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Four Kent inmates charged with first-degree murder Union says ‘errors were made’ Robert Freeman The Progress Four Kent prisoners serving time for violent crimes are now facing a murder charge in connection with a rumble in the maximum security prison’s gymnasium in 2008 that left one inmate dead of stab wounds.

Ironically, the day the charges were announced, another Kent inmate suffered multiple stab wounds to the head and neck. He was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital. There was no word on his condition as The Progress went to press.

Charged with first-degree murder in the 2008 stabbing death are Terence Robert Bolton, 26, Franjo (Frank) Perovic, 31, Scott Edward Sanderson, 33 and Nicholas Adam St. Hilaire, 29.

All except St. Hilaire were still in prison when charged. St. Hilaire had been released several months earlier. He was arrested Tuesday without incident by members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and the Lower Mainland emergency response team.

IHIT spokesman Cpl. Dale Carr said the charges show that even while in prison, people are held accountable for their actions.

He said the motive for the fight is unclear, but it appears “a whole bunch of guys in for violent crimes decided to go after a guy for one reason or another that will come out at trial.”

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Falls given more time to sort finances Robert Freeman The Progress The Falls golf resort in Chilliwack got three more months of bankruptcy protection this week and additional funding to continue its operations, Rick Wellsby, resort president, said after a Tuesday court hearing.

“That’s good news for us,” he said. “It gives us time to continue along with our restructuring program.”

How the extension to Aug. 28 sits with wedding planners and golfers remains to be seen, how-

ever.

One irate father who pre-paid $7,500 for his son’s August wedding at The Falls was furious when he was asked for an additional $3,000 with no guarantee the resort would still be operating in August.

Another who booked the resort for an August wedding said he was asked to pay $3,600 more or the event would be cancelled.

Golfers who paid for memberships were also told they’d have to pay extra for each round of golf played at the resort.

But the additional payments were ordered by a court-appoint-

ed monitor to ensure the resort lost no more money after Wellsby - the president of Blackburn Developments Ltd. - filed for bankruptcy protection in February after falling $75 million in debt.

Wellsby said the monitor was initially not going to allow the resort to honor any of the weddings because of possible financial losses, if revenues from the events, like liquor sales, did not cover costs.

“We spent thousands of dollars fighting this,” he said in a telephone interview.

Mike Erickson, The Falls’ operations vice-president, said he

met with wedding groups before Tuesday’s court hearing to assure them their weddings would go ahead, even if the resort closed because of bankruptcy.

He said the resort had an arrangement with the owner of the clubhouse where the wedding receptions are held to make it available to the pre-paid groups.

“I don’t blame people for being uneasy,” he said, adding that the request for additional payment “doesn’t feel fair, and it’s not.”

But the resort’s hands are tied in the face of the court order, he said.

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When someone steps up to make a difference For more than five years, the Chilliwack school district has consistently lagged behind the provincial average in graduating students.

In the 2009/10 school year, just 69 per cent of students made it to graduation – 11 per cent below the provincial average.

The Chilliwack Progress is putting faces to those numbers. This is part two of a four-part series.

Katie Bartel The Progress Amanda Hicks has been trying to graduate for two years now, but parenting her mom has proved too much – academically and mentally.

At 18, she has a drug list the length of her arm, and an equally long record of stays in the psychiatric ward.

At 10 years old, when her parents split up, a friend’s mom gave her vodka.

“I drank quite a bit, quite a few glasses. I drank to get drunk. It was never a peer pressure thing for me. I was really stressed out and I really hated my life and I wanted to feel better.”

The drinking led to drugs – marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, crystal meth, crack.

Amanda believes if there had been better people in her life, a better support system, more intuitive caring teachers, her life may not have gone the way it has.

Amanda Hicks has battled drugs and mental illness in her pursuit of a high school diploma. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS “I just had bad people, bad friends, bad adults, nobody good in my life.” because I hadn’t slept in so long. Everybody chiatric ward after she purposely overdosed ing, she’s hoping this semester she’ll finally Amanda’s mom had mental health issues. knew I was on drugs. I wasn’t really quiet on prescription pills. She’s been in and out get to graduation.

She repeatedly tried to commit suicide, was about it, I talked about it a lot in the hallways of psychiatric wards with stays ranging from “I have missed a lot of school, and I have erratic with money, and did drugs. and in class.” two weeks to three and a half months. She’s been struggling recently with mental health Amanda had two younger brothers who At 14, she started dealing. been diagnosed with borderline personality again, so we will see if I make it.” needed a mother, needed someone to make “No one ever said anything. Unless I got disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disIf she does, it will be Mrs. Reitsma she their lunches, put them to bed, and care for caught doing or selling drugs, they left me order, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar thanks. them. Amanda tried to take on that role. She alone, didn’t do anything about it.” disorder, anxiety and depression. One doctor “She cared. It made a huge difference, it tried to keep the house clean, budget their In Grade 9, Amanda was kicked out of G.W. suggested she was just trying to get attention. definitely did, because she was the only teachfinances, ensure there was food Graham middle secondary after Her education continued to suffer. er I ever met to ask why I was looking like in the fridge. But more often she was caught snorting cocaine “When I’m really depressed or hearing that. And if she hadn’t, I never would have got than not it didn’t work out that in the washroom. Five weeks voices, I can’t function. I’ll come to school to rehab. I never would have got help.” kbartel@theprogress.com way. later, she was allowed back, for awhile, but I can’t function. I can’t do They didn’t have very much “because they found out my homework, I can’t do anything because I’m money for food, and yet her mom was in the psych ward and so depressed and tired and exhausted, and A breakdown of youth mom would demand crab legs I guess they felt bad.” so then I just stop coming to school. And so and cake.

A month later, she was kicked even before I go to the hospital, I’ll already mental health in B.C. “She once wanted a banana out again for smoking marijuana. have missed a month of school, I’ll already • Any disorder: 15%, 140,500 youth cream pie, but I told her we The next year, she was kicked have been failing. And then in the hospital, didn’t have enough money for out of Vedder middle for fightI’m missing a lot more school, and having to • Any anxiety disorder: 6.5%, 60,900 A four-part that, we needed sandwich meat ing. catch up when I get out. youth and fruit. She threw a tantrum.

By the time she got to Sardis “But the thing is, if I’m still feeling like shit Chilliwack Progress • Conduct disorder: 3.3%, 30,900 youth She said, ‘You always get what secondary, Amanda’s life was when they let me out, like I was the last time, • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorseries on students you want. You get your bread, out of control. The drugs no how am I going to look at that mountain of der: 3.3%, 30,900 youth your milk, all these things.’ And trying to overcome longer made her feel better, they work, and be like, okay, let’s do it. If I’m still • Depressive disorder: 2.1%, 19,700 I said, ‘Mom, those are necesmade her sick. Her face was feeling depressed, I can’t do it.” obstacles youth sities. It’s not like I’m getting scabbed, she’d lost 15 pounds, According to Fraser Health, mental health to graduation • Substance abuse: .8%, 7,500 youth treats, I’m getting these things and wouldn’t eat or sleep for two- is the largest health-related problem for chilso I can make lunches for the week cycles. dren, youth and young adults. This includes • Pervasive developmental disorder: boys to take to school.’

“I was terrible, terrible into drugs. I was anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorder, depression, .3%, 2,800 youth “I was being the parent, but I’m not suprobbing people, stealing car stereos, doing substance abuse, pervasive developmental • Obsessive compulsive disorder: .2%, posed to be the parent.” terrible, terrible things to get my drugs. disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, 1,900 youth Drugs became the relief.

Drugs was the only thing that mattered. I schizophrenia, tourettes, eating disorders and • Schizophrenia: .1%, 900 youth “It wasn’t like I just did it on the weekend, I didn’t care about anything else.” bipolar disorder. Seventy-five per cent of all • Tourette’s: .1%, 900 youth did it every single day.”

Her critical situation was noticed by Mrs. mental illness is diagnosed before the age of • Eating disorder: .1%, 900 youth They weren’t hard to find. There was Reitsma, Amanda’s learning assistance teach25. always someone in school selling them, and er at SSS. She got Amanda into detox.

Amanda has been dealing with mental • Bipolar disorder: <.1%, <900 youth if she couldn’t get the drug she wanted there, For nearly two years, Amanda has been health since elementary school. ~ Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Children her peers would know other sources. clean, but her struggles didn’t end. She For two years, Amanda’s condition and and Youth, Ministry of Children and Family “I would go to school and I would just be Development started hearing voices, thought she was the psychiatric ward stays have impeded her totally out of it and not be able to do what I being controlled, tried committing suicide. education. She’s essentially had to start over was supposed to do and I would fall asleep She was involuntarily committed to the psyevery semester. With just two courses remain-

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It’s an aboriginal art and cultural show in Chilliwack next Friday night, but it’s also a step toward reconciliation and healing.

The Aboriginal Friendship and Cultural Festival is set for May 27 at Sardis Community Church on South Sumas Road.

Aboriginal artist Isadore Charters says it will mark his first “decent” art exhibit, at the ripe old age of 61.

He’s a local elder, originally from the upper Nicola area, who married Jean Mussell of Soowahlie, where he now lives with his family. Charters also teaches art to young people at the Stehiyaq Healing and Wellness Village.

“Art is healing for me, and I want to share it with people,” he said. “There is too much pain out there yet. If you keep it inside you can’t move forward. So I always tell people to let those balls and chains go.”

As a residential school survivor who suffered abuse and subsequent nightmares, expressing himself through

his painting and carving has always been a big part of his healing journey.

He often takes part in residential school gatherings in Mission and says his breakthrough occurred years ago when he stopped drinking, and started talking so he could begin to reconcile what happened, and to “let it all go.”

Charters says he has a “forgiving” heart and feels lucky to have flourished despite some of his challenges.

“But a lot of my brothers and sisters fell by the wayside.

I was fortunate to make it through. I have a full life now with nothing to hide.”

After he made connections at the Sardis church, the idea of a cultural art festival at the church appealed to him deeply as a genuine gesture of friendship.

“When they said they wanted to give a little bit back, I was grateful,” said Charters.

“We need to start somewhere.

This will help show what my people went through.”

Charters, whose traditional name is Yenmo Ceetza, says everything he learned from his grandmother, about drying fish and berries, helped

sustain him, fuel his desire to get back on track and get reacquainted with his culture.

“I got a real sense of what it was like in the old days from her, when it was the land of the plentiful,” Charters said.

He learned the sweat lodge spiritual tradition from his father, and some songs from his mother that he still remembers fondly, and holds dear to his heart.

But the eight long years spent in a soul-destroying residential facility went a long way toward discouraging the practice of his language and culture.

The event on May 27 will showcase the work of several other talented aboriginal artists alongside Charters’ paintings and carvings, as well as traditional food, storytelling, drumming and more.

“I’ll be showing the stuff I feel good about at the show, like my big Sasquatch painting about family unity. There is also one of a residential school boy and some of my carvings.”

Members of the Sardis Community Church have shown a strong desire to improve relationships with their aboriginal neighbours,

explained Don Klaassen, who is a church missions coach with Outreach Canada.

An art show makes perfect sense because it’s “a language everyone understands and relates to,” and the messages can be both more subtle and more powerful than other ways, Klaassen said.

The membership was looking for someone to help them understand the issues and barriers, and found that person in Charters.

“We have spent considerable time these last two years learning and listening,” he said. “We hope to open up new avenues for communication and understanding.”

It’s not just lip service, either.

“There is a lot of talk about reconciliation, but we feel that real changes need to occur in attitudes and actions for reconciliation to become a reality.

“We hope that the Aboriginal Friendship and Cultural Festival will be a small step in the direction of building genuine relationships and of changing attitudes.”

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Cultural Centre performance beats expectations Jennifer Feinberg The Progress They’re being optimistic, but still a tad cautious in making future projections about the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Ticket sales were actually a “little better” than expected in the first eight months of operation, said Dave Stephen, president of the Chilliwack Arts and Cultural Centre.

“I’m pleased to report we feel we have largely achieved our budget expectations,” said

Stephen. “So far it’s been a productive and gratifying time.”

The $500,000 milestone in ticket revenues was described as “phenomenal” by Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz, after Stephen’s presentation to council Tuesday afternoon.

His report covered a number of stellar successes and special events logged at the Cultch, from the glamorous Red Carpet Affair in September to the solid number of sold-out shows to date, to four

big productions by the Chilliwack Players Guild.

They filled 33,000 seats in under a year.

The initial season of dance performance – the first of its kind Chilliwack has ever witnessed – went well, as did the season of children’s entertainment.

Room rentals are going strong in both numbers and variety, “which gives us the most pleasure,” he said, mentioning the annual Lions Music and Dance Festival, as well as Home Depot and the Chilliwack school district.

The Chilliwack Art Gallery has attracted many appreciative art lovers, and the numbers have also “exceeded initial hopes,” said the official.

The various capital fundraising and naming efforts have netted a total of $132,000, “pledged and paid” to date.

“Overall we would not have been able to do it without our volunteers,” he added.

The Cultural Centre society operates the Cultural Centre on behalf of the City of Chilliwack

with a $400,000 management agreement, but it still responsible for generating $600,000 to $700,000 of the $1-million operating budget.

Coun. Stewart McLean asked for a snapshot of their future plans and Stephen said “the hope was to animate every single space” in the build-

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The emphasis has been on the two main theatres.

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Two other prisoners were stabbed in the 2008 melee that started in the prison’s gym at about 7:50 p.m.

Prison staff fired warning shots and gas to break up the fight, but Craig and the other two prisoners were stabbed before the inmates could be separated.

Craig died in the prison’s health unit.

An investigation by the correctional officers’ union found there were “errors made in two groups being together” in the gym at

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A prison official at the time of the 2008 incident said it was not related to a fight a week earlier in the gym, which also required guards to use gas to restore order. Six inmates refused to return to their living unit after that fight, and were later caught trying to escape over a fence.

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The Conservatives now have a majority government, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised that Senate reform will be on the government’s agenda over the next four years.

If that’s the case, why did Harper appoint three defeated Conservative candidates to the Senate on Wednesday?

Senate reform is complicated. While Alberta and some other western provinces favour electing senators, Quebec and most eastern provinces are opposed. The four Atlantic provinces actually have more senators than the four western provinces — 30 to 24 — and thus don’t want anything to change.

Changing how the Senate is chosen would require a constitutional amendment. Given that no federal government wants to reopen the constitution, particularly with Quebec separatists in high gear for the next provincial election, it is highly unlikely that any constitutional discussion on the Senate will take place over the next four years.

However, Harper has also suggested that the Senate could be gradually changed, with provinces holding elections for vacant Senate seats. He would then appoint those elected individuals to the Senate. He has also asked his appointed senators to serve for eight-year terms.

He needs to explain in more detail why he found it necessary to appoint three defeated Conservatives to the Senate. Two of them resigned their Senate seats to run in the recent election. All three are from eastern provinces — Quebec and Newfoundland.

If Harper has no plans for Senate reform, it is highly unlikely that any future prime minister will be willing to take this issue on. If no government is willing to do so, it is time that the Senate was abolished.

It serves little real purpose at present, and is an anachronism at a time when democracy is seen by many around the world as something to strive for — even at the cost of death.

Harper must tell the Canadian public why he appointed these three individuals to the Senate just weeks after their defeat, and explain his plans for Senate reform in detail. ~ Black Press

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The whole issue began with a gutsy young lady, Olivia Pratten, who was conceived with sperm from an anonymous donor in 1981.

The Ontario journalist fought unsuccessfully for years to find out her biological father’s identity.

Unlike children who are adopted and for whom laws are in place to provide parental information and identity, children conceived via donated sperm have no such access to information. Worse, in Pratten’s case, the attending doctor who oversaw the procedure destroyed the records. That act

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destroyed any chance of Pratten knowing the identity of her natural father. Fifty per cent of her genetic heritage has been permanently denied to her.

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in the Court document. “That is the extent of the inconsistency between the legislation and the Charter. The appropriate remedy is to grant a declaration that those provisions are of no force or effect.”

This was a huge win for Pratten.

She argued successfully that the law gives adoptees the right to learn about their biological parents, their health, social circumstances, roots and heritage (ancestry, culture, language, religion, race, ethnicity) but denies the same information to children of sperm donors who, understandably, have just as much emotional need for the information. This information, she argued correctly, could one day be vital to her own health and safety.

She pursued that position not only on her own behalf but also on the behalf of all donor offspring that they had the right to the

identity of the donor irrespective of when conception happened or whether the donor always believed he had the protection of anonymity.

Before laws were passed allowing adopted children identifying information on their biological parents, adoptees were often left with a sense of loss, incompleteness and endless unanswered questions. But provincial law was amended to allow identifying information and, therefore, the opportunity for a reunion where contact was consensual. Adoptees had a chance to learn vital health, cultural and social information. But donor offspring were left out of those legal changes.

Adair wrote that, based on the evidence, assisted reproduction with the method of using an anonymous gamete donor is harmful to the child and not in the best interests of donor offspring. When

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In this case, Adair said, the problem is that the legislation is underinclusive but an immediate declaration of invalidity would harm those (the adoptees) who benefit from the legislation while providing nothing to those (donor offspring) who have been excluded.

Her ruling gave the province 15 months to make the necessary changes to the B.C. Adoption Act, bringing them in line with the Charter of Rights. In addition, she put a stop to destruction of records.

“I grant a permanent injunction... prohibiting the destruction, disposal, redaction or transfer out of B.C. of Gamate Donor Records in British Columbia,” she said.

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Hands-free technology available Good day. Ever since the law came out that you cannot talk on your cellphone and drive without an earpiece or Bluetooth or something that makes it hands free, I have obeyed that law. I have talked to many drivers about not talking on their phones while driving and lately I have seen many drivers either talking or texting while driving. Today, I was in front of an RCMP officer who was driving with a cellphone held up to his ear. I could not believe what I was seeing. I

pulled over to the side of the road and called the dispatcher and asked why this officer was talking on the phone while driving. The response that was given to me is that RCMP, Ambulance drivers and Fire Fighters were exempt from this law. I could not believe what I was hearing. With today’s technology these three emergency vehicles can and are provided with the devices that would allow them to drive hands free as well.

If we see our law enforcers be

able to break the very laws that they created, can you tell me how we are able to explain to our kids why they can’t and the law makers can? This double-standard is just another slap in the face as far as I am concerned. I don’t care how the law explains it why they can and we can’t. I thought “do as I say and not as I do” went out with the 70s. Come on people. Why?

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But my real question is this, why does this kind of thing continually happen on our street and all of the others around the “downtown”

area. Where are the police patrols and what are the police officers in this town up to?

Now I pose this question because as soon as I do something “wrong” there always seems to be a police officer with more than enough time on his/her hands to come and bother me and I am referring now to one particular thing: riding a bicycle without a helmet. Now I know what you’re thinking,

it’s against the law, of course they should stop you. But really... honestly... ever time that I have friends over and suggest a leisurely bike ride in flat downtown Chilliwack we get stopped and told to “walk our bikes back to where we started.”

So as I chain my hanging baskets down to the house I ask you this, what are the priorities of our police force?

Is it time for a municipal

force, one that consists of members who aren’t just here for “training” or “good experience”?

Maybe a force made up of members who actually care about the community and want to make it a better place for the citizens. I think we are being “used” by the RCMP and it is time to reconsider our policing options.

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Reader wants missing cat back home As I write this, my little blackauburn cat has been gone for what must be two months. He has wandered off before, but only for about three weeks at the most.

And I do have it on someone’s say so that he is now way over on the other side of town. To them I say, how could you just keep my cat? When we took Tommy in he was still a kitten, with a big hole in his chest at the time, and, him being a runt, was picked on.

So we took him in and got the hole in his chest healed, took him for shots, and he became the

most sweet, wonderful little cat, enjoying treats, belly rubs and petting. He would meow so loud, as he was just as happy to see us as we were to see him.

Then suddenly he is gone. He may have jumped into someone’s vehicle, but most people here know who he is. My guess is they see him just as a cat. He was outdoors because he did not like being indoors, and he had a slight respiratory problem form the hole in his chest. They thing is, I miss him so much; I have been crying and praying someone would bring him back,

and I hope this tugs at someone’s heartstrings, and they do the right thing. After all, he does have a home.

To anyone who may know what I’m talking about, if you know where my Tommy is, please bring him home.

I don’t know how successful this will be, but I had to make one last effort to get him back.

And if someone did take him, I ask, why?

If you wanted to break someone’s heart (namely mine) mission accomplished.

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Scary time made better with support Friday the 13th lived up to its scariness. My sister, brother-in-law and niece where in a car accident, but am happy

to say that all involved are doing okay. My family and I would like to thank all the police officers, paramedics

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Province-wide consultations are promised on a range of options.

ICBC had said it intended to make drivers pay more for insurance if they have any traffic tickets within the previous three years.

That was expected to raise the costs for 30 per cent of drivers, while about two-thirds would

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Bond said she agrees with the goal of giving safer drivers lower rates, but defining a high-risk driver as having one speeding ticket was not acceptable to her or the public.

“In the course of their work, ICBC made a determination that they had had some minimal consultation, talked about the use of a single speeding ticket, none of which had been discussed with government,” Bond said. “And obviously, the general public didn’t think that was such a good idea either.”

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The proposed strategies in the draft plan focus on making recycling and reduction of garbage more accessible and convenient to reduce the amount of waste going to area landfills.

“A lot has changed since the original plan was adopted in 1996,” Patricia Ross, chair of the FVRD, said in a news release announcing the public review.

“The regional district’s population has substantially increased, which means we’re creating more garbage, but at the same time, we’re becoming more aware of the need to reduce, reuse and recycle,” she said.

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“This is our region’s plan,” Ross said. “We’re all in this together. We’re fortunate to live in a region rich in natural beauty. To keep it that way, we each need to do our part to preserve it by taking responsibility for the amount of garbage we individually produce.”

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However, the monitor continued to make plans to market and sell the hillside resort that includes a 233-acre golf course and 71 acres of development lands approved for up to 2,989 residential and commercial units.

The monitor’s last report on May 13 also noted that the cold, rainy weather this spring had driven the resort’s golf revenues “significantly lower” than projected.

The company also continued to need financial help to cover the costs of day-to-day operations and professional fees, the monitor reported, and its cash flow “suffered” from the “lower than anticipated revenues” and required expenditures like $120,070 in property taxes.

An initial $1-million in funding granted back in February was “exhausted” before additional funding was approved Tuesday.

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The new police oversight office will work alongside the existing B.C. Police Complaint Commissioner, who investigates complaints about conduct of municipal police officers.

The new independent office was one of the recommendations of retired judge Thomas Braidwood, who led a public inquiry into the Dziekanski case in light of a video of the airport incident taken by a traveler.

Braidwood joined Premier Christy Clark, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond, Attorney General Barry Penner and senior police representatives at a news conference to detail the plan. Braidwood said the B.C. government has carried through on his main recommendation to move away from police investigating their own conduct, in the Dziekanski case and that of Frank Paul, a homeless alcoholic who died after being dragged from police cells and left in a Vancouver alley in 1998.

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Wrestling star lights up Agassiz for movie shoot Jessica Peters Black Press A 20-day movie shoot finished with a bang last Saturday afternoon in Agassiz, with the explosion of a rigged cube van along Hwy. 7.

A film crew had the bypass behind the railway tracks shut down for most of the day, while shooting the film Recoil. It was the same stretch of road that drew producers of the X-Men movie to town

several years ago.

Crew members from Pacific West Special Effects spent hours setting up the explosion scene. They only had one chance to get it right, said location manager Jamie Lake.

“We only have the one truck,” he said. But as with any movie set,

not everything was as it seemed. While the van’s chassis was real, the entire truck had been re-built with balsa wood, and designed to explode easily.

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All in all, a good day at work, Austin told Black Press.

“No dialogue today,” he said. “Maybe one line, I got to blow something up and kick a guy’s ass. I’d say that’s a pretty good day in the office.”

The movie includes plenty of fight scenes, shot around Vancouver and Fraser Valley, in Abbotsford, Langley, Maple Ridge and Burnaby.

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And he’s working a lot, just finishing the first season of his reality show Tough Enough, which airs on the USA Network and now in Canada on the Fight Network.

The show pits 14 men and women against each other, with the winner becoming a WWE superstar. As the final judge on the show, Austin says it’s a life he’ll never regret.

“I had a great career,” he said. “It was the best job I ever had in my life.

I got to travel around the world, and express myself as a character I love, Stone Cold Steve Austin. I was lucky enough to do that for 15 years.”

It was the support of his family that got him to the top, he added.

“They were my biggest fans.”

Recoil is classed as a movie of the week on the BC Film Industry’s website. Fans of Steve Austin can watch for the movie in a few months at their favourite video store. news@ahobserver.com.

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Horses that help to heal Andrea Rendall The Progress Losing a loved one is a painful experience, but there are opportunities to help lighten the burden. The Chilliwack Hospice Society will be hosting a Horse Whisperer Grief Camp, Saturday, June 11 at White Dove Stables, for children and teens experiencing loss.

The Grief Camp will use equineguided development to help children six to 18 to cope with grief.

Equine-guided development is a type of therapy in which horses are considered co-partners or cotherapists that help individuals

sort out their true feelings with the help and supervision of a human therapist.

For example, If a person feels broken down or anxious, but presents himself as calm and collected on the outside, most people won’t be able to recognize that something is wrong.

But horses are different.

For a horse, a person in this state will appear “fuzzy” or “incongruent.” Horses are mirrors for human emotions. During an equine guided development session, if a horse appears anything other than calm and grounded, then it is clear to the human therapist that the client is struggling with his true internal feelings.

This helps the clients address their feelings so that the animal can relax and the clients and horse can begin a relationship.

“Horses are very adept at mirroring and reflecting what someone’s internal or authentic environment is,” says clinical counsellor Sandra Wallin, who will be the on-site therapist for the camp.

Participants will be given the opportunity to reflect and communicate in mini workshops at a variety of stations. The workshops will give the children opportunities to create artworks with equine themes, and a chance to reflect on their feelings.

The expressive arts activity helps to anchor the experience for the kids, and it’s empowering and gives them something con-

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Past activities have included sewing a button blanket and featured an aboriginal drummer.

“We offer an experience of normalizing death through conversation and by being in the midst of other people that have had a similar loss,” says Coletta Holmes, program co-ordinator for the Chilliwack Hospice Society.

“By allowing [participants] to be with other kids that have experienced a loss, they get the sense that they’re not alone,” she says, “It’s that sharing that comes by being in a support network and support group that’s so helpful.”

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Rebecca Vecchio’s body was found near a pump house in a raspberry field on June 17, 2004 in Abbotsford, B.C. She was murdered by her common-law husband.

Rebecca’s older brother, Daniel Vecchio, has decided to turn the tragedy into an opportunity to speak out about the violence against women. By delivering workshops in schools featuring a 90-minute lecture followed by interactive mini workshops, Vecchio is able to fight back – to help young boys and teens discover their ‘emotional voice.’

Vecchio will be appearing at Kent Elementary in Agassiz at 6 p.m.on Wednesday May 25, 2011 to discuss the difficulty of growing up male, and what parents and teachers can do to raise emotionally healthy boys and help them develop healthy relationships.

“Boys learn very quickly how they should act and how not to act on the playground, Probably by grade one.

They know which emotions they can show and which they can’t show,” says Vecchio, “We have to work as a society to let these boys show their emotions without becoming victims.”

“I talk about the kind of violent culture that boys are being raised in... This whole silent code of what it means to be masculine in society... cripples boys emotionally.”

Vecchio challenges the idea that “boys will be boys” and emphasizes that rough play can lead to more aggressive behaviour later in life, and in extreme cases, violence towards women.

Principal of Kent Elementary, Chris Wejr, invited Vecchio to speak at the primary school to find a way to support boys in school, but offer them guidance to channel other means of expression instead of aggressive conversations or fighting.

Vecchio offers a presentation for students to participate in as well, and will be speaking to the students of Kent Elementary during the day before the evening seminar with parents and teachers.

Wejr hopes that by inviting parents to the event, it will allow for staff and parents to stand on common ground surrounding these issues.

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Thinking of enjoying the benefits of natural gas?

Quadra Homes offers high efficiency and lower homeowner expense at Yorkson Creek townhomes in Langley

Something exciting is happening in Langley Quadra Homes has been building quality homes in British Columbia for more than forty years and has earned their reputation as a company with integrity.

The Townhomes at Quadra’s Yorkson Creek are built to high standard and are offered at a good price. Features, which would normally be upgrades, are included in the competitive price.

Wonderful kitchens include granite countertops and deluxe wood cabinets.

A stainless steel appliance package consisting of a side-by-side fridge, dishwasher and microwave is included in each home. A gas range, which is the dream of home chefs, is also included.

“A gas dryer is a very compelling component of our townhome package because in the Lower Mainland, using a gas dryer costs about 11 cents to dry a load of clothes. This compares to between 14 cents and 20 cents when using an electric clothes dryer” says Shawn Bouchard of Quadra Homes.

This exceptional quality continues throughout the rest of the home with genuine hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings, natural gas fireplace; all in a central Langley setting with good access to public transit.

Now, homebuyers will realize even more value as a result of a very interesting collaboration between

Quadra Homes and Fortis BC. These two British Columbia-based companies have collaborated to make the townhouse section of Quadra’s Yorkson Creek project hit a high environmental standard EnerGuide 80.

For the homeowner this means the monthly cost of running the home is greatly reduced. An added bonus for the first time buyers is that they can obtain a credit from CMHC because this is an EnerGuide 80 project.

“We collaborated with FortisBC on a natural gas pilot program for a number of reasons, including cost savings, unlimited hot water supply, the comfort of a high-end Carrier multi-speed furnace plus the tremendous advantages of gas dryers, stoves, barbecues and fireplaces. After reviewing all these considerations and the EnerGuide 80 rating for the home, we knew this package was a winner” said Quadra Homes Vice President, Paul DaDalt.

Quadra Homes worked with a Certified Energy Advisor to determine the least cost path to a more energy efficient home using natural gas appliances for space heat and domestic hot water.

This study was an important first step in ensuring that the project would achieve EnerGuide 80 rating even before construction.

Once the studies were complete, decisions were made to install Navien

Shawn Bouchard of Quadra Homes shows the small space used to produce all the heating and hot water needs for each townhome.

gas powered hot water heaters. These on-demand water heaters eliminate the need for a standard hot water tank and the energy needed to maintain water temperature. The Navien, powered by natural gas, boasts the industry’s highest efficiency rating at 98% which means low operating costs. This water heater also provides hot water at a very high gallon-per-minute (GPM) flow rate, which is very convenient for homeowners.

The safety of the natural gas powered Navien system is enhanced by dual microprocessors that continually cross monitor performance to assure proper operation at all times. These microprocessors also maintain the steady hot water temperature.

The second recommendation of the FortisBC study was the installation of a high-efficiency gas furnace. Quadra installed the Carrier Performance 96 Gas furnace. This furnace is aptly named as 96 cents of every dollar spent is going toward supplying usable heat to the home.

The care taken to include highefficiency natural gas powered mechanics and appliances, coupled with high insulation, means the new owner will have a home which is warm and comfortable for the family, respectful to the environment, and costs less to run.

Be sure to visit Yorkson Creek located at 208 Street and 82 Avenue in Langley.

It is a winner all-around.

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A licensed contractor not only ensures safety practices are adhered to, they can help make sure the job runs smoothly. The contractor can obtain the permit on your behalf and manages the inspection process plus they can correct any deficiencies.

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A good contractor has the training and expertise required to do the job well and safely. And they employ people who are qualified and bonded. If you wish to “do-it-yourself” and have sufficient knowledge and ability to do the work, you may apply for a permit, provided that the work will be done on a single-family fully detached dwelling that is, or is intended to be, your permanent dwelling. It must not include one or more selfcontained suites and no person is being paid to do the work.

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Gardens go Down to Earth with a spiral design A beautiful garden will be enjoyed for years, but must be carefully done so as not to appear gimmicky.

By Maggie Calloway Every now and then, if we are lucky, we have our breath taken away with a sight so striking and so stunning, we are mesmerized.

That is how I feel about this Vancouver garden designed

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“When we started this project we had some very specific requirements for the terrace area in the rear, which are the stone spirals,” Ward says.

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>> from page.20 One of the requirements was that the garden look great from above, and had to have closed stone access from the deck into the garage.

Down to Earth also had to include an area for a downstairs tenant, and the homeowners have two dogs so a doggy wash area was also important.

“We also made provision for a future water feature; the east side of the back terrace has a spiral that is shaped to allow for a specific pre-chosen water feature,” Ward says.

“On the west side the spiral is more expanded and it is big enough for two big comfy chairs and a small table.”

The trick with a controlled design like this is to get it just right and not to over do or over play, says Ward. With too much tweaking the elegant can become gimmicky.

The front garden had an existing landscape done by the builder, which was taken out with the exception of a magnolia tree. The tree was in good shape but required pretty radical structural pruning.

The home is beautiful to look at with the magnolia tree, so it was decided not to build

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“We used two kinds of boxwood. One is the true dwarf boxwood, which we used to develop the lines of the spiral. The other is a form of boxwood called Green Mound - a broad low mound which stays low and dwarf,” says Ward.

Down to Earth Landscapes did lots of drawings, working out how they were going to develop the spirals but most of the work was done physically setting up on site and then moving lines.

As the garden came together it was viewed from every angle to maximize the view. It was important that as you approach the front door, or walk from the door to the street, you see the spirals.

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Greenhouses offer enthusiasts year-round opportunity to exercise their green thumbs >>â&#x20AC;şâ&#x20AC;şfrom frompage.16 page.1 home gardener. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do they want a productive greenhouse thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be the easiest possible greenhouse to grow in, or are they looking for a greenhouse which will be a showpiece in the garden?â&#x20AC;? Exner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the goal is a greenhouse which will add value to the property and look fabulous with hanging baskets and flowers, we would steer them towards a glass greenhouse but if the primary focus is on, say, food production we would steer them towards a polycarbonate greenhouse.â&#x20AC;?

Other practical details also come into play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do you need a building permit in your municipality? What is the best location for your greenhouse? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for the best spot, keep in mind that the optimal position is with the longest side of the greenhouse facing south. Six hours of available sunlight in the winter is ideal.

Find out what kind of foundation is suitable for your location. If you choose concrete you are committing to a permanent site, whereas a wood frame foundation permits both the ability to move the greenhouse if necessary and the possibility of extending the structureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length in the future.

Flooring is another decision; if you leave the soil as is, so as to grow directly in it with tomatoes for instance, keep in mind that if your tomatoes get a disease, you have a problem that may take a couple of years to resolve.

Gravel is a popular choice as it is easy on the feet, can easily be installed and is easy to maintain. A concrete floor, as mentioned ear-

Gardeners who would like a larger greenhouse but are concerned about the cost of heating a big space can control the area being used at any given time in the growing season by installing a temporary wall.

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lier, is a more permanent choice that can be maintained just by hosing off into a drain. All are good choices which need to be thought through in advance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good starter greenhouse is an 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? says Exner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is much better than a 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; because it gives two 32-inch wide growing benches plus a 30-inch walkway so you are not cramped.â&#x20AC;?

Exner warns that if you are planning to add onto your new greenhouse in the future, you will need to keep that in mind when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re building the original structure.

Gardeners who would like a larger greenhouse but are concerned about the cost of heating a big space can control the area being used at any given time in the growing season by installing a temporary wall. This allows just a section of the greenhouse to be

heated, say early in the season when seeding. As you start potting up and require more space, the temporary wall can be gradually moved to accommodate your specific needs.

At the other end of the season, a temporary wall allows you to section off the greenhouse to keep tropical plants safe over the winter in one section and keep plants dormant in the other. The heat spillover from the tropical side is enough to keep your dormant plants from freezing.

If you are looking for a space in the garden which expands your living and entertaining space, a garden room may fit the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our garden room greenhouses are the ultimate in glass houses. These are definitely estate greenhouses,â&#x20AC;? says Exner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make them a fully functional growing or living/growing space meaning you will

have active ventilation and exhaust system and motorized ridge vents. We use different gauges of tubular aluminum frames to give them a wider profile; they look like they are wood beams.â&#x20AC;?

This means that, along with stainless steel fasteners, there are no maintenance issues, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typically, garden rooms are all glass, although we have produced some with polycarbonate roofs for both insulation and shading,â&#x20AC;?

Exner says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But now, with the high performance soft coat Low E glass available, all-glass garden rooms work well.â&#x20AC;?

If you are a gardener, installing a greenhouse is the ultimate, so enjoy every minute of it for years to come.

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Restoring this old house a labour of love Bill Farrand always loved the little farmhouse he saw every day on his way to work. It took until 2005 for him to make the purchase.

By Maggie Calloway Have you ever thought about rescuing an old derelict farmhouse? Maybe a grand old dame of a house that needs a lot of TLC? Well fasten your seatbelt because you could be in for a bumpy ride.

The story of Bill Farrand and the 1910-era house he turned into a much-loved home is one of inspiration, determination, and love.

This house, which Bill was strangely drawn to for years, turned out to have previously unknown connections to Bill’s family over the last hundred years.

The house was built by Charles Feedham in the early part of the last century in South Surrey, but the connection to the Farrand family started in New Westminster.

The Farrand family came to New Westminster in the 1880s. When Bill was doing research into his family history he discovered that Charles Feedham lived very close to his great-grandfather in New Westminster, which was then a small town. Then in the 1890s they both lived in Burnaby, again very close neighbours.

For years, as Bill drove back and forth to work, he saw this little farmhouse set back in the trees and he always thought it was an interesting house. In 2005, he saw a for sale sign. Feeling he couldn’t afford the house as it was sitting on a sizeable piece of property, he didn’t consider making an offer. Within a week a sold sign appeared, which put an end to any possibility.

However, this was not the end of the story.

“I found out the person who had bought the land, with house, was an old … friend of mine.

I still had his phone number so I called and we got together,” Farrand says.

“The buyer planned on sub-dividing the property so a deal was made for me to buy the house and one lot and then move the house about 50 feet onto its new, permanent spot.

“This house which had intrigued me for years was now mine.”

Farrand moved into the house, in its original location and condition, to provide security and to get a good feel for the bones. Once it came time to move the house, he had to move into rental accommodation and get the house ready for its journey.

Once moved, a new foundation had to be built before the house was lowered into position. Next, work commenced on the carriage house/garage with its large suite on the upper floor so Farrand could move back on site.

Now that the house was firmly on a new foundation, the real work began. The house is not huge, as was the style in early part of the last century. Two floors are only 625 square feet each but because a new foundation was necessary, Farrand was able to expand the lower floor to the exterior dimension of the veranda which turned into a generous 1,000 sq. ft.

What was originally a cellar with a ceiling you would bang your head on, became two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room and a family room.

“The main floor has the kitchen, the entrance, the living room and dining room. What were originally four little rooms has been opened up,” says Farrand.

“Upstairs there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms.”

The farmhouse was built around 1910, and was originally quite small. Homeowner Bill Farrand was able to expand the lower floor from 625 square feet to 1,000, and moved the house from its original location by about 50 feet.

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B.C.’s top renovators celebrated >>››from frompage.16 page.1 named RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, while TQ Construction was named RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume.

“Our winners were absolutely delighted with the recognition,” Simpson says. In fact, My House Design/Build brought their clients to the awards dinner, and then brought them up on stage with them to receive their awards.

“The smiles were pretty wide on the homeowners’ faces,” Simpson says.

“FortisBC was extremely excited to once again be the presenting sponsor of the renOVATION Awards,” says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager at FortisBC. “We look forward to combining the strengths of the GVHBA and FortisBC to help the residential construction industry in the Lower Mainland achieve innovative and successful results when it comes to their projects and energy requirements.”

Awards categories included kitchens, bathrooms, green renovations, accessible renovations, condominium makeovers, heritage restorations and outdoor living spaces.

“Next year we plan to add a custom-home component,” Simpson says.

“It will recognize some of the spectacular custom homes in the Lower Mainland.”

Winners were selected by a panel of renovation contractors from Nanaimo, Victoria, Kelowna and Richmond, Wa., and a Whistler interior designer.

Kenorah Construction won six awards, including two for best bathroom renovations and Best Kitchen $80,000 to $119,999.

The My House Design/Build team won four awards, and brought the homeowners up on stage with them to receive the awards.

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Vecchio hopes that by the end of the workshop, the boys of the school will be able to carry a very important message with them: “My strength is not for hurting. I use my strength for respecting people, for advocacy, for standing up for what’s right, for integrity. That’s what my strength is for, it’s not for hurting people.”

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Chehalis Community School challenges youths Eric J. Welsh, The Progress A sign on the corner as you turn right off of Morris Valley Road welcomes you to the community of Chehalis, proudly proclaiming the tiny First Nations band of approximately 1,000 people to be drug and alcohol free.

Factually accurate?

Probably not.

But certainly not wishful thinking either.

This is what the Chehalis want to be, and they are taking steps to get there.

Leading the charge, a small but dedicated group of youths who are using physical fitness as a gateway to healthy living.

Since 2008, Chehalis Community School has offered an athletics program that challenges teenagers to be better — better athletes, better students and better leaders for the generations that will follow them.

“Before 2008 there were a lot of kids wandering around doing a whole lot of nothing,” said Cassie ClarkeVernon, a three-year member of the program who has parlayed the experience into a spot on the B.C. Aboriginal Girls hockey team.

Greendale native Amy Adamson is one of two instructors, along with Chilliwack’s Rick Webber, who were hired by the school to oversee the program.

Nicknamed the Princess of Pain by one of her personal training clients, Adamson’s students feared the worst before meeting her for the first time three years ago.

“I was pretty scared when I heard that nickname and I was like, ‘Oh no! I’m going to be so sore!’” Clarke-Vernon recalled. “I imagined someone really big and intimidating. Not someone small like Amy, who turned out to be really fun and awesome.”

Adamson wasn’t sure at all what to expect that first day.

“I had no idea, and the first week I found them to be quite quiet,” she said. “But I was con-

Amy Adamson (middle) leads students (l to r) Cassie Vernon-Clarke, James Antone and Mia Roberts through an early-morning workout. Now in its third year, the Chehalis Community School athletics program is helping students live healthier lives. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

fident I could get them into it and get them having fun and after couple weeks they started to get excited about this.”

Adamson started out strong and earned her nickname in the early going.

“I thought I was in shape, because I did hockey three times a week for about five hours,” Clarke-Vernon said. “The first couple weeks were an eye opener for me. My legs have always been pretty muscular because of hockey, but the upper body exercises really kill me.”

Sensing her young charges were getting overwhelmed by those initial sessions, Adamson wisely throttled back and found a happy medium.

“They seemed like they were getting exhausted, which surprised me because I was thinking teenagers were going to be fit and full of energy,” she recalled. “I

knew early on we had some work to do to get them where we wanted them to be.”

Adamson still shows her Princess of Pain side from time to time.

But three years later her students have learned to love the chatty, energetic instructor.

“It was definitely tiring at first, but after you get the hang of it it’s not too hard,” said James Antone, an 18-year-old who signed up last year.

The program is simple but effective.

From 8:30 to 9 a.m. every morning the group meets in the gym, powering through a fitness routine that focuses on cardio, core strength and flexibility.

Once or twice a month, Adamson takes advantage of the area’s natural splendor, taking the group hiking through the wilderness.

They do rock climbing and twice they have gone on trips to

Vancouver to tackle the intimidating Grouse Grind.

“I thought it would be easy, but as soon as I got half way up that hill I was asking myself why I did this,” Antone laughed.

His first time on the Grouse Grind was actually pretty good by most people’s standards, with Antone finishing in 45 minutes.

But the benefits of the athletics program were apparent the second time he went up when he roared to the top in 33 minutes and 36 seconds.

Everything they do is gruelling, challenging them physically and mentally — they are guaranteed to feel it when they go home at night and feel it even more if they miss a session or two.

But it’s a good sort of hurt, and it is the variety of activities that helps to keep the teenagers engaged.

Keeping them engaged in athletics keeps them from getting engaged in less desirable pursuits.

“When I was hired, it was with the idea that I could help these kids use their energy in a positive way,” Adamson said. “And a big part of the program is the expectation that they will live a healthy lifestyle. No smoking. No drinking or drugs.”

The original group was eight strong and the highest enrollment at any one time was 17 last year.

There are 12 currently.

Some students struggle have struggled and eventually dropped out because of the commitment the program requires, which goes well beyond simply showing up for a half hour workout weekday mornings.

Students are expected to maintain a certain level of academic

achievement (C+ average or better), and they are expected to volunteer in the school and in the community.

“If they’re not keeping their grades up, if they’re not participating every day, they will get the boot,” Adamson said of a nearly zerotolerance policy.

Both Clarke-Vernon and Antone said they embrace the volunteering aspect.

They relish the chance to work with younger kids and pitch in at an annual soccer tournament.

And what they’ve learned from Adamson and Webber certainly carries through to their lives away from school.

Antone said he has attained his own workout equipment and takes regular runs after school.

Both activities help to keep the positive energy flowing.

“You feel 100 times better when you go for a

jog than when you have a cigarette,” Adamson noted.

Still, even with all the positivity surrounding the program, it remains a tough sell for some Chehalis youths.

“They say, ‘Eh. Maybe. Not this year, maybe next year,’” Clarke-Vernon said of her procrastinating peers. “It’s frustrating because I know how much it’s helped me, and I know it could really help some of them.”

Chilliwack’s Cheam Sports has helped immensely with the donation of gift certificates that are given annually to the male and female athletes of the year.

Government grants and help from Nike have helped with the procurement of equipment.

Anyone who wants to get involved can give Adamson a shout by e-mail at amymadams@ hotmail.ca.

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Three days to Whitecaps The Vancouver Whitecaps bring W-League soccer to Chilliwack this Friday, taking on the Colorado Rush at Exhibition Stadium.

Game time is 7 p.m. and the theme of the night is Chilliwack FC and the Whitecap women helping to kick cancer.

All proceeds from the game go towards cancer research.

The Whitecaps will wear special commemorative jerseys during the game, auctioning them off afterwards to help the cause.

“Chilliwack is very fortunate to have the Whitecaps wanting to return to Chilliwack and bring a W-League game with them,” said CFC president Andrea Laycock. “It’s a sign that they still recognize us not only as a com-

munity with a strong soccer presence but also a community that is supportive and receptive to their brand. With the proceeds from this game going to cancer research, I hope we see the grandstands full and have a great atmosphere. Where else can you see professional soccer being played for just $10 and support an amazing cause at the same time?”

The Vancouver roster is 27 deep with 18 dressing on game days.

Captain Kelsey Hood (Ankeny, Iowa) leads a team that mixes import talent with B.C. players.

The Whitecap squad that blanked the Victoria Highlanders 2-0 in the season opener last weekend included Connecticut’s Tiffany Weimer, who scored both goals in her W-League debut.

Another import to watch is Tseng Shu-O, hailing from Tapai City in Taiwan and going by the nickname AO. Tseng Shu-O played for the Colorado Rush last year, scoring three goals in nine appearances. She scored twice within three minutes to help the Rush to a 2-2 tie with the Whitecaps last July.

The Canadian content includes Toronto native Lexi Marton, Calgary native Kristen Funk and Coquitlam native Jaclyn Sawicki.

Shannon Woeller and Monica Lam-Feist hail from Vancouver with Nahiomy Ortiz and Abigail Raymer calling Victoria home.

The Whitecaps were in Coquitlam Sunday, hosting the Seattle Sounders at Percy Perry Stadium.

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The Whitecaps will be training in Chilliwack Wednesday night, working out at Exhibition Stadium from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Tickets are still available and there are still volunteer spots available for CFC players who want to help with gameday activities.

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Warriors on the water The summer is fast approaching and the Cultus Lake Water Sports committee is looking forward to another successful event.

The Dan Milo Memorial Society hosts the 54th annual Cultus Lake Water Sports at Main Beach June 4-5, with war canoes the featured competition.

The First Nations participating in this event travel from all over the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Washington State, and clubs began training for the war canoe racing season in March.

The sport promotes

drug and alcohol free lifestyles, encourages active living, and ensures the continuation of canoeing culture among the Coast Salish people.

War canoe is rooted in the traditional form of transportation for the Coast Salish people.

Historically, canoes provided a means for families and communities to travel long distances to gather food, go to gatherings and wage war.

The sport is now revered as an excellent discipline to learn good sportsmanship, traditional teachings and healthy lifestyles.

Another part of the event is the annual Miss Cultus Lake Princess pageant.

Every year the organizers invite young ladies ages 3 to 18, from all First Nations communities, to be contestants.

They will be asked to do a short speech, show off a talent, and wear traditional regalia.

There are three categories; tiny tot (three to five years old), Lil’ Miss (6-10), and Miss Cultus Lake (11-18).

The judges will choose one contestant from each category to be crowned as the princess.

This year’s Cultus Lake Water Sports takes place June 4 and 5. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

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Mar. 13, 1985 - May 15, 2011 Jeffrey Benjamin Causton, beloved son of Norman and Pamela Causton, passed away peace- CAUSTON fully at the Royal Columbia Hospital on May 15, 2011 surrounded by his family.

He leaves behind his wife Nicole, daughter Alexus, Norm and Pam (parents), Andrew (brother), and Allison (sister).

Jeff was born in Edmonton Alberta on March 13, 1985.

His big, bright, brown eyes instantly captured everyone’s heart. He loved to play and laugh; he always loved life.

He moved to Chilliwack with his family when he was four and spent the rest of his life here. In school he met and later married Nicole. Together they had their daughter Alexus, who was her father’s pride and joy.

In the last year Jeffrey became very ill, but even while in hospital he enjoyed the time to see his family, friends, and especially to spend time with his “Lexie”. Jeffrey recognized Jesus Christ as his Saviour and reassured us all that we would see him again in heaven.

We will miss him always.

Jeff’s life was celebrated on May 21st at Central Community Church with family and close friends. In lieu of flowers we as a family ask that you send your donations to “Hungry for Life” – in memory of Jeffrey, 45950 Alexander Ave., Chilliwack, BC V2P 1L5 (604)703-0223.

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Dianne (Augustine) Weigetz, late of Abbotsford, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2011. WEIGETZ Born February 10, 1923 in Fisher Branch, MB (Augustine) spent her time during WWII building planes. This is when she got the “nickname” Dianne and met her husband Wayne. The couple moved to Vancouver where they ran a dry cleaning business and began raising their family. Upon moving to Abbotsford Dianne settled in as a homemaker and Mom. She had many hobbies sewing, quilting, crocheting, gardening, and her favourite past time, reading. Along with her hobbies Dianne also worked part-time cleaning office, berry picking with us kids, and supervising as a field hand. Always ready to lend a hand and her ear for listening, friends and family would often just drop by for a coffee. At Menno Hospital where Mom spent her last days it was much the same.

The staff and elders would stop in at Mom’s room just for a chat and wink. We thank all of you for your love and care for Dianne in her last home.

Dianne is survived by one sister Marge Barclay, daughters Donna Callahan, Kim (Darrell) Andruk, Darcie (Erwin) Doerfling, and grandchildren Mark, Vincent, Kurtis and Jasmine.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Parish, Abbotsford. Father James Hughes celebrant. In lieu of flowers donation to Dianne’s favourite charity, Covenant House Vancouver, would be appreciated. 575 Drake St., Vancouver BC V6B 9Z9.

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CHILDREN ARE PRIORITY ONE • • • • • •

Formation of the Super Reader Program Instigated the Read to Me Program Formed the Students-of-the-Month Program 8 Scholarships in the Community Supports Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities Supports Central Gateway Learning Center

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Founded Special Olympics in the Chilliwack area.

Constructed the Fire Building at the Safety Village.

Built the YMCA/YWCA Weight Lifting Room.

Helped to build the Boy Scout Camp at Cultus Lake.

Through UNICEF, helped to rid the world of Iodine Deficiency.

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UNITED CHURCH CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

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Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

stephanij@oconnorrv.com Or by fax: 604-792-6732 Attention: Stephani Johnson Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EVERYTHING WE DO IS DRIVEN BY YOU.

VANTAGE FOODS

HR ADMINISTRATOR

Vantage Foods is currently seeking applicants for a Human Resources Administrator at our Chilliwack facility. The position will report to our Human Resources Manager and will offer a wide variety of duties include the processing of daily time and attendance, data entry tasks with daily reporting, human resource responsibilities and assisting with billing and general office duties.

EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

ur Team!

Advertise

604-702-5552

Required immediately for our twenty seven year old well established Lower Mainland Company with a large fleet of cranes and boom trucks. You MUST have a ticket and be experienced with a class 1 driver’s license. We offer a great work environment and the opportunity to succeed.

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The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

CALL TODAY

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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46875 Yale Road East

Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m.

(Call for information)

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

RESIDENT Manager/Caretaker sought for 59 unit Apartment Building in Chilliwack. This is a live-in position. Duties include, janitorial/clean-up, light repairs and maintenance, showing and renting suites, interviewing potential tenants, preparing tenancy agreements. Knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act an asset, good interpersonal, communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills are required. Detailed list of duties will be provided if contacted for an interview. Send resumes to jason.born@shaw.ca.

Rev. Heather Anderson

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9:15 • Worship Services 9:30 • Sunday School 11:00 • Worship Service

Fax resume to: 604-796-9186 Email:

Advertise

www.sardiscommunitychurch.com 604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com

Dr. David Lee - Senior Pastor Rod Heppell - Pastor of Community Life

required at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz

Wellington Ave (near Mary St.) 604-792-2154

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

Advertise

mwieringa@valleycare.info

LPN’s

604-792-6013

BAPTIST

Fax resume to: 604-796-9186 Email:

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.

604-858-8433

required at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz

ROMAN CATHOLIC

PRESBYTERIAN

MENNONITE

45625 South Sumas Rd.

45187 Wells Road

MEDICAL/DENTAL

CARE AIDES

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m.

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

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

Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH

SARDIS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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Song worship following evening services.

INFANT & TODDLER CARE AVAILABLE

EVERYONE WELCOME!

45768 Hocking Ave. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service - 11 a.m.

Evening Service - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

Resume & covering handwritten letter to ~ Dickens Sweets 45945 Alexander Ave. Chiliwack.

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Pastor B. Elshout (604-794-3501) LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

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CRANE OPERATORS

Dickens English Tea Room is looking for mature light food prep. assistant / waitress Must be well-presented, confident & personable & enjoy working unsupervised.

Part-time, no Sundays or holidays. British knowledge an asset.

Worship Services will be held at 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

Ph. 604-792-0311 www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

ALLIANCE

CHILLIWACK ALLIANCE CHURCH

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

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ANGLICAN

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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The successful candidate will possess excellent spreadsheet skills with outstanding accuracy and attention to detail, competent in working with numbers and an ability to work with minimal supervision. This is a full time position requiring flexible availability including periodic evenings and weekends to accommodate production requirements and payroll deadlines.

If you believe you can make a contribution through becoming a member of the Vantage Team please forward your resume to: Attn: Human Resources 8235 Brannick Place Chilliwack, BC V2R 0E9 Fax: (604) 701.3039 E-mail: chilliwackhr@vantagefoods.net We greatly appreciate your efforts in applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Kitchen/bath/decks design & renovate. Prof Real estate Home Staging WCB Covered www.pairhomedesign.com 604-795-3618 Louise & Joseph CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

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HOME REPAIRS

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LANDSCAPING

CLEANING SERVICES

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing

mrs. neat & clean

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CONTRACTORS

DOALL CONTRACTING LTD. Thinking of renovating? Why not call the local experts today for a free no obligation estimate. Siding, soffits, gutters, downpipes, custom fascia cladding. (604)823-6678 NEW construction, additions, reno’s. Honest, reliable, 17yrs experience. Call (604)819-7240 RON’s CONTRACTING 604-8588648 - Small logging - Land clearing “Local business since 1980”

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ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

New Installations Renovations Repairs All Work GUARANTEED Licensed with 30 yrs exp Low Rates

PRESSURE WASHING

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Lena Rose Cleaning, weekly/bi weekly, 20 yr experience, excellent references. Lena, 604-702-9579

COMPUTER SERVICES Call Ted 604-997-0554. lawn@shaw.ca

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CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SERVICES

NORTH GATE PLUMBING Mention ad - 10% OFF

POWER WASHING, residential, commercial, call for free estimates, senior discounts. (604)316-5221

The Renovator: fibreglass & wood decking, laminate flooring, framing, finishing, metal roofs, vinyl siding, concrete, additions, painting. Kelly 604-819-1936

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* Air Conditioning & heat pumps * All Plumbing repairs & service * Fireplaces & BBQ’s * Drain Cleaning * Class A gas fitting * 24 hour services

Gord, 604-798-6370

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

specializing in busy active families since 2006 call eileen, (604)793-4515

PLUMBING HK PLUMBING & HEATING

SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER avail., for small reno jobs & home repairs. Reliability and integrity for over 40 yrs. John (604)792-9199

604-777-5046

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(604)316-4811or (604)824-8817

✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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

GOT JUNK? Rubbish Removal

1-800-468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com Redeem this ad & Save $23

Haul Anything...

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

But Dead Bodies!!

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MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks.

Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value.

Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

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604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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SECURITY/

ALARM

SYSTEMS

MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.

Senior- Student Discount available.

604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

PAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price!

BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 1-888-507-2857 604-792-5901 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

SAVE UP TO $400

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24/7 Alarm monitoring Medical Alert Services Service on all makes/models Bonded & Insured

CENTRAL VACUUM Let us service your central vacuum system. We will extend your warranty.

We service all makes & models.

(604)792-8055 45140 Yale Rd. West www.contactsecurity.ca

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GARDENING 365

Dan Knoke Trucking

Organic

Mushroom Manure (Spring Special) $30/a pick up load (picked up) (604)794-3388

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats STEVE’S LAWNCUTTING PLUS. Quality & experience. Professional lawn care & yard maintenance.

Hedge trimming, pruning, fertilizer, aeration. Res. & Comm. Steve (604)845-5296 (604)824-9048

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HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018 THETOOLBOXMAN.COMYour Handy Man, home, house,garden/yard repair and maintenance.604-316-7433,-don”t be shy--no job too small

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Husbands For Hire Construction Ltd. All interior & exterior work.

“For work your husband won’t do” (604)791-9539 www.husbandsforhireconstruction.ca

(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 Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268 K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, Interior & Exterior. For a free estimate call (604)997-1674 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

LES THE FRIENDLY PLUMBER. Specializing in bathroom renovatons, including ceramic wall and floor tile. In with the new, out with the old. Call 604-858-8842.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

AUCTION company seeks estate, antiques & collectibles. Pick up & storage www.westcoastauctions.ca 604-818-9473 HUGE RESTAURANT Deli & Food Services Equipment Auction.

Consignment now being accepted.

June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422.

DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

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LAPTOP, HP, internet ready, works well, very clean, CD, $99. Call (604)845-9000 NET ENCLOSED TRAMPOLINE for sale. 8-10’ diameter, $85. Call 604-858-5644.

Stove, GE 30” excellent cond., cream colour, $50. (604)858-2889 Stove, Sears, EZ clean, 30”, white, works perfect, $60; microwave, blk, Danby, 1.1cuft, $20. (604)793-0753

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UNDER $300

TIRES; 4 used X-ice winter tires, 20565-15 on Toyota rims, hub cabs. $250 (604)824-6235

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2006 JD Skidsteer, model 317, 100 hours, enclosed heated cab, $24,000 firm. (604)793-3780 HAYING EQUIPMENT - Retirement Sale: N.H. #57 side delivery rake, like new, $1500. N.H. #276 baler, ties 100%, $2500. N.H. #278 H.D. baler, very good cond., $3500. M.F. 135 diesel tractor, top cond., $6500.

M.F. 135 diesel tractor, complete with Allied loader, needs clutch, $2500. Phone 604-823-6530.

TREE SERVICES

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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FEED & HAY

HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 4000-5000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $5.50-7.50/bale.

(604)796-2886 (604)793-3992

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Beautiful Golden Retriever Pups-1st shots. Dewormed. Farm Raised.

Avail June 4th. $575: 604-463-9841 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! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. view parents. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750.

(604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151.

GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161

FURNITURE

WHITE lthr couch $150; white lthr recliner, $150; both/$250 obo. Dolphin pedestal w/glass coffee $200, end tables $150/ea or $400/set. 27’’ RCA TV $30; Qu. remote control bed like new paid $5,000, sell $2500 obo. 604-793-8488

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FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042

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GARDEN EQUIPMENT

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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 1-866-981-6591.

560

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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 Dyson DC21 Cannister stowaway vacuum, with accessories, $500.

Call (604)703-0444 HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories.

Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca WEDDING DRESS!!!

STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

MISC. FOR SALE

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits.

No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

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GARAGE SALES

DONATIONS NEEDED! Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam is holding its annual charity “Garage Sale for Shelter” on Saturday, June 25 from 9am-2pm. Please drop off your clean, usable items at Royal LePage (8-8337 Young Road) M-F (9-5) Sat. (9-3). No clothing please.

604-792-0077.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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MISC. WANTED

Want to make some extra Cash?

Have a garage sale!

Ph: 604-702-5552

RENTALS

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

563

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

STEEL SHIPPING container wanted, any size. (604)847-9907

BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

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WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models.

Tremendous savings.

Luxurious 1512 sq ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

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APARTMENT/CONDO

MORTGAGES

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

REAL ESTATE

LANAI Apartments

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

9462 Cook St.

Chilliwack restaurant. Owner moving out of country, established clientele, 20yrs, in business. $125,000 neg. 604-798-4628 serious inquiries only, leave message.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

5ACRE Lapin cherry orchard and home. Creston. 250 223 8290 w w w. b c c h e r r yo r c h a r d a n d home.blogspot.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

UNDER $100

ACME SEPTIC TANK SERVICES • Septic Tank Cleaning • Portable Toilets • Fence Rental • Exc. Rates • Same Day Delivery Service Visa & M/C Accepted 778-908-5931

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

SEPTIC TANKS

Get your trees or tree removal done NOW

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LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $500. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MULTI POM puppies, 2 M, 1 F, 8 wks old. Ready to go. All shots. $350 obo. Phone (604)825-2271.

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 PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 PUG PUPS, 11 weeks old. 1st shots. 3 females, $800 each. Call 778-808-5445.

Purebred Westie puppies, $1200 Ready June 6, 1st shots, dewormed. Vet check, 604-316-8691 ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female.

All shots and declawed. $500 each.

Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793 SHELTIE PUPPIES sable, price lowered, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed (604)826-6311 TOY POM 4 mo old, black $850.

Two Med. Poms, 1.5 yrs old $650 obo. All males. 778-839-8007 aft 6

on a pre-existing system based on 3 year contract.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island.

Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home.

Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub.

Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World!

Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property.

Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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RECREATIONAL

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver.

Skippering/training available.

604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

PARADISE FOUND: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up.

FSBO. $260,000.

250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70mile/frank)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, elevator, bsmt parking, laundry, family building.

(604)839-8411 or 604-702-0594

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking Free premium cable, $80 value.

WE CATER TO SENIORS!

1 bedrooms, avail now $639/m.

Call Verna, 604-703-1089

Broadway Maples Apts 1st month HALF RENT ONLY! 9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229 1 & 2 bdrms, 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 April 1 & 15th & May 1st.

CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm apt. avail.

June 1st. spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. Full cable pkg. incl. ($62 value). $670/m. Heather 1-800-815-6311.

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

HIGHGATE MANOR 19+ BUILDING

SENIORS

LOTS

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

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(certified crime-free multi-housing complex)

APARTMENT/CONDO

NO DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED 1 & 2 Bedrooms starting at $575/mo $575/mo., cats ok ok.

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call Brian Browne at 604-858-RENT (7368) www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com

Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368) HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

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Cheam View Apts

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Apr 1.

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

Chilliwack 2 bd @ The Parkside corner, adult/senior, 3appl, w/d h/up $750.Jun, across city hall 795-5226 CHILLIWACK, 45559 Yale, The Vibe. 1 Bdrm, $700/mo, 2bdrm $900/m 6 new appl., secure u/g prkg, storage, 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 CHILLIWACK Ctr. 46288 Yale Rd. Secure quiet bldg, deck, elevator, free cble. 1bd $575. 604-703-1401.

9482 Williams St. 1 bdrm $515 w/patio Heat & hot water incl. Elevator.

Coin laundry on every floor. No pets. Refs. req.

604-316-5128

Newer 2 bdrm No Rental Increase Guaranteed!

Insuite laundry, microwave & dishwasher, electric f/p, hardwood floors, elevator, garbage disposal & storage.

Sm. pets neg. Avail. now.

1 (604)240-4003

604-792-1872

Sardis, Beautifully finish 2 storey 800 sf 2 bedroom apt in Rural area with large patio and enclosed garage. 6 appliances and disposal included. Secure gated access and parking for 2 vehicles. 5 minutes from mall. 900/mo, basic utilities extra. Available May 15, 2011. Phone 604-798-1467 or 604-858-1467

Chilliwack. Spacious. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. On site mngt. Great Mary St location. From $610. 604-702-0722 CHILLIWACK

The Willows 1 bdrm starting at $550/m, avail now. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264 or 604-7029106

Cornerstone

sardis holdings.

Some Incentives *Call for details

(604)858-9832 1 bdrm, balcony $650/m 2 appliances avail June 1 • • • • •

Close to amenities, Free laundry & heat No pets or BBQ’s, Great location on bus route - Lark Rd, Vedder On-site manager

Spacious & Bright Suites

Apartments

Multi-housing crime-free building.

Crime free building, 5 full size appliances, lg storage, deck, n/p, n/s, elec bbq, bus route, adult bldg (prefer 45+), walk to all amenities

Heather Ridge

and

(in house manager)

45750 Knight Rd. 1 bdrm + den, $785/m

Shaw Ave Apartments

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1 & 2 bdrm apartments 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.

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SUITES, LOWER

Chilliwack, 9340 Woodbine St., 3 bdr S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. Avail May 1.

(604)824-0264 Chilliwack, lg 3 bdrm upper unit, 4 app., backs onto park, 9534 Broadway St. (604)824-0264

CHILLIWACK 2 BDRM above average suite, spac, pri entry, sep lndry, storage & lrg yard. Utils incl. Avail now. $900. Carol 604-316-4668.

Chilliwack, cozy, n/s, 1 bdrm, gr lev daylight ste, laund, yard, $595/m + dd, incl utils, suit senior, Prospera/hosp area. (604)858-6500 CHILLIWACK. New 2 bdrm. 5 appl., F/P. Pets neg. Avail now. $875/mo.

604-703-3784 or 604-702-1190.

CHILLIWACK, Promontory: spac 2 bdrm grnd lvl, den, 2 bath, inste lndry, F/S & D/W. Beaut pri garden, fncd, patio, sgl garage. Wheelchair access, beaut view, $1490/mo + utils. June 1st. (604)824-9700 Promontory, 12th month free! lg (1000sf) above gr apt, 1 bdrm, incl F/S, D/W, inste W/D, 9’ ceilings, lots of storage, N/s, n/p, ref’s, $790/m incl util. 1(778)389-5100 SARDIS: Large 2 bdrm, bright ste, sep entr. $700/mo incl shrd W/D, util., sat tv. NS/NP, quiet Greendale area. Avail June 1. 604-823-6530.

Sardis, sm fully furnish 1 bdrm, own entry, share laundry, bus stop, n/s, n/p, util & inet incl. $575/m. avail June 1. Call (604)824-2926

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707 APARTMENT FURNISHED GARRISON, fully furnished coach house ste, avail May 22. N/s, n/p, refs, $750/m + util & DD. Call (604)858-8655

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1400 sq ft’ Retail, & 380’ storage, great location. from $900 month, alaninthewack@hotmail.com

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Chilliwack, lg 1 bdrm & den, f/p, inste laund, parking, cls to hosp., n/s, n/p, $675/m. (604)824-8800 Chilliwack. Luxury 2 bdrm + den, 2 full baths W/D, F/P, H/W, NS/NP, $1,000/mo. 1 cat OK. 604-616-0434 CHILLIWACK. Princess Tower.

LRG 1 bdrm + den apt w/view, f/p, W/D, adult orient, NS/NP, sec. prkg. $700/mo. 604-302-9494 CHILLIWACK QUIET CLEAN SECURE APT. fully renovated w/new appliances.

2 bdrm $800; 1 bdrm $575.

Tenant pays hydro. Incl., free cable, free on site laundry parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and ref’s req’d.

Avail. immed.

Call Harvey, (604)799-0261

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

25 Fenced Acres with mobile home for rent in Columbia Valley.

Available immediately! $1,500/month. Phone (604)8177338 ABBOTSFORD 2653 James St. Avail now or June 1. 6 Bdrm house Can also be used as an office. 4 appliances, no pets, $1350/mo.

Call: 604-583-6844.

BRIGHT Upper House 3BR + den 1400sf, 2 car park,storage,laundry, full bath, balcony, storage. Cramer St. quiet cul-de-sac. June 1, NS NP 1-604.540.0423 Ref req. $995 plus utilities.

CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, f/p, lg kitchen, $1250 + util, no dogs. avail now. (604)316-9859 CHILLIWACK,3 bdrm rancher, 1300 sqft, 5 appls, fenced, patio, nr schl/bus, ns/np, refs. Crim rec Chk. $1200+util. June1. 604-824-9313 CHILLIWACK 4 bdrm + den rancher, 2 baths, lrg fncd b. yrd, lndry, sm pet OK, avail June 1. Refs & dam dep req. $1,550 /mth. + utils. Phone 604-857-4133 or 604-866-0485.

Chilliwack Henley Ave, 3 bdrm 2 bath 1200sf rancher fncd yd $1150 N/P avail now 604-794-5845

Garrison Crossing Newer, exec luxury home, 5905 Matsqui St., 3 bdrm, 3 bath, designer f/p, 1900sf of finished living space. Full unfin bsmt, hrdw & tile floors, SS appl., window coverings.

N/s, n/p, refs req’d. $1600/m 604-799-1954

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SUITES, UPPER

CHILLIWACK 2 bdrm upper flr with large deck, near school & hosp, incl heat/light. $950 +dd. 604-792-1923.

Chilliwack 46340 Princess, quiet, sec lrg 2bdr, inste lnd, deck, $775.

604-392-9597, 604-793-0571 Chilliwack, spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath, air, W/D, storage shed, fenced, n/s, $1300/m. (604)308-0720

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TOWNHOUSES

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1988 FORD TEMPO GL, good run cond. 85,000 K, 4 cyl, auto. $999 obo. Phone (604)854-3469.

1990 BUICK Regal. Auto, 4 dr, Aircared, runs gd, small dent on rear bumper, n/s. $2550. 604-870-0705.

1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare”, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo.

250-307-1215.

1998 Neon, exc cond in & out, mech well-maint, airc’d 2yrs, asking $2500. Call (604)858-2905 2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607.

2000 OLDS ALERO GL, good run cond, 245 hwy kms, 4 cyl, auto, $1,899 obo. Phone (604)854-3469.

2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS - 4 dr. V-6, auto, loaded, mint. spoiler, A/C, 120K, $3750 (604)309-3135

2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No accidents, great cond. 235kms, lady driven. $5995. (778)855-6037

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2000 YAMAHA ROADSTAR 1600 36K km, 1 owner, loaded cruiser, A1, belt drive, fact. maint., super reliable, details $7800 (604)768-9904

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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.

Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 2009 Georgetown 33’ class A, 17,000k, 1 slide, rear qu bed, leather, V-10 Ford, hitch, backup camera, ext warr., $100 deductible, selling due to health. $72,900 obo. (604)858-3152

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 FORD F250 quad cab XLT 4X4 auto, diesel st#89 $15,900 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, loaded ST#77 $9,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $18,900 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FOD F350 crew cab XLT 4X4 auto diesel st#85 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 FORD F250 quad cab long box auto st#20 $8888 2005 CHEV 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 auto loaded st#34 $12,900 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4X4 auto diesel st#78 $14,900 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr sdn auto loaded st#70$4500 2001 FORD WINSTAR 7 pass loaded ST#83 $2995 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBURBAN Van 9 psgr auto diesel loaded st#71 $3900

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2010 Nissan Versa 4 dr H/B, full load, 38,100km, exc cond., local car, $12,500. (604)793-5520 (5961)

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2002 VW JETTA, 1.8T, 4 dr, 5 spd, sunroof, loaded, exc cond. $3000 obo. call (604)819-1820

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2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780.

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2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, loaded, showroom cond, 47K. $31,000 obo. 604-805-4545

2004 CROSSFIRE new perf. tires, 59K, like new, garage kept. All options. $16,000obo 778-232-3578

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TRANSPORTATION

1990 CHEV SILVERADO, 6.2 diesel, broken starter mount, 164K km, auto, $600. Call (604)869-3355 1997 RANGER XLT super cab, 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507 2001 MAZDA MPV ES, lther, sunroof, dual a/c, fog lights, gold, beige int., 192K. $5450. (604)825-2393 2002 Ford Lariat 2500 7.3 turbo diesel, 139,000k, leather, heated, loaded, new tires & batt., cap, exc cond. $19,500. (604)793-3780 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trax, 2wd, 105km, tuxedo box cover, silver grey, $9500. (604)824-5938 2004 Honda Odyssey EX, 116k, new tires, asking $11,800. Call (604)846-5987 2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless entry. $16,500. Call (604)858-0041 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 Laramie, diesel, auto, 4 X 4, L. box, dealer insp. $28,900. Call 778-895-7570.

RV PADS

Chilliwack, share room in 4 bdrm heritage home, fenced yard, furnished, close to amenities/bus, avail now. $500/m (604)702-0093

New Apt Building

Available May 1. Heat & hot water incl. Downtown location, clean, quiet building.

NO PETS.

1 bath, F/S, D/W, private deck, in suite storage, secure building and parking, wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on each floor, walk to park, shopping, library.

Call 604-792-1506

MOTELS, HOTELS

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45810 First Ave., West

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MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls.

Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail.

Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $630/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710

RV PADS for rent at our 5 star resort. Full hookups/Cable available. $650/month metered hydro.

Laundry facilities onsite, and wireless internet available. Please call 604-794-7361.

Mountain Village Apts.

1 & 2 bedrooms

1 & 2 bdrm Condos

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9234 Charles Street, Chilliwack 1 bdrm, coin laundry, family dwelling, small pet ok, ref’s req’d.

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

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

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3 METER ZODIAC BOAT, motor & trailer. Take a look. Call 604-8550205 or 604-309-4333.

8’ OMC HD inflatable, hard floor, 4 HP Johnson, tanks, oars etc. Elec motor, fold-up/down wheels on trnsm, rod holders. Great for lakes. $1,650. 604-855-1893 (Abbts.)

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.

Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

NEW HOUSE: 3-4BR 3Bath, Workshop(indoor), 4Parking, Island Kitchen, Sun Deck, 1500/month. No pets 9166 Armitage St. Contact Kevin @778-829-9361 PROMONTORY Great family 5 bd home,Teskey Rd, incl, 2 bd suite down dbl att grge, hard wood floors.

All appl. wonderful backyard and deck.

Avail., immed., $1650/mo.

Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage.

604 792 0077 Rosedale, clean 2 bd mobile home, quite park, good freeway access, w/d h/up, no dogs, cat ok, June 1 or sooner. $650/m. (604)795-3398 Sardis off Wells Rd, 3 bdrm newer rancher brand new ktch, appls, new paint fncd yd $1375. 604-794-5845 S. Surrey / White Rock: 2205 King George Hwy. Older 3 bdrm house with over half acre corner lot. Close to beach, parks, hospital, etc. Lots of parking, own business, own company. $2000/mo.

Chilliwack - 700 Columbia Valley Rd. 3 bdrm Trailer on nice 25 acre lot. For agriculture, Farming, Garden etc. $1700/mo Call Sam 604-617-4222

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AUTO FINANCING

2010 Adventurer 80GS

2 burner stove, exterior speakers, stereo AM/FM/CD, outside shower, and much more. $15,995 (Stk.27159A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2010 HEMISPHERE T25KS

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309 INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing!

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd 4x4 V8 auto, lded, trailer hitch, aircared Immac. $3,000 obo. 604-308-9848.

2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $24,900.

604-943-0210.

851 2nd entry door, Create A Breeze, Awning, 8 cu/ft. dbl. door fridge, Kitchen slide.$21,995 (Stk.29366) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

TRUCKS & VANS

1980 CHEV crane truck, 8 ton lift, $7000 obo. Call Doug @ 604-7500194 1988 DODGE Caravan. Mechanic’s special. $400. Aircared. Driveable condition. 778-859-7347

Notice is hereby given to: Darcy Anderson Robbie Friesen Jamie Illes Ryan Pohl That household goods, furnishings and personal effects located at 45648 Storey Ave, Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4E6, will be disposed of on Friday, June 3, 2011, unless their account is settled prior to this date. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Access Mini-Storage Ltd. (604) 824-0030.

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