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Robert Freeman The Progress Chilliwack city officials announced plans Friday to counter the recent rash of tire slashing incidents that appear to be targeting U.S. anglers. The plans include beefing up patrols by Citizen On Patrol volunteers in the affected areas, and a $3,000 reward put up by Chilliwack businesses and the Fraser Salmon Society for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the vandalism. “We feel terrible that these visitors had their property and stays in our city ruined by one thoughtless individual,” Mayor Sharon Gaetz said in a statement announcing the plans. “Our entire community is on high alert and watch for suspicious behaviour,” she said. City and tourism officials met with police, the salmon society, area businesses and provincial and regional government agents Friday following the incidents which garnered headlines across Canada and drew angry threats by U.S. anglers never to return to Chilliwack. “I belong to a fly fishing club in the Everett, Washington area, and I’m spreading the word to all the other members who fish the Harrison about this incident,” said one angler whose tires were slashed in the Kilby Park boat launch. And it wasn’t the first time this angler had encountered anti-American sentiment. Continued: TIRE/ p13

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Candidates make their mark at first election meeting Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Pressing issues facing Chilliwack were front and centre at Friday’s all-candidates’ meeting at the Coast Chilliwack. Sixteen of 20 council candidates jockeyed for position at the head table, presenting ideas on job creation, downtown revitalization or balancing growth. They were asked about marijuana grow-op proliferation, and weighed in on protecting the Agricultural Land Reserve. A job creation question kicked off the meeting, and Mitchell Nosko suggested setting up “mentoring programs” for small business operators to help create jobs, while Rob Stelmaschuk’s idea was attracting the movie and film industry to town.

Candidate Jason Lum said keeping tax rates “fair and equitable” was key to job creation, since maintaining a low business tax multiplier would in turn attract “job creators.” Brenda Currie, whose election tagline is “Brenda Means Business” said “we need to keep promoting business” and encouraging businesses to come to Chilliwack. When candidates were asked how they’d balance Chilliwack’s growth, while staying true to its grass-roots nature, two incumbent councillors reinforced the importance of agriculture to the city’s economy. Sue Attrill said that because agriculture accounts for almost 70 per cent of the activity, it creates a “challenge” for council, in terms of land-use, hillside development, density and infilling. Stewart McLean said that with

65 per cent of the land base zoned agricultural, there’s only about 35 per cent available for any future growth. “We have to continue to look a vision for growth that’s both sustainable and appropriate.” On the topic of how to manage growth, Lum said: “Become engaged. That’s how,” and advised citizens to take part in upcoming discussions about the official community plan. Ken Huttema offered the Webster Block development as “a good example” of Chilliwack planning for balanced growth, with its mixed use plan and variety of housing, since each community in the region has to plan for managing its share of regional growth. Gerry Goosen recommended a population cap of 200,000 on Chilliwack to control growth.

Visions for Chilliwack’s downtown core included an idea by Stelmaschuk to create a covered shopping area near Five Corners, similar to the one in Las Vegas. “Why not create a conversation piece?” he said. “Everything else has failed.” Gord Kornelsen said the downtown area to date has been the “squeaky wheel,” in need of grease, but funding for improvements should not be paid out of the city coffers. “You want to revitalize the downtown? Stop developing everywhere else,” was Mike Britton’s take on the issue. Garth Glassel wants to see lower tax rates which in turn would create more “police resources to clean up the vagrants” in the downtown. “We’ve been throwing money at this every year but it’s not doing

anything,” Glassel said. “Small businesses need a break.” Lum said he’s anxiously awaiting recommendations to be made public from a new report by the city’s Downtown Task Force, of which he was a member. “I think we have to look at land use decisions through the lens of how it will affect the downtown,” Lum said, adding that a lot of the problems in the core were “systemic.” “Want to help the downtown?” he asked. “Go shop there.” Phill Bruce’s take on the problem was that people were not going downtown because they’re “scared,” adding the recent police sweep of sex trade workers and johns showed that addictions and crime were part of the “cold, hard facts” of the downtown core. Continued: CIVIC/ p31

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Board ‘dysfunction’ cited in trustee’s departure Katie Bartel The Progress Three years of infighting has kept one school trustee from seeking re-election. But outgoing trustee John Henry Harter hopes the surge of new candidates running will clear the air so Chilliwack board of education can get back to working together. Harter’s goal as trustee was to improve public education, but doesn’t feel the board has been able to do that this last term due to the back-and-forth bickering among trustees. “It’s been difficult with this board to feel like we’re moving forward and making real gains,” he said. “I think the biggest problem over the

last three years is the difference of opinions on what the role of school trustee is. We have spent far too much time arguing and debating issues around who’s in charge and what our role is. “It’s detracted from what we’re supposed to be doing, and I think, in a lot of ways, the largest, most important goal of increasing student achievement has been lost.” The school act, which is legislated by the B.C. Ministry of Education, states trustees are responsible for setting and maintaining the school district’s budget; for creating policy to guide the school district; and for hiring a superintendent. However, Chilliwack’s trustees have repeatedly questioned their role. In two board self evaluations

completed (one in 2009 and the other in 2010) the board identified governance and policy related to the roles and responsibilities of trustees as an area for growth. The 2010 evaluation stated, “we will be working together to build a shared understanding of our role in supporting learning.” Harter said that shared understanding never came to pass. “The whole question of who’s in charge and what a trustee’s role is, that wasn’t a debate in my first three years. But this past term, that never got resolved. It’s become part of almost every discussion, whether you want it to be or not. It becomes very tiring.” Harter, who will be obtaining his PhD in history this year, said

he also won’t have enough time to commit to being a school trustee once he obtains full-time employment at a university. Dr. Sheryl MacMath, a professor with the teacher education program at the University of the Fraser Valley, has been watching Chilliwack’s board of education off and on for the last two years. She’s noticed the division and believes the district as a whole has suffered because of it. “All this backstabbing and infighting does is undermine the authority of the board and given that you’re on the board, you’re undermining your own authority,” said MacMath, who teaches a course on governance and social reform.

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“It also undermines the faith that a community has in its own board ... it creates a sense of oh my goodness my board doesn’t know what’s going on and if I have a board that’s divided, how are decisions going to be made?” MacMath believes district operations have slowed as a result. Boards are responsible for making decisions on school closures, property management, enrollment, class sizes, school calendar, student records, literacy plans and administrative directives. “It’s a massive amount of stuff that has to get done,” said MacMath. “But if you try to both make decisions and then actually administer or enact them, you don’t Continued: BOARD/ p4

Chair blasts release of confidential info Katie Bartel The Progress

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‘Crack shack’ busted on Princess Avenue Robert Freeman The Progress Chilliwack RCMP say they have busted a “crack shack” on Princess Avenue. Two males and two females were arrested last Tuesday during a warranted search of the residence in the 45000-block Princess Avenue. Police said a quantity of heroin and cocaine with

an estimated street value of $1,800 was found in the residence. All four suspects were initially charged with possession, but traf ficking charges would likely follow. The four were released from custody on a promise to appear in court at a later date. RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck said the bust is “a

good example” of the work the detachment’s crime reduction unit is doing “to eradicate this vice in our community.” “Crack shacks were recognized as a problem in the community, and placed as a very high priority in the three-year strategic plan,” she said. Houses where drugs are bought and sold bring a

“significant potential for violence” to any neighbourhood in the form of drive-by shootings and home invasions,” Wolbeck explained. “People invading drug houses are not trained to use firearms,” she said. “The potential for violence, and even fatalities with relation to these houses, is enormous,” she said. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

Information prematurely leaked to a local media outlet last week regarding the school district’s accumulated surplus was inaccurate and went against board policy and protocol, says the chair of Chilliwack’s board of education. In a statement released Monday, board chair Doug McKay said comments made in the media by trustee Silvia Dyck were out of line, inaccurate, and did not represent the board as a whole. Dyck, who chairs the district’s finance committee, disclosed information to the Chilliwack Times that was discussed in a finance committee meeting held last week about the district’s accumulated $6 million surplus, of which she said $35,000 was accumulated from school busing fees. However, finance committee meetings are closed to the public. Information in them is not to be discussed until after they have been presented to the board as a whole at a public board meeting. When contacted by The Progress, McKay wouldn’t detail how the information released was inaccurate, as it hadn’t yet been discussed at a board meeting, but said he was deeply disappointed. “To provide the public confidential data through an inappropriate media release is problematic for the school board and the school district,” he said. “It raises unfounded concerns in our community by our constituents when information that is only partly accurate is released to them.” This process is not new. According to Policy 212, In-Camera Meetings, “no trustee shall disclose to the public the proceedings of a closed meeting unless a resolution has been passed at the closed meeting to allow such disclosure...” According to Policy 205, Code of Ethics for Trustees, trustees must, “respect the confidential business of the board.” “We need to be sharing information in the proper way,” said McKay. “To raise the angst of parents especially, but of the community as a whole [before decisions have been made] it just saddens me that this has happened.” Dyck did not return phone calls made by The Progress prior to deadline. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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out small businesses. Murrell said the part-time, minimum-wage jobs created by corporations are not enough to support a decent lifestyle. “We need to come together,” she said. “We have to look at working as a group, that’s what the Occupy movement is trying to do.” The 31-year-old Chilliwack resident is organizing the Fraser Valley movement with 38-year-old Maple Ridge resident Daniel Epp. “I couldn’t sit back,” Epp told Black Press. “Without sounding like an idealist, our democratic system is a joke. It is appalling that 99 per cent of people can agree with something, yet all these corporations can stand in the way of it,” he said. The Occupy movement started a month ago with a demonstration on Wall Street in New York City and spread to other U.S. cities, and more recently to Vancouver. Although initially criticized for lack of leadership and organization, the Occupy movement is now supported by the B.C. Federation of Labour and endorsed by Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker.

Black Press The grassroots movement against global financial inequality and corporate greed is coming to the Fraser Valley. Occupy Fraser Valley will hold a planning meeting Oct. 26 in Chilliwack to flesh out local ways to demonstrate the need to put power back in the hands of people, rather than corporations. Rachel Murrell, one of the organizers, said the movement is not aimed at any particular political party, but seeks to bring people from all political backgrounds together to examine how the democratic system is working. Or not working. “We can all agree there is a problem with the system, and it’s getting worse exponentially,” she said. Corporations wield too much influence over government “based on how much money they’re able to put back into the system,” she said, while the voice of “the most vulnerable” — the poor and the disabled — is being lost. There is a widening gap between the rich and the poor; the middleclass is disappearing; corporatelyowned big box stores are pushing

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Protests touch a nerve The protesters occupying financial districts around the world are expressing a growing frustration that governments and their financial policies are losing touch with the people they’re supposed to serve. Instead, the rich are getting richer while the rest are being left behind. The voices of discontent and disaffection first gathered and rose up on Wall Street, where they denounced taxpayer-funded bailouts of huge financial institutions that were supposed to correct mistakes they’d made but instead lined executives’ pockets with huge bonuses. The protests have since spread to countries where years of corruption or short-sighted policy have put economies in peril, costing people their livelihoods, darkening the prospects for future generations. It might be easy to dismiss such concerns in Canada, where the economy and unemployment levels have been fairly stable since the last recession. The thousands of protesters who filled Robson Square in Vancouver and Bay Street in Toronto petered down to a few hundred last Monday. But our politicians should pay attention. The gulf between the haves and have-nots is growing. Everywhere. For most working people, wages have stagnated over the past five years while the cost of living continues to soar. A litre of gas costs 25 cents more than it did in October 2010. That 22 per cent increase eventually trickles into everything we consume. The cost of food, clothing and accommodations continue to climb. The middle class is the foundation of economic and political stability around the world. It’s being crushed by corporate greed and government policy that cultivates it. While most of that middle class may not be downtown and sleeping in tents, their own fears and frustrations are being awakened by the occupiers. ~ Black Press

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oured to have been chosen to provide non-combat vessels for the men and women of the Royal Canadian navy and Coast Guard,” said Jonathan Whitworth, Seaspan CEO. “We have a long and established track record of working with the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard in building ships on time and on budget.” Whitworth is committed to restoring B.C.’s shipbuilding industry which has been languishing for decades following its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s. And any government bidding process was viewed with political suspicion for years following that fateful award by the Mulroney government in 1986 when they gave the CF-18 fighter maintenance contract to Quebec’s Bombardier rather than Manitoba’s Bristol Aerospace considered back then technically superior. The move cost Mulroney major electoral

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Trails less travelled worth the risk I was intrigued by the story of the ‘lost trail runners’ in the Oct. 20 Progress. I ran the Around The Lake 30 km trail race last Saturday, and, though I managed to stay on course, I do have some sympathy for those who didn’t. Nobody gets lost on trail races more than I do, and I know it can be frustrating and maybe a little scary to be off-course in the wilds. Having said this, I would like to give a big thumbs-up to the organizers of this event. They work hard and it is a lot of work

to put together a race like this. Like everything else, when it looks as if it would be easy and straightforward, it’s the hard work that makes it appear that way. I have run a fair few trail races, and trust me, this is a wellorganized one! Trail running is not like running on the road. It can be muddy, scratchy, slippery and quite disorderly at times. It is not 100 per cent predictable or safe. But, you know, life can be too safe, too pasteurized, too controlled. A road is a road. But

when you get out on the trails, it will be the time when you ran into a mother bear and her cubs, the time an old bridge rotted out and you fell in the creek, and yes, remember the time we got off course in that race and had to figure out where the heck we were? Those are the times you’ll remember and talk about for years to come. Turn off your phones, your portable music and get outside and explore. Linda Schilling Yarrow, B.C.

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In her opinion piece, “Wall Street Protests Lack Coherent Message” (The Progress Oct. 19), Margaret Evans has repeated what notable others have said with more eloquence. As if in anticipation of such negativity, Chris Hedges – who laid the intellectual groundwork for this movement as much as anyone – explains, in a video interview recorded near Wall Street and available on YouTube, that, although he expected people to rise up, he was not sure how it would happen. He nevertheless appeared pleasantly surprised by the “non-hierarchical” character of the movement. Obviously, once the necessity for change is acknowledged, political and financial leaders must eventually regain control because few protesters are of that ilk. Until then, the movement must muddle along as best it can. Everyone knows that consensus building is difficult but, when dealing with failures in enormously complex and wide-ranging systems, the task is most daunting. Mrs. Evans says the protesters lack cohesiveness but then, as if to provide that direction herself, lists some of the Occupy grievances and demands. That list, I think, quickly develops an ethical and ideological centre, one that is neither against capitalism nor government (which would indeed be an incoherent agenda) but is overwhelming for democracy and justice. That is as clear and relevant as need be.

I moved to Yarrow almost twenty years ago. All that time the city has been trying to revitalize the Downtown. So far they eliminated my northbound cloverleaf at Vedder Road, removed the UFV Campus, and bulldozed the Empress Hotel. The only new construction has been the Coast Hotel, the Court House and the Safeway. Five Corners stands empty. If city council was really interested in keeping the downtown alive it would complete the Young Road overpass and improved transit. In the meantime we have a two-lane highway with street lighting running through a corn field, and an apartment complex in the old Fraser Valley Foods site across the road. The patch-work zoning appears to only have enriched a few land developers.

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Veterans will meet at the Cottonwood Mall between 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 5 and will feature a march to the MP’s office. MP Strahl has “committed to being there” to address the rally, he noted. Veterans’ issues range from disability awards, pension clawback, widows’ tax and agent orange compensation. “After the initial outcry last year and some movement in the political corridors, life has carried on — lip service without any results,” said Latulippe. “While the veterans are still loved and appreciated, it is very sad that we have to resort to protesting in order to get some resolutions to these issues.” For more details go to www.canadianveteransadvocacy.com/index.html jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno

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We are both full time Realtors® selling real estate in the Upper Valley since 1992. Our ofﬁce, HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. Located at the corner of Airport and Young employs over 84 Realtors® plus staff. We are proud to be part of a team that supports local charities from minor hockey to Operation Red Nose. Our HomeLife tent has been used over 40 times last year by local charities. We are always available to help you in your most important real estate decisions. Call us direct.

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In my business career, I have bought and sold many homes, in every province of this country, and I have always relied on the professionals at RE/MAX to help me realize my dreams. I am very pleased to be a part of the RE/MAX Chilliwack team of full time professionals, and to be able to offer my experience to help you to realize your dreams. I offer the dedicated time and experience that you require, if you, or someone you know, is interested in buying or selling a home, business, or property. Please call me anytime for exemplary customer service!

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604.858.7179 www.cathyreimer-remax.ca

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604.858.7179 www.myvalleyhome.ca

If you are looking for the right Realtor® to market your home, or you’re planning on purchasing and want to know which neighbourhood will be just right for you, give me a call! Born and raised in Chilliwack and being actively involved in my community has given me extensive knowledge of the area that will be invaluable for your real estate needs. I would love to work with you! Helping You Make Your Dreams a Reality!

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So is it time to make a move Now that fall is actually here? If you don’t know where to start I’ll help you have no fear! Listings are strong & rates are low, Perfect to buy or sell! So if you want a helping hand Just come and . . . “Ring My Bell”

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Since 1993 my #1 Priority is Excellent & Trustworthy Service And the tradition carries on. This is why you want to choose The KafkaRealEstateTeam For all your Real Estate needs. Real Estate to us means; R eliable E fﬁcient A ctive L oyal E xcellent S ervice T hroughout A ll T ransactions E very Time Visit our website for more info about us. You can also email us at: TRUDEK@SMARTT.COM

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Meticulous craftsmanship and a beautiful secluded setting on 2.47acres are the hallmarks of this custom executive log home. Complete with a babbling brook, fenced property and gardens, this impressive 4 bedroom plus den, 5 bathroom home features: master bedroom with ensuite on main, floor to ceiling river rock fireplace, cathedral ceilings, romantic private bedrooms each with ensuite, hickory wide plank floors, heated tile, cook’s dream kitchen complete with Wolf gas 6 burner stove, wrap around veranda, 34x24 extra wide garage and vast amounts of parking. This property’s unique thoughtful style blends attention to detail with comfort and charm. Perfect for a B&B or full time residence. Call Chris Kloot of Sutton Group Showplace Realty Ltd. today for your personal tour. 604-793-9900.

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42064 MAJUBA HILL ROAD, YARROW

When experience makes the difference. I know Chilliwack Real Estate. As a life long Chilliwack resident, I take pride in helping “visitors become locals” as well as delivering personal attention whether buying or selling. I expertly guide buyers and sellers through all the intricacies involved in a real estate transaction to ensure a smooth process. Building relationships is my business. My multi-tiered marketing system assures my clients the best promotion of their home in this end of the eastern Fraser Valley. My local knowledge is available to you, so let me earn your trust through Service & Results. I invite you to call me, drop by and see me at the Sutton ofﬁce on Young Road, or look for me at our Sutton kiosk conveniently located in the Cottonwood Mall. Call Chris before you enter into any Real Estate transaction! Service you deserve, Someone you can trust!

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HOMELIFE HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.

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604.858.7179 www.markandersen.net

NYDA REALTY #1 - 7300 Vedder Rd.

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Successfully selling real estate for 12 years, and a 5 year Master Medallion Member with the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (Top 10% of 9,000 Realtors®). But one thing is clear, I’m NOT Number 1, MY CLIENTS ARE! If it’s time for you to buy or sell, call me today for results. “Selling the Coast Yard by Yard’’ from Chilliwack to the Sunshine Coast.

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Sutton Group-Showplace Realty Ltd.

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If YOU are thinking of BUYING or SELLING... Make sure YOU give us a call at 604-793-9900 & Experience the Difference! YOU will appreciate the straight forward, honest & no nonsense approach of our HARD WORKING TEAM. With over 50 years combined experience, AWARD WINNING SERVICE & MARKETING, we will deliver the results YOU need. *watch for our 3/4+ page ad in The Real Estate Review every week! Put us to work for YOU! Warm Regards, Jim, Crystal & Marny

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The saying goes, “If you want something done, give the job to a busy man.” Since 1987 I have worked hard to meet the real estate needs and challenges of thousands of Chilliwack people. In doing so, I have earned a solid reputation as Chilliwack’s foremost REALTOR and property expert. With RE/MAX as Chilliwack’s #1 Real Estate service, I am included in the top 5% of over 110,000 agents worldwide. I have the Experience, Integrity, Knowledge, Programs and Team Support to bring you the very best Real Estate service possible. Selling or buying, I look forward to applying my caring enthusiasm and realty expertise in making yours a great real estate experience. The RUSS BAILIE Team motto is to provide you such Outstanding Service that we will become “Your Friends in Deed for Life”. Call now at: 604858-7179.

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Hello, my name is Corny Woelders, I am one of the proud owners of Landmark Realty Chilliwack. I am married and have two great kids. I grew up in Chilliwack and graduated from C.S.S.S. (a long time ago) and then moved to Abbotsford where I met my wife of 23 years. I predominately worked in the poultry and dairy industry and also ran our own Poultry Farm. I became a Realtor® a number of years ago and worked out of the Landmark Abbotsford ofﬁce. However, I found myself selling a lot of homes in Chilliwack for friends and family, so when a Landmark franchise came available, my partners and I knew that Chilliwack was the place to go. Today’s low interest rates, plus low prices, plus high inventory, equals the perfect buyers market. So come on in and visit our ofﬁce and I will help you with all your real estate needs.

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For many people, their home is their biggest asset and their prized possession. When it comes time to buy that ﬁrst home, or sell your current home and upgrade, why trust someone that doesn’t have intimate knowledge of the area and local market? Having been born and raised in Chilliwack, knowing the community and various neighbourhoods comes as second nature to me. With an extensive background in Personal and Commercial Insurance Sales and Marketing, I know what it takes to market products to the right people to achieve a quick sale and for top dollar. I love working with people and seeing my clients meet their Real Estate Goals is my main focus! When Buying or Selling Property, you need an honest, hardworking REALTOR that you can count on to be there for you and to devote the time to ensure that you are totally satisﬁed before, during and after your transaction. I am that REALTOR; and I welcome your calls.

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sutton group showplace realty ltd. 9240 Young Rd.

Searching for a home or selling your present home, my goal is to provide you with professional real estate service. The web is great for looking at properties...but the web alone won’t help you choose the perfect home for you. That’s what I’m here for! Buyer’s I will provide information to meet your speciﬁc needs and assist you with every step of your purchase. Represent you through the purchasing process from offer to closing procedures. Sellers Prepare a complimentary comparative market analysis of your property. Marketing and advertising through regular advertising, the MLS and my personal website are just a few of the ways I will present your property for maximum exposure. Helping you make your next move stress free! Ask Angela Thraves to help you ﬁnd the perfect Home.........

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home or even a room. Real estate studies have shown that buyers respond better to occupied properties and tend to view vacant homes as distressed and less desirable with the exception of new construction. But having inappropriate furnishings can be as bad as having no furnishings at all. If you are considering selling your home, now is the time to consider selling or storing any dark, large or chunky pieces that tend to make rooms appear smaller. Buyers usually respond to a light and airy look and soft colors. If your home is dark, it may be a good idea to paint the rooms in light shades. Strong colors and bold furnishings in a home can inhibit a buyer’s ability to envision themselves or their belongings in the home. Before you take on any major renovation projects in the home, take a critical look at the overall appearance of your home, including furniture, carpets, and flooring. Evaluate the cost effectiveness of the various projects and determine the time required, keeping in mind that some projects, like kitchens, baths and master suites have a higher payback than others. The more your house reflects what buyers are looking for, the quicker it will sell. Prioritizing your improvements based on known buyer preferences, which a Realtor can advise you of, can put you ahead of the competition.

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Prospective sellers are often unaware that a few key improvements can drastically shorten the selling time of their homes and add to the sale price. A marketing strategy where you set the scene or “showcase” your home for the buyer can be very effective. This selling approach has proven to bring in higher selling prices and to shorten the amount of time it takes to sell homes. One of the most important aspects of selling a home is having a professional Realtor working for you. Regardless of how skilled the Realtor is, however, in the end a house must attract a buyer. When you “showcase” a home, it provides the buyer with an opportunity to easily envision themselves living in that environment. Properly “showcasing” a home requires the seller to be objective, and this can be a bit difficult, but try and “Look Through the Buyer’s Eyes.” This means walking through your home with a critical eye, as a prospective buyer would. This kind of groundwork can be key in helping you determine how your house will fair in the current market and what types of improvements you want to make. Another good point is that the way we live in our homes and the way we sell homes are two different things. For Buyers, “Seeing is Believing.” Clutter and mismatched furnishings can really detract from the buyer’s ability to see the potential of a

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News Operation Red Nose looks for volunteers

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Operation Red Nose Campaign, which will operate Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, and New Year’s Eve. Operation Red Nose is a free and confidential volunteer designated driver service designed to combat drinking and driving and promote road safety. Over 150 volunteers are needed

to ensure another successful campaign. Volunteer registration is now underway and applications can be obtained from the Chilliwack RCMP detachment at 45924 Airport Road or by calling 604-393-3023. Volunteers are needed to drive client vehicles, escort vehicles, navigate, dispatch, and operate the telephones.

In 2010 Operation Red Nose provided local residents with 738 safe rides. Teams of three road volunteers pick up clients and drive them to their destination in their own vehicle. The service is available to anyone who does not feel fit to drive and clients can get from Harrison Hot Springs to Richmond. Returning in 2011 is the ‘Socially

Responsible Establishment’ program, where local pubs, bars, night clubs and restaurants that sponsor the program encourage patrons to make use of Operation Red Nose and promote the service within their premises. The 2010 award was presented to John Toussaint Owner of Friendly Mike’s Pub for the second time.

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Sardis Secondary principal Bob Long encouraged his students to get to class after the warning bell had sounded on Monday morning. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Bob Long: From a crow to a falcon Katie Bartel The Progress When Sardis secondary’s principal Bob Long was going through school, he never imagined his life choices would keep him in school for 34 more years. See, Long was your average, middle of the road student. While he was great at sports, he never felt academically inclined. With his grades hovering in the B range, he often felt inferior to his peers raking in the As. Many days, he couldn’t wait to be done with school. “All the way through school, I

had a feeling I was a crow; I never felt particularly smart,” he said. “It’s funny that after all these years I stayed in school.” On Dec. 31, Long’s school career will complete. After 34 years of teaching kids, developing alternate education programs, working with special needs, administering schools, building relationships, Long’s office door will finally close. The Sardis secondary principal is retiring. When Long graduated from high school, he had no idea what he wanted to do. He enrolled at Langara College, but dropped out

after just a year figuring it was a waste of time. He floated through mill work for a few years, but realized that wasn’t a future for him. Because he loved working with kids, and had been coaching Little League for years, he enrolled at the University of British Columbia in the teaching program. It was there that he finally felt smart in school. “I had three amazing professors who motivated me with their teaching,” he said. “They got me turned on to learning.” Long started his full-time career in Prince George, developing adaptive physical education programs

for children with special needs. He took them hiking, bowling, cross-country skiing, snow showing. “Anything that typical kids could do, we tried to figure out a way of adapting those activities so that these kids could do them too.” It didn’t take long for his hard work to be noticed. After just four years, Long was already in the administrative office as vice principal. He is proof, he said, that being a leader doesn’t always start in elementary or high school. Long’s personal experience with school has been at the forefront

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By Maggie Calloway The temptation, especially for your first child, is to go over the top a bit decorating the baby nursery. What you need to stop and think through is that your new bundle of joy grows at an alarming rate and the nursery decorated for a newborn quickly becomes inappropriate for the toddler and beyond.

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Vancouver heritage home gets a facelift reVISION Custom Home Renovations goes to work in an old house with character. By Maggie Calloway This was a full-on renovation by Todd Senft of reVISION Custom Home Renovations. A new top story was added, then the whole house including the bottom suite was renovated down to the studs and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a heritage, character home on the east side of Vancouver. The project was very unique in that two intertwined projects were happening

at the same time,â&#x20AC;? Senft says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My company was contracted to do the renovation and at the same time Lighthouse Sustainability was contracted by Metro Vancouver to do an audit of everything that came out of the house that was recycled or repurposed. Because this was a significant renovation it was a prime project for them to look at everything during deconstruct, which is a term they use instead of demolition. In real terms for us it meant everything being removed from the home must be dismantled in a way they could more easily recycle rather than just crushing them and throwing them into a bin.â&#x20AC;? Lighthouse conducted a pilot project on this renovation to document real-world experiences

and challenges in recycling and re-purposing every possible item removed from the home. The roofing shingles were separated; the roof sheathing, drywall, insulation and flooring were also separated. Doors and windows were carefully removed for recycling and every single item was weighed for comparison purposes. This was an exciting project because while it is a noble endeavor to talk about diverting building materials from the landfill there was, and is, a need to get hard facts on what it takes and what is possible. It takes a lot longer to remove items with care,

You have made the difficult decisions about what clothes to keep and what to toss or donate. You have ruthlessly gone through all your drawers and cupboards, including the dreaded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to put it so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just stick it in the catchall drawer until laterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drawer. We all have one of those; I could probably build a summer house including electrical and plumbing out of mine! You have resisted the temptation to keep things â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just in caseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and passed it on to someone who could really use it, and now comes the reward. Could this be the time to call in the experts, to create custom storage solutions unique to your needs? To finally get rid of those sagging rails and shoe jumble at the bottom of your closet? Chris Isfeld, along with his brother Brett, are partners in the custom closet design company Designer Closet Guys. Isfeld, an engineer by training, came to B.C. after graduating to work for a plastic company who, among other things, made shelving products. In 2000 the general manager of the company and Isfeld decided to venture out on their own to start a company manufacturing

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All the conveniences of a new home in your comfortable, familiar house “ from page.21 separate everything and arrange for various businesses to remove them. Taking longer means more expense to both the renovator and subsequently to the homeowner but because the landfill charges by tonnage, savings are realized at that end of the process. It is impossible to make long-term policy decisions without hard data and this project helped move that data forward. And what about the renovation itself? The family, including two kids and the downstairs tenant, moved out for the seven months of the renovation. The only things saved from the original home were the kitchen cupboards and countertops, as the homeowners had recently renovated the kitchen. “With the new top story, consisting of two bedrooms, one bath and a roof deck, the original foundation would not carry the load so we had to raise and support the house while we removed the old foundation, pour a new one and put in new drainage around the house,” Senft says. “On the main floor we took out the original brick chimney to create an open space between the dining room, living room and kitchen. Open-plan living on this floor made great sense for the family. There is also a bathroom and one bedroom on this floor. Then we created a staircase by the entry to go up to the new top floor. The basement floor had an original rental suite which was also totally renovated and remains a separate suite.” The renovated house is completely energyefficient. The family plans to stay in the home for the long term so it made perfect sense to spend the extra money up front to purchase top-of-the-line mechanical systems with high energy-efficiency. This is a decision anyone planning a major

renovation should keep in mind. It takes an average of five years to gain a return on the investment but the average turnover in housing in British Columbia is also five years. Consequently if you sell, it’s the new owner who gets the advantage of your investment. “This is a character home, which still fits perfectly in the neighbourhood, with a completely new heating system, new hot water system and insulation, the windows were upgraded, all the energy efficiencies you could ask for, all the conveniences of a new home,” Senft says. There is no question that an undertaking of this magnitude is hard on any family. First they are displaced, which is hard especially with children. There are the multitude of daily decisions to be made, and not to be dismissed is the financial commitment. Anyone contemplating a comparable renovation should first surround themselves with an experienced contractor and designer or architect, make as many upfront decisions as possible and, when the going gets stressful (and it probably will), keep your eye on the prize. Short term inconvenience for a long-term gain for your family is a worthy goal, especially when the end result is as amazing as this home became.

The newly re-built home was designed with an aim towards being open-plan, and included a roof deck , left, plenty of floor space on the main floor, bottom left, and a beautiful bathroom renovation, below. Martin Knowles photos

Nursery really for parents “ from page.21 The trick is for the room to be flexible enough to grow along with the child. Daniel Twig of Lord Twig Design is an expert at pulling together a fabulous baby nursery which will still, with a few adjustments, change as your child grows. “When I am invited by a client to design a new nursery I really pay attention to what the rest of the home looks like,” Twig says. “Even though this room is for a child, you wouldn’t design a traditional nursery in a very contemporary home or vice versa; you need a flow. My target is always to create a room which will help make the baby secure, content and stimulated.” Twig agrees that it’s not best to create a room that is only for a newborn. “You can spend an awful lot of money on furniture which is only functional for a very short time,” he says. “The main pieces in the room, the chest of drawers, the comfortable chair, etc. should be of good quality but

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Unveiling your wood floors Murray Macintyre at Restoration Hardwood is an expert on refinishing your old floors. By Maggie Calloway The good news is your tired and worn hardwood floors can now be sanded without the dust seeping into every nook and cranny in the house. We now have dust-free sanding! Murray Macintyre, of Restoration Hardwood, is an expert on what makes a great refinished floor. “The first thing is to make sure there is enough wood left in the floor to refinish. We take off about a sixteenth of an inch of wood so there has to be enough there,” Macintyre says. “Engineered floors, for instance, can only be refinished once. The oak strip floors can always be great to work on; fir floors, which were also popular, depending on their age sometimes cannot because they are too thin.” He says that pine can be sanded, but staining them could be tricky because the wood doesn’t take stain well. Before a job is started, the floor is inspected to ensure all nails are countersunk and the floor doesn’t have some loose or damaged boards. Loose boards will be properly re-nailed and damaged boards replaced. The surrounding rooms are then sealed off.

“Once we have done any necessary remedial work on the floor, we start sanding with a belt sander and edger using a coarser grit sandpaper to begin which removes the existing finish,” says Macintyre. “Next, we move to finer grit sandpaper which removes the coarse marks from the initial sanding. We vacuum the floor to remove dust that may have collected in the nail holes, then the entire floor is trowel-filled with ... wood filler. “Once that is done we do a third sanding with even finer sandpaper and finish with a buffer,” he says. The crew then wets the floor to open the grain so it will accept stain. The stain is then applied and allowed to soak in before the excess is removed. “At this stage the urethane finish coats are applied ... Once all the steps are complete a total inspection is taken to make sure everything is perfect,” Macintyre says.

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we spend all our time so we converted what was the formal living room into a dressing room. What we saved from not having to buy furniture for a space we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use we invested in creating a room which enhances our lives. Our master is on the main floor so now we have a large, pretty fantastic master suite.â&#x20AC;? Isfeld would like to remind people that no matter how great it is to finally have everything under control, long-term success depends on them having a system in place. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just keep bringing items into the home because even the new system is finite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they bring something new into the home they need to let something go,â&#x20AC;? Isfeld says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This way the home will remain organized.â&#x20AC;?

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Some thought revitalization was urgent, while another candidate said it takes time. Currie suggested following the lead of other B.C. communities which successfully “turned their downtowns around,” offering Langley as an example. “Whatever those communities are doing, we need to do it and do it quickly,” she said. But Harrington, who lives downtown, said it “takes time” to make those substantial changes, as well as money, dedication and confidence. He referenced changes made in Niagara Falls, as a comparison, where they drove tourist traffic into the downtown core. “It doesn’t just happen overnight,” he said. Ron Browne said a resident described being approached by sex trade workers in the downtown, in the wake of the police crackdown on prostitution, as an example of the “systemic problems” there. He predicted the new Chilliwack Health Contact Centre would be responsible for making “systemic changes” in Chilliwack. Huttema commented there was “no magic bullet” for improving the downtown, and it stood to improve over time. Throwing “buckets of money” at it wasn’t the solution, stressing that 57 new businesses opened their doors downtown in the past year. Asked how they would alleviate problems the city has had with marijuana growops, several candidates advocated legalization and taxing of marijuana, including Britton, Stelmaschuk, Mitchell and Harrington. Britton said the city has done “a pretty good job” of dealing with controlling grow-ops with bylaw changes made a few years ago, but the situation will continue as long as there is money to be made. “Speaking as a citizen, what’s a better solution?” he asked. “Legalize it and tax it.” But Lum said legalization won’t work here, according to RCMP he’s

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Early Memory Loss Support Group for people living with a diagnosis will be meeting next on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Jillian at the Chilliwack Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre for more information. Phone 604-702-4603 and leave a message.

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You are invited to a SPOOK-TACULAR community event! Come in costume and join us for: Games & Prizes Face Painting Child-friendly Haunted House Admission: $2.50 per person OR $10 per family Food available by donation, kindly supplied by the Lions Club. Chilliwack Safety Village is a small, non-proﬁt organization dedicated to the safety of our community. Offering classes to elementary students teaching bicycle, helmet, and ﬁre safety. Please support the Safety Village.

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Support & Information Group for Caregivers will meet on Monday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call and leave a message at the local Resource Centre for Chilliwack at 604-7024603 for more information and to pre-register. You will receive a return call as quickly as possible. Wanda’s Halloween Tea Dance (costumes optional) Monday Oct. 31st 1-3pm @ Lion’s Hall (45580 Spadina) Music by: “Sweet Water” Refreshments/ Door Prizes/50/50

Draw Tickets at the door $6.00 Chilliwack United Church is having a Fall Ham Dinner on Sat. Oct. 29th, at 5:30 pm. Along with ham and all the fixings, there will be homemade pies. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $8.00 for children ages 6 - 12 and free for children 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or by phoning 604-792-4634. The church is located at 45835 Spadina Avenue and all are welcome. Second Chance Recover y Mental Health Issues Alcohol & Narcotic Addictions Meets 7 -8:30 Pm Thursdays St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Agassiz (In the Rear Building) Call 604-997-3071 (After 6pm!) for more info Ann Davis Transition Society presents: Strike Out the Violence Halloween Bowlathon, Oct 29 at Chillibowl Lanes. It’s a fundraiser to support children’s programs. Prizes for teams, individuals best costume, and a silent auction. Minimum of $35 collected pledges per person, six per team. Individual raising the

most wins a round trip for two on Via Rail. To register call Shelley or Carol 604-792-3116 or 604-792-2760 or E-Mail: transitionhouse@anndavis.org.

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On Friday, Nov. 4th, Cooke’s Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Wellington and Mary St. in Chilliwack, will be hosting a Dessert / Concert featuring Gospel Boys - a branch of the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir- singing old time gospel songs and hymns a cappella. Desserts 6:30 pm /concert 7:30pm. A freewill offering will be taken. The public is warmly invited to our Remembrance Day ser vice at 11 am on November 10. Highroad students will be presenting tributes to our troops with special music, readings, and singing. Seniors are invited to a complimentar y Morning Tea at 10:00am with reser ved seating. Location: Highroad Academy at City Life Church 46641 Chilliwack Central Rd. RSVP: 604-792-4680

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As part of their Canada Remembers _ A Living History Week 24-28th of October, the CFB Chilliwack Museum Historical Society are hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day to honor Veterans and their spouses. This takes place on October 28th from 12:00 to 3:00pm at the Kinsenmen Hall Location at 45905 Hocking Avenue in Chilliwack. There will be enter tainment, including an original play about WW2 performed by students from G. W. Graham High School. Music over lunch will be provided by Charlie Young, RCE Band member, who is still active with the Rotarian Band. Admission is free. Wheelchair access is available, and we shall have wheelchair pickup and delivery if you give us your location. Contact Moe Bozeman @ 604-858-7980 if you need a ride. “Dust Of f Your Instr ument! The Chilliwack Community Band is looking for more band musicians to augment their membership. For more information contact: Tim Wright, 604795-7371 or Dale Warr, 604-858-3376”

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Local Champ helps say ‘thanks’ As The War Amps 2011 address labels go out across B.C., local residents may spot a familiar face on their television screens. Stefanie Dekoning, 11, of Chilliwack, is currently appearing in a new War Amps public service announcement airing across Canada during the address label mailing. A left leg amputee, she is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and, as such, is eligible to receive financial assistance with artificial limbs, counselling and attend seminars. The PSA, funded by corporate donations, is titled War Amps

CHAMPS, and features Champs showing the artificial limbs and devices they use to stay active and keep up with their peers. . Sent as a thank you to supporters of The War Amps Key Tag Service, address labels are not just for envelopes! They can be used to identify items like books, golf clubs, cellphones and cameras, and for filling out name and address information on forms. The War Amps receives no government funding. For more information, or to order address labels, call toll-free 1 800 250-3030 or visit waramps.ca.

We’d like to know you better. Stefanie, right, is shown in the PSA with fellow Champ Saadia Ibrahim of Surrey.

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Urologist discusses bone health PCCN Chilliwack - Prostate Cancer Information and Awareness Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting on November 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Mount Cheam Lion’s Hall at 45580 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack. This month’s speaker will be Abbotsford urologist Dr. George Vrabec who will be speaking on bone health in Urology/PCA plus a question and answer session. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions please call Dale Erikson at 604-824-5506.

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Community

CHILLIWACK

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spoke of their confidence in the future of Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth. Parent Society vicechair Jane Ullyot, thanked the Legion and Air Force League for their continuing support. A special thank you was given to Fire Chief Rick Ryall for the help of a ladder truck and six firemen to fix the pulleys and the halyards. With the cadet band playing O Canada, the crowd was treated to the raising of the flags. The Canada, British

Columbia and Air Cadet flag all now fly proudly over the 98-year-old Princess Armouries. The Air Cadets have been outside local businesses for their major fundraiser, TAG Days. The monies collected go towards flying and gliding experiences and cadet programs including drill team; first aid team; biathlon team; effective speaking; sports nights and more. The cadets are involved in the community including taking part in Chilliwack Pitch In; veteran marker

cleaning and Ident-AKid. They will be assisting the local Legion with Poppy Sales, taking part in the Remembrance Day celebrations and marching in the Christmas Parade. The squadron will be hosting an Open House and AGM on October 25 at 6:30pm at the Princess Armouries, 45707 Princess Ave, and invite the community join them. Air Cadets are open to all youth, aged 12-18yrs. They parade on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm and new recruits are always welcome.

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Business Excellence

October 29, 2011 6:30pm Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The crowd gathers prior to the start of last year’s Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

A showcase of excellence in Chilliwack business Excellence is something none of us take for granted. So when someone achieves excellence in any way, we celebrate. And there’s a lot to celebrate this year. Nominees for the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are being recognized this weekend for going above and beyond the expected service. There are 24 finalists in eight categories this year, which highlight the busi-

ness diversity of Chilliwack. The format is similar to last year. It will again be held at Chilliwack’s Cultural Centre, only this year it will be Saturday evening. Organizers have ensured all industry sectors in Chilliwack are represented including agriculture, manufacturing, retail, dining and professional services. The categories include Retail Excellence Award, New Business Of The Year Award, Business Of The Year Award, Development Excellence

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Award, Professional Service Excellence Award, Agricultural Excellence Award, Manufacturing Excellence Award, and Sustainability Excellence Award. Whether it’s a store that caters to the specific needs of customers, an employer who makes a difference in someone’s life, or a company that contributes to the community, they are all worthy of special notice. They’ve all made an invaluable impression on their customers, their clients

and the city as a whole. Every year the community steps forward with a long list of nominees. Through an exhaustive process those nominees are winnowed down to three finalists in each category. A team of judges go through the nominations. They spend an extensive amount of time researching each company, including doing mystery shopping, interviewing business neighbours, and researching on the internet. This year the winners will

be announced at the 17th annual Business Excellence Awards on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6:20 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould Street. The event will feature cocktails, appetizers and entertainment. Organizers are promising a few surprises as they adopt a fitting theme for the Halloween season -Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets are $75 per person. For information, call 604.793.4323.

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Clickjackers on Facebook entice you to copy-and-paste text into your browser bar by posting tempting offers, leading users to

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Xavier High School? “It helps so much and it’s just the repetition,” Berry said. “You hammer down They say practice makes that technique and it pays perfect, and maybe that’s off in games. For a defencewhy Mike Berry’s slap shot man, a good slap shot gets is so menacing to opposing you time on the power play, goaltenders. and I take pride in mine.” The Berry Bomber grew Just 10 games into his up in West Edmonton firing junior A career, Berry hasn’t pucks into a cage that his had the opportunity to instill dad built in the driveway — fear into a lot of BCHL goalthree inches of vulcanized tenders. rubber propelled into that Penticton’s Chad Katunar cage day after day. was the victim on Berry’s “We have kind of a three- first, and so far only, goal of car garage driveway, and we the season. Midway through don’t use the third one,” the the third period of a 7-1 open18-year-old explained. “It’s ing night rout of the visiting kind of like a golf cage, about Vees, Berry teed up a point the width of a car and shot that left vapour 10 feet high.” trails on its way into The cage is bolted the net. into the ground and it His teammate, Josh has taken a beating. Hansen, can certainly “It’s there to stay, testify to the punch but there’s dings and a Berry shot packs. it’s been broken a In that same game couple times,” Berry against Penticton, laughed. “We’ve actuBerry tried to clear Mike ally had to put new the puck on a penBERRY steel in one of the alty kill, only to have upright posts.” Hansen’s head get in The Berry’s used to buy the way. cheap nets to put in the cage The Chilliwack native had as targets. to be helped off the ice, and They lasted about as long afterwards grimaced as he as a paper bag in a hur- said, ‘He’s definitely got the ricane. hardest shot on the team.’ “We used to hang water But velocity is only part of balloons in the net, and I the equation. had a best buddy down the Release is just as imporstreet, Sean MacTavish, and tant, it not more so. What we’d have competitions to good is a 90 mile per hour hit those things,” Berry said. blast if you can’t get it away? “In the winter, we’d hang “Especially in the BCHL one up, and if we couldn’t where it’s pretty fast paced, hit it one day we’d come out you don’t have time to get the next day and it would shots off,” Berry agreed. be frozen. You really had to “It’s nice to do a full windup blast it.” if you’ve got time, but more On one occasion Berry often you’ve got to make broke the window on his do with half-swings and one neighbor’s Ford F150, ring- timers.” ing a puck off the post of Berry spends plenty of the cage. time practicing one timers, A couple times, Berry taking feeds from fellow tagged MacTavish, who blueliner David Thompson. was crazy enough to go into When the work pays off the cage to practice tipping in a game, when he hits it shots. just right and sees the puck “I hit him in the shin and flying right where he wants the arm, but he’s still my it to go, that’s magic. buddy,” Berry said with a “It’s the best feeling, chuckle. especially when it’s a tight Former National Hockey game,” he said. “It’s almost Leaguer Al MacInnis spent like everything slows down hours and hours of his youth because you see the puck doing the same thing, bang- and you know it’s going in. ing shot after shot after shot It has eyes.” against a sheet of plywood Berry’s dedication is payset against the family barn. ing off with tons of power All that work paid off play time so far this year, when he reached the bigs, a treat for a kid who spent where MacInnis won the most of last year as hockey NHL’s hardest shot com- nomad. petition seven times durBerry had planned to ing his career. If it worked spend last year with the for a Norris trophy win- Vees, but transfer snafus ning defenceman, why not kept him from joining the the graduate of St. Francis BCHL club.

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He practised every day with the Vees, but played with the Penticton Lakers and Osoyoos Coyotes in the junior B Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. “With the transfer stuff, things didn’t work out until sometime in December, and Penticton obviously had their defence picked out by then,” Berry said. “Harvey contacted me in the summer and said he was very interested. I hadn’t been to Chilliwack, but I’d heard a lot of good things about it.” Ex-Chilliwack Bruins actually played a role in Berry’s decision to come to the Fraser Valley. Brandon Magee, Brendan Persley and Cole Holowenko all said good things about Chilliwack and its devoted hockey fans. “I know the guys who went to Victoria, they were very sad to be moving on,” Berry said. “But the Chiefs, we’re so happy to be in Chilliwack.” Through seven games

coming into weekend action, Berry had one goal and four points, tops among Chief blueliners. Like all of his teammates, his hockey goal is to attract the attention of NCAA talent evaluators and get his education paid for through a scholarship. For that to happen, he knows he needs some refinement. “I want to be committed to a program either this year or next year, and I need to have a good season,” he said. “I’m an offensive defenceman, so putting up points is a goal, to be in that top echelon of scoring. But improving my defensive game is a must too, and Harvey just hammers that into our brains every day. In that past, I’ve had good coaching, but nothing to this level.” The Berry Bomber and his Chilliwack Chiefs play their next home game Friday night, hosting the Trail Smoke Eaters at Prospera Centre. Puck drop is 7 p.m.

Chiefs can’t find weekend win The Chilliwack Chiefs have hit their first rough patch of the 2011-12 BCHL season, losing five straight games to slip below .500 for the first time this year. A winless weekend road trip saw the Chiefs drop three on the Island. On Friday, Chilliwack lost a 3-2 squeaker to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Josh Hansen and Derek Huisman scored for the Chiefs with Dylan Nowakowski, Justin Morello and Tyler Berkholz replying for the Dogs. Goaltender Mitch Gillam gave his team a chance, stopping 50 of the 53 shots he faced. The Chiefs led the Victoria Grizzlies 5-4 heading to the third period Saturday night, only to surrender three in the final frame en-route to a 7-5 loss. Mike Berry, Jeremy Gossard, Malcolm Gould, David Bondra and Kit Sitterley scored for Chilliwack, with Bryton Udy stopping 15 of 22 shots in net. The road trip wrapped up Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 loss to the Nanaimo Clippers. Gillam was back between the pipes, stopping 25 of the 27 pucks directed his way. The only Clips to beat him were Kyle Kramer in the second period and Tanner Clarkson in the third. The Chiefs fired 30 shots at the Nanaimo net, but couldn’t beat Clips goaltender Billy Faust. Chilliwack returns to home ice Friday, hosting the Trail Smoke Eaters at Prospera Centre, with puck drop at 7 p.m.

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The Cascades men’s golf team rallied to earn a bronze medal at the national championships in Charlottetown, PEI. The UFV squad, comprised of Aaron Pauls, Darren Whitehouse, Ryan Grill, Connor Richey and Mitch Lock, sat in sixth following Wednesday’s opening round with a combined score of 306. Thursday’s round was washed out due to inclement weather, reducing their window for a comeback, but the Cascades managed to climb three places after finishing with a score of 307 on Friday. UFV finished 26 strokes back of champion Humber College, and Pauls led the way with a fourth-place result in the individual standings. He carded rounds of 71 and 78. “I am very proud of the guys, they played well today,” Cascades coach Chris Bertram said.

Vikes snuff soccer playoff hopes The UFV women’s soccer team had its faint playoff hopes officially extinguished on Saturday, as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Victoria Vikes at Bateman Park. Ellen Kuyer gave the Cascades the lead in the 18th minute, finishing off a pass from Danika Snook. But the Vikes’ Shannon Elder struck twice in the late going, scoring in the 80th and 83rd minutes to drop the Cascades to 3-7-3 on the season. It marked the final home game for fifthyear Cascades Kuyer, Megan Webster and Emma Broadfoot. In men’s soccer action, the Cascades tied the Lethbridge Pronghorns 2-2 on Saturday, with goals from Trent Mayer

and Sasa Plavsic, then dropped a 2-0 decision to the Calgary Dinos on Sunday. The UFV men are seventh out of eight teams in Canada West at 1-9-2.

Cascade hoopsters on a roll in preseason The UFV men’s hoopsters were the only team to go a perfect 3-0 at the UBC Invitational Tournament, beating a trio of Eastern foes on the weekend. The Cascades beat Memorial University (100-80), Wilfred Laurier (80-70) and Concordia (95-86). Joel Friesen (25 points) and Sam Freeman (22 points, including five threepointers) led the Cascades past Concordia, while Kyle Grewal posted a double-double (18 points, 11 rebounds) in the win over Laurier. “Hopefully we can draw some confidence from these games and take that forward into the Canada West regular season,” head coach Barnaby Cradock said. UFV hosts its own preseason men’s basketball event this week. The inaugural Honda Way Tournament will feature the Cascades, the Guelph Gryphons, the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, and the Northwest University Eagles of Kirkland, Wash. Friday’s action sees TRU take on Northwest (6 p.m.), and UFV vs. Guelph (8 p.m.). On Saturday, TRU faces Guelph, followed by UFV vs. Northwest (7 p.m.). All games are at the Envision Athletics Centre.

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John passed away on Oct. 22, 2011 at the age of 89 years at Cascade Lodge with his family by his side. He was born in Volka, Poland. The family immigrated to Canada in 1928 and settled in McMurphy, BC moving to Chilliwack in 1944. In 1949 he married Dora Feniak and resided on Riverside Dr. for 59 years. His lifetime work included the Canadian Army, Canadian National Railway, Orion Bowman & Sons (Chokerman) and J. Haas Hop Company. He is survived by his wife Dora of 62 years; daughters: Rose Merritt (Art), Doris Baron; and son Steven. He is survived by brothers Bill and George and sisters Rose Hrycan, Mary Mercer, Nell Dyble and Ann Dyble. Also surviving him are his grandchildren Aaron and Chris Merritt, Leah and Jordan Decaire, Kary Britch and Melanie Monhay. Great grand children are Arlo, Maeve, Finn, Dylan and Brady Merritt. He was predeceased by parents Paraskavia and Sedor, infant daughter Helen, young sister Anna; Olga Andrews; and brothers: Victor and Walter; and daughter-in-law Glenda Monhay. No service by request. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, Vedder Room.

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May 10, 1927 - Oct. 18, 2011 M a r i a passed away quietly in her sleep in the presence of her family after a courageous struggle with brain cancer. Maria is survived by Vito Antonio (Tony), her DeSANDOLI husband of 63 years; her sisters: Pasqualina Pontino in Italy; Michelina Marino (Annunziato) of Christina Lake, B.C.; children: Salvatore DeSandoli (Janice), Francesca Froehlich (Kurt), Filomena Adams (Murray), Donato DeSandoli (Susan), and Michael DeSandoli (Haddy); along with grandchildren: Lisa (Don), Mario (Marianna), Gino (Danni), William, Kurt Jr, Steven, Laura (Jody), Christina, Roberto, Elysia, Marissa and great-grandchildren Domenic, Luca, Massimo, Isabella, and Sophia.

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(nee Wollenberg) Ruth passed away peacefully October 20, 2011 in the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster at the age of 85. Born November 7, 1925 in Kostopol, Poland to Julius and Helena Wollenberg, she immigrated to Canada at the age of three. She was raised in Alberta with her four siblings (August, Tobae, John and Rueben). The family endured through tough times which instilled in Ruth the value of hard work and compassion. Ruth lived most of her life in Chilliwack where she made many dear friends. She overcame many challenges in life including raising four children on her own. Determined to make a better life for her family, at the age of 40, with only a grade nine education, she returned to school to get her grade 12 diploma. Even when she had very little, she always found a way to help those who had even less.Her quick smile and ability to kibitz with the best of them will be missed and, even in her final days, she produced a mischievous grin when told to “stay out of trouble.” Ruth’s strength, fierce independence, sense of pride and selflessness has been an inspiration to those around her, particularly her children. Ruth will be missed by her three children: Eileen (Art), Dennis (Julianne) and Cheryl (Richard); two grandsons: Steven and Derrick (Kari); and two greatgrandchildren: Vanessa and Mason; and many other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her son, Harvey; and brother, August. A service will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 1:00 pm, preceded by an opportunity for viewing from 12 noon -

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Peter Ford. He passed away in his sleep in FORD his 85th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Peter was born September 17, 1926 in Edson, Alberta. He had a terriﬁc sense of humour and enjoyed hearing a good joke. He loved life and enjoyed ﬂowers and gardening. He was always a hard working man throughout his life. Peter is predeceased by his son, Russel in 2005. He will be loved and missed by his children: Colleen Ford, Eddie Ford (Joanne), Doris Neuman (Randy), Steven Ford (Lee), June and Brian; and his 13 grandchildren. A special thank you from Colleen to her friend Val Edens for all her love and devotion to her father.

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KEIP Johannes Bruno

John Bruno Keip passed away on October 17, 2011 at Chilliwack General Hospital, with his KEIP grandchildren by his side, at the age of 80 years. He was born October 19, 1930 in Tilsit, Germany. John is survived by his wife, Terry; daughter, Marion (Nick); stepson, Don; grandchildren: John (Trish), Christine (Trevor) and Amy (Dallas) and his great grandchildren: Aiden, Kendall, Sadie, Jenna, Sydney and Nolan. He was predeceased by

his parents, Josef and Ulrike Keip, his ﬁrst wife, Anita in 1992 as well as seven brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life Open House was held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Lynwood Retirement Residence, 9168 Corbould St., Chilliwack, BC. Honourary Pall Bearers will be John Michaluk, Trevor Kirkpatrick, Nick Berkis and Don Bell. John moved to Canada in 1951 where he made a life for his family. He worked at Oakalla Prison for 20 years, retiring and moving to Chilliwack to spend the rest of his life with his family. John had a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Chilliwack General Hospital. Thank you to the staff at Lynnwood for all their assistance. If friends so desire, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in John’s name would be appreciated. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

PENNER Margaret Louise

It is with great sadness and wonderful memories that we announce the passing of PENNER Margaret Louise Penner on October 21, 2011, born September 25, 1953 in Creston, BC. Mom passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Marg was predeceased by her father George Bourdon and her brother Larry Bourdon. She is survived by her mother Susie Bourdon, her children: Lisa (Mike), Colleen (Paul), and Brent (Maria); her grandchildren: Ashley, Garth, Catherine, Carlie, Layla Mary, and Elizabeth; and her brothers: Bill (Gail) and Brian (Gayle); also uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends and neighbours. A Memorial Service will be at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com

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VAILLANCOURT Valentine “Val” Godfroid

(Oct. 19, 1922 - Oct. 18, 2011) Val passed away peacefully on October 18, 2011 at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age VAILLANCOURT of 88 years. He was born in Kamloops to a family who lived in various railroad communities. At an early age Val joined the Yukon Southern Airlines as a radio operator and entered the RCAF serving in WWII as a radar technician. Following the war, Val rejoined the airline which had now become Canadian Paciﬁc Airlines, working as an executive until 1977 when he became part owner in Simpson Air (Ft. Nelson). In 1981 he took up a new challenge and moved to Oliver as part owner of the Chevron Station. He was an active member with Fairview Mountain Golf Club including a term as President. He was a HAM operator (VE7BCK) and a charter and life member of the Oliver Amateur Radio Club. Moving to Chilliwack in 2002, Val ﬁnally retired. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Shirley; daughter Lynn (Richard); and son, Lance (Jeanette); stepchildren: Carol (Rob), Douglas (Carol), Steven (Pauline), and Patrick; grandchildren: Soren, Wade

(Jessica), Rhea (Michael), Adam, Amanda (Todd), Amy (Jason), Noah (Erin), Melisa (Jake), Andrew, Dallas, and Isaac; seven greatgrandchildren; niece, Trudi Barlow and family; life-long friend Willa Tweed and family; and many other good friends. Val was predeceased by his ﬁrst wife, Mary (Moore) and sister Phylis Barlow. A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Halcyon Meadows Clubhouse, 46000 Thomas Rd, Chilliwack (Sardis).

within the wire production industry. Later his proﬁciency in several languages lead to his work in the export ﬁeld and he travelled frequently to Europe and Asia. During these years in Ontario, Fred enjoyed spending time at the family’s farm in Orangeville and going on his annual canoe trips into Algonquin Park. Fred and Cleo retired to Chilliwack in 1997 to be closer to their children. Fred was a member of the Probus Club of Chilliwack and the Chilliwack Garden Club. The family wishes to thank Dr. Quentin Smith for his care and also the staff at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. Fred will be sadly missed by his wife Cleo; children: Janet of Chilliwack, Philip (Sandra) of Surrey, Rosanne (Bert) of Gabriola Is., and Alexander (Heather) of Langley; grandchildren: Robyn, Alex, Heather, Harry, Kathryn, Sarah, Sophia, and Kyle. A Memorial Tea for family and friends to drop by and visit will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC. Memorial Donations may be made in Fred’s name to Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack BC V2P 1P5.

Online condolences can be left at www.Woodlawn-MtCheam.ca

WALTERS Fred Y.

Fred Y. Walters, Jr. passed away on October 19, 2011 at Cascade Hospice, Chilliwack BC WALTERS at the age of 82 years. Fred was born in New York City. He was the only child of Fred and Annie Walters. His early years were spent in Europe where the family lived in Madrid and Paris. He graduated from McGill University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. For many years he worked for Hoskins Alloys in Toronto as plant manager. His ability to design machinery was highly regarded

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Kitimat Modernization Project, Kitimat, BC Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tintoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com. Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. The Kitimat Modernization Project is a key strategic brown field initiative for Rio Tinto Alcan using the most advanced version of AP technology. This future smelter is projected to have an aluminum production capacity of 420 000 tonnes per year.

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Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. is currently accepting resumes for Dispatch/Fleet Coordinators. We are a non-union company offering employees a competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package. Eligible candidates will have previous Dispatch and/or crane industry experience, and be willing to work in a challenging environment. Knowledge of the Lower Mainland and various computer programs (MS Office, etc.) is a must. Please forward resumes: Attn. Operations Manager: cconnell@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax 604.864.8211 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179 or email trish@sprucehollowheavyhaul.com

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For flat deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based company. 2 trucks available for lease to own. Must have previous experience.

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Wolfe Chilliwack is in need of another sales person. Sales experience preferred especially automotive, but will train the right person. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be a people person with a great attitude and be willing to learn. â&#x20AC;˘ Sell the award winning Mazdas from a new dealership. â&#x20AC;˘ Great pay plan, beneĂ&#x201E;ts and a fun atmosphere. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing to get licensed. 10/11T WM25

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Hotel Services Duty Manager This Junior Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the hotel on evenings and weekends, overseeing our very busy Tivoli restaurant during the dinner hour, and dealing with any operational and guest service issues that may arise in the hotel in the absence of the General Manager. The ideal candidate has some experience in Food and Beverage as well as a good working knowledge of hotel operations. We are looking for a common sense problem solver, who has above average team building and communication skills and an exemplary track record in a Guest Services environment. A commitment to legendary service excellence is a prerequisite for this position. If you have hands-on experience managing a customer service team in a hospitality environment and are ready to take on some more responsibilities we want to talk to you; send us your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ. Executive Convention Management Attn: General Manager gm-prtc@executivehotels.net

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HOUSEKEEPER required approx. 20 hours per week to work in Chilliwack seniors retirement home. Criminal record check reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Please apply with resume to: fax: chilliwackicareseniorsliving.com or 1-604-985-5391 Nursery Workers Needed Workers needed for digging and harvesting, heavy lifting, outside work with fast paced work, 40 hrs/wk. $9.28 per hour. Evergreen Propagators Ltd. 10236 mcgrath Road, Chilliwack, BC. Fax: 604-850-7546 Phone: 604-850-7539

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DELIVERY DRIVER Ricardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza looking for responsible person with good attitude. PT position. Must have reliable vehicle. Drop resume in person #22-5725 Vedder rd. Server/Cook required in Chilliwack Seniors home for part time position. Must love seniors and have food safe level 1. Send resumes to: bevwedler@optima-living.com

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Our firm has an immediate opening for an experienced LAA to join our litigation department. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; litigation experience, preferably in ICBC defence work. You must be proficient with MS Word and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to work as part of a team is a key requirement for this position. Interested applicants may forward resumes to: RDM LAWYERS 33695 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1 Attention: Carol Mitchell careers@rdmlawyers.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS RECEPTIONIST / BOOKKEEPING CLERK Local manufacturing firm located in Matsqui Village is looking for a full time receptionist / bookkeeping clerk. Duties would include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, preparing shipping documents and general daily tasks. Working experience in Simply Accounting, Excel and Word would be beneficial. Excellent written and oral English communication skills and pleasant telephone manner. Please email resume to:

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Fraser Valley We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with a fun & dynamic sales team. As the Account Executive for the Fraser Valley you are responsible for the development and retention of new business and revenue growth for the region. You have previous experience with proven sales and relationship building skills. We offer base plus commission. Successful completion of a criminal record check and security clearances are required.

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Required for Westcoast Moulding & Millwork in the Lower Mainland Division. Experience in Millwork, building products, Punjabi and/or Hindi considered assets. Positive attitude and dedication rewarded with: â&#x2014;&#x2020; Excellent remuneration â&#x2014;&#x2020; BeneďŹ ts

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Are you looking for a career change in the security industry? Call to register for our next BST course in October. Phone for appointment (604 392-1692) registration at our Academy or e-mail us at allegiance1academy@shaw.ca SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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Required for Dorman Timber Ltd. in the Fraser Valley area. Must have previous experience. First Aid is an asset. Competitive Wages. Please fax resumes with covering letter to 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

loretta@loewenwelding.com We thank all applicants, however, only those requested for an interview will be contacted.

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The Chilliwack Progress is looking for a part time Carrier Supervisor in the Sardis area. This position is approximately 15 - 20 hrs weekly, 4 days per week. Hours are ďŹ&#x201A;exible. Must enjoy working in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment. In addition, this person must possess the ability to supervise youth and adults. Criminal record check is mandatory. The ideal candidate would be a stay at home parent or semi-retired person wanting to earn some extra money. Must have small reliable car. Interested applicants should direct their resume and handwritten cover letter to: Chilliwack Progress Circulation Department 45860 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H9

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FT Amusement park attendants needed for R.F. Hauser Shows Ltd./ (West Coast Amusements). $13.50 to $14.50 hourly, 40.00 Hours per week. Send resumes to 6014 Vedder Road, suite 109 Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 5P5. Workers needed for next season starting as early as January 2012. We travel to different cities throughout BC.

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We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

for their service department. The proper candidate would have the opportunity to advance within the company. Applicants must possess a valid drivers license with a clean driving history. Experience is an asset.

To qualify for this position the candidate must have: -University degree in a relevant discipline or relevant experience -5 years of procurement experience in an industrial environment -Previous project experience would be desirable -Certified Professional Purchasing designation

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Executive Hotels & Resorts is the operator of the full service hotel at the RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack. We currently are recruiting for the position of

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Regular work, dedicated units, BeneďŹ ts after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain exp. required. Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604.214.3161

Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project is seeking to fill the role of Procurement Specialist based in Kitimat, BC. Procurement Specialist Kitimat Modernization Project Ref. No.: KIT0001K The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing an interface strategy and process between the current Operations and the Project Team; establish new contracts for goods and services associated with the new operations; recommend inventory levels; and work on agreed plans and timeframes to ensure first metal is delivered on schedule. SpeciďŹ c role responsibilities include: -Develop and implement a Commercial strategy to support the achievement of the Kitimat Modernization Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business goals that is aligned with Rio Tintoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall commercial strategy. -Lead the supplier negotiations for major new contracts and manage the contracts in line with Project/Operations requirements. -Responsible for ensuring delivery of all goods/services required by the relevant subcontract(s), including time, quality and cost. -Advise new stock levels for materials and consumables to support production plans and adjust to meet requirements. -Manage the interface between new Operation/Maintenance departments regarding the recommended spare parts listing. -Work closely with the Regional Economic Development group to ensure alignment of strategy. -Coordinate and ensure resource expertise as required to meet delivery outcomes in all commercial areas. -Provide key supplier performance feedback. -Respect the procurement budget.

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Experienced Welder

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years welding experience and at least 5 years of CWB certification using metal-core wire for steel fabrication.

To apply submit resume by Email to rspeers@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

Career Opportunity with progressive dealer in Central BC Immediate opening for a Journeyman Automotive Technician, Goodwrench training an asset but not required. Rewarding and challenging position, training opportunities, Positive team atmosphere.

Please contact Brian Rusaw at brusaw@centralgm.com

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Steel Fabricator

To apply submit resume by Email to rspeers@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour) Entry level positions Job entails: Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls. WATERCRAFT IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminum industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting - edge technology. In particular, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm. Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950’s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. The new smelter will produce up to 420,000 tonnes of aluminum annually, primarily supplying the Asian markets. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualified person to fill the role noted below: POWERLINE TECHNICIAN Ref no. KIT0001F This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for power line technician is $40.639/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess: -Interprovincial journeyman lineman trades qualification -Industrial experience (3+ years is preferred but consideration will be given to recent graduates of powerline technician certification programs). -Experience in utility distribution systems -A valid British Columbia drivers license Employees are represented by the Canadian Autoworkers Local 2301. We offer an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca or send your resume to the following address: Rio Tinto Alcan, Recruitment Coordinator, PO Box 1800, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H2. Resumes must be received by Friday, November 18, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

MALE ENHANCEMENT, XXX Strength! 100% natural 100% Powerful. Let’s Get Better Natural Medicines Ltd. #2-45467 Yale Rd., W. Chwk. Tue-Sat. 1:30-5:30pm PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk

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ELECTRICAL

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

Licenced In-Home Relaxation Jade & Friends $80. & up.

Massage Paradise

New Girls • New Girls • New Girls

604-746-6777 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

Creditors Calling? Need control back?

Call us for free information. Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.

www.wihnan.ca 604-795-4485 #9-45966 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy 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 can 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. 1-877776-1660.

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

283A

HANDYPERSONS

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 221

CARPENTRY

CARPENTRY. MILLWORK. Stair Railings Decks Renovations. No Job too small. 40 Years Experience Call Roger 604-796-3449, 604-9972284

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CLEANING SERVICES

ARE YOU VERY BUSY? Does your house need more attention? We can solve your problem. Big or small - EURO CLEAN can do it all. Trustworthy, reliable, friendly cleaning service with long time experience. Call for free quotes. (604)847-3442 Lena Rose Cleaning, weekly/bi weekly, 20 yr experience, excellent references. Lena, 604-702-9579

mrs. neat & clean specializing in busy active families since 2006 call eileen, (604)793-4515 245

CONTRACTORS

Specialized Exteriors, energy efficient windows/doors, siding, soffit, custom woodworking(604)417-8130

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca Kitchen/bath/decks design & renovate. Prof Real estate Home Staging WCB Covered www.pairhomedesign.com 604-795-3618 Louise & Joseph Looking to improve your home? We do additions, renovations, new construction, and repairs. Need to find a reliable trades person to do the work, we can help there too! 17 years experience. Harmsen Homes, (604)819-7240 MR. FIX IT. Electrical, plumbing, drywall repairs, ext painting, flood repairs, decks, general contracting and more. Ask about our special offers (604)798-5082 WG Drywall - new construction, renos, repairs, steel stud framing, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp. Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

RESIDENTIAL PAVING No job too small

DRIVEWAYS D Sealing D Resurfacing D Patching & Repair D Senior’s Discount D Free Estimates

1-888-670-0066 All Areas

Rite-Way Paving 338

PLUMBING

HK PLUMBING & HEATING. 24 hour service. Call (604)824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811

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RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150

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 A Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time. (604)703-8206/604-490-4444

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TREE SERVICES

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

314 MERCHANDISE RENTALS 50’ Boathouse for rent. Crescent Beach Marina. $950/mo, short or long term. Incl. moorage, electricity, water. Call 604 614-2737.

317

MISC SERVICES

A PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

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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. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 778-344-1069 Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Serving the Fraser Valley WCB Insured - Bonded Visa & M/C accepted

Call 7 days/week

778-344-1069 andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com

COUNTERTOPS

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 J.H. ELECTRIC. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742 REIMER ELECTRIC - res/com small jobs and renovations welcome free est lic#88840 chwk 604702-8078 hope 604-860-9263

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

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 477

PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 EGYPTIAN MAU, Native Bronze male, neutered, 2yrs. Healthy, imported. Shy. $450. (778)297-4470 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Available!!! For more information Call Andrei 604-970-3807. GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies & young adults. Big strong, exc. for protection. 604-856-8161. KING PITBULL X Rottweiler pups. very cute 8 wks old, 1st shots, vet chkd. $450 ea. (604)240-1668 LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 19th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com 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 PB Czech German Shepherd PupsWorking and pet quality. Dewormed, vaccinated, temperament tested, health guaranteed. Proven bloodlines $1500.00. Call: 778-8364048 e-mail: german_shepherds@live.ca Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.

Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. $1500. Gentle. 604-795-7662.

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

APPLIANCES ESTATE SALE MOBILE HOME $35,900

4x2x2’ upright freezer; s/c Kenmore stove; Admiral dishwasher; 2 microwaves. Best offer. (604)846-7500

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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 ext. 170. SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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UNDER $100

4 chrome OEM Ford wheels, 17”, 8 hole with centre caps, $200. (604)793-5488 Bissell home & prof sys, deep cleaning rug shampoer $100. 604823-6789 Danby 7.2 cu ft freezer $100, call 604-793-7978 Extra lrge vari kennel pet taxi cost $291, as king $100 obo 793-7714 ----------------------------------------------Older 7 1/2 h.p. outboard $100, others avail. tune up needed 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Cow skull, hnd pnted, ab. scene, vel. moose horns $50ea, 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Tall vintage Pepsi cooler, glass door $100, looks great 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Loading ramp $100 opens to 29’x72’ (29’x36’ closed) 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------5’/7’/9’ heavy galv. posts $5 & up, 5’ elec. ground rods $3, 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Like new higher grade 20’ ext. ladder $65, multi $35, call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------6’ chainlink fencing $3per ft., gates avail., all heavy gauge 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------28’ ext. ladder $100, inquire about other ladders 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Antique. copper boiters 3 for $100 may separate call 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Washing machine $ 100 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Med size dog houses $40 & $50, also gorgeous huge one 793-7714 Pentium 4, 300ghz, 1gb ram, Win XP, flatscreen, sound system, DVD writer, $125. (604)792-4478 SERGER, 4 thread Janome serger, $400. (604)701-2319

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Spacious 14’x65’ 2 bdrm., a/c, c/port, 36’x8’ addition with 8x11’ workshop. Outside storage shed. Located in Westwood Estates in Sardis. Vendor may carry mtge. All offers will be considered. Barry Howes, 778-549-4574 Prudential Power Play Realty New SRI.com 14 ft. wide mobile home in Chilliwack park $79,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960. REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 703

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bedroom

604-792-1872

CHILLIWACK. Huge 2 Bd condo in ste laund, D/W, great loc. storge rm. $750/m. (604)393-3519 CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West o

AGASSIZ 1735 #9 Hwy. 2 Bdrm apt $680/mo + utils. Sm pet neg. Avail nov 1st. Call: (604)795-7366. AGASSIZ, 2 bdrm, corner unit, Woodside Terrace, laminate flrs, $725. Sm. pet negot. 604-847-0545

APPLEWOOD COURT 45744 Spadina Ave. 1 & 2 bedroom

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

Available Now. No pets. Quiet building. Ideal for senior.

TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

604-792-1872

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISC. FOR SALE

Call 604-792-1506

Chilliwack, Maple Court, 2 bdrm apt, quiet family oriented building, near schools, clean, new updates. $740. (604)556-5352/778-240-6688 Chilliwack, The Vibe, 1 bdrm, avail now, $700/m; 2 bdrm, avail. now, $895. Call Wayne, Stratatech Consulting, 604-799-0259

Clean & Spacious (604)858-9832 Call for details

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229 1 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available now.

45645 Lark Rd. (2) 1 bdrm, $660/m 2 appl., avail. now • • • • •

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

Cheam View Apts

REAL ESTATE

BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.

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

Broadway Maples Apts

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

560

Chilliwack Gardens Available now. Heat & hot water incl. Downtown location, clean, quiet building. NO PETS.

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Golf clubs, Ping, RH, $5500; Honda generator 3500hp, $3000; fishing rod & reel, $250. (604)858-9783 TABLE saw, carpenter tools, elec trolling motor. (604)858-4628 Winter tires w/rims, set of 4, 205/55R 16, used less than a month, $800, 604-847-3437

Ph: 604-792-1503

Chilliwack. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator, spacious. On site mngt. Great Mary St location. 1 bedroom, $650/m. 604-393-0543

45749 Spadina Ave.,

NO HST! Call: 604.807.5864

559

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

ACREAGE

Wanted to lease agricultural land, 10-15 acres, long term for organic farming, please call (604)897-1519

FURNITURE

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Limited Quantity • 10 yr. warranty Your Price $490 Retail $1,299!

CHILLIWACK

DRIFTWOOD

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS & BOX

APARTMENT/CONDO

APTS. 9474 Cook St

U-PICK HAZELNUTS. $1/lb. Good family fun! 100% organic. Ready now. Call (778)889-7481

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706

CHILLIWACK, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Aug 1. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 bdrms. $575/m -$775/m. Avail Nov 1. Call (604)703-1401 CHILLIWACK 1 BD $560/m. Avail., nov. 1. Incl., heat & hot water. Seniors welcome. (604)703-9076 CHILLIWACK 1bdrm &den top floor condo (Newmark), 5 appls, balcony, insuite w/d, 1 sec prk, ns/np. Nov 1 or 15. $800 +utils. 1-604-789-3737 Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, elevator, bsmt parking, laundry, convenient location. (604)839-8411/604-702-0594 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, 850sf, insuite W/D, family-oriented, near school & trans. $750/mo. Avail now. 604-792-0749 CHILLIWACK 2 bdrm apt. avail. Nov 1. spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. Full cable pkg incl ($72 value) $740 or $720/m. Heather 1-800-815-6311. CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm ste, close to hospital, n/p, avail. now. Call (604)795-9577 or 604-378-9240 Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, top flr of secure bldg, laundry & undground parking, f/p, new appl, carpet, paint, n/s, n/p $750/m + hydro. (604)347-6873 CHILLIWACK, 45559 Yale, 2bdrm, 2 bath, $850/m 6 new appl., secure u/g prkg, storage, n/p avail. immed. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 7920077 Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $900/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 CHILLIWACK 46356 Margaret Ave. clean 2 BD: $650, avail. now. 1 BD : $550, avail. now, sm pet negot. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK, avail now, $850/m + util, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath condo, 55+, n/s, n/p, 1100sf, XL balcony, fridge, stove, D/W, in-house coin laundry, laminate/lino floors, gated u/g parking. (604)792-7256

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

Walker, Evolution, seat, basket, lg locking whls, back rest, ultra light. $150. (604)824-9097

542

RENTALS

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

UNDER $300

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, interior, exterior. WCB coverage. Free est. (604)997-1674

REAL ESTATE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 506

518

LANDSCAPING

Cheam Countertops. Solid and laminate surfaces. Free estimates. call Frank, (604)795-3163

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

ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

PETS

(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

604-777-5046

LEGAL SERVICES

477

PAINT SPECIAL

✓ 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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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PETS

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

NEED CASH TODAY?

SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Toy Poodle cross pups, 2nd shots, short & stocky, 4 mo, male, $595; female, $750. (604)354-3003 Maple Ridge email: dinkytoi@hotmail.ca

MIND BODY SPIRIT

EMERSON St. Abbts 604-854-0599

182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

• • • •

Clean, quiet building

Hazelwood Manor

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

1 & 2 bedrooms available now.

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

Quiet & Clean, 3 appl. on bus route, no pets,

(604)316-5363 or 604-792-1872

The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, October 25, 2011 RENTALS 706

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APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

*SUNDIAL COURT* 9234 Charles Street, Chilliwack 2 bdrm, coin laundry, family dwelling, small pet ok, ref’s req’d. 604-791-0463 or 1-877-817-0289

RENTALS 745

RENTALS 752

ROOM & BOARD

Room & board avail for student, female preferred, in new T/H complex cls to Prospera & Leisure Cntr. Inet & cable. $425/m. Please call 604792-7326 for info or lv msg.

746

A Gated Community

830

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶

McIntosh Manor

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

45598 McIntosh Dr

Chilliwack. Male roommate to share 3 bd home, 46” tv in room, amen incl, cls to town. nov 15. $460. 791-7826

838

715

sardis holdings.

Spacious & Bright Suites Multi-housing crime-free building.

Heather Ridge 45530 McIntosh Dr Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099 (in house manager)

Royal Oak Ph: Kelly Young 45562 McIntosh Dr. 604-793-9993 (in house manager)

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.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 46682 Andrews Ave, 1/2 duplex, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, pets negot. $1250/m, avail. now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604792-0077

757

Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, “family sized” dinette, LCD TV, Microwave. $29,995 (Stk.30632) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

MOTORCYCLES

845

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SARDIS, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. gym, i/net, lrg TV, util., incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937 or (604)791-1937

TRANSPORTATION 810

Pass through storage, heated / enclosed underbelly, ext. shower, microwave & awning. $17,995 (stk.30802) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

www.UapplyUdrive.ca

STORAGE

750

SUITES, LOWER

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

1 BDRM w/o bsmt suite. Avail Nov. 1, located at 188/53Ave. N/S, N/P. inc. util. Ref. req’d. Call 604-7268014 . CHILLIWACK 1 bdr g/lvl, sep entry. W/D, heat, hydro. Ref’s & DD req’d, $650/mo. Ns/Np. 604-792-7484

AutoCredit Auto Approved!

CHILLIWACK: 3 Bdrm reno’d ste, shrd laundry, lrg yard, $1000/mo + 1/2 utils. Avail now. 778-861-4175.

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, suitable for working couple, n/s, n/p, $900/m + DD & refs. Avail. Nov 1. Call (604)792-1160

CHILLIWACK, FAIRFIELD, 1 bdrm basement suite, new, $695/mo util incls. N/P, N/S, available now. Call: 1-604-825-3540

Chilliwack, 3 bdrm rancher, 5 appl., newly reno’d, single att garage, sm pet ok. avail Nov. 1. (604)824-0264

CHILLIWACK, Newer 1 bdrm, bsmt ste, in country setting, f/p, private entry, 4 appl, incl. util. n/p, n/s, $750/m. Avail Nov. 1. Call (604)745-7466

Chilliwack newly reno 2.5 bdrms, huge big backyard, nice area. Avail. now. $1000.(604)792-0749 HARRISON. 3 bdrm home with great room & den. Large dble garage. Extra workshop in garage. $1350/mo. Avail Dec 1. Large fenced yard. Quiet subdivision. 3 blocks to beach, 1 block to school. 604-852-1655 or 604-853-4941. ROSEDALE, 2 bd mobile home, quite park, room for 2 people only, good freeway access, w/d h/up, no dogs, cat ok, dec 1 or sooner. $625/m. (604)795-3398

CHILLIWACK. Quiet 1 bdrm grnd lvl $630/mo. incl. utils. & priv. entry, avail Nov 15th. 2 Bdrm $930/mo, avail Nov 1st. 604-703-0939 SARDIS 1 bdrm bsmt ste. Pri entry. NS/NP. $700/mo utils & ldry. incl. Nov 1st. Ref’s. (604)824-0845. SARDIS: 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, $700/mo. Avail Dec 1st. Call Denika (604)819-0658 SARDIS, Watson Rd area, spacious 2 bdrm, level entry, avail Nov 15. Incl util cable, laundry. $900/m. (604)824-2970

751

SUITES, UPPER

Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, good area, share w/d, $650 incl util, cable& inet, (604)792-7878/604-316-1192 SARDIS: 3 Bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 5 appls, $1100/mo. Avail Nov 1st. Call Denika (604)819-0658

SARDIS. 1/2 block from Garrison Crossing. 2 bdrm. $850/mo. + utils. Fridge & stove. Avail. November 1. Ref’s. req’d. 604-852-3219

SARDIS, 3 Bdrm + den, 2 baths, garage, 3 appls, fncd yard. Pet neg. Ctrl loc, cls to all schls & shops $1300. Nov 15. Refs (604)824-0845

Sardis, priv. 3 bdrm, close to schools, Ideal for small family $1100/m. Nov. 1. (604)858-7863

752

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack. 2 Bedroom Townhouse near Yale and Hazel. Park at your door, 2 floors, 1.5 Baths. Includes washer and dryer hookup. No Pets. $775/m. Call 604-845-0053 CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm T/H, F/S, W/D, n/s, n/p, avail now. $900/m +util. Call (604)795-2223

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

604.858.RENT (7368) Property Management Division

4-11F HL1

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD.

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Call 1-888-635-9911 Autocredit911.com INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in October, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca

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AUTO SERVICES

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310

818

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Reduced to $7000. Please call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

2008 R-VISION TRAIL LITE

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION

Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve 14,400k, Ford V-10, fully loaded, walk-around queen, lrg. living rm. slide w/ topper, sleeps 8 gen. (2.5hrs.), back-up cam., electric step, great pass through storage, exc. cond. (ns/np) $44,500

Call: 604-626-8566 or 604-536-0416 (eve.)

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1977 Oldsmobile Omega hatchback, white leather, 40,400mi, V8, offers to $5000. (604)795-5342 1989 CAVALIER 4 DOOR WAGON $300. firm. For details call 604-8535310 or 604-807-2542 1989 Corvette Roadster Convertible many new parts. $9000. Call for details. (604)847-0013 aft 3pm. 1997 Cadillac Deville - Loaded. Immac. Cond. New tires & brakes. Private $6900 obo. 604-364-1554 2000 FORD FOCUS - BLUE, stnd trans. aircared. cd player. $2995 obo. (604)826-0519 2004 OPTRA air cond., loaded, 4 door, 127m,000km. Air Cared. $4500 obo 604-780-8404 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2005 Ford Five Hundred AWD, SEL fully loaded, grey leather 185K in great cond. $6750. 604-746-0800 2006 PT CRUISER blue only 97,000kms, fully load, a/c, detailed like new $7500 obo (778)891-6985 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 2L, auto, p/s, p/b, p/w, p/l, a/c, 89K, exc cond $7900. (604)378-7047.

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Chilliwack Rentals

We, Petro-Canada Inc. intend on making an application pursuant to section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Reserve Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties legally described as, Lot A, D.L. 84 Gp. 2, NWD Plan 16711 PID 010-204-504 and Parcel 5 except part sub. By plan 9301 and part Sub by Plan16711; D.L. 292, Gp. 2, NWD Plan 4414 PID011-064901 located at 41450 and 41460 Yale Road Chilliwack B.C. still within the ALR . Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, The City of Chilliwack 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4. The applicants would appreciate a copy of the comments and they can be forwarded to 206 - 45750 Knight Road Chilliwack B.C. V2R 0G1.

1997 Ford 19’ Travel Home Country cruiser by Knight Hill RV, exc cond, fully equip. $15.000. (604)751-0122

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YARROW Main St. Large 4 bdrm family home with full bsmt, reno’d kitchen, 2 car garage, $1200/mo +utils. avail Nov 1st. 604-756-0776.

APARTMENT/CONDO

STORAGE - INDOOR. Parking avail for lg trucks & equipment. Residence on site ... 604-795-9942

Rosedale, 2 bdrm duplex, f/s, w/d, carport/stge. n/s, pets negot. Avail. Nov. 1, $800+util, 604-745-0015

Sardis/Promontory, 5 bd home, 3 bath, 5 appl., nice views, good area. Avail nov. 1, $1700/mo + util. Katie, (604)798-7140

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION

Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

or apply online

Chilliwack, 48280 Camp River Rd. lrge, 2 storey, 4 bdrm, 2 f/p, 2 car garage, 5 appl., pet negot., avail. now $1350/m., Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

UTILITY TRAILERS

AUTO FINANCING

Chilliwack, 1 bd suite, gr. flr, 9038 Garden Dr. new paint & floors, n/p, avail. nov 1, ref’s req’d. $700/m incl. util. (604)942-9691/604-818-6937.

CHILLIWACK, 45155 Trutch Ave, quiet, clean, secure 3 bdrm rancher, 5 appl, newly reno & decor, huge fenced yard, cls to shops, trans & schools. N/ps, n/s, refs. Nov 1. $1300+util. 795-7959/795-1660

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HUNTER’S SPECIAL. Single axle tilt trailer. 8’ X 6’ box. Great shape. $1000obo 604-826-3063; 826-3513

2011 SALEM T23FBLE

ACREAGE WANTED for farming. Min 10 acres. Must have irrigation. Abby/Chwk area. 604-832-0083

Best rates fastest approvals.

HOMES FOR RENT

2006 DODGE CARAVAN. 88,000 kms. 1 owner, loaded, immaculate, cond. Serviced regularly. New front brakes. $8,500. 604-852-4010

WANTED TO RENT

Chilliwack 1 bdrm suite, like new, W/D, stove & fridge, hydro & util, n/s, n/p, no parties, nice quiet person $600/m + 1/2 month DD, good ref, Nov 1. (604)792-8381/793-3014

CULTUS LAKE 1 bdrm duplex, cov back deck. close to golf course, N/P $550/mo Nov 1st (604)309-0920

TRUCKS & VANS

2003 Ford Sport track, auto., fully loaded, 192,000km, grey, p/w, air, p/w, tilt, cruise, sunroof, $8800. (604)302-9899/795-3647

Secure, dry, clean storage garage, 2-7x16’ doors, 9ft ceiling. Cars, furniture etc. Approx. 900sf, negotiable rates. Call (604)792-5063

Chilliwack, 2700sf building, commercial/industrial, great location & exposure on Yale Rd., across from Chilliwack Ford. $2000/m taxes incl. 604-845-8989

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2000 DODGE GRAND Caravan, $3000 obo. 1 -604-863-0337

For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

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TRANSPORTATION

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, mint condition, low mileage. $4500 obo. Call 604-858-5662.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER- Motorino XPC. Only 471 KMS. Mint Cond. $1500/firm.Call Doug 604-703-4261

1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo. D D D D D D

Chilliwack. Working person to share 4 bdrm heritage home, fenced yard, close to amen./bus, avail now, Must see. $500/m. (604)702-0093

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2011 LAREDO 291TG

2011 Nissan Versa Htch bck, fully loaded, 33,000km like new. whlse price $13,600, 793-5520 (5961)

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

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $9000 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

Woodbine Townhouses

RV PADS

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RENOVATED

Promontory lge room un/furn, cbl, computer, net. own frdg/bathrm Ref NS/NP $450 incl util 604-316-2614

TRANSPORTATION

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX TRD. Red, 2WD, + new snow tires, exc. cond. 17,000kms $13,995. 604-864-6256

NEWLY

Rosedale. RV pads available. $340/m + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. Please call 604-794-7362 lv message.

1 & 2 bdrm suites. Bright and spacious. No pets. Avail now. W/D hook-ups 604-316-5363/792-1872

TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK

ROOMS FOR RENT

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TRANSPORTATION

2000 HONDA ACCORD - 2 dr automatic- fully loaded, aircared. Leather. $3400/obo. (604)504-0932 2000 MALIBU fully loaded $2000 leave message (604)302-0985 2001 BMW 320i gd cond, low kms, aircared news tires, auto $6200obo 604-832-7072 / 778-552-1462 2001 Honda Civic, 4dr, p/w, p/l, a/c, auto, 245000km, engine 114000km, new timing belt, water pump, snow tires, lady driven, garage kept. mostly hwy kms. $6200 obo. 604-819-3819 after 6pm 2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $15,490. Exc cond. orig. owner. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, flr/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm.

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

We, Jagjit Hans and Paramjit Hans of 6992 Hayle Place Surrey, B.C. intend on making an application pursuant to section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Reserve Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property legally described as, L.S.14, section 5, Twp. 3, Range 28, W6M except plan 7051, Parcel “B” (ref. Plan 10675) and SRW plan 22189 and part on SRW plan 51771 Y.D.Y.D. PID 013-105-809 and located on Yale Road East in Rosedale Commonly Known as 10501 Yale Road East Rosedale, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, The Fraser Valley Regional Disitrict, #1 , 45950 Cheam Ave, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1N6 by November 18th,2011. The applicants would appreciate a copy of the comments and they can be forwarded to suite 206 45750 Knight Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 0G1 NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION

Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 JEEP GRAND Cherokee, loaded, exc cond, 167,000k, $5200. Call (604)795-3000 2000 Olds Bravada, full load, air, tilt cruise, heated seats, memory seats, p/w, p/l, white, moonroof, $4800. (604)302-9899/798-3647 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $23,900. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1993 Silverado ext cab, V8, exc cond, fully equipped. $3500. Will consider offers. (604)703-2204 1995 AEROSTAR XLT Sport, good shape, quick sale $1700 obo (604)541-1457 1995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 198,km, 7’ box, fibreglass cap, aircare 2013. $1700. (604)751-0122

We, E.J. Harder, J.S. Keenlyside & W.M.R. Newby as executors of the will of W.G. Newby and S.P. Hooge, W.J. Robinson as Executors of the Will of W.E. Robinson and P.M. George, M.B. Meyer and H & W investments Ltd. All of Chilliwack B.C. intend on making an application pursuant to section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Reserve Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties legally described as, Lot A, D.L. 261, Gp.2, NWND Plan 82024 Pid 014-392-224; Parcel “E” ( ref. Pl 55) D.L. 261, Gp.2, NWD PID 012-909-467; & Parcel D, ( Ref. Pl 3994) D.L. 261, Gp. 2, Except Parcel 1, ( ref. Pl 16766); part subdivided by plan 73025, NWD. PID 005-359-571 commonly known as 6869 Coach Lamp Drive, 45459 Stevenson Road & 45485 Stevenson Road, Chilliwack B.C. and still within the ALR. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, The City of Chilliwack 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 8A4. By November 18th 2011 The applicants would appreciate a copy of the comments and they can be forwarded to suite 206 45750 Knight Road Chilliwack B.C. V2R 0G1.

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