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Future raises to be tied to consumer price index Jessica Peters The Progress Chilliwack school board trustees voted unanimously in favour of increasing their remuneration for the upcoming year, by two per cent. The raise translates to an increase of about a dollar a day, and is the first increase local trustees have had in seven years. Five trustees currently receive $18,000, the vicechair, Dan Coulter rreceives $18,900 and trustee chair It’s always Silvia Dyck receives awkward $19,800. The increase will to talk be effective July 1, year. about a thisThe last increase for the board was on raise Feb. 1, 2009, similar district staff, who ~ Trustee to had also had little to no compensation Barry increase for a numNeufeld ber of years. In a decision report to the board, secretary treasurer Gerr y Slykhuis noted that with recently negotiated and approved increases for staff, it was time for the trustees to also see an increase. The board also approved a recommendation to follow the Consumer Price Index in following years, automatically adjusting the remuneration in accordance with 28 other B.C. school boards. Not all trustees agreed with the decision, and the board voted separately on the raise and the decision to follow the CPI. “It’s always awkward to talk about a raise,” Trustee Barry Neufeld said. Following the CPI would give the trustees stability, he noted, and the raise was “very modest and very reasonable.”
The annual Coldest Night of the Year walk took place on Feb. 20 in communities across the country. This year in Chilliwack, more than 130 walkers raised over $20,000 for the Cyrus Centre, an organization which serves homeless youth. Local firefighters served hot chocolate along the five km downtown route. TANIS KATIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Court backs home marijuana growers Tom Fletcher Black Press The Federal Court of Canada has struck down regulations requiring licensed medical marijuana users to buy from Ottawaapproved growers, giving people the green light to continue growing at home. The ruling is suspended for six months, but the four B.C. residents who launched the court challenge had their growing licences protected under an earlier interim order. Thousands of people in B.C. and across
Canada received licences to either grow pot themselves or designate someone else to do it, before the Conservative government attempted to restrict production to large commercial growers who sent it by mail. With the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intent on legalizing recreational marijuana use, Kirk Tousaw, a lawyer for the four, says the latest ruling should “once and for all end the stigmatization and criminalization” for medical users and their providers. “And in addition, all pend-
ing criminal cases against medical cannabis producers, patients, growers and dispensaries should be immediately terminated,” Tousaw told CTV Wednesday. “There is absolutely no reason in this day and age to continue to prosecute people for helping people improve their quality of life with medical cannabis.” Federal Court Judge Michael Phelan ruled that preventing people from growing marijuana for medical purposes violates section seven of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which
guarantees “the right to life, liberty and security of the person.” The court challenge was brought by: • Neil Allard, 61, of Nanaimo, a former counsellor for Veterans Affairs Canada until he was granted medical retirement in 1999 due to “chronic fatigue syndrome.” He started growing his own marijuana after finding he was “sensitive to pharmaceutical medication,” according to court documents. • Tanya Beemish and David Hebert, a couple from Surrey
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Finalized school calendar awaits more input Jessica Peters The Progress Only two dozen people have provided feedback on next year’s school calendar, prompting the school board to hold off on approving it. At Tuesday’s board meet-
ing, trustees wondered what had gone wrong to elicit so few responses, when in previous years more than 100 people had provided their thoughts on proposed calendars. Now, trustees are planning on reaching out to their liaison schools to
communicate with staff and parents about the importance of feedback. The proposed calendar has been viewable on the school district website for about a month. It once again includes a two week spring break, that runs from March 13 to March
24, and the Easter weekend next year is April 14 to 17. The proposed calendar includes 187 days in session, 180 instructional days, and seven noninstructional days. The non instructional days are Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 25, Feb. 24, May 5 and May
19. Each school schedules their own non-instructional day once a year. It also includes a return to 15 minute recesses for elementar y school students. The board has to submit its final calendar for approval to the Ministry of
Education in March, and is hoping to garner more feedback prior to their next meeting on March 8. To provide feedback, email Carrie Pratt, executive assistant to the superintendent, at carrie_pratt@ sd33.bc.ca.
Working towards a dream Return to university made a bit easier with Soroptimist award Sam Bates The Progress As any university student knows, one hour of lecture time equates to three hours of study time. Mature student Tanya Karreman, who is also a single, working mother, has nine hours of lecture time per week. And she crams those 27 hours of study time into her schedule at every possible opportunity, because she’s pursuing her dream career. “When my marriage fell apart six and a half years ago, I was left to care for four young children without any income or support,” Tanya said, seated in her living room while her 10-year old twins Levi and Danae played down the hall. The twins were three when the marriage ended. Their older brothers Joel and Micah were seven and nine. Educated as a teacher in Switzerland, Tanya had moved to Canada 18 years ago. But she only worked on a casual, part-time basis throughout the duration of her marriage, which wouldn’t nearly be sufficient as the primary source of income. “Those first few months… it was terrifying,” she said. Fortunately, she had a great support network of family and friends to reach out to. “They stopped me from sinking completely, allowing me to find my bearings,” she said with gratitude. But the bills and responsibilities continued to stack up. Tanya looked for work wherever she could, taking on odd jobs in pre-schools, non-profits, from home, even in an eyelash lounge. She tried anything that would still allow her to be there for her kids. Desperate to find a stable solution, she made ongoing attempts to get back into teaching, but getting her Swiss credentials recognized was a daunting, discouraging
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and ultimately, insurmountable task. Going back to university was the best, perhaps the only option she had. It would mean relying heavily on student loans and looking for grants wherever she could, but it was something she had to do, for her family and for herself. “And from ever ything we’ve been through, I realized that my heart was shifting,” Tanya explained. Rather than standing at the front of a classroom teaching a large group, her passion was drawn more toward counselling kids who are struggling, one-on-one. She discovered the Child and Youth Care program at UFV. Her excitement grew exponentially as she read about the courses, professors, and the potential career paths. By September of 2014, she was in the classroom. She quickly realized that the professional theory and practical tools that she’s learning about will not only be applicable to her future career as a child and youth worker, but to the current struggles within her own family.
Managing her academic schedule with her myriad of family obligations continues to be the most challenging part. “But my priority has always been to make sure that my kids have normal, healthy lives,” Tanya stressed. In addition to quality time with friends and extended family, she’s been able to make sure her kids can participate in sports and extra-curricular activities by applying for programs like JumpStart. “The support is out there, you just have to be willing to go get it.” And when Tanya came across an ad for the Chilliwack Soroptimist Club Live Your Dream Award, she knew she should apply. The $2,500 award is given to a woman in need who is financially responsible for her dependents, and pursuing further education. Three weeks ago, Tanya found out that she had won. “I was thrilled,” she said. “It’s such a blessing to have a cash award, it’s huge.” It’ll allow her to pay off two semesters of tuition and books. “But more than that, it’s validating and
affirming,” she emphasized. “All the hard work, all that time slugging it out… sometimes it feels like nobody cares.” “Now I’m being recognized and commended. I feel so honoured.” Although she doesn’t expect her children to fully understand her efforts and resilience at this point in their lives, she hopes that one day they’ll look back and be proud. After all, her hard work will soon be making a difference in the field, as she utilizes her wealth of experiences (and the knowledge and empathy generated from them) to help others overcome their own challenges. She graduates with her Bachelor’s degree in 2017, and she’s already thinking about her Master’s. Tanya will be recognized at a celebratory ceremony on April 13 at City Hall, together with Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. Nominations for Woman of the Year close March 1. Learn more about the organization at chilliwacksoroptimist.org.
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The Progress All school board meetings will take place in the board office for the upcoming year, after a failed motion to take the show on the road. Trustee Bob Patterson proposed the idea of holding three board meetings over the next year in schools, as a way to reach out to more people. However,
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Good or bad, Donald Trump is leaving his mark Why is Donald Trump so popular? It took a while but pundits, Republicans, Democrats, the American public and the world at large finally realized, some to their horror, that Trump is not a side show. He is the main event in the presidential election race and the consequences of that have alarm bells ringing. Trump loves it. This is centre stage stuff and for a guy addicted to ego and opportunities to offend, this is an itch he can’t resist scratching. His rhetoric is raw, in-yourface, offensive. Words tumble from his mouth without care of the consequences. He’s absent on almost all facts but long on inflammator y one-liners. His messages are 4th grade simple. If you don’t like illegal Mexican immigrants, build a wall. If you’re suspicious of Muslims, track
them with a database or block them from entering the United States. In a Bloomberg Politics Poll shor tly after Trump’s call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the U.S., almost two thirds of Republican voters favoured his call while more than Margaret one third said it would make them EVANS more likely to vote for him. While 17 per cent of Democrat voters also agreed, 75 per cent were opposed. In a June 2014 Pew Research Center poll gauging how Americans feel about religious groups, evangelical Christians, Catholics, and Jews were viewed the most warmly while the par-
ticipants’ view of atheists and Muslims was the coldest. Trump has two things going for him when he’s on message to the working class crowds – charisma and energy. They love a guy who’s brassy enough to call things as they are. Lack of attention to accurate detail doesn’t seem to matter. The more brash and sweeping he is, the better they like it. And Trump’s scorn of political correctness – or even common basic social politeness – makes him their good-on-you buddy, their anti-establishment presidential contender who’s going to take the White House and Make America Great Again. But Trump is hardly antiestablishment or anti-elite. This twice-divorced, four times bankrupt, billionaire with a Forbesestimated net worth of $4.5 billion and homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach doesn’t relate to
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trying to sell our youth here. The jobs are limited and low in salary for the most part. Sure they can work at a call center or commute long distances but that’s it. No tracking and now the Libs give a little piecemeal talk. Not buying it. I have heard of multiple buying in the Valley, the lake area and so on. We may have lived here and are able to give our children $100,000 or so, but that will do nothing when the prices always rise in Vancouver and the same over the asking prices start here.
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Chief’s hockey entertaining I recently attended a Chilliwack Chiefs hockey game; my first in over two years. I attended with a friend, who had not seen a game prior. The game was outstanding with plenty of action. Hockey has never been my favourite sport. I coached seven sports yearly for over thirty
years in Ontario; with basketball and football being my passions. I am now involved with the Husker Football Association - a powerful local sport to watch. However, this specific game was very worthwhile, being interesting from start to finish. The American opposition also presented a game of excitement and speed.
As many will know, the Chiefs were down by two goals in the third period; but, came back to tie the game with two quick back-to-back goals. The game went into overtime and could have gone either way. The Chiefs scored the winning goal with about 18 seconds to go. I was impressed by the speed and skill lev-
els of both teams. The Chiefs obviously add positive proof to the old adage that hockey can be a sport to watch. Thank you Chiefs for putting forward such a worthwhile product for Chilliwack. I encourage every Chilliwackian to come out and support their excellent team. Dick Harrington, Chilliwack
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clean-up of Hope Slough and for heritage conservation. After all had spoken, Sam Waddington then moved to defer the budget approval – this was seconded by Jason Lum. In the end, council voted in favor of deferral – and is in response to the many speakers who addressed mayor and council with budget related items for trails, bike paths, public safety and heritage. What does this mean? This gives residents until March 1 to express their views on how city council should spend taxpayer dollars. Until the next council meeting on March 1, mayor and council are accepting emails from resi-
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Conservatives working to address pay equity: Strahl There is no reason why women in the public sector should receive lower wages for working the same job as a man. Support for pay equity is a principle
held in common by all Conservative MPs, and so I was disappointed when Phyllis Fawcett, in a recent letter to the editor, insinuated that I and other members of
the Conservative Party oppose it. Unfortunately, the NDP motion to which Ms. Fawcett refers chose to put politics above pay equity. There
were four parts to the NDP motion, and the first two parts were admirable and agreeable: that the House of Commons ask the government to take action
on pay equity; and to establish pay equity as a right. If the motion had consisted solely of these two parts, I would have voted in favour of it, as would the rest of the
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Another reason to love Chilliwack I believe I express my appreciation for the litter free Promontory Walk, between Thomas Road and Promontory Road, on behalf of cyclers and joggers out of the area. My guess is that it is the G.W. Graham students, those seniors strolling through with their leashed puppies and the residents of the adjacent gated community, Promontor y Lake Estates, are keeping it as a beautiful stroll  through this wooded nature path. But I must not forget to include also the City Crews who cut the blackberry vines on the edges and clean up fallen trees. Today again as I cycled through there was no litter spoiling the view. All this yet another reason why I love Chilliwack. Cheerfully, George H Epp
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Disability benefits increasing A $77 increase in monthly income assistance for disabled people will make the system fairer for rural B.C. residents who don’t have access to transit service, Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell says. The increase, the first in nine years, has been the target of protests because the cost of monthly transit passes is deducted from it for those who were using the pass. Their increase is only $25 a month plus the continued transit pass. “There were 40,000 individuals in this province who weren’t eligible for the bus pass program because of the location where they live, because it wasn’t a service that was provided,” Stilwell said. “So what we’ve done is levelled the playing field for people with disabilities, and provided those individuals with a choice on how they want to spend their money.” The increase is to take effect Sept. 1.
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were living in small, stacked crates and cages, in dark, unheated buildings. “It is inconceivable to think that anyone allowed these innocent animals to suffer like this,” said Moriarty. The breeders had been on the SPCA
radar for a number of years, with several people laying formal complaints against them. “These guys were so professional at evading us and popping up again. It took a detailed complaint straight from a current buyer
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The Chilliwack Better at Home program aims to help seniors continue to live in their homes independently, while still remaining socially connected to their community. Helen, a senior who recently had painful surgery on both knees, is required to attend physiotherapy in order for her knees to heal properly. Her surgery had left her unable to drive, clean her house or even walk. The health care staff at the hospital referred her to Chilliwack Better at Home. The Better at Home coordinator reached out to Helen and arranged an in home assessment. During their initial meeting, Helen was informed that she was eligible to receive transportation to her physiotherapy appointments and housekeeping at no cost to her. She was enrolled in the program and received housekeeping and transportation within the week. Volunteers and paid contractors provide transportation services, minor home repairs, light housekeeping and friendly visits. The Better at Home program is managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and funded by the Government of BC. Helen has now successfully completed her physiotherapy and continues to utilize the program services as needed. She is able to walk her dog and is enjoying the activities that she participated in prior to knee surgery.
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for us to get a warrant,” said Moriarty. The SPCA is still waiting for all the reports from the veterinarian who has been looking after the seized dogs. Those medical reports will be sent to Crown counsel with the hope criminal charges will proceed. Meanwhile, 70 cats and several dogs were seized from a Surrey breeder last week. The B.C. government has announced new regulations are coming to require dog and cat breeders to meet national standards for their care. Expected to take effect in 2017, the rules will require daily cleaning of pens, minimum space for each animal depending on its size, and veterinary care for dogs and cats that are sick, injured or in pain. A registration system would allow animal inspectors to inspect premises, rather than wait for public complaints.
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Neighbours Debbie Wilson: Continuing to inspire Debbie Wilson has always had a passion for teaching. She holds to the belief that everyone has something that they’re good at and her passion lies in helping others maximize their strengths so that they can go from good to great. “Acknowledge what you’re not so good at and control those areas, but it’s just so much easier to recognize what you’re good at and then work to go from good to great as opposed to going from bad to mediocre,” Ana she explained passionately. MACEDO As a child, the longest that Debbie lived in any one place was four years. “Dad wasn’t even in the military,” she laughed. Her father was in the vending machine business while her mother was a homemaker. Although the family moved around frequently, they lived primarily in the prairies until Debbie was 10. Her father was a natural inventor and builder while her mother was a creative genius. “Mom could do just about anything; she sewed, knitted, crocheted, did needlepoint and even took up oil painting. Dad got into building organs, amongst other things. Well, since dad built organs, I had to take organ lessons and did so for five years. But as I explained to dad, the organ wasn’t particularly a cool instrument so I made a deal with him. If I took organ lessons, I’d be able to trade up to a piano. He agreed. I lived up to my end of the bargain and so did he,” she said, smiling. Debbie was nine when she began playing the piano, something that she continues to do to this day. In school, Debbie loved music and English. She also got
involved in drama and musical theatre. At home, she was nurtured and encouraged. “Both of my parents were great, creative influences. They encouraged my sisters, my brother and I to discover and try new things. They were both great people,” she said proudly. Her father had taken electronics and lighting design in Toronto but when he came out to Vancouver, there were relatively few jobs in that industry. “His future father-in-law was in the vending machine business and that’s how he got into that line of work. He was able to build and tinker and ended up liking it. Dad was always a hard worker and he actually worked, fixing vending machines, until just two weeks before he died,” she smiled. As she approached high school graduation, it was Debbie’s plan to become an elementary school teacher. “I went to Bible college for a year then I started on my first year of the bachelor of education program at the University of Winnipeg.” She ended up marrying husband Robert, in the meantime, and her intended career plan was put on indefinite hold. Instead, she took on a temporary position with ICBC that ended up lasting, on and off, for 23 years. As a hard worker and natural leader, she excelled at her job and moved around within the corporation to assist them in a variety of areas. “In between working for ICBC, I also started my own graphic design business and dad ended up working for me as a sales rep,” she said. Still with a desire to teach, Debbie was able to work with Vancouver Community College in the area of adult education and eventually transitioned to her current role as marketing business partner with Envision Financial Credit Union. She’s the liaison between
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Bonnie Friesen brings something new to the table Jessica Peters The Progress Remember the days when a shared meal was a chance to sit back, enjoy the food and catch up with everyone sitting around the table? Well, local chef Bonnie Friesen is bringing those good times back, with her gourmet home catering business, Faspa and Company. She started her company about two years ago, and already has received accolades for her ingenuity, including a Chilliwack Chamber Business Excellence Award for Young Entrepreneur. “I grew up in a family who loved food,” she says, sitting down for a coffee in the new Garrison Starbucks. “And my mom was an adventurous cook.” But that early love of food didn’t start to play a role until years later, after one year of studying at UFV.
“Nothing really was clicking,” she says of her studies. So she decided to try something completely different, and enrolled in the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. She knew right away she had made the right choice. The school is located at Granville Island, a colourful, artsy waterside district in Vancouver with a bustling fresh food market. “There was something about being in the busy city,” she says. “It’s so vibrant, all the colours and flavours.” The jump into culinary arts, and her chosen school, included a happy coincidence. This was in 2010, and the institute was involved in feeding athletes and special visitors from around the world, including royalty. She had her first big stage, at the Vancouver Club, and went on to earn her Red Seal certification. From there, she found her way to Restaurant 62, working with
chef Jeff Massey. She’s bringing all those experiences and more to the table, as one of Chilliwack’s freshest entrepreneurs. Faspa and Company started out with a few small, home catering gigs for friends and family. Now, she’s kept busy with requests all over Chilliwack, and enjoys being invited into people’s homes to create beautiful meals. “I’m humbled that people let me do that,” she says. “I love all the different spaces and different kitchens.” She sources all her ingredients locally, and much like her days in Granville Island, pores over the fresh offerings at markets. The chef is fond of Abundant Acres, Hofstede’s, Agassiz’s Farm House Cheese Market, the Farm Store in Yarrow, and her friend’s new business, Flavourful Farms – just for starters. It gives her a chance to support other local businesses, and
ensure the food she serves is local, and often organic. It’s a huge part of who she is, and what she offers as a chef. “I am incredibly passionate about the bounty that the Pacific North Coast has to offer,” she says on her website. “Because of the potential and variety of our local fare, it is my aim to promote the artisans, farmers and harvest found in our own backyard.” But she’s not just providing a meal, she’s offering an experience in dining that our society seems to have moved away from. Friesen had the opportunity to take a six month trip through Europe. While there, she fell in love with how connected Europeans seemed to be with their food. The food was more local, more honoured. And meal times weren’t something to be rushed, they were times to be enjoyed with the ones you love. Since good food shouldn’t be rushed, she focuses on slowing
down her meals. She wants her clients to relax and enjoy their evening, while she takes care of the details. She’ll even bring in a 26-foot, handcrafted table, for meals in natural settings, backyards, and gardens. She’s hoping to host long table “pop-up” dinners in unique locations around the valley. Beyond dinner parties, Friesen has also been holding cooking classes and public demonstrations to help educate people about local foods and how to use them. “I like giving them the power to do it on their own,” she says. But if you really want to sit back and relax, she’s there to help you. “I truly am passionate about Chilliwack,” she says. “It took moving away to know what we have here, surrounded by mountains and beautiful fields. It’s a very exciting place to be a chef.”
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Seniors urged to MSP assistance eligibility Chilliwack MLAs are reminding seniors to check if they are eligible for assistance with Medical Services Plan premiums next year. A recent survey by the seniors advocate showed just 39 per cent of seniors knew about MSP premium assistance and 66 per cent pay full premiums when the number should be fewer than 50 per cent. In 2017, a single senior could qualify for premium assistance with net income of up to $45,000 a year and
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Training grant expanded The provincial government expanded the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG) this week to include children born in 2006 and in the process extend the $1,200 education grant to 40,000 more eligible British Columbian kids. Previously, the grant was only available for children born in 2007 or later. Families saving for their eligible children’s post-secondary education now have access to an additional $1,200. “It can be hard for parents to start saving for their children’s university education, but it’s so critical to begin saving as early as possible — and make it routine,” says Kay Gandham, branch manager, Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union. “This grant is a great way for parents
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to jumpstart that savings behaviour.” While the BCTESG is a one-time grant of $1,200, there is a limited window for application. “Parents need to be aware there is only three years to apply from the day their child turns six,” says Gandham. “The child also needs to be a beneficiary of a registered education savings plan to be eligible. A financial expert can help make sense of RESP options available and get it set up quickly.” As the BCETSG was introduced last year, Gandham recommends parents get more information about the application process and eligibility on the government’s website at http:// www.gov.bc.ca/BCTESG.
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Community Soldiers training in area this weekend This weekend, Reserve soldiers from the Royal Westminster Regiment and the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada are conducting training in the vicinity of Tamihi Creek Recreation Site and along the Liumchen Forest Service Road. The public is advised to use caution when in these areas and can expect
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UBC researcher TJ Gooliaff is tracking the habits of lynx and bobcats (above) in the area.
Researcher wants photos of bobcats erally after grey squirrels,” said B.C. conservation officer Don Stahl. “We’ve always had a very healthy bobcat population” in Abbotsford and surrounding areas in the region. Lynx, on the other hand, aren’t in the area at all. Stahl said they’re more likely to be in Hope, if there are any in the area. Gooliaff is asking the public for photos of bobcats and lynx accompanied with latitude and longitude coordinates – or the
nearest town or landmark including the distance and direction from them – and the dates of when the photos were taken. Gooliaff said bobcats and lynx have been historically separated by snow depth. Lynx have long legs and large paws which make them suited for deep snow, while bobcats are heavier, have smaller feet and will typically sink in the snow. Photos can be emailed to tj.gooliaff@ubc.ca
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He is a leader in so many different areas of our school and community. Whether in the classroom or in Grad Committee meetings, as a volunteer for Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities or as a volunteer coach for Friday Nite Basketball, Logan is always ready to provide service to our school and community. He has demonstrated consistent and sophisticated leadership skills as captain of the Senior Boys Basketball team, elevating his team’s performance and impressing his coaches with his intense but positive and supportive approach. A member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, Logan has represented Sardis at the provincial level. Congratulations Logan, on being recognized Sardis Secondary’s Leader of Tomorrow for January.
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Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser Sardis Secondary School
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ewel is an ambitious, intuitive, hardworking student who constantly thrives to improve herself. She loves to be involved and be a part of different groups, committees, and areas of the community; some of which include volunteering at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, being a part of Rosedale Community fundraisers, participating in musicals with the Chilliwack Players Guild, serving on the CSS Grad Committee as well as representing her middle school in a Model United Nations Summit. In the past three years of secondary school Jewel has truly found her passion for singing and playing piano, as well as other activities including dance, hiking, running, baking and tutoring. Jewel currently sings and plays piano at Cascade Hospice once a week for families and patients. She has become quite passionate about this and finds it very rewarding to offer momentary relief to those going through tough times. Congratulations Jewel on being chosen as Chilliwack Senior’s January Leader of Tomorrow.
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Rotary Club of Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Chilliwack Secondary School
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ichael is a quiet, smart, funny and extremely detail oriented young man. He pushes the boundaries of design and is always thinking about the bigger picture. He is skilled in hands-on classes, not just in Applied Skills, but also in the Arts. He never chooses the easy project; instead, Michael always chooses the technically advanced project. Michael is a very selfdirected student and challenges his teachers to constantly be one step ahead. After graduation, Michael plans to begin his studies in Architectural Drafting at the University of the Fraser Valley. We have no doubt that he will be successful! Michael Glyngsdal is a pleasure to teach and learn from and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Congratulations on being awarded January’s Leader of Tomorrow.
MICHAEL GLYNGSDAL Rotary Club of Chilliwack GW Graham Secondary School
The Criteria for Selecting the Student is Based on the Following: The student that represents the Rotary 4 way test... • Is it the truth? • Is it FAIR • Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
ROTARY MOTTO: Service above Self!. The strongest emphasis will be put on: Excellence in community service (within the school or externally). Also excellence in Trades, Academics and Sports.
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Earlier springs and reduced snow packs might be encouraging bobcats to move into more areas of B.C., according to a University of British Columbia Okanagan researcher who is trying to map the current provincial distribution of bobcats and lynx. TJ Gooliaff hypothesizes, “Bobcats have moved northwards and into higher elevations.” “What attracts them into residential areas is they’re gen-
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Chilliwack is one of five locations around B.C. that will host a walk for the Prostate Cancer Foundation this summer. The Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/Run is being held Sunday, June 19 and will take place on the picturesque Vedder River trail. This will mark the 17th year this signature event has been held to support individuals and families living with prostate cancer. Events are also taking place in Kamloops, Kelowna, Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Each year the event attracts serious runners and fun-loving families who join together to help raise awareness and much needed funds for prostate cancer. Leah Lariviere, Executive Director of the Foundation, said “its ongoing success is due to the tremendous support we receive from our sponsors, and especially because of our dedicated volunteers and participants. They are the ones who make this event special and most are long-time supporters. It is because of their hard work and enthusiasm that we are confident this year’s Walk/ Run will be another important step forward to make a difference in the lives of those living with prostate cancer in B.C..” Being part of a collective effort to try to spread awareness and educate men about proper prevention and treatment of prostate cancer was a key motivator for Raymond James to get involved. “We know that prostate cancer, like all cancers, deeply affects individuals and families including our associates, our clients, and many more throughout our communities. This is why we are proud to join this effort,” says Paul Allison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raymond James Ltd.. “Together, we are committed to making a difference to those individuals and families living with prostate cancer, and to help raise awareness and support for prostate cancer across British Columbia and the rest of Canada.” Prostate Cancer Foundation BC is a grassroots organization that provides support to prostate cancer survivors, their families and researchers in BC through many programs such as: grant scholarships, speakers, support groups, conferences and information packages to all newly diagnosed men. Another important partner is the Island Prostate Centre that coordinates the Father’s Day Walk/ Run in Victoria and provides important support
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Community Father’s Day walk raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer Participants and volunteers are encouraged to sign up early. To find out more on how you can join The Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/Run and support prostate cancer visit
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Rhubarb an easy and tasty addition to any garden Rhubarb is very hardy, even in the Prairies, so it will do well in our area. There are a number of good varieties; Brian about MINTER ten or so are available in our region. ‘Crimson Cherry’
has large red stalks; ‘Strawberry’ is a thinner red stalked type; and ‘Victoria’ is, perhaps, the most well known with large greenish red stalks. All of these are great for the home garden. What many folks don’t know is rhubarb plants need to become established for at least a couple of years before you can begin to harvest. Most rhubarb varieties are sold as
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE PROSTATE ISSUES? 1 in 8 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his life time. Every working day in BC 12 men are diagnosed with PCa. The good news is that at the survival rate can be over 90% when detected early. BCMSP does not cover the cost of a PSA test, but PCCN Chilliwack will. If you are a Chilliwack resident you could have your PSA test paid for. Talk to your Doctor and if you decide to get a PSA test, bring your receipt and attend our next meeting at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month at Mt Cheam Lion’s club hall at 45580 Spadina, Chilliwack.
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root chunks divided up into one or two eye shoots, but if you can find a well-established container grown plant, so much the better. Plant rhubarb at the soil line so just the eyes or new shoots are barely above ground. You’ll need well-drained soil and raised beds are best. Working lots of well-rotted manure into the soil and dipping the roots in a root booster or fish fertilizer solution will do wonders to give the plants a good start. If you set out more than one clump, keep them about 3 ft. (1m) apart. Once growing, keep feeding them, especially with root starter fertilizer to get the roots well established. I also love to top dress the plants with composted steer manure to keep them growing, particularly in late spring. If white flower stalks appear, cut them off at the base so all the plant’s energy goes into developing the foliage. As they continue to develop, in late spring they often tire out and that’s when some
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Rhubarb is the ‘hot’ new perennial vegetable that adds that tangy, tart flavour to dessert menus, sauces, fruit combos and compotes. It’s also hard to beat for pies and crumbles. Rhubarb is so very useful in our cooking and yet, far too few are being grown in our gardens, even small space ones. I mention this now because it’s an ideal time to plant rhubarb.
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Rhubarb is a perennial and will thrive for many years, even tolerating light shade, says Brian Minter.
slow-release 14-14-14 Osmocote fertilizer will help them along. Well-established plants can be harvested for about 5-8 weeks, but make sure lots of stalks are left on the plant to keep it growing vegetatively. Once the weather turns hot or the stalks become thin, stop harvesting and let the plant recover. When you harvest rhubarb, do not use a knife but rather pull
the stalks away in a sideways motion to get a clean break. Leaving short bits on the plant can cause decay on the root. Remember that the leaves of a rhubarb plant are poisonous, so don’t eat the leaves and don’t put them in your compost. Rhubarb is a perennial and will thrive for many years, even tolerating light shade. In Europe, there is a whole industry built
on forcing it early with pots and pails turned upside down overtop the plants to ensure harvesting 3-4 weeks earlier. If you have an established plant, you might begin this technique now. Rhubarb is such an easy plant to grow, and now is a perfect time to get them underway. Do give this tasty perennial a try.
Foreign buyers lured by loopholes, low dollar Tom Fletcher Black Press While young people struggle to rent or buy a home in the Lower Mainland, overseas investors are snapping up high-end commercial real estate thanks to a low Canadian dollar and loopholes in the property transfer tax, opposition MLAs say. Finance Minister Mike de Jong changed the tax rules in his latest budget to exempt buyers of new homes up to $750,000, and increased the rate from two to three per cent for value over $2 million. But the province continues to reap a windfall on resold homes, the vast majority of the market, with one per cent on the first $200,000 and two per cent on value between $200,000 and $2 million. NDP housing critic David Eby says the tax not only drives up already unaffordable home prices, it can still be avoided by offshore investors buying up downtown Vancouver office towers like the Bentall Centre and Royal Centre. The NDP and some municipal officials are also calling for a non-resident tax on residential purchases, to deter foreign buyers from buying property and leaving it empty as values climb. “There is a huge frustration in Metro Vancouver that spreads all the way up to Squamish, where people are tired of the fact that their wages have no connection to real estate prices, and they are fed up,” Eby said. The province is moving to restore
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citizenship and residency declarations for real estate purchasers, but de Jong says he needs to collect data to measure the problem of non-resident investors before taking action. Data are also needed for a commercial property technique developed to avoid the property purchase tax when it was imposed in 1987. A “bare trust” separates legal and beneficial ownership, allowing the property to change hands without paying the transfer tax. De Jong said bare trusts and share transfers, where the registered owner doesn’t change but controlling interest does, are long-accepted business practices. “We actually do encourage people to come to British Columbia and invest,” de Jong said. “The purpose here is to ensure that they are paying their fair share, that they are abiding by the laws that British Columbians and Canadians must abide by, and to ensure that we have to make sure we have the information necessary to enforce those rules.”
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Community Imagine, explore, and create this spring break at the Cultural Centre Plenty of parents know about the Spring Break scramble – from boredom to babysitters, keeping the kids occupied over the break is never easy… enter the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Spring Break Art Camps for Kids! There’s no better way to fill those two weeks than with creativity, imagination, and artistic exploration, and with The Centre’s fantastic range of classes and activities and flexible booking schedule, it’s easier than ever to fit your Art Camp experience to your children’s interests and needs. Offering everything from clay and crafts sessions to dance, performance, and even creative writing classes, The Centre’s Spring Break Art Camps are sure to fill your young artist’s Spring Break with fun and creativity. If you’ve got a crafty kid that loves creating with paper, stencils, and more, there’s a whole range of themed crafting sessions; from Arrrt on the High Seas
and Flower Power to Cosmic Kids and Dragons & Dinosaurs. For the more musically-inclined out there, there’ll be a host of sessions in which kids get introduced to the fun and excitement of ukulele and guitar, and if you have an aspiring actor at home, they’ll be thrilled to discover the world of theatre through the variety of drama classes. There are over 50 different week-long classes to choose from, and with each putting a unique spin on a special art form, the kids are sure to come away from each super-creative class with a huge smile on their face – and ready for another round of artistic excitement! And with a smooth and simple class schedule, The Centre’s Spring Break Art Camps are great for busy parents as well as creative kids. Running from 8:30am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday (March 14 – 18) for Week 1, and Monday to Thursday (March 21 – 24) for Week 2,
each day is split into six blocks of 65 minute sessions. With two different classes running in each time slot, you can choose in advance which art form your kid explores at any given time. Signing up for a class means you register for that class at that time for a full week - so your young artist can enjoy anything from one class per day, to a week of morning classes, or even a full week of all-day creative fun! The Spring Break Art Camps are mostly available for kids age 5–12, and with sessions broken into categories for 5 – 7 and 8 – 12 year olds, your kid will get the perfect art experience catered to their age. Basic class fees are $35 for Week 1 and $28
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Boomers and Beyond
Sardis Library: Monday, Feb 29, 1 pm – 3 pm Are you new to the community or newly retired? Are you an adult looking to connect with others in our community? Drop in and participate in our monthly library social. Guest speakers will be on hand from 1:00-2:30 to talk about various topics and resources for seniors and caregivers. This month’s topic: Safety in the Home. Travels to Antarctica
Chilliwack Library: Tuesday, March 1, 7 pm 8:30pm Join Rick Guenther as shares images and tales of his adventure to the earth’s southernmost continent. His trip extended over 19 days, beginning in Ushuaia, Argentina, with stops in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and Antarctica.
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for Week 2 – meaning each session costs just $7. There are also select extended week-long classes for those 12 year olds and over that want a more advanced art camp experience (at a higher rate) – so whether your kid wants to just have some fun with arts and crafts or develop their drama skills, there’s an activity waiting for them at The Centre this spring. To learn about class schedules, descriptions, registration and more, make sure to either drop by The Centre and pick up a Spring Break Art Camps brochure, visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or contact The Centre Box Office at 604-391SHOW(7469).
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Family connection in Sardis Strongman Next week marks the return of the annual Sardis Strongman event at Sardis secondary school. In addition to the student competition that runs all week, Strongman alumni will gather Wednesday night to renew old rivalries.
Eric J. Welsh, The Progress It’s been 13 years since Roxanna Froese last roamed the halls of Sardis secondary school as a student. But every time she walks into the old gymnasium with the Falcon logo on the wall, she is filled with a feeling of inspiration. Not because of the building, but because of someone else who once called this place home. It was Bob Fitzsimmons, former Sardis phys-ed teacher and Sardis Strongman founder, who had the greatest impact on teenaged Roxanna. It was Fitz, who passed away two years ago after a battle with cancer, who showed Roxanna and many other Sardis students that anything was possible as long as they believed in themselves. It was Fitz who encouraged her to enter one of the first Strongman competitions. “Fitz was always so full of energy right? So his spirit filled the whole thing and it was really fun,” Roxanna said. “Especially being a woman in it. That was great, being allowed to show strength and be encouraged for it. It affected the rest of my life.” Roxanna describes her teenaged self as socially shy, someone who needed a push out of her comfort zones. Fitz wasn’t the sort to provided a gentle nudge. He’d give students a shove, refusing to let them settle for anything less than their best. “I was socially shy but very active and I knew I was strong in a farm-girl strength sort of way,” she said. “And I always loved challenges, then and now. I remember it being fun to show who I really was. People didn’t normally see me like that because I was so shy.” Roxanna flourished in the spotlight. Her favourite event was one that no longer exists.
Supergirl - AKA Roxanna Froese (above) - as she appeared during a Sardis Strongman event in either 2002 or 2003. Roxanna’s back next week to compete in the Strongman alumni event while her youngest brother Jesse tackles the school challenge for the first time. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The school had a 1983 Toyota Tercel and every weight class had to do something different with it. The big boys in the heavyweight division had to get the entire back end of the car off the ground. For Roxanna’s division, it was enough to grab a wheelwell and get one of the tires off the ground for as long as possible. “That was a physical test but it was also a mental test, and that’s why I liked it so much,” she recalled. “My dad told us that pain is just weakness coming out, which might sound like a terrible thing for a parent to say to kids.” “But when you actually have to go through pain in life and you think about it that way, it can really help you through.” “Feeling the pain of lifting that car and holding on when your muscles just wanted to die, thinking it was just weakness coming
out made me stronger and the top of his lungs with such intensity one could kept me going.” In an interesting twist, almost picture his head popwhen that event was taken ping off and spinning into out of the Strongman soon space. “This was a special place after, Roxanna ended up because of Fitz,” Roxanna with the car. “I liked telling people I said. “A lot of schools could do Strongman and could lift my own probably have fun car,” she laughed. with it. But it would There was one be different anyevent Roxanna would where else.” have punted to the Roxanna ‘did well’ moon years ago at Strongman, which and it’s one that still is her understated exists — the dreaded way of saying she sandbag shuttle. wrecked her compe“That was so hard tition. because it was about Jesse Roxanna’s older speed and technique, HOOGE brother, Josh and the strongest Hooge, competed in people often didn’t do well,” she said. “You couldn’t the very first Strongman in just rely on your mental and 1999. She did two. physical capabilities.” Younger brother Micah But she couldn’t quit or give any less than 100 per followed in her footsteps and cent with Fitz yelling words this year another brother does Strongman for the first of encouragement. It is an enduring memory time. Eighteen year old Jesse for years of Strongman competitors — Fitz, barking at Hooge was just a wee lad
watching from the stands when his older siblings did their thing. Now, the hulking teen takes his turn in the spotlight. Regrettably, he’ll never have the ‘Beast-Mode Fitz’ experience, but he’s got his own reasons to look forward to it. “There is a legacy to it with my family, and I want to be a part of that,” Jesse said. “Most of it is continuing that legacy.” “I didn’t participate in this last year because I didn’t feel my strength was up to par, but this time I’m looking forward to showing my friends what I can do.” Monday is the sled pull. Tuesday is sandbag shuttle. Wednesday is the tire flip. Thursday is the sled push and Friday the farmer’s carry. Events Monday through Thursday run from 11:04 a.m. to 12:11 p.m.
Friday’s event starts at 12:50 p.m. “I think I’m actually looking forward to the sandbag shuttle, just to see how I do,” Jesse said. “Probably because he’s more about technique than I am,” Roxanna added. But if he had to go to Vegas and put money on himself to win one of the five events, it certainly wouldn’t be the sandbag shuttle. It’d be the sled pull. “Coordination of hand movement is important along with strength, and speed isn’t as important,” Jesse explained. What he doesn’t know, yet, is whether he has the same ‘pain is weakness coming out’ mentality his siblings have shown. He knows what it means. But until the moment, he won’t really know. “It’s always been great watching them compete, and seeing the same strength in them that my dad has,” Jesse said. “My sister is so strong and so determined. And she has so much joy doing this.” Jesse feels the atmosphere around Strongman has diminished since Fitz passed away. The energy’s not the same. He and Roxanna are united in their desire to bring it back. If Fitz can’t be there in person to carry on, they want his spirit to be on full display every time this event is held. “Some students are just in the gym for something to do and they’re not really cheering anyone on,” Jesse said. “I think there needs to be a willingness to do that, to get behind someone who’s putting themselves out there in a public display.” “My goal is to bring back the spirit of Fitz and do whatever I do in a way that he would want me to,” Roxanna echoed. “It doesn’t matter what it is, if it’s just the way I smile as I do it or how long I last or how fast I can go.” “I just want it to be memorable in a way that’s totally Fitz.” The alumni event takes place Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Organizer Alison Fitzsimmons said entrants can expect some new wrinkles. Email alisonfitz_2003@ hotmail.com for more info or to register.
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Sports First place clinched The Chiefs need one point to secure second overall in the BCHL, writes Jacob Bestebroer The Chilliwack Chiefs finish the regular season with three games this weekend. With Wenatchee failing to pick up a win against Langley Tuesday night, the Chiefs have officially clinched first place in the Mainland division. They will face the Coquitlam Express in a first round best-of-seven playoff series that begins in Chilliwack Mar. 4-5. They’re in Coquitlam tonight before hosting the Express Saturday and wrapping up the regular season on home ice versus the Victoria Grizzlies on Sunday at 4 p.m. Saturday’s special guest will be BC Lions linebacker Adam Bighill, courtesy of Fix Auto. He’ll sign autographs during the first intermission. The Chiefs need just one point this weekend to secure second overall in league standings which may come into play should they be able to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The third round this season will once again be a three team double round robin involving the Island, Mainland and Interior division champions. The teams will be seeded 1, 2 and 3 based on their regular-season points total. Each team will play two home games and two road games with a minimum of six games scheduled. The difference this season is that there will not be a scenario like last season which saw the Chiefs eliminated from round three when Penticton, who had already secured spot in the league finals, had to win a game that meant nothing to them in Nanaimo for the Chiefs to stay alive. Penticton rested some of their top players, lost the game and the Chiefs season was done. That can’t happen this season. Once a team has earned three wins in this round, they go to the final and will have homeice advantage there. The remaining two teams continue playing until one of them achieves three wins, at which point round three is over. Lots of work to be done yet before any of this matters to the Chiefs. Should they be able to advance past the opening round against Coquitlam they will face the winner of the Wenatchee–Langley series. Wenatchee will have home ice advantage and Langley may be forced to play some of their home games in a smaller arena but this series is very much a toss up. Nanaimo has clinched first place in the island division and will face either the Alberni Valley Bulldogs or Victoria Grizzlies in round one. The Grizzlies and Bulldogs are tied with 50 points in the race for the division’s final playoff spot. They each have two games left. Victoria would win the tie breaker should they end up tied in points. Powell River will finish second and face the third place Cowichan Valley Capitals in round one. In the Interior, the first place Penticton Vees will face either the Vernon Vipers (49 points), the Trail Smoke Eaters (48 points) or the Merritt Centennials (47 points) who are all still in the hunt for the fourth and final playoff spot. In what could be the league’s best first round matchup, the second place West Kelowna Warriors will take on the third place Salmon Arm Silverbacks. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net
Captain K up for MVP award The Chilliwack Chiefs have three players up for major BCHL hardware. The league released the finalists for five individual awards on Tuesday. The head coaches from the 17 BCHL teams were asked to submit one nominee from each of the three divisions. Chilliwack captain Jordan Kawaguchi emerged as the Mainland nominee for the Vern Dye Memorial MVP Trophy. He’s up against Coastal conference nominee Sheldon Rempal of the Nanaimo Clippers and Interior conference nominee Tyson Jost of the Penticton Vees. Kawaguchi leads the Chiefs in goals (41) and points (78) through 54 games. Kawaguchi’s linemate, Darien Craighead, also received multiple votes. Craighead is second in team scoring with 65 points. Vimal Sukumaran got the Mainland division nomination for the Bruce Allison Memorial Rookie of the Year Trophy.
The 19 year old leads all BCHL freshmen in goals with 31 and is fourth in points with 60.
Odeen Tufto of the Vernon Vipers and Kyle Betts of the Powell River Kings are the other nominees.
Chilliwack’s Kohen Olischefski also received multiple votes. Dennis Cholowski is in the running for the BCHL’s top defenceman award. He goes head to head with Penticton Vee Dante Fabbro and Nanaimo Clipper Yanni Kaldis. The nominees for the Bob Fenton Trophy as most sportsmanlike player are Taro Hirose (Salmon Arm), Colton Kerfoot (Coquitlam) and Chris Schutz (Alberni Valley). Kawaguchi received votes. The nominees for the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy as coach of the year are Fred Harbinson (Penticton), Bliss Littler (Wenatchee) and Mike Vandekamp (Nanaimo). Chiefs bench boss Jason Tatarnic received votes. The Brett Hull Trophy (top scorer), goaltending award and Wally Forslund Trophy (top goalie tandem) are all stats-based and will be announced when the regular season is over. See bchl.ca
Jordan Kawaguchi loves playing the Coquitlam Express. In 19 regular season and playoff games dating back to last season, the Abbotsford native has collected 19 goals, 33 points and three game-winning snipes.
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and diving head coach Liam Donnelly. “She could have a big impact in some events and on our relays.” An honour roll student at Abbotsford’s Yale secondary school, Gibson is interested in kinesiology and a career as an occupational therapist working with disabled children. “I wanted to come to SFU because it’s close to home and I know a lot of people who have attended the school,” said Gibson. “I like the atmosphere and I like the coaching staff.” Follow the SFU Clan swim team on the club’s official Twitter account at Twitter.com/SFU_ Swim. ● The Spartans keep a record book on the club’s website. Through Nov. 2015 Gibson owned 35 of 102 female records. See for yourself at teamunify.com/ canbcssc/UserFiles/ File/Home/Bronze Group 2015-16/Spartan Female Records (11-1215).pdf
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Jessie Gibson will be reunited with a former Chilliwack Spartans teammate when she joins the Simon Fraser Clansmen this fall. Gibson, and Abbotsford native who trains with the Spartans, signed a letter of intent with SFU earlier this month where ex-Spartan Colton Peterson is currently finishing up his freshman season. Gibson is considered one of Canada’s top young swimmers. She is ranked 10th nationally in the 200 metre butterfly, her best event, and has represented her country against international competition. Her best time in the short-course 200m is two minutes and 12 seconds. The Clan all-time record is 2:14.84 held by current Clan junior Lauren Swistak. “My goal is to rank among the top three in Canada within the next four years,” said Gibson. Gibson is also an accomplished 200 metre freestyler. Her best short course time in that event is 2:01, just shy of the SFU all-time record (2:00.78). “Jessica is coming in at a level where she could score nationally at the NCAA nationals and possibly challenge for a championship,” said SFU swimming
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Spartan swimmers earned 17 medals at the 2016 AA BC Championships, held Feb. 12-14 in Penticton. Madeleine Charest led the way with a multimedal performance in the 12-13 year old girls group. Charest grabbed gold in the 200m individual medley (IM), adding silver in the 100 and 200m breaststrokes and bronze in the 50m breaststroke. In the same division, Alexis Grant grabbed gold in the 50m fly. Jessica Jou won the 100m freestyle and placed second in the 50m freestyle. Hanna Unger collected silver medals in the 100m and 200m flies and battled to bronze in the 200m IM. Mackenzie Campbell bagged double bronze in the 100 and 200m backstrokes. Bronwen Wheeler scored silver in the 11 and under girls group, finishing second in the 200m fly. Barrett Catalfamo earned bronze in the 14 and over girls division, placing third in the 400m IM. Spartan relay teams collected bronze medals in the 4x50m freestyle and medley relays. Carlos Enciso led the Spartan boys, bringing home a silver medal in the 50m breaststroke. See spartanswimclub.com for more Spartan info.
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Required part and full-time for greenhouse production workers. Experience and knowledge of plants an asset as well as good customer retail skills. Must enjoy working with plants and be physically able. Wage dependant on experience. Please apply with resume to: Meadowland Flowers, 50318 Camp River Road, Chilliwack, BC or email: andrew@ meadowlandflowers.com
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Camperland RV Resort has the following positions: Registration Clerk Shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines, computer knowledge a must. MS office pref and digital Rez an asset. Starting date of April. Wage negotiable depending on exp. Store Clerk Involves shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and exp with inventory & ordering,cash/credit machines. Please email resumes & cover letter to: kristina@htr.ca
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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, March 7, 2016.
Please submit resume to #2-45609 Luckakuck Way Cottonwood Mall, Chilliwack V2R 1A1. Attention: Manager
5 Required for Bhatti Farm of 5061 Tolmie Road, Yarrow (Abbotsford) BC, V3G 2V4. Fulltime 5/6 days/wk, 40 or 50 hrs/wk $10.59/hr. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning, spacing & harvesting the crop. Some heavy lifting req’d. Employment; Apr 15, 2016 to Dec 16, 2016. Call cell 604-217-1036 or fax to: 604-823-2261 or in person to above address.
Cheam Village Care Centre in Agassiz is accepting applications for part-time Activity Assistants to join our Recreation Department. Applicants must enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, high energy environment. Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, Activity Assistants will participate in program planning and scheduling. Primary duties will include the preparation and implementation of therapeutic and recreational programs designed for our longterm care residents. The successful candidate will be fluent in English, hold current First Aid certification and have graduated from an Activity Aid Program or have equivalent training and experience. Please email your resume to: mmcquoid@ valleycare.info or submit by fax to 604 796 3844.
Advertising Consultant The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly award winning newspaper, has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment. Candidates will be required to meet sales targets while deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to develop new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques. The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. Previous sales experience is preferred. A car and valid drivers license are required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary, commission plan and strong benefit package. Black Press is Canada’s leading private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in Canada and the U.S. and has extensive digital and printing operations. Please email your resume with cover letter by 5:00pm Sunday, February 29, 2016, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher publisher@theprogress.com Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Marguerite Ann Williams- Marguerite Ann of Sylvan Lake, AB passed away on Sunday January 24th, 2016 at Red Deer Hospital surrounded by her family at the age of 69. Loved wife of Lawrence Schwehr. Dearly Loved Mother of Kim Williams, Charlene Rissanen (Ron), Shannon Boisvert (Denis), Todd Williams (Allison), the late Charles Williams, and Carl Schwehr (Jennifer). Loved grandmother of 13 grandchildren and great grandmother to 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by great granddaughter Rylan Rissanen. Loved sister of the late Elsie Pringle, the late Edward “Ted” Pringle (Sarah) and survived by sister Cheryl Bergstrom (late Rodney). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ann was born in Chilliwack, BC on April 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Charles Pringle and Florence Pringle (Williams). Ann was a retired cook at the Best Western Hotel in Chilliwack. Ann enjoyed sewing, painting, and playing with her dog, Cotton. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 23rd at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn from 2-5pm.
CONNAL Gordon Eric May 12, 1950 - Feb 6, 2016 After a lengthy battle with cancer Gordon passed away peacefully in his home at age 65. He was predeceased by his parents Joyce and Dan Connal, their family home being in Rosedale, BC. Gordon is survived by his wife Lynda; son Allen; grandson Hunter; mother in law, Lorraine McConnell; brothers, Dan (Sarah), Garth (Debbie), Harold (Anita); sisters Mona, Christine (Gord), Andrea (AJ) and Sandra (Lincoln); 22 nieces and nephews; and his special uncle, Andrew (Catherine) and his dog Sabel. Gordon spent years as labourer, heavy equipment operator and driller blaster. Gord spent many ski holidays with family and friends at Big White, visits to Vancouver Island, WIlliams Lake and a month vacation and cruise to the Algarve Portugal, Spain and Italy. Happiest times were smoking fish and watching his nieces, nephews and friends in the swimming pool. Gordon played ball, coached ball and enjoyed most the game of soccer. The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks to Dr. Tan, Oncologist, of Abbotsford and Johan from Chilliwack Home Health Care. And also continuous loving support from family and friends. A family dinner was held earlier last week. There will be a celebration of Gordon’s life held at the family farm on McConnell Road in July. In lieu of flowers we would appreciate passing on a hug.
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Edward (Ted) Raymond, July 5, 1940 to February 18, 2016 BSF, RPF, Rotary On the morning of February 18th, following a short illness, Ted passed from the arms of his wife, Margaret, to the arms of the Lord. He leaves his greatest loves: wife Margaret; son Glenn Mattice, his wife Sue, and their children Amanda and Kayla; daughter Marla Connor, her husband Trevor, and their children Matthew, Sydney and Courtney; his sister Myrna Bosomworth and her family. Ted graduated from UBC with a BSF and spent his career as a Forester with BC Forest Products, and Fletcher Challenge progressing to Woodlands Manager. From his postings in Caycuse, Port Renfrew, Campbell River, Hope and Boston Bar, he established cherished friendships and a practice of community volunteerism. In spite of his career being cut short by disability, his indomitable spirit enabled him to embrace life and to continue his dedication to Rotary, Student Exchange Programs, the Registered Professional Foresters Association, the YMCA, and the communities in which he lived. His primary passion was his family. They always came first and his biggest joy was dropping whatever he was doing to give full attention to the latest happenings related by each person. He was known to always respond with his quirky, dry sense of humor and a wealth of wisdom. His legacy of compassion will be remembered by a multitude of lifelong friends. May his spirit soar over his beloved mountains and forests where he is free to run, ski and hike in the woods. Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm., Saturday May 7, at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn. We wish to thank Dr. John Chow for his extraordinary care for the past 24 years, Chilliwack Hospital and Cascade Lodge for their tender care and concern. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Rotary International, and BC Children’s Hospital.
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DOUGLAS Constance, Jean (nee Burfield) Connie was born July 7, 1926, in Provost, ALTA. She passed away Feb 19, 2016 in Chilliwack, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert; sister Doris Beeton. Survived by her brother Harry (Joan) Burfield, of Camrose AB; his family Blaine (Kathy) Burfield and family, Lesley (Bob) and their daughter; her son Dave of Black Diamond, ALTA and his family, Michael (Ann) their family; Cyndi (Joel) and their family; Danny (Melody) and their family; Billy and fiancé Shannon; her 3 daughters, Colleen (Joe) Carda and family daughter Carol Rohl (Gordon) and family; Benjamin Cole (Kylie) and infant son Kayden and Daniel Cole (Lindsay); daughter Bonnie Jones and her daughter Jennie Braun; nephew Gary Beeton. Mom was a Navy Veteran with the Wrens. She was a knowledgeable and very active lady and we were amazed and so proud of her passion for photography, writing and travel. She touched many peoples lives and was dearly loved by her many friends, her travel companion Connie, carpet bowling friends and meaningful friendships she made at Hampton House and of course her life long friends and relatives. Words cannot adequately express our love and admiration and the memories we will cherish forever - love you mom. No service by request. Donation greatly appreciated to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.
GOLNIK Alfred Alfred Golnik went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2016 at Eden Care Home at the age of 87. Alfred was born in Poland on June 2, 1928. After experiencing the turmoil and aftermath of WWII, he immigrated to Canada in 1953 to join his bride Elli in Chilliwack. Alfred was a dairy farmer and construction foreman, but his first love was for his Lord, family and God’s work. Alfred is lovingly remembered by his wife Elli, his children Don (Sigrid) Golnik, Reiny (Margita) Golnik, his grandchildren Denise, Glen (Pamela), Shauna, Duane, Lillian (George) and Adam and by his great grandchildren Amelli Golnik and Shepherd Neufeld. He was predeceased by his great grandchild Luke. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Church of God, 45814 Lewis Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 3C4. Pastor G. Krebs will officiate. Special thanks to staff at Eden Care Home and Dr. Chow for their support. In lieu in flowers, donations can be made to Church of God Building Fund. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
MACAULAY David Albert Neil Aug 2, 1932 - Feb 21, 2016 David MacAulay went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 83. He succumbed to esophageal cancer with complications caused by pneumonia. David began his professional teaching career with Chilliwack School District #33 in 1954 and retired in 1989 as the Deputy Superintendent of Schools. He served the Chilliwack community through the Kiwanis Club, Chilliwack Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Chilliwack District Teachers Association, Board of Trustees for Chilliwack General Hospital, and much more. David enjoyed directing the “Men of Song” chorus at First Avenue Assembly, loved playing games with family and friends and was an awesome, much loved husband, father and grandfather.
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MCNEILL Kathleen “Kitty” Ada Kathleen was born on June 4, 1920 in England. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on February 22, 2016, at Chilliwack General Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Kathleen was predeceased by her long time love of her life her husband Neil “bud” Charles McNeill on March 22 1994. And most recently her sister Joan from England (December 2015.) Kathleen was a active member of the Royal Legion Branch #4 Ladies Auxiliary, where she made many life long friends, along with many friends at the Chilliwack Bingo Hall. Kitty was know for her love to chat. Once kitty had you sitting down with a cup of tea, or on the phone you can bet that you would spend at least two hours chatting about all things great and small. Kitty leaves behind her 4 children John, Susan, Peter, Neil, and their significant others; her grand children, Lisa, David, Jeff, Scott, Peter, Patti, Chrissi, Jennifer, and Joey, Cheyann, Shayn; great grandchildren, Christopher and his 3 brothers; Anthony, Shaylie , Liam, Oliva, Grace, Matthew, Michael, Keygian, Owyn, and Shayla; her extended family over seas, across Canada, and Rose and Vicki. Her family was her life, and every grandchild and great grandchild born added years of life to the long life she spent with us. Thank you to all the Nurses and HCA’s at Valley Haven for making Kitty’s last few months with us much more special. Thank you to all the Dr.’s and nurses at CGH that helped Kitty over the years and in her final days. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Funeral service date to follow.
SUTCLIFFE Joan Margaret It is with regret we announce the passing of Joan Margaret Sutcliffe on February 15, 2016 at the age of 93 years. She was born in Winnipeg in 1922 to Dorothy Kezia Balderson and John Sutcliffe. Joan is predeceased by her parents and brother, Richard Sutcliffe as well as her lifetime friend Marilyn Fane. Joan completed nurse’s training at Winnipeg General Hospital and then moved to BC to work in Maternity at Vancouver General Hospital. She also worked for a time at the Bralorne Mines Hospital. She completed a diploma in Public Health from UBC in 1950 and joined the Provincial Public Health Service. Joan received her BN from McGill in 1960 and accepted a position with the Upper Fraser Valley Health District as Nursing Supervisor in 1962. She retired from the positon of Public Health Nursing Supervisor and Acting Health District Director in 1981. Joan was deeply involved in the community. With the Local Council of Women, she worked with them to develop the beginnings of the Chilliwack Homemakers Service and Chilliwack Community Services. She was also deeply committed to her faith, acting in many roles on Parish Councils, both at St. John’s Anglican, Sardis and St. Thomas’ Anglican, Chilliwack. She was the first woman Rector’s Warden in the province, possibly in all of Canada. A great honour for a woman at the time. Joan was also one of the first women elected as a delegate to the Annual synod of the Diocese of New Westminster. More recently, Joan was a member of the joint Anglican- United Church Leadership Development Committee. Joan received many honours and awards throughout her life. She received a Meritorius Service award from Canadian Public Health and Honourary Membership in Soroptomist International. She was Chilliwack’s “Woman of the Year” in 1986, and she received the Paul Harris Fellowship-Rotary International Award in 1987. She also received the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster in 2009 and a Certificate of Recognition from Elder College in 2013. She had many interests and channeled those interests to the betterment of the community around her. Memorial Services will be held at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 46048 Gore Rd. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. Henderson’s Funeral Home, in care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com for condolences on line
Required for every Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as well as fill in for sick and holiday relief. You must possess a professional manner and dress accordingly. We are looking for someone with exceptional telephone manners, neat and legible handwriting. Duties to include but not limited to: •
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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.
WALDUN FOREST PRODUCTS Needs experienced Shingle Sawyers & Packers. Also needing labourers for physically demanding positions. These are F/T positions with excellent wage and benefit packages. Qualified applicants can apply in person at:
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OLD SETTLER PUB in Harrison, is currently seeking full and part-time servers and bartenders Email resume to: oldsettler@uniserve.com or fax to: 604-796-1034
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RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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He is lovingly remembered by his wife Pearl; children Dan & Sharon MacAulay and Doug & Cheryl MacAulay; grandchildren Jennifer MacAulay, Christopher MacAulay, Jon MacAulay, Rachel Kampen and Michael MacAulay; great-grandchildren Cassandra, Ella, Liam and Lily. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at First Avenue Christian Assembly, 46510 First Avenue, Chilliwack; Rev. Elmer Martin officiating. Memorial Donations may be made in David MacAulay’s name to Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, PO Box 327 Station Main, Chilliwack BC V2P 6J4. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
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TIRES (2) Michelin, new P235/55R-20-102H-MS. $350/pair. Call 1 (604)796-9468
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1 FREE CLEANING! On 3rd visit for new clients, offered by Cleaning Lady, with established clientel. Call (604)791-8290
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men Local & Long Distance Moves Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
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MAN and lady’s bikes, hardly used, excellent condition. $100.00 each. (604) 824-0593 johnpatbryan@gmail.com
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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.
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Huge Flea Market Saturday
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Over 100 tables. Kids stuff, vintage treasures, clothes, collectibles, h/hold, DVD’s, records, jewellery, crafts & baking. Becky’s Grill Food Truck. $2 admission.
MCC Thrift Store on Kipp Ave.
Great deals!
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Moving Sale 5538 Highroad Cres March 4 & 5 antiques, furniture, lawn ornaments, plow, electric mower. Everything must go
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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FREESPIRIT upright compact exercise bike. LCD display, excellent condition. $100.00 (604)824-0593 johnpatbryan@gmail.com
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F.V. DO IT ALL. One call does it all. Ask about our spring specials. Senior discounts. Chris, 604-798-7085
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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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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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VECTOR RENO’S Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327
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SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuums need a service every 5 years just like an oil change!
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Advertise your garage sale in the classifieds. We’ll give you all the tools you need to have a great sale and results are guaranteed. Find a new owner for your old car. It’s easy. You’re in the driver’s seat when you take out an ad in the classifieds. Call us today! 604-702-5552
1995 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr auto sedan, a/c. Only this week. STK#772. $1,595. 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#749. $2,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4dr 4X4, auto, 7psg, full load. Only this week. STK#470. $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. STK#747 $6,900. 2008 DODGE Cavalier STX 4dr, loaded, auto, low ks. Only this week . STK#774. $7,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, loaded, STK#696 $7,900. 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900. 2010 FORD FUSION. Full load, auto, 4 dr, sedan. Only this week. STK#776. $9,900. 2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900. 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. 4dr auto loaded, 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.
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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford DL# 31038 604-855-0666
EDENBANK TOWNHOUSE, 7001 Eden Rd. Ground level, adult exclusive, secured gated community well appointed. 1360sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, den, corner unit with lg shade trees, next to park, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis course, exercise room, heritage club house, beautifully landscaped with stream. Early possession. Call for appt. (604)858-6434 or 604-845-0548
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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
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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.
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CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private large room 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $700/m Call (604)795-0397
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9462 Cook St.
Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Security cameras * Parking. Apt. insurance required. Criminal record check required.
$695/$795 month. WE CATER TO SENIORS!
Call Verna, 604-819-0445
Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.
1 bdrms starting at $580/moth includes heat & hot water, in suite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974
45648 Storey Ave and 7455 Vedder Rd
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CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+. Feb. 1st. Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337 CHILLIWACK, FAIRFIELD, 1 bdrm basement suite, new, $700/m util incls. N/P, N/S, available now. Call: 604-825-3540
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CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm, $600/m; Ref’s required, incl heat & hot water, available Mar. 1. (604)703-9076
CHILLIWACK. Bachelor apartment and one bedroom apt , 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet gr. level access. Bachelor $550/m. One Bdrm, $610/m Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. March, 1st. Call Yvonne, 604-793-6941. CHILLIWACK Patten Ave. 2 Bdrm $900. Heat incl. Spacious, reno’d, avail now. No dogs, Criminal check. Lve msg 604-792-7917.
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2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2002 HONDA ACCORD 2dr, auto, loaded, STK#648 $3,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900. 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2005 FORD EXPLORER Full load, 7psg, 4X4, auto. Only this week. STK#773. $5,900.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2009 Hyundai Sante Fe Limited. One owner. Well maintained. AWD, leather seats. 196,000 km. Asking $8000. Call 250-549-0820.
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2004 PONTIAC MONTANA, auto, clean, extras, low miles. $6300. Call (604)795-9961
TO Registered Owner of Home and Registered Security Holder under the PPSA. RE: 30 DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: Manufactured Home (MHR#017890) located on home park site #79 at Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park at 5742 Unsworth Road in Chilliwack, British Columbia. This is notice that Jerry Solowan, agent for Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park, landlord, has taken possession of the above manufactured home pursuant to Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation 60/2008, Part 6 - Abandonment of Personal Property, Sections 34-41. The landlord intends to sell the above manufactured home unless you take possession of the property, establish a right of possession of it or make application to the court to establish the right within 30 days from the date this notice is deemed served. Name of Registered Owners and previous tenant: Shirley Anne Lunn. Description of Property to be Sold: 1974 Premier Serial Number: 3E4058 Manufactured Home Registration: 017890. Address of the Residential Home Site and where the property is being stored: home park site #79 at Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park at 5742 Unsworth Road in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Name & address of the Landlord: Jerry Solowan, Cedar Grove Mobile Home Park, c/o Sorensen Smith LLP, attention: Daniel Sorensen, A-45515 Knight Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2R 5L2, fax: 604-705-0033. Please be advised that unless you establish a right to possession or make application to the court to establish the right within 30 days, we will proceed with our right to dispose of the manufactured home in accordance with the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act and the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulations.
WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Notice To Natasha Power - Quiring Towing will be disposing of your 2000 Dodge 1500 VIN 1B7HF12Y4YJ129308 4 March 2016 for monies owed in the amount of $2093.70. 604-856-8721
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