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MOTHER PUTS POSITIVE SPIN ON RAISING MEMORIAL FUNDS FOR SON Zac Hobek died much too young and dreamed of a hockey life

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damental skills for saving lives. Large paddles were replaced by small white adhesive pads attached to lunch-box sized Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training units that talk the trainees through the process. Allan, co-head of GWG’s phys-ed department has been passing on the critical information to his students for seven years and is grateful for the donation of training mannequins, AED training units, curriculum materials and program set-up his school and others are receiving. “If the time arises—maybe it’s a relative, maybe it’s a friend—they’ll know what to do and they’ll be able to react and call for help and keep the person alive,” Allan said. “The more people trained in it, the more likely it will be that the

If you spend it, will they vote? That’s the question municipal election candidates ask themselves at the start of any campaign. Disclosure statements for the 2014 general local elections across the province were released by Elections BC on Monday and in Chilliwack, as usual, the correlation between spending and getting elected was high. For the city’s top job, spending closely correlated with votes received as Sharon Gaetz was elected mayor with 10,183 votes and spent $8,022. Cameron Hull finished second in the mayoral race with 2,731 votes and spent $1,575, and Ray Cauchi finished third with 1,066 votes and spent $235. As for who funded the campaigns, Cauchi reported one donation of $260 to himself, while Hull reported a $150 donation from Jennifer Little and a $1,046 donation from Laureen Hull. Gaetz received $4,859 in donations from individuals (including $2,485 from herself ) and $5,450 from corporations. The largest donations the mayor received were $500 each from Mertin GM, Higgs Development Corp., Dunsmuir Holdings, Scimtar Enterprises, O’Connor Dodge, Tycrop Manufacturing, DBA Promontory Liquor Store, and Dan Matheson. Overall Gaetz received “significant” (more than $100) contributions from a total of 15 corporations and eight from individuals. Among winning candidates for city

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Dave Allan demonstrates the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training unit. BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com

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he defibrillators Dave Allan and his co-trainees were using Friday may be less dramatic than portrayed in ER and other emergency room situated TV dramas, but they are just as important to anyone suffering cardiac arrest. A group of more than a dozen teachers from around Chilliwack school district gathered in G.W. Graham middle-secondary school’s (GWG) library last week to participate in the Advanced Coronary Treatment Foundation (ACT) high school CPR and defibrillator training program. It’s a program designed to set teachers up with the knowledge to train their students in the fun-

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t one minute and 57 seconds into the first round of his debut fight, Creigh Sullivan’s opponent— arm and neck wedged in the grip of his legs—yielded to his triangle choke. Friday night in front of a local crowd of 800 in the sold out Tzeachten Hall, Sullivan squeezed a tap out from Delton Mosely to the loud cheers of Chilliwack fans in the second fight of Warpath Fighting Championships 12 (WFC 12). “To this day that was my greatest achievement,” Sullivan said. “Nothing’s going to top my MMA (mixed martial arts) debut for a long time.” The 25-year-old now has a firstwin record of 1-0-0 and is looking to get his next two fights in as soon as he can. After three fights all amateur fighters move up from novice to advanced where more weapons are added to their allowed arsenal, making the matches closer to what a pro fight would include. Sullivan is adamant about the fact that even though his name is beside the victory, it’s his gym that deserves all of the credit. “If I didn’t have all the coaches I have or the people who train with

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{ LIVES, from page A1 } person who needs help is going to make it.” The program’s approach is to reach every student passing through the public school system by training teachers the skills to empower youth with CPR training as part of their high school education, helping increase citizen CPR response rates over the long term. “Teaching the teachers is my favourite thing, because I know one teacher usually is 100 people,” Lori Huberman, school program assistant co-ordinator for St. John Ambulance said. She and Ritima Sharma provided the instruction Friday that will result overall in 21 teachers trained as CPR and AED instructors and more than 650 students per year learning those skills.

ove ($7,200), Stam ($6,600), Kloot ($6,246), Waddington ($4,700) and Attrill ($2,800). The top spender for the second straight municipal election was failed candidate Dick Harrington who spent $15,411, $11,027 of which was his own money. Harrington finished 11th out of the 17 candidates for council. In the 2011 election when he finished ninth, he also topped spending at $18,143. The second most spent by a non-winning candidate was Gerry

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also each receiving a real AED unit like the ones found in an increasing number of public spaces, so students and teachers alike will have the necessary tools to implement their new skills if there is an emergency. Funding for the equipment was provided by RBC, AstraZeneca Canada, Pfizer Canada and Sanofi Canada. ◗ The ACT Foundation is a national charitable organization establishing CPR and defibrillator training programs in Canadian high schools. To date, the ACT high school CPR program has been implemented in 224 public standard secondary schools throughout B.C. and over 325,000 students have already been empowered to save lives with CPR.

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Survival rates improved 75 per cent Huberman said she gets emails all the time from people who she’s trained with stories of how her education sessions have resulted in lives saved. According to ACT, eight in 10 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home or in public places. The Heart and Stroke Foundation notes that early CPR, combined with early defibrillation can increase survival rates for cardiac arrest victims by up to 75 per cent. In total, Chilliwack secondary school (CSS), GWG and Vedder middle school will receive 26 CPR mannequins, 12 AED training units and 12 AED training mannequins to help the teachers educate students in saving lives. In addition, CSS and GWG are

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ext Saturday when Chilliwack mother Michelle Hobek gets on an exercise bike in the GoodLife fitness centre in Abbotsford, she will be spinning for a cause that is close to her heart. The GoodLife Kids Foundation donated to her son Zachary’s memorial fund last year, and now Hobek and her friends are participating in the health centre’s Spin4Kids Plus event to raise funds for the Zac Hobek memorial fund. “It’s not just about donating it’s about being active and raising funds for kids,” Hobek said. “It’s bringing awareness to the communities that there are grants out there for kids that they can apply for and getting the community involved in it.” Shortly after Hobek and her husband Jack lost their 17-year-old son Zachary in August of 2008, friends

started the memorial fund to enable kids with limited financial resources to take part in organized sports. The fund started as a golf tournament, but has seen different forms. Young Zachary was a talented hockey player, who had picked up lacrosse quickly enough to become team MVP in the first year he played, just before he was killed. And that’s why Hobek is adamant about raising awareness for groups in the Fraser Valley that provide help for local kids who don’t have the means to play sports. Those services are available in Chilliwack with providers who insist the funds stay local. “Our goal is to remove the financial barriers so we try to make it as easy as possible for applicants and the families,” said Katie McCallum, co-ordinator of KidSport BC. It’s becoming more common for organizations who provide funding for vulnerable populations to eliminate those hurdles by waiving the need to see financial documentation, which can discourage applicants. KidSport simply needs someone close to the family to sign on their behalf, and use that as their “financial verification reference.”

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Jack and Michelle Hobek pose with a picture of their son Zachary on Family Day. Last year in Chilliwack the charitable arm of Sports BC approved 50 applicants for $12,671 of funding. Recipients can use up to a maximum of $300 to put toward registration fees for a season of sport in any club that’s a member of one of the 60 provincial sport organizations in Sports BC. And there are also local corporate sponsors who are active in funding

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sports for children. “If children are into a sport or doing something that they enjoy, it’s so much better for their health,” Marcel Nadeau, owner of Chilliwack’s Canadian Tire said. “When you hear stats that are saying my children’s generation is the first generation that will not live longer than mine, that is not a good thing.”

With the increasing costs of organized kids sports, all things are not equal when it comes to youth activities. In a partnership with the YMCA (which has its own similar Strong Kids campaign), Nadeau and his organization have helped over 3,500 kids between the ages of four and 18 through the Jumpstart program. Services for sport-seeking kids in Chilliwack abound, so it’s a matter of raising the awareness Hobek talked about and getting the families in need to connect with them. Hobek’s pedalling next weekend will be fuelled by the idea of keeping Zachary’s memory alive. “It’s building children’s dreams,” she said. “Zachary’s dream [to be a hockey player] died with him.” All Zachary wanted to do was play sports, said Hobek. Her son’s spirit remains alive in the community when individuals and organizations like GoodLife help put dreams within reach of all children. ◗ The annual eight-hour Spin4Kids Plus takes place Saturday, March 7 at the Abbotsford Clearbrook GoodLife fitness centre. Visit www.spin4kids. com for more information.

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chools across the province stand united in hopes of bringing an end to the devastating effects bullying can have on young lives. Pink Shirt Day took place across B.C. on Wednesday. The anti-bullying day is celebrated across Canada and in 25 countries around the world on other dates. The movement aims to eliminate schoolyard bullying and alleviate the negative consequences bullying can have on children in school. And the consequences of bullying can be life-altering, not just for the victims but for their families, schoolmates and community. The statistics tell a frightening tale. Bullying is not just an occasional event. The growing popularity of events such as Pink Shirt Day show that Canadians are committed to putting an end to the potentially tragic results of bullying. Strategies and legislation aimed at preventing bullying and helping victims of bullying are certainly worthwhile ventures. But it bears noting that no one is born a bully, it is a behaviour children learn from those around them. It is something parents need to keep in mind the next time they’re angered by a passing motorist or something that takes place in the check-out line or neighbourhood rink.

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hen I was growing up my family had an orange cat named Suki. She scratched our couch, shed hair everywhere and we loved her. She was just about exactly the same age as me and when I was 13, unsurprisingly, she died. I was mortified. I vowed, in the melodramatic ways that only a young person can, to never get another pet. Why would I want to bond with another living being that will more than likely predecease me? Then we got Nugget the cocker spaniel. He died a few years later and life carried on. I love animals and, despite the above, I like and understand the idea of having a pet, particularly for aging folks, for those who don’t have children, and, because kids love them, people who do have children too. Pets are great. Having said all that, I wonder if we have become a little pet crazy. Over the last few decades what was an otherwise normal habit of keeping a dog or cat as a companion has taken off to the point where we have fetishized our animals. Pets aren’t just loved companions for some people, they are considered family members and, since we chose them and sometimes bought them, often are considered more important than some

PAUL J. HENDERSON @peejayaitch of our real family members. Then there is just the broader sociological phenomenon, arguably quite a troubling one, where dogs and cats are given not just equal consideration to the other humans around us, but greater. We have very few details about what happened on Oak Street in Chilliwack on Feb. 11 and why it happened because a man died at the hands of police. What we are told, however, is that this man, either in the throes of a mental health incident or a drug-induced rage, stabbed a pit bull named Grimm. Chilliwack RCMP arrived on the scene, a struggle must have ensued, the man was Tasered and he died later in hospital. Kevin Seiji Mukuyama, aged 42, is dead. “He was a much-loved son, brother, father, uncle, godfather, and friend to many who will miss him immensely,” said one commenter on the story on our website. Others had other things to say.

“He tried to kill, then got killed...boo friggin hoo,” said an Abbotsford woman who goes by Nutmeg SoNutz. “I may be cruel but I’m glad,” said @ Jenicsaco on Twitter. “Good! Next time don’t stab a dog!” said @LilObserver, also on Twitter. “So we have a druggie low-life with a history of animal abuse stabbing a dog, resisting arrest, and assaulting an officer–and people are actually ticked that a taser was used?” said Victoria Reeve from Waterloo, Ontario. “I’m no apologist for the RCMP but, seriously people, karma has been served. More importantly, though: how is the poor dog?” How is the poor dog? Does someone who stabs a dog deserve to die? I’m quite certain there is a particular sub-set of animal lovers (and gun lovers and anti-choice activists) who spend their non-dog walking (or shooting and uterus-controlling) hours scanning media online looking for stories to be outraged about. “Puppy-abuse-abortion-gun-control!” yelled the newspaper editor with a letters page to fill. I know that I’m far from the first person to point out how crazy our pet-obsessed society has become. “People who had never before con-

tributed to charity emptied their pockets when a cocker spaniel was shown standing on a rooftop after Hurricane Katrina,” David Sedaris writes in When You Are Engulfed in Flames. “The eyes of the stranded grandmother, I noted, were not half as piercing. There she was, clinging to a chimney with her bra strap showing, and all anyone did was wonder if she had a dog. ‘I’d hate to think there’s a Scottie in her house, maybe trapped on the first floor.’” Funny and, in that Sedaris way, at least partially and probably true. To lump all pet owners together is, of course, unfair and there is almost certainly as much conflict between pet owners as there is between non-animal lovers and the four-legged fan clubs. And while on a case-by-case basis, I can understand one individual having a love for his or her dog on a scale that surpasses anything they experience with humans, I really think we’ve gone a little pet crazy when people don’t think twice about commenting on a news story where a man was killed, saying he deserved it just because a dog was injured. Kevin Mukuyama died. Grimm the pit bull was injured. Let’s get our priorities straight.

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Why wasn’t grant awarded locally Editor: I read with interest the recent announcement by Mark Strahl of a huge generous grant of our federal tax dollars for local youth at risk. Initially my response was positive believing that my money will be well spent addressing this perceived need. After considering it further some questions came to mind and I would like answers as I’m sure many Chilliwack taxpayers would. 1. If Mark Strahl truly represents our community, did he seek meaningful input from all of the agencies in Chilliwack currently serving “atrisk youth?” These would include Chilliwack Restorative Justice, Chilliwack Community Services, Ann Davis Transition Services, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Local Child and Youth Committee and the Youth Matters sub-committee. If so, why were they not at the funding announcement? 2. Was there no local, not-for-profit agency with a “Chilliwack Board” that could handle this project? Why must Chilliwack always look outside Chilliwack for answers and expertise? Don’t we have it here? I believe we do. 3. Were other local agencies given opportunity to bid on this grant? 4. Given that this is taxpayer money, did Mark Strahl do his due diligence and establish the scientific basis for this approach? Will this $1.8 million be well spent and get proven results? 5. Are there other, less costly means to respond to the needs of “at-risk youth” that could build on the services we currently have? In my view this recent grant announcement by Mark Strahl of almost two million taxpayer dollars for “at-risk youth” demonstrated how out of touch he and the Conservation government are about what really happens in communities. Rather than talk with community

members and gain a broad consensus on what the needs are and what should be done, he parachuted in a politically well-timed solution. For some unknown reason his government gave it to the Surrey-based “Pacific Community Resources,” ignoring Chilliwack based agencies such as Chilliwack Community Services, Ann Davis Transition Services and Chilliwack Restorative Justice, all who serve “at-risk youth”. Likely our MP was banking on the fact that most people in Chilliwack would support the idea of improving opportunities for “at-risk youth.” Hopefully he has underestimated our ability to see his cynical use of that good will to further his own ambitions in this an election year. Having volunteered my time and experience on local boards working with local youth, I am saddened to learn that these local organizations were overlooked in the awarding of this grant. Ken Bramble Chilliwack

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Selling off our most valuable resource Editor: Nestle is showing its business plan clearly by John B. Challinor’s attempt to deflect the issue (Times, Feb. 19). Note to all, hide this issue, make sure none of our elected representatives, at all levels, get interested in this subject. Water companies can extract, clearly what our provincial government states on its Water Resources Law, “B.C.’s most valuable natural asset.” Do not lose sight that this is the government that sells off our resources. Remember some guys did that a while ago, for a few beads, back east, for some land. Let’s really look clearly at the issues only the strong and free may consider. Now consider another resource, oil, if it comes out of the ground, as water may, it is subject to a royalty levy: B.C. Levy Royalties on revenues received by the producer. Also, Canada’s tax is about 31 per cent on petroleum. Furthermore, the BC Oil and Gas Royalties Handbook is 192 pages. British Columbia’s most valuable natural resource is four pages. Challinor stated it clearly “the problem here is not shortage of water, but something one might consider bad management.” I could not have a multinational corporation, state it any more clearly to all people of British Columbia. Oh, ya, Victoria, make sure this goes away before any of them wake up and stand up on their hind feet. Fred Petersen Chilliwack

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his is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” 1 John 4: 9 In his book Classic Christianity, Bob George tells the true story of a three-year-old boy who lived at the White House. He would confidently skip past armed servicemen, government officials and staff members. The youngster would run right into the Oval Office and climb onto the lap of the President of the United States, the most powerful man in the world. Influential cabinet members stopped their discussion. Why? The child’s name was JohnJohn and his father was President John F. Kennedy. Can you imagine someone objecting? “Wait a minute. You can’t just waltz in here anytime you want. Don’t you know who that man is?” John-John would have looked up and said, “He’s my Daddy!” What a difference it makes when a child knows who

his or her father is and that the father loves them. That is the reminder Almighty God gives all the people of the world He created. We enter the season of Lent and we will again reflect on God’s love for a world that was lost. Jesus came to forgive sins and to heal broken hearts. He was compassionate, caring and humble. On the life of every person who encountered Him, the fingerprints of God’s love were left. And the wonder of it all is that this love is still visible. In a remote hospital a Christian nurse looked after the needs of a woman who was dying from AIDS. The woman was led to Christ by a missionary and she was at peace. But one morning when the nurse again came to her hospital bed, she said, “I have been told what Jesus’ love was like when He lived on earth. Now I know that His love is still present, for I see it in you.” I think we all will agree—things don’t look very promising in our world. We have witnessed so many evil acts over the last

weeks—extremists were driven to destroy peace and harmony. So many lives had been affected and many say, “Our world will never be the same.” We witnessed tragedies of planes going down, Ebola became a threat to many. Just when we try to forget one tragic event, the next one is coming. You know, in the brokenness of the world God gave His Son. John wrote in his first letter, “He sent his one and only Son into the world . . . .” Yes, God gave away His most precious possession—His Son. That’s how much He cared about a world of diseases, pain, hopelessness, anxiety or anything else we might think of. He wants us to know when you pause in the Season of Lent and see the suffering Servant beaten and left out by many, then remind yourself that my love was and is genuine. It is a love you can rely on. Affirmation is a love word that imparts grace to hurting hearts. We need to draw near to God and ask Him to “never stop loving us.” Jesus wants to transform the whole world by His love. The

Spirit of God is able to invade, reverse, and renew human nature. A. W. Tozer wrote, “The way this works out in personal experience is something like this: The believing man is overwhelmed suddenly by a powerful feeling that only God matters. Soon this works itself out into his mental life and conditions all his judgements and all his values. Now he finds himself free from slavery to man’s opinions. Soon he learns to love above all else the assurance that he is well-pleasing to the Father in heaven. It is this complete switch in their pleasure-source that makes believing men invincible.” We must experience God’s love to express it. We cannot give something we don’t have. May we all be moved by God’s love as we walk with Jesus towards His cross and then remind ourselves “That was genuine love when He sacrificed Himself.” ◗ Rev. Willem H. van de Wall is the minister of Cooke’s Presbyterian Church and can be reached at 604-792-2154 or rev.cookes@ gmail.com.

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site,” he said. “It provides people with the fighters and their families with a healthy lifestyle and discipline.” For now Four Directions is focusing on building it’s core fight team and outreach program for at-risk youth. Douglas and the team sees the sport as transformative for anyone from young to old. Creigh Sullivan is already back in the gym working on improving the little mistakes he feels he made in his fight. His drive to develop, the discipline to get him there, and his humility and respect for those who surround him makes Sullivan one more example of the Four Directions philosophy.

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hile it may be hard in February to find vegetables that are even remotely local, at Shalefield Organic Gardens at the back of the Columbia Valley there is always something growing. In one of their nine greenhouses, local certified organic biodynamic farmers Yolanda Versterre and Brian Patterson pull back long sheets of nursery fabric to reveal radicchio, bok choy, lettuce, arugula and mustard greens. Recently planted radishes are peaking out of the soil in another tunnel, and cauliflower seeds went in the ground just the other day. The kale is coming to an end, but is still growing. Versterre pulls up half a dozen crunchy Japanese salad turnips for her visitor, and gives a sample of sharp mustard greens to taste. Remember . . . it’s February. Brian has been growing with organic practices on the 10-acre property for 30 years. But as organic, Demeter certified biodynamic growers,

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Rhubarb makes more than pies

Application forms can be picked up from round to one side while keeping the City Hall reception (8550 Younggets Road), stalk straight. Not everyone it ANNE right the first time, but any little pieccompleted online or downloaded from: MARRISON es of stalk wasted should be removed because they can trigger rot in the Greenwww.chilliwack.com/committees Thumb

Too much of a good water thing

atering a lawn can do more harm than good if the lawn is not watered correctly. Excessive watering is a waste of water and can cost homeowners money while harming the environment at the same time. Water that is not absorbed by the lawn can result in runoff, which causes nitrogen in the grass, any fertilizer that was applied and chemicals in the water itself to run into gutters and eventually pollute streams, rivers and oceans. In addition, grass needs oxygen in the soil to grow properly. But when a lawn is overwatered, the oxygen between the soil particles is pushed out, depriving roots of the oxygen they need to grow in strong. This leads to shallow root systems, which make a lawn more susceptible to stress, disease and insect infestation. But overwatering can also be unsightly, as lawns that are overwatered tend to have more weeds, robbing even the greenest of lawns of its aesthetic appeal.

crown. As plants age, they sometimes spots is an old compost heap or an throw up a giant spectacular head old manure heap. bearing hundreds of tiny white In those two places, it’s quite flowers followed by tiny, flat lily-like possible to dig the large-size holes seeds. These stalks can be up to 4’ to Deadline: Friday, March 2015 that some gardeners suggest the 6’(2m) tall. I brought a6, stalk inside sizable rhubarb roots need. But an (just) once and spent the next week 18” (45cm) deep hole seems to work Complete your application online sweeping up flower bits.or reasonably at first. But as the plant Most rhubarb sold in Canada print, complete, and drop off to City Hall: grows it enlarges even more and in has red, very tender stems and a a few years movingDorothy it takes timeEngar and mild flavour. Names of some of the muscle. popular ones include ‘Canada Red,’ Administration Dept. In most other locations, rhubarb German Wine’ and ‘Honey Red.’ One does well if you can(604.793.2903) give it a mulchold-fashioned type is ‘Victoria’ – this ing with manure or compost when has very large, greenish-red stems harvesting is over. Rhubarb alsocompleted and isform more acidic Or email to: than most of the likes to be given a lot of watering. If redder ones. This is sometimes the this isn’t possible, itengar@chilliwack.com helps if you can one passed over backyard fences mulch with grass clippings through from neighbours or relatives. summer. It is possible for adventurous garGenerally rhubarb adapts very deners to grow rhubarb from seed. well to part-shade. In full shade the One source is Chiltern in England. stems tend to be thinner but still One type is‘Glaskin’s Perpetual is tasty and edible. Grown in full sun, said to be cuttable first year from the stems emerge early in spring, but seed. die down early too unless you keep ◗ Anne Marrison is happy to answer up with watering. garden questions. Send them to There’s an art to pulling rhubarb: amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps me if pulling straight upward but twisting you can tell me your city or region.

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You individuals must be available for meetings who would once likeato month, or as called by the Chair.

volunteer as a community representative on one of Application forms can be picked up from Advisory Committees. City Council’s Hall reception (8550 Young Road), completed online or downloaded from: You must be available for meetings once a www.chilliwack.com/committees

month, or as called by the Chair.

Two volunteer positions are available on each of Application forms can be picked up volunteer from Deadline: Two positions are available on Two volunteer positions are available on each of Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2015 City Hall reception (8550 Young Road), the following Committees for a two year term:for Friday, March 6, 2015 each of the following Committees a the following Committees for a two year term:

completed onlineonline or downloaded from: Complete your application or www.chilliwack.com/committees print, complete, and drop off to City Hall:  Agricultural Advisory Committee Complete Dorothy Engar  your application • Agricultural (meetsAdvisory 3:30 pm - Committee 5:00 pm) Administration Dept.complete, online or print, (meets 3:30 pm 5:00 pm) (604.793.2903)  Design Review Advisory Committee

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TwoReview volunteer positions are available on e Design Advisory Committee Design Review Advisory Committee  Public Safety Advisory Committee Dorothy Engar the following Committees for a two year te (meets 4:30 pm 5:30 pm) Complete your application or pm—5:30 (meets (meetsonline 4:30 pm)7:30 am—9:00 am) Administration Dept. print, complete, and drop off to City Hall:

 Transportation Advisory Committee • Public Safety Advisory Committee (604.793.2903)  Agricultural Advisory Committee Dorothy Engar (meets 1:30 pm—3:00 pm)  Public Safety Advisory Committee 3:30am) pm - 5:00 pm) (meets 7:30 (meets am - 9:00 Administration Dept. (meets Or(604.793.2903) email completed form to:7:30 am—9:00 am) Design Review Advisory Committee • Transportation Advisory Committee (meets 4:30 pm—5:30 pm) engar@chilliwack.com Or email completed form to: (meets 1:30 pm 3:00 pm)  Transportation Advisory Committee engar@chilliwack.com

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Flamenco dancer extraordinaire Karen Pithethly will perform at the CMO’s celebration of Spanish music March 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Also from Chilliwack, vocalist Tiffany Deloof will perform with both orchestra and guitar, a hauntingly, beautiful Cantilena by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Deloof has her ARCT in Voice and has recently produced a CD of inspirational vocal music. It required going further afield to find the CMO’s third guest of the evening. A program of Spanish flavour could not leave out something for lovers of the Flamenco dance. Vancouverite Karen Pitkethly, founder of the Karen Flamenco Dance Company, is considered one of Canada’s elite professional Flamenco dancers. A life-long dancer trained in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, and Flamenco Dance, Pitkethly is the face of Flamenco dance in Vancouver’s growing Flamenco scene. Pitkethly will dance to her own choreography for the lyrical Intermezzo from Granados’ Opera Goyescas. Pitkethly and her company have previously performed at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre for their Flamenco interpretation of Swan Lake.

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he Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra (CMO) celebrates the music of Spain on March 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. CMO Artistic Director, Gregory Douglas Johnson, personally chose this theme to help chase away the end of winter doldrums. The “Viva Espana” concert program will include the music of Spanish and French composers Granados, De Falla, Villa Lobos, Chabrier and of course, Bizet. There will also be selected symphonic movements from Spain’s Basque Mozart, Juan Chriostomo Arriaga (1806-1826). A child prodigy like Amadeus Mozart, born 50 years to the hour after Mozart, he also died very young, just short of his 20th birthday. He composed an opera at 13 and at the age of 15 began studying at the Conservatoire de Paris. There he composed his Symphony in D as well as an impressive number of quartets, fugues, arias and overtures. Sadly, it is believed that he died of exhaustion and tuberculosis. Chilliwack has a wealth of musical talent and the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra takes great pleasure in inviting local musicians to join us on stage. This concert will be no exception. Classical guitarist, Rod Swanson, will be the instrumental soloist of the evening. Rod is familiar to many Chilliwack concert goers and is often seen performing with local musical groups. He also teaches music in the Fraser Valley, both guitar and keyboard instruments. Over his career, he has developed a wide solo repertoire and has a great interest in performing Early Music. The CMO membership are looking forward to this Spanish guitar and symphony orchestra collaboration as this is yet another first for the orchestra.

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Classical guitarist Rod Swanson will play at Viva Espana. ◗ A perfect concert for the end of a West Coast winter, “Viva Espana” with the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra on Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets on sale now at the Centre Box Office. Call 604-391SHOW. Tickets are adults $25 and students $15.

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Actors Andrew Cohen, Alexander Nicoll, Christopher Adams, and Anna Kuman in Hamelin: A New Fable. push the show along in storytelling. It’s a blast.” Clocking in at under an hour long, Hamelin: A New Fable provides the perfect introduction to theatre for kids of all ages.

“It’s all rooted in real problems that kids recognize. There’s a bullying story in there, and the main focus of the play is on what it means to break a promise and the consequences of that,” Chris says.

“In a way, we interpret those deeper themes into lessons for a younger audience—just like a classic fairy tale.” This new take on the Pied Piper fable flips the original on its head—turning the kids

from victims into heroes, and taking out some of the darker details of the classic Brothers Grimm version. “In the original story, the Pied Piper locks all the children in a cave, and then that’s it. The kids are gone. So we couldn’t do that,” Chris says with a laugh. “Grimm’s tales are very, very dark.” In this version, the Pied Piper is a good guy—an outof-work minstrel who lives in the forest and makes friends with small animals after he loses his home to the Mayor’s outrageous taxes. With their beloved home similarly threatened, Celeste and Ralph decide to teach the Mayor a lesson. With the piper’s skills and a magic flute, the children round up all the liars, cheats, and promise-breakers in town and march the mean people out of Hamelin—including the Mayor’s mother. “There’s this huge twist on it where the kids are trying to solve the problem, and that’s an empowering lesson we try to teach to the kids in the

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audience as well,” Chris says. “They’re just these two kids, and they’re up against these giant corporation-type characters and told they can never win.” But Ralph and Celeste are determined, and creative, and with a little bit of planning and teamwork, they come out on top. It’s a little bit of David and Goliath—and it’s a whole lot of fun along the way. “Audiences take pretty well to the invitation to be part of the show,” Chris says with a grin. “I went to one of the shows and it was like a rock concert—the kids were screaming and yelling and singing along with the show.” “ I t ’s a p a n t o m i m e . It ’s a clow n s how. It ’s a heart-warming tale. And they just love it.” ◗ Hamelin: A New Fable takes to the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Call the Centre Box Office at 604-391SHOW (7469) or visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca to reserve your seats: all tickets are just $10.

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new take on an old fable turns the tiny town of Hamelin into a smorgasbord of fun—with a lesson about promises to boot. Hamelin: A New Fable takes the stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 8 at 2 p.m. in a marvellous mix of masks, dance, puppets, singa-long musical numbers, and audience participation. This comedy-twisting, heart-tugging musical puts a brand new spin on the classic tale of the Pied Piper—and is a whole lot of fun along the way. The scene opens in 13th century Germany in a little town called Hamelin, and it all starts with a mean old mayor. When he breaks one promise too many, twin heroes Celeste and Ralph decide to teach him a lesson—with the help of just a few rats. “It’s kind of like a traditional British pantomime, where the audience gets to boo the villain and cheer the hero,” says Axis Theatre’s artistic director Chris McGregor. “The audience is very interactive with the show itself, and helps

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rom small town Saskatchewan to the big screen, Brent Butt is one of Canada’s funniest and most successful comedians . . . and he’s bringing his comedy act to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 15. Comedic storyteller, gifted writer, producer and actor, Butt created the hilarious Corner Gas. It was an instant hit with unprecedented ratings, an International Emmy Award nomination (2004) and earning the moniker Funniest Show on TV from TV Guide readers. To follow up Canada’s #1 comedy, Butt created Hiccups, a sitcom starring himself and Nancy Robertson winning multiple LEO Awards. Butt made the transition to the big screen as writer and star of the feature film No Clue. Butt is a regular at Just For Laughs as well as appearing on numerous national and international television programs. Along the way, Butt won four Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Male Stand-up (2001), Best Male TV Performance (Corner Gas, 2004, 2005) and

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Best Writing - TV Series (Corner Gas, 2004). His one-hour TV special “Comedy Now Funnypants” earned him a Gemini Nomination in the category Best Comedy Performance. Butt was also honoured with the Comedy Network Sir Peter Ustinov Award at the World Television Festival (2008). Perhaps the most notable nod came with the honour of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to community and country (2013). “I love what I do”, Butt says. “I still look at it as just having coffee. Only now it’s with a thousand or so people at a time.” ◗ Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents Brent Butt, Sunday, March 15 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. in Chilliwack. Tickets are available for $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charges). Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show starting at 7:30 p.m.

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the right spots – with bang-on banter and uproarious punch lines, this play keeps the action popping along with a chuckle and a smile. The unlikely guests of a remote fishing lodge come together in an even unlikelier community, bringing out each other’s strengths and supporting each other’s weaknesses in an ultimately heartwarming conclusion. “Charlie and his Tilghman County hosts slowly turn their focus from their own seemingly insurmountable problems into helping and growing with each other,” says director Evan Frayne. “Charlie’s plight is one that we can all relate to: how does one acquire personality? What must it be like to tell a funny story? To arouse laughter, anger, respect? To be considered wise?”

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The Chilliwack Bahá’í community presents the film To Light a Candle produced by IranianCanadian journalist Maziar Bahari at Sardis secondary school theatre 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. Through personal stories and dramatic footage, the documentary is a powerful account of how the Bahá’í community in Iran, despite intolerance and prevention from attending university, has gained support from educators around the world. Discussion to follow facilitated by Marcella LaFever, Associate Professor, Communications Department UFV. Entrance is free. For info contact 604-793-8835.

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Auditions for Oklahoma! and The Last Five Years will take place at the St. Thomas Church Hall, 46408 Gore Ave., Chilliwack on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Applicants must register online for an audition time at www. secondarycharacters.org/ auditions.html

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A retrospective of the art of local educator/wrestler/entrepreneur Robert Harms takes place at the Chilliwack Gallery inside the Chilliwack Cultural Centre until March 28.

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Harrison Festival favourites Locarno play Harrison Memorial Hall Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at www. harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart on Pioneer Ave.

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The University of Jamestown Choir pays a vist to St. Thomas Anglican Church March 10 at 7:30 p.m. A free will offering will be received.

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the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 10 as part of the 2015 Winter Tour, celebrating the recent release of his new collection Time Now for the Vinyl Café Story Exchange. Tickets online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or through the Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW (7469).

fun March 20 at The Vineyard Centre, 45892 Wellington Ave. in Chilliwack. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $12 each and available at the door. Light snacks will be available. For tickets call 604-702-9850.

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It is with sadness that the family of Pamela (Pam) Mae Anne Dubois announces her sudden passing on February 12, 2015 at her home in Chilliwack, BC. Pam was born on August 6, 1957 in Regina, Saskatchewan and was the fourth child of Jack and Eileen Dyck. While a baby, Pam’s family moved to Chilliwack BC where she spent most of her life. In Pam’s childhood years she enjoyed spending summers at church camp in Samish, Washington. She also looked forward to vacations at her grandparents’ home in Naramata, BC. The arrival of Pam’s children, Jamie and Erin, was certainly the highlight of her life. Later she was very excited to earn the title of “Grandma” with the birth of two beautiful granddaughters. Pam will be remembered for exuberance and her willingness to have fun. She was truly one-of-a-kind. Pam was predeceased by her father, Jack Dyck; brother David; sisters Trudy and Alannah; nephew Jason and step-father Real Dubois. Left to mourn Pam’s passing are her mother, Eileen Dubois, her children Jamie Dubois and Erin (Casey) Harknett; granddaughters Faith and Mia; sister Brenda (Al) Johnstone; brother Daniel (Debbi) Dyck and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Sunday March 1, 3pm at Solid Rock Christian Fellowship, 46200 Yale Road, Chilliwack

Anna Bartsch (Rempel) was born on February 10, 1934, in southern Saskatchewan, the youngest of twelve children. She always said she had a happy childhood. She lived in the area until the family moved to B.C. in 1972. She met dad in 1950 at a birthday party where she played accordion and he played guitar. It was the beginning of a lifelong enjoyment of music together. They were married on July 18, 1954 and in the following years six children were born to them. Through the years they also were blessed with sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Both mom and dad were very involved in their church, first in Rhineland and then Swift Current Saskatchewan, then in Grace Church in Abbotsford. Anne loved sewing, gardening, quilting, and camping. She was diagnosed with cancer in January and died at home in the arms of her son (Gary). We will all miss her deeply. She was always there for us and we are glad for the times each of us had to be there for her. She is survived by her six children, Emily (Ken), Shirley, Gary (Jacqueline), Elsie (Dave), Vic (Pat), and Lucy (Les), her siblings Frank and Margaret, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 20 at Grace Church.

April 20, 1919 - February 24, 2000 “Time cannot steal the treasures That we carry in our hearts, Nor ever dim the shining thoughts Our cherished past imparts.”

We all miss you so much, Your loving wife Frances Children: Bonnie, Ian, Judy, Roddy & Jen Grandchildren: Heather, Ceana, Nolan, Jay & Aiden Great Grandchildren: Autumn & Theodore

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(exit 116 off Hwy. 1) We support the Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” and CKNW Orphan’s Fund

Rob Chambers June 24, 1964 February, 28 2014

BUY - SELL - SWAP

Feb 10, 1934 - Feb 12, 2015

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

A year has passed since we held your hands and said our last good bye and seldom has a day gone by when we don’t think of you and cry... They say it’s a beautiful journey From the old world to the new Someday we’ll make that journey Which will lead us straight to you And when we reach that garden In which there is no pain We’ll put our arms around you And never part again

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GUNS - KNIVES - MILITARY Antiques Show & SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

~ In Loving Memory ~

MOM & DAD (George & Nancy McCall) Married Feb 24, 1965

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Separate entry lineup for HACS Members only CFO on site for Handgun Transfer & Permits General Admission $5.00 Parking By Donation ATM on site RV Parking Available Food Concession 24 hr Site Security FOR INFO OR TABLE RENTALS Gordon 604-747-4704 Al 604-941-8489 Check our website www.HACSbc.ca

THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

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TRAVEL TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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ADMINISTRATION

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

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ADMINISTRATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DEALERS REQUIRED- Be a part of Western Canada’s fastest growing snack business. Earn $8000$10000 cash every month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. No experience necessary. Investment: $15,000. Some financing available. Call 604-930-6040.

HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

INTRODUCTIONS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please send resume to: abbotsforddentalad @gmail.com

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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LaZure Clinique - Office Administrator We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team Excellent people and communication skills, a “can do” attitude and an aptitude for organization are necessary to excel at this important professional position. You will need to work well with your peers and be willing to provide assistance where needed. You will also need to be detail oriented and adept at bookkeeping and payroll duties using Quickbooks accounting software. Responsibilities are varied and interesting and include product ordering and inventory control, marketing, website maintenance, general administrative duties as well as all aspects of monthly payroll and bookkeeping. You will also be responsible for staff scheduling and may be asked on occasion to assist front desk staff with patient care when necessary. We are looking for a confident, capable, mature individual whose sole career focus will be LaZure Clinique. The position will possibly appeal to someone returning to the work force, who wants an enjoyable and engaging part-time career, with flexible work hours, in a pleasant professional work environment. If you are the exceptional individual we are looking for, please drop off your resume in person and include a handwritten cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you.

103a-45793 , Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, B.C. www.lazureclinique.com

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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FRANCHISE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED

Chilliwack Location Full and Part time positions.

Guaranteed hourly rate of $12.00 to start Plus 25% profit sharing. No clientele required. Paid Birthday, Dental & Drug Benefits. Equipment supplied & maintained. Advanced annual upgrading training. Management opportunities.

HELP WANTED

NEEDED FOR LOCAL COMPANY. $13-$15/hr, part time. depending on experience.

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Call George, (604)702-1059 or email: dankap@shaw.ca

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

WANT TO REACH THE REST OF CANADA? Advertise in 600+

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900 EXPERIENCED AUTO DETAILER required at local car lot. Drop off resume to MCE Motors 45895 Airport Road Chwk

community newspapers across Cananda. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 5 7 5 - 5 7 7 7

Production Positions Quik’s Farm is currently looking for highly motivated team players for production positions. Qualifications: Self-motivated, hardworking and responsible. Previous horticulture experience not required but will be an asset. Hours of work: Monday – Friday 7-4:30 and Saturdays 7-12. We offer competitive wages. All interested applicants please email: hiring@quikfarm.ca.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

ATTENTION KIDS & ADULTS

WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred. We offer a long-term career with a ﬁnancially successful Co. + Beneﬁts + RRSP Plan. Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145

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GRAVEYARD Shift Dispatcher needed for local trucking operation located in Chilliwack. Previous commercial dispatching experience is a definite asset. Good communication skills and a working knowledge of commercial transportation regulations are a definite asset. Apply on line at sutco.ca Fax 250-357-2009 or call 1-888-357-2612 ext.230

PETS 477

PETS

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

Psychic Reading Need Answers? Call Today!

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

Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Charity Garage Sale Saturday Feb 28 9am to 4pm Sardis Secondary School 45460 Stevenson All proceeds going towards United Way Fraser Valley and the Graduate Legacy Fund at Sardis Secondary School

BUYING - RENTING - SELLING bcclassified.com Chilliwack

Running this ad for 10yrs

Garage & Yard Sale Saturday Feb 28, 8 am to 12:00 pm 50380 Yale Rd side

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

entrance off Annis Rd Household items, Art and some furniture

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

2 coats any colour

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

Huge Flea Market

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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GARAGE SALES

Popkum

53702 Berston Road (2nd left after Popkum Fire Hall)

Garage Sale Saturday Feb 28 9:00am to 1:00pm Misc household, area rugs, men’s bike, perennials, etc

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MISC. FOR SALE

BIG COLLECTION of snap on antique tools most still functional, almost a gift at $1000 or will sell some separately, also collection of 2x4 wheel fancy dollys (some huge) priced at $400 + or 4 for $1200, almost perfect coal and wood range asking $475 (appraised at $1400) Call (604)793-7714 collector retiring

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK HEDGING TREES for sale 5-5.5’ $10 ea. We dig balled & burlap. Mon - Sat 604-794-3672

45855 Promontory Rd. Tzeachten Hall $2 admission

Mother Teresa’s Place Jewellery and Book Sale Great Clothing Deals Too! Saturday February 28 9:00 am to 1:30 pm 8909 Mary Street Chilliwack Located directly behind St. Mary’s Church

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HOMES FOR RENT

362

HOMES FOR RENT

OWNERS WE CAN MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE.

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

ELECTRICAL

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CARPET INSTALLATION

CARPET / LINO *New/Used *Install *Repair *Stairs. 35 Yrs Exp. Fully Qual. Journeyman. 604-346-7116

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120 tables!

Antiques, kids stuff, household items, jewelry, records, collectibles, & more

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 225

GARAGE SALES

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number ONLY at 604-8264651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

LANDSCAPING

SPIRITUAL

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LANDSCAPERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Call 604-858-8082 for an interview

Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

PERSONAL SERVICES

Thursday, February 26, 2015 A25

We Service all Makes • • •

ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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VACUUMS

HOUSE RENTALS 604-793-2200 1 bdrm duplex........ f/s close to town/bus $495

1 bdrm twnhse. Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio $600 1 bdrm apt.... F/S, Coin Laundry, Patio, Agassiz $500

DO YOU WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH? TIMES NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE! Call to apply today! 604-702-5147 Or email us at: lellis@chilliwacktimes.com

from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SENIOR LIVING RENTAL CONDOS IN GARRISON CROSSING

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

To view call Yolanda at 604.791.1910 6446573

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

1 bdrm condo. Sardis, 5 appl, close to schools $650 2 bdrm apt 55+ ...new paint, kitchen + carpets$700 2 bdrm apt...... f/s, heat incl’d, hardwd flr, lge unit$700 2 bdrm condo..adult oriented 5 appl, gas fp, Sardis $850 2 bdrm condo.... 5appl, glass enclosed patio, HHS $850 2 bdrm suite .. F/S close to schools, approx 1000 sq ft $895 3 bdr suite . Lrge yard,/deck, FFI 1/2 hydro, newly reno’d $1395 4 bdr hse.............. 5 appl, w/d, f/p, 1 1/2 bth $1400 6820115

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RENTALS

HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS • Residential Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • 1 Bdrm from $620 and up MUST BE MOVED Top of the line Nortec Mobile Home, 1990, Cambridge S-146 model, 71’x14’. Immac. cond 2bdrms. New oak kitchen cabinets & countertops, new appls, full size washer & dryer, natural gas f/p, upgraded bathroom with walk-in bath tub/shower ideal for seniors or handicapped, a/c wall unit & more. 1 bdrm attached suite with bathroom, constructed movable independent from main unit. Lge sundeck with covered roof. $49,900 obo. Email: bill@kerkhoff.ca Phone: 604-793-3939

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TRANSPORTATION

FOR LEASE 2780 sq ft + addition 1000 ft of mezzanine office area. Four 12x14 overhead doors, radiate overhead heating and much more $2869/mo all in. Phone (604)715-2221

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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Willoughby 3lvl 5bdrm dble garage 2 bdrm furn bsmt ste ns/np suit long term. Apr 1. $2350m 604-209-5675

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2005 Nissan Sentra auto, loaded, reg oil changes, 160,940 ks, mostly freeway new battery, gd tires, clean interior, some side damage, 1 owner, mechanically sound, runs very well, paperwork available. $3300. Phone or text 1-604-961-8063 email kbastaja@hotmail.com. Car in Chilliwack for viewing

SUITES, UPPER

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UPSTAIRS House Suite for Rent! In Abbotsford. Christian landlords seeking responsible, quiet tenants. 1,000sf Spacious living area, 2 BR, private patio entrance, carport. 1 full bath, kitchen area with stove/oven/fridge. Washer/Dryer. Ideal for newlyweds. Downes Rd, near Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Contact Chris at 604-308-4292

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4 www.chilliwack.com

1. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4080 (RZ000888) Location: 9279 Carleton Street Owner: Peter John Ross Stromquist, Administrator for the Estate of John Jerry Obirek Purpose: To rezone the subject property from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R1-B (One and Two Family Residential) Zone to facilitate the construction of a duplex, as shown on the map below. Location Map:

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TOWNHOUSES SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

Garrison Crossing 3 bdrm + den, 3 bth townhouse. 1800 sq ft. Garage, rooftop patio. Fenced in yard. N/S, N/P. Ref req. $1700/mo. Avail May 1. Ph 604-703-8398 Pic’s at abbotsford.craigslist.ca/apa/4892317473.html

TOWNHOUSES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted above, on the following item:

HOMES FOR RENT

3 BDRM 1bth 1200 sq ft, 1/4 acre with large shop, located beside a playground, close to leisure center, hospital, etc. $1,400/mo. Available Today! Call: 604 - 819 - 3041 45618 Victoria Ave Chilliwack

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WANTED TO RENT

PROFESSIONAL COUPLE seek furnished or unfurnished rental property up to 2500 sq.ft, in Yarrow, Sumas Prairie area or equivalent, either separate home with yard, or part of larger home, from June 1st 2015 or earlier if suits landlord. We have been resident in Vancouver for 30 plus years and are both over 50 years of age, non smoking, two older small dogs, well trained. Ref’s avail. More details www.howardj.com or call (604)323-3020

We have 2 Playgrounds for your kids! And are “Pet-Friendly”

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 per month + utilities 3 BDRM - 1.5 Baths - 2 Levels 1,100 sq ft and fenced back yard

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For more info call Mike at 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or Email: wb@raamco.ca WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel St. Chilliwack BC - Move in Incentive! Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented

6295005 6353866

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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CARS - DOMESTIC

Persons who deem that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed amendment bylaw will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you are unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and address, to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public Hearing. All submissions will be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing.

www.MCEMOTORS.com $4,80

$4,99

01 BMW 530i Fully loaded

05 Kia Rio RS 4 Cyl, 5 spd, only 51,000 km

$5,40

05 BMW X3

07 Chevy Aveo

Loaded, AWD

Auto, 4 cyl

$5,90

96 Ford F250 S/C 460 auto, 4x2, 113,000 km

$3,90

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, February 18, 2015 to Tuesday, March 3, 2015, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Department at 604-793-2906.

5 $5,99

99 Mazda Protégé Auto, 4 cyl, 108,000 km

$2,50

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

01 Honda Civic Auto, 4 cyl, loaded

$4,99

03 Nissan Altima Auto, 4 cyl, loaded, 145,000 km

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FINANCING AVAILABLE

45895 Airport Road Chwk - 604-701-6008 Dealer #9723

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and MY Mini Storage. Hugh Doncaster Take notice that the personal effects located at: 44335 Yale Rd. West Chilliwack, B.C. will, if not claimed by March 19, 2015 be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager. MY Mini Storage 604-703-1111

Janice McMurray Deputy City Clerk 6839962

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2015

Community Minded Individuals Needed

Spring Cleaning may Reduce Fire Hazards

The City of Chilliwack is seeking community minded individuals who would like to volunteer as a community representative on one of Council’s Advisory Committees. You must be available for meetings once a month, or as called by the Chair.

Minimizing clutter inside and outside your home can significantly reduce potential fire hazards.

Application forms can be picked up from City Hall reception (8550 Young Road) or downloaded from: www.chilliwack.com/committees.

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2015 Complete your application and drop off to City Hall: Dorothy Engar, Administration Department Or email completed form to: engar@chilliwack.com For more information, visit chilliwack.com/committees.

Earth Hour

Turn out your lights on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30pm and participate in Earth Hour with more than 7,000 communities from 162 countries. Earth Hour reminds us to be aware of our impact on the Earth! By incorporating energy conservation measures into our daily lives, we can reduce our environmental footprint and save money. For more information on environmental options for residents, please visit chilliwack.com/environment or call 604.793.2907.

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Remove and recycle cardboard boxes, old clothing, or other ‘stuff’ lying around inside your house, workshop, garage, or yard. Dispose of old chemicals or other flammable liquids at the Chilliwack Bottle Depot. Return old paint and batteries to the Chilliwack or Sardis Bottle Depots. Store all propane and flammable liquids outside in a well-ventilated, secure location. Keep all combustibles at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from your furnace or other ignition sources. Remove all yard trimmings from around your house and property.

For more information on waste disposal or recycling options, please visit chilliwack.com/environment or call 604.793.2907. For fire safety information, please call 604.792.8713.

Fraser River Cleanup and BBQ

Join community groups and volunteers for the 8th annual cleanup at Gill Bar! This is a good opportunity to give back to the environment! When: Saturday March 28th from 10 am – 1 pm Where: At the north end of Gill Road in Chilliwack Hosted by Fraser Riverkeeper and Woodtone. Details at fraserriverkeeper.ca

For more information on Earth Hour visit earthhour.org.

Yard Waste Options

As spring approaches, consider using an environmentally friendly way of managing your yard trimmings: Curbside Collection: Have one can or two kraft paper bags of yard trimmings collected each week by calling the City of Chilliwack Finance Department at 604.792.9498 to register. Subscriptions are for a minimum of two months and continue until you cancel them. If using a container, label it with a free decal available at City Hall. Please note that material in plastic bags will not be collected. Parr Road Green Depot: Drop off branches, yard waste, leaves and clean wood at the Green Depot on Parr Road. While there, pick up some soil or mulch products for your lawn and gardens. Check chilliwack.com/environment or call BioCentral at 604.997.0515 for hours, tipping fees, and landscape product prices. Backyard composting: Compost small yard trimmings and vegetable scraps in easy to use compost bins available at the Parr Road Green Depot for only $44.00 plus tax. Grass recycling: Switch to mulching blades and leave cut grass on your lawn after mowing to return valuable nutrients to the soil and reduce the need for disposal. Please do not compost or dump yard trimmings within 30 metres of a watercourse. This can impact the quality of the watercourse, spread invasive plants, and is a finable offence.

Last year over 170 volunteers removed over 9 tonnes of garbage!

Skating

Saturday, March 7, 2015 Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Thank You Skate (Free Admission) Super Hero Loonie Skate Twin Rinks Twin Rinks 5:00 -6:30 pm 10:00 – 11:30 am Please check our website at chilliwack.com/skate for Spring Break skates.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre March roars in at The Cultural Centre with the Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival Honours Performances and a fantastic line up of shows: Alan Doyle; Hamelin, a new fable; I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff; The Foreigner; Viva Espana; Brent Butt; Stuart McLean; 6 Guitars and the Amazing Kreskin. Creative energies ignite with the annual Spring Break Arts Camps for kids this March and terrific adult courses abound. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre truly is where art comes to life! For more information call the Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca