital camera, which allows him the chance to see the composition in its entirety as he can move back from the viewfinder. More about HamiltonClark’s work is at www: alber ystudiowoodturnings. com and Legere’s site is www.v-art.ca • The artists’ reception for Light & Shadow is April 11, 1 to 3 p.m. in the art gallery in the cultural centre, and the show runs April 2 to May 9, 2015, noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday
Leonard Hodgins, 33, has been around music most of his life. The Chilliwack musician who works as a quality assurance supervisor is continuing down a melodic road. He has recently entered his original song, Dropped, in the CBC Music Searchlight competition for 2015. Hodgins is looking for support now in the way of online votes from fans, friends and family, as voting continues until April 13 in the Searchlight contest to find “Canada’s best new artist.” Hodgins grew up in Yarrow, travelled around and played in several bands, but is performing solo these days, and working on material for a new album. “I’ve always felt that if I do it own my own, I’ll have no one to thank or blame but myself,” he writes on his website. Hodgins joked that he’s so drawn to music, he might have been conceived to a Supertramp song. His dad was a big fan. At different times in his life, he’s played the piano as well as drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitar. Now he’s working the production side of things as well, as well as writing new music. “I’m always writing something new and trying to evolve as an artist.” He’s also delving into his family’s local history. “I have strong Chilliwack roots, as my greatgreat-grandfather, William Hodgins, donated the land for the Chilliwack hospital,” he said. The road was later named Hodgins Avenue. Winner of the CBC Searchlight competition is awarded $20,000 in Yamaha gear and a spot on a high profile music showcase stage. “The record is melodic - an acoustic driven ensemble with a fresh bite of electricity, providing original flavour to the generic modern rock world of the new millennium,” according to the contest submission. Check out his tune, Dropped, at http://music. cbc.ca/#!/artists/The-Leonard-Hodgins-Endeavor or hit the link at http://www.leonardhodgins.ca to vote. The song he submitted for the contest is off his 2003 album Songs for Yesterday, by the Leonard Hodgins Endeavor, his solo act. “Thanks in advance for all the support,” he added.
Leonard Hodgins of Chilliwack is competing in CBC’s Searchlight contest. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
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housing needs increase. Single family homes were the big sellers last month, representing 137 of the total 255 home sales. There was also a noticeable increase in vacant land and commercial sales, reflecting renewed investor confidence. The largest number of home sales (39) were in the $300,000 - $349,999 price range, followed by 35 sales ranging from $400,000 - $499,999. There were 24 sales over the $500,000 mark, including one over $1 million. More listings are needed for the current brisk market conditions – at the end of last month, there were 1,488 active listings on the market. A higher inventory assures a good selection of homes at various price points. With all indicators looking positive over the next few months, it’s an ideal time to talk to any of the 274 qualified and experienced REALTORS® of CADREB about how you can take advantage of the excellent market conditions to buy or sell. – CADREB Press Release
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March came in like a lion on the local real estate scene! A total of 255 homes sold last month, a 28% increase over the same month last year, and representing almost $81 million in dollar value. What’s the big draw to real estate at this time? A number of factors, according to Chilliwack and District Real Estate (CADREB) President, Travis Heppner. “The economic indicators are looking good right now, so investors are moving forward based on interest rates still being low”. Mr. Heppner added that while affordability is still a big factor in local sales from out of town buyers, he cautions that price increases may be imminent. “Real estate is fueled by supply and demand. When the market is strong, it creates more competition and nudges prices up. However, Chilliwack and area is firmly planted in a balanced market and historically has not experienced big price swings”. Another factor appears to be inter-provincial migration, due to the oil-patch downturn. As more people move back or into BC to secure employment,
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Social gathering focused on heritage Everyone is invited to come downtown to share stories and memories of Chilliwack on April 16. Maybe it’s a fond memory of diving into
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Seven Days A list of entertaining events in Chilliwack for April 9 to 15
THURSDAY 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.
FRIDAY A master stor yteller, bluesman Guy Davis performs at the Harrison Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 and available online at www.harrisonfestival. com or by phone 604796-3664. The band, West My Friend (described as everything from indieroots to chamber-folk
music), performs at the Acoustic Emporium (Vineyard Centre, 45892 Wellington Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.
SATURDAY Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents its spring concert, We’ve Got Your Bach, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Featured guest performers are local pianist Clinton Denoni, guitarist Jeff Bowman of Chilliwack, the Vancouver Community College Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble, and Chilliwack countertenor Shane Hanson. Tickets $25/general, $15/student, $60/family and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
Tara Travis returns to the Cultural Centre for her one-woman show, Who Killed Gertrude Crump? It’s a murder-mystery comedy puppet show. You can catch it Saturday or Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
Christ Lutheran Church (9460 Charles St.) at 4 p.m., and April 18 at St Mary’s Catholic Church (8909 Mary St.) at 6:30 p.m. It will be a spring service of sacred music with a professional string quartet and guest soloists, plus readings and prayers. There will be a designated offering for several local relief programs. 604-858-9679 www.evensongchambersingers.com.
SUNDAY Using puppets, masks, original music, and a bit of theatre magic, The Little Prince is on stage at the Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. Tickets $10 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Evensong Chamber Singers present Sing the Beauty of the Earth for its annual spring vespers concert. They will be performing two concerts: April 12 at
MONDAY Victoria-based duo, Twin Kennedy (previously Carli & Julie Kennedy), are returning to Chilliwack for a CD release concert with full band on at the G.W. Graham Theatre at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.). Tickets $20/adults, and $15/students and seniors and available at www.twinkennedychilliwack.eventbrite.ca. Monday nights is poker at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.). 604-792-6370.
TUESDAY The Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre (9400 College St.) has rug hooking every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Merle Alkenbrack for more info: 604-824-4095.
WEDNESDAY The Chilliwack International Film Series runs ever y Wednesday from April 8 to May 13 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas at 7 p.m. Tickets $6. Tonight’s movie is Mr. Turner. UK, English, 150 min., rated PG, bio, drama. Play trivia every Wednesday at the Vedder Golden Branch 280 from 6 to 7 p.m..
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As the front man for Spirit of the West, Mann earned his chops with a fistful of hit singles and years of sold-out touring.
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He’s also a father, an actor, a cancer survivor, and someone who struggles with early onset Alzheimer’s on a daily basis. But overcoming these obstacles has only made him stronger – and brought a new level of passion and soulfulness to his music. Mann’s battle with cancer – and his struggle to make it a positive journey – is encapsulated in his most recent solo album, titled The Waiting Room. “I was just thinking, ‘Well, here I am in this hospital bed, and I think I’ve got to do something,’” he tells the Globe and Mail. “I started writing down the things that I saw around me, the ridiculous stuff that happened and really stupid things and some of the wacky things.” “For some people, hopefully, it will be solace for them, and they’ll feel like they’re not alone.” No sooner had Mann defeated the cancer than he was diagnosed with early onset
But in the aftermath of the diagnosis, he says the community around him has only become stronger.
“I want to accept what has happened and live,” he said in a blog post last fall. “We will forge ahead as we’ve been doing for the last 30-some-odd years – with humour and friendship, playing our hearts out.” Music has become all the more precious to him now that his
Corky’s Irish Pub has Name That Tune with TSean Miller every Wednesday night starting at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday nights is karaoke at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.) at 8 p.m. 604-792-6370.
Coming Up There’s a Comedy Night fundraiser for Cyrus Centre featuring comedian Leeland Klassen and the Main St, Church Band at 7 p.m. on April 17 at Chilliwack Alliance Church (8700 Young Rd.). Doors open and dessert buffet at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 and available at Cyrus Centre (45845 Wellington Ave.). 604795-5773, admin@cyruscentre.com, www. cyruscentre.com.
The Agassiz Monday Painters 54th annual Art Show featuring the works of 25 artists runs April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Agassiz United Church Hall (6860 Lougheed Hwy.). Free Admission. For more info, call Lynda at 1-604794-5554. The 20th Annual Directors’ Theatre Festival, featuring oneact plays performed and directed by B.C. postsecondary theatre students, runs April 22 to 26 at UFV Theatre on Yale Road. www.ufv.ca/ theatre. Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Wednesday, and online every Thursday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to Jenna Hauck at photo@theprogress. com (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.
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But his passion for making music and creating art is as strong as ever. He remains dedicated to his craft, and hopes his unabashed acknowledgement of both cancer and Alzheimer’s can help open a conversation on topics that often remain behind closed door. After all, even with everything he’s up against, Mann is still up on stages to bring his music to life – and to prove that passion is more powerful than disease. It’s been a difficult, but ultimately positive journey. “And the whole thing’s sad, but the whole thing’s beautiful too,” he croons on The Waiting Room. “The whole thing’s been wonderfully sad.” It’s with this honesty and unwavering strength that John Mann will perform at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 17, in what is sure to be an emotional and uplifting journey to the heart of a Canadian Rock legend. An Intimate Evening with John Mann is generously sponsored by The Chilliwack Progress, The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Mertin Auto Group, the Coast Chilliwack Hotel, and the City of Chilliwack. 4-15W CCC1
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April 9 - Barn, bank, and cliff swallows have been designated as species at risk in Canada. Chilliwack Field Naturalists are looking for volunteers to help monitor critical habitats for these birds in the Fraser Valley during the spring and summer. The information 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 9 at 7 p.m. For more info, call Fernando Selles at 604-792-8062, or email chilliwack.naturalists@gmail.com. April 10 - There will be two meat draw fundraisers for Heart & Stroke Foundation at Friendly Mike’s Pub (8247 Young Rd.) on April 10 and 24, both at 5:30 p.m. The events are sponsored by Knights of Columbus. April 11 - The 93rd annual Chilliwack Plowing Match breaks ground with both horse-drawn and tractor plowing competitions on Saturday, April 11 starting at 10:30 a.m. at 9490 Ford Rd. in Rosedale. There will also be wagon rides and horseshoeing demonstrations. Refreshments and lunch will be available for purchase from the Sardis Kiwanis Club’s food truck. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for children.
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Chiefs eliminated by out-of-town scoreboard Eric J. Welsh, The Progress There are plenty of bones to pick with the BCHL’s zany third round playoff format, but the most important one may be the one no one mentions. Closure. Last Thursday night, you would have found Chilliwack Chiefs players hunkered down somewhere, dialing up the radio broadcast or hitting the refresh button on bchl.ca a zillion times. The Penticton Vees and Nanaimo Clippers were facing off in Nanaimo, holding Chilliwack’s playoff fate in their hands. The Vees (who have a pretty BIG bone they could pick with the league) traveled 497.3 kilometres to the Frank Crane Arena to play a game that didn’t matter. To them, at least. Having already beaten Chilliwack twice in the double round-robin format, they were through to the BCHL final regardless. Nanaimo had plenty to play for. A win would get them into the final and save them a 364.2 km round trip to Chilliwack. One team desperate. One that didn’t care, and Vees head coach Fred Harbinson admitted as much in his postgame comments after his team fell 2-0. “We never went into this game with any other intention other than to win the hockey game and that’s how we approach every game, but … you can’t manufacture desperation,” he said. “You’re either in a desperate situation or you’re not.”
Here’s the thing though. Chilliwack needed Penticton’s best to stay alive, and the situation guaranteed they weren’t going to get it. In most playoff scenarios, a team gets to look their foes in the eyes before they are eliminated. If they’re going down, they at least do it on the ice, scratching and clawing to the final whistle. The Chiefs didn’t get that either. Their season ended on the out-of-town scoreboard, with all of them helpless to do anything about it. Worse yet, they didn’t get those sombre moments after the final game, when a team sits silent in the locker room, sad and reflective, coming to grips with their hockey mortality. They didn’t get closure. After losing 5-2 in Penticton last Tuesday night the Chiefs would have known that they faced an extremely steep uphill climb to the final. Because they lost 7-3 to Nanaimo in the third round opener, they would have needed to beat the Clips twice in a row, including once on the road. They knew that. But they couldn’t say it, acknowledging that their season was on life support after that game in Penticton. Saying that would have been admitting defeat when defeat wasn’t certain, and hockey players don’t do that. So they would have sat in that locker room in Penticton. Someone, probably
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captain Eric Roberts, would have been the first to say, “We’re not done yet boys!” “There’s still hope!” another would have added, trying to rally the troops. Maybe they even believed it, because hockey players are stubborn that way. Regardless, closure was postponed indefinitely. And maybe, on the surface, that doesn’t
seem so bad. If you’ve never been around a locker room after an elimination game, count yourself lucky because it sucks. Tears flow and voices crack as comrades in arms sit together for one last time. But in the same way we grieve over a lost loved one, these young men need this moment. Because 20 years from now, it’s not the games they remember. It’s the
friendships and time spent together, hours on buses and in locker rooms. They need to say goodbye. This time next fall many of these Chiefs will be flung around the continent. David Jacobson in Arizona. Roberts and Luke McColgan in Alaska. Jake Hand in Michigan. Tipper Higgins in
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flowed and voices probably cracked. But it’s not the same. It can’t be. No team is ever closer than they are in those final moments. Only then, after an elimination game do they truly get that sense of finality. Only then does raw emotion hammer home the truth. It’s time to say goodbye. It’s over.
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The Chilliwack Track and Field Club is starts their spring season with registration being accepted for athletes nine years and older. Show up at the Sardis secondary school track Tuesday or Thursday nights at 6 p.m. to practice or sign up. More information can be found online at chilliwacktrackandfield.teampages.com
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Grizzlies gather invites Fifteen local football stars have received invites to Football BC Provincial evaluation camps. Camps at the U-16 and U-18 levels will run May 16-18 in Richmond. Talent evaluators from at least seven CIS schools are expected to watch the camp and give presentations to the players. Most of the locals at the U-18 level play for the high school GW
Graham Grizzlies. Defensive backs Emerson Smith and Ethan Mastin are joined by receiver Noah Dubosoff and defensive linemen Dakota Mathers and Jaren Lengert. The Grizzlies are fast earning a reputation as ‘Offensive Lineman U,’ and three of their big men have received invites. They are Michael Lenger t, Braydon
Winger and Liam McCormick. A fourth offensive lineman, Chris Derksen, plays in the Chilliwack Minor Football system. The U-16 level has six Grizzlies getting invites. Offensive lineman Jake Troyan is joined by receivers Bradley Langlois and Alex Whitehead, defensive linemen Jesse Hough and Cooper Middleton and linebacker Von Richardson.
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Von Richardson (in blue) pulled double-duty for the GW Graham Grizzlies in their AA provincial win over Abbotsford last fall, pummeling the Panthers as a bruising fullback and pounding them as a big-hitting sure-tackling linebacker. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE
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fifth overall and his University of the Fraser Valley golf team finished fourth at last weekend’s Olympic College Men’s Golf Invitational. The tournament was hosted by Olympic College at a course in Bremerton, WA. McLellan fired a three-over-par 75 in the first round and a twoover-par 74 in the sec-
ond round. He was eight shots off the lead, held by Olympic College golfer Adam Barker. McLellan had six birdies in the tournament, three apiece in each round. McLellan is trying to lead the UFV golfers in the absence of graduating Chilliwackian Aaron Pauls.
Sardis secondary school is attempting to resurrect its baseball/softball academy for 2015-16 after a one-year hiatus. Anyone interested in attending an information meeting can email alison_fitzsimmons@sd33.bc.ca or richard_tagle@sd33.bc.ca
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Janet Marie Hay passed away on April 2, 2015 at the age of 70 with her husband, Vern and best friend Barbara Amundson at her bedside. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society. Janet is predeceased by her mother and father, Bill and Milly Stein, her sister Dorothy and brother Clifford. She is survived by her husband Vern Hay and daughter Bonnie Hay, brother and sisters Donna, Bill, Angie and Marg, plus many nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s name to the Cancer Society or to the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5, 604-793-4555
Reed Craig Hilman
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother & uncle, Craig Hilman Reed. He leaves behind his wife Rosemary, son Jeremy (Iza), daughter Jada (Kyle), brother Tom (Penny), sister Gail (Tom), twin grandchildren (William and Aleksandra), as well as his niece and seven nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Mavis, father John and brother Dennis. Born September 4, 1949 in Quesnel BC, Craig then lived in Chilliwack his entire life. He was respected in the community for his strong work ethic and sense of humour. He could be seen working all over BC in his gravel and logging trucks. Craig was also well known and loved in the competitive Arabian horse circuit. Craig’s family and his work—the two most important things in his life—are left with an irreplaceable void. Craig will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please join us in celebrating the life of Craig on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, 43971 Industrial Way,(at Lickman Road), Chilliwack at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, donations can be made to cancer research. Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Theilade William Blair
William “Bill” Theilade was born February 28, 1936 in Edmonton, Alberta passed away on March 12, 2015 at the Cascades Hospice in Chilliwack. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Sheilah, Nini, Earl, Shannon and Heather; his children, Christine, Kathy, Ron, Cheryl, Peter, Matthew; stepdaughter, Shannon, stepson, Brent; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Anne and Peter, his sister Marg and a son, Ross. Many thanks to the staff at Cascades Hospice for their care and kindness during Bill’s stay. Henderson’s Funeral Home (604) 792-1344
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Timothy James Vandervalk was born to Louis and Marianne Vandervalk on September 22, 1969 in Kingston, Ontario. He lived in the Kingston area with his older siblings Candida and Myron until 1977 when the family moved to Three Hills, Alberta. In Three Hills Tim attended Prairie Elementary and Prairie High School and graduated in 1988. After high school he took a small engine mechanics course at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary and worked in small engines repairs for a few years while also pursuing various other ventures. The family moved to BC in 1990 and Tim took work at a meat packing plant, then as a painter. Eventually he took a welding course at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Receiving his welding certificate in 1996 he settled into a career of metal working which he thoroughly enjoyed. When Tim was 8 years old he knew that he was a sinner and needed salvation. He prayed and committed his life to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. He demonstrated his faith by his generous spirit and willingness to help whoever needed it. He often worked many hours to assist people in their various needs. He did numerous types of welding projects such as gates and fences as well as a variety of other projects involving painting and renovating. Anything that he put his hand to he did cheerfully and whole-heartedly. His faithfulness to work and family went well beyond duty and his deep love for others and the Lord was demonstrated over and over again in his day-to-day life. In 1997 he started with IMW and remained working there until he took ill with P. falciparum malaria on March 2, 2015. He passed on to be with our Lord the afternoon of March 15, 2015. Until we meet again, he leaves behind his parents Louis and Marianne Vandervalk, sister Candida (Brian) and their children; his brother Myron (Bernice) and their children; adopted twin brothers Jordan and Jason as well as a myriad of other relatives and friends.
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Bernie & Patricia McNicholl April 9, 2015 Love sons: Bob, Bern, Shawn (Tanya); grandchildren, Aileen, Cynda, David, Bryce & Erin; great granddaughter Isabella.
Frieda passed away peacefully on March 23, 2015 at Valhaven nursing home in Abbotsford with her son Hans by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Erich, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three sons and seven grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Valhaven. Frieda (Oma) will be sadly missed.
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With sorrow we announce the passing away, out of this life, of Maria (Riet) Sterkenburg (nee Benschop), beloved wife, mother, Oma and great-Oma, on April 3, 2015 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Theo; her children John (Jane) Sterkenburg, Lena Sterkenburg and Ron (Monique) Sterkenburg; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and her brother Wim (Lenie) Benschop from the Netherlands. Maria was predeceased by her son, Rick Sterkenburg in 2008. Maria Benschop was born in Well, Limburg in the Netherlands on June 12, 1936. She followed her fiancé, Theo Sterkenburg, to Canada in 1956. They were married on June 1, 1956. After living in Surrey for 7 years, Maria and Theo moved to the Chilliwack area, where they have resided since. We have many fond memories, especially of her gracious hospitality. We would like to express our appreciation to the staff at Glenwood Care Home in Agassiz for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Maria during the time she spent there. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:00 am at Bethel NRC Church, 8920 Broadway Street, Chilliwack; Rev. P. Van Ruitenburg officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Timothy Christian School would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5, 604-793-4555
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June 21, 1938 - April 5, 2015 Born at Haywood corner near Strikers Corner in Agassiz, BC. She spent the first 70 years of her life in Agassiz, the last 7 years in Vernon, BC. She married Albert Gibbard on Feb 4 1955. Survived by her Sisters Adele(Jack) - Agassiz & Alice Vernon, and Children, Bev(Phil) Edmonton, Rick - Agassiz, Janice(Harold) Vernon, Terry Agassiz. Seven Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Pre-deceased by infant son, Russell in 1965 and husband Albert in 2001 and brother Dean in 2002. In 2008 she rekindled her romance with Eric Birnie in Vernon BC. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memorial Service to be Held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 1 pm at the Friendship Center on Morrow Rd. Agassiz.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Brunelle (affectionately known as Captain by his grandchildren) at the Royal Columbian Hospital on March 18, 2015, with his wife Diane, and family Brian, Darren, Debbie & Ken Schwaerzle, Dwayne, Chelsey & Curtis, and Tanya by his side. Ron was born on February 22, 1938, in Montreal. After many exciting ventures, including stints as a professional boxer, hockey player and businessman, Ron found his true calling in combining his love of golf with his number one pride and joy, teaching. Ron has been a head teaching professional of the CPGA for the past 35 years. He was awarded the honour of being a lifetime member of the PGA. Ron qualified for the PGA Champions Tours, American PGA Tours and attended Golf Digest School of Golf in California where he was taught by Paul Runyon and Jim Flick. He also spent one memorable day as a caddy for Maurice (Rocket) Richard. Ron taught golf professionally all over Canada and the world, including Quebec, New Brunswick, Korea, Japan and the United States. He gave lessons at many of the local courses as well: Lions Gate (West Vancouver), Carnoustie Golf Club (Port Coquitlam), Save On Golf, Riverside Golf Course (White Rock), Cultus Lake Golf Course, Cheam Golf Course, Chilliwack Golf & Country Club and Bridal Falls Golf Course. Over the years, Ron has given more than 30,000 lessons and passed on his love and joy for golf to countless people. Even greater than his passion for golf was Ron’s love for his wife Diane, his family and his furry friends. Maggie was Ron’s white, licking, barking, jumping, traveling companion who couldn’t wait to join him to golf, shop or just go for a drive. He will be missed by her. A very special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Columbia Hospital for their care and attention to Ron, especially his nurses Gloria (2nd floor), Sally (ICU) and Claudia (ICU). Ron will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Please join us for a celebration of Ron’s life on May 30th from 1pm-4pm at the Cultus Lake Community Hall at 4165 Columbia Valley Highway, Cultus Lake. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, Ron would be honoured if donations were made in his memory to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, British Columbia & Yukon Branch, or a charity of your choice.
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS 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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Machinist/ Machine Fitter 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. To apply submit resume by Email to dsmith@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
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:
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT
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Only those of interest will be contacted.
Great Summer Employment at BC’s #1 Waterpark!
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
DRIVERS WANTED
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HELP WANTED
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Steve’s Lawn Cutting, $19 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package
AB/BC Owner Operators Needed
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
CONCRETE & PLACING
LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187
www.premieraviationwindsor.ca Telephone:
(1) 519-966-1500 Ext: 200 Fax:
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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Chilliwack Progress Wednesday, April 8, 2015 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
REAL ESTATE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
625
RENTALS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Chilliwack. Thom Creek 2 bedroom Condo, 2.5 baths with air conditioning installed, 19 yrs +, 1800 sq.ft., updated flooring, beautiful mountain view with private backyard, creek and mature trees, 400 SQ.FT. crawl space and oversized garage with 2 extra parking on large driveway, $339,000. Call 604-392-6065.
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WE BUY HOMES BC
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
PETS
Chilliwack. 2 Bedroom Apartment. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer and dryer, secure underground parking. $800/m. Nonsmoker, no pets, ref’s required. Tasha, 604-793-9000
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.
ADOPT ONE of our beautiful cats or kittens! Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. (604)794-7233. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,
Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844
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COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. $600. 604-381-4809 or 604-785-4809
MORTGAGES Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Stackable 1.5 meter tall precast rings at 8.5 meter diameter available for swimming pools and/or storage. $1800 per ring. Call 604-888-1968.
GARAGE SALES
Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $700/m util incl. (604)824-1301
RENTALS
Cultus Lake Sailing Club is holding their
Garage Sale / Fund Raiser & Bazaar Carman United Church 7258 Vedder Rd
April 11
9am - 3pm Furniture, tools, jewellery, CD’s, misc items, garden tools and much more
706
POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED TOP $$ PAID Private Collector will buy for CASH yvrbill@hotmail.ca or 604-506-1372.
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735
1.877.409.9874
REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.
Investment Opportunity Building fully leased Asking: $625,000 Yield: 7.5%. Call: Brian Bignell - Sunnus Properties Cell: 604-790-4825
SUITES, LOWER
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Convenience Store Lease holder
SUITES, UPPER
CHILLIWACK: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg deck, all appl. n/p, n/s. $950 shr utils. Refs. May 1st. (604)703-9242 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.
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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.
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
17th Annual
Tires,(4) on wheels, Nokia radial tubeless, 215/70R-15, for Venture van, all season $400. 604-794-7484
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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
AUTO SERVICES
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 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 Interested parties must e-mail their intent to attend to propertymanagementrlo @gmail.com Please put ‘estate of William Brian Hartley’ in subject line.
Pre-Mother’s Day Run! In support of Chilliwack General Hospital maternity Presented by First Class Waste/ Alpine Valley Disposal
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Saturday, May 9, 2015 9:30 a.m. Event Start 10:00 a.m. Race
UFV Parking Lot #7 – Parade Square, Chilliwack
sardis holdings. april terrace
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd
SIGN UP AT: run4mom.kintera.org & use social media to help you reach your fundraising goals!
(off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
For Sale
750
Chilliwack. 1 bdrm + basement ste, 950sf, reliable tenant, clean n/s, share laundry, owner upstairs, lg bright kitchen, all util, cable, inet incl. $875/m. Rent & pet neg. Avail may 1. Refs req’d. (604)792-2819
Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
Please Call Mary
MISC. WANTED
2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
Cedar Apartments
Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.
GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 mature adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $675/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
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includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
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
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HOMES FOR RENT
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division
Join us for this fun family event! 10K Timed Race + 5K Fun Run/Walk + 1K Kids’ Run Challenge other businesses & clubs to match or beat your total!
TEAM CHALLENGE... • Get a group of coworkers, friends or family together • Register your team • Collect pledges • Win prizes, bragging rights, our gratitude....
Collect LOTS of pledges and your team could earn a beautiful commemorative plaque! Collect the MOST pledges of any team and you get to keep the Top Fundraising Team trophy for a year and your team name stays on it forever! ... and we get to buy equipment for the Maternity Department at CGH! 2015 CORPORATE PARTNERS: Presenting Sponsor: First Class Waste/Alpine Valley Disposal Media Sponsors: The Chilliwack Progress, Star 98.3 Platinum Sponsors: KISS Radio, Kiwanis Club of Chilliwack, WestJet Gold Sponsors: Auld Phillips, Optimum Sport Performance and Heath Centre, Soroptimist International of Chilliwack, Urban Endo Runners Silver Sponsors: Chilliwack Ford, Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary, Chilliwack Hospital Service League, Cooper’s Foods, Jolly Miller Pub, Minter Garden, Mount Cheam Lions Club, Steller’s Jay Lions Club Bronze Sponsors: Lock’s Prescription Pharmacy
For more information contact: lisa@fvhcf.org or 604.701.4051 02/14W_HL5
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TRUCKS & VANS
SARDIS - Superior location near schools. Lrg country kitchen, 12x17 sundeck, 2 n/gas f/p, 3bdrm 2baths 2100sq/ft, lrg fncd lot w/RV pkng. NP/NS. Monthly inspection. may1st $1450/mo +utils. Call 604-819-7008
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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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
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
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Sardis
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
845
Promontory
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HOMES FOR RENT
TRANSPORTATION
3 bdrm home
and 2 bdrm...$799/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
TRANSPORTATION
Chilliwack. 3 bdrm 2 bath house, alarm, $1250/m + util. Must have good refs and proof of employment. Avail May 1. n/pets. Email: mattlangelaan@gmail.com
condo quality l bdrm...$650
45+ Abbotsford 55+ Abby, Langley, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 bdrm $750/m; avail may 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.
PETS
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APARTMENT/CONDO
9430 Nowell St. Hurry only one suite remains! ....$620/m. Avail now Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. N/p. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st flr, elevator w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264
HOMES WANTED
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
RENTALS
1 bedroom
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Chilliwack Progress
The dental exam—more than a ‘checkup’ The foundation for good dental health As with your overall health, prevention and early until they have pain or swelling. Unlike other illnesses or diseases, dental disease is not reversible so catching detection are the cornerstones of good dental health. it early is critical to prevent ongoing problems or negaRegular brushing, flossing, good nutrition and not tive health impacts.” smoking all have a role to play in reducing the risk of By understanding what the dentist is looking for cavities, gum disease and other oral diseases. during an exam and Equally important is a regular dental “Unlike other illnesses or diseases, dental speaking with your dentist about your exam, even if you wear disease is not reversible so catching diagnosis you can make dentures, which can it early is critical to prevent ongoing informed decisions identify and diagnose problems or negative health impacts.” about your dental problems before they become more serious. health needs. Each patient is unique so the specific components “Dental disease often does not show symptoms of the dental examination will vary based on your until the disease has progressed,” said Dr. Bruce Ward, spokesperson for the British Columbia Dental Associcurrent oral and general health, lifestyle factors and ation. “Patients are not aware that a problem exists frequency of professional dental cleanings.
It is also important to understand that your dental insurance coverage is based on the plan purchased by your employer for all employees, which may or may not cover your unique oral health care needs. Review your plan and discuss this with your dentist so that you can understand your options and can make the best decision for your own health. During the dental examination your dentist will inspect a number of important areas and functions of your mouth to identify any early signs of dental disease and prevent small problems from becoming big ones. Your dentist may perform parts of the examination in partnership with other members of the dental team and will gather all the necessary information to make an informed diagnosis.
Your dentist may look at some or all of the following during your examination: ◾ Medical history including health conditions or medications that could impact dental care or treatment. ◾ X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool that may be taken to see what’s going on below the surface of the teeth and gums. ◾ Oral hygiene to confirm plaque and tartar levels that affect gums and teeth. ◾ The gums will be examined for signs of disease such as redness, swelling or infection. ◾ Soft tissue health, including the lips, tongue, cheeks and upper and lower surfaces of the mouth for signs of oral cancer or sensitivity. ◾ The condition of teeth to identify any damaged or decayed teeth along with the condition of any dental prosthesis (e.g. dentures).
YOUR DENTAL EXAM IS MUCH MORE THAN A CHECKUP. Your dentist is trained to detect, diagnose and treat dental disease. Through regular dental exams, your dentist may also detect early signs of other health concerns such as diabetes and osteoporosis— even before you have other symptoms. Make regular dental exams part of your plan for good health.
To learn more talk to your dentist or visit yourdentalhealth.ca
◾ Existing dental work, such as fillings, root canals and crowns will also be inspected. ◾ Jaw function: how the teeth are fitting together and the bite. The overall health and function of the temporomandibular joint (joint that joins the jaw to the skull). ◾ The general condition of the bones in the face, jaw and around the mouth. ◾ The normal growth and development of baby and permanent teeth in children. Talk to your dentist if you have any questions about your dental exam, diagnosis or treatment options.