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The Progress There is no magic bullet to instantly fix what has been ailing downtown Chilliwack. That’s the essence of the Downtown Task Force Report, received by council Tuesday. “Some of the recommendations are bold and will have the potential to shake things up,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. One such example is the call for high-density residential growth to be restricted to a specific part of the downtown core. Some of the Ratcheting up resirecommendations dential density is seen as pivotal to realizing are bold and will dreams of reviving the have the potential downtown. The rationale for to shake things up restraining new growth to a very specific area ~ Mayor in the vicinity of Five Sharon Gaetz Corners is that sites like the old Safeway or Empress locations need to be redeveloped first, before high-density rezoning applications get approved elsewhere in Chilliwack. It may be seen as “controversial” in some circles, and the mayor said the report will have both its fans and detractors. “Probably it will be of some concern to people who may be eyeing pieces of property in other areas of the city,” she said. The report authors knew it would raise red flags as well: “The Task Force recognizes the political challenges with a policy as recommended, but believe it is one of the critical factors in directing density to the ‘right’ places first. “The expressed concern is that higher density residential development elsewhere will further delay any significant projects in the downtown core.” Other recommendations focus on land assembly, social issues, revitalization incentives, marketing, greening and unsightly premises.

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Annie, a young Irish setter, stands patiently as she is perfected by handler Michelle Yeadon of Langley during the Mt. Cheam Canine Dog Show at Heritage Park on Saturday. Annie, owned by Heidi Gervais of Cobble Hill, B.C., won best puppy in show during the weekend event. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Keeping on top of inflationary pressure is going to mean a 3.44 per cent tax hike for Chilliwack in 2012. That’s down a notch from last year’s 3.45 per cent increase. “It’s nice to see that it’s even lower than last year,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. It will also cover some reinvestment in infrastructure, increased service levels and support to community organizations. It follows the trend of fiscal restraint in Chilliwack through “pay-as-you-go” financing and the proposed increase in taxes is lower than the 3.95 per cent tax hikes seen in both 2009 and 2010. The 2012 Financial Plan was presented by operational services manager Chris Crosman at city council Tuesday, who noted there were increases to policing and fire protection services. RCMP costs account for 30 per cent of taxation. The policing budget for 2012 has increased by $1.06 million or six per cent for one additional RCMP member, an information officer and exhibit staff support. There are more members coming online with one additional member and a support staffer being hired in 2013 and two in 2014. Fire services represents 9.3 per cent of taxation, Crosman pointed out, and the increase is $500,000, or 10 per cent, in 2012. That will pay for two more firefighters in an effort to keep the Sardis fire hall staffed at all times with two firefighters. But in 2016, they’ll be phasing in 14 new firefighters. Also on the way is more funding for buses and custom buses, as well Continued: TAXES/ p12

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Logging starts in spotted owl habitat Robert Freeman The Progress Logging has started in spotted owl habitat located near Chilliwack, sparking a “protest vigil” by angry residents. “The fallers are here now,” Post Creek resident Betty Ann Belisle said early Wednesday morning. “It was a protected area for the spotted owl, now they’re not protecting it,” she said. The logging will also shatter the scenic beauty of the area for residents — and for recreational users

alike, she added. “They’re ruining it, and the whole valley, for the people who come up here too.” But Tamihi Logging president Brian Dorman said the company is leaving 50 per cent of trees around a trail built by the residents, and 40 of the largest trees in the harvest area for the spotted owl. He pointed out that B.C. is on the northern fringe of spotted owl territory, which extends into the U.S where “thousands” reside in Washington, Oregon and California. Yet he said some 220,000 hectares

of forest lands in B.C. have been set aside for the protection of about 10 owls reported in this province. “It’s pretty much ridiculous,” he said, and the company is considering taking legal action against media publishing “unresearched” reports. Chilliwack Forest District manager Allan Johnsrude said the decision to approve logging was “not a decision that was made lightly” and came after a long process of due diligence owing to the “sensitivity” of spotted owl protection. “This is all about putting together a new plan that protects more and

better habitat for the spotted owl,” he said. Logging was approved in a small 142-hectare area — 48 hectares of which is the Post Creek area — to make up for other harvest areas that Tamihi lost when the province expanded the total area set aside for wildlife habitat, he said. The area where logging is approved is not “prime habitat” for spotted owls, and the company is required to leave a certain number of trees for “long-term owl habitat,” Johnsrude said. Continued: LOGGING/ p9

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Chilliwack resident Shawn Nagurny (seen here with Mayor Sharon Gaetz) was recognized during Tuesday’s city council meeting for his heroic efforts to rescue people from a burning plane after it crashed in Richmond in October. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Plane crash hero recognized by city Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Plane crash hero Shawn Nagurny of Chilliwack was greeted warmly at city hall Tuesday. A certificate of appreciation was presented to him by Mayor Sharon Gaetz for Nagurny’s heroic actions after an airplane crashed outside his office building in Richmond last October. “We all have heroes in present day life. Sometimes we have heroes who sacrifice life and limb to help other people,” Gaetz said. Nagurny fit the bill, she said. He was one of several passersby and rescuers who entered the burning plane wreck to help trapped passengers escape.

“Shawn witnessed the crash and knew he had a choice to make,” said Gaetz. He didn’t think twice before heading to the scene, and braved the flames and smoke to see if he could help. “I’m here to say thank you on behalf of a proud community,” the mayor told Nagurny, adding that any “pleasurable moments” experienced by survivors would be directly attributable to the considerable efforts of the rescuers. Nagurny described the whole experience as “devastating,” and spoke in a quiet voice about the day the plane crashed. “It was just good to see so many people helping out,” he said about his fellow Good Samaritans. “That gave me a whole new outlook on things.”

Barbara Boehmer, the grandmother of co-pilot Matthew Robic – who later died of his injuries after surviving three weeks – was in council chambers to meet Nagurny. Boehmer said she found out by reading The Progress that Nagurny was to be honoured; she was surprised the family had not been notified. “I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of our families as well,” said Boehmer when she met Nagurny. Both the pilot and co-pilot survived the crash but later succumbed to their injuries. All seven passengers in the small, twinengine plane survived. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno

A Chilliwack parent is threatening to pull her son out of the public school system if the teacher strike is not resolved by the end of the school year. Kim Edmondson, president of McCammon traditional’s Parents’ Advisory Council, is so fed up, she is now considering home schooling or private school for her son next year. “I’m sick of waiting this job action out,” she said. “I don’t buy the claims that job action is not affecting the students. I doubt that any employee that is in the middle of job action without a raise in sight would be willing to give their job their complete attention.” A CBC report released earlier this week had the superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson school district indicating an increase in failure rates across the board since the start of job action in September. Chilliwack school district superintendent Michael Audet couldn’t give any such indication on how Chilliwack students are faring. “We don’t know how our kids are doing,” said Audet. “We really don’t have any idea how many kids are passing or failing – that is a concern.” B.C. teachers have been under phase one of job action since the start of the school year. As a result, report cards have not been sent home by teachers. The only reports sent home are for classes taught by principals and vice principals, and those for students in Grade 12. Edmondson fears kids are being set up for failure. Students are slipping through the cracks, she said. And if teachers go on full strike, they’ll be denied an education altogether. As well, if a contract is signed that teachers aren’t happy with, “we end up with disgruntled teachers doing a half-assed job because they feel as though they got shafted in the deal,” she said. “Where do students win in any of these scenarios?” The Chilliwack Teachers’ Association could not be reached prior to press deadline. However, in an interview with The Progress last November, CTA president Katharin Midzain said the union had made it clear that communication was to continue with parents despite job action.

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Les blasts NDP on courthouse stance Robert Freeman The Progress Chilliwack MLA John Les is furious with NDP Leader Adrian Dix for coming to Chilliwack to blame the BC Liberals for courtroom backlogs here. “The hypocrisy of the man is just beyond understanding,” Les said. “It’s a bad place for him to come beaking off about closing courthouses.” Les said it was Dix, as part of the NDP government administration in

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inflation, a restriction that is expected to reduce overall B.C. government staff from about 27,000 this year to 25,000 by 2014-15. Falcon also reversed course on business taxes. The government has been promising for years that it would eliminate the small business income tax this spring, after lowering it to the current 2.5 per cent. Now it will continue at 2.5 per cent until B.C.’s financial picture improves. Falcon is also considering a one per cent increase in the general corporate tax rate to 11 per cent, but not for another year depending on financial conditions. That move positions the B.C. Liberals politically for an election against NDP leader Adrian Dix, who has called for a corporate tax increase.

Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government is restricting spending increases and keeping its small business income tax alive to meet its balanced budget target before the 2013 election. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon presented his first budget Tuesday, with a deficit of $969 million for the fiscal year starting April 1, as B.C. pays to end the harmonized sales tax. His three-year plan predicts a $154 million surplus in 2013-14 and $250 million surplus the following year. To do that, the budget aims to hold government spending growth down to two per cent for three years, with most of it going to health and education. That leaves most other ministries with little or no increase for

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one of the most critically endangered species in all of Canada,” she said. “This is a black-eye on B.C. and a black-eye on logging.” However, Tamihi Logging said in an earlier statement that under terms of the permit a “specified number” of trees suitable for “potential nest or roost sites for

A ministry spokesman said earlier that in an effort to protect “better” habitat for the spotted owl elsewhere in the Chilliwack Forest District, a “mitigation agreement” was signed with Tamihi to allow a limited amount of logging near Ford Mountain and Post Creek. This agreement came

after the government expanded wildlife habitat areas in 2008, which affected Tamihi’s harvesting rights in those areas. The Post Creek WHA was expanded from 1,100 hectares to more than 3,000 hectares, according to Tamihi. The government fact sheet also stated that one spotted owl was identified about three kilometres away from the nearest planned harvest area in September last year. Ministry staff will monitor the owl’s movements during logging, and work will be suspended if the owl moves into the harvest area. But Belisle said that’s a “ridiculous” provision. “Because the owl’s not going to hang around while they log,” she said. “Once the forest is gone, they will never come back.” rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

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‘Bold’ action for downtown The preamble to Chilliwack’s long awaited downtown action plan makes no secret of the challenges faced by the task force in crafting its ambitious and far reaching document. However, the bigger challenge still lies ahead: Convincing a spend-thrift public and a wary development community that the recommendations in the report are worth it. The report, released to council on Tuesday, identifies 20 steps the committee argues are necessary to spur development in Chilliwack’s downtown. The creation of incentives, the elimination of disincentives, and the application of resources, says the committee, will reinvigorate the downtown core and speed its resurgence. “Bold” is an adjective often used in the 30-page report. But the proposals are not unusual. They are planning tools that other cities have used with success to shape development in their communities. One of the recommendations, for example, would give the city (and CEPCO) more latitude in assembling properties in the downtown and preparing them for redevelopment. It is a strategy that cities like Burnaby have employed with success to spur the kind of redevelopment it wanted – not what the whims of a fickle market dictated. Neither is it new to Chilliwack; the city has already taken steps down that path with the purchase and demolition of the Empress Hotel.

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pest and disease is much more complex. The B.C. government touts its “Forests for Tomorrow” program that started in 2005 with a boost of federal funds to restock B.C.’s burned and beetle-killed forests. More than 14 million seedlings are to be planted this year and up to 21.5 million next year. Total planting is about 200 Tom million trees this FLETCHER year, most done by industry as a condition of Crown timber licenses, as has been the practice since 1987. Is it enough, in this era of climate shift, massive die-off and fires? Doyle says no. “We noted a significant gap between the total area replanted

by the ministr y and the total area suitable for replanting,” the auditor writes. “The ministry has not indicated how this low level of silviculture investment reconciles with its legislated mandate to achieve long-term timber benefits and to maintain or enhance future timber supply.” And he criticizes the quality of industr y reforestation, describing a tendency to choose “the least-cost, least-risk approach to meet reforestation regulations, which means planting lower-cost, faster-growing species.” Species diversity and adaptation are what is needed. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has watched pine, fir and spruce beetles chew through his region, march east through the Kootenays and now the north and west. He says the Burns Lake situation brings into focus the biggest problem identified

by the auditor: the poor state of B.C.’s forest inventory. As much as three quarters of it is out of date, some by decades. Much of it is based on aerial photographs rather than on-theground assessment by foresters. Species have shifted. And at a time when climate factors have caused the most rapid changes in the 100-year history of the B.C. Forest Service, budget cuts and reorganization into a natural resources ministry have taken their toll. Even with the most recent appraisals completed last summer for four forest districts, including the Burns Lake district, the ministry still can’t say if there are enough logs available to rebuild Babine. Simpson says the industr y knows the answer. Two of the world’s highest-capacity sawmills are at Houston and Vanderhoof,

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Strahl questioned on OAS stance I have been digesting the letter I received from the Office of Mark Strahl, MP, advising of the need to revise Old Age Security. I can see a need for change but not what Mr Strahl has suggested. Since the Conservative Party came to power over 200,000 high paid manufacturing jobs have been lost. Any replacement of these jobs has been in lower paying retail and service industries. Young people starting to work today are not receiving as much income as those starting thirty years ago. Most of the jobs that were eliminated were protected by Labour Unions where one could work for decades. Now, three month contracts are more common with little or no tenure. Mortgage rates and rents have also skyrocketed. Where their parents held property, that has appreciated, for security in old age, the up and coming generation does not have that opportunity. Our society has done well in looking after its elderly. A retired couple that owns its own home

can live quite well on their pensions. But a young couple trying to raise a family has no pension to look forward to and no real estate investment to fall back on. If the proposals the current government is suggesting are enacted the Seniors of the future will be more destitute. Yes, I am healthier than my father was at my age. I am living a more active life and have more interests than he did. But people are still having strokes and heart attacks in their forties. The incidence of diabetes and cancer are still going up. There will always be a large cohort that will not be able to work until they are sixty –five. When the Old Age Security was introduced in the 1950’s one of the first people to collect it was Prime Minister Louis St. Laurant. He made a show of collecting it because it was a right, not charity. It was earned, and deserved because of a person’s age not his need. But I do agree that the source

of financing our pensions must change. When a company installs new machinery and increases productivity and profits and reduces labour, who makes up the lost income taxes that those discarded workers used to pay? The few workers who are still left or the machine that replaced them? Our country is far richer today than it was thirty years ago. Our per capita gross national product has gone up. The value of our petroleum and minerals has improved greatly. That natural gas in the Peace River Valley belongs to me as much as it does to Kinder-Morgan. That coal in the Kootenays belongs to me as much as it does to TeckCominco. Those resources are our security for the future. It is time to shift our taxes away from labour and on to our resources. A person should receive his pension because he has earned it not because he has paid for it. Clifford Roulston

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Team knows how to rock and roll With the song ‘Shoot To Thrill’ playing in my head by AC/DC I fall back in thought of a triumphant day gone by with little to no notice by the community of Chilliwack or of, any one of the two newspapers in town. On Friday, February 17, the Grade 9 girls of A.D. Rundle played the girls of Unity Christian at the Rosedale Secondary School winning the Fraser Valley, East, District, school banner in a gale of whooped up cheers, hoarse voices, tears, and a cow bell, not to mention nerve induced-sick-stomachs of our players, marking the Grade 9 girls of A.D.Rundle a place in the Fraser Valley Championship round in Mission this Thursday. And? Bringing home to A.D.Rundle the first

banner in four years, and? First ever girls’ team to win the banner for the school, making history for one of the more older, forgotten schools of Chilliwack. The song ‘It’s A Long Way To The Top If You Want To Rock’n Roll’ emerges from the depths of my mind while thinking of these extremely talented Rundle girls and watching them through the years fight for a shot to “rock’n roll.” With seemingly little acknowledgement outside of their school these up and coming athletes undoubtedly “will” shine brighter in their community once they’ve stepped out of middle school and into high school, where, the newspapers of Chilliwack tend to take more notice.

Until then their entities and triumphs are entwined in the minds and hearts of the parents and teachers who attended the mind-blowing win of the banner on Friday, sitting at the edge of their seats and sometimes leaping up onto their feet, hollering encouragements with whom had the ball to “run!” It was all so spectacular of a game that I know I won’t ever forget it; neither will the girls’ basketball team and future athletes of Rundle. My mind’s eye brings me to the vision of the sign that greets our children in front of the school, “Dream It. Believe it. Do it.” I do believe the A.D.R. Grade nine girls’ basketball team of 2012 indeed, dreamt enough,

believed enough, and did it. Congratulations to you all. In ending this letter one cannot go without mentioning the key people who led this amazing A.D.R team to their win thus far; of the two coaches they are, Mr. Allanson and Mr. Forstbauer, who are not hired coaches but notably, dedicated teachers who volunteer their time before school and after school, day after day, week after week, and to continue to. Thank you from all of us for making a difference and teaching our girls not only the game, but, that they too, yes, they too, can stand out as a team and win.

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It also calls for: • Increase in funding for landscaping and aesthetic improvements; • Encourage the establishment of a small-business incubator in the downtown; • Make land ‘development ready’ to acquire and assemble land and demolish buildings and remediate properties in key blocks; • Apply full Development Cost Charge (DCC) credits for redevelopment in the downtown core • Consider reduction of fees for projects with new construction value of $5.0 million or greater. They used past studies on Chilliwack’s downtown and best practices across North America, said director of planning Kurt Houlden, in presenting the report to council. “But land assembly and a good

plan don’t guarantee investment, especially in an economy that’s still weak and uncertain.” He pointed to the saturated market in Chilliwack for apartments or condos. “They present some challenges in terms of moving ahead quickly,” Houlden said. Work on the plan will be shifted to an implementation committee shortly, and the task force is being disbanded. “One of things that stood out the most for me was that it reinforces the downtown as the heart of the city,” Gaetz said. “Not just as an area to visit but a place where they’ll come to live, work and play.” The Task Force Report and action updates can be found online at www.chilliwackdowntownplan.ca. Use #chwkdtplan to discuss on Twitter.

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that. It usually comes in a 20 kilogram bag, which will cover approximately 2,000 square feet of lawn area. Moisten the moss first, apply the moss control dry and arrange to have two dry days afterward when the temperature remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C). Good luck on that one! Quite sincerely, though, that is what is required for successful moss control. Once you have been able to eliminate the moss, you must rake out all the old dead stuff and apply a nutrient to encourage the remaining grass to get growing and fill in those bare spots before weeds do. A slow-

release, high nitrogen fertilizer will do the job nicely and will be soil friendly. For those who wish to stay organic, there is a great selection of organic fertilizers now available. Your lawn will be in good shape as long as you can eradicate the moss everywhere - from your trees, roof and under your rhododendrons. Don’t forget: moss spreads by spores, so a thorough clean-up is important. All this sounds like a lot of work, but it is not really, especially if you lessen the problem each year by improving the drainage and maintaining more consistent levels of nutrients in your lawn.

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Jim â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; George of Merritt, B.C. practises target shooting during the Fraser Valley Frontiersmen Winter Rendezvous 2012 at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club on Saturday. At left, gun powder from his black-powder flint rifle is ignited milliseconds after a lead bullet is shot out of the gun. George was one of dozens of participants at the annual black powder shoot which featured not only a rifle shooting competition, but also a pistol shoot, tomahawk and knife throw, a fun shoot and a potluck.

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“By spaying and neutering as many as we can in the spring, we can hopefully have a major impact this year so that there won’t be so many young cats on our streets, fighting for survival.” Two local veterinary clinics are helping out by per forming the spay/ neuter surgeries at no cost. “The SPCA is tremendously

grateful to Dr. Kuldeep Chahal of Cheamview Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Kulvinder Grewal of Family Pet Hospital for their commitment to this initiative,” says Ferris. “Pet overpopulation is a community issue and these two veterinarians are showing great community leadership by offering their services to help pet guardians address

the problem.” Free spay/neuters are being offered to farmers with colonies of cats, people on low income assistance and First nations areas. “We are targeting these areas because this is where we see a high number of freeroaming, breeding cats,” says Ferris. All appointments are fully booked for the 2012

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Paula deWit, music director and conductor for Valley Opera. It’s all geared to vital fundraising to allow them to mount the first-class operatic productions with high musical and technical standards. Chilliwack is known for its generous support of the arts. “We can’t do this without the loving support of our community,” says deWit. They’re working toward a

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SUNDAY

The Branch 280 Legion has dancing to the music of Steve Hillis tonight and tomorrow starting at 8 p.m. Ndidi Onukwulu performs at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $31.92 and available at the centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391SHOW. www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

SATURDAY Magician Shawn Farquhar brings his show Secrets to the stage featuring his mind-bending illusions at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $25-$30 and available at the centre box office or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Cuban Dance Party with the Jose Sanchez Cuban Dance Band and guests present a night of music and dance at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn starting at 8:30 pm. Tickets $15 and available at the door. 778-228-3276. www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca.

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Poet Kevin Semeniuk is having a book release at Clydesdale Capital Entertainment (9229 Main St.) tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry fee is $15 at the door, which includes a copy of the book entitled In No Particular Order. The annual Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival presents the Dance Honours Performance at the Cultural Centre at 1:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and available at the centre’s box office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469). The festival continues until March 15 with various music competitions. www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

MONDAY Wanda’s Tea Dance is today from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lions Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) featuring music by Sweetwater. Tickets $6 and available at the door. Corky’s pub has karaoke with Donna Mussell every Monday and Tuesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m.

Music teacher Debra Krol is offering classes for preschoolers called Music for Little Mozarts and classes for homeschooler parents to learn how to play the recorder with their child called Rainbow Recorders. www.tinytinkles.com 604791-7749

WEDNESDAY The annual Spring Film Series runs every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. from Feb. 29 to April 4 at the Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Cost is $5. Tonight’s movie is Anonymous, a drama/thriller; UK/ Germany; PG-13; 130 minutes. For more info call 604-392-8888, or visit www.chilliwackartscouncil.com.

THURSDAY The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents Following My Heart, a solo show by artist Cindy Stiffon, until March 26 at the Chilliwack Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre.

Shawn Farquhar brings his magic show to Chilliwack on Feb. 25. See Saturday’s listing at left for more info. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Coming Up Chilliwack balladeer and piper Evans Palmer will perform a selection of well loved ballads and folk selections from the Maritimes, Scotland, and Ireland at the Chilliwack Library on March 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is not required for this free program, but please come early, as seating is limited to the first 50 people to arrive.

Seven Days is a free listing, published every Friday. For more information, phone 604-702-5576 or e-mail all information, including a contact phone number, to photo@theprogress.com.

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The Cultus Ladies Golf Club will be taking registrations for the 2012 season on March 10 at 10 a.m. at Cultus Lake Golf Club. During the season, which runs from March 15 to Sept. 27, rounds take place on Thursdays. New players

are always welcome, no matter what their level of experience. Call Margaret Craig at 604858-2298 for more information.

and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. To register, please call 604793-9979 or come to the office at 9291 Corbould St.

The Senior Resource Society is starting a fitness class on Mondays

The Chilliwack Common Threads knitting circle welcomes

new and experienced knitters to join them Tuesday nights at Decades Coffee Club from 7 to 9 p.m. Share your skills and passion, knit along with our charity plans, or just come to share the good company. For more informa-

tion, go to Ravelry.com or email loriangela@ telus.net Join the Friends of the Chilliwack Library on the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. This volunteer organization supports

the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs. The Puzzle Sale, the Pet Parade and Quiz Night are all successful Friends initiatives. New friends are always welcome.

NEW: You can now add your community events to our online calendar. Simply go to theprogress.com/ calendar The Yarrow Library Book Club continues this fall. The book club will gather every third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. to discuss the books they’ve read. Join Yarrow library staff for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books will change monthly and copies are provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time. Contact Yarrow staff at the library at 604-8234664. Registration is not required for this free program.

CHILLIWACK VOLKSWAGEN WANTS TO HELP YOU DEAL WITH THE HOLIDAY DEBT BY GIVING YOU $10,000 CASH BACK. PAY DOWN DEBT OR TAKE A VACATION, THE CHOICE IS YOURS.

Rated ‘T’ for Teen is an afternoon of video game mayhem, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Library. For more information, email Raymond at raynichols@telus.net or call 604-793-7238, or search for “Rated T for Teen” on Facebook.

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The Chilliwack Library is offering an e-book workshop Feb. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Please contact the Chilliwack Library at 604-792-1941 to register.

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Honing the Craft of Writing through Short Story Contests is Feb. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Library. Join local prize-winning author Annie Daylon in this interactive workshop. Topics will include adhering to word count limits, evoking emotion through strong characters, meeting deadlines, and giving the editor/ publishers/judges what they are looking for. Registration is not requried, but come early, as seating is limited to the first 50 people.

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* With no payments til June 2012 offer, interest is accrued on loan. 2012 VW Jetta TI6152 TP29717 w/no cash back; TI9076 TP43842 w/$10000 Cash Back TI=Total interest paid; TP=Total amount ﬁnanced plus interest. No two offers can be combines. Net of all rebates. STK# JN316289

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The Chilliwack Outdoor Club is holding its month end meeting at Mount Slesse middle school’s multi-purpose room on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Following the business and trip planning portion of the meeting, there will be a slide show of a member’s trek in Nepal presented by Jocelyn Timmermans. www.chilliwackoutdoorclub.com

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Socialization is an important part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Join the folks the Birchwood for ‘Senior Connect’ – an afternoon event where seniors will have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, create new friendships and spark interesting conversations. It’s never too late to make new acquaintances, and with a speeddating format, you are bound to meet and greet many fresh new faces who might have common interests, backgrounds or just want to share an afternoon chat. The next event is Feb. 29, 1-3:30 p.m. at The Birchwood Retirement Suites & Cottages, 45650 Patten Ave., Chilliwack Everyone is welcome, but registration is required. Call Karen 604.792.8793 to reserve. Seating is limited.

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHILLIWACK What would it take to change the world? Rotary’s 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self.

Want to ﬁnd out about our Rotary Club... Visit our website: www.chilliwackrotaryclub.ca or call 604-793-8282

In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you’ll ﬁnd members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support peace and conﬂict resolution, education and job training, providing clean water, combating hunger, improving health and sanitation, and eradicating polio. Over the last 78 years, the Rotary Club of Chilliwack has been a part of this amazing organization, not only making changes to the world but also to our own community. Locally some of our larger projects have included Heritage Village, Rotary Pool, Blue Heron Nature Reserve, Central Community Park, Rotary Trails System, Chilliwack Cultural Centre and the Chilliwack General Hospital Emergency expansion. We are always looking for like-minded, enthusiastic new members who are seeking to explore their passion for relevant social causes and to change lives in communities. If this sounds like you, please contact us through our website at www.chilliwackrotaryclub.ca

PolioPlus PolioPlus, the most ambitious program in Rotary’s history, is the volunteer arm of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. For more than 25 years, Rotary has led the private sector in the global effort to rid the world of this crippling disease. Rotary’s ﬁnancial contributions to global polio eradication will reach nearly $1.2 billion by the time the world is certiﬁed polio-free. Thousands of Rotarians, including members from Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley have volunteered to immunize children across the world.

Rotary Youth Exchange The Rotary Youth Exchange is an international program for students in secondary school. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year. The Rotary Club of Chilliwack is very proud to be hosting Moka Okada from Japan and Robin Tappou from France.

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Sliding Silverbacks stare down dubious history Eric J. Welsh, The Progress The Chilliwack Chiefs have faced a lot of strong opponents lately, playoff bound squads loaded with talent. The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are not such a team. The Silverbacks, Chilliwack’s home-ice opponent on Tuesday night (7 p.m. start at Prospera Centre) are in the midst of the worst season they’ve ever had. With just four teams from the Interior conference making the playoffs, and five teams well in front of them, Salmon Arm will be missing the dance for the first time in franchise history. That’s a decade of postseason hockey. The Silverbacks have gone 2-8-0-0 over their last 10 games, acting very much like a team that knows it’s done. “I think that’s a huge factor,” head coach Colin O’Hara told the Salmon Arm Observer after a recent three-loss weekend. “Guys know there’s no chance of them being in it (the playoffs). Some guys, I think, have checked out but they’re not the type of guys we’re going to accept having here next year.” Harsh words from the bench boss, who has seen his team take some brutal beatings in recent times. The Prince George Spruce Kings whalloped them 8-2 on Feb. 12 and the Westside Warriors handed them a 7-2 loss Feb. 8. “It was just a lack of compete,” said O’Hara of those losses. “We question whether guys want to play right now or not.” The Silverbacks came into the season with modest expectations and a far better roster than they sport now.

Salmon Arm thought they could nab a playoff spot with guys like Bryce Gervais and Brett Knowles leading a potent offence. But the offence couldn’t out-score Salmon Arm’s defensive deficiencies. As the Silverbacks started to fall out of the race, they started to deal away their big guns. Gervais went to the Penticton Vees. Knowles went to the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Salmon Arm now has two threats up front (Morgan Zulinick and Devan Muller) supported by a cast of youngsters not quite ready for prime time. O’Hara levelled some pointed criticism at Zulinick and Muller after that lopsided Prince George loss. “It’s the guys we think should be our dif ference makers. The Morgan Zulinicks, Devin Mullers, Travis Stephens’, Myles McCauleys – guys that get the bulk of the ice time aren’t doing enough with it in a positive way,” he said. “We want the players to dig deep and find out why they’re quitting and then take that excuse away from them.” The Chiefs will look to keep Salmon Arm down whilst improving their own lot in the Interior conference. After weekend losses to Merritt and Prince George, Chilliwack now appears destined to battle Vernon for the fourth and final playoff spot — and the honour of playing Penticton in the first round of the playoffs. The Chiefs visited Salmon Arm Wednesday night (after Progress press deadlines). Chilliwack took all four previous head-tohead meetings with the Silverbacks.

Shay Laurent (No. 4) and Mitch Gillam (No. 1) are back on home ice Tuesday night, playing their first game at Prospera Centre since a Feb. 11 game against the Vernon Vipers. Chilliwack hosts Salmon Arm. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

BCHL scheduling makes no sense You know what else could have improved the weekday to weekend games ratio? Doing a better job scheduling 60 games, writes Jacob Bestebroer Last month the BCHL made a decision to reduce the number of regular season games from 60 to 54 (56 if the league goes ahead with a 16 team showcase event in one city that would see each team play two games). The main reason given for this decision? Directly from the news release: “This will decrease the number of mid-week games when fans are less able to attend. Now, a greater percentage of home dates can be held on the prime nights of Friday and Saturday.” You know what else could

have improved the weekday to weekend games ratio? Doing a better job scheduling 60 games. There are examples this season of teams playing weekday games that could have been played on weekends. (Granted, that would lead to less time between games which is a valid concern). The best example of poor scheduling by the league is evident this week. The Chiefs played last night (Wednesday) in Salmon Arm. Chilliwack’s next game is Tuesday when they host Salmon Arm.

In between those two games, Salmon Arm plays just once, Saturday night at home versus Prince George. So why were the Chiefs/ Silverbacks games scheduled the way they were, when neither team plays Friday or Sunday? I’ve asked around. Nobody seems to know. I’m not saying that reducing the schedule to 54 or 56 games was a bad or wrong decision, because I don’t know enough about the finances of running a BCHL team to be qualified to make that statement. But I think it’s obvious that improvements to the 60 game schedule could have been made. The Chiefs play 10 of their 60 games this year on a weekday, and with no effort that could have been knocked down to eight. Remember, the league

started a little later this season and reduced the number of playoff teams. By starting earlier that number could have been knocked down to six. The two holiday games that were played between Christmas and New Year’s Eve should not be counted as typical weekday games. Attendance numbers were strong for those two. If we don’t count those, you are left with four weekday games out of 60. That doesn’t sound like a big enough problem to push the league to make the drastic decision to reduce the number of regular season games. Hopefully that was taken into account before the decision to reduce the number of games was made. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net

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Jump-roping stars put spotlight on sport Eric J. Welsh, The Progress They are an interesting sight in an otherwise dark and empty gymnasium. East Chilliwack elementary school students Payton Kind and Haley Vermeer have taken time out of their busy days to show your friendly neighborhood sports reporter what they can do with a jump-rope, and they are impressive. After a few warmup hops, they’re right into it. The jump-ropes fly left, right, up and down — far faster than untrained eyes can follow. Comparisons are hard to conjure. They resemble the Tasmanian Devil of Bugs Bunny fame, bundles of frenetic motion best viewed at a distance. Perhaps an exploding can of Silly String, a balloon that has had the air let out of it or a hummingbird that got into someone’s expresso. What they’re doing seems like so much chaos, unpredictable movements without rhyme or reason. At first. But as Kind and Vermeer settle into a rhythym, they start to demonstrate some of the individual pieces of their helter-skelter jump-rope dance. The criss-cross. The side-swing. The doubleunder. Advanced jump-ropers can pull off things like the toad, the elephant, the donkey kick and even the Awesome

Annie. “I can do a triple underside swing,” said 10-year-old Kind proudly. “That’s where, in one jump the rope comes under you three times, and I do a side swing. It took a long time for me to to do it and I can probably do it one time in 10.” “I can do a triple underside swing cross, and I think I can probably do it nine times out of 10,” Vermeer chimed in. “I once saw someone do a back-flip into a double-under crougar. I was like, ‘woah,’ because I want to be able to do that.” (according to Wikipedia, the crougar is a trick where the jumper jumps in a normal open jump, but with one arm hooked under the same leg.) Competitive jumproping has to be the biggest under-the-radar sport going. In the last decade, this writer has heard of or witnessed no end of eccentric athletic activities; toe wrestling. wife carrying. cheese rolling. (note: the latter two are well worth YouTubing. Toe wrestling, not so much) But until that afternoon in East Chilliwack, I’d never considered jump-roping anything more than a wimsical playground activity or scene from a Rocky Balboa training montage. Thankfully, coach Tara Field was there to fill in some blanks on a local club called Vertical Zone. “We’ve been competitive for five years,

Payton Kind (left) and Haley Vermeer (right) demonstrate some of their jump-roping moves in the gymnasium of East Chilliwack elementary school. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

starting with a core group of five kids and building up to the 16 (ages 8-14) we have now,” she explained. “It isn’t a mainstream sport. Abbotsford has a team. Mission has one. There’s one on the Island and one in Nelson. So in order for us to compete, we have to travel quite a bit.” Field first got a taste of the sport at a national championship tournament in Abbotsford. “It was so different, just the happiest sport ever,” she said with a

smile. “I mean, who doesn’t like skipping rope?” The sport is multi-faceted. There are individual and team events in speed, power and freestyle. Without delving into the minutae (find that at jumpropebc. com), each discipline is exceptionally difficult. The local squad practices six hours a week, with tumbling classes on the side. “In freestyle you’ll see hand-stands and cartwheels, and gymastics complements jump-

roping very well,” Fields noted. “You have to have strong arms and legs, because your arms have to turn the rope really fast and your legs have to jump really high,” Kind added. “It’s hard work, but it’s also really fun. I like it and I get to do it with my friends and meet new people.” Vertical Zone went to Calgary for nationals last year and they hope to travel to Moncton (New Brunswick) for the 2012 nationals in May.

They’ll have to qualify at provincials first. Abbotsford hosts provincials in April. “There will be about 50 kids at a provincial tournament, and probably 300 or so at nationals,” Fields said. Vertical Zone has their own event at Rosedale middle school on Mar. 3, hosting four teams at their B.C. Records Day Tournament. Admission is free for the event that runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The girls hope to see a packed gymnasium,

but Vermeer has one word of caution. “Be prepared to be amazed,” she said. “But watch out where you walk, or you might get whipped. You’ve been warned. ● Vertical Zone is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser dance on Mar. 17 at the Coast Hotel. The event includes a silent auction and draw prizes. Contact Field by email at verticalzone@ live.com for tickets or info.

Cascades hoping to dominate the Dinosaurs

Dan Kinvig, Black press

The University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball team opens their CIS playoff chase tonight at home, hosting the University of Calgary Dinos at Abbotsford’s Envision Athletic Centre (6 p.m. tip-off). It is game one of a best-of-three series. The matchup represents a fascinating clash

between a high-octane offence and a lockdown defence. Tenth-ranked Calgary was the second highest scoring team in Canada West at 74.8 points per game. UFV’s defence was the second-stingiest, allowing an average of 58.7 points. UFV beat the Dinos 88-71 on Jan. 6, but

Cascades bench boss Al Tuchscherer is loathe to embrace the role of favourite. “We can’t look too much into the win that we had against them, I don’t think,” Tuchscherer cautioned. “This is a quality opponent we’re playing – until last week they were ahead of us in the (national) rankings,

and they’ve won more games than us this year. I think it’s a pretty solid matchup.” The last time the two teams met, the Cascades put together perhaps their best offensive performance of the season. Guards Tessa Klassen and Aieisha Luyken were on fire – both players scored 26 points and drained five

three-pointers. Klassen, a Winnipeg native, hopes her team can find that kind of rhythm again in the rematch this week. “I think we just played our game,” she analyzed. “We didn’t try to force anything – we just let the game come to us, essentially. “That game was a really good turning point

for us. We’d had ups and downs in the beginning of the season, but that game, we played really well as a team. Everyone was contributing, doing what they were supposed to be doing offensively and defensively. We were thriving together.” The series winner advances to the CIS final four.

The 2012 B.C. Police Curling Championships start tomorrow at the Chilliwack Curling Club. The opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. are followed by a two full days of matches. The event comes to a close Sunday with semi-finals and finals. Chilliwack’s own Dale Hockley is the reigning provincial and national champion. Get more local curling info online at www.curlchilliwack.org.

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Chilliwack FC hosts District Cup finals this weeked on the Townsend Park turf pitch. Four local teams are involved. The Chilliwack Attack are in the U-14 game, taking place Saturday at 11 a.m. The U-15 Chilliwack Attack are in action at 1 p.m. On Sunday, the Chilliwack Crush hit the pitch for a 10 a.m. game. The Chilliwack Galaxy play at 2 p.m. Winners move on to the Coastal finals as the Fraser Valley representative, the next step on the road to provincials.

Chilliwack secondary school’s Gary McCrea (No. 11) and Erik Neels try to thwart a Walnut Grove player during a high school hoops playoff game. The Storm lost 93-75 to the Gators, the sixth ranked AAA team in the province. GARY AHUJA/ BLACK PRESS

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KLASSEN, Cynthia Ruth

Apr. 9, 1957 – Feb. 10, 2012 Passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at age 54 in her Maple Ridge home. Cynthia was born in Saskatoon, SK, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (nee Rempel) Klassen. She was born the second oldest of four children into a loving family, but faced many challenges throughout her all too short life. Cynthia shared her mother’s remarkable memory for birthdays and anniversaries as well as enjoyed a gift for writing poetry. She also had an amazing sense of humour, even in her darkest hours, cheering up many a person with her phone calls. Cynthia was a devoted Christian, baptized in Richmond Bethel Mennonite Brethren Church on Aug. 17, 1975. Cynthia is predeceased by her mother Ruth and survived by her father Frank Sr. as well as brothers Frank, Lorne and Jeff along with her sister-in-laws Karen, Wendy/Rose & Kate; nieces and nephews Kaila (Kevin - daughters Ava & Evvy), Kelsey, Philip (Lian), Elise and Aaron. During Cynthia’s hardest times, she appreciated the love and support of her family along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A time of sharing and celebrating Cynthia’s courageous life will take place at the Holiday Inn Magnolia Room, 8750 204th Street, Langley on Saturday, Mar. 3 at 2 pm. A reception will follow. Memorial gifts can be made to the Women Against Violence Against Women (wavaw.ca), Covenant House Vancouver (covenanthousebc.org) or Union Gospel Mission (ugm.ca).

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✞ Obituaries BATTY Alice Joy (nee Dickout) Oct. 23, 1919 - Feb. 16, 2012 Joy was born on October 23, 1919 in Chinook, Alberta. She grew up on a farm in Alsask, BATTY Saskatchewan with an older brother and sister and two younger brothers. The family moved to an 18 acre farm in the Fraser Valley (Cheam) in 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Batty in 1996, her brother Dr. Jack Dickout in 2005, her brother Quentin Dickout in 2006, and her brother Les Dickout in 2010. She is survived by her sister Shirley Bathgate, her eight nieces and nephews, and their children and grandchildren. During her life Joy was a much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, wife, teacher, colleague, mentor, and friend. Her teaching career in the Valley spanned 5 decades. She had a zest for life, a great sense of humour, and a ready smile and laugh. Her many interests included walking, biking, reading, classical music, board games, carpet bowling, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and community volunteer work. She will be missed. There will be a Memorial Service for Joy ofﬁciated by Rev. Dianne Astle at Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Road, Sardis, BC on Saturday, March 3 at 2:30 pm. Henderson’s Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements. In lieu of ﬂowers, if friends and family wish, a donation can be made in Joy’s name to Carman United Church or to The Canadian Red Cross.

BILLON Michael William

Michael William Billon, late of Chilliwack, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 from the Valley Haven Guest Home in Chilliwack at the age of 84 years. Michael was a peaceful man who was very content with life. He had a love of animals and especially enjoyed bird watching. He enjoyed coffee and listening to music. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 28th from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Chilliwack with burial to follow from St. Mary’s Cemetery in Sardis. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd.

FAHEY MIDDLETON Leona (Noni) Frances Jan. 5, 1957 - Feb. 19, 2012 L e o n a Noni Middleton passed away February 19, 2012 in Vancouver. Born JanuFAHEY ary 5, 1957, Leona is survived by her husband Ron, her son Ron Jr., and daughter Rebecca. She also leaves behind numerous brothers, sisters, close relatives, and a grandson. Leona is predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Alice. Leona lived for her family, and loved to travel and spend time with those dear to her. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Chilliwack United Church, 45835 Spadina Ave., Chilliwack at 11:00 am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army (British Columbia).

GILLANDERS Victoria (Vicky) V i c k y passed away on February 20th, 2012 at Chilliwack general Hospital at the age GILLANDERS of 89. She was born on February 23rd, 1922 in Drumheller, Alberta. Vicky is survived by her 4 children Bruce, Larry (Claudia), Valerie and Michael (Cindy) and six grandchildren: Megan, Ryan, Leah, Justin, Kristian and Jenna. She was predeceased by her husband Lyle in 2005. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack BC. A viewing will be held on Saturday at 1:00. Vicky came to Chilliwack as a young woman where she met and married Lyle, raised four children in a long and happy marriage. She worked at Chilliwack Senior High School as a cafeteria assistant for many years where she was fondly known as “Mrs. G.”. After retirement Vicky spent many years volunteering her time with the Chilliwack Hospital Service League. She will be remembered as a lady who would never quit. She will be missed by her family and many friends. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations would be appreciated in her name, to the Chilliwack General Hospital. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd.

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INGRAM Lorraine

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, sister, and aunt on Friday, February 17, 2012. She left us for a happier place, but our hearts are heavy. Lorraine was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan on August 19, 1932 to Ben and Leona Samletzki. She leaves to mourn, her children, Warren Purdy of Langley, BC, Cameron Purdy of Calgary, AB, Jacqueline Purdy-Davis (Alden) of Denver, Colorado, Mirruh Karcey (Jeff Langstaff) of Annapolis Royal, NS; sisters, Kathleen Lean (Norman) and Irene Partridge; grandson, Taylor Davis; nephews, Terry Penno (Susan Prue), and Gordon Karaloff; great-nieces, Alannah Penno, and Kristal Karaloff; great-great-niece, Shyanne; along with many cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Leona Samletzki; an infant sister and brother; her son, Darcy Purdy; brother-in-law, Jim Partridge; and niece, Dana Karaloff. Lorraine loved music and started playing the piano, by ear, at an early age. She always had a special place in her heart for all animals and was known far and wide for her baking abilities that she was always giving away. Lorraine loved watching hockey, especially HER Vancouver Canucks. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon with Rev. Fr. Lawrence DeMong, OSB as celebrant. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the SPCA or a charity of your choice, would be appreciated. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.parkfuneral.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Cheryl Carlson PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL 306.244-2103

PIERROT Joyce Evelyn (nee Bowles) J o y c e passed away peacefully on We d n e s d a y, February 15, 2012 at Chilliwack General PIERROT Hospital. Joyce was born at home in Viking, Alberta on December 24, 1924. She is survived by her stepson, Russell (Joy) of Burnaby; sons, Robert (Barb) of Agassiz, Art (Connie) of Enderby, Don (Gail) of Walhachin and daughter, Evelyn (Allan) of Chilliwack; sisters, Mary (Bob) and Jean (who just lost her husband Earl a week before); and many loving family members and friends. She was predeceased by her son Tony, stepson Tom, grandson David, and her loving husband Earle, as well as her two brothers, Charlie and Lyman. Thanks to the great nurses on 3rd ﬂoor ICU, and emergency, for taking such good care of Mom. A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria

Ave on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 am In lieu of ﬂowers, donations would be appreciated in her name, to a charity of your choice, Heart and Stroke and the Diabetes Foundation. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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ROUSSEAU Ona Elaine (McCutcheon) Ona passed away Feb. 12, 2012 in Chilliwack at age 79 years. She was born Dec. 30, 1932. Ona is sur- ROUSSEAU vived by her devoted husband of 57 years Rene Rousseau, 5 children – Richard, Randall, Roxanne (Laurie), Rhonda (Grant) and Dana (TheresaMarie); also, 5 grandchildren, Sheena (John), Bonnie-Jean, Robert, Christopher and Brendan. Ona is also survived by her loving sister Myrna (Russ), as well as aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss her greatly. Ona was predeceased by her father Leonard McCutcheon (1956), and Irma McCutcheon (2001). Ona was born to a prominent Chilliwack pioneer family (McCutcheon). Her greatgrandfather John McCutcheon was the first reeve of Chilliwack. Ona grew up on the family’s dairy farm which was located where the present day A.D. Rundle school, Chilliwack Ford and the University of the Fraser Valley are. She spent many happy hours on the farm, doing farm chores and driving the tractor. After graduation from Chilliwack Senior Secondary she entered nurses’ training at the Royal Columbia Hospital in 1952. During that time Ona met her future husband Rene who was attending UBC to become a teacher. Ona and Rene’s early years of marriage were spent in Ocean Falls and Nanaimo before returning to Chilliwack where they raised their five children. Ona and Rene will be remembered for their time teaching ballroom dancing while Rene was teaching at Chilliwack Senior Secondary. They were also involved in the early days of Chilliwack theatre, the “Blackouts” – Rene painted backdrops and Ona designed and sewed costumes. In their retirement years, Ona enjoyed travelling in their RV with their beloved Boston Terrior “Winnie”. For a time (9 years) Ona and Rene enjoyed the bright lights of Reno before returning to live in Abbotsford in the late 1990’s. Ona was a wonderful homemaker and a devoted mother to her 5 children. She always put their needs before her own and made many sacrifices so they could have ballet, skating, and judo lessons. She wanted her children to have things she never had. Mum was a great gardener; she spent many hard hours toiling in her garden, especially her roses. Mum was an excellent seamstress,

she was very creative designing and sewing ballet and skating costumes. Mum had a great passion for animals; she raised salt water tropical fish and lovebirds. Mum enjoyed many years of camping, fishing and travelling with Rene and her children. Her family will always remember her determined personality, creativeness and keen sense of humour. She had such an appreciation for beauty in the world. Ona’s last few years were spent in nursing care facilities. She passed peacefully away at MSA Manor in Abbotsford from end-stage lung disease. A private memorial took place on Feb. 21 at the Chilliwack Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or cards, donations can be made to the Chilliwack SPCA or charity of your choice. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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RUTHERFORD Andrea Lee

In loving memory, Andrea’s family announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, February RUTHERFORD 18 at Chilliwack General Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Lee Darling (nee Todd) (Colin); sisters, Susan and Carol Rutherford, her nephews, nieces, friends and family. She was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Hugh Rutherford and brother, Brian. Born April 7, 1952, she moved with her family to Ottawa in 1958 where she spent her youth. After completing a BA in Geography at the University of Western Ontario, she moved west and eventually settled in the Hope and Chilliwack area. For the past 6 years, her home has been the Greendale neighbourhood of Heritage Village. Andrea was a vibrant spirit and shared a light and joy that was felt by all. Her family gives heartfelt recognition to Dr. Melanie Madill for her years of special care. Special thanks go to all the staff and residents of Heritage Village who became Andrea’s extended family. A Celebration of Life will take place in the Church Hall at Chilliwack United Church, 45835 Spadina Ave. on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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VINK Arie

Arie Vink went to be with the Lord on the 19th of February, 2012 at the Cascade Hospice at 84 VINK years old. Arie was born in Sliedrecht, The Netherlands on Nov. 16, 1927. He was the fourth child of 10 siblings. The family lived on a farm and were very close. A part of Arie’s life was helping his family through WWII and he assisted the family in making sure everyone had food. In 1952 Arie immigrated to Canada along with brothers Henk (Ada, Ria, Bert) Dick and Pete. Sister Maria joined the family 2½ years later, and lastly Walter joined the rest of his brothers and sister in the early 1970’s. Arie focused on making enough money to bring his fiancé Grietje to Canada and they were married on Feb. 18, 1953. Arie started farming in Matsqui, BC. In 1958 the family moved to Abbotsford where Arie had a variety of businesses. Gordon Young as a truck driver and then he started his own business called A&W Soap Distributors. “A Soap that wants to be Known by Clean Things Alone”. He loved selling farm equipment for Patz Equipment so he could travel all across the Fraser Valley. Bakerview Building Supplies was another business venture. Arie once again started farming in 1969 in Greendale for five years and in 1973 moved to Agassiz where he purchased his own farm. Arie also operated a “Feed Lot” for five or so years. Arie later worked for LC Pallet and after a few years of learning that trade, Arie’s final business endeavor was again his own business with A & G Fencing. Arie Vink is lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Grietje. They have four children; Mary-Anne, Larry (Bev), Henry (Brenda) & Ed (Carolyn). Arie was very proud of his 11 grandchildren; Dana Visser (Blair), Trevor Vink (Natasha), Curt De Armond (Lynn), Jennifer Perrault (Francois), Gina De Armond, Denise Halldorson (Lance), Blaine Vink (Michelle), Erin Hathaway (Jeff), Bram, Carli, & Nate. There are also 15 precious greatgrandchildren; and a brother Johann (Ans) and sister Cor Vink in Holland. Arie is sadly predeceased by Hendrik Vink (brother), Piet Vink (brother) Wilhelmina Van Voorden (sister) & Bram Vink (grandson). Many thanks to the Cascade Hospice and the amazing dedicated nurses and volunteers from the Vink family. They all assisted in caring not only for Arie, but for all of his family and countless visitors. The Hospice also took Grietje into their caring arms during Arie’s lengthy illness. A public viewing will be held at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack on Thursday, February 23 from 7-9 pm. Refreshments and videos of Arie’s life will be shared as well. A funeral service will be held

at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Free Reformed Church, 45471 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, with Pastor John Koopman ofﬁciating. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations may be made in Arie Vink’s name to the Chilliwack Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

WALKER Arthur Robert

Arthur Robert Walker of Abbotsford, BC passed away peacefully on the 16th of February at the WALKER age of 80. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, son Brian and daughter Janice and sisters Marlene, Terry, Nonie and sister-in-law Lorraine. Art was many things to many people in his long, interesting life: husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle, soldier and peacekeeper with Canada’s military, and a faithful friend. Born in 1931, he was predeceased by his sisters Yvonne, Mary Jane, Joan and his brothers Bill and Ernie. He started life at a strapping 10 pounds in Rossland, BC in 1931. Joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 his military career took him to many points in Canada as well as to Korea and Egypt with the United Nations and Germany. He returned to the Chilliwack army base in 1969 where he spent many happy days as an Instructor at the Trades Training School until retirement from the army in 1974. Retiring on a Friday he then launched into a new career the following Monday with the District of Matsqui as a heavy equipment operator until retirement in 1994. Art and Jeanne were married in 1953 and had two children while roaming the world with the military. They had the joy of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in the company of family and friends and continued to celebrate life and retirement gardening, traveling to Britain, Scotland, Ireland and Wales with many enjoyable and proﬁtable short trips to Las Vegas and Reno. Art battled prostate cancer and its effects for 20 years and until his last days made the best of each and every day. Slowing down gracefully and with dignity he didn’t give an inch until he could no longer stay with us. He will be missed but always remembered. A celebration of his life with a gathering of family and friends will be held this Saturday. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the BC Children’s Hospital or a charitable organization close to your heart would be appreciated. Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonabbotsfordfunerals.com

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Outgoing energetic person required for busy RV parts store, full-time with beneﬁts. Please apply with resume to: O’Connor RV Parts Chilliwack, Tues-Sat or Email: rodm@oconnorrv.com ATTN: STUDENTS. Construction company looking for hard workers to join to our team. Good hours, good wages, good work environment! Fax resume: 1-604-823-2394 CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualiﬁcations. Submit resumes by February 29, 2012, quoting competition 602-107U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

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Fulltime Sales Order Entry Clerk DeVry Greenhouses is looking to hire a self-motivated and results driven Sales Order Entry Clerk. This individual will work as part of a dynamic and focused sales team. Wage is competitive and based on experience. A positive attitude, attention to detail, & willingness to learn is crucial. Word/Excel knowledge is important. If interested, please email your resume to: Arnold@devrygreenhouses.com

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JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certiﬁed Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795 LOCAL RENTAL company is looking to ﬁll a part-time accounts receivable position. Duties include managing customer accounts, preparing monthly statements, handling collection calls, preparing bank deposits and all other related tasks. Resumes can be faxed to: (604) 792-9323 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, with experience. Must have own vehicle. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only. 604-795-6546.

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Owner/Operator The Chilliwack Progress is looking for 2 owner/operators to make deliveries of bulk newspapers to speciﬁc locations in Chilliwack. Deliveries are made on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 5:00 am & noon, and take approximately 4 hours to complete. Remuneration is approximately $800.00 monthly. Must have a 1-ton cargo van or 16 ft.-2 ton van. This is a permanent contract position.

Resident Manager

Full Time Position- Resident Manager (Chilliwack, BC) Seeking F/T experienced Resident Manager for 100 units in 3 rental buildings in Vedder Crossing, Chilliwack. Duties include but are not limited to, common area and in suite cleaning, maintenance and repairs, renting suites and rent collections, keep maintenance and admistrative records, excellent communication and customer service skills. Applicants must submit to background checks. Fax resume to: 604-858-6760.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and a photo of their vehicle to: Black Press Circulation Department 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 Fax: 604-853-6065 e-mail: circulation@abbynews.com

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Sales Person

for busy retail store... (Chilliwack) Southgate Vacuum & Janitorial Supply is looking for that new team player. Someone who is great listener and creating a friendly sales experience for each and every one of our valued customers. We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual to join our team! Good starting wage to start for the right individual. We are looking for someone with the following: - Strong communication skills. - Strong customer service skills and sales ability. - Able to maintain a pleasant, positive mood in the store. - Ability to create a warm and exciting atmosphere. - Professional and effective written and oral communication skills in the English language. - Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct. - Flexibility to deal with a dynamic industry and staff. - Good decision making skills (common sense).

Southgate Vacuum & Janitorial Supply Ltd., 35-45905 Yale Rd, Chilliwack BC (Beside Shoppers Drug Mart) SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Beneﬁts after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195 Welder/installer of equipment needed immediately for a full-time permanent position at Meinen Brothers Agri Services Inc., an agriculturalbased company serving the Fraser Valley. The successful applicant will have experience welding and an agricultural background will be considered an asset. Rate of pay is negotiable based on experience. We thank all applicants however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resume by email to meinenbrothers@shaw.ca.

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Restaurant Mangers

Tim Hortons Chilliwack is currently seeking experienced Restaurant Managers. The successful candidates will be leaders with the ability to drive operational results in a fast paced environment; focused on hospitality and speed of service. Interested candidates must have Fast Food Restaurant Management experience and be able to lead a team of 20 or more employees. Applicants should also possess good interpersonal and team building skills and have the aptitude to organize and prioritize tasks. These are hands on positions that offer competitive wages, bonuses, attractive beneﬁts package and full training. No Phone Calls! Send resume to: gksjobs@hotmail.com

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Cheam Village, a care facility located siz, just 15 mins. Chilliwack has the position available:

complex in Agaseast of following

Casual Recreation Therapist: The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing and able to work with a ﬂexible schedule. Must to able to work weekends and have related experience in activities and/or training preferred. Please fax your resume to 604.796.1863 or email jklody@valleycare.info

This full time position offers exciting and challenging career opportunities with an established, highly successful manufacturing company. This position requires coordinating the movement of multiple rail cars and trucks on a daily basis to ensure supplies for our manufacturing facilities. The candidate should possess the following attributes / skills: S Proficiency with MS Office including the ability to create reports using Excel, Word and Power Point S Attention to detail S Innovative, assertive, decision maker S Ability to multi-task & prioritize duties and responsibilities S Excellent interpersonal and communication skills S Experience in an administrative environment S Post Secondary education is an asset S Available for interventions and calls outside of normal business hours. We offer a competitive wage & benefit package. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:

HELP WANTED

has two immediate openings for ONE FULL-TIME DRIVER and ONE LABORER for our Chilliwack location. This job involves shipping and receiving of doors and windows with heavy lifting and with small power tools. Will train right persons. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please send resume to sales@magnumgd.ca or fax to 604-702-0810

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GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

Installation Technicians

CUSTOM MANUFACTURER of security rollshutters, habitat screens & retractable awnings requires experienced installation technicians. General knowledge of construction & electrical an asset. Must be detail orientated & able to work independently. Driver’s license req’d. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Fax resume: 604-468-7656 or email: installer@talius.com

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES CAREER Interested in starting a career in automotive sales, but not sure if you can do it?

The time couldn’t be any better for you to try! At the Honda Way in Abby, we’re looking for hard working and motivated people to join our evolving and growing sales team. Our training program is second to none and our last addition is thriving and on their way for a successful career. The training we provide will give you the necessary foundation to succeed in this fast paced position. We are investing in our people. Let us invest in you. Don’t miss out! No experience necessary.

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME CARE

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Home care services for seniors available. Call Vanessa for help. (604)799-8400

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certiﬁcations to:

A-1 home and condo cleaning. Reliable, thorough, trustworthy and courteous. Satisfaction guaranteed. Karen, (604)791-1941

ruta.bode@gmail.com

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

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ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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SPRING RELAX SPA

604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford (Hiring)

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.ico.ca.

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CLEANING SERVICES

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URSULA’S SEWING, alterations and tailoring. (604)824-4031

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MAGIC WAND Will Clean Your House/Ofﬁce to “Sparkle” NO HST. equipped supplied, bonded. Cell 1-604-685-1535

#1 in the Fraser Valley

Please send your resume along with a covering letter to:

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

Bookkeeping Services. A/P, A/R, payroll, gov’t remittance, ﬁnancial statments. My home or yours. Call (604)703-0414 or 308-5883

P/T Sales Admin DebtManagers is a fast-paced growing company located in Abbotsford. We are offering a Part Time position (20 hours a week @ $12/hr) in our Sales / Administration department. We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organized individual with excellent computer and sales skills.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter. Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required. Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided.

logisticsa4@gmail.com

Please contact Brian Choo E-mail: brian@hondaway.com Fax: 604.857.9146

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Licensed Gas Technician LOGISTICS & INVENTORY ADMINISTRATOR ~ ABBOTSFORD

careers@debtmanagers.ca

Magnum Glass & Door

We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

HELP WANTED

Minimum two years working in a customer service environment Post secondary education is preferred but not required. Please apply in person with resume Thursday Feb 23, Friday Feb 24, Saturday Feb 25, 9:00 am to 5 pm only.

2-12H MG16

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EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.

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Delivery Driver/ Service Rep

Food and beverage processing A degree and/or technical training in Food Technology or related sciences is an asset. QC work experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred but not required. The prospective applicant must be a critical thinker and have good task planning and organizational skills. The job requires inspection and grading of fruit products and in monitoring and maintaining production records from the receiving of raw materials through to packaging of ﬁnished products. The candidate should possess knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices. Shift work is required. Good company beneﬁts with RRSP matching.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DRYWALL

Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small. Call Les, (604)703-4549/866-4594

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ELECTRICAL

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

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

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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

ABC HANDYMAN. Reno, Framing, Carpentry, D-Wall, Electric, Plumbing. Refs. Call Kevin 604-308-0064. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, decks. Call Dave, (604)824-9141 HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

300

LANDSCAPING

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

LAWN Sharks offers a variety of lawn maintenance options Please contact Ron 604 798-3565

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JOB FAIR of NORTHERN BC

Wednesday, February 29 Noon-8:00 pm

Four Seasons Hotel

791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver This event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory.

www.emapjobs.ca/job fair

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Thursday, February 23, 2012, The Chilliwack Progress

Chilliwack BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Local Businesses Ready to serve! 604-702-5552

Almost Everything

Plus

Handyman Services

• Home Repairs • Yard & House Cleanup • Painting/Carpentry • Pressure Washing • Junk Removal • Decking & • Gutters LICENSED • IN BUSINESS OVER 10 YEARS Contact Rick or Betty Today

604-792-3018

Leaky Basement?

Quality & Experience

K-One Painting Commercial - Residential Interior & Exterior WCB Coverage For Free Estimate Call

604.997.1674

LAWN CUTS $20 & • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Fertilizer Programs • Moss Control RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

CALL STEVE, 604.845.LAWN (5296)

• Power Scrubbing • Power Washing

Call Don

604-798-1187 POWER SWEEP

Concrete Needs

Daniel Mueller

604-316-4324

• Stamped • Breaking & Removal • Concrete Cutting AND MORE... CALL TODAY! 604.792.7733 604.793.7480 BIG & SMALL, WE DO IT ALL!

www.scholsconcrete.ca

General repair and maintenance to alternate fuels, major repairs and rebuilding.

• All Home Improvements & Additions • Fences, Decks, Bathrooms & Basements • New Construction • Shop & Barns

Ron, 604.823.6191 or 604.819.0150

604-793-9310

FULLY INSURED. OWNER/OPERATOR

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION FACILITY

604-858-4513 604-997-2007

Sewer & Water Hookups, Drainage Repair, Hydro Seeding, Mountainside Landscaping, Rock/Retaining Walls

• Additions, improvements & renovations • Bathrooms, basements, decks • Barns & garages • Landscaping & excavator services • Insured, licensed and all work guaranteed

LemonFresh Fresh Mr. Fix it Lemon

email: fixit_mr@hotmail.com

604-702-5552

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE 604-798-5082

Covering all eastern Fraser Valley

SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATE COUNTER TOPS

Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE!

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!

BuildPRO

Hank Van Dyk

604.868.6224

44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

Tell people about your business in this valuable space Phone Classifieds

FOR RENT

Repairs are possible from the inside using urethane injection. 20 Years Experience Free Estimates

For ALL Your

WE DO IT ALL!

Cree-Ative Home Improvements

604-795-3163 A1-44915 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

CLEANING & COOKING SERVICE

LICENSED - BONDED INSURED - WCB

24 Hour Service

• Licensed Electrical & Plumbing Repairs • Drywall Repairs • Interior Painting • Cabinet Repairs • Cabinet Replacement • Countertops • General Construction • Flood Repairs • Moldings • Door/Window • Exterior Painting • Decks • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing

Plumbing HK & Heating ☛ Furnace Service & Repair ☛ New Furnace Installations ☛ Air Conditioning Install & Repair ☛ Heat Pumps & Boilers ☛ Hot water tanks & fireplaces ☛ Duct Cleaning ☛ All plumbing services

24-HOUR SERVICE

604-824-8817 or cell: 604-316-4811

SAVE $50

$10.00 OFF EACH OF YOUR FIRST FIVE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY CLEANINGS! We use all natural cleaning products that are safe for your health and the environment. PRESENT AD AT TIME OF CONSULT APPOINTMENT

CALL TODAY! 604-378-2991

LANDSCAPE AWAY BOOK EARLY FOR SPRING PRUNING, TRIMMING & LAWNCUTTING SPECIALS!

• Complete Lawn Care • Turf Installations • Pruning & Gardening • Landscape Design & Upgrade • Retaining Walls

FREE ESTIMATES!

604-845-1467

We’re just a mouse click away! www.theprogress.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

523

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

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

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

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459.

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com .

Tree Digger for hire. 25 yrs B&B experience, top quality. Call Bill Miller. (604)703-4323/604-858-0905 TREES FOR SALE: Japanese Maple Bloodgood, Birds Nest Spruce, Thuja Bowling Ball, Thuja Copper Kettle. More varieties available. Good prices. Call Bill Miller for info. (604)703-4323 / 604-858-0905

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LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378 362

SECURITY/

ALARM

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

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

SYSTEMS

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. .PAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 1-888-507-2857 604-792-5901 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Free Alarm w/monitoring Mobile Rapid Response Service to all Makes Plus, Medical & Fire

(604)792-8055

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VACUUMS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A Master Painters, SPECIAL - 3 rooms, $269 - walls only. Free estimates. Call (604)702-1872 A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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MORTGAGES

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must ﬁnd good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with ﬁrst shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 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, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

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APPLIANCES

696

OTHER AREAS

LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

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STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

Monday, March 5

APARTMENT/CONDO

548

627

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

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GARAGE SALES

8510 Chilliwack Mtn. Rd Feb 25. 8am - 2pm

Haiti Fund Raiser fabric, sewing, crafts, scrapbooking, +size grad dresses, tools, home decor and more. Cupcake & Beverages on sale. Rafﬂe ticket draw

560

FREE FREEADMISSION ADMISSION Every BabyShower Shower includes: Every Baby includes: ExcitingDoor Door Prizes Exciting Prizes Gift Bags Gift Bags SpecialDisplay Display Special

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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MISC. FOR SALE

BAR, 6’ high, will hold 100 bottles, many glasses, paid $10,000 sell $3000. (604)799-7717 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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MISC. WANTED

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

Brought totoyou Brought youbyby

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Doors Open:

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

www.havingababy.ca

REAL ESTATE

Best Western Rainbow Country Inn 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

625

To register go to: www.havingababy.ca Exhibitor inquiries please call Sylvia: 604-864-4044 1-12H_WW19

FOR RENT:

Clean & quiet 1 & 2 bedroom, 3 appl., no pets

FURNITURE

Scooter, Rascal 600F with enclosed canopy, blue, new batteries. $3700. Call (604)793-0762

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1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD ~ Old timer renter house, 2 bdrm. up, kitchen, 2 bdrm. unauthorized suite down. Needs TLC. As is $262,000. 604-832-8087

Chilliwack: 1 bedroom, $580/m; Avail. Mar 1. incl. heat & hot water. Call (604)703-9076

Chilliwack: 2 bedroom, $680/m; Avail. Mar 1. incl. laundry hook-up. Call (604)703-9076

HOMES WANTED

Hazelwood Manor

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

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

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

Bradshaw Strata Mgmt. Ltd

559

Clean, quiet building • • • •

CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, 850sf, W/D, mature & family-oriented, $750/m. Avail now. 604-792-0749

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Chilliwack

Baby BabyShower Shower

Cheam View Apts

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

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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 Ext:400OT.

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.

RENTALS

APARTMENTS

If there is a baby on the way, then you’ll want to attend this!

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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $100 fresh or well rotted. 10 yards - $120. Free delivery in Chilliwack. 604-856-8877

KENMORE KITCHEN RANGE and hood fan. Excellent condition. $280. 604-859-2558.

518

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

mattress, Serta, pillow top, queen, boxspring, like new. Paid $900 sell $300. Call (604)858-2733

FERTILIZERS

Convenient location Gas ﬁreplace 4 appliances Hot water & gas incl., $600 & $625/mo. Avail., now.

Broadway Maples Apts

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

UNDER $300

533

APARTMENT/CONDO

604-799-0259 46160 Princess Ave Stratatech Property Management stratatechconsulting.ca

KENMORE KITCHEN RANGE and hood fan. Excellent condition. $280. 604-859-2558.

PETS

706

ARCADIA ARMS Deluxe 2 bdrm unit

(by the new roundabout)

PETS

RENTALS

UNDER $200

525

(604)792-8055

477

7:00 p.m.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OAK WALL unit, 6’h x5’w, $200; bookshelf, 6.5’h x4’w, $200. Call (604)847-0780

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

Show Starts

625

REAL ESTATE

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm, quiet neighbourhood, f/p, tile/laminate ﬂrs, reno’d. $199,000. 1-867-872-0502

Antique bath tub for garden piece $100, claw legs avail. 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Used rooﬁng tin, ex. $100 covers 12’x20’ long lengths avail . 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Tempered glass 34”x76” (greenhse, deck, pool etc.) $35ea., 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Treated 4”x4” @ $2 for 6’ - 7’ and $3 for 8’ - 10’ call 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Signed older native prints $30 & up, masks & totem poles avail, 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Treated round fence posts, 2 “- 6” only $1 - $3 each 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------White ﬁbreglass canopy for import $100, measure, call 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Pet carriers S/M/L at $10 - $40, med. doghouse $45 call 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Small black inground pond (unused) $90 with pump 793-7714

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Manufacturer and installer of vacuums & accessories. Repairs to all makes and models.

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efﬁcient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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Answering system, Conair, tapeless $10; GE Deluxe caller ID speakerphone system, $10; (604)791-9461 ----------------------------------------------wood dining table w/6 wood/cloth chairs, $100; Viewsonic 32” LCD TV, 720P, $100. (604)791-9461 ----------------------------------------------Samsung 1000W microwave oven, $25; B&D toaster oven, $10. Call (604)791-9461 ----------------------------------------------Sealy Posturepedic pillow top queen bed & boxspring, no tears $100; 2 leather recliners, w/footstools, $15/ea. (604)791-9461 ----------------------------------------------2 bookcases, 5 shelves, $5/ea; corner shelving unit w/3 shelves, $2/ea; (604)791-9461 ----------------------------------------------dresser, horizontal, 6 drawers, $20; metal & cloth stacking chair, $5; 3spd ﬂoor fan, $5. (604)791-9461

REAL ESTATE

9282 Hazel St. On bus route. Dream of owning your own home? This is it! 64’ mobile home w/ 16’ tip-out in living room, bay window, 10 x 12 porch, 2 bdrm, utility room w/ W/D, bathroom w/ jacuzzi tub, matching sink and low-proﬁle toilet, totally renovated-grey, new ﬂooring, 2 heat systems-one wall electric with newer panel, and oil gun burner, 3 exterior door. All reno’s completed recently. Asking $19,500. (includes move within 60km from Hope.) MUST BE MOVED. Viewing by appointment only. No Pay Pals. Call 604-869-7040 New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI single and double wides in Chilliwack parks. Family / Adult. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

Chilliwack, 2 yr old 1 bdrm at “The Newmark”, mtn view. 6 SS appli., , in-suite laundry, new laminate ﬂrs, lg bright windows, downtown, close to amenities/bus, u/g parking. Brian Browne, Homelife Property Management, 604-858-RENT (7368) CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $800/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 CHILLIWACK

Camelot Apartments

Applewood Court 45744 Spadina Ave. Ideal for seniors.

Chilliwack Gardens 45749 Spadina Ave. Ideal for seniors

Mcintosh Manor 45598 McIntosh Dr. Bright and spacious.

604-792-1872/604-316-5363

9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

1 Bdrm 2 Brms Avail. Heat & water included Adult oriented Gated underground pkng. Close to amenities Indoor pool No pets

Starting at $650.00/mo. Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

CHILLIWACK, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Aug 1. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

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

CHILLIWACK. 1 bdrm. near hospital, Mary St. N/S. N/P. Avail. mar 1 $550 + hydro & sec dep. Ref’s req. 604-792-5642 or 604-819-8987

CHILLIWACK. Immaculate 2 bdrm, 1 bth, inste w/d, f/s, gas f/p, new lam ﬂrs & paint, good prkg. Avail now. $760. (604) 703-0447 or 869-9229.

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Shaw Ave

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CHILLIWACK near 5 Corners, quiet sec, lrg 2 bd, lndry, deck, $775 & 1 bdrm $575 incl cble. 604-703-1401

Apartments

CHILLIWACK

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

Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath approx. 900s.f. nr. hospital & university. Top ďŹ&#x201A;oor, great views, patio, lrg. kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets, 6 new S.S. appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;rs. walk-in closet, insuite laundry, gated prkg, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, sec. sys., N/S, N/P avail. immed. $875/mo.

CALL 604-858-2513

(1)-604-728-7860 taylor place

CHILLIWACK QUIET, CLEAN, SECURE, FULLY RENOVATED APT.

2 bedroom $800/m. Tenant pays hydro. Incl., free cable, free on site laundry parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. immed. Frank, 604-8191924 or Harvey, (604)799-0261

Luxury Suites

Chilliwack. The Vibe, 1 bdrm + den $875 & $800/m avail immed., 1 week early move in no charge. Call Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209 Chilliwack, Victoria Ave., lg 1 bdrm $650/m incl. heat cable, avail mar 1, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, n/s, small pet ok . (604)823-6867

LRG. QUIET 2 BDRM APT. CHILLIWACK, Nearly 1100sf, plus lrg patio, lots kitch. cupboards, blt. in oven, 5 closets, A/C, 45 + preferred. Adult oriented. Clean bldg. Centrally located. Live in caretaker. Prefer NS. No pets. Refs. req. $750/mth. incl heat, water, & garbage. Neptune Arms Apts. 9545 College St. 604-795-6243 or 604-795-9344.

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Adult oriented, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

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

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHILLIWACK - 1st Ave/Windsor. 2 Bdrm duplex, newly renovated. w/d, huge yard, carport, storage rm, ns/np, $850/mo. Avail. March 1st. 604-928-2663 (Pt Coq).

CHILLIWACK, 2 BD rancher, 4 appl., grt area, clse to all levels schools, walk to town. Mar 1st. $900/mo. Wayne, Stratatech Consulting (604)799 0259

E Chilliwack. 3 bdrm, good neighbourhood, some renovations, $975/m. Avail mar 1. 604-302-7090

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COTTAGES

CHILLIWACK/VEDDER area: River frontage furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Cabin. Monthly rates Avl immd. 604-858-7953, 798-1807

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FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1092, 2011 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1092] and Fraser Valley Regional District OfďŹ cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1136, 2011 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1136].

Available Rentals Creekside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spacious 2 Bed/2 Bath Top Floor, Corner Apartment with view. 3 appliances, insuite washer/dryer, gas f/p, 1 parking space. $875.00 per month + Utilities Available March 1st. Greendale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large, Private 4 bedroom house with large semi-fenced lot and barn. Close to freeway, pets ok with deposit, lots of parking. $1300/mth Avail now.

(604)858-9832

HOMES FOR RENT

53210 YALE RD E plan 19824 lot A

Newly updated lg 1 bdrm, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Onsite manager. Available now. 604-792-1506 for details

Multi-housing crime-free building.

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Insuite laundry, microwave & dishwasher, electric f/p, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, elevator, garbage disposal & storage. avail now 1 (604)240-4003

45920 B Rowat Ave. Good central location Young & Chwk Central. 2145 or 3045 Sq ft + 480 sq ft mezzanine, l.rg over head door, washroom, natural gas radiant heat, good road frontage, $3000/mo incl util. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings. 6000sf rear entrance of building, 2-12x14 overhead doors, mezzanine, ofďŹ ce & washroom, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, sec compound, $5000/m incl util. Call Bernie at Homelife Glenayre Realty, 8387 Young Rd, Chilliwack, BC, (604)819-0456

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Industrial/Commercial

Spacious & Bright Suites

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No Rental Increase Guaranteed!

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS East Chilliwack. RV pad rental, all hook-ups, rural setting. $350/m. Call (604)819-7231

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New Apt Building

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604-792-1503 for details

Available now.

Clean & Spacious (off Vedder Rd, South.) 1&2 bdrm, $660 & $750/m 3 appl., avail. now.

1 bdrm......$550 2 bdrm......$650 3 bdrm......$725

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45669 McIntosh Dr.

706

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Chilliwack

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1/2 Month Free Rent!

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RENTALS

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DRIFTWOOD APTS. 9474 Cook St

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CHILLIWACK

706

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Llanberis Way

706

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HOMES FOR RENT

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CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm downtown, $875/mo. Avail now for the right tenant. 604-795-1433. CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm downtown area, $1100/mo. Avail now. Call 604-795-1433. CHILLIWACK, 45744 Princess Ave, 3 bdrm + bsmt home, 4 appl., close to amen, fenced, small pet ok, avail now. Call (604)824-0264 Chilliwack. Avail Mar 1, 2 level house, Atchelitz Rd, 4+ bdrm, 2 bath, incl w/d, f/s, no util incl, n/p, refs & dd req’d. (604)835-6076 Chilliwack Mtn. Beautiful view of Fraser River. Custom built 4 bd, 3 bath, 5 appl., huge deck. Avail., mar 1 . $1800 + util. 1(604)807-4151

Chilliwack - Newer beautiful 3 bd. 3 levels, 3 bath, 2000 sq ft, sec. syst, panrty, 6 s/s appl., a/c, f/p, 2 patios, small yrd, garage. Cat ok, No dogs. $1195/mo. Avail immed., Wayne, Stratatech Consulting Ltd. 604 799 0259 Promontory, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, dbl gar, fenced, hrdwd ﬂr, view, avail apr 1, $1600 (604)518-3417 ROSEDALE. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, covered patio, n/s, pet negotiable, avai mar 1. $1425 + util. 604-991-1215. Sardis, newer 3 bdrm + den, 2.5 baths, f/p, air, 5 appl, dbl garage, small fenced yard, $1375. Avail. Mar 1. (604)393-3590

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

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SUITES, UPPER

Chilliwack. Cora Ave. Great 3 Bdrm. Quiet neighbourhood, backing park, fncd bckyrd, deck, locked shed for storage. New bath/shower unit, gas f/p, cherry laminate throughout. Shared w/d. Prkg for 2 vehicles. Ref’s req’d. n/s, n/p, Avail. Mar 15. $900/mo + util & dd, incl. water & garb. 604-798-6766

Chilliwack. Working person to share 4 bd furn heritage home, fenced yard, close to amen./bus, avail now, Must see. $500/m. (604)2941678

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830 Organize your tools, welder, gas tanks, etc. white ﬁbreglass boxes, electric locks, lights. Not on truck. 604-833-2577 or 604-916-3994

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Garrison, 4 bdrm character T/H, SS app., W/D, lawn care, strata, water, grbge, 2 parking, n/p, n/s, $1275/m. Avail. now (604)858-7884

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

45648 Storey Ave (behind 7/11 in Sardis)

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SUITES, LOWER

Chilliwack, 1 bdrm/ﬂex room walkout bsmt ste, W/D, D/W, a/c. Refs req’d, n/s, no partiers, $750/m. Avail Apr 1. (604)794-0136 Chilliwack ground level 1 bdrm ste, F/S, W/D, D/W, private entry, $750 incl util, $350 DD. n/p, n/s, refs required, (604)792-7266

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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

1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equip. Many Extrs. 604-796-0230

1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, $1900. Call (604)869-0981

Door Glasses ........... $1495 Back Glass - Car ..... $2495 Rear Hatch Assy - Car Fixed Glass ........... $6595 Rear Hatch Assy - SUV Fixed Glass ........... $7595 All Bucket Seats ..... $1995 All Bench Seats ...... $2495 Any Steel Wheel ..... $795

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596

Ace Towing

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca

2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium. 176,000km, Leather, Cruise, Air, Loaded. $4275. 604-795-7834 2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue. Lost license. 4 door sedan (like Cavalier). Runs good, good tires & battery, gas gauge need attention. $1200. (604)746-2582

604-823-0033

Now That’s a Deal!

2011 EVER-LITE 35RL-DS

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

2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458 2007 CHEVROLET Aveo. 1.6 4 cyl. Auto, 100,000kms. Runs well. Good int/ext. $6,200. obo. 604-858-4430 New & Used Vehicles

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER Re: The Estate of ELEANOR GRACE EBDON, Deceased formerly of #106-46374 Margaret Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2H1. Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of ELEANOR GRACE EBDON, deceased who died on October 30, 2011 are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the Executor c/o KAYE THOME TOEWS & HANSFORD, 9202 Young Road, Box 372, Chilliwack, British Columbia V2P 6J4 on or before March 30, 2012 after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. ARTHUR LORNE EBDON Executor

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2004 CHEV 1500 Reg cab 4x4 auto long box st# 187 $6900 2005 FORD F150 XL 4X4 auto reg cab longbox ST#132 $7,900 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Crew cab Lariat 7.3L power stroke diesel 4x4 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

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33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

Dual pane windows, exterior shower, LCD TV, elec. Awning, AM / FM / CD / DVD. $32,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

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HOMES FOR RENT

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 Honda Civic DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,110,000K Great cond $8400. 604-626-8894

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2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 ﬁrm. Call 604-538-4883

HOMES FOR RENT

2005 Jeep Liberty, 3.7 auto, 4x4, loaded, tow pckg, clean, gd cond, 141k, $8700 obo. (604)795-5534

Chilliwack Rentals

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2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 ﬁrm. Call: (604)538-9257 2004 GMC Jimmy ZR2 4x4, 1 owner, 139,km, auto, gd cond. $6250. Call (604)792-0246

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TRUCKS & VANS

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

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Awning, 3 burner range, A/C, microwave, DSI water heater, Stab jacks and more! $17,483 (Stk.31558A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2003 Pontiac Sunﬁre, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246

UTILITY TRAILERS

The Scrapper

SARDIS, Great for student: Partial furnitioned 1 bed rm. + den, separt. entry, gas ﬁrepl.,stove, frig, microwave- heat, hydro, basic cable, wireless internet included. nonsmoker, no pets. Close to bus, shops and university. Ref’s and deposit requ’d. Avail. now- $ 650/ month. cjtaplin@shaw.ca or Carol 846-7477

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2005 TRAIL-BAY 31BH

1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334

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REESE TRAILER HITCH, heavy duty, allmost new $225 obo. (604)820-8218

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

RECREATIONAL/SALE

FEB. 25-MAR. 2, 2012

GARRISON, 1 bdrm, full bath. Ns/np. $695 incl. utils, laundry, sat & inet. Avail now. 604-791-0026.

HOMES FOR RENT

SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Chilliwack rooms & suites. $500 $600. Avail now. Incl. all utils. (604)792-2441/ 791-2803 lv mess

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2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895.

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can ﬁnance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.

WEEKLY SPECIALS Mini Storage Ltd

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.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS & VANS:

1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr sdn auto, load, ST#176 $995 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY 2dr auto, leather, full load, ST#174 $2995 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, Aircare ST#186 $3495 1995 MERCEDES E320 auto leather 4dr sdn ST#184 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 $5,900

MOTORCYCLES

AUTO FINANCING

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

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK. Newer 4 bdrm, 2 baths, gas F/P, blt in vac, 5 appls, dbl garage, nice location, NS/NP, $1250/mth. Call 604-888-3395.

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New & Used Vehicles

Chilliwack. 3 bd, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport, cat ok. $950/m. Avail now. (604)824-0264

STORAGE

EAST CHILLIWACK Storage/Work Shop. hydro incl, secure. Call 604819-7231. Mon-Sat.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Promontory lrg 1 bd, top ﬂr, 5 appl., 3 patios, priv ent., gas f/p, shared bk yrd, jacuzzi tub, hrdwd ﬂrs $850, Avail apr 1st. (604)518-3417

ROSEDALE, share home. private bath. Suit working person. ref. n/s, non-drinkers. $450/m incl. util., Avail now. Call 604-794-3930

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TRANSPORTATION

2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570

www.chilliwacksuzuki.ca

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION CHILLIWACK share 4 bd home, quiet area. $450 incl util., laund fac., satellite tv/i/net. (604)392-5680

TRANSPORTATION

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

VEDDER - Ground entry one bedroom lower suite. F, S, W, D, and F/P. Shared garage and parking. Available mar 1. $700/mo., DD $350 required, includes hydro and gas. Refs required and may ask for a credit check. Call 604-997-9500

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TRANSPORTATION

New & Used Vehicles

www.chilliwacksuzuki.ca

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INTRODUCING VEHICLES INSPECTED BY

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O’CONNOR CHRYSLER

TRUCK TOWN!

John O’Conn

Whether you are a Cowboy - Contractor Trailer Puller or just a TRUCK LOVER... LOVER... Come on in Partner and talk with one of our ‘Good Ol’ Boys’ for all the details!

4X4

WITH

28,990

DOWN

145

2007 DODGE QUAD CAB 4X4

• 2” LIFT • 35” TIRES • LEATHER • LOW KMS • SPORT EDITION • SUPER CLEAN

TRUCK TOWN PRICE

TRUCK TOWN PAYMENT

WITH

28,990

(2)

INC. TAX!

DOWN

147

(1)

INC. TAX!

HEM

2012 DODGE 1500 SLT QUAD CAB

BRAND NEW!

Jay Grant

GAS

• 6.4L DIESEL • LEATHER • FULL LOAD • 4X4 • CANOPY

HUGE SELECTION OF NEW & USED TRUCKS & SUV’S

HEM

2008 FORD F-350 LARIAT SUPER CREW

TRUCK TOWN PAYMENT

nor

SUV

DIES

TRUCK TOWN PRICE

Shane O’Con

• 4X4 • BUCKET SEATS • 5.7L HEMI • 4” MOPAR LIFT • 35” ALL TERRAIN TIRES

TRUCK TOWN PRICE

TRUCK TOWN PAYMENT

WITH

49,980

Dave Cherniwchan

Richard Weeks

Business Manager

+ DOC & TAXES

Arnie Vanbeneen

DOWN

Deana Wilkins

185 INC. TAX!

Don Derochie

(3)

MONSTER TRUCK ACCESSORY PACKAGE!

Bill Reid

Chas Thomson

Tyler Robinson

Dustin Pahl

All payments are based on weekly payment schedule. (1) 60 month term (2) 72 month term (3) 96 month term. All payments include taxes & fees.

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