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Destruction and desperation in Nepal Chilliwack hikers’ trip to Nepal turns into humanitarian mission Jessica Peters The Progress

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Villagers take shelter from the rain beneath tarps following Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal. Chilliwack residents Shaun Monty, Robertson Mackenzie and Ashleigh Brooks were hiking in the region when the earthquake struck. SUBMITTED/ SPECIAL TO THE PROGRESS

tarian aid mission, working alongside fellow Canadian backpackers, and like-minded travelers from Australia and the United States. Two in the group are also from Chilliwack, Robertson Mackenzie and Ashleigh Brooks. “We are all healthy and safe,” Monty says. “During the quake there was a lot of screaming and crying in the streets. People were in shock just sitting in the

road. But the traveling community, despite being from across the globe, is a surprisingly close bunch and everyone immediately was helping each other. Whether it was giving water to those in shock, or simply a comforting hug (Nepali or not).” But they’ve also gathered together to create a fundraiser that will direct money to those in desperate need of shelter. By Tuesday

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A group of tenants at the Chilliwack Airport say they are being unfairly vilified in the wake of complaints they made about noisy practice flights of pilot Super Dave Mathieson. Mathieson, a professional air show performer, was grounded earlier this month from practising his aerobatic manoeuvres below 2,000 feet, after notification from Transport Canada restricting his practice runs over “noise sensitive” areas. A huge groundswell of support for Super Dave erupted online over the past week since The Chilliwack Progress story broke, with many supporters urging Transport Canada to reverse the decision to ground him. Fans of Super Dave also organized a last minute support rally at the Chilliwack airport on Sunday afternoon which drew about 50 people, and an online petition supporting the pilot has garnered more than 2,200 signatures. Over the weekend scanned versions of complaint letters to Transport Canada from 17 local businesses and individuals were posted online, without their permission. It is not known who released the letters, originally sent to Transport Canada, and shared with City of Chilliwack, and Magnum Management, which runs the airport through an operation agreement. The letter-writers say as result of the documents being posted publicly, they have faced threats of boycotts, legal action, angry denunciations, Continued: BACKLASH/ p6

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Even when Shaun Monty finds a moment to rest, the chaos around him doesn’t stop. “When you lay down, your heartbeat even feels like an earthquake tremor,” he says. The aftershocks from Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal have kept entire cities and villages on edge, shaking the ground and nerves alike at a rate of about one per hour. And those aftershocks are registering as fives and sixes on the Richter scale. Shaun Monty “Mental tensions have definitely increased as a result of the quake as well,” Monty says. “Over the past two days, there have been over 100 aftershocks felt here. With a frequency like that, you kind of always feel dizzy and on edge.” Monty is in Pokhara, a large city of about a quarter million people, about 80 km from the epicentre of the big quake. It’s a mecca for tourists, seeing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Many of them are backpackers, climbers and hikers like Monty, who have been drawn to the bountiful beauty of Nepal and, of course, Mount Everest. Monty, an avid hiker from Chilliwack, arrived in Pokhara on April 21 after making a trek to the Everest Base Camp. He attempted the 3 Passes circuit, and was turned away from two of the three passes due to bad weather. He wasn’t there to summit the mountain, he says, but to experience a thrilling climb. Now, that trip of a lifetime has turned into an impromptu humani-

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Chilliwack school district eyes bus fees... again Families who use school bus services may be asked to foot the bill next year, to fill the gap between provincial funding and actual costs of transporting students. The district has an annual shortfall of about $400,000 for busing students to and from school. The board was given a report on busing fees on Tuesday morning, to be discussed on Tuesday evening, prior to The Progress deadline. The report states that fees

would range depending on family size and eligibility. An eligible student fee would be $215 per year, with a maximum fee per family of $430 annually. Courtesy riders would pay an annual fee of $350 per student, with no maximum fee per family. A low income waiver would be available to families if needed. The Chilliwack School District receives $2.3 million in funding from the province for student trans-

portation each year, but spends $2.7 million. They shuttle about 3,000 students over 5,000 kilometres a day, aboard 35 school buses. School bus service has been eliminated in some cities to meet budget targets, including Delta and Coquitlam. “This decision has been brought before the Board prior to the 2015/2016 Draft Budget due to the tight timeframes involved in communicating and implementing

this plan in time for the next school year,” states the report, written by secretary treasurer Gerry Slykhuis. “In addition, as per the Budget Committee recommendation, the district would begin immediate investigation with the local transit authority with regards to marketing student ridership as an option to school bus use.” Chilliwack had begun collecting fees in 2010, but scrapped them in April 2012 for the 2012/2013

school year. Trustee Silvia Dyck said at the time that the “cost benefit analysis is a wash” because the board was spending just as much to collect fees as it was earning. At that time, the bus fees were $200 per student with a $600-perfamily cap. Watch for an update to this story online at www.theprogress.com and in Friday’s Progress. jpeters@theprogress.com

Chilliwack transit expansion jeopardized by funding freeze Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

Dyllan Egilson, severely injured in a recent head on collision, receives a standing ovation at the UFV Directors Festival. DARREN MCDONALD/ UFV PHOTO

Applause for injured UFV student Jessica Peters The Progress Thunderous applause for those on stage is not unusual at the UFV Directors Festival, but one of this year’s big stars was in the audience. Dyllan Egilson received a standing ovation while taking in one of the festival’s offer-

ings last Thursday. The UFVtheatre student was involved in a nasty collision on Evans Road in February, receiving serious injuries as a result. Both Egilson and the driver of another car had to be removed with the Jaws of Life, by firefighters. But Egilson is on the mend, and attended the UFV with the

help of a cane. He was given a reserved seat for the festival, which took place at the UFV Theatre on Yale Road, from April 22-16. Darren McDonald, a communications specialist at UFV, was in the theatre, shooting at the Directors’ Festival when Egilson was honoured by his fellow classmates. “With one hand on his cane

and the other in the air, he received a standing ovation,” McDonald said. The photo has been shared on Facebook and has received many positives comments, with the most inspiring one coming from Egilson himself: “Nothing will ever kill this spirit of mine!” he wrote. jpeters@theprogress.com

A freeze on BC Transit funding by the province has put further expansion of the Chilliwack Transit system on hold. “We received word from the province that transit funding over the next two years will not be increased,” said Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz at the April 22 council meeting. They plan to ask the province to reconsider the freeze. “The current levels of transit funding are safe, but any expansion is not going to happen,” said Gaetz. “We are deeply disappointed at the City of Chilliwack and frustrated that we will have to wait to continue improving our transit system.” Expansion plans now on hold for Chilliwack include: extending weekday bus service to Yarrow and Greendale, service to Cultus Lake in 2016, custom expansion for 2017, and Evans route improvements. “We do remain ever hopeful,” said Gaetz. Ridership on Chilliwack Transit increased substantially in recent years with improvements that included rerouting, expanded service hours, and 20 minute service on the Yale/Vedder corridor. “We were on a bit of a roll in terms of ridership growth,” she said. “That has really made a difference in terms of us softening our footprint. We know there is a strong appetite for transit in Chilliwack.” Coun. Jason Lum, who sits on the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, said he’ll be talking about the freeze at the regional level. Lum took to Twitter to voice his opposition: “You know what supports a greener community? Public Transit! Time to reconsider freezing the BCTransit budget!” He noted the inclusion of $750 million for a new public transit fund in the federal budget. “Maybe the Province can reconsider BC Transit budget freeze now?” Lum tweeted. Chilliwack Transit saw overall ridership numbers grow to 545,811 trips in 2013/14, up from 517,050 in 2012/13, according to figures from BC Transit. The spike in ridership on route #1 along the Vedder/Yale corridor was pegged at 15 per cent last year. jfeinberg@theprogress.com

Cultus cougar sighting prompts call for caution Jennifer Feinberg The Progress There were reports of a young cougar at the Cultus Lake Golf course last week. Conservation Officers went looking for the animal that had been sighted, but could not confirm the report. “It’s a juvenile cougar that’s been hanging around,” said Sgt. Steve Jacobi, Conservation Officer in charge of the Fraser Valley zone. It’s the third cougar sighting

they’ve had at Cultus this spring. This week the cougar was reportedly thin and behaving somewhat unusually. “It was acting strange, walking along the fence line bumping his head into it,” the conservation officer said. “Normally a cougar would be able to jump that fence.” They didn’t deploy the cougar hounds this week, or track the animal with the goal of trapping it. “We are concerned but are not going to hunt it yet. We won’t take action unless it becomes a

public safety concern or is stalking people,” said Sgt. Jacobi. It’s not unusual for a couple of cougars to travel through the area every year, usually in the winter, sometimes during summer months. Here are some cougar encounter tips from the COS: • Stay calm and keep the cougar in view. • Pick up children and back away slowly, ensuring that the animal has a clear avenue of escape. • Make yourself look as large

as possible, and keep the cougar in front of you. • Never run or turn your back. Sudden movement may provoke an attack. • If a cougar shows interest or follows you, respond aggressively. Maintain eye contact with the cougar, show your teeth and make loud noise. Arm yourself with rocks or sticks as weapons. • If a cougar attacks, fight back. Convince it you are a threat and not prey. Use anything you can as a weapon. Focus your attack on the

cougar’s face and eyes. Conservation Officers had to destroy a young cougar a couple of summers ago that was acting aggressively toward hikers on Teapot Hill. “They get that way when they lose their fear of people,” he said. But this cougar hasn’t done anything, so they’re just watching and waiting. “We don’t want to have to take action, but sometimes it’s our only option.” jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/chwkjourno

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Super Dave critics face backlash BACKLASH from Front with intense public debate appearing on social media sites. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told repeatedly if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the noise, they should simply leave town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dave Mathieson is a benefit to our community and the noise his plane makes for a few minutes a day isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nearly as bad as my neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawn mower on Sunday morning. Let the man practice where he is,â&#x20AC;? commented Barbara Bird online. Some of the tenants, who met with the Chilliwack Progress on Monday, say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re legitimate business owners who made â&#x20AC;&#x153;legitimate complaints,â&#x20AC;? and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve the angry backlash from the public. Joe Martin, spokes-

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Super Dave does his routines,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. Jesse Smith, owner and president of Upper Valley Aviation Ltd., sent a letter to city officials over the weekend stating that he and other airport businesses are considering moving because of the situation at the airport now. He disputes the suggestion that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 12 minutes of practising, saying the noise can persist all day, but Mathieson stressed that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 12 to 15 minutes because that is the limit of the fuel tank. The tenants say their concerns are falling on deaf ears, and the City of Chilliwack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which owns the airport property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is failing to support them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who does the City really support? Super Dave has been here for

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I would like to offer some comments regarding a recent article in the local paper, restricting aerobatic flight at the Chilliwack airport. I certainly support the operator ‘Super Dave’ in using the Chilliwack airport and its allotted airspace as he requires. Many people thoroughly enjoy watching the aerobatic routines, and fully appreciate that these skills need to be practised to be proficient and safe. There is clearly significant financial investment by the operator, as well as revenue and spin-off rewards to the airport and the municipality of Chilliwack. The involvement in the TV show ‘Airshow’ shows a greater appreciation by fans at an international level. An airport such as Chilliwack is exactly the airport where this type of activity should be, and is likely why it was chosen in the first place. The airport offers good facilities without being too busy,

thereby allowing the training routines to be practised without conflicting with other air traffic. Can you think of a better facility in the lower mainland for an airshow performer to be based? Even if you think you can, it is simply not reasonable to move someone that has invested so much, solely based on complaints of being noisy at an airport. The airport is not new to the area, nor are noise issues new to aviation. While noise complaints near any airport can be considered, (minimum altitudes observed, designated areas avoided, etc.) the airport itself is required to be noisy, and complainants should realize that the noise is a by-product of success. It is incredibly rare for any pilot to have the ability, the resources, and the will to be licensed to perform at an airshow. This effort should be considered and supported at every level, from noise-

Progress offended residents to government regulators. Transport Canada needs to find solutions to promote aviation, not to cripple it by allowing noise complaints to affect where an operation should otherwise thrive and succeed. Transport Canada (and any government agency) must work to balance the interests of the public with the greater benefits the business provides. In this case, the reaction to public complaint was to so severely limit the operator that the operation may be unsustainable. That is not a solution. Chilliwack airport is where aerobatics and other forms of aviation should be encouraged to grow. The airport environment should be protected and the noise complaint lobby should not be prioritized above the greater publics appreciation for the services that aviation provides. Gerry Honigman

‘Crazy Dave’ goes too far I just read the article in The Progress about “Super” (residents in my Sardis neighbourhood think he is nicknamed “Crazy”) Dave being grounded. I believe it is about time Chilliwack and Sardis residents finally get some relief from his noisy endeavours, so I emphatically support his “grounding.”

Now, this is the Chilliwack municipal airport, isn’t it? Therefore, I believe the full, unqualified support of the Chilliwack airport management should be for the people of Chilliwack on this specific issue because of the noise and safety aspects involved. I believe Transport Canada just might be on my side.

I can see several potential conflicts of interest mentioned in our local newspaper articles (airport management deals, fees, services, commissions), but we (thousands of local residents, believe me) want no support given to a self-professed daredevil stunt pilot in a 16G plane who insists upon practising dangerous stunts over packed

residential areas on a routine basis – his plane is simply far too noisy and far too dangerous, and Transport Canada should not allow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Mike Clarke Sardis (A Wells Road resident, only one of many, many in town who are tired of Crazy Dave’s “practices.”)

Transport Canada should reverse decision I read the article in The Progress about shutting down Dave Mathieson aerobatics at Chilliwack airport. I’m appalled the Transport Canada would do this. Here are my thoughts on it. 1.Chilliwack noise bylaw. http://www.Chilliwack.ca/main/ page.cfm?id=305 I believe that the Chilliwack Airport is considered a commercial zone because of the restaurant and flight schools that are on the property and are operational. I refer to the quote from the bylaw which does not apply because Dave flies

day time hours only ( where a “Commercial” or “Industrial” zone borders a “Residential” zone, any noise or sound, the level of which exceeds 65 dBA during the night. 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. ) 2. Dave practises 12 minutes twice a day. If any one knows flying. You do not hear the engine for the full 12 minutes because of the direction of the aircraft and power level of the engine. 3. The airport has been here for years and the few people that are complaining should move out to the country where they can be

in peace. 4. Dave’s job is to practise his art of flying and Transport Canada is stopping his work which is vital to the community of Chilliwack as well as all parts of north America because of all the air shows he attends. Which in turn brings in money to all the cities he attends. 5. On a personal note. I have watched him perform and he is one of the top aerobatics pilot in the world. He is fantastic. I love hearing him practise. Gerry Sinclair

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We live in an era where everything is loud. Everything is expected to be high maintenance, Internet-based less human contact with a large number of distractions expected to be a part of everyday life in a city. There are, however, a number of events and activities which create noise and air pollution for no reason. I understand that there is now a campaign to try to keep Super Dave Mathieson flying here near the hospital, with also many retirement residences in the Fraser Valley (which has a polluted airshed). I live in a construction zone. This means I can expect to hear loud beeping, trucks, etc., every weekday and many Saturdays

Bigger things to complain about I can’t believe that people actually complain about the sound of Super Dave’s aircraft it is only for a few minutes a day as compared to leaf blowers, chain saws, and lawnmowers which go on for hours at a time. These sounds can be irritating to some people however they, like Dave’s plane, are all the sound of someone out working and making a living for themselves and are something we live with in the 21st century. I guess some people just have to have something to whine about. B. Blythe

from as early as 7 a.m. There is not much I can do to stop it. Yet a few years ago, a new noise was added – stunt pilot manoeuvres every day for which I have to close up everything while waiting for this practice session to end (which also includes emitting air pollution). I wonder where other stunt pilots practise around the world. Are they near hospitals, near retirement communities? Do they take up airspace for other airplanes carrying people or cargo? My late father was a pilot who also spent every year at the Chilliwack airshow until he died in 2013. I understand some people attended last year, expecting to see him. One of the very few things we agreed upon was that Super Dave

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the skillful manoeuvres of this powerful little machine every time Dave takes it off the ground. Twice a day for 15 minutes each he dives to within mere yards of the surface and rockets upward under full power and pitch. Sure, that’s loud at the moment, but I’d much rather have that than the random and frequent clanging and banging of iron shops, the clattering of trains on the main track running though our city, the loud high pitched roar of souped up little cars every time the young and restless punch it from a green light. I, and innumerable others view the writer’s “irritation to the

quality of life” as quite the opposite. Indeed, an enhancement to our community. There are those in every community who beat their chests mightily, complaining from their soap boxes about whatever it is that they find to be a personal irritant in their lives at the moment. I say to you, look past your own selfish nose, if you can, remove your blinders and look up to see the world through brighter glasses. Hopefully, as you’re looking up, Super Dave will come into your view with one of his dramatic, high-G manoeuvrres and cause you to do an admiring double take. Do it again, Dave!

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RCMP close file Five extra days for income tax filing on election fraud allegations No charges will be laid, says Chief Election Officer The RCMP have closed the case of improper voting in the most recent Chilliwack municipal election. Following the Nov. 15 elections, allegations were made to authorities over multiple voting. Many of those claims were made on social media. City of Chilliwack officials launched an investigation through the RCMP. The Chief Election Officer, Carol Friesen, has issued a release to inform the public that the process is now complete, and states “an investigation conducted by the RCMP did not reveal sufficient evidence to warrant prosecution.” The file has been closed, and no further action will be taken. Friesen added that while no charges will be laid, the investigation was an important part of the election process. “Citizens expect that the rules for elections will be strictly followed so that the outcomes will reflect the will of the electors,” she said. The investigation was completed with the help on an Ontario company called Datafix, which specializes in election data processing.

Event cancelled The event, Seeking Peace in Palestine-Israel with Rod Pond, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at Chilliwack United Church, which was published in The Progress’ Date Book section on April 24, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Colin James to play up close and personal He is Canada’s quiet superstar of rock. Colin James performs Up Close and Personal An Acoustic Tour, with special guest Chris Caddell on Monday, May 11 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. James, who’s earned his reputation as a rock superstar, burst onto the Canadian music scene a quarter century ago, becoming an instant guitar hero. Being mentored by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan laid a solid foundation for his stellar career, which includes an acclaimed blues album and the lead role in swing revival. A multi-platinum artist many times over, James has written memorable hit songs and given us distinctive covers of timeless classics like, “Just Came

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lighter, such as cocktail prawns. 3. Just say no to the breadbasket. Oh… that warm, fresh out of the oven bread; crusty on the outside and soft, gooey and white on the inside. Along side, a perfect scoop of garlic butter. It’s so good. But really, its just bread. Save your wonderful appetite for the main course. You’ll feel happier, healthier, and less bloated when your meal is done. 3. Pump up the veggies. Ask the server for a double serving of steamed veggies instead of all the starches. Yes, ask! You have the right to order food the way you want it; and a good restaurant will want their customers to be happy. If you are really craving a potato or rice, ask for a smaller portion, such as just one or two fingerling potatoes. 4. Use caution with sauce. Sauces are meant to make the meal tastier; and the brain loves fat, sugar and salt! To control for condiment overload, ask for dressings and sauces on the side and do the fork dip. Put a bite size portion of food on your fork, and gingerly dip in the sauce. 5. Enjoy open faced burgers and sandwiches. Burgers and sandwiches can hit the spot, but rarely do we need to eat an entire bun or two thick slices of bread.

Ask for your sandwich open faced (only 1 slice of bread). Many restaurants now offer lettuce wraps as a lighter option to a traditional burger. 6. Make informed choices. Foods such as creamy, crispy, breaded, stuffed, sautéed and buttery are euphemisms for high fat. As I mentioned before, eating with awareness is more important than what you eat, but you’ll still want to make an informed decision. 7. Remember that not all salads are healthy. Some entrée salads can have upwards of 1200 or more calories- more than most people need in a sitting. Salads can be great options, but go light on the added cheese, bacon, candied nuts, dried fruit and dressing. 8. Before you dig in, visualize how much you think you will need to eat to feel satisfied and energized. Eat slowly and with awareness, and when you reach the point, pause check in with your hunger. If you feel satisfied, stop eating, and ask for the rest in a to-go bag. If your meal will not be good as leftovers, let it go. The food is wasted whether it goes in the garbage or into your belly after you’re already full. 9. Put a napkin over your plate continued on page ??

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to signal being done. Having a physical barrier between you and your food will help you stop the ‘picking’ at your meal once you’re done eating. 10. What about dessert? I’m not going to give advice on which desserts are healthier. I believe that if you really want something, you should have what you really want and eat just enough to satisfy your desire. Before looking at the menu, check in with yourself to see how you’re actually feeling, and how you want to feel when you leave the restaurant. Are you pleasantly full? How will you feel after dessert? Do you want dessert out of habit? How will you

feel if you go home without having dessert? If you choose to look at the menu, order something that is worth the calories. Enjoy slowly and mindfully. If you eat with awareness, you can reach feeling ‘satisfied’ in 3 wonderful bites. With some planning and awareness, dining out can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. Make informed choices, listen to your body, and enjoy your meal! Tanja Shaw is a healthy-eating enthusiast, Rotarian, passionate entrepreneur, mom, runner, and owner of Ascend Fitness Inc. Tanja and her team of fitness coaches inspire and educate Chilliwack residents to make positive and power changes in their lives through physical fitness and sound nutrition. Ascend Fitness: www.ascendfitnesscoaching.com.

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and certain types of cancer. • Dried lentils: Dried lentils make great additions to salads, soups and stews and pack a nutritious punch despite their relatively small serving size. A single serving of dried lentils is 1/4 cup, and that serving includes 10 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber. • Brown rice: A single 1/4 cup serving of brown rice has roughly 20 less calories than a similar serving of traditional white rice, and brown rice is also a much greater source of dietary fiber (1.8 grams) than white rice (0.4 grams). Brown rice also is rich in selenium, which can reduce a person’s risk of devel-

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Seven Days A list of A&E events in Chilliwack for April 30 to May 6

THURSDAY Carolyn Mark and Clay George perform at 7 p.m. at the Tractorgrease Cafe at 48710 Chilliwack Lake Rd. Tickets $20 and available at the Tractorgrease Cafe or call 604-858-3814 to purchase. www.tractorgrease.com.

FRIDAY The Chilliwack Players Guild present The Fox on the Fairway at the Cultural Centre. Show times: April 30, May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25/adults and $20/seniors and students, and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

SATURDAY Monster X Tour is coming to Prospera Centre for two monster truck shows today, both beginning with an hour-long Pit Party (noon and 6 p.m.) before the main shows (1:30 and 7:30 p.m.). Tickets $25-$55 (plus fees) and available at www.prosperacentre.com, 604-702-0062, or the Prospera Centre Box Office. Tickets will go up in price on day of show. www.monsterxtour.com

We are so PROUD of you!

Do you have a son, daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew graduating this year? Then show us your pride! The Chilliwack Progress invites families and friends of this year’s graduating class to send a congratulatory message on May 27, 2015! A perfect keepsake for a special time in your grad’s life.

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Vancouver band, Petunia & the Vipers, will be returning to Harrison Memorial Hall with their swingin’ country blues rockabilly tunes at 8 p.m. Tickets $22, and available at www.harrisonfestival.com, or by phone at 604-796-3664. The Yarrow Volunteer Society will be hosting vintage fashion show and strawberry social, Basic Black, The Little Black Dress, Before And Beyond, at Yarrow Community Centre (4670 Community St.) from 1 to 3 p.m. The collection is by Karin Edberg-Lee and the event features all genuine period pieces dating back to the 1880s, modelled by local women. Tickets $15, and available at Inspired Art or Yarrow Co-Op (both on Yarrow Central Road), or at Amethyst Books on Young Road.

SUNDAY Chilliwack Festival Chorus presents Peace Like a River at 2:30 p.m. at the Cultural Centre. Tickets $20/adults, $10/seniors and students (kids under 12 are free), and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

MONDAY The Hope Artists at Work fine arts exhibition and sale is on display at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.) now to May 27.

TUESDAY The Sí:tel Coast Salish Baskets exhibition is on display in the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum until December. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Admission $3/general and $2/seniors and students.

WEDNESDAY The Chilliwack International Film Series runs every Wednesday from April 8 to May 13 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas at 7 p.m. Tickets $6. Tonight’s movie is Sunshine on Leith. UK, English, 100 min., rates PG, comedy, drama, musical.

Coming Up Chilliwack’s Art of Wine Festival, featuring wines from 30 award-winning wineries, is at the Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. on May 9. The event also features hors d’oeuvres, two live entertainment stages, an interactive wine tasting contest, an art gallery exhibit, and raffle auction. Tickets $40 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. 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.

GRANT APPLICATIONS INVITED The Chilliwack Foundation was established in 1985 to distribute bequests and gifts to benefit the community. The Foundation considers new applications for grants to community organizations twice per year in the Spring and Fall. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR GRANTS TO FUND SPECIFIC CAPITAL PROJECTS (SUCH AS BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS OR EQUIPMENT).

THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION IS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Recent recipients of grants from the Foundation include the following community organizations: • Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (for Chilliwack Hospital Expansion project) • 147 Airwolf Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets • BC Dairy Historical Society • Central Elementary Community School • Chilliwack 4H Dog Club • Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society • Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society • Chilliwack School of Performing Arts • Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society • Meadow Rose Society • Scouts Canada, 1st Fairfield Group • Applicants must apply through a federally registered charity in order to be eligible for consideration and must use the most recent version of the Chilliwack Foundation’s grant application form. • All applicants must deliver 10 collated and stapled copies of the grant application form and supporting materials to the address below. • Grants for operating expenses cannot be entertained. • Successful applications normally will demonstrate lasting value and benefit to the CHILLIWACK community. Grant application forms can be obtained from:

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Date Book The public is invited to Anne Frank Open House, a community open house on May 1 commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust. There will be studentled tours of the Anne Frank exhibit from Amsterdam, testimony by a Holocaust childsurvivor, choral performing arts in Hebrew and English and social justice-themed art work. Takes place at Timothy Christian School (50420 Castleman Rd.). Doors open at 6 p.m., and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. There will be a meat draw fundraiser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation at Friendly Mike’s Pub (8247 Young Rd.) on May 1 at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Date Book is a free community service provided by The Chilliwack Progress to local community and non-profit organizations. If you would like to be part of Date Book, please email your listing to: events@theprogress. com. You can also add your event to our online calendar at www. theprogress.com/calendar.

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Desharnais joins champs Desharnais, a Quebec kid, played The Chilliwack Chiefs will be down one space-hogging defenceman next 54 regular season games for the season as Vincent Desharnais moves Chiefs, scoring once and adding four assists. on to the NCAA collegiate ranks. He upped the offence in the playThe Zdeno Chara-sized D-man has accepted a scholarship to Providence offs with a goal and seven helpers in 12 games, and was named College, joining the defendChilliwack’s top defenceman. ing division one champions. Desharnais is rated by the Desharnais’ new team took National Hockey League’s the NCAA’s Frozen Four title Central Scouting Bureau and earlier this month with a 4-3 could be picked in June’s win over the Boston Terriers. NHL entry draft. The Friars play their home He is the ninth member of games in Rhode Island. the 2014-15 Chiefs commitThey compete in the Hockey ting to an NCAA school. East conference — a 12 team Vincent Players leaving this year group that includes Boston, Boston College, Notre Dame, DESHARNAIS are Tipper Higgins (Army), Craig Puffer (Vermont), Jake New Hampshire, Vermont, Hand (Lake Superior State), Northeastern, Connecticut, Maine, Merrimack, Massachusetts Eric Roberts (Alaska-Anchorage), Luke McColgan (Alaska-Anchorage), and Massachusetts-Lowell. Providence doesn’t dip into the Scott Davidson (Quinnipiac) and David Jacobson (Arizona State). BCHL well often. Young blueliner Dennis Cholowski Their championship roster included just two BCHL grads, Brandon will give Chilliwack one more season Tanev (Surrey) and Josh Monk (West before moving on to St. Cloud in 2016-17. Kelowna).

Quebec kid commitment

The Chilliwack Chiefs moved quickly to replace Desharnais with another tree-like blueliner. The team announced Tuesday morning that 19 year old Connor McCarthy has committed to the team for next season.

Another Quebec kid, McCarthy hails from LaSalle. He spent last season with the Dawson College Blues of the QCHL, scoring four goals and adding 18 assists in 34 games. He already has an NCAA commitment in his pocket, and will join the Denver Pioneers in 2016-17. “At six-foot-seven and 220 pounds, not only will he bring a physical element to our defence but he also possesses a great skill set for a big guy,” said Chiefs head coach and general manager Jason

Tatarnic. “He’s very mobile with good offensive instincts. With the departure of Vincent, we feel we have added a much needed piece to our defence.” “I’m really excited to be a part of the Chiefs, and can’t wait for this upcoming season,” McCarthy added. “I’ve heard great things about the city of Chilliwack and Chiefs fans.” Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are now available. Visit chilliwackchiefs.net or call the Chiefs office at 604-3924433 for more details.

Registration is open for Chilliwack FC’s fall recreational soccer league. Players can sign up online at chilliwackfc.com, by phone at 604-792-0090 or in person at CFC’s Townsend Park office.

Chilliwack’s Liam Gilchrist-Blackwood (right), who is visually impaired, passes the puck to Matt Morrow of Courage Canada Hockey for the Blind at Twin Rinks on Monday. Courage Canada was in Chilliwack giving 16 Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Langley kids a chance to learn how to ice skate and play hockey. Blind hockey uses a larger puck which is 5.5 inches in diameter, is made of metal, has ten ball bearings in it so it makes noise, and is slower. Though the puck is larger than a standard hockey puck, it does have the same proportions. For more about Courage Canada and blind hockey, go to couragecanada.ca. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Drew stars in synchro swimming Chilliwack’s Kayla Drew helped the BC Aquasonics run the board at the Lower Mainland Regional Synchronized Swimming Championships, held April 17-19 at Watermania in Richmond. Aquasonic teams won first place in the 10-and-under, 11-12 and 13-15 age groups. Drew’s 10-and-under provincial stream team took gold with their Monsters Inc. routine. Drew swam alongside team-

mates Nysa Agarwal, Annise Alkema, and Simone Liu, all from Surrey. The team was coached by Vanessa Baxter. Individually, Drew, Annie Wang (Coquitlam), Mikayla Papillo (Coquitlam), Erin Nichols (Surrey) and Caitlyn Nichols all earned first place finishes. “These are the up and coming synchronized swimmers in BC, and they are already champi-

ons,” said BC Aquasonics head coach Susan Kemper, “Building champions is what we do with the Aquasonics, and some of these girls are getting their first taste of that. We are proud of their success.” This event was the first major competition of the season for these teams. They head next to the Jean Peters Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships in Kamloops May 23 and 24.

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Chilliwack’s Mitchell Thiessen tied for ninth at a Canadian Junior Golf Association tournament in Pitt Meadows. Thiessen teed off April 18-19 at the Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club. Competing in the 15-19 year old boys division, Thiessen carded a solid 74 in the opening round, including birdies on the sixth and 11th holes. Thiessen struggled in round two. Six bogies and four double bogies left him with an 85. His two-day total (159) was 15 shots off the torrid pace set by the tourney winner, Vancouver’s Perry Xin. The next local CJGA event takes place May 2-3 at Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf and Country Club. See cjga.com/

Push for paddlers The Harrison paddle sports club is looking for new paddlers for two teams, the Optimist Eagles youths and Crusader adults. The club will host an open house May 3, gathering at Randall Park on Harrison Lake (east side of the main boat launch). The time is 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will have access to dragon boats, kayaks, a six-man outrigger canoe and stand-up board. The club will be taking names for a new Thursday night ‘Learn to Paddle’ group that president Manfred Preuss is looking to start. “It’s for people who are interested in paddle sports, but are unsure about joining a team,” he explained. “This will be more casual and less stressful, teaching them the basics from start to finish.” The club’s youth team is open to boys and girls ages 10-18. The Crusaders are a performance oriented team. See harrisonpaddlesportsclub.com for more.

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17 assists and only 39 penalty minutes. “Hoggan has reached double digits in goals in eight of his nine full AHL seasons while surpassing 60 minutes in penalties just twice,” says the league’s press release. “The 37-yearold native of Hope, B.C., is renowned for his work ethic, competitiveness and preparation, as well as for the culture he has helped to develop and the leadership he has provided in the Griffins’ locker room, mentoring more than a dozen players who have since graduated to the Detroit Red Wings.” Coach of the Griffins, Jeff Blashill said, “Jeff has done a great job creating a championship culture in our locker room. As captain,

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At 37 years of age, former Hope Minor Hockey player Jeff Hoggan is the oldest skater in the American Hockey League. When you’re lucky and healthy enough to stay in the game for that length of time, people around the league have taken pretty good stock of your contribution to the game. Hoggan seems to have made a positive impression, as a majority of players, coaches and media have nominated him as the recipient of this year’s Fred T. Hunt award, for being the ‘AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey.’ The award was started in 1978, honouring Hunt, who was an AHL player and manager, working mainly with the AHL Buffalo Bisons and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Past recipients included the current Anaheim Ducks coach, Bruce Boudreau (1988) and long-time NHL players Randy Cunneyworth (2000) and Mike Keane (2007), who spent some of their careers in the AHL. “It’s great to see the other guys on the award,” Hoggan told the Hope Standard. “Just to be associated with them is pretty cool. “Mark Cullen, my room-mate for my first two years of pro is on there. Jordan Sigalet, a fellow BC boy and teammate in Providence, Rhode Island — and Nathan Dempsey, a teammate on the Boston Bruins.” Hoggan has NHL experience on his résumé as well, with 107 games for the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Phoenix Coyotes… where he was coached by some guy named Wayne Gretzky. He is in his third year as captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins, the farm team of the Detroit Red Wings. Hoggan skated in all 76 league games for the Griffins this season, recording 14 goals and

‘for what?’” Hoggan’s parents, Ann and Gerry still live in the family home in Hope. Ann said, “We were very pleased to see that Jeff was recognized for his hard work. He works well with others and has always been a very determined individual. “Jeff will be pleased that he is still recognized in his home town. That’s why he brought the Calder Cup back here a few years ago. Hope is where it began.” The Griffins just finished the regular season, taking the MidWest title and placing second in their conference. This puts them up against the seventhplace Toronto Marlies in the first round, which started last weekend. AHL president, Dave Andrews, will present the Fred T. Hall award to Hoggan before the start of next Wednesday’s home game, said Randy Cleves, senior director of public relations for the Griffins. Awards are fine — but Hoggan also gets a charge out of seeing old Hope friends and former minor hockey teammates. “Darwin Ortis travelled from B.C. with his son Ryan on a father-son trip for our last home game, which I thought was even cooler,” said Hoggan. A third Calder Cup would be pretty cool, too.

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We want to thank the BC Ambulance Paramedics, the nurse’s in Emergency, and on 5th, 3rd and 4th floors at Chilliwack General Hospital, Dr’s Brodie, Kroeze and Uhlman and all the nursing staff at the Abbotsford Cancer Clinic, Chilliwack Pharmasave, Mickey and Jody at Dr. Basson’s office, the Red Cross, Cascade Hospice, Home Health Palliative Care nurses and a huge thank you to the Chilliwack Hospice Society for all the love they showed us with healing touch massage and counselling, you were our angels. Thank you to family and friends, you are all so wonderfully supportive and were always there when we needed you. In lieu of flowers, Linda and Alan would appreciate donations in memory of Alan, to be directed to The Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P5. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack. www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344

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With great sadness the family of Alan Thomas Carey announce Alan passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 22, 2015, with wife Linda by his side at Cascade Hospice. Alan is survived by his wife Linda, daughter, Leanne, son in law, Matt, Leanne’s sons, Caden and Mitchell, his mother, Joan and siblings, Corrine and Al, Neil and Lynn, Sandra and Dave, Gayle and Marvin and many nieces and nephews, extended family and the Mackay family. Alan was born January 27, 1956 to Ray and Joan Carey. He is predeceased by his first wife and Leanne’s mother, Debbie as well as his father, Ray.

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May 3, 1927 - April 19, 2015 Sadly, our father passed away in the Chilliwack Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 19th, 2015. Dad was predeceased by two brothers Melvin and Marius and his first wife Alice Heinesen. He is survived by his own three children: Brian, Lynn and Gary (Renate), and his wife Louisa (Lou) and her children, June and Gary, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Darrell. Dad was born in Benson, Saskatchewan on May 3, 1927. Dad was the second of four boys born to Manny and Katherine Marklinger. Dad joined the Navy in 1945 and spent 20 years in the service, retiring in 1965 as an electronic technician in Victoria with the rank of CPO, First Class. He then joined Lenkurt Electric (now TELUS) in Burnaby, retiring in 1982. Dad enjoyed music, dancing, traveling, numerous sports (hockey and football…especially if family was involved) He was an avid golfer, curler, and enjoyed hosting at the Marklinger Hotels. By his request, there will be no formal service after cremation, and the family will be celebrating his life at a later date. God Bless You, Dad ~ we will never forget you! Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

Norma Henrietta Ostberg was born in Fosston, Sask, on January 27, 1932. She was carried “home” by our Lord on April 21, 2015. Her passing was peaceful and she was ready. Norma came from a large family. She was the 15th of 18 and even though there was a shortage of space to move in a small farm home, there was always a lot of love. Mom spoke of how Grandma always made sure they went to Church and Grandpa tended the farm. The family was also very musical, Mom played a variety of instruments by ear. She and her brother Hjalmer were the last two living siblings until now and he currently resides in Nipawin, Sask. She is predeceased by her husband of many years Vince, (2006) and is survived and missed by their five children Deborah (Rob), Lorne (Donna), Kim (Ellen), Brent (Chiharu) and Shelley (James). She also had 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren with two more on the way. Norma as a member of Chilliwack Baptist Church for approximately 35 years. She thoroughly loved all her years of service there. Her funeral will be held at the Church, 46336 First Ave, Chilliwack on May 4th, 2015 at 1:00pm. The family will hold a person viewing at 12noon with the service following at 1:00pm and a tea downstairs at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chilliwack Baptist Church Missions.

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Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am 6800 Pioneer Avenue

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HELP WANTED

FRAMER REQUIRED full time for local construction company. Experience in carpentry, framing and forming. Excellent work ethic, reliable transportation, good at following direction. Call or text Will (604)798-9055 with details.

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HomeCare Nurse Supervisor required. Please email applications to healthdirector@nakazdlihealth.ca. fax 250 996 2262 attn: Aileen. Fort St. James B.C. For full details of this job visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com healthcare.

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS

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43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday An application form must be filled out at Rainbow Greenhouses.

Valley Toyota –Scion requires a permanent, full time Parts person. Candidates must have a strong automotive background, be skilled with computers and have positive attitude. We offer a newer facility with a great team atmosphere. Must have a clean valid BC driver’s license.

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S Research business concept study templates S Research business model development tools S Research characteristics of a business model S Develop market research tools to support business model development S Develop business models for In-SHUCK-ch businesses S Prepare business financial projections from research S Maintain open and reliable communication through various forms of media S Pass a criminal Record Check S Must have a valid class 5 Drivers License EXPERIENCE: The incumbent shall be adept in using Microsoft office, possess superior verbal and written communication skills.

SALARY: Dependant upon exp. DEADLINE: May 15, 2015 or until position is filled. START DATE: June 1, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 13 wks Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email:

Email in confidence to: Curtis Edwards, Fixed Operations Manager at cedwards@valleytoyota.ca. OR APPLY IN PERSON er place to a nic buy

JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation Deroche Administration Ofﬁce

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: Have some post secondary education and will be continuing their education in the fall. Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

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Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation Deroche Administration Ofﬁce JOB ENVIRONMENT / DUTIES: Working under the supervision of the Cultural Coordinator, the incumbent will be expected to: S Assist with the preparation, set up/take down for In-SHUCK-ch Days 2015 S Attend event Aug. 22-23, 2015 S Assist with seeking donations & sponsorship for event S Assist with preparation of final reports regarding In-SHUCK-ch Days S Contribute to the monthly Ucwalmicw newsletter through articles S May also assist in the day-today office duties S Beneficial to have a valid Class 5 Drivers License. EXPERIENCE: The incumbent shall be adept in using Microsoft office, shall possess superior verbal & written communication skills. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: This individual will have some post secondary education and will be continuing their education in the fall. Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. SALARY: Dependant on exp. DEADLINE May 15/15 or until filled START DATE: June 1, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 13 wks Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email: sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

8750 Young Road • 604-792-1167

Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job posting can be viewed on our website under ‘Come Work With Us / Employment’: www.comserv.bc.ca. No phone calls please. Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, May 8, 2015 45938 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 ph: 604.792.4267 fax: 604.792.6575

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED! Boundaries

SHARE • GROW • BELONG

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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 Plan. 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.

Permanent full-time positions (12 hour shifts 6 pm - 6 am): • Utility Worker (entry level position) • Production Operators

904-02 Broadway, Chilliwack Central

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904-16 Butchart, Cornwall, Hurndall, McCaffrey, Pearson

904-26 Craven, Darlene, Hazel, Rolinde, Walters

Temporary Seasonal positions (end of June – August): • Forklift Drivers • General Labour

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To apply for any of the above positions either drop off your resume to:

or email your resume to:

jobs@paciﬁccoastfruit.com

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical & building maint. an asset. Please Fax Resume to: 604-854-1385 or apply in person at BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way ABBOTSFORD

www.bcclassiﬁed.com LOOKING FOR Campground Operators/Hosts for Cascade Peninsula campground on Harrison Lake. Must provide onsite accommodations, and have vehicle suitable for gravel roads. Compensation based on fees collected. Contact Ian at 604-799-3597

OFFICE ASSISTANT JOB LOCATION: In-SHUCK-ch Nation office in Deroche JOB DESCRIPTION: Working under the supervision of the Office Manager, the student will assist with newsletter mail outs, photocopying, filing, data entry, as well as contributing to our monthly newsletter and assist in day-to-day office duties. JOB OBJECTIVES: Employ a First Nation Secondary student who will be returning to school in the fall. Introduce a youth to the office environment. Provide us with an opportunity to mentor a youth (not just limited to employment). We intend to use this opportunity to work with the student on: communication, both written and oral, office writing skills, and organization of meetings. We feel strongly that improving the above noted skills will assist to prepare the student for future entry in the labor force, as well as to return to school.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

MEDICAL/DENTAL

DENTAL COORDINATOR/ RECEPTIONIST

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Are you an experienced Dental Treatment Coordinator? Abbotsford Dental Practice is looking for a team player who is friendly, hardworking and detail oriented to join our team.

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

BCCLASSIFIED.COM Ads Work! Place your ad in our BC BEST BUY 3 Regions with 1,103,315 circulation.

Please send resume to: abbotsforddentalad @gmail.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

GPRC, Fairview Campus requires Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors to commence August 15, 2015. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information!

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Jones the Handyman. All home repairs, pressure washing, senior discount, licensed. (604)819-0161

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WAREHOUSE

PRODUCTION WORKER with 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate required - Beaver Plastics Ltd. Starting rate is $18.48/hr increasing to $20.04/hr after probation. Rotating 8 hour shift schedule M-F. Drop off your resume in person at #215 6333 Unsworth Rd., Chilliwack, BC.

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HELP WANTED

HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LET US know what you need done. We do cleaning, organizing, de-cluttering, downsizing. Di 604-8078259

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

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HELP WANTED

START DATE: July 6, 2015. POSITION DURATION: 8 weeks Please forward your resume with an attached cover letter.

www.arrow.ca

Sheryl Rankel, Ofﬁce Mgr Phone: 604-820-6873 Fax: 604-820-6847 - Email:

HIRING DRIVERS

Copper Mountain Ore haul Seeking qualified drivers for immediate openings in Chilliwack, BC for our Copper Mountain Ore haul We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • Driving References We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com Scan QR Code to Donate! www.comserv.bc.ca

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Email: terryc@oconnorcollision.com 4/15W_CN29

A Division of O’Connor Motors Ltd.

www.oconnorgroup.com EVERYTHING WE DO IS DRIVEN BY YOU.

LABOURERS

Wishing you many more! 04/15W_OC29

604-792-3170

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Mom/Oma

44840 Yale West, Chilliwack

LABOURERS

Happy 70th Birthday

This position is full time, straight time position. Contact Collision manager at:

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45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

DEADLINE June 15/15 or until filled

for RV’s, Heavy Equipment and Motor Vehicles. We are a progressive, forward thinking company.

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ROSEDALE

604-702-5558

HOSPITALITY F/T DAYTIME HOTEL MAINTENANCE

Your community, your CLASSIFIEDS

COLLISION TECHNICIAN

960-04 McGrath, Muirhead, Munro, Novin, Sache

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

34352 Industrial Way Abbotsford

We are looking to employ a

PROMONTORY 923-06 Alpine, Braeside, Dellview, Grove

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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SARDIS 921-14 Alder, Britton, Gordon, Manuel, Sheffield, Vedder, Webb

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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

For full description visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca Email Resume to: triple8jobs@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

Permanent, full-time required for Triple Eight Transport in Abbotsford, BC. Must have a thorough knowledge of the North American over the road trucking market, Advanced negotiation skills, Knowledge of sales techniques including but not limited to, sales cycles, prospecting, soft closing & relationship management, Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) & exp. with dispatch management programs. The ideal candidate should have 2+years of experience in the 3rd Party Logistics industry or 2 + years experience as a dispatcher for an over the road trucking company. Compensation will be based on experience.

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902-24 Bell, Crosby, McDonald, Teton

PERSONAL SERVICES

SALARY: Dependant on exp.

Chilliwack Newcomer Connections Coordinator

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

HELP WANTED

ICE CREAM VENDORS - CA$H Paid Daily! $400 - $700/wkly. 18+ please apply. Call: 604.800.1706

TOYOTA

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

SALES AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

sheryl.rankel@inshuckch.com

We have the following job position available:

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EVENT ASSISTANT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHER

Working under the supervision of the Economic Development Officer, the incumbent will be expected to:

All applications must be accompanied by a resume including references (references will be checked) and dropped off in person only at:

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JOB ENVIRONMENT / DUTIES:

Temporary positions for the 2015 growing season, starting September. 30-50 hrs per week • $10.50 per hour starting wage. Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping. Experience an asset!

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With love from your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

551

636

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS

MORTGAGES

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851

TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

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

Chilliwack - Downtown

CHILLIWACK

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE

2 Bdrm Apt - Avail May 1.

Fri, May 1st, 4pm-8pm & Sat, May 2nd, 8:30am-1pm

$800 incl heat & parking. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.

Carman United Church 7258 Vedder Road Furniture, Household, Books, Games, and Much More!

300

Free Multi Housing Program On-site Manager who will need good references. No pets please.

HOT DOGS WILL BE SOLD TOO

LANDSCAPING

46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788.

Promontory

LANDSCAPE AWAY. Residential and Commercial. Book early! Call (604)845-1467

Apple Creek Centre Rock Farms 46360 Valleyview Rd May 2; 8am - 3pm

RENTALS 706

PETS

dan knoke

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

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MOVING & STORAGE

in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

CHIHUAHUAS, 7 weeks, 2 brown 1 black, $600 each. Call (604)7690088

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring. POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

JEWELS, FURS

560

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

REAL ESTATE

CHEST Freezer, 7 cu ft., like new condition $70. Call (604) 795-1119 or (604) 824-9160.

WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. 604-997-6078

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

UNDER $100

futon, $75; weedwacker, $50; antique rocking chair, $50, 5x7 rug, $15; (604)858-8375 NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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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HOUSES FOR SALE

LOOKING for PEACE & QUIET? 1702 sq. ft. new home in Princeton $40,000 below asmnt. 2 car garage, basement & loft. $349,900. 250769-6614

PRESSURE WASHING

SARDIS, 3 bdrm & den (could be used as 4th bdrm) 2 living rooms, 2 patios, 2 full baths, fenced backyard. N/S, small pet considered. $1400/m + util & DD, refs req’d, avail May 15. 604-703-5296 lv msg SARDIS, 5726 Kestral Dr. Whole house, newer home (2007). 4 Bdrm 4 bath, 1 office. $1950/mo. 1 Cat / 1 sm dog allowed. Avail now. Call: 1-(604)294-9443 leave msg.

750

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Avail now. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337 CHILLIWACK clean bright spacious 1 bdrm +den with wood burning f/p, all fresh paint,new tiles in bathroom, own driveway & entrance, laundry hook-ups.On quiet residential street NP/NS. Ref’s req’d. $800 incl utils. Call aft 6pm: 1-604-940-0419. SARDIS, 1 bdrm, private entry & patio, a/c, elec f/p, W/D, walk-in closet, util incl., N/S, N/P, ref’s req’d, $775/m. avail June 1 Call (604)858-9077 SPACIOUS ground level 2 Bdrm available in central Chwk, covered patio, all appliances incl w/d. No pets. Refs rqrd. 1-778-207-3000

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Please Call Mary

1.877.409.9874

757

TOWNHOUSES

WANTED TO RENT

Retired gentleman would like to rent a place in country for motorhome, would like to rent partial farm yard. Call (604)793-0210 pick a part

9430 Nowell St. Hurry only one suite remains! ....$620/m. Freshly painted. Ready to move-in. Adult oriented. Incl. hot water heating & window coverings, 2 appl. N/p. Suites w/balcony, laundry on 1st flr, elevator w/wheelchair ramp, covered parking. 604-824-0264

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974

TRANSPORTATION

sardis holdings. april terrace

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)

(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms

Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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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AUTO SERVICES

1994 Ford 1 ton 4x4, V8, 5spd, 4 dr, steel deck, new tires, brakes, runs well. $2800. (604)996-0427

West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

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CARS - DOMESTIC

MARINE 912

BOATS

Cool-looking 10’ Zodiac c/w oars, foot pump & wheels, $500 firm; 2 HP Evinrude outboard motor, $300. Call (604)792-0579

2001 Pontiac Grand AM GT, blk, loaded, leather, s/roof, well-main $3200, great grad gift. 604858-0234

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MOTORCYCLES

1991 Yamaha Virago, 26,000ks, asking $3000. Plus misc HD parts & rain gear etc. (604)796-0608 aft 6

APARTMENT/CONDO

838

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

SUITES, LOWER

GARRISON CROSSING townhouse, 3 bdrm, 3 levels, 2 full baths/1 half bath, rec room opens to patio, open concept kitchen & living area with 9’ ceilings, rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, walk to amenities. $1400/m +util & DD. N/s, n/p. Avail July 1st. harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com for appt. to view.

1 bedroom

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

APPLIANCES

Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $700/m util incl. (604)824-1301

MISC. FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Air conditioners, portable Forest Air, $100; window model, Danby, $100. (604)847-7363

MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Includes Heat & Hot Water. Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.

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.

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.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

PETS

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

APARTMENT/CONDO

Cedar Apartments

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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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.

household items, fishing gear, toys, tools

ROSEDALE Safe quiet park. Large clean 2-bdrm mobile. Good Frwy access. W/d hookup. No dogs. Cat ok. Suit retired/couple persons. $750 + utils. Avail. June 1 or sooner. (604)795-3398

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

New Luxury Apartments!

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.

VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE

9155 Edward St., Chilliwack OCCUPA JUNE 1, 2NC Y 015

For info call Doug 604-997-7223 or Bill 604-991-1777

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HOMES FOR RENT

To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910

well maintained 8’ 1995 travelmate camper, North/south qu bed, linen & handging closet in bathrm, cupboards have double shelves, 4 burner stove, 2 way fridge, elec h/up, asking $4750. (604)795-7101

.wwwone4yacht.com 604-669-2248

Call today and get noticed! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

Aﬃliated with Elim Village in Surrey: A Unique Christian Retirement Village

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Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

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1989 Toyota Class C motorhome, low miles, great cond. $9750. Call (604)795-3940

45+ Abbotsford 55+ Abby, Langley, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960

Ideal Chilliwack location. Walk to Leisure Centre, Hospital and Shopping. Parkade parking. Corner suites have quartz counter bars. Each suite has 4 stainless steel appliances in kitchen, front load washer/dryer. No pets.

1 bdrm................. $750 - $795/m 1 bdrm + den...... $850 - $895/m 2 bdrms................ $1150 - $1200/m

teps away from shops, restaurants, boutiques and the Cheam Leisure Centre this 55 plus adult building features new studio, one and two bedroom suites. Six brand new appliances greet each new tenant. Rents start at $650 per month and include one underground parking stall.

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368) HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

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Rolf and Trish Soth of 1060 Iverson Road, Lindell Beach, BC, V2R 4X5 intend on making an application pursuant to section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve part of the property which is legally described as legal subdivision 14, section 6, township 22, New Westminster Land district except plan LMP12674 PIP:002-383-861 located at approximately 755 Iverson Rd. Any persons wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to Fraser Valley Regional District Planning Department, 45950 Cheam Ave., Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1N6 by Friday, May 22, 2015 4-15W SRT29

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