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Winners leads mall reopening Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The talk around town about a Winners store coming to Chilliwack started some time last year.

Now the grand opening of the Chilliwack Winners is set for early Thursday morning.

“To celebrate the grand opening, Winners will present Bobbi Jacob, executive director of Ann Davis Transition Society, with a $5,000 donation cheque,” said Winners spokesperson Ashley Burton.

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will be presided over by Acting Mayor Chuck Stam at 8:45, with the opening set for 9 a.m.

The Winners brand is marketed as “Canada’s leading off-price retailer” with brand-name products for up to 60 per cent less than those sold in department stores and specialty shops.

Winners will occupy the old Walmart space, with fellow retail giants, Sport-Chek and Reitmans. Winners will stock namebrand and designer fashions, as well as home decor, giftware and accessories. Mall owners, Retrocom Mid-Market Real Estate Investment Trust, spent about $11 million on the extensive mall revitalization, including interior and exterior renovations. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno

Winners, Reitmans and SportChek are three of the big-name stores opening soon at Chilliwack Mall. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Health care foundation another first for Chilliwack Robert Freeman The Progress Chilliwack is leading the way again in community health with the startup of a foundation whose goal is to raise funds for projects and programs that help keep people out of hospital.

The Chilliwack Hospital and Health Care Foundation will focus on preventative health care programs in this community, while working closely with the existing Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation that mainly raises funds for hospital projects.

The foundation received approv-

al of its request for charitable status in late 2011.

John Jansen, chairman of the new foundation and a former B.C. Health Minister, said the Chilliwack community has a “tremendous reputation” for looking after its hospital, and now it has a foundation “to educate, inspire and facilitate a healthier community” as well.

“There isn’t another foundation that’s doing this kind of work,” said Donna Dixson, the new foundation’s community relations director.

She has already met with close to 100 community organizations

“Sometimes it’s just a matter of connecting the dots and making people aware of what’s going on.”

She said discussions are already underway about a number of different research and demonstration projects that have the potential to alter the “health path” of various segments of the population.

Fraser Health Authority officials are applauding the foundation’s preventative strategy, which fits the health region’s push to take the pressure off hospitals, the most expensive form of health care.

“This is great news,” said Diane Miller, the FHA’s executive director for primary health care.

and found “a spirit of collaboration and innovation that’s really quite unique.”

“It just makes so much sense to work with the community to shift the focus from ‘health care’ to ‘care of health’ and to work towards a day when everyone in the Chilliwack area has whatever they need, to have the opportunity to be well and stay well.”

She said the foundation will work with businesses, organizations or individuals who bring forward community health projects for possible funding.

“We are open to people coming to us with ideas,” she said.

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“We look forward to our collaboration with the (Chilliwack) foundation as part of our healthy community partnerships ... which promotes better health for all citizens,” she said.

Dixson said that donations to the foundation are already coming in and “we will gratefully accept any contribution from those that want to be part of our work.” rfreeman@theprogress.com

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Province names mediator in teacher dispute Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Former University of Northern B.C. president Charles Jago has been appointed to mediate the dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the bargaining agent for the province’s 60 school districts.

Education Minister George Abbott announced Jago’s appointment Wednesday. Abbott said his staff inquired about two senior judges suggested by the BCTF as possible mediators for the longrunning dispute, but both are still serving and are not available.

Abbott said Jago is bound to seek a settlement within the terms of the government’s “net zero”

wage mandate, which has been the basis for 130 settlements with public sector unions. But other than that, Jago has a “quite unrestricted mandate” to find common ground in other issues.

Jago’s mandate is defined by the legislation passed to end the BCTF strike and work-to-rule action and impose a six-month cooling-off period. It includes class size and composition, the division of issues between local and provincial bargaining, teacher performance evaluation, “alignment of professional development with teaching needs” and “scheduling and selection of teachers suited to student needs.”

Jago has until the end of June to work with the union and the employers’ association, and then

he is to make recommendations for a settlement whether there is agreement or not. The legislation requires that a two-year contract be put in place from the expiry of the earlier contract last spring to June, 2013.

In a conference call from Prince George, Jago said he is hopeful he can make progress if both sides are willing to work on solutions. Even a two-year freeze on total compensation leaves room to find money for wage increases, he said.

Jago said he was involved with faculty negotiations at UNBC and a previous university post in Ontario, but he has no previous experience as a mediator. He is being paid $2,000 a day, which Abbott said is a standard rate for mediators in

large labour disputes.

BCTF president Susan Lambert told reporters the union will participate in the mediation, but she is concerned about Jago’s lack of labour relations experience, and also two donations of $500 each Jago made to the B.C. Liberal Party.

Jago said the payments were on behalf of a golf foursome that took part in two party fundraising tournaments, for which he was reimbursed by other players. His policy as a university president was not to donate to any political party, he said.

Lambert also questioned a report on education Jago wrote for the government-appointed B.C. Progress Board in 2006. That

Drumline marches to its own China beat Katie Bartel The Progress Bruno Gagnon almost learned the hard way that gorilla-style drumming in China isn’t looked upon favourably.

Without permission, the Sardis secondary teacher set up the school’s drumline on The Bund, Shanghai’s waterfront, and not even three beats in, whistles were blowing and angry security guards waving their arms, rushing the high school band.

“We literally played three notes before we were escorted back to our bus,” said Gagnon, just days after returning from the 10-day trip.

It wasn’t their first brush with communist law.

From March 12-22, 22 members of Sardis secondary’s drumline travelled to Beijing and Shanghai with Gagnon and retired school principal Bob Long to perform in a variety of locales.

They played in front of the Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest, Temple of Heaven, Shanghai University, as well as an elementary and middle school.

And while they were able to play a full set at both the Bird’s Nest and Temple of Heaven, they were still shooed away by security informing them they were not allowed to play there.

“We broke a couple of rules,” said Gagnon of the band’s no notice, “drop and play” style.

“You’re just not allowed to play anywhere you want.”

And yet, he wouldn’t change it for a second.

As soon as the drumline started parading the areas, beating on their drums, they were well received by large crowds of mostly smiling, happy people. At

report recommended closer interaction between secondary schools and post-secondary institutions, with “priority attention” to promoting trades training.

Suspicious package contained ‘flash bang’ grenade, say RCMP Robert Freeman The Progress

Members of the Sardis Secondary School drumline in front of the Olympic “Birds nest” stadium in China. SUBMITTED

the Temple of Heaven, considered to be Beijing’s most holiest of temples, they played amongst locals performing tai chi and random ballroom dances.

“It was a lot of older people, and they loved it,” said Gagnon.

And the teenaged performers learned the value of Canada’s freedom.

On several occasions, Gagnon used their experiences as learning tools. When they were disbanded by security, he pointed out that wouldn’t happen in Canada. When they were at a

middle school, playing in front of perfectly formed rows of silent students who wouldn’t applaud unless commanded to do so by authorities, he noted that doesn’t happen in Canada. When at Shanghai University, amongst students diligently learning their courses, not daring to step out of line, he compared the differences to Canada’s system.

“Here you can protest anything, cabbage if you want, but there you can’t protest anything,” said Gagnon.

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So what’s next for the young band?

“I don’t know,” said Gagnon.

“For this trip, there was a surprise around every corner. It’s going to be pretty hard to top this one.”

And yet, they’re going to try, already eyeing up the 2012 summer Olympics in London. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

A suspicious package found in the Heritage Park parking lot Monday contained a “flash bang” grenade that was detonated by the RCMP bomb disposal unit.

“There was not sufficient residue on the package to determine the origin of the device,” RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck said in a news release.

The package was detonated using a remote-controlled device by the Lower Mainland Explosives Disposal Unit.

Wolbeck said police were called about the package at about 5 p.m.

No other details were released by the RCMP. It’s not clear what motivation, if any, lay behind the incident, or how much damage the grenade could have done if detonated by anyone other than police investigating the package.

An official at the nearby Tourism BC office said police cordoned off the area where the package was located, and advised everyone to stay inside until the bomb disposal unit completed its investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604792-4611. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

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Jennifer Feinberg The Progress I came out of judging my first food judging competition with such a positive charge I vowed to go through the training next year to become a certified judge.

I was honoured, along with Mayor Sharon Gaetz and fellow reporter Paul Henderson, to be asked by organizers of the Big Red Barn Burner BBQ competition to assist with the judging of the garlic event.

The task was sampling and judging in the Chef’s Choice, a sideline event to the main certified barbecue competition presented by Well Seasoned. In this round, the chefs would be using a variety of fresh, local garlic grown at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack to make garlic the star ingredient.

Would I? Could I, was my gob-smacked response.

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If there’s something unidentifiable in the dish, like gravel from the parking lot, it’s an automatic disqualification, the dreaded DQ, that only the head judge can administer.

With barbecue meats there are set standards. With a garlic-based competition it was all over the culinary map.

We ended up judging five of the competition offerings.

The soup presented to our table, French Garlic Soup, was a satisfying creamy garlic infused soup garnished nicely with tiny bits of chives and bacon.

Then it was on to the garlic-studded pork roast, served with re-constructed supergarlicky caesar salad, and garlic roast bell peppers.

The lemon garlic custard was part of a wickedly beautiful trio. The custard was garnished with a tasty bacon biscotti and the decorative sugar item held garlic seeds suspended within it.

We were instructed to weigh each entry on its own merits, according to the savvy advice offered by Angie Quaale of Well Seasoned.

Because really, how can you compare garlic soup to pork roast, salad and tomatoes in bell peppers?

Presentation counted.

Along with texture and taste, appearance of the food was the first measure we used to determine scores.

It was a garlic-a-palooza, sometimes roasted subtly into the dish, sometimes almost raw and crushed to shining glory. Or a tiny garlic seed, placed in a decorative sugar item, which made you gasp with delight.

There was everything from soup to nuts, both literally and figuratively. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno

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So was the age of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, laid down in 1953 when government environmental regulations were not as strict.

The need for concerned residents to “network” with health and environmental agencies was also raised.

“If enough people see the stark danger to us all, then collectively we can achieve a critical mass that will put a stop to this,” said resident Eddie Gardner.

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Bringing Kinesiology into the Health Sciences fold opens new opportunities for cooperative research projects, like this one at a Fraser Valley residential care facility.

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Last fall, UFV created a new Faculty of Health Sciences, bringing the Kinesiology program under the same umbrella as programs in Nursing (BSN and Practical Nursing), Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene, and Health Care Assistant.

In order to take advantage of the potential for interdepartmental partnerships and cooperation with the Faculty of Health Sciences, UFV will begin to transition a significant portion of Kinesiology and Physical Education programming and faculty to the new Chilliwack campus at CEP. UFV’s state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre research facility will also move to the Chilliwack campus at CEP. As the campus develops and other kinesiology labs are outfitted, UFV will begin to offer more kinesiology programming at the second-, third-, and fourth-year levels in Chilliwack, but will also continue to offer kinesiology classes in Abbotsford and online.

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Bertram is also excited about partnership possibilities with the RCMP, whose regional training centre is also on the CEP site, and about the opportunities the new campus and its location near the Chilliwack River Valley offers for campus recreation and outdoor education.

Agriculture The Agriculture program is slated to move to a separate renovated building on the new campus. UFV is currently fundraising for a new glass greenhouse and barn, and is planning to move the “poly” greenhouse to the CEP campus.

Teacher Education In tandem with the transition of a significant part of the Kinesiology and Physical Education program to Chilliwack, the Teacher Education program (TEP) will move to Abbotsford, in a swap of classroom and lab space.

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program is a one-year postbaccalaureate certificate program that prepares students to teach at the elementary and middle school level.

A secondary-school cohort is also in the planning stages.

Moving the Teacher Education program to Abbotsford will bring the program closer to the other programs in the Faculty of Professional Studies.

Dean of Professional Studies Rosetta Khalideen said that UFV intends to maintain the very strong relationships the university has built with the Chilliwack and Fraser-Cascade School Districts (as with all the other school districts in the Fraser Valley).

UFV also offers fi rst- and second-year courses in many programs at the Chilliwack campus, including two years of general arts and one of sciences, and offerings in social services, business, criminal justices, early childhood education, and upgrading, to name a few. These courses will also make the move across town

in the great trek this spring, which will mean a lively and busy new building on the CEP campus next fall.

Services Many services offered at the Chilliwack campus will also be making the move, including the library, student services, admissions and records, disability services, aboriginal access, student society, and student life.

Theatre UFV’s long-range plan is to maintain theatre courses and productions in Chilliwack, as well as expand the program to Abbotsford, if resources can be secured to do so.

This will enable students in complementary programs such as English and Visual Arts to more easily take theatre courses.

The new building at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack houses a 100-seat studio theatre and faculty offices for the Theatre program.

UFV’s current performance theatre is on its Yale Road campus. This campus is for sale, but UFV will explore the possibility of continuing to use this theatre for performances as well as other community theatres.

Keep in touch with your U This monthly feature in The Chilliwack Progress aims to highlight UFV programs, students, community partnerships, donors, and activities. We hope you enjoy keeping up with your university.

If your company would like to be a community partner of UFV, sponsor this page, or help UFV in some other way, contact Harv McCullough at harv.mccullough@ufv.ca.

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Economy over environment The alarm has been raised that the federal government is about to turn the clock back on fisheries protection by about 35 years.

According to documents released by retired fisheries biologist Otto Langer and introduced in the House of Commons by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly last week, the government plans to strip habitat protection for fish in Section 35 of the Fisheries Act, effectively making creek and stream protection a thing of the past.

Documents produced by Langer indicate the government plans to remove a ban against activity that results in the “harmful alteration, disruption or disruption or destruction of fish habitat” and replacing it with a ban on activity that has an “adverse effect on a fish of economic, cultural or ecological value.”

While on the surface, it looks like the changes would protect fish, it’s not clear how, when fish rely on a healthy environment, ecosystem or habitat to thrive. If it can’t be proven that a species of fish has special value, then can the habitat – creek, river or stream – be legally destroyed?

Many have heard stories of property owners who were prevented from subdividing because there’s a ditch in the way that sometimes has fish in it. And there are times when it’s hard to understand the “economic” or “environmental” value of a creek or stream but lack of knowledge or understanding about how our watersheds work is the reason most of them were paved over, culverted or diverted in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving us low fish returns today.

Ignoring for a moment the secretive way the government appears to be moving on this matter, the idea that fish, and the rest of the planet, can be altered unless an economic argument can be made to save it, is short-sighted at best.

At worst, it ignores the web of life that even the youngest preschooler understands when they marvel at the abundant life in the tiny creek flowing in their neighbourhood.

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Payroll control and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation VICTORIA – Both NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a fictitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

With the ritual combat between the BCTF and the B.C. government flaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for then-premier Glen Clark.

The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a financial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education.

Glen Clark, an ex-industrial union organizer, was known for

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pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot files. The premier’s office took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s “net zero” mandate.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, representing the school districts, was marginalized and treated with the same disdain Tom that the BCTF still FLETCHER reserves for them.

And the result was an agreement where the union bartered higher wages for hundreds more positions and other benefit gains.

This was one of the key mistakes that led to today’s showdown over class size and compo-

sition. Once trustees got a look at the premier’s 1998 deal, they refused to sign. For the first and only time, the government had to legislate the settlement on school boards.

The BCTF membership endorsed the 1998 deal by a large margin, and it did indeed set the tone for other union settlements in the late 1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11-per-cent increase in the provincial payroll.

Before I get into the court battles that followed after the NDP government was dumped, there is a business principle here.

One of the first things I had to learn as a private sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staffing levels slip

away can possibly control their budget.

Control over staffing levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining.

In the constantly repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April, 2011 by the B.C. Supreme Court.

A closer reading of Justice Susan Griffin’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the province replaces staffing level bargaining with “an equivalent process of good faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….”

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Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.”

University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury.

It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees?

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Rules for yesterday’s teachers From the Davidson’s booklet, Halfway Happenings, rules for school teachers in 1915.

1. You must not marry during the term of your contract.

2. You must be home during the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless attending a school function.

3. You must not keep company with men.

4. You may not loiter downtown in any ice cream store.

5. You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have permission of the chair of the school board.

6. You may not ride in any car-

riage or automobile with any man unless he is your father or brother.

7. You may not smoke cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe, or chew tobacco or snuff.

8. You may not dress in bright colours.

9. You must wear at least two petticoats.

10. Your dress must not be shorter than two inches above the ankle.

11. To keep the classroom neat and clean you must sweep the floor at least once a day; scrub the floor at least once a week with hot

soapy water; start the fire at 7 a.m. so that the classroom will be warm by 8 a.m.

How times have changed. In 1946 I started teaching in a oneroom school in Saskatchewan.

There were 20 pupils in grades 1 to 8 and my yearly salary was $1,200. Instead of computers and televisions I used a hectograph and tracing paper, but there were fewer problems, no politics and less stress than what the teachers experience now. I would not want to be a teacher today.

Elinor Relf, Chilliwack

Teachers want what’s right for kids I’m writing in reply to the letter written by Natalie Matheson ‘No such thing as something for nothing’ (Chilliwack Progress, March 15). She says that she is opposed to B.C. teachers striking for more pay because it is unreasonable to raise taxes and that teachers do not deserve it because they do less work than other professions.

Ms. Matheson argues about the unfair increase in taxes that may come from increasing teachers wages. However, taxes are a small price to pay to give your child an education. Most likely she

would agree to a slight increase in taxes in order to receive better cancer treatment for a family member. Also, many teachers spend as much as $1,000 per year on their own personal teaching resources that the schools do not provide.

The teachers are not only asking for pay raises, they also want more support from the government so that they can better teach your children.

One of her arguments is that teachers work 663 fewer hours than the average full-time Canadian employee, and

while I would be interested to see where this number is coming from, she is most likely not taking into account the hours before and after school when teachers are making lesson plans and marking your children’s homework. Many teachers spend their weekends doing work as well.

She also comments that if a teacher left B.C., someone new would do the job with more heart and passion because they want to teach. However, I doubt that Ms. Matheson would do her job with as much heart and passion if she was spending as

More roundabout advice I would like to say, whilst I agree with A. Letros’ letter in March 27 Progress, there is one comment I would like to “tweak.” It’s true people should be signalling their direction intentions whilst on the roundabout, but it is also true they should be signalling when entering the roundabout (yes, there is more than one direction to take!). If you go to, say, the UK or Europe where roundabouts are everywhere you will see this to be the case. If you are intending to take the first exit, you enter the roundabout signalling right and keep this signal going until you have taken your exit. If you are going straight across, you don’t signal, until you pass the exit before the one you want, then signal right and leave the roundabout. If you want to take the third or 4th exit, enter the roundabout signalling left. Again, as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take, change your signals to right, then leave the roundabout. It’s quite simple and I too would like to see more people using their signals it’s common courtesy and promotes safety.

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much of her own money on resources and spending her time off on weekends marking assignments. Teaching may be a glorified position with nice benefits and good vacation time, but it is still just a job to someone. And if that someone was you, Ms. Matheson, I think you would be fighting for your own wages as well.

If the teachers are asking for more money to provide better working conditions, this translates to better learning conditions for your child.

Michelle Gaudet

Chilliwack Community Services is pleased to announce the opening of a new Work BC Employment Services Centre in Sardis.

Thanks for nothing I turn 80 in May and just received my birthday present from our provincial government.

It was an order to provide the Supt.

Of Motor Vehicles with a doctor’s report or my Driver’s Licence would be suspended.

I checked with ICBC and I have a clean driver’s licence and get a 43 per cent discount on my insurance due to my accident free record. On making an appointment with my doctor I was advised that the fee for filling out this report will be $60.

Thanks, Madam Premier. I will think of you in the next election.

Jack Carradice Chilliwack

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The next day nothing more was said on the subject. I didn’t know who I was that day and I was afraid to ask.

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Rather dryly I responded ,“yes I know. I’ve been there many times.”

“You have?” he asked.

At that point I turned to look at him directly to see if he was kidding me. He wasn’t. His face was straight and serious.

“Do you know who I am,” I asked. “No,” he said. “Who are you?”

I can’t describe how I felt at that moment.

Panic-stricken I guess.

Friends had been asking me if Bill still recognized me and I had been shrugging it off with a quick “of course.” I wonder if I’ve been in denial about his dementia for the past two years.

As we pulled into the driveway I decided to resort to one of my two regular defence mechanisms: humour and faking it. I chose faking it.

We came in and unloaded a couple of groceries. Because it was a wet and chilly day, I put on the fireplace and we sat down in the living room to work on our jigsaw puzzle.

After a few minutes of silence Bill said, “You’re a very nice person.”

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Defection timing not linked to byelection: van Dongen Robert Freeman The Progress The BC Conser vative campaign in the Chilliwack-Hope byelection got a boost Monday with the defection of Abbotsford MLA John van Dongen from the BC Liberal Party.

But the MLA told The Progress that the byelection had nothing to do with his decision to leave the BC Liberal government.

“That isn’t why I did it,” van Dongen said in a telephone interview. “That’s not why the timing of it happened when it did.”

He said the decision, which rocked B.C.’s political landscape, was made after a series of government decisions, most recently Premier Christy Clark’s “inexplicable” cancellation of the $35-million naming rights agreement with Telus.

“That’s when I decided I couldn’t defend this (government) any more,” he said. “I made my decision before the byelection was called.” van Dongen said he would consider campaigning with the BC Conser vative candidate in Chilliwack-Hope, but his “first duty” right now is to the residents of his Abbotsford South

riding.

“It’s great news,” crowed John Martin, the BC Conservative candidate in Chilliwack-Hope. “It’s a boost to our party and to our campaign in Chilliwack-Hope.”

“The Liberals are in freefall and fading fast,” he added.

“There has to be someone credible to keep the NDP away, and the Liberals aren’t going to be able to do it.”

UFV political science department head Hamish Telford said there is talk that van Dongen’s departure may be the start of an “exodus” of backbench Liberals unhappy with the leadership of Premier Clark.

“It’s not terribly surprising Mr. van Dongen has jumped ... he was unable to conceal his dislike for Premier Clark,” Telford said.

“More surprising,” he added, was van Dongen’s timing, just days after the byelection was called.

“I think (van Dongen) may well have been looking to give (the BC Conservatives) a boost,” Telford said.

When Clark won the party’s leadership, van Dongen told reporters that he would have to re-assess his future with the party.

Since then, there have been rumours that a push was under way to challenge van Dongen’s nomination to run as the BC Liberal candidate in the Abbotsford South riding in the next provincial election.

Chilliwack MLA John Les said van Dongen should have resigned when he made his comments to the media after Clark’s leadership victory.

He said van Dongen, who’s been a political friend for 35 years, was “never on side” with the BC Liberal caucus after that.

“In reality, he should have resigned then,” Les said.

But Les dismissed the idea of van Dongen’s departure signalling an “exodus” of BC Liberal MLAs. “Our caucus is solid,” he said, adding that Clark is “working hard every day in the interest of free enterprise.”

“I’m one of those people who are not interested in being at fault in opening up an opportunity for the NDP,” he said.

The BC Conservative party is described by BC Liberals as a “spoiler” that can split the conservative vote and open the door to an NDP victory. van Dongen said his reasons

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for leaving the party included questions about integrity and “unanswered questions” about legal fees paid by government in the BC Rail court case.

“When more and more deci-

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A certificate of appreciation from the B.C. Education Ministry was a slap in the face for several retired Chilliwack teachers.

On March 12, Minister of Education George Abbott sent a formal letter to all retired teachers thanking them for their “contribution to the education system, the teaching profession and, most importantly, the children of British Columbia.”

Some are questioning the government’s motives.

Linda Fritsch, who retired five years ago, was “livid” when she read the letter.

“It’s infuriating they would have the audacity to do this at this time,” she said. “Had it come a few months after I retired, that would have been nice, but to get it five years and three months later, it’s unbelievable.

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According to a spokesperson okesperson for the Ministry of Education, there was no ulterior motive.

When the BC College of Teachers was dissolved by the government last year, and the Teacher Regulation Branch took its stead in January, retired teachers were notified their non-active teaching certificates would be invalid. Unless they paid the $120 active membership fee, they would not be a part of the organization’s membership.

As such, it was “deemed appropriate” to send a letter to non-active teachers thanking them for their service.

In B.C., there are currently 14,000 retired teachers.

Riddolls, who retired Suzy Riddo in 2004, would have much preferred to keep her non-practicing certificate over the letter of acknowledgement.

“Instead of spending money to mail a certificate of appreciation to retired teachers, perhaps the government could have just allowed these retired teachers to keep their nonpracticing certificates,” said Riddolls.

“Getting the letter was just another slap in the face, because right now [the education system] needs money and what did it cost to send out 14,000 letters?”

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For Owen Skonberg, who retired four and a half years ago after a 30-year career, and has no plans to return to work, it’s the principle of the matter.

Skonberg had framed his non-practicing certificate, and now it means nothing, he said.

In a letter to Abbott, he expressed his displeasure.

“I retired almost five years ago and am appalled that you would congratulate me when you strip me of my certification that I worked so hard to earn,” he said.

“You and your Liberal cronies have once again used our tax dollars to send out useless papers. The money would have been far better spent settling the conflict with my fellow teaching colleagues.”

Other teachers have also written letters to Abbott and some have returned Abbott’s letter to the ministry. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolscribe33

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‘Good work’ of cops, civilians, honored at RCMP awards night Robert Freeman The Progress Cops and civilians, men and women, constables and staff sergeants, young and old, all were honored at the second annual RCMP ‘Recognizing Excellence’ awards ceremony last Friday.

“This is what builds communities,” Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz said, at the end of an evening recounting dozens of acts of bravery and self-sacrifice by both RCMP members and civilians.

Three men who came to the assistance of a female RCMP officer — Andrew Brown, Richard Atkinson and Rod Alderson — were given a long and heartfelt standing ovation by Mounties in full-dress uniform at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

The officer was attacked by a man she had stopped for riding a bike without a helmet.

Brown kicked the man off the officer, despite his own injury at the time, and flagged down

a passing motorist, Atkinson, who chased after the suspect and held him with the help of Alderson until backup officers arrived.

“We don’t encourage people to take the law into their own hands,” Supt. Keith Robinson said in an interview before the awards ceremony. “But if they want to assist the police and help keep the community safe, we always appreciate that.”

A “courageous” senior in her early 90s, Kathleen English, was also recognized for giving a thief who broke into her home as good as she got, remembering to get a description of his getaway vehicle, which led to his later arrest.

“He’s now resting uncomfortably in a jail in Ontario,” Staff Sgt. Gerry Falk, the evening’s emcee, said during the presentation.

Chilliwack Mounties were recognized not only for their acts of bravery, like carrying an elderly woman down three flights of

stairs in a burning apartment building, but also for organizing events like food-bank fundraisers and basketball tournaments that are making Chilliwack a better place to live.

Assistant Commissioner Norm Lipinksi told the assembled police officers that the challenges of legislation that makes it more difficult to arrest crooks, while the criminals are getting increasingly sophisticated is “a great excuse to pack up and look for another job.”

But they had remained steadfast, he said, “ because you had a purpose, and the purpose was a greater good than yourself.”

Supt. Robinson, who initiated the awards ceremony in Chilliwack, said it is important to honor staff and the public for their good works.

“It doesn’t have to be for heroics, just plain good work,” he said. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2

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Jean Scott, a well-known community activist and feminist who has made her mark both locally and nationally, will turn 100 on April 21. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

Celebrate 100 years with ‘friend of UFV’ Jean Scott What were you doing 100 years ago? If you’re like most of us, you were a long way from conception. But if you’re Jean Scott of Chilliwack, you were busy being born, just one week after the sinking of the Titanic.

Scott, a well-known community activist and feminist who has made her mark both locally and nationally, will turn 100 on April 21. The University of the Fraser Valley, which conferred an honorary degree on Jean in 2002, is throwing her a celebratory birthday party on Friday, April 20, from 2 to 4 pm at the Rotary Hall studio theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Corbould Street.

Since Scott shares her birthday with Queen Elizabeth (but has seniority by 14 years), this year’s party will have a royal theme. Dubbed Jean’s Jubilee, it will be a ‘very proper party’.

Hat and gloves are optional, and there will be a booth to borrow them from at the event.

Anyone in the community who knows Jean (even peripherally) and would like to attend, is invited to do so if they rsvp.

Jean’s Jubilee is a fundraiser for the Jean Scott Endowment Scholarship, which awards a scholarship annually to a UFV student. The aim of the scholarship is to assist in improving women’s lives in Canadian society through support of education relating to social and political issues that impact women’s

equality. If you would like to attend, please rsvp to Kandie Husband of UFV’s Development office at kandie.husband@ufv. ca or by calling 604-792-0025, and asking for local 4595.

Scott has requested neither gifts nor birthday cards; she asks that each attendee make a donation to the UFV Jean Scott Endowment Scholarship.

Donation forms will be available at her party. Should you be unable to attend, please call 604-854-4595 to make a donation over the phone. Or you can make an online donation by visiting ufv.ca/giving and clicking ‘Donate Now’.

Marian Dyck of Chilliwack has supported the Jean Scott Scholarship for several years, making a donation annually.

She encourages the community to get behind this scholarship, which helps empower students to prepare to serve their communities in the sphere of social justice.

“I support the scholarship not only to honour Jean but also to ensure that the next generation of young women and men is prepared to continue to work for social justice,” she said.

Given that Scott is turning 100 this year, Dyck suggests that $100 donations would be appropriate to mark the occasion. The university will of course gratefully accept donations in any amount.

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This would fund a generous annual scholarship in perpetuity.

“Jean is a real friend of UFV and an important Canadian,” said UFV president Mark Evered. “We want to celebrate her many decades of achievement and mark her 100th birthday in a very memorable way.”

In 1990, Scott received the Governor General’s Person’s Medal, which is presented annually to Canadians who have earned respect through their contributions to the goal of equality for women in Canada.

After a lifetime of struggle and achievement, and tireless dedication to social justice and many causes, Scott wrote and self-published her memoir in 2005. Brown Sugar and A Bone in the Throat is a compelling narrative of one woman’s journey through childhood poverty, the Depression, World War II, multiple romances and marriages, and several political movements.

These days, Scott continues to inspire people with her energy, her optimism, and her love of music and a good cause.

She lives at the L ynnwood Retirement Residence in Chilliwack with her geriatric cat, Nicky.

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News Dining out in the ‘Wack on Thursday Book a table at either one of two Chilliwack restaurants on Thursday night and you’ll be supporting people living with HIV and AIDS. Bravo Restaurant and Lounge and Ric’s Grill are participating in Dining Out For Life 2012 on March 29.

Every year partial proceeds go to two Vancouver agencies that help people living with HIV/AIDs. The event has more than 200 participating restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and across the Fraser Valley.

The restos will be handing over 25 per cent of their food revenues for the cause.

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Travel Getting to the ‘art’ of Cariboo Chilcotin Not many artist studios make their home in the heart of Gold Rush country. Even fewer set up shop in what was formerly their tightknit community’s Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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canvas — and an ideal showcase for art. Indeed, artists Claire Kujundzic and Bill Horne make good use of their space, namely for Kujundzic’s figurative work and pieces that incorporate the area’s natural environment (e.g., salvaged wood), alongside Horne’s botanically inspired print and silkscreen creations.

And while this unique blend of artistry may

raise the roof, it is not the only offering of creativity within a community bent on artistic flair.

Home to just over 200 residents, Wells, just west of Barkerville, boasts a burgeoning art scene: what was once home to the area’s gold seekers has since become more than a mining hub, evidenced in the town’s blend of painters, photographers, textile artists and musicians, not to mention its annual ArtsWells Festival and crowd-pleasing Sunset Theatre.

So, take your time perusing the creative influences about town.

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able, hard-working and a go-getter so it’s no wonder that he became what he refers to as a ‘Jack of All Trades’. “After my stint with Fraser Vale, I went to work for Canadian Forest Products’ Spring Creek Camp and for four years I was a CAT operator. I also worked for Butler Brothers Equipment as a mechanic,” he said.

By the age of 23, Larry the entrepreneur had formed his own company.

“I ended up leaving this area and went up to Prince George to work in forestry. I was welding on the rock crusher and that’s basically where I got my start in welding, although I had done some of it on the farm here. I’ve really done so much in my life. I drove a logging truck for Kish Equipment, worked at Cattermole Timber running a skidder, driving a logging truck and falling timber. I also operated five gravel trucks and a couple of loaders here in Chilliwack.”

At one point, Larry decided to go into business with his brother-in-law and the partners started up and operated a successful logging business in Terrace. “I decided to come back to Chilliwack in 1999 and started a welding, light truck repair and excavating company.

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here ever since,” he said.

While Larry continues to work hard, he enjoys some of his down time golfing, fishing, relaxing in the hot tub or his getaway home in Arizona. “More importantly, I like just hanging around with my grandchildren. My grandkids, my wife, Dawn, and my sons are the most impor-

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This past year was a difficult year for Larry. “I lost one of my boys and I survived a heart attack but I try to keep a positive attitude. You have to stay positive.

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Larry, the youngest of three boys from a prominent Chilliwack farming family, learned the meaning of hard work early in life.

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At 15, Larry began working for Fraser Vale and for three seasons he operated a strawberry cultivator. “Since I lived on a farm, there was always lots of equipment around so I knew machinery. I was a good operator,” he admitted with a quick laugh. At the age of sixteen, he got his chauffeur’s license, as it was known back then, and began hauling peas off Sumas Prairie the same day that he got his license.

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The film Musket mixes elements of suspense drama, horror and crime thriller genres, says writer/director Shane Monahan.

Monahan intent on making Musket Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Musket is the first feature film for writer/director Shane Monahan, 22, who grew up in Chilliwack.

He started working on his crimethriller script a couple of years ago, and imagined a story dominated by an old rifle and the intertwined lives of six compelling characters.

Originally he figured he’d shoot in the western Interior, something like the setting of No Country for Old Men. But in the end, the stunning landscape of the Chilliwack area won out, and it plays a starring role in the film with local landmarks figuring prominently like downtown Chilliwack’s The Royal Hotel, Cultus Lake or Bridal Falls.

“There’s nothing that looks like

Chilliwack,” he says.

It’s a great place to be from, Monahan figures.

“What’s cool is that this project 100 per cent Canadian from pre-production to post-production,” he says.

And that’s the kind of latitude a young indie filmmaker has when the project is do-it-yourself.

He and the co-producer met at Vancouver Film School, as did some of the cast and crew.

The Musket soundtrack is by The Corrupt Gentlemen, “friends of mine from high school,” says the Chilliwack senior grad.

The idea started percolating after he saw an old gun hung up on a wall in the Bear Claw Café in Cache Creek.

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Musket mixes the elements of suspense drama, horror and crime thriller and each member of the ensemble cast represents a different genre.

The script has already undergone 30 different re-drafts, and Monahan plans to start shooting next month.

“What we have now is gold,” he says.

They’ve shot a few teasers to entice peeps, with the ominous tagline: “Every choice has its consequence.”

The original version actually made it to the quarter finals of the Page awards, the most prestigious screenwriting competition in L.A., ranking it in the top 10 per cent.

“That blew my mind,” he said. “Just getting there was an honour for me.”

He kept going with his script.

“I shopped it around Hollywood and

said, ‘That’s not for me.’ If you have a vision, you can sell yourself.

“But it’s all American politics.”

There were nibbles about “optioning” the film “but has been no appetite to make this film Canadian,” he says.

As a young Canadian filmmaker that burns like a sliver.

“I see Canada as not having an identity,” he says.

“Despite IMAX and the modern day cinema which are Canadian inventions, there is little as far as content goes.

Director James Cameron made his biggest films in the U.S. Colin Firth lived in Maple Ridge for three years and couldn’t get a job.”

Monahan wanted to make a film that says “Canada has talent” with a shoestring budget of about $10,000.

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A selection of entertaining events for the week ahead: March 30 to April 5

FRIDAY Tales of Tanzania — On Safari and Volunteering is a photo presentation about Virginia O’Brien’s two trips to Tanzania in 2011. Her images will be shown at Cultus Lake Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. This presentation is a fundraiser for the Bahath Centre, a small organization that rescues street children.

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The Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival wraps up tonight with its Music Honours concert at the Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets $15. 604-391SHOW(7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

SATURDAY Hometown Hoedown for Hospice is tonight from 6 p.m. to midnight at Evergreen Hall (9291 Corbould St.). The event features music by Todd Richard, barbecue catering, and a silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 each and available by calling the Hospice Society at 604-795-4660.

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The Stellar’s Jay Lions Club is having a fundraiser spring dance starting at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall.

Proceeds go to Ann Davis Transition Society. The event includes raffles, prizes, dinner and dancing to Solowan Sound. Tickets $15. 604-792-1705 The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present Voices tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $25 and available at the centre box office or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

SUNDAY It’s comedy night at Corky’s Pub (45844 Yale Rd.) with Sometimes I Laugh So Hard, Tears Run Down My Leg. Tickets for this funny fundraiser are $20 which gets you a burger, beer and a show. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 604-792-2760 or drop in to 9046 Young Rd. Proceeds go to Ann Davis Transition Society.

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First Avenue Christian Assembly has a sing-along program of traditional Easter music with the Songs of Praise Orchestra at 6 p.m. Special presentations by the Worms family ensemble featuring seven violins and piano. 604-792-0794.

Dance in Motion presents Lleveme A Rio, a dance collaboration at the Cultural Centre at 1 p.m. Tickets $15 and available at the centre box office or by calling 604-391-7469. www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

MONDAY The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents its group show Something New, Something Special until April 12 at the Chambers Gallery in the Chilliwack Museum.

TUESDAY Euchre at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 Chilliwack begins at 6:45 p.m.

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Todd Richard performs March 31 at the Hometown Hoedown for Hospice. See Saturday’s listing for more info.

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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. For more info call 604-392-8888, or visit www.chilliwackartscouncil.com. Tonight’s movie is Iron Lady, a biography/drama; UK; PG-13; 105 minutes.

THURSDAY These Kids Wear Crowns perform a benefit concert tonight at the Cultural Centre with guests Oh No! Yoko, Rags to Radio, and State of Bliss at 6 p.m. There will also be a barbecue at 5 p.m. Tickets $20 and available at the centre box office or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Proceeds go to BC Children’s Hospital.

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There’s already interest being expressed from another business owner about hosting a subsequent comedy night.

“I didn’t think, at first, about doing another, but I already have people asking me if it is going to be an annual event.

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And the show is already getting some positive buzz around town before the comics even take the stage, says event emcee and comic Ericka Meyer.

The idea of comedy night in Chilliwack starting coming together in her mind after taking comedy classes and doing stand-up about seven months ago.

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Anderson, Tyler McAuley, Suzi Vega, Melanie Rose, Zoe Clemens, Margo Prentice and Lesley O. Sometimes I Laugh So Hard Tears Run Down My Leg, April 1, doors 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $20 gets you a burger, beer and entry to the show. Tickets in advance (Weds, Thurs., Fri.) at ADTS, 9046 Young Road, 604-7922760, or at the door Saturday, if tickets don’t sell out in advance.

Filmmaker hopes to start shooting soon MUSKET from p31 It hasn’t been easy, that’s why crowd funding has to happen, Monahan says. “It’s the only way.”

He’s been trying to raise funds to make the film in a novel way since January, and a campaign runs until April 23 on the site indiegogo.com/ MUSKET-1 So far they’ve brought in more than $3,000 for the project.

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The story deals with everything that already been dealt with before “but in a new way,” he says.

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Dwarf Iris pumilias do not flower for more than a few weeks, but they are one of the most delightful early spring perennials. SUBMITTED

Today, the interest in and use of perennials in our gardens is phenomenal. They are a wonderful garden investment, but many folks are missing out on their ability to provide colour almost year round.

Perennials should be used to create a continuous flow of colour throughout the year, and by select-

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The traditional plantings of white arabis (Rockcress), purple aubrieta and yellow Saxatile alyssum, still remain the most outstanding colour combination for early spring. These plants are ideal as a low ground cover or as border plants.

They also work well in flower beds. To accent these plantings and to keep the colour going, try using heucheras with their rich purple, hot lime, tan and orange foliage, the new bergenias, like ‘Bressingham Ruby’ or the ‘hot’ new evergreen euphorbias with their stunning foliage and chartreuse flowers spikes that last for weeks.

Dwarf Iris pumilias do not flower for more than a few weeks, but they are one of the most delightful early spring perennials.

Reaching only six to eight inches in height, this unique early-flowering iris makes a fine ground cover, and it often flowers again in late fall. Available in white, purple, yellow and blue, and used in combination plantings, it is a real knockout. Surround these irises with silver wooly thyme for an absolute stunning display.

Iberis, (Candytuft) is one of the more outstanding white flowering early perennials. Here again, the varieties from cuttings are far superior to the seedling varieties. Growing only six inches in height, these plants smother the ground in a carpet

of white for at least a month. Used as a combination plant with deep red heathers like ‘Nathalie’ or ‘Kramer’s Red’ and for later colour, ‘Hino Crimson’ Japanese azaleas, both create long lasting and beautiful displays in an early spring garden. Surround them with low-growing, colourful conifers, like Thuja ‘Rheingold’ for an even more beautiful show or the very dark foliaged heucheras like H.‘Obsidian’ to create a ‘wow’ display.

Pulmonarias are one of the forgotten garden heroes that we need to rediscover.

Our grandmothers grew these plants, but somehow we lost interest. Today’s new varieties have stunning silver, mildewfree foliage that will liven up any shady or morning sun garden location. They are evergreen, and as a backdrop for the blue colouring of early crocuses, grape hyacinths and scillas, they are pure magic. Look for varieties like P. longifolia, ‘Majeste’, ‘David Ward’,‘Excalibur’ and ‘Baby Blue Eyes’.

Originating in Turkey, omphaloide is a hardy, beautiful, low-spreading perennial with stunning blue flowers. Omphaloide ‘Cherry Ingram’ blooms at the same time as Star magnolias. Blue omphaloides and pure white Star magnolias make a stunning display in any garden.

There are many, many other early-flowering perennials that are unique. Now is a great time to visit your local garden shops to see some of the old reliables, as well as a host of new and interesting perennials.

The secret to bringing your garden alive is to blend all your plants into exciting combinations of foliage and flowers that will add interest all year round.

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Perspectives: Getting to the roots of empathy the place where self interest and competition, our true nature weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re told are set free.

Empathy and compassion are thought of as being attributes that reign in or take the rough edges off our true nature.

In his book, The Emphatic Civilization, Jeremy Rifkin, a professor at the Wharton School of Business makes the case for empathy based on recent science and a study of human consciousness. His research indicates that instead of the marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twin emotions our true nature is to empathize. Our most important drive is to belong. Greed, fear and

unbridled self interest emerge when our true nature is not cultivated.

You might ask, why is this important?

Rifkin makes a compelling case that without developed empathy we will likely end up destroying our race and our planet. We have the technology and means to do it. But it is this same technology that allows us to develop empathy for people on the other side of the world and to be connected to their struggles in real time.

If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t empathize we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see others like us and connected to us. This allows then for dehumanizing treatment, for seeing others as potential enemies,

instead of beings like us.

Rifkin cites research on â&#x20AC;&#x153;mirror neuronsâ&#x20AC;? that began in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. This research demonstrated the empathic ability of primates. Studies of early childhood have shown non prompted, non taught, natural empathic response of toddlers when they see a person in distress. Rifkin says

empathy is soft wired into us. It explains why watching a movie about something sad, we feel sad. Being confronted by an angry person, we feel agitated.

I grew up in post World War II where Japs and Germans were the enemy.

Then there were the Russians. I was taught to think of Russians as communists and they

were definitely not like us. When the twin towers fell on 9/11, school children in the middleeast cheered. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been taught to hate Americans. This kind of segmented empathy explains why Hitler could be charming to people like him and conduct genocide on six million Jews.

In coming weeks my colleagues Marie

prior to 1970, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, comic books, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers, and the unusual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event is characterized by what the community brings in,â&#x20AC;? says Enright. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a lot of folks ask me what this show is all about, and to be honest, it is determined by the items brought in that particular week; it keeps every event unique and interesting to say the least.â&#x20AC;?

As the Treasure Hunters see as many uncommon items as they do the classics, they have to be quickly prepared to figure out what exactly they are looking at. Back in Springfield, IL at their corporate headquarters, Treasure Hunters has an extensive research department ready to do some digging for certain items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to involve our research department to get questions answered about certain pieces, and that enables us to make the best possible offers to our customers.

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Hunting for treasure in Chilliwack The Treasure Hunters are stopping in Chilliwack this week inviting residents and the surrounding communities to their special event.

The Treasure Hunters look at common items such as coins, paper currency, musical instruments, etc.

Recently, the Treasure Hunters paid $23,000 for a $1,000 bill dated back to 1880. They also see common items that would otherwise be in a box labeled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;give awayâ&#x20AC;?, such as unworn, mismatched and even broken jewelry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage folks to bring in their old jewelry that just sits on their dresser at home,â&#x20AC;? says Matthew Enright. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took a pile of 14k gold jewelry off a visitors hand and they walked away with a check for $900.â&#x20AC;?

The Treasure Hunters also see some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most rare and unusual collectibles. In Tampa, FL they uncovered a 19th Century Electric Chair. They found a rare 16th century authentic vampire killing kit past down to a local resident by their German ancestor, and they have even purchased one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most rare guitars a 1959 Gibson Les Paul for over $100,000.

The Treasure Hunters expect to see all types of items at this event including: coins and paper currency issued

Amos and Eryn Wicker will be writing about how parents and all of us as a community can develop empathy in the next generation.

Perhaps too, we old dogs can learn some new tricks.

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Motivation: Putting your fitness plan into action In my last article I explored the first three stages in the Stages of Change Model and their applications in health and fitness. The first stage, Pre-contemplation, describes someone who has not thought about adopting healthy lifestyle habits. In the second stage, contemplation, one is thinking

about change, but is not ready to act. The third stage is preparation. Preparation describes one who may have tried to change in the past year, may already be making small changes, or intends to change in the next few weeks.

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The fourth stage, ‘Action’, describes someone who has recently started exercising, or changing eating habits, likely in the past six months.

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INFECTION from p42 Crews will use a regular cleaner followed by a second disinfection using a bleach solution several hours later.

The super clean treatment could roll out to even more hospitals, but Welsh said that need will be reassessed in the weeks ahead.

C. difficile infects the intestines and can cause illnesses ranging from diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and colitis, and in some cases, results in death.

A number of deaths across the health region have been linked to C. difficile infections in recent years.

Welsh said new infections are down in the wake of the Burnaby

cleaning.

“People say the sites smell cleaner and look cleaner,” she added.

The work is being done by cleaning contractors Aramark and Sodexho, which have pulled in casual cleaners who normally work at Vancouver Coastal hospitals in order to meet the higher workload in Fraser.

Hospital Employees’ Union spokesman Mike Old said Vancouver General and St. Paul’s hospitals are short-staffed as a result, remaining cleaners are over-worked and patients could pay the price if cleanliness suffers.

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For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit ford.ca All offers expire April 30, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ‡‡Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select General Tire (credit card gift card), Continental (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), and Michelin tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. †Available on most brands at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Price reductions vary: $7.00 on 12”-14” rims, $10.00 on 15” and 16” rims, $12.50 on 17” rims, $15.00 on 18”-20” rims, $20.00 on 21” rims, $25.00 on 22” and up rims. See Dealer for full details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. **Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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A Mother’s Day Celebration

& Fundraising Event

for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation supporting programs for Women and Children at Chilliwack General Hospital

Sunday, May 13, 2012 • 10:00 a.m. race start UFV Trades & Technology Centre (5579 Tyson Road) How Will the Proceeds be Spent?

Money will be used to purchase a Hil-Rom LDRP (labour, delivery & recovery postpartum) bed for the Maternity department.

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Enter as a Team!

Registration and Pledge Forms available at Envision in Chilliwack, Sardis & Yarrow, Chilliwack General Hospital - FVHC Foundation or Admin, The Chilliwack Progress, YMCA, Optimum Sport, City Hall

2012 Entry Form & Registration

Don’t run alone! Get 8 or more family members, friends, colleagues, classmates or neighbours together as a team. It’s all about raising money for CGH, so the top 3 fundraising teams will each receive a commemorative plaque and the top fundraising team also earns the right to show off the coveted, perpetual trophy for a year (currently with Chilliwack House Churches).

A second perpetual trophy goes to the school team that raises the most money (currently with Bernard Elementary). Phone Lisa at 604-701-4051 to register.

Please Check One: Q 8K Run Q 5K Run/Walk Q 1K Kids’ Run (8 and under) A separate form is required for each participant (Photocopy this form as necessary)

What is the Envision Run for Mom?

Participate! Earn Incentive Prizes!

Event T-shirts are no longer offered due to costs

It’s the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation’s 14th annual Mother’s Day celebration and fundraising event supporting programs for women and children at Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH).

Please collect pledges! The registration fee will be waived for each individual who raises $50 or more.

Raise $100 - $249 and receive a workout towel Raise $250 - $499 and receive a vinyl-backed fleece blanket Raise $500 or more and receive a light saber umbrella (The Foundation reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal value) Raise $750 or more and your name will be entered into a draw for a WestJet flight voucher for two.

Each $100 raised earns a ticket for a Bonus Prize. More $ = more chances!

The top 3 individual fundraisers will each earn a beautiful prize package!

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation will issue charitable tax receipts for donations of $10 or more where donor name and address are complete and legible.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 8K Road Race • 5K Fun Run/Walk • 1K Kids’ Run

RUN – WALK – VOLUNTEER – PLEDGE Help us celebrate moms in the community while supporting their healthy futures!

Course: the scenic Rotary Trail along the Vedder River The 8K race is sanctioned by BC Athletics so runners will be timed with a chip that is picked up (and returned!) at the event. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers per age group, by gender. The 5K walk is leisurely and is not timed. The highly entertaining 1K run for those 8 & Under is held just after the 8K and 5K. Stay for the Mother’s Day lunch and awards ceremony. There will be live entertainment, draw prizes, and a special gift for the moms in attendance!

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Volunteer!

Please help! For details contact Lisa at 604-701-4051 or lisa.luky@fraserhealth.ca All registered participants and volunteers will be entered to win draw prizes.

Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary

Chilliwack Hospital Service League

* 8K participants MUST indicate age group ADDRESS: __________________________________ CITY: __________________PROVINCE: _____ POSTAL CODE: _________ PHONE (H): ___________________________ PHONE (W): ___________________________ Team Fundraising competition (minimum 8 members*) Call: 604-701-4051 to register a team.

TEAM NAME: ___________________________ ORGANIZATION: ___________________________ EARLY REGISTRATION (until May 7)

Q $15 Child (12 & under) Q $20 Youth (13 -19) Q $25 Adult Q $65 Family* (up to 5 from same household, max. 2 adults)

LATE REGISTRATION Q May 8-12 $5 Late Fee added to above fees Q May 13 $10 Late Fee added Day of event registration closes at 9:30 am SHARP! Q Fee reduced by $3 for BC Athletic Members

Must provide BC Athletics #: _______________________

DONATION enclosed in place of participation $ ______________

(Receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more)

Cheques made payable to FVHC Foundation • Visa or MasterCard please call 1-877-661-0314 Envision Run for Mom 2012 - Release & Indemnity

Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ (Signature of parent or guardian if under 19)

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Q Female

R 12 & under R 13-19 R 20-29 R 30-39 R 40-49 R 50-59 R 60 plus

Please read carefully and sign: In signing this release, I (we) acknowledge that I (we) understand the intent thereof, and I (we) hereby agree and absolve and hold harmless the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, the City of Chilliwack, corporate sponsors, cooperating organizations and any other parties connected with this event in any way, singly or collectively, from and against any blame or liability for injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience or damage hereby sustained as a result of participation in the Envision Run for Mom or any activities associated herewith. I (we) consent to and permit emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness. I (we) also give full permission to use of my (our) name and photograph in connection with this event.

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Chilliwack Family YMCA • Valley Tank & Container Service • Lock's Prescription Pharmacy

Please return completed form with payment to:

Envision Financial - Chwk & Sardis FVHC Foundation 45410 Luckakuck Way or CGH Administration Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A6 45600 Menholm Road 45840 Cheam Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7 Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N8 register online at: www.runningroom.com

The Running Room Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre #103 - 2070 Sumas Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 2-12H RFM23

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Chilliwack, BC 604-795-4578 Offers valid March 29-April 1, 2012 at this location only. Offers accurate at press time. May be subject to change. The Source does not accept liability for pictorial or typographical errors. Taxes not included. ™Trade-mark of The Source (Bell) Electronics Inc. Cell phone bonus offer: Available with compatible devices within coverage areas available from Bell and its international partners’ coverage areas where technology permits. Other monthly fees, e.g., 9-1-1, and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. Subject to change without notice. Taxes extra. May not be available in all locations. Other conditions apply. (1) With new activation of select devices (excluding iPhones) on a 3-yr. contract on a post-paid voice plan. Gift Cards/Bonuses must accompany any returns. (2) Offer excludes iPhones. With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan for 12 months after activation. Upon early termination, price adjustments apply; see your Service Agreement for details. BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited. Samsung Galaxy Nexus™ and Samsung Galaxy S II are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., used in Canada under licence. Note that an Advanced Environmental disposal surcharge applies in the province of British Columbia. See store or www.trma.com for complete details. *Available to new Bell Satellite TV residential customers, where access and line of sight permit. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. Only one HDTV discount discount per account. TV must be purchased at the same time as the Bell TV receiver. Taxes extra; customer must pay taxes. For any TV purchased under the value of $200, no additional credit or cash refunds apply. A monthly digital service fee ($3 per account) applies. Early termination fees apply. Available with a new account on a rental choice plan or 2-year contract. New subscribers only, with a new account and purchase of a system; customer must purchase receiver(s) between March 29-April 1, 2012, book installation by April 15, 2012 and activate receiver(s) within 60 days. Covers basic professional installation of the primary system on a 2-year contract only. For eligibility see www.bell.ca/installationincluded. For rentals, a one-time activation charge of $29.95 applies. See store for details.

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††No payments for 90 days (payment deferral) is available on in-stock 2012 Mazda5 models and only applies to purchase finance offers on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest will begin to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. †0% APR purchase financing is available on new 2012 Mazda vehicles. 84-month term available on 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) and 2012 Mazda3 GT (D4TYAA00). Other terms vary by model. Based on a representative agreement using an offered pricing of $23,895/$25,495 for the new 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00)/2012 Mazda3 GT (D4TYAA00) with a financed amount of $20,000/$25,000, the cost of borrowing for an 84-month term is $0/$0, monthly payment is $238.10/$297.62, total finance obligation is $20,000/$25,000.Offer includes freight & PDI. Taxes extra. 0% APR Purchase Financing is available on all new 2011 Mazda vehicles. 84-month term not available on CX-9. Other terms vary by model. Using a finance price of $15,590 for 2012 Mazda2 GX (B5XB52AC00) $17,390 for 2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52 AA00) $24,790 for 2011 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00)/$26,390 for 2011 Mazda6 GS (G4SY61AA00) $23,690 for 2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) at a rate of 3.99%/1.99%/3.99%/0%/0% APR, the cost of borrowing for a 84 month term is $2,304/$1,196/$3,578/$0/$0 bi-weekly payment is $98/$102/$156/$145/$130 total finance obligation is $17,894/$18,585/$28,368/$26,390/$23,204. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. **Lease offers available on approved credit on new 2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52 AA00)/2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00). At 2.99%/3.99% lease APR the monthly payment is $159/$335 per month for 48 months with $2,295/$0 down payment. PPSA and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation equals $9,948/$16,060. 20,000 km lease allowance per year, if exceeded, additional 8¢ /km applies. 25,000 km leases available. Block heater, taxes extra and required at the time of purchase. Other lease terms available and vary by model. *The advertised price of $14,090/$16,390/$24,890/$21,990/$20,290 for 2012 Mazda2 GX (B5XB52AC00)/2012 Mazda3 GX (D4XS52AA00)/2013 CX-5 GX (NVXK63AA00)/2011 Mazda6 GS (G4SY81AA00)/2012 Mazda5 GS (E6SD62AA00) includes freight & PDI, plus a cash discount of $1,500/$1,000/$0/$5,000/$3,500).The selling price adjustment applies to the purchase and is deducted from the negotiated pre-tax price and cannot be combined with subsidized purchase financing or leasing rates. All prices include freight & PDI of $1,495/$1,595/$1,695/$1,795 for Mazda2/Mazda3/Mazda6/Mazda5,CX-5. PPSA, licence, insurance, taxes, down payment and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Lease and Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers valid until April 2nd 2012 while supplies last. Prices subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your dealer for complete details. +All-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 featuring SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY offers better highway fuel economy than any hybrid sold in Canada. 5.7 L/100 km (50 MPG) Highway/7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) City – Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 with 6-speed manual transmission. 4.9 L/100km (58 MPG) Highway/7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) City – Based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2012 Mazda3 GS-SKY sedan with 6-speed automatic transmission. These estimates are based on Government of Canada approved criteria and testing methods. Actual fuel consumption may vary. MPG is listed in Imperial gallons. Based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Based on 2012 fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada.

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Date Book Date Book is a free community service provided by The Chilliwack Progress to local community and non-profit organizations. If you would like to be part of Date Book, please e-mail your listing to: events@

theprogress.com. You can now add your event to our online calendar. Simply go to www.theprogress. com/calendar.

How’s That Made? is a craft class for teens in

Grade 7 or higher on March 29 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at the Chilliwack Library. For more information, email Susan at sjbarclay@telus.net or call 604-793-7238, or visit our blog at http:// swiftcraftymonkey.blog-

takes place Saturday, March 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Library.

With Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Band, Wii Sports, Animal Crossing, retro-gaming on the

spot.com for updates on classes and copies of handouts. To register, please call the Chilliwack Library at 604-792-1941 and get your name on the list.

‘Rated T for Teen’

Dreamcast, and the One Quarter Challenge, you bring your ‘A’ Game and they bring the rest. Bring your Nintendo DS for portable multiplayer mayhem. For more information, email Raymond at

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Storytime for Babies is an infant-focused introduction to children’s stories, songs, rhymes and rhythm, designed especially for babies (newborn to one year old) and their caregivers, and takes place March 29 and April 26 at the Chilliwack Library at 10:30 a.m. Please register for this program by contacting the Children’s Department at 604-792-1941, beginning March 7.

The Easter n Fraser Valley Young Naturalists’ Club next monthly Explorer Days is March 31 at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. The Young Naturalists’ Club is a nature discovery and environmental action program that invites young people ages 5-14 years to discover nature in their own neighbourhoods, explore local ecosystems, learn about native wildlife and plants and take part in environmental actions to protect their habitat.

More info at www.ync. ca. Call 604-823-6603 to register.

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Season ends but work remains for Chiefs GM ees David Thompson, Shay Laurent and Alex PerronFontaine.

“Having David back is big.

It’s not just about the physical play and defensive presence that he brings, but he can contribute offensively as well,” Smyl said. “He also understands now what the coaching staff wants. He’s a leader and he knows the Eric J. Welsh, direction we want the program to go. He gets it and The Progress he’ll be asked to deliver that The Chilliwack Chiefs message in the locker room locker room was a quiet on a consistent basis.” place Tuesday afternoon.

The loss of Sitterley, With exit interviews done Dhaliwal and Spring will hurt and all the players heading the grittiness quotient, but it home after a long BCHL sea- is the departure of Gould son, head coach and general that hurts the most. manager Harvey Smyl was The North Vancouver the only guy there. While native had turned into one his players may be ready to of the league’s top snipers, enjoy some rest and relax- and found another gear late ation, there’s not in the season. much downtime for “I don’t know if Smyl. we’ve got anyone Unlike last year, internally who’s going when he lost half his to bump up to 36 goals offseason to uncernext year, but I do see tainty, Smyl’s got all a number of guys who spring and summer to should improve their make his Chiefs betpersonal numbers, ter in 2012-13. some substantially,” Harvey Ever y moment Smyl said. counts.

Spencer Graboski SMYL “We’re hard at it is a player who springs and have been for immediately to mind. After about two months in terms managing 15 goals and 36 of the recruiting,” he elabo- points with Quesnel in 2010rated. “We’ve identified some 11, the 19-year-old regressed kids that we very much want slightly to 12 goals and 32 and we’re waiting to hear points this year. their answers.”

“Our expectations are cerSmyl needs to hear a lot tainly for him to make more of affirmatives, because he’s of a contribution,” Smyl got a lot of spots to fill. agreed. “In terms of a front When his team played line forward, I’m not sure it’s their playoff finale last Friday there internally. We’ve idennight, seven skaters played tified that need and we are their last BCHL games. going to try to address it.”

Gone are 20 year olds With the goaltenders, Ty Miller, Anderson White, Smyl thinks it likely that Kody Dhaliwal, Matthew Gillam will return for one Hutchinson, Kit Sitterley and more season.

Michael Spring.

If that’s the case, then Gone too is 36-goal man backup Bryton Udy likely Malcolm Gould, who is off to won’t.

Michigan Tech.

Smyl knows Udy wants The possibility exists that to be a number one guy, Smyl might have to replace and he would try to move goaltender Mitch Gillam if the Calgary native to a more Cornell decides they need favourable position. him sooner rather than later.

Smyl might have an interThe departure of Miller, esting card to play if Luke White and Hutchinson takes Siemens becomes available. three veterans away from The Chiefs hold the rights the Chilliwack defence and to the former Chilliwack leaves the team with return- Bruins draft pick who played

The Chilliwack Chiefs have a ways to go be a Royal Bank Cup contender like the Penticton Vees. But the 2011-12 season was a big step in the right direction, says head coach and general manager Harvey Smyl. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

55 games with the Western Hockey League’s Moose Jaw Warriors last year.

Now 20 years old, Siemens might find himself on the wrong end of the birth-certificate game.

One area that will see no attrition is in the coaching staff, where the entire group returns intact.

Doug Ast, Brandon Fleener, Paul Nicolls and Rob Bruni met every expectation Smyl had.

“That’s one area that can make or break a program — if you don’t have the right people you can end up putting out a lot of fires,” Smyl said. “If you’ve got the wrong group of people, maybe things don’t get done the way you want them to be done. But our group is on the same page with the same focus.”

With a full off-season to work with, hockey fans can expect the Chiefs to be better next season.

They were a capable team

this season that outperformed expectations through hard work, but Smyl had to push a lot of buttons to get them there.

When training camp starts in August, he’ll have a group of veteran leaders on hand and won’t have to spend two or three months getting players used to his way of doing thing.

That alone is encouraging.

“It was a whole new group last year and we spent a lot of time putting out fires early in the year,” Smyl said. “We’re still a ways off from being a top team year after year after year. We have some good character kids who are committed to doing what we want them to do. But in terms of being a Royal Bank Cup contender, we’re aways away from that.” ● For the last word on the 2011-12 Chilliwack Chiefs, see Jacob Bestebroer’s column on page 52.

Gillam commits to Cornell Chilliwack Chiefs goal- eye-popping stops as tender Mitch Gillam has Chilliwack pushed the committed to Cornell Penticton Vees to six University for the 2013- games.

Gilliam was 2014 season. named one of the The Cornell game’s three stars Big Red are a diviin four of the six sion one NCAA playoff games and team playing stopped 68 of 71 in the Central pucks in the two Collegiate Hockey Chilliwack wins.

Association.

The goaltender The Ontario is the fourth Chief native was named Mitch to secure an NCAA Chilliwack’s coGILLAM scholarship this MVP for the 2011season.

12 season after The five-foot-11 and registering 23 wins in 41 181 pound stopper joins appearances.

Gillam posted a goals- David Thompson (Penn against average of 3.10 State Nittany Lions 2013), and a save percentage of Anderson White (Alabama Huntsville Chargers 2012) .911.

The 19-year-old was and Malcolm Gould even better in the post- (Michigan Tech Huskies season, making several 2012).

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Season a success The players showed the same passion for the city that the city showed for them, writes Jacob Bestebroer As the saying goes, time flies when you are having fun For me, the Chiefs return season to Chilliwack proves that saying correct. It sure did go by fast.

The Chiefs season ended Friday night after a 4-0 loss to the Penticton Vees at Prospera Centre.

The Vees took the series 4-2.

Nobody and I mean nobody (outside the Chiefs dressing room and offices) expected the Chiefs to win that series, but you can never count out a Harvey Smyl coached team.

Despite the opening round loss the season has to be viewed as a success.

Remember, the league cut back on the number of teams that qualified for the playoffs.

The Chiefs were one of just eight teams to get in. They finished with 33 wins, 20 more than the previous season when the team played in Quesnel.

The Chiefs led the league in attendance with an average of more than 2,000 per game.

Opening night and Fill The Rink night both drew more than 3,000 fans.

Chiefs players were incredible in the community. They attended every event they were asked to with a smile on their face, and several went well beyond what was expected of them.

The players showed the same passion for the city that the city showed for them.

The preparation for next season begins now.

It begins with the expectation of improvement in all areas and a set plan to achieve that level of improvement.

Season ticket renewals are underway.

If you were not a season ticket holder last season but would like to be next season you can put yourself on the priority list with a $50 deposit. Payment plans are available and more information can be found on the Chiefs website.

The best way to keep up to speed on all things Chiefs during the off season is to follow us on either Facebook or Twitter. On Twitter we are @Chiefs_Hockey. We’re committed to improving our social media presence and have some ideas and plans that I know fans will enjoy. You’re feedback and interaction via both Facebook and Twitter this season was great.

I’m looking forward to the Chiefs alumni weekend July 6 and 7. Plans are still being made but the alumni game should be the Friday night followed by the golf tournament on Saturday.

We’re expecting a big turnout.

Leading up to that we’ll be catching up with several Chiefs alumni and running profiles on them on our website. We’ll be catching up with the Dallas Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley, Rev Theory band member Julien Jorgensen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s assistant coach Nolan Graham and a host of others.

We also hope to profile as many former Chiefs Captains as possible. With well over 400 alumni it’s difficult to keep in touch with everyone.

If you can help us with any alumni information please do.

My email address is listed below.

Feedback can be sent to jb@chilliwackchiefs.net.

Track and field athletes ages nine and up are invited to an information session/practice at the Chilliwack Track and Field Club complex April.

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The CT&FC complex is located on South Sumas Road behind the fire hall.

For more info, email Roberta Smith at robertasmith@telus.net or check chilliwacktrackandfield.teampages.com

Dylan Heppner of Chilliwack bantam C1 tries to get the puck past the Langley Ice Dawgs goaltender during the 2012 Paul Brenner Memorial Tournament at Twin Rinks on Saturday. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Chilliwack girls key as Fraser Valley takes title Three Chilliwack girls played key roles as the Fraser Valley Phantom claimed the BC midget AAA girls hockey title last weekend.

Third year defenceman Katie Wardell had two game winning goals in late February as the Phantom wrapped up the regular season title with a record of 24-2-2.

Brianna Keats had a great rookie campaign, popping 10 goals and 24 points to finish fifth among freshmen.

Phantom captain Hailey Smyl earned the captain’s C in her sec-

ond year and finished 10th in BC Female Midget AAA scoring.

The trio led their crew into a best-of-three semi-final series versus the Kootenay Wildcats, held Mar. 16-17 in Langley.

The Phantom beat the Wildcats 2-0 in game one.

They completed the sweep with a 4-3 overtime win in game two, with Wardell collecting one goal and two assists.

Keats scored the OT winner off a pass from Wardell, driving wide

on a Kootenay defender and snapping a shortside wrister past the goalie.

The Phantom faced the ThompsonOkanagan Rockets in the final (Mar. 23-25).

The Rockets took the last two provincial titles, and had three of the top four regular season scorers.

Not intimidated in the least, Smyl set up the first Phantom goal, then scored the OT winner as Fraser Valley won 2-1.

With Keats serving a one game suspension in

game two, the Rockets took a 4-3 decision to even the series.

The winner-takes-all third game was played in Langley, with the Phantom routing the Rockets 6-1 to take the title.

Keats had two assists

in her return to the lineup.

In a game decided by special teams, Wardell finished +1 and was instrumental in keeping the lethal ThompsonOkanagan power play off the board.

Smyl accepted the

championship banner.

The Chilliwack girls now prepare for the Pacific Regional Midget AAA playoffs, taking on Alberta’s top team in Surrey April 6-8.

A win would send the Phantom off to Prince Edward Island in late

April for the Esso Cup Canadian Nationals.

All three Chilliwack girls came through the Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association, with Wardell and Smyl co-captaining the original Chilliwack Warriors team in 2006-07.

Soccer star selected for Hall Chilliwack’s Cam Willmets is a hall of famer.

Willmets was inducted into the Fraser Valley Soccer League’s HOF at an awards dinner last Friday, becoming the first player to be so honoured.

He is now a lifetime member of the FVSL. His soccer resume is impressive, going back to the early 1990s and his exploits with the Vancouver Metro and Pacific Coast Soccer League’s

Westburn Canadians. Willmets led Westburn in scoring every year he played for them, leading his team to an Imperial Cup title in 1995.

In 1996, Willmets played with Gillingham in the English second division.

In 1997 he came back to Chilliwack and the Townsend Park Rangers.

Fifteen years later, at 39-years-old, Willmets is still logging 90 minutes a night for the FVSL Premier League Chilliwack Rapids.

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LOOKING for new challenges, a faster-paced workplace and a place to grow your career? Consider applying for the Facilities/Purchasing Manager position at Van Belle Nursery. We are a growing business in Abbotsford looking for an individual who lives by our Core Values, has high integrity, is competent at managing projects and people and is experienced in purchasing. For more information see: www.vanbelle.com

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DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 + AIR WANTED To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - Vernon SolidWorks, AutoCAD & CNC programming. Marine Industry Knowledge.

Creativity and technical skills.

Effective communication.

Manage projects to completion. See www.harbercraft.com for details.

Eagle West Truck & Crane Inc. currently has an opening for a qualified H.D. or C.T. Mechanic.

Previous crane exp. an asset. We are a non - union company offering a competitive wage & benefit package & a superior pension plan.

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

If you wish to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, please email or fax your resume Attention: Neil Andruk, Shop Foreman at: nandruk@ eaglewestcranes.com or fax: 604-557-4462 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

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Appointment Co-ordinator

Chilliwack area auto dealership is accepting resumes for the position of Appointment Coordinator.

Responsibilities will include scheduling customer appointments, shop work load, and accepting customer payments.

The ideal candidate will have some sales and customer service experience, excellent computer skills, a good telephone manner and be able to interact with customers. knowledge

Please email resumes to servicejob2012@hotmail.com

Event and Media Coordinator An enthusiastic energy is required for this position. You love to be social, and love social media. Social media and computer savvy are a must, as part of the requirements will be updating the website and posting on Facebook, Twitter and blogging. This position entails working directly with the community to present our portfolio and working to develop an entire events program for the year.

This is a new position in a super exciting industry and the ability to develop the program with the assistance of the owner is key. You must be 19 years of age or older and flexibility, adaptability as well as the ability to work evenings and weekends are an asset.

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Exp. dump truck driver, class 3 semi retired, want to work but don’t really need to, slow now but will be bus later in the year. (604)316-0025

FORMING & framing position avail., Willing to train the right person but exp. is an asset. (604)316-1185 FRAMERS WANTED in the Sardis, Chilliwack area. Good wages. Call Bob, (604)897-1695

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

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CAMPGROUND/RV Park Caretaker Year round position, Fort Langley BC. Duties maintenance, grounds and security tasks. Qualifications: Must have a background in maintenance related work, an ability to operate all basic tools, experience in the RV industry, knowledgeable of basic computer programs. This is a live on site position, a full hook up RV Site available, applicants must provide their own RV. Please apply with resume, salary expectations to paul@duckworthmanagement.com www.fortcamping.com

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LABOURERS required with framing experience, wage depending on experience. Previous work ref’s are an asset. If you are very hard working, dependable, positive and enjoy a fast-paced work environment please apply. Email resume to: gsharmsen@shaw.ca BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

Looking for energetic and responsible full and part time retail and wholesale garden center workers.

Needed to start early April.. Duties will include watering, running a cash register, getting orders ready for shipping, restocking plants and pricing. Good customer skills and knowledge of plants a must!

Please send resume to: meadow28@caylix.com RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, with experience. Must have own vehicle. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only. 604-795-6546.

Processing Workers Fraser Valley Duck and Goose is seeking a hard working individual for a full time, 40 hrs/wk. Part time available in poultry processing plant.

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Position Summary: Is responsible for scheduling maintenance, ensuring cleanliness, safety and repair of all agency facilities and equipment. To prepare correspondence and other documents relating to the position.

Responsible for organizing First Aid training.

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Looking to fill part time positions for line and prep cooks in the Chilliwack area. Pay is above minimum wage. Will have to work some weekends. Can turn into full time position for the right candidate. Recent Food Safe certificate is preferable. Send resume to: john@chariscamp.com or call 604-794-7790

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comserv.bc.ca Cultus Lake, Chilliwack Lake, Sasquatch , Silver Lake & Skagit Valley Provincial Parks Currently seeking F/T & P/T seasonal workers for all our Parks. Positions will commence in March, April or May and run until approximately the end of September. Variable shifts including evenings and weekends.

All Parks - Park Attendants Duties will include park facilities maintenance, landscaping, fee collection, park information and park regulation compliance.

All Parks - Park patrol Duties will include patrolling the park to ensure a safe environment for park users and collection of fees. Shifts will include some late evenings.

Skagit Valley/Sliver Lake – Park Workers Ideally live on site for the season in company accommodation or provide their own trailer/camper, alternatively can travel to the park each day. Positions run May to October and will include park facilities maintenance, fee collection and park information.

Sasquatch - F/T Seasonal Grounds/Maintenance worker Duties will include maintaining the park and facilities, landscaping duties and some minor repair.

Candidates for all positions should be mature, responsible and self-motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy working outdoors with the public. A valid BC driver’s licence is also required.

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(1) - ABORIGINAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR (3) - ABORIGINAL YOUTH MENTORS (EXTERNAL) Stó:lô Nation requires the services of a qualified (1) - Aboriginal Mentorship Program Coordinator and (3) Aboriginal Youth Mentors to fill a vacancies with the Longhouse Extension Program for the Community Development Department. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

The Aboriginal Mentorship Program will assist in building agency and identity, resilience and self-regulation within Aboriginal students, and assist their schools, families and communities in supporting that development. Proactively support schools, communities, and families in creating contexts that successfully keep kids in school. Improve communication among Aboriginal students, (self-identified status, non-status, Métis and Inuit) their families, their communities, and their schools. Support successful transitions for Aboriginal students as they move from school to home each day, and from school to school throughout the years. Support district efforts to increase schools’ readiness for Aboriginal students across the grades.

This position reports to L.E.P./Education Supervisor. The successful candidate will work out of the Central (Chilliwack) office. Some travel may be required for this position. Based on services needs the department reserves the right to relocate workers within the service delivery area.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Sciences plus commensurate work with at – risk youth; addictions counseling certificate and asset.

• Actual experience (minimum of 1 year) in any or all of the tasks cited in the specific duties and responsibilities.

• Ability to operate a computer, a FAX machine and other office equipment.

• Mathematics and computer skills (EXCEL/ MS OFFICE/ ACCPAC plus Modules) are desirable characteristics supplemented by an aptitude for detailed work, ability to follow instructions, and possess basic analytical skills.

• Ability for being organized, and must have good coordination and monitoring skills and able to keep good recording system.

• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability in working in and with local Aboriginal communities from a capacity- building perspective • Ability to form high quality relationships that build a capacity from a solutions based perspective • Demonstrated ability in program development, coordination and facilitation • Demonstrate ability in supporting academic achievement, conflict resolution, restorative practice, positive behavior support, medication and advocacy • Working knowledge of school system and its various tier 1 and 2 supports • Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview: • Proof of education documentation • References: Three names and phone numbers of recent supervisors • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal records Check.

SALARY RANGE: Will be based on qualifications and experience.

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time Term position with benefits, subject to 3-month probationary period and planned performance evaluations.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Friday, April 13th, 2012 Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and covering letter. Please include position title on subject line. Send to: Sto:lo Nation Personnel Department Bldg. #7, Floor #2 – 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca Fax: (604) 824-5342 For more information about this and other employment opportunities, visit www.stolonation.bc.ca We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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✞ Obituaries

Aug. 31, 1921 - Mar. 27, 2012 Mariette passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning with her beloved and steadfast husband Jim by her side. She is survived and deeply loved by her children Suzanne, Andre and Robert and also by her many grand and great grand children. We rejoice in her life and in all she has done for the family she loved. A Funeral Mass will be held at St.Mary’s Catholic Church 8909 Mary St. Chilliwack, at 11:00 AM Friday March 30, 2012.

de GROOT Marius Hendrick

July 11, 1936 to Mar. 18, 2012 Marius de Groot passed away on March 18, 2012 at the age of 75 in the Abbotsford General Hos- de GROOT pital. He was born and raised on a farm in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Marius survived WWII and played a significant role in harbouring the Jews during this time. At the age of 18 immigrated to Chilliwack, BC, and in 1962 was married to Corina Boot as well as purchased a bakery which he owned and operated, Fraser Valley Bakery, with his sons.

They raised 5 children, Natalie, Peter, Duane, Calvin and Monica. They also have 10 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. Marius is also survived by brother Cor. Marius lived a very busy and active life involved in prison ministry, fitness, karate, continuous learning, and loved to have fun in all things and with everyone. He will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. Memorial service was held Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 3215 Trethewey St., Abbotsford, BC. at 2:00pm.

GIBSON William “Willie” Blair

Aug. 9, 1984 - Mar. 5, 2012 William left us far too early.

He is deeply missed by his Mom and Dads, Mary & Terry DavidGIBSON son and David Gibson; his older brother, Alexander Gibson and niece Gracie; brother, Aaron (Jen) Davidson, nephew, Damien and niece Alliana; his Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and many cousins and friends.

To know Willie was to love him. If you were a friend, he was devoted and would do anything for you. He was a very gentle soul, loved deeply and was passionate about his friends, family and cars.

He gave all in everything he did. He learned a lot in his short time, he would want to thank everyone for allowing him into their lives, to learn from them.

Rollin VW forever, Willie.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Willie, on May 18th at 10:00 am at Hendersons’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave. Chilliwack, BC followed by a trip to Island 22 to say our goodbyes.

If you are planning to attend, please email Mary at cinder06@shaw.ca by May 1, 2012.

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

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Oct. 29, 1935-Mar.14, 2012 With much love and great sadness we announce the passing of Ray and Jean within 29 days of each other.

They were predeceased by their son Lori in Dec. 2003.

They will be greatly missed by children, Jean and Marty; Grandchildren, Tina (Frank), Chris (Leagh), Raelee, Kyle, Talon; Great Grandchildren, Branden, Carissa, Cadance, Lin-neya, Weston, Wyatt; Daughter-in-law, Stacey; Sisters-in-law, Gloria, Sandra and Marg; and many other family and close friends. The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and kindness in this time of great loss. We would like to extend an invitation to a memorial tea to celebrate Ray and Jean’s life on March 31, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 pm at The Landing Sports Centre in Chiliwack (The Clover Room) at 45530 Spadina Ave. Donations can be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. or to Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

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Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca 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 Having a GARAGE SALE? Sell it with our “GARAGE SALE SPECIAL” For more details call 1-866-575-5777

HOME CARE

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

(604)794-3388 Fraser Valley Landscaping & Gardening. Moss control, pruning, aerating, bark mulch, power raking turf installation, top dressing, yard clean up, yard maintenance. Call 604793-2250 or 604-760-1635.

SAWDUST

DRYWALL

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

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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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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MOVING & STORAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

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JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

Call bcclassified.com 1-866-575-5777

356

.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

A Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, lowest prices (604)703-8206

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

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Skidsteer/Mini Hoe Services, low rates. Home renovations. Razorback Contrating Ltd. (604)991-2440

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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

HANDYPERSONS

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca WG Drywall - new construction, renos, repairs, steel stud framing, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp.

Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074

GARDENING

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

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

PLUMBING

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber.

Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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

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AVAILABLE. rates.

Call

RYAN B’s General Contracting: Gutter Cleaning, Vinyl Siding Cleaning, Pressure Washing, and Exterior Painting. Free estimates.

Ryan (778) 919 - 7926.

R_B@telus.net

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CRIMINAL RECORD?

(picked up in yard) Aged, $40 or Fresh, $30

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

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Home care services for seniors available. Call Vanessa for help.

(604)799-8400

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

$30 a pick up load

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY Good refs and 1(604)791-0043.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Spring Special

Small ad = Small fee! and no hst.

Contact John Zillwood Chilliwack - 604-792-7635

236

LANDSCAPING

Organic

numbersbydoerthe@gmail.com

Mobile Tax Service for shut-ins

300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Mushroom Manure

Let me help!

Numbers by Doerthe Bookkeeping Services Call (604)794-5710

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Dan Knoke Trucking

Overwhelmed with paperwork?

BC BEST BUY - Place your

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SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby.

Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

LOOKING FOR NEW & USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT?

Check out the “Sporting Goods” section (578) of

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Full-time Manager of Care

Willow Manor is a 14-bed new mental health residential care program located in Chilliwack as part of a Seniors Independent Living community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team of professionals who are passionate about health care, independent living and community integration.

The candidate will be a graduate of a recognized school of nursing and have interest or successfully completed courses in management the care of geriatric/psychiatric residents.

Please send in your CV with a statement of interest to: careers@optima-living.com

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread 362

SECURITY/

ALARM

SYSTEMS

LANDSCAPING

LABOURERS 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

GREENHOUSE MANAGER Required in flower operation. $16-$18/hr depending on experience. 50-60 hrs/wk. Some heavy lifting.

Apply with resume to Onos-Greenhouses marius@onostulips.com or ph: 604-794-3238 fax: 604-794-3239

Greenhouse Workers needed. $13.50/hour to start, 50-60 hrs/wk.

Some heavy lifting. Apply w/ resume to Onos-Greenhouses marius@onostulips.com or ph: 604-794-3238 fax: 604-794-3239.

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Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/Foreman

Free Alarm w/monitoring We Service all Makes such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.

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Medical & Fire

(604)792-8055

IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company currently accepting resumes for the position of Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/ Foreman for a project in Kitimat, BC. This is a permanent position with opportunity for relocation to other areas of the province following completion of the initial project.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience in wellpoint dewatering and must possess the ability to manage several crews and up to 10 employees.

All accommodation and travel costs will be provided by the employer.

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

Please submit resumes to Bob Cartwright at bob@okprojects.com or contact 250-878-5292 for further information.

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TRAVEL/TOURISM

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TRAVEL/TOURISM

Your experience begins at Expedia CruiseShipCenters.

2013 Europe & Russia River Cruises

Cruise Night

Tuesday, April 17, 7:00pm at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel with John Lovell of Uniworld.

Limited seating, reserve your spot today.

Learn about sailing many of the world’s most breathtaking rivers through Europe, Russia, Asia and NEW Italy.

Members show your card

RSVP to our office: 604-795-6066

EARN, REDEEM, & EARN AGAIN

Southgate Shopping Centre #10-45905 Yale Rd. (604) 795 6066 www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/chilliwack /deals 3-12H_CC29

Two open heart surgeries.

One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Please Give.

1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

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GARAGE SALES

Chilliwack

10965 McSween Rd March 31; 9am - 4pm

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9855 Quarry Rd Garage Sale March 31 9am - 1pm kitchen, ladies wear, misc baby items

Cooke’s Church 45825 Wellington Ave 44940 Cumberland Ave

March 31 9am start

10x10 tent, camping items, Image 910 walking machine, christmas decorations, household and more

GARAGE SALES Inside Sale 46000 First Ave behind Esso station

March 31; 9-12

Good quality household goods, pictures, ornaments, handbags and lots more

Chilliwack

Chilliwack

Chilliwack

551 Chilliwack

Chilliwack

Multi-Family Sale

High quality, new & used goods, Lee Valley home decor items, mirrors, home knitting & sewing, Olympic coin set, Silpada jewellery and more.

GARAGE SALES

Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, Cake Walk & Hot Dog Sale

March 31 11am - 3pm

Parkwood Lodge Motel

8600 Young Rd

March 31; 8am - 3pm Closing Sale, fridges, a/c Everything goes Rosedale

52012 Yale Rd E March 24 8am - 2pm

tupperware, Lego, sportscard, clothing, furniture & more Chilliwack

46729B Fraser Ave off Coote St March 31; 9am - 4pm

tandem trailer, 5x10’ landscape trailer, 2 rototillers, lawn mower, chain saw, welding table, shop tools, pvc pipe, lots of misc, some household

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Sardis

CHILLIWACK

GARAGE SALE SUN. APRIL 1, 8-12

46258 Greenwood Dr Garage Sale

March 31 8:30- 3:30

7907 BROOKWOOD PL

misc items rain or shine

Avon, misc.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

378

VACUUMS

BOARDING

Horse boarding available in Chilliwack. Full board, riding arena. $300/m. Call (604)819-7231

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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Installations Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes.

Your vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

(604)792-8055

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PETS

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 Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832 COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws.

1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827.

German Shepherd pup, 9 weeks,, sable, P/B, registered.

Call (604)858-2346 Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233 Lab/Collie x, female, spayed, 5.5 yrs old, good with kids. To good home. $200. (604)795-2352 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready now! 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $300. Vet ✔, 9 weeks old.

Call 604-217-2983

MISC. WANTED

Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041

electric drill, $10; skill saw, $10, sabor saw, $10; cedar carrying case for 30 wine bottles, $20. 604-858-3968

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ELECTRONIC SCALE digital, reads calories/body fat. NEW - still in box.

Cost $65 sell for $25. 604-858-5496

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

Used roofing tin, example 12’x20’ for $100, also lengths 16’ plus 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Large pond pump $60, sump pump, $40 both in great shape 793-7714 ---------------------------------------------------

Pet cages, dog taxis, doghouse, dog pens $10-$40 s.m.L. avail. 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Burning barrel $30, water barrels (food grade) 15/45 gals $15 & $30 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Working hand operated cystern or well pump $60, decor one $40 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Cast bath tub for restoration or garden $100, legs available 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------New cement bricks 3 for $1.00 quant. disc. colors higher 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------120 weathered 1” boards for hobbyist $1 ea. or all for $100, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Nice leaf blower $30, hedge trimmers, wh. barrow or ladder $20, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Big red shop vac. 4’ high angel fountain, c/w pump $50 choice 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Temp glass sheets, ant. heritage doors / windows $30 or less 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Pointed treated posts, cedar and treated 4x4’s, 6’-8’ $2, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Bolt on frame hitch for compact $100, incl. insert ball, brk, cont. 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Antique tractor seat, patio stool and native bench $100, call 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Georgeous wrought iron plant baskets $30-$60, many styles 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Dog run panels 6’ hx10’ @ $100 also complete runs & gates 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Antique Dove tailed ‘hope chest’ on legs $100, needs t.l.c 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Dble bench grinder, 4” vice, recipro saw, wh. barrows $25 each 793-7714

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Compact laptop XP, MS office, CDRW, wireless. $55. (604)3911138

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UNDER $100

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $200

Antique Oak table & 4 chairs, $175 obo, 604-846-8590 Door/frame, RH, good shape, $75; Electrolux central vacuum, hose, attachments, $125. (604)792-3442

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $100 fresh or well rotted.

10 yards - $120. Free delivery in Chilliwack. 604-856-8877

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636

MORTGAGES

TOOLS

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

REAL ESTATE 625

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

706

51972 Nevin Rd. Rosedale

604-798-9333

✓CHECK

CLASSIFIEDS

BEFORE buying or hiring.

It’s the quickest way to locate a local: ✓ Landscapers for hire ✓ Contractors for hire ✓ Appliances for sale

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

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

SHOP from HOME!

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm starting $525/m available apr 1.

Ask about our seniors discount.

Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760

Check out bcclassified.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Mobile home, 12x50’ can be purchased on site or moved. Close to shops, upgraded, new laminate flrs, 5 appl., hydro cert, gas furn, new windows, 55+ park. $29,900.

(604)792-0198 New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

New SRI 14x70 Deluxe 2 bdrm full gyproc in Chilliwack park. $89,900.

Chuck 604-830-1960

MISC. FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

7425 Shaw Ave., 2 bdrm, 2nd floor condo, clean, lam. floor, balcony, coin laundry, avail. now $725/m, pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

ID# 149503 ~ $1,169,000

FURNITURE

Bride & Groom figurine with child Capodimonte, Armani. Child holding brides dress with flower basket.

Signed - G. Armani. Exc cond., worth $400 sell $150. Call (604)703-0510. Can email photos

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

Tools & Equipment

MATTRESSES staring at $99

560

626

pressure washer, air compressor, chain saws, numerous tools, all in exc cond.

(604)795-4333

twin beds, Simmons Beauty Rest, remote, head/foot adj., pocket coil, new $200 sell $200ea. 858-3080

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REAL ESTATE

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

LANAI Apartments 9462 Cook St. (certified crime-free multi-housing complex) Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking Free premium cable, $80 value.

WE CATER TO SENIORS! 1 bedrooms - $650/m, Apr 1.

2 bedrooms - $750/m, Apr 1.

Call Verna, 604-819-0445

Enjoy the Excitement of Village Living

Edwardian figurine, lady holding posy, signed - G. Armani, wood base, 12”, $75. (604)703-0510 Fishing rods: new condition, 12’ Rogue graphite rod & Islander Sea run reel, $650/both; 9’ Dragonfly #8/9 fly rod & GW Young & Son reel & line, $175. (604)795-9890 Generator, Yamaha 6600.

110/220V, 30amp electric/pull start, gasoline. $2500 obo(604)378-9955

SHIH TZU PUPPIES, Male & Female. 1st shots. Tricolor $450. 604-465-4305

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SPRINGER/LAB cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, $350. Call 604823-6739, afternoons/evenings.

MEDICAL SCOOTER, basket front & back, very comfortable, new batteries, $595 obo. (604)858-5496

Garrison Village Rentals • Corner of Garrison Blvd. and Keith Wilson Rd. EXECUTIVE STYLE SUITES • 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS + DEN • On-site manager • Camera surveillance • Adult oriented • Secure underground parking • In-suite laundry with washer/dryer

• Bright, modern design • Close to Vedder River, walking and biking trails • Steps away from Cooper’s Market & shopping

• No pets, no smoking, no BBQ’s • Restaurants & coffee shop • 6 Appliances

REFERENCES REQUIRED • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 604-799-1954 1-12H GC19

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APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Bradshaw Strata Mgmt. Ltd

Chilliwack, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation, schools.

Parking, laundry hook/up incl. avail now or apr 1. Rob, 604-316-5404.

No Sun. calls or after 7pm.

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

CHILLIWACK, 1 bdrm apt, 9170 Mary St. adult oriented, n/s, n/p, 3 appl. avail now. Call (604)703-1353

1/2 Month Free Rent!

Chilliwack. 1 bdrm + large den. All appliances, walking distance to UFV, mall and amenities, secured underground parking, storage locker, Security 24/7, Gym, N/S, cats OK, Available April. 15. $ 800 + DD. Ref’s required. 604-824-6704

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

Chilliwack: 1 bedroom, $580/m; bachelor, $520. Avail. now. incl. heat & hot water. Call (604)703-9076

CHILLIWACK

APARTMENTS FOR RENT:

Hazelwood Manor 9282 Hazel St. On bus route.

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

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CHILLIWACK. 2 bd, 1bth suite for rent. No smk. No pets. 725/mnth.

Avl. Apr. 1st. Call Gerry 604-8617560 Chilliwack, 2bd, country setting, 4 appl. incl w/d, crim check, $800+hydro. 604-793-9000/604-799-2818

ARCADIA ARMS Deluxe 2 bdrm unit

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

Convenient location Gas fireplace 4 appliances Hot water & gas incl., $600 & $650/mo.

Avail., now.

Chilliwack: 2 bedroom, $680/m; Avail. avail apr 1. incl. laundry hookup. Call (604)703-9076

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

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

Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building • • • •

RENTALS

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

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

Chilliwack, 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

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CHILLIWACK

Camelot Apartments 9197 Mary St. • • • • • • •

1 Bdrm 2 Brms Avail.

Heat & water included Adult oriented Gated underground pkng.

Close to amenities Indoor pool No pets

Rosedale. Good freeway access, quiet park, 2 bdrm mobile home, avail. May 1 or sooner, cat ok, no dogs, suit 2 people, $700/m. Call (604)795-0101 SARDIS, 5 BDRM, 3 bath family home, great loc., lg fenced yard, Ref’s. n/s, n/p. $1500. Avail. Apr 15.

604-858-9686.

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

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TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack T/H avail now 4 bdrm spac living own ldry, lots of strg, maple ktch, $1050 with good refs.

Rent or lease Cell 604-722-8395

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SARDIS, older trailer, 2 sm bdrms trailer, fridge & stove, $650 util incl 44737 Watson Rd. (604)858-4959

741

(604)858-9832

45810 First Ave., West

OFFICE/RETAIL Space for Lease Newly Renovated Chilliwack Mall

1/2 Month Free Rent!!

storage, automotive, professional

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

Onsite manager.

Available now.

604-792-1506 for details

500 - 12000 sq. ft.

Ross Stathers 1-877-738-7603

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Chilliwack

Luxury Suites

45669 McIntosh Dr.

1 bdrm......$550

Chilliwack. The Vibe, 1 bdrm + den $750 & $725/m; 2 bdrm, $850 & $875/m - all avail immed., 1 week early move in no charge. Call Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209

Call Jerry or Fern 604-795-3159

1 Bdrm. Available April 15 2 Bdrm. Avail April 15 Near Cottonwood Mall on quiet street. Hot water, 3 appls, balcony, elevator, On-site Manager. 55 +

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 1/2 duplex, 1 bdrm ste on 1/2 acre, $750/m + util. Avail now. Call 1 (604) 818-3444

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1 & 2 Bdrms & den

Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. No pets.

CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED

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

managerhpbp@yahoo.ca

RING UP

717

FARMS

BARN req’d, lg/sm. 10-12’ doors, in/out access, solid floor, electricity.

Willing to lease. Rosedale, Chilliwack, Greendale. (604)858-4737

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS

bcclassified.com Promontory, 1 bdrm, ideal for 1 person, rec room & kitchen area, n/s, n/p, $700. Apr 1 (604)824-1301

Shaw Ave Apartments

CALL 604-858-2513

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

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

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

1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge.

No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.

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

SARDIS. ROOM FOR RENT, shared kitchen, bath, laundry, n/p, n/d. Refs req’d. $350 incl., hydro/cable. Prefer working person, female or student. (604)824-6097

749

Now That’s a Deal!

STORAGE CHEAP STORAGE www.agassiz-all-storage.com 1-604-796-5577

792-1221 43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

EAST CHILLIWACK Storage/Work Shop. hydro incl, secure. Call 604819-7231. Mon-Sat. 3-12H PP29

AUTO FINANCING

Mini Storage Ltd

Creekside – Spacious 2 Bed/2 Bath Top Floor, Corner Apartment with view. 3 appliances, insuite washer/dryer, gas f/p, 1 parking space. $825.00 per month + Utilities Available March 1st.

604-864-6400 Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com

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.

ROSEDALE, SHARE home, suit working person, ref, $450/m incl util. Avail now. (604)794-0064

810 HOMES FOR RENT

Available Rentals

PROFITS

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

Engines - Gas........... $9595 Transmissions ......... $4995 Starters ..................... $1795 Alternators ............... $1795 Bumper Covers Composite ............. $5995 All Bucket Seats ..... $1995 All Bench Seats ...... $2495 Any Plain Steel Wheel $795

East Chilliwack. RV pad rental, all hook-ups, rural setting. $400/m.

Call (604)819-7231

736

Call Mgr: 604-791-9488

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month.

(778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

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

CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm, lower unit, fresh paint, new carpet, 4 appl., backs onto park, cats ok, avail now. (604)824-0264 • • •

ROOM & BOARD

MISSION Raceway Ind Park 2800 sqft w/h space 2 bay doors 3 phase power high ceiling. 604-826-9864

Chilliwack, 2 bdrm in 4 plex, upper unit. bright & sunny 4 appls. N/S $950 incl heat/light. 604-792-1923

Available now.

New carpet, lino and paint.

Includes fridge, stove, Insuite w/d. Close to amen.

Contact 604-799-0259 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. Full service property mngt www.stratatechconsulting.ca

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

MAR. 31-APR. 6, 2012

745

McIntosh Village

COTTONWOOD Apts.

CHILLIWACK near 5 Corners, quiet sec, lrg 2 bd, lndry, deck, $750+ & 1 bdrm $575 incl cble. 604-703-1401

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

LAKESIDE COURT

Starting at $650.00/mo.

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

736

Promontory, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, dbl gar, fenced, hrdwd flr, view, avail apr 1, $1500. (604)518-3417

(off Vedder Rd, South.)

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

9430 Nowell St. 1 bdrm, starting $550/m avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264

APARTMENT/CONDO

45645 Lark Rd.

APTS. 9474 Cook St

604-792-1503 for details

706

RENTALS

Clean & Spacious

DRIFTWOOD

2 bedroom

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

CHILLIWACK 5 bdrm, lovely area, n/p, n/s, Available April. $1350/m.

Call Kevin, 604-792-4191 Chilliwack, 9120 Broadway St, 2100 sq.ft.,2 stry, 3bdrm, 2 1/2 bth, 6 appl, gas f/p, dble gar., fnc’d yrd, sec.sys. n/p, n/s, close to ammen. $1400/m + util. 604-392-4596 Apr 1 Chilliwack. Brooks Ave. 2 bdrm lower ste, $700/m incl util., share laun., fenced yard, n/s, cat ok, close to school, avail Apr 15. Call (604)2640802 or 778-863-1309 CHILLIWACK. Cottage with barn space in country setting, priv., quiet location. $1150/mth. 604-853-5195 GARRISON CROSSING area. $1700/mo. 3 bd up + 1 dwn. walkout basement, 3 bath. Almost 3000 sq ft. Avail., May 1st. 1 year lease req’d. call 778-385-1105

Loan.

Apply

Now,

45648 Storey Ave (behind 7/11 in Sardis)

50% off

(on selected units.)

1st calendar month. www.accessministorage.ca

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 BDRM, basement suite in Rosedale area. 5 appl., all utilities included (cable & internet). No pets/no smoking. Refs req’d. Avail now.

604-793-6452 Chilliwack. 1 bdrm bsmt ste, priv entr., laundr, storage & sunroom. $700 incl util. may 1. (778)233-6299

Chilliwack, 2 bd, 1000sf, newly reno’d, garage, lg yard, walk to downtown, n/s, 5 appl. Ask about 13th mon free (conditions apply). Refs req’d. May 1. $1000. (604)991-6600

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

CHILLIWACK, bachelor ste, own entr., sm pet ok, heat, hydro, inet access, cable incl., n/s, suit single person, no laundry. $550/m. Can be converted into lg 1 bdrm or a 2 bdrm. April 1. (604)378-2923

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

SARDIS bright clean 1 bdrm + den, above ground suite, nr GW Grahamn High School & UFV. Newer home, gas f/p, maple cabinets, insuite W/D. N/S. Avail April 1. $675 mo. 604-795-0288

We Will Pay You $1000

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

752

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack 3 bdrm unit, 2 bath, lam. flr, oak kitchen, 4 appl $1300 incl heat/light N/S. 604-792-1923

GUARANTEED Auto Loans or All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today!

CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER..

For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

736

HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

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

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TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1993 BUICK Park Ave. Altera, fully loaded, G.T.S., aircared, $3,900. Call (778)565-4334

2005 CAVALIER, 2dr, 5sp stndrd, only 59,000k, 1 owner, a./c, tilt, am/fm cd, $3100. (604)823-4422

2011 Chevy Aveo, auto, a/c, hatch back, like new, drk. grey, 320km $9800, 604-793-9658 New & Used Vehicles

838

2003 Salem Light:

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out.

G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

www.chilliwacksuzuki.ca

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 Cougar 276RLS

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

9’5 CITATION CAMPER, long box, north/south bed, fridge, stove, furnace, h/w tank, lots of storage, privacy glass, basement, outdoor shower, electric jacks. Nice shape. $10,000. obo. (604)820-2593

1995 MONTE CARLO fully loaded, almost new tires, good cond. Needs trans. $800 obo (604)530-5014

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4300 firm. 604-538-9257.

TRANSPORTATION 845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

851

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

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

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4 door. White 187,000 kms. $7700.

Call 604-541-9129.

2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7900. 604-626-8894 2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $11,995, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

Awning, 3 burner w/oven, microwave, dinette booth, A/C & more! $21,995(Stk# 33437) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

2007 Resort 240RKS

New & Used Vehicles

www.chilliwacksuzuki.ca

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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

DSI water heater, microwave, A/C, two entry doors, rear kitchen, dinette slide and more! $15,995(Stk# 332262) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

The Scrapper

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900.

(604)856-8177 604-308-5489 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117 2010 EVERLITE RV Travel Trailerwalk around queen, 1 slide, elec. awning, TV, full cover. As new $21,000: (604)858-8087 9½ft Vanguard camper, new fridge. $700. Call 604-888-6042.

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

1999 ISUZU SUV 4/dr hatchback, 4x4, 5 speed standard, 144,000/km. $3900. Call 604-531-9280.

2000 FORD EXPLORER SP. 2 door, 5 spd, standard, 176,000 kms. New brakes & tires. Aircared.

Well maintained, good condition. $4900. obo. 1-604-813-6763 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6800 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1989 Ford F150 Lariat Ext. new brakes & shocks, auto, ps, pb, pw, cassette, $1495 obo 604-792-6367 2002 Chev Silverado p/u 1500 4.3 v6, auto. 2wd. Black. canopy 68kms Exc cond. $7800. 604-813-5427.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN - 74,000 kms. Excellent condition. New tires. $9,500/obo. 604-859-8263 2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 7 pass. 4 dr. V-6, loaded, local, exc. cond. $6650 Abby. (604)556-4242 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Automatic, 4 X 4. Mint condition. $18,900.

778-878-5518

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

TRUCKS & VANS New & Used Vehicles

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404

851

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MISSION - Sun Valley Trout Park & RV - RV - 33 - 1/2 ft long. Deck, sunrm, 2 sheds, fenced yrd. Many options. Must be seen to be appreciated. $16,000/obo.

Call (604)826-5280 or 604-855-5673

845

TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION

1998 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto full load ST#209 $1495 1996 DODGE CARAVAN Grand 7 pass, auto ST# 210 $1495 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 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 2002 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr auto sdn st#208 $3995 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto st#203 $3995 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 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900

www.chilliwacksuzuki.ca

MARINE 912

BOATS

4HP MERC 2007, (604)858-0170

$1200.

Call

ANSWER TO SUDOKU PUZZLE

Repairers Lien Act By virtue of the Repairers Lien Act of BC, on behalf of Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., we have seized from Dirk Christopher Kortenoeven a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt with the vehicle identification number 1G1AP11P677135253, that will be sold by auction at Adesa Vancouver, 7111 No. 8 Road, Richmond, BC, V6W 1L9, between Thursday, April 19, 2012 and Thursday May 3, 2012. Mr. Dirk Christopher Kortenoeven is indebted to the Mertin Cherolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., for $3578.81

trivia

quiz ANSWERS

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

1. Walter Matthau.

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2004 GMC 2500HD 4x4 auto quad cab long box st#204 $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 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 CAB 4X4 auto diesel ST# 17 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2007 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4X4 auto diesel ST#200 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

2. The treaty of Versailles.

3. Open Sesame.

4. A cygnet. presented by: KIWANIS Sardis & Chilliwack

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

NO. S022909 CHILLIWACK REGISTRY

www.keytrackautosales.com

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: STEVEN SAMUEL McCULLUM PLAINTIFF AND: BRENNAN GERALD WHITE DEFENDANT ADVERTISEMENT To: The Defendant, Brennan Gerald White TAKE NOTICE that on the 19th day of March, 2012, an Order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Chilliwack Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding No. S022909 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: 1. General Damages; 2. Special Damages; 3. Interest; and 4. The cost of this action.

You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain from the Chilliwack Registry at 46085 Yale Road, Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 2L8 a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by counsel for the Plaintiff, Michael J. Thornton of Patten Thornton, Barristers & Solicitors, whose address for service is 9245 Main Street, P.O. Box 379, Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 6J4.

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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

Quality & Experience

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

604.997.1674

konepainting@yahoo.com

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

CALL STEVE, 604.845.LAWN (5296)

Leaky Basement?

Repairs are possible from the inside using urethane injection.

20 Years Experience Free Estimates

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

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

Plumbing HK & Heating Landscaping • Backfill Drainage • Trenching Seed & Sod bed preparation • RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL • EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED • LARGE OR SMALL JOBS

Call Don

604-798-1187

WE DO IT ALL!

Call Tim at 604 316 6791

For ALL Your

Concrete Needs

• Stamped • Breaking & Removal • Concrete Cutting AND MORE...

CALL TODAY! 604.792.7733 604.793.7480 BIG & SMALL, WE DO IT ALL!

www.scholsconcrete.ca

OWNER OPERATOR CALL CAM 604-302-1279

☛ 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

SPRING IS HERE!

Get all of your RENOVATIONS DONE BEFORE the BUSY SUMMER SEASON

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!

44344 Yale Rd., Chilliwack

Mr. Fix it 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

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

J.W.NEELS

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!

Razorback

Finishing Specialist

Hank Van Dyk

CONSTRUCTION

604.793.5292 jsneels@shaw.ca

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604.897.2005

Mini Hoe Service Home Renovations.

CALL OR EMAIL FOR AN ESTIMATE

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

email: fixit_mr@hotmail.com

SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATE COUNTER TOPS

Increase the value of your home!

Cree-Ative Home Improvements

LOW RATES

Contracting Ltd. (604)991-2440

FREE ESTIMATES

Visit our website for promotions and discounts www.greenvalleyelectric.ca

604.701.8902

FREE Energy Efficient Bulbs CFL with installation of light fixtures!

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

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Mark’s

SALE ENDS

25% off*

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 9:00 PM $

5

Count on our scrubs like others count on you.

MIX + MATCH prints

off*

LAST 4 DAYS! Polos & khakis

25%

Fashion henleys

off*

Fashion Henleys

Fashion Polos

ALL

Healthwear

Made with premium stretch fabric, Mark’s NEW LUXE STRETCH

A. Jersey Fashion Polos with Fooler Hem

healthwear is built to keep up with your day.

C. Fashion Henleys

Sizes S-2XL. (2ACFDHSB29983) Reg. $34.99

Sizes S-2XL. Oversizes 3XL-5XL in select styles.

(2ACEDHSB28912/B/13, 2ACED3SB29911/13/B/14) Reg. $29.99-$34.99*

SALE $26.24 B. Classic Fit Khakis with FLEXTECH® Waist

SALE $22.49-26.24* *Oversizes extra.

Flat-front and pleated styles.

(PXA904+O/S, PXA905, PXB912+O/S) REG. 49.99*

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sale $22.49–$26.24

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sale $74.99

sale $7.99–$31.99

*Regular priced

A. Stretch Crossover Scrub Tops Fantasy floral, love print, pathway butterfly.

Sizes XS–3XL. (3FLBHPSP2XTSTF/PSTR, 3FLBHPSP2624PW) Reg. $26.99–$29.99 SALE $21.99–$24.99

B. Women’s Lace-up Health Care Shoes White with pink.

Sizes 5–10, 11. (5BODHPAB13500) Reg. $99.99 SALE $74.99

25%

*Women’s regular priced C. Luxe Stretch Empire Scrub Tops with Fooler Indigo/amethyst, soft grey, hibiscus pink. Sizes XS–3XL. (3FLBHPSB2-VSTR) Reg. $28.99 SALE $23.99

D. Luxe Stretch Slim Fit Scrub Pants Indigo, cappuccino, black.

Sizes XS–3XL. (3FLDHPAS2-SLPNT) Reg. $28.99 SALE $23.99

When it comes to footwear, we’ve done our legwork.

40% 25% off * off

Cargo shorts

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Men’s Hiker & Zipoff Pants

Women’s & men’s casual shoes

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More styles and colours available in-store.

*Men’s regular priced

sale $26.24–$37.49

WATER RESISTANT/ BREATHABLE

sale $22.49–$41.24 D. Cargo Shorts Sizes 28-44 (9CZES1033, 9CZFWRSB2504, 9CZEDHSB2410) REG. $24.99 - $54.99 SALE $18.74-$41.24 FRESHTECH ® anti-microbial/antiodour protection keeps footwear fresher longer.

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sale $44.99–$67.49 ®

T-MAX ® INSULATION provides maximum insulation and is temperature regulating.

WATERPROOF/ BREATHABLE

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sale $67.49–$97.49 sale $139.99

F. QUAD COMFORT Approach Hikers with TARANTULA ANTISLIP® Grey, taupe. Sizes 6, 7–9, 10, 11.

(5DQAWRSB21) Reg. $79.99 SALE $59.99

G. QUAD COMFORT Suede Walking Shoes with TARANTULA ANTISLIP® and DURAGUARD® Protection Black. Sizes 6, 7–9, 10, 11. (5DQCWRAS51) Reg. $89.99 SALE $67.49

H. Strappy Denver Hayes Leather Cork Wedges Tan, pewter. Sizes 6–11.

(5DQDDHSB252) Reg. $59.99 SALE $44.99

I. QUAD COMFORT® HYPER-DRI® HD2 Suede Moccasins with TARANTULA ANTISLIP® Black. Sizes 6, 7–9, 10, 11.

(5DQAWRAS5) Reg. $89.99 SALE $67.49

J. QUAD COMFORT® Leather Ballet Flats with TARANTULA ANTISLIP® and DURAGUARD® Protection Black. Sizes 6, 7–9, 10, 11. (5DQBDHAS218) Reg. $79.99 SALE $59.99

K. QUAD COMFORT® Nubuck Suede Walking Shoes Sizes 7, 8–11, 12, 13. (5CPBWRAS-2071) Reg. $99.99 SALE $74.99

L. QUAD COMFORT® Athletic Shoes Sizes 7–11, 12, 13, (14 available through FastFind). (5CPCDHAS-3018) Reg. $99.99 SALE $74.99

M. QUAD COMFORT® Trail Athletic Shoes Sizes 7–11, 12, 13. (5CPCWRAS-3015) Reg. $99.99 SALE $74.99

N. QUAD COMFORT® Lace-up Shoes Sizes 7–11, 12, 13 (14, 15 available through FastFind). (5CPBDHAS-2051) Reg. $89.99 SALE $67.49

O. QUAD COMFORT® HYPER-DRI® HD3 6" Sport Boots Sizes 7–11, 12, 13.

®

(WR4008-GW)

Reg. $129.99 SALE $97.49

sale $99.99

Men’s Dakota 8” QUAD COMFORT® Workboots

Men’s Dakota Mid-cut QUAD COMFORT® Antislip Hikers

CSA Grade 1 steel toe/plate 7 & ESR. Sizes 7-11, 12, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17 through FastFind or special order).

Reg. $159.99 SALE $139.99*

Sizes 7-11, 12, 13 (14 through FastFind or special order).

Reg. $119.99

SALE $99.99*

45737 Luckakuck Way (Next To Bus Depot)

Limited quantities - while stock lasts!

Expect more when you shop at Mark’s.

Custom Embroidery Available Free Hemming On All Jeans & Khakis Purchased at Chilliwack Location!

“LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED”

EE ANT ES E UAAR NRTK A G AATRWAO KS TGHU T WOR A H T

Absolute 100% customer satisfaction!

Chilliwack 858-4199

STORE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-9pm Sat. 9am-9pm Sun. 10am-6pm

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