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Not all logging in spotted owl habitat, says Tamihi Robert Freeman The Progress The B.C. government appears ready to approve logging in a wildlife habitat area reserved for spotted owls in the Chilliwack River Valley.

Road-building approved by the B.C. forests ministry began in the area last week, sparking an outcry from the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, which is fighting the proposed logging, along with members of the Friends of the Chilliwack River Valley.

But Tamihi Logging Ltd. said in a letter faxed to The Progress on Friday that even if logging is approved, a “specified numIt sends d ber” of trees suita terrible able for “potential nest or roost sites message to for spotted owls” the world must be left standing under the ~ Gwen Barlee terms of the permit.

And not all the planned cutblocks are in old-growth forest areas, the company statement said.

“Some are in immature forest, regrowth after the 8,000-hectare forest fire in the Chilliwack River Valley in 1938 — habitat generally unsuitable for spotted owls.”

Tamihi president Brian Dorman could not be reached for further comment Friday.

Gwen Barlee, Wilderness Committee policy director, said that leaving a few trees for nesting or roosting sites “is not enough” for the spotted owl.

“They need big habitat,” she said, which gives them forest cover from predators.

She said the proposed logging is “a blueprint for pushing the species into extinction.”

“It sends a terrible message to the world,” she said. “B.C. is the best place on Earth for protection of the spotted owl.”

From left, B.C. Premier Christy Clark, Liberal candidate Laurie Throness, former MP Chuck Strahl, and former MLA Barry Penner chat during Saturday’s Liberal nomination meeting at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel. To view more photos, go online to www. theprogress.com JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Premier calls for ‘free-enterprise coalition’ at BC Liberal nomination meeting Robert Freeman The Progress The B.C. Liberal Party flexed it’s political muscle in the Chilliwack-Hope riding Saturday drawing a 250plus crowd to acclaim Laurie Throness as the party’s byelection candidate.

Premier Christy Clark kicked off the meeting with a fiery campaign-style speech calling for support of the “thin blue line” of the free-enterprise coalition

to stop the New Democrats.

“The NDP is making promises they can’t pay for,” she said.

“We will be honest about what we can and cannot do.”

Former Conservative MP Chuck Strahl repeated the theme of the need for a conservative alliance to win the byelection as he introduced Throness to a standing ovation.

But neither Clark nor Strahl predicated a cakewalk to victory in this staunchly conservative riding.

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“This is a ground war,” Strahl exhorted the crowd, urging them to talk up the B.C. Liberal record around office water coolers, and to “roll up their sleeves” and volunteer their time during the byelection campaign.

“We know what the stakes are, we know the opportunity that’s ours, if we play our cards right,” he said.

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“We can only stand strong, if we stand together,” she said.

Barry Penner, whose resignation sparked the byelection, said the upcoming vote will be “about choosing someone to work for you.”

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Chilliwack schools left off Fraser Institute report card Katie Bartel The Progress Four elementary schools in Chilliwack didn’t make the grade for the Fraser Institute rankings.

In fact, they didn’t make any grade at all.

The annual elementary school report card, showing which schools in the province have improved or fallen behind in terms of reading, writing and mathematics over the past five years was released Monday.

However, Bernard elementary, Cultus Lake elementary, McCammon traditional and Robertson elementary were omitted from the report because they

didn’t have a large enough student sample size to draw from.

The Fraser Institute requires data from a minimum of 15 students in one school.

“The only way a school is not included is if the Ministry of Education provides us with less data than our minimum requirement,” said Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute director of school performance studies. “If we’ve got 15 student writers in each of the Grade 4 and 7 tests, that gives us a total of 90 tests upon which to base a rating for the school, and that’s a reasonable number. But if for some reason 15 kids wrote the reading in Grade 4, and 15 wrote the writing in Grade 4, but only 14

wrote the math, that school would not appear.”

The Fraser Institute rankings are based on the annual provincewide Foundation Skills Assessment tests of academic skills in reading comprehension, writing and numeracy in grades 4 and 7.

The report card ranks both private and public schools together.

In Chilliwack, the top schools ranked this year were Mt. Cheam Christian school and John Calvin Christian school, both tied at 33 out of 860 other schools. The top public school ranked was East Chilliwack elementary at 102.

And the lowest ranked school was Central elementary at 787.

The rankings have long been

controversial.

On the one side, the provincial government has promoted the FSAs as being a valuable tool in providing a snapshot of how students are doing across the province. And the Fraser Institute has boasted that its report card is the only objective, reliable tool for parents to compare the academic performance of their child’s school to other schools in their community.

However, several teachers and some parents argue the rankings are more harmful than useful.

Katharin Midzain, president of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association, said FSA results don’t show the entire culture of the school.

“A school is more than a test score,” said Midzain. “You can’t objectify and quantify what goes on in a school with a test. It’s comparing apples to oranges.

“The [Fraser Institute rankings] are not credible. They do not in any way reflect what a school is about.

You can’t compare schools.”

Chilliwack school district superintendent Michael Audet did not return calls to The Progress before press deadline.

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More vaccine readied to battle whooping cough Jeff Nagel Black Press More vaccine doses are being stockpiled in case an outbreak of whooping cough in the eastern Fraser Valley spreads further west.

Hope, Agassiz and Chilliwack have so far seen most of the more than 100 confirmed local cases of pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes adults to cough for months but can be deadly to babies.

Fraser Health will acquire another 50,000 doses of vaccine by the We know that second week of February in case public health offithere are some cials decide to widen parts of the their immunization program, which has so far Fraser Valley focused on the eastern where there Valley.

“We’ve seen sporadic are groups of cases in Maple Ridge, in parents who Langley and in Surrey, so we know there’s some don’t believe in disease out there,” Chief the importance Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder. of immunization “If it’s necessary in the next week or two we ~ Dr. Paul will run a program for Van Buynder the whole of the Fraser Valley.”

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is considered more of an irritant for adults, but they act as carriers.

Van Buynder said about half the very young children who contract pertussis are hospitalized and about one or two per cent of those hospitalized die.

Three-quarters of infants infected get it from parents or close family members.

California had a huge outbreak in 2009 that claimed the lives of 10 children, five more died in Saskatchewan in 2010 and two more children died last year just across the border in Washington State, where authorities are still battling an outbreak.

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FrontCounter BC office opens in Chilliwack Robert Freeman The Progress A FrontCounter B.C. office opened in Chilliwack Monday to provide businesses with one-stop access to government approval processes.

“This will benefit a lot of people, not only in Chilliwack but in the surrounding communities as well,” Chilliwack MLA John Les said, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Forest Ministry building on Airport Road where the new office is located.

Until now, the closest FrontCounter office was located in Surrey.

“Business is booming in B.C., especially in the natural resources sector,” Agriculture Minister Don McRae said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Job creation depends on decisionmaking in the community, he said, so the B.C. Jobs Plan aimed to increase access to government agencies.

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FrontCounter staff will: • Guide clients through required authorizations; • Help clients complete applications; • Interpret land information, maps, management plans; • Follow-up and track the status of applications; • Liaise with ministries, agencies and governments; • Start referral process with First Nations; • Help identify and market economic development opportunities.

McRae said FrontCounter offices opened with eight locations in 2005 to make learning what permits and approvals are needed to startup a big or small business “less like a wild goose chase, and more like a trip to the grocery store.”

Over 47,000 authorizations have been made since 2005 and more than 175,000 inquiries made, he said.

The Chilliwack office is one of three new FrontCounter offices, bringing the total to 11 around the province, plus a toll-free call-in centre and online service.

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Black Press Queen Elizabeth II’s personal Canadian flag is usually flown above the B.C. legislature only during her visits, a tradition that was added to Monday to mark her 60th year on the throne.

The flag was raised at the legislature at sunrise, commemorating Feb. 6, 1952 when Elizabeth II

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began her reign after her father King George VI died. Elizabeth II is now the longest-serving British monarch after Queen Victoria.

Premier Christy Clark issued a statement congratulating the Queen on the occasion.

“Her Majesty is no stranger to British Columbia,” Clark said.

“She has visited more than a dozen cities, towns

and communities during her four tours to our province, including in 1971 to mark the centennial anniversary of B.C. joining Confederation.”

In Ottawa, Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal to 60 Canadians for public service. B.C. recipients included: • Tomas Avendano of Vancouver for his work with new immigrants • Barney Ellis-Perry of North Vancouver for work with Volunteer Canada • Darrell Fox of

Chilliwack for continuing the cancer research and education of his brother Terry Fox • Maureen Shaw of Victoria for her leadership in occupation health and safety and education for manufacturing workers • Master Seaman Christopher Mark Switzer of Victoria for his contributions to the Royal Canadian Navy and local charities • Lauren Woolstencroft of North Vancouver for her contribution to alpine skiing and the Paralympics

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Five months into their job action against the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, teachers seem to be turning the screws tighter in their effort to negotiate a new contract.

After essentially working to rule through the first half of the school year, not writing report cards, not attending staff meetings nor performing other administrative duties, teachers are now making more visible displays of their frustration.

On Friday, teachers across the province were urged to wear black, as their way of illustrating a “dark day in education.” The teachers’ choice of date was not insignificant; Jan. 27 was the 10th anniversary of the Liberal government’s enactment of Bills 27 and 28, which stripped their contract of provisions for class sizes and composition.

Both sides in the long-running dispute are still at the bargaining table, but there’s little sign of progress.

Meanwhile, parents and students are caught in the middle.

Without the feedback from proper report cards, parents can’t get a true reading on where their children stand, how they’re progressing, what areas might need remedial help.

Students may also be suffering.

While it’s hard to dispute the dedication and hard work of the teachers, even in the face of this contract squabble, as the impasse drags on it will be more and more difficult for them to shield their frustration from their classrooms.

Both sides say they’re looking out for the future. The teachers say they are fighting for the future of education. The government says it is fighting for the province’s financial future.

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Slow progress on Canada’s biodiversity Is Canada delivering on commitments to protect marine biodiversity?

Apparently not.

According to the Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel, “Canada has made little substantive progress in meeting its commitments to sustain marine biodiversity. Although Canada has developed and signed on to sound policies and agreements, and heralded good ideas with strong rhetoric, comparatively little has actually been done leaving many of our national and international obligations unfulfilled.”

Furthermore, too much power lies in the hands of the federal fisheries and oceans minister to the detriment of implementing sound, scientific practices.

The report, Sustaining Canada’s Marine Biodiversity: Responding to the Challenges posed by Climate Change, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, issued this month, wasted no words with the blunt-

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ness of its message. In recognizing that three oceans – the Atlantic, the Arctic, and the Pacific – both sustain and protect a nation, they have all suffered as a result of human activity, greed, and thoughtlessness.

First, there is overfishing with its detrimental consequences to the food web. Second, there is aquaculture with its consequences from parasites, disMargaret ease and altered EVANS habitats especially on coastal spawning streams. Third, there is the impact of climate change notably ocean warming, acidification, and altered sea levels that are all tugging at the foundations of marine life.

The most distressing (a.k.a. maddening) thing about mismanagement of a natural resource

is the staggering cost. When the Atlantic cod fishery collapsed, it was the greatest numerical loss of a vertebrate animal in Canada, 30,000-40,000 people lost their jobs, and it cost $2-3 billion in social and economic financial aid. How logical is that in the face of the alternative: sustainable management?

Twenty years on and what’s changed? Next to nothing. The report states that “One consequence of this lack of initiative is that, among industrialized fishing nations, the status of Canada’s marine fish stocks is among the worst in the world.”

Pretty strong stuff.

A critical problem is that Harper’s government doesn’t want to recognize science-based fact, leaving things instead to ministers to make decisions, individuals who underscore the political line long before they put pencil to sciencebased conservation policy.

That’s hardly clever thinking.

As panel chairman Jeff Hutchings said at a press conference in Vancouver last week, there doesn’t seem to be a target for recovery of the east coast cod fishery 20 years after its collapse.

Canada has the world’s longest coastline at 243,000 kilometres yet, according to the Atlas of Canada, only 0.5 per cent of our oceans are protected while, globally, only 1.4 per cent of the world’s oceans are protected.

The depletion of fish stocks worldwide is one of the most pressing environmental issues, so much so that the United Nations said in January that the worldwide fishing industry could benefit by an annual $50 million boost if fish stocks were allowed time to recover from more conservative fishing policies.

According to the report Keeping Track of our Changing Environment released by the UN Environment Program in 2011, 32 per cent of the world’s fish stocks

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Stronger deterrent would protect kids know first hand how pedophiles are one way with adults and one way with the children they prey on. They know how to play the “poor me” game, to gain the trust of adults and the silence of their victims.

Their goal is to convince the parents of children and the authorities that they have reformed, so they can gain access and trust with children again. One look online at the “pedophile support groups” and you will realize how callous and ruthless these people in our society are. They have a “pedophile support day” where they wear pink to show support for each other, they have emblems they wear to identify each other.

They believe that they are being discriminated of their “sexual pref-

erence” by society. The majority of these people created addictions in their victims by supplying or forcing them to use drugs and/ or alcohol.

I would like each person to think how it would feel if for five hundred times the same person will come into your home and sexually assault you. Then the court system only requests a sentence of twelve to eighteen months, of which only half will likely be served.

A culture can be judged and defined by how it treats it’s children and the most vulnerable. This IS a great shame and strike against our “justice” system.

I am requesting the newspaper prints my full name as my support for these children. I am a sexual assault survivor and I have nothing to hide and no shame in this.

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I am very disheartened with the justice system about the very minor amount of a jail term requested for the man that repeatedly sexually assaulted two children. Twelve to eighteen months is an affronting and a diminishing sentence. Your article stated he sexually assaulted one victim over five hundred times.

Was this man charged for each incident of assault? If not, why? I would like the RCMP and Crown Counsel to answer why each time these children were assaulted that this man was not charged for each assault.

It is time that we put our empathy into the victims and put priority in protecting our children. I am a survivor of child sexual assault. I also survived the court system. I

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Cuts part of secret agenda The Prime Minister’s recent announcement of proposed changes the age an individual can receive Old Age Security, or OAS, from 65 to 67 is unacceptable.

For those of you not familiar with the OAS benefit, the proposed cuts will reduce your monthly income by $500 (on average) per month, or a reduction of $24,000 in pension benefits for a couple.

For individuals in their 30s, 40s or 50s unable to save for retirement due to current financial pressures of day-to-day living, the OAS ben-

efits will be critical funds.

During the last election campaign did anyone hear the Conservative government mention cuts to pensions?

I did not remember discussions about cuts to pensions.

Perhaps pension cuts are part of the Harper government’s secret agenda?

What’s next? Cuts to CPP? It would appear cuts to social programs and a lower standard of living for Canadians will be Stephen Harper’s legacy.

Brad McLean Chilliwack.

Getting gassed?

Are we the product of opportunists or does it actually cost an extra $0.05/ litre to bring fuel to Chilliwack?

I took a ride on my motorcycle this fabulous weekend and was astonished at the price differences per litre of fuel from Chilliwack at $1.20/lt, Abbotsford at $1.15/lt, Mission. Deroche and beyond at $1.12/lt to Agassiz where the price again rose to $1.20/lt.

I realize it’s a free market but up to $0.08/lt difference in the surrounding market seems like gouging to me.

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Cuts place burden on struggling seniors It makes me upset that seniors in the future (once the Conservatives have passed the budget) will have to wait two more years (age 67) to receive their old age security pensions. It is approximately $509 a month which people living close to the poverty line need to get by on.

I also realize that the OAP plan must be protected for the next generation. But have all alternatives been looked

at? I am not an economist but maybe people who earn more than $80,000 in income should get no pension and forget the claw back. Make the waiting time to qualify 15 years instead of 10 years. Perhaps those who are richer and have over $500,000 dollars in savings don’t qualify for OAP. A combination of restraints could stop Old Age Security Pension cutbacks to those most needy seniors.

By depriving low income seniors of those two years of pension will only put more pressure on the provincial government to pay the difference and meet their needs. If the Conservatives are not smart enough to figure out a better solution than the one proposed; then they should meet with the braintrust of the other parties (Liberals, NDP etc.) and try to find a better way to solve the problem.

I am going to show mercy and not even bring up the subject of MP pension plans that need to be overhauled and brought into alignment with the rest of the working class pension plans in Canada.

Mr. Harper, mentioning this while out of the country was not too smart. But if you have a majority parliament who really cares? I voted for you last time... but now?

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“It’s my strong opinion, that person is Laurie Throness,” he said.

Throness said in his acceptance speech that B.C. “can’t afford” an NDP government based on democratic-socialist principles as set out in the party’s constitution.

“I thought socialism had gone out of style, along with disco boots and banana bikes,” he said.

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“Now is not the time to hand the keys of the treasury to a party that’s stuck in the past … that can only spend other people’s money,” he said.

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Liberal economic record, which shows the government is “doing better” than the federal Tories, and still spending more on health and social programs “than ever before.”

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Dale Wheeldon, president of the riding’s constituency association, said after the meeting that he was pleased with the

“fantastic” turn-out at what was billed as a “Super Saturday” blitz to kick off the party’s byelection campaign.

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A ministry spokesman, speaking on a background basis, said a WHA is “not technically” a protected area, like a provincial or national park, but designed more for the management of wildlife, while allowing other uses like logging.

A government fact sheet states that WHAs were created in March, 2011, to “protect and manage” a total 226,000 hectares Crown forest as “protected owl habitat” in the Chilliwack forest district.

The ministry spokesman said that in an effort to protect “better” habitat for the spotted owl elsewhere in the district, a “mitigation agreement” was made with

Tamihi to allow a limited amount of logging near Ford Mountain and Post Creek.

This agreement came after the government expanded wildlife habitat areas in 2008, which affected Tamihi’s harvesting rights in those areas.

The Post Creek WHA was expanded from 1,100 hectares to more than 3,000 hectares, according to Tamihi.

The government fact sheet states that one new spotted owl was identified about three kilometres away from the nearest planned harvest area in September last year.

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Leaving for the heart of Africa Katie Bartel The Progress Africa’s pull on Christa Roby is too strong to keep the registered massage therapist in Chilliwack.

Following a six-month missionary trip through South Africa, Roby wasn’t even home a year before making the big decision to pack up her life and head back.

“Africa grabs at your heart and holds on,” she said.

“For me, it’s harder to be away from Africa than it is here. After being there so much and having that time with the people there, and seeing someone who has so little, but gives so much, it just becomes something you want to be a part of, something you want to share in.”

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The organization educates locals in areas of nutrition, healthcare, childcare, income-generating opportunities. It helps build orphanages, runs feeding programs, teaches gardening techniques. And it uses only the resources readily available to each community.

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“It’s where my heart is,” she said. “I feel alive when I’m there... To see the smile on a child’s face, the touch of their hand in yours, the laughter in their voices, to receive a hug from a granny so full of life, it overflows your heart as you bounce in their arms. It’s raw, it’s innocent, it’s a deeper sense of fulfillment.”

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Nominees sought for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards YWCA Metro Vancouver is inviting the community to nominate exceptional women throughout Metro Vancouver for its 29th annual Women of Distinction Awards.

This registered charity provides a range of integrated services for women and their families, and those seeking to improve the quality of their lives. From early learning and care to housing, health and fitness, employment services and leadership, YWCA touches lives throughout the community.

Recognized nationally as one of the most prestigious awards for women, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honors women

whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of the community.

This year the YWCA has added a new category, Environmental Sustainability, which highlights women who are dedicated to promoting the factors and creating the practices that contribute to a sustainable community while generating opportunities that minimize the physical, ecological, human and economic impact on our planet.

Nominees must live and work or operate within the Metro Vancouver region bounded by and including Hope, the Lower Mainland, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast and the

Women invited to get ‘PolisheD’ Ladies looking for a way to get “PolisheD?” Then come check out the PolisheD women’s event on Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel in Chilliwack.

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Working in the financial industry for 25 years has opened many doors for me as a Realtor with my past/present clients and friends.

As a resident and professional living in the Chilliwack area since 1987, I have always believed in going the extra mile for my customers. Both honest, ethical and hard working, you can count on me for none other than friendly and efficient service.

For those who I am acquainted and those I have yet to be... allow my enthusiasm and zeal to work for you. With me “SERVICE IS KEY”. Whether considering your first or last home, upsizing or downsizing lets make your dreams come true together.

Dependably Yours, Laura

HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

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“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.

Purchased with common sense and maintained with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

– Franklin Roosevelt DREAMING OF THAT PERFECT HOME? This is the best buyer’s market in years with the lowest interest rates and prices, as well as a great selection of homes to choose from. I always excel at doing the absolute best for my clients so know that my negotiating skills as well as knowledge of the market conditions will get you that dream home at the right price.

SELLING YOUR HOME? I will get you the best price, in the least amount of time and with minimal inconvenience. I will put my 19 years of real estate experience, coupled with state of the art technologies and custom designed marketing strategies to work to sell your home for top dollar. Call now for a free, market evaluation and let’s get “A MOVE AHEAD”.

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laura nisbet

HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

meet

lynne ferris

www.chilliwackhomes.net

The Mission... The Vision...

An Enduring Purpose...

A Future Focus...

Who Am I... My Promise...

These words begin to describe how I differ for the norm. I have spent the past 16 years in the Sales, Marketing, and Advertising field. It is this background that gives me a unique perspective of how a home should be marketed.

Are you tired of leaving messages that aren’t being returned? Do you find it annoying when the homes advertised in the newspapers are not as they seem?

Wouldn’t it be nice to work with someone who understands your point of view?

Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than having satisfied clients whom I have helped to reach their real estate goals. I provide you with the highest degree of professional service excellence and customer satisfaction that is “TOUGH to BEAT.” I am Mike DellaFortuna, and it would be my pleasure to help you.

Landmark Realty Chilliwack #100-7134 Vedder Rd.

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mike

dellafortuna

www.MikeDellaFortuna.com

More experience better results superior service It’s more than our mission statement, it’s the foundation I have built our team success on for over the last two decades. It’s about obtaining top dollar for client’s homes and doing more to make each transaction smooth and worry-free. That’s why I am continually raising the bar in service by adding new innovative sales tools and customer services like weekly color advertising, unlimited virtual tours and a complimentary moving van Our commitment is to give you a competitive edge in our marketplace and the extra helping hand to make each move the easiest it can be. The market has changed, experience has never been more important than now. With over 1200 homes sold and counting, we know what it takes to buy or sell in this market. ...Call us first!

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I am pleased to be a part of the RE/MAX organization, the #1 name in real estate in Chilliwack and around the world. You can be assured that your home will get maximum exposure when you list your most important asset with me.

When looking to purchase a home it is important to work with an agent you enjoy and trust. I will take all the time you need to make sure you find that perfect place by offering straight forward and helpful information.

I love living and working in Chilliwack and as such I have been heavily involved in the community as a city councillor, a member on the board of the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corp, the YMCA, and I am currently a member of the Chilliwack Rotary Club.

Please call me if I can help you with any of your real estate needs, and remember, when you are BUYING or SELLING JUST ADD SPICE

It seems like this year has gone by so fast and I am delighted to have hooked up with past clients and met new ones along the way. Connecting with people using good communication, honesty and professionalism are the cornerstones of my business.

I absolutely love what I do and I can’t imagine anything more exciting than real estate and I’m sure prospective buyers and sellers also feel excited as well as stressed about the whole process. At the end of the day I believe in treating people how I would like to be treated and that involves trust, patience and the experience to provide sound real estate advice.

With that in mind I’ll look after you and your interests every step of the way. Give me a call or visit me at the Kiosk at the Mall or my office if you’re thinking of making a move. I’d love to hear from you!

meet

susan

chamberlain

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900

604.858.7179 www.robertlacerte.com

there are personalities involved, and real estate transactions can sometimes be difficult. The buyers may seem unreasonable if they make an offer that is considerably less than the sellers are willing to accept. At that point the buyers may become offended by the sellers’ attitude. When professional Realtors are involved, the process is much less adversarial. The two parties see very little to none of each other until the rough edges have been smoothed out and there has been a meeting of the minds. Realtors know how to keep personalities out of the transaction and to help both sides reach a mutually agreeable compromise.

When selling your home, your Realtor will also provide you with a seller’s disclosure form. You have a choice of either making the repairs or letting the buyers know what the problems are, especially any potentially serious problems. Some buyers will want a structural inspection so that they will have a good idea about what they are getting into. Even if the buyers don’t ask for an expert to look at the house, it is the seller’s responsibility to disclose any defects in the property that they know about.

A concealed problem may come back to haunt you after the closing.

Many lawsuits involve undisclosed defects, and the settlement of these cases makes the cost of repair or the price concession during the sales look like a real bargain. Another good reason why it pays to work with a professional.

While any sale can potentially become complicated and difficult, a Realtor is trained to tackle such difficulties so your transaction ends on a positive note. Real estate professionals work hard to maintain a good rapport between the parties involved in every transaction, to make your real estate experience a good one!

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

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don spice

www.susanchamberlain.ca

I have lived in Chilliwack for most of my life, raised a family and have watched our city and surrounding areas grow and prosper.

Having built, bought and sold homes in the Chilliwack area, I made real estate a passion and hobby for many years. By turning my hobby into a profession I have proven my success and experience by listening to my clients on what they want and need in a home.

I pride myself on having an excellent work ethic, a strong sense of responsibility and being highly motivated. I am dedicated to my clients as they are my most valuable asset and they in turn become my #1 fan. Therefore, it only stands to reason that I have your best interest at heart by,

sutton group showplace realty ltd.

9240 Young Rd.

meet

bonnie radke

“Working for You . . .

Beyond the Sale’’

Cell

604.703.6503

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900

A Realtor’s job is to sell your home for the best price, in the shortest time. Another important part of the Realtor’s responsibility is to make the sales process as easy as possible for you, the seller. Your Realtor can eliminate much of the hassle involved in selling your home, while providing you and your family with the “peace of mind” you need during this sensitive time. Your Realtor can help you avoid the inconvenience of having buyers stop by unannounced to see your home or wasting your time with those who are not financially qualified to buy your home or just strangers coming by to look.

When you list your home with a sales professional, you get an array of valuable services, including the widest possible exposure through Multiple Listing Service as well as newsprint advertising and Internet websites.

These are the best vehicles to get the most qualified buyers to see your home.

Realtors educate their clients about the local market and work with other Realtors to match buyers and sellers. They help sellers to prepare their home or land for sale. First They help the seller to decide on a price; this involves an analysis of properties that have recently sold and properties that are currently on the market. This preparation may also include getting an outside opinion from a home inspector about the condition of your home and making the needed repairs or cosmetic improvements.

People who try to sell their own homes begin to appreciate the expertise of professional Realtors as soon as their first offer comes in. They want to sell their home, and they have found prospects who want to buy.

But what happens next?

When the negotiating process begins, things can get “sticky”. First,

RE/MAX Nyda Realty

Landmark Realty Chilliwack

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HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

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9240 Young Rd.

604.858.7179 www.donspice.com

604.795.2955

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

email: bradke@shaw.ca

HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

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8 Acres

40k PRICE DROP! Incredible Yarrow Location 43275 LUMSDEN RD. Picturesque country setting, with miles of riding trails right from your doorstep & dyke nearby for great river fishing. Horse friendly property offers 300’ of frontage, detached shop, 70 x 180 outdoor arena, Plenty of gravel based paddocks, 2nd driveway allows for easy access and turn around to the well equipped 4 stall barn. 5 acres currently used for hay (equipment negotiable), fertile land with upgraded drainage.

The “Solid + Maintained” home has extensive tile & hardwood, huge country kitchen, newer windows + double doors off dining rm. lead to the entertainment sized deck that overlooks the lovely landscape & gardens. MLS# H1104755.

Call Shannon Babcock or Diane Lothian at sutton group showplace realty ltd. to view at 604-793-9900.

Buy Smart. Sell Smart.

We’re At Your Service!

Finding the right agent to represent you is an important decision to make. Our goal is to always exceed our client’s expectations. From providing the expertise & personalized attention you deserve to our genuine passion for helping people, you can count on us to have smooth real estate experiences. Put our hard work ethic, results driven attitude, full marketing program and boundless energy to work for you!

Whether Buying or Selling give us a call. We’d be happy to discuss promoting your home and help you explore your buying options.

Award Winning Agents servicing Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison & Hope with a proven track record in Sales & Service.

It’s not what we say to potential clients that counts, its what others say!

Visit www.shannonbabcock.com and www.dianelothian.com to read testimonials and view virtual tours.

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tamra ford

www.tamraford.ca

With the technology changes we face every day, proper marketing of your home becomes even more important. Your goal is to get the best possible price for the sale of your home. My goal is to make that happen. The internet has become one of the most useful tools in marketing your home.

I have a new interactive website to further enhance the marketing of homes for sale. As a Seller, it’s important to make sure your home gets the proper marketing to get it SOLD. Marketing does make a difference. Call me today, and I will show you the unique ways I can get your home sold.

sutton group showplace realty ltd.

9240 Young Rd.

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ian

meissner

Cell

604.819.3000

Royal Lepage Wheeler Cheam Realty

604.792.0077 www.meissner.ca

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wendy muxlow

Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty

Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

604.793.9900

“Consider It Done” That’s what you will hear from Wendy when she represents you in your next Real Estate transaction!

Chilliwack has been Home to Wendy for over 25 years.

Having raised her family here, Wendy is an excellent source of knowledge about the community, neighbourhoods and schools.

Wendy became a Realtor because she cares about people, families and children.

Wendy will work hard and give outstanding service to those, First Time Buyers, Families, and Retirees. Wendy will find your next home in a neighbourhood that can meet all your needs and allow your single biggest investment to grow $$$$

604.792.0077

www.royallepage.ca/chilliwack

I chose real estate as a career because I love helping people make the transition into their new homes and seeing the excitement when they have actually lived there and made it their own.

Your satisfaction is my “Top Priority.” Our homes are lifetime investments coupled with strong personal ties. Buying & selling a home ranks among my clients’ most important experiences.

I will take the time to listen to your needs and desires and help you every step of the way. I am currently helping many clients purchase and sell and I feel this career is a perfect fit with my outgoing personality and dedication to helping others.

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Rough road trip for Chiefs Eric J. Welsh, The Progress One bad weekend can kill you in the tightly packed Interior conference playoff race.

With three BCHL teams battling for two playoff spots, points are at a premium and every game matters. If the Chilliwack Chiefs end up missing the playoffs this year, they may be able to look back to Saturday night as the reason why.

The locals started the weekend with a 5-1 loss in Penticton.

Fair enough.

That was expected against a team that has steam rolled ever yone in the league this year.

Saturday though, that was supposed to be the winnable one against a Trail Smoke Eaters squad the Chiefs had already beaten six times this year.

Trail’s supposed to be as easy a two points as you’ll find in the BCHL these days.

But when the dust settled, they’d vanquished the visiting Chiefs 5-3.

Worse still, they were powered by a Chilliwack kid, Connor Tiechko, who scored three times to torpedo his hometown team.

The Chiefs got off to a fine start in this one, leading 2-0 before most fans had settled into their seats.

Anderson White opened the scoring just 61 seconds in, and Josh Hansen scored his ninth of the season off a goal-mouth scramble at 3:21.

The Smoke Eaters got one back late in the first period as Tiechko jumped on a turnover at the Chilliwack blueline, skated in alone and beat Chiefs netminder Bryton Udy through the wickets for his 11th.

Back-to-back power play goals by Tiechko and Riley McDougall gave Trail the lead

midway through period two, and Tiechko completed the hattrick on a breakaway late in the third to put the Smokies up 4-2.

Derek Huisman gave the Chiefs late life, scoring with 66 seconds left. But Trail’s Brent Baltus scored 21 seconds later to put the game away.

The net result of the weekend losses is that Chilliwack is now in serious danger of slipping out of a playoff spot.

The Prince George Spruce Kings leapfrogged the locals, moving into third place in the conference with 54 points.

The Chiefs have 51 points with one game in hand on the Sprucies, but the Vernon’s Vipers are now just two points back.

Head coach Harvey Smyl has been saying all season that there’s plenty of hockey to be played. But the games are going by quickly, and Chilliwack suddenly has just 14 left.

The next one is a toughie as the Vees skate into town Tuesday night (7 p.m. start). Penticton equalled the all-time consecutive wins mark (29) when they beat Chilliwack on Friday.

Another win gives them 30, breaking the mark set by the 198990 New Westminster Royals. Smyl was an assistant coach for the Royals.

Chilliwack is one of three clubs to beat the Vees this season.

In their home opener Sept. 24, the Chiefs trounced the Vees 7-1.

But Penticton hasn’t lost since Nov. 5, going 41-3-0-2 overall.

The Vees have nine of the league’s top 11 scorers. They lead the league in goals scored (256) by 66 over the next closest team (the Coquitlam Express have 190). They have also allowed the fewest goals with 101.

Chilliwack’s Tamara Pickford played her last home games for the University of British Columbia women’s CIS hockey team last weekend. But the 35-year-old is adamant about staying involved in the sport. BOB FRID/ UBC ATHLETICS

Pickford turns page on CIS career Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Saturday night marked a special moment in the hockey career of Tamara Pickford.

Around 7 p.m. the puck dropped at center ice at the Father David Bauer Arena. For the next two and a half hours (roughly), Pickford and her University of British Columbia Thunderbirds took on the University of Manitoba Bisons in CIS women’s hockey.

Pickford skated a mile and provided typically stellar two-way play.

And when the final whistle blew, this chapter of her life came to a close.

Pickford’s CIS career isn’t technically over, not until she plays a pair of road games in Saskatoon next weekend.

But in her mind, the final home game marked a symbolic turning of the page.

“Especially because we’re playing at the old arena and not the new one,” the Chilliwack native mused. “That makes it more significant to me because of all the things the team has done in that rink.”

Like the night

three years ago when have fun when we’re they beat the mighty together, and these five University of Alberta. years have helped me “It was our goal to in knowing how to deal take down one of the with younger athletes. top teams in the divi- They treat me with sion, and they came in respect, and I do the with all of their banners same for them, because and national cham- they’re not kids. They’re pionships,” Pickford athletes, just like me.” recalled. “We knew we Pickford’s hockey could beat teams like playing days go back a that, but it wasn’t com- long way. ing to a head. And all of At 18-years-old she a sudden, it happened was winning a womand it is definitely one en’s national chamof the highlights pionship with of my time at the Edmonton UBC.” Chimos.

Five years She played Pickford has for the nowplayed with the defunct National T-Birds.

W o m e n ’ s During that Hockey League time, she’s Vancouver been the oldest Griffins, playing Tamara woman playing with and against CIS hockey and PICKFORD O l y m p i a n s one of the oldest like Nancy women playing Drolet, Cammi any CIS sport, period Granato and Hayley (there is, we’re told, a Wickenheiser.

45-year-old playing volShe had a stint in leyball in Moncton).

Ottawa with the NWHL Most of her team- Raiders and spent some mates are 10 to 15 time with the Western years her junior, mak- Women’s Hockey ing Pickford the very League BC Breakers. definition of a playing She’s seen coach.

Wickenheiser frequent“The dynamic is ly over the last five great, and they’ve been years, with Canada’s like the sisters I never most renowned female had,” said Pickford, hockey star suiting up who has one brother for the UBC’s rivals, the living in Yarrow and University of Calgary another in Ontario. “We Dinos.

“I was seven years old when I started playing hockey with my father and my brothers, and it’s become a part of my life,” she said. “It actually has been my life for the last 30 years because just about everything I’ve done has been geared towards helping me to play the highest levels of hockey. After all these years, I think my passion is double or even triple what it was when I first started playing. It’s such an unbelievable game.”

If all this sounds like a post-mortem on Pickford’s hockey career, it really shouldn’t. While this weekend might mark the end of her on-ice exploits at UBC, there’s far more to come.

She leaves the university holding a degree in kinesiology, and she also has her ‘High Performance 1’ coaching certification.

Pickford’s been running a side business called Passion on Ice, providing on and off ice instruction to those who seek her out.

She’s heading to Chicago in the summer and young players in Whitefish, Montana, have benefited from her tutelage.

Maybe she’ll be a

coach. Maybe she’ll be a trainer. Maybe, just maybe she’ll find a way to still be a player.

Pickford is exceedingly well suited to continue a career in hockey in one way or another.

“There’s so much more that I want to encounter in it (hockey), and I’ve realized there’s different avenues other than being a player,” she said. “I still love the game and I won’t ever give up. They’re not stopping me unless I’m on a stretcher or deathbed.

Along the way, she hopes to advance the cause of women’s hockey and open up doors that were closed to her.

“Cammi (Granato) and I talked in the past about gathering all the older BC players together to have a huge alumni game, maybe as a fundraising thing for a child foundation,” Pickford said, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm. “Maybe I’ll have time to organize it now.

Trying to sell it is a big thing, both provincially, nationally and internationally. If I could train a national team overseas and play for a club team, playing at a high level while still doing my career? That would be the ultimate.”

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Cascades take next step by beating Thunderbirds

Dan Kinvig, Black Press Friday night was a historic one for the University of the Fraser Valley basketball programs, as the Cascades menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoopsters both registered their first-ever victories over perennial powerhouse UBC. The UFV women opened Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubleheader with a 65-57 triumph over the Thunderbirds, and the men matched that feat with a 77-72 win in the nightcap.

Both UBC teams had come in with matching 12-2 records, and both were ranked No. 3 in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national poll.

The Cascades, now in their sixth season of CIS competition, had never been able to register so much as a single win over the traditional front-runners from Vancouver. But Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results backed up whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become apparent over the course of the season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that both UFV teams are forces to be reckoned with in the Canada West conference.

For the UFV women, a terrific defensive effort in the second half paved the way for their landmark win.

The Cascades limited the T-Birds to just nine points in both the third and fourth quarters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; eyebrow-raising numbers, to be certain, as they rallied from a four-point deficit at the half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, we were pretty strong tonight,â&#x20AC;? noted head coach Al Tuchscherer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of length on us, and there were some things we wanted to do, and I thought we did them pretty well.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nicole and Sarah Wierks (both from Chilliwack) came up big, Aieisha (Luyken) came up big. We really just wanted to keep them in front of us and give them one opportunity, and we did a better job of that in the second half.â&#x20AC;?

Neither team shot particularly well from the field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UFV converted at a 40.7 per cent clip, just ahead of UBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38.6.

But the Cascades made the most of their looks from downtown, knocking down 8-of-20 three-pointers. UBC

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struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2-of-13. The Cascades executed tremendously well down the stretch, finishing the game on a 10-2 run to snap UBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight-game winning streak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;UBC is probably the top program in the country,â&#x20AC;? Tuchscherer emphasized, reflecting on the significance of the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The record of success they have, and what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to do year in and year out is something you model your program after. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us to get a

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Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good squad, and more importantly, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing well down the stretch.â&#x20AC;?

Luyken counted four treys among her team-high 17 points, while the sibling duo of Nicole Wierks (12 points, six rebounds) and Sarah Wierks (eight points, eight rebounds) also excelled for the Cascades.

The Cascades improved to 11-5, and combined with Trinity Westernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 66-61 loss at Thompson Rivers on Friday, they clinched second place in Canada

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Jacob Dyck passed away on January 24, 2012 at age 82 years. He was born June 21, 1929 in OsterDYCK wick, Manitoba.

Jake is survived by his loving wife, Susana; his daughters, Barbara Piper (Les) Hodgins; Jennifer Elaine (Brian) Scott and Janice Dyck; his grandchildren, Leonard, Lindsay, Garrison, Victoria, Laurie, Stacey, Kelly, Ian, Erin and Allison and his great grandchildren. As well as Rochelle and Richard Bonnin. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia ’Esme’ Piper; son, Allan Paul Dyck and parents, Frank and Justina Dyck of Osterwick, MB. His greatest passion was to serve. He trained as a Search and Rescue Technician (SARTech) with the RCAF and was a member of a special team trained to rescue and provide medical aid to stranded accident survivors in Canada’s Wilderness “ SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE”.

Jake served many years with Chilliwack Rotary and the Cultus Lake Park Board as well as the BC Motels, Campground and Resorts Association in numerous capacities.

Jake was also on the Board of Chilliwack Bingo Association.

His relentless vision and dedication left an indelible mark on what Cultus Lake is today.

Jake was a very caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. A proud and active member of his community, Jake left a positive impression with everyone that came in contact with him.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 46048 Gore Ave. Chilliwack. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the St. Thomas Church Memorial Fund c/o St. Thomas’ Church or to Chilliwack Search and Rescue, 46195 Fifth Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1M8.

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HULBERT Braydin Ron Adam Nov. 5, 1998 - Jan. 24, 2012 Braydin passed peacefully in his mother’s arms Tuesday evening at Canuck Place Chil- HULBERT dren’s Hospice after a long battle with a rare disorder (hunters syndrome).

Braydin was our little warrior and shining light to all who met him and a messenger of unconditional love to his family. Braydin will be survived by his mother: Tabitha Hulbert, stepdad Dan Dickau, baby sister Hailey Hulbert, papa Adam Hulbert (nana Vera Mort), grandma Sandra Sewid, uncle Ronnie Sewid (children Tanisha and Kelly), father Derick Weatherall and many loving uncles, aunties, and cousins.

Please in lieu of flowers Braydin’s family has asked that donations be sent to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

KOUWENHOVEN Judy Ann

Judy Ann Kouwenhoven passed away peacefully at her home in Bradley Centre, on Friday, KOUWENHOVEN February 3, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1953, in Chilliwack, BC. Judy was a 1971 graduate of Chilliwack Senior Secondary School. She became a well known waitress at the Royal Hotel and Canton Garden restaurants until the effects of Multiple Sclerosis forced her to end her working career.

When she was unable to live alone, she moved to Bradley Centre, where she was a resident for over twenty years.

Happily, she made many friends there, enjoyed the activities, especially shopping and gardening, and loved the visits by family and friends.

Television, music, and collecting Delft and cow ornaments gave her great pleasure. She stayed positive despite the debilitating effects of the disease.

Judy was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Esther Kouwenhoven, and nephew Darren Tunbridge.

Judy is survived by her siblings, Raymond (Lynda) Silbernagel, Roxanne (Robert) Boyd, Richard Kouwenhoven, Laura (Robert) Tunbridge, and nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews, and other relatives.

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Bradley Centre for their loving care of Judy over the years.

Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Judy’s memory would be appreciated.

Viewing for family and friends at Henderson’s Funeral Home, Thursday, February 9, 6 pm - 8 pm.

Funeral Service at Henderson’s Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, February 10, at 1:30 pm, followed by interment at Chilliwack Cemeteries, Little Mountain.

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ter only 22 years of marriage.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Helen (Harvey) Schmidt, Irv (Heidi) Rempel, Ruth (Dave) Novak, Marv (Laura) Rempel and Karen Rempel. She had 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren A Celebration of her life will be held at the Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd, Chilliwack on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:30 am.

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MITCHELL Robert Feb. 5, 1931 - Feb. 3, 2012 Our very much loved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at MITCHELL Cascade Lodge on the morning of February 3, 2012, two days short of his 81st birthday.

Bob is survived by his wife Agnes of 53 years; son, Jim of Salmon Arm, grandchildren, Melissa and Jannah; daughter, Shelly (Jack) and grandchildren, Jennifer and Brian; his brother, Don (Fran); and nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, brother Barry (Fran) and sister Iris (Cliff).

Bob served 5 years in Korea and had various jobs but his favourite job was with Cattermole Timber where he could be outdoors with the wildlife. His favourite past time included fishing at his cabin at Sheridan Lake.

There will be no service by request. We would like to thank everyone for their love and support.

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at the Cascade Lodge and special thanks to Dr. Paul Basson.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Chilliwack Hospice.

REMPEL Tiena Oct. 5, 1921 - Jan. 20, 2012 Isaiah 46:4 It is with mixed emotions that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mom, grandREMPEL ma, and great grandma.

Surrounded by her family, Tiena went to her eternal home with Jesus. She was predeceased by her husband, W.L. (Bill) Rempel in 1965 af-

George Tu r c s a n y i passed away peacefully on February 5, 2012 at the C h i l l i w a c k TURCSANYI General Hospital at the age of 82.

Born in Hungary, George immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his wife Katie and three children George, Suzanne and Judy. They moved to Cranbrook BC and added two more children, Jerry and Katie.

In 1961 the family settled in Chilliwack. His loving wife Katie preceded George in 2010. George and Katie were married for 63 years.

George was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather.

George will be sadly missed by his children George (Debbie), Suzanne Doerksen, Judy (Greg) Mercer, Jerry (Angenish) and Katie Grenci; grandchildren, Calvin, Christopher, Melissa, Kevin, Allyson, Amanda, Angela, Michael, Jennifer, Nicole, Sabrina, and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Ciera, Riley, Bailey, Bella, Aveline, Paige, Elizabeth and Rose.

Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences at the family home on Saturday February 11, 2012 between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM at 46144 Gore Avenue, Chilliwack.

If family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in George’s name to the www.heartandstroke. bc.ca/

hood years in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Anne later moved to British Columbia where she married Henry Unger in 1947. Anne was predeceased

by Henry in Sept 1989. The couple had two children, Margaret Horsman and Robert Unger.

She is survived by her sisters, Marge Toews and Mary Thiessen, daughter, Margaret Horsman, son, Robert Unger, grandchildren, Lee-Ann Unger (James Rodgers), Kristen Horsman, Tara Unger, Katherine Horsman and niece, Rhonda Thiessen.

Anne will be fondly remembered best for her kindness, generous nature, her strong faith and her hard working easy going nature.

Anne loved to garden, bake pies, and spend time with her family. A special thanks to Dr. Gordon Enns, her family doctor, and the staff at Chilliwack General Hospital for their kindness and care.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Legion Cemetery on Little Mountain with refreshments at her home following the service. Forever missed, loved and remembered.

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WHORLY Wade Feb. 20, 1914-Feb. 03, 2012 A long time farmer of Agassiz, passed away peacefully on Friday, in his 98th year.

WHORLY Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack. Reception to follow at Henderson’s. Burial to take place at 3:00 pm at Valleyview Cemetery, Agassiz.

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YOUNG Alice

Alice Young passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2012, at the age of 94 years. She YOUNG is survived by daughter Janice Moores (Paul), son Jim Young (Carol), granddaughters Patricia Mein (Cameron) and Karen Moores (Adam Runnalls) and her great-grandsons Nicholas Mein, Alexander Mein and Travis Runnalls. Also survived by her brother Erling Johnson (Audrey), nephews

Gerald Hansen (June), Earl Johnson (Carolyn), Donald Halling (Cathy) and nieces Doreen Romanow and Diane Anderson and their families as well as many Norwegian cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold Young, sister Gudrun Halling and brother Norman Johnson.

Alice was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but her formative years were on her beloved farm in Inwood, Manitoba.

After a short courtship, Alice married Harold Young in 1941. With their young family, they moved to southern California and lived there for almost 13 years before returning to Canada in British Columbia. They lived in North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and then Chilliwack. Alice and Harold celebrated over 51 years of marriage before his death in 1992.

Alice was a member of the Art Club in Chilliwack and Golden K’s as well as Sons of Norway. She enjoyed selling Avon and loved music, art and animals of all kinds. She was a kind, gentle, thoughtful and talented person who will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada or a charity of choice.

Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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UNGER Anne Sept. 17, 1919 - Jan. 28, 2012 With much love and great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, ohma UNGER and aunt.

Anne was born in Muntau, Russia and came to Canada in 1924, spending her child-

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CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

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Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

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COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

“Connecting People To Passionately Pursue Jesus Christ’’

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

HELP WANTED

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

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Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m.

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Vespers 7 p.m.

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UNITED CHURCH

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UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

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REFORMED

Cultus Lake Park is accepting applications for a Temporary Accounting Clerk.

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The successful candidate will encourage sound policies and practices in finance, economics and law and have the ability to work with staff and elected representatives from Local, Regional, and First Nations Governments. Completion of second year accounting level or an equivalent amount of education and experience, have a minimum of five years’ experience in municipal financial accounting or similar environment, and general understanding of the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and specific financial requirements. Remuneration is between $18.00 to $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

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CHILLIWACK ALLIANCE CHURCH

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HOUSEKEEPING STAFF P/T & F/T DAYTIME Must be able to work weekends.

Please Fax Resume to: 604-854-1385 or apply in person at BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way ABBOTSFORD

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Part time / Holiday Relief HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

BUSY oral surgery practice in Langley requires full-time CDA. Surgical experience an asset. Fax resume to 604-532-9687

Must be able to work weekends & have previous experience in a supervisory position. Preference will be given to applicants with previous hotel housekeeping experience. Duties will include inventory control, scheduling, leadership skills, understanding & controlling budget costs.

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Apply in person to: BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way ABBOTSFORD No phone calls please

required.

Please apply in writing to: Dr. Michael Thomas, #102-45625 Hod gins Ave., Chilliwack, V2P 1P2.

Part-time LPN required This supervisory role will include duties of but not limited to: Creating and implementing a care plan, assessing resident’s ongoing care needs, monitoring of assisted living program and training of care aides.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/CORPORATE CLERK Cultus Lake Park is seeking a high-energy individual who works well under pressure and is a self-starter for the position of Executive Assistant/Corporate Clerk.

Cultus Lake Park is a local government organization with jurisdiction over 640 acres located at the north/west part of Cultus Lake with resident population of about 1,000 people. Cultus Lake Park operations include those similar to an incorporated town (water and sewer systems, roads, parks, bylaw enforcement, etc.), with Park-operated businesses such as Sunnyside and Vedder River Campgrounds.

The Executive Assistant/Corporate Clerk will provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer/Corporate Officer with responsibilities to elected officials. Required qualifications include: minimum five-years progressive experience as a Deputy City Clerk or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; superior computer literacy; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, MS Publisher, MS Outlook and Internet; excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including letters and other correspondence; records management; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy. Good working knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act will be an asset. The successful candidate must have superior minute taking skills, and should have sound knowledge of Council / Board procedures.

This is a non-union position with a starting wage of $28.57 per hour. The position works out of the Cultus Lake Park Office 35 hours per week.

Hours of work will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on a flexible basis to accommodate bi-monthly evening meetings.

Qualified persons are invited to submit their resume in confidence, by 4:00 pm February 8, 2012 to: Executive Assistant/Corporate Clerk Job Competition Attention:

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PERSONAL SERVICES

SOME SHOES

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NEED FILLING

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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HERBAL MAGIC Open House.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

COUNTERTOPS

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LANDSCAPING

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BOOKKEEPING Full Cycle Bookkeeping for Small Business, A/R, A/P, Payroll, P/U and Delivery. Call Karen 604-614-1961. klpbookkeeping@shaw.ca

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Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk

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CLEANING SERVICES

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

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PLUMBING

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-755-1577

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

FEED & HAY

150 ACRES ALFALFA mix hay to be cut & kept by farmer with equipment. Price neg. 604-888-3357.

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PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

F1B GOLDENDOODLE pups. Vet ✔ Ready to go. 1st shots, dewormed.

Family raised. $900. 604-309-4595.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed.

Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459.

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE ART & FRAMING GALLERY Established (14 years). Owner retiring. Willing to train if required. $35,000 plus inventory cost. Lease 2000 sq ft @ $1100/mo. Phone 604-8267993 or email:

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KITTENS - FREE TO GOOD HOMES, 4 kittens, approx. 7 mo. old, 2 males, 2 fem. Spayed, neut., vac., wormed. Litter trained. Calm & affectionate, must go in pairs. Call 604-793-8057 btwn. 12pm & 8pm LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

MISC. WANTED

Collecting Old Coins: Can + USA $1, 50c, 25c, 10c, Olympic, Gold Call Travis 604-796-0320

CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $400. Call 604794-7347

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HOMES WANTED

Lab/retrievers, born Jan. 1, very healthy, vet check, 1st shots, male and female avail., $400, 823-0242 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Electric lift chair, $50; washer & dryer, $100; metal shelving, $50; piano, $100; fridge, $100. 792-4090 Real iron, wrought iron railings, need paint $6 lineal ft. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------New aluminum ramps for skidoo or ATV $100 and up 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Used roofing tin. example $100 covers 12’x20’ call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Avoid crawl space mold, digital auto dehumidifier $80 call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Alum. step and 3 way ladders $20 $50, ext. ladder cheap 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Fiberglass tineau cover for new Dakota p/u box $100 call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Good used 4”x4”x8’ @ $3, landscape ties $2.50 call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------New high torque 3/4” commercial impact wrench $100 call 793-7714 tires, (4), 60%, F185-65R14, $30; lg bird cage, gd cond; $35; BBQ, gd cond., $50. (604)858-0154

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FIREWOOD, dry & delivered, $130 2/3 cord. Call (604)316-6026

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Cultus Lake Village, 2 bdrm, 868sf mobile, new roof and carpets 3 yrs ago, new kit counters and flrs, $30,000. $375/m pad rent. Call Rick (604)858-7517 or 604-798-8384

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned maple, $200/cord. Limited supply (604)703-5507 or 604-703-4334

New SRI Manufactured Homes.

Single Double Modulars on display.

Repossessions 1974-2004.

Chuck 604-830-1960.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

New SRI single and double wides in Chilliwack parks. Family / Adult.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

PETS

FURNITURE

King size waterbed, double tiered stand, dark stained, deluxe mattress $700, 604-392-6201

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

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GARDEN EQUIPMENT

2006 Kubota RTV900 Diesel 4 wd 125 hrs. Pwr dump, Warn winch, Ex. cond. $9700. 604-671-7256

636

MORTGAGES

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MORTGAGES

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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

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PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

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NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900.

Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

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706

CHILLIWACK, 2/bdrm Corner unit 2nd floor, 801 sq ft. Newmark Bldng. $790/mo. insuite laundry, storage. Cats ok. N/S. Avail March 1. 1 year lease. (604)582-1942

Spacious & Bright Suites

CHILLIWACK, 45555 Yale, 2bdrm, 2 bath, $850/m 6 new appl., new flooring, secure u/g prkg, storage, n/p avail. immed. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 792-0077 CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove.

Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

Multi-housing crime-free building.

Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $800/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Heather Ridge

CHILLIWACK 46356 Margaret Ave. clean 2 BD: $600, avail. now. sm pet negot. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

(in house manager)

45530 McIntosh Dr Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099

Royal Oak

Luxury Suites

9430 Nowell St.

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1 & 2 Bdrms & den

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Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities.

CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

8977/9003 Edward St Diana, 604-792-4191 No Sunday calls.

CHILLIWACK

Sardis, Garrison Crossing area, 1 bdrm, newer carpets, paint, washer, dryer & dishwasher! Fabulous!

Quiet bldg within walking distance to UFV, schls, bus & shops, Mar. 1. $650/m. Call Garry (604)702-8141

2 bedroom

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fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.

604-792-1503 for details

1 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available now.

Cheam View Apts

45810 First Ave., West

Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg

Clean & Spacious

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m

(off Vedder Rd, South.)

1&2 bdrm, $660 & $750/m 3 appl., avail. now.

CHILLIWACK, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Aug 1.

Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

Chilliwack, 1 bdrm + den, all appl., insuite laundry, secure entry, avail now, sm pet only, n/s, free undergr parking, $800/m incl. heat & hot water. Ph: (604)703-4011

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Close to amenities, Free laundry & heat & hot water, bus route No pets or BBQ’s, Adult/family & seniors oriented On-site manager

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(604)858-9832

New Apt Building

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, 850sf, W/D, mature & family-oriented, $750/m.

Avail now. 604-792-0749 Chilliwack 2 bd @ The Parkside top flr, adult/senior, 3appl, w/d h/up $775, across city hall 604-701-8910

HOMES FOR RENT

sardis holdings.

Sardis

Park Place II 45753 Stevenson Rd Deluxe 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Top floor, 50+ bldg.

N/s, n/p, Mar 1.

Call (604)824-7697

Shaw Ave 7451 Shaw Ave. 1 bdrm, $670/m 2 appl., n/p, n/s, elec bbq, storage available, bus route, walk to amenities, crime-free building. On-site manager.

We cater to seniors.

Avail now.

CALL 604-858-2513 Having a GARAGE SALE? Sell it with our “GARAGE SALE SPECIAL” For more details call 1-866-575-5777

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No Rental Increase Guaranteed!

9234 Charles Street, Chilliwack 2 bdrm, coin laundry, family dwelling, small pet ok, ref’s req’d.

604-791-0463 or 1-877-817-0289

Insuite laundry, microwave & dishwasher, electric f/p, hardwood floors, elevator, garbage disposal & storage. avail now 1 (604)240-4003

736

Apartments

Newer 2 bdrm Corner unit

Chilliwack, 2bd, country setting, 4 appl. incl w/d, crim check, $800+hydro. 604-793-9000/604-799-2818

736

736

45645 Lark Rd.

Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message

HOMES FOR RENT

COTTAGES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 9342 Woodbine St., 2 bd S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. $675/m Avail now. (604)824-0264

1/2 Month Free Rent!!

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2BDRM + den on 1/4 acre lot, fenced yard, Agassiz, 5appl., no cats, pet neg., $1300/mo. util. not incl., avail immed., ref’s a must, (604)226-4797 34595 2nd Ave House Heritage 1,177 Sq. ft. home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath.

Near shopping, park and entertainment. Pets allowed. Recently renovated. Huntington area. Avail. Immediately $1,100/mo. Call 604-3098955.

950 sq. ft. home. 2 bdrm, 1 bath.

Near Shopping, park and entertainment. Large Lot for parking an RV. Available March 1 $950/mo. Pets Allowed. Call 604-309-8523 AGASSIZ. 5 appl., $1200/mo. workshop.

Fullbrook, 0077

1747 Garden Pl. 4 bdrm, 2 f/p, avail March 1, + util., approx 10x20 Pets negot. Call Ross Royal Lepage. (604)792

Chilliwack, Fairfield , Ponderay St., 4bdrm, 2 bath, 2000sq ft, freshly reno’d, family home, a/c, 2 gfp, $1400/m, 604-798-1560 COZY 1,350 sq ft,3 bedroom rancher. $1,200 per month. Call Tom 778-888-9757 to view. Available March 1st EAST CHWK. OVER 3000 sq. foot 5 bed. house in the country, 3 baths, covered deck, dbl. carport, includes appliances, prefer no pets, n/s, large yard, $1,600/m plus utilities, avail. March 1st, damage dep. and references required, call 604-991-8552 E. HILLSIDE new executive type home in great area of new homes.

3 bdrm, bonus room, master on main, full unfinished bsmt, wonderful views, large lot backing onto nature. $2250/mo. Long term lease pref. Refs req. Walter @ Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

Harrison Hot Springs, 421 Miami River Dr. & 318 Chestnut Ave 3bdrm, 2 bath, gas f/p, 2 car garage, 5 appl., fenced yard, no pets, exc. cond. avail. now. $1200/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604792-0077

HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

604.858.RENT (7368)

HOMES FOR RENT

Garrison, spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, great family home within walking distance to schools, parks, shops and recreation, open floor plan, master w/ensuite, gas f/p, w/d, central vac, avail now. $1450/m with 1 yr lease. (604)824-2365

HOMES FOR RENT

Promontory new 3 bd, main flr of house. 2000sf, 2 bath, 5 app + cent air, d/w 2 car gar, n/s, n/p, 2 decks, view, $1650. util incl. 604-846-8557

4-11F HL1

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CHILLIWACK: Space for rent in church basement previously used for daycare. Sep. entrance. Rent negotiable. (604)858-3223

715

LAKESIDE COURT

Clean, quiet building

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CHILLIWACK, 3 units, 1100sq ft, w/mezzanine. Separate or all together, 12’ garage doors. 604-7952450, 819-6657, 604-792-0671

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furn’d Cabin. Monthly rates Avl immd. 604-858-7953, 798-1807

CHILLIWACK

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge.

No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.

713

Chilliwack. Huge 2 Bd condo in-ste laund, D/W, great loc. strge rm. $750/m. One month FREE. Call for details. (604)393-3519

Newly updated lg 1 bdrm, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every floor.

Onsite manager.

Available now.

604-792-1506 for details

810

Sardis, newer 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, dbl garage, f/p, air, fenced yard, all appl., $1375. mar 1. (604)393-3590 SARDIS newer 3bdrm rancher new kitch &appli’s fncd yd, carport. Quiet street nr prk, $1195. 604-702-8806.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

2011 COLEMAN 184

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Chilliwack. Working person to share 4 bd furn heritage home, fenced yard, close to amen./bus, avail now, Must see. $500/m. (604)702-0093 ROSEDALE, share home. private bath. Suit working person. ref. n/s, non-drinkers. $475/m incl. util., Avail now. Call 604-794-3930

749

Electric Awning, enclosed/heated underbelly, DSI water heater, 3 burner range, Microwave $18,608 (Stk.30787) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

STORAGE

Abbotsford - Large Barns for Rent, nr town! Suitable for storage. Almost 4000 sq ft, 160’ x 24’. Clean, cement flrs w/electricity.

Quick highway access. Owner lives on site. Call 604-309-9023 after 6pm.

845

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1 & 2 bdrm apartments

CHILLIWACK, downtown. 1 bdrm condo. Nr all amenits, school & entertainment. Top floor suite. U/G prkg. S/S appls. Newer bldg. $725/mo. Avail now. N/S. Small pet ok. 604-799-0667 ask for Scott.

1/2 Month Free Rent!

ROOMS FOR RENT

Promontory lge room un/furn, cbl, computer, net. own frdg. Ref. NS/NP $425 incl util. 604-316-2614

(in house manager)

1 bdrm, starting $550/m avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264

DRIFTWOOD

746

TRANSPORTATION

Ph: Kelly Young 45562 McIntosh Dr. 604-793-9993

Chilliwack

APTS. 9474 Cook St

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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SUITES, LOWER

1 BEDROOM basement suite,all year rental in 5 yr old house at Cultus Lake for one quiet person.

500/mo + 1/3 of utilities. Great deal!

Available March 1st. N/s n/p. 604793-8369. seancord@yahoo.com CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm lower level rancher, 1300sf, 5 appl, 3 pce bath, lg covered patio, lrge yard w/nice view, private entr. & parking, n/s, n/p, W/D, $975/mo + util. $125 Avail. now. (604)792-8844 CHILLIWACK lrg 1bdr upper suite located in the country, avail now. $625 incl utils. Call 604-702-8806.

EAST CHWK. 2 bedroom suite, includes all appliances, washer/dryer, utilities incl., country setting on farm, no pets, n/s, own yard, $900/m, avail. Feb 1st, damage dep. and references required, call 604-991-8552

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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

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ROSEDALE AREA. 2 BDRM, basement suite. 5 appl., all utilities included. No pets, no smoking. Refs req’d. Avail now. Great price! 604793-6452 SARDIS, Great for student: Partial furnitioned 1 bed rm. + den, separt. entry, gas firepl.,stove, frig, microwave- heat, hydro, basic cable, wireless internet included. nonsmoker, no pets. Close to bus, shops and university. Ref’s and deposit requ’d. Avail. now- $ 650/ month. cjtaplin@shaw.ca or Carol 846-7477 SARDIS bright clean 1 bdrm., above ground, lam. floors, insuite w/d, nr. Peach Rd., UFV and Veddar Trail. $585 mo. Avail. March 1.

604-795-0288 VEDDER - Ground entry one bedroom lower suite. F, S, W, D, and F/P. Shared garage and parking.

Available mar 1. $700/mo., DD $350 required, includes hydro and gas. Refs required and may ask for a credit check. Call 604-997-9500

751

SUITES, UPPER

BRIGHT UPPER suite in house, great area, 3br + den,1400sf, carport, nice yard, storage, laundry, full bath, balcony, Cramer St. Chilliwack, Feb or Mar 1, 1-604-5400423. Rent & work ref’s,$925

812

AUTO SERVICES

West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1996 PONTIAC BONNIEVILLE SE good shape, lady driven, many new parts / tires. $1200. 604-859-0066 1998 NEON 4 door, a/c. Excellent deal. $1250. obo. Must be seen at 32714 McRae Ave., Mission.

2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue. Lost license. 4 door sedan (like Cavalier). Runs good, good tires & battery, gas gauge need attention. $1200. (604)746-2582 2003 Ford Focus stn wagon SE loaded. 107K. Winter tires. spotless aircared $3900: 778-565-4230 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 FORD TAURUS SEL. Excellent condition, sun roof, full load, $4,995. (604)850-2846

CHILLIWACK: 3 BDRM, spacious, above average suite, vaulted ceiling, b/i micro, d/w, b/i vac, lndry, strg shed, carport & lrg yard. Avail now. $1250/mo utils included. Call Carol 604-316-4668

2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

CHILLIWACK 4 bdrm, 2 bath newer house, priv. entry, 5 appl. $1375 incl utils. N/P, N/S. 604-997-1887

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CHILLIWACK 2 level townhome Hazel St. 1320 sq ft, 3 beds, 1.5 baths, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, no pets, no smoking, $900/mnth plus utilities. Phone 604-594-3316 Chilliwack. 3 bd, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport, cat ok. $950/m. Avail now. (604)824-0264 S. SURREY. 3 bed, 2 bath, brand new townhouse, $1900/mo most convenient location ,604-418-6005.

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2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251

TOWNHOUSES

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2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458 New & Used Vehicles

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $16,500/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127

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We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8800 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Z71 off-road package, extra cab, matching canopy, alarm with remote start. 5.7 litre Vortec V8, 4 speed auto. Regular maintenance, good tires, good brakes, new shocks, trailer brake & hitch. Clean, solid truck. $5900 obo. 604-852-4412

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519

2000 FORD Windstar S.E.L. Limited Edition, loaded, Aircared to March 2013. Rebuilt transmission. $1600. obo. 604-302-0985

2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 175,000k, needs some work$2400 604-830-7797 or 604-467-7598

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

Microwave, ext. speakers, thermopane windows, awning and MORE! $23,483 (Stk.31050) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 EXCELLENT 2002 GMC Adventurer. 20’ long, fully equipped, 110709 km. Microwave oven,regular oven,new stereo. $20,000 obo. Chwk 604-823-4178

2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc.

No acc. $15,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866

2007 GMC 2500 HD Duramax diesel, 6 speed, excellent shape. 4 X 4. $27,500. obo. 778-551-0298 New & Used Vehicles

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You may be eligible to have the government pay for most or even all of a valuable energy efficient upgrade to your home! Most Homes built before 1994 have no insulation in their crawlspace or basement and little or no insulation in their attics! If you’re interested in saving up to 35% on your heating and cooling costs, call us today before the Provincial Funding expires!

See the box below for actual examples of what your savings could be! Previous Energuide and ecoENERGY recipients are eligible too. Landlords, co-ops, strata’s and corporate owners are eligible. Call us today to see if you qualify. You must act quickly as time is running out on these grants!

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We also supply and install the following grant eligible products: Furnaces, heat pumps, a/c, water heaters, boilers, windows and doors. Homeowners or landlords must have had or are willing to have a government licensed energy evaluation after April 1st, 2007 to qualify for the grants. Government licensed companies in B.C. include: Amerispec, City Green, Energy Wise, Home Performance, Hometech, Sage Energy and Verdatech. We will pay for energy assessments completed on homes that we or our licensed contractors upgrade.

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