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No extra burning allowed to remove windfall Season extended in spring, shortened in fall Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack farmers and agricultural contractors will not be getting any additional outdoor burning days for 2016. Council considered the request at Tuesday’s meeting, in the wake of a wicked windstorm that brought down 75 trees across Chilliwack last fall. The severe storm that hit Chilliwack last November brought down trees and left many rural and agricultural property owners, particularly

in Ryder Lake, scrambling to deal with fallen trees, unearthed rootballs, and branch debris. What they’ll be getting instead of additional burn days, is a longer spring outdoor burning season, until May 16, followed by a shorter season come fall. Ultimately it will be the same number of days, said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. They’ll revert back to normal in 2017. “Council has made it clear we wish to see burning reduced in our community,” said Gaetz at the council meeting.

The mayor receives “numerous” complaints about it, when fire smoke is visible on local hillsides, given the sensitive air shed issue. The decision to extend the spring season made sense, acknowledged councillors Sam Waddington and Chris Kloot in council chambers. An extra month added to the spring season was supportable, said Coun. Waddington. But he’s also looking forward to alternative solutions, like chipping rather than burning, and “more prohibitive” fines for outdoor burning, under Mayor Gaetz’s leadership. Minimum fines for burning

bylaw violations start at $250/ day for each violation and a maximum of $10,000 depending on the severity and frequency of the violations. Ag operators under the current rules, are given only four months per year to burn windfall debris and brush, to remove fire fuel from their properties. But there is no outdoor burning permitted on urban residential land, commercial or industrial. “From the information we get from Fraser Health, people in the Fraser Valley have increased Continued: BURNING/ p10

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Province commits to hiring 1,600 more nurses Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is planning to catch up on its long-standing nursing shortage by hiring 1,643 full-time Registered Nurses by the end of March. Health Minister Terr y Lake and B.C. Nurses’ Union president Gayle Duteil announced Tuesday they have reached a staff increase agreement that has been the main obstacle to signing a new contract. The previous deal expired nearly two years ago, and the dispute over staffing was

headed for arbitration. Duteil said the last BCNU contract in 2012 contained a commitment to fill these positions, but more than 1,600 have not been. “To the nurses working 16-hour shifts today, to the nurses working short in the emergency department and operating rooms across B.C., to community nurses with overwhelming caseloads, this agreement means relief is on the way,” Duteil said. Lake said the first priority is to offer full-time positions to some of the 7,000 casual nurses working in B.C. Nurses from other

provinces would be the next choice, and international recruiting would take place after that. “I think there will be a pool of nurses who may be moving back with their families to British Columbia, given the economic downturn in Alberta,” Lake said. By region, the plan targets recruiting of 400 nurses for Fraser Health, 300 for Interior Health, 290 for Island Health, 100 for Northern Health, 235 for Vancouver Coastal Health, 238 for the Provincial Health Authority and 80 for Providence Health Care, which runs St.

Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Fraser Health CEO Michael Marchbank said each nursing position costs the health authority about $100,000 a year, and the new positions can be accommodated from existing budgets. NDP health critic Judy Darcy questioned whether that many nurses can be hired in little more than two months, after the original 2012 promise to hire more than 2,000 nurses has only resulted in about 500 up to now. “We know that the long waits for hip replacement, knee replacement, you name it, has been due

to shortages, including nursing shortages,” Darcy said. “We’ve been paying incredible overtime. Huge burnout, high injury rates, wait lists, hallway medicine, all of those things are a consequence not having met this promise.” Duteil said 16-hour shifts have become “the new normal” for many RNs, and the agreement is a relief. She urged casual nurses in B.C. to contact the union by email immediately at hireanurse@bcnu.org to express interest in the new positions.

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Emergency crews were called out to Hope River Road Wednesday afternoon after this blue pickup truck ended up mired in the muck on the bank of the Hope Slough. The driver, a teenage boy, told police he looked down for just a moment and wasn’t using a cell-phone when he lost control. His truck veered into a Telus pole before hurtling down the slope. Police, fire and ambulance responded and the section of road near Gwynne-Vaughan Park was temporarily closed while a Telus crew fixed the pole. The driver was fortunate to escape serious injury. ERIC WELSH/ PROGRESS

Chilliwack MLA gets new role in natural resources management Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack MLA John Martin was just named Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Martin found out last week. The news that he’d be working alongside Forestry Minister Steve Thomson was officially announced at a conference by Premier Christy Clark on Tuesday in Prince George. “I’m thrilled,” said Martin.

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Some rural sections of Chilliwack are due to get high-speed Internet service by next year. Ryder Lake resident Patrick Stedman, who lives on Lookout Road at 600 metres elevation (almost 2000 feet), which he calls “the end of the road,” said his household is one of the lucky ones that already has high speed service, since the tower is in their sight lines. But he knows what it means for some of his neighbours without access. “There are people up here who will be thrilled,” Stedman said. “I would imagine it will open doors for the community.” Certain home owners have no access to cable or satellite, or even newspaper delivery. Network Integrated Communications Ltd., a local company, is receiving a $37,550 provincial grant to expand high-speed service in rural Chilliwack, such as the Rosedale and Ryder Lake areas by 2017. The grant is from Connecting British Columbia, a $10-million multi-year grant program that helps pay for infrastructure to deliver high-speed connectivity to homes and businesses in rural B.C. “Connecting to high-speed Internet is essential in today’s online world,” Chilliwack MLA John Martin said. “Expanding Internet service to the rural parts of our area will help ensure residents and businesses can access the information they need.” It’s one of nine new projects funded through Connecting British Columbia to help more than 80 rural and remote communities, totalling more than $1.1 million. “We continue to expand high-speed Internet service across our region,” Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness said. “Investments like this ensures residents and businesses in our rural areas have online access.” Eight projects benefiting 70 communities were announced in 2015. B.C. is on track to meet a goal of 100 per cent high-speed connectivity before 2021. About 94 per cent of the B.C. population has access to high-speed Internet.

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News First Nations pilot program takes aim at mental health The Progress Registration is now open for the Strengthening Families Together: First Nation edition (SFT-FN) program in Stó:lo territory. A B.C. Schizophrenia Society initiative, this free 10-week educational program provides information, tools and support to family members and friends of individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. This is the pilot session of the First Nation edition, says program coordinator Cindy Savage. “We’ve launched this new curriculum to better suit our First Nations population,” she explained. “Family and friends - regardless of the specific mental illness that their loved one is experiencing - they often go through the same challenges,” Savage said. “The program really helps people understand that they are not alone,” she said. Furthermore, “it creates an environment for sharing and learning.” Course topics will

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To celebrate the launch of the program, a community gathering will be held at the Shxwha:y Village Hall on Jan. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. The celebration will feature First Nations guest speakers who will share their powerful journeys as well as a dinner (served at 5:45 p.m.). All are welcome to attend.

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or run twin lines on a new route far from homes. Surrey also wants the NEB to keep the pipeline from biting into environmentally sensitive Surrey Bend Regional Park – Trans Mountain’s preferred new route through the city – and instead suggests following Golden Ears Way, the South Fraser Perimeter Road and CN Rail rights-ofway. NEB directors noted the hearing pertains only to the expansion project but Surrey assistant city solicitor Anthony Capuccinello insisted the board has legal jurisdiction to order old sections of the pipeline be retired or improved. “Once you want to expand a system your system comes under scrutiny and terms and conditions can be imposed with respect to the entire system,” he argued. Capuccinnello said it would be unreasonable for the NEB to impose emergency response requirements that apply only to the new pipeline, not the “outdated and obsolete” original one. “Are you really expecting the public to believe that you can impose conditions but only with respect to new pipeline?” Surrey is not flat-out opposed to the project as Burnaby is, but insists it cannot harm the city’s interests or result in municipal taxpayers subsidizing company costs. It wants additional conditions imposed that would guarantee compensation for all municipalities for extra infrastructure costs that may be triggered by the pipeline expansion or future pipeline maintenance, as well as reimbursement for municipal costs in the event of an emergency or other pipeline incident. A study tabled in evidence estimates Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley Township and Abbotsford will have

to shoulder $93 million in additional municipal infrastructure costs over the next 50 years as a result of the pipeline expansion. NEB regulations require communities to adjust their design and construction methods to work around pipelines, which can mean higher costs when building roads or replacing buried utilities like sewer lines. New Westminster Fire Chief Tim Armstrong took aim at Kinder Morgan’s refusal on secuºrity grounds to provide municipalities with its full emergency response plan, just a heavily redacted version. Armstrong called it “an unacceptable answer as we are named partners in their response plan without any consultation” and firefighters are likely to be first on scene in any disaster. Hearing doors were closed to the public but opponents made their voices heard outside. Protesters chanted “Trudeau, you said no” as they marched down Willingdon Avenue and then rallied outside the hearing room at the Delta Burnaby Hotel. “The federal government has failed abysmally to live up to its own lofty rhetoric,” Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell said, referring to the Liberal election campaign promise to fix flawed NEB reviews. Federal officials have said they won’t shortcircuit the hearings or comment further before the NEB makes its recommendation in May. On Monday, seven activists were arrested after they used kayaks to board a barge in Burrard Inlet where Kinder Morgan crews were test drilling for the planned tanker terminal expansion. The B.C. government said last week the project has not met the province’s spill safety and other preconditions for support.

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Yu also expects economic growth to average three per cent from 2017 on, with steady consumer activity and higher business investment tied to major project construction. His for ecast assumes one large liquefied natural gas terminal will be built in B.C. and Yu cautioned growth would be slower at about 2.5 per cent and unemployment higher by 0.5 per cent if a new LNG plant fails to materialize. He predicts unemployment will edge up slightly in 2016 to 6.3 per cent before declining in subsequent years. The forecast is in contrast to a new Insights West poll that shows B.C. residents have become considerably more pessimistic about the economy and many are adopting a frugal mindset as they hunker down for financial trouble. Two-in-five of those

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Entertainment world feels the loss as stars dimmed We are barely into the New Year and the entertainment industry has been rocked by the loss of six great performers. All of them couldn’t be more different. On December 28, Lemmy Kilmister who founded and fronted the heavy metal rock band Motorhead died of prostate cancer at the age of 70. Kilmister was the band’s lead singer, bassist, songwriter and frontman and their music and influence were ever ywhere on DVDs, video, band collaborations, film soundtracks, tributes, and road tours until his death last month. Three days later on December 31, R&B singer Natalie Cole and Vancouver’s beloved big band leader Dal (King of Swing) Richards died. Cole died of congestive heart failure at age 65 and Richards was 97.

American singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Cole was, course, the daughter of Nat King Cole and her hits This Will Be, Inseparable and Our Love in the mid-1970s took her to huge musical success. But her virtual ‘duet’ with her father Unforgettable was, well, utterly unforMargaret gettable. EVANS Dal Richards was born and raised in Vancouver. He formed his band in the late 1930s and by 1941 he was leading his band at Vancouver’s hottest dance venue, the Panorama Roof at the Vancouver Hotel. He played 79 consecutive New Year’s Eve gigs and had shows at the PNE for 70 years. He was honoured with

the Order of Canada, the Order of B.C., and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and was inducted into the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame to name just a few. Then last week rock icon David Bowie passed away from cancer at age 69. Bowie was all about creativity and persona and flamboyant fashion. Bowie didn’t have to think outside the box. He was never in one. After all, his alter ego was Ziggy Stardust. He was talented as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, painter, and actor. His music and his performances changed people and he changed the way they thought about music. He was just the boy in Brixton, south London, when his father brought home a box of 45 RPM records of the Platters, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, and Little Richard. His future in

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co-founded The Eagles, the fabulous 1970s pop and rock band with unmatched harmonies that sent Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it Easy, and One of These Nights to the top of the charts. They became one of rock histor y’s most successful song writing teams no matter how much they fought and feuded offstage. Henley is quoted as saying that Frey was the spark plug, the man with the plan. His knowledge of popular music was huge and he had an unstoppable work ethic. So often we take for granted the performers that put music and imagination in our lives. They were so brilliant in their chosen fields of entertainment. They’ll be missed.

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Be a force for positive change I was speaking with someone recently who was talking about seeing people wearing Muslim dress and feeling fearful of them. The news they watched and their unfamiliarity with the culture fueled their fears. In their mind, they had equated Muslim with terrorist. After wards, as they reasoned with themselves, they could see that they were being irrational Rob about their fear. They then went LEES out and bought a Koran and began to self-educate. As they did, the fears got smaller. They also reminded themselves that they drive a car every day and the chances of being killed in a car accident astronomically outweigh the chances of being killed by a terrorist. This person’s experience prompted me to think of how we can manufacture fears that limit our lives. Here is an initial list of how to make yourself terrified: 1. Start by consuming news only from sources that feature talk shows with people calling and complaining. 2. Make sure you don’t expose yourself to any in-depth coverage of news stories. The less

you know about the context, the more time you have to focus on the senselessness of it all. 3. Especially don’t read any of the history behind the stories. Better to just have the blood and gore. 4. Send around to your friends or post on Facebook only those incidents that scare you. An Islamic State inspired shooting in California, for instance. 5. For goodness sake, don’t do any volunteering or get involved in making the community or world a better place. That will only build your sense of empathy. 6. Stay as much as possible within your own social group, class or church. This will also help you to see anyone different as scary. In contrast, recently the Munk Foundation in Toronto hosted a debate on the proposition “the best days for humankind lie ahead.” Here are some messages I took from that: 1. Human behaviour makes sense. We may not understand it at first, but if we study it, we can figure it out. 2. Understanding history helps us put in context what is happening around us. This also helps us make sense of the world. 3. Humans live longer now than they ever have in history. 4. Our chances of dying a violent death are significantly

smaller than at any other time in history. 5. Certain diseases that were a significant threat to mankind have now been eradicated. Anxiety is the leading source of mental health problems among young people today. As adults, we have the ability and opportunity to think smarter about the anxiety we create in ourselves and then teach our offspring to do the same. We can engage in community-improving activities, we can understand our own history, and we can be rational about the real risks around us. Flipping channels one night, I went from sensational news with tragedy after tragedy, to the Canadian Public Affairs channel broadcasting recipients of the Order of Canada. In the latter, viewers were introduced to a host of Canadians who have made a real difference. I couldn’t help but think that this country is a pretty great place to live. Do you have anxiety about the world? The best way to be calmer and happier might just be to get involved, make a difference, and “be the change you want to see in the world.” Dr. Robert Lees, R.Psych is the Community Psychologist for the Ministry of Children and Family Development in Chilliwack.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the ambulance paramedics and professionalism, kindness and immediate response to my companion and friend, Glen Sargeant, and to the doctors and nurses who cared for and attended to Glen in his final struggle with life. Also, Lock’s Pharmacy and Lock’s Home Health and the staff and doctors at Yale Road Clinic deserve thanks for all they have done.

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Together, we helped many Chilliwack families celebrate Christmas. CCS partners with the Salvation Army to provide local families in need with a Christmas hamper. Donations of toys and gifts were collected by local businesses, service clubs and families. Angel trees were set-up where donations could be dropped off. Community events were held to raise funds and collect toys. Santa’s special elves picked up donations and helped pack hampers at the Christmas Sharing warehouse. Dreams do come true!

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“No, they’re taking it away from the kids, instead,” board chair trustee Silvia Dyck added. It’s not the only loss from government funding felt. A decision not to fund graduated adults returning to school means the projected $165,000 in FTEs was about half that, at $86,563. It could also mean fewer adults are using public schools to access courses prior to entering post secondary school. The public budget presentation will be held March 10 at 7 p.m.

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Tax would shift money from investor owners TAX from page 12 themselves in hospital for a long period of months, should we tax them?” Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association CEO Robert de Wit said there’s no hard data to justify such a policy. “It’s well-intended but it’s a bit of a harebrained idea,” he said, adding it would distort the market and create more problems than it solves. “This could lead to a flight of capital, which is not a good thing for the country.” B.C. Real Estate Association chief economist Cameron Muir said even the authors admit the proposal would do little to make homes more affordable for most buyers. NDP leader John Horgan praised the idea as a way to collect needed data on real estate owners and “generate money for affordable housing by taxing speculators and profiteers while remaining invisible to British Columbians filing income tax, seniors living in long-time family homes and landlords.” The province has signaled it intends to deliver some sort of reform to address housing affordability in the upcoming budget but without hammering down current real estate prices or the equity people have in their homes. One possibility is an extra increment of the property transfer tax that charges luxury homes more when they change hands. Assistance for new home buyers or renters are potential uses of the extra revenue. Somerville noted PEI bans non-residents from owning ocean front property and said it’s high time for B.C. to at least gather more information on who owns real estate here. – files from Tom Fletcher

Surge in urban housing starts Housing starts in B.C.’s urban municipalities of more than 10,000 people ended 2015 with a jump of 26 per cent in December, according to the latest Statistics Canada figures. B.C.’s increase was mostly in multi-family developments. Single detached housing starts were up only 3.5 per cent. B.C.’s housing surge went against the national trend, with housing starts down in seven provinces. Only B.C., Quebec and Manitoba saw growth in December, compared to a year earlier. Housing starts dropped 39 per cent in Ontario and 41 per cent in Alberta, where the oil price slump has hit the economy hard.

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Chilliwack resident John Scanlon is attempting to develop a volunteer driver program in the Fraser Valley, to replace the program that was cancelled by the Canadian Cancer Society. He is currently seeking board members for the non-profit organization. SAM BATES/ PROGRESS

Volunteers needed to bring back cancer ride program Sam Bates The Progress When the Canadian Cancer Society terminated its Volunteer Driver Program in B.C. in October 2015, hundreds of people were left scrambling. In the program, volunteer drivers picked up cancer patients and drove them to and from their treatment sessions or appointments at hospitals across the province – all at no cost to the riders. Chilliwack’s John Scanlon, who was diagnosed with stagethree blood cancer in April of 2014, used the service an average of seven times per month. “It was nice and simple. All you had to do was register,” Scanlon explained. “Then, you’d just call in two days ahead of your scheduled appointment to arrange a ride.” But when he received word in September that the program would soon be cancelled, he and cancer patients across the province were left with many questions and few options.

The Canadian Cancer Society press release noted similar existing programs, decreasing volunteers and ridership, and increasing operating costs as reasoning for the cancellation. The Society continues to operate transportation programs in other provinces, like Wheels of Hope in Ontario. Similar free programs exist in B.C., such as the Freemason’s Cancer Car program and Cancer DriveLine Society, but they don’t operate in the Fraser Valley. Scanlon currently utilizes Chilliwack Community Services’ Community Drivers program. For 19 years, the organization has provided transportation of any Chilliwack resident to their medically-related appointments. They operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and charge a modest fee of 53 cents per kilometre for most riders. Financial assistance for this program is available for some riders through the Ministry of

Social Development and Social Innovation, ICBC, or other programs. Scanlon seeks to start-up a non-profit volunteer driver program for cancer patients across the Fraser Valley. The program would freely drive patients to appointments within the Fraser Valley or to Vancouver, recreating the geographical coverage of the cancelled Cancer Society program. “I’m in the initial stages,” he said. He’s been speaking with volunteer drivers past and present, coordinators of similar programs in other cities, and hospital staff, all of whom have been supportive of the idea. He envisions a dispatcher office space in town, a volunteer board and driver network, and funding through major corporate sponsorship and community fundraisers. That funding would cover the estimated reimbursement costs to the drivers, which is approximately 41 cents per kilometre for gas and wear and tear on their cars.

Scanlon originally hoped to have the new program up and running by October, but has since realized that the process will take more time. The next step for Scanlon is to find qualified board members to commit to part-time volunteer positions. The board requires a lawyer, accountant, PR/Media representative, IT director, logistics and transportation director, fundraising coordinator, and a corporate secretary. “Everybody I’ve talked to thinks this is a great idea,” Scanlon enthused. Now, he hopes people will step up to the plate. “These are the directors I need in order to move forward.” Scanlon invites those who are interested in joining the board or sponsoring the program to contact him via email at t5jefferson@hotmail.com. Those interested in volunteer driver or dispatcher roles can submit their contact information as well.

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What was lost has since been found. Around 2 p.m. on January 13, Lin Neumann posted a photo of a children’s Marvel Avengers backpack to a Chilliwack Facebook group. She wrote, “My hubby found this backpack on the freeway […] it was full of little boys things.” The only contact information she could find was the name Carter, written on the back. And so the search began. “I knew it was a long shot,” Neumann told The Progress. Being found on the highway, the backpack could have belonged to anyone who was passing through Chilliwack. But after successfully using social media to find the owner of a lost cell-phone Young Carter was thrilled the year prior, she to be reunited with his figured it was lost backpack and toys. worth a try. The community began sharing the post through a variety of forums, and it just so happened to show up in front of the right person. The backpack owner’s mother Misty Ostlund received word of the post, which a friend of hers had discovered in a Chilliwack Mommy group. In excited disbelief, Ostlund posted a response, “My son’s name is Carter and he lost his Avengers backpack and it is full of toys from Christmas!” By the morning of January 14, Neumann and Ostlund were in touch. She can’t say for sure, but Ostlund thinks it’s possible that the backpack was accidentally left on the roof of her dad’s van as she buckled her sons in before driving onto the highway, en route to her grandmother’s funeral. “I couldn’t get a babysitter, so I packed a bunch of toys into the backpack to keep the kids occupied,” Ostlund explained. The bag contained hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas toys belonging to her sons Carter Continued: RETURNED/ p20

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Apples definitely qualify as a superfood, helping reduce cholesterol by preventing plaque buildup in the blood vessels and, as a result cutting an individual's risk of diabetes considerably. In fact, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating at least two servings of apples per week can reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 percent. Apples also make for a great source of fibre, potassium and vitamin C.

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TRAVELLING ABROAD Men and women often dream of jetsetting around the world when they retire. Traveling the globe without worrying about timelines or what's going on back at the office is something many retirees reward themselves with after a life of hard work.

s liberating as world travel can be, retirees still must exercise caution when traveling abroad. The following are a few safety tips for retirees who are ready to make their dream retirements a reality by setting off for parts unknown. Stay in touch. Escapism is a big part of the attraction of travel for travellers young and old. But while you may want to avoid contact with the outside world on your travels, it's still necessary to stay in touch with your loved ones. Retirees who plan to take extended trips overseas should purchase an international mobile phone plan that allows them to use their phones regardless of what country they happen to be in. A quick text message to a son or daughter back home is all it takes to let your family know you are safe and having the time of your life. Work out a communication plan with your loved ones back home before departing, agreeing to contact them via phone call, email or Skype at least once per week for the duration of your trip. This is a good way to share your experiences and help your relatives rest easy knowing that you are safe.

cards, passports, and identification in one place. However, storing all of your sensitive documents or financial items in one place is very risky, as a lost or stolen bag can leave you without identification or access to your funds. When traveling, couples should carry their own passports on their persons and split up credit cards and traveler's cheques. This way you still have access to your funds, and one of you still has identification should items be lost or stolen.

Once you have arrived at your destination, it's important that you continue to prioritize your health. Make sure the water is safe to drink before taking a sip, and investigate local cuisine to ensure it won't enflame any existing medical conditions you may have. The quality of medical care varies greatly across the globe, so you must prioritize your health whenever leaving the country and avoid anything that might put your health in jeopardy.

Do your homework. Unplanned day trips are common among travellers who have been traveling for long periods of time. While such jaunts can add an element of spontaneity to a trip, they also can be quite dangerous if travellers have not done their homework on a particular destination. You do not want to end up in a place where tourists are not welcome or frequent targets of criminals. In addition, you don't want to visit a city or town and know nothing of its customs or etiquette. For example, locals may react negatively to visitors who have ignored accepted local standards for attire. You can still make spontaneous trips, but make sure you gather some background information, be it from the Internet, locals where you are currently staying or the hotel concierge, on a given locale and its customs before visiting.

Travel with friends or family if possible. If you have friends or family who also are retirees with time on their hands, organize a group trip abroad. Groups are less likely to be targeted by criminals than couples, and overseas trips with friends or family members can make trips overseas that much more memorable and enjoyable.

Make sure your health will not be compromised. Retirees cannot travel in the same manner they did in the carefree days of their youth. Before traveling abroad, visit your physician and get a full physical. Refill any medications you will need during your trip, and speak with your physician about how to handle any medical emergencies while overseas. Carry your physician's name and telephone number with you at all times, so local medical professionals can contact him or her should you experience a medical emergency.

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EXERCISE AFTER 50 Exercising after 50 is a great way for men and women to improve their energy levels and manage many existing medical conditions.

xercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. But as beneficial as exercise can be, many men and women, particularly men and women over the age of 50, who have not laced up their sneakers in years are hesitant to begin an exercise regimen for a variety of reasons. Regardless of age, beginning a new exercise regimen can be intimidating. But it's especially so for men and women over the age of 50, who might not know where to begin or how to approach adopting a healthier lifestyle. According to the National Institute on Aging, the following are a few points men and women should know as they attempt to improve their physical fitness with a more active lifestyle. Exercise is safe even if you have not been physically active in a long time. Many older men and women worry that suddenly embracing physical fitness after years of inactivity may be detrimental to their health. But that's only true if men and women don't exercise caution at the outset of their routines. When beginning the routine, take things very slowly at first, choosing to walk or bike every day rather than hitting the treadmill and adjusting it to maximum resistance. When strength training, start off with very little weight so your muscles can grow acclimated to the motions and you can get the exercises down pat. As you grow more comfortable and your body starts to feel more up to the challenges of daily exercise, you can begin to gradually alter your cardiovascular and strength training workouts to make them more challenging.

Exercise can make existing medical conditions more manageable. Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting medical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems. The NIA notes that studies have shown that regular exercise and physical activity can benefit people with arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. But it's still recommended that men and women with preexisting medical conditions consult with their physicians before making any lifestyle changes. Some conditions may affect a person's ability to be active, and it's best to get the go-ahead from a physician before beginning an exercise regimen. Doctors may even suggest certain activities that have been known to alleviate particular conditions. Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective. Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counterproductive. While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time to recover from physical activity is essential, your body won't benefit by avoiding exercise to preserve your strength. However, even moderate physical activity performed on a regular basis can reduce fatigue.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER AS RETIREMENT APPROACHES Men and women approaching retirement should consider a host of factors to ensure their years out of the office are as exciting and enjoyable as possible. Though many people are delaying retirement, the day will still come when they leave their jobs behind and retire.

etirement can be a difficult adjustment that takes some getting used to, but it can also prove an exciting time, especially for those who planned ahead to ensure their retirement was a time to be cherished and not feared. Whether retirement is right around the corner or still a decade or so away, men and women should consider several factors to make sure their retirement years are an enjoyable time that allows them to live life to the fullest.

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Just because you’re no longer working doesn’t mean you won’t have income. Benefits, retirement accounts and perhaps even some light consulting work are just a few ways retirees may earn an income. Though your retirement income will likely pale in comparison to your income as an adult working full-time, estimate what that income will be so you can get at least an idea of how much will be coming in each month.

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Once you have an idea of what’s coming in, estimate how much will be going out each month. Certain costs associated with working, such as the cost of commuting and maintaining a work wardrobe, can be removed from the ledger. But other expenses, including utilities, car payments and possibly even a mortgage payment, will still need to be made. Once you have an idea of your projected income and your expenses during retirement, you can get to work on a prospective budget to show you what you will need to live on during retirement.

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Many people now look at retirement as the end of one career and the beginning of another. As retirement draws closer, men and women might want to consider turning an interest or passion into a second career. Such a move might make retirement more exciting while removing some of the fear of finding enough things to pass the time that many people have with regard to retirement.

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Where to spend your retirement years is another thing to consider before the big day arrives. Do you, like many retirees, prefer to stay in your own home? Do you want to relocate to a warmer climate or move to another country? Do you want to move closer to your children and grandchildren? Do you want to split your time in separate cities? Is a retirement village something you might be amenable to? Each of these options is different, and each requires a different financial commitment, so carefully consider where you want to spend your retirement and then consider how you can make those wishes a reality.

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Lansdell in prospect spotlight Gary Ahuja Times Sports Things are falling into place quite nicely for Jesse Lansdell. Even before he joined the Chilliwack Chiefs this season, Lansdell had earned himself a scholarship offer to the University of Notre Dame, committing to the prestigious American university back in the summer. And now, after a strong first three quarters of his rookie BCHL season, he’s garnered himself an invitation to next week’s Canadian Junior Hockey League Top Prospects Game. The showcase will be played at South Surrey Arena on Tuesday and features 40 of the top junior A hockey players from across 10 Canadian leagues. Lansdell will be joined on the Team West roster by another Chiefs player, Dennis Cholowski. “It is pretty special, (especially) being a first-year player in the league,” said the 17-yearold Lansdell, a rookie left-winger with the Chiefs. “To get that recognition, it just means that people have watched you and seen that you are working hard and have had success throughout the year.” “There have been some ups and downs this season, but overall, it has been a good experience and a lot of fun.” Entering play this week, Lansdell had 11 goals and 29 points in 38 games for Chilliwack. Both his goals and points place him fourth on the team and he is 16th overall among BCHL rookies in scoring. “Jesse has done a good job as a rookie,” said Chiefs coach Jason Tatarnic. “He is confident, calm and poised. “He is quite comfortable.” The rookie is a fixture on both special teams for Chilliwack. Lansdell attended the Yale Hockey Academy last year and suited up in seven games for Chilliwack as an affiliate player, registering one assist. While playing with Yale’s prep team, he registered 17 goals and 55 points in 25 games. He also accumulated 106 penalty minutes. At five-foot-11 and 198 pounds, Lansdell is a big body who plays a physical brand of hockey. “With his size and strength, we are not surprised he has adjusted so well (to the BCHL),” Tatarnic said. Lansdell — who turns 18 in August — is scheduled to play

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Jesse Lansdell’s strong rookie season with the BCHL’s Chilliwack Chiefs has landed him in the CJHL’s Top Prospects Game. GARRETT JAMES PHOTO

one more season of junior next year before he leaves for Notre Dame in the 2017-18 season. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to commit to a program like Notre Dame,” he said, adding it will be nice to play alongside former Yale teammate and fellow Langley hockey player Alec Capstick, of the Langley Rivermen. The pair also played together at the bantam level with the Langley Minor Hockey Association. Lansdell visited the Indiana university in the summer before committing to the program.

“(The coaching staff) liked my style of play and they explained how I would fit in the program,” he said. “I liked the coaches and what they had to say.” He wants to work on his strength and speed before starting his collegiate hockey career. But in the meantime, there is the top prospects game, which will have scouts from all 30 NHL teams in attendance. And with more NCAA players finding their way into the NHL, there is always that chance for Lansdell should he chose to pursue that route.

“Jesse will have an opportunity to showcase his talent (at the game),” Tatarnic said. “There is always that possibility for him. He just has to continue with his development.” As for nerves knowing you are playing in front scouts who could determine if pro hockey is in your future, Lansdell doesn’t plan on changing his approach. “I am just excited to play in it,” he said. “Obviously it is going to be a little different (but) I’m not nervous or anything. Just treat it like any other game.”

There’s no doubt that defenceman Denis Cholowski will be the 10th player drafted directly from the Chilliwack Chiefs by an NHL team at July’s NHL entry draft. Based on Central Scouting’s latest rankings and what NHL scouts are saying, there is a very good chance he’ll be drafted higher than any Chiefs player has in the past. When the season started Cholowski was labelled a B prospect which meant he was expected to go in the middle rounds of the seven round draft. In the mid-season rankings he is up to 48th among North American skaters. Factoring in goalies and Europeans, he is expected to be selected between 60th and 70th overall. Former Chiefs goaltender Mike Minard was selected 83rd by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft and I’m not including Jeff Tambellini, who was a first round pick by the Los Angeles Kings in 2003. He was drafted after playing one year at the University of Michigan. Don’t be surprised if Cholowski is selected in the top 40. NHL teams are watching him very closely and some have him ranked higher than Central Scouting does. Cholowski likely won’t be the only Chief selected as forward Kohen Olischefski also has the eyes of NHL scouts on him. He’s ranked 131st in the mid-terms. This would be the third time two Chiefs have been selected. In 2000 Nathan Martz (140th to the New York Rangers) and Nathan Marsters (165th to the Los Angeles Kings) were picked. In 2002 David Van Der Gulik (206th to the Calgary Flames) and Kaleb Betts (235th to the Nashville Predators) had their names called. There is even a chance that a third Chief could be picked. Forward Jesse Lansdell is being watched closely by NHL scouts and will join Cholowski and Olischefski in next week’s CJHL Prospects game in Surrey. The Chiefs are on the road this weekend with stops in Trail last night, Penticton tonight and West Kelowna on Saturday. They return to home ice to host the Surrey Eagles on Jan. 30. You’ve no doubt heard about the sudden passing of former Chiefs defenceman Matthew Hutchinson last weekend. Matthew was a key part of the 2011-12 Chiefs team that took eventual national champion Penticton Vees to six games in the first round of the playoffs. I didn’t know Matthew well but I do remember when talking to him it never seemed like I was dealing with a 20 year old hockey player. He was much more mature than you would expect. Everything I’ve heard and read about him this week backs that up. My heart breaks for his family and those who knew him well. The Chiefs will hold a moment of silence at their next home game and the players will be wearing a commemorative decal on their helmets for the rest of the season. Rest in peace Matthew. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net

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Though we’re still aways away from shovels breaking ground, Bruce Renwick knows for sure the Chilliwack Curling Club is getting a new building. Which means now is the perfect time to start dreaming. What will it look like and what cutting-edge features will it have? The answer to these any many other questions may come to Renwick as he tours other buildings in BC. The CCC manager will do that with a City of Chilliwack contingent that includes Gord Pederson (director of recreation and culture) and Ryan Mulligan (manager of civic facilities). “We’re going to look at Port Coquitlam because they’ve just done a renovation there,” Renwick suggested. He will view the Port Coquitlam building through the ‘what-not-to-do’ lense. “There’s a number of things in there that I don’t like that wouldn’t be conducive to maintaining the homey curling club atmosphere that we have,” he said. “We’ll also be touring the Richmond Curling Club, and that’s one I like. They’ve got a lot of nice features that I’d like to see incorporated in ours.” Renwick will have a look at the brand new Vancouver Curling Club and he’s in contact with Fort Nelson, where a new rink was built recently. Meanwhile, the City is in

the process of hiring a consultant, and that’s likely to be Art Sutherland of Accent Refrigeration. “He’s on the Island, he’s cutting edge and he’s designed buildings all around the world,” Renwick said. Cutting edge where curling facilities are concerned means going green with energy transfer, capture and re-use. The new building may even use geothermal. “The new chillers are about half the size of what we’ve got now in our compressor room,” Renwick noted. “The new ones are just tiny and they capture all the heat, and use it to heat the building and the water in the building.” “You drive by hockey rinks and you see all that steam going up into the sky? New buildings re-capture all of that and he’s actually done a project where the excess heat from a pool/hockey rink is used to heat 350 homes.” The CCC’s current building opened in 1952 and has steadily become more expensive to operate. “The biggest drawback is

our walls are right up against the ice and they’re un-insulated,” he said. “We’ve also got an un-insulated huge attic space up there, so our heating and refrigeration costs go up.” The CCC’s six rinks currently rest on a sand floor, which renders the space unusable in the offseason. The new building will be used yearround with floors suitable for a multi-purpose facility. Still, there’s no denying the old building has certain charms as well. It’s hard to find a cozier place to play, and hang out when you’re done playing. A bigger banquet facility would be nice for weddings and stuff like that, but otherwise we’ve got it set up pretty well,” Renwick said. “It has that homey feel to it. We have great viewing and lots of space for people to grab a coffee and watch games.” The banquet facility currently sits 150 and Renwick’s requesting space for 300. “This is still a social bumping place where people come to congregate,” he said. “I’ve been around here 42 years and seen the transition where so many generations are con-

gregating under this one roof.” “We want to bring all the old trophies and pictures to the new building and continue making it a place where people of all ages want to come and socialize.” “The curling itself is almost secondary to getting together every week with your friends.” Renwick doesn’t expect a new building to open until the spring of 2019. He doesn’t expect the CCC to move in until later that year, but he’s excited. “A lot of the older members are humming and hawing and asking why we need a new building,” Renwick observed. “Well I write the cheques and we need a new building. It’s been getting less and less economical to run, and the last thing we want to do is go to City Council with our hands out.” “We want to continue to be autonomous and run this for the City at no cost to the taxpayers.” - The CCC will host the Canadian Police Championships from March 26 to April 2. Twelve teams will attend, with representatives from each province. The CCC has never hosted this event and will have a local in the field. Dale Hockley will be the BC rep after winning the provincial title Jan. 8-10 in Mission.

Marshall rink perfect in Lower Mainland playdown Chilliwack’s Doug Marshall rink ran the table at last weekend’s Lower Mainland senior men’s qualifier, securing a spot in the BC Senior Men’s Championship. Marshall’s crew

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went 4-0, winning the A event at the Abbotsford Curling Club. Marshall was joined by Ken Britz (second), Kevin Britz (third) and Darren Jarvis (lead). The quartet came from

behind to win their opening match, scoring two in the sixth and one in the seventh end to top Darcy Heisler’s Tunnel Town Curling Club rink 6-4. Marshall’s next two

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Gillam in Hobey Baker mix Former Chilliwack Chief netminder Mitch Gillam is one of 11 BCHL grads with a shot at the prestigious Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the NCAA men’s hockey player who achieves excellence on the ice, in the classroom and in the community. The voting committee announced nominees today, with 66 players eligible. Gillam, who plays for

the Cornell Big Red, has appeared in 17 games this season, winning 11 with a 1.79 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. He was the BCHL’s top goalie in 2012-13. Other BCHL alums up for the award include Michael Garteig (Penticton/Prince George), Danton Heinen (Surrey), Tyler Morley (Surrey), Mario Puskarich (Langley), Luke Juha (Vernon), Max French

to 10 finalists as the road to the NCAA Frozen Four begins. A ‘Hobey Hat Trick’ of three players will be announced after that with the winner ultimately being named during the Frozen Four (April 7-9 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum). Former BCHLers to win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award include Ryan Duncan, Jason Krog, Brendan Morrison and Paul Kariya.

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CUNNINGHAM William David William David Cunningham (Bill) of Harrison Hot Springs passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on January 9th, 2016. Named after his two grandfathers, he was born on August 14, 1951 and the only son of James Fraser Cunningham and Helene (Brown) of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Bill devoted his life to others, ever so evident in the dedication to his two sons and his nursing profession of 40 years. He had an endless commitment for supporting his son’s professional endeavours, Kelly’s ball leagues and William’s music. Bill had a love for mother earth, finding tranquility in his vegetable and rose gardens, and sacredness and peace while sailing on the winds of Harrison Lake. Bill is survived by his devoted partner and First Mate, Cheryl Conroy, his sons William and Kelly (Mollie), sisters Judith Dobson (Phillip) and Audrey Jordan (Bob), a large extended family and cherished friends. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Bull, Dr. Jones and Dr. Tan. As well, the nursing staff of the Abbotsford Cancer Clinic, Agassiz Community Palliative Team and Cascade Hospice for the compassionate and exemplary care provided to Bill over the past two years. You are all truly angels on this earth. Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of Bill’s life will be held by family members at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends are encouraged to remember Bill by donations to the BC Cancer Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

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“Sailing forever on Heaven’s winds” 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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CHILLIWACK’S

OBITUARIES

FORSYTH

SHINE

Lloyd, Wilson

Phyllis Irene

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of a gentleman and friend, Lloyd Wilson Forsyth. Lloyd passed away in his 97th year at the George Derby Centre in Burnaby, on January 9, 2016. Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, he was the son of George and Gladys Forsyth and the husband of Helen, who predeceased him in 1992. Interment of urn will take place on Tuesday, January 26th at 10:30 in the Legion Cemetery Chilliwack Cemetery, 10010 Hillcrest Dr. Chilliwack, BC.

Passed away Saturday January 16, 2015 in Chilliwack at age of 87. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario on Nov 13, 1928 as Phyllis Irene Calder. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years Robert (Bob) Shine (2006), and daughters Debra (1959) and Linda (1995). Also predeceased by brothers George, and Gary, sisters Violet, Melvina, Marge, Millie, Jane and Florence. Survived by brother Gordon of Fort Frances and her children, Richard (Judy), Jo Anne (Dave), Darrell (Kristine), and Judy (Anthony). Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Remembered by all her family and many friends as cheerful, kind and loving and will be greatly missed.

On line tributes and condolences may be offered at Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

REID

Donald Woodward August 14, 1922 to December 20, 2015 Don leaves to mourn, his loving wife Joycee and their dear Mr Magoo. Also, his daughter Lesley (Ken), son Donald (Cath), grandsons David (Lindsay) and Andrew, great grandson Nicholas Hunter Enns. Those of you who knew Don had the pleasure of being regaled with stories of his naval days aboard the HMCS Arvida, and since then, his travels on many different waters. Don lived a full life, packing a lot in his 93 years. He will be missed very much by his family and many dear friends, especially Carolyn, Gary, Pauline and Bill, Rosemary and David, for always being there for us. Thanks to Dr Phimister and the staff at Cheam Village for their wonderful care and compassion. A celebration of Don’s life will be held in March of this year.

“The only thing I know for sure, is whom I Love!”

Church Directory WEEKDAY MASS 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY

8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

604-795-5725

stmarysparish.ca

St. John’s

Special thanks to the staff of Valley Haven Guest Home for their devoted care for Phyllis in her final years. Funeral will be held on JANUARY 23rd 2016 at 11:30am. Location is Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Valley Haven Recreational Department - 45459 Menholm Rd Chilliwack, BC V2P 1M2

KOOYMAN

Leonard “Leen” Leonard was born on July 15, 1938 in the Nertherlands and passed away at 77 years of age on January 21st, 2016, at the Abbotsford General Hospital. Leonard will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Gerda and their children, Ken Kooyman (Liz), Jeff Kooyman (Mary), Joanne Verbeek (Wim) Marilyn Vandenberg (Rex), John Kooyman (Kim), Wes Kooyman (Karin), Linda Klaasen (Jake), Dan Kooyman (Marlene), Brad Kooyman (Rachel), Rick Kooyman (Kristi). Leonard has 45 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Jan Hendrick. Leonard immigrated to Canada in 1953 and has been dairy farming in Chlliwack since 1958. A condolence evening for family and friends will take place on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 7-8pm at the Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation. A funeral service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, January 26th at the Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation located at 8920 Broadway Street, Chilliwack, BC. Burial to follow at Chilliwack Cemeteries.

Call 604-702-5552 to place your message

On line tributes and condolences may be offered at Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER is what community is all about.

Anglican Church

Sunday Service: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Wednesday Service: 9:30 AM

Worship & Service 11:00 am

The Rev. Allan Carson, Priest 46098 Higginson Rd., Sardis

604-858-2229

www.stjohnsardis.ca

604-792-7299 The Friendly Place 46875 Yale Road E. (at Quarry Rd) Chilliwack B.C. www.mtshannonunited.ca

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com OR sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30 p.m.

9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700

9:00 am & 10:45 am

9325 Main Street / 604.792.6844

mainstreetchurch.ca

Where All Are Welcome!

Helping others discover & live their best life in Jesus Sunday Morning Experience 10:00am

SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

46510 1st Ave., Chilliwack www.firstave.org

Morning Worship at 10:30 am Rev. Heather Anderson

Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 www.chilliwackunitedchurch.com

8:00 am - Holy Communion 10:15 am - 142nd Anniversary Service 1918 Church of England Service 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young

604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

Gospel Hymns

Christ Centered Sermons Sunday Worship & Sunday School •10:00 a.m.

Chilliwack Campus

We’re proud to serve the friends and families of our community with personal, compassionate care.

46100 Chilliwack Central Rd. 01/16F_WL8

WOODLAWN MT. CHEAM FUNERAL HOME 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604 793-4555 www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca

Sunday, 9am & 10:45am

Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am 6800 Pioneer Avenue

www.central365.org

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages

CELEBRATION SERVICE - 10:30 am 10:30 am - Celebration Service

New Life

Christian Church Pastor Dennis Bjorgan 1-360-296-6419 Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road

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Main House&&Video Video Sanctuary CafeCafe

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack BC V2P 4P4 Phone: 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca Visit us on Facebook: Chilliwack Alliance Church

Call Today 604.702.5552

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HELP WANTED BE A PRODUCT SAMPLER

Miss talking to PEOPLE? Are you BORED? Need extra MONEY? BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores. Who are you: • A reliable, mature adult • Man/woman, senior/retiree • A go-getter who loves people • Can work on your own • Enjoy simple cooking When do we need you: • Fri./Sat. &/or Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (available all 3 days) What do you need: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr/day • Car is a must to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained Training: • North Burnaby Pay: • $11.50/hr. per hour to start

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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.

Drop off resume to 46147 Fourth Ave Chwk

Classifieds work. An economical solution to advertise your service!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN 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.

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

Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative

INSURANCE

Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement. High travel. Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience.

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

Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, beneﬁts, car and expenses.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or dwoo@fuchs.com

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HELP WANTED

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

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Fabricator / Welder

HELP WANTED

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The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

Requirements: • Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting • Min. “C” level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Project portfolio and pictures

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive salary and beneﬁts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Future personal growth and development program.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufacturing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products. Abilities; • Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders • Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand. • Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings. • Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance. • Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items.

Insurance: Personal Lines and Auto

Please mention the job title of the position you are applying for in your cover letter. The complete job posting can be viewed on our website under ‘Come Work With Us / Employment’: www.comserv.bc.ca. No phone calls please. Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, February 1, 2016

TRADES, TECHNICAL

RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Settlement Worker in Schools

160

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 233

CHIMNEY SERVICES

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

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

130

HELP WANTED

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

Retirement Concepts

RCA Opportunities in South Okanagan Multiple positions – IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY

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

604-792-3170 A Division of O’Connor Motors Ltd.

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

At Denny’s we value great skills. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career we want to meet you! Visit us at our new location at 2950 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford (in the new Sandman Hotel), and let’s talk about your bright future with us. Or apply with email to: careers@dennys.ca

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

HELP WANTED

Hope & Area Transition Society

44840 Yale West, Chilliwack

New Mt. Lehman location seeking: • COOKS • LINE COOKS • SERVERS • SERVER ASSISTANTS • HOSTS/HOSTESSES • BARTENDERS

Finance Clerk

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

Email: terryc@oconnorcollision.com

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

COLLISION TECHNICIAN or APPRENTICE

HELP WANTED

Stó:lō Service Agency Requires the services of a Qualified

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We are looking to employ a

STAFF RELIEF 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. 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. Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifications stated above to: The Hope and Area Transition Society Att: H. Garfield-Manager Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 www.hopetransition.org

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Ever wanted to work in the beautiful South Okanagan and leave the stresses of a big city behind? Here’s a unique opportunity to RELOCATE to the lakeside, resort community of Summerland, conveniently situated between Kelowna and Penticton, and join the team at Summerland Seniors Village, our state-of-the-art seniors’ home. • Immediate openings for quali¿ed Resident Care Aides (RCAs) available: full time/part time, permanent/ temporary/casual • For selected candidates, transportation expenses from the Lower Mainland will be paid. On-site rental accommodation available* • Competitive wages, extended medical bene¿ts (for all ‘regular’ positions For a more details and to submit your resume for consideration, please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short-listed will be contacted. (*Conditions apply). Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: January 21, 2016 Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

362

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

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

706

736

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We Service all Makes

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Medical & Fire. Free* Alarm Systems.

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

www.paintspecial.com

(604)792-8055/854-8055

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

MOVING & STORAGE

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

MIRACLE MOVING

851

TRUCKS & VANS

3,200sf. 3 bedroom 2 level home with ofﬁce & workshop. 2.5 bath $1600/mo. + utils. Adjacent 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bath $800/mo. plus utils.

MORTGAGES

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

TREE SERVICES

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

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

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604 - 720 - 2009

VACUUMS

745

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

356

DUMP IT! Will haul anything anytime. 12’ trailer and truck. Off season rates. Steve, (604)845-5296

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from $499 (Made in BC)

749

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

IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

RENTALS

(604)792-8055/854-8055

PETS 477

706

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.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING

563

CHILLIWACK 80

Stonegate, Swallow

560

A Jack of all Trades? The classiﬁeds are where you ﬁnd services like tree removal, carpentry, lawn care, plumbing, masonry, remodeling and car repair. Call us today

866-575-5777 BlackPressUsed.ca

TRANSPORTATION

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

812

AUTO SERVICES

T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright

new condo quality 1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences, down town. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

105

SUITES, UPPER

CHILLIWACK - Clean quiet newly reno’d upper 1 bdrm apt, priv front entry, double glazed windows with blinds, fridge, stove, m/wave. Immediate occupation. $685/mo. Suit mature tenant(s). Ph: 604-845-9680 or 1-604-946-1731

royal oak

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.

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

903-16 Bluestone, Eagle, Falcon, Hillcrest, Mnt.Park

751

includes heat & hot water, in suite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974

MISC. WANTED

pick a part

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

1 bdrms starting at $580/moth

FURNITURE

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.

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For all your storage needs!

Certified crime-free multi housing.

Have Unwanted Firearms?

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

45648 Storey Ave and 7455 Vedder Rd

Bole Apartments

Queen Anne wing chair recliner, brown colours, good condition, $100. Call (604)824-5928

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

903-06 Angus, Goodall, Portage

UNDER $100

DURIOD SHINGLES, $10 per bundle. Buy all - cheaper. Call 604-7951060.

548

Mini Storage Ltd

APARTMENT/CONDO

9430 NOWEL ST. 604-824-0264

PETS

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

523

STORAGE

HELP WANTED

Boundaries

ROOM & BOARD

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

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

Route

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

42904 Tait Road, Mission

A & D TREE & GARDEN

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

636 374

2 coats any colour

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

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.

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

TONY’S Painting

HELP WANTED

845

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

HOME REPAIRS

130

HOMES FOR RENT

Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

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

320

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

288

RENTALS

560

MISC. FOR SALE

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack. 2 bdrm, ground floor of duplex, good area, close to hospital/prospera. Sundeck, laundry h/ups, $800/m incl util. Ref’s required. Call Neil, 795-0808

BILLS new and used

CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm upper floor of duplex with 2 pc ensuite, good area, close to hospital/prospera. Sundeck, laundry h/ups, $940/m incl util. Ref’s required. Call Neil, 795-0808

SARDIS 920-34 Diamond, Knight, Sapphire 921-03 Foxglove, Safflower, Southdowne 922-26 45640 Watson Road

736

HOPE; New house, 2 bdrms, 2 bath 2 car garage, gated comm. NS/NP, Ref’s. $1200 + utils. 604-782-4239

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HOMES FOR RENT

945-02 Chilliwack Lake Road

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HOMES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT westyale auto

PROMONTORY

923-12 Markel, Valleyview

923-18 Lear, Skyview, Sylvan, Valleyview

923-19 Goldspring, Springgate, Sylvan

604-702-5558

45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack

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Chilliwack Rentals

CARS - DOMESTIC .

HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

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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.

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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.

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89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 lt. Michelins, recent brakes, no rust, great car $1700.00 604-858-7389 very@smartt.com

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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