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Katie Bartel The Progress Shaz-Marie McLean would love for her 16-month-old son to be able to start French immersion when he starts kindergarten. She may get her wish. The Chilliwack school district held a consultation meeting last week asking prospective French immersion parents if they’d be interested in an early French immersion program starting in kindergarten. Currently there are 457 students attending late French immersion in the school district. That number fluctuates year to year, said superintendent Michael Audet. The meeting had approximately 60 people in attendance, including parents, staff and other interested parties. Of the parents in attendance, there was strong interest in an early French immersion program. “I would certainly be thrilled to have my son enter an early French immersion program,” said McLean, who herself was in French immersion all through school in the Continued: FRENCH/ p6

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No room at UFV for more international students The Progress Without more B.C. government funding, UFV won’t be able to increase its international student enrolment, part of the job creation plan unveiled by Premier Christy Clark last week. “We’re very pleased the Premier recognizes the value independent students bring to B.C.,” UFV’s vice-president academic Eric Davis said. But last year UFV’s total student population exceeded funding - less than 50 per cent of which comes from the government - by four per cent. And it’s been that way for more than a decade. “We don’t have room to grow

international student (numbers),” Davis said. “Our buildings and classrooms are full, we’ve run out of space.” Ironically, it’s the tuition paid by international students at UFV - more than twice that paid by domestic students - that opens up classroom spaces for local students. Davis suggested UFV has a “very strong case” for more government funding because it serves “the fastest growing region” in B.C. The physical capacity of B.C.’s universities to handle the 50 per cent increase in international students over the next four years is also a concern of the B.C. Research Universities’ Council. B.C.’s current international student population of 94,000 - 850 of

whom are enrolled at UFV - has led to the creation of 22,000 jobs and contributed $1.25 billion to the B.C. economy, according to a government news release. Each 10 per cent increase in international students equals 1,800 new jobs and a $100-million boost to the provincial Gross Domestic Product, according to the release. Earlier this year, UFV president Mark Evered told the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce that each international student, most of whom attend classes at the Abbotsford campus, spends about $40,000 a year, $13,000 on tuition and the rest on accommodation, food, clothing, cars and family visits. “Let’s be frank, these are not poor students,” he said.

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Programs for international students are being developed for UFV’s new $40-million campus in Chilliwack, he said, which is still under construction. Davis said UFV’s mandate is to serve local needs first, so no domestic students are displaced by international students. “They bring a huge kick to the economy,” he agreed, and enhance the learning experience at UFV. “We want our students to be global citizens,” he said. “If they don’t go abroad, we’ll bring the abroad to them.” Many international students remain in B.C., he added, and start up their own businesses, which creates jobs and boosts immigration numbers needed as the “boomer” generation retires.

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The Premier’s “Canada Starts Here” job plan focuses on B.C.’s proximity to expanding markets in China and India, increasing capacity of provincial ports and decreasing the time it takes businesses wanting to invest in natural resource development. It also includes a $3-million boost to the $30-million small business venture capital tax credit to attract new investors, and extending a $31-million apprenticeship tax credit program for another three years to give employers more time to hire and train skilled workers. “We are building on our position of strength and never has this been more important than now, given the global economic uncertainty we are facing,” Clark said. rfreeman@theprogress.com

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Homeless report calls for more government funding Robert Freeman The Progress Homelessness has decreased in Abbotsford and Mission, but increased in Chilliwack, AgassizHarrison and Hope, according to a final report of the 2011 Fraser Valley Regional District Homelessness Survey. “That’s something we can’t explain at this point,” Ron Wyk, the survey’s co-ordinator, said about the anomaly. But one “possible factor” suggested by the report may be a stricter crime prevention strategy in Abbotsford and a city bylaw

that prevents homeless camps from being erected and “taking root.” Treating homelessness as a crime issue may have pushed the homeless eastward, the report suggested. Drug addiction and mental health issues are significant factors in the number of “chronicallyhomeless,” Wyk said, and the B.C. government needs to continue to work with regional and local governments to respond to that challenge. “Progress has been made, but challenges are remaining,” he said.

The number of homeless in Chilliwack increased to 111 from the 98 counted in a similar 2008 survey, from 12 to 20 in AgassizHarrison, and from 20 to 43 in Hope, a 115 per cent increase. The count in Abbotsford dropped from 235 to 117 in 2011, and Mission’s dropped from 100 to 54. A total 345 homeless were counted in the survey conducted in March, 2011, compared to 465 counted in the 2008 survey and 411 in 2004. Among the survey’s other findings are: - homelessness is a result of

poverty, unaffordable rental rates, family breakdown, mental health issues and drug addiction; - nearly two-thirds are homeless for one year or longer; - more women sought shelter in transition houses in 2011, rising to 34 from the 21 in 2008; - more women were homeless in 2011, jumping to 45 percent from 32 percent in 2008; - addiction was reported by 37 percent and mental health issues by 20 per cent; - the majority of survey respondents (66 percent) came from outside the region. The report cited the disman-

Ag tour shows Chillwack’s future Greg Knill The Progress Chilliwack’s agricultural diversity was centre stage at a day-long tour last week, sponsored by the Chilliwack Agricultural Commission and Chilliwack Economic Partners (CEPCO). The tour, now in its 10th year, is aimed at highlighting the impact agriculture still has on the community, despite Chilliwack’s continued urbanization. Agriculture accounts for 29 per cent of the local economic activity, said Ag Commission chair Walter Dyck before the two buses departed Friday morning. Agreed Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz as she addressed the group during a lunch stop: “This is our bread and butter.” This year’s tour not only highlighted that activity, but also demonstrated the range of farming operations in the city. First stop was a farm near Rosedale that is tapping into the specialty chicken and duck market. V&H Joint Ventures, operated by Ken Huttema and Rob Vane, is producing Silkie chickens and a smaller number of broiler ducks. The Silkie chickens have a distinctive bluish skin colour and are popular in Asian cooking. Down the road at Westcoast Holsteins, Jeff Kooyman was getting ready for the most important dairy show of the year. Westcoast Holsteins is an offshoot of the Kooyman’s 3,000-head dairy operation across the highway, but is focusing on breeding and elite showing. Although Kooyman jokingly referred the 25-head operation as a hobby, the intent is to

tling of federal housing policy as leading to a “complete halt” in construction of affordable housing and shifting of the financial burden onto municipalities. “Without a national housing policy, Canadians who find themselves homeless are at the mercy of a system that is ad hoc, piecemeal and not proactive,” the report states. However, local initiatives like housing outreach, street nurses, improved shelter programs, and housing linked to supportive services helped reduce the overall number of homeless in the region. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

B&E suspect doesn’t get far A 34-year-old Langley man was nabbed as a suspect soon after the break-in of a Chilliwack business early Sunday morning. Police said a security guard at the business located in the 8000-block Evans Road saw a hole in a chain link fence just after midnight, and was writing up a report when he saw a male leaving the compound. The guard attempted to stop the suspect, but the intruder was able to make it to his vehicle and flee the scene. The guard called police, and a member of the Fraser Valley Traffic Services was in the area and intercepted the suspect vehicle about 400 meters from the scene. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with break-and-enter. The suspect unidentified by police was released on a promise to appear later in court. “This is a good example of the coordinated effort that goes into catching property thieves,” RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck said. “The RCMP work hard to try and reduce the amount of property crime in the area, and it is a priority to us,” she said.

Jeff Kooyman (centre) of Westcoast Holsteins listens during a tour of his elite show cattle operation during the 10th annual Chilliwack Agricultural Tour on Friday. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

improve the herd for genetic purposes and future embryo sales. They’ll be taking 19 cows to show at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin next month, where last year they sold a cow for $200,000. At Little Mountain Greenhouses, Marc and Dianne Shane are taking a decidedly local approach. The couple purchased the operation six years ago and have since focused on the local market. Eightyfive per cent of the products Little Mountain grows are sold locally. That includes hanging baskets that are nursed from tiny slips to dramatic hanging

displays. Currently, the greenhouse is getting thousands of poinsettias ready for the local Christmas market. At JMC Farms, the tour group heard how Marc Dalton, a recent graduate of Sardis Secondary, earned a business degree in agriculture and has since joined with his brother to purchase the family farm. They’ve recently replaced their Holstein cows with Jerseys and expanded the operation to 80 from 20 cows. If there was an unofficial theme at this year’s tour, it was youth. The group included staff and students from Sardis

Secondary and Unity Christian School. They were joined by University of the Fraser Valley president Dr. Mark Evered, and Larry Stinson, chair of the UFV Board of Governors. Stinson, speaking to the group during lunch, stressed the important role the university can play in shaping agricultural research and development in B.C. That topic was picked up by Tom Baumann who talked about efforts to establish the Pacific Berry Research Centre. “This is where it’s at when it comes to berries,” said Baumann.

Windstorm leaves thousands without power High winds and falling trees on Sunday morning knocked out the power to more than 10,000 homes across the Fraser Valley. BC Hydro crews were still at it on Monday, restoring electricity to affected customers. Several hundred residences in Chilliwack were impacted by the outages caused by the windstorm, along with those in Abbotsford, Mission, Langley and Surrey. More rain is expected Tuesday but winds are not expected to be a strong.

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“If La Nina does not progress, it might be more like the previous winter of 2010,” explained Phillips. “But the problem this past winter was that La Nina came late and lasted well into spring. It actually didn’t go away. The Pacific Ocean water temperature was warmer but the atmospheric temperature was cooler. Last year snowfall was triple that of the previous year. Temperatures were cooler. My sense is with La Nina, if it does come back, it will be moderate.” With the lingering La Nina, summer this year didn’t come until August. “For the eleventh consecutive year, mean temperatures for August were above normal, a trend never previously having occurred since Chilliwack records started in 1895,” said Roger Pannett, Chilliwack’s volunteer weather observer for Environment

Canada. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated on its website that La Nina conditions actually returned in August due to the strengthening of negative sea surface temperatures across the eastern half of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. The cool water changes the air temperature above it which changes air pressure, which changes wind patterns, which changes weather. NOAA’s expectation is that La Nina will remain weak during the fall but strengthen with an increased chance of aboveaverage precipitation across the Pacific Northwest later in winter. Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are monitored by data buoys and satellites. NOAA operates a network of 70 buoys along the equatorial Pacific that measure sea surface

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statements. BC needs new dollars, but how are we going to get them if we simply stand back and watch the world go by as Mr. Dix and Mr. Cummins seem to be suggesting in their criticism of the Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jobs plan? The only way we can bring new dollars into the province is by opening up our doors to greater trade with the rapidly expanding AsiaPacific markets. After all, the best defence of

jobs in our economy is a strong offense that aggressively markets and then delivers our products and services to the world. So, if the economy is the engine and BC is the car, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m one person who is very happy that Christy Clark is in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, with her foot the economic accelerator, while Mr. Dix and Mr. Cummins are sitting in the back seat where they belong. Brian Bonney

British Columbia is poised to be economic leader Listening to Adrian Dixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance critic, Bruce Ralston, on a radio call-in show this week, as he tried to explain why the NDP oppose Premier Christy Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment in the Prince Rupert port expansion and the Kitimat LNG plant, was almost farcical. Basically, the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s argument was that we would be better off paying for people to go to school. OK, so let me get this straight: the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jobs plan is to spend millions upon millions of taxpayer dollars to educate people for jobs that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist, while simultaneously opposing tax cuts and investments in projects that would actually create jobs that

people could actually train for. Way to go Mr. Dix, you must have stayed up all night coming up with that plan. Like a lot of British Columbians, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the days of endless deficits, special-interest corruption and unemployment that Mr. Dixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last tenure in government produced. And it looks like heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not changed one bit since then. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finding new and exciting ways to send jobs out of the province, like taxing the pants off people and small businesses, or whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh ideasâ&#x20AC;? like taking the forestry industry back to the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and trying to compete with paper and product manufacturers in

the global market, clearly Mr. Dix just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it. The NDP were not kicked out of office in 2001 because the people were bored. They were kicked out because they just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see past their own noses and make decisions only in the favour of special interests, not the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest. British Columbia is poised to be a leading economy in the 21st century. Premier Christy Clark gets that fact while Mr. Dix is clearly attempting to capture our hearts and minds by opposing investments in jobs for BC. Perhaps the NDP is the one in need of an education.

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Getting an early taste of academic lifestyle Katie Bartel The Progress Jeremy Goh could very well be Chilliwack’s version of Doogie Howser. He hasn’t finished high school yet, but has already finished a semester of university. This summer, Goh was enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Penn taking first-year university courses. Carnegie Mellon offers a precollege program for high school students over 16 during the summer semester. Through the program, secondary school students take first-year, transferable, credit courses with university students. For six weeks, Goh lived in a “cockroach-infested” dorm room; crammed for exams; studied until three or four in the morning; sat through long lectures; participated in labs; completed research reports; and for a little extra cash, partook in university research studies. “I got the full college experience,” said Goh, a Grade 12 Sardis secondary student. Goh has wanted to become a pediatric neurosurgeon ever since reading Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson when he was seven years old. Dr. Carson attended John Hopkins University, which is famed for its medicine program. Goh wants to follow in the doctor’s footsteps. He plans on attending a postsecondary institution in the United States next year, preferably the University of Pennsylvania, where he wants to complete a double major in business and biology, and then go into medicine at John Hopkins University. Carnegie Mellon was a way for him to get a leg up on other prospective students. “It’s so competitive in the States; you have to do everything you can to set yourself apart from other students and to show that you’re interested in expanding your education,” he said. At Carnegie Mellon, Goh took

Jeremy Goh, a Grade 12 student at Sardis secondary, has already completed a semester of university in Pennsylvania. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

modern biology, modern biology lab, and science and science fiction. He worked with proteins in cells, learned how to cut DNA, and how to insert it with plasma. “This is stuff you see on TV,” he said. “I was, like, am I actually doing this? This wasn’t Goh’s first university experience, though. Last year he was enrolled in two classes at the University of the Fraser Valley through the concurrent studies program, which is a partnership between UFV and secondary

schools in the Fraser Valley that allow top academic students to take university courses while still attending high school. He is currently enrolled in his third class at UFV. It’s all part of preparing himself for full-time university, he said. Some may think him crazy for cramming even more into his Grade 12 year with the UFV courses, and for giving up the dog days of summer for more school at Carnegie Mellon, but higher learning does sometimes have perks beyond further education.

And sometimes those perks include the Batmobile. Halfway through his courses at Carnegie Mellon, Goh learned that Batman was filming on campus. The Mellon Institute, where the biology lab is located, was being used as the jail for Gotham City. “I saw Christian Bale and the Batmobile!” exclaimed Goh, who was given a special access lanyard to get to his classes. “It was really interesting to finish a lab and walk out and see actor hobos and Gotham police hanging around.”

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When we moved to Langley the following year, Jim came out in his own time to help set the system up because that’s the kind of guy he is and that’s the way Musicworx does business in this community – as a partner. Now the Chiefs are back in Chilliwack – and I didn’t think twice about calling Jim and the team from Musicworx again – it was a no-brainer. It’s a perfect partnership - they take care of the electronics and I concentrate on winning hockey games. Go Chiefs Go!

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Goh admits the experience was hard work, but said it was also invaluable. “I had two finals in one day, a test every week, months of work that had to be done in only six weeks, I was staying up until three or four in the morning, studying like crazy,” he said. “But as hard as it was, it was still a great experience. “I got a really good experience in what college is going to be like.”

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A major reno doesn’t have to be scary A 40-year-old home in Delta gets an amazing renovation from the My House Design/ Build Team. By Maggie Calloway This couple bought the house with the intention of renovating right from the start. They had lived in the area and wanted to stay, and their kids had left the nest but live down the street with the grandchildren. They felt comfortable in

the neighbourhood; they fit in. So what to do? What is the next step? Enter the brilliant My House Design/Build Team, who transformed this 40-year-old Lindal Cedar Home with sympathetic grace and made it into a home the owners will stay in for the rest of their days. Like many people, this couple bought the house because they were attracted to the neighbourhood, the mature trees in the backyard and the high cedar ceilings in the house. But the reality was the house just didn’t work for the way we live today. Forty years ago, design was much different; we didn’t have great rooms and open plan living.

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My House Design/Build a one-stop-shop for all your renovation needs “ from page.17 “It was very important to this couple that the newly designed home work not just for themselves but work when the kids and grandkids come over, which they do all the time. This is a close-knit family.” First the team upgraded the plant. The original heating system was electric, which was changed over to forced air along with a heat pump. This allowed the family to have heat and air conditioning efficiently at low cost. Energy-efficient gas fireplaces were installed and a lot of care was taken to include build-green concepts into the home. The ceiling was insulated from the top by taking off the existing roof, insulated using foam which created a higher R value, and then a new roof was installed. This kept the interior cedar ceiling, which first attracted the home owners to the house, intact. Removing the roof allowed the team to install pot lighting, which had a huge impact on the finished space. “We changed all the windows and doors; they are all high-efficiency, EnergyStar rated. All the windows have a type of glass which keeps the heat inside in the winter and the heat out in the summer,” Huguet says. “We added energy-efficient skylights to add more light. Because we took everything down to the studs, we were able to insulate all the walls and insulate the crawlspace. The hot water is an on-demand system which is also very efficient.” An addition was added to the front of the house to give more space to the great room and the ability to create a covered entranceway but care was taken to make it seamless. This addition is only six feet long but really made a difference to both the great room and the look of the exterior. There are three bedrooms upstairs; the

house is a split level, with an en-suite for the master and a walk-in closet. Downstairs there is a room which could be a bedroom but is used as a hair salon, a laundry room and another full bathroom. The gem of the downstairs is a wonderful family room/media room with a fireplace, a library area and a big television. “Before we start any renovation, including this one, we do a full energy audit to show the homeowner where they are losing energy,” says Huguet. “Another reason is we want the homeowners to qualify for both federal and provincial grants. Once the renovation is complete we do another audit which will show the difference in efficiency. This client received $3,000 in grant incentives.” My House Design is pretty well one-stop-shopping; 85 per cent of every project is done in-house from design to permits to build to interior design. There is a great advantage to this, as all of the colleagues are constantly in touch with each other regarding ordering materials, scheduling and the multitude of details which go into what is a complicated process. There are no delays waiting for an outside trade to complete their part of the build. The before and after photos show what an amazing home was created for this wonderful family; a home they will certainly enjoy for many years to come.

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Furnace safety important “ from page.17 with his brother in A.D.W. Mainland Heat & Air Conditioning, is an expert on heating and cooling. Twenty-seven years of experience means there is not a lot Williams doesn’t know. The first step depends on how old your furnace is. If it’s less than 10 years old, “(you) can take a chance and turn the furnace on because they have a lot of the newer technology and they don’t use much service,” Williams says. “If the furnace is over 10 years old (you) should get a licensed gas fitter to come in for a full service check.” He says they should check several things before giving you the go-ahead. “They should check the heat exchanger, the motor, the amperage draw, a clocking to make sure it’s burning correctly and they should test with a monometer to see if the pressure going to the burner is correct,” Williams says. “The biggest thing is to check for cracks in the heat exchanger because over time metal expands and contracts with heat and eventually it breaks.” The biggest problem with a cracked heat

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act as fertilizer to the lawn and also food sources to insects. Get composting: Savvy homeowners who have a compost pile to create "black gold" for their vegetables and flowers can add fallen leaves to the pile as part of the secret recipe to wonderful fertilizer. Rake for health: Leaf blowers may make fast work of gathering leaves to one area, but they are noisy, smelly and burn gasoline unnecessarily. Instead, look to the old-fashioned garden rake. A person won't need to visit the gym that day because raking can burn hundreds of calories in an hour and work the muscles in the arms and shoulders effectively. For those prone to blisters, wear gloves and take frequent breaks. Ideal insulation: Leaves can insulate more than chipmunk nests. Rake some into bags to place around the perimeter of the home's foundation for a little extra weatherproofing when it's cold. Surround outdoor garden containers to insulate the soil of delicate plants that will overwinter outside or in the garage. Art projects: Although you can't use all of the leaves that fall from trees, children and adults can make home decor or art projects with some of the best of the bunch. String leaves for autumn decorating garlands on mailboxes or around doors. Press leaves between waxed paper and iron lightly to make keepsakes. The possibilities for green uses to autumn leaves are many. This fall homeowners can be environmentally conscious in their leaf clean-up.

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2011 Report to the Community Our Mission: To create opportunities with people to make positive change in their lives. Ups and downs happen in everyone’s life … and we make choices along the way to compensate for that. We can either open the door wide or close it and walk away. Sometimes we don’t know what to do and just stand still— going nowhere.

A comprehensive review of existing programming and a thorough interview process with clients and stakeholders culminated in a draft document for Board and staff review. While the road we take may change, the destination itself hasn’t.

The open doors at Chilliwack Community Services lead to over 40 different programs for people of all ages and cultures. Programs that are designed to strengthen and empower an individual or family to make a choice —the right choice. To help people position for a brighter tomorrow.

During 2010-2011, CCS Board and staff have participated in two particular community wide initiatives that will have significant impact on our program delivery and operations:

In that same context, the CCS Board of Directors helps to position the society for a healthy tomorrow too. To be ready for opportunity when it presents itself, without losing sight of where we are and where we’ve been. CCS, like all great organizations, looks for continual improvement. During this past year, development of a strategic plan to guide us through to 2014 has been a key focus of discussion. How can we continue to be responsive to the needs of individuals, how will we face unexpected challenges, and what can we do to position the society to be ready to act on opportunities that come along?

• Neighbourhood Learning Centre at the new Chilliwack Senior Secondary School—in partnership with Chilliwack School District. • “The Village” - transitional residence program for at risk youth—in partnership with BC Housing and Creative Centre Society.

in August. He is looking forward to building relationships and meeting many more people in the community to create a smooth transition for the upcoming year. While changes are a necessary part of an organization to meet and determine community needs, having a clear vision that keeps us focused on why we are here is imperative. Continuing our vision “to be a leading partner in helping our community be the best it can be” will be an exciting time for Chilliwack Community Services. Thank you to our front line staff who work to help program participants open new doors and move confidently into tomorrow. The compassion and generosity of individuals, service organizations and local businesses who ensure our community funded programs continue is always amazing. It is a privilege to be part of this collective effort.

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Early Years Services

Youth Services

Education, resources and support to parents and children to promote positive child development.

Programs, resources and support for youth ages 12-18 that promote healthy connections to community, school and family.

“I learned it’s okay to say no, not right now!”

“I’m not going back to where I was!”

Anna was one of those babies that fussed at the drop of a hat. Wanting to just be a good mom, Laura was forever cuddling and soothing her new baby girl. But by the time Anna turned two, this became an exhausting and lonely daily routine … for both. Yarrow Family Place made the difference. After her first visit, Laura was hooked. Swapping stories with other moms, she slowly realized that her feelings of frustration were normal. That Anna could certainly survive not glued to her hip. That she could say “no, not right now”. It’s been five years since that first visit. With new found confidence, especially as a parent, Laura is now volunteering her time to welcome other new moms to Family Place. Playing with other children taught Anna it’s okay not to have your own way all the time—a valuable lesson for a little girl starting grade one. Anna is now a loving big sister, and patiently waits her turn for a hug from mom.

It is no surprise that Pete got in with the wrong crowd - he grew up familiar with violence and substance abuse. By age 12, he was already well known to the police. By 14, he was expelled from school and on the street. Pete drifted for about a year, couch surﬁng from here to there, gleaning food or money wherever he could. Until that day he got caught in a gang related assault. He was mandated to attend the REAL Program—an alternative education program for high risk youth (MCFD referral). Full of bravado and arrogance, he made it very clear he did not want to be there. Time and patience and a continuum of support revealed a very bright and naturally personable young man—a very driven young man who was on the wrong track. Pete completed Grade 12 at age 17 and now has a real job, and is determined to leave that old lifestyle far behind.

Early Years Programming

Youth Programming

• FAMILY PLACE

• RECONNECT

Neighbourhood drop-centres for parents with preschool children offering play-based learning, parent education and family support at Chilliwack, Sardis, Greendale, Rosedale, Yarrow, Kekinow.

• CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL Information and referral about quality child care in the community. Training, support, and resource library for child care providers.

• FAMILY LITERACY Through parent child interaction, help your child discover the joy of reading that will last a lifetime.

• CENTRAL GATEWAY Community based neighbourhood hub of services located at Central Elementary School. Licensed child care and preschool on site.

• BETTER BEGINNINGS Prenatal nutrition program to support a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

• STRONG START

Reaching out to youth who are or may be in danger of becoming street involved.

• REAL Alternate educational option for high risk youth and youth on probation.

• YOUTH SUPPORT One-to-one support for youth facing such issues as unhealthy relationships, gang involvement, poverty, life skills development, or other risk factors.

• SCHOOL BASED PREVENTION School based support to students who may be at risk of dropout of expulsion.

• YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLING Counselling for youth and their families to address family conﬂict and adolescent issues.

• THE VILLAGE Transitional housing for at risk youth.

• YOUTH RECREATION

School based drop-in centres for families with preschool children at Central, Little Mountain, Watson, McCammon, Rosedale and Unsworth elementary schools.

Alternative recreational options for youth that would be unable to connect with other existing sports programs.

Financial Picture - April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011

TOTAL REVENUE $4,471,820

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,471,820

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Family Services

Community Programs

Group counselling and in-home support to help stabilize and preserve the family unit.

A variety of programs designed to enhance quality of life, integration and community involvement.

“I wasn’t the mom I wanted to be!”

“We were ready to change all we knew!”

Last spring, Christy moved to Chilliwack with her two little boys for what she hoped would be a fresh start.

Two years ago, Robert and May made a decision that would change everything their family ever knew—they moved to Canada. The opportunity for a better life could not be ignored.

But being a single mom in a new town was harder than she ever thought. Little money, no family or friends, and a two and four year old caught in the midst of the turmoil. Despite Christy’s attempt to escape a bad situation for her children, her own anger was becoming déjà vu. The day her four year old cringed when she reached over to clean up the spilled juice was the day Christy googled for help. Families First offered the support and reassurance Christy and her boys so desperately needed. Talking with other parents is helping Christy to normalize her frustrations and understand the unwanted behaviours are brought on by emotional distress and can change. Christy is now sorting out what to do next. She and her boys are making new friends in town, and learning new ways to become the happy and nurturing family she always wanted.

Even with all the planning and preparing for that big day, the culture shock was huge. Finding a job, a house to rent, a school for their teenage daughter Orange, medical care, driver’s license— the simple task of grocery shopping or catching a bus when you spoke and read only Mandarin was a struggle. An appointment with a CCS Settlement Worker put the wheels in motion. Learning to speak English was a number one priority. Rob and May began attending basic ELSA classes every morning — and practiced and practiced wherever and whenever they could. Orange was matched with a Youth Buddy at school, and soon adjusted to the Canadian way of doing things. Rob has progressed to Level 3 English and received Canadian equivalency to his Chinese Engineering degree. And all that paperwork, it’s done.

Family Support Programming

Community Programming

• FAMILIES FIRST

• CHRISTMAS SHARING

In-home crisis intervention and support to families and children for self and MCFD referrals.

• FAMILY COUNSELLING In-home counselling and individual counselling for MCFD and CCS referrals.

Partnership with Salvation Army to provide gift hampers for families in need.

• CHOICES Support to people on income assistance to achieve an improved quality of life, increased involvement and connections to community services.

• SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES

• FOSTER SUPPORT One-to-one support to children and foster parents with the goal of re-uniting them with their families or facilitating long-term foster care.

English classes, job coaching, and information to support integration to Canada.

• MEALS ON WHEELS Delivery of daily hot meals to people having difﬁculty making their own meals.

• SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING Counselling and advocacy for children and their families dealing with the impact of sexual abuse.

• SPECIALIZED VICTIM ASSISTANCE Information, support, referral and court assistance for victims of sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, relationship abuse, or criminal harassment.

• FAMILY SUPPORT In home crisis management and support to families and children for MCFD referrals.

• COMMUNITY DRIVERS Door-to-door transportation to medical and therapy appointments. (Km fee)

• SENIORS ADVOCATE Assistance with government forms. Income tax preparation in the spring.

• DEBT COUNSELLING Budgeting advice in managing credit payments and other ﬁnancial options.

• VOLUNTEER CHILLIWACK Recruitment and placement of volunteers for community organizations.

The people behind the numbers For every personal story you read, there are hundreds more who come through our doors ready to make positive change in their lives. An overwhelming trend this past year is an increase need from single moms—up 14%.

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5 year pledge = $5,000 Emmanuel Asprakis John and Helen Asprakis Aart and Christine Breugem Chris and Jane Byra Neil and Patricia Clark Dale and Barb Cuthbertson Denbow Transport Ltd. Kathy Funk Derek and Dorothy Fryer Robert and Vella Henderson J. Ballam Furniture Gallery

Kinkora Recreation Ltd. Myriad Information Systems Owen and Jacquie Nelmes Max and Gail Newby Stan and Anita Rogers Bill Sheridan Ted Shipley Helena Stolze West Karma Ltd. Kevin & Marissa Wood

Thanks to our donors... for the year April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 CHAMPIONS ($5,000+) Anonymous Anonymous Canada Lands Co. Chilliwack Foundation Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Envision Charitable Foundation Knights of Columbus Chilliwack Legacy Paciﬁc Land Corporation Paciﬁc Newspaper Group Inc. Rotary Club - Chilliwack/ Mount Cheam Soroptimist International of Chilliwack Teksmed Services Ltd. Terra Housing Consultants TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. Western Explosives Limited Young Foundation Young Road Holdings Ltd.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012 CCS Board Directors volunteer their time and expertise to oversee the operation of the society. • Alex McAulay, President • Allan Billingsley • Paul Donaldson • Kathy Funk • Liz Lynch • Tom McMahon • Bill Sheridan, Secretary-Treasurer • Natalie Verstraelen • Luke Zacharias, Vice President

YOUR HELP MAKES OUR WORK POSSIBLE Please consider offering your support to CCS programming by: • Financial donations • Volunteering • Gifts of goods or services For Volunteer Information call Cari: 604.793-7203 (moorec@comserv.bc.ca) For Financial & Gift Donations call Carol: 604.793-7231 (smithc@comserv.bc.ca)

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KPMG Meyers Norris Penny Michael Nice Diane Morgan Mount Cheam Lions Club Norm Keller and April Neave Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Chilliwack Erin Newlove Annegret Nickel Julie Pariseau Pioneer Building Supplies H. F. and Christine Preto Fun in the Sun RBC Royal Bank REMAX Nyda Realty Mary Ryall Jim and Jean Servizi George and Barbara Skinner Steller’s Jay Lions Club TD Canada Trust TELUS Tri-R Development Group Van Hoepen Construction Ltd. Vancity Savings Credit Union Mike Vanderveen Waterstone Law Group LLP Woodtone Industries

PATRONS ($500-$999.99) Catherine Ainsley Alliance Truss Auld Phillips Ltd. Charles and Del Bivar Black Press Group Ltd. Boultbee Realty Chartwell Select Hampton House Don L. Clark Dave and Andrea Clyne Margaret Crabtree Craven Huston Powers Architects Dairyboy Sales Walter and Marg Dyck Gerry and Charlotte Enns Jason Evans Ann Finch Gerry Goosen Robert and Wanda Gordon Cornelis and Johanna Haan Willi Huitema Erik Hutton Shirley Hylkema Ironside Design Manufacturing James and Joan Jones Norm and Lois Knott Frances Vander Kooi Herm and Brenda Kovits Richard Krahn Langley Concrete John and Francis MacFadyen Corinne McCabe & Ron Anton James A. McCaughan Dan and Lorangela McDermid

Tom and Debbie McMahon Patten Thornton Barristers & Solicitors John and Susan Proctor R. W. Schmunk Insurance Services Ltd. Kathleen Randal Murray and Margaret Robbins Brian and Heather Rollins Rosedale Middle School Rotary Club of Chilliwack Royal Canadian Legion Vedder #280 Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty Scotiabank Simpson & Simpson Notaries Debora Soutar Doug Steinson John and Doreen Stellingwerff Stream International Walter and Beryl Sussel Carol Vandenbrink Vesta Properties - Provinceton Visscher Lumber E. John Wilford

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Jacquie Hickin IMW Industries Jackson’s Steak and Grill Jake’s Contracting Ken and Christine Jessiman Wells Jones Kel-mor Enterprises Langbroek, Louwerse & Thiessen Jason Laynes Lazure Clinique Aris van de Loosdrecht Richard and Christine Martens Scott Mason Robert McFadden Ed McGrath Ian Meissner Jack R. Morris Omega & Associates Engineering Ltd. P.E.O. Chapter BC Marian Peterson Provincial Employees’ Community Fund Alan and Isabel Quinn Remarkable Uniform Mat and Towel Ltd. Neil and Lynn Robinson Sardis Chiropractic Corp. Richard and Carol Smith Margaret Smith John Sovereign Steeltec Industries Ltd. The Gwynne Vaughan Park Society Darrell and Debbie Tracey Valley Pulp & Sawdust Carriers Ltd. Bert Vanden Brink Brian and Natalie Verstraelen John and Lorraine Wedler Peter Welch Russell and Fern Wells Ruth Wiebe Yarrow Deli Cooperative Luke Zacharias

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Drippy gutters Then, with the help of a spotter, flood the gutter with water. All the trouble spots will be apparent and easy to mark. To repair, dry each area completely, then dip a paintbrush into a can of roofing cement and apply a very thin layer to the leaking area. To further enforce the repair, cut a piece of metal flashing, which should be the same type of metal as the gutter to avoid corrosion, and press into the cement. It is important you then cover the metal with a further application of roofing cement, then spread out the cement to level the patch. Otherwise, your repair will impede the flow of water. Something else to keep in mind is to make sure you do your repairs when the weather forecast is for sunny weather, as your repairs need time to dry before being hit by rain. Shell Busey has some wisdom on caring for our gutters and downspouts. “Almost everyone, when dealing with gutters, gets out the ladder, leans it up against the aluminum gutter, putting both the weight of the ladder and their weight on the gutter. Now you have an aluminum ladder pressed against an aluminum gutter, which could act like greased lighting,” Busey says. “The best, and safest, way is to use ladder stand-offs

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which insert into the ladder then rest on the roof.” After cleaning your gutters, he suggests laying a yard stick along the inside of the gutter. “Then take a small level to make sure the gutter is sloping toward the downspout,” he says. “You will be amazed how often this is not the case.” Busey warns that standing water in a gutter can freeze during a cold spell, then thaw, and then freeze again with the next bout of cold. “This is when the seams of the gutter are blown apart. It is vital people check the slope; they can repair seam problems forever but if the slope is wrong the same thing happens again and again.” A great hint Busey passes along is to check where all the gutter repair items are manufactured. Turns out a great number of them are manufactured in the southern states where they wouldn’t recognize a rain forest. “They don’t have to deal with algae, moss or mildew down there,” Busey says. “Some of the inserts moss up to the point they don’t let water through to the gutter, it just washes over the top.” Once we have looked after our gutters we need to make sure the downspouts

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Hansen’s two help Chiefs vanquish Vees scary situation a couple shifts later. While killing a penalty, he took a Mike Berry clearing attempt square off the lid. Hansen missed the rest of the first period, but was back on the ice to start the second. “I was a little woozy when I first got up, and I had to get tested in the locker room,” he said. Eric J. Welsh, “Berry definitely has the hardest shot on the The Progress team and it definitely The Chilliwack Chiefs didn’t feel good.” returned to the BCHL Shots on goal in the with a win Saturday opening frame were night, downing a tal- dead even at 9-9. ented Penticton Vees Six minutes and 37 squad 7-1 at Prospera seconds into period Centre. two, Hansen hit the On a night that scoresheet again on featured a parade of another goal that Chiefs alumni and the Garteig would want reappearance of Chief back. The ex-Powell Wannawin, the home River stopper was beatteam made sure things en by a sharp-angle ended as well as they wrister from below the began. right faceoff dot. Derek Huisman won “I had a couple against the opening faceoff at him last year, and to get 7:26 p.m, and the Chiefs two more against him had their first goal one tonight is pretty sweet,” minute and 19 seconds Hansen said. later. With three Undoubtedly goals surstill considerrendered on ing the flawless 13 shots, the delivery of the 20-year-old was Canadian nationpromptly lifted al anthem by by Vees coach Chilliwack mayor Fred Harbinson Sharon Gaetz, and replaced by Penticton goalie backup Chad Spencer Michael Garteig Katunar. whiffed badly on GRABOSKI The Chiefs a shot by Spencer didn’t take long Graboski. to welcome the newbie The 18-year-old for- to the net, taking a 4-0 ward beat the reigning lead at 9:58. Ex-Quesnel BCHL goalie of the year Millionaire Malcolm with a top shelf wrister, Gould pulled the trigfired from the left wing ger, beating the Victoria boards about 15 feet native with an upstairs inside the blueline. wrister from the very Chilliwack dou- high slot. bled the lead midway Chilliwack kept the through period one on vaunted Vees offence a goal by hometown kid quiet until late in the Josh Hansen. Graboski second frame, when started the play, forc- a power play goal got ing a turnover behind Penticton on the board. the Penticton net. The With 7:21 on the clock 19-year-old punched and the Vees workGraboski’s center- ing on their fifth man ing feed past Garteig, advantage of the night, bringing out cheers and New York Rangers draft colorful Hansen-themed pick Steve Fogarty signage in section H. picked up the puck “I was definitely a behind the Chiefs net, little nervous coming swooped in front and into this one, because beat Chilliwack goalie I haven’t played here Mitch Gillam with a since bantam,” Hansen quasi-wraparound. said with an exhausted Penticton poured it grin. “To get that first on in the waning minone out of the way was utes of period two, comawesome.” ing within three inches Hansen was part of a of another goal when

Chilliwack native Josh Hansen (left) had a big night, scoring two goals for the Chilliwack Chiefs in a 7-1 win over Steven Fogarty (right) and the visiting Penticton Vees. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Joey Benik missed a wide open net. The Vees out-shot the Chiefs 17-6 in the middle frame, but Chilliwack carried a 4-1 lead to the third. Gillam turned in a huge save in the opening minute of period three, stretching post to post to take a sure goal away from snake-bitten Benik. At 3:11, Jeremy Gossard dashed any Penticton comeback hopes with his first of the season. Sixteenyear-old Garrett Forster started the play with a cheeky behind-theback pass in the neutral zone. Jaret Babych took the feed in full flight, crossed the Vees blueline and fed Gossard, who beat Katunar with a low shot that squeaked inside the right post. Berry scored with 8:21 remaining, blowing a power play slap shot past Katunar. Trevor Hills added the exclamation point with just over two minutes remaining, scoring on another man

advantage. The Chiefs gave the fans one final moment to cheer about, saluting the crowd at centre ice after the final whistle. “They (Penticton) certainly didn’t play their best game, but we certainly stepped up and brought a lot of energy,” Hansen said. “We had lots of adrenaline right of the bat from the pre-game stuff and the crowd. Lots of guys who came from Quesnel aren’t used to that kind of fan support.” The three stars were Penticton’s Troy Stecher (third), Gillam (second) and Hansen (first). The Chiefs are back on home ice next Saturday, hosting the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in a 7 p.m. start. ● The transfer papers for for ward David Bondra finally cleared late last week and he collected assists on three of the Chilliwack goals.

Soccer Strikers clip Coyotes Chilliwack’s U-16 Striker girls travelled to Kerrisdale to face the Vancouver United Coyotes on Saturday, playing the soccer game in gusty conditions. The wind played havoc with high kicks, but Chilliwack played smartly, kept the ball on the ground and opened the scoring nine minutes in. Right midfielder Kaila Ronda sent a ball through to forward Emily Finley, who beat a defender and crossed the ball to

Emma Haagensen. She picked the top corner to give the Strikers a 1-0 lead. Chilliwack doubled the lead 10 minutes into the second half on a pretty three-way passing play. Keeper Samantha Chand sent a punt to center where Haagensen trapped it and fed the ball ahead to Finley. Finley split the defense and slammed a shot low into the far corner for a 2-0 lead. Vancouver got on the board in the 18th minute, but Chilliwack

re-gained their composure and took charge of the game. Brett Karcioglu supplied the insurance goal with help from Taylor Allen and Makayla Pfeifer. Karcioglu beat a Vancouver defender in the box and punched the ball into the net. Her goal stood up as the winner as Vancouver netted a late strike to make the final 3-2. Chilliwack enjoys a bye this week before travelling to Richmond for a Thanksgiving tournament.

United earns draw with Abby The U-11 United girls soccer team earned a 1-1 draw with the Abbotsford Mariners. It was great weather for fall soccer and

United started out with strong positional play. The score was 1-0 at halftime for United, with Grace Vandenbrink picking up the goal.

Abbotsford came out strong in the second half, searching for the equalizer. They tied the game with less than 10 minutes remaining.

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Raiders rough up Huskers The Chilliwack Huskers surrendered 356 rushing yards and 75 points on Saturday, losing a laugher to the Vancouver Island Raiders. Chilliwack made the long trip to Caledonia Park in Nanaimo, and found themselves blitzed by the stillunbeaten Raiders (8-0). Nanaimo led 16-0 after one quarter and 40-0 at the half. Four Nanaimo ball-carriers topped 50 yards, led by Alex Jobson, who had seven carries for 120 yards and a touchdown. Aston Galloway (two for 60, two TDs), Taylor Favel (one for 55) and Jordan Botel (four for 54, one TD) helped the

Coquitlam crushed The Chilliwack Lunachicks rolled into Coquitlam on Sunday, and left with a well earned 4-1 win to stay undefeated in earlyseason women’s soccer action. Things didn’t start well for the Lunachicks, with Coquitlam opening the scoring just three minutes in. Kelly Wilmets had a hand in Chilliwack’s three first-half goals, setting up Rebecca Bramley for the first, Andrea Feaver for the second and Michelle Julian for the third. In the second half, Tamara Soellner came close to increasing the Chilliwack lead only to see her shot bounce off the goal post. Feaver closed out the scoring at the 32 minute mark when Willmets sent her down the wing with a nice through-ball. Feaver fired a shot into the far side of the net. CIS hoops comes to Chilliwack Oct. 13 as the UFV Cascades host Alberta’s NAIT. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at Sardis secondary school. Email kyle_graves@ sd33.bc.ca for more information.

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Raiders chew up big chunks of yardage on the ground. Andrew DeLeon had a 41 yard touchdown run on his only carry of the game and Favel added a 66 yard punt return for a major. Nanaimo quarterback Jordan Yantz didn’t throw often, but was effective when he did. Yantz completed eight of 14 passes for 141 yards and two majors. Backup Dustin Pederson threw two passes in mop-up time, completing both with one TD. Nanaimo’s leading receiver was Dustin

Pederson, with four catches for 78 yards. Andrew Smith, Whitman Tomusiak and Marshall Cook reeled in touchdown tosses. Chilliwack’s offence managed 150 net yards on the day. The rushing game generated 34 yards on 12 carries. The passing game generated 161 yards as quarterbacks Adann Hendrickson and David Hollinshead combined to complete 14 of 31 attempts with three interceptions. Dylon Chapdelaine, Brandon Larocque and Cody Biduke had the picks for Nanaimo, with Spencer Riche adding a

fumble recovery. Local lads Dylan Boykowich and Cody Parray contributed to the Chilliwack attack. Boykowich led all Husker receivers with four catches for 52 yards. Parray caught one for 20. With the loss the Huskers record slipped to 0-8, with just two games remaining in the 2011 season. The Huskers host the Okanagan Sun Saturday at 7 p.m. at Exhibition Stadium before finishing on the road Oct. 8 in Kamloops. Get scores and standings online at www.bcjuniorfootball.ca.

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Well Established DIAMOND DRILLING CO. Expanding it’s operations into Kamloops looking for • Welder - Fabricator • Heavy/Light duty Mechanic. Hydraulic exp. an asset. • Job will be based out Princeton to start, with accommodations provided. • Tickets an asset, but not required. • Wages to based on experience. Call 250-295-7976 or Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 250-295-7969

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GRAVEYARD Tim Hortons 6014 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC Is now hiring for Graveyard shifts at this location. These positions are full-time, including weekends. We are looking for individuals who are customer service focused and have the aptitude for production and donut finishing. We offer competitive wages, full training and benefits. Please apply in person or send your resume to: vedder1508@hotmail.com No phone calls please!

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Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. an innovative leader in the B.C. feed industry, has an immediate opening for a Programs Coordinator. This position requires the candidate to administer our feed safety program as required by CFIA and HACCP as well as our Health & Safety program. This position requires the candidate to have the following attributes/skills: S Proficient with MS Office including the ability to create reports using Excel, Power Point or Word S Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties and responsibilities S Excellent interpersonal and communication skills S Experience in an administrative environment S Post Secondary education is an asset. We offer a competitive wage & benefit package. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:

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Gregory Gibbons, 66, wonderful and generous friend to many people, passed away at his workplace on September 12, 2011. Greg worked as a building manager at 1033 Davie St for many years, where he was the heart and soul of the building. His wonderful oil paintings from photographs were gifts to many of the people he worked with. He was especially concerned to help women struggling with addiction, HIV, or street work. In the past, Greg worked as a corrections ofﬁcer and was a Marine who did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Greg used to live in the Mission/Chilliwack area. We are looking for Greg’s family, especially his daughters. If anyone has any information, please call his lawyer, Barbara Findlay QC, at 604 251-4356. And to those of you privileged to have known Greg, we offer our sincere condolences. Barbara Findlay 604 251-4356

Feb. 23, 1941 - Sept. 21, 2011 Ben passed away after a lengthy struggle with the devastating complications associated with diabetes. Ben was predeceased by his son John; parents John and Katie Hooge. He is survived by his children Wesley (Daniela Boran), Lisa (Adam Ball), Corine (Roland) Timmer; twin sister, Blondina Enns; brothers John (Ruth), Gordon (Sandy), Victor (Linda), Bruno (Lorraine) and Clarence (Susan); 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The interment and memorial were conducted in Indonesia where he resided for the past number of years. No service by request.

Ada passed away on September 21, 2011 at the age 95 years of age. She will be sadly missed by PLANT her husband, Charles; son, Roy Jamieson; and many friends. Celebration of life to follow at a later date.

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Pastor B. Elshout (604-794-3501) LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH ®

“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield” 46420 Brooks Ave.

Ph. 604-792-0311

Advertise

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

YOUR LISTING HERE!

ALLIANCE

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CHILLIWACK ALLIANCE CHURCH

604-702-5552

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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

Sunday School for All Ages

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

“Connecting People To Passionately Pursue Jesus Christ’’

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

Advertise YOUR LISTING HERE!

PRESBYTERIAN COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CALL TODAY

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

604-702-5552

Sunday Worship 11:00 am Rev. Willem van de Wall

MENNONITE

Sunday School during service.

www.cookespresbyterianchurch.webs.com www.noahsarkpreschool.webs.com

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH 604-792-6013

Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

ORTHODOX CHURCH

Pastor: Rob Brown

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

SARDIS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 9:15 • Worship Services 9:30 • Sunday School 11:00 • Worship Service

45187 Wells Road

604-858-8433

www.sardisfellowship.com

COMMUNITY

CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST Sr. Citizens’ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria John Forman 604-792-7806 Al McCutcheon 604-824-6703 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES

New Life Christian Church

Where His Word brings new life and hymns soothe the soul.

Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday School and Bible Study Available! Watson Elem School 45305 Watson Rd. 778-823-4041 & leave message. ALL ARE WELCOME YOUR NEW LIFE BEGINS TODAY!

St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church Service held on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month at 10:00am NEXT SERVICE Oct. 2, 2011

EVERYONE WELCOME!

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH

Corner of Victor & Cleveland

45625 South Sumas Rd.

FOR INFORMATION, CALL 604-792.2520 or 1.604.702.0211

Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ'Í FAITH

46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack (1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)

Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Vespers 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.

"Beware lest ye offend the feelings of anyone, or sadden the heart of any person, or move the tongue in reproach of an finding fault with anybody, whether he is friend or stranger, believer or enemy." ABDU'L-BAHA

UNITED CHURCH CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Rev. Heather Anderson

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS CALL 604-703-0230

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

REFORMED CHILLIWACK

FREE REFORMED CHURCH

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH

45471 Yale Road (by BC Access Center)

Sunday Services at 9:30 am & 2:30 pm

46875 Yale Road East

"Hope in the LORD.... With Him is abundant redemption." Psalm 130 www.chilliwackfrc.com

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

Advertise CALL TODAY

604-702-5552

CARPENTRY.MILLWORK stair RailingsDecks Renovations.No Job too small 40 Years Experienc Call Roger 604 796.3449.6049972284

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CLEANING SERVICES

EXPERIENCED. HONEST. Hardworking Homecleaner. Long term references. Event or scheduled cleaning. I will do the job well! $20./hr. Call Sandra 604-791-0608 Lena Rose Cleaning, weekly/bi weekly, 20 yr experience, excellent references. Lena, 604-702-9579

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COUNTERTOPS

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

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ELECTRICAL

REIMER ELECTRIC - res/com small jobs and renovations welcome free est lic#88840 chwk 604702-8078 hope 604-860-9263 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS VALLEYVINYL & Gutter Cleaning. Call for your free estimate today. (604)799-4020

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HANDYPERSONS

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca Home Renovations. You want quality service & cheap labour. We can do efficiently. (604)316-9719 JACK THE Handyman, 40 yrs experienced carpenter. Discount for seniors. 604-791-1940, 824-8266 Kitchen/bath/decks design & renovate. Prof Real estate Home Staging WCB Covered www.pairhomedesign.com 604-795-3618 Louise & Joseph MOWING, PRUNING, weeding, small landscaping, painting & repairs, small reno’s. Two industrious able-bodied individuals to give your home the care in needs. Good rates. Call us (604)819-9793 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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LANDSCAPING

SAWDUST

YOUR LISTING HERE!

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

PAINT SPECIAL

CARPENTRY

RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-1050

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

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Available for Delivery Call for pricing 45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

604-795-5725

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

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BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $50 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN dog puppies, vet checked, 1st shots. Jen 604-807-3853 / rjkooi@hotmail.com BLUENOSE PITBULL PUPPIES. 2 boys, 2 girls, $800. obo. Call 604-783-8607. Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 Calico/Siamese/Tortoise shell kittens, males/females, 8 wks-5 mos. healthy, $40. (604)491-4440 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 Chihuahua pups, tiny teacups, ready to go $700; male standard Chihuahua, $450. 604-794-7347 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1200. Call 604-782-3864. LAB/CHOW cross 6yr/old male with sweet gentle temperament, has all shots. 604-340-3162, 604-541-2147 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $800. 604-462-0774. MALTESE pups, 2 Males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S. $800. Home raised. 604-464-5077 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 NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 males, 1 black/1 brown. $1000 (604)819-1466 No Sunday calls

(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

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS! bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

PAVING/SEAL COATING 509

AUCTIONS

UNDER $100

Aboriginal Mask, $100, also signed native prints cheap 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Folding clamp on boat seat, oars, winch or post $30, choice 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Nice insulated chimney sections from $35, other fittings 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Cast iron bathtub $100, feet available cheap 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Portable 110 volt H.W. tank $100, new 50 gal cheap 793-7714 ----------------------------------------------Propane patio heater, almost new ($100 to extend summer) 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Little Chief smoker $40, bradley biscuit digital available 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Sunbeam elec. sno blower or good running rototiller $100, choice 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------------

Electric lift chair, $50; wood stove, $20. Call 792-4090

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UNDER $300

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MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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Eagle Lee Farms

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

FURNITURE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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.

Dairy Dispersal

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FARM EQUIPMENT

New Holland LS180B Skid Steer 63 HP, only 475 hrs. New cond. $21,500 obo. 604-826-6482.

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PLUMBING

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

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MOVING: household furnishings incl beautiful sofa and chair, arm chairs, coffee tables, office desk, lamps, rattan sofa and 2 chairs, 2 curio cabinets, other misc. Garage sale this weekend. (604)794-3216

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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Steel Buildings. Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800; 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900; 81x130 – Reg $121,500 Now $103,900 Source# 1L0 800-964-8335

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YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M/1F, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready Nov. (604)858-9758

K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, Interior & Exterior. For a free estimate call (604)997-1674

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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 1-800566-6899.

TV, new, Toshiba, 24” LED slim panel, $240. Call (604)792-0825

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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.

Bandsaw, horizontal & vertical metal cutting, 4x5”, $225. (604)8247394

MISC. FOR SALE

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

in Chilliwack.

Sale will be held at

McClary Stockyards 34559 McClary Ave,

Uniweld welding & cutting torch, 2 sets of regulators, lots attachments, $500. (604)824-7394

Abbotsford, on Thurs, Sept. 29th starting at 12:00.

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

145 head milking cows. mcclarystockyards.com

SPECIAL EVENING EVENT featuring

Chris Emery & Larry Finnson creators of Clodhoppers

Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and CEPCO proudly present the 2 nd ANNUAL

2011 Business Conference Coast Chilliwack Hotel

Thursday, October 20 • 8am - 5pm Friday, October 21 • 8am - 4pm Municipal All Candidates Debate - Friday, October 21 • 12:30pm Open to the general public at 12:30pm

Featured Workshops p

Conference Cost

Strategic Planning

Customer Service

$100 - Chamber Members

Social Media

Branding

Networking

Pulling It All Together

...project management - your key to business success. ...what is it? how to use it? ...how to meet people and build relationships.

Management Skills

...how to rock your customers’ world. ...is your brand sexy?

...what every business owner needs to know.

2 day conference - includes all workshops and meals

$125 - Non Chamber Members 2 day conference - includes all workshops and meals

$200 - Exhibitor Fee - 2 days Tickets are not transferable Prices do not include HST

...the bulletproof manager.

Marketing Yourself ...do you have a passion to succeed?

All exhibits open to the public at no charge!

For Sponsorship Information or to Register Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce

9-11T_CH20

BAPTIST

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Sunday School - 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

CRIMINAL RECORD?

SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:30 a.m.

8700 Young Road, Chilliwack Phone # 604-792-0051 Fax # 604-792-0656

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PETS

LANDSCAPING

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

Worship Services will be held at 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack CITYLIFECHURCH.CA //604.792.0694

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Creditors Calling? Need control back?

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT A NEW LOCATION!

'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 am & 11:15 am Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-793-4323 or www.chilliwackchamber.com

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com 09/11T_CC13

Clodhoppers Keynote Presenters:

46 www.theprogress.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011, The Chilliwack Progress

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RUBY RIVER BABY GRAND - Ebony

Chilliwack, lg 2 bdrm, 1 bath, gr floor, patio, quiet bldg, n/s, $750 incl heat & cable. Avail Oct 1. Call (604)823-4265

$15,000 value-will sell $8000/obo. Pristine condition

Chilliwack, new 2 bdrm suite, n/s, no pets. Avail now. Call (778)2458632

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SPORTING GOODS

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

MORTGAGES

1 & 2 bedroom Available Now/Oct 15th. No pets. Quiet building. Ideal for senior.

604-701-7622

Broadway Maples Apts 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.

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

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ABBOTSFORD

45645 Lark Rd. (2) 1 bdrm, $650/m 2 appl., avail., July • • • • •

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

Cornerstone Apartments

45750 Knight Rd. 1 bdrm+den deluxe, $785/m Crime free building, 5 full size appliances, lg storage, deck, n/p, n/s, elec bbq, bus route, adult bldg (prefer 45+), walk to all amenities and

Shaw Ave

Clean, quiet building

Apartments

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

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

RECREATIONAL

*Call for details

Cheam View Apts

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m

640

(604)858-9832

45744 Spadina Ave.

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

Clean & Spacious

APPLEWOOD COURT

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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Chilliwack. Spacious. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. On site mngt. Great Mary St location. From $495. 604-393-0543

CHILLIWACK, 1 & 2 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, 3rd floor 1 bd + den. SS appl., W/D, n/s, n/p. Avail Sept 1. $750 + dd & ref’s. (604)824-0371 CHILLIWACK 45535 Spadina Ave, newer condo/apt, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, 1 pet neg. avail immed., $850/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 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. Oct. 1, 1 BD : $550, avail. now, sm pet negot. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK- Down Twn. Newer 2 bdrm. 2 F/Bath, S/S appli. laminate, Avail. Oct. 1, sm. pet nego. secure prkg. $850/mo. (604)859-0165 CHILLIWACK

DRIFTWOOD APTS. 9474 Cook St

1 bdrm, $670/m 2 appl., n/p, n/s, elec bbq, bus route, walk to amenities, crime-free building. Avail now.

CALL 604 858-2513 GARRISON. #302c-45595 Tamihi Way. Quality 2 bdrm 2 bath + den condo. Over 1200sf with 9’+ ceiling. Open layout. SS appl. Hdwd flr. Lg deck. In-ground parking and storage. $1,150/m. Call (604)858-7368

Hazelwood Manor

EAST ABBOTSFORD Great Neigborhood on Mountain Drive Cul-De-Sac.

$450,000 Must Sell/Job Relocation Well-kept basement entry family home 2600 sq. ft. 4 bed/3bath, ss appli. in large kitchen & den, 2 f/p’s, 12000 sq. ft. lot, great neighborhood in cul-de-sac. 604-755-0635 pls leave message

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

Ph: 604-792-1503 CHILLIWACK. Huge 2 Bd condo in ste laund, D/W, great loc. storge rm. $750/m. (604)393-3519 CHILLIWACK

LAKESIDE COURT

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm ste, close to hospital, n/p, avail. now. Call (604)795-9577 or 604-378-9240

Chilliwack, lg 2 bdrm 1 bath, f/p, d/w, in-ste laundry, great for professionals, cls to transit, hospital, leisure, well maint. U/G parking, n/s, $745/m. Refs req’d (604)271-3271

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.

*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

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

HOMES FOR RENT

3 bedroom house for rent. Large heated garage. Close to schools and Portage Park.$1200.00 per month plus $1000.00 damage deposit. Available october 4, 2011. Call 250 457-0232 to schedule an appointment for viewing. AGASSIZ, newer 4 bdrm - 2 master, 3 L/R, 3 full bath, lg garage, deck. $1325/m. Avail Sept 1. (604)751-0108 or 604-751-5096 Chilliwack, 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, f/p, lg kitchen, $1200/m + util, no dogs. (604)316-9859 CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, share laundry with lower tenant, deck, garage. N/S, sml pet ok. Close to schools & park. $1250/mo. incl utils. 604-798-1725. CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm downtown, $935/mo. Avail now for the right tenant. 604-795-1433. Chilliwack,Henley Ave. Clean/ cozy, 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. Fncd yd. nr prk. $1100. N/P. 604-794-5845. CHILLIWACK, lg 3 bdrm, walk in closet, liv rm & fam rm, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, deck, custom drapes, 4 parking, fenced, n/s, n/p, refs, $1390/m. Oct 1. (604)824-0264 Chilliwack Mtn, 3 bdrm, 2 garage, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, n/s, n/p. $1300. Avail now. (604)703-0287 CHILLIWACK. Newly painted 2 bdrms, 1 bath. 1200 sq.ft. main flr. Fenced yd. carport. $1150 incl utils. Avail now. N/P. 604-794-5845. CULTUS LK Cottage-1 bedrm plus loft,W/D, gym, pool, gas firepl, 2 bath, Full time, NS, sm pets OK, $1OOO/m. 604-218-0520 HOUSE for rent. No Smoking, No Pets. 2 Bdrm. Ref req. $900/mo plus util. hdoconnor@shaw.ca Ryder Lake, 3600 sq. ft. home, 3 bdrm, S/C 2 bdrm lower ste., w/new kit., beautiful rural acreage, dbl garage, 9+ appl, 2 f/p, a/c. N/s, pets neg. DD & refs required. Garbage p/u and yard maint. included. Avail. immed. $2350/m + hydro & gas. (604)793-8996 RYDER LAKE, beautiful heritage home, completely reno’d, 3 bdrm + den, huge yard, no inside pets, avail Oct 1. $1450. (604)807-4151 SARDIS, Garrison Crossing, 1 bdrm carriage home, above garage, 6 appl, f/p, 2 prking spot $825 avail immed. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 Sardis/Promontory, 5 bd home, 3 bath, 5 appl., nice views, good area. Avail immed., $1700/mo + util., (604)798-8550

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

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No Sunday calls.

45598 McIntosh Dr 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Bright and spacious. No pets. Avail now. W/D hook-ups 604-316-5363/792-1872

New Apt Building

Newer 2 bdrm Corner unit

No Rental Increase Guaranteed!

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED ABBOTSFORD East: Nice selfcont. 1 lge.bdrm. Coach House furnished suite. 4 appl. Quiet, country setting (ideal for shift worker) NS/NP In garage parking. $700./mo. incl. hydro. Avail. immed. Call 604-309-9177

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SALE... “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 Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

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

Chilliwack. 45850 Alexander Ave. 600 sf. Commercial /Retail. Ground floor. Avail. now. $625/mo. Rear & front entrance. Near Safeway. Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage. 604-7920077

SARDIS, CENTRAL. Large 1 bdrm suite, balcony, recently upgraded, clean. Incl. heat, walking distance to shops & transit. $660/ mth. Avail. Immed. Phone 604-791-0211.

RETAIL/OFFICE, 1250 sq’ ground flr, incl., 2 prk stalls, water, taxes, illuminated sign, insurance outside. A/C Close to Southgate & hospital $850/m (604)793-6808 Mike Barry

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SUITES, LOWER

Bridal Falls. 2 bedroom basement suite available at Bridal Falls Motel. Includes hydro, cable, utilities. Laundry on site. Must have work/personal references. $700/mo. 1/2 mo DD. NP, NS. 604-794-7710. CHILLIWACK 1 bdr g/lvl, sep entry. W/D, heat, hydro. Ref’s & DD, $650/mo. Ns/Np. 604-792-7484 CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm bsmt, clean & bright, n/p, n/s. $800/m incl utilities. Avail now. 8415 Hilton Dr. Call (604)701-1762 CHILLIWACK: 3 Bdrm reno’d ste, shrd laundry, lrg yard, $1000/mo + 1/2 utils. Avail now. 778-861-4175. CHILLIWACK. 5 bdrm, 2 living rm, 1.5 bath, kitchen, cls to bus & downtown, single garage, $1300/m Avail. now. Ph: (604)729-8359 CHILLIWACK, FAIRFIELD, 1 bdrm bsmt ste, new, $695/mo util incls. N/P, N/S, avail now. Call: 604-7933135 or 1-604-825-3540 Chilliwack. Great exposure by freeway, 2000’ shop, 4-12x14’ roll-up doors, office area & mezanine floor, (604)823-4700/604-858-8669 Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 $600. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604)702-4444/ 791-2803 lv mess GARRISON CROSSING. Newer 1 bdrm. Sep ent. 5 appls. W/D. N/S. $675/mo. Oct. 1. 604-819-7574.

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SUITES, UPPER

GARRISON. 3 bdrm 1½ baths lovely vintage home, h/w flrs w/d d/w. Nr amenits. 2 car garage. Fncd yd. Oct 1. Refs. $1297. 604-819-7574. YARROW, new 1 bdrm, coach house, quiet, gated, n/s, n/p, ideal for working single or couple, hydro, all appl incl looking for long term. Oct. 1. $800/m. (604)823-7228

752

TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm T/H, F/S, W/D, n/s, n/p, avail now. $900/m +util. Call (604)795-2223 CHILLIWACK downtown. Newer 3 bdrm corner unit townhouse, (1935 sq. ft) 2.5 baths, small yard, 2 car garage, near hospital, school & all amens, ns/np, refs, $1200/mo + utils. Avail immed. 604-793-5114

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Loans Approved Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911

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. 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 September, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1993 Buick Century, auto, fully equipped, exc cond. $1650. (604)858-6604 1995 FORD TAURUS, mint cond., senior driven, garage kept, 114,km. $2700. Call (604)824-8942 2002 CHRYSLER SEABRING LX 4 dr. 2.7L V-6, auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Pw, Pdl, c/d. $2850 (604)309.3135 2005 PT Cruiser 2.4L turbo, 93,000k loaded senior driven, new tires, $6400 obo. 604-820-8218 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 92,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $11,500. Abbotsford 604-855-1335 2009 Pontiac 4 dr hatch, auto/od trans, near new cond, locally dirven, 9800km, $7800. (604)795-3483

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 BMW, 4 door, 325I auto, 80,000K New service, brakes, tires, mint cond. $13,500. 604-541-0018. 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $5950. Call: (604)599-0170

CHILLIWACK

NEWLY RENOVATED

Woodbine Townhouses A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

2005 ACURA RSX Rare Luxury Sport Model / pristine condition. Only 45,000Ks. With I-V TEC 4 cyl. Lady driven - loaded, 5 speed. $14,500/OBO. 604-538-2239. 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA dealer serv. since new, 97K, 1 owner, exc. cond., $10,800. (604)535-9984 2007 HONDA Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr, grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500. 604-855-3313.

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶ 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

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1959 OLDSMOBILE - 2 dr hardtop, Delta 88, exc cond. Running. Motor 394. $9000/obo. (604)854-1051

810

AUTO FINANCING

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

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RV PADS

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MOTORCYCLES

2007 Yamaha C3 50cc motorscooter, 1600k, $1600. Fuel inject, liquid cooled. Mint cond (604)858-2255 MOTORCYCLE HAULER Holds 3 small or 2 full size motorcycles with large utility box. $1875: (778)8886805 or 778-837-6577

TRANSPORTATION

Rosedale. RV pads available. $340/m + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. Please call 604-794-7361 to reserve.

8977/9003 Edward St Kevin, 604-792-4191

McIntosh Manor

ROOMS FOR RENT

CHILLIWACK, Ryder Lake. Lrg bdrm with full bath, shrd facils, 10 mins from freeway. Beaut view. $500/mo. Mature, quiet N/S, ref’s. 604-824-2824 or 604-845-6768.

1 & 2 Bdrms & den

STORAGE

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

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749

TRANSPORTATION

Garage for rent, central location double garage on high traffic corner. $400/m + hydro. 316-7775

MOTELS, HOTELS

MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $650/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710

Luxury Suites

45810 First Ave., West

Call 604-792-1506

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736

sardis holdings.

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

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.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Agassiz, 2 bdrm mobile home, 10 miles E at Ruby Creek. F/p, $850/m +util. avail now. Rolf (604)823-4710 FLOOD, BC. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, single mobile in a family MH park, 4 appl, oct 1. $900+util. (604)823-4710

1 & 2 bedrooms available now.

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

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RENTALS

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

2 bedroom $800/m.

2 bedroom apartment for rent, $700.00. Includes parking and onsite laundry. Close to all amenities. There is an on site manager who will need references. Sorry, no pets, please call 604 835-1788 or 604 880-4919

RENTALS

Chilliwack, 46682 Andrews Ave, 1/2 duplex, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, pets negot. $1300/m, avail. now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604792-0077 CHILLIWACK. Newer 3 bd, 3 bath, nice quiet area. cls schools, 6 appl., gar. gd storage, fncd yard, 2 wk early move in NO CHARGE. Oct 1. N/p. Wayne at Stratatech Consulting, 604-799-0259

Tenant pays hydro. Incl., free cable, free on site laundry parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and ref’s req’d. Avail. immed. Frank, 604-8191924 or Harvey, (604)799-0261

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com

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.

APARTMENT/CONDO

QUIET, CLEAN, SECURE, FULLY RENOVATED APT.

Goalie Equipment: Bauer 28” Supreme Oness competitive junior goalie pads with leather straps, blocker, glove and custom painted mask. $200. Call 604-819-7240

REAL ESTATE

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CHILLIWACK

(604)824-0107

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RENTALS

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1991, 25’ Mallard Sport Class A. Fiberglass body.1 pc. rubber roof. gener., 360 eng.w/H.D. tranny, central furn. with A/C, slps 4, good cond in/out, 40,300 K., $17,475. 778-888-6805 or 778-837-6577 1993 Coleman trailer great shape rec service propane tanks incl. c/w org. manuals fold-out king sz & dble bed table & seating area converts into 3rd bed. $4995. 604-5534-6305 2000 Slumber Queen 20’ Cl. C 81,000 km Nr new tire/brkes roof & dash air. $15,900. 604-864-0728. Hunter Special Camper, 9.5’, bath , shower, fridge stove, hot water, roof redone, $1500. (604)858-2555

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

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

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

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

2011 Chev Silverado 1500 LS, crew cab, sh. box, chrome pkge, 7000km, $30,000 obo, 604-997-7322

2011 ADVENTURER 86SBS

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

Chevy 3/4 T P/U box professionally made into trailer. Very good condition. $700 obo. 604-820-8218

MARINE

Happi-jacks, ext. speakers, thermopane windows, dinette slide, LCD TV, Awning. $25,995 (Stk.30389) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1996 SUZUKI auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662.

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

1976 INT’L SCOUT TERRA2, convertible, 4x4, 1 ton pick up truck. Pontiac 400 big block, 375hp. Approx. 3000 mi. on power train. One of a kind. $13,800. (604)799-8533 1988 Ford 250 4x4 V8 stnd, w/camper, gd cond. Many new parts. $4200 obo. 604-820-8218 1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107 1993 Chevy 1/2 ton with extended cab, 5 speed, $1800 obo. 604-869-7376 1995 Dodge P/U single cab V6, auto, air, new winter tires, new starter + canopy. $3900 Only 85K Senior driven 604-855-0633 604-897-2718 1995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 198,km, 7’ box, fibreglass cap, aircare 2013. $1800. (604)751-0122 1995 MERCURY van, 7 passenger, loaded, dual air, sunroof, real good condition. Always serviced. 23,130 kms. $1200 obo. (604)854-5810 1997 F150 Lariat ext cab 4x4 auto 310k runs great,no dents, newer tires, $4500 obo 604-819-3584 1997 GMC SAFARI VAN. Good condition, 225,000 kms. $1,800. (604)852-8230 1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $9,999. Call (604)869-3466 2005 Durango, 5.7L hemi Ltd edition, org owner, 54,000k, 7 pass, leather, loaded, sunroof, garage kept, many options, MINT. $16,900. Dave (604)824-0962. No calls aft 8 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. 88K. 1 owner, loaded, immaculate cond. Serviced regularly. New front brakes. $8,900. 604-852-4010 2006 Glendale Titanium Tour edt. ATTN SNOWBIRDS; 4 Slides, elec f/p, all options, pics avail, mint cond, $36,000. Ph: (604)858-4878

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BOATS

19’ McGregor Power sailer & trailer, 40hp outboard, elec start, main sail plus fore sale in perfect shape. Slps 2 adults, 1 child, porta potti, VHS radio, 3 anchors, fenders, life jackets, extras. $6500. (604)858-2489

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING You are invited by the FVRD and Frosst Creek Developments Ltd. to attend a Public Information Meeting/Open House regarding Fraser Valley Regional District Ofﬁcial Settlement Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1098, 2011 and Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1099, 2011. The Public Information Meeting/Open House will be held on: Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Location: The Cottages at Cultus Lake Club House 1777 Columbia Valley Road, Lindell Beach B.C. The purpose of Bylaw 1098, 2011 is to change the Ofﬁcial Settlement Plan designation of a portion of the subject properties from: Limited Use (L) and Agricultural to: Resort Residential (RR).

In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Surelock Mini Storage Park

The purpose of Bylaw 1099, 2011 is to rezone a portion of the subject properties from: R (Rural), R-Ag (Rural Agriculture) and L (Limited Use) to: a new Private Resort Residential Development-2 (PRD-2) designation in order to facilitate an approximately 128 lot bare-land strata subdivision.

Griffin, Arthur Kent Berg, Gary Beaulieu,Danielle Clarke, Heather Harris, Aron Brunia, Ronnie Lee Take notice that furnishings and personal effects located at 43903 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C., V2R 4L2, will, if not claimed by October 7, 2011, 1pm be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, SureLock Mini Storage Park. (604)795-2424

Information is also available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/DevelopmentApprovals/Pages/CurrentApplications.aspx We would encourage you to attend this Public Information Meeting/Open House and look forward to your participation. Questions with respect to the proposed Bylaws may be directed to David Bennett, Planner I, Fraser Valley Regional District at 1-800528-0061 or Frosst Creek Developments Ltd at 604-542-4948.

NOTICE to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of ISABELLA BERNEY deceased, of Chilliwack, BC are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor at 4755 Wimbledon Road, Campbell River BC, V9H 1C3 on or before October 14, 2011 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received. Executor Douglas Berney.

RENOVATION SALE! PREMIUM VEHICLES • PRICES SLASHED

’11 FORD EDGE AWD

’08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY ’08 RANGER FX4 SUPERCAB 4X4

’11 FORD FLEX SEL

’08 F150 LIMITED 4X4

STK #D09061

STK #A68885

was... $26,900

was... $19,900

$29,995

$19,995

$15,495

$26,995

$28,495

’10 FORD FLEX LTD AWD

’10 F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON

’10 MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X4

’08 F0RD F150 XLT 4X4

’10 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE

STK #D00026

STK #A05720

STK #M00825

STK #A07266

was... $34,995

$29,895

LOADED • STK #106480

was... $44,995

$38,995

STK #A276176

was... $28,995

$24,995

was... $32,995

was... $34,995

STK #C13551

$23,995

was... $34,995 STK #610231

$28,495

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WATER REPELLANT LINED SHIRTS

LINED SWEATERS

WATER REPELLANT/ BREATHABLE

*MEN’S REGULAR PRICED

DENVER HAYES SOFT® DRESSES

99 b.

THE SMART DETAILS Shirts that double as a jacket. Water repellant, breathable, and lined with a lightweight layer of cozy ﬂeece or sherpa.

*REGULAR PRICED

LINED DENIM

T-MAX INSULATED VESTS ®

WATER REPELLANT/ BREATHABLE

QUAD COMFORT HIKERS & DUCK BOOTS ®

THE SMART DETAILS Dresses you can toss in the washer and dryer! Made of supersoft cotton and a touch of stretch that resists shrinking, fading, and pilling, wash after wash.

THE SMART DETAILS The warmest jeans ever, without the bulk. Premium denim and canvas is insulated with 60-gram T-MAX® and lined with a lightweight layer of pre-washed ﬂannel or corduroy.

WATERPROOF

ANTI-SLIP

i. ANTI-SLIP

a. Lined Sweaters Assorted b. HYPER-DRI® HD1 Fleece styles and colours. Sizes S-2XL. and Sherpa-lined Flannel (2BDAWRFB1-17/18/19/21, Shirts Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL-5XL. (2CEAWRFB16352/T, 2BDAWRFW1-20) Reg. $79.99 - $89.99 2CEAWRFB16356/T) Reg. $59.99* SALE $44.99* SALE $59.99 - $67.49 *OVERSIZES EXTRA

f. Mid-Cut Leather Hikers (5CPAWRAS-1019) Reg. $129.99 SALE $109.99 g. HYPER-DRI® HD3 Mid-Cut Leather Hikers (5CPAWRAS-1018) Reg. $149.99 SALE $129.99

c. HYPER-DRI® HD1 Fleece and Sherpa-lined Canvas Shirts Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL-5XL. (2CEAWRFA1872/T, 2CEAWRFA1874/T)

Reg. $59.99* SALE $44.99*

d. Flannel-lined Denim with T-MAX® INSULATION Black, blue. Sizes 30-44. (4AMDWRAS23100/101) Reg. $69.99 SALE $59.99 Cord-lined Canvas Pants with T-MAX® INSULATION Olive, brown. Sizes 30-44. (4AMDWRAS23110/111) Reg. $69.99 SALE $59.99

*OVERSIZES EXTRA

h. Mid-Cut Approach Hikers

j. Slip-on Duck Shoes

(5CPAWRAS-1020)

(5CPEWRAS-5022)

Reg. $119.99 SALE $99.99 i. Lace-up Duck Shoes

Reg. $79.99 SALE $59.99

(5CPEWRAS-5021)

Reg. $79.99 SALE $59.99

e. Hooded, Printed, and Flannel-Lined HD1 T-MAX® Vests Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL5XL in select styles and colours. (7AVGWRFB1-3119/3128/3129/3130)

Reg. $79.99* SALE $63.99* *OVERSIZES EXTRA

OUR WARMEST SOCKS EVER** MEN’S & WOMEN’S FROM *

$ 99

FASHION HATS

FASHION SCARVES

LEATHER GLOVES

THE SMART DETAILS • Special acrylic yarn and knitting method provides thicker cushioning, more heat retention. • Intensive brushing process allows more air pockets to trap warmth next to skin.

*WOMEN’S REGULAR PRICED

a. a a. Fashion Scarves Grey, black zebra, grey ﬂoral. (6DUEDHFB1EG217S/HG41S/HG42S)

Reg. $19.99 - $22.99 SALE $14.99 - $17.24

Denver Hayes SOFT® Cowl Neck Basket Weave, Cable, and Empire Waist Dresses Assorted colours. Sizes XS-XL. (3DJGDHFB1-779/780/785) Reg. $69.99 SALE $49.99

b. Water Resistant Leather Gloves Assorted styles. (6DUADHF1-PI320G) Reg. $14.99 - $34.99 SALE $11.24 - $26.24

T-MAX® INSULATION

c. Fashion Hats (6DUBDHFB1EG211H)

Reg. $14.99 - $19.99 SALE $11.24 - $14.99

T-MAX® Heat Socks Sizes 10-13. Oversizes 13-15. More **Independently tested by BTTG and shown to styles in store. Also available in women’s. (6ARDWRASRIHH) be 50% warmer than typical thermal socks. Reg. $9.99 - $10.99* PAIR *OVERSIZES EXTRA

45737 Luckakuck Way (Next To Bus Depot)

Expect more when you shop at Mark’s. Custom Embroidery Available Free Hemming On All Jeans & Khakis Purchased at Chilliwack Location! “LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED”

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