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Reports of a gun bring police to downtown apartment Two people were taken into custody briefly Wednesday afternoon after reports that a man was holding a handgun outside a Hazel Street apartment. Chilliwack RCMP responded swiftly to the call, which came in around 12:45 p.m. Within minutes police had the area surrounded, with two suspects on the ground. According to RCMP, one weapon was confiscated – although it was later determined the gun was in fact a replica. The two individuals were later released. Chilliwack RCMP had recently issued a public appeal for information regarding three recent shootings. Shots were fired at three separate residences between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2, including one on Hazel Street. Police investigators said the shootings were linked and targeted certain individuals. Anyone with information on those three incidents is asked to contact Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Scam attempt prompts warning for Chilliwack seniors Jennifer Feinberg The Progress It is a new year but an old scam. There are fraudsters posing as Canada Revenue Agency reps over the phone, and a Chilliwack senior was targeted recently, said Coletta Holmes of the Chilliwack & District Seniors’ Resources Society. The local senior was contacted by someone claiming to be from the CRA, who told her there was a problem with her income tax return. The local Seniors’ Resources Society offers an income tax service run by volunteers, in conjunction with CRA, and that is how they found out about a Chilliwack resi-

dent being hit by a scammer. “We know the CRA doesn’t contact people that way,” Holmes said. “We tell them to hang up and call the CRA’s 1-800 number to check their account.” She said sometimes an elder will hear that the “taxman” is on the phone, and they’ll panic, and do whatever they say. They tried to call back the fake 1-613 number, and the way it was answered just sounded wrong, so they reported the attempted fraud to RCMP, who told them to report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Chilliwack MLA John Martin said given his background in criminology, he was invited to speak at a

fraud prevention session offered by the Seniors’ Resources Society in Chilliwack last year. “There are so many sophisticated layers of fraud out there, and many of them target seniors,” Martin said. The philosophy of the confidence game has remained the same in some ways, but the delivery method has changed. “A lot of this fraudulent activity has gone global,” said Martin. That has stymied the more traditional techniques of law enforcement agencies, and made it necessary to engage in cross-border investigations. With an aging population, and a lot of the wealth anchored in the

seniors’ demographic, it sometimes makes them a target for the criminal element, especially if they’re perceived to be less tech savvy than others. “The most important thing is to be mindful that they are being deliberately targeted, and even more so than in the past,” he said. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is. The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver reported last summer that the CRA phone scam is still circulating. “Typically the scam artist will offer a phony badge number and threaten the consumer if back payment for taxes owned aren’t paid

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‘Culture shift’ shaking things up at CGH Upcoming talk looks at why ‘Home is best’ The evening also offers a chance to learn how to access home health services. The event is sponsored by the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, and is just one part of a “culture shift” happening at Chilliwack General Hospital in regards to patient care. Hirst is an advocate of mobilizing patients as soon as possible, and the hospital’s newest mantra is to “ambulate unless not tolerated.” “What we did is asked for a culture shift,” Hirst explains, “to get everyone who can be moving, to be moving.” Family members visiting the hospital are expected to take part in the mobilization, with a focus on getting back home again. Anyone who has been in hospital lately will have noticed the new white boards in each room. The boards help open up communication, and set up the idea that going home is a top priority. They include spaces for information such as doctors’ and nurses’ names, daily goals and estimated

Jessica Peters The Progress Lying in a hospital bed may seem like ‘just what the doctor ordered’ — but in most cases it’s not an ideal healing place. Being home is often what’s best for a patient, says Dr. Ken Hirst, Medical Co-Director, Head of CGH Department of Family Practice. After receiving acute care in hospital, patients released to heal at home are surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, and can be close to family and friends. And when that comfort of home is coupled with home health care, the path to healing is made even better. Dr. Hirst will be speaking candidly about preventing hospital admissions with timely care at home in a talk scheduled for the evening of Thursday, Jan. 21. The public is invited to come out and listen to the presentation, Top 10 Reasons Home Is Best.

date of discharge. It gets the patients more involved with their health care, Dr. Hirst says. There have also been changes throughout the hospital that patients and visitors may not notice, but are making a difference all the same. “We’ve done a whole blend of things that have really helped with camaraderie,” Hirst says. A job well done is no longer unnoticed in the fast-paced work environment. It could result in a letter of appreciation, or even a gift card for a coffee shop. “It creates that positive work environment,” Hirst says, and from the feedback they’ve received so far, it seems to be working. One staff member came back recently from an extended time away for a fill-in shift and confirmed the change in culture, saying “there are positive things going on.” Hirst has felt the change as well. “I was quite a jaded person myself,” he admits. “But a lot of those issues have been worked on,

Dr. Ken Hirst (second right) works with fellow hospital staff and a patient at Chilliwack General Hospital. Behind him is one of the new white boards helping with communication. SUBMITTED PHOTO

or even solved.” This culture shift didn’t just happen overnight. It started with a decision to do things better, which led to Hirst creating a Site Council, consisting of Hospital Administration, Patient Care

Chilliwack couple named Outstanding Young Farmers A Chilliwack couple has become the first second-generation winners of the BC Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer program. Brian and Jewel Pauls, who operate a poultry and egg farm in Chilliwack, won the honour in Abbotsford on Jan. 13. Brian’s parents, Frank and Elma Pauls, earned the same award in 1990. Although Pauls claims to own “only one farm,” with 17,000 broilers and 55,000 caged white and free range brown layers, he also manages the family’s “multiple” egg, broiler and turkey farms in BC and Saskatchewan. The holdings include Canada’s first certified humane turkey farm. “We raise broilers, pullets, layers and turkeys and grow a multitude of crops which use a lot of chicken manure,” the Pauls says. The Pauls holdings may rival some of the mega-farms in the U.S., but their operational model is completely different. “We buy family farms and hire families to live on and manage them,” Pauls says, noting this gives opportunities to people who may not have the capital to own their own farm. It also helps spread the risk of a potentially-devastating avian influenza or other poultry disease outbreak. The value of that was demonstrated last year as they only had to depopu-

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Chilliwack’s Jewel and Brian Pauls (centre) were named B.C.’s Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year in Abbotsford on Wednesday. They’re joined by interim BCOYF chair Sara Harker and incoming BCOYF chair Troy Harker. SUBMITTED PHOTO

late one barn during the most recent AI outbreak. “Our birds were not infected,” Pauls stresses, “but our farm was within the restricted zone.” Pauls has had a life-long interest in farming. When he was still a toddler, his father welded a carseat onto the tractor so Brian could accompany him around the farm. Although

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derive at least two-thirds of their income from farming. Nominees are judged on conservation practices, production history, financial and management practices, and community contributions. Brian and Jewel Pauls will represent BC at the national OYF competition in Niagara Falls, ON, in November.

When tragedy strikes the heart of a community with a fatal crash, like the one on Ballam Road last Sunday, City of Chilliwack officials make a point of looking into the state of the road. That investigation is ongoing, confirmed Coun. Chuck Stam, using best practices and engineering by city staff. “That is standard practice, even for minor accidents,” said Stam. “This was a terrible, terrible accident, especially given the youth of the victims.” Two 18-year-olds were killed when the truck plunged into the river, after veering off Ballam Road, near Fairfield Island, on the northern tip of Chilliwack. There have been other incidents there, and the steep riverbanks nearby are known to be vehicle dumping zones for criminals. There are several Chilliwack roads that have deep bodies of water like agricultural ditches or even a churning river next to them — without any barriers to stop wayward traffic. This is the case for parts of Chadsey, Hope River or Prest Road, or even Camp River Road, Chilliwack Central or Prairie Central Roads. “It would be impossible to put barriers on every road on this list,” Stam said. Transportation officials are continually

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What birds tell us about the state of the world’s oceans That ‘blob’ that has been warming the eastern region of the North Pacific Ocean appears to be almost gone. But its influence has potentially left marine ecosystems somewhat battered and bruised in its wake. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), strong winds blowing south from Alaska to California (and which hit the B.C. south coast in mid-November) brought cold air and an upwelling of deep, cold water that weakened the blob’s warm patches. Temperatures dropped from some 3 degrees C above average to just 0.5 to 1.5 degrees C above average. For climatologists, the blob was the hot topic and it was linked to climate change, the California drought, our drought, the shifting distributions of marine species,

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foundation of a thriving fishery and food for murres as well as 40 other wildlife species. Scientists with the US Fish and Wildlife Service have opened an investigation into the murre deaths in Whittier. Alaska is home to about 2.8 million murres scattered over 230 nesting sites. But the loss of 8,000 birds in one place is unprecedented. Die-offs are a natural part of the life cycle but not to the extent discovered last week. A 2008 study found that the birds’ mortality rate increases with just the slightest increase in water temperature. Is the loss of the murres part of a bigger picture in which the world’s warming oceans are resulting in a profound re-jigging of ecosystems and an unlocking of the dependence between predator and prey?

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Rules of the road boring, but safe A note to teen drivers. I have driven for over 50 years in big cities in every kind of weather and on the world’s busiest highway for 30 years. I have had no tickets. No crashes. No accidents. No insurance claims. How did I manage that? Don’t go over the speed limit. Don’t follow closer than at least a two-second following distance. Don’t stop close to the vehicle ahead of you.

Don’t drink. Don’t drive if you are angry or upset. Don’t drive if you are tired and not alert. Don’t drive while high or using illegal drugs. Don’t have loud music blasting in the vehicle. Don’t use your cell phone in any possible way. Don’t take off on the green light until you check to see who is coming through the red light the other way.

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Do the math on property assessments If property assessments take a rise in property values, the mill rate from the previous year should be lowered or stay the same. This is not happening. What is happening is that when property assessments go up in value, municipal governments are raising the mill rate. That is wrong and taxpayers are paying

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A call for proportional representation While voters are confused about how the different electoral systems work, they have made it abundantly clear they want all parties fairly represented in our parliaments. Proportional representation (PR) is the only electoral system that addresses this issue, and that is why it is used in virtually all democratic societies in the so-called free world. Another very important reason to use a proportional system is that it encourages the development of more parties, opening the doors for more people to get involved with the political process. To make sure the majority of the MPs are elected in the geographic regions where they live, larger electoral districts will be created to include several federal ridings.

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Phalaenopsis, or butterfly orchids, offer exotic pink, white, and mauve blossoms that last for weeks. They need so little care and stand up so well that they make a good gift, says Brian Minter.

This is just the beginning of azalea season, and they are, without a doubt, one of my favourites. Growers have now perfected small plants that will produce huge blossoms that last very well. Just a couple of essential notes on their care: First, never purchase a plant unless the buds are beginning to open evenly. Early in the season, sometimes the smaller plants can be forced too quickly, allowing only a few buds to open while the others abort. Second, they are one plant you need to water, and I mean soak thoroughly every day. Azaleas will take high or low temperatures and light, and do they ever last well. Cyclamen have come a long way in terms of durability over the past few years, especially the miniature varieties. If you prefer pastel colours, you will love the colour range of the minis. From the softest pinks to the deepest rose reds, they are perhaps one of the most elegant of all potted plants. Even the full sized blossom series we have available today in 4” pots are far superior to the cyclamen we remember from just a few years ago. Water well, but let them become a touch dry before you water again. Be sure to keep water off the crown of the corm. They love to be misted occasionally too. Remember, the cooler you keep them, the richer their colours and the longer they last.

I’m truly amazed how orchids have caught on as houseplants. Phalaenopsis, or butterfly orchids, lead the way with exotic pink, white, and mauve blossoms that last for weeks. They need so little care and stand up so well that they make a super gift. Check out the prices too - with so many growers now producing for our local market, the prices have really come down to the point where for long lasting enjoyment, orchids are, by far, the best value. They also come in 4” pots, ideal for desks and windowsills. New on the scene are the beautiful easy and colourful anthuriums. Their heartshaped flowers, now available in white, red, pink and burgundy, seemingly last forever. I love the smaller 4” pots that are incredibly versatile. Flowers are great but colourful foliage is the new ‘in’ trend. Old varieties of more common plants have really been spiced up. The most innovative are the nephthytis. From green foliage plants that were a little boring, they have evolved into hot lime, red, burgundy and some with cool multi-coloured foliage. The old peperomia has new red edged varieties and fittonias now come with white and red netted leaves. All of these fun, easy care varieties will pop colour into your living spaces.

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Meeting the needs of kids Chilliwack Community Services (CCS) invites parents and caregivers to provide valuable input and ideas. They are asking for help in identifying programs and activities to best meet the growing needs of Chilliwack children between the ages of six and 12. Two open meetings will be held: Jan. 20 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Sardis Library (5819 Tyson Road), or Jan. 27 from 6:45 to 7:45 at the Chilliwack Library (45860 First Avenue). For parents and caregivers who cannot attend, they can complete a survey online until Jan. 28, 2016. The survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6VGF7F. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to Kate at healeyk@comserv.bc.ca or 604-798-3924 if you require childcare to ensure that enough staff will be present.

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Local cancer survivor knits warmth for others Sam Bates The Progress “You wouldn’t believe how much heat your hair keeps in,” Don Fulthorp explained, seated in his Chilliwack apartment. When Don visited the doctor one morning in 2010 for a check-up, he found himself on the operating table that same afternoon. Diagnosed with an aggressive intestinal cancer, surgeons urgently removed 14 inches of his upper intestine. Without that surgery, he wouldn’t have survived another two weeks. It’s tough to describe what chemotherapy is like to someone who’s never experienced it. But Don held his thumb and pointer finger a few millimetres apart and said, “I was that far away from kicking the bucket.” In effort to keep warm during treatment sessions, “I’d have as many as eight blankets on me at times,” he recalled. He had worn a $10 knit hat

Don Fulthorp estimated that he has produced and donated close to 1,000 caps to keep people warm when they need it most that his sister purchased from his treatment facility to cover his hair loss, but he witnessed many patients, often mere children, shivering with exposed, bald heads. For some, that’s their preference. For others, a knit cap is luxury they simply can’t afford. Don, who has been cancerfree for two years now, wants ever y person to have the option. “My grandma taught me to knit and crochet when I was young,” Don said. It actually began as an effort to keep his hands occupied while recovering from a serious bout of poison ivy, to prevent him from scratching. But as he learned to handmake everything from hats and scarves to slippers and vests,

it quickly became a favourite hobby. As an adult, Don continued to knit and crochet in his free time as he worked through various jobs across the province. He participated in knitting clubs wherever he lived, and joined the online knitting community Ravelr y.com to share advice and inspiration with fellow artisans. As a way to continue knitting despite the development of arthritis, Don purchased his first knitting machine and thought, “this oughta do.” It took four months of book reading and YouTube tutorial watching for Don to learn the ins and outs of the complex machine. Today, having experimented with the 11 knitting machines he now owns, he’s a

seasoned expert. If he operates two machines simultaneously, Don can produce five caps per day. That’s a major increase in output from the one cap he’d been able to make each week by hand. Utilizing the organized stacks of gifted and purchased yarn in every colour, Don estimated that he has produced and donated close to 1,000 caps to keep people warm when they need it most. He delivers bags of his knitted caps to cancer patients each month, and regularly donates more to inner-city school children and local outreach organizations. “It’s something that I can do on my own time,” he explained as he carefully added a line to a soft, white hat at his machine.

Once the flat panel is complete, he’ll link the ends, sew up the side, and gather the top, to be added to the growing donation pile. A cone of burgundy acrylic yarn sat on the open pattern book behind him, ready to be transformed into the next batch. His hats are machine washable, an appreciated convenience for those going through treatment. Furthermore, the thin yarn keeps you warm, but not uncomfortably so, and is sold at an obtainable pricepoint for him to freely create and donate such large quantities. Don knows all too well the hardships that cancer can have on the couples and families that it touches, having lost his wife Jean to the disease nine years prior to being diagnosed himself. “That’s why I make the hats,” he said modestly. “It’s just my way of giving back.”

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Hearing aids change the tune of life for Chilliwack senior For the longest while, musician William Beatty didn’t notice anything out of sync with his life. Up until he retired due to a heart condition, Beatty worked as a mechanic and made a living playing with his band in the Surrey area for ten years (he still plays weekends). Even with an ear for music, Beatty didn’t know that life wasn’t at full volume. When he learned that he would need hearing aids Miracle-Ear Foundation stepped in – a U.S.-based company that supports people with a limited income and no other resources for hearing aid. The 64-year-old Chilliwack senior noticed his degenerative hearing loss in grade school but didn’t learn about its severity until a demonstration through Miracle-Ear Foundation in June 2015. It was there that he

discovered that he has a moderate to severe hearing loss. Needless to say, after testing out the hearing aids, he was amazed at the improvement in his hearing and understanding of speech. “I was able to live a normal life, including improvement with music, both vocals and guitar,” says Beatty. But there was just one problem: the cost. “I am on a very low pension due to ten years of playing music for a living [because] there is not much money in local music,” he says. “I tried to get help from Government, but none was there.” He was crushed to learn that even with help from his extended family, he could not arrange financing to purchase the aids. For 15 years, registered hearing instrument practitioner and clinic manager at Chilliwack Miracle-Ear, Randi Monsell, has worked with patients who don’t even realize their hearing is gradually slipping away. When Beatty came in, she says she could tell just by his presence that there was a greater loss. “We did a hearing test and discovered it was a severe to profound hearing loss,” says Monsell. Another telltale sign was that Beatty’s wife had to yell just to get his attention, making it stressful to communicate. “Sometimes, when you put that much energy into communication with a loved one, relationships with family members start

to evolve away from communication with that person, and this family didn’t want that to happen,” she says. “They value their time together.” Given Beatty’s circumstances, Monsell reached out to Miracle Ear Foundation to see if they could provide hearing aid at no cost (besides a small application fee) to Beatty and his family. The many obstacles he had to overcome financially only served to make the outcome even sweeter. When the family found out that Miracle-Ear Foundation was able to assist in obtaining hearing aids for Beatty, they were overcome with joy. “My family and I are extremely appreciative of Miracle- Ear Foundation, especially their staff in Chilliwack,” says Beatty upon receiving his free hearing aids. It was a generous solution that has brought Beatty a newfound appreciation for the simple things. “Hearing aids gives the gift of sound, connects people with life again, allows for enjoyment in social events and relationships, promotes wellbeing, and provides safety,” says Monsell. “Anytime you have some hearing health addressed, you are going to have an improvement in your quality of life.” Beatty can certainly agree. “I am able to hear the television, radio, music, and voices nearly normal,” he says. “I can also hear myself much better, so, an all around improvement in my life.”

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Community Grant money available to help reach your educational goals The start of a new year often inspires self-improvement, but can also involve a cash crunch that comes right after the holiday spending spree. Thanks to grant money now available for students entering the University of the Fraser Valley’s Upgrading and University Preparation (UUP) programs, financial help can be provided for those looking to improve their life by upgrading their education in 2016. “I want people who wish to upgrade their education to know that help is available for those who need it,” says Dr. Sue Brigden, Dean of the Faculty of Access and Continuing Education. “I want them to know that grant money is available to help them pay for their education. They should also know that because a grant is not a loan they will not have to pay any funds they receive back in the future.” Thousands of dollars are available this winter through the provincial Adult Upgrading Grant and the UFV Upgrading Grant. The grants, which are tiered, provide different levels of financial assistance for people of various incomes and needs. Some students could be given a grant that covers the cost of tuition, while those earning less could be given one that covers the cost of tuition, books, and supplies. Depending on their income, some applicants may still be required to cover smaller dues, such as student union fees. UUP runs courses during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Applications are accepted throughout the year so — provided seats are available — students can apply for entry and start courses during the first couple of weeks of a semester. Chilliwack’s Shadi Chaychi is using her grant money to continue working towards becoming an engineer – a goal she couldn’t realize without UFV’s UUP. “It’s been a great experience. All the teachers were great, and the most important thing is classes are not too big, so teachers can help all the students,” she says. “They offer grants for low-income people, which is helpful, and they have a great advisor to help with any questions. I’d recommend these classes to everyone who wants to go back to university, especially those who haven’t been to school for a long time.” For more information on UFV’s UUP, and requesting grant assistance, visit www.ufv.ca/uup.

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Wellness Happier and healthier in 2016: New Year resolutions that work Hello 2016! We welcome January with a sense of excitement and hope for the possibilities of change and accomplishments in the New Year. January is a time to think about change

and for many of us that means setting a New Year’s Resolution. You may have heard that New Year’s resolutions don’t last. Some studies report that as few as five percent of New

Year’s resolutions are kept, and that most fail by the end of January. If the resolution involves diet and exercise, it will likely ‘fail’ by the time you read this article. I don’t think that not

setting a New Years Resolution is the answer either. And, even if 95% of resolutions fail, that still means that 5% of people who set Resolutions achieve them!

If you don’t set goals, (call it a New Years Resolution, intention, or whatever you like) you’re missing out on a wonderful opportunity to live the life you want to live- to be the person you

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2015. The New Year is not a blank slate- it’s a continuation from years past. Take time to celebrate your successes and to acknowledge the areas where you struggled. Positive and negative experiences shape who you are and you can learn from both. Tanja Ask: SHAW What went well? What challenges did you face? What are some of your happiest moments? What lessons did you learn? If you take time to write down your review, you’ll have the special gift of being able to read it again in the future. Step 2: Dream. What do you want for 2016? This is your chance to dream! You may include specific goals such as “I want to run 10K this year” as well as vague goals such as “I want to be happier and healthier this year.” Step 2 ½: Don’t define success solely on resultespecially when it comes to weight loss. Focus on getting healthier, becoming stronger, being more confident, along with action items related to that (I’ll get to that part shortly). Step 3. Pick your top 1-3 dreams for 2016. Don’t worry too much about missing out on other ones- usually by focusing on one goal, other goals will become easier. Continued: GOALS/ p25

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Goals that work GOALS from page 24 Step 4. Break down your goal in action items. Specific goals are easier to measure, such as a goal to run 10K. You either did, or you didn’t do it. Intentions such as “to be happier” or “to spend more time with family” or “have a more positive body image” are more difficult to measure, but if you perceive you’re happier, or that you spend more time with family (and your family agrees), that’s all that matters. In other words, don’t get caught up on needing to measure every single intention. Instead, focus on the action steps. Step 5. Turn those action items into goals. “You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret to your success is found in your daily routine”- John Maxwell. When choosing action items, be realistic. You don’t need to overhaul all your habits at once. Start with one or two items and build from there. Some goals, such as a goal to run 10K can be mapped out over 90 days or so. But break each goal or intention down into daily habits that you can track one week at a time. I recommend weekly goals as they are more manageable, they are immediate wins. Step 6. Track your daily habits. Life happens- and it’s really easy to forget about spending more time with family, or packing your lunch, or keeping a gratitude practice when you have stressful deadlines at work, or you just don’t ‘feel like it’. I recommend using a daily habits success list to track your habits. Step 7. Get support. You don’t have to do it on your own. You can share your goals with a close friend, and give them a daily update, hire a coach or join a community of people who share a similar goal. Step 8. Finally, give yourself the grace and space to fail, and to try again. One missed workout doesn’t mean your New Years Resolution has failed. Tanja Shaw is a healthy-eating enthusiast, Rotarian, passionate entrepreneur, mom, runner, and owner of Ascend Fitness Inc. and host of the Fit & Vibrant You Podcast. Tanja and her team of expert fitness coaches inspire and coach others to become stronger, more confident and energetic versions of themselves. Visit Tanja at www.ascendfitnesscoaching.com and www. tanjashaw.com.

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There was a faceoff with only three players on the ice, writes Jacob

Eric J. Welsh, The Progress He says he doesn’t like trade deadline day, but he seems to have a knack for it. Chilliwack Chiefs head coach/GM Jason Tatarnic says the human element gets in the way of enjoying the BCHL’s annual transaction-fest. Telling teenagers they’re no longer wanted is tough, but once it’s done and he surveys his work, Tatarnic’s usually pleased with the results. Last weekend he sent three players out (Eric Benshadle, Ryan Roseboom and Mitch Skapski) and brought three in. Defenceman Rylan Bechtel and forwards Ryan Forbes and Taylor Allan are on board for what Tatarnic hopes is a deep playoff run. And knowing the post-season is a battle of attrition, he thought it essential to bolster his blueline. But the solution, Bechtel, wasn’t a trade acquisition. The blueliner played the first 11 games of this season with the Prince George Spruce Kings, then retired from hockey. The Spruce Kings took them off their protected list in early December, making him a free agent. Tatarnic pounced on the opportunity to pick up a 20 year old with 183 regular season games on his resume. “There’s always that debate about going with 12 forwards and eight D or 13 and seven,” he explained. “If one or two defencemen get hurt, I think it’s tougher position for a young affiliate player to come in and be effective.” “If three forwards get hurt, you can get away with running three lines.” A puck moving D-man with a two-way game, Bechtel had a career high 42 points (five goals) in 56 games with the Cowichan Valley Capitals last season. You can’t blame PG for being a bit miffed about this.

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After dispatching the Trail Smoke Eaters and Prince George Spruce Kings last weekend, Jeremy Germain (right) and his Chilliwack Chiefs try to take down the Victoria Grizzlies on home ice Saturday night. DARREN FRANCIS PHOTO

Having a player 1. At the time, Tatarnic retire and then resur- wasn’t shopping for a face soon after with defenceman. “I tried negotiating a division rival must sting, and there’s very for another of their little in the BCHL rules defencemen, but the price tag was too high to prevent it. Brandon Potomak, and we couldn’t work something for instance, out,” he said, retired from talking about the Chiefs deadline day before the seadealing. “There son star ted was a player due to concussitting there sion issues. for free and I But technican understand cally, after why PG might being taken off Jason be upset with Chilliwack’s protected list, TATARNIC us. But I just went by what he could have the rules are popped up anyand followed them.” where. Looking at Ryan “You can only have so many players (22) Forbes’ stats won’t tell on your roster and you you much about why have to make a choice Tatarnic wanted him. The offensive totals at some point,” the coach noted. “You have are meh (37-6-9-15), to make some deci- but what the 20 year old brings is leadership sions.” PG made Bechtel and experience. He was a letter-wearavailable for trade Dec.

er for the Nanaimo Clippers club that advanced to the BCHL final last year and wore a letter for the Merritt Centennials this season. “He’s a bigger body with championship experience,” Tatarnic said. “I noticed him when we played Nanaimo last year. He’s a hard, physical player who’s been through the grind of the playoffs.” “He makes you earn every inch of ice and he can help you on the penalty kill.” Taylor Allan had a goal and two helpers in his Sunday night Chiefs debut. He’s not a player Tatarnic expected to be available. Allan’s former team, the AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats, are set to host the 2016 Royal Bank Cup this

spring. He was able to pry Allan away by sending them Benshadle. “He’s been in that environment of a Royal Bank Cup host, with the high expectations that come with that,” he said. “He has a knack for putting up points (39-14-15--29) and he’s another big body who finishes checks and provides a veteran presence.” Tatarnic’s newlook crew has a light weekend, with just one game on the sched. They host the Victoria Grizzlies (17-20-4-0) Saturday night (7 p.m.) at Prospera Centre. The Chiefs hold an eight point lead atop the Mainland division standings after the Wenatchee Wild lost 6-1 Wednesday in Penticton. Both teams have played 40 games. See bchl.ca

I always enjoy seeing something at a sporting event that I’ve never seen or at least noticed before. In two recent Chiefs games we had two of these strange situations. Strange situation number one: There was a faceoff in the game with only three players, none of which were goaltenders, on the ice. In the Chiefs Jan. 6 home game against Langley, Chiefs forward Mitch Skapski scored a goal as the buzzer sounded to end the second period. The ref did a good job calling it a goal. From my vantage point in the press box the puck clearly dribbled across the goal line before the buzzer sounded, but this is where a strange rule kicked in. If a goal is scored in a situation like that, it obviously means that there was some time left on the clock when the puck crossed the line. When it’s that close, there is no way the time keeper is going to be able to stop the clock before the buzzer sounds. Because there was time left in the period, the rule is that there has to be a faceoff before the end of the period. I’ve seen this happen before but I’ve never seen it happen like it did this time. By the time the officials had chatted and confirmed it was a goal, all but two Chiefs and one Langley player were already in their dressing rooms. The ref made the timekeeper put time back on the clock, in this case it was half a second (should probably have been a tenth of a second but that makes no difference) and then made one of the Chief players and the Langley player skate out to center ice for the faceoff. The second Chief player was technically on the ice but he was leading against the boards at the Chiefs bench. Strange situation number two: I’m sure this has happened before and I’ve likely been at game where it has but I had never noticed it before. A goaltender who started and finished a game his team won did not get credit for the win. In Sunday’s 7-3 home ice win over the Prince George Spruce Kings Matteo Esposito got the start in goal for the Chiefs. The Chiefs were up 2-0 in the second period when the Kings scored three quick goals to take a 3-2 lead. At that point Esposito was replaced by Aidan Pelino. With just over nine minutes left in the third, after the Chiefs had scored five unanswered goals, Esposito took over for Pelino and finished the game. For a goaltender to be credited with a win, they have to be in net when their team scores the winning goal. The reverse is also true. In a loss the goaltender who gave up the winning goal gets the loss. So here we had a game were a goaltender starts and finishes the game in a 7-3 win but does not get credit for the win. The Chiefs host the Victoria Grizzlies Saturday night. Game time is 7 p.m. BC Lions linebacker Adam Bighill will be at the game to meet fans and sign autographs during the first intermission. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net

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Husker coach brings back familiar faces A former National Football League running back highlights a Valley Huskers coaching staff that otherwise consists of many familiar faces. New head coach Jason Quinter announced his staff this week. J.R. Redmond was a Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, enjoying a six year career that ended in 2005. Recently, the former Arizona State Sun Devil standout has created ‘Just Run Pro Training,’ a series of speed and explosiveness camps for kids across the United States and Canada. Redmond was a guest coach with the Huskers last summer and will serve as a part-time running back coach this season. A former Husker head coach is back in the fold as Luke Acheson signs on as assistant offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. He’ll work closely with Cory Hamade, who’s also back in the mix as the offensive

coordinator. Hamade has previously served as coordinator on both sides of the ball. Elmore Abraham is a new face, coming on board as defensive coordinator. Abraham is one of the best running backs the Notre Dame Jugglers ever saw and played collegiately for the Bakersfield College Renegades and UBC Thunderbirds. He most recently served as D coordinator for the Abbotsford secondar y school Panthers, leading the junior team to a provincial title and the senior team to the provincial final. He’ll be aided by another face familiar to Husker fans. Jason Campbell has been away for a few years, but his connection to the team goes back nearly two decades and he will be the defensive line coach. Ex-Husker Teague Funk has made a name for himself as the O coordinator for the Abby Panthers. Funk was the wide receivers coach for

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The Sardis senior girls basketball team faced a tough crowd at last weekend’s tourney at MEI in Abbotsford. Eight of the province’s top teams formed the field and the Falcons came away with two wins. Sardis earned a dramatic one-point victory over Kamloops, with Makena Lejeune scoring 15 points. Josi DeBruyn added 10 points off the bench with Serenah Roy, Louise Pondard and Ryann Cornell playing lockdown D. The Falcons beat the No. 5 ranked AA team, Vernon, 66-63 behind Hope DeBruyn’s 16 points, Azalya Forstbauer’s 11 and a strong defensive game from Krysta Rodger. The Falcons finished fifth.

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IN MEMORIAM In memory of

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I am with you still I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still - do not weep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn’s rain When you awaken in the mornings hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars shine at night Do not think of me as gone I am with you - in each new dawn. - Love Dorothy

Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart Bria & Papper Have announced their Start! Owen and Chris Skonberg are proud and delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bria Skonberg to Matthew Papper, son of Ginny Papper of New York and Bob Papper of Las Vegas. Wedding to take place in August.

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FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED in Yarrow / Chilliwack area. $10.59/hr. Must have own transport. Apply on-line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351

LOCAL, Reputable, Craft Manufacturing Company looking for Reliable Subcontractors. Work from home. Training provided at our Mission office at no cost to you. Call 604-8264651 and leave your name and number ONLY. We return all calls in the order they are received.

Mertin GM is looking for an energetic Service Technician that enjoys working in a fast paced environment and excels at working with a large customer focused team. Previous GM service experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. If you are looking for a great career with a great company please email your resume to Kegan Madeira: keganmadeira@ mertinautogroup.com or drop off in person at 45930 Airport Road, Chilliwack, BC. No phone calls please.

Quik’s Farm Ltd is currently hiring for full and/or part-time positions. Positions available for general labour such as planting and harvesting flowers, bunching and packaging flowers, sticking or picking cuttings, bouquet making, both indoor and outdoor. Priority will be given to full time applicants, however part-time positions will be considered as well. We offer competitive wages. Please send resumes via email to hiring@quikfarm.ca or drop off in person at our main office at 8340 Prest Rd.

NORMA’S BAKERY Requires P/T production workers to work in a fast paced, demanding environment. Must be fluent in English and physically fit. Work is repetitive. On the job training.

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The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profit organization which provides programs and services to individuals affected by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the position Staff Relief (permanent) at the Jean Scott Transition House.

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The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: • Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related to family violence issues. • The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional and personal boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team, including conflict resolution. • Efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills. • Flexibility and ability to assimilate into the staff team, along with being able to work independently with little or no supervision and be comfortable working alone • Must be willing to work a variety of shifts and carry a cell phone. • Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s license and have a dependable vehicle.

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MÁRTON Thomas Attila It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Thomas Attila Márton age 43 on Wednesday January 6, 2016. Tom passed surrounded by family, in the arms of his wife Sarah. Tom leaves behind his wife Sarah Mussell, children: Charlize, Aksel and Attila, his Parents, John and Ida, John the brother (Kristen) and Rob (Sandra). Nieces and nephews: Ryan, Lizzi, Trinity, Breea, John Jr., Sharika and William. His father in law Fred Jr Mussell, mother in law Mary Mussell. Brother in law Merant and sisters in law Kerry and Amanda. Tom was born in Chilliwack January 13, 1972 and spent most of his time here especially when it came time to raise his family. Most of Tom’s life was spent building houses, laying floors and hosting many events at his home. An open viewing will be held Friday January 15, 2016 between 6-9pm at Henderson Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave Chilliwack. Service and celebration of life will be held at 1pm Saturday January 16, 2016 at Henderson Funeral Home.

TEICHROB John John Teichrob, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away January 10, 2016 in Chilliwack at Cascade Hospice at the age of 95. He was born to David and Maria (Unruh) Teichrob in Nikolaidorf, Siberia on April 20, 1920. The family emigrated from Russia in 1925, first settling in Mexico and then in Canada in 1928. John accepted the Lord as his Savior in 1938 and was baptized in 1939. John trusted God for grace and strength and to guide him one day at a time. John met Helen Unrau in 1941 and they were married on June 26, 1943. They farmed in Minto, Man. for 3 years before moving to BC in 1946 where John continued farming. They joined the Matsqui MB Church where he volunteered in numerous capacities, such as building maintenance and treasurer on the church board. In 1975 they joined Central Heights MB Church in Abbotsford where John continued to find ways to offer his skills in volunteer service. John and Helen were blessed with 5 sons and 1 daughter. John was a hard worker, managing numerous occupations at one time, and had an energetic love for life. He loved his family dearly and would do anything for them. He enjoyed camping, playing and watching sports, and having the family home for dinner. Retirement gave John more time to do these favorite activities, as well as developing his craft in woodworking. John and Helen enjoyed life together at Menno Terrace in Abbotsford for 3 ½ years before Helen passed away in June 2011. Predeceased by his infant son Victor, 3 brothers and 1 sister, John is mourned by children - John (Elsie), Rudy (Carol), Len (Irmi), Henry (Rose), Carol (Joel) Bancroft, 16 grandchildren (& 11 spouses) and 23 great-grandchildren. A Service of Celebration of his life will take place Friday, January 22 at 1:30 pm at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford. Dan Unrau (nephew) officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to MCC would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to:

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Dad passed away on January 4th, 2016 in his 87th year with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by his four children and their spouses; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. There is no service by request. RIP Dad - Bryan, Glenna, Lynne and Wendy

Insurance: Personal Lines and Auto Wheeler Homemakers Insurance is looking for a P/T experienced & licensed Autoplan and Personal Lines CSR. Competitive wages and extended health & benefits. Email resume to: info@wheelerhomemakers.com

CRAIG Margaret Jane Margaret Jane Craig born 24 December, 1934, daughter of Marget T. and James G, Carruthers of Eston, Sask, passed away peacefully with her family close by on January 9, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Robert and James. Margaret was a registered nurse, wife, mother and grand-mother and mentor to us all. Margaret was much loved by family and friends. She enjoyed golf and bridge quite voraciously with her many friends, and was the Ladies captain at both the Chilliwack Cultus Lake golf clubs. Left to mourn are her husband Wiliam S., son William A (Carol); daughters, Katharine (Al) and Julie; grand-children Fiona, William R. and Derek Craig. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and inlaws all across Canada. With her RCMP husband, she lived in numerous postings in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Ottawa, Winnipeg, North Vancouver, Prince George and Chilliwack, BC. Funeral service will interment in the family plot will take place in Eston, Sask. at a later date. On line tributes and condolences may be offered at Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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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

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS QUALIFIED Tax preparer required for busy Chilliwack Tax kiosk. Please contact by email kelly@hnicga.ca or call 604.856.4141

RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our office team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required.

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS 130

HELP WANTED

160

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

130

HELP WANTED

OUTDOOR EDUCATOR

Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2 or email: AP-Abbotsford@ pnrrailworks.ca

For a full job description and application information, go to www.hopemountain.org

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Foreman & Riggers

Magnum Industrial Services Ltd. specializes in professional industrial moving and rigging services. Foreman/Lead Hand- Must have leadership skills, experience in industrial moving & rigging. Clean drivers abstract required. Industrial Movers/Riggers- F/t, experienced and clean drivers abstract required.

Competitive Wage Based On Experience & Beneﬁts Package Available! E-mail Resumes: info@magnumindustrial.ca Or Apply At: www.magnumindustrial.ca

GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

130

HELP WANTED

Stó:lō Service Agency Requires the services of a Qualified

Finance Clerk

For the Finance and Administration Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Careers link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #5-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel

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GRIEFSHARE SCHEDULE Begins Monday, January 18, 2016

7:00 pm meeting Coffee & Dessert Grief Share runs each Monday night for 13 weeks at Chilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Road, Chilliwack BC For more information please contact: Church Office at 604-792-0051

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer is looking for Welder/Fabricators 2 Years experience & own hand tools required. Reply to: randy@jbscanada.ca www.jbscanada.ca

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

&Ƶůů dŝŵĞ ƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ New Full Time Opportunities Available ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞͬdĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ Technical Support – Android Cell Phones ŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ tĂŐĞƐ •ͻ $12.00/hour ͻ Monthly bonuses •ͻ Excellent benefits package Monthly sales commissions •ͻ MSP coverage ǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ MSP Coverage •ͻ Group RRSP Program

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OBITUARIES

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In the Health and Wellness Industry, Training Provided, Must have a good attitude and be teachable. Starting Immediately!

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

Welder / Fabricator

Work From Home

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 233

CHIMNEY SERVICES

LIONS VIEW CHIMNEY & Fireplace; BBB, WCB1-604-218-7249 or www.lionsviewchimney.ca

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www.theprogress.com 31

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

REAL ESTATE

TREE SERVICES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

A & D TREE & GARDEN Hedges, Tree Pruning/Removal, Leaf Blowing, Landscaping. Fully Insured / Free Estimates 28 Yrs Exp. Call 604-845-5547

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636

from $499 (Made in BC)

523 doncrete

260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

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HANDYPERSONS

F.V. DO IT ALL. One call does it all. Senior discounts. licensed. Call Chris, 604-798-7085

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

UNDER $100

Chimney brush, $100; sump pump, $60; 14” air filter, $50; boat oars, $45; drill press, $15; C-clamps, $100; small battery charger, $20; Jeep book, $10, Ford Bronco Ranger, $10; old mechanical manuals; $10; soldering gun, $10. Call (604)308-6781 DURIOD SHINGLES, $10 per bundle. Buy all - cheaper. Call 604-7951060.

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MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Read the Classifieds

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

T. Marlowe Manor

SUITES, LOWER

TRANSPORTATION

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright

812

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

AUTO SERVICES

GARRISON, furnished suite, 6 appl, no pets, n/smokers, ref’s req’d, $775/m + DD, util & wifi incl, refs req’d. Avail now. (604)846-6221

To Place An Ad Call 604-702-5552 taylor place

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

RENTALS 706

tom thompson

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

1 bedroom apt. $650 month, hydro not included. Just renovated, new dishwasher, convenient location. Secure parking, storage, coin laundry. Call eves. 604-795-5250

9430 NOWEL ST. 604-824-0264 2nd and 3rd ﬂoor with patio, $550 & up! bachlor and one bedroom suite remain! Rent includes water, heat & parking, laundry on first floor, adult oriented with elevator. Avail Feb. 1st.

715

845

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CHILLIWACK; 2 Bdrm upper unit, $750/mo. Incl utils & shared lndry. Ref’s req’d, N/P. Ph: 604-997-0340.

736

Beautiful 2 bdrm Edward Street

HOMES FOR RENT

1.5 bath, adult oriented building, all appliances incl. microwave, full-size washer & dryer incl. No smoking, no pets, no BBQ’s. For appointment call 604-997-7223 No Sunday calls

42904 Tait Road, Mission

Bole Apartments

3,200sf. 3 bedroom 2 level home with ofﬁce & workshop. 2.5 bath $1600/mo. + utils.

Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms starting at $580/moth

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#749. $2,900. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,900 2004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded STK#724. $5,900. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900. 2006 HONDA CRV AWD auto, leather seats, fully loaded. STK#757 $6,900. 2004 HONDA CRV. 4dr, fully loaded, auto, Only this week! STK#747. $6,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, loaded, STK#696 $7,900. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900. 2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900. 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. 4dr auto, fully loaded, Only this week! STK#750. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. STK#721 $12,900. 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4dr, auto, fully loaded, low kms. STK#746. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

westyale auto

2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900. 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900. 2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

Adjacent 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bath $800/mo. plus utils.

includes heat & hot water, in suite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974 Chilliwack rooms & suites. $600/m and up. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604) 791-2803 lv mess royal oak

Enjoy the Excitement of Village Living

TONY’S Painting

750

SARDIS. 1 bdrm ground level entry. Off Watson. Priv. entry & laundry, $650/mo util., wifi incl. NS/NP. Feb. 1. Ref. 604-858-5205

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. Working line. Black. 12 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

GARRISON. lg 1 bdrm ste, 6 appl, f/p, refs req’d, n/pets, n/smokers, $875/m + dd, util & wifi incl. Call 604-846-6221

MORTGAGES

(604)792-8055/854-8055

477

706

RENTALS

CHILLIWACK Patten Ave. 1 Bdrm $700, 2 bdrm $900. Heat incl. Spac, reno’d, avail now. No dogs, Criminal check. Lve msg 604-792-7917.

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

VACUUMS

Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuums need a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

CONCRETE & PLACING

RENTALS

www.paintspecial.com

Negotiable rates if rented together. Long term tenants preferred. Very private area near Deroche. Close to Lougheed Hwy. Situated on beautiful acreage. Refs. Req. Pets negotiable. Email: lverrall@shaw.ca

745

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

ROOM & BOARD

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private large room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $700/m Call (604)795-0397

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

749

2 coats any colour

STORAGE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Mini Storage Ltd

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.344.1069

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

We Service all Makes

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.

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For all your storage needs!

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

362

45648 Storey Ave and 7455 Vedder Rd

Medical & Fire. Free* Alarm Systems.

(604)792-8055/854-8055

www.accessministorage.ca Call (604)824-0030

Garrison Village Rentals

736

• Corner of Garrison Blvd. and Keith Wilson Rd. EXECUTIVE STYLE SUITES • 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS + DEN STUDIO + 1 BEDROOMS • On-site manager • Camera surveillance • Adult oriented • Secure underground parking • In-suite laundry with washer/dryer

• Bright, modern design • Close to Vedder River, walking and biking trails • Steps away from Cooper’s Market & shopping

• No pets, no smoking, no BBQ’s • Restaurants & coffee shop • 6 Appliances 05/15F_SH1

REFERENCES REQUIRED • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 604-791-1910 www.garrisonrentals.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)

HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

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Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206

pick a part

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Friday, January 15, 2016 The Chilliwack Progress

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

CANCELLED FLEET SALE NO PA Y FOR 9 MENTS 0 D AYS O.A.C .

TOP R O F $ $$ ! S E D A TR

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RETAIL $31,980

Your Price From WOW!

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Tax and documentaion fee $549 extra.

45730 HOCKING AVENUE Corner of Hocking & Yale Road, Chilliwack

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