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Chilliwack moves to ban outdoor smoking All parks, trails and public places included Jennifer Feinberg The Progress
A Harvard trainer from the Langley Museum of Flight flies past a B-17 bomber awaiting on the tarmac during Sunday’s Chilliwack Flight Fest. The two Second World War-era planes were joined by dramatic aerial acrobatics, and a fly past of a Canada Forces CF-18 Hornet. The event drew record crowds. For more, see page 4. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS
Goats get home with help from friends The Progress Ria Rumph was reunited with her stolen goats on a steep hill far up Elk View Road. They were skinny from a lack of food, and scared when she found them Saturday night. The trio had been snatched in two separate thefts at Rumph’s farm at Lickman Road and South
Sumas. Two had been stolen about three weeks ago now, while the third was taken in the middle of the night, on Aug. 8. And there they were, together on the hill. The Progress had reported on the thefts last Wednesday, and soon after that, tips started coming in directly to Rumph beginning on Thursday. “I was milking and a couple
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came to my farm and said they knew where my goats were,” she said. They were in someone’s yard, but when the story was published the goats disappeared. By Saturday, there had been a few sightings up in the Ryder Lake area, so Rumph went to find them. “They told me exactly where they were,” she says, of witnesses who reported sightings on
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Facebook pages. “It was a long way up there, in the forest at the clearing all the way up Elk View.” She was thrilled to find the spot where they were. “All three were there,” Rumph said. “So they definitely had all been at the same place. I think when it was in the paper they Continued: GOATS/ p10
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Forget about having that cigarette break sitting on a park bench or at an outdoor event. Chilliwack is taking the next step toward becoming completely smokefree — both inside and out. They’ve just drafted a new bylaw to formally ban smoking in outdoor public spaces that packs a possible $500 fine. “Many municipalities have gone in this direction,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz, citing the no-smoking rules adopted in Vancouver, Victoria, White Rock and Whistler as examples. Council unanimously voted to have staff draft a bylaw to prohibit smoking in outdoor public spaces, and it was expected to come before council at the Tuesday council meeting. “The (outdoor smoking ban) could be somewhat hard to enforce and it’s always difficult to ask someone to butt out,” she said. “Education and self policing are the avenues we intend to pursue with this.” The push to go smoke-free outdoors in Chilliwack addresses fire safety concerns from the spike in smoking related wild fires and bark mulch fires, most of which are caused by carelessness of smokers. With a big spike in grass fires and bark mulch fires, city officials were asking people this summer not to smoke in parks, trails and other public spaces across Chilliwack. “This year the Fire Department has seen a 200 per cent increase in such fires,” according to the city staff report in the Aug. 18 council agenda package. By this time last year there were only 45 bark mulch or grass fires reported. But there have been a whopping 134 fires in the same timeframe this year.
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Parents add bus fees to back-to-school budgets Jessica Peters The Progress Some Chilliwack families’ backto-school budgets will include bus fees this year. The school board voted to bring back bus fees this April, with those fees starting in September. Families using the services will have to pay between $215 to $700 for the year, depending on their individual circumstances. Those fees should be paid as soon as possible, says the district, although there is no definite deadline. Parents are being asked to register their children online, so that final
adjustments can be made to the school bus routes. Once a child is a registered rider, he or she will be issued a personalized bus pass through their school. Bus services have been cancelled or had fees attached in several B.C. school districts over the last year, as districts struggle to balance their budgets. Abbotsford has introduced bus fees, while Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows cut services entirely, beginning in 2016. This is not the first time the Chilliwack board has decided to recoup bus costs with a user fee. Bus fees were in place as recently
as 2012, when they were scrapped by the board. The fees only cover a small portion of the total cost of transportation. The district receives $2.3 million in provincial funding for student transportation costs, but spends about $2.7 million annually getting kids to and from school. Collecting annual ridership fees is expected to fill the $400,000 gap in the budget. At the time of voting, the board also expected that some parents would chose to not use the services, which would result in fewer buses to operate. Gerry Slykhuis, secretary-trea-
surer for the School District 33, said that they are hearing mixed reviews from parents regarding the fees, now that the time has come to collect payments. He said they’ve heard “only a few complaints so far, plus a few that are understanding of the need to do this.” Bus service is not a blanket service available to all students. Several schools have a catchment area that is within the district’s “walk limit,” which is 3 km for K to Grade 6 students and 4 km for higher grades. FG Leary, Little Mountain, Strathcona, Central, Bernard, Tyson and Watson ele-
Food bank shortage reaches extreme levels Sam Bates The Progress Many shelves at the Chilliwack Community Food Bank are bare. “It’s never been this low before,” says Don Armstrong, food bank manager at the Chilliwack Salvation Army. There’s been a huge increase in the hunger need in Chilliwack in recent months. Last month, the food bank provided 3,342 free meals to people in need. This is a significant increase from July 2014, when 2,327 people were served. Thursday’s stock-count didn’t take long. The food bank shelves are completely out of some of the most crucial items. They are asking for donations of chunky soup, pork and beans, and canned meats – all of which are completely gone. These items provide essential protein, and are great because they can easily be distributed and eaten right on the street, if necessary. “We’re struggling right now, big time,” Armstrong stresses. Tinned lunches, like spaghetti or ravioli have also all been consumed. Even the instant noodles, which are normally in abundance due to their low cost, are all out. One reason for the spike in demand is that the school food programs, which feed kids in low-income families, do not continue during the summer. “When the families don’t get fed in the summer, they come
mentary all fall within that limit, as d o AD Rundle, Chilliwack and Vedder middle. Vanessa Campbell-Reid’s children attend FG Leary. She says she would love to send them on the school bus, both for the experience, and to help de-congest the school’s very small parking lot. “(It’s) very frustrating because there is very limited parking and it causes havoc every day,” she says. “Not to mention the safety of the kids and pollution with all those vehicles.” Other families are only partially served by the bus system, Continued: BUS/ p6
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Though weekend donations to the Chilliwack food bank have helped since Friday’s online story, manager Don Armstrong says that their stock is still lower than ever.
to us,” Armstrong explains. “We look after them, but when there’s not enough food on the shelves, we have to buy everything,” which is very pricey. The food bank won’t send people away hungry, but it becomes very expensive if they need to foot the bill for all of the food. If they were to pay to fill the food hampers, which ideally will feed a family for a week, it would cost them $22,418.75 for just one month. “Anyone that can help us
out, we could use it,” says Armstrong. Items like fresh fruits and vegetables are always a bonus, and are often made into jams or soups to feed as many people as possible. But “every little thing helps us right now,” Armstrong says. “An expensive item that we don’t often get is coffee,” Armstrong points out. If it’s on a two-for-one sale at Save On Foods, it would be a muchappreciated donation. Drop off food or financial
donations at the Salvation Army Care and Share Centre at 45746 Yale Road, or in the drop-off bins at your nearest grocery store. Even The Progress lobby has a food donation bin. Food Banks Canada is gearing up for #HungerWeek next month, September 21-25. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about the 4 million Canadians living with food insecurity. Visit hungerawarenessweek.ca to learn more.
A street improvement plan for Spadina Avenue, between Corbould and Ashwell Road, will feature bike lanes and street trees when the work goes ahead in 2017. City council was gung-ho on the idea in general, but sent the plan back to staff earlier this summer to see if bike paths could be incorporated into the design. Turns out they can. “I think we’ve come up with a plan that works,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. “Staff managed to adjust things within the right of way to accommodate bike lanes.” The $2.8 million project is listed in the city’s 10-year capital plan to spruce up that end of Spadina. The idea is have it mirror the beautiful look of Spadina to the east, where pink plum trees bloom every spring from atop the grassy median. The goal of the project is primarily to redo the parking lot, with the idea to add street trees, and green space in a centre island separating the two lanes of traffic. Developers have been champing at the bit to see redevelopment get going in that part of town. There have been older houses razed along that stretch recently and rezoning attempts are underway. “This is going to be a major hub for Chilliwack,” said Gaetz, noting the proximity to the Cultural Centre, Prospera Centre, Leisure Centre and Evergreen Hall, as well as the hospital. Adding bike lanes only makes sense, she says, given the city’s encouragement to leave the vehicle at home whenever possible and to Continued: SPADINA/ p4
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In case you missed it, last weekend’s Chilliwack Airshow was awesome. “I honestly believe that it was one of the best shows we’ve ever had,” said Garry Atkins, manager at the Chilliwack Airport and a director with the Chilliwack Airshow Committee. “The saturation of people was more than we’d ever expected,” Atkins continued. The weather worked out for the airshow on both days. On Saturday, the skies cleared mid-day, providing enough time for the performers to do some practice runs before the show. On Sunday, the weather broke around noon, and the program began an hour later. Planes that arrived early were asked if they’d be willing to do a ‘teaser act’ during the day on Saturday. Even the B-17 bomber provided some pre-show fly-arounds, which evidently were helpful in drawing a large crowd the following day. Amazingly, this year’s show brought in “the highest amount of donations at that gate,” that Atkins can recall. Saturday’s twilight show included an “outstanding pyro performance by Team Rocket”, said Atkins. However,
A B-17 Flying Fortress soars past spectators at the Chilliwack Airshow on Sunday. The free event drew thousands of flight fans. ROD STEENSLAND PHOTO
Super Dave was unable to perform pyrotechnics due to mechanical issues that arose in Comox. The P-51 Mustang made it to the show this year and put on a great performance. Even just sitting static on the pavement, the “war bird” was a beautiful sight. Those who were able to score a ‘sponsor ride’ in the P-51 had a “tremendous grin from ear-to-ear when they climbed out,” said Atkins. The crowd had a huge
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News ‘We Got Your Back’ needs help to fill backpacks for Chilliwack students The Progress It’s back to school season. Have you picked up your school supplies yet? For many people in Chilliwack, it’s not just another errand to run – it’s a financial burden. The ‘We Got Your Back’ program, created in partnership with Murray Honda and Staples Chilliwack, provides K-12 students, whose families are having trouble making ends meet, with a year’s worth of school supplies. “Without the proper instruments, how can students be expected to keep up with the curriculum?� asks Darren Bosch, dealer principal at Murray Honda in Chilliwack. “It’s so easy for us to come together and help alleviate the problem,� Bosch explains. “Kids are more successful in school when they don’t have to worry about not having the supplies that the other kids have,� says Shelley Howe, manager at Staples Chilliwack. Chilliwack teachers and school administrators identified that the need for school supplies was very high. The program coordinators immediately set out on a mission to ensure that no Chilliwack student child went to school without proper supplies. We Got Your Back is in its second year, after a great response from last year’s donations to help more than 1,000 local kids. Murray Honda has also previously donated winter boots and winter coats to students during
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because their children are courtesy riders or because they live in a less populated, rural area. Angela MacKinnonWestrop lives along Chilliwack Lake Road, and her four children travel into Vedder as courtesy riders. Their morning bus ride is 40 minutes long, coming in just under the 45 minute maximum riding time the district has in place. But the ride home would be one hour and twenty minutes, including two separate trips up Promontory. For that reason, they are not allowed to ride home. Her family’s extenuating circumstances are just one example of how the district is being flexible with parents. Because service is only available one way, they only will have to pay half of the fees. Concessions will also be made for families who have paid the annual fees, and then move to an area where it’s not needed. In that case, Slykhuis says, a rebate would be issued. And for families who find themselves needing bus service much later in the year, fees will be prorated. Fees also will not be charged to families that can demonstrate a financial hardship. A single eligible rider fee is $215, and families with two or more eligible riders are capped at $430. Courtesy riders will now pay $350, to a family cap of $700. As one commenter on social media pointed out, that’s a rate of .61 cents per ride, for eligible riders. For courtesy riders, it breaks down to just under a dollar. For more information on eligibility criteria, fees, and to see what school catchment you live in, visit the school district website and click on bus registration.
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Underestimating asbestos Hard to believe that asbestos was once viewed with hope and promise – a “miracle mineral” that Canadians were proud to mine and produce. Today, we have a better understanding of its risks. Over the past decade 581 deaths in B.C. have been linked to asbestos, says WorkSafeBC, earning it the distinction of being the province’s No. 1 workplace killer. Last year alone there were 77 deaths, prompting the agency to focus on this threat and make businesses and homeowners better aware of the risks and the need for caution. But it appears more work needs to be done. Last week demolition was halted at a worksite on Yale Road after WorkSafe BC learned the company had failed to properly inspect the building for hazardous material prior to demolition. (Asbestos threat halts Shannon Court demo, Chilliwack Progress, Aug. 14) Sadly, that’s not unusual. Out of 210 inspections conducted by WorkSafe BC last year, 43 per cent of the hazardous material surveys were poorly done and failed to identify asbestos that was later shown to be present. Not only does this put workers at risk, it potentially spreads contaminants to other places, like landfills.
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The consequences can be fatal, although not immediate. Inhalation of airborne asbestos can lead to disease and death years after exposure. Part of the problem is ignorance. Some, particularly homeowners, are not aware of how common asbestos was in home construction prior to the mid-‘80s. But g reed is also a factor. Having a qualified team assess a building before demolition can be costly. And the proper removal and disposal of asbestos, if found, can also add to the cost. However, as the statistics show, failing to adequately protect workers carries a far greater price. Demolition companies are required by WorkSafe BC to ensure buildings are asbestos free before demolition. Several communities in the Lower Mainland also demand proof before a demolition permit is issued. Chilliwack is not one of them. Perhaps it should be. As the redevelopment of older areas of the city continue, the potential for asbestos exposure grows. City council has an obligation to ensure that as this transformation occurs, robust safeguards and transparent accountability is in place. ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress
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With more time, will more voters care? VICTORIA – Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentar y on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend.
Conser vative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. H a r p e r , Tr udeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one Tom is to be focused FLETCHER on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to
either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far.
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Motorcyclists told to ‘put a muffler on it’ I would like the thank the “powers that be” for paving Young Road. The road noise has been reduced considerably. Now, if we could only get some folks to “put a muffler on it!” Don’t give me the excuse of safety, motor bike guy. Where in the world are emergency vehicles with sirens pointed behind them? Please be considerate, especially during the wee hours. If not, I’m all for hefty noise pollution tickets. The ball is in your court now: Nice, or thoughtless of others. K. Desjardine
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Capitalism carries a cost Re: to letter of Aug. 5 on the Greek Crisis In his thoughtful letter of August 5th, Dave Harrison focuses primarily on Greek cultural values as the root cause of their economic woes. Perhaps as for me, one of Mr. Harrison’s favourite movies is Zorba the Greek (1964). After watching this delightful movie one might be led to believe that the typical Greek is the carefree free-spirited character brilliantly portrayed by Anthony Quinn. Moreover, the vicious corporate media fear mongering, spin and propaganda about “lazy working class Greeks” has contributed to many people’s negative perceptions. But there is far more to Greece’s problems than cultural norms. Debt to GDP can be very misleading, especially considering the convoluted nature of GDP and relevant factors not included in its calculation of economic health. The situation in Greece is far more complex and insidious. Much of the national debt in Greece, as in other countries, is the result of corporations
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social democracy (e.g., Lenin, Zapata, Castro, Allende, Mosaddegh, Chavez, Mandela, Lula and so on). What’s discovered in short order is that they are confronted by a stark dilemma. Do they dare challenge or attempt to tinker with the hegemonic capitalist world order and its entrenched mechanisms or do they throw in the towel and try to “play the capitalist game”? As history has compellingly taught, if the revolutionary regime dares disturb the ideology, institutions and mechanisms of corporate capitalism the country is very quickly “punished” by market disruptions, economic chaos or direct intervention inciting a civil war, orchestrating a military coup or military invasion. We need to be reminded that capitalism is not synonymous with democracy and never has been. In fact capitalism has flourished as well or better under fascism and other totalitarian systems as it has under our so-called liberal democracies.
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Action needed to compost food waste I agree with the letter to the editor from Jerry Riches (Food waste composting needed). I’m also a new resident here in Chilliwack and I was very surprised to find that there is no food waste pickup in the townhouse development that I live in. I moved here from North Vancouver where all residents are asked to recycle kitchen waste. I phoned the City and was told that it would be at least two more years before a program could be put into action. Just think of the thousands of pounds of kitchen scraps that will be dumped into landfills needlessly before a plan is put into operation. As Mr. Riches says “Come on, you guys. Think of something.” Ed Duplissie
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Musical theatre is her passion Lighting, sound, costumes, set-building and directing. Those are just some of the creative credits Lisa Braun brings to her role as the new artistic director for Chilliwack School of Performing Arts. Braun has a rich and varied experience in the theatrical arts. Her love of singing evolved over the years with years of private vocal training and a voice that took her to Disneyland to perform with Disney’s Magic Music Days ensemble and to the Kootenays with the distinguished Vivaldi Chamber Choir. While her children were small, she kept one foot in the world of theatre by working alongside her husband, assisting in set and props construction and design for the Sardis Secondary theatre department.
Eventually that involvement led her to CSOPA. In her 10 years with CSOPA, she spent four years on the board of directors, three years behind the scenes building Props and learning the ropes for set design alongside mentor Kate Whyte for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, A Year with Frog and Toad, and Seussical the Musical. Stage Management credits include, Annie, Velveteen Rabbit, Shrek the Musical and The Addams Family. Most recent acting credits include Wife, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Secondar y Characters), Stepmother, Into the Woods (Secondary Characters) and Set Design, Oklahoma (Secondar y Characters).
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While musical theatre is her passion, after graduation she worked in management for dif ferent companies, including owning her own franchise. She also spent some time working in early childhood education as a nanny and Lisa Braun in daycare settings. These experiences provided an education in managerial and administrative training, and child development. A believer in lifelong learning, Braun has taken vari-
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For local kids with a burning desire to rock out, here’s your chance. Yukon rock band Speed Control is offering Rawk Camp at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with classes including ‘Rawk Starts Here’, ‘Rawk on Stage’ and ‘Rawk Smarter, Rawk Harder.’ They’ll learn some cool rock licks and even some classic moves like the guitar slide across the stage. The week starts with a free meet and greet with the band on Sunday, Aug. 23 in the Centre’s Odlum Brown Studios. It’s a challenging set of classes but it will also be a ton of fun, promises Graeme Peters, guitarist and vocalist for Speed Control. Rawk Camp is geared for would-be solo rockers in the ‘Wack as well as existing bands ready to break out. The week will conclude with Chilliwack Rawks, an explosive final showcase headlined by Speed Control with participants also taking the stage. “The best part about Rawk Camp is that it’s so fun and awesome because whether the kids have experience or not, they’re going to be playing music by the end of the first day,” says Peters. It’s a week-long Rawk Camp is slated to run Aug. 24-28. They customize the lessons based on skill levels with everything from one-on-one work, to pointers and feedback for existing bands. See more at chilliwackculturalcentre.com or 604-392-SHOW(7469) to get the kids registered.
Bluegrass gospel services on Sunday The high lonesome sound will be heard in a local church. A bluegrass gospel service featuring the music of The Popkum Pickers is set for Sunday, Aug. 23 at Rosedale United Church. The service starts at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and desserts to follow.
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AUGUST 21 Produce Gone Wild Produce Gone Wild, managed by Vanni De Bartolo, provides fresh, local fruits, dairy and vegetables in a contemporary new location.
You may have noticed that the north side has gotten a little fresher in the past few months, thanks to Produce Gone Wild at 45735 Alexander Avenue. The new produce store has the same ownership as Hofstedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Barn in Sardis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a family
business,â&#x20AC;? said Vanni De Bartolo, Manager at Produce Gone Wild. De Bartoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncle, Richard Procee, owns Hofstedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The store opened its doors on April 24, with their fun-and-yum-filled grand opening on May 30. Produce Gone Wild came to be when Fraser Valley Meats, which had recently bought the Mad Butcher in Abbotsford, approached Procee to see if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be interested in opening a produce store next to a new Mad Butcher location in Chilliwack. Being part of new endeavours was nothing new to De Bartolo. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been taking on challenging ventures in the sports industry for 15 years, including announcing for the Vancouver Whitecaps. When Procee offered him the management position, the timing was right for De Bartolo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunity to grow something successful was really appealing to me.â&#x20AC;? The location made a lot of sense for De Bartolo and Procee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The customer base from Hofstedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had always mentioned â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be nice if you guys had a location north of the freeway,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; because a lot of them lived over here,â&#x20AC;? explained De Bartolo. Now that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here, Produce Gone Wild is starting to become a well-known store in the community.
The experience that new customers get when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the store makes them want to come back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks good, it smells good, the product is all fresh, most of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affordable,â&#x20AC;? De Bartolo explained. The fresh produce comes from all around the province. Peppers and tomatoes from Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Green Hothouses; plums, watermelons, apples and nectarines from the Okanagan; and a whole lot more from Freshpoint in Vancouver. Aside from the fruits and veggies that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect to see, they also carry local dairy products, Triple Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juices, fresh herbs, and seasonal exotic fruits. Right now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dragon fruit. The trendy store concept was designed by Laurel Kellington. The product displays are built from wooden pallets - treated, food-safe, A-grade pallets, that is. The rustic theme is carried out through painted cedar planks on the walls and product tags that hang from twine. The high ceilings are accented by a painted quote that fills the height of the eastern wall, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.â&#x20AC;? - J.R.R. Tolkien. Stop by Produce Gone Wild and get a little merrier anytime Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check them out on Facebook to see their newest products and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wild Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deals. Sam Bates
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David Leger: The power to dream David Leger’s most recent dream began in 1998 with a drive into Vancouver. The self proclaimed entrepreneur grew up in Chilliwack and loved both the city and its landscape. On this particular day though, Mt. Cheam was covered by a brown, thick haze and while the pollution both saddened and disgusted him, it gave him the impetuous to create a possible solution to that serious problem. David comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. “In my family, you were either a prison guard or an entrepreneur. My paternal grandparents started and owned Orchard Park Pay n’ Save Gas and my parents were partners in the business and then eventually took over. My maternal grandfather was Joe Skillen of Joe Skillen Tree Services and my mom owns Julie Anne’s Art & Framing,” he explained. He enjoyed his childhood but he also learned the value and meaning of hard work at a very young age. “My dad was an awesome dad. He worked really hard and he set a good example but Grandpa Skillen and I had a special bond. There’s no doubt about that. I ended up tree topping with him for 5 years and when I was younger, I worked at the gas station; I picked berries, mowed lawns, and delivered The Progress. I started my first company when I was 16, writing radio jingles. Four years later, I started my second company which was Fold-A-Tools and in 2000, I started PowerDisc Development Corporation.” David’s quest in launching PowerDisc was to make fuel cells commercially competitive with fossil fuel engines, so that one of the largest single sources of pollution and green house gases could be eliminated and replaced with power generation that emits only water. There were many skeptics and with good reason, perhaps. After all, David didn’t have an engineering degree, he had never run a high-tech business, he had never raised millions of dollars and he
had never built a fuel cell. To know David, is to know that he never gives up. “Failure is something that you say the day that you fail,” he said determinedly. After all, since he was a young boy, he loved to Ana build all MACEDO sorts of contraptions and this was no different. He got interested in fuel cells, began his thorough research, developed a vision and a goal, did a lot of planning, laid out a solid business model and aligned himself with the right people who helped him bring the idea to fruition. “ The story started to write itself,” he smiled. The company was incorporated in 2000 and five years later, David began feeling quite sure that he had made a profound discovery. By 2010, he knew that
he had something solid. “Based on a design breakthrough that was advanced by our team with help from the NRC (National Research Council of Canada), the PowerDisc fuel cell delivers a significant performance improvement; one that makes our business case competitive with combustion engines at today’s fuel prices and manufacturing costs,” he enthused. As co-inventor of the technology, he has been named in 10 patent applications and holds three issued patents. “My brain is wired to think positively. I don’t do things to prove others wrong but to prove that I am right,” he chuckled lightly. Last year, as President and CEO of PowerDisc, David received a prestigious sustainability award – Canada’s Clean16 – in recognition of his contributions to the research and development of innovative proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technologies that provide significant eco-
nomic and environmental advantages. Established and managed by Delta Management Group and Canada’s Clean50 organization, the Clean16 is bestowed on leaders in 16 distinctive categories and is part of the annual Clean50 awards which recognize 50 individuals who are catalysts for driving sustainable development in Canada. David was presented with the award in Toronto, where he joined about 110 past and present Clean50 Honourees to discuss and address common sustainability challenges. The on-going, hard work continues and it is David’s hope that in five years, he will see the company listed on the NASDAQ big board and that PowerDisc will be a multi-billion dollar company. David credits his wife, Kathy, with part of his success. “Behind every great man is an even greater woman. It’s not easy being married to an entrepreneur,” he smiled.
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Golden Helmet greatness Chilliwack’s atom Blue Giants dominated Langley’s Golden Helmet preseason tourney last weekend, finishing first in their division. A stingy defence allowed four opponents to score just one touchdown, led by team MVP Braeden Macdonald. He had help from Tye Wein, David Rogers and Vincent Branauer. Lucas Feaver and James LeBlanc split the quarterbacking duties, working behind an offensive line anchored by Tyler Bergin and Evan Butler. Running backs D.J. Stephens and Joshua Caverly pounded the opposition with
a devastating combo of speed and power. Chilliwack’s atom Red Giants competed in the same tourney, finishing third in their division with a 2-1-1 record. The locals got their wins against the Langley Broncos (12-6) and Mission Niners (24-0). Zachery Hinse scored a touchdown when he returned a fumble 40 yards. Other standouts were Corbin Villanueva, Jayden Porter, Kaleb Matheson, Brayden Wodtke, Graeden McInally, Cameron Head and Brayden Fraser.
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Sisters clash Monday morning as Carmen Folka (in black) and Nicole Folka (in red) converge on the ball. The girls participated in the Vancouver Whitecaps Summer Soccer Camp, which continues through Friday at Townsend Park. ERIC WELSH/ PROGRESS
Chilliwack’s Jerome Cavanaugh had the top low-net score and the fifth lowest low-gross score at last weekend’s Beach Grove Amateur golf tournament. Cavanaugh fired rounds of 70 and 72 to finish at even par, carding eight birdies over 36 holes at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawassen. He was three strokes off the overall lead, held by Brad le Page. Another Chilliwackian, Cody Stewart, tied for eighth at three over par. Connor O’Dell tied for 18th at nine over and Mathew Lamb tied for 34th at 17 over. Find the leaderboard online at golfleaguegenius.com/ pages/76317
Westshore Rebels rough up winless Huskers After three losses to BC Football Conference powerhouses, a weekend trip to Victoria was supposed to provide respite for the Valley
Huskers. Facing a theoretically beatable Westshore Rebels squad Saturday afternoon, the Huskers looked to crack the win column for the first time in 2015. Instead, they fell to 0-4 with a 45-14 loss at Langford’s Westhills Stadium. The Husker offence couldn’t move the ball and the defence couldn’t halt the Westshore
march. The Rebels amassed an astounding 643 yards of total offence, slicing and dicing the Chilliwack D with an unstoppable air attack. Victoria’s star ting quarterback, Ashton MacKinnon, torched the Huskers for 427 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 29 of 38 attempts. Two Rebel wideouts, Tayln Davies and
Hunter Lake, went over the 100 yard mark in receiving. Lake caught nine balls for 183 yards and a major. Davies had nine for 130. Joe Barkhouse only caught three passes, but found the endzone twice. In true dual-threat style, MacKinnon also led the Rebels in rushing, scrambling 10
times for 86 yards. The numbers are bad, but Huskers head coach Adam Smith said they don’t tell the full story. “The defence was great in the first half, where it was just 7-0 with two minutes to go,” he said. “They scored late to go up 14, and the D just ran out of gas from being on the field too much.” The Husker offence
tallied just 62 yards in the first half and didn’t move the ball with any authority until late in the third quarter. By then, the Rebels had pulled away. Chilliwack quarterback Noah Falconer was hurried and harassed by a Victoria pass rush that sifted through his offensive line. The rookie completed 11 of 24 passes for 179 yards with a TD
toss to Jesse Deering. Deering led all Husker receivers with 77 yards on three catches. The Huskers got a 100 yard rushing day from newcomer Jackson Ryan, who had the other Chilliwack major. The Huskers stay on the road this weekend, traveling to Kelowna to face the Okanagan Sun. See bcjuniorfootball. ca for more.
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Reigning Canadian Football League MVP Solomon Elimimian and fellow all-star Adam Bighill are coming to Chilliwack this weekend. The star linebackers for the BC Lions will be at Sports & Stuff in the Chilliwack Mall Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. They’ll be accompanied by Alexandria, a member of the Felion dance team. Fans will be able to
get autographs and put their name in for some big prizes, including a trip to Calgary to see the Lions play the Stampeders. Other items up for grabs include an autographed jersey, a night at The Coast Hotel, breakfast at Preston’s and two tickets to a Chilliwack Chiefs game. Elimimian comes to town a little hobbled after tearing his Achilles tendon during a game last weekend
against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Elimimian set a new single-season mark for tackles last year and, alongside Bighill, forms the heart of the Lions D. Bighill is in his fifth CFL season after graduating from Central Washington University. He and Elimimian were members of BC’s 2011 Grey Cup champions.
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Triathlon triumph Three Chilliwackians started and finished last weekend’s Abbotsford Triathlon, with Ileana Graham setting the pace. Graham competed in the womens’ 40-44 division. She was the sixth fastest woman in the entire field (34), clocking in at 01:25:36.0. Gina Balzer and Lisa De Vries were next across the line, finishing about 21 minutes behind Graham with identical times of 01:46:40.0. The triathlon included three Kids of Steel divisions. Cadence De Coene, Jenna Graham, Luke Graham and Caelan Street finished 6-7-8-9 in the youngest group (8-11 year olds). Caleb Graham placed 11th out of 14 in the 12-15 year old group.
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Cultus Lake Volunteer Fire Department is actively looking for new recruits for the 2015/2016 season. If you have a desire to give back to your community, be a part of a great team and enjoy personal growth then we want you. Applicants must be physically fit, willing to learn and poses a strong work ethic. Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record checks will be required. Applications can be found at www.cultuslake.bc.ca or in person at the Cultus Lake Park office Monday to Friday from 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm at 4165 Columbia Valley Highway. Preference will be given to Cultus Lake Park residents. Application deadline is August 28th, 2015 at 4:30pm.
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MARINE ENGINEERING AND DECK OFFICERS required for civilian positions with the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Government of Canada website jobs.gc.ca. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications. Engineer Reference # DND15J-009781000048, Selection Process # 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394701, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfppsc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=820743. Deck Officer Reference# DND15J013566-000006, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394258, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfppsc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=817589&toggleLanguage=en.PossibilitĂŠs dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;emploi MĂŠcaniciens de marine et officiers de pont requis pour des postes civils Ă la flotte auxiliaire des Forces canadiennes du ministère de la DĂŠfense nationale Ă Victoria et Ă Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Postuler en ligne seulement par le site emplois.gc.ca du gouvernement du Canada. Les candidats doivent possĂŠder toutes les qualifications essentielles. MĂŠcanicien..: no de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND15J-009781-000048, no de processus de sĂŠlection 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394701, lien https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfppsc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=820743&toggleLanguage=fr. Officier de pont..: no de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND15J-013566000006, no de processus de sĂŠlection 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394258, lien https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfppsc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=817589&toggleLanguage=fr MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
The applicant must also have a working knowledge of standard & metric measurement systems. Basic computer skills & hand tool use are essential to this position. Mechanical / technical knowledge is an asset. P/T position, approx. 30 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours per week in the near future. Fluent English is mandatory. Must have own transportation to work.
Forming & Framing Crews Morningstar Homes Ltd. has immediate & long term opportunities available, for qualified single family foundation forming and framing crews in Maple Ridge, Port Moody and Burke Mountain, Coquitlam.
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Required for a 15 bed Mental Health Facility. Requires: Seven plus years of experience as an RN/RPN and good English Communication Skills.
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This includes general warehouse duties such as order picking, packing and receiving shipments. The successful candidate must be able to identify & assess the condition of greenhouse construction materials (once trained).
Wage starts at $14.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on exp. Fax resume: 604-852-4090 or e-mail resume: leah@ prinsgreenhouses.com
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April 22,1923 August 11, 2015 Frank passed peacefully after a long illness. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, of 65 years, his daughter Annabelle, and his son Ernest. Survived by Children; Ethel Baron, Isabel (Bruce) Jardine, Linda (Peter) Tagmann, Brenda Vervoort, Shirley Burton, Wayne Burton and by 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. He also has 4 surviving sisters. An avid gardener, inventive builder, and craftsman. Born in Swan River, Manitoba, and farming in the Big Woody area, the family moved west, eventually settling in Chilliwack where they made their home for the last quarter century. Always ready with a joke, full of smiles and laughs, and always ready for lunch out. He was a war veteran and his duty will always be remembered. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society (BC or Canada). Funeral services will be held on August 27th at 11:00 am at Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC.
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1932 - 2015 Betty Schultz passed away at Chilliwack General Hospital on Aug. 13th. Many thanks to the staff for the care they gave her. Betty is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ralph, sons Brian (Gene) of N. Bay, Ontario, Barry and Bruce of Chilliwack, Bradley (Laura) of Victoria, BC and sister Sylvia Quinn of Denver, Colorado, grandchildren Stephen, Sandra, Tim, Carly, Cassandra, Gabrielle and great grandson Braxton. Betty loved life and the many friends made over the years. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca.
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Helping people encounter wholeness in Christ
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SSunday nd Service: Sr i 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM NOW OFFERING: Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care.
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Morning Worship at 10:30 am Rev. Heather Anderson
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CELEBRATION SERVICE - 10:30 am Sanctuary & Video Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church
Chilliwack Campus Sunday, 9:30 & 11 am 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd.
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Leave resume at: Jolly Miller Liquor Store, Vedder Rd. Sardis Mature front-end supervisor, servers and server trainees required for full and part-time positions at downtown restaurant, Chilliwack. Please call 604-316-7775, ask for Joseph
Restaurant Supervisor
George A Shaw dba Tim Hortons is accepting applications for an experienced Restaurant Supervisor. The successful candidate will be a leader with the ability to drive operational results in a fast paced environment; focused on hospitality and speed of service in a friendly manner. Interested candidates must have Fast Food Supervisor experience and be able to lead a team of 10 or more employees. Applicants should also possess strong interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to organize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on positions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefits package and full training. Apply with resume to: gks_tfw@hotmail.com or apply in person: unit 600 - 8236 Eagle Landing Prkwy or 8422 Young Rd, Chilliwack
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GKS Enterprises dba Tim Horton’s, is accepting applications for an experienced Restaurant Supervisor. The successful candidate will be a leader with the ability to drive operational results in a fast paced environment; focused on hospitality and speed of service in a friendly manner. Interested candidates must have Fast Food Supervisor experience and be able to lead a team of 10 or more employees. Applicants should also possess strong interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to organize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on positions that offer competitive wages, attractive benefits package and full training. Apply with resume to: gks_tfw@hotmail.com or apply in person: unit 27 - 6014 Vedder Rd. unit B - 43971 Industrial Way or 52855 Yale Rd East.
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COLLIE DOODLE (Collie X Poodle) pups, born June 12, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low to seasonal shed, should be med. size about 50lbs 23-24 in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, 2 cute and fuzzy black males available, home raised with kids. $950 Mission, 604-820-4827 PUREBRED Black & Tan Coonhound. 2-years-old male. UKC Granite Champions in bloodlines. Purchased from Arkansas. Vet reference required. Home visit also. He, “Cash”, needs to be on secure acreage, within a well loved environment. History with hounds a must. $1000 adoption fee. Serious inquires only. Call Chris at 604-7018837
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Chilliwack HUGE GARAGE SALE
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garden swing, glass corner desk, antique vanity desk, Grayco stroller, vases, lots of glassware.
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Downsizing Sale Saturday, Aug 22nd, 8am-2pm 6836 Wiltshire Street Furniture, household goods & more
All proceeds to charity
Sheltie pups, P/B CKC reg., vet check, 1st shots, sable male, tri female, approved homes, after sept 5. $1000. Call (250)644-3284
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready Sept. 1st. 1st Shots & dewormed. $600. ea. Call 604-857-0396 lv msg
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A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
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SADDLES: One Western saddle: 15” seat, $525 OBO. Two English all purpose saddles: 14” from cantle to gullet. Suit child or small rider $150/each. Mission, 604-820-4827
REAL ESTATE
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WTD to buy ind/comm/res/farm or portion. Best reas deal. Confidential. rrw1@telus.net 604-997-6078
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
CHILLIWACK Mary St. 1 Bdrm $700, 2 bdrm $800. Heat incl. Spac, reno’d, avail now. No dogs, Criminal check. Lve msg 604-792-7917.
Repairer’s Lien Act
BILL SMADELLO
Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.
Bole Apartments New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $94,900. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $72,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net
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The following will be sold to satisfy funds owing to Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd, $907.20 plus storage and all costs incurred by this action.
Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
Certified crime-free multi housing.
1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
2007 Chevrolet Uplander VIN: 1GNDU231X7D105905 Sale Date after August 25, 2015
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
CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm apt avail sept 1st. Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. $600/mo incl heat/h.water. 604-378-8608.
Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. www.mertingm.com 1-604-795-9104
Repairer’s Lien Act
Chilliwack. 2 bdrm Aug 1, $700/m mo, laundry hook-ups in unit. Call 604-703-9076
SAMANTHA KAJI
Chilliwack. 45 +. Bachelor $520/m. and 1 bdrm, $580/m. Heat hot water incl., close to shops and hospital. Avail now.(604)703-9076
The following will be sold to satisfy funds owing to Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd, $601.91 plus storage and all costs incurred by this action.
Chilliwack - Downtown
2000 Chevrolet Malibu VIN: 1G1NE52J6Y6223364 Sale Date after August 25, 2015
2 Bdrm Apt - Avail immed $800 incl heat & parking. Coin laundry avail. Near public transit, shopping & many amenities.
Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. www.mertingm.com 1-604-795-9104
Free Multi Housing Program On-site Manager who will need good references. No pets please.
46124 Princess Ave. Please call Darren at 604-835-1788.
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We Got Your Back
sardis holdings. april terrace
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Chilliwack. 3 bdrm duplex with 2 pc ensuite, good area. Sundeck, $940/m incl util. Ref’s required. Call Neil, 795-0808
On line the timall e!
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HOMES FOR RENT
The Scrapper
Chilliwack, 2 bdrm house, 5 appl., fenced yard, close to elementary school, quiet area. $1350/m. + util, avail sept 1. (604)792-1432
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Lost & Found ads in the classifieds are F R E E ! call 604-702-5552
SUITES, LOWER
Rosedale, 2 bdrm bsmnt suite, pwr, water, heat incld. No laundry, N/S, possible small pet. $800/mth + $400dd. 604-794-5815
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TRUCKS & VANS
Sardis. New 1 bdrm bsmt ste, 3 appl, W/D included. n/s, small pet ok. Avail Sept. 1. $1200/m incl. util. (604)705-1022
Chilliwack & Area’s Hottest Listings... www.ChilliwackRealEstateReview.com
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AUTO SERVICES
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
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2008 GMC CANYON 4 dr, 4 cyl. automatic, matching canopy. New brakes, Exc running. (604)309-4001
CARS - DOMESTIC
We Got Your Back’ is a local business driven initiative to help raise money to put towards school supplies for kids in our community that may not receive any otherwise.
2008 Pontiac G5, 4 cyl, 5 speed, runs and looks excellent. $3800 obo. Call or text (604)989-8667
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2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $1,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.
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1997 Aerostar, 209258k, air, new tires, seats 7, new starter/battery, $1000 obo. (604)846-8340
1997 OLDS AURORA Fully loaded, sunroof, leather, Well maintained. In excellent running condition! $3200. Call 604-858-0234.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the Fraser Valley Regional District from Chilliwack BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), South Coast Regions, for a Community Water System Reservoir for purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at Liumchen West Forest Service Road, L.S.5 Section 30 TP. 25 E.C.M. The Lands File for this application is file number 2411567. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, South Coast Region, MFLNRO, at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to September 19, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1980 ITASCA SUNFLYER 27’ Class A Motorhome
Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.isp for more information.
Gas motor, low mileage, 1 owner. Asking $6995. Call 604-792-9848
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Office in the South Coast Region.
2 WHEEL TOW DOLLEY, with wheel lock & tie down straps. $900 obo. (604) 769-3516 or 701-8312
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
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In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Cache 21 Mini-Storage Ltd.
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack Rentals
Geina Cutts Carla Alm Kayle Lamotte Dean Clark Jamie Dmytruk
HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division
Take note that furnishings and personal effects located at 45770 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, will, if not claimed by April 10, 2015, be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Cache 21 Mini Storage Ltd. 604-858-7867
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